bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biopolítica e inmigración: restricciones y profanaciones en el sistema de asilo en España (2019-2023)
Authors: Duque Silva Guillermo Andrés , Pérez Bolaños Diana Marcela , Sandoval Sarrias Andrés
Published: February 2024

Se analiza el control biopolítico al solicitante de asilo en la UE que efectúan tres mecanismos jurídicos: Frontex, Eurodac y Reglamento Dublín, y las prácticas de resistencia de los inmigrantes ante este control. Metodológicamente se implementó una revisión documental teórica sobre biopolítica y una encuesta a 1 478 solicitantes de asilo en España entre 2021 y 2023. Se concluye que esta población reúne los elementos que caracterizan al Homo sacer y que, en respuesta a esto, profanan los dispositivos de control estudiados, lo que genera una forma-de-vida en comunidad que extrapola sus propias reglas a la ley, como plantea Agamben. Sin embargo, se demuestra que esta vida extralegal es transitoria y por lo tanto no coincide con el ideal de altísima pobreza agambeniano, sino que deja ver sus dificultades prácticas. Se proponen las bases de una ética de la acción ajustada a la realidad del inmigrante, que va más allá de la forma-de-vida agambeniana.
Current Trends in the Biomarker'sDiscovery for the Treatment and
Management of Colorectal Cancer: A ComprehensiveReview
Authors: Mohite Popat , Puri Abhijeet , Pandhare Ramdas , Singh Sudarshan , Prajapati Bhupendra
Published: February 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant health issue, with countless individuals suffering. With its
bleak outlook, the number of deaths caused by CRC can only be reduced if new diagnostic and
prognostic biomarkers are identified and developed quickly. Recent developments in screening
programme development and patient management have been encouraging, but many unanswered
questions still need to be addressed before a customized colorectal cancer approach can be implemented.
Prevention of diseases, the detection of them in their early stages, the analysis of the
severity, and the treatment of any metastasized diseases are all paramount. Despite the increased
utilization of genetic profiles in decision-making processes, such as the selection of therapy and
predicting drug response, there are only a limited number of validated biomarkers for colorectal
cancer that are suitable for clinical practice. To further research into colorectal carcinogenesis, pinpoint
prospective indicators, and validate these indicators, creating non-intrusive, sensitive, and exact
biomarkers is an urgent requirement. This procedure is reliant on translational proteomics.
This investigation serves as a comprehensive resource on the current state of genetic and epigenetic
biomarkers in diagnosing, predicting, and evaluating colorectal cancer. It underscores the transformative
potential of these biomarkers in advancing CRC patient care, from early detection to personalized
treatment strategies. However, it also underscores the need for ongoing research and
validation to realize their clinical utility fully.
Expression of Circulating miR-21 and -29 and their Association with
Myocardial Fibrosis in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Angelopoulos Andreas , Oikonomou Evangelos , Antonopoulos Alexios , Theofilis Panagiotis , Zisimos Konstantinos , Katsarou Ourania , Gazouli Maria , Lazaros George , Papanikolaou Paraskevi , Siasos Gerasimos , Tousoulis Dimitris , Tsioufis Konstantinos , Vlachopoulos Charalambos
Published: February 2024

Background:

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is characterized by myocardial
hypertrophy, fibrosis, and sarcomeric disarray.

Objective:

To evaluate the expression levels of circulating miR-21 and -29 in patients
with HCM and their association with clinical characteristics and myocardial fibrosis.

Methods:

In this case-control study, 27 subjects with HCM, 13 subjects with hypertensive
cardiomyopathy, and 10 control subjects were enrolled. Evaluation of patients’ functional
capacity was made by the six-minute walk test. Echocardiographic measurements
of left ventricle systolic and diastolic function were conducted. Cardiac magnetic resonance
late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) -through a semiquantitative evaluation- was
used in the assessment of myocardial fibrosis extent in HCM patients. The expression of
miR-21 and -29 in peripheral blood samples of all patients was measured via the method
of quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.

Results:

Circulating levels of miR-21 were higher in both hypertensive and HCM
(p<0.001) compared to controls, while expression of miR-29 did not differ between the
three studied groups. In patients with HCM and LGE-detected myocardial fibrosis in
more than 4 out of 17 myocardial segments, delta CT miR-21 values were lower than in
patients with myocardial LGE in 3 or fewer myocardial segments (2.71 ± 1.06 deltaCT
vs. 3.50 ± 0.55 deltaCT, p<0.04), indicating the higher expression of circulating miR-21
in patients with more extensive myocardial fibrosis.

