bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Where is the biliary stent?
Authors: Kurt Idris ,   Gastroenterology Department, Kastamonu Training and Research Hospital, Kastamonu, Turkey.
Published: July 2024

80 years-old female patient came to the emergency department with fever and pain in the right upper quadrant. She had diabetes mellitus and cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. In her history, she had undergone Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Surgical management of ear lobe keloid: A case report
Authors: saxena Rajeev ,   Assistant Professor, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: July 2024

A keloid can be described as an excessive development of dense and fibrous tissue that occurs during the healing process of a skin injury. Most often occur on the chest, shoulders, upper back, back of the neck, and earlobes. Despite decades of research, the pathophysiology of keloids remains incompletely understood.
Nevus of ota: Clinical image
Authors: Hassina Salma ,   Ophthalmology B Department, Hospital of Specialties, Rabat, Morocco.
Published: July 2024

We report the case of a 23-year-old patient, with no particular history, followed in our training for Nevus of Ota. Ophthalmological examination revealed visual acuity of 10/10 in the right eye, eye tone of 12 mmhg, palpebral hyperpigmentation, subconjunctival hyperpigmentation with a bluish appearance of the sclera and a hyperpigmented iris (Figures 1,2).
Severe scrotal trauma in polytrauma patients
Authors: CS Bouh Khatraty ,   Department of Urology, University Hospital Hassan II, Fez Morocco.
Published: July 2024

Testicular or scrotal trauma is rare, but most often occurs after an assault with a firearm. Most patients have only isolated scrotal or testicular trauma.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in adult diagnose by a single biopsy
Authors: Poulsen Casper Bo ,   Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark.
Published: July 2024

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous sarcoma with an overall incidence of 4.1 cases per million/year according to the largest population-based study of DFSP. This cutaneous sarcoma has an overall ten-year survival of 99.1% [1].
A rare case of primary gallbladder hydatid disease
Authors: Kaur Navdeep ,   Resident Doctor, M.G.M & MY Hospital, India.
Published: July 2024

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by echinococcus, mainly echinococcus granulossus. The liver and lungs are the most common sites affected. Primary hydatid gall bladder disease (PHGB) is a rare condition; till now, only 11 cases of PHGB have been reported.
A case study of the multifaceted therapeutic approach of VIPomas
Authors: Lazarek Jerry ,   Department of General, Transplant, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, University Clinical Hospital No. 1 - Norbert Barlicki Memorial Hospital, Medical University of Lodz, Poland.
Published: July 2024

Neuroendocrine tumors, arising from neuroendocrine cells, a group of malignant tumors capable of secreting peptides and biogenic amines, are differentiated as either diffuse endocrine system (DES) or gastroentero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NET). The latter are rare tumors that synthesize various substances, leading to the onset of certain generalized symptoms
Extraskeletal Ewings sarcoma of the right inguinal region
Authors: Loon Taylor ,   SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.
Published: July 2024

12-year-old Caucasian male presented to the emergency department with a two-day history of vomiting and a new rapidly growing right groin mass. The patient denied pain or urinary symptoms. Physical examination revealed a palpable, non-tender
Idiopathic hepatic vein calcification
Authors: Kis Bela ,   Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Tampa, Florida, USA.
Published: July 2024

This case represents the first reported patient with idiopathic hepatic vein calcification.
Bilateral vision loss with cranial nerve paralysis, revealing ischaemic pituitary apoplexy and acromegaly: A case report
Authors: Abbas Salma ,   Department of Neurosurgery, Specialties Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Published: July 2024

Pituitary Apoplexy (PA) is a potentially fatal clinical condition resulting from ischaemic or haemorrhagic infarction of the pituitary gland. The ischaemic subtype is even rarer and more severe. We present the case of a 26-year-old female patient who presented with headache, acute bilateral visual loss, fever, confusion, asthenia with classic features of acromegaly, and pupils with bilateral areactive mydriasis without light perception bilaterally with cranial nerve involvement. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed the presence of a pituitary macroadenoma, and endocrine investigations revealed panhypopituitarism. The patient underwent transsphenoidal evacuation and the diagnosis of ischaemic PA was confirmed by histology. Three months later, a follow-up MRI showed an empty bowel with remission of acromegaly, diabetes and mild unilateral visual recovery. Our case highlights the importance of considering ischaemic PA among the possible aetiologies of sudden cranial nerve deficits then early diagnosis and treatment are essential to improve outcome.
Medicalización global, TDAH y niñeces
Authors: Bianchi Eugenia , Oberti Milagros , Faraone Silvia , Torricelli Flavia
Published: July 2024

El objetivo es analizar resultados de investigaciones en siete países de Asia, América, Europa y Oceanía, para conocer qué actores sociales aparecen representados en los medios de comunicación sobre el TDAH, de qué maneras y con qué efectos. Sustentamos la argumentación en tres ejes: el TDAH como ejemplo paradigmático de la medicalización de la salud mental infantil; el TDAH en la infancia como diagnóstico global; y los medios de comunicación como actor no médico relevante en la globalización del diagnóstico de TDAH. Se conformó un corpus de 28 piezas de bibliografía específica (libros, capítulos de libros y artículos científicos). Tomamos como referencia teórico-conceptual los aportes de la corriente de la medicalización de la sociedad. Se discute acerca de la multiplicidad de discursos mediáticos acerca del TDAH en las niñeces, y sobre la articulación de actores sociales no médicos en los procesos de medicalización global del TDAH.
Perfil de susceptibilidad bacteriana en cepas de Staphylococcus spp. aislados de caninos con otitis externa
Authors: Sánchez–Prado Robert Gustavo , Santo–Endara Joseline Paola , Sánchez–Prado Raquel Estefania , Guzmán–Pucha Samantha , Aguilar–Gálvez Fernando Lenin , Chalco–Torres Lorena Elizabeth , Pimbosa–Ortiz Dioselina Esmeralda , Pérez–Rodriguez Jhonny Edgar
Published: July 2024

