bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Messung der Vegetation aus der Perspektive des Menschen
Authors: Kolecka Natalia , Ginzler Christian , Garcia Martin Maria , Tobias Silvia
Published: April 2023

Grünflächen und naturnahe Flächen sind für die Lebensqualität von wesentlicher Bedeutung, da sie sich positiv auf die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden auswirken. In der Schweiz leben heute ungefähr drei Viertel der Einwohner in Städten und Agglomerationen, daher ist die Qualität und Zugänglichkeit von Grün- und Naturräumen (GNR) von grossem Interesse. In dieser Studie haben wir Orte analysiert, an denen sich die Schweizer Bevölkerung vom Stress im Alltag erholt. Das ganzheitliche GIS-basierte Konzept zur Beschreibung dieser Orte folgt einem dreistufigen Top-Down-Ansatz und bezieht sich auf verschiedene Massstäbe, Aspekte und Details der Beschreibung. Die vorliegende Studie befasst sich ausschliesslich mit der detailliertesten Ebene. Auf der Grundlage von Airborne Laserscanning (ALS)-Punktwolken haben wir eine Methode entwickelt, um den Raum aus der menschlichen Perspektive zu simulieren und die sichtbare nahegelegene Vegetation zu quantifizieren. Dieser Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über die entwickelte Methode und eine Erläuterung der Interpretation der Ergebnisse und zeigt Anwendungsmöglichkeiten auf.
Comparative Study of Personality Characteristics Between Combative and Team Game Players
Authors: Patel Shri Krishna , Singh Raghvendra
Published: April 2023

The purpose of the present investigation was to compare the personality characteristics of players who engage in combative games with those who engage in team games better to comprehend the distinctions between the two categories of players. The study examined 96 male athletes aged 21–26 who competed in intercollegiate competitions in their combative sport. The data was collected with the Big Five Personality Questionnaire by Oliver, P. John & Sanjay Srivastava was used to gather data (1999). The independent samples t-test compared combative game players and team game players. The significance threshold was 0.05. The results showed that combative and team sports differed in Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness to experience (p<0.05) but not in Neuroticism (p>0.05).
A Review on Vitamin D Deficiency
Authors: Shukla Priya , Kumari Mamta , Pandey Mayankesh
Published: April 2023

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in bone metabolism and seems to have some anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties. In addition, recent epidemiologic studies have observed relationships between low vitamin D levels and multiple disease states. Low vitamin D levels are associated with increased overall and cardiovascular mortality, cancer incidence and mortality, and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Although it is well known that the combination of vitamin D and calcium is necessary to maintain bone density as people age, vitamin D may also be an independent risk factor for falls among the elderly.

Vitamin D had been linked to skeletal disease including calcium, phosphorus, and bone metabolism, osteoporosis, fractures, muscle strength, and falls. In the 2000s, growing scientific attention turned to non-skeletal chronic diseases as vitamin D deficiency was linked to cancer, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases, as well as mortality.
Reputasi Potret Kualitas Satisfaction Kereta Moda Raya Terpadu (MRT) Jakarta Berimplikasikan Kesinambungan Masyarakat
Authors: Fikri Aditya Mahendra  , Muhammad Saddam Widodo  , Muhammad Reza Alim Pratama  , Siti Sahara
Published: April 2023

Struktur jalan yang lambat laun semakin disesaki oleh kendaraan pribadi membuat pemerintah bertindak cepat untuk bisa mengatasi persoalan ini. Suatu tindakan preventif bahkan kuratif sudah dicanangkan dan dilakukan untuk meminimalisir adanya penumpukkan kendaraan pribadi. Pemerintah memiliki suatu terobosan untuk menciptakan moda transportasi umum yang bertujuan untuk mengurai penggunaan kendaraan pribadi. Tentunya dibutuhkan sesuatu yang dapat mengintegrasikan masyarakat untuk digunakan sebagai wadah mereka untuk bisa mencapai tempat tujuan yang mereka inginkan. Bukan hanya yang dapat mengintegrasikan saja, akan tetapi suatu terobosan yang memiliki infrastruktur dan moda transportasi yang memadai, memiliki dimensi kualitas yang baik, kompeten, fleksibel, dan tidak mengganggu jalan yang sudah ada sebelumnya. Oleh karena itu, di Jakarta sendiri terdapat moda transportasi umum yang dinamakan Kereta Moda Raya Terpadu (MRT) yang dijadikan sebagai jawaban dari permasalahan tersebut. Menurut reputasi yang diperoleh dalam pengumpulan data yang diambil dari masyarakat menunjukkan kelebihan dari transportasi ini tidak hanya dapat mengintegrasikan saja, akan tetapi infrastruktur atau konstruksi yang memiliki konsep di bawah tanah atau underground dan beberapa fasilitas yang memiliki kualitas menjadi salah satu dari kelebihan yang dimilikinya. Kelebihan dari transportasi ini tidak hanya dapat mengintegrasikan masyarakat saja, akan tetapi infrastruktur atau konstruksi yang memiliki konsep di bawah tanah atau underground menjadi salah satu dari kelebihan yang dimilikinya.
El modelo VESS y el desarrollo de las funciones ejecutivas en edades tempranas para afrontar la vida en sociedad
Authors: Romero Esquinas María Helena , Muñoz González Juan Manuel , Hidalgo Ariza María Dolores
Published: April 2023

