bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementation of encryption in the PDCP protocol of 5G NR network
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University (TSU), Razenkov Semyon I. , Borshch Vladislav N. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectrionics (TUSUR)
Published: June 2024

A software library in C language is created which contains a high-performance implementation of encryption algorithms used in PDCP protocol of 5G NR network. The standard set of algorithms is extended with GOST R 34.12–2015 («Kuznyechik»). Performance optimizations are done by using special extensions to x86 architecture instruction set: AES-NI и AVX. Implementation results for the two most common and secure algorithms, AES and «Kuznyechik», are presented. Their performance was evaluated including consumed clock cycles during execution. All optimizations are described and development prospects of «Kuznyechik» implementation optimizations are given.
Adaptive sliding mode control for brushless motor
Authors:   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR), Tran Van Тruc , Korikov Anatoly M. ,   Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics (TUSUR)
Published: June 2024

Brushless DC motors offer many advantages over brushed DC motors. In this article, based on the constructed kinematic model of a brushless motor, a classical sliding mode of motor control is synthesized. A study of the sliding mode of motor control was carried out in the Matlab Simulink software environment and the shortcomings of the classical sliding controller were established. To eliminate these shortcomings, an adaptive sliding controller has been synthesized, consisting of a classical sliding controller and a PI controller. Simulation in the Matlab Simulink software environment proves the efficiency of a synthesized adaptive sliding controller that controls a brushless motor in an environment of noise and disturbances.
Research and design of a small self-heating high-temperature lithium plugging meter system
Authors: Wu Xiaodong , Lei Zhufeng
Published: June 2024

In the research of new reactors, lithium has become a research direction as a new coolant after sodium. Lithium working fluids introduce various metallic and non-metallic impurities such as oxygen, calcium, carbon, nitrogen, etc. to a greater or lesser extent during production, filling, and even operation. In addition, the processing, welding, and cleaning steps of the pipeline and equipment in the circuit during manufacturing inevitably result in residual dirt, grease, surface oxides, and moisture. These will have a certain impact on the performance of heat transfer and circuit safety through accelerated corrosion or plugging. Therefore, in high-temperature lithium circuits, the impurity concentration of lithium working fluid must be strictly controlled and purified before use. At present, the detection methods for impurity content in lithium working fluids can be divided into two categories: sampling analysis method and online measurement method. Sampling analysis is the most direct detection and analysis method, which can directly obtain the content of various impurities in lithium working fluids, and the results are relatively accurate; The online detection method can generally only detect non-metallic impurities, but it is relatively fast and simple, and is currently a commonly used measurement method on lithium working fluid devices. The plugging meter method has been studied and used as a rather convenient online detection method. This article introduces a small, self-heating, and mobile high-temperature lithium plugging meter system to meet the online detection of different points in the lithium circuit of system engineering.
Hydrological modeling for rainfall–runoff assessment in a sub-himalayan catchment using a distributed MIKE SHE/MIKE+ model
Authors: Sharma Abhishek , Kumar Ajay , Shankar Vijay , Thakur Praveen Kumar
Published: June 2024

The management of water resources, including flood forecasting, infrastructure planning, environmental preservations, and climate change adaptation, depends highly on accurate assessment of rainfall–runoff processes. In the present study, a distributed hydrological model has been developed using MIKE System Hydrological European coupled with MIKE+ approach for the Gambhar catchment located in the northwest Himalayas, India. For model development, the hydrometeorological data i.e., precipitation, land use land cover, evapotranspiration, and soil types for the duration 2010 to 2018 have been acquired, while observed daily streamflow data of the Gambhar River has been used for calibration and validation purposes. The model's performance has been evaluated using statistical indicators i.e., mean average error (MAE), root mean square error (RMSE), Nash–Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE), scatter index (SI) and coefficient of determination (R2), and found to be 65.43, 283.5, 0.80, 0.08, and 0.85, respectively during validation indicating a strong correlation between predicted and observed streamflow. The sensitivity analysis of the model infers that the rainfall and canopy intercept parameters are major controlling factors in the runoff generation. The findings of the study are beneficial for hydrologists and water resources managers.
Atipa. Roman Guyanais: crítica e resistência à colonização francesa na Guiana do século XIX
Authors: Azevedo Jochimsen Paola Karyne , Ferreira da Silva Rodrigues Larissa Maria
Published: June 2024

