bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of an instrument for primary health care monitoring
Authors: Puccini Paulo de Tarso , Haddad Ana Estela , Souza Fabíola Isabel Suano , Gonçalves Rejane Calixto , Ribeiro Cássia Liberato Muniz , Puccini Rosana Fiorini
Published: February 2025

Objective: To analyze an instrument for monitoring primary care.Methods Qualitative, descriptive, and analytic research that consisted in the application of the instrument in 442 Basic Health Units - PCC from São Paulo city with the participation of local managers in its elaboration; the instrument is composed of 47 aspects that contemplated indicators of Structure, Process, and Result and we organized them in six thematic blocks: I - welcoming technical reception – WTR (reception); II - nursing work; III - medical work; IV - assistance organization and team integration; V - vaccination and program coverage; VI - management and participation. For the statistical analysis, we utilized the SPSS 25.0 program.Results The average and median scores obtained by the 414 evaluated Primary Care Centers (total of 470 possible points) were 356 and 380, respectively. Through the multivariate modeling, nine aspects of Structure and Processes stood out, when analyzed concerning the aspects of the Result, presenting statistical association (p<0.05): WTR carried out in every period of Primary Care Centers; specific training for the care in WTR; nurse clinical performance; systematized medical rearguard for WTR; complete oral health team; reserved time for team meeting; group appointment carried out systematically; health promotion actions; adequate physical accommodations.Conclusion The instrument presented the capacity to capture different stages of the organization and the results of the participant units of this study, and, besides a global evaluation, it revealed critical questions of the services related to the intended changes. As an evaluative tool for the services, it may contribute to the monitoring and the support to the everyday techno-management decision making.
Eyeing the Beholder
Authors: Lindström Tobias
Published: February 2025

Anthropomorphic clay figurines comprise an enigmatic category of finds associated with Pitted Ware culture sites during the latter part of the middle Neolithic period (c. 2900–2300 BC) in the Baltic Sea region. As with most figurative objects, previous research has often been preoccupied with questions of representation, for example focusing on what the figurines might depict. In this paper, the anthropomorphic figurines are instead explored through their physical properties, primarily their ability to look back at their human makers, handlers and onlookers. Considering these figurines as clay beings that have the ability to look back at their viewers shifts the perspective from representation to presentation. This conceptual shift results in a more dynamic picture of human-figurine interactions at Pitted Ware culture sites.
Об «эластичности» границ эквивалентности в переводе поэзии
Authors: Устинова Е.С.
Published: February 2025

Цель статьи — попытка описать существенные факторы, приводящие к переводческим решениям, выходящим за пределы явной эквивалентности. (При этом не рассматриваются многократно описанные в научной литературе трансформации, связанные с асимметрией языковых систем.) Автор следует подходу к текстуальной эквивалентности (то есть, по Ю. М. Лотману, адекватности) поэтического перевода как к понятию качественному, не измеряемому количеством общепринятых лексических соответствий. Новизна статьи состоит в предмете исследования. Автор сосредоточивается не столько на самих отклонениях от ожидаемого переводческого эквивалента или на констатации типа переводческой трансформации, сколько на предполагаемых мотивах, порождающих неожиданные переводческие решения. Исследование выполнено в русле текстоцентрического подхода к семантике, с учетом контекста всего стихотворения, а иногда и более широкого контекста. Основной метод — сопоставительный (в рамках семной структуры лексических единиц в языке и тексте, в оригинале и переводе, в двух или нескольких переводах). Следуя положению отечественной транслатологии о том, что нарушение эквивалентности на более низком уровне может не являться таковым на более высоких уровнях восприятия текста, автор обосновывает гибкость границ эквивалентности c учетом внутритекстовых и межтекстовых связей, включая интерсемиотические контексты.

The author aims at describing significant factors that affect translation decisions beyond the boundaries of obvious equivalence. (We do not consider lexical transformations necessitated by the asymmetry of the language systems, since they have been thoroughly dealt with in numerous research works.) The author follows the approach to textual equivalence, or adequacy, in Yu. M. Lotman’s terminology, as a qualitative concept, which does not lend itself to quantitative evaluation. The paper’s originality consists in the focus of research. Instead of focusing on the deviations from the expected version or on the types of lexical transformation, the author concentrates on the tentative motives that prompt (and justify) non-standard translation decisions. The research is carried out in keeping with text-centered semantic studies, according to which every unit gets its meaning within the conceptual sphere of the whole text and, often, within a much broader context. Proceeding from the well-grounded thesis of Russian translatology that violation of equivalence on a lower level may ensure equivalence on a higher level, the author shows how flexible and “elastic” the bounds of equivalence may be, with regard to intratextual, intertextual, and intersemiotic contexts.
Urban Diplomacy and the Influence of Italian Architecture in Tirana During 1920-1930
Authors: Gherardini Giulio
Published: February 2025

