bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A teleodontologia e sua contribuição para a efetividade no atendimento odontológico: uma revisão de escopo
Authors: Tillmann Thais Freitas Formozo , Bandeira Carolina de Magalhães , Silva Alexandre Emidio Ribeiro
Published: November 2024

O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar se a teleodontologia contribui para aumentar a efetividade dos atendimentos odontológicos. Trata-se de uma revisão de escopo, na qual foram buscados artigos nas bases de dados PubMed, Embase e SciELO, publicados até de junho de 2023. No total, 336 artigos foram encontrados. Após a exclusão das duplicatas e da seleção através da leitura de títulos, resumos e texto integral, foram avaliados 22 estudos. Os artigos apresentaram bastante heterogeneidade em relação aos tipos de estudo, objetivos e participantes. Na maioria, participaram dentistas generalistas e especialistas. A modalidade da teleodontologia mais explorada foi a teleconsultoria, e a estomatologia foi a especialidade de maior aplicação. De acordo com os artigos, a teleodontologia contribuiu para aumentar a efetividade dos atendimentos odontológicos. Conclui-se que a teleodontologia, em suas diferentes modalidades, vem colaborando para aumentar a efetividade dos atendimentos odontológicos.
Using essential oils in rehabilitation of olfactory disorders in patients who have had a new coronavirus infection
Authors: Beloglazov V. A. , Burtseva E. V. , Yatskov I. A. , Bubley K. V. , Novosad A. S. , Shadchneva N. A.
Published: November 2024

Background. SARS-CoV-2 infection often results in olfactory disorder at different levels of the nervous system, which may persist as anosmia, parosmia, hyperosmia, hyposmia, cacosmia, and olfactory hallucinations after recovery.The aim. To study the effect of essential oils on the restoration of the olfactory apparatus in patients with coronavirus.Materials and methods. We examined 138 people (mean age 19.9 ± 7.05 years) with olfactory complaints, 60 of them underwent olfactory training with essential oils (EO) for 2 months. Olfactory function was assessed using the Hansen – Roseburg method before and after the training.Results. After 3 months of using essential oil sets for olfactory training, 27 respondents noted an improvement in the quality of odours and the appearance of previously missing odours. When conducting the Hansen – Roseburg test, a statistically significant improvement in the indicators for determining the tested odorants was revealed: phenylethyl alcohol (PA) – 7 [5; 7]; benzyl acetate (BA) – 6 [4; 6]; formic acid (FA) – 6 [2; 7] (p < 0.05). When repeating the test in the control group of 30 people, only 4 respondents reported an olfaction improvement; the results of the olfactory assessment according to Hansen – Roseburg were as follows: PA – 5 [2; 6], BA – 4 [3; 5], FA – 2 [2; 4] (p > 0.05).Conclusion. The data obtained after 3 months of olfactory training with a special set of essential oils and the subsequent olfactory testing indicate that olfactory training is a promising method for olfactory restoration, which can help many people regain the joy of perceiving odours and significantly improve their quality of life. The success of the method depends on the correct use of essential oils and compliance with the frequency of training.
Leukocyte as an adequate model for studying changes in energy metabolism in heart cells under the influence of cardiocytoprotectors in myocardial ischemia
Authors: Khokhlov A. L. , Romashchenko O. V. , Rumbesht V. V. , Yakunchenko T. I. , Zhernakova N. I. , Zakirova L. R. , Kukes V. G.
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study was to determine the possibility of studying the nature of the influence of cardiocytoprotectors on energy metabolism in cardiomyocytes using a model of human peripheral blood leukocytes.Materials and methods. Sixty Wistar rats were divided into groups: 1) intact rats; 2) rats with experimental myocardial ischemia; 3) rats with myocardial ischemia, which were injected with cardiocytoprotector – trimetazidine, 4) meldonium, 5) cytoflavin and 6) ethoxydol. Animals were taken out of the experiment 10 days after the administration of drugs by decapitation. The activities of pyruvate dehydrogenase and citrate synthase were determined in mitochondria of myocardial homogenates and in mitochondria of leukocytes by spectrophotometric methods.Results. The decrease in pyruvate dehydrogenase and citrate synthase activity in cardiomyocytes and in leukocytes were revealed in case of myocardial ischemia modeling. The introduction of cardiocytoprotectors led to the activation of these enzymes both in heart cells and in blood leukocytes. Direct positive correlations were obtained between the activity of pyruvate dehydrogenase in the mitochondria of cardiomyocytes and in the mitochondria of leukocytes (r = 0.811; p < 0.0001); between citrate synthase activity in the mitochondria of cardiomyocytes and in the mitochondria of leukocytes (r = 0.909; p < 0.0001).Conclusion. Changes in energy metabolism in blood leukocytes under the influence of cytoprotectors reflect similar changes occurring in heart cells.
Predisposition to eating disorders in rural adolescents
Authors: Astakhova T. A. , Pogodina A. V. , Lebedeva L. N. , Rychkova L. V.
Published: November 2024