Este artigo investiga Atipa: Roman Guyanais (1885) de Alfred Parépou, destacando sua importância como um marco da resistência cultural e linguística na Guiana Francesa pós-abolição. Através de uma análise detalhada, o texto revela como Atipa, herói guianense, captura as complexidades sociais e políticas da época, utilizando o crioulo guianense como uma ferramenta para desafiar a dominação cultural e linguística francesa. O estudo enfatiza a posição singular do romance na literatura francófona da América Latina, ressaltando sua contribuição indispensável para compreender a história e a cultura guianense. A escolha de Parépou pelo crioulo não apenas confere autenticidade às narrativas locais, mas também representa uma crítica contundente às hierarquias coloniais, marcando a obra por sua abordagem direta na denúncia das injustiças do colonialismo. Além disso, o artigo reflete sobre a ironia e as implicações de analisar o texto através de sua tradução para o francês, considerando este ato como uma extensão da resistência de Parépou. Este estudo busca ampliar a valorização da obra como uma expressão literária e um documento cultural essencial, enfatizando o papel da literatura como um veículo de resistência e expressão em contextos de opressão. Para tal análise, nos apoiamos na abordagem de Fanon (2008), cujas ideias ampliam nossa compreensão sobre as estratégias de resistência cultural e identitária em contextos coloniais.
La faute à la vie - quando a fragilidade branca entra em cena
Authors: Ielpo Rodrigo , Kalile Lia
Published: June 2024

O presente artigo pretende analisar como a autora guadalupense Maryse Condé, em sua  peça La faute à la vie (2009), dramatiza aquilo que Robin DiAngelo (2018) denomina de “fragilidade  branca”. Para tal, primeiramente, trataremos do lugar que a obra dramatúrgica de Condé ocupa em  seu trabalho, indicando seu papel de destaque na contemporaneidade para as literaturas de língua  francesa. Em seguida, traçaremos um breve panorama da peça mencionada afim de pensarmos  sobre a maneira pela qual a construção da personagem Louise pode nos levar a refletir sobre aquilo  que Cida Bento (2022) denomina de “o pacto da branquitude” e os mecanismos por ele  engendrados no intuito de garantir a manutenção do racismo e, consequentemente, a perpetuação  da supremacia branca nas sociedades ocidentais.
Marie Vieux-Chauvet: Haiti, duvalier, voces ventrilocuas
Authors: Viloria Liz
Published: June 2024

La narrativa de Marie Vieux-Chauvet en Amour, Colère et folie presenta una polifonía de voces que reflejan las luchas y desafíos enfrentados por los personajes en medio de la dictadura de François Duvalier. Este fenómeno narrativo no solo enriquece la textura de la obra, sino que también ofrece un análisis profundo de las complejidades sociales y políticas del país bajo el yugo autoritario. Las diferentes perspectivas narrativas revelan no solo los dilemas individuales de los protagonistas, sino también la complejidad de las relaciones sociales y políticas en la sociedad haitiana.La estructura narrativa propuesta por Vieux-Chauvet permite una exploración multifacética de las voces de los personajes, destacando sus luchas individuales por la libertad, la justicia y la dignidad en medio de la adversidad. En "Amour", la voz de Claire Clamont resuena a través de las páginas de su diario íntimo, revelando reflexiones profundas sobre el papel de las mujeres en la sociedad y la tensión entre la conformidad y la rebelión. En "Cólera", las voces de Paul y Rose Normil emergen en medio de la crisis familiar y la opresión militar, reflejando la impotencia y la desesperanza frente a un sistema de opresión implacable. Por último, en "Locura", la narrativa adopta una forma teatral, ofreciendo una visión multifacética de un poeta frente a la violencia de los soldados militares.La obra de Vieux-Chauvet no solo nos invita a reflexionar sobre el pasado de Haití, sino que también plantea cuestiones universales de poder, resistencia e identidad. Su uso de la polifonía narrativa nos permite sumergirnos en las profundidades de la experiencia haitiana bajo la dictadura, revelando las interconexiones y contradicciones dentro de la sociedad. Este estudio, inserto en un contexto más amplio de investigación sobre la escritura de las mujeres en el Caribe, busca contribuir al reconocimiento y la valoración de una autora cuya obra ha sido ignorada por la academia, pero cuyo legado es de una importancia indiscutible para la comprensión de la historia y la cultura haitianas.
Intersubjetividades na educação
Authors: Queiroz Rodrigo Danubio
Published: June 2024

This paper presents a reflection on education, knowledge, and action from the perspective of the phenomenological-existentialist approach. It highlights the importance of assigning meaning and interpreting facts, emphasizing the uniqueness of the human being and their ability to make sense of the educational process. Additionally, it emphasizes intersubjectivity, otherness, and responsibility in shaping the self and understanding the world. Phenomenology is portrayed as an approach that seeks to transcend dichotomies, emphasizing the interconnectedness between the self and the world. In summary, this text advocates for the significance of autonomy, interpretation, and interaction in human formation, from a phenomenological-existentialist standpoint.
“LINKAMOS A DIVERSIDADE COM O NEGÓCIO”
Authors: Gomes de Moura Renan , Abreu Campos Claudia Maria , Ferreira de Carvalho Caetano Gilcimar
Published: June 2024