La otitis externa es una inflamación del conducto auditivo externo, que afecta generalmente a los caninos, sus causas pueden ser múltiples. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar el perfil de susceptibilidad bacteriana en cepas de Staphylococcus spp. presentes en caninos con afectación de otitis externa. La metodología empleada inicialmente fue la identificación de caninos afectados, tomando en cuenta sus signos y síntomas (dolor a la palpación, eritema, edema, hipersecreción, prurito, edema), posteriormente de cada uno se tomó una muestra de la secreción auricular de un oído usando un hisopo estéril, los cuales fueron sembrados en agar base con 5 % de sangre desfibrinada de oveja, e incubados a 37°C por 24 horas. Como resultados obtuvimos que de las 46 muestras colectadas de pacientes con historial de otitis externa se logró aislar un 65,21 % de cepas de Staphylococcus spp. Respecto al perfil de sensibilidad y resistencia las cepas aisladas en este estudio mostraron mayor sensibilidad a la Gentamicina (100 %), seguida de Doxicilina (96,67 %) y Cefoxitina (90 %). Dentro de los antimicrobianos que presentaron mayor resistencia in vitro fueron la Eritromicina (26.66 %), seguida de la Clindamicina (23,33 %) y la Levofloxacina (23,33 %). Considerando el grado de resistencia a familias de antibióticos, las Lincosamidas (23,33 %), Macrólidos (21,66 %), Fluoroquinolonas (16,66 %), desarrollaron mayor resistencia in vitro. El cultivo y antibiograma se convierte en una herramienta fundamental para un éxito en la terapia antimicrobiana y evitar así el desarrollo de cepas multirresistentes.
越南法律實務上適用商業習慣之研究
Authors: Nguyen Trong Diep Nguyen Trong Diep , Nguyen Trong Diep Nguyen Tien Dat
Published: July 2024

2022年11月9日越南社會主義共和國政治局第27-NQ/TW號決議《關於在新時期建設和完善越南社會主義共和國法治》強調「完善法律體系和執法機制，使之嚴謹一致；確保憲法和法律得到遵守」的核心任務。一國商業活動蓬勃，是經濟發展的原動力，在此背景下，補充、更新和完善法源是必要的。在越南的法律實務中，將商業習慣作為法源之作法由來已久。本文致力於澄清在國內和國際貿易中更廣泛、更普遍地適用商業習慣的依據。

 
„Das Kind ist gut so, wie es ist.“
Authors: Breit Simone
Published: July 2024

In Österreich geltende internationale Konventionen postulieren Lern- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten im Bereich der Elementarpädagogik für alle Kinder. Der Beitrag gewährt Einblick in historische und aktuelle Aus- und Weiterbildungsoptionen im Bereich Inklusiver Elementarpädagogik (IEP). Im Rahmen einer vignettenbasierten Studie wurden systematisch empirische Daten zur Professionalität hinsichtlich Inklusion bei Elementarpädagog*innen gesammelt. Die Fragestellungen behandelten einerseits den Zusammenhang zwischen einer Ausbildung im Bereich IEP und Professionalität im Kontext von Inklusion, andererseits, ob letztere in Zusammenhang mit Art und Dauer einschlägiger Weiterbildungsmaßnahmen steht. Die Vignette handelte von einem dreijährigen Kind, das in der elementaren Bildungseinrichtung nicht spricht. Elementarpädagog*innen (N = 91) verschriftlichten, welche Fragen sie sich in diesem Fall stellen, wie sie handeln würden und warum. In einem iterativen Prozess wurde ein Kodierleitfaden entwickelt und das Textmaterial näher untersucht. Elementarpädagog*innen mit Ausbildung im Bereich der IEP unterschieden sich in der vorliegenden Studie hinsichtlich ihrer Professionalität nicht von jenen ohne einschlägige Ausbildung. Vergleiche anhand der Art der Weiterbildung erwiesen sich als signifikant; in den Antworten von Bachelorstudierenden konnten mehr Hinweise auf Professionalität gefunden werden als in den Antworten von Teilnehmenden an Hochschullehrgängen. Hinsichtlich der Dauer der Weiterbildungsmaßnahme zeigten sich in der Stichprobe deskriptive, jedoch nicht signifikante, Effekte. Die Studie bietet (trotz ihrer methodischen Limitationen) erstmals Einblicke in inklusionsbezogene Professionalität und Wirksamkeit von Professionalisierungsmaßnahmen im Bereich IEP.
Künstliche Intelligenz
Authors: Waltl Sandra , Benkö Patrick
Published: July 2024

