bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Analysis of the "H"-shaped Symbol from Göbekli Tepe and the Ritual "Binocular-shaped" Ceramics of the Trypillia Culture in Light of Ancient Farmers' Cosmological Beliefs
Authors: Zavalii Oleksandr
Published: October 2024

This article is dedicated to a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the sacred "H"-shaped symbolism, which originates from the ancient temple complex of hunter-gatherers and early farmers of the Near East – Göbekli Tepe. The research identifies and analyzes a similar symbol found in the religious complex of ancient farmers in the territory of modern Ukraine, specifically in the Trypillia culture and its ceramic artifacts known as "Trypillia binoculars." A comparative analysis of these symbols is conducted within the context of the cosmological beliefs of early farming societies in Asia and Europe. Special attention is given to interpreting this symbolism as a reflection of complex religious and philosophical concepts related to the cyclicality of nature, the movement of celestial bodies, and the unity of heaven and earth. The research examines the architectural features of Göbekli Tepe, particularly the arrangement of the T-shaped columns, and their potential astronomical purpose. The author hypothesizes a connection between the physical structure of the temple complex, its T-shaped columns, and the formation of abstract "H"-type symbols.  Parallels are drawn between the symbolism of Göbekli Tepe and the ritual artifacts of the Trypillia culture, allowing the hypothesis of shared cosmological concepts between various early farming cultures, despite significant geographical and temporal distances. This article offers a new perspective on the development of religious thought in ancient societies, highlighting the depth and complexity of their spiritual ideas. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the cultural connections and exchange of ideas between ancient civilizations of the Near East and Europe.
A Comprehensive Theological and Scientific Study of Gestational Surrogacy
Authors: Shokri Sareh , Karimi Saadi
Published: October 2024

With advancements in science and in response to the desire of childless individuals, surrogacy has emerged as a contemporary method of treating infertility. Intriguingly, due to its novelty, this topic has sparked considerable legal and jurisprudential debate. In essence, this medical procedure involves fertilizing a woman's egg with a man's sperm outside the womb. Subsequently, due to the woman's inability to carry the pregnancy, the embryo is implanted into another woman's uterus. Surrogacy, in fact, is a means for infertile couples to have a child. Through assisted reproductive technologies, an embryo created via in vitro fertilization is transferred to a gestational carrier, who carries the pregnancy to term and then relinquishes the child to the intended parents. In Iran, assisted reproductive technologies are employed when couples, or either partner, experience infertility. In these procedures, the sperm and egg of the legal and marital couple are fertilized in a laboratory, and the resulting embryo is donated to another legal and marital couple. A crucial issue in this context is the determination of the child's parentage, especially maternal lineage. Due to the silence of the law, this matter must be resolved by examining the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran and relevant jurisprudential opinions, as well as the perspectives of legal experts. In this regard, determining the maternal lineage, which involves the biological mother and the gestational carrier, presents a challenge and requires further exploration. The conclusion of this paper is that, based on Quranic verses, hadiths, the principle of freedom of will, the intentions of the parties involved, the best interests of the child, customary practices, and legal principles, the gestational carrier is considered the legal mother of the child.
Perceptions of the Impact of Social Media on College Student Engagement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Authors: Parrott Acquanetta S. , Okojie Felix A.
Published: October 2024

This research study explored the impact of social media on college students’ engagement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The study used a qualitative methodology to examine how social media influences students’ social experiences, classroom engagement, and academic achievement. George Kuh's Student Engagement Theory was used as the theoretical framework. Data from interviews with 20 undergraduate students from two HBCUs in Mississippi revealed that social media enhanced social connectivity and campus involvement. However, social media had a dual impact on classroom engagement, promoting collaboration while risking distraction. The findings identified nine themes from the perceived impact of social media on college students' social experiences, classroom engagement, and academic achievement at HBCUs in Mississippi. The study's significance underscored the need for strategies to leverage the benefits of social media while mitigating drawbacks and providing valuable insights for educators and policymakers in higher education.
Factors Affecting College Choice of African American Male Undergraduates at Two Private Liberal Arts Colleges in the South
Authors: Cook Louis L. , Okojie Felix A.
Published: October 2024

This article examined the factors influencing the college choice of African American male undergraduate students at two private liberal arts colleges in the South. Utilizing Hossler and Gallagher's (1987) College Choice Model as the theoretical framework, the study explored these students' experiences, perceptions, and attitudes toward the college selection process. The research investigated explicitly how predisposition, search, and choice factors impact the decision-making process for African American males at these institutions. Employing a qualitative methodology, data were collected through in-depth interviews with 20 participants. The findings revealed that family and community influences, financial considerations, campus environment, and diversity significantly shape college choice. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the factors affecting college choice for African American males at private liberal arts colleges in the South. Additionally, it offers insights that could inform the development of policies and practices to enhance access, diversity, and educational equity within higher education.
Exploring Effective Paths for Artificial Intelligence to Empower Freshmen's Autonomous English Learning in an “Internet Plus” Environment
Authors: Shengnan Chen , Jiansheng Hu , Lei Ding , Shuanghui Sun , Chao Wang
Published: October 2024

