bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Multi-acquiring in the Payment System: Evidence from Uruguayan Financial Inclusion Program
Authors: Gandelman Néstor , Roldán Flavia , Viera Sofía
Published: February 2025

This paper examines the transition from exclusive card network-acquirer relationships to a multi-acquiring model. Using the case of Uruguay's adoption of multi-acquiring in 2022, as part of a broader financial inclusion program, we document significant market dynamics, including restructured relationships among incumbents and new market entrants. Our analysis, leveraging the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, reveals decreased market concentration across all payment segments. While fee reductions were initially driven by a government-sponsored price agreement, the increased competition fostered by multi-acquiring stabilized these rates even after the agreement was no longer in effect. Large merchants benefited from enhanced efficiency, but small merchants faced adaptation challenges. These findings underscore the complexities of regulating two-sided payment markets and emphasize the need for balanced interventions to ensure a competitive payment ecosystem.
Environmental Pollution by Wastewater from the Urban Sector
Authors: Stikhova A.M. , Novikova T.K. , Zhmyrko T.G. , Evsyukov D.Yu. , Boyko А.А. , Kukartseva О.I. , Biryukova T.V.
Published: February 2025

The problem of environmental pollution by wastewater from the urban sector is considered. The composition of these waters and their impact on aquatic ecosystems depending on the content of soluble phosphates and polyphosphates are analyzed. A photometric analysis was performed to quantify the level of soluble phosphates. The results of hydrochemical analysis of wastewater for the content of soluble phosphorus compounds are presented. Increased concentration of phosphorus compounds entering the environment with wastewater and contributing to its pollution, especially in the absence of a sewerage system, was revealed. It is concluded that it is necessary to control the phosphate content in domestic wastewater.
Simultaneous National and Local Elections 2024: Triggering Voter Fatigue, Coattail Effect, and Political Polarization in Indonesia
Authors: Hanida Rozidateno Putri , Meldianto Redni Putri , Hasnita Siska Surya
Published: February 2025

The simultaneous legislative elections and regional elections (pilkada) in Indonesia, in 2024, present significant challenges related to voter behavior, including the occurrence of voter fatigue, coattail effect, and political polarization. Voter fatigue can negatively impact participation and the quality of elections, while the coattail effect influences election outcomes at the legislative and local levels. This study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, including voters, election organizers, political experts, and an analysis of documents related to the elections. Data were analyzed using thematic techniques to identify patterns related to the phenomena under investigation. The findings indicate that voter fatigue negatively affects voter participation, leading to a decrease in votes and the quality of decision making. Additionally, the study shows that the coattail effect of presidential candidates significantly influences legislative and local election outcomes. Meanwhile, political polarization is rising, resulting in social tensions among voters with differing political views. These findings suggest that simultaneous elections can create complex challenges in the context of Indonesian democracy. Voter fatigue and political polarization must to be primary concerns for election organizers and policymakers to ensure better participation and sustainable political stability.
SALAM-RINDO Application: An Innovation to Improve Licensing Services
Authors: Rahman Fathur , Azwari Trisylvana , Dewi Avela , Ariyani Erma , Purboningsih Dewi , Puteri Sephia Rifan
Published: February 2025

Innovation in public services through the application of information technology to improve the quality of public services in Indonesia, specifically through the SALAM RINDU application (Integrated Easy Licensing Service System) launched by the Investment and One-stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) of Banjarmasin City. Using adescriptive qualitative approach, this study aims to evaluate the implementation of the SALAM-RINDU application in strengthening bureaucratic reform and improving the quality of licensing services in the health sector. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document studies, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman method. The results of the study indicate that the SALAM-RINDU application facilitates the previously manual licensing process and supports bureaucratic reform by providing faster, more efficient, and easily accessible services. However, the implementation of this application still faces challenges such as a lack of socialization, unclear information regarding requirements, and technical issues. This study concludes that the SALAM-RINDU application can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of public services in Banjarmasin City but requires improved technology infrastructure and more intensive socialization efforts.
Policy Model for Composting and Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Technology in Lubuklinggau City
Authors: Yogopriyatno Jatmiko , Zulhakim Abdul Aziz , Nugroho Mohammad Nur Dita , ‎ Alexsander , Rahayu Desita
Published: February 2025