Background. The issues of eating disorders among adolescents are currently becoming increasingly relevant. Eating disorders have an impact on a person’s mental and physical health. The aim. To identify the relationship between dietary habits and predisposition to eating disorders among rural schoolchildren.Materials and methods. The study involved 106 adolescents aged 14–17 living in rural areas of the Irkutsk region. The assessment of individual actual nutrition was assessed using the method of “Analysis of the frequency of food intake”. To assess the risk of eating disorders, an Eating Disorder Inventory was used.Results. The results of the study showed that eating disorders were detected both in boys and girls. Girls are less likely to consume meat and dairy products. Boys skipped breakfast more often. When analyzing correlations between scores on the Eating Disorder Inventory and the frequency of food consumption, a direct moderate relationship was revealed only in boys on the subscale “Drive for thinness” with rare consumption of chocolate and ice cream. Skipping breakfast for both boys and girls is associated with high scores on the subscales “Drive for thinness” and “Body dissatisfaction”, in addition, skipping dinners for girls is associated with the “Bulimia” subscale.Conclusion. The prerequisites for the formation of eating disorders have been identified in both boys and girls. Eating disorders among adolescents is a complex problem that requires a comprehensive approach from society, healthcare institutions, educators and parents.
Effect of northwestern photoperiod and exogenous melatonin on the psychoemotional state of the Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus)
Authors: Antonova E. P. , Baishnikova I. V. , Kizhina A. G. , Ilyukha V. A.
Published: November 2024

Background. Among the environmental factors that influence the increase in the frequency of occurrence of psychoemotional states, great importance is attributed to the light conditions. However, the mechanisms of behaviour regulation in the mammals in non-standard light conditions and the role of melatonin in this process have not been fully studied.The aim of the study. To assess the effects of specific northern light conditions and melatonin on the behavior of Mesocricetus auratus.Methods. The animals were divided into 4 groups: LD (control), NL (northern light conditions), and LD + mel and NL + mel (melatonin, 100 μg/animal). The study of behavioral reactions, the level of emotional and phobic anxiety state of animals was carried out in the “Open field” and “Dark chamber with holes” installations.Results. Keeping M. auratus in NL had a negative effect on their behavior – a decrease in motor activity (horizontal and vertical) and the “hole-exploratory behavior”, an increase in the number of freezing and grooming reactions and the time of the first peeking out of the upper hole were revealed. It was shown that melatonin contributed to an increase in exploratory activity and a decrease in the number of anxiety acts in NL + mel group compared to NL group; the opposite effect of the hormone on these parameters was observed in LD + mel group.Conclusion. The obtained results indicate the important role of photoperiod and melatonin in regulating the behavior of seasonally breeding species.
Analysis of the incidence of influenza and acute upper respiratory tract infections under conditions of routine influenza vaccination
Authors: Bayanova T. A. , Zarva I. D. , Kravchenko N. A. , Stukova E. S.
Published: November 2024

Background. Acute upper respiratory tract infections and influenza, while maintaining high epidemiological, social and economic significance, have a major effect on the public health of countries and individual regions.The aim. To study the impact of influenza vaccination on the manifestations of the epidemic process of influenza and acute upper respiratory tract infections in the Irkutsk region.Materials and methods. Epidemiological analysis of the incidence of acute upper respiratory tract infections and influenza, analysis of influenza mortality and the impact of vaccination on these infections were performed using continuous samples of statistical data from the Directorate of Rospotrebnadzor in the Irkutsk Region for the period of 2003–2022 (forms 2, 5).Results. The intensity of the epidemic process of acute upper respiratory tract infections among the general population, children and adults during the observation period was characterized by an uneven course with a tendency towards increase. The dynamics of the incidence of acute upper respiratory tract infections in children and adults demonstrates multidirectional trends over the compared periods. The incidence of influenza in the general population had a steady downward trend, the decrease rate was –8.4 %. At the same time, there are significant changes in the intensity of the epidemic process in the compared periods. The proportion of adults increased in the structure of cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections, and the proportion of children increased in the structure of cases of influenza. Significant changes in the epidemic seasons of influenza are shown. Since the beginning of routine influenza vaccination in the region, the number of vaccinated people has increased annually – from 23.6 to 61.7 % of the population. Against the background of the influenza vaccination campaign, a statistically significant decrease in the incidence of acute upper respiratory tract infections among the general population and children under 14 years of age was registered (p < 0.01).Conclusion. In the Irkutsk region, the epidemiological disadvantage for the studied infections persists. Increasing the regulated indicators of population coverage with preventive influenza vaccinations (75 % and more) will help reduce the incidence rate.
Metabolic processes of prostaglandin metabolism in women at 28–30 weeks of gestation with COVID-19
Authors: Ishutina N. A. , Andrievskaya I. A.
Published: November 2024