In the environment of "Internet plus", the combination of artificial intelligence technology and education has broken the time and space limitations of autonomous learning, subversively changed the way students learn, and brought more possibilities and challenges to both teachers' "teaching" and students' "learning". It brings more possibilities and challenges for both teachers' "teaching" and students' "learning". This study takes the freshmen non-English majors of Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology as the research object, based on the multiple intelligences theory and the constructivist learning theory, investigates the status and ability of freshmen's autonomous learning of English in the context of the era of "Internet plus", and explores the effects of the learning tools and learning environments supported by the new technology of artificial intelligence on students’ autonomous learning ability and learning effect. It explores the impact of learning tools and learning environment supported by the new technology of artificial intelligence on students’ autonomous learning ability and learning effect, so as to further explore the effective path to improve students' English autonomous learning ability. It provides empirical data support and suggestions for autonomous learning research and university English teaching, and facilitates teachers to make scientific adjustments in the selection of teaching content, monitoring of teaching platforms, design of teaching activities, and application of teaching methods to promote the improvement of students' autonomous learning ability, and at the same time, it also helps students to identify their problems in autonomous learning, find effective paths to solve the problems, and improve their learning efficiency.
The Effectiveness of Attributional Feedback in Improving Perseverance and Learning Achievement of Low-Achievers and Under-Achievers Students in Mathematics of Junior High School Students
Authors: Muhammad Asrori
Published: October 2024

This experiment tested the hypothesis that students who received oral and written attributional feedback showed higher perseverance and achievement in learning Mathematics than the control group. The subjects of this study were students in grades I and II of Semester II SLTP whose achievement in Mathematics was below the class average. They were categorized as low achievers (SBK) if the scores obtained from the WISC-R Intelligence Test were at or above the average obtained by their peers in this group of research subjects, while the rest were categorized as low achievers (SBR). Students were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups: (1) oral attributional feedback group; (2) written attributional feedback group; (3) reinforcement feedback group; and (4) no treatment group. The results of ANOVA with LSD test showed that those who received attributional feedback, oral or written, scored significantly higher on the variables of perseverance and achievement in Mathematics compared to the control group students. The comparison group, students who received reinforcement feedback, did not show significant differences in both scores with either the attributional or untreated group. Further factorial design analysis revealed that attributional feedback, both oral and written, was more effective for low achiever students than underachiever students.
Statin suppresses the development of excessive intimal proliferation in a Kawasaki disease mouse model
Authors: Motoji Yusuke , Fukazawa Ryuji , Matsui Ryosuke , Watanabe Makoto , Hashimoto Yoshiaki , Nagi‐Miura Noriko , Kitamura Tadashi , Miyaji Kagami
Published: October 2024

Kawasaki disease (KD) causes vascular injury and lifelong remodeling. Excessive intimal proliferation has been observed, resulting in coronary artery lesions (CALs). However, the mechanisms underlying vascular remodeling in CAL and statin treatment have not been comprehensively elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the effects of statins on vascular remodeling using a KD mouse model. Candida albicans water‐soluble substance (CAWS) was intraperitoneally injected in 5‐week‐old male apolipoprotein‐E‐deficient mice. They were categorized as follows (n = 4): control, CAWS, CAWS+statin, and late‐statin groups. The mice were euthanized at 6 or 10 weeks after injection. Statins (atorvastatin) were initiated after CAWS injection, except for the late‐statin group, for which statins were internally administered 6 weeks after injection. Elastica van Gieson staining and immunostaining were performed for evaluation. Statins substantially suppressed the marked neointimal hyperplasia induced by CAWS. Additionally, CAWS induced TGFβ receptor II and MAC‐2 expression around the coronary arteries, which was suppressed by the statins. KD‐like vasculitis might promote the formation of aneurysm by destroying elastic laminae and inducing vascular stenosis by neointimal proliferation. The anti‐inflammatory effects of statins might inhibit neointimal proliferation. Therefore, statin therapy might be effective in adult patients with KD with CAL by inhibiting vascular remodeling.
Genetic algorithm-assisted fuzzy clustering framework to solve resource-constrained project problems
Authors: Ji Yangyang
Published: October 2024

Resource-constrained problems for technology-based applications/services are common due to pervasive utilization and in-definite user/demand densities. Traditional resource allocation methods consume high allocation time and make it difficult to predict the possible solutions from the collection of resources. Various range of solutions through optimizations are provided for addressing the issues that, however, result in imbalanced solutions. This article assimilates genetic algorithm (GA) and fuzzy clustering process and introduces resource-constrained reduction framework. The proposed framework utilizes a GA for mutating the allocation and availability possibilities of the resources for different problems. The possibilities of solutions are tailored across various demands preventing replications. Post this process, the fuzzy clustering segregates the optimal, sub-optimal, and non-optimal solutions based on the mutation rate from the genetic process. This reduces the complexity of handling heterogeneous resources for varying demand, user, and problem densities. Based on the clustering process, the crossover features are tailored across multiple resource allocation instances that mitigate the existing constraints. This proposed framework improves the problem-addressing ability (11.44%) and improves resource allocation (8.08%), constraint mitigation (11.1%), and allocation time (11.85%).
A comprehensive review of metasurface-assisted direction-of-arrival estimation
Authors: Huang Min , Li Ruichen , Zou Yijun , Zheng Bin , Qian Chao , Jin Hui , Chen Hongsheng
Published: October 2024

