bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Architectures of finitude: New biomaterial practices from an ecofeminist perspective
Authors: Fernández Natalia
Published: June 2024

Ecofeminisms have emerged in the heat of social movements and form a diverse current of thought that explores synergies between feminisms and ecologies, from which it is affirmed that in order to sustain life, it is necessary to recognize the interdependence of life. The environmental crises have highlighted violence against women, in close relation to the violence suffered by nature, where gender and environment are intertwined under multiple, linked and comparable oppressions. In this sense, it is necessary to put in tension the non-neutrality of the constructive elements that surround us by analyzing their productive matrices within the capitalist system. Giving meaning to the field of materials engineering implies recognizing that technology is not neutral, in order to contemplate the ways of co-producing the habitat. It becomes urgent to know the environmental impact that material production generates on ecosystems. During the last decades, the development of bio-based materials has been growing. In this line, reflections are proposed about the environmental crisis articulated with gender inequality, and with experiences of new bio-based materials in the face of the need for access to habitat, as opposed to the hegemonic market logics that consider the city and housing -and therefore the materials that compose it- as a product and not a right. Thus, material developments are turning towards technologies where the sustainability of life is central, through the use of biodegradable materials, respecting the natural cycles of regeneration
Characterization of food in children with anemia from six months to five years
Authors: Lizcano Ramírez Jennifer , Delgado Gonzales Jaritza Lissette , Delgado Contreras Milton Isaac , Chávez-Arizala Jenrry Fredy
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Anemia is a public health problem that affects millions of children worldwide, especially those in the crucial stage of development that spans from six months to five years. Nutrition plays a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of anemia in young children.
Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out during the period between January and September 2023. The universe was composed of 50 patients between the ages of zero and five years, seen in the consultation of said center. The information obtained was processed through the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 15 system. 
Results: 52% of the sample were male and 48% female. 54% were in the range of 12 months to 2 years, 28% from 3 to 5 years, while 18% were from 6 to 11 months. 36% of the sample received breast milk until 12 to 23 months, while 24% until 24 months, 22% from 6 to 11 months, and 18% received it at the time the survey was applied. Regarding the frequency of feeding, 78% were fed 4 times a day, on the other hand, 20% were fed 3 times a day and 2% were fed 2 times a day. 30% of the sample consumed eggs 2 days old, likewise 40% of the children ingested meat 3 to 4 days old.
Conclusions: The nutrition and feeding of the pediatric patient with anemia is a challenge in current times. In the present research, there was a predominance of the male sex. The patients were fed with breast milk until 12 and 23 months of age, a significant percentage of which were fed with eggs and meat in their nutritional scheme
Consumption Ethics for Wild Animals: An Islamic Practice
Authors:   Universitas Nasional (PPI Unas), Indonesia, Praharawati Gugah ,   Universitas Nasional (PPI Unas), Indonesia
Published: June 2024

Religion, particularly Islam, plays an important role in lifestyle as well as in shaping cultural beliefs, including the teachings on consumption ethics. This ethics is based on the Sharīʿah—which is derived from the Qurʾān and the Sunnah by Muslim jurists—and is aimed at avoiding plagues and ensuring health security. Accordingly, this article discusses some lessons on Islamic ethics regarding the consumption and hunting of wild animals for food. A scholar of Islamic jurisprudence, Shaykh Muḥammad Arshad al-Banjārī (1710–1812), authored a work on fiqh entitled Sabīl al-Muhtadīn li al-Tafaqquh fī Amr al-Dīn (The Way of the Rightly Guided People in Mastering the Commandment of Religion) which has successfully managed to enjoin people to protect many species of wildlife in the Malay World, particularly, and in the larger region of South East Asia generally. A list of around 627 species from four major animal orders in Indonesia are listed as the following: primates, carnivores, reptiles, and amphibians—all of which are prohibited from being consumed and hunted by Muslims. They include important varieties of species the populations of which are decreasing, for example: numerous species of monkeys, bats, pangolins, tigers, and many more which are mentioned in al-Banjārī’s work. The work, thus, has helped conserve the said species of wild animals that are still present predominantly in the areas where the Muslim populations reside. If this consumption ethics can be shared with the rest of the world, it could contribute to the conservation of nature.
Was there ʿAql before Adam? On Rationality and Adamic Exceptionalism
Authors:   International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia, Muhamad Salwani
Published: June 2024

Many Islamic positions have emerged in response to the theory of evolution. One particular response is the Adamic exceptionalism, which asserts that although Adam is exempt from the process of evolution, there were still other “humans” existing before or contemporaneous to him who were natural products of evolution. The argument for the humanness of the pre-Adamic human-like creatures is hinged on the supposed shared rationality between them. On this position, Shoaib Malik is of the opinion that it is the most reconciliatory solution for Sunnī theology and scientific findings. Hence, this article aims to conduct a paradigmatic comparison between the concept of rationality in anthropology and the concept of ʿaql in the worldview of Islam with special reference to Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas. Based on his articulation of the conception of man within the worldview of Islam, anthropology’s “rationality” can be said to amount to only some fractions of what is known as the practical reason in Islam. This study concludes that all human-like creatures prior to Adam are not proper humans as defined in the name insān.
Ungku Abdul Aziz bin Ungku Abdul Hamid (1922–2020): The Thinking and Worldview of an Illustrious Malaysian Muslim
Authors:   Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM), Malaysia, Borhanuddin Dr. Syafiq
Published: June 2024

