bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of diabetes on recovery after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Zhao Lei , Wei Lan , Fei Xiao-Lu
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Gastric cancer remains a significant global health concern. Radical gastrectomy is the primary curative treatment. Diabetes mellitus is a common comorbidity in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer, including radical gastrectomy. Previous studies have suggested that diabetes can negatively affect postoperative outcomes, such as wound healing, infection rates, and overall recovery. However, the specific impact of diabetes on recovery after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer remains poorly understood. evaluate the influence of diabetes on postoperative recovery, including hospital stay duration, complications, and readmission rates, in patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Understanding these effects could help optimize perioperative management and improve patient outcomes.

AIM

To investigate the impact of diabetes on recovery after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer and associated postoperative outcomes.

METHODS

This retrospective cohort study was performed at the Endocrinology Department of Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. We examined patients who underwent radical gastrectomy for cancer between January 2010 and December 2020. The patients were divided into the diabetes and non-diabetes groups. The main outcomes included length of hospital stay, postoperative complications, and 30-day readmission rate. Secondary outcomes included quality of life indicators. Propensity score matching was used to adjust for potential confounding factors.

RESULTS

A total of 1210 patients were included in the study, with 302 diabetic patients and 908 non-diabetic patients. After propensity score matching, 280 patients were included in each group. Diabetic patients demonstrated significantly longer hospital stays (mean difference 2.3 days, 95%CI: 1.7-2.9, P < 0.001) and higher rates of postoperative complications (OR 1.68, 95%CI: 1.32-2.14, P < 0.001). The 30-day readmission rate was also higher in the diabetic group as compared to the non-diabetic group (12.5% vs 7.8%, P = 0.02).

CONCLUSION

Patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer experience prolonged hospital stay, increased postoperative complications, and higher readmission rates, thus requiring optimized perioperative management strategies.
Retrospective analysis of delta hemoglobin and bleeding-related risk factors in pancreaticoduodenectomy
Authors: Lin Yi-Min , Yu Chao , Xian Guo-Zhe
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Objective and accurate assessment of blood loss during pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficacy of the procedure. While the visual method remains the most common clinical metric, many scholars argue that it significantly differs from actual blood loss and is inherently subjective.

AIM

To assess blood loss in PD via delta hemoglobin (ΔHb) and compare it with the visual method to predict bleeding-related risk factors.

METHODS

In this retrospective analysis, 1722 patients who underwent PD from 2017 to 2022 at Shandong Provincial Hospital were divided into three groups: Open PD (OPD), laparoscopic PD (LPD), and conversion to OPD (CTOPD). Intraoperative ΔHb (IΔHb) was calculated via preoperative and 72-hour-postoperative hemoglobin concentrations, and its association with visually obtained estimated blood loss (EBL) was analyzed. Perioperative ΔHb (PΔHb) was calculated via preoperative and predischarge hemoglobin concentrations. We compared the differences in IΔHb and PΔHb among the three groups, and performed univariate and multivariate regression analyses of IΔHb and PΔHb.

RESULTS

The preoperative general information of patients showed no statistically significant difference among the three groups (P > 0.05). The IΔHb in the OPD, LPD, and CTOPD groups were 22.00 (12.00, 36.00), 21.00 (10.00, 33.00), and 33.00 (18.12, 52.24) g/L, respectively; And the PΔHb in the OPD, LPD, and CTOPD groups were 25.87 (13.51, 42.00), 25.00 (14.00, 45.00), and 37.48 (21.64, 59.65) g/L, respectively, values significantly differed (P < 0.05). IΔHb and EBL were significantly correlated (r = 0.337, P < 0.001). The results of univariate and multivariate regression analyses indicated that American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification IV [95% confidence interval (CI): 2.330-37.811, P = 0.049] and preoperative total bilirubin > 200 μmol/L (95%CI: 2.805-8.673, P < 0.001) were independent risk factors for IΔHb (P < 0.05), and ASA classification IV (95%CI: 45.934-105.485, P < 0.001), body mass index > 24 kg/m2 (95%CI: 1.285-9.890, P = 0.011), and preoperative total bilirubin > 200 μmol/L (95%CI: 6.948-16.797, P < 0.001) were independent risk factors for PΔHb (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

There is a correlation between IΔHb and EBL in PD, so we can assess the patients’ intraoperative blood loss by the ΔHb method. ASA classification IV, body mass index > 24 kg/m², and preoperative total bilirubin > 200 μmol/L increased perioperative bleeding risk.
Laparoscopic microwave ablation for giant cavernous hemangioma coexistent with diffuse hepatic hemangiomatosis: Two case reports
Authors: Xu Fei , Kong Jian , Dong Shu-Ying , Xu Li , Wang Shao-Hong , Sun Wen-Bing , Gao Jun
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Hepatic hemangioma represents the most common benign primary hepatic neoplasm. Although most such tumors are small and asymptomatic, giant cavernous hemangioma (GCH) is frequently symptomatic, and needs intervention. Moreover, diffuse hepatic hemangiomatosis (DHH) is not rare in the liver parenchyma adjacent to a GCH. The management strategy for hepatic hemangiomas can differ depending on the presence of associated hemangiomatosis and the amount and distribution of the residual hepatic parenchyma.