Conclusion:

MiR-21 was overexpressed in patients with HCM and hypertensive cardiomyopathy.
Importantly, in patients with HCM, more extensive myocardial fibrosis
was associated with higher levels of miR-21.
Angiogenesis and Pancreatic Cancer: Novel Approaches to Overcome
Treatment Resistance
Authors: Grobbelaar Craig , Kgomo Mpho , Mabeta Peace
Published: February 2024

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Pancreatic cancer (PCa) is acknowledged as a significant contributor to global cancer-
related mortality and is widely recognized as one of the most challenging malignant diseases
to treat. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which is the most common type of PCa, is
highly aggressive and is mostly incurable. The poor prognosis of this neoplasm is exacerbated by
the prevalence of angiogenic molecules, which contribute to stromal stiffness and immune escape.
PDAC overexpresses various proangiogenic proteins, including vascular endothelial growth factor
(VEGF)-A, and the levels of these molecules correlate with poor prognosis and treatment resistance.
Moreover, VEGF-targeting anti-angiogenesis treatments are associated with the onset of resistance
due to the development of hypoxia, which in turn induces the production of angiogenic
molecules. Furthermore, excessive angiogenesis is one of the hallmarks of the second most common
form of PCa, namely, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET). In this review, the role of angiogenesis
regulators in promoting disease progression in PCa, and the impact of these molecules
on resistance to gemcitabine and various therapies against PCa are discussed. Finally, the use of
anti-angiogenic agents in combination with chemotherapy and other targeted therapeutic
molecules is discussed as a novel solution to overcome current treatment limitations in PCa.
Lifestyle, Environment, and Dietary Measures Impacting Cognitive
Impairment: The Evidence Base for Cognitive Subtypes
Authors: Gupta Umesh C. , Gupta Subhas C.
Published: February 2024

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Cognition includes all phases of valid functions and processes, e.g., sensitivity, judgment,
assessment, and decision-making. Thinking is also a cognitive procedure since it involves
considering potential opportunities. There are various types of cognition. Hot cognition involves
mental procedures where emotion plays a role, while cold cognition includes mental processes
that do not include feelings or emotions. Cognitive memories of various types include sensor memory,
sensing touch, smell, and sight; short-term memory allows one to recall, e.g., what one had
for lunch a few days ago; working memory includes remembering telephone numbers or directions
to a destination; and long-term memory comprises of major milestones in life and recalling
one’s childhood events. These are further classified as episodic, e.g., the first day in primary
school, and semantic memories, such as recalling the capital city of a country and filling out crossword
puzzles. Declarative memories include remembering significant past events, such as global
information. Cognition is affected by factors, such as nutrition, aging, addiction, environment,
mental health, physical activity, smoking, and keeping the brain active. Consumption of plant-
based foods plays a prominent role in the prevention of cognitive memory. Playing games and instruments,
reading books, and being socially active make life more satisfying, thus assisting in the
preservation of mental function and slowing mental decline.
Cervical Cancer Therapeutics: An In-depth Significance of Herbal and Chemical
Approaches of Nanoparticles
Authors: Saraswat Istuti , Goel Anjana
Published: February 2024

Cervical cancer emerges as a prominent health issue, demanding attention on a global level for women's
well-being, which frequently calls for more specialized and efficient treatment alternatives. Traditional therapies
may have limited tumour targeting and adverse side effects. Recent breakthroughs have induced a transformative
shift in the strategies employed against cervical cancer. biocompatible herbal nanoparticles and metallic
particles made of gold, silver, and iron have become promising friends in the effort to fight against this serious
disease and understand the possibility of these nanoparticles for targeted medication administration. this review
article delves into the latest advancements in cervical cancer research. The safety and fabrication of these nanomaterials
and their remarkable efficacy against cervical tumour spots are addressed. This review study, in short,
provides an extensive introduction to the fascinating field of metallic and herbal nanoparticles in cervical cancer
treatment. The information that has been examined points to a bright future in which women with cervical cancer
may experience fewer side effects, more effective therapy, and an improved quality of life. This review holds
promise and has the potential to fundamentally reshape the future of cervical cancer treatment by addressing
urgent issues and unmet needs in the field.
Cinnamic Acid Ameliorates Acetic Acid-induced Inflammatory Response
through Inhibition of TLR-4 in Colitis Rat Model
Authors: Rezaei Zahra , Momtaz Saeideh , Gharazi Pardis , Rahimifard Mahban , Baeeri Maryam , Abdollahi Ali Reza , Abdollahi Mohammad , Niknejad Amirhossein , Khayatan Danial , Farzaei Mohammad Hosein , Abdolghaffari Amir Hossein
Published: February 2024

Background:

Cinnamic acid, an active compound in cinnamon spp., has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics and is favorable in managing inflammatory bowel diseases.

background:

Background: Cinnamic acid is a chemical with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics, thus might help to manage inflammatory bowel disease.

Objective:

Evaluate cinnamic acid's effects on colitis in rats.

Methods:

To induce colitis in experimental rats, excluding the sham group, a 4% intrarectal solu-tion of acetic acid was administered. The rats were then given oral doses of cinnamic acid at 30, 45, and 90 mg/kg for two days. The animals were assessed for macroscopic and microscopic changes, and the levels of inflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were measured using Eliza kits. Additionally, real-time PCR was performed to examine the gene level of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) in the colon.

Results:

Effective reduction of inflammation in acetic acid-induced colitis was achieved through Cinnamic acid administration at doses of 45 and 90 mg/kg. The decrease was achieved by inhibiting the activities of TNF-α, IL-6, and MPO while downregulating the expression of TLR-4. It is important to note that macroscopic and microscopic evaluations were significant in determining the effectiveness of cinnamic acid in reducing inflammation.