Este trabajo pretende conocer la valoración que hacen los futuros profesionales de la educación que estudian el grado de Educación Infantil, Primaria y el máster en Educación Inclusiva, de la Universidad de Córdoba (España), acerca del uso de un modelo innovador basado en la creación de la cultura del pensamiento en el aula —modelo VESS—, así como identificar si creen que existe una mejora no solo pedagógica, sino también social al utilizar este método en la praxis educativa. La metodología empleada para tal fin es cuantitativa, con diseño transversal y con un cuestionario previamente elaborado y validado. Los datos recabados se han sometido a análisis descriptivos e inferenciales. De los resultados obtenidos se extrae que los alumnos piensan que el uso del modelo aumenta la participación social, la comunicación y la comprensión entre ellos, lo que provoca que sean más autónomos y decididos. Además, se extrae la idea de que el uso de nuevas tecnologías, el aprendizaje cooperativo y el desarrollo emocional es muy potente en cuanto al desarrollo de las habilidades ejecutivas. Estas conclusiones instan a los futuros docentes a emplear metodologías activas que utilicen el pensamiento como principal eje pedagógico en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Utilidad de las redes sociales en la divulgación científica de las ciencias sociales en España
Authors: Gutiérrez-Sánchez José David , Said-Hung Elias , García-Sanjuán Noemí
Published: April 2023

Este análisis persigue el objetivo de conocer la percepción que tienen los investigadores del campo de las ciencias sociales que trabajan en áreas afines a la educación sobre la importancia de las redes sociales en la divulgación científica. Para ello, se tomó como muestra de estudio la totalidad de investigadores que han publicado contenido científico en revistas académicas indexadas en Scopus o Web of Science (WoS) en los últimos cinco años (2016-2020), por medio de una investigación cuantitativa ejecutada entre septiembre de 2021 y enero de 2022. Los resultados presentan un escenario de divulgación científica a través de las redes sociales en el que aún se observa un importante porcentaje de investigadores que no cuentan con una percepción positiva de la importancia de este tipo de recursos de comunicación digital actual o que muestran una divulgación científica baja. En conclusión, el texto manifiesta la necesidad de garantizar un contexto científico a nivel de los investigadores de ciencias sociales, orientado a mejorar la motivación y la cultura de la divulgación de los proyectos de estudio y a promover un uso intensivo de las redes sociales.
Pros y contras de dirigir un departamento universitario: análisis sistemático de literatura
Authors: Álvarez-Álvarez Carmen
Published: April 2023

Los departamentos universitarios son órganos intermedios estratégicos, necesarios y relevantes entre los equipos rectorales de gobierno y el personal docente e investigador. En este trabajo nos preguntamos qué evidencias científicas ofrece la investigación desarrollada respecto a la dirección de departamentos universitarios. El texto está articulado en torno a seis grandes focos: aspectos facilitadores de la gestión, aspectos entorpecedores, ventajas de ser director o directora, inconvenientes, éxitos logrados y fracasos. Se ha realizado un análisis sistemático de 31 artículos de la literatura científica publicada en la Web of Science y Scopus. Los resultados muestran factores facilitadores como la colaboración y factores entorpecedores como la escasa autonomía; ventajas como sentir desafíos constantes e inconvenientes como la implicación que requiere; logros como impulsar nuevas ideas y fracasos como la dificultad de cambiar las culturas departamentales. Las conclusiones revelan que es necesario centrar futuros estudios en el examen de los retos de las direcciones departamentales y los éxitos y las dificultades que aparecen en su consecución para poder tener una visión más completa de los pros y contras de las direcciones de departamento.
Outcome of Knee Reconstruction using Saphenous Artery-Based Fasciocutaneous Flap: A retrospective study
Authors: Abd-Elghany Salah Mohammed , Moawad Mahmoud Mohammed , Abdelhameed Hifny
Published: April 2023

Background and Aim: The soft tissue defects around the knee are common and represents a challenge for surgeons due to its complexity and desired outcome. Many reconstructive treatment options are available and flaps are recommended. The current study aimed to evaluate the outcome of using saphenous artery (SA)-based flaps for the management of soft tissue defects around the knee.

Methodology: Files of 34 patients treated by SA-based flaps were reviewed for outcome and complications. Collected data included patient demographics, etiology, size, site and side of the defect and outcome (flap survival and complications) at the end of the 6th postoperative month.

Results: There were 26 males and 8 females. Their age ranged from 18 to 45 years; the mean age was 33.18±6.58 years. The commonest etiology was posttraumatic (64.7%) then post-burn contracture (20.6%). The majority of defects were on the right side (82.4%). The maximum length of the defect ranged between 14 and 20 cm (mean ± SD were 16.56±1.62) while the maximum width ranged between 6 and 10 cm (mean ±SD were 8.59±1.05). The flap survival rate was 97.1%. The overall complications rate was 14.7%, distal flap necrosis reported for 5.9%, wound dehiscence for 2.9% and seroma for 5.9%. All treated conservatively, except that of distal flap necrosis which need reintervention.