This research developed a policy model for waste reduction in Lubuklinggau City through composting and waste-to-energy (WTE) technology. Using the system dynamics method, the research simulated various policy scenarios over 10 years. Results show that combining composting (40% participation) and WTE can reduce waste generation by 60% and generate 5,960 MWh/day of electrical energy. This scenario also reduces waste management costs by 8.3% compared to existing conditions. This model offers an integrative decision-making framework for local governments to optimize sustainable waste management by considering environmental, economic, and social aspects.
Public Governance and Leadership: Toward Good Tourism Governance
Authors: Rahman Amni Zarkasyi , Putranti Ika Riswanti , Martono Kurniawan Teguh , Nafichahl Rifka Nafilatun , Rahmalia Dyahayu Rizka
Published: February 2025

Public governance and leadership are essential for advancing sustainable tourism development in the face of growing global volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Through a qualitative methodology, this research examines the dynamics of effective tourism governance in two Indonesian villages (Glawan and Nyatnyono). This research investigates the influence of leadership practices, community engagement, and collaborative governance on tourism growth in rural areas through comprehensive interviews, field observations, and focus group discussions with local leaders, community members, and tourism stakeholders. The results underscore the significance of adaptive leadership, promoting collaboration, transparent decision making, and community empowerment in managing VUCA settings and enhancing resilient and sustainable tourism governance. The research highlights the need for tailored policy interventions that align with local values and interests, creating a collaborative framework to ensure that tourism growth benefits the entire community while preserving cultural and environmental resources.
Comorbidity results of an obesity center
Authors: Tuna Müjgan , Kırlak Şenay , Akın Seydahmet , Çakır Madenci Özlem
Published: February 2025

Objectives: Obesity is linked to numerous severe health conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, and stroke. This study aimed to compare metabolic parameters and anthropometric measurements between male and female patients with obesity to identify gender-based differences in obesity-related health markers.
Methods: This prospective study enrolled 393 obese patients (52 male, 341 female) from an outpatient clinic. After an overnight fast (8-10 hours), blood samples were collected to assess a range of parameters: complete blood count, fasting blood glucose, insulin, Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), total cholesterol, triglycerides, Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), High-density lipoprotein (HDL), 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 (25OHD3), ferritin, iron, and vitamin B12. Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and Body Mass Index (BMI) were calculated, while soft lean mass (SLM) and percent body fat (PBF) were also analyzed.
Results: Males with obesity had significantly higher levels of insulin, HOMA-IR, 25OHD3, ferritin, iron, hemoglobin, hematocrit, urea, and ALT compared to females (P<0.05 for all). Conversely, males had lower HDL and platelet levels (P<0.05). The prevalence of thyroid disease was significantly higher in females (P=0.027).
Conclusions: Thyroid disease prevalence was significantly higher in females compared to males. Additionally, metabolic parameters such as insulin, HOMA-IR, and urea were elevated in females, while HDL and platelet levels were lower in males.
Ars inspiratio
Authors: Tuszyńska-Szczepaniak Olga , Bania Zbigniew , Gryglewski Piotr , Kubiak Ewa , Bieñko de Peralta Doris , Świętosławska Agnieszka , Rutkowska-Siuda Daria , Jaśkiewicz Joanna , Geron Małgorzata , Gadowska Irmina , Piątkowska Renata , Rejniak-Majewska Agnieszka , Kamczycki Artur , Reinhard Chlanda Małgorzata , Jagnicka Olga , Drozdowski Adam , Sienkiewicz Jan Wiktor , Lipecka Zofia , Łarionow Dominika , Sztabińska-Kałowska Paulina , Cichoń Krzysztof , Kuczyńska Agnieszka
Published: February 2025