This study explores the architectural and urban planning diplomacy of Italy within Albania. It will investigate the case of Tirana, utilizing a comprehensive methodology that incorporates a detailed examination of relevant literature from secondary sources, as well as an assessment of the progression of contemporary architecture in the region. The objective of this research is to enhance the dialogue on Italian-Albanian connections, emphasizing the impact of Italian art and external diplomacy in Albania dating back to the early years of its establishment. This investigation adds to the ongoing discourse on the influence of architectural edifices on the global relations of an Italy over Albania and Western Balkans both historically and in the foreseeable future.
Evaluation and Modeling the Performance of Rice Husk Gasifier Cook Stove for Household Energy Use
Authors: Tikuneh Dessye B. , Mersha A. Fetene
Published: February 2025

This research paper aims to evaluate and model the performance of rice husk gasifier cook stoves for household energy use, a byproduct of rice milling. The study aims to address environmental issues and promote the use of rice husk as a renewable energy source and pest repellent in stoves. The study compared insulated and non-insulated gasifier stoves using rice husk gasification. The study compared the start-up time of insulated and non-insulated gasifier stoves, where the insulated stove showed a lower start-up time, but there was no significant difference at a 5% probability level. The temperature change was also not significant, as heat transfer and temperature change started when the husk was ignited. The burner stoves had different sizes and volumes. The maximum operated or flame temperature was 1,190.30 oC at room temperature or a minimum temperature of 27.33 oC, whereas the average temperature was 758.916 oC for the non-insulated type of gasifier stove. The insulated gasifier stove also observed maximum and average temperatures of 518.30 oC and 289.014 oC, respectively, at the same room temperature. The operating time of stoves directly influences the fuel consumption rate, specific gasification rate, and combustion zone rate of stoves. The fuel consumption rate has a significant effect on the type of gasifier stove, with the maximum rates being 3.820 and 2.099 kg/hr. The time to consume rice husks to gasify them depends on the density of the rice husk, reactor volume, and fuel consumption rate. The average specific gasification rate for insulated and non-insulated stoves is 106.45 and 120.63 kg/m2h, respectively. The fuel or rice husk holding capacity of each type of stove is significant at a 5% level, with the amount of rice husk and biochar produced being 1.18kg and 0.27kg for insulated stoves, and 2.511kg and 0.688kg for non-insulated stoves, respectively. The performance of gasifier stoves varies based on the biochar conversion rate, with non-insulated stoves producing a higher biochar mass per rice husk. Multiple regression analysis was used to model the relationship between time elapse and temperature and heat energy. The Squirrel-2020 data logger was used to measure the temperature produced by burning rice husks in the reactor of the stove as well as related heat generated and losses. A relationship between the heat energy produced and the operating time of gasifier stoves was conducted to estimate the model. The cubic polynomial model was found to be the best predictive model fit for all variables in this study.
Pancreatitis Recurrente en Pediatría: Un Caso Clínico que Ilustra Desafíos Diagnósticos y Terapéuticos
Authors: Méndez Cordero Pedro David , Rodríguez Mera José Roberto , Secaira Neira Brigitte Estefanía , Bravo Gallardo Tania Esperanza , Villacis Romo Ivonne Patricia
Published: February 2025

La pancreatitis recurrente en pediatría es una condición compleja que se caracteriza por episodios repetidos de inflamación pancreática. A menudo, se asocia con causas subyacentes como anomalías anatómicas, trastornos metabólicos, enfermedades autoinmunes, infecciones o factores genéticos. El diagnóstico temprano es clave para prevenir complicaciones a largo plazo, que incluyen daño pancreático crónico, insuficiencia pancreática y alteraciones en la función digestiva. El manejo requiere un enfoque multidisciplinario, que puede incluir tratamiento conservador, intervenciones quirúrgicas, y seguimiento especializado para abordar las posibles causas y optimizar la calidad de vida del paciente pediátrico afectado. Este artículo presenta el caso de un paciente pediátrico de 8 años con antecedentes de prematuridad, atresia duodenal corregida, quiste pancreático y comunicación interventricular. El paciente ha tenido múltiples hospitalizaciones por diversas causas, incluidas neumonías recurrentes y cuadros gastroentéricos, y se presenta con una exacerbación de pancreatitis aguda recurrente. La evaluación diagnóstica incluyó tomografía abdominal, colangioresonancia magnética y CPRE, lo que permitió identificar complicaciones como una vía biliar anómala y microlitos, lo que llevó a una intervención quirúrgica exitosa. Este caso resalta la importancia de un enfoque integral en la gestión de pacientes pediátricos con pancreatitis recurrente.
El procedimiento electoral de juzgadores y juzgadoras del poder judicial federal en México
Authors: Estrada Damián Meridion , Estrada Palacios Cristian Mishel
Published: February 2025

Analizamos el sistema procesal electoral para la elección popular de juzgadores del Poder Judicial en México, establecido en la reforma constitucional aprobada y publicada los días 13 y 15 de septiembre de 2024. Los Decretos de reformas y adiciones a la Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales y la Ley General del Sistema de Medios de Impugnación en Materia Electoral, publicados en el Diario Oficial de la Federación los días 14 y 15 de octubre de 2024. Con el objetivo de exponer el procedimiento para la elección popular de Ministros, Ministras, Magistrados, Magistradas, Jueces y Juezas del Poder Judicial de la Federación, para la integración de sus órganos jurisdiccionales: Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, Tribunal de Disciplina Judicial, Tribunal Electoral, Tribunales de Circuito, Tribunales de Apelación y Juzgados de Distrito y socializarlos a través de su difusión literaria. La investigación es descriptiva conforme al enfoque cualitativo y para tal efecto se recabaron los documentos legales y la consulta sobre el tema en páginas web, cuyo resultado es el desarrollo expositivo teórico, existiendo escasa literatura para la consulta por ser reciente la reforma.
Funcionalidad Familiar Relacionada con el Control Glucémico en Pacientes con Diabetes Tipo 2 de la UMF No.47
Authors: Serrano Barrera Fernando Alejandro , Domínguez Vega Guadalupe Montserrat , Campos Gómez Aline Aleida del Carmen
Published: February 2025