CASE SUMMARY

Herein, we report two patients with GCH coexistent with DHH successfully treated by laparoscopic microwave ablation. The two GCHs were ablated completely and the ablated zone atrophied obviously in imaging follow-ups after ablation. Surprisingly, there was a trend toward gradual reduction and diminishment of DHH.

CONCLUSION

Thermal ablation treatment might be an effective and less invasive treatment for GCH coexistent with DHH around the hemangioma.
Predictive value of serum calcium ion level in patients with colorectal cancer: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Shu Yin , Li Ke-Jin , Sulayman Subinur , Zhang Zi-Yi , Ababaike Saibihutula , Wang Kuan , Zeng Xiang-Yue , Chen Yi , Zhao Ze-Liang
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Serum calcium ion (Ca2+) is an economical and readily available indicator as a routine screening test for hospitalized patients. There are no studies related to serum Ca2+ level and digestive tract malignancy.

AIM

To evaluate the effectiveness of serum Ca2+ level in predicting the prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC).

METHODS

We retrospectively collected the data of 280 patients diagnosed with CRC who underwent radical surgery at the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University. By analyzing the clinicopathological features, differences between serum Ca2+ concentrations on the first day after surgery were determined. We used the receiver operating characteristic curve to assess the predictive ability of serum Ca2+ for survival. Survival analyses were performed using the Kaplan-Meier method, and multivariate Cox proportional risk regression was used to determine association between calibration serum Ca2+ levels and CRC survival outcomes.

RESULTS

By receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, the ideal threshold value for Ca2+ the first postoperative day and delta serum calcium (δCa2+) value were 1.975 and 0.245, respectively. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were better in both the high Ca2+ group and high δCa2+ group on the first postoperative day. The variables identified through univariate analysis were incorporated into multivariate analysis and showed that tumor differentiation (P = 0.047), T stage (P = 0.019), N stage (P < 0.001), nerve vascular invasion (P = 0.037), carcinoembryonic antigen (P = 0.039), baseline serum Ca2+ level (P = 0.011), and serum Ca2+ level on the first day (P = 0.006) were independent predictors of prognosis for patients undergoing feasible radical CRC surgery. Using the findings from the multifactorial analysis, we developed a nomogram and the calibration showed a good predictive ability.

CONCLUSION

Low serum Ca2+ level on the first postoperative day is an independent risk factor for OS and PFS in CRC.
Efficacy of fluorouracil combined with paclitaxel and oxaliplatin for the treatment of advanced gastric signet ring cell carcinoma
Authors: Liu Mi , Feng Bei , He Na , Yan Rong , Qin Jie
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Gastric signet ring cell carcinoma (GSRC) is a distinctive type of gastric cancer. It is a mucus-secreting adenocarcinoma that may progress to distant metastasis at an early stage. Because of poor differentiation, aggressive invasion, rapid progression, and other high-risk characteristics, early surgical intervention should be prioritized.

AIM

To explore the clinical efficacy of fluorouracil (5-FU) combined with paclitaxel and oxaliplatin for the treatment of advanced GSRC.

METHODS

A total of 85 patients with advanced GSRC were selected between January 2020 and June 2021 and randomly divided into a control group (n = 42, receiving standard chemotherapy) and a treatment group (n = 43, receiving monotherapy with oxaliplatin, 5-FU, and paclitaxel). Patients in the treatment group received a 135 mg/m2 infusion of paclitaxel for 3 hours, a 400 mg/m2 infusion of calcium folate (or 200 mg/m2 of levocalcium folate) for 2 hours, and an 85 mg/m2 infusion of oxaliplatin for 2 hours. This was followed by a continuous intravenous infusion of 2200-2400 mg/m2 5-FU for 46 hours using a portable pump.

RESULTS

The treatment group showed a median survival time of 11.7 months and an objective response rate (ORR) of 32.5%, significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.05). Serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), and albumin levels were correlated with treatment effectiveness in advanced GSRC (P < 0.01), but total serum protein was not correlated (P > 0.05). Safety and survival were assessed in all patients. Short-term efficacy was evaluated in 66 patients, with a disease control rate of 89.4% and an ORR of 48.5%. Median progression-free survival was 7.0 months (95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.85-7.15), and median overall survival was 10.6 months (95%CI: 9.86-11.3). Primary grade III/IV adverse events included neutropenia (22.1%) and peripheral neurotoxicity (10.3%).