O crescimento heterogêneo da força de trabalho trouxe consigo a necessidade de administrar a diversidade organizacional cada vez mais presente nas organizações. Esse artigo possui como objetivo final compreender como a gestão da diversidade é operacionalizada dentro das organizações por meio dos discursos da alta gerência. Para a produção do Corpus da pesquisa foram entrevistados sete sujeitos que atuam em grandes corporações. O método de análise do corpus da pesquisa consistiu na Análise Temática. A análises do corpus porporcionou compreender que a gestão da diversidade ainda é uma ferramenta organizacional estratégica voltada para resultados das organizações. Concluiu-se que as organizações devem criar suas políticas de diversidade junto a população considerada minoria e não pela visão de sujeitos que não pertençam a esse grupo, ou seja, deve ser um trabalho junto a sociedade, ao qual o fluxo deva ser da sociedade para as organizações e não das organizações para a sociedade.
Utility of Nirgundyadi Kashaya Yoga in Urinary Tract Infections in Children
Authors: Rajasree TR
Published: June 2024

Background: Urinary tract infections are among the most common infections of childhood. The diagnosis of UTI is often missed in infants and young children since symptoms are minimally expressed and non-specific. Younger age, inadequate antibacterial therapy and recurrent infections and delayed diagnosis often lead to further complications. Methods: The symptoms of UTI can be correlated to Mutrakrcchra, which is explained in Samhitas. Acharya Kashyapa had explained in detail Mutrakrcchra in children in Mutrakrcchra Chiktsadyaya. The Nirgundyadi Kashaya Yoga in Sahasrayoga is explained in Kashaya Prakarana and indicated in Krimi Chikitsa. Results: The Yoga is found effectively prescribed in children with UTI. This article analyses the probable mode of action in terms of its Samprapti Vighatana in children. Conclusion: The analysis of the drugs and their therapeutic efficacy in Ayurvedic point of view, which will be elaborated, can aid the validation of practices in the paediatric age group.
A review on Ayurvedic concept of Mind with emphasis on Medhya Rasayana
Authors: Pruthi Zhillika , R Nair Smitha , Muralidharan Sanuj , S Kumar Saranya
Published: June 2024

Ayurveda, a five-millennium-old science rooted in the Vedas, encompasses profound insights into health and healing. The traditional Indian medical system perceive the mind and body as complementary parts of one’s entity and purports to preserve the balance between the duo for enhanced quality of life. Moreover, the World Health Organization defines health as a condition of whole physical, mental, and social well-being rather than only the absence of illness or disability, indicating the significance of mind covering the mental health component. The term mind in Ayurveda is referred to as the Manas, and it is one among the Tristhuna, the three pillars quintessential for a healthy life. Acharya Caraka has included Manas in Adhyatama Dravya Guna Sangraha, since true perceptions occur only when Manas is actively engaged with the body and senses. Satva and Chetas are considered as synonyms of Manas. Also, Rashipurusha involved in Srishti Utpatti is depicted as an amalgamation of Atma, Buddhi, Indriya, Manas, Indriyaartha, and Mano-Vishyas. The Satva is considered as unique Guna entity of Manas while Rajas and Tamas are Mano- Doshas. Swastha Avastha of Sareera is invariably linked to Satva Guna where on the contrary Mano-Doshas manifest as diseases. Acharya Caraka emphasizes that whatever comes under the purview of Mana and its knowledge are all its Vishayas, Chintana being the most important. The use of Medhya Rasayana has been advocated in Ayurveda in this regard for its supreme functioning and to ward off diseases caused by Sareerika and Manasika Doshas.
Understanding of Pranavaha Sroto Moola in the purview of modern physiology
Authors: Arun Pol Rajashree , M.K.S. Vinushree , K.V. Venkatakrishna
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Pranavaha Srotas are the first Srotas to be enlisted in Charaka Samhita. These channels carry Prana all over the body to all bodily tissues. Pranavaha Srotas has its Moola in Hridaya and Mahasrotas according to Charaka Samhita while Sushuruta Samhita states that Hridaya and Rasavahini Dhamanis as Moola. Moola of Pranavaha Srotas not only denotes the anatomical aspects but also represents the functional entities. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was done on Pranavaha Srotas in Ayurveda and the physiology of respiration according to contemporary science through searching classical texts, textbooks, and online articles from peer-reviewed journals to narrate the Anatomical, Functional/physiological aspects, and Therapeutic aspects of Pranavaha Sroto Moola. Results: Pranavaha Srotas can be considered as a functional unit that consists of the heart, brain, and alimentary canal. Respiratory physiology is directly linked to the circulatory, gastro gastrointestinal systems for the exchange of gases, absorption, transportation, excretion, monitoring, and control of all activities. Conclusion: Pranavaha Srotas is the basic system that works in harmony with all the physiological attributes of the body like circulatory, alimentary, and nervous systems.
Ayurvedic management of IBS - A Case Study
Authors: Richa Kumari  , Upadhyay Devarsh  , Man Mohan Sharma
Published: June 2024

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by recurrent abdominal discomfort in association with alternate episodes of diarrhea and constipation. Physiological, luminal, behavioral and psychosocial factors are responsible for IBS. They are caused by two entirely different mechanisms. Bowels habit is disturbed by diarrhea or constipation occurring alone or alternating. A 30 years old male patient having symptoms of Muhurbaddha Muhurshithil (episode of constipated and loose stools), Apakwa Malapravritti (stool with mucus), Udarshool (abdominal pain). Patient treated with various Panchakarma (five bio-cleaning Ayurvedic therapies) procedures like Basti (herbal medicated enema), Herbal and oral medications. At the end of 50 days of treatment, patient got significant improvement.
Azar, discurso e historia
Authors: González Cuevas Manuel Fernando
Published: June 2024

