bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Progresismo en Ecuador: políticas socioeconómicas para el buen vivir (2007-2017)
Authors: Sánchez Jeannette
Published: January 2025

Este artículo busca hacer un balance del progresismo en Ecuador durante el Gobierno de Rafael Correa en el ámbito socioeconómico. Se busca valorar si las políticas desarrolladas en este Gobierno en un contexto específico lograron efectos en el desarrollo socioeconómico que trasciendan la época. Se consideran tres referentes teóricos aplicados para estudiar el caso: el neostructuralismo cepalino, el estado de bienestar y la economía social. Metodológicamente, se revisan las políticas socioeconómicas más importantes, se observa su coherencia con el proyecto político y se evalúan los resultados. El Gobierno buscó propiciar un modelo de desarrollo incluyente, solidario y sostenible ambientalmente, capaz de fomentar al Ecuador pospetrolero con mayor conocimiento y sostenibilidad, así como generar igualdad y el anhelado buen vivir. Las políticas socioeconómicas que más prevalecieron fueron las políticas redistributivas, que buscaron crear un estado de bienestar y universalizar servicios públicos clave, como la educación, la salud y la seguridad social. En este campo hubo avances. También se avanzó en la inversión pública en infraestructura, energía y conectividad. Menos avances se dieron en las políticas de innovación y desarrollo productivo. Así se evidencia una mejora en las capacidades humanas y de infraestructura social y productiva de Ecuador, que, sin embargo, no fueron suficientes para contrarrestar los efectos del cambio en el ciclo económico y político, y tampoco lo fueron para provocar una transformación productiva inclusiva y sostenible, que requiere acuerdos con los actores económicos de largo plazo.
Conflicting claims over income distribution and financial dollarisation in Argentina
Authors: Amico Fabián
Published: January 2025

From a long-term perspective, and based on a political economy approach, the article presents the complex interaction between the distributional conflict, the different roles of the exchange rate and persistent capital outflows. This articulation occurred throughout the cycle of Peronist governments (2003-2015) and subsequently became even more complex with the unsustainable increase in external debt and the attempts at neoliberal restoration.
Latin American challenges and the transition to post-development
Authors: Falconí Benítez Fander
Published: January 2025

The objective of this article is to specify the challenges of the Latin American left in the current complex context. As such, the article has limitations, since it is part of the programmatic debate and not derived from the practice of real politics, a transformative political subject, or the articulation of specific actors.
In exercising its power, the current Latin American left has placed emphasis on recovering the role of the State, prioritised economic growth, activated redistributive policies, strengthened labour and social rights, and made significant investments in public education and health infrastructure. At the international level, it has demanded respect for economic sovereignty and has sought Latin American integration.
The redefinition of development is a pending task for the Latin American left, with contributions from new trends such as degrowth, post-development and eco-Marxism. We face a multiform and multidimensional crisis of civilisational nature, economic thought and the very notion of development. When we observe the results of unrestrained developmentalism (excessive and insatiable growth in rich countries and environmental destruction in impoverished countries extracting wealth for others), we find a lack of reasoning. The time has come for a Copernican shift of thought, focusing on Nature and social equity.
The article proposes that only a programmatic and political revamping of the left can confront the challenges of the 21st century. In Latin America and the Caribbean, only a political movement that proposes concrete alternatives to developmentalism and extractivism, limits productive scale in socially and culturally valuable sites, and unhesitatingly adopts an agenda of social participation, inclusion, fundamental freedoms and the Rights of Nature and women, has the capacity to consolidate social and political change.
Para quem transcende e reascende das cinzas
Authors: Trombini Miguel , Künsch Dimas
Published: January 2025

Considerando a transfobia que penetra cada um dos poros ativos da sociedade, questiona-se qual o lugar desses corpos senão a margem. No caso de pessoas transmasculinas, que habitam um entre-lugar (João W. Nery) de representatividade escassa, há uma extensa lista de problemáticas que ainda estão longe de ser reconhecidas, legitimadas, discutidas. Este ensaio se propõe a trabalhar os conceitos de sociedade do cansaço e sociedade paliativa (Byung-Chul Han) no contexto da experiência de vida da população transmasculina, lançando luz sobre um lado específico de um conjunto muito grande de marginalizações que acometem essa identidade. A opção consciente pelo gênero do ensaio, numa perspectiva compreensiva, institui uma atmosfera conversacional que, como resultado, aponta para o fato de que as dinâmicas de produção e felicidade compulsória empurram as pessoas transmasculinas para uma posição ainda mais indigna e nebulosa em comparação com as pessoas cisgênero.
Assessors’ Bias in the Assessment of Writing Skills
Authors: Kalpana R. , Kodandaram Suma
Published: January 2025

This paper is based on a study conducted to understand if there is an assessor’s bias while scoring writing skills at the college level. It starts with the hypothesis that the assessor’s bias plays a role in assessing writing skills. A group of experienced teachers of English at a reputed higher educational institution in Coimbatore, India, were asked to respond to a questionnaire. The results were converted into a pie chart and analysed by comparing percentages using four different criteria – ideas and topic development, cohesion and paragraphing, grammar and punctuation, spelling and vocabulary, and whole vs the parts. The analysis and discussion of results seem to prove our hypothesis right. There seems to be a positive bias favouring ideas and topic development and grammar and punctuation over cohesion and paragraphing, spelling and vocabulary.
Media Sosial dan Transformasi Komunikasi Keluarga Muslim
Authors: Hamidah Lilik , Nikmah Hadiati Salisah
Published: January 2025