Direction of arrival (DoA) estimation is a key research focus in array signal processing, and numerous progressive direction-finding algorithms have already been developed. In terms of the development of algorithms, metasurfaces can help innovate traditional estimation algorithms as an excellent alternative to phased arrays. New types of artificial intelligence continue to impact traditional algorithms as well as the detection of the incoming wave direction. Miniaturized and integrated incoming wave estimation devices suitable for various systems have become a significant trend in hardware implementation. In this study, the latest progress and trends in this emerging field are reviewed, and their potential value is assessed. First, a brief overview of a combination of classical DoA algorithms and metasurface is presented. Based on this, the applications of common subspace and sparse representation methods were surveyed, followed by a discussion of their potential prospects. The use of artificial intelligence combined with metasurfaces to innovate DoA detection is discussed. Finally, challenges and opportunities for advancing metasurfaces and artificial intelligence in this frontier field are discussed.
Advancing resource sustainability with green photothermal materials: Insights from organic waste-derived and bioderived sources
Authors: Zargarian Seyed Shahrooz , Zakrzewska Anna , Kosik-Kozioł Alicja , Bartolewska Magdalena , Shah Syed Ahmed , Li Xiaoran , Su Qi , Petronella Francesca , Marinelli Martina , De Sio Luciano , Lanzi Massimiliano , Ding Bin , Pierini Filippo
Published: October 2024

Recently, there has been a surge of interest in developing new types of photothermal materials driven by the ongoing demand for efficient energy conversion, environmental concerns, and the need for sustainable solutions. However, many existing photothermal materials face limitations such as high production costs or narrow absorption bands, hindering their widespread application. In response to these challenges, researchers have redirected their focus toward harnessing the untapped potential of organic waste-derived and bioderived materials. These materials, with photothermal properties derived from their intrinsic composition or transformative processes, offer a sustainable and cost-effective alternative. This review provides an extended categorization of organic waste-derived and bioderived materials based on their origin. Additionally, we investigate the mechanisms underlying the photothermal properties of these materials. Key findings highlight their high photothermal efficiency and versatility in applications such as water and energy harvesting, desalination, biomedical applications, deicing, waste treatment, and environmental remediation. Through their versatile utilization, they demonstrate immense potential in fostering sustainability and support the transition toward a greener and more resilient future. The authors’ perspective on the challenges and potentials of platforms based on these materials is also included, highlighting their immense potential for real-world implementation.
Quase brancos quase pretos de tão pobres? Nacionalidade, raça e os brasileiros na Missão das Nações Unidas de Estabilização do Haiti
Authors: MONTE I. X.
Published: October 2024

Based on semi-directive interviews with Brazilian blue helmets who participated in MINUSTAH (Mission de Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation en Haïti) and direct observation in Port-au-Prince, the article seeks to analyze the ways in which Brazilian military personnel mobilize national categories to apply them to peace operation contexts, and how they make nationality exist by using elements of “Brazilianness” to justify their actions. “Brazilianness” is what provides references and intelligibility that allow political actors to explain why and how they do what they do. In doing so, they reinforce and keep alive certain ideas about the nation and nationality. Contrary to some of the literature on the subject, I propose that the discourse on a “Brazilian success” in the UN mission is linked to a particular form of “colonialism of power”. The article is structured in two parts: the first offers a brief explanation of MINUSTAH and what Brazil's engagement in the mission was like, especially from the point of view of decision-makers. The second presents the results of my fieldwork, analyzing how the Brazilian military personnel interviewed show that they understand the mission and the Haitians from the point of view of colonial logics that establish racial divisions within the national territory and between Brazilians.
Direito, desigualdades e produção de consensos sociais
Authors: COELHO B. P. M.
Published: October 2024