CONCLUSION

This treatment regimen is more effective for patients with advanced GSRC. Serum levels of CEA, CA19-9, and albumin predicted chemotherapy efficacy, while total protein concentration correlated minimally and insignificantly.
Enhancing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography safety: Predictive insights into gastric retention
Authors: Rao Asad Gul , Nashwan Abdulqadir J
Published: February 2025

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a vital tool for diagnosing and treating biliary and pancreatic disorders, but its safety and efficacy are marred by preoperative gastric retention. Jia et al retrospectively analyzed 190 patients who underwent ERCP and found that gastrointestinal obstruction, jaundice, opioid use, female sex, and primary diseases were independent predictors and risk factors of preoperative gastric retention. Based on these findings and comprehensive analysis, a proposed predictive model offers clinicians valuable tools to tailor preoperative strategies, improving the procedural safety and efficacy of ERCP. Despite having several limitations, like single-center design and limited generalizability, the study marks a significant advancement in optimizing ERCP outcomes through predictive analytics. Further research with larger populations and prospective designs is warranted to establish these findings.
Nonsurgical treatment of postoperative intestinal obstruction caused by heterotopic ossification of the mesentery: A case report
Authors: Chen Jing-Tian , Li Yao-Ping , Guo Shang-Qi , Huang Jin-Sheng , Wang Yong-Gang
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Among all forms of heterotopic ossification, heterotopic mesenteric ossification (HMO) is rare, with fewer than 100 reported cases to date. Postoperative early small bowel obstruction caused by HMO is even rarer, presenting extremely high surgical risks, the potential for multiple surgeries, and a poor prognosis. There have been no reported cases of conservative treatment for resolving such early postoperative obstruction.

CASE SUMMARY

A 57-year-old male presented with severe postoperative small bowel obstruction shortly after undergoing open radical resection for transverse colon cancer. Laparotomy revealed extensive adhesions in the proximal jejunum and mesentery, making it too difficult to relieve without injuring the small bowel. Additionally, multiple fixed nodules were found in the mesentery during the operation. Pathology confirmed the presence of heterotopic ossification. The patient was treated with methylprednisolone on postoperative day 1, which gradually relieved his symptoms.

CONCLUSION

Hormone therapy may have a potential role in treating small bowel obstruction caused by early HMO after operative intervention.
Imaging features and correlation with short-term prognosis in laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer
Authors: Fang Ze-Hui , Hao Ai-Hua , Qi Yuan-Gang
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor with high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. With the development of medical imaging technology, imaging features are playing an increasingly important role in the prognostic evaluation of CRC. Laparoscopic radical resection is a common surgical approach for treating CRC. However, research on the link between preoperative imaging and short-term prognosis in this context is limited. We hypothesized that specific preoperative imaging features can predict the short-term prognosis in patients undergoing laparoscopic CRC resection.

AIM

To investigate the imaging features of CRC and analyze their correlation with the short-term prognosis of laparoscopic radical resection.

METHODS

This retrospective study conducted at the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shandong First Medical University included 122 patients diagnosed with CRC who underwent laparoscopic radical resection between January 2021 and February 2024. All patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and were diagnosed with CRC through pathological examination. MRI data and prognostic indicators were collected 30 days post-surgery. Logistic regression analysis identified imaging features linked to short-term prognosis, and a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the predictive value.

RESULTS

Among 122 patients, 22 had irregular, low-intensity tumors with adjacent high signals. In 55, tumors were surrounded by alternating signals in the muscle layer. In 32, tumors extended through the muscular layer and blurred boundaries with perienteric adipose tissue. Tumor signals appeared in the adjacent tissues in 13 patients with blurred gaps. Logistic regression revealed differences in longitudinal tumor length, axial tumor length, volume transfer constant, plasma volume fraction, and apparent diffusion coefficient among patients with varying prognostic results. ROC analysis indicated that the areas under the curve for these parameters were 0.648, 0.927, 0.821, 0.809, and 0.831, respectively. Sensitivity values were 0.643, 0.893, 0.607, 0.714, and 0.714, and specificity 0.702, 0.904, 0.883, 0.968, and 0.894 (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

The imaging features of CRC correlate with the short-term prognosis following laparoscopic radical resection. These findings provide valuable insights for clinical decision-making.
From surgery to recovery: Measuring success through quality of life and functional improvements after cardiac surgery
Authors: Li Peng , Zhang Hui-Ping
Published: February 2025

Coronary artery disease and aortic valve stenosis are highly prevalent cardiovascular diseases worldwide, resulting in substantial morbidity and mortality. Surgical interventions, such as coronary artery bypass grafting and surgical aortic valve replacement, offer significant therapeutic benefits, including enhanced postoperative quality of life (QoL) and functional capacity, which are key indicators of surgical success. This editorial reviews recent studies on postoperative QoL and functional outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Factors such as preoperative health, age, intensive care unit stay duration, surgical risk, and perioperative complications could influence these outcomes. Cardiac rehabilitation is pivotal in enhancing patient function, reducing frailty and improving long-term QoL.
Large left atrial myxoma with synchronous laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A case report
Authors: Zhu Ling , Neo Jax Yuan-Zhe , Punjabi Lavisha S , Lai Siang-Hui , Chua Yeow-Leng
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Cardiac myxoma is a benign neoplasm and one of the most common types of primary cardiac tumors. Synchronous cardiac myxoma and other malignancies are extremely rare, and only limited cases have been reported.

CASE SUMMARY

We describe a young patient with newly diagnosed locally advanced laryngeal cancer, with a synchronous cardiac tumor detected on staging scans. An echocardiogram showed the typical appearance of myxoma in the left atrium. Early cardiac surgery was performed in view of its obstructive features and post cardiac surgery recovery was uneventful. The patient was scheduled for subsequent oncological treatment for the laryngeal cancer. However, due to rapid progression of the advanced laryngeal malignancy, he was placed on supportive care.