Conclusion: The saphenous artery-based fasciocutaneous flap is an effective, feasible and safe option for the management of soft tissue defects around the knee.
Indicativos da aprendizagem dos alunos adquirida através do projeto teórico prático no remoto e presencial
Authors: Simões Michele da Rosa Scholant , Barros Carolina Mendonca Fernandes de
Published: April 2023

O tema deste artigo é “Percepção da apropriação do conhecimento pelos discentes assimilado através do Projeto Teórico Prático”. Investigou-se o seguinte problema: Quais são as potencialidades e dificuldades na execução do Projeto Teórico Prático, comparando o ensino remoto e o presencial, desenvolvidos no Instituto de Desenvolvimento Educacional de Bagé – IDEAU. O objetivo geral foi avaliar as potencialidades e dificuldades do ensino e aprendizagem dos alunos do primeiro semestre do curso de medicina veterinária da IDEAU utilizando o projeto de montagem de um esqueleto animal doméstico relacionando a anatomia e fisiologia animal. Os objetivos específicos foram: Identificar as metodologias empregadas no projeto; caracterizar o ensino remoto e presencial; avaliar as potencialidades e dificuldades enfrentadas pelos alunos através na execução do Projeto Teórico Prático (PATP); avaliar as potencialidades do PATP. O interesse pelo tema justifica-se pelo fato deste trabalho abordar as experiências, as práticas e as observações, que são de fundamental importância, para contribuir com um melhor desenvolvimento e aproveitamento dos alunos, no que se refere à teoria colocada em prática através do Projeto Teórico Prático. Concluiu-se que avaliar as potencialidades e dificuldades na execução de um projeto se faz necessário, assim como buscar e pesquisar sobre o conteúdo necessário para sua aplicação, o que possibilita um conhecimento mais aprofundado relacionado a teoria e a prática. Garantindo assim, adequações plausíveis e pertinentes, para aperfeiçoar tanto o desenvolvimento dos projetos em geral, quanto o aprendizado teórico e prático dos alunos durante o processo.
La transición de los sistemas de representación en la arquitectura
Authors: Velásquez Hernández Víctor Hugo , Chaverra Suárez Merwan
Published: April 2023

Los cambios de paradigma en las últimas décadas en la representaciónarquitectónica del proyecto nos conducen a promover una refl exión amplia sobreel momento en que los procedimientos analógicos manifestaban sus primerosindicios de “transición” hacia lo puramente digital que se hizo manifi esto afi nales del siglo XX.
Transizione del disegno di progetto tra rappresentazione e virtualizzazione. Un approccio di trasmissione del sapere
Authors: D’Agostino Pierpaolo , Antuono Giuseppe
Published: April 2023

Nel dibattito culturale circa le mutazioni che la disciplina del Disegno, ed il suoinsegnamento, sta vivendo nell’epoca della transizione digitale, questo contributosi incentra sui ragionamenti utili a mostrare una proposta di organizzazionedidattica che mira ad integrare una tradizionale struttura educativa e comunicativadel sapere in ambito accademico con i nuovi strumenti che la disciplina delDisegno sta incontrando nell’affermazione delle tecnologie digitali nel mondodella progettazione architettonica ed edilizia. Si vuole indagare, in parallelo,quali siano i confi ni culturali che defi niscono la presenza e la collocazione ditali tecnologie nell’alveo della rappresentazione grafi ca di carattere tecnico,nella maturità della modellazione digitale. In particolare, nell’affermarsi dellamodellazione parametrica orientata agli oggetti nello scenario operativodei tecnici, ciò che si intende approfondire riguarda il ruolo della tecnologiasui mutamenti della cultura disciplinare, sulle opportunità di indirizzarne lametabolizzazione nei processi formativi, segnatamente per chi si muoverà nellagestione e nella comunicazione dei contenuti informativi oggi veicolati da regolecodifi cate in seno alla Scienza della Rappresentazione.
Autoría cuestionada, El proyecto diseñado por Gastón Lelarge y Pablo de la Cruz para la Escuela Nacional de Medicina en Bogotá
Authors: Wilches Rivera Johan Sebastian
Published: April 2023

El edifi cio de la Escuela Nacional de Medicina de Bogotá diseñado por GastónLelarge, ha estado sometido a condiciones particulares, desde su concepción fuemodifi cado sustancialmente hasta la fi nalización de su construcción, evidenciandouna práctica común en el Ministerio de Obras Publicas de Colombia, asociada alos cambios del personal a cargo de las obras en periodos relativamente cortosde tiempo, que no permiten dar continuidad al desarrollo de los proyectos porparte de un solo diseñador o constructor y difi cultan la asociación de la autoríaa una persona en específi co.La documentación planimétrica y documental existente permite estudiar endetalle los sistemas de representación, escalas, tipografía, materiales de soporteusados etc. y analizar las diferencias en la obra gráfi ca e impronta autográfi cade los profesionales que intervinieron el proceso de diseño, modifi cacióny construcción del proyecto de la Escuela de Medicina realizado durante elperiodo de 1915-1923, cuestionando las razones por las cuales su autoría ha sidoasociada a Gastón Lelarge y Pablo de la cruz.
Socio-cultural and health system factors influencing late booking among pregnant women: Case of selected health care facilities in Temeke Municipality
Authors: Maktauwa Sia , Sigalla Huruma
Published: April 2023