At the interface of law and sociology, this article aims to analyze how law is inserted into social relations and how it is involved with the problem of violence as the maintenance and exacerbation of social inequalities. It starts from two basic research assumptions: the expanded meanings of the notion of law, as well as the connection between law and inequality (with a focus on the production of social consensus by legal discourse around these inequalities). Along these lines, the development and conclusions of the article are structured methodologically along four lines: (i) an investigation into the extent of the understanding of law, which is not reduced to explicit legal normativity (but rather the way in which meanings attributed to social phenomena are shared and disputed); (ii) the relationship between law, inequality and violence, through an interdisciplinary and sociologically-oriented debate on the problem of expropriations; (iii) the mechanism of the promise and control of time as the basic functioning of the abstraction of inequalities operated by legal normativity; (iv) the discursive construction of consensus, through the law, around social inequality and violence reproduced by the law itself.
Positioning participatory rights of victim of crime under International Criminal Law
Authors: Pachori Anviksha
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the recognition of victims’ rights in an international armed conflict, tracing it chronologically from the ad hoc tribunals to the modern day international criminal courts and several United nations document duly recognizing the rights and justice for victims. It also throws light on the debate of “Peace swapped with justice” to “Justice swapped with Peace” in the due course of the development of International criminal jurisprudence. In this article, the author shall firstly, analyses if the victims were given the right to participate in the International Military Tribunals; secondly, shall look at the international law that inspired the drafters of “Rome statute” to enable the victims to participate and lastly, shall look at the provisions under the “Rome statute” that enable the victims to participate.
O impacto das rendas do petróleo na qualidade de vida dos municípios produtores do estado do Rio de Janeiro (1997-2009)
Authors: HONORATO Cezar Teixeira
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the impact of the distribution of oil royalties in Brazil, focusing on the producing municipalities of Rio de Janeiro. Recently, there has been severe criticism in the media and in the National Congress about the use of these resources, arguing that many municipal managers have not managed these funds properly, which goes against the original principles of the royalties legislation. Primarily using data from the Rio de Janeiro State Court of Auditors, we discuss the impact of the influx of large sums of money on the nine municipalities that made up the oil-producing region in the state of Rio de Janeiro at the time and the ways in which these funds were used in the period 1997/2009. Finally, in order to give the reader an idea of the impact of these resources on the local reality in the period in question, we chose the educational performance of the respective education networks.
LITURATERRA [Entrevista: 2024, 3] A política contra o destino: o modo de pensar as alternativas
Authors: Unger Roberto Mangabeira , TEIXEIRA Carlos Sávio
Published: October 2024

Brazilian philosopher Roberto Mangabeira Unger, a professor at Harvard University (USA) for over forty years, presents and discusses his perspective on politics in this interview. In it, he discusses elements of his social and political theory, one of the highlights of which is his treatment of institutional issues in an original way that differs from conventional institutionalism. He begins by defining the distinction between right and left in contemporary circumstances. It defines the possible types of politics. He deals with the fundamental concepts of his theory of institutional alternatives, explaining the nature of his experimentalist proposal. It approaches the organization of powers with a different emphasis from the dominant reflection on political institutions, always uncritically focused on the issue of stability, and proposes that the main objective of politics is to provide structural transformations. It argues that the democratic regime should have its center of gravity focused on majorities and not minorities. And he suggests that the central cause of the current crisis in democratic societies is of a programmatic nature: we have not yet been able to clear away the rubble of bankrupt social democracy. The general theme discussed was a new institutional model that would enable liberal societies to overcome the dead end in which they find themselves. The interview took place on May 22, 2022, in the district of Araras, in the municipality of Petrópolis (RJ).
SANAL DÜNYADA SUÇ KORKUSU OLUŞUMU VE YAYILMASINA X ÜZERİNDEN BİR DEĞERLENDİRME: TÜRKİYE ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Ata Zeynep
Published: October 2024

Suç korkusu gerçek hayatta zaman ve mekân sınırlarına bağlı olarak oluşan ve insanların yaşam kalitesini etkileyen bir durumdur. Günümüzde ise, gerçek hayatın birçok eylemi sanal dünyaya transfer olmuş durumdadır. Bu transfer işlemi içinde kişisel bilgiler, anılar ve sohbet ihtiyacı kadar korku ve endişe gibi duygular da yerini almıştır. Dolayısıyla, suç korkusunun sanal dünyadaki rolü önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışma, Türkiye’de X (eski adıyla Twitter) kullanıcıları arasında suç korkusunun oluşmasını ve suç korkusunun nasıl yayıldığını değerlendirmiştir. X üzerinden kullanıcıların paylaştığı iletiler analiz edilmiştir. İletiler, içerik analizine tabi tutularak değerlendirilmiş olup nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden söylem analizi çerçevesinde tasarlanarak yürütülmüştür. Bulgular, suç korkusunun oluşma biçiminin; en fazla “medyaya yansıyan” toplumsal olaylar üzerinden gerçekleştiğini, en az ise “takipçi sayısı yüksek kişiler” in paylaşımlarının etkili olduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca X kullanıcıları içerisinde suç korkusunun yayılmasına etki eden faktörler içerisinde; en fazla “gelecek kaygısı” içeren iletilerin olduğu, yayılmayı en az etkileyen faktörlerin ise “doğruluğu belirsiz” olan iletiler olduğu görülmüştür. Bu çalışma, X platformunda kullanıcıların medyaya yansıyan olaylar sebebiyle gelecek kaygısına yönelik yaptığı paylaşımların diğer kullanıcılar üzerinde suç korkusunun oluşmasına ve bunun yayılmasına etki ettiğini ortaya çıkarmış olması açısından önemlidir.
Naturaleza y Modernidad en La vorágine: un análisis de tensión y ruptura
Authors: Duarte Galvis James Alexander , Pinillos Puentes Juan David
Published: October 2024