CONCLUSION

To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of synchronous cardiac myxoma with laryngeal malignancy. Individualized treatment strategy should be adopted to manage synchronous tumors in a multidisciplinary approach. The most life-threatening condition needs be treated first. Single resection, staged operations or simultaneous resection of both tumors have been reported with good outcomes.
Białoruś. Niepodległość: (nie)wykorzystana szansa
Authors: Valchetski Kiryl
Published: February 2025

Na pierwszy rzut oka może się wydawać, że Białoruś żyje stabilnie i spokojnie. W rzeczywistości reżimowi Alaksandra Łukaszenki towarzyszą masowe represje: tysiące ludzi straciło pracę, zostało usuniętych z uczelni, tysiące przeszło przez więzienia, dziesiątki po prostu zniknęły lub zginęły. W artykule zaprezentowano powstanie Białoruskiego Frontu Ludowego, jego idee i walkę o niepodległość Białorusi, która znalazła się w bardzo trudnej i niejasnej sytuacji po rozpadzie ZSRR , w latach 1988–1994. Był to okres dezorientacji politycznej, ekonomicznej, kulturowej i nawet narodowej. Wówczas też jednak zaczęła odradzać się tożsamość Białorusinów, praktycznie zniszczona podczas zaborów i w czasie ZSRR. W oczywisty sposób BFL jawił się jako nadzieja, możliwość i szansa. Niemniej na arenę polityczną wkroczył A. Łukaszenka, „młody wilk w owczej skórze”, budujący iluzje niezależnej, stabilnej, mocnej i bezpiecznej Białorusi. Ceną za tę iluzję okazały się niedemokratyczny system polityczny, dyktatura, represje, terror, brak wolności i ugruntowane uzależnienie od Moskwy.
Aktywność archiwów państwowych w wybranych mediach społecznościowych w latach 2018–2024
Authors: Niedźwiedzka Magdalena
Published: February 2025

Artykuł prezentuje i zestawia aktywność archiwów państwowych w latach 2018–2020, 2023– 2024 w wybranych mediach społecznościowych, do których zalicza się te najpopularniejsze jak Facebook, Instagram, YouTube i serwis X, ale także działalność archiwów w Internecie (choć w wybranym i mocno ograniczonym zakresie) za pośrednictwem stron internetowych, które niejednokrotnie odsyłają użytkowników do poszczególnych serwisów internetowych.
50 lat Zakładu Archiwistyki na Uniwersytecie im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
Authors: Mamczak-Gadkowska Irena
Published: February 2025

This article commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Department of Archival Science at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The Department of Archival Science at AMU was established on November 22, 1972, thanks to the efforts of Professor Franciszek Paprocki, archivist and historian. The establishment of the Department enabled the launch of an archival program at Poznań university, a project initiated back in the interwar period by Professor Józef Paczkowski. The article presents the history of the Poznań center for archival studies, as well as the role and influence of the Department’s founder, Professor Paprocki, in its creation and later—in launching archival studies at the Poznań University. The author, involved with the Department since its inception, also presents the archival academic circles at AMU, as well as its scientific, educational, and organizational achievements, including its close cooperation with the local archival institutions, in particular the State Archive in Poznań and the Archive of Adam Mickiewicz University. The paper further explores how the archive studies curriculum changed over the years, and discusses educational and scientific cooperation between archivists from Poznań and other academic centers, archival organizations, and associations.
Francja w zainteresowaniu Ludowego Wojska Polskiego w 1969 r. na przykładzie teczki z Dowództwa Warszawskiego Okręgu Wojskowego
Authors: Trznadel Łukasz
Published: February 2025

Większość badaczy opisujących plany operacyjne LW P sięga po materiały wytworzone przez Sztab Generalny Wojska Polskiego oraz inne centralne instytucje MON. Autor za pomocą akt Dowództwa Warszawskiego Okręgu Wojskowego prezentuje potencjał badawczy dokumentacji wytworzonej przez jednostki i instytucje niższego szczebla. Artykuł stanowi omówienie zawartości teczki z 1969 r. „Sprawy Teatru Działań Wojennych. Mapa sieci komunikacyjnej francusko-nadmorskiego kierunku operacyjnego”. Jest tam stworzona przez planistów z LW P analiza sieci drogowej i kolejowej północnego wybrzeża Francji. Dołączono do niej mapę, na której poszczególne nazwy zapisano fonetycznie. Akta zawierają liczne dokumenty poruszające zagadnienia wykraczające poza informacje podane w tytule. Znalazło się tam omówienie francuskiego szkolnictwa wojskowego i trudności z pozyskaniem wartościowych kandydatów. Inny dokument przedstawia charakterystykę francuskiego korpusu oficerskiego i trapiące go problemy. W teczce znalazło się opracowanie polskich wojskowych dot. lotnictwa USA oraz Izraela. Szczególnie ciekawa jest analiza działań wojsk amerykańskich w Wietnamie, gdzie zauważono zastosowanie przez nie dronów.
Survey on threatened medicinal plants diversity of Northwestern Syria
Authors: Aldarvish Munzer , Al Kaddour Anas , Bourgol Akram , Ramazan Yasser , Hallak Yousef , Cavers Stephen , Cottrell Joan
Published: February 2025