The study examined the socio-cultural and health system factors influencing late booking of antenatal care among pregnant women in Temeke District. Guided by the Health Belief Model, the study used qualitative techniques of data collection. Open-ended semistructured interviews were used and a hospital-based crosssectional study design applied. The findings revealed various sociocultural and health system factors influencing late booking among pregnant women. Poor knowledge on when to first book for antenatal care, poor knowledge on the importance of early booking, past experience of their pregnancy, unfriendly provider-patient relationship and shortage of staff. Other factors include beliefs and fear of being bewitched during the early stages of pregnancy made women book late, the belief that they are not at high risk of getting pregnant related complications as well as family and economic activities attribute to late booking. The timing of antenatal care service, though believed to be the best practice for positive pregnancy, is challenging for most women due to various socioeconomic and systemic factors. The age for the first booking of antenatal care was 15.5 weeks, which is late according to the WHO recommended time of first booking within the first 12 weeks of the gestational age. The study recommends for more educational initiatives which will liberate the public especially women from ignorance and misconceptions related to pregnancy complications as well as poor socio-economic beliefs.
Análise de Risco do Investimento em Guandu como Suplemento Volumoso para Bovinos de Corte a Pasto
Authors: Tupy Oscar , Oliveira Patrícia , Esteves Sérgio , Godoy Rodolfo
Published: April 2023

This study assessed the search for technical assistance in Brazilian coffee production and analyzed its correlation with the levels of management and size of rural firms, produc-ing regions and with the adoption of agricultural certifications. It was applied the Management Degree Identification Method (MIGG) to 1174 companies and it was used descriptive statistics. In firms that seek technical assistance and participate in collective organizations, management levels are higher than in others. Adherence to collective organizations is greater among certified firms and among large companies, and the search for technical assistance outside those organizations is greater in small-holdings.
BODY IMAGE IN AGING
Authors: Kocyigit Emine
Published: April 2023

Body image relates to how individuals perceive and feel about their bodies. Research on body image in men, women, and adolescents has increased substantially in the past two decades. Body image, determined by various instruments, is classified as either negative or positive. A positive body image implies that the body is seen accurately and that the individual is delighted with their physical appearance. Negative body images are characterized by inaccurate perceptions of all or a part of the body and uncomfortable feelings associated with them. Negative body image has been linked to eating disorders and mental disorders. The media, social pressures, cultural norms, age, gender, level of education, and an individual’s opinion of beauty all influence his or her body image perception. Studies in this area have been predominantly conducted with a focus on the association between eating disorders and dissatisfaction with body image in adolescents and young women. However, there is a growing interest in studying how body image functions and how it corresponds with psychological well-being across a lifetime in various demographic groups, especially among older adults. In this review, the life-altering body image satisfaction of men and women, as well as associated problems, were examined. The relationship between body dissatisfaction across ages, confounded by obesity, eating disorders, low physical activity, age-related reduction in sexual activity, and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors has been investigated.
THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISING ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN OLDER ADULTS
Authors: Coskun Benlidayi Ilke
Published: April 2023

Exercising is an essential component of healthy aging. The benefits of exercise are numerous. There are certain benefits on physical performance. Exercise in older adults can increase endurance, improve balance and quality of life. The benefits of exercise are not limited to physical health. Psychological variables such as depressive mood and anxiety can also be modified by regular exercise. There are several types of exercise regimens. The most common exercise types tailored to older adults include aerobic training, strengthening, flexibility exercises and balance exercises. Specific exercises can be directed to individuals with certain health disorders. Exercising may mediate psychological health through the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis. Improved sleep via exercise can further lead to an improvement in mood and cognition. The current article reviewed the recent literature regarding the effects of exercising on psychological well-being in older adults.
ÉLIE METCHNIKOFF’S LEGACY IN THE FIELD OF ORTHOBIOSIS
Authors: Doskaliuk Bohdana
Published: April 2023

Elie Metchnikoff is well known for his fundamental works in the field of cellular immunity and phagocytosis for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize. He gained his international reputation for ground-breaking research across numerous academic disciplines: biology, embryology, zoology, bacteriology, etc. The great visionary leader of science launched evolutionary embryology, comparative immunology, gerontology, to name a few. Most of his scientific works were influenced with philosophical reflections on the meaning of life, old age, and death. This article attempts to overview his legacy in the field of orthobiosis, or active and healthy aging. It discusses Metchnikoff’s hypothesis of self-poisoning of an organism and related views on orthobiosis.
GET PHYSICALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHIER BY EXERCISING!
Authors: Benlidayi Ilke Coskun
Published: April 2023

GET PHYSICALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHIER BY EXERCISING!
How to get Gold Standard in OET Medicine to get ECFMG Certification
Authors: Javaria Ayyub
Published: April 2023

In conclusion, achieving the gold standard in OET medicine requires a combination of diligent preparation and a strategic approach. By following this strategy, IMGs can prepare efficiently for this exam and attain the required score to be eligible for ECFMG certification. With smart and goal-oriented practice, test takers can achieve the gold standard in OET medicine and take their professional development to the next level.
PERSONALISED ROADMAP FOR USMLE STEP 1 EXAM
Authors: GAYATRI ELUMALA
Published: April 2023