Die Integration von künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in Bildungseinrichtungen eröffnet neue Möglichkeiten und Herausforderungen. Lernende sollten sich bewusst sein, dass sie für ihre Ergebnisse verantwortlich sind, da selbst KI-Sprachmodelle wie ChatGPT Fehler und Vorurteile aufweisen können. Die Verwendung von KI-Tools wie LLM-Systemen und speziellen Anwendungen wie Photomath im Unterricht kann die Effizienz steigern und personalisierte Lernmöglichkeiten bieten. Es ist wichtig, dass Schüler*innen die ethischen Richtlinien im Umgang mit KI verstehen und einhalten, um das volle Potenzial dieser Technologie im Bildungsbereich auszuschöpfen. Die Evaluation und Reflexion über die Integration von KI im Unterricht sind entscheidend, um die Wirksamkeit zu beurteilen und die Schüler*innen auf die zunehmende Bedeutung von KI in einer digitalen Welt vorzubereiten.
Gelungenes Onboarding am Beispiel neuer Schulentwicklungsberater*innen
Authors: Lichtenschopf Petra , Schwarz Johanna E.
Published: July 2024

Die zunehmende Inanspruchnahme von Beratung und Begleitung im Rahmen von Schulentwicklungsvorhaben durch Schulen löst seit einigen Jahren einen Bedarf an zusätzlichen Qualifizierungsangeboten für die Tätigkeit in der Schulentwicklungsberatung (SEB) aus. Solche viersemestrigen Hochschullehrgänge (HLG) werden von der Pädagogischen Hochschule (PH) angeboten, um einen ausreichenden Personalpool für Schulentwicklungsberatungstätigkeiten aufzubauen.
Dieser Artikel geht der Frage nach, aus welchen Motiven sich aktive Lehrende für das Studium im HLG SEB bewerben und wie ein Onboardingprozess professionsförderlich für neu in der SEB Tätige gestaltet werden kann. Ein theoriegeleitetes Onboardingkonzept (OnKonSeb) wurde 2021 entwickelt, bis 2023 umgesetzt und begleitend evaluiert. Die Ergebnisse brachten unter anderem zutage, dass die kollegiale Begleitung von Lehrgangsabsolvent*innen in der beruflichen Einstiegsphase eine wesentliche Säule für eine nachhaltigere Professionalisierungsbereitschaft darstellt. Berufseinsteigende gewinnen Sicherheit in ihrer Tätigkeit und sie werden ermutigt, sich kollegial auszutauschen und die erworbenen Kompetenzen im schulischen Beratungsfeld einzusetzen. Das begleitende Onboarding kann lohnend sein: Die Quote der zur Verfügung stehenden Beratenden ist aktuell höher als vor Einführung des Onboarding-Konzepts.
Vom Bild zur körperlichen Aktion
Authors: Rabacher Gerald , Schweiger Christina
Published: July 2024

Beim Bewegungslernen spielen Bilder eine große Rolle: jene, die Lernende beim Beobachten aufnehmen und jene, die vor ihrem inneren Auge entstehen. Der Beitrag befasst sich mit ihrem Zusammenspiel, ihrer Wechselseitigkeit, mitunter auch ihrer Ambivalenz. Worauf gründen innere Bilder? Wie werden sie durch äußere Bilder angeregt, positiv, vielleicht auch negativ beeinflusst? Was geschieht bei der Verarbeitung visueller Wahrnehmungen, die in körperlichen Aktionen münden (sollen)? Worauf ist bei dieser Übersetzungsleistung, die auf einem Transfer subjektiver Eindrücke in manifestem Ausdruck beruht, zu achten? Der Blick auf das Bewegungslernen im Unterrichtsgegenstand Bewegung und Sport erfolgt aus einer transdisziplinären Perspektive in der Verschränkung von Zugängen aus der Kognitions­wissenschaft und Subjektwissenschaft. Ziel ist eine Bewusstseinsschärfung bei Lehrenden für die Komplexität von Wahrnehmungsvorgängen bei motorischen Lernprozessen.
Das Valenzglossar
Authors: Peschak Christoph
Published: July 2024

Im Fokus dieses Beitrags steht die Anwendbarkeit der Valenztheorie beim Erwerb von grammatischen Strukturen der deutschen Sprache in der Primarstufe. Es werden anhand des Valenzglossars (kurz VAGLO) Beispiele für den Einsatz von Valenzstrukturen im Unterricht präsentiert, die Lernende gezielt unterstützen und den Ansprüchen eines ganzheitlichen Grammatikunterrichts gerecht werden. Denn es gibt es ein klares Argument für die Integration der Verbvalenz in den Grammatikunterricht der Primarstufe: ihre inhärente Bildlichkeit. Die Möglichkeit, komplexe syntaktische und semantische Beziehungen von Wörtern in Sätzen anhand von Baumdiagrammen zu illustrieren, birgt einen großen Vorteil für Lernende. Besonders unter Berücksichtigung der Prinzipien des kontrastiven Spracherwerbs unterstützt die Illustration und der Vergleich von Valenz in unterschiedlichen Sprachen beim Erwerb von grammatischen Strukturen enorm. Das VAGLO kann hierbei eine geeignete Unterstützung für den kommunikativen und kompetenzorientieren Grammatikunterricht bieten, der auch die Autonomie der Lernenden zum Ziel hat.
Entelektüeller, İdeoloji ve Futbol
Authors: Say Hüseyin
Published: July 2024