Antecedentes: La diabetes mellitus es una enfermedad crónica que se caracteriza por descontrol de los picos de glucosa en la sangre. Una buena función familiar se traduce en el apoyo que ofrece la familia al paciente y es el principal recurso de promoción de salud, prevención de la enfermedad y sus daños. Objetivo: Correlacionar la funcionalidad familiar con el control glucémico en pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 de la UMF No. 47. Material y métodos: Fue un estudio observacional, transversal y analítico con una muestra de 320 pacientes mayores de 18 años con diagnóstico de DM2 que acudieron a consulta subsecuente de manera regular en la UMF No. 47 del IMSS, durante el período de marzo a diciembre 2024. Se le aplicaron encuestas previa autorización del paciente, que permitieron evaluar la funcionalidad familiar además del cuestionario con datos sociodemográficos, clínicos y familiares del paciente con DM2. Para el análisis de los datos se empleó estadística descriptiva y analítica a través de tablas y gráficas, medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión, así como r de Spearman, para establecer relación estadística entre variables. Resultados: Se documento que el 65.3% fueron mujeres con una media de edad de 48 años, nivel secundario el 38.1%, dedicados labores del hogar 73.1%, habitan en zona urbana 76.2%, casados 80.9%. El 62.8% de los pacientes no están controlados, el 71.8 % viven en familias disfuncionales. La relación entre el control metabólico y la funcionalidad familiar fue significativa con una r de 123.57 y una p de <0. 001.Conclusiones: La disfuncionalidad familiar de los pacientes que acuden a la UMF No. 47 tiene relación con el control glucémico.
Sistema interactivo de recursos empresariales: Facilitador del aprendizaje constructivista y formación de habilidades financieras
Authors: Alejandre Apolinar Sagrario , Martínez Angeles Dulce María , Alejandre Apolinar María Salomé
Published: February 2025

En el ámbito profesional, la integración de conocimientos teóricos y prácticos es crucial para que los estudiantes enfrenten los retos y demandas del mundo empresarial. El aprendizaje activo se consolida como una estrategia esencial para enriquecer la formación profesional. Entre los pilares de la toma de decisiones estratégicas empresariales se encuentra la interacción entre información financiera e ingeniería, elementos clave en el crecimiento de las organizaciones. En este contexto, la educación superior tecnológica debe adoptar modelos de transferencia de conocimientos que fortalezcan las competencias de egreso. Esta investigación analiza el impacto del modelo de enseñanza-aprendizaje basado en competencias en las carreras de Ingeniería en Gestión Empresarial y Sistemas Computacionales del Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Libres. Para ello, se empleó un sistema interactivo de recursos financieros desarrollado específicamente para realizar prácticas empresariales. La metodología incluyó experimentación y una encuesta para medir la satisfacción de los estudiantes y evaluar el impacto de la herramienta en la construcción del conocimiento. Los hallazgos evidencian la eficacia de este enfoque en la formación de habilidades financieras y estratégicas.
Impacto del Cambio Climático mediante la variabilidad de la precipitación y temperatura en el Cantón Lago Agrio
Authors: Soria Noroña Liliana Carlota , Vásquez Venegas Norma Yolanda
Published: February 2025

El impacto del cambio climático en Lago Agrio, Ecuador, se analiza mediante el análisis de la variabilidad de la precipitación y la temperatura entre 2013 y 2023. Este proyecto de investigación, tuvo como objetivo principal evaluar cómo los cambios climáticos afectan a esta región biodiversa de la Amazonía ecuatoriana, para proponer estrategias de mitigación y adaptación ante los riesgos asociados.En el período estudiado, se observaron fluctuaciones significativas en los datos climáticos. En cuanto a la precipitación, se identificaron picos en 2015 (0,74) y mínimos históricos en 2020 (0,09), lo que evidencia eventos extremos como lluvias intensas y sequías prolongadas. A partir de 2021, se registra una recuperación en los niveles de precipitación, alcanzando 0,63 en 2023, con una tendencia general de aumento a largo plazo que podría estar vinculada a cambios climáticos locales o globales. Por otro lado, las temperaturas también mostraron variabilidad marcada, con un pico extremo en 2015 (48,8°C) y descensos en 2020 y 2021 (18,4°C y 12,6°C, respectivamente). En 2022 y 2023, las temperaturas retornaron a niveles históricos cercanos a los promedios (24,5°C y 24,4°C), aunque la línea de tendencia general refleja un ligero descenso.Se destaca que estas alteraciones climáticas están influenciadas tanto por el cambio climático global como por factores locales, como la deforestación, que ha reducido significativamente la cobertura forestal de la región. Estos cambios tienen implicaciones en la biodiversidad, los recursos hídricos, la seguridad alimentaria y la salud humana, aumentando la vulnerabilidad de las comunidades locales.Se proponen varias estrategias para enfrentar estos desafíos: promover la reforestación con especies nativas, implementar campañas de educación ambiental, fortalecer la gobernanza mediante políticas públicas que integren medidas de adaptación y mitigación, y fomentar la cooperación internacional para obtener apoyo técnico y financiero. Estas acciones buscan garantizar la sostenibilidad de los ecosistemas y la resiliencia de las comunidades frente a los efectos del cambio climático. Se enfatiza la necesidad de combinar ciencia, políticas y participación comunitaria para abordar los desafíos climáticos de manera efectiva y sostenible en Lago Agrio.
Gestión de Costos y los Ingresos Económicos en Talleres de Fabricación de Prendas de Vestir
Authors: Huamán Jhonner Mejía , Tarrillo Saldaña Oscar , Navarro Diaz Luis Alberto , Dávila Mego José Stalin , Pintado Castillo Cesar Agusto
Published: February 2025