To determine medical students' study behaviors when preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, and how these behaviors are associated with Step 1 scores when controlling for likely covariates and overall make a self centralised plan for step 1 USMLE exam accordingly .
Zoonotic and non-zoonotic intestinal parasites in shelter dogs at admission and before discharge
Authors: Campanale Denaé N. , Walden Heather D. S. , Garcia Lawrence N. , Crawford P. Cynda , Hernandez Jorge A.
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The prevalence of intestinal parasites, notably zoonotic ascarids and hookworms, is higher in shelter dogs, compared to dogs in homes, making parasite control within shelter facilities a public health priority. Objective: The objective of the study reported here was to measure and compare the frequency of dogs infected with zoonotic or non-zoonotic intestinal parasites at admission and before discharge at a shelter facility. Methods: Ninety-two dogs were tested for diagnosis of intestinal parasites at admission and before discharge. Results: At admission, 50/92 (54%) dogs were diagnosed with intestinal parasites. Most dogs (43/50) were diagnosed with mono-infections with Ancylostoma spp., or co-infections with Ancylostoma spp. and Toxocara sp. or non-zoonotic parasites. Sixty-five dogs had a complete fecal study performed, which included an intake and exit sample analyzed for presence of parasite ova. Among the 65 study dogs, the frequency of dogs with intestinal parasites was lower before discharge (23 or 35%), compared to that at admission (33 or 50%) (P = 0.02). Fifty-one of 65 (78%) dogs were adopted, transferred to an outside rescue facility, or returned to their owners. Of these 51 dogs that left the shelter during the study period, 16/51 (31%) dogs were infected with intestinal parasites, and 8 of the 16 infected dogs were diagnosed with zoonotic parasites. Finally, among 37 dogs that tested negative and 28 that tested positive to zoonotic parasites at admission and re-tested later, four (11%) and six (21%) dogs, respectively, tested positive to zoonotic parasites when tested later. Conclusion: The frequency of shelter dogs infected with intestinal parasites at admission and before discharge was high (≥35%), and most infections were caused by Ancylostoma spp., an intestinal parasite in dogs that can be transmitted to humans, particularly children. We offer health policy options that shelter veterinarians/managers and local policymakers can consider for possible implementation and evaluation.
Musculoskeletal pain: pharmacological treatment
Authors: Guerrasio Stefano
Published: April 2023

Abstract

Pain has the aim of identifying a harmful stimulus and avoiding tissue damage. Acute pain has recent onset and limited duration, while chronic pain is caused by continuous tissue damage or alteration in the pathways of transmission. Musculoskeletal pain is defined as acute and/or chronic pain affecting bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Medical literature about clinical aspects of pain, with particular focus on musculoskeletal pain, was reviewed and combined with expert opinion of the authors. The simultaneous use of drugs with different mechanisms of action (multimodal approach) allows a more effective analgesia with better tolerability. Paracetamol is a known molecule with analgesic and antipyretic activity, better tolerated than NSAIDs. Codeine is a natural opioid that inhibits transmission at the level of the spinal synapse and enhances the action of inhibitory descending pathways. The two drugs have a similar half-life, and the same time of onset and duration of analgesic activity. Many randomized studies have shown that this combination is more effective and better tolerated than NSAIDs and the combination of paracetamol/tramadol in different types of pain, i.e. postoperative, musculoskeletal, dental, headache, osteoarthritis, polytrauma. The Italian Intersociety group recommends the use of paracetamol and the combination paracetamol/codeine 500/30 mg, repeatable every 6 hours, for the management of moderate pain in the emergency setting.

Due to its safety and tolerability, paracetamol alone or in combination with codeine remains a first-choice treatment of mild-moderate pain, and its lack of cardiovascular and gastric toxicity represents a valid alternative to NSAIDs.
Pain management with paracetamol and ibuprofen in combination
Authors: Gervasoni Fabrizio
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Pain is not limited to the activation of nociceptors but it is also influenced by psychological and physical factors through imbalance between inhibitory and stimulatory pathways.
Methods: Medical literature about the physiopathology and treatment of pain, with a particular focus on mechanical and inflammatory musculoskeletal pain, was reviewed and combined with the expert opinion of the author.
Results: Analgesic therapy that combines drugs with different mechanisms of action can increase the efficacy while de- creasing the side effects. Several studies have shown that the combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen (resulting in a cen- tral analgesic and a peripheral anti-inflammatory action) provides superior efficacy and better safety profile than separate drugs. In 2019 a board of experts recommended this combination as the most suitable in treating mild-moderate musculo- skeletal pain. Paracetamol/Ibuprofen combination is also indicated in musculoskeletal inflammatory pain associated and worsened by muscle contraction, like low back pain, chronic joint pain, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy due to rotator cuff syndrome; the combination is able to counteract both the inflammatory process and the descending stimulatory pathway.
Conclusions: The combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen shows efficacy and tolerability in different types of pain and is indicated as a first-line analgesic treatment in various morbid conditions.
Keywords: Pain treatment, musculoskeletal pain, ibuprofen, paracetamol
Pulmonary arterial hypertension: available treatments in the modern era
Authors: Manzi Giovanna , Scoccia Gianmarco , Adamo Francesca Ileana , Caputo Annalisa , Jabbour Jean Pierre , Manguso Giulia , Recchioni Tommaso , Rubino Giovanni , Serino Giorgia , Xu Weili Marco , Papa Silvia , Vizza Carmine Dario , Badagliacca Roberto
Published: April 2023