This study examines the role of social media in the transformation of Muslim family communication during the COVID-19 pandemic and the new normal era in the cities of Surabaya, Sidoarjo, and Malang. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the findings of this study reveal that family communication during the pandemic and the new normal era underwent transformations in the types of consensual, pluralistic, protective, and laissez-faire communication, influenced by the conditions and social backgrounds of the informants. Additionally, the role of social media in transforming family communication is quite diverse, depending on the context of each family’s situation. Social media serves functions such as correlation, building networks with external family communities, strengthening support and motivation, and minimizing uncertainty. It also acts as a means of finding and producing entertainment, as well as acquiring new knowledge. From the perspective of uses and gratifications, this study highlights that audiences not only consume media but also produce media content. For children, social media not only functions to build social networking communities within existing circles but also facilitates the formation of new communities based on shared interests.
Towards data-driven interventions: Leveraging learning analytics to support programming education for grade 10 learners in South African schools
Authors: Tshidi Mashite , Dewa Alton
Published: January 2025

Programming is increasingly incorporated into school curricula worldwide to foster essential 21st century skills. However, many educational systems face challenges in integrating it effectively because of limited resources and support. In South Africa, a lack of tools further compounds these challenges, making it difficult for teachers to identify and address learners' specific needs. In recognising these challenges, we aimed in this study to develop and validate a Learning Analytics (LA) model to identify challenging programming concepts for Grade 10 learners in South Africa. Using the LA five-step model, we employed Microsoft Power BI for its analytical, visualisation, and Al-driven forecasting capabilities to analyse historical examination data systematically. The resulting forecasting model identified five key areas in which learners struggle: conditional statements; problem conceptualisation/solution design; debugging/exception handling; abstraction/pattern recognition; and class/object differentiation. Our findings demonstrate the potential of LA-powered models to guide targeted, data-driven interventions, supporting improved learning outcomes, and engagement in programming for Grade 10 learners.
The Best Interests of a Child in Alternative Care and Intercountry Adoption – A Model for a Uniform Approach
Authors: Glynis van der Walt
Published: January 2025

Where a child is orphaned or abandoned, an obligation rests on the State to provide appropriate alternative care for the child concerned. It is of fundamental importance that a child who is found to be struggling emotionally, economically, physically and psychologically be protected. Such children need, and have a legal right, to be cared for and protected. Governments have a legal obligation to respond. Both international and national law recognise the standard of the best interests of a child and the principle is fundamental when determining inter alia whether alternative care for the child concerned is the most appropriate option. However, the best-interests principle is a vague and indeterminate concept, allowing for decisions to be based on a subjective approach. A model is proposed in the article in an attempt to provide a uniform approach for reaching a decision regarding the placement of an orphaned or abandoned child in appropriate alternative care.
The Role of Metabolomics in Assessing the Nutritional Intervention in Preterm Infant Feeding: A Scoping Review
Authors:   Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published: January 2025

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is the standard of care for preterm infants to bridge the nutritional gap before enteral nutrition (EN) is established. Current recommendations for PN are largely based on intrauterine nutrient accretion and breast milk constituents. Whether this estimation sufficiently meets the extrauterine metabolic needs of preterm infants remains unclear. This review examines the available evidence on metabolomic outcomes comparing both PN and EN in preterm infants. Only original articles reporting metabolomic outcomes in preterm infants receiving PN and EN were included. After the screening process, six original articles [China (n=1), Norway (n=1), Sweden (n=2), Mexico (n=1), and the USA (n=1)] were selected for this review. The studies examined the metabolomic profiles of 525 infants receiving PN and EN from their serum (n=2), urine (n=3), and dried blood spots (n=1) samples using 1H-NMR (n=4), GC-MS (n=1), UHPLC-MS/MS (n=1) as analytical platforms. Metabolites including glucose, amino acids and short-chain acylcarnitine were upregulated in the biofluids of PN-fed infants, suggesting an oversupply. In contrast, a diverse range of choline, amino acids and lipid metabolites essential for growth and development were enriched in the exclusively EN-fed infants. This scoping review summarised the significant metabolomic differences observed in preterm infants transitioning from parenteral to full enteral feeding. It enhances our understanding of how current nutritional formulations contribute to sufficiency, excess or lack of nutrient assimilation. Future collaborative research should aim to establish a database of age-related reference ranges for essential metabolites. This will aid in developing personalised nutrition tailored to the specific needs of preterm infants, potentially improving their long-term growth and development outcomes.
Content Validity and Feasibility of Worksite Assessment for Return-to-Work Program among Injured Workers
Authors:   Occupational Therapy Programme, Center for Rehabilitation & Special Needs Studies (iCaRehab), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.
Published: January 2025