Throughout history, many plant species have been used as natural medicines to prevent and treat human diseases. Due to its geographical location, climate, and history, Syria contains a remarkable diversity of medicinal plants. However, in recent years a prolonged period of conflict has resulted in widespread ecosystem destruction, human population displacement, and disruption of farming practices. Although poorly documented this is believed to have resulted in a significant decline in medicinal plant populations. ex situ conservation initiatives, the locations of medicinal plants exposed to deterioration were identified from the results of a questionnaire. Seeds from seven species: chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.), wild thyme (Thymus capitatus L.), sage (Salvia officinalis L.), hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis L.), caper (Capparis spinosa L.), basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), and watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. BR.) were collected for the establishment of ex situ collections in the future. We discuss the potential for recovery initiatives to protect and conserve these species and to support the sustainable use of medicinal plant genetic resources in Northern Syria. Such endeavours are vital for the continued well-being of the Syrian population and humanity as a whole.
The Art of Chinoiserie of the Seventeenth to Nineteenth Centuries in Museum Complexes of Ukraine
Authors: Korniev Andrii , Rybalko Svitlana , Zhang Zhe
Published: February 2025

This article discusses the features of manifestations of the Chinoiserie style in Ukraine. The study focuses on architectural and artistic monuments of the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, with an emphasis on interior design and garden art. The article outlines the routes of penetration of Chinese handicrafts and objects of the European Chinoiserie style and identifies the leading motifs and elements that were used in organising the subject-spatial environment of Ukrainian estates: mural painting, porcelain, furniture, park sculpture and small-scale architecture. With reference to a generalisation of the authors’ field investigation results, the article outlines features of the use of elements of Chinoiserie style and their adaptation to local landscapes and cultural contexts. The main observations and conclusions of the study were obtained using methods of figurative–stylistic, formal, semantic and comparative analyses.
Feeling franciscan poverty in the Paris Meditationes vitae Christi
Authors: Flora Holly
Published: February 2025

This study explores the embodiment of Franciscan poverty in the Meditationes Vitae Christi (Ms. ital. 115) with a focus on its likely Clarissan readership. Franciscan ideals of poverty, rooted in bodily discomfort and humility, are reflected in the text and accompanying illustrations, which emphasize Mary and Christ as models of voluntary destitution and charity. The manuscript encourages female readers to embrace poverty through spiritual and physical practices. It portrays Mary as a charitable giver and industrious worker, aligning her virtues with the enclosed life of Poor Clare nuns. Visual and textual depictions of Christ accepting alms and enduring hardships highlight the intersection of Franciscan ideals and bodily poverty. However, the Meditationes tempers extreme asceticism, recommending spiritual contemplation as a primary way for nuns to emulate Franciscan virtues. By examining representations of the Holy Family’s poverty and labor, this analysis reveals how Ms. ital. 115 tailored its messages to the unique constraints of female Franciscan life. Through imagination and devotion, the Clarissan reader was encouraged to internalize the values of charity, work, and humility as central elements of Franciscan spirituality.
Le Meditationes vitae Christi in volgare in due codici miscellanei (Ricc. 1346, Ricc. 1341)
Authors: Rossi Federico
Published: February 2025

L’articolo prende in esame due codici che trasmettono redazioni volgari delle Meditationes vitae Christi nel contesto di raccolte devozionali più complesse. Il Riccardiano 1346 presenta una selezione di capitoli delle Meditationes che riguardano quasi soltanto la vita pubblica di Cristo; questa peculiare selezione trova spiegazione in una nota del compilatore. Il codice trasmette inoltre il Colloquio spirituale di Simone da Cascina e un volgarizzamento dell’omelia pseudo-origeniana sulla Maddalena, distinto da tutte le altre versioni note. Il Riccardiano 1341 inserisce invece le Meditationes nel contesto di una miscellanea che comprende volgarizzamenti del Vangelo apocrifo dello Pseudo-Matteo, del De contemplatione dello Pseudo-Bernardo e della Leggenda di Santa Margherita; l’ignoto allestitore dà notizia del progetto sotteso al manoscritto in un testo in terzine, di cui si dà la trascrizione in appendice.
Primenjena muzikologija i autoetnografija – na primeru vlastite muzikološko-pijanističke prakse
Authors:   Institute of Musicology SASA,Serbia, Medić Ivana
Published: February 2025