El desarrollo disciplinar de la historia ha interpelado una constante reflexión epistemológica y metódica, por lo cual en buena medida las escuelas tradicionales han bosquejado una historiografía que se apalanca en las bases procedimentales que parten de un evento, señalando sus causas y efectos. No obstante, ante la aparición de la Escuela de los Annales, su propuesta interpela la suma de las ciencias sociales y sus aportes a la reflexión histórica, esto implica procedimentalmente la integración de nuevas interpretaciones del discurso histórico y permea esta aproximación con los métodos sustentados en la transdisciplina. Particularmente, la transdisciplina esgrime un enfoque valioso y relevante para abordar los fenómenos contemporáneos que implican diversas aristas y compleja composición. Al abordar desde esta perspectiva el discurso histórico, se requiere reconocer los niveles de integración y procedimientos que sustentan dicha metodología. De manera conjunta, esta aproximación permite la constitución de una ciencia que no excluye los eventos raros o contingentes, sino que busca la forma de apelar a demás disciplinas para enunciar el fenómeno y aproximarse a una explicación de su ocurrencia.
Organization and performance indicators of the emergency department in the children's clinic in the city of Ufa
Authors: Tikhonova R. Z. , Yakovleva L. V. , Mursalimov V. D.
Published: June 2024

The article presents the work experience and retrospective analysis of the indicators of the emergency department for children of the "Children's Clinic No. 5" in Ufa for 2023. The average number of calls to emergency services was 3491 calls per year. On average, one doctor in the department handles 10–12 calls per day. However, throughout the year there is an uneven load on the emergency department: in the autumn-winter period the frequency of calls increases to 20–30, in the summer months it decreases to 3–5 calls. The overwhelming majority of calls were made by those aged 3–7 years (35% of cases); teenagers sought emergency help least often (6% of cases). The largest percentage of visits was due to hyperthermic syndrome (43% of cases), obstruction of the upper and lower respiratory tract was recorded in second place (21% of cases), and calls related to pain syndrome were in third place (12%). Analysis of the morbidity structure by nosology demonstrated the following results: the leading pathology (70,2% of cases) was acute respiratory viral infection, the second place was occupied by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (15,5% of cases). Thus the emergency medical care department contributes to the timely and effective provision of emergency care to children at home, prevents the development of decompensation of body functions, reduces the risk of disability and promotes the health of young citizens of the Russian Federation.
Results of surgical treatment of urinary incontinence in women with pelvic organ prolapse
Authors: Simrok V. V. , Melnikova D. V. , Balabuyev G. M. , Borshcheva A. A. , Pertseva G. M.
Published: June 2024

Objective: long-term evaluation of the results of surgical treatment of mixed urinary incontinence in women with pelvic organ prolapse by the Kelly method in its own modification.

Materials and methods: diagnosis and surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence were performed in 95 women aged 52–60 years. The patients underwent vaginal hysterectomy, anterior and posterior colporraphy, levatoroplasty, and perineoplasty. In order to optimize the surgical treatment of mixed urinary incontinence, urethral plastic surgery was performed using Kelly's method in its own modification. 3 years after the operation, the effectiveness of the operation was evaluated.

Results: the performed surgical treatment improved the quality of life of the patients during the next 3 years of life, since there were no violations of the anatomy of the vagina and bladder. There were good forces of contraction of the pelvic floor muscles, women fully retained urine. The patients are completely satisfied with the results of the operation, are able-bodied and take an active life position.

Conclusions: the proposed technique is a pathogenetically justified method of restoring adequate urination, reduces the number of relapses of the disease, and returns the main functions to the urethra: to retain urine in the bladder and ensure its release to the outside, which increases the effectiveness of surgical treatment and the duration of the positive effect.
Evaluation of ten years of experience in managing patients with hepatic encephalopathy on the waiting list for liver transplantation in the Rostov region
Authors: Pak E. S. , Korobka R. V. , Pastechnikov V. D. , Petrova T. M. , Khoronko Yu. V. , Sapronova N. G. , Kolodyazhny E. I. , Oprya P. S. , Pastechnikov D. V. , Davydenko Ya. A. , Tadieva E. V.
Published: June 2024

Objective is to analyze the clinical outcome of patients with varying degrees of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) on the waiting list for liver transplantation (LT) within one center. Materials and methods are clinical, laboratory and instrumental data of 847 patients from LT. A retrospective clinical and laboratory analysis of patients divided into 5 groups according to the clinical outcome in LT (delisting due to persistent recompensation of liver function, observation on the waiting list, delisting due to patient death, delisting due to orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT), as well as patients observed in the center, but not included in the Treatment data were evaluated and presented depending on the stage of hepatic encephalopathy. A retrospective analysis of the implementation of the organ transplantation program in our center showed that a prerequisite for reducing mortality in LP TP and developing an effective algorithm for monitoring patients from LP TP is the development of criteria for the priority and timeliness of measures to prevent PE, as well as systematic clinical and diagnostic monitoring of patients with various forms of PE in parallel with other manifestations of decompensation of liver function. Timely detection of HE and the urgent implementation of measures that stop PE and prevent its progression is a prerequisite for reducing mortality in LT.
Possibilities of using different indices of insulin resistance in various subtypes of gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Davidenko I. Yu. , Sorokina Yu. A. , Volkova N. I. , Degtyareva Yu. S.
Published: June 2024

Objective: to identify IR indices for diagnosing the GDM subtype.