Kökeni çok eskiye dayanan futbol, günümüzdeki en popüler spordur. Bu yüzden çeşitli ülkeler, futbolun kökenlerini kendi tarihlerine dayandırmaya çalışmaktadır. Başlangıçta iktidarlar ve entelektüeller futbolu göz ardı etme eğilimi göstermişlerdir. Bunun sebebi futbolun şiddet içeren doğası, potansiyel gücü ve savaşı çağrıştırmasıdır. Daha sonra futbol, görmezden gelinemeyecek kadar önemli bir endüstriye dönüşmüştür. Buna paralel olarak iktidarlar, futbolun kitleleri harekete geçiren yönünden yararlanmayı denemişlerdir. Sosyal bilimciler ve entelektüellerin de futbola yönelik ilgileri artmıştır. Futbola dair yapılan ideoloji temelli tanımlamalar modern futbolun kadim zamanları için geçerlidir. Öte yandan futbolun başlı başına bir ideolojiye dönüşmesiyle dinsel, sınıfsal veya ideolojik temelli yaklaşımlar, anlamlarını büyük ölçüde yitirmiştir. Bu çalışmada futbolun bu söz konusu ideolojik dönüşümü ele alınacaktır.
STRENGTHENING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE TRANSNISTRIAN REGION AND THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA THROUGH THE PRISM OF DIGITISATION
Authors: Caușan Corina , Gorobievschi Svetlana
Published: July 2024

In recent years, the Republic of Moldova has been subject to a series of socio-economic and political challenges. Among the most notable are the Covid-19 pandemic (CoronaVirus 2019), the energy crisis and the political crisis (war in Ukraine). The impact of these crises have radically changed the way of life of the population and influenced the economy, bringing both negative and positive changes. Data were collected from external sources, using qualitative and quantitative method, as well as method of analysis and synthesis, induction, deduction and statistical inference. Comparative analysis was used as a research method in conducting the empirical study. In this article we aim to analyze the positive impact of the Covid-19 pandemic period on the healthcare system, namely: strengthening the public health system through digitalization in the Republic of Moldova and the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic. In order to make a comprehensive analysis of this phenomenon, the indicators that determine the level of development of public health were analysed, namely: the evolution of health expenditure and its share in GDP; life expectancy; medical staff in medical institutions; the degree of sickness and the level of requests for emergency medical assistance. The article presents the digital innovations implemented. Budget execution as an influencing factor was established by analysing the financing of the Semashko and Bismark health systems to expose the degree of flexibility of health service provision in the Republic of Moldova and the Transnistrian region. Thus, following the research, the authors concluded that the consolidation of the public health system through digitization in the Transnistrian region is at an early stage compared to the Republic of Moldova, which is in a stable development. This discrepancy is due to the fact that the Transnistrian region is developing the public health system according to its own scenario and without the involvement of external funding sources. Despite this, digital innovations are developing and are expected to be implemented in the future. Thus, we can observe a much slower development of the implementation of digital innovations to strengthen the health system.
SUSTAINABILITY FROM CONCEPT TO PARADIGM OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
Authors: Safta Adela Sorinela , Popescu Lavinia
Published: July 2024

This paper analyzes by transposing the importance of environmental policies, highlighting the most significant regulations directly related to the sustainable agriculture component in relation to the environmental targets proposed by the Municipal Agricultural Policy. The need to rethink agricultural processes led slowly to the anchoring to current trends as a premise in the realization of a real report related to sustainable agricultural systems performing and last but not least aligned to the constraints of eco-conditionality. From this perspective, the methodology in reflecting our analysis was linked to the collection of data reported in international statistical databases such as those available at the National Institute of Statistics Eurostat, as well as OECD reports on the subjects analyzed in the study. In these paradises, the perspective reflected by the New Agricultural Policy is rather aligned towards the achievement of environmental goals in agriculture, which positions the ability of farmers to adapt to these sustainability conditions. Through these completely new concepts for farmers, the studio reflects the sustainability of agriculture through the levers offered by the agricultural policy and research, thus also representing an important resource in complex research aimed at the decarbonization of agriculture as topical issues.
THREAT PERCEPTION AND MEMORY IN THE BALTICS AND UKRAINE
Authors: Ellis Joseph
Published: July 2024

The invasion of Ukraine highlights the continued threat Russia poses to Eastern Europe. This essay describes these threats as twofold: investigating both the material realities of soldiers and weapons, as well as abstract notions like the role played by ideas and history. Discussing examples such as the “war of monuments,” the Baltic forest brothers, and the Holodomor, this paper examines how contrasting approaches to history and memory can lead to conflict in the region, particularly when threats are perceived differently by competing actors.
Study Protocol on “A study to assess the effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Practice educational program on clinical nurses’ EBP & Critical Thinking Skill competencies” at HMC, Qatar-Pre-post Design.
Authors: Patil Kiran , Al-Lenjawi Dr. Badriya , Sa’abneh Rawia , Rai Dr. Rajesh , Deshmukh Dr. Atul , Kiran Patil Surekha , Devanesan Charles Wesley
Published: July 2024