En la era actual, la industria de la confección ha experimentado cambios significativos,
impulsados por avances tecnológicos, demandas cambiantes del mercado y una creciente
competencia global. Los talleres de fabricación de prendas de vestir, en particular, se
enfrentan al desafío de optimizar sus procesos productivos y gestionar eficientemente sus
costos para mantenerse competitivos.
Este libro, titulado Gestión de costos y los ingresos económicos en talleres de fabricación de
prendas de vestir, surge de la necesidad de abordar estas dinámicas complejas desde una
perspectiva integral. El objetivo principal es proporcionar a los lectores una comprensión
profunda de las prácticas y estrategias clave para la gestión de costos en talleres de
confección, y cómo estas influyen en los ingresos económicos.
A lo largo de los capítulos, se exploran temas que van desde la estructura de costos, la
planificación financiera, hasta el análisis de rentabilidad, ofreciendo herramientas y
metodologías prácticas que los gerentes y emprendedores del sector pueden aplicar para
mejorar la eficiencia operativa y la sostenibilidad económica de sus negocios.
Este libro no solo se dirige a los profesionales y estudiantes del ámbito de la contabilidad y la
administración, sino también a todos aquellos involucrados en la toma de decisiones
estratégicas dentro de la industria de la moda. Los conocimientos y análisis presentados en
esta obra buscan inspirar a los lectores a implementar prácticas innovadoras y a adoptar una
mentalidad orientada hacia la optimización y el crecimiento sostenido.
Al emprender la lectura de este libro, los invito a reflexionar sobre la importancia de la gestión
de costos como un pilar fundamental en la construcción de talleres de confección más
eficientes y rentables, capaces de enfrentar los desafíos del mercado actual con resiliencia y
visión de futuro. Este Libro es derivado de la tesis doctoral de Mejía (2022).
A SDGs-oriented evaluation of the ecological sustainability of international horticultural exposition sites in Chengdu, China
Authors: Huang Biao , Yang Haolin , Shang Kankan , Wang Ruoyu , Meng Yufei , Peng Hongming , Hu Yonghong , Jiang Zehui
Published: February 2025

This study employs the AHP-entropy weight methodology and a spatial econometric regression model to evaluate the ecological sustainability and its changes between the current situation and the planning scenario at the 2024 Chengdu International Horticultural Exposition in China. The results indicate a notable shift: a reduction in areas of low and highest sustainability and significant expansion in medium levels, which spans 34.04 hm2. The transformation of village settlements, wastelands, and farmland into exhibition gardens and water bodies is shown to bolster medium-level ecological sustainability by enhancing rain and flood security and mitigating the risk of flood disasters. The development of Integrated Service areas will lead to an increase in impervious surfaces. The anticipated forest loss, along with declines in vegetation coverage, three-dimensional green volume, and vegetation carbon stock will adversely affect the highest sustainability. The study identifies a robust correlation between ecological sustainability level and quantitative indicators, with regression coefficients ranging from 0.5875 to 0.7148. This analysis provides policymakers with valuable insights and directions for the sustainable planning and development of mega-events.
Rates of Stellar Tidal Disruption Events around Intermediate-mass Black Holes
Authors: Chang Janet N. Y. , Dai Lixin , Pfister Hugo , Kar Chowdhury Rudrani , Natarajan Priyamvada
Published: February 2025