Materials and methods: carbohydrate metabolism (venous plasma glucose on an empty stomach, oral glucose tolerance test with 75 g of glucose with insulin determination), and lipid metabolism were assessed in 130 pregnant women. The following indices were calculated: HOMA-IR, QUICKI, Matsuda, McAuley, Belfiore, Gutt, Stumvoll, Avignon. According to the Matsuda index, patients were divided into subgroups: Group I — 45 pregnant women with GDM and β-cell dysfunction, Group II — 43 with GDM and IR, group III — 42 without GDM. Statistical processing was carried out using comparative analysis. Data are presented as medians and interquartile ranges of quantitative indicators in groups.

Results: statistically significant differences in the severity of IR were obtained when calculating all indices. When calculating HOMA-IR, patients in group II showed the best results: group I [1.13 (0.85; 1.34)], group II [2.33 (1.76; 4.23)], group III [1.25 (1.01; 2.43)]. When calculating the remaining indices, differences were also revealed that demonstrate heterogeneity. Using the HOMA-B insulin secretion assessment index, it was revealed that patients with GDM without IR had the lowest score, while the results did not differ among other groups: group I [15.3 (11.1; 18.0)], group II [36.9 (19.4; 57.0)], group III [25.9 (20.4; 59.9)].

Conclusion: we studied the features of IR indices in pregnant women with different subtypes of GDM. Indices have been determined that allow differentiating different subtypes of GDM.
Analysis of molecular mechanisms of regenerative processes in tissues of patients with diabetic foot syndrome
Authors: Sarkisyan O. G. , Razdorov V. A. , Andreev E. V. , Gafiyatullina G. Sh.
Published: June 2024

Diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) is a dangerous complication of diabetes mellitus. Despite numerous studies dedicated to the wound healing process in patients with diabetic foot syndrome, surgeries in this pathology are often accompanied by surgical suture failure due to insulin therapy and require repeat surgical intervention. The aim of this study is to analyze the biochemical mechanisms involved in the wound healing process in patients with diabetic foot syndrome. To achieve this goal, articles from foreign databases such as PubMed, MedLine, Google Scholar, and the Russian Index of Scientific Citation (RISC) were selected and analyzed for the period from 2017 to 2023. The search was conducted using keywords such as diabetic foot, wound healing, molecular mechanisms, and their Russian equivalents. A total of 74 publications were identified through the literature search, of which 24 literature sources from 2017 to 2023 were included in the review, corresponding to the direction and purpose of the study. In addition, 18 sources older than 2017 were used to reveal the subject of the study from the references in the literature lists. The literature review discusses various factors that influence the wound healing process: the function of the skin barrier, activity of immune system components, as well as the contribution of hypoxia and endothelial dysfunction to tissue regeneration mechanisms in patients with DFS. Despite the available literature data, it is advisable to search for new factors involved in the development mechanisms of DFS to prevent complications and increase the effectiveness of treatment.
The Effectiveness of Using Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques on Quality of Life, Stress, And Anxiety Among Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review
Authors: AI-yyan Ala'a , ELayan Ayat A. , Saleh Mohammad
Published: June 2024

The progressive muscle relaxation technique (PMRT) is an active method that is defined as a technique through which individuals gradually cause a feeling of quietness and coolness by actively contracting and loosening specific muscle groups. The purpose of this study was to review the effectiveness of using progressive muscle relaxation techniques on quality of life, stress, and anxiety levels among Acute Myocardial Infarction patients. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (2013-2023). Databases of Pub Med through (Medline), EBSCO, and Cochrane Library were conducted for trials of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on quality of life, stress, and anxiety levels as clinical outcomes. Data extraction and quality appraisal were performed and verified. The Cochrane Risk of Bias instrument tool was used to appraise the selected articles critically. Seven out of 40 studies included 420 patients who met the inclusion criteria. The progressive muscle relaxation technique is more effective and statistically significant regarding quality of life (p < 0.05). Stress as an outcome was decreased after PMRT (p < 0.05), and anxiety levels (p = 0.001). The progressive muscle relaxation technique revealed a significant effect on patients' quality of life, stress, and anxiety levels. However, results need to be confirmed using more high-quality RCTs. Therefore, frequent evaluation is suggested for the available primary studies to prove the findings. Applying the PMRT as part of the cardiac rehabilitation program will help in enhancing patient outcomes. A combination of PMRT with other interventions will increase the efficacy of the PMRT. Follow-up in the long term will improve the generalizability of the findings for MI patients and among different patients with other cardiac diseases.
Relapse Prevention Group Therapy in Indonesia Involving Peers via Videoconferencing for Substance Use Disorder: Development and Feasibility Study
Authors: Siste Kristiana , Ophinni Youdiil , Hanafi Enjeline , Yamada Chika , Novalino Reza , Limawan Albert P , Beatrice Evania , Rafelia Vania , Alison Peter , Matsumoto Toshihiko , Sakamoto Ryota
Published: June 2024