Background. COVID-19 negatively impacts pregnancy progression and outcomes. However, data regarding pregnancy complications related to prostaglandin activity during COVID-19 remain insufficient.The aim. To assess markers of metabolic processes related to prostaglandin metabolism in the blood of pregnant women depending on the severity of COVID-19 and to explore associations with the development of pregnancy complications.Methods. The study included 109 pregnant women in their third trimester (28–30 weeks), 36 of whom had mild COVID-19, 38 had moderate COVID-19, and 35 were not infected with SARS-CoV-2. The concentration of prostaglandins E2 and F2α, phospholipase A2 (PLA2), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2), and arachidonic acid (AA) were measured in the blood using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and gasliquid chromatography for AA.Results. Comparative analysis showed that pregnant women with moderate COVID-19 had significantly higher levels of AA, COX2, PLA2, prostaglandins E2 and F2α (p < 0.0001) compared to those with mild disease. These women also experienced more frequent complications, such as chronic placental insufficiency, preterm labor, and premature rupture of membranes. Regression analysis revealed associations between chronic placental insufficiency and prostaglandin E2 levels (p < 0.0001), preterm labor, AA (p = 0.001) and COX2 (p = 0.001); premature rupture of membranes and PLA2 (p = 0.025), COX2 (p < 0.001), AA (p < 0.001).Conclusion. Moderate COVID-19 during the third trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased levels of AA, COX2, PLA2, and prostaglandins E2 and F2α in the blood. The most significant factors increasing the risk of pregnancy complications in women with moderate COVID-19 were elevated levels of AA, COX2, and prostaglandin E2 in the blood.
Semiotic Analysis of Psycholinguistic Strategies in Indonesian President Candidates’ Debates 2024: Unraveling Linguistic Signifiers and Mental Processes in Argumentative Discourse
Authors: Sutrisno Djoko , Martina Martina  , Karsana Deni , Nafi Annury Muhammad , Adri Adri  , Damayanti Wahyu , Asri M. Nur Hidayah  , Dewi Juliastuty
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the semiotic and psycholinguistic strategies employed by Indonesian presidential candidates during the 2024 debates, emphasizing the critical role of language and mental processes in influencing voter perceptions and shaping political discourse. The primary objective is to dissect the linguistic signifiers and cognitive processes that underpin each candidate’s argumentative discourse, offering insights into the psychological mechanisms that govern interactions in high-stake environments. The research uses a comprehensive analysis of debate transcripts and video recordings to achieve this objective by applying content and discourse analysis techniques. This multifaceted approach enables a nuanced exploration of the communicative strategies used by the candidates, considering both verbal and nonverbal elements that contribute to their overall effectiveness in engaging the audience. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to the broader field of political communication, particularly in the Indonesian context. Thisresearch provides valuable insights into the complexities of candidate behavior in contemporary elections by examining how candidates adapt their rhetoric and strategies in response to changing public sentiments and competitive dynamics. The findings reveal that the linguistic strategies of candidates Anies Baswedan, Prabowo Subianto, and Ganjar Pranowo showed that 65% used metaphoric language to enhance emotional appeal, while 75% employed rhetorical questions to provoke thought. Baswedan’s narrative fostered empathy, Prabowo’s aggressive tone aimed to build trust, and Ganjar’s balanced rhetoric reflected an understanding of diverse voter interests, highlighting the significant role of language in shaping political perceptions and emotional responses in Indonesia.
The impact of data protection regulations on business analytics
Authors: MD SHAKIL ISLAM  , MD SULTANUL AREFIN SOURAV  , JAFRIN REZA
Published: November 2024

The emergence of data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has reshaped the business analytics landscape. These laws impose stricter controls on data collection, storage, and processing, directly influencing data availability and analytical performance across industries. This paper explores the impact of these regulations on key sectors, including e-commerce, healthcare, and financial services, through a detailed analysis of regulatory challenges, compliance strategies, and innovative solutions. Findings indicate that while these regulations have introduced significant constraints, they have also spurred advancements in privacy-preserving technologies and fostered consumer trust. The paper concludes with actionable recommendations for businesses to maintain compliance while leveraging analytics for competitive advantage.
A comprehensive model for ensuring data compliance in cloud computing environment
Authors: Adebola Folorunso  , Olufunbi Babalola  , Chineme Edgar Nwatu  , Adebisi Adedoyin
Published: November 2024