Worksite assessment analyses the demands of a worker’s job task and the skill required to perform the duties. Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) has developed its edition of the worksite assessment for the Return To Work program scheme to evaluate referred insured persons by the PERKESO Case Manager. There were limited studies regarding the validity of worksite assessment that include physical, psychological, environmental and ergonomics aspects. This study aimed to determine the content validity and feasibility of the Worksite Assessment for the Return-to-Work Program. This cross-sectional study involved 16 subjects through purpose sampling: ten Case Managers from various regional PERKESO offices for content and face validity, followed by a qualitative phase on feasibility testing on six insured persons through focus group discussion and telephone interview. This assessment showed good content validity for each item (I-CVI ≥ 0.78) with excellent modified Kappa value (K>0.74) and good face validity (FVI ≥ 0.83). The feasibility study shows that this assessment is a feasible and efficient tool for initial assessment in the Return-to-Work Program. The instrument is a promising tool that can facilitate effective discussions with occupational therapists in planning a suitable intervention plan. However, further investigations are needed to explore this instrument’s construct validity and reliability.
A Randomised Comparative Study Assessing Parental Anxiety Levels during Bilirubin Measurement in Neonatal Jaundice: A Comparison of Conventional Blood Taking and Transcutaneous Bilirubin Method
Authors:   Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published: January 2025

Neonatal jaundice screening is important in preventing the progression of kernicterus and its morbidity. The transcutaneous bilirubinometer (TCB) regains popularity as a low-cost, portable neonatal jaundice screening tool whose accuracy is comparable. Its effects on parents are widely accepted as favourable; however, its impact on parental anxiety remains unproven. A randomised study was conducted at the Emergency Department of the Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (ED HCTM). Parents seeking neonatal jaundice screening were assigned randomly to the TCB or conventional blood-taking (TSB) groups. A trait anxiety score was taken before the procedure, while state anxiety was measured after, utilising Spielberger’s state-trait anxiety index (STAI) questionnaire. The scores were recorded and statistically analysed. A total of 97 parents participated in the study. No significant difference in trait anxiety existed between groups (TCB group mean score = 39.24, SD = 7.385; TSB group mean score = 36.44, SD = 10.173; p > 0.05). TCB group exhibited significantly lower state anxiety (mean score = 35.31, SD = 10.05) than TSB group (mean score = 46.65, SD = 12.63; p = 0.000). Clinically significant state anxiety was more prevalent in parents from the TSB group (50%) than the TCB (22.4%; p = 0.005). TCB is superior to TSB for parental anxiety.
Association between Sleep Quality and Metabolic Syndrome among Healthcare Workers in Southern Iran: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors:   Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Published: January 2025

Sleep quality has emerged as a determinant of metabolic homeostasis. Healthcare workers (HCWs) exposed to occupational stress and demanding schedules, are vulnerable to sleep disturbances and metabolic dysregulation. We investigated the potential link between sleep quality and metabolic syndrome (MetS) among HCWs. A cross-sectional study was carried out using information from 5925 health workers in the SUMS Employee Health Cohort Study (SUMS EHCS), which was a branch of the PERSIAN cohort study launched by the Ministry of Health, Medicine, and Medical Education of Iran in 2013. MetS prevalence was 23.5% (ATP III) and 30.2% (IDF). 65.7% exhibited poor sleep quality. Univariable analysis showed associations between MetS (ATP III) and age, underlying disease and chronic stressors. In multivariable models, only underlying disease remained significant. Surprisingly, no significant association was found between MetS and sleep quality. Our findings suggest that underlying diseases and chronic stressors play a more substantial role in MetS among HCWs. While poor sleep quality is prevalent, it may not be an independent contributor to MetS in this cohort. Comprehensive interventions addressing multiple factors are crucial for HCW health. Longitudinal studies are essential to unravel the relationship between sleep quality, stress and metabolic health in this population.
Postmortem Analysis of Cardiac Troponin I by High-Sensitivity Troponin I Assay
Authors:   Department of Forensic Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Sungai Buloh Campus, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: January 2025

Postmortem troponin I analysis in autopsy settings can be a valuable tool for forensic pathologists. This study aimed to determine the association of postmortem cardiac troponin levels in cardiac-related death, such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and traumatic-related death cases using high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-CTnl) assays. This retrospective cross-sectional study examined natural and unnatural medicolegal deaths from July 2022 to December 2023. Autopsy reports were reviewed to collect demographic information, autopsy findings, and cardiac troponin levels. The levels of cardiac troponin were analysed using high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays. A total of 219 cases were analysed, revealing that the median level of hs-CTnl was higher in cardiac death cases (5914.80 pg/ml) compared to non-cardiac deaths (1246.10 pg/ml). Significant differences were noted between the median cardiac troponin level in deaths due to AMI (12145.25 pg/ml) and other causes of death. Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed an area under the curve of 0.723 for hs-cTnI in AMI deaths. Also, various types of traumatic deaths exhibited significant differences in troponin levels. A total of 219 cases were analysed, comprising 84 cardiac deaths, and 135 non-cardiac deaths, which included 59 traumatic death cases. The median level of hs-CTnl was significantly higher in cardiac death cases (5914.80 pg/ml) compared to non-cardiac deaths (1246.10 pg/ml) (p < 0.01). Significant differences were noted between the median cardiac troponin level in deaths due to AMI (12145.25 pg/ml) and other causes of death. Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed an area under the curve of 0.723 for hs-cTnI in AMI deaths. Also, various types of traumatic deaths exhibited significant differences in troponin levels. However, the lack of established reference values requires individual laboratories to establish their own benchmarks to support forensic pathologists in complementary diagnostic testing for postmortem cases. In conclusion, hs-CTnl offers reliable postmortem testing to assist in diagnosing AMI.
A Preliminary Study on the Adaptation and Validity of The Malay Version Device Oriented Subjective Outcome (DOSO) Scale
Authors:   Center for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies (iCaRehab), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published: January 2025