The several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in the last 25 years in the field of pulmonary arterial hyper- tension (PAH) have led to the approval of over 10 drugs, which seek to restore the right balance between vasoconstrictor and vasodilator factors, and to the consequent increase of the median survival. However, no medical treatment is currently curative. Ongoing research is focusing on how to preserve right ventricle (RV) function, curbing the inexorable progres- sion of the disease towards right heart failure and death. Below, we provide a comprehensive review of the current available PAH specific therapies and briefly report the therapeutic strategies adopted by PH specialists in clinical practice.
The Role of Big Data in Transforming the Natureof Accounting System
Authors: Fathy Doaa
Published: April 2023

Recent changes in technology introduced by the advent of the 21st century have drastically transformed the face of accounting in recent time from its analogue nature into a digitalized package. These technological advancements have modernized accounting systems and packages which created opportunity for accounting tasks to be performed in an easier, faster, and efficient manner. By the virtue of these technological developments, the concept of big-data was discussed. This research focused on evaluating the impact of the big data concept in shifting the norms of the financial accounting and reporting. This research reveals amongst others the weaknesses of the current accounting conceptual framework to ascertain the relevance of the recent advancements in accounting packages and software. The design of the research is based on providing literature review of the history by undertaking a relatively holistic view of the big datainfluence on financial accounting and reporting system.
The investigation of a unbalanced barrel pitching system’s characteristics degradation and compensation under gradual erosion behavior
Authors: CHU Yuanbo , XIA Yunxia
Published: April 2023

The unbalanced barrel pitching system is a typical electro-hydraulic coupling servo control system, the performance of which determines the response speed and hit probability of vehicle mounted weapon equipment. However, in the actual service process, its core component, the high precision jet pipe servo valve, will produce the gradual erosion of the pilot stage’s receivers and the power stage’s throttling edges, which will induce the performance degradation of the unbalanced barrel pitching system, and finally greatly reduce the performance of barrel weapons. Therefore, a pressure and position double loop state space model of unbalanced barrel pitching system including the core parameters of performance degradation is established. The erosion behavior mechanism model of jet pipe servo valve is constructed, and the performance degradation characteristics of the unbalanced barrel pitching control system under the condition of erosion are further analyzed. Finally, aiming at the double loop structure of internal pressure loop and external position loop, the RBF Network Adaptive Robust Sliding Mode-Proportional Integral Derivative two-stage controller of barrel system is designed, based on which the experimental platform of unbalanced barrel pitching control is built. The experimental results are in good agreement with the theoretical results, so the proposed control method can effectively suppress the degradation of internal structural parameters induced by erosion, that is, it can better compensate the performance degradation of barrel pitching system induced by gradual erosion behavior.
A Study Case of Short Dental Implants Loading in the All-On-4® System on Fixed Dental Prostheses: A Finite Element Analysis
Authors: SKIEDRAITĖ Inga , DILIŪNAS Saulius , VARINAUSKAS Vaidas
Published: April 2023

The biomechanical research about toothless mandible with four dental implants and a prosthetic system research, which shows the influence of the cantilever length of prosthesis on the weakest structural elements and the load changes in peri-implant bone by changing symmetrically position of the dental implants (in relation to each other), diameters and lengths, and orientation (in relation to chewing surfaces), is not discussed widely in the scientific literature. On the other hand, the use of short implants is more common in practice. Some of these implants are only 8mm in length.The odontologists, implantologists and dental technician can use results received by finite element method (FEM) in the daily clinical practice in order to reduce the potential for mechanical / technological and consequent biological complications already at the planning stage of the treatment, and thus determine best outcomes in the treatment of toothless patients.With a unique interpretation of the results obtained by FEM, the paper discusses the results of implants (8 mm in length with 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm diameter) loading, when the cantilevered dental prostheses are loaded in different positions, as well as implant positions are changed.
Therapeut_innen als Partner_innen in der interprofessionellen Gesundheitsversorgung
Authors: Höppner Heidi
Published: April 2023

Physio-, Ergotherapeut_innen und Logopäd_innen sind systemrelevant und erfahren aktuell öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit durch ihre Akademisierungsbestrebungen, z.T. prekäre Arbeitsbedingungen und Kostenausweitung im Heilmittelbereich. Zur Diskussion steht ihr Potential für künftige (interprofessionelle) Versorgung in Deutschland.
Gesundheitslotsen – eine Gestaltungsaufgabe für die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen!
Authors: Klemm Anne-Kathrin
Published: April 2023

Das Gesundheitswesen ist komplex und für die Versicherten bzw. Patienten häufig nicht zu durchschauen. Daher ist die Überlegung und Forderung nicht neu, Fall- bzw. Gesundheitslotsen Sozialgesetzbücher übergreifend oder zumindest in der Gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung zu etablieren. Etliche Projekte hierzu sind bereits in der Praxis verankert. Und der Koalitionsvertrag hat diese Überlegung gleich mehrfach aufgegriffen. Vorschläge zur Umsetzung liegen vor. Alle eint, dass die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen lediglich die Rolle des Zahlers übernehmen sollen. Im Folgenden soll dieser Blick um den Gestaltungswillen und die -kompetenz der Krankenkassen sowie um die dafür notwendigen Rahmenbedingungen erweitert werden.
Heilkundeübertragung – Erfahrung aus dem Innovationsfondsprojekt HandinHand
Authors: Lauven Gunther
Published: April 2023