La vorágine es una obra literaria que ha alentado diferentes lecturas en la clave del binomiocivilización/barbarie. En este marco interpretativo, este artículo se propone dar cuenta de cómo se manifiesta el discurso de la modernidad en la novela, para plantear la manera en que dicho discurso demuestra tensiones y rupturas en la medida en que se encuentra con el otro, representado en la naturaleza y en las visiones de mundo con las que Arturo Cova entra en contacto en su travesía.
Apuntes para una lectura de “La Vorágine” desde una visión crítica sobre las violencias basadas en género
Authors: Herrera Ortega Jonathan
Published: October 2024

Dentro de La Vorágine, se encuentran múltiples violencias basadas en género. Es posible construir una análisis del texto literario con un enfoque determinado desde esta perspectiva. Al hacerlo, encontramos con que en la novela se desarrollan las consecuencias narrativas de la huida de Arturo y Alicia, quien escapa de un matrimonio forzado, una de las violencias basadas en género que con mayor frecuencia se reproducen en la sociedad. El objetivo principal de este análisis es mostrar cómo ocurre una evolución en la visión crítica que, sobre la violencia en general, y de aquellas basadas en género de forma particular, tiene el personaje principal de la novela, Arturo Cova. Para lograrlo, se utilizan las relaciones que establecen los personajes con la selva y con los traficantes de caucheros para entender cómo evoluciona esta mirada hacia una visión crítica sobre los asuntos de género que se reflejan en la novela
La Vorágine y una teoría general de la consolación como perturbación virtuosa
Authors: Sanabria González Jorge Armando
Published: October 2024

Este artículo analiza las formas de consuelo presentes en La Vorágine de José Eustasio Rivera y propone una reflexión crítica sobre la esclavitud. En condiciones de extrema adversidad, emergen diversas formas de consuelo: mentira, conspiración, venganza, contemplación y esperanza. Así mismo, se definen los tipos de consuelo protervo y paradójico. Se establece que la naturaleza del consuelo viene dada por su etimología: consolar es una acción extremadamente exigente tanto en lo físico como en lo moral. En conclusión, consolar es una perturbación virtuosa porque implica ver lo desagradable que puede ser la realidad y actuar con firmeza y valentía sobre ella con el fin de aliviar y dar fortaleza. Consolar es afirmación vital, expresión fuerte de inteligencia y muy especialmente, por la violencia de los tiempos corrientes, un acto revolucionario
La violencia en la “Vorágine” y su percepción desde la psicología como un aporte para el entendimiento del pillaje y la esclavitud
Authors: Sánchez Martínez Henrry
Published: October 2024

El artículo demuestra la tesis de que el mito es una construcción mimética que explora las relaciones entre el hombre y lo sagrado teniendo por vector de análisis la violencia y el chivo expiatorio. Esta lectura deja al descubierto las heridas sociales y culturales de una nación, que, en los espacios y territorios de la Orinoquía y la Amazonía, experimentó para finales del siglo XIX los rigores sacrificiales de una práctica económica como la extracción del caucho, la cual cobró la vida de miles de indígenas y mano de obra esclava traída de Barbados, instaurando a su paso un enlace entre los circuitos del mercado local con las dinámicas de la economía mundo. Este análisis sugiere que las relaciones entre lo sagrado, la crisis y la vida económica de las nociones son practicas humanas que se encuentran más próximas de lo que se podría considerar comúnmente.
Urban flooding processes in the Nlhamankulu municipal district- Maputo city- Mozambique
Authors: Fumo Langa Rosalina Inácio
Published: October 2024

When the rains fall on the Nhlamankulu Municipal District, the population is worried because some of the water is retained in their backyards. This shows that urban flooding is a major concern, which is why this research was carried out, entitled Urban Flooding Process in the Nhlamankulu Municipal District, Maputo City, Mozambique. The general objective is to understand the flooding process, and the specific objectives are to identify the flooding factors, describe the flooding process and its origin. It began with a document review phase and was followed by fieldwork using interviews and direct observation, a literature review using integrative review, content analysis and thematic analysis, and data processing using geoprocessing, the conglomerate and cartographic method and EPI-INFO, 3.4.5. It was concluded that the flooding factors in the district are diverse, ranging from the terrain, with impermeable soils, the silting up of drainage channels due to the deposition of solid waste, the model of land use and demographic pressure, and that they are a reflection of the incipient applicability of public policies and/or strategies for the sanitation of the environment.
Nutritional composition of sea squirts from Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Authors: Taniguchi Akiko Yamada , Kazami Machiko , Noguchi Haruko
Published: October 2024

n this study, due to the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, sea squirts were not exported overseas and were discarded without being used for food. We addressed the disposal issue by raising awareness of sea squirts and incorporating them into food. When the general food composition of peeled sea squirts from Iwate Prefecture was analyzed, it was confirmed that they had a high ash content of 5.9% protein, 0.3% fat, 6.3% carbohydrates, and 2.9% ash, similar to shellfish. The mineral content of sea squirts from Iwate Prefecture revealed high levels of magnesium, iron, and zinc, similar to those of shellfish. The analysis of free amino acids in sea squirts revealed high levels of taurine, glutamic acid, proline, and alanine, indicating high amino acid content related to the taste of sea squirts, particularly sweetness and umami. It was confirmed that sea squirts are rich in minerals and amino acids, making them functional foods beneficial to human health.
Yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) as an alternative protein source in fish feed
Authors: Dernekbaşi Seval , Karadayi Bahadır Tunahan
Published: October 2024