The current study aimed to adapt the Device-Oriented Subjective Outcome (DOSO) scale into the Malay language which can be used for the Malaysian adult population to measure hearing-aid amplification outcomes. This cross-sectional study involved five stages: (i) forward translation, (ii) synthesis of the translation, (iii) backward translation, (iv) expert committee review, and (v) face validity by audiology students (n=30) and audiologists (n=30) via an online form. The mean comprehension score for audiology students was 94.7% (SD = 7.8%) and for audiologists was 91.6% (SD = 13.1%). The mean comprehension score for native-Malay speakers was 93.0% (SD = 10.4%) and for non-native speakers was 93.6% (SD = 10.4%). Mann-Whitney U test showed no significant difference in comprehension scores between audiologists and students, U = 764, z = -1.08, p = 0.28; and between native-Malay and non-native speakers, U = 723, z = -1.46, p = 0.14. This suggests that multiracial respondents can comprehend the preliminary Malay-translated DOSO scale. A preliminary Malay-translated DOSO scale is available for use by audiologists to measure device outcomes as part of the aural rehabilitation process. Further validation and testing among hearing-aid users is recommended.
Temporal Ependymoma: A Case Study Emphasising Diagnostic Dilemmas and Therapeutic Challenges
Authors:   Neurosurgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published: January 2025

Temporal ependymomas are exceedingly rare intracranial neoplasms originating from ependymal cells within the temporal lobe. The rare nature of these tumours makes diagnosis and treatment extremely difficult in the field of neuro-oncology. These tumours frequently encounter misdiagnosis as meningiomas or other extra-axial lesions due to their atypical location and the absence of distinctive features. Consequently, histopathological examination becomes essential for accurate evaluation and a precise diagnosis. This article presented a unique case of a 25-year-old male patient’s supratentorial ependymoma at the temporal region. The report described the patient’s clinical presentation, including progressive headaches, abnormal behaviour and vomiting, leading to timely diagnostic investigations. After a surgical resection, the diagnosis of ependymoma was confirmed by histopathological analysis. Following surgery, the patient defaulted follow-up and presented six months later with worsening symptoms. Radiological imaging proved the tumour’s significant growth. The second resection worsened his neurological deficits. Unfortunately, adjuvant radiotherapy would not be beneficial to him at this point. He received palliative care. The case study emphasises the difficulty in diagnosing and treating temporal ependymomas, underscoring the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based approaches for optimal patient outcomes.
A Novel Technique in Managing Anterior Glottic Web: Utilising Tracheostoma as a Window for Serial Intralesional Steroid Injection (SILSI)
Authors:   Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia / Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah UiTM, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: January 2025

Anterior glottic web is a band of tissue that extend from anterior aspect of one vocal fold to opposite vocal fold, ranging from small web to massive web causing upper airway obstruction. The transthyrohyoid or transthyroid approach was challenging due to fibrotic neck post infection. Therefore, serial intralesional steroid injection (SILSI) approach via tracheostoma was performed. This technique spared the patient from additional pain inserting needles through the skin of her neck. Bent needle followed by a flexible scope for visualisation was inserted via tracheostoma and SILSI performed. Utilisation of tracheostoma as a window to perform SILSI has proven to be effective. It is well tolerable by the patient and the result is satisfactory.
Focusing Area on Advertising: An Eye Tracking Application
Authors: Erden Aydin , Bilgili Asiye , Durmuş Beril , Çinko Murat
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the impact of eye-tracking technology in advertising, with a focus on gender-based analysis. Marketing strategies have evolved, adapting to technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. The current phase, Marketing 5.0, leverages technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality to create data-driven and personalized marketing experiences. Human-computer interaction (HCI) has significantly benefited from these technological developments, particularly through the use of eye-tracking technology. This technology provides valuable insights into where individuals focus their attention on a target object or stimulus, revealing subconscious preferences and behaviors. The research presented in this article aims to determine the effectiveness of call-to-action elements in advertisements and whether there is a gender-based difference in attention to these elements. The study utilizes eye-tracking technology to measure viewer engagement with various components of an advertisement, including the human face, text, and call-to-action prompts. The findings suggest that there are indeed gender-based differences in how viewers interact with these elements, with males focusing more on call-to-action parts and females on the human face. The implications of this research are significant for advertisers and marketers, as understanding these differences can lead to more effective and targeted advertising strategies. By recognizing the distinct ways in which different genders process visual information, campaigns can be tailored to maximize impact and drive desired behavioral outcomes.
Fake News Detection Using BERT and Bi-LSTM with Grid Search Hyperparameter Optimization
Authors: Tan Muhammet , Bakır Halit
Published: January 2025