Rates of stellar tidal disruption events (TDEs) around supermassive black holes (SMBHs) have been extensively calculated using the loss cone theory, while theoretical work on TDE rates around intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) has been lacking. In this work, we aim to accurately calculate the IMBH TDE rates based on their black hole (BH) masses and the stellar profiles of their host galaxies obtained from the latest observations. We find that the TDE rate per galaxy for IMBHs in the center of small galaxies is similar to that of SMBH TDEs, while the TDE rate per cluster from IMBHs in globular clusters is much lower. Very interestingly, we show that the rate of IMBH TDEs generally increases with the BH mass, which is opposite to the trend seen in SMBH TDEs. As a result, the volumetric TDE rate peaks around a BH mass of 106
M
⊙. The IMBH TDEs from galactic nuclei have an overall volumetric rate comparable to SMBH TDEs at ∼10−7 Mpc−3 yr−1, and off-center IMBH TDEs from globular clusters have a volumetric rate that is one or two orders of magnitude lower, assuming that their occupation fraction varies within 10%–100%. Furthermore, we report that IMBH TDEs typically occur in the pinhole regime, which means that deeply plunging events are more likely for IMBH TDEs compared to SMBH TDEs.
Laboratory Rotational Spectroscopy Leads to the First Interstellar Detection of Singly Deuterated Methyl Mercaptan (CH2DSH)
Authors: Bunn Hayley A. , Spezzano Silvia , Coudert Laurent H. , Guillemin Jean-Claude , Lin Yuxin , Endres Christian P. , Billinghurst Brant , Pirali Olivier , Jørgensen Jes , Lattanzi Valerio , Caselli Paola
Published: February 2025

We report an extensive rotational spectroscopic analysis of singly deuterated methyl mercaptan (CH2DSH) using both millimeter and far-infrared synchrotron spectra to achieve a global torsional analysis of the three lowest torsional substates (e
0, e
1, and o
1) of this nonrigid species. A fit including 3419 millimeter-wave transitions along with 43 infrared torsional subband centers was performed with rms deviations of 0.233 MHz and 0.270 cm−1, respectively, resulting in 68 fit parameters. A spectroscopic catalog built from this analysis for a temperature of 125 K has led to the first interstellar detection of CH2DSH toward the solar-like protostar IRAS 16293-2422 B. We report the identification of 46 transitions, including eight relatively unblended lines, resulting in a derived column density of (3.0 ± 0.3) × 1014 cm−2. The column density ratio for HDCS/CH2DSH compared to HDCO/CH2DOH suggests a difference in the interstellar chemistry between the sulfur and oxygen complex organics, in particular a different link between H2CO and CH3OH and between H2CS and CH3SH. This is the first interstellar detection of a deuterated sulfur-bearing complex organic molecule and therefore an important step toward understanding the chemical origin of sulfur-based prebiotics.
Exploring factors affecting hemodialysis patients’ adherence in Iraqi patients: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Ansaf Thuraya Safaa , Al-Hamadani Fadya Yaqoob
Published: February 2025

Different factors are associated with hemodialysis patients’ adherence to their complex therapeutic regimen. This study assessed the association between different patient characteristics, including health literacy and adherence levels. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Dialysis Center of Baghdad Medical City, Baghdad, Iraq, and included 72 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on maintenance hemodialysis. The adherence level was assessed using a self-reported end-stage renal disease adherence questionnaire (ESRD-AQ). This study identified one patient-related factor (being male) and one disease-related factor (having a higher number of dialysis sessions per week) to be associated with non-adherence behavior among Iraqi hemodialysis patients, and the number of dialysis sessions per week was found to be an independent predictor in multivariate analysis. In conclusion, it is essential to recognize and address these factors to enhance patients’ experiences with their disease and healthcare system and design tailored interventions to support patients’ adherence and outcomes.
Redescription of the Neotropical genus Agathomerus (Coleoptera, Megalopodidae, Megalopodinae) and description of three new species from Mexico
Authors: Rodríguez-Mirón Geovanni M. , López-Pérez Sara
Published: February 2025

Agathomerus Lacordaire and A. pulcher Lacordaire are redescribed, and three new species of the genus are described: Agathomerus magdalenaesp. nov., A. espinosaorganistaisp. nov., and A. santiagoisp. nov. Illustrations of the habitus, aedeagus and spermatheca of the four species are provided. Agathomerus bichito Monrós, A. batesi Baly, and A. superbus Pic are proposed as new synonyms of Agathomerus pulcher Lacordaire.
A new species of the genus Amolops (Anura, Ranidae) from the Gaoligong Mountains, China
Authors: Wu Yun-He , Yu Zhong-Bin , Kilunda Felista Kasyoka , Lu Chen-Qi , Li Jia-Hua , Li Yun-Peng , Shi Yi-Juan , Che Jing
Published: February 2025

The Gaoligong Mountains lie at the intersection of three global biodiversity hotspots. In recent years, with the continuous deepening of fieldwork in the region, studies have increasingly indicated that the amphibian diversity of this region remains poorly understood. During herpetological surveys in 2023, a series of Amolops specimens were collected from the Gaoligong Mountains of Yunnan Province, China. The integrated results of morphological and molecular phylogenetic analyses indicate the presence of a separate and previously unknown lineage in the A. viridimaculatus group, which we herein confirm as a new species, Amolops gudao Yu, Wu, Lu & Che, sp. nov. Our discovery increases the number of Amolops species recorded in China to 59, and the total number of Amolops species to 86. The discovery of a new species in the Gaoligong Mountains further highlights the underestimated amphibian diversity in the region, emphasizing the need for continued fieldwork and research. Furthermore, Amolops gudao Yu, Wu, Lu & Che, sp. nov. exhibits obvious intraspecific variation in color patterns, a phenomenon also reported in several species within the A. viridimaculatus group, such as A. viridimaculatus and A. kaulbacki. Future studies on the taxonomy of A. viridimaculatus group should be careful with the use of color patterns as a diagnostic characteristic.
De la connexion terre-mer à la connexion air-mer
Authors: Marnot Bruno
Published: February 2025