Introduction: The relationship between EBP and Critical Thinking skills is desired in almost every discipline and plays a major role in decision-making and daily judgments. Promoting critical thinking through an evidence-based skills fair intervention (Gonzalez, H. C., et al,2020). The study aims to determine the effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Practice educational program that targets clinical nurses by assessing clinical nurses’ competencies in EBP & Critical Thinking. Research Methodology: A one-group pre-posttest design will be adopted to evaluate the effectiveness of the Evidence-Based Practice educational program. subjects will be selected by simple random sampling. A baseline pretest will be conducted using a demographic tool, the EBP Competencies Scale Gallagher-Ford & Melnyk- 2022, and the Nursing Critical Thinking in Practice Questionnaire. Educational intervention Results: Data analysis will be done using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The anticipated outcome is to promote EBP & CT knowledge and practice among clinical nurses. Also, this study supports the development of educational programs and implements Evidence-based practice and critical thinking competencies at the Corporate Nursing and Midwifery Research Department level. Discussion: The primary outcome will be to enhance the increase of 10% (EBP) Evidence-Based Practice competencies among clinical nurses from pretest and post-test scores as assessed by the EBP Competencies Scale Gallagher-Ford & Melnyk (2022). The secondary outcome will be enhancing the increase by 10% (CT) Critical Thinking competencies among clinical nurses from the pretest and posttest mean scores as assessed by the Nursing Critical Thinking in Practice Questionnaire (2000).
Vulnerabilidades de idosos ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana
Authors: Ávila Katiane de Almeida Pereira , Costa Bruna Leticia de Sousa , Da Silva Flávia Garcez , Reis Elaine Cristiny Evangelista dos
Published: July 2024

O perfil epidemiológico da infecção pelo HIV no Brasil vem sofrendo algumas modificações, dentre elas, o envelhecimento, tornando-se uma preocupação para a saúde pública. O estudo trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura com o objetivo de identificar as vulnerabilidades dos idosos ao Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana através da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde e na Scientific Electronic Library Online, utilizando os descritores "Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida" e "Idoso". Quanto aos resultados, foram selecionados 14 artigos publicados entre os anos de 2018 a 2023, predominantes na região Nordeste, seguidos da região Sudeste e Sul e por último, região Norte e Centro Oeste. Referente às vulnerabilidades, foram identificadas em três perspectivas: individual, social e programática. No âmbito da vulnerabilidade individual, 92,8% destacam a baixa adesão ao uso do preservativo e 85,7% pouco conhecimento sobre a doença. Na vulnerabilidade social 85,7% relatam a invisibilidade da sexualidade na terceira idade e na vulnerabilidade programática, 78,5% destacam a escassez de campanhas direcionadas à prática sexual segura entre idosos.
Interleucinas 32 e 38 circulantes em pacientes com infarto agudo do miocárdio submetidos a intervenção coronariana percutânea primária
Authors: Ferreira Correia Augusto , Gomes Cavalcanti de Oliveira Carolina , Cavalcanti de Oliveira Jr Dinaldo , Cristiny Pereira Michelly , Campos Carvalho Martins Estevão , Cavalcanti de Oliveira Dinaldo
Published: July 2024

A intervenção coronariana percutânea primária (ICPP) é o tratamento padrão-ouro no infarto agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST (IAMCCST). Nesse contexto, as interleucinas (IL) IL-22 e IL-38 atuam na modulação das respostas inflamatórias, sendo potenciais biomarcadores. Objetivos: Comparar os níveis de IL-32 e IL-38 entre pacientes com IAMCSST submetidos a ICPP e controles saudáveis. e analisar os níveis séricos dessas ILs de acordo com a artéria culpada, o tempo porta-balão, o resultado angiográfico final, a extensão da doença arterial coronariana (DAC) e quanto a presença de Diabetes mellitus (DM). Métodos: Foram recrutados 280 participantes (210 casos vs 70 controles). Os níveis séricos das IL-32 e IL-38 foram quantificados por ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay). Realizada a análise estatística pelos testes de Mann-Whitney e exato de Fisher com p significativo < 0,05. Resultados: Não houveram diferenças entre os pacientes vs controles. A IL-32 foi mais elevada nos pacientes com DAC multiarterial vs uniarterial 0,00 (0,00 – 385,03) vs 0,00 (0,00 – 69,20), p = 0,013. Conclusões: A IL-32 pode ser um biomarcador da extensão da DAC.
BYZANTIUM AND THE PECHENEGS: THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE PROBLEM
Authors: Gençay Ertunç
Published: July 2024

"Byzantium and the Pechenegs: The Historiography of the Problem", by Mykola Melnyk, examines chronologically the historiography of the Byzantine Empire's relations with the nomads who lived mainly north of the Black Sea and in the Balkans. The work also analyses the perspectives of historiography, methods and the conditions that influenced it, offering a broad perspective within the framework of historiography. At the same time, the work provides suggestions for new researchers by mentioning the topics that have not been studied or have been neglected.
Rogue Scholar reaches another milestone and drops all registration fees
Authors: Fenner Martin
Published: July 2024

Earlier this month the Rogue Scholar science blog archive reached another important milestone: 100 science blogs registered and archived (with in total 16,179 posts). Rogue Scholar launched twelve months ago and this rate of adoption of the service has greatly surpassed my expectations. To celebrate this milestone, Rogue Scholar will drop all fees for blog authors going forward.
Expanding faculty development through capacity-building: An institutional case study
Authors: Baker Vicki L. , Christopher Andrew N. , Noah Sarah
Published: July 2024

The global pandemic highlighted the need for diverse faculty development partners to ensure student and faculty learning was supported, particularly in intensive modes of educational delivery. Our paper presents an institutional case study of how educational technology, in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning and subject matter experts, served as untapped providers of faculty development. We detail the decision to shift to an intensive 7-week module system rather than our traditional 15-week semester in response to COVID-19. Although challenging for both faculty and students, this shift in educational delivery facilitated innovative approaches to faculty and student learning that are present on our campus today. This institutional case study highlights the role that capacity-building plays in capability development and professional learning for faculty and students alike to support effective teaching practice across diverse delivery modes.
GOLD ENRICHMENT MECHANISM IN MID-OCEAN RIDGE HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEMS: AN EXAMPLE FROM THE LONGQI HYDROTHERMAL FIELD ON THE ULTRASLOW-SPREADING SOUTHWEST INDIAN RIDGE
Authors: Chen Kean , Zhang Huichao , Cook Nigel J. , Tao Chunhui , An Fang , Liang Jin , Yang Weifang
Published: July 2024