Fake news and misinformation disseminated on social media can significantly distort public perception and behav-ior, leading to serious issues. These deceptive contents have the potential to increase societal polarization by caus-ing individuals to make decisions based on false information. During crises, the spread of fake news can endanger public health, destabilize the economy, and undermine trust in democratic institutions. To address this critical issue, numerous studies today employ machine learning and deep learning models. In this study, the transformer architec-ture, widely used in natural language processing, was utilized. To process longer texts more reliably, Bidirectional LSTMs were hybridized with the transformer architecture in the model. For easier detection of fake tweets, the target categories in the dataset were balanced, and the TomekLinks algorithm was employed to enhance classification performance. To improve model performance, a parameter pool was established, and Grid Search was used to identi-fy parameters yielding the most successful results. In our tests, all top 10 models achieved an accuracy of 99%. The highest-performing model achieved an impressive accuracy of 99.908%.
Televizyon ve Sosyal Medya Yöndeşmesi: Bahar ve Kızılcık Şerbeti Televizyon Dizilerinin Instagram Hesabı Kullanımı
Authors: Dursun Zehra
Published: January 2025

Sosyal medya, kısa bir süre içinde milyonlarca insanın birbirleriyle etkileşimde bulunduğu bir platform haline gelirken, birçok birey ve kuruluş kendi tanıtımlarını yapmak için bu aracı kullanmaya başlamıştır. Sosyal medyanın iletişim potansiyelinden faydalanmak isteyenler arasında dizi yapımcıları da yer almaktadır. Son yıllarda dizi filmleri, izleyici kitlelerini oluştururken, diğer iletişim kanallarının yanı sıra sosyal medyayı da aktif bir şekilde değerlendirmektedir. Çalışma, televizyon ve sosyal medya arasında nasıl bir yöndeşme olduğunu ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. En çok izlenilen Bahar ve Kızılcık Şerbeti dizilerinin Instagram hesapları çalışmanın örneklemini oluşturmaktadır. Bu çalışma, televizyon ile sosyal medya arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koyması ve güncel veriler sunması açısından önemlilik arz etmektedir. İçerik analizi yöntemi ile incelenilen çalışmanın sonucunda her iki dizinin de sosyal medyayı etkin kullandıkları gözlemlenmiştir. Her iki televizyon dizisinde benzer sosyal medya stratejileri kullanarak izleyiciyi aktif tutulmaya çalıştıkları sonucuna ulaşılmış, televizyon kanalları ile sosyal medyanın yöndeşmesine vurgu yapılmıştır.
Travessia pelo avesso
Authors: Jordão Tânia Dias
Published: January 2025

Cotejando A Paixão Segundo G.H. com a Bíblia, mostra-se que G.H. vive sua Paixão como uma experiência mística oposta à Paixão de Cristo. Esta se dá porque o Filho de Deus assume nossa humanidade, aquela se apresenta como avesso da paixão bíblica: G.H faz sua travessia perdendo a própria humanidade.
ARQUIVOS PERIGOSOS
Authors: Pereira Gabriel Cunha
Published: January 2025

Este estudo pretende realizar uma leitura do romance  Budapeste, de Chico Buarque, tendo como manancial teórico os livros  Mal de arquivo  e  Roland Barthes por Roland Barthes. Quer-se ler a autoria, o corpo da mulher, o idioma e a cidade  em Budapeste como arquivos que significam através da linguagem, do discurso. Afirmar que estas categorias podem ser arquivadas é dizer que elas podem ser escritas, lidas, interpretadas e reinterpretadas, rediscutidas. A fim de mostrar então de que modo elas são arquivadas, eu utilizo como chaveinterpretativa as metáforas do corpo e da casa, como serão vistas a partir de agora.
ANIMOTS
Authors: Jorge Eduardo
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho propõe uma leitura de O animal que logo sou, de Jacques Derrida, suas relações com a literatura contemporânea e os animais, sobretudo no diálogo com o autor brasileiro Wilson Bueno
A PLAUSIBILIDADE DOS FANTASMAS
Authors: Laterza Filho Moacyr
Published: January 2025

One can see, both in the oral tradition and literary production of Minas Gerais, the presence of ghost stories. In these cases, ghosts are a metaphor for a certain "desire" of social identity, built and destroyed in these same narratives.
BRITTO, PAULO HENRIQUES. FORMASDO NADA. SÃO PAULO: COMPANHIA DASLETRAS, 2012.
Authors: Belúzio Rafael Fava
Published: January 2025

Resenha do livro Formas do nada, de Paulo Henriques Britto.
Conexão central (Som)
Authors: Marques Estevão
Published: January 2025

Estevão Marques lançou, em 2014, o cd solo Conexão central com oito faixas, que conta com a participação de beatmakers de diferentes partes do Brasil. Apresentamos quatro delas: “O que fazer?”, “Derrubando reis”, “Pesadão” e “Para os que duvidaram”, todas compostas pelo rapper.
ECCE HOME
Authors: Ferreira Valéria Maria Pena
Published: January 2025