Avec l’explosion du transport de voyageurs à partir du milieu du XIXe siècle, les ports de commerce ont été contraints de s’adapter à cette nouvelle donne en assurant l’interconnexion entre terre et mer. L’apparition de l’aviation commerciale après la Première Guerre mondiale a entraîné le monde portuaire à intégrer dans ses réflexions ce nouveau mode assurant le transport du courrier et des premiers passagers de l’espace aérien. Les ports de commerce français constituent un parfait exemple de cet intérêt suscité par l’avion et les nouvelles possibilités d’échanges modaux avec le transport maritime. Cet engouement se situe dans un contexte où les ports de commerce apparaissent comme des territoires innovants en matière d’intermodalité des voyageurs : lancement du train-ferry entre Douvres et Dunkerque, expérimentation des premiers « containers » à bagages dans la traversée transmanche et surtout réalisation de gares maritimes, qui représentent une sorte d’optimum fonctionnel et ne sont pas sans préfigurer les futures aérogares. Le dépouillement des revues techniques et l’analyse des archives peu connues et peu exploitées de l’Union des Ports de France montre que les projets de transport combiné avec l’aviation et l’hydraviation se sont multipliées au cours de l’entre-deux-guerres. Les chambres de commerce des ports maritimes ont été des acteurs de premier plan dans la réalisation des nouveaux aménagements aéroportuaires.
Predictors of Delayed Surgery After Distal Radius Fracture: A Large National Database Study
Authors: Ratnasamy Philip P. , Allam Omar , Kammien Alexander J. , Joo Peter Y. , Luo Xuan , Grauer Jonathan N.
Published: February 2025

Background

Surgical timing after distal radius fracture may impact patient outcome. This retrospective study assessed the timing of surgery after distal radius fracture and predictors of delayed surgery.

Materials and Methods

Patients who had distal radius fractures were identified from the PearlDiver M161Ortho dataset. Those who went on to have surgery in the subsequent 52 weeks were identified, with immediate surgery designated as occurring in weeks 0 to 2 after fracture and delayed surgery designated as occurring in weeks 3 to 52 after fracture. Demographics of patients with immediate and delayed surgery, including age, sex, comorbidity burden (measured by Elixhauser Comorbidity Index [ECI]), region of the country where surgery was performed, insurance (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid), and smoking status (non-smoker, cannabis, tobacco, both), were assessed and compared by multivariate analyses.

Results

A total of 90,570 patients undergoing surgery for distal radius fractures were identified, of whom immediate surgery was performed for 76,683 (88.0%) and delayed surgery was performed for 10,887 (12.0%). Independent predictors of delayed surgery included non-clinical factors (Medicaid [vs commercial insurance]: odds ratio [OR], 1.62,
P
<.0001; and region [vs Midwest]: West, OR, 1.39,
P
<.0001; Northeast, OR, 1.37,
P
=.0115; and South, OR, 1.21,
P
=.0001) as well as clinical factors (smoking tobacco [vs non-smoker]: OR, 1.31,
P
<.0001; and increased ECI: OR, 1.14 per 2-point increase,
P
<.0001).

Conclusion

In a large cohort of patients, 12% of distal radius fracture surgeries occurred outside the 2-week window. These cases were predicted by non-clinical and clinical factors that deserve attention to limit the delay of such surgeries. [
Orthopedics
. 202x;4x(x):xx–xx.]
Thrive and Flourish: A Holistic Approach to Nurturing Wellness and Resilience in Nursing Students
Authors: Strout Kelley , Sapp Maile , Parsons Kayla , Schwartz-Mette Rebecca , McNamara Jade , Smith Annie
Published: February 2025

Background

Nursing students report high rates of perceived stress and burnout. The compounded effect of adverse childhood experiences and the lingering trauma of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic heightens the risk of mental health issues against the backdrop of a global nursing profession already grappling with shortages, burnout, and inadequate staffing.

Method

An evidence-based educational innovation was designed for first-year nursing students to reduce stress and burnout while enhancing academic success and resilience. Offered the week before the first semester, the curriculum included evidence-based mindfulness practices, yoga, physical activity, nutrition education, and stress management. Students explored research processes, built connections, and acquired strategies for academic success. FitBits were provided for data analysis and continual data collection.

Results

Participants found the immersive bridge week beneficial for community building, stress reduction, mindfulness, physical well-being, and academic preparation valuable and suggested areas of improvement.

Conclusion

Elevated stress levels in nursing students can affect learning and retention. The curriculum offered a holistic approach to reducing stress and burnout.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2025;64(X):XXX–XXX.]
Using Unfolding Comic Narratives as an Innovative Teaching Strategy in Nursing Education
Authors: Labrague Leodoro J.
Published: February 2025

Background

Teaching conflict resolution skills in nursing education is essential for managing complex health care dynamics. Traditional methods often fail to engage students effectively. Narrative strategies, such as unfolding comic narratives, offer creative engaging alternatives.