Im Zusammenspiel zwischen medizinischer und pflegerischer Versorgung stellen sich oftmals Fragen nach „Delegation“ und/oder „Substitution“. Der Beitrag skizziert das Innovationsfondsprojekt HandinHand und vertieft Aspekte der Heilkundeübertragung.
Zum Zusammenhang von Klassenklima und sozialen Interaktionen – Ein Vergleich zwischen inklusivem Klassenzimmer- und Sportunterricht
Authors: Furrer Vitus , Mumenthaler Fabian , Eckhart Michael , Nagel Siegfried , Valkanover Stefan
Published: April 2023

Inklusive Bildung soll die soziale Partizipation aller Kinder ermöglichen. Studien zeigen, dass sich u.a. ein positives Klassenklima positiv auf die soziale Partizipation von Kindern mit sonderpädagogischem Förderbedarf auswirkt. Dem Sportunterricht (SU) wird hierfür auch oft ein besonderes Potenzial zugeschrieben – jedoch ohne empirische Grundlage. Um das Potenzial des SU zu untersuchen, werden in dieser Studie das Klassenklima und die sozialen Interaktionen zwischen dem SU und dem Klassenzimmerunterricht (KU) verglichen. Es wird untersucht, inwiefern das Klassenklima mit sozialen Interaktionen zusammenhängt und ob sich dies in den beiden Settings (SU und KU) und für Kinder mit und ohne kognitive Beeinträchtigung (KB) unterscheidet. Das Sample besteht aus 1.861 Kindern (130 davon mit KB) aus 107 inklusiven Grundschulklassen. Mehrebenenanalysen zeigen, dass es im SU signifikant weniger soziale Interaktionen gibt, während das Klassenklima signifikant positiver eingeschätzt wird. Während im SU ein positiveres Klassenklima mit mehr sozialen Interaktionen zusammenhängt, ist dies im KU nicht der Fall. Die Ergebnisse können als besonderes Inklusionspotenzial des SU interpretiert werden.
Die Unternehmensverantwortlichkeit im europäischen und deutschen Kartellrecht
Authors: Grunst Sandra
Published: April 2023

In line with the case law of the European Union Courts, the European Commission assumes corporate liability in antitrust law across legal entities and imposes fines not only on the infringing company, but also on its parent or sister companies. The author analyses the development and the prerequisites of this corporate responsibility and shows the effects on German antitrust law. Based on the fundamental freedom of organisation of companies, the author examines whether this accountability violates guarantees of the rule of law or the principle of separation under corporate law, and whether this is justified in order to protect competition.
Atemlos zum Erfolg
Authors: Forell Marina
Published: April 2023

German Schlager music has undergone great modernisation in recent years—stars like Helene Fischer, Andrea Berg, Vanessa Mai and Beatrice Egli have freed the genre from its outdated image. Fischer in particular is setting new standards through her acrobatic stage shows, modern pop–schlager songs and con-temporary music videos. This book aims to shed light on the genre's novel musical and performative parameters, its kinship with international pop, its image constructions on social media, and also the image of women and gender representations of the aforementioned four players. A genre that is listened to by more than 20 percent of the German population certainly has an impact on society through its images, lyrics, shows and media coverage.
Cloning of a BDV-NS3 Conserved Fragment for the Preparation of a Reporter Cell Line
Authors: Khorami Mehdi , Mokhtari Azam , Saffar Behnaz , Mahzounieh Mohammadreza
Published: April 2023

: Border disease virus (BDV) is a serious pathogen of sheep and goats worldwide. The virus causes considerable economic losses in animal husbandry. Therefore, developing effective and genetic-based therapies to control viral infections, such as BDV, has been remarkable over recent years. A common way to evaluate such therapeutic strategies is by cloning the desired fragment into appropriate vectors to develop cell lines expressing it. Due to the required duties of the NS3 gene for BDV proliferation, this gene's HELICc and nucleotide binding site domain was synthesized and cloned in a lentiviral vector upstream of the GFP gene. The cloning accuracy was verified by digestion with restriction enzymes and sequencing. Thus, the BDV-NS3 HELICc and nucleotide binding site carrying plasmid was prepared successfully and will be applied in a second or third lentiviral packaging system for stable expression of the desired gene.
Celebrity appearance-shaming: Innocent bashing forms or reconfirming gender norms? A study into the explanations of adolescents’ celebrity appearance-shaming intentions
Authors: Ouvrein Gaëlle
Published: April 2023