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud computing, ensuring data compliance has become a critical priority. Cloud environments pose unique challenges in meeting regulatory requirements due to their distributed and often multi-tenant nature. This review presents a comprehensive model for achieving data compliance in cloud computing, addressing essential aspects such as data privacy, security, sovereignty, and governance. The model emphasizes a structured, layered approach to compliance, integrating risk assessment, data governance, continuous monitoring, and incident management to ensure compliance throughout the data lifecycle. Key components of the proposed model include robust data privacy and protection mechanisms aligned with global regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, data security protocols for safeguarding confidentiality and access control, and data sovereignty policies to handle jurisdictional requirements and cross-border data flows. Additionally, continuous monitoring and automated auditing tools enhance real-time compliance management, while incident management procedures prepare organizations to respond promptly to breaches or policy violations. The framework also incorporates advanced technological solutions, including compliance automation, data loss prevention, and blockchain for traceability, to streamline compliance tasks and improve transparency. By addressing both the technical and governance aspects of data compliance, this model supports organizations in navigating complex regulatory landscapes across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. The review highlights best practices for ensuring compliance, such as regular policy updates, employee training, and third-party compliance management, to sustain long-term adherence. As the regulatory landscape evolves and new privacy-preserving technologies emerge, this model offers a scalable and adaptive approach, positioning organizations to manage data compliance effectively within dynamic cloud infrastructures. This comprehensive approach ensures secure, compliant data operations, fostering trust and accountability in cloud computing environments.
Pendalaman Konsep Dalam Rangka Persiapan Kompetisi Bidang Statistika Untuk Siswa Sma Negeri 2 Seram Bagian Barat
Authors: Salhuteru Rosalina , Lembang Ferry Kondo , Haumahu G. , Nanlohy Y. W. A. , Laamena Novita S. , Yudistira Yudistira
Published: November 2024

Statistics taught at high school level consists of several basic concepts, namely descriptive statistics, combinatorics, and probability theory. Competitions can be an effective tool to encourage students to hone their skills and assess the extent to which the concepts they have learned are applied well. However, until now there is still a gap in student achievement in competitions between Maluku Provinces, due to gaps in students' understanding of basic concepts, especially in the field of Statistics. SMA Negeri 2 Seram Barat, as one of the leading schools in the region, actually has the potential to encourage its students to excel in competitions, but is hampered by an understanding of basic concepts, especially in the field of Statistics, which is still not optimal. The Mathematics Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pattimura University took the initiative to provide deeper concepts to students at SMA Negeri 2 West Seram as preparation for facing competitions in the field of statistics, by providing effective explanations of the basic concepts of statistics that have been studied at the high school level, as well as enriching them with practice questions at Olympic level. to encourage students to work on questions. This activity aims to help students at SMA Negeri 2 Seram Barat Part in understanding the basic concepts in the field of Statistics, as well as as an example for SMA Negeri 2 Seram Barat teachers in implementing more effective student development strategies in order to prepare for competitions in the field of Statistics that will be participated in in the future. will come.
Analysis of Big Data Literacy Skills of Prospective Mathematics Educators Through Case Method-Based Learning
Authors: Setiawani Susi , Prihandini Rafiantika Megahnia
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the big data literacy skills that a prospective mathematics educator needs to master. Specifically, the ability to read, analyze, make conclusions, and think based on data and information, especially large amounts of data, so that mathematics education students have a broad mindset, and can carry out new innovations. Kemmis and McTaggart's Classroom Action research model was used as the research method. Its stages have four, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. The planning and action stages took the form of preparing and validating case method-based learning tools in the Operations Research course and were implemented in 3 classes. Lectures are divided into 3 stages: problem-based learning, case method learning from the business world, and case-based learning (Case Method). During the learning process, observation and reflection are carried out. Learning involving the business world, namely Astra Financial and an expert in data sciences, provides opportunities for students to process company big data. The data literacy ability indicators used are the ability to group data, check data, clean data, do qualitative coding, eliminate data, and develop models. The learning results show that students have carried out all big data processing steps in the very good category (> 80%), except for the developing model phase (65.38%). Mini research field studies at partner institutions for the application of operations research in the community. Learning completeness reached 83.11%, and learning activeness reached 82.14% in the very active category. Learning results show an increase in the Big Data Literacy skills of prospective educators and lecturers, even though mastery of big data processing software still needs to be improved.
Students’ Mathematical Literacy Ability: Evaluation of Validity and Reliability
Authors: Salam Asa Raila , Fikriyati Adzkia , Faradillah Ayu , Miyatun Asih , Salam Abd
Published: November 2024

Mathematical literacy is the ability to understand, use and convey mathematical concepts in various contexts known as mathematical literacy. In Indonesia, the level of students’ mathematical. Mathematical literacy is the ability to understand, use, and convey mathematical concepts in various contexts known as mathematical literacy. In Indonesia, the level of students' mathematical literacy skills is still low. This research aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of mathematical literacy test instruments using Rasch Model and SPSS. This research used a quantitative method with a survey approach involving 100 high school students from various demographic backgrounds, the instrument must be valid and reliable to ensure accurate measurement. The results of the analysis showed that the instruments tested has the same result which is invalid on item 5 and have good reliability of 0.639.
Survey of Rasch Model Analysis of Mathematical Literacy Abilities of Senior High School Students
Authors: Widyaningrum Azzahra , Lutfiyana Riza Dwi , Faradillah Ayu , Miatun Asih
Published: November 2024