Method

Faculty created visually rich unfolding comic narratives depicting conflict scenarios in hospital settings. Students identified conflict management styles, completed analysis worksheets, and participated in discussions.

Results

Students demonstrated an enhanced ability to identify and analyze conflict management styles within real-world scenarios, as observed through their active participation and discussions during the activity.

Conclusion

The integration of unfolding comic narratives proved to be a valuable and effective pedagogical tool for enhancing student engagement and understanding of conflict management strategies in nursing education.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2025;64(X):XXX–XXX.]
Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Perceptions of Prelicensure Nursing Student Competencies
Authors: Simms Rachel Cox
Published: February 2025

Background

Considering the escalating challenges of climate change and antimicrobial-resistant diseases, prelicensure nursing education needs to focus on preparing nurses for future pandemics.

Method

In a cross-sectional quantitative study, 53 clinical educators assessed their confidence in nursing students' pandemic preparedness competencies.

Results

Confidence was highest for culturally competent care and personal safety, and lowest for emergency nursing interventions and triage principles. Preceptors exhibited higher overall confidence than clinical oversight instructors.

Conclusion

This study highlights the need to bolster nursing teaching strategies to prepare prelicensure nursing students more effectively for future pandemic response roles.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2025;64(X):XXX–XXX.]
Ability to Utilize Digital Health Services: Validation of the Digital HealthCare Scale in Adolescents and Young Adults
Authors: Le Christopher , Søberg Finbråten Hanne , Griebler Robert , Levin-Zamir Diane , Guttersrud Øystein
Published: February 2025

Background

While adolescents and young adults are increasingly expected to take more responsibility for their health and wellbeing, continuing digital transformation and increased implementation of digital health services (DHS) demand skills to utilize digital solutions offered to successfully undertake self-care and self-management. However, research is lacking regarding measurement of adolescents' and young adults' “ability to utilize DHS” (or “DHC”).

Objective

This study aims to measure young people's DHC by (1) validating the Digital HealthCare Scale (DHC scale) in adolescents and in young adults and (2) exploring the extent to which DHC and digital health literacy (DHL) are associated with the number of general practitioner, emergency, or specialist visits.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 890 Norwegian adolescents and young adults age 16 to 25 years. Data were collected from April 2020 to October 2020 using computer-assisted telephone interviewing. Rasch modeling, independent samples
t
-test, chi-square test, and negative binomial regression models were used to analyze the data.

Key Results

The DHC scale is considered valid for measuring DHC in adolescents and young adults, showing sufficient unidimensionality, good overall data-model fit, and no disordered response categories nor differential item functioning. Results showed that female participants and adolescents age 16 to 20 years self-reported significantly lower DHL and DHC than male participants and young adults age 21 to 25 years. Regression analyses displayed a statistically significant association between adolescents' and young adults' DHL (
n
= 371) and DHC (
n
= 389) and their utilization of specialist health services. For every unit (logit) increase in DHL and DHC, the number of specialist visits decreased by 25% and 28%, respectively.

Conclusions

Aligned with previous research calling for new up-to-date instruments to measure the new aspects of DHL, our study has introduced a new measurement scale (DHC scale) for use among adolescents and young adults. This scale may be useful for health authorities, public health workers, and health providers in evaluating and adapting DHC. [

HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice
. 2025;9(1):e19–e28.

]
Spatiotemporal characteristics of ICT use among Chinese older adults : a case study of Tianjin
Authors: Yaqian Mao , Tomoko Kubo
Published: February 2025

In the landscape of smart city development, older adults in China have often been overlooked due to their limited digital presence and the reliance on big data by city planners. This study addresses this gap by employing a time-geographic diary survey and semi-structured interviews to explore the spatiotemporal dynamics of ICT use among older adults during COVID-19 in Chinese urban context. The findings reveal that while the home remains central to ICT engagement, smartphones introduce hybrid activities that blur the boundaries between leisure and essential tasks. These activities demonstrate older adults' adaptability in balancing offline routines and digital interactions. Government-driven digital initiatives, such as health code systems, accelerated smartphone adoption during the pandemic. However, it was the assistance provided by cross-generational social networks, particularly family members, that played a pivotal role in sustaining older adults’ digital participation. The study also highlights how smartphone use, while enriching older adults' daily lives with increased connectivity and entertainment options, contributes to time fragmentation and new forms of dependency. By leveraging small data, this research sheds light on the overlooked everyday ICT practices of older adults, offering a geographic perspective that underscores their digital vulnerabilities within smart city environments. This study emphasizes that social dynamics, rather than technological infrastructure alone, shape older adults' digital experiences. While the findings are not exhaustive, they suggest practical strategies for policymakers and community organizations to enhance digital inclusion and address the specific challenges encountered by older adults, contributing to more supportive and inclusive smart city ecosystems.
Digital Transformation and Organizational Performance
Authors: Khelil Amira
Published: February 2025