Conclusion:

Downregulation of inflammatory cytokines and TLR-4 expression may contribute to cinnamic acid's anti-inflammatory effect.
Application of Bottom Ash with Hydrated Lime in Pavement SubgradeConstruction
Authors: Kumar Ankush , Verma Ayush , Choudhary Rajan , Bharat Tadikonda Venkata , Sharma Ashish , Dash Saswat Biswapriya
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

A structurally strong subgrade is always desirable in pavement construction
so as to provide a resilient and durable foundation for the subsequent pavement layers for adequate
performance under the given traffic load/volume and environmental conditions. Emphasizing
the increased awareness for effective waste recycling and demand for a sustainable construction
approach, re-utilizing industrial wastes in pavement subgrade construction can be a viable
option. The potential re-utilization of bottom ash (BA), an incombustible by-product generated in
huge quantities from coal combustion in thermal power plants, in replacing natural soil in the subgrade
construction of pavements will not only limit the extent of disturbance to ecological balance
through over-utilization of natural soil but also open an avenue for the reuse of bottom ash.

Method:

In this study, an effort was made to study the possible use of different percentage replacement
of BA (0 to 60% with an increment of 15%) with natural soil with and without hydrated
lime (5% by weight of soil-bottom ash mix) for applications in road subgrade. Laboratory investigations
were conducted for basic soil characteristics, compaction properties, and strength
evaluation through California bearing ratio (CBR) and unconfined compressive strength (UCS)
tests.

Result:

The addition of 5% lime to the soil-bottom ash mixes decreased the plasticity index significantly.
The highest MDD and the lowest OMC were found in soil with 45% bottom ash. The
CBR results of control soil increased from 6.3% to 137.7% for soil-bottom ash mix containing
45% bottom ash and 5% hydrated lime, and the same combination showed a 104% increase in
UCS.

Conclusion:

The observed results indicated that the coupled behavior of the bottom ash and hydrated
lime treatment has effectively increased the soil's compaction and mechanical strength and
its suitability for use in road subgrade construction.
APPLICATION OF FRICTION WELDING FOR PUMP DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Authors: Haq Muhammad Alfath Ziaul , Widodo Agung , Saputra Howard
Published: February 2024

The discussion regarding the balance between economical and performance for the pump design and manufacturing has been increasing in recent years. Of many intelligent innovations, the use of less costly materials for pump shaft is an interesting solution for the pump design. This solution can also be achieved by selecting less costly materials made from metal. Then, the less costly metal connected to electrical motor is joined with a more costly metal connected to the pump. Since both metals can be difference ones, an advance welding process to join both metals is then required. The friction welding process is expected to fulfill this requirement. In the friction welding, heat is generated during friction between these two dissimilar metals. The generated heat should achieve particular temperatures so that the two dissimilar metals can be joined. There are three types of friction welding, e.g. the stir friction welding, the linear friction welding and the continuous drive friction welding, which can be selected to join these two dissimilar metals. This paper is based on the authors’ experience and literature review to discuss the application of friction welding for the pump design and manufacturing.
Increasing the Added Value of Subgrade Red Ginger Simplisa in Bumdesma Sari Bumi, Pule District, Trenggalek Regency
Authors:   Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Brawijaya, Santoso Imam
Published: February 2024

Badan Usaha Milik Desa Bersama (BUMDesma) Sari Bumi merupakan badan usaha yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kerjasama antar desa dalam usaha ekonomi serta untuk meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat desa. Kegiatan utama BUMDesma adalah pengolahan rimpang (jahe merah, kunyit, temulawak) menjadi simplisia. Simplisia jahe merah dikelompokkan menjadi 3 kriteria grade (A, B, dan C). Simplisia dengan standar yang memenuhi kualitas grade A dan grade B dipasarkan ke beberapa mitra yang bekerjasama, dan simplisa jahe merah subgrade atau grade C akan dikembalikan ke gudang produksi. Masa simpan simplisia jahe merah di gudang hanya sekitar 1 tahun, sehingga membutuhkan upaya pengelolaan agar tidak rusak. Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat bertujuan untuk melakukan inovasi pengolahan simplisia subgrade menjadi produk minuman jahe merah instan celup. Nilai tambah yang dihasilkan setelah dilakukan pengolahan simplisia subgrade menjadi minuman jahe merah celup adalah 54%. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pengolahan simplisia subgrade mampu memberikan nilai tambah yang besar.
Brand Design in Packaging as Part of the MSME Promotion Strategy in Ranuyoso Village, Ranuyoso District, Lumajang
Authors:   Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Brawijaya, Dewi Cahyani Shinta
Published: February 2024