This article seeks to examine the worldview of almarḥūm Royal Professor Ungku Abdul Aziz bin Ungku Abdul Hamid of Malaysia (1922–2020) as reflected in his scholarship and intellectual journey, which would be instructive in giving more insight into the mind of a learned Muslim in the context of a post-colonial Muslim nation. To gain a clearer idea of how Ungku Aziz’s mind was shaped and to better understand his thought process, this article examines the discussions, sources, and influences that left impressions on him, and how he focused his mind throughout his life in chronological order. The methodology adopted for this purpose is primarily a creative use of the archival or documentary research method which involves analysing the usage of key terms by the subject related to the question of “worldview” or “thinking framework,” “belief,” “thought,” and the “mind” in selected documents and records. In addition, verbal statements of relevant information were also utilised to furnish certain details. Finally, this article argues that while there are areas of Ungku Aziz’s discussions and statements which could be more informed by insights from the intellectual tradition of Islam, Ungku Aziz generally held a more nuanced and learned view of Islam as a religion and civilisation—different from many other economists or Muslim Western-trained academics of his time.
Correlación del Indicador de Compromiso Social (ICS) y del Indicador de Calidad Periodística (ICP) en la prensa local digital de Andalucía
Authors: Garcia Gordillo Mar , Caro González Francisco Javier
Published: June 2024

El periodismo de proximidad ha jugado históricamente un papel fundamental en la articulación de las comunidades locales y regionales. Es la información más próxima al lector y de mayor utilidad y además tiene una función de servicio público. La llegada de las nuevas herramientas digitales ha favorecido la proliferación de medios digitales de comunicación locales o hiperlocales. El Proyecto "La información periodística y el bienestar: análisis de la función social de la empresa periodística andaluza (US 1380696)" ha realizado una investigación profunda sobre esta realidad y ha diseñado el Indicador de Compromiso Social (ICS) (Caro-González et al. 2024) y el Indicador de Calidad Periodística (ICP) que permiten medir el impacto social de estos medios en su entorno y la calidad del servicio informativo. En este artículo se estudia si puede establecerse una correlación entre ambos indicadores que permita la evaluación de estos medios de Andalucía desde una perspectiva holística.
Back make in India with testing in India
Authors: Reddy K Srinath
Published: June 2024

“People are fed by the food industry, which pays no attention to health … and are treated by the health industry, which pays no attention to food,” was the caustic observation of American writer and environmentalist Wendell Berry. While this critiques the organised medical profession’s inattention to nutrition and the role of the food industry, public health votaries recognise the importance of adequate and appropriate nutrition across the life course and are vigilant about the role of the food industry in enabling or endangering health through myriad products that reach our mouths from the market. Hence the outrage at recent reports that Nestlé was marketing a baby food cereal in India and many other developing countries with higher sugar content than the version it marketed in Europe. Around the same time, reports of regulatory agencies in Hong Kong and Singapore banning masalas marketed by two Indian manufacturers aroused alarm.
 
The report on Nestlé’s baby food cereal (Cerelac) was released by Public Eye, a Swiss NGO, which conducted the study in partnership with the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN). IBFAN has been watching Nestlé since they battled over the manner in which the transnational food company marketed breast milk substitutes. Indian and global health authorities recommend exclusive breast milk feeding for the first six months of life because of its ideal nutrient composition, immunity-boosting properties, and support for the growth of a healthy microbiome in the baby’s gut, apart from promoting a close psychological bonding between mother and child. Commercial campaigns to promote breast milk substitutes have often undermined these health considerations.
Reimagining Public Health: Unravelling Challenges to Routine Immunization Access in Urban Communities for Migrants, the Urban Poor, and Underserved Groups
Authors: Tiwari Ankita , Sadhu Goutam
Published: June 2024

Background: In urban settings, ensuring equitable access to routine immunization services presents a complex challenge, particularly for marginalized groups such as migrants, the urban poor, and other underserved populations. The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) was launched to address the health concerns of the urban poor by facilitating equitable access through rationalizing and strengthening the existing health delivery capacity. Aims and Objectives: This study aims to explore the multifaceted barriers faced by underserved communities in accessing routine immunization services and proposes strategies to promote health equity in urban settings, ultimately bridging these gaps. Methodology: The framework of the NUHM was analysed to understand its impact on providing public health services to the urban population, with a specific focus on the urban poor and slum populations. The study examines the principles underpinning Universal Health Care, such as equity, participatory governance, and intersectoral collaboration, to address the social determinants of health. Results: Findings indicate that despite the NUHM's efforts, significant barriers to routine immunization access persist for marginalized urban communities. These barriers include socio-economic disparities, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and limited community engagement. Conclusion: To achieve health equity, there is a need for innovative strategies that address these barriers comprehensively. Strengthening intersectoral collaboration, enhancing community participation, and improving healthcare infrastructure are crucial steps toward promoting equitable access to immunization services for all urban residents, particularly the underserved.
Dengue and Chikungunya spread beyond the historical areas of transmission: A rising Public Health Challenge
Authors: M Sruthi
Published: June 2024