Mathematical literacy skills are needed in everyday life, but the mathematical literacy skills of students in schools show that Indonesian students are very low in the field of mathematical literacy. Therefore, this study aims to determine the Rasch model analysis survey of mathematical literacy skills of senior high school students. This study uses quantitative research methods with a survey approach and uses the Rasch model as a measurement. The subjects studied were 100 students consisting of grades X and XI of high schools in Bekasi city. Furthermore, the results of this study indicate that there is 1 out of 8 items that are misfit and for the provisional calculation of reliability is 0.42, so it is declared not reliable and for the DIF test results there is only one item that is biased.
Entre luces y sombras: Factores clave en la fuga anastomótica en cirugía colorrectal, estudio de casos y controles en dos centros de alto volumen en Bogotá
Authors: Riscanevo-Bobadilla Carolina , Valbuena Diego Efrain , Salcedo-Young Andrés Felipe , Barbosa Ronel Eduardo , Martin Wilmar , Navas Angela , Franco Daniel
Published: November 2024

Introducción. La fuga anastomótica es una complicación que en las últimas tres décadas ha mantenido sus tasas de incidencia entre 1 % y 19 % y ha alcanzado una mortalidad que varía entre 6 % y 22 %. Tiene una alta morbilidad, siendo responsable del 56 % de los estomas definitivos en pacientes sometidos a cirugía colorrectal. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar los factores asociados con un mayor riesgo de incidencia de fuga anastomótica, para lograr impactar en la morbilidad y mortalidad de los pacientes llevados a cirugía colorrectal.
Métodos. Estudio de casos y controles multicéntrico enfocado en los factores de riesgo preoperatorios e intraoperatorios asociados con la fuga anastomótica después de la resección de colon.
Resultados. Se incluyeron 480 pacientes llevados a cirugía colorrectal entre enero de 2014 y diciembre de 2019. Se estimó que existe mayor riesgo de presentar dehiscencia de anastomosis con nivel de hemoglobina menor de 9 g/dl (p=0,001; OR=3,2; IC95%: 1,64-6,25), clasificación ASA > 3 (p=0,001; OR=9,96; IC95%: 4,75-20,9), duración prolongada de la cirugía (p=0,005) y necesidad de transfusión intraoperatoria (p=0,001; OR=4,57; IC95%: 2,32-9,01). El reforzamiento de la anastomosis se relacionó a un menor número de fugas anastomóticas (p=0,001; OR=0,14; IC95%: 0,04-0,46).
Conclusión. La anemia y la transfusión de glóbulos rojos se relacionaron con un aumento de fuga anastomótica. Por otro lado, el refuerzo de la anastomosis se presenta como una medida potencialmente beneficiosa para mitigar la incidencia de esta complicación. La identificación precisa de estos factores de riesgo ofrece la oportunidad de transformar la fuga anastomótica en una complicación prevenible.
Multi-Criteria Decision-Making for Sustainable Agritourism: An Integrated Fuzzy-Rough Approach
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan, Kousar Sajida , Kausar Nasreen ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Yildiz Technical University, Esenler, 34220, Istanbul, T¨urkiye
Published: November 2024

Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, supporting a substantial segment of the rural population. Recently, agritourism has emerged as a viable avenue for economic diversification, offering new income streams in rural communities. This study explores stakeholder perceptions of sustainable development in agritourism and seeks to identify the key criteria and alternatives necessary for strategic decision-making in this sector. The fuzzy rough set approach is used for multi-criteria decision-making on the data collected from a questionnaire-based survey. Seven alternatives are analyzed for ten criteria. The analysis revealed that retail opportunities, agri-farm tours, farm stays, and on-site activities are the high-ranked alternatives for balancing sustainable agritourism's economic, environmental, and social impacts.
The effects of social media abstinence on affective well-being and life satisfaction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Lemahieu Laura , Vander Zwalmen Yannick , Mennes Marthe , Koster Ernst H. W. , Vanden Abeele Mariek Magdalena Petra , Poels Karolien
Published: November 2024

Abstaining from social media has become a popular digital disconnection strategy of individuals to enhance their well-being. To date, it is unclear whether social media abstinences are truly effective in improving well-being, however, as studies produce inconsistent outcomes. This preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis therefore aims to provide a more precise answer regarding the impact of social media abstinence on well-being. The databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Communication Source, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were searched for studies examining the effect of social media abstinence on three outcomes, namely positive affect, negative affect, and/or life satisfaction. In total, ten studies (N = 4,674) were included, allowing an examination of 38 effect sizes across these three outcomes. The analyses revealed no significant effects of social media abstinence interventions on positive affect, negative affect or life satisfaction. Relationships between social media abstinence duration and the three outcomes were also non-significant. The findings thus suggest that temporarily stepping away from social media may not be the most optimal approach to enhance individual well-being, emphasizing the need for further research on alternative disconnection strategies. Nevertheless, important methodological differences between studies should be considered when interpreting these results.
Application of the dominance and ideal point IRT models to the Extraversion scale from the IPIP Big Five Personality Questionnaire
Authors: Kosinski Michal
Published: November 2024