Prezentowany zbiór studiów jest dedykowany Profesor Eleonorze Jedlińskiej, wybitnej historyczce sztuki, znakomitej nauczycielce i wieloletniej kierowniczce Katedry Historii Malarstwa i Rzeźby Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego. Książka odzwierciedla różnorodne nurty współczesnej humanistyki, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem historii sztuki. Podzielona została na trzy części zatytułowane: SPOJRZENIE W PRZESZŁOŚĆ, W KRĘGU SZTUKI ŻYDOWSKIEJ oraz SZTUKA NOWA, SPOJRZENIE W PRZYSZŁOŚĆ. Problematyka ta konweniuje z badaniami Pani Profesor obejmującymi zagadnienia z zakresu teorii i metodologii historii sztuki, sztuki żydowskiej oraz sztuki wobec Zagłady. Teksty zawarte w tomie zainteresują nie tylko historyków sztuki, ale również kulturoznawców, filozofów, historyków i architektów.
Reklama kolejowa i murale jako przykład projektowania graficznego na zlecenie Banku Pekao S.A. w latach 1945–1989
Authors: Drozdowski Adam
Published: February 2025

Bank Pekao S.A. to jedna z najstarszych instytucji tego typu w kraju. Już w okresie międzywojennym decydowała się ona na nowoczesne formy reklamy, takie jak m.in. neony. Po wojnie, Bank zamawiał projekty materiałów promocyjnych u najwybitniejszych polskich grafików, takich jak Waldemar Świerzy, Karol Śliwka czy Tadeusz Jodłowski. Na zlecenie Pekao opracowywali oni nie tylko wielobarwne plakaty, ale również mniej spektakularne formy reklamy: ulotki, broszury czy opakowania na żywność oferowaną w ramach eksportu wewnętrznego. W celu dotarcia do jak najszerszej grupy odbiorców, ważną rolę w historii projektowania graficznego na zlecenie instytucji pełniły formy reklamy pojawiające się w przestrzeni publicznej, w szczególności na dworcach i w składach pociągów PKP, ale również wielkoformatowe murale umieszczane na ścianach budynków w atrakcyjnych lokalizacjach. Organizacja metod reklamy w systemie gospodarki centralnie planowanej nie była jednak zadaniem łatwym. Podczas realizacji projektów mierzono się z brakami odpowiednich materiałów, a także trudnościami natury logistycznej, wynikającymi ze słabych mocy przerobowych przemysłu poligraficznego. Mimo to, w czasach kojarzonych głównie z trudami codzienności i wszechogarniającą „szarością”, materiały reklamowe zamawiane przez Pekao, zachwycały ciekawymi formami, wyrazistą kolorystyką i wysokim poziomem wykonania.
The Effect of Comfort Theory-Based Nursing Care on Intolerance of Uncertainty and Comfort Levels in Individuals Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Gümüştekin Kübra , Güvener Yasemin Özyer
Published: February 2025

Background and Purpose:Chronic renal failure is a common public health problem worldwide, and hemodialysis has become the standard treatment. During this long and exhausting process, it is extremely important that individuals undergoing hemodialysis receive effective and high-quality nursing care so that accurate prognoses can be made and complications prevented. This study aimed to determine the effect of comfort theory-based nursing care on intolerance to uncertainty and comfort levels in hemodialysis patients.Methods:The sample of this randomized controlled study consisted of individuals receiving hemodialysis at a private dialysis center. The sample comprised a total of 60 patients, 30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. Patients in the experimental group received training during an 8-week dialysis period using nursing care interventions based on Katharine Kolcaba’s comfort theory for health care needs. The training content covered holistic nursing care and consisted of physical, psychospiritual, sociocultural, and environmental dimensions in order to reduce uncertainty and increase comfort levels in the individuals receiving dialysis. This care was based on Kolcaba’s comfort theory. A Personal Information Form including the individuals’ descriptive, disease, and treatment characteristics, the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS), and the General Comfort Questionnaire (GCQ) were used for data collection. Independent two-sample comparisons were performed using the χ² test for qualitative variables and thettest for quantitative variables.Results:In the comparison of the groups, there were significant results for the total GCQ and its subdimensions except for the relief subdimension (p< 0.05). The scores for the total IUS and its subdimensions were significant (p< 0.01).Implications for Practice:It was determined that comfort theory-based nursing care interventions were effective in reducing the level of intolerance of uncertainty and increasing the comfort level. It is recommended that comfort theory-based nursing care guidelines should be used to reduce the sense of uncertainty and increase the comfort levels of individuals receiving hemodialysis.
The lives of calves from organic dairy farms
Authors:   J. H. von Thünen Institute - Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries, Germany, Barth Kerstin , Føske Johnsen Julie ,   Norwegian Veterinary Institute, Norway, Haskell Marie ,   SRUC, UK, Ivemeyer Silvia ,   J. H. von Thünen Institute - Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries, Germany, Vaarst Mette ,   Aarhus University
Published: February 2025