O Padre Eusébio de Matos nasceu e passou toda a sua vida na Bahia do século XVII. Em sua época gozou de fama e reputação de grande pregador. Com o passar do tempo, porém, seus textos foram caindo no esquecimento. O objetivo deste trabalho foi o de localizar a obra desse sermonista no painel da literatura brasileira, a partir da análise do conjunto de práticas Ecce Homo.
AGOSTO E O DISCURSO MARGINAL FONSEQUIANO
Authors: Oliva Osmar Pereira
Published: January 2025

Análise do entrecruzamento da ficção e da História na composição do texto literários, a partir do romance Agosto, de Rubem Fonseca, passando pela caracterização do discurso desse escritor: a linguagem da violência, ambientes policialescos, imprevisibilidade da narrativa e a tentativa de apreensão do real.
JACQUES LACAN NO BANQUETE JOYCIANO
Authors: Mandil Ram Avraham
Published: January 2025

A partir de várias referências feitas pelo psicanalista Jacques Lacan á obra de James Joyce, e tomando uma perspectiva crítica das relações entre literatura e psicanálise, busca-se examinar os elementos de uma doutrina da letra oriundos desse encontro. Essa trajetória abre caminho para se pensar o estatuto da voz não apenas na dimensão da oralidade mas também a partir da sua relação com a letra.
INTRODUÇÃO À ÉTICA DA NARRATIVA
Authors: Leal Bruno Souza
Published: January 2025

Um ética literária da narrativa pode ser pensada quando seconsidera que cada texto é o resultado de valores literários.Tais valores, incorporados, presentificados, na superfícietextual, indicam um posicionamento da obra diante das tradiçõesliterárias e culturais, canônicas ou não, e também frente àstensões que marcam uma determinada realidade cultural. Nessesentido, esse ensaio busca clarear algumas relações queenvolvem a reflexão sobre essa “ética da narrativa”.
JOHN LENNON
Authors: Monteiro Guilherme Lentz da Silveira
Published: January 2025

John Lennon é um representante fundamental da cultura juvenil no pós-guerra. Em suas várias fases, sua obra procura desestabilizar categorias sociais cristalizadas, propondo uma postura rebelde, em um processo dessacralizador. Sua morte, porém, indica que as propostas otimistas de sua geração não foram assimiladas.
MÚSICA POPULAR BRASILEIRA E POESIA
Authors: Cavalcanti Luciano Marcos Dias
Published: January 2025

O objetivo principal deste texto é discutir, através de um estudo comparativo, a valorização do “pequeno” (entendido como: o detalhe, o humilde, e as coisas consideradas simples e banais do cotidiano) e do desqualificado nas letras musicais de Chico Buarque e na obra poética de Manuel Bandeira.
JORNALISMO E FICÇÃO
Authors: Lemos Cláudia
Published: January 2025

Study of journalism as a type of nonfiction narrative, examining house organs and two short stories by Sérgio Sant'Anna.
o lápis sob o púbis
Authors: Samudio Jonas
Published: January 2025

[este texto foi publicado, pela primeira vez, na coletânea (Des)encontros em contos, organizada pela editora O sexo da palavra, em 2021, e, aqui, foi mantido na íntegra]
Apresentação
Authors: Leite Alice Diniz , Oliveira Bruna Stéphane , Carvalho Camila , De Carvalho João Pedro , Silva Lorena Rosário , Cordeiro Tiago de Melo
Published: January 2025

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Salvação e escrita em O sol se põe em São Paulo, de Bernardo Carvalho
Authors: Oliveira Filho Sérgio Murilo Fontes de
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho tem como objetivo discutir a salvação no romance O sol se põe em São Paulo, de Bernardo Carvalho. A salvação nesta obra não tem caráter religioso. O foco de nossa análise é o papel da escrita como agente salvador da história contada. Para tanto, utilizamos o pensamento do filósofo francês Jacques Derrida (2015), que parte do Fedro, de Platão, para entrelaçar escritura, vida e morte, em uma relação de suplementariedade. Derrida nos serve ainda para dis- cutir a ideia de bode expiatório presente no romance, juntamente com René Girard. Terminamos o trabalho fazendo um paralelo entre a visão do autor, expressa em entrevista, e sua obra literária, concluindo que a literatura salva, também, a si mesma.
N-acetylcysteine in skin picking disorders
Authors: Vickneswaran Kanesan , Wiseman Helen , Nambi Rabi
Published: January 2025

We have come across a selection of case studies referencing the effective use of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of skin picking disorder and other impulsive behaviours. NAC’s pivotal roles in modulating oxidative stress, influencing inflammatory pathways and supporting skin barrier function are thought to be contributing factors in resolving skin picking disorders. Skin picking disorder (SPD) is a “repetitive skin manipulation, resulting in visible tissue damage and the impairment of social functioning”. Despite the huge impact of this condition on quality of life, there have been inconsistent results in successfully treating this condition using current therapeutic modalities.
Awareness of obesity and the desire to change among adults in Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates 2024
Authors: Mohamed Israa M.
Published: January 2025