In mid-ocean ridge (MOR) hydrothermal systems, the gold grade of sea-floor massive sulfides (SMSs) is negatively correlated with the spreading rate of the ridge. Previous investigations have addressed the distribution of gold in sulfides from hydrothermal fields hosted by ultramafic rocks. In contrast, the gold enrichment mechanisms in sulfides from hydrothermal fields hosted by mafic rocks in ultraslow-spreading ridge environments are less well constrained. The basalt-hosted Longqi hydrothermal field, located on the classic ultraslow-spreading Southwest Indian Ridge, provides an opportunity to examine gold enrichment mechanisms in such an environment. Two ore-forming stages are identified in chimney fragments: anhydrite + barite + colloidal/porous pyrite (Py1) + marcasite + fine-grained sphalerite (stage 1); euhedral-subhedral pyrite (Py2) + coarse-grained sphalerite + chalcopyrite + isocubanite (stage 2). Py1 is usually overgrown by marcasite, which is in turn enclosed by Py2. Py2 coexists with coarse-grained sphalerite and chalcopyrite. Abundant native gold nanoparticles occur in Py1 or at the transition zone between Py1 and Py2. Laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) analysis suggests that Py1 contains higher Mo, V, Sn, and Pb and lower As, Co/Ni, and Se/Tl values compared to Py2. In situ LA-multicollector (MC)-ICP-MS analyses show that Py1 has a higher mean δ34S (7.1‰) value than Py2 (6.6‰). Sulfur primarily derives from MOR basalt (MORB) and seawater sulfate, of which the proportion of sulfur from seawater sulfate is between 20.5 and 47.6%. Textures, mineral assemblages, and trace element contents of sulfides indicate that the degree of mixing between hydrothermal fluids and seawater decreases as the chimney grows and is accompanied by a gradual increase in temperature.

Based on data compiled from 41 hydrothermal fields hosted by basalt, the large range of sulfide δ34S from slow- and ultraslow-spreading MORs may be attributed to the wide range of sulfur sources (e.g., leaching from MORB, thermochemical reduction of seawater sulfate, magma degassing, and bacterial activity), fluid-basalt interaction, and redox state (CH4/CO2 ratios). Prolonged fluid-basalt interaction and the type of chimneys, such as beehive chimneys, may lead to higher gold grades in hydrothermal fields. Moreover, low H2S content may be an important contributor to gold enrichment in basalt-hosted SMS deposits in ultraslow-spreading MOR environments.
La identidad profesional, género y la diversidad cultural: caso Institución de Educación Superior en México
Authors: Solís Salazar Rosa María , Hernández-Contreras Rufina Georgina , Báez-Martínez Martha Elena
Published: July 2024

En este artículo se analiza la relación que guarda la identidad profesional, el género y la diversidad cultural, así como la forma de como en su conceptualización teórica sean considerados para ser abordados en los planes y programas de estudio en las Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES), con la finalidad de disminuir la tensión en temas relativos a igualdad de género. Se busca comprender la manera en que género y diversidad cultural puede ser integrados de forma transversal en los planes y programas de estudios, esto permitirá que los docentes permeen a sus estudiantes como responder de forma respetuosa a la aceptación de la diferencia, reforzando además su identidad profesional. Se inicia con la consulta de la normatividad existente en una Universidad en México, atendiendo a convenios internacionales, así como leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Se aplicó como instrumento un cuestionario de la Universidad de Friburgo (2019) a un total 191 estudiantes para una Licenciatura Económico-Administrativa, las preguntas se avocaron a comprobar si los contenidos de materias y la evaluación de los aprendizajes se realizan con perspectiva de género. Los resultados obtenidos en el análisis de esta Licenciatura reflejan un avance de como la generación actual de estudiantes, identifica en los materiales y formas de evaluación, que si se observa la que están elaborados con perspectiva de género y el estudiantado a identificado áreas de oportunidad que aún se pueden mejorar.
DESIGN OF AUTOMATIC BREAD CUTTING MACHINE
Authors: Rahmawaty Made , Yolanda Rieke , Hendriko Hendriko
Published: July 2024

Before being marketed, white bread will usually be cut first. Small to medium scale bread entrepreneurs still use conventional tools in the form of standard bread knives, whose use is still less effective. This bread cutting machine is designed for small to medium sized bakers to make their work easier and more efficient. This machine is designed using a vertical blade movement method with an AC motor as the driving force and is controlled using a sequential circuit. The initial process of this machine is to press the pushbutton, then place the bread on the bread tray which has a proximity sensor as a bread detector and the cutting process is carried out, when the sensor does not detect the presence of bread the machine will stop working automatically. Electronic system control is carried out sequentially which is more efficient in its application. From the test results obtained that the thickness of the bread is 12 mm. The main driver of the cutting is 1 phase and uses a dimer to adjust the rotational speed of the 1 phase motor. The cutting process with a maximum motor speed can cut 1 loaf for 38 seconds.
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF WINDOW SHADES TYPE ON THE OTTV IN U COLLEGE BUILDING OF BANDUNG STATE POLYTECHNIC
Authors: Akmal Muhammad , Kurniasetiawati Annisa Syafitri
Published: July 2024