This chapter concerns the lives of calves from organic dairy farms. It opens with a description of management of calves under organic farming conditions. Next, cow-calf contact (CCC) during the milk feed period is described, followed by a section on non-replacement calves born in organic dairy herds.
How can organic dairy farming address and improve biodiversity and healthy ecosystems?
Authors:   The Organic Research Centre, UK, Simonson Will
Published: February 2025

This chapter explores the degree to which organic farming, and specifically organic dairy systems, has a part to play in biodiversity conservation in the land sparing-land sharing continuum of approaches. The chapter begins with a brief review of evidence for organic farming being nature-friendly, and the proposed mechanisms behind the relationships documented in the literature. The chapter also addresses the question of farmer attitudes and how these may co-vary with organic practice with important implications for biodiversity. These strands are then brought together into commentary on the way forward, including future research priorities.
A clinical case of emergency medical care for a patient with polytrauma
Authors: Yamshchikov O. N. , Emel’yanov S. A. , Marchenko A. P. , Dobychin R. A.
Published: February 2025

The article presents a clinical case of the supervision of a patient who received a severe combined injury as a result of a road traffic accident: closed craniocerebral injury, multiple fractures of the bones of the limbs and chest, damage to the organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Aim: to review a clinical case of providing emergency care to a patient with severe combined trauma after an accident, to show the effectiveness of a staged and multidisciplinary approach to the management of a patient with severe polytrauma resulting from an accident. Materials and methods. The study used materials from the medical documentation of the surgical department of the City Clinical Hospital named after. Archbishop Luke of Tambov", Regional Medical Information System. Results and discussion. In a multidisciplinary hospital, the following diagnostic and treatment measures were carried out aimed at making a diagnosis, developing tactics for managing the patient, combating traumatic shock, and eliminating respiratory failure. After relative stabilization of the patient’s condition, the patient urgently underwent drainage of the pleural cavity in order to eliminate hemopneumothorax and laparotomy, the purpose of which was to stop intra-abdominal bleeding; on the 9th day the patient was transferred to level 3 trauma center, where surgical interventions for limb fractures were performed on the 20th, 42nd and 63rd days after injury. Such a step-by-step, multidisciplinary approach to the management of a patient with polytrauma resulting from an accident contributed to a successful diagnostic search, development of the most optimal treatment measures in terms of methods and time parameters, the absence of severe and life-threatening complications, early recovery and recovery of the patient. Conclusions. A staged multidisciplinary approach involving highly qualified specialists, timely elimination of life-threatening injuries with parallel anti-shock measures, selection of the optimal sequence of surgical interventions for limb fractures in terms of timing and condition of the patient, early mobilization measures contributed to the successful treatment and recovery of the patient with polytrauma as a result of an accident.
Multimedia educational manual "Auscultation of the lungs"
Authors: Garanin A. A. , Rubanenko A. O. , Trusov Yu. A.
Published: February 2025

The implementation of the basic principles of digital pedagogy is important for the modernization of educational activities at medical universities. One of the important steps of such modernization is to provide educational programs and disciplines implemented within their framework with a sufficient number of electronic and multimedia textbooks, including the most complex sections. One of such sections of the discipline "Propaedeutics of internal diseases" is lung auscultation. This section contains an extensive theoretical base, which may make it difficult to master this topic with a traditional approach to the educational process. In addition, in order to successfully master this skill, students need to perform independent lung auscultation in patients with various diseases of the respiratory system, which is not always achievable in real educational practice. Both theoretical and practical aspects of this patient examination method can be implemented in appropriate multimedia and electronic manuals, simulators and simulators. Conclusions. The manual "Lung Auscultation" developed at SamSMU can increase the efficiency of assimilation of the material, which will improve the formation of competencies among students, in terms of mastering the most important component of a physical examination of a patient – auscultation and aimed at a full-fledged examination of the patient, conducting a diagnostic search, interpreting the data obtained, making the correct diagnosis and prescribing optimal treatment.
The state of oxidative processes in testicular tissue samples after ionizing radiation
Authors: Al Meselmani M. A.
Published: February 2025