The rapid growth of aquaculture has increased the demand for fish meal and fish oil, essential components of fish feed, leading to higher production costs due to dwindling global supplies. As the industry seeks sustainable alternatives, insects, particularly the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor), are emerging as a viable protein source. With a nutritional profile comparable to fish meal and low environmental impact, insects offer an efficient and economical solution for feed production. The European Union's approval of mealworms for both animal feed and human consumption highlights their potential to support food security and environmental sustainability amidst rising global protein demands.
Complete pachydermoperiostosis (Touraine–Solente–Gole Syndrome) in a young Yemeni man
Authors: Ali Alshamia Mohammad , Alshami Ahlam Mohammad , Alshami Hadeel Mohammad
Published: October 2024

Pachydermoperiostosis (PDP) is a rare genodermatosis, caused by pathogenic variants in the 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (HPGD) or Solute Carrier Organic Anion Transporter Family Member 2A1 (SLCO2A1) genes, affecting the skin and bones. It is frequently misdiagnosed as acromegaly due to its presentation, which includes digital clubbing, bone thickening, and deep skin creases on the forehead. We report the first Yemeni case of PDP in a 22-year-old man who displayed classic features: digital clubbing, pachydermia (thickening of the skin) with furrowing on the forehead and scalp, bone thickening (hyperostosis) of the fingers, toes, radius, ulna, tibia, and fibula, as well as hyperhidrosis and seborrhea. Although acromegaly was initially considered, the absence of other typical features led to a final diagnosis of PDP. PDP should be considered in patients presenting with acromegaloid features.
Rectangular single-plaque psoriasis: a report of two cases in Yemen
Authors: Alshami Mohammad Ali , Alshami Ahlam Mohammad , Alshami Hadeel Mohammad
Published: October 2024

Psoriasis is a commonly occurring immune-mediated chronic dermatosis that affects 2–3% of the world's population. Patients usually present with multiple plaques distributed across the trunk. In rare cases, patients have a few plaques, and in rarer cases, patients have plaques on just one side of the body. Psoriasis manifesting as a single plaque is extremely rare, with only one case reported to date. Plaques are usually round or oval; however, to the best of our knowledge, no case of a rectangular plaque has been reported. Herein, we present two cases of rectangular, single-plaque psoriasis: one on the right upper arm of a female patient and another on the right buttock of a male patient. In both cases, the diagnosis was based on typical clinical presentations. The patients were treated with topical clobetasol ointment, which resulted in excellent improvement. The present case series highlights the importance of considering single-plaque psoriasis as part of the differential diagnosis when a scaly plaque presents as a solitary lesion.
Bilateral maxillary odontogenic fibroma: a case of rare occurrence
Authors: Matos Jefferson David Melo de , Lima Guilherme Oliveira , Rodrigues Marília Lasmar , Silva Marco Túlio Brazão- , Queiroz Daher Antonio , Rodrigues Danillo Costa , Amara Emilly Dutra , Andrade Valdir Cabral
Published: October 2024

Aim: To report the case of a patient diagnosed with bilateral odontogenic fibroma in the maxilla that was surgically removed. Clinical conduct: A 32-year-old female patient was referred to the Santa Casa de Montes Claros Hospital for the removal of a lesion in the maxilla. Intraoral examination revealed a mixed lesion in the maxilla, bilaterally, with a suspected odontogenic tumor. Cone beam computed tomography showed an expansive lesion in the posterior region of the right and left maxilla, extending to the palatine and zygomatic processes. An incisional biopsy was performed and revealed the proliferation of spindle cells amid collagenized stroma, with the presence of mitoses and foci of concentric calcification, accompanied by lacerated bone trabeculae and fibroconnective tissue with edema, which were compatible with the diagnosis of odontogenic fibroma. During removal, the lesion detached easily and it was necessary to remove a premolar corresponding to the area involved, which presented advanced mobility due to loss of support, followed by adequate cleaning of the surgical site. Results: After the surgery to remove the lesion, the patient remained under clinical follow-up to evaluate the evolution of the case as well as its possible complications. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of a careful clinical, imaging, and histopathological approach to lesions in the maxilla, for correct diagnosis and referral of the patient for appropriate treatment.
Comprehensive nursing care for women victim of domestic violence
Authors: Alfaro C Muñiz de , Cruz Heynis Yizeth Peralta
Published: October 2024