Studija je nastala s ciljem argumentovanja opravdanosti uvođenja autoetnografije kao teorijsko-metodološke alatke u okviru primenjenomuzikoloških istraživanja. Svaka od (pod)oblasti primenjene muzikologije implicira izmeštanje nauke iz diskurzivne samodovoljnosti i usmerava je ka različitim vrstama društvenog angažovanja – što, zauzvrat, podstiče autorefleksiju istraživača. Ukrštam, dakle, dva teorijska pristupa, koja dosad nisu bila povezivana: primenjenu muzikologiju (posebno njenu podvrstu, javnu muzikologiju) i autoetnografiju. Kao studiju slučaja analiziram uzajamnu komplementarnost moje muzikološke i pijanističke delatnosti, te pokazujem na koji način jedna doprinosi kvalitetu i vidljivosti druge – pri čemu moje izvođenje savremenog, nestandardnog repertoara predstavlja vid primene muzikoloških istraživanja u doslovnom i prenesenom smislu. S obzirom na primarnu muzikološku vokaciju, moje višedecenijsko uporedno bavljenje pijanizmom (od 1993. u okviru Radionice za klavirsku muziku prof. Milanke Mišević, a potom i samostalno) predstavlja izvesnu ‘anomaliju’ u našoj sredini, gde su studenti muzike od prve godine osnovnih studija prinuđeni da se profesionalno opredele i profilišu. Ovakva rana profesionalna segmentiranost posledica je ustrojstva muzičko-obrazovnog sistema, koju sam tokom tri decenije javnog delovanja nastojala da prevaziđem.
Social Presence and Purchase Intention In Live Streaming Shopping: Mediating Role Of Trust and Psychological Distance
Authors: Mishra Udgam
Published: February 2025

The study examines the interconnected relationships between social presence, trust, psychological distance, and purchase intention for live-streaming shopping. Using a survey of 390 live-streaming shopping consumers based in Nepalese urban areas the study analyzed relationships between variables. The research data was gathered through structured surveys which later underwent structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis for testing the proposed relationships. Research findings demonstrate how social presence boosts consumer trust illustrating the necessity of personal connections to establish trust within online transactions. The presence of social elements failed to minimize psychological distances between consumers or affect their purchase intentions directly. The research results showed no support for trust and psychological distance as mediators between social presence and purchase intention. The study shows that social presence remains vital for developing consumer trust yet alternative factors such as emotional connection and perceived value surpass it in influencing actual purchase intentions within live-streaming shopping platforms. This study presents meaningful findings to market researchers and provides guidance for upcoming investigations in modern online buying domains.
AI Chatbot: A Teaching Tool to Support the Development of Self-learning capacity in Chemistry for High School Students
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Thu Dau Mot University, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9895-2079, Giam Dr. Nguyen Minh
Published: February 2025

In the context of digital transformation and the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), the use of AI technology in general and AI Chatbot in particular in education has become a significant trend. There is an increasing number of studies and practical applications of AI Chatbot in teaching and learning. Research indicates that AI Chatbot bring numerous benefits to the teaching process of subjects such as foreign languages, mathematics, science, chemistry, and more. This paper analyzes the potential of AI Chatbot in supporting the self-learning process of high school students in Chemistry. By integrating artificial intelligence technology, AI Chatbot not only provide instant information but also personalize the learning process, helping students enhance their self-learning capacity more effectively. Specifically, the study focuses on identifying the relationship between AI Chatbot and the self-learning process in Chemistry, while also proposing methods to implement AI Chatbot in Chemistry education to improve self-learning capacity for high school students in particular and for other subjects and levels of education in general.
Susceptibility Profiles of Salmonella Isolated from Poultry Droppings, Rinse Water of Contaminated Eggs and Poultry Feeds in Makurdi, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Microbiology Joseph Sarwuam Tarkaa University, Makurdi, Nigeria, Michael Tyoga kwaghar , Thaddaeus Sar Terzungwe ,   Department of Microbiology Joseph Sarwuam Tarkaa University, Makurdi, Nigeria, Fabian Ikpa Terwase ,   Department of Zoology Joseph Sarwuam Tarkaa University, Makurdi, Nigeria
Published: February 2025

Salmonellosis is a common food-borne bacterial zoonotic disease. The emergence of antibiotic resistance among the Salmonella globally is a great public health Hazard. This study was undertaken to isolate, identify and study the Antibiogram of Salmonella present in fecal materials, fecally stained egg washings, and poultry feeds. Poultry feeds were obtained from retail shops and live birds market in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. A total of 300 samples were collected, and the isolation and identification of Salmonella done according to international standard method; non-selective enrichment, selective enrichment, isolation using Buffered Peptone Water (BPW), Selenite-F-broth and Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate (XLD) agar respectively. Positive samples were processed to study the antibiogram pattern by Kirby-Bauer method. Out of 300 samples, a total 83 samples were found to be positive (27.67%) for Salmonella. The prevalence of Salmonella in egg washings, fecal materials and poultry feeds was 11%, 72% and 0% respectively. Statistical analysis showed that there was no statistical significant difference (P>0.05) on prevalence of the Salmonella among isolates from the sample sources and location. The Salmonella isolates were resistant to at least two or more antibiotics. Among tested drugs, Salmonella isolates was highly resistant to Ceporex (81.93%) followed by Nalidixic Acid (80.72%), Ampicilin (79.52%), Cotrimoxazole (65.06%) and Augmentin (63.86%). However, Salmonella isolates were Sensitive to Ofloxacin (63.85%) and Streptomycin (36.14%). From the results of the study, it is concluded that Salmonella isolates seen in poultry origin samples which indicate this could be potential vehicle for antibiotic resistant Salmonella-food-borne infection to humans. Hence there is need to create awareness among the public, poultry sellers, farmers and local food vendors of Makurdi-Benue state regarding hygienic practices adaptation, Strengthen Biosecurity Measures, Promote Responsible Antibiotic Use and also implementation of preventive measures.
Differences in Saliva pH before and after Gargling Betel Leaf Mouthwash in Periodontitis with Smoking Habits
Authors:   Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas. Prof. Dr. Moestopo (B), Jakarta, Indonesia, Fidyawati Desy , Lubis Suci Amalia ,   Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas. Prof. Dr. Moestopo (B), Jakarta, Indonesia, Arkan Naufal Daffa ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Univ. Prof. Dr. Moestopo (B), Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: February 2025