Background

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a major health issue in Indonesia, where several barriers to treatment exist, including inaccessibility to treatment services, stigma, and criminalization of drug issues. Peer involvement and the use of telemedicine to deliver psychotherapy are promising approaches to overcome these barriers.

Objective

This study aims (1) to describe the development of a new group psychotherapy coprovided by a health care worker and a peer and (2) to evaluate the acceptability, practicality, and preliminary outcomes of the program delivered via videoconferencing in Indonesia.

Methods

Building upon an established relapse prevention therapy in Japan, we developed a 3-month weekly group therapy module in the Indonesian language. Adjustments were made via focus group discussions with local stakeholders in terms of substance types, understandability, inclusive language, and cultural relevance. A pilot study was conducted to test the new module provided by a peer and a psychiatrist via videoconferencing, termed tele-Indonesia Drug Addiction Relapse Prevention Program (tele-Indo-DARPP), with a pre- and postcontrolled design. We analyzed data from semistructured feedback interviews and outcome measurements, including the number of days using substances and quality of life, and compared the intervention (tele-Indo-DARPP added to treatment as usual [TAU]) and control (TAU only) arms.

Results

In total, 8 people diagnosed with SUD participated in the pilot study with a mean age of 37 (SD 12.8) years. All were men, and 7 (88%) used sedatives as the primary substance. Collectively, they attended 44 of the 48 tele-Indo-DARPP sessions. A total of 3 out of 4 (75%) preferred telemedicine rather than in-person therapy. Positive acceptability and practicality were shown from qualitative feedback, in which the participants who joined the tele-Indo-DARPP reported that they liked the convenience of joining from home and that they were able to open up about personal matters, received helpful advice from peers, and received support from other participants. Providers reported that they feel the module was provider-friendly, and the session was convenient to join without diminishing rapport-building. Meanwhile, troubles with the internet connection and difficulty in comprehending some terminology in the workbook were reported. The intervention arm showed better improvements in psychological health and anxiety symptoms.

Conclusions

Group psychotherapy via videoconferencing coprovided by health care workers and peers was acceptable and practical for participants with SUD and service providers in this study. A large-scale study is warranted to examine the effectiveness of the newly developed module in Indonesia.
A Prediction Model for Identifying Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Uptake Among Children in Wuxi, China: Prospective Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Wang Qiang , Yang Liuqing , Xiu Shixin , Shen Yuan , Jin Hui , Lin Leesa
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Predicting vaccination behaviors accurately could provide insights for health care professionals to develop targeted interventions.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to develop predictive models for influenza vaccination behavior among children in China.

METHODS

We obtained data from a prospective observational study in Wuxi, eastern China. The predicted outcome was individual-level vaccine uptake and covariates included sociodemographics of the child and parent, parental vaccine hesitancy, perceptions of convenience to the clinic, satisfaction with clinic services, and willingness to vaccinate. Bayesian networks, logistic regression, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression, support vector machine (SVM), naive Bayes (NB), random forest (RF), and decision tree classifiers were used to construct prediction models. Various performance metrics, including area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), were used to evaluate the predictive performance of the different models. Receiver operating characteristic curves and calibration plots were used to assess model performance.

RESULTS

A total of 2383 participants were included in the study; 83.2% of these children (n=1982) were <5 years old and 6.6% (n=158) had previously received an influenza vaccine. More than half (1356/2383, 56.9%) the parents indicated a willingness to vaccinate their child against influenza. Among the 2383 children, 26.3% (n=627) received influenza vaccination during the 2020-2021 season. Within the training set, the RF model showed the best performance across all metrics. In the validation set, the logistic regression model and NB model had the highest AUC values; the SVM model had the highest precision; the NB model had the highest recall; and the logistic regression model had the highest accuracy, F1 score, and Cohen κ value. The LASSO and logistic regression models were well-calibrated.

CONCLUSIONS

The developed prediction model can be used to quantify the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccination for children in China. The stepwise logistic regression model may be better suited for prediction purposes.
Optimizing Compassion Training in Medical Trainees Using an Adjunct mHealth App: A Preliminary Single-Arm Feasibility and Acceptability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Wooldridge Jennalee S , Soriano Emily C , Chu Gage , Shirazi Anaheed , Shapiro Desiree , Patterson Marta , Kim Hyun-Chung , Herbert Matthew S
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

While structured compassion training programs have shown promise for increasing compassion among medical trainees, a major challenge is applying the concepts and practices taught during the program into the complex, dynamic, time-pressured, and often hectic hospital workplace.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of Compassion Coach, a mobile health (mHealth) smartphone app designed to bolster a 6-week mindfulness and self-compassion training program for medical trainees.