Dengue fever and chikungunya are viral diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which have been historically limited to specific regions in the Americas. However, in recent years, these diseases have been spreading beyond their traditional boundaries, affecting new populations and presenting a major public health challenge.
According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), there were over 3.5 million cases of dengue reported in the Americas in 2022, with Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Nicaragua being the countries with the highest incidence rates. Furthermore, chikungunya cases have been increasing in the region, with over 190,000 cases reported in 2022, a significant rise compared to the just over 9,000 cases reported in 2019.(1)
Middle-Aged Sibling Anesthesiologists Opinionate: Maybe It Is Time To Decode The Epidemiology Of Pseudo-Iatrophobia Among Physicians
Authors: Gupta Divya , Gupta Deepak
Published: June 2024

Iatrophobia is phobia of doctors and we think that when doctors have phobia of doctors, it may very well be pseudo-iatrophobia. The question becomes whether their fears deterring them to access healthcare facilities for their own selves are so irrational that they may be appearing as true fears to them per true iatrophobia until and unless rationality eventually overcomes their irrational fears thus allowing them to overlook their false fears per pseudo-iatrophobia before accessing healthcare facilities for their own selves without further ado. Simplistically, prevalences and etiopathogenesis of true iatrophobia and pseudo-iatrophobia among physicians must be decoded so that the healers may be appropriately healed as well after having addressed their concerns which may be preventing them from timely seeking healthcare for their own selves.
General Characteristics of Our Patients Diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis: Single Center Experience
Authors: Yolacan Ramazan , Yıldırım Cihat , Kaya Muhsin
Published: June 2024

Objective:Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory liver disease characterized by elevated liver enzymes and serum immunoglobulin levels, often accompanied by high titers of autoantibodies, typical histopathological findings, and a diagnosis established upon the exclusion of other liver diseases. The etiology of AIH is not fully understood. Our aim was to investigate the general characteristics of our AIH patients, the treatments administered, and the responses to these treatments, and to compare these with the data available in the literature.
Materials and Methods:Between 2010-2020, data from 62 patients diagnosed with AIH at our clinic were retrospectively reviewed. The study investigated the general characteristics at the time of diagnosis, laboratory values, autoantibody levels, the presence of additional autoimmune diseases, liver histology, treatment status and responses, as well as average follow-up and survival times.
Results:Of the patients, 57 (91.9%) were female, with a female to male ratio of 11:1, and the average age of all patients was 34.76±14.9 years. The average follow-up duration was 34.7±23.4 months, the average survival time was 105 months, and the 5-year survival rate was determined to be 92%. At the time of diagnosis, a more than tenfold increase in aminotransferase levels and acute hepatitis were statistically significantly higher in females (p<0.05). While there was a statistically significant relationship between the average time to remission and aminotransferase levels (p<0.05), no significant relationship was found between the development of relapse (p>0.05). A statistically significant conversion was observed between patients with definite and probable diagnoses before and after treatment (p<0.05).
Conclusion:AIH should always be considered in patients with acute and chronic liver disease, hypergammaglobulinemia, and especially those with other autoimmune diseases, as AIH presents with various clinical, laboratory, and histological features. It is important to remember that AIH responds well to treatment and patients can be maintained in remission for extended periods with appropriate therapy.
STUDENT MANAGEMENT AT STATE PRIMARY SCHOOL (SDN) 1 BUWUN MAS SECOTONG DISTRICT WEST LOMBOK REGENCY
Authors: Sahwan Sahwan , Fadli Adi , Wahyudiati Dwi
Published: June 2024

This research aims to examine student management at Buwun 1 State Elementary School (SDN). Sekotong District, West Lombok. The research approach used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation studies. Meanwhile, technical data analysis uses data collection, data reduction, data presentation and data verification. Research respondents include school principals, teachers, students and other relevant stakeholders. The research results show that student management at SDN 1 Buwun Sekotong District already has an adequate basic structure, but still requires improvement in various aspects, including planning, admissions, orientation, organizing learning activities, attendance, discipline, grouping, coaching, evaluation, curriculum implementation, participation and student graduation rates.
ALMANYA-SOVYETLER BİRLİĞİ KISKACINDA KAFKASYA’NIN BAĞIMSIZLIK MESELESİ (1941-1943)
Authors: Güzay Aybüke
Published: June 2024

İkinci Dünya Savaşı esnasında Almanya ile Sovyetler Birliği arasındaki mücadele Kafkasya halkının özgürlük isteklerine yeşil ışık yakan bir gelişmedir. Sovyetler Birliğinin baskısından kurtulmak ve Almanların yardımı ile bağımsızlıklarını elde etmek, Kafkasyalılar için kaçırılmayacak bir fırsat olarak görülmüştür. Kafkasya’da yaşayan milletlerin yaşam tarzlarını araştıran Almanlar, genel bir söylem ile “Kafkasya Kafkasyalılarındır” sloganını kullanmayı olumlu bulmuşlardır. Özelde ise Hristiyan ve Müslümanların yaşadığı bu coğrafyada her milletin kendi hassasiyetlerine göre ayrı bir siyaset izlenmiştir. Kafkasya halkının özgürlüklerine düşkün olduğunu bilen Almanlar bu noktaya vurgu yapmanın çok etkili olacağını da düşünmüşlerdir. Bu hususta Almanlar tarafından Kafkasya’da hem dini özgürlük hem de siyasi bağımsızlık üzerine şekillenen bir politika izlenmiştir. Almanların izlemiş olduğu bu siyaset, Kafkasyalıları özgürlük yolunda teşvik etmekle kalmamış, aynı zamanda Kafkasyalıların bu yolda harekete geçmesini sağlamıştır. Cephede ve cephe gerisinde Almanya lehine savaşa katılan Kafkasya halkının bağımsızlık meselesi Almanlar ve Kafkasyalılar tarafından farklı değerlendirilmiş, Almanlar bölgenin kaynaklarından faydalanmak niyetindeyken Kafkasyalılar da bağımsızlık için mücadele etmişlerdir. Bu süreçte Kafkasya halkının bağımsızlık üzerine görüşleri ve Almanlardan talepleri mühim olduğu gibi, bağımsızlık meselesine Almanların bakış açısı da ziyadesiyle önemlidir. Bu çalışmada İkinci Dünya Savaşı esnasında Kafkasya’nın bağımsızlığı meselesi Almanya ve Kafkasya nezdinde değerlendirilecek, her iki tarafın amaçları ile faaliyetleri incelenecektir.
MÜŞİR DELİ FUAD PAŞA’NIN PETERSBURG FEVKALÂDE ELÇİLİĞİ (1894)
Authors: Yadi Ahmet
Published: June 2024