This article takes place by recognizing that the role of nursing staff becomes vital, not only as providers of physical health care, but as pillars of emotional and psychological support (domestic violence). Objective: Recognize the intervention of comprehensive nursing care for women victims of domestic violence who attend the Fundación Mujer en Positivo located in the district of Betania -Panama City for the period 2023. Methodology: The research was supported by a quantitative research, non-experimental design, field type and descriptive level; the population and sample of the study were made up of fifteen (15) women participating in the Fundación Mujer en Positivo, so the sample applied was of a selective, intentional non-probabilistic type. Results: The study showed that 60% of the sample had been sexually violated, while 40% responded otherwise; For its part, 100% that she has been psychologically abused; This is why the sample considers 100% that the nursing staff should have a specific protocol for action in the event of suspicion or confirmation of a case of domestic violence in the participants. Conclusion: Domestic violence affects the participants not only physically but also psychologically, economically and socially, evidencing the need for a comprehensive care approach that addresses all these aspects to achieve a complete recovery; Hence, the consensus on the importance of nursing staff creating a safe and trustworthy environment for victims highlights the fundamental role of nursing in establishing the trust and emotional support necessary for recovery.
The impact of globalization and technological development on medical liability
Authors: Petra Shakibapoor Amanda
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the profound impact of globalization and rapid technological advancements on the evolving landscape of medical liability. It examines how increased patient mobility, cross-border healthcare, and the integration of technologies like telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and big data are reshaping the doctor-patient relationship and creating new legal and ethical challenges. The analysis delves into the complexities of jurisdiction, informed consent, data protection, and the division of responsibility in this new era of medicine. Furthermore, it discusses the need for adaptive legal frameworks, international cooperation, and continuous ethical reflection to ensure patient safety, uphold medical professional standards, and promote equitable access to healthcare in a globalized and technologically driven world.
Investigation of the ethical and legal issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide
Authors: Petra Shakibapoor Amanda
Published: October 2024

Euthanasia and assisted suicide are highly complex and ethically charged medical practices that challenge societal norms and legal frameworks worldwide. This research investigates the multifaceted ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding these end-of-life options. It examines the core ethical arguments for and against euthanasia and assisted suicide, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. The analysis explores different legal approaches to these practices globally, comparing permissive, restrictive, and prohibitive regimes. It delves into the legal complexities of informed consent, competency, vulnerability, and the potential for abuse. Furthermore, the research examines the role of palliative care and the impact of social, cultural, and religious factors on the debate. This investigation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ethical and legal landscape of euthanasia and assisted suicide, contributing to informed policy-making and ethical medical practice. Euthanasia and assisted suicide are topics that spark intense ethical, legal, and social debate. Both are related to the right to die, but there are fundamental differences between them.
High burden on tuberculosis treatment for society-a survey study
Authors: Gisenya Pascal , Paluku Justin , Kahatwa Serge
Published: October 2024

3.8 million died with tuberculosis infections at an accelerated rate since 2018 and the trend will continue to reach 4.6 million by 2030 (Table 1) (Figure 1). Since 2018 the number of resistances has increased significantly, and the trend will continue until 2030, thus complicating treatment and increasing the costs from US dollars 8.2 billion in 2018 to dollars 32 billion in 2030 (Table 2) (Figure 2). The costs associated with resistant tuberculosis management with direct and indirect costs have been increasing ever since 2023 (Table 2) (Figure 2). The Heal Africa research team has demonstrated on 155 patients that a solution to cure the non-resistant cases and resistant cases exists thus reducing the costs and eradicating tuberculosis worldwide (Table 3) (Figure 3). The Heal Africa research team is seeking to expand the cohort study to 1000 patients to prove beyond doubt that this solution is unbiased. A projection chart to demonstrate the reduction of the death toll (from 4.05 million in 2024 to 0 in 2025) and the gains in terms of costs (from 18.8 US billion in 2024 to 1.8 US billion in 2025) by using our solution is given below (Table 3, Figure 3) & (Table 4, Figure 4).
Diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome: an update
Authors: Poojitha Gangaraju , Talla Venu
Published: October 2024

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) affect women’s reproductive health. Specifically, PCOS involves elevated androgens, leading to abnormal oocyte growth, ovulation, and ovary fluid accumulation. Likewise, PCOD entails hormonal imbalances that lead to the formation of follicular cysts and the retention of immature eggs. Such symptoms include menstrual irregularities, obesity, hirsutism, depression, infertility, and excessive facial hair growth. The illnesses affect over 116 million women globally. Although the exact reasons are unknown for certain, elevated ratios or LH/FSH and GnRH rates could contribute to this. Treatment strategies include medication, surgery, changes in lifestyle, and exploration of alternative therapies for getting hormone levels under control and handling symptoms. Diagnosis is made by using a medical history, physical examination, blood tests, and ultrasound. They are advised to maintain a healthy diet and minimize exposure to unhealthy meals.
Az antibiotikumok alternatívájaként egyre gyakrabban ajánlott, helyileg alkalmazható antiszeptikumok összehasonlítása
Authors: Maihoub Stefani , Krasznai Magdolna , Molnár András
Published: October 2024