Background: Saliva is one of the determinants of oral conditions and is easily available to diagnose and control periodontal disease. Smoking is also one of the causes of periodontitis. Periodontitis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease associated with the accumulation of dental plaque (biofilm) and characterized by progressive damage to the tissues supporting the teeth, including the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Periodontitis can be minimized by using betel leaf (Piper betle L.) herbal mouth was, which has been proven to have many properties with minimal side effects

Objective: This study aims to determine whether there are differences in salivary pH before and after gargling with betel leaf mouthwash (Piper betle L.) in periodontitis patients with smoking habits.

Methods: The study used an experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling.

Results: The Wilcoxon test indicated that saliva pH increased after using betel leaf mouthwash for gargling (p-value=0.000).

Conclusion: Using betel leaf mouthwash (Piper betle L.), can increase salivary pH and effectively stabilize salivary pH for periodontitis patients with smoking habits.
Assessing the Impact of the Knowledge Economy on Economic Growth in Selected Arab Countries: A Panel Data Analysis (2010–2020)
Authors:   Al al-Bayt University, Al-fawwaz Prof. Torki M. , Gangi Dr. Yagoub ,   Ahmed bin Mohamed Military College, Aljamal Esraa Mohammad ,   Economic Researcher
Published: February 2025

This study demonstrates the impact of the knowledge-based economy in economic growth in Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, Algeria, Tunisia, and Mauritania using annual Panel-Data analysis from 2010 to 2020. The knowledge economy is represented by total enrolment rate in secondary school, the total number of articles published in journals and the number of phones per 100 people. The study found a positive statistically significant effect of total capital formation, rate of participation in the labour force (15-64 years) and the total enrolment rate in secondary school on economic growth while also finding a negative statistically significant effect of trade and total number of published articles (a pillar of innovation in Knowledge-Based Economy) on economic growth. There is no statistically significant effect of the number of phones per 100 people (a pillar of information in a knowledge based economy) on economic growth. Only one of the three indicators of knowledge economy positively affects the economic growth. The other two indicators are either negatively affects economic growth or statistically insignificant.
Evaluación del esfuerzo percibido como herramienta para medir la carga interna de entrenamiento en jiu-jitsu brasileño: revisión sistemática y meta-análisis
Authors: Nascimento de Carvalho Gustavo , Ignacio Valenzuela Pérez Diego , Guimarães Teixeira Felipe , De Albuquerque Maurício Clovis , Ferreira Gonçalves Aleksandro , Aedo-Muñoz Esteban , José Brito Ciro , Miarka Bianca
Published: February 2025

Introducción La percepción subjetiva del esfuerzo, medida mediante el session Rating of Perceived Exertion (sRPE), es una herramienta esencial para optimizar la carga de entrenamiento, prevenir el sobreentrenamiento y mejorar el rendimiento en Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
Objetivo esta revisión sistemática y metanálisis investigó la aplicación del sRPE para evaluar la carga interna de entrenamiento (ITL) en BJJ.
Métodos se realizó una búsqueda en PubMed, SCIELO y Web of Science, identificando nueve estudios que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Los datos analizados incluyeron el tamaño de la muestra, características de los atletas y valores de sRPE antes y después de los combates. Resultados Los resultados mostraron un aumento significativo en el sRPE posterior a los combates en comparación con los valores previos, indicando altos niveles de estrés físico tanto en combates simulados como en competiciones de BJJ. Además, las medidas de sRPE demostraron consistencia en la intensidad entre las diferentes intervenciones. Sin embargo, la heterogeneidad de los datos y el tamaño reducido de las muestras resaltan la necesidad de investigaciones futuras con metodologías más estandarizadas.
Conclusión. Esta investigación demostró un aumento significativo en el sRPE posterior al combate, destacando la intensidad del entrenamiento y las competiciones de BJJ. También subraya la importancia de protocolos estandarizados para permitir comparaciones exhaustivas entre estudios. Al mejorar la periodización del entrenamiento y la gestión de los atletas, este estudio contribuye al avance en la aplicación del sRPE para optimizar el rendimiento y prevenir el sobreentrenamiento en atletas de BJJ.
Efficacy of recovery strategies on pain pressure thresholds in basketball players
Authors: Janusiak Marcin , Da Silva Rui Miguel , González Fernández Francisco Tomás , Smoter Małgorzata , Kisilewicz Aleksandra , Klich Sebastian
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study assessed the effects of active recovery training, cold-water immersion, contrast-water immersion, and no intervention on pain pressure thresholds in the quadriceps, triceps, and full leg. Following these recovery strategies, it also examined the relationships between creatine kinase, myoglobin, and pain pressure thresholds.
Methods: Twenty basketball players from the Śląsk Wrocław team, aged 18 to 35, participated in a randomized controlled trial. They were divided into four groups: active recovery training, cold-water immersion, contrast-water immersion, and control. The interventions were applied post-match, and pain pressure thresholds were measured in the quadriceps, triceps, and full leg using a Somedic Algometer type 2. Blood samples were collected for analysis of creatine kinase and myoglobin levels.
Results: Active recovery training significantly improved pain pressure thresholds across all muscle groups compared to cold-water immersion, contrast-water immersion, and control (p=0.001, d = 0.87 to 6.12). Cold-water immersion showed significant benefits in the triceps and full leg muscles compared to contrast-water immersion and control (p=0.001, d = -2.90 to 5.56). Contrast-water immersion did not differ significantly from the control in any muscle group. No significant correlations were found between pain pressure thresholds and creatine kinase and myoglobin levels.
Conclusion: Active recovery training was the most effective strategy for improving pain pressure thresholds in basketball players, with cold-water immersion offering additional benefits for specific muscle groups. The lack of correlation between pain pressure thresholds and muscle damage biomarkers suggests that pain pressure thresholds alone may not be a reliable indicator of muscle damage.
Effects of a physical exercise program executed through immersive virtual reality on physical fitness and body composition in college adults: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Godoy Cumillaf Andrés , Fuentes-Merino Paola , Giakoni-Ramírez Frano , Duclos-Bastías Daniel , Bruneau-Chávez José , Merellano-Navarro Eugenio , Bizzozero-Peroni Bruno
Published: February 2025