Müşir Fuad Paşa, II. Abdülhamid döneminde birkaç kez Rus İmparatoruna fevkalade elçi olarak gönderilmiştir. Dostane ilişkileri geliştirmek için yapılan bu görevlendirmelerde Fuad Paşa Osmanlı Devleti adına iyi hizmetlerde bulunmuştur. Bu iyi hizmetleri ve Rus hanedan üyeleriyle tanışıklığı 1894 yılındaki Petersburg fevkalade elçiliği görevinin kendisine verilmesinde önemli rol oynamıştır. Petersburg fevkalade elçiliğinin amacı tahta yeni çıkan Rus İmparatoru II. Nikola’nın cülus ve izdivacını tebrik etmekti. Diğer bir görevi ise Ermeni meselesi ile ilgili Rusya’nın Osmanlı Devleti’ne yardım etmesini sağlamaktı. Bu doğrultuda İstanbul’dan Petersburg’a giden Müşir Fuad Paşa, İmparator’a name-i hümayun ve nişanları takdim ettikten sonra birtakım görüşmeler gerçekleştirmiştir. Görüşmelerin temel konusu Ermeni meselesi olup, Rus devlet erkanının bu konudaki fikirlerini öğrenmeye çalışmıştır. Aynı zamanda bu meselede Osmanlı Devleti’nin haklılığını savunarak İngiltere’nin faaliyetlerine karşı Rusya’dan destek istemiştir. Kendisine verilen görevi eksiksiz olarak yerine getiren Müşir Fuad Paşa sefaret heyetiyle İstanbul’a dönmüştür. Döndükten sonra bu göreviyle ilgili bir sefaretname hazırlayarak Sultan II. Abdülhamid’e takdim etmiştir. Bu çalışmada Müşir Fuad Paşa’nın 1894 yılındaki Petersburg fevkalade elçiliği sürecinde yapmış olduğu faaliyetler ele alınmıştır.
Estrategias didácticas desde la diversidad y la educación inclusiva para fomentar el pensamiento crítico en la Institución Educativa María Auxiliadora
Authors: Becerra Niño María Nataly , Castillo Poveda Carlos Alberto , Londoño Cuervo Sirley María , Rojas Riaño Jorge Enrique , Vanegas Cano Maribel
Published: June 2024

Este proyecto de investigación analiza los componentes clave para reconocer la diversidad sociocultural de los estudiantes del tercer grado en la Institución Educativa María Auxiliadora, ubicada en el municipio de Sabaneta, Antioquia. El objetivo principal del proyecto es implementar estrategias didácticas que promuevan la diversidad, atendiendo a estudiantes de diferentes contextos sociales, con necesidades educativas especiales y variados ritmos de aprendizaje. Para ello, se ha diseñado una secuencia didáctica orientada a fortalecer las habilidades de pensamiento crítico y la comprensión lectora de los estudiantes. La secuencia didáctica se implementó en cinco momentos, divididos en nueve sesiones a lo largo de casi dos meses. Los resultados obtenidos fueron evaluados y comparados con un diagnóstico previo realizado a los estudiantes, mostrando resultados satisfactorios.
Hipoglucemia por hiperinsulinismo endógeno secundario a Insulinoma; en paciente femenina de 27 años de edad. A propósito de un caso
Authors: Sarango Martinez Xavier Alexander , Maza Quizhpe Jorky Gustavo , López Zuñiga Jerry Fabián , Cabrera Chamba Jesús Andrés , Galarza Sánchez Cristian Alfonso
Published: June 2024