In the present study, the ideal point and dominance graded response Item Response Theory (IRT) models (respectively: General Graded Unfolding Model, GGUM, Roberts, Donoghue, & Laughlin, 2000; and Samejima’s Graded Response Model, SGR, Samejima, 1969) were applied the Extraversion scale from the Goldberg’s 100 item Big Five personality questionnaire (Goldberg, et al., 2006). Data from 20,000 individuals were used to calibrate the models, and another 20,000 cases were used to evaluate model-data fit and measurement accuracy. Additionally, optimized scales were developed independently for ideal point GGUM and dominance SGR models by removing items that showed poor fit and low discrimination from the original 20-item Extraversion scale. Results revealed that the application of the IRT models did not improve the measurement accuracy of the original Extraversion scale or any of the optimized Extraversion scales developed in this study. The comparison of the model-data fit showed that ideal point GGUM demonstrated a worse fit to the original and optimized Extraversion scales than the dominance SGR model. Moreover, whereas scale optimization significantly improved the data-model fit of the dominance SGR model, attempts to improve the data-model fit of the ideal point GGUM were unsuccessful. Several implications for the IRT models’ application to the existing personality inventories were discussed.
Gambling with peer review: Fundamental flaws in the design and reporting of Chew and Neo (2024)
Authors: Xiao Leon Y. , Ballou Nick , Eben Charlotte
Published: November 2024

Loot boxes are products inside video games that consumers can buy to obtain random rewards. They are prevalently implemented in contemporary video games, including in those deemed suitable for young children. Stakeholders (parents and policymakers) are concerned about their gambling-like nature and potential harms. An established line of research has found positive correlations between loot box spending and problem gambling and problem videogaming that justify stricter regulation. Chew and Neo (2024) also sought to explore these relationships and presented findings that were contrary to the prior literature. In principle, challenging our current knowledge using novel methods can improve the overall reliability of science and should always be encouraged. However, those methods must be sound. Unfortunately, Chew and Neo (2024) was fundamentally flawed due to a major error in its survey materials: in relation to the most important variable, they incorrectly instructed participants that the highly popular video game League of Legends did not contain loot boxes, which was factually incorrect, as the game did sell loot boxes. This significantly affected the accuracy of the data and the subsequent results and interpretation. Besides this fundamental error, the study also suffers from several other critical shortcomings that call its validity into question, including measuring and relying upon an unreliable variable; potentially unjustified exclusion of participants; and the misuse of statistics. More proactive engagement with open science practices would have alleviated our concerns or even prevented these issues from arising in the first place. Chew and Neo (2024) should be interpreted extremely cautiously.
Dip, Dive, Connect: Uncovering the art of wild swimming
Authors: Horne Llewelyn
Published: November 2024

Stress, the silent assassin of our wellbeing infiltrates our lives impacting both physical and mental health. The study investigated the impact of wild swimming on perceived stress and wellbeing accounting for social and nature connectedness; two key factors known to influence both stress and wellbeing. A sample of 31 participants completed eight cold water exposures in the form of wild swimming over a two-week period. Measures of perceived stress, wellbeing, nature connectedness, social connectedness, depression, anxiety and physical symptoms were assessed at baseline and post intervention. A repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant reduction in stress and a significant improvement in wellbeing following the intervention. Additionally, social connectedness significantly contributed to the enhancement of wellbeing. Exploratory analyses also indicated significant reductions in anxiety, depressive and somatic symptoms after the intervention. Regression analyses identified changes in depressive and somatic symptoms were key predictors of wellbeing improvement. These findings suggest that cold water exposure, when combined with social connectedness, hold potential for reducing stress related symptoms and enhancing wellbeing. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
Evaluating General Network Scoring Methods as Alternatives to Traditional Factor Scoring Methods
Authors: Zhang Jihong , Liang Xinya
Published: November 2024

Network psychometrics have been getting more attention in psychopathology and measurement development. As a novel psychometric method, multiple psychometric properties of psychometric modeling have been compared to factor analysis models. However, compared to scoring in factor analysis and classical test theory, the scoring method in psychometric network modeling is not well examined. Thus, this study aims to propose novel network scoring methods and compare them to factor scores. In this study, we first proposed the general form of network scoring and conducted two simulation studies and one empirical study to examine the performance of different network scores. The results of this study suggest that non-regularized network scores performed better than regularized network scores and factor scores under certain conditions, especially non-regularized network scores with node strength and hybrid centrality. The limitations and future directions are also discussed.
White Matter Integrity and Verbal Memory Following a First Episode of Psychosis: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Ghanem Joseph , Totzek Jana F. , Henri-Bellemare Charlie , Raucher-Chéné Delphine , Kiar Gregory , Patel Raihaan , Chakravarty M. Mallar , Shah Jai , Joober Ridha , Malla Ashok K. , Lepage Martin , Lavigne Katie M.
Published: November 2024