Aim. To study of oxidative processes in testicular tissues after gamma irradiation. Material and methods. Using the polarographic method, the rate of oxygen absorption on endogenous and exogenous substrates (Vend, Vsuc, Vglu, Vdnf) and with specific inhibitors of tissue respiration of amytal and sodium malonate (Vam, Vmal) in testicular tissues at different times (3, 10, 40 days) after total single gamma irradiation (1.0 Gr). Results. It was found that, in the testicular tissues of rats at different times (3rd, 10th, 40th day) after total single gamma irradiation (1.0 Gy). In the early period (72 hours) after irradiation, (Vend) decreased by 14.7 % (p < 0.05), (Vsuc) by 18.6 % (p < 0.05) and (Vglu) by 10.9 % (p < 0.05) compared with the control. After 10 days, on the contrary, there was an increase in (Vend) by 108.2 % (p < 0.05), in the presence of exogenous succinate and glutamate substrates, increased (Vsuc) by 45.1 % (p < 0.05) and (Vglu) by 112 % (p < 0.05), SDdnf decreased by 12.8 % (p < 0.05), and with inhibitors, low-resistance respiration (MRD) increased by 9.4 % (p < 0.05). On day 40 (Vend, Vsuc, Vglu) increased by 120.7 % (p < 0.05), 124.8 % (p < 0.05) and 97.1 % (p < 0.05), respectively, SDdnf decreased by 11.5 % (p < 0.001), amytal resistant respiration (ARD) by 30.6 % (p < 0.05) and MRD by 11.7 % (p < 0.05). Conclusion. Increased oxygen uptake was accompanied by a significant decrease in SDdnf in both experimental groups (10th and 40th days), which suggested the threat of disconnection of oxidation and phosphorylation processes. A decrease in MPD also indicates a decrease in the contribution of fatty acids (FA) to the energy supply of testicular tissue.
Mortalidade por Suicídio em Idosos no Sertão da Paraíba
Authors: Ferreira da Silva Gomes Débora Priscila , Silva Josevânia da
Published: February 2025

O estudo teve por objetivo analisar as taxas de mortalidade por suicídio em idosos na Paraíba. Tratou-se de pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e documental. Os dados foram coletados no Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM) do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS) e analisados através de estatística descritiva. A população idosa sertaneja apresentou o maior risco de mortes por suicídios em comparação com demais mesorregiões do estado. As maiores frequências foram percebidas nos seguintes grupos: sexo masculino, não brancos, grupo de 60 a 69 anos, pouco tempo de escolaridade, homens idosos casados, mulheres idosas viúvas e solteiras. Os resultados apontaram uma tendência crescente na mortalidade por suicídio entre idosos ao longo dos anos. O expressivo número de suicídios em idosos assinala a importância de aprimoramento da atenção no âmbito das políticas públicas voltadas às necessidades da população idosa que envelhece no Sertão.
Isolamento Social em Clientes Atendidos em uma Gestalt-Terapia de Curta Duração On-line: Avaliação Qualitativa
Authors: Cruz Carolina Alves , Branco Paulo Coelho Castelo
Published: February 2025

A partir do contexto de quarentena, advindo da pandemia de covid-19, em uma pesquisa clínico qualitativa, este estudo objetivou avaliar os efeitos de uma prática Gestalt-terapêutica de curta-duração on-line em pessoas com problemas de isolamento social. Foram selecionados quatro participantes, que se submeteram a cinco atendimentos. Após isso, foi empregado um roteiro semiestruturado de entrevista, para avaliar o processo terapêutico a partir das percepções dos clientes. Os resultados foram discutidos segundo a análise do conteúdo, obtendo-se os seguintes eixos: compreensão da experiência de isolamento social; experiência do atendimento on-line; efeitos da intervenção. Conclui-se que a Gestalt-Terapia se mostrou uma estratégia de cuidado à saúde que produziu efeitos positivos nos clientes, no sentido de possibilitar a eles a experiência de isolamento social, de modo a (re)