El insulinoma es una neoplasia neuroendocrina que se origina en las células B de los islotes pancreáticos, produciendo hipoglucemia, debido a un exceso en la liberación de insulina. La incidencia de un insulinoma en la población general es de 1 entre 250.000 a 1.000.000 de habitantes. Sin embargo, existe un ligero predominio por el sexo femenino. Los síntomas que se presentan son autonómicos y neuroglucopénicos como temblores, palpitaciones, debilidad, diaforesis, hiperfagia, alteraciones visuales, confusión, alteraciones de la conducta y personalidad, crisis y coma, los cuales se presentan en su mayoría en períodos de ayuno y ejercicio. El presente caso clínico corresponde a un paciente femenino de 27 años de edad, que acude a emergencias por alteración del estado de conciencia y cefalea, en el cual, mediante exámenes de laboratorio, se encontraron valores de insulina de 135,6 uUI/mL, péptido C de 5.21 ng/ml e índice de péptido C de 484.10, filiado como insulinoma. Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo, presentación de caso clínico se estableció mediante exámenes de laboratorio e imagen, el diagnóstico de hipoglucemia secundaria a hiperinsulinemia endógena por la presencia de Insulinoma. Utilizando la escala de Capella para neoplasias endócrinas del páncreas, se clasificó al insulinoma de la paciente como Benigno, debido a su tamaño de 1.7 cm x 1.5 cm.
Study of Various Obstacles to Vertical Land Consolidation for Kampung Improvement Program (Case Study: Pilot Project of Vertical Land Consolidation in Cipinang Besar Selatan, East Jakarta, 2022)
Authors:   Universitas Indonesia, Yustiningrum Nurlina , Adianto Joko
Published: June 2024

The study examines the challenges encountered in the implementation of the Vertical Land Consolidation (VLC) program, which primarily focuses on providing homes through the Kampung Improvement Program in Jakarta Province. VLC, or Vertical Land Consolidation, is an essential approach to improving the security of land ownership and the quality of housing in densely populated, degenerated metropolitan areas that face numerous obstacles. A significant challenge is the requirement for voluntary involvement from a minimum of 60% of people in the area, emphasizing the importance of bottom-up planning. The study was conducted in 2022 at Cipinang Besar Selatan (East Jakarta) using a case study methodology. The results indicate that the implementation of the program faces difficulties as a result of implementing top-down approaches and ongoing issues with tenure security. The study highlights the importance of combining top-down techniques with bottom-up community engagement to enhance the efficiency of VLC initiatives in urban kampungs, specifically in metropolitan locations like Jakarta.
Bibliometric Analysis Of High-Rise Building Planning With Cpm And Pert Methods Using Vosviewer
Authors: Gultom Daniel Arnoldi , Rifai Andri Irfan , Pamadi Mulia , Isradi Muhammad
Published: June 2024

This research shows the developments that have occurred in high-rise building building planning worldwide by presenting bibliometric analysis data. The database that appears from Publish or Perish can be converted into mapping with the help of VosViewer software. In this analysis, it can be seen how relevant this research is globally. The results of data processing show that the majority of research comes from journal articles, with a total of 774 studies (85.33%), and the peak of research occurred in 2022 with 114 studies. Elsevier BV is a publisher that has a high interest in the development of high-rise building planning, with a total of 432 studies (65.90%). Evaluation is the most dense visualization, followed by buildings and high-rise buildings. This shows that high-level building planning using the CPM and PERT methods can still develop.
SADIARV - SISTEMA PARA ASSISTÊNCIA DE DIAGNÓSTICO DE AUTISMO COM REALIDADE VIRTUAL
Authors: Silva Enzo Bucchi Oliveira , Murata Andrea Sayuri , Ribeiro Armênio Alcântara , Silva Isabella Bucchi Oliveira , Siscoutto Robson Augusto
Published: June 2024

The use of interactive technologies that use Virtual Reality (VR) in favor of patients in the area of mental health has been seriously expanded and valued, considering that good results are obtained, such as: treatments with greater effectiveness and lower cost, in addition to diversity of data that can be collected to better understand these individuals. However, research and studies on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are still very recent, but it is known that with early diagnosis the treatment and development of the patient becomes much more efficient, in this sense a tool that specifically helps with diagnosis of autism there is a need. Therefore, this work presents a computational application that makes use of Virtual Reality and Computer Vision to assist professionals in the field in diagnosing patients with ASD. The virtual environments were evaluated by the project researchers, using a specific usability questionnaire, together with a usability scale system (SUS - System Usability Scale), obtaining a final average of 4.63 out of 5.0, being considered suitable for future use on real patients.
The Dawn of Regulated AI: Analyzing the European AI Act and its Global Impact
Authors: Hoffmeister Kalojan
Published: June 2024

The article provides an overview of the genesis of the EU AI Act, its economic and security context, and the intricacies of its international implications. It discusses the main elements of the Act, particularly some changes it underwent during the negotiation process between the EU Commission, Parliament, and Council. The AI Act is set against the backdrop of global economic and security landscapes, reflecting on the strategic implications of AI in the US-China geopolitical rivalry and the EU’s positioning within it. In particular, the article critically highlights the prohibited practices under the AI Act, the introduction of a nuanced classification system for high-risk AI applications, the fundamental rights impact assessment obligation, the new provisions on General Purpose AI and the Act’s governance structures. The article concludes with a forward-looking perspective on the EU’s role in shaping global AI governance, indicating the Act’s potential to serve as an international benchmark.
50 Jahre Wissenschaft für die Gesundheit
Authors: Fried Andrea , Buchinger Reinhard
Published: June 2024