Pertumbuhan UMKM di Indonesia, khususnya di kota-kota kecil masih memiliki beberapa kendala, di antaranya adalah terkait promosi dan pemasaran. Kendala- kendala tersebut yang menjadikan UMKM memiliki kemampuan bersaing yang rendah. Seperti halnya yang dialami oleh UMKM di Desa Ranuyoso, Kabupaten Lumajang. Salah satu masalah yang terindikasi adalah lemahnya mekanisme promosi dan rendahnya kepedulian atas desain kemasan produk yang dijual. Oleh karena itu, pengabdian masyarakat yang dijalankan ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut, pemberian pemahaman terkait pentingnya branding dalam pemasaran dan perancangan desain merek yang dapat diaplikasikan dalam kemasan produk. Metode pelaksanaan yang digunakan melalui penyuluhan dan pendampingan pembuatan desain kemasan
Waste Management Towards Community Welfare and a Sustainable Environment
Authors:   Program Studi Sarjana Keperawatan, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Brawijaya, Kusumaningrum Bintari Ratih
Published: February 2024

Effective and sustainable waste management is a crucial issue to maintain the welfare of society and the environment. A comprehensive approach to waste management involves three main pillars such as waste sorting, recycling and technology-based waste management. Waste management aims to maximize the value of waste by converting it into recyclable materials. The waste that is the focus of this activity is household waste and agricultural straw waste. The forms of community service carried out include socializing waste processing, forming work teams and assisting with the waste management process. The results of this activity are increased public knowledge regarding waste management, the formation of a team responsible for waste management, and waste processing products that can be utilized, namely compost and biodegradable pots. The benefit of the activity is reducing the impact of environmental waste into recycled goods to create a cleaner and healthier environment. The next suggestion is to increase cooperation between the village government and the Environmental Service to maximize the program.
DOES CANADA NEED A DEDICATED INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY?
Authors: Gilmour John
Published: February 2024

On November 13, 2023, Dr. John Gilmour presented Does Canada Need a Dedicated Intelligence Strategy? for this year’s West Coast Security Conference. The key points discussed were the magnitude of religiously motivated violent extremism as a global threat, the magnitude of domestic-based terrorism or ideologically motivated terrorism as a threat to North American state security, and the implications and increased likelihood for radicalization that may occur due to Canada’s response to global security conflicts, including the Israel-Hamas war.

 

Received: 12-11-2023

Revised: 01-26-2024
THE INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY LANDSCAPE IN THE UK POST-BREXIT
Authors: Richards Julian
Published: February 2024

On November 15, 2023, Professor Julian Richards presented The Intelligence and Security Landscape in the UK Post-Brexit for this year’s West Coast Security Conference. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer period with questions from the audience and CASIS Vancouver executives. The key points discussed were the long-term and intertwined relationship between the UK and EU, the main dimensions that this relationship holds—being first of a strategic and military nature and second a homeland security focus—and the role of international conflicts in illustrating the military capabilities of the UK and EU following Brexit. 

 

Received: 01-26-2024

Revised: 01-29-2024
LESSONS LEARNED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF REGIONAL COOPERATION: A CASE STUDY OF GUYANA
Authors: Suilen Charles
Published: February 2024

On November 15, 2023, Major RNLMC (Ret) Charles Suilen presented Lessons Learned about the Importance of Regional Cooperation: A Case Study of Guyana for this year’s West Coast Security Conference. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer period with questions from the audience and CASIS Vancouver executives. The key points discussed were Regional Triggers and Trends, Regional Actors, and Security Challenges.
 
Received: 01-20-2024
Revised: 01-26-2024
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND FIRST LINES OF DEFENSE IN AN AGE OF HYBRID WARFARE
Authors: Davies Philip
Published: February 2024

On November 16, 2023, Prof. Philip Davies presented Counterintelligence and First Lines of Defense in an Age of Hybrid Warfare for this year’s West Coast Security Conference. The key points discussed were the relationship between Full Spectrum Conflict/Hybrid Warfare (FSC/HW) activities and counterintelligence (CI), especially with reference to the role of Foreign Intelligence Services (FIS) in delivering sub-threshold/grey zone operations, inconsistencies in current NATO counterintelligence thinking and professional practice, and the consequent difficulty adapting that CI theory and practice to meeting the CI aspects of the FSC/HW threat.

 

Received: 01-05-2024

Revised: 01-30-2024
Influence of graphene nano-strips on the vibration of thermoelastic nanobeams
Authors: Alzahrani Mohammad Salem J. , Alghamdi Najat A. , Alotaibi Jamiel A.
Published: February 2024

This research deals with the investigation of the vibrational behavior of thermoelastic homogeneous isotropic nanobeams, with particular emphasis on the application of non-Fourier heat conduction theory. The nanobeam is configured with one end having a graphene nano-strip connected to an electrical source supplying a low voltage current. To analyze this system, the Green-Naghdi type I and type III theorems are applied within the framework of simply supported boundary conditions while maintaining a fixed aspect ratio. The nanobeam is subjected to thermal loading due to the heat generated by the current flow through the graphene nano-strip. The governing equations are solved in the Laplace transform domain, and the inverse Laplace transform is computed numerically using Tzou's approximation method. Our results, as shown in the figures, reveal different scenarios characterized by varying electric voltage and electric resistance values for the nanographene strips. It is evident that these parameters exert a profound influence on the functional behavior of the nanobeam, thus providing a mechanism to regulate both its vibrational characteristics and temperature rise through judicious manipulation of the electrical voltage and resistance levels.
The Development and Use of a New Visual Tool (REVISIT) to Support Participant Recall: Web-Based Interview Study Among Older Adults (Preprint)
Authors: Dryden Eileen M , Anwar Chitra , Conti Jennifer , Boudreau Jacqueline H , Kennedy Meaghan A , Hung William W , Nearing Kathryn A , Pimentel Camilla B , Moo Lauren
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Qualitative health services research often relies on semistructured or in-depth interviews to develop a deeper understanding of patient experiences, motivations, and perspectives. The quality of data gathered is contingent upon a patient’s recall capacity; yet, studies have shown that recall of medical information is low. Threats to generating rich and detailed interview data may be more prevalent when interviewing older adults.