Background: Obesity is a growing epidemic worldwide. In recent years, obesity rates have risen rapidly, likely due to the widespread availability of online services and technologies that, while enhancing our lives, reduce physical activity. Although obesity is a preventable disease, prevention relies heavily on health education and the motivation to adopt lifestyle changes. This study aims to assess awareness of obesity and the desire to change among adults in Abu Dhabi, as of September 2024.
Methods: The minimum sample size was calculated considering a level of confidence 95%, expected prevalence of 50% and precision of 0.05, final sample size was 255 participants. Data was collected through an online questionnaire using Google forms. Data analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel and the results were presented in graphs and tables.
Results: In this study, 255 adults participated. Around 40.8% reported being on a diet, with the most commonly followed diet being a low carbohydrate diet (51.9%), Participants were aware of the importance of exercise, with most exercising 1-2 times per week. Only a small proportion have undergone medical procedure. The majority had a normal body mass index (18.6-24.9). About 84.7% of participants attempted to lose weight, primarily inspired by personal decision. Overall, participants showed good knowledge and a strong motivation to manage their weight.
Conclusions: The study showed that awareness of obesity in the Abu Dhabi community has increased and individuals are taking steps to manage their weight. Therefore, health education can make a significant impact on promoting healthier lifestyles among adults.
Risk factors and prevalence of acute kidney injury among intensive care unit patients: a comprehensive study in a tertiary care setting
Authors: Salim Moral M. , Ahmed Mohammad Shakil , Hassnul Alam M. , Siddique Abul Bashar M. , Taher Abu , Harun-Ur-Rashid M.
Published: January 2025

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and severe complication among critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and extended hospital stays. Identifying risk factors for AKI is crucial for effective prevention and management. Objectives were to determine the prevalence of AKI and identify associated risk factors among ICU patients at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib medical university (BSMMU), Dhaka, during a one-year period.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 122 adult ICU patients admitted between December 2022 and November 2023. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or prior kidney transplantation were excluded. Data were retrospectively collected from medical records, including demographic details, comorbidities, AKI diagnosis based on kidney disease: improving global outcomes (KDIGO) criteria, treatments, and outcomes. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate significant risk factors.
Results: AKI occurred in 60 patients (49.2%). Patients with AKI had a higher mean age (65.4 years) than non-AKI patients (58.6 years, p=0.001). Hypertension was more prevalent in the AKI group (50% vs. 29%, p=0.02), and sepsis was identified in 60% of AKI patients compared to 19.4% of non-AKI patients (p=0.001). The AKI group experienced higher mortality (46.7% vs. 16.1%, p=0.001) and longer ICU stays (14.8 vs. 8.9 days, p=0.001).
Conclusions: AKI is highly prevalent among ICU patients, with age, hypertension, and sepsis as significant risk factors. Early detection and tailored interventions are essential to improve outcomes in this high-risk population.
Clinical outcomes of subcutaneous methotrexate in the management of chronic plaque psoriasis
Authors: Siddique Mohammad Rahmat Ullah , Khan Alauddin , Begum Sharmin
Published: January 2025

Background: Chronic plaque psoriasis, also known as psoriasis vulgaris, is the most common form of psoriasis. Subcutaneous methotrexate has been utilized in the management of chronic plaque psoriasis, offering an alternative route of administration to the traditional oral method. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of subcutaneous methotrexate in the management of chronic plaque psoriasis.
Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in department of dermatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib medical university, Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the period from November 2023 to May 2024. Total 70 participants were included in this study.
Results: The average age of participants was 42.3±11.8 years, with 52.9% males and 47.1% females. Baseline PASI scores averaged 18.5±4.2, indicating moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Mean psoriasis duration was 7.2±3.5 years. Depression (34.3%) was the most common comorbidity, followed by diabetes (15.7%) and hypertension (8.6%). Majority of the participants, 62.86% (n=44), had moderate psoriasis. Nausea (58.9%) was the primary reason for switching from oral to subcutaneous methotrexate, which led to progressive PASI reductions: 32.9% at Week 4, 53.0% at week 8, 69.7% at week 12, and 84.9% at week 16 (p<0.001). Adverse events were mild, with nausea (11.4%) and fatigue (8.6%) being most common.
Conclusions: This study demonstrated that subcutaneous methotrexate is a highly effective, safe, and well-tolerated treatment for moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
Investigating the effects of vitamin D3 on clinical outcomes in newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
Authors: Islam Tahmidul , Alam Sabrina , Khan Naila Atik , Sharmin Mahbuba , Akhtar Nasrin , Islam Kazi M. Kamrul , Sahera Umme
Published: January 2025

Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a hematologic malignancy with poor prognosis. This study investigates the effects of vitamin D3 supplementation on clinical outcomes in newly diagnosed AML patients. To evaluate the impact of vitamin D3 on remission rates, overall survival and quality of life in AML patients.
Methods: A hospital-based prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from January to December 2017, involving 145 newly diagnosed AML patients. Participants were divided into an intervention group receiving standard chemotherapy with oral vitamin D3 supplements and a control group receiving only chemotherapy. Clinical and biochemical assessments, including serum vitamin D3 levels, were performed at baseline and monthly for six months. Outcomes measured included remission rates, overall survival and quality of life scores.
Results: The intervention group exhibited higher complete remission rates (69.4% vs. 56.2%, p=0.035) and improved overall survival (median survival of 18.2 months vs. 12.5 months, p=0.045). Quality of life scores were significantly better in the intervention group across multiple domains. Serum vitamin D3 levels increased significantly after three and six months of supplementation (p<0.001). The incidence of adverse effects was similar between groups.
Conclusions: Vitamin D3 supplementation positively influences remission rates, overall survival and quality of life in newly diagnosed AML patients, suggesting its potential role as an adjunct therapy. Further large-scale, multi-center trials are needed to confirm these findings and explore the mechanisms behind the effects of vitamin D3 on AML.
Risk factors of mortality in hospitalized children with severe acute malnutrition
Authors: Begum Momotaj , Khanam Dahida , Lima Lalima , Jahan Elbia , Arman Hossain M.
Published: January 2025

Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality in children globally. Identifying the factors associated with mortality is essential for reducing SAM-related deaths. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for mortality in hospitalized children with SAM.
Methods: A case-control study was conducted at the SAM unit of the department of pediatrics, Institute of Child and Mother Health, Matuail, Dhaka, from January to December 2021. Children who died during hospitalization were classified as cases, while those who survived were controls. Data on socio-demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters were collected. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 22, employing student’s t-test and chi-square test for comparison, and univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses to identify independent risk factors, with significance set at p<0.05.
Results: The mean age of the subjects was 6.38±3.45 months for cases and 10.90±10.00 months for controls, indicating higher mortality in younger children. Mortality was more prevalent among males (61.5% versus 54.6%) and in families with a monthly income <10,000 Tk (53.8% in cases versus 21.9% in controls). Significant risk factors included dermatosis (46.2% versus 4.9%), oral ulcers (46.2% versus 5.5%), hypoglycemia (46.2% versus 3.8%), severe anemia (38.5% versus 2.2%), and septicemia (76.9% versus 29.5%). Multivariate analysis revealed hypoglycemia (OR=9.17, 95% CI 1.44-58.29) and severe anemia (OR=13.42, 95% CI 1.42-126.13) as strong predictors of mortality.
Conclusions: Hypoglycemia and severe anemia are significant contributors to mortality among hospitalized children with SAM.
Association of Bishop score with mode of delivery in women with meconium-stained amniotic fluid
Authors: Panwar Babita , Gaur Sindhu Sudha , Monika  , Hooja Nupur , Sharma Shikha , Kumari Manisha
Published: January 2025

Background: The presence of meconium in amniotic fluid is indicative of foetal distress. Bishop score helps guide the mode of delivery. However, in presence of meconium-stained liquor, the decision may be based on severity of foetal distress. The objective of the study was to see the association of Bishop score with mode of delivery in women with meconium-stained amniotic fluid.
Methods: Women admitted in labour room were classified as those with clear liquor or meconium stained. Bishop score was noted of all. Labour was monitored and decision of mode of delivery was made as per protocol. Data was analysed.
Results: 50 women, out of the 250 monitored had meconium-stained liquor (MSL). MSL had significant association with mode of delivery. There was association between bishop score and mode of delivery. There was a higher caesarean delivery rate with MSL. A <7 score had greater risk of cesarean delivery. Primigravida had poorer Bishop score and hence had a higher cesarean section rate.
Conclusions: Presence of meconium and bishop score effect mode of delivery. Close monitoring improves the neonatal outcome. Counselling regarding mode of delivery after estimating the Bishop score can be done.
Aerobic capacity in adults with mild hemophilia compared to healthy adults: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Choudhry Dimple , Jhandai Malika , Kumar Atri Sudhir , Chawla Renu , Nikita
Published: January 2025

Background: Hemophilia is an X-linked inherited bleeding disorder that not only affects the joints, and muscle but can also affects other organs. It has been determined that aerobic capacity protects individuals with hemophilia (PWH) from joint impairment. The impact of aerobic capacity on PWH, however, is little understood. Evaluation of aerobic capacity in individuals with hemophilia is a critical aspect of comprehensive care. The integration of these assessments helps tailor the management strategies accordingly.
Methods: 30 participants (males) with the age group of 18-30 years were selected via a convenient sampling method. 30 participants were divided into 2 groups, the hemophilic group (15) and the control group (15). The aerobic capacity was measured with a 6-minute walk test and Queen College step test.
Results: Results from the study showed a mean value of 6-minute walk test and Queen College step test in the control group was 450.8 m 42.5 ml/kg/minute and in the hemophilic group was 324 m 25.7 ml/kg/minute respectively. The data also revealed that the aerobic capacity of the control group and hemophilic groups differed statistically significantly.
Conclusions: Hemophilia affects aerobic capacity in a significant way. These findings highlight the need for attention in physical activity prescription and promotion for patients with hemophilia and need to engage in aerobic or resistive exercise for their health benefits.