Die Geschichte des Österreichischen Bundesinstituts für Gesundheitswesen (ÖBIG) ist seit fünf Jahrzehnten eng mit dem Gesundheitssystem der Republik Österreich verbunden. Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1973 begleiten das ÖBIG und seit 2006 seine Rechtsnachfolgerin, die Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG), die wesentlichen Entwicklungen und Reformen im öffentlichen Gesundheitssektor. Als unabhängige wissenschaftliche Einrichtung liefert das Institut evidenzbasierte Grundlagen für Entscheidungsträger:innen und ist dabei stets um eine umfassende Einbindung aller Stakeholder:innen und eine äquidistante Haltung gegenüber allen Akteurinnen und Akteuren im System bemüht.
THE RATE AND OUTCOMES OF REDUCING RE-HOSPITALIZATIONS WITH A TREATMENT REGIMEN INCLUDING DAPAGLIFLOZIN IN HEART FAILURE WITH REDUCED EJECTION FRACTION WITHOUT DIABETES PATIENTS
Authors: Ngo Hoang Toan , Nguyen Tuan Thuan , Vo Tan Cuong , Le Dieu Ngan , Do Thi Ngoc Diep , Tran Kim Son
Published: June 2024

Background: Heart failure, a cardiovascular disease with a substantial disease burden, often leads to frequent hospitalizations for acute episodes. The readmission rate is estimated to be around 30-50%, resulting in high costs for both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Additionally, heart failure is associated with a considerable mortality rate, ranging from 48-57%. Objectives: To describe the rate and outcomes of reducing hospital readmissions for heart failure in non-diabetes patients and with heart failure featuring reduced ejection fraction, through the use of Dapagliflozin at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted 44 non-diabetes and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction patients who were examined and treated at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital. Results: The average age of patients was 67.3 ± 13, with male patients representing 65.9%. Shortness of breath was the most common symptom (77.3%). Other frequently observed symptoms included distended neck veins, peripheral edema, and rales in the lungs. The average ejection fraction was 36.65 ± 8.16%. In terms of functional classification, NYHA III represents the highest proportion at 54.5%. The median NT-proBNP concentration was 8757 pg/mL (ranging from a minimum of 604 pg/mL to a maximum of 35.000 pg/mL). The observed improvement rate in NYHA classification after treatment was 13.6%. The rate of rehospitalization for heart failure before treatment was 27.3%, decreasing to 11.4% after treatment (p=0.118 but the analysis suggests that there were no independent risk factors contributing to rehospitalization for heart failure in patients with reduced ejection fraction without diabetes.Conclusions: Dyspnea was the most common symptom in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and nondiabetes. The rate of rehospitalization for heart failure after 12 weeks of Dapagliflozin treatment was lower than before treatment, but this difference was not statistically significant.
NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND SOME RELATED FACTORS IN MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Tran Hong Duyen , Tran Le Truc Nhien , Nguyen To Nguyen , Vo Thi My Hanh , Pham Hanh Nguyen , Nguyen Luu Phu Qui , Nguyen Hoang Tin
Published: June 2024

Background: Today, the global challenge of malnutrition encompasses both undernutrition and overweight, particularly prevalent in low and middle-income nations. Excessive body fat accumulation poses health risks for overweight and obese individuals. Objectives: To assess nutritional status and identify related factors among Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) medical students. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 137 first-year medical students at CTUMP to evaluate their body fat percentage using the Harpenden Skinfold Caliper. Skinfold measurements were taken from the bicipital, tricipital, subscapular, and suprailiac sites. Furthermore, physical activity levels were classified using the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) consisting of 16 questions on 4 domains. The research was carried out at CTUMP from December 2022 to June 2023. Results: Compared to urban areas, a higher percentage of male students engage in physical activity in rural areas; however, this trend is not observed among female students. Additionally, female students exhibited thicker skin folds in four areas (biceps, triceps, suprailiac, and subscapular) compared to male students. Conversely, the fold thickness in the suprailiac region was greater in female students. The mean body fat percentage was 20.40±4.61% in male students and 30.48±4.32% in female students. Non-obese students comprised the majority in this study, with 84.3% of male students being non-obese. Among female students, 53.7% were classified as obese and 46.3% as non-obese. There was insufficient evidence to indicate differences between residential student groups and physical activity levels. Conclusions: The study reveals that the majority of participating students are non-obese. Furthermore, the average body fat percentage among women is found to be higher compared to both men and the general population. However, there is inadequate evidence to show variances among student groups residing in diverse areas or partaking in varying levels of physical activity.
RELATED FACTORS TO RECURRENCE OF FEBRILE SEIZURES IN CHILDREN AT CAN THO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 2022 – 2023
Authors: Vo Van Thi , Van Tuong Vy , Huynh Tran Linh Nhi , Ho Trong Nguyen , Nguyen Van Trinh , Nguyen Van Truong , Nguyen Minh Phuong , Le Van Minh , Lu Tri Dien , Bui Thao Vi
Published: June 2024