Psychotic disorders are a class of heterogeneous disorders for which there is evidence of numerous structural and functional brain abnormalities. One proposed neural marker for psychosis is a disruption in white matter, the structural architecture for connectivity throughout the brain. The role of white matter integrity, often measured via Fractional Anisotropy (FA), has played a controversial role in individuals with a first episode of psychosis (FEP), with some finding widespread white matter deficits and others finding no significant differences between FEP and controls. Similarly, some FEP studies have observed that higher FA is associated with better verbal memory, but others failed to find such an association. Studying the early stages of psychosis represents a promising avenue to overcome previous confounding factors and characterize the disease in its early clinical stages.Eighty individuals with a FEP were recruited from a specialized early intervention program for psychosis alongside 55 non-clinical controls from the community matched for age and sex. Both groups were followed and scanned 4 times: at baseline (within 3 months after program entry), 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months. TBSS were used on 3.0 Tesla diffusion-weighted images to extract fractional anisotropy values for white matter regions of interest in accordance with the JHU white-matter tractography atlas. The analysis revealed no significant main effect of group or time, and no significant associations between FA and verbal memory. Fractional anisotropy is still within normal ranges 18 months after the onset of FEP with no substantial differences between groups or over time.Keywords: Diffusion, fractional anisotropy, schizophrenia spectrum, cognition, neuroimaging
Fabricated or Induced Illness: The controversial history, missing evidence-base and iatrogenic harm.
Authors: Bilson Andy , Talia Alessandro
Published: November 2024

This chapter is co-produced with parents who were wrongly identified as having Fabricated or Induced Illness in their child. It provides a brief history of the development of FII from the discredited work of Meadow and the miscarriages of justice at the turn of the century through to its current form in the 2021 guidance of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. It shows how the definition has widened increasing the risk of misidentification and how earlier recognition of the limitations of diagnosis and the harm caused by misidentification have been abandoned. It provides a literature search on FII exposing the lack of evidence for the concept and the harm caused by misidentification. Finally, it shows the flaws in the current approach of identification using alerting signs showing the significant risk of this leading to serious harm to children who have rare, undiagnosed or hard to diagnose illnesses and their families.
POLYMORPHISM OF THE GENES OF CALPASTATIN (CAST), SOMATOTROPIN (GH),
DIFFERENTIAL GROWTH FACTOR (GDF 9) THE SHEEP BREED RUSSIAN MEAT MERINO
FROM THE INTERLINE BREEDING OF THE RAM-PRODUCER OF THE LINE ME-50 AND SHEEP OF THE LINE AS-30
Authors: Rezun Natalia , Chernobai Evgeny , Evlagina Darya , Surzhikova Evgenia , Ismailov Ismail
Published: November 2024

This article presents the results of genotyping of sheep
of the Russian meat merino breed from the interline breeding
of a ram-producer of the ME-50 line and sheep of the AC-30
line. According to the results of the conducted research by
PCR-PDRF for the first time in the conditions of the South of
Russia, the polymorphism of genes was studied and analyzed:
calpastatin (CAST), somatotropin (growth hormone (GH)),
differential growth factor (GDF9), in the bright of this breed
from interlinear breeding. It was revealed that in this sample
the CASTM allele and the CASTMM genotype of the calpastatin
gene prevailed; the GHA allele and the GHAA genotype of the
somatotropin (growth hormone) gene, the GDF9G allele and
the GDF9GG genotype of the differential growth factor gene.
Studies have shown that the genetic balance for the CAST
gene was observed in the yarok, whereas for the genes: GH
and GDF9 it was significantly shifted towards homozygous
variants of genotypes. Analysis of the distribution of desirable
complex genotypes showed that in the studied sample, the
homozygous CAST(MM)/GH(AA)/GDF9(GG) gene complex
was most common (60.0 %), not having any desirable alleles
for three genes, while the remaining 40.0 % of the animals from
the sample had one, two or three markers alleles.
AGE CRITERIA FOR CATS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF DERMATOLOGICAL DISEASES
Authors: Bushmina Alexandra , Orobets Vladimir , Kireev Ivan
Published: November 2024