Introduction and objective: The constant practice of physical activity contributes to obtaining adequate values of physical fitness and body composition, which brings benefits to people's health. Even though scientific evidence exposes the health effects of physical activity, the adult population has a low prevalence of exercise due to lack of time, lack of sports venues, factors that increase in university students due to academic demands. One tool that could be useful in removing barriers to not practicing physical activity may be immersive virtual reality, as evidence suggests that it can be a tool that promotes the practice of physical activity, so the objective of this randomized controlled trial protocol is to evaluate the impact of a physical exercise program performed through immersive virtual reality on physical fitness and body composition in a university population.
Methodology: An intervention group (n=18) and a control group (n=18) will be randomly selected. The intervention group will execute a physical exercise program through immersive virtual reality for 12 weeks. All participants will be evaluated at the beginning and end of the intervention to determine the effect of the program on physical fitness and body composition. Conclusions: This randomized controlled trial will provide information on the effect of physical exercise through virtual reality on the variables studied.
AI and Machine Learning Applications in Industrial Automation and Cybersecurity
Authors:   Engineer I, USA, Dontha Jyothsna Devi
Published: February 2025

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in industrial automation and cybersecurity has become increasingly vital as
industries transition towards smarter and more efficient systems. With the rapid advancement of technology, AI and ML are playing a key role in optimizing
operations, enhancing safety, and improving overall system performance. This paper explores the applications of AI and ML in industrial automation,
focusing on their transformative impact on manufacturing, process control, and predictive maintenance. Additionally, the paper highlights the critical role
these technologies play in enhancing cybersecurity frameworks, particularly in the context of industrial control systems and critical infrastructure. The
combination of AI and ML allows for real-time decision-making, anomaly detection, and the mitigation of security risks in an increasingly interconnected
industrial environment. The findings suggest that AI and ML are not only optimizing operational efficiency but also providing advanced threat detection
mechanisms to combat sophisticated cyber threats. This paper presents a detailed review of these technologies' capabilities and challenges, offering insights
into their future potential in industrial settings.
MILITARY IN LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION
Authors: Habbodin Muhtar
Published: February 2025

This article aims to explain the presence of the military in the succession of national leadership. The military's presence in the succession of leadership shows that power is a contested item between civilian leaders and military leaders. Through direct elections, both the military and civilians have the opportunity to become national leaders. However, only one will be the winner. This is aimed at Prabowo's victory in leadership succession. The 2024 leadership succession equals the superiority of the military over civilian politicians. Prabowo's victory sparked the return of military political power. In fact, this victory further emphasizes the military's resilience in competing peacefully. This is because democracy requires all succession of national leadership to be carried out periodically, regularly, and constitutionally. Thus, the elected leader is the people's choice. This is because the people are the owners of sovereignty as well as the source of political legitimacy.
Perspective psihologice asupra închisorii eficiente.
De la retribuţie la reabilitare în mediul corecţional
Authors: URZICĂ Andreea-Luciana , AIFTINCĂI Andreea-Mădălina
Published: February 2025

This article aims to provide an overview regarding some key aspects addressing the understanding of the necessity for effective prisons. It starts from the premise that the goal to have efficient prisons concretely translates into an optimal, simultaneous achievement of the functions for which this (prison) framework is created – deliver of punishment, reducing criminal recidivism, preserving human dignity and restorative justice/repairing injustice. In explaining the issues addressed, it is worth mentioning that the proposed intervention has been defined according to how societies understood the roots of criminal behavior. We also bring to the fore a number of specific factors that facilitate or hinder psychological adjustment to prison life. In addition, we briefly describe some interventions whose main purpose is to reduce criminal recidivism. Last but not least, we discuss the role of psychologists in setting up effective prisons.