Background: Febrile convulsions are a fairly common emergency in children, accounting for up to 2/3 of children with symptomatic convulsions in diseases with identified causes. Febrile seizures are a medical emergency in pediatrics. Seizure recurrence can affect the child in many ways, including the risk of injury, respiratory failure during a seizure, or increased risk of epilepsy. The recurrence of febrile seizures is directly related to prognosis and prevention in children. Objectives: 1) Describe the clinical characteristics of febrile seizures in children from 6 months to 60 months at Can Tho Children's Hospital. 2) Risk factors for recurrent febrile seizures in children from 6 months to 60 months at Can Tho Children's Hospital. Materials and methods: Crosssectional descriptive study with analysis of 125 children with febrile seizures. Results: Out of the total of 125 cases, the male/female ratio was 1.55/1, the age group with a higher percentage was 6 - 24 months old (51.2 %), 60% of children with febrile seizures were recorded with fever ≥ 390C, most cases were generalized seizures accounting for 98.4%. Regarding consciousness after a seizure, 1 case was recorded, corresponding to 0.8% of children with consciousness disorder after a seizure. The recurrence of febrile seizures was statistically significantly related to the type of febrile seizure (p < 0.001), the time from fever to the onset of the first seizure (p < 0.05), and morphology of seizures (p < 0.05). There is no relationship between recurrence of febrile seizures and age group, gender, temperature during seizures, as well as the child's history of surgery. assisted cesarean section/birth premature birth. Conclusions: Recurrence of febrile seizures is associated with a number of clinical features such as the classification of febrile seizures, the interval between fever and the first seizure, and the morphology of seizures.
AN EVALUATION OF HYPOALBUMINEMIA AND IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN CHILDREN AGED FROM 2 MONTHS TO UNDER 5 YEARS OLD WITH PNEUMONIA
Authors: Tran Thi Nhu Y , Ly Quoc Trung , Nguyen Hong Ngan , Le Thi Nhan Duyen , To Thi Yen Nhi , Trinh Ngoc Khoa , Ha Thi Thao Mai
Published: June 2024

Background: Pneumonia is a potentially fatal disease that greatly compromises the health of children. Utilizing laboratory tests is extremely beneficial in the diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis determination of the condition. In the realm of pediatric pneumonia, effective diagnostic procedures include assessments for albumin levels and iron deficiency anemia. Objectives: (1) Determine the proportions of hypoalbuminemia and iron deficiency anemia in children aged from 2 months to under 5 years old with pneumonia at Ca Mau Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital in 2022-2023 (2) Evaluate the association between hypoalbuminemia, iron deficiency anemia and pneumonia in children aged from 2 months to under 5 years old at Ca Mau Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital in 2022-2023. Materials and methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study on 177 pediatric patients from 2 months to under 5 years old who were diagnosed with pneumonia and received inpatient treatment at Ca Mau Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital during the research period. Results: The percentage of patients aged 2 months to 2 years was 59.9%, which was more than the percentage of patients aged 2 years to 5 years, which was 40.1%. The average age was 22.5±15.82 months old. The male patients constituted 56.5% of the total, whilst the female patients with pneumonia accounted for 43.5%. Children with pneumonia made  up 88.1% of the patient population; children with severe pneumonia made up 11.9% of the patient population. The average albumin concentration was 38.47±2.39g/L. The proportion of hypoalbuminemia was 26% and the proportion of iron deficiency anemia was 41.8%. Children with iron deficiency anemia had a higher rate of severe pneumonia (20.3%) than those without (5.8%). Compared to 2.9% of children without iron deficiency anemia, 12.2% of those with the condition required more than two antibiotics to treat pneumonia. Conclusion: When hypoalbuminemia is present, the severity of pneumonia is significantly increased. Inadequate iron levels cause anemia, which worsens pediatric pneumonia and necessitates supplementary antibiotic therapy.
CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH GENITAL WARTS
Authors: Lac Thi Kim Ngan , Hoang Thi Van Anh , Pham Thi Bao Tram , Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang
Published: June 2024

Background: Genital warts are a disease with the highest proportion of sexually transmitted diseases, which are caused by Human Papillomaviruses. Currently, research on the impact on the quality of life of patients with genital warts in Vietnam is still very limited, while this is an issue that deserves attention and has been studied in many places around the world. Objectives: To describe the clinical characteristics and evaluate the quality of life of patients with genital warts at Can Tho Dermato-Venereology Hospital in 2023. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Can Tho City Hospital of Dermato-Venereology, including 111 patients who were diagnosed with genital warts and treated. The generic questionnaire European quality of life index version 5D (EQ-5D), and EQ visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS) have been used to assess the quality of life of patients with genital warts. The period of study is from May 2023 to October 2023. Results: Patients in the 14-35 age group accounted for the highest proportion (81.1%), and the over 60-year-old group accounted for the lowest proportion (2.7%). The majority of patients participating in the study were female (61.3%). Types of lesions included sharp papules (78.4%), papular papules (12.6%), keratinized papules (6.3%), and flat papules (2.7%). The mild and moderate disease severity were dominant (79.28%). Genital warts usually do not affect mobility, self-care, or usual activities; however, this disease causes pain or discomfort (59.46%), and anxiety or depression (62.16%). The average general health score according to the EQ-VAS, was 74.6 ± 9.031. There was a relationship between EQ-VAS and disease severity (p<0.002). The more severe the disease was, the lower the average EQ-VAS score was. Conclusion: Genital warts had a negative impact on many aspects of the patient's quality of life, including anxiety or depression, varying from moderate to severe levels. Therefore, in addition to consulting and raising awareness, paying attention to monitoring the problems above is extremely important in treatment.
KNOWLEDGE OF HPV VACCINES AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AMONG FULL-TIME SECOND-YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS IN CAN THO UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY
Authors: Nguyen Quoc Tuan , Le Ngoc Lan Anh , Tran Trong Nhan , Phan Thi Van
Published: June 2024