OBJECTIVE

We developed and studied the feasibility of using a tool, Remembering Healthcare Encounters Visually and Interactively (REVISIT), which has been created to aid the recall of a specific telemedicine encounter to provide health services research teams with a visual tool, to improve qualitative interviews with older adults.

METHODS

The REVISIT visual appointment summary was developed to facilitate web-based interviews with our participants as part of an evaluation of a geriatric telemedicine program. Our primary aims were to aid participant recall, maintain focus on the index visit, and establish a shared understanding of the visit between participants and interviewers. The authors’ experiences and observations developing REVISIT and using it during videoconference interviews (N=16) were systematically documented and synthesized. We discuss these experiences with REVISIT and suggest considerations for broader implementation and future research to expand upon this preliminary work.

RESULTS

REVISIT enhanced the interview process by providing a focus and catalyst for discussion and supporting rapport-building with participants. REVISIT appeared to support older patients’ and caregivers’ recollection of a clinical visit, helping them to share additional details about their experience. REVISIT was difficult to read for some participants, however, and could not be used for phone interviews.

CONCLUSIONS

REVISIT is a promising tool to enhance the quality of data collected during interviews with older, rural adults and caregivers about a health care encounter. This novel tool may aid recall of health care experiences for those groups for whom it may be more challenging to collect accurate, rich qualitative data (eg, those with cognitive impairment or complex medical care), allowing health services research to include more diverse patient experiences.
A Comprehensive Analysis of COVID-19 Misinformation, Public Health Impacts and Communication Strategies: A Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Kisa Sezer , Kisa Adnan
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic was marked by an "infodemic"—that is, it witnessed the rapid spread of information that was both accurate and false, and which significantly affected public health.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this comprehensive analysis was to examine the complexities of COVID-19 misinformation.

METHODS

This scoping review identified misinformation about COVID-19, its sources, themes, target audiences, and the effectiveness of public health communication strategies by utilizing MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, and Scopus. Arksey and O'Malley's systematic approach was employed in the research methodology, which included all relevant studies from December 2019 to September 2023.

RESULTS

The findings indicate that misinformation has profoundly impacted mental health, vaccine hesitancy, and healthcare decision-making, with social media and traditional media being the main conduits. Misinformation ranged from the virus's origins to ineffective treatments and misunderstandings about public health measures. Strategies to counter misinformation include enhancing health literacy, utilizing digital technology, and promoting clear, authoritative communication.

CONCLUSIONS

The research results emphasize the need for accurate and consistent messaging and cooperative efforts among policymakers, health professionals, and communication experts to develop effective interventions. Addressing the infodemic is essential for developing a well-informed, health-literate society, one that is better equipped to handle misinformation in future global health crises.
JMIR Dermatology’s 2023 Year in Review (Preprint)
Authors: Rodriguez Ramiro , Dellavalle Robert P
Published: February 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

In 2023, JMIR Dermatology embraced papers treating all topics related to diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. This editorial aims to bring attention and recognize reviewers, staff, and authors for their contributions to the journal. JMIR Dermatology updated the Research Letter format and introduced the In Memorium article type to feature and celebrate highly accomplished and internationally recognized leaders in dermatology. We also summarize the 3 JMIR Dermatology publications from 2023 with the highest Altmetric scores and share what we look forward to in the coming year.
Research on the Influencing Mechanism of Digital Transformation on the Synergistic Effect and Carbon Emission Performance of Enterprise Green Supply Chain
Authors: Tang Daoyun
Published: February 2024

This paper studies the impact mechanism of digital transformation on the synergy effect and carbon emission performance of enterprises’ green supply chain, and reveals the key role of digital technology in improving enterprises’ environmental efficiency and reducing carbon emission through in-depth discussion of relevant theories and empirical analysis. Firstly, the paper summarizes the connotation of digital transformation and its application trend in modern enterprise operations, and expounds the importance of green supply chain synergies and the emission reduction needs of enterprises in pursuit of carbon neutrality.Through literature review and theoretical construction, this paper proposes a conceptual model that details how digital transformation can enhance the synergy of enterprises’ green supply chain by optimizing information transparency, improving decision-making efficiency, promoting resource conservation and technological innovation. Further, the model reveals how this synergistic effect can indirectly or directly lead to improved carbon performance by improving production processes, logistics management, and product lifecycle management.The empirical research part, based on rich sample data and advanced statistical methods, verifies the positive correlation between digital transformation and green supply chain synergies and the negative correlation between digital transformation and carbon emission performance. At the same time, structural equation model and case analysis are used to deeply analyze the concrete manifestation and implementation effect of these influencing mechanisms.Finally, based on the research findings, this paper puts forward specific suggestions for enterprises and policy makers, emphasizes the strategic significance of promoting digital transformation to enhance green supply chain synergies and optimize carbon emission performance, and also points out the issues that need to be paid attention to and the development direction of future research. This study provides important theoretical support and practical guidance for understanding and practicing how enterprises use digital means to promote green development.
Residue
Authors:   Binghamton University, Borger Donovan
Published: February 2024