Celebrities regularly become victims of online body- and slut-shaming. This study refers to these practices as appearance-shaming and investigates potential explanations for adolescents’ intentions to participate in this behavior by means of an extended version of the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Apart from the three paths of attitudes toward the practice, subjective norms about the practice, and perceived behavioral control to participate in it, we added sexism as a potential variable to explain celebrity appearance-shaming. Through this addition, we were better able to capture the role of cultural background variables, something that was not included in the traditional elements of the TPB but appeared to be important for explaining normative behaviors. Based on a survey study of 248 adolescents (N = 248), we concluded that the TPB is a good theoretical framework for explaining intentions toward celebrity appearance-shaming. More specifically, having more accepting attitudes toward celebrity bashing, more supportive descriptive norms about celebrity bashing, and higher perceived behavioral control were associated with higher intentions. Moreover, sexism had a strong positive relationship with the intention to celebrity appearance-shaming. Participating in celebrity appearance-shaming might, in that way, be an indicator of strong traditional sexist beliefs and might contribute to keeping them alive among adolescents.
What is the post-game depression? A narrative inquiry
Authors: Klimczyk Piotr
Published: April 2023

Despite the fact that video games and gaming are one of the main focuses of scholars in the field of cyberpsychology, there are a lot of phenomena that hardly get any scientific cover. One of them is post-game depression, a term coined in the gamers community to express a specific state that some of them experience after playing certain video games. However, as to the authors’ knowledge, there has been no research focusing on understanding that state. Based on the findings of narrative psychology, a narrative inquiry approach was chosen for the presented qualitative, exploratory study. Using guidelines from the interpretative phenomenological analysis, the final sample of 35 given narratives of players were analysed, of which 22 described post-game depression and 13 of narrators described reasons why they did not experience it. After comparing the results between the two groups, the general conclusion is that post-game depression is a state of media anhedonia and reminiscing about the game that gave a visceral, insightful, thought-provoking and emotionally driven experience where players had parasocial relationships with in-game characters and/or their avatars/protagonists. Possible buffer factors can be personal growth from the experience and a fulfilling ending for the player. It is important to further understand what other factors, for example, personal traits of the players and specific game mechanics, contribute to that state since it can be a possible cause of serious psychological distress on the one hand, on the other a possible phase of being personally enriched by the experience of playing certain video games.
Drivers and social effects of the decision to turn on one’s camera during videoconferencing in groups
Authors: Anderl Christine
Published: April 2023

With the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, videoconferencing was rapidly adopted. However, individuals frequently decide to keep their cameras off during videoconferences. Currently, the reasons for this are not well modeled, and neither are the social effects this decision has. The present research addresses the question whether camera use can be conceptualized as prosocial behavior. To this end, two preregistered studies (total N = 437) examined how the decision to turn on one’s camera is influenced by established situational determinants (group size, social influence, and social tie strength) and dispositional predictors of prosocial behavior (individual communion, agency, and social value orientation), whether individuals prefer meetings in which others turn on their cameras, and whether camera use impacts social perception (communion and agency) by others. As predicted, people were shown to overall prefer meetings in which others turn on their cameras in Study 1 (a factorial survey). Furthermore, situational determinants of prosocial behavior were demonstrated to influence camera use in the hypothesized directions, while findings regarding dispositional predictors of prosocial behavior were mixed. Study 2 conceptually replicated the effect of social influence on camera use in a correlational survey. As predicted, it was also demonstrated that individuals who have their camera on are perceived as higher in agency, but, in contrast to predictions, not higher in communion. Together, the findings indicate that camera use is prosocial in that it benefits others, but that it is not primarily driven by prosocial intent or commonly interpreted as a prosocial act.
10+1 principios para el espacio público de la era post-coronavirus: a través de un proyecto: La Campa de La Teixonera
Authors: Zaldivar Javier
Published: April 2023

El urbanismo moderno surgió como consecuencia de la crisis sanitaria y

habitacional originada por la Revolución Industrial, y ante la necesidad de

resolver las condiciones de vida de una población hacinada en barrios insalubres

de ciudades a las que habían emigrado en busca de una vida mejor.

170 años después, otra crisis sanitaria (una pandemia provocada por el COVID-

19) nos hace reflexionar sobre la forma urbana actual, y en especial sobre

el espacio público de nuestras ciudades: calles y plazas, jardines y parques,

paseos fluviales y frentes marítimos. Somos más conscientes de sus aciertos,

pero sobre todo nos hemos dado cuenta de sus defectos.

Este artículo presenta una reflexión sobre las características que debe incluir

un proyecto de espacio público, a partir de mi experiencia profesional, docente

e investigadora. 10+1 principios condensados en el último proyecto

diseñado y ejecutado en el despacho: La Campa de La Teixonera. Sirva esta

reflexión en pleno confinamiento como aportación personal al intercambio

de conocimientos que ya se ha iniciado sobre el futuro del espacio público de

la era post-coronavirus.

Modern urbanism was born as a consequence of the serious health crisis caused by the Industrial Revolution. All those people who migrated to the cities seeking a better life had to live in unhealthy neighborhoods. 170 years later, another health crisis (a pandemic caused by COVID-19) makes us reflect on the urban current situation, especially on the public space of our cities: streets and squares, gardens and parks, river walks and seafronts. We really appreciate its successes, but above all we have become aware of its errors. This article presents a reflection on the characteristics that a public space project should include, based on my professional, teaching and research experience. 10+1 principles condensed in the last project designed and executed by my firm: La Campa de La Teixonera. I hope this lockdown reflection will serve as a personal contribution to the exchange of knowledge that has already begun around the future of public space in the new post-coronavirus era.