Although artificial intelligence has driven digital transformation in several countries and sectors, many large companies are still lagging behind in adopting these technologies. In fact, business managers remain unaware of the strategic role AI can play. Therefore, explaining the potential of AI and its strategic implications could be a viable solution to address this issue. In this context, this chapter explores how AI can enhance organizational performance by developing dynamic capabilities. Using a survey-based approach, we collected data from multinational firms in Tunisia to examine the indirect effect of AI adoption on organizational performance. Data was gathered from 226 multinational firms and analyzed through structural equation modeling. Our findings reveal that AI adoption positively impacts three key dynamic capabilities: exploration innovation, strategic decision-making speed, and exploitation innovation. These results highlight the strategic benefits of AI adoption in multinational firms, fostering capabilities that, in turn, enhance organizational performance.
Ethics and Corporate Responsibility in English Literary Works
Authors: Akgül Gülten
Published: February 2025

Literature offers a critical lens through which societal ethics and corporate responsibilities can be analyzed, providing historical insights into issues still relevant in today's corporate world. This paper explores the themes of ethics and corporate responsibility in English literature, examining authors such as Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, George Eliot, and Thomas Hardy who portrayed the moral complexities within business and social structures. These authors, through nuanced characters and narratives, reveal the moral conflicts and social responsibilities often overshadowed by profit and personal ambition, reflecting the socio-economic transformations of their times. The methodology involves a qualitative literary analysis, focusing on selected texts that illustrate business ethics, the conflicts between the rising capitalist ethos of the era. By analyzing characters and plot developments in these works, the paper aims to uncover how literary reflections on corporate behavior and ethics contributed to shaping contemporary perceptions of corporate responsibility.
Advancing Digital Competencies in Public Administration Empowering Civil Servants in the Digital Age
Authors: Cardoso Tiago Jordão , Gomes Pedro Pinheiro
Published: February 2025

In the contemporary digital era, public administration is transforming through technologies like big data analytics, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). These advancements improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery but rely on the development of digital competencies among civil servants, such as digital literacy, data analysis, cybersecurity, and AI skills. This chapter examines the importance of continuous upskilling in public administration, drawing on global and European initiatives like the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition and national programs like Portugal's “Incode 2030.” It also explores ethical and regulatory challenges, particularly in AI, and highlights the need for strategic human resource development. Effective training programs, partnerships, and blended learning approaches are suggested to address skill gaps. Ultimately, the research emphasizes a comprehensive strategy for digital competency development as vital for navigating the complexities of digital governance and achieving sustainable transformation in public services.
Development for Public Officials
Authors: Mobo Froilan Delute
Published: February 2025

The rapid integration of digital technologies into public administration has fundamentally transformed governance, requiring public officials to develop advanced digital competencies. This chapter explores the critical areas for future development, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain technology, ethical AI, the internet of things (IoT), and cybersecurity. It examines the role of these technologies in enhancing transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement while addressing the ethical challenges posed by algorithmic bias and data privacy concerns.
Operationalization of Digital Technologies and Skills in Public Services
Authors: Pınarcı Umut , Göçoğlu Volkan
Published: February 2025

This chapter explores the changes in security processes caused by robots used in various functions in different areas of public security and their effects on strategy and policies. The chapter predicts robots in public security may have various results in two perspectives. The first addresses the use of robots as a tool for ensuring public security, requiring an increase in the digital skills of individuals and developing their capacity to adapt to these technologies. The second perspective considers the robots directly replacing people's positions and become an employment subject. Building a hybrid approach based on these perspectives, the chapter conveys the development of robot technology and how robots are integrated into public security policies. Finally, it gives a case study on the USA, which emerges as the most concrete and saturated example of robotics in security developments, and Türkiye, which the researchers, have selected as an excellent example in terms of both familiarity and relative development difference as their homeland.
Navigating the Digital Wave Equipping Public Officials for Technology- Driven Governance
Authors: Kesar Benu , Joseph Shaji
Published: February 2025

This chapter addresses the critical role of digital competence in the public sector amidst ongoing digital transformation. The rapid integration of technology into governance and administrative processes demands a workforce equipped with specialised digital skills. This study employs a mixed-methods approach with a literature review and a case study on the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in India, which contextualises and validates the identified strategies through practical applications. To bridge the gap, the authors have introduced the Digital Competency Matrix for Public Officials (DCMPO), a structured framework designed to evaluate and enhance the digital capabilities of public sector employees. Grounded in a synthesis of seminal literature and case study, the matrix outlines key competency domains, including data literacy, technological agility, strategic communication, and collaborative tool proficiency. The DCMPO serves as both an evaluative tool and a developmental roadmap, enabling public institutions to assess current skill levels and identify targeted areas for improvement.
A Research on the Use of Cloud Computing Technology in Local Governments in Turkey
Authors: Can Yağmur , Akman Elvettin
Published: February 2025

Today, with the rapid progress of digitalization, cloud computing technology is widely used by both the public and private sectors due to the advantages it offers and the potential it has. In addition to governments, it is of critical importance for local governments that provide direct services to citizens to closely follow these technological developments and make their service delivery processes more efficient. In this study, firstly, the conceptual framework of cloud computing technology is drawn; its basic components and the service models it offers are detailed. Then, the applications of cloud computing technology in local governments are discussed worldwide and in the context of Turkey, and successful application examples and encountered difficulties are examined comprehensively. Following this theoretical basis, various public policy recommendations are made so that local governments in Turkey can benefit more effectively from cloud computing technologies and implement this technology in a way that increases operational efficiency.