METHODS

In Compassion Coach, notifications to remind, encourage, and measure the perceived impact of informal mindfulness and compassion practices taught during the program were delivered at 7 AM, 12 PM, and 7 PM, respectively, 3 times per week over the course of the training program. The app also contained a library of guided audio formal mindfulness and compassion practices to allow quick and easy access. In this pilot study, we collected data from 29 medical students and residents who downloaded Compassion Coach and completed surveys assessing perceived effectiveness and acceptability. Engagement with the Compassion Coach app was passively tracked through notification response rate and library resource access over time.

RESULTS

The average response rate to notifications was 58% (SD 29%; range 12%-98%), with a significant decline over time (P=.009; odds ratio 0.98, 95% CI 0.96-0.99). Across all participants and occasions, the majority agreed the informal practices prompted by Compassion Coach helped them feel grounded and centered (110/150, 73%), improved compassion (29/41, 71%), reduced burnout (106/191, 56%), and improved their mood (133/191, 70%). In total, 16 (55%) of the 29 participants accessed guided audio recordings on average 3 (SD 3.4) times throughout the program. At the posttreatment time point, most participants (13/18, 72%) indicated that Compassion Coach helped them engage in compassion practices in daily life, and half (9/18, 50%) indicated that Compassion Coach helped improve interactions with patients.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, preliminary results of Compassion Coach are encouraging and suggest the integration of a smartphone app with an ongoing mindfulness and self-compassion training program may bolster the effects of the program on medical trainees. However, there was variability in engagement with Compassion Coach and perceived helpfulness. Additional research is indicated to optimize this novel mHealth approach and conduct a study powered to formally evaluate effects.
Exploring Gender Differences in Fatwa through Machine Learning
Authors: Mohamed Emad , Sarwar Raheem
Published: June 2024

This paper focuses on exploring the differences in inquiries made by men and women within a religious context. Additionally, we aim to ascertain whether it’s feasible to forecast the popularity of answers and the factors contributing to their popularity. To achieve this, we compile a new dataset comprising 40,000 question-answer pairs categorized by gender and popularity. These are sourced from online question-and-answer platforms. Our methodology involves comprehensive experimental analysis, utilizing advanced Arabic text preprocessing alongside machine learning algorithms. We concentrate on two primary objectives: predicting the gender of the questioner and forecasting the popularity of answers. Furthermore, we delve into thematic variations based on gender and address pivotal research queries that offer new perspectives within this domain. These include investigating the differences between questions posed by women versus men, exploring the potential for automated classification of queries by gender, predicting the popularity of fatwas, and identifying the contributing factors to their popularity. Our experimental findings demonstrate a 98% accuracy in gender prediction, precise predictions of popularity with minimal margin for error, and the identification of topics and their associations that are more inclined towards either men or women. We intend to share both the dataset and the source code openly with the research community.
Reasonable Boundaries of the Processing Move of the Real-name Authentication for Social Media Accounts: From the Backend to the Frontend
Authors: Huang Dibo
Published: June 2024

In accordance with several social platforms’ announcements, China is set to further display the real names of social media accounts from the backend to the frontend for security reasons. This bold move, informed by the experiences of other jurisdictions and international principles, may prompt a range of questions and prospects to the current legal framework. The public is likely to be concerned about the potential leakage of personal information, as well as the technical absurdity in practice. Thus it places higher demands on legislation and regulation, and requires more comprehensive consideration by the authorities to establish reasonable boundaries, in which way to determine an appropriate balance between conflicting rights.
Application of Blended Learning in French Teaching Reform
Authors: Zhou* Chuyan
Published: June 2024

This paper explores the application of blended learning in the reform of French teaching, aiming to address the challenges and issues existing in French language education. Firstly, it provides an overview of the definition, characteristics, and prevalence of blended learning in the field of education. Then, it analyzes the limitations of traditional French teaching models and emphasizes the necessity of reform. Through the introduction of application cases of blended learning in French teaching, it discusses the combination of online teaching tools and offline classroom practices, as well as the effects of blended learning on various language skills. Furthermore, it discusses teaching design and methods, evaluation, and reflection under the blended learning model. Finally, it summarizes the application effects of blended learning in French teaching and prospects for future development directions and challenges.
The Theory of International Regimes and US-Soviet Cooperation during the Cold War
Authors: Liu Yongqi
Published: June 2024

The main question examined in this paper is whether the cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War can be explained by Robert O. Keohane's theory of international regimes, based on his analysis of international regimes and cooperation in his book After Hegemony. My answer is no. In order to explain the reasons, this paper is mainly divided into two parts. The first part summarizes the relationship between international regimes and international cooperation as Keohane sees it through an examination of chapters three to six of After Hegemony. The core task of the second part is to explain why the theory of international regimes is not consistent with U.S.-Soviet cooperation during the Cold War, and to show that realpolitik can explain U.S.-Soviet cooperation during the Cold War better than the theory of international regimes by explaining cooperation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union in the areas of arms control and trade and commerce, using the 1970s, the second period of détente between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, as the time frame.
DMPs as Management Tool for Intellectual Assets by SMART-metrics
Authors: Grasso Toro Federico
Published: June 2024

Data Management Plans (DMPs) are vital components of effective research data management (RDM). They serve not only as organisational tools but also as a structured framework dictating the collection, processing, sharing/publishing, and management of data throughout the research data life cycle. This can include existing data curation standards, the establishment of data handling protocols, and the creation, when necessary, of community curation policies. Therefore, DMPs present a unique opportunity to harmonise project management efforts for optimising the formulation and execution of project objectives.