Residue is a flash fiction piece, exploring loss, specifically the loss of the protagonist’s sons and his teeth. To write this piece, I read a large number of anthologized flash fiction pieces written by contemporary authors including David Foster Wallace, Lydia Davis, Tobias Wolff, and George Saunders with the intent of understanding and reproducing their takes on the flash fiction form while adding my own nuances. For purposes of characterization and setting, I also researched logging done on the land of what is now Algonquin Park in Ontario. My research and writing show that flash fiction functions most effectively when the writing focuses on a moment in characters’ lives which do not define those lives but without which those lives could not be effectively detailed or described.
The Applicability of Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) Imagery for Archaeological Landscape Classification on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile
Authors:   Binghamton University, Davis Dylan
Published: February 2024

High-resolution multispectral imagery provides an effective means for measuring the archaeological record of Rapa Nui. Previous work has suggested that the island’s prehistoric cultivation features known as “lithic mulch gardens” can be identified using near infrared imagery (NIR). Lithic mulching was a laborious but critical strategy for prehistoric populations who relied on cultivating sweet potato and taro in nutrient poor soils for their subsistence. The new WorldView-3 satellite offers researchers access to short-wave infrared (SWIR) bands, imagery that provides additional information about moisture content and mineral composition. While these bands should provide a better means for identifying lithic mulch gardens, this new imagery is currently only available at a lower spatial resolution than NIR images (7.5 m vs. 1.24 m). Here, I evaluate whether these lower-resolution SWIR images can be used for identifying “lithic mulch garden” features despite their resolution difference. Comparing the results of SWIR imagery with that of previous analyses reveals markedly similar classification accuracy despite having the lower spatial resolution. This result suggests that SWIR may provide a new tool for researchers interested in questions of prehistoric land-use that will become increasingly more powerful as greater spatial resolutions become available.
Droit de Suite: A Moral Crisis
Authors:   Binghamton University, Zeitoune Rica
Published: February 2024

"Droit de Suite (DDS), or the Artist’s Resale Royalty, is a law enforced in the European Union that requires a royalty fee to be paid to an original artist every time a painting is resold. Those in favor of a royalty believe that an artist should be able to take part in the success of his or her work after the first sale, as pieces often appreciate significantly in value in subsequent sales. A study on the effect of DDS on markets can show whether this law is an appropriate response to the moral issue. This paper features unique data of Post-War and Contemporary paintings sold between 2004 and 2015 by Christie’s. This paper measures the effect of DDS on the art market by tracking the displacement of sales and a depression in prices. I estimate an equation predicting art prices, and then I examine the effect of DDS on this equation. My results suggest that, first, provenance significantly contributes to value; second, that there is evidence of the “afternoon” effect in art auctions; third, that DDS may impact works of lower value negatively; and, finally, that DDS does not affect the very high end of the market. These results enforce the theory that a royalty affects the lower end of the market, while expensive works absorb the cost of the royalty."
Diverged: A Journey of judgment, Shakespeare, and acceptance
Authors:   Binghamton University, Leisenheimer Margaret
Published: February 2024

In today’s education system there is a constant theme of judgment. For me, most of the negative judgment I receive comes from myself. When I’m surrounded by intelligent students involved in multiple organizations and clubs, it’s easy for me to believe that I’m not doing enough and berate myself for it. This past summer I studied at Shakespeare & Company’s Summer Training Institute through the Summer Scholar’s & Artist’s Program. After studying there 15 hours a day 6 days a week for 4 weeks, I devised a one woman show with help from my faculty advisor. I rehearsed every week over the summer for about 8 hours until I had devised Diverged: A Journey of Judgment, Shakespeare, and Acceptance. It was an exploration of the cycle of judgment that I faced during my time at Shakespeare & Company. I used Shakespeare’s language to both release and accept the judgments I made about myself, incorporating quotes from Shakespeare, Robert Frost, and other students. I performed it on August 26 to an audience of over 90 people, where we all related the story to our own forms of judgment and found a deep sense of comradery.
Menstrual Hygiene and Vulnerable Populations: Examining the Role of Nursing in Issues of Social Justice
Authors:   Binghamton University, Kurlander Kristen
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to explore common barriers to menstrual hygiene among vulnerable populations on a domestic and global scale. The term “period poverty” is a popular phrase used to describe the challenges that some women face when managing their menstrual health. Common barriers to good menstrual health management are limited access to feminine hygiene products due to environmental factors or financial instability, limited access to clean, private bathing spaces and a social stigma against menstruation that contributes to feelings of embarrassment and shame. This paper will summarize the effects that poor menstrual hygiene can have on health and it will discuss the role that nursing plays in helping women practice proper menstrual hygiene on an individual basis as well as the role of the nurse in battling “period poverty” as a greater public health issue.
Telltale Marks: Looking Beyond Censorship of Guantánamo
Authors:   Binghamton University, Sheers Aliana
Published: February 2024