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide, with over 500,000 new cases diagnosed annually and 50% mortality rate in Asia. All women are at risk for cervical cancer, most often from 42 to 58 years old. However, we can prevent it by screening tests and the HPV vaccines (HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer). When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable (about 90-100%). As one of the directly involved people in the prevention and treatment of this disease in the future, a medical student needs to grasp the basic knowledge to properly advise patients about the benefits of HPV vaccination as well as perform cervical cancer screening tests according to different ages. Therefore, the topic "The knowledge of HPV vaccines and cervical cancer screening among full-time second-year medical students of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy" was conducted to determine the acquainted rate of HPV vaccines and cervical screening. Objectives: to determinine the ratio of knowledge among students on HPV vaccines and cervical cancer screening. Materials and methods: The study used a cross-sectional descriptive design to assess full-time medical secondyear students’ knowledge. A pre-test questionnaire was administered to students. Research conducted from January 12th, 2022 to July 1st, 2022 including 234 students. Results: Participants were mainly students under the age of 20, accounting for 56%. Most students received information about HPV vaccination from the internet, accounting for 72.2%; from friends and relatives accounting for 66.7%, from hospitals and medical centers accounting for 31.5%. Research results show that the rate of well-informed about HPV vaccination was 67.9%; the rate of well-informed about cervical cancer screening was 8.2%. The rate of knowing the total injection dose is 3 doses accounting for 55.6%. Most students (90.2%) answered that cervical cancer can be screened; about 35.9% of students answered the age to start cervical cancer screening correctly. The percentage of students who knew the conditions to stop cervical cancer screening was 20.9%. Conclusion: The knowledge of HPV vaccines and cervical cancer screening among full-time second-year medical students of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy was thoroughly knowledgeable.
Kariyer Uyumluluğu, Sosyal Duygusal Öğrenme ve Kariyer Umuları Arasındaki İlişkilerin İncelenmesi
Authors: Bacanlı Feride , Salman Neslihan
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, üniversite öğrencilerinin sosyal-duygusal öğrenme becerilerinin ve kariyer umularının kariyer uyumluluklarını yordayıp yordamadığını araştırmaktır. Çalışmaya toplam 280 üniversite öğrencisi (225 kadın (%80,4); 52 erkek (%18,6); 3 bildirmeyen (%1)) katılmış ve veriler Sosyal-Duygusal Öğrenme Ölçeği, Kariyer Uyum Yetenekleri Ölçeği, Kariyer Umu Ölçeği ve Kişisel Bilgi Formu uygulanarak toplanmıştır. Veri analizi için hiyerarşik regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. İlk olarak sosyal-duygusal öğrenme değişkeni analize dahil edilmiş ve bu değişken kariyer uyumluluğuna ilişkin toplam varyansın %66'sını açıklamıştır. İkinci adımda liderlik umusu analize dahil edilerek açıklanan varyans %67'ye ulaşmıştır. Üçüncü ve dördüncü adımlarda ise sırasıyla başarı umusu ve eğitim umusu analize dahil edilerek açıklanan varyans %70'e ulaşmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçları literatüre dayanılarak tartışılmış ve gelecekteki araştırmalara yönelik önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Ulusal alan yazında toksik liderlik konusunun incelendiği lisansüstü tezlerin değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Şahin Ayşe , Kaya Ahmet
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, yerli literatürde Ağustos 2013-Haziran 2023 zaman diliminde yayınlanan toksik liderlik konulu tezlerin, içerik analizi tekniği ile incelenmesi, ileride toksik liderlik konusunda ulusal alan yazında çalışmak isteyecek araştırmacılara kaynaklık ederek tekrarın önüne geçilmesidir. Yüksek Öğretim Kurumu Tez Merkezi Veri tabanında “toksik liderlik”, “toxic leadership” ve “zehirli liderlik” kelimelerinin taraması yapılmış ve toplam 44 tez değerlendirilmeye alınmıştır. Araştırmada belirlenen temalar üzerinden veriler toplanmıştır. Veriler betimsel istatistikler kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma neticesinde, en çok tezin 2021 yılında yayınlandığı (n=11), tezlerin daha çok yüksek lisans seviyesinde (n=31) ve sosyal bilimler enstitüsüne (n=26) bağlı olarak gerçekleştirildiği, en fazla çalışmanın İşletme Ana Bilim Dalında (n=21) ve çalışmaların büyük kısmının nicel araştırma yöntemiyle (n=37) ve lisansüstü tezlerinin çoğunda iki ya da üç değişken (n=25) kullanılarak yapıldığı belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanında tezlere ait sonuç ve bulgulara da ayrıca yer verilmiştir.
Selim Berker’in Aydınlık-Karşıtı Argümana İtirazı
Authors: Öztürk Fatih Sultan Mehmet
Published: June 2024

Bu makalede, Williamson’ın ünlü aydınlık-karşıtı argümanına karşı Berker’in yönelttiği eleştiri ele alınmaktadır. Aydınlık-karşıtı argümana göre, çoğu içselcinin düşündüğünün aksine, zihinsel haller hiç de aydınlık olmayıp doğrudan epistemik erişime kapalıdır. Berker, bu argümanın güvenilir olmadığını çünkü argümanın dayandığı hata payı ilkesinin yani MAR’ın temelsiz olduğunu savunur. Berker için MAR temelsizdir, çünkü MAR ya tartışmalı bir sorites öncülü gerektirir ya da hatalı bir güvenlik şartını esas alır. Dolayısıyla, Williamson’ın aydınlık-karşıtı argümanının temel öncülü iyi bir dayanaktan yoksundur. Bu makalenin amacı, Berker’in itirazını açıklığa kavuşturmaktır.