To harness the full potential of DMPs as project management tools, the SMART approach (i.e., Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) emerges as a compelling methodology. During the initial stage of the project proposal, drafted SMART metrics can offer a systematic approach to map work packages (WPs) and deliverables to the overarching project objectives. Then, the Principal Investigators (PIs) can ensure the consortia that all the project potential intellectual assets (i.e., expected research results) were considered properly, as well as their necessary timelines, resources, and execution. It becomes imperative for data stewards (DSs) and governance policymakers to educate and provide guidelines to researchers on the advantages of developing well-curated DMPs that align results with SMART metrics. This alignment ensures that every intellectual asset intended as a research result (e.g., intellectual properties, publications, datasets, and software) within the project is subject to rigorous drafted planning, execution, and accountability.
Consequently, the risk of unforeseen setbacks and/or deviations from the original objectives is minimised, increasing the traceability and transparency of the research data life cycle. In addition, the integration of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) into this proposed enhanced DMP provides a systematic method to evaluate the maturity and readiness of technologies across scientific disciplines. Regular TRL assessments will allow PIs: (1) to monitor the WP progress, (2) to adapt research strategies if required, and (3) to ensure the projects remain in line with the drafted SMART metrics in the enhanced DMP before the project started. The TRLs can also help PIs maintain their focus on project milestones and specific tasks aligned with the original objectives, contributing to the overall success of their endeavours, while improving the transparency for the reporting and divulgation of the research results.

The paper presents the overall framework for enhancing DMPs as project management tools for any intellectual assets using SMART metrics and TRLs, as well as introducing suggested support services for data stewardship teams to assist PIs when implementing this novel framework effectively.
Literature Review of Wavelet-Based Image Filtering Methods
Authors: Moindop M. Nguessotat
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Noise is a random signal that corrupts the quality of an image. For many decades, eliminating it or reducing its intensity in the image has been a major concern for many scientists. To this end, several studies on image processing (with the aim of eliminating or reducing the intensity of noise) have been carried out. Although a multitude of filtering methods emerged from these studies, numerous works have shown the effectiveness of the wavelet transform in image filtering. Thus, several wavelet-based methods (for image filtering purposes) have been illustrated in the literature. Some methods involve performing wavelet decomposition followed by thresholding and other methods involve combining wavelet decomposition with various filtering methods. This combination can have two or more methods. After filtering, the effectiveness of the filter can be evaluated. It is measured in terms of qualitative and/or quantitative parameters. Indeed, a filtering method is said to be efficient when the PSNR parameter (parameter most used in the literature) obtained has a minimum value of 30dB. This article presents a literature review of wavelet-based image filtering methods. Emphasis is placed on works presenting a better PSNR value (wavelet type, combination carried out, mother wavelet, decomposition number). In the end, this article gives a panoramic view of the choices of tools to use by a reader who would like to get involved in image filtering
ATITUDE DO PACIENTE ONCOLÓGICO FRENTE A PERCEPÇÃO DE SER EXISTENCIAL, OU SEJA: Um ser finito
Authors: Pedon Liliane , Zenevicz Leoni Terezinha , Hohn Géssica Luana , Celuch Katia Lilian Sedrez
Published: June 2024

The conception of birth, considered a spontaneous act, which results after a long heating process that refers to gestation, as well as the human life cycle, is, on an existential level, a heating process, but for another spontaneous act, death. In this study, we sought to understand the perceptions about finiteness that cancer patients in palliative care have. Being a qualitative, phenomenological study, semi-structured interviews were used, and Bardin's content analysis approach was used. Six patients admitted to an oncology clinic in a hospital in the west of Santa Catarina were interviewed. The results of this study demonstrate that cancer patients present the perception of presenting their own death, since the impact of the diagnosis causes adverse reactions, making it possible to question their own existence, as well as the restrictions that the disease imposes and the coping resources used, recognizing the responsibility of your choices will reflect the death process, since being aware of death makes you think about life. It is considered the need to promote spaces for listening and welcoming the anxieties of cancer patients in the hospital environment, with psychological care being essential to carry out interventions and improve comprehensive care for patients, helping to find or create meaning in existence, taking into account consideration of the cultural, spiritual and social context. Likewise, pay attention to total pain care, so that everyone who goes through a terminal illness has the relief and lightness of living until the act of death.