In the United States, the government holds a storytelling monopoly; the stories it tells of Guantánamo dictate its reality, regardless of whether or not those stories are true. I will examine the government’s public statements about Guantánamo, then contrast these with covert communications and actions taken. Additionally, I will analyze iconic American images painted by detainees in classes at Guantánamo to garner the detainee perspective on the prison and the U.S. Acceptance of a single story is the antithesis of democracy; only when we strive to uncover the whole truth can we claim we have freedom of speech.
Rethinking Race in the 21st Century, A New Approach for Future World-Making: Looking Back to Move Forward
Authors:   Binghamton University, Tarleton Dylan
Published: February 2024

Color blindness, the end of race, and white privilege are but a few phrases that begin to capture the messy confusion of a zeitgeist that is 21st century discussions on race. At a time when race is such a necessary topic to delve into, it seems that there is a lack of history injected into the conversation. Race becomes an external motor of history, racism pathological and immovable. An unthinking decision. In other words, race and racism, from the standpoint of an organizer or academic in the 21st century, becomes near impossible to break down and work against. This paper is first and foremost an effort in accordance with scholars like Theodore Allen, Noel Ignatiev, and Barbara Fields, who seek to historicize race and racism in an effort to organize against white supremacy. Such an effort will require an analysis of (1) the system these processes take place in, the Capitalocene, (2) the ways in which whiteness changes over time, enlarging and becoming stratified, and (3) the racialized, contradictory spaces made under the Capitalocene. All to open up ontological fractures that can work against and within/through capitalism and white supremacy.
Behind the Steel Bars of History: The Post-Civil Rights Era Radical Prison Movement
Authors:   Binghamton University, Perez Stephen
Published: February 2024

The resistance and political action taken by the incarcerated in prisons like Attica Correctional Facility during the post-civil rights era (1968 -1972) faced an unprecedented state-led, counterinsurgent force. The socio-historical context of this suppression is a time of crisis for the U.S. as it struggled to maintain capitalist hegemony in the face of anti-systemic movements from the New Left. The post-civil rights era was a moment in US history that saw the strongest and most radical challenge to racial capitalism to date in the form of a social movement led by prisoners, yet the historical legacy of radical prison organizing continues to be suppressed because the state treated the politics and tactics the incarcerated mobilized behind as a threat to the massive securitization strategy and neoliberal capitalist reconfiguration of the 1970s. I first compare the popular retelling of the civil rights movement as compared to the radical prison movement (in media, education, and collective memory) and then analyze the Attica Manifesto and Soledad Brother by George Jackson to understand the contents of radical prison politics and its subsequent suppression. Coming to understand the potential of the incarcerated as a source of a powerful anti-capitalist politic requires us to dispel the idea that history is a form of truth-telling. History is a form of state-mediated collective memory, rather than a “truth,” that justifies the state’s agenda of securitization in the interest of protecting capital.
The Role of Motivation in Russian Heritage Language Learner Performance
Authors:   Binghamton University, Morozov Masha
Published: February 2024

Heritage language learning is an interesting phenomenon that affects students of any heritage language. In this paper, I am putting my focus directly on Russian heritage language learners. Through research on pedagogical learning theories, students’ motivation to take heritage language courses, and current Russian heritage language learning studies, I am exploring the impact that motivation has on Russian heritage language learners’ performance in these specific courses, and some of the problems these students encounter in the classroom. This paper highlights the connections between motivations in learning and the specific problems Russian heritage language learners struggle with in the classroom, and offers suggestions towards improving HLL motivation.
Elite Women as Tools of Power in First-Century C.E. Rome
Authors:   Binghamton University, Manolian Catherine
Published: February 2024

For the patrician class, marriage was a form of power intended to uphold Roman patriarchy by providing opportunity for social, political, and economic advancement. However, history has shown that the power of marriage also extended to the women involved in these couplings as well. Through marriage, elite Roman women had the power to perpetuate or decimate Rome’s social order. Thus, gender norms were created and enforced in order to maintain patriarchy. Women who did not live up to the social expectations set by these norms were met with opposition. By examining Roman poetry and literature, Roman politics, and profiling the lives and reputations of real imperial women, we discover that the treatment of women in Rome was a direct reflection of Rome's patriarchal values.
Drilling for Oil and Gas: An Interview with John Holko
Authors:   Binghamton University, Kinney Logan
Published: February 2024

This is a personal interview with John Holko, president of New York based company Lenape Resources.
An Observation of Binghamton's Armory
Authors:   Binghamton University, O'Keefe Jessica
Published: February 2024