Determination of age criteria for dermatological diseases
of cats is essential in the construction of a specific algorithm
and order of clinical research and, accordingly, the prompt
appointment of adequate treatment. In the publications
of Russian and foreign scientists, in methodological and
teaching aids, there are no recommendations for grading the
age criteria for the incidence of dermatitis in cats of various
etiologies. The purpose of this work was to determine the age
criteria in cats in the diagnosis of dermatological diseases of
various etiologies. A total of 708 animal case histories were
analyzed, including parasitic dermatitis, allergies, autoimmune
skin pathologies, skin and subcutaneous tissue tumors, viral
dermatitis, and psychogenic alopecia in cats. In our opinion,
based on the studies carried out and based on the average
life expectancy of a cat (15–20 years), a conditional division
into age categories into groups is acceptable: 0–12 months
old animals, 12 months – 7 years old average age, 7–10 years
old adult cats, 10 years and beyond – senior cats. In each
category, certain diseases are more or less common, and
some pathologies do not depend on the age of the animal. It
can be concluded that the proposed gradation by age in cats,
taking into account this factor in the collection of anamnesis
and further diagnosis, takes place and should be taken into
account.
KONSELING INDIVIDUAL DENGAN TEKNIK MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI) PADA PASIEN RAWAT JALAN DI POLIKLINIK PRATAMA ADDICTION RECOVERY BNN
Authors: Muthmainna Nurul , Mayasari Ros , Fauziah Siti , Syamsu Khairunnisa
Published: November 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui layanan konseling individual dengan teknik motivational interviewing (MI) pada pasien rawat jalan di Poliklinik Pratama BNN Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisa proses layanan konseling individual dengan teknik MI pada pasien rawat jalan di Poliklinik Pratama BNN Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik analisis deskriptif yaitu dengan reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan layanan rehabilitasi yang ada di Poliklinik Pratama BNN Provinsi Sulawesi ada dua, yaitu rehabilitasi medis dan sosial. Layanan rehabilitasi sosial dengan metode rawat jalan di Poliklinik Pratama BNN Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara dalam pelaksanaannya menggunakan layanan konseling individual dengan teknik MI. Dalam proses pelaksanaan konseling individual dengan teknik MI pada klien, konselor menggunakan pendekatan religiusitas. Pendekatan religiusitas ini dilakukan pada pertemuan 7-8 konselor dan klien. Faktor pendukung dalam penelitian ini adalah kemampuan konselor dalam melakukan konseling. Adapun faktor penghambatnya yaitu (1) Faktor Internal; Ada beberapa konselor tidak paham tentang teknik MI, tidak dapat membangun rapport serta sarana dan prasarana kurang memadai. (2) Faktor Eksternal; Jarak tempuh.
Sucesso das startups no recebimento de venture capital: uma análise em painel para Brasil, Canadá e Austrália
Authors: Almeida Helberte João França , Almeida Eduardo Pires , Jasper Feltrin Rafael , Giovanini Adilson
Published: November 2024

Baseado no crescimento de empresas de tecnologia como Google, Apple e Microsoft, os investimentos em venture capital aumentaram. O sucesso delas estimula investidores a aportarem capitais em empresas de menor porte, mas quepossuem potencial de crescimento. O presente estudo busca avaliar a sobrevivência das empresas que recebem investimentos individuais ou múltiplos, a partir de dados da CrunchBase, para Austrália, Brasil e o Canadá no período de 1990 a 2019. Os resultados mostram que nas rodadas iniciais o investimento individual predomina. As regressões evidenciam o contributo positivo do co-investimento tanto nas rodadas iniciais quanto nas fases avançadas de investimento.
Epilepsia em animais de companhia
Authors: Mori Santalucia Monteiro Carolina , Gomes Lucas Alécio
Published: November 2024

This work is a theoretical framework aimed at analyzing the most recent scientific publications on epilepsy in companion animals in order to consider current and classic aspects of the disease, mainly in the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects, as well as proposed terminology and forms of classification of the different presentations of the disease. The method chosen for this was the analysis of publications dated between 2015 and 2021 with the keywords “epilepsy cats and dogs”, “epilepsy cats”, “seizure cats”, “seizure cat dog” and “international veterinary epilepsy task force” on the PubMed online platform, and subsequent analysis of the results obtained to prepare the theoretical framework. Previously published publications were also considered when cited by the authors of the main literature of this paper, when considered relevant to the present discussion. Finally, the technical-scientific evolution in the field of Veterinary Medicine is considered when seeking to establish specific procedures for dogs and cats, as well as for the different presentations of the disease, although there remains some lack of greater precision of data and specific protocols for each species and presentation of epilepsy.
Mapping Educational Technology Trends in Physical Education: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on The Scopus Database
Authors:   Yogyakarta State University, Suardi I.K. , Sultan J. ,   Yogyakarta State University, Nur E.A. ,   Makassar State University, Nurjanah S. ,   Yogyakarta State University
Published: November 2024

In recent years, digital technologies have played a key role in transforming education, including physical education. This research aims to provide an overview of the application of technology in education, as well as explore its opportunities and challenges in physical education. This study uses secondary data from the Scopus database, consisting of 350 articles published between 1980 and 2024. The selection of articles is based on inclusion criteria that include the keywords "education," "technology," and "physical education" in the title, abstract, or keyword, as well as being included in the social sciences area. The analysis was conducted using the R and VOSviewer applications. The first publication appeared in 1980, with an upward trend starting in 2012 till now. Lviv Polytechnic National University is the most relevant affiliate, while Retos is the journal with the most publications. "Sport, Education, and Society" is the most impactful journal. The most relevant author is Blavt, O., while Goodyear, V.A. is the author with the greatest impact. The keyword "multimedia system" emerged in 2019 and peaked in 2023, along with the keyword "e-learning." The VOSviewer analysis identified three research clusters, and topics such as 'teacher experience' and 'challenges' were found to be still rarely explored, thus offering future research opportunities. The results of this study are useful as a reference for academics and physical education practitioners who want to research the topic of educational technology.