The U building is the college building for the Department of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Bandung State Polytechnic. However, during the afternoon teaching, the third floor is often complained of feeling hot and disrupting the teaching and learning process. This is caused by the size of the window on the third floor is too large and does not use any shade. This research was conducted to determine the OTTV value of the existing U Building and then investigate the potential for improving the OTTV value by changing window glass materials or adding shading such as window film. This study used primary and secondary data collection methods. The primary data consisted of: building dimensions, glass dimensions, door dimensions, ambient temperature, inside temperature, wall and glass surface temperatures, and glass types. Meanwhile, some secondary data, namely building U as built drawings, wall specifications, and glass specifications used. It was found that the existing OTTV value of the Lecture U Building reached 39.78 W/m2 where this value was above the SNI 03-6389 2011 standard. By investigating the installation of shading such as window film and double glass it was possible to minimize the building's OTTV value to 36.78 W/m2 for window film and 33.86 W/m2 for the addition of double glass accompanied by window film.
ANALISIS DISTRIBUSI TEGANGAN PADA SISTEM SUSPENSI DEPAN MINIBUS DENGAN BEBAN BERVARIASI
Authors: Harahap Jagodang , Mizan Khairol , Pribadyo Pribadyo
Published: July 2024

Sistem suspensi ketika meredam kejut coil spring mengalami tegangan yang dapat mempengaruhi umur pemakaian. Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis distribusi tegangan yang terjadi pada coil spring roda depan minibus pada beban angkut divariasikan yaitu sebesar 1.185 kg, 1.395 kg dan 1.735 kg. Data regangan direkam menggunakan strain gauge pada coil spring, selanjutnya sinyal regangan tersebut diubah menjadi tegangan kemudian digunakan untuk menganalisis distribusi tegangan dengan Finite Elemen Method. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai distribusi tegangan meningkat seiring bertambahnya beban, artinya bahwa distribusi tegangan pada beban angkut 1.735 kg mengalami peningkatan sebesar 63 %. Selanjutnya untuk beban angkut 1.395 kg adalah sebesar 61 % dan pada beban angkut 1.185 kg adalah sebesar 39 % dari yield strength material SAE 5160. Dari ketiga variasi pembebanan yang diberikan didapati lokasi yang rawan terjadinya fatique pada sisi dalam lilitan kedua bagian dalam dari atas coil spring.
Existential Humanistic Perspective on Depression and Anxiety: A Literature Study
Authors: Zaki Ilman Nasution Ahmad , Karneli Yeni , Netrawati Netrawati
Published: July 2024

This research aims to describe the Humanistic Existential Perspective on depression and anxiety. The literature study on this perspective highlights the complexity of human experience in dealing with mental challenges. Being in the World is a key concept in existential humanism that highlights the interaction between humans and their environment. Humans are not only physically in the world, but also actively involved in cultural, social, and environmental influences. In their existence, humans experience a wide range of experiences, including joy, suffering, anxiety, and the search for the meaning of life. This approach emphasizes the importance of existence, meaning of life, self-awareness, responsibility, freedom of choice, openness, and individual involvement in overcoming depression and anxiety. Depression is seen as related to feelings of loss of meaning in life and dissatisfaction with existence, while anxiety often arises from fear and uncertainty. The results of this study provide valuable insights into how an existential humanistic approach can assist individuals in dealing with the mental challenges of depression and anxiety.
Seismic vulnerability assessment of tunnels in algeria: An innovative hierarchical approach
Authors: Ghribi Zakaria , Bensaibi Mahmoud
Published: July 2024

Tunnels are crucial components of civil infrastructure, serving as vital transportation routes for the public. In Algeria, where many tunnels are located in seismic zones, they face considerable risks from earthquakes, which can potentially impair their operational integrity. The susceptibility of these tunnels to seismic hazards underscores the need for robust assessment frameworks to evaluate their vulnerability. This study introduces a novel hierarchical framework for assessing tunnel vulnerability, drawing on global seismic data and experience. By integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) with the Vulnerability Index (VI), we categorized tunnels into three vulnerability levels. This approach enabled the development of seismic scenarios to forecast their performance during future earthquakes. The methodology was applied to numerous tunnels across Algeria, yielding insightful results that align with observations from post-seismic assessments. By systematically analyzing various influencing parameters, including geological conditions, structural design, and operational factors, the study enhances our understanding of tunnel resilience in seismic contexts. Ultimately, this research contributes to proactive risk management strategies for tunnel infrastructure, aiming to mitigate potential damages and ensure their continued functionality in earthquake-prone regions like Algeria. By refining our assessment methods and predictive capabilities, we strive to bolster the resilience of critical urban infrastructure against seismic risks.
HYPOGLYCEMIA AND ITS CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL OUTCOME IN DIABETIC PATIENTS ADMITTED IN DHQ TEACHING HOSPITAL KOHAT
Authors: USMAN M , SHAH F
Published: July 2024