This piece offers a history of the Armory in downtown Binghamton, NY based on fire insurance maps and the author's personal observations.
Bosques de Michoacán: guardianes del carbono contra el cambio climático
Authors: Arenas Navarro Maribel , García Oliva Felipe
Published: February 2024

La degradación de la tierra consiste en una serie de actividades como la conversión de los bosques a cultivos y la tala, que generan emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (gei), originan la pérdida o sustitución de especies y en consecuencia promueven el cambio climático. Para mitigar las emisiones de los principales gei la captura de carbono en el suelo es importante, ya que es uno de los mecanismos que permite reducir la concentración de carbono en la atmósfera. En este sentido, los bosques templados (bosques de pino, bosques de pino-encino y bosques de encino) ofrecen un gran servicio ecosistémico capturando y protegiendo el carbono almacenado. Por ejemplo, los bosques templados del estado de Michoacán representan almacenes importantes de carbono a nivel nacional, donde los bosques de encino son los que tienen la mayor cantidad de carbono almacenado por unidad de área. Desafortunadamente, las especies de encino que habitan estos bosques podrían desaparecer o disminuir su distribución debido a los cambios de temperatura y precipitación producidos por el cambio climático. Sin embargo, aún estamos a tiempo para implementar acciones para mitigar, restaurar y rehabilitar los bosques templados de México y combatir el cambio climático.
Ecologización de la industria farmacéutica: la química verde en el desarrollo de medicamentos
Authors: Bello Martiniano , Bahena Culhuac Erick
Published: February 2024

Sin lugar a duda, la contaminación química al medio ambiente es uno de los problemas más grandes de la actualidad. En definición, un contaminante químico es una sustancia que no debería estar de forma natural en ese preciso lugar. Estas sustancias pueden entrar a nuestro cuerpo a través del aire, comida, agua o inclusive a través de la piel. El estar expuesto prolongadamente a estas sustancias, puede ocasionar enfermedades graves. Un ejemplo de estas sustancias es el Bisfenol A, una sustancia utilizada para producir plásticos. Bisfenol A tiene una estructura muy similar a las hormonas, por lo que el estar expuesto a esta sustancia puede afectar nuestro metabolismo, hacernos infértiles o inclusive provocar cáncer, y esta solo es una sustancia entre miles. La mayor cantidad de este tipo de contaminantes proviene de la industria. Por suerte, estos problemas generaron el surgimiento de la química verde. En este artículo se discuten algunas estrategias experimentales y computacionales verdes que tanto la industria como los grupos enfocados al desarrollo de fármacos han implementado para hacer dichos procesos más sostenibles y ecológicos.
Sobre la doctrina del control de convencionalidad: una apreciación crítica de la jurisprudencia relevante de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos
Authors: Mejía-Lemos Diego Germán
Published: February 2024

El uso de la doctrina del control de convencionalidad por parte de la Corte InterAmericana de Derechos Humanos es inconsistente con la Convención Americana, e incluso asumiendo lo contrario, inapropiado para los propósitos que la Corte tiene en mente. En primer lugar, ni el Artículo 2, ni otras disposiciones de la Convención, confieren un fundamento jurídico para el ejercicio de control por parte de la Corte o de jueces internos, en los términos en que la Corte lo propone. En segundo lugar, la elección del concepto de responsabilidad internacional por parte de la Corte es inapropiada para los propósitos de la Corte. Por último, el uso de la doctrina del control de convencionalidad puede debilitar de la posición de la Corte, como se observó en la denuncia la Convención por parte de Venezuela.
La idea de los bienes comunes en el sistema internacional: ¿renacimiento o extinción?
Authors: Añaños Meza Cecilia
Published: February 2024

La idea de los bienes comunes ha experimentado en los últimos años un renacimiento gracias a las investigaciones realizadas principalmente en las ciencias económicas, y a su presencia en creaciones intelectuales. Mas su existencia en el sistema internacional sigue siendo exigua y controvertida, sobre todo tratándose de espacios o recursos comunes globales que actualmente parecen someterse a las tendencias globales de privatización y comercialización. El presente trabajo se ocupará de esclarecer en qué medida este sistema internacional reconoce la idea de los bienes comunes en los recursos globales y si cabe referirse a su renacimiento a este nivel.
Apátridas saharauis en España: Europa y su memoria
Authors: López Baroni Manuel Jesús
Published: February 2024

Durante la primera década de 2000 un grupo de saharauis ha obtenido el estatuto de apátridas en España. Para poder enfrentarse a esta cuestión los tribunales españoles se han visto obligados a revisar nuevamente una cuestión irresuelta, como es el abandono del Sáhara Occidental por parte de España en 1976 y la situación de desprotección internacional en que quedó la población nativa. Nos planteamos si los tribunales españoles han tratado de resolver jurídicamente un problema de naturaleza política, y en qué medida la concesión de la apatridia a los saharauis ha modificado la versión oficial o mayoritaria de lo sucedido con el Sáhara Occidental. Más allá del interés del caso concreto, entendemos que los argumentos, problemas y cuestiones generados por el estatus de los saharauis en España son extrapolables a otros colectivos en situaciones similares.