Tekintettel az antibiotikumokkal szembeni folyamatosan növekvő rezisztenciára, a
mindennapi gyakorlatban az empirikus antibiotikumhasználat lehetőség szerinti
visszaszorítására van szükség. A lokálisan alkalmazható antiszeptikumok egyik
jelentős előnye, hogy aspecifikus hatásuknak köszönhetően kisebb eséllyel alakul
ki a hatóanyagukkal szemben rezisztencia. Emellett a lokális alkalmazásnak
köszönhetően nagyobb koncentrációban is alkalmazhatók. Mindamellett az
antiszeptikumok használata is kihívást jelent a mindennapi klinikai
gyakorlatban, ideértve a tűrőképességet, a lebomlás vagy az esetleges toxicitas,
mellékhatások lehetőségét. A jelen összefoglaló közlemény célja, hogy
összehasonlítsa a klinikai gyakorlatban elérhető fő antiszeptikumok – mint az
oktenidin-dihidroklorid, a povidon-jód, a hidrogén-peroxid, az izopropil-alkohol
és a klórhexidin – alapvető tulajdonságait és használhatóságát. Ennek kapcsán az
egyes hatóanyagok antimikrobás tulajdonságait, a velük szembeni lehetséges
rezisztenciákat, sebgyógyulásra kifejtett hatásaikat és használatuk során a
bőrfelszínen kialakuló reakciókat és az egyéb mellékhatásokat vetjük össze. Orv
Hetil. 2024; 165(41): 1621–1627.
Microvascularis coronariabetegség, vasospasticus angina
Authors: Piróth Zsolt , Csanádi Bettina , Bora Noémi , Németh Orsolya , Gál Róbert
Published: October 2024

Angina, illetve noninvazív módszerrel igazolható myocardialis ischaemia gyakran
fordul elő obstruktív coronariabetegség hiányában is. Ezek hátterében
microvascularis coronariabetegség, coronaria-vasospasmus vagy ezek kombinációja
áll. Az érintett betegcsoport életminősége rossz, prognózisa kedvezőtlen, és
gyakori kórházi ellátási igénye jelentős terhet ró az egészségügyi rendszerre.
Mára egyértelmű, hogy a tünetegyüttes hátterében álló mechanizmusok invazív
eszközökkel, coronaria-thermodilutiós módszerekkel és gyógyszeres provokációs
tesztekkel objektíven vizsgálhatók és mérhetők. A közelmúltban megjelent
tudományos közlemények, konszenzusdokumentumok nyomán kikristályosodtak a
microvascularis coronariabetegség, illetve coronaria-vasospasmus okozta
tünetegyüttesek diagnosztikus kritériumai. Ezáltal kiemelhetők azok a betegek,
akik célzott, a mechanizmusra irányuló gyógyszeres kezelésben részesíthetők,
ezzel javítva e betegek életminőségét. Az összefoglaló közlemény részletesen
foglalkozik a microvascularis coronariabetegség és a vasospasticus angina
epidemiológiájával, prognózisával, patomechanizmusával, invazív diagnosztikus
eljárásaival, ezek technikai részleteivel. Részletesen tárgyalja a gyakorlatban
a microvasculatura funkcionális jellemzésére használt paramétereket, ezek
elméleti hátterét és buktatóit. Emellett részletezi a szóba jövő gyógyszeres
kezelést, a lezárult vizsgálatok eredményeit és a folyamatban lévő
tanulmányokat. Orv Hetil. 2024; 165(41): 1613–1620.
Bővülő tudásunk az atopiás dermatitis területén
Authors: Soltész Lilla , Gáspár Krisztián , Kapitány Anikó , Dajnoki Zsolt , Szegedi Andrea
Published: October 2024

Az atopiás dermatitis az egyik leggyakoribb, krónikus gyulladásos bőrbetegség. A
kórkép komplexitása régóta ismert, az elmúlt években pedig a patomechanizmus
mellett az érintett populáció és a klinikai kép heterogenitását is jobban
megismertük. A betegség hátterének pontosabb megértése által a terápiás
lehetőségek is folyamatosan bővültek. A Debreceni Egyetem Bőrgyógyászati
Klinikáján évtizedek óta kiemelten foglalkozunk az atopiás dermatitis hátterének
kutatásával és a betegcsoport gondozásával. Jelen közlemény célja részben saját
kutatási eredményeink, részben az exponenciálisan növekvő új irodalmi adatok
összefoglalása. Orv Hetil. 2024; 165(41): 1602–1612.
The Church’s Role in the Social Integration of Physically Handicapped Individuals: A Theological Perspective
Authors:   Africa International University, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya, Sele John Philip , Wanjiku Cynthia
Published: October 2024

For a very long time, the Church has been a major force in creating a sense of belonging and support for underprivileged populations, including people with physical impairments. This paper examines the theological underpinnings of the Church’s support of social integration and how these ideas have been applied to assist those who are physically disabled. Based on theological discourse, ecclesiastical concepts, and biblical teachings, the study emphasizes the Church’s moral duty to advance inclusiveness, equality, and dignity. It examines different Christian faiths’ past and current endeavours to create outreach campaigns, programs, and structural modifications to accommodate people with disabilities. In addition, the study looks at how the Church might work with governments and civil society organizations to build inclusive and sustainable communities. Through this investigation, the research hopes to provide a theological and practical framework for enhancing the social integration of people with physical disabilities within the Church and the larger community.