Hypoglycemia is a common and serious complication in patients with diabetes, leading to adverse clinical outcomes. Understanding its frequency and associated clinicopathological outcomes is crucial for improving patient management and outcomes. Objective: To assess the frequency of hypoglycemia and its clinicopathological outcomes in admitted diabetic patients. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at DHQ Teaching Hospital KDA, Kohat, from February 8-2023, to August 8-2023. The study included 110 patients diagnosed with diabetes. Clinicopathological outcomes were assessed, including hospital stay duration, readmissions, and mortality. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the association between hypoglycemia and these outcomes. Results: The frequency of hypoglycemia among the patients was 35.5% (39 patients). Hypoglycemia was notably associated with longer hospital stays (> 25 days), increased readmissions, and higher mortality rates.
Conclusion: Hypoglycemia is a frequent condition observed in diabetic patients, significantly contributing to prolonged hospital stays, increased readmission rates, and mortality. Effective management strategies are necessary to reduce the incidence of hypoglycemia and improve patient outcomes.
An Ensemble Boosting Algorithm based Intrusion Detection System for Smart Internet of Things Environment
Authors: Rami Rami ,   MIS Department, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Published: July 2024

An influx of smart spaces that are now connected to the IoT network has increased new forms of cyber threats; thus, a need for more effective IDS to deal with these complex cyber threats. Traditional security measures cannot solve the modern problem of protecting IoT devices as they are a complex and homogeneously distributed network. Advancements and development of Artificial intelligent (AI) and machine learning technologies have provided new hope to make more reliable IDS. Our study presents Particle Swarm Optimization integrated Light-Weight Gradient Boosting Machine, abbreviated as LGBM-PSO in which, the PSO algorithm is applied for hyper parameters optimization in the model training. Based on the ensemble methodology, a new model for network intrusion detection is proposed in this study to improve the accuracy of the technique proposed. As for the current study project, the “DS2OS” dataset was employed to execute the suggested task. All of the data obtained from the traces of the smart devices placed in a smart home environment are incorporated in this dataset. The IDS model comprises several stages, one of which comprises data preprocessing that entails data cleaning, normalization, and encoding of network traffic data. Feature selection and dimensionality reduction are used which leads to the optimization of the dataset in this case. The core of the model comprises four classifiers: The compared models are Decision Tree (DT), LGBM-PSO, Light Gradient Boost Machine (LGBM), and Extreme Gradient Boost (XGB). Each of these classifiers can be combined with a majority voting ensemble method to increase the reliability of the predictions. The suggested model's accuracy that is LGBM-PSO is the highest with a value of 99.89%. The corresponding figures for the training data are 99.79%. Stand on the testing data proving the efficiency and stability of the algorithm. The use of the ensemble approach is superior especially when using a complex model like LGBM-PSO in the field of intrusion detection. As a result, high accuracy, optimized time, and effective threat identification ensure that it is a useful tool in strengthening security in the different applications.
Exploring the fusion of natural language processing and information retrieval
Authors: Wang Shuhan
Published: July 2024

The ongoing progress of technology has led to a strong focus on the merging of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Information Retrieval (IR) in current research. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental concepts, importance, and difficulties encountered in the domains of NLP and IR, examining their effects on real-world applications. By examining the present state of NLP technology in information retrieval, it is evident that the advancement of NLP technology has introduced fresh opportunities for information retrieval, such as the NLPIR model. However, it also encounters problems in terms of adaptability and generalization capacity. Future study should prioritize enhancing the precision and efficiency of NLP technology, as well as investigating its suitability and adaptability in dealing with certain domains or languages. By consistently striving and introducing new ideas, the fields of NLP and information retrieval will have a promising future, offering individuals more convenient and precise information retrieval services.
Machine learning for causal inference: An application to ECLS-K data
Authors: Li Jiahe
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the use of machine learning for causal inference to estimate the average treatment effect of special education services on fifth-grade math scores. Causal inference is the study of the relationship between cause and effect when changes in one variable directly affect another variable. The use of machine learning techniques in causal inference problems has been growing rapidly, offering advantages over traditional methods such as propensity score matching. such as propensity score matching. This paper compares the performance of four machine learning methods: Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Multi-Layer Perception (MLP), Targeted Maximum Likelihood Estimation (TMLE), and Bayesian Additive Regression Trees (BART) in estimating the average treatment effect of special education services on fifth-grade math scores. This study utilizes the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-1999 (ECLS-K) dataset. A factor analysis is conducted to identify the key variables that influence math performance, paving the way for examining their causal effects. Our results show that BART outperforms the other methods in accuracy and robustness and that receiving special education services does not have a causal effect on math scores. This paper discusses the implications and limitations of our findings and suggests directions for future study.
Prediction of the health state of lithium-ion power batteries using machine learning
Authors: Xia Zixuan
Published: July 2024

Faced with the increasingly urgent issues of energy depletion and environmental pollution, various countries are actively supporting the new energy vehicle industry, making electric vehicle technology a focus of widespread attention among researchers. The Battery Management System (BMS) plays a crucial role in overseeing the power battery's operational parameters, with the estimation of the State of Health (SOH) being a pivotal function. Accurate estimation of SOH can improve the utilization efficiency and endurance of power batteries, extend their service life, and help users achieve the best balance between system safety and economic benefits. Machine learning methods provide a new solution to the SOH estimation problem. Without analyzing the complex aging mechanisms inside the battery, online SOH estimation can be completed by learning from historical aging data. In this study, the lithium battery dataset provided by NASA is used and trained through multiple linear regression models and support vector machine models to predict the SOH of lithium-ion batteries. The results demonstrate the accuracy and reliability of both methods in predicting SOH. Simultaneously, the prediction results of different feature values are compared to obtain the most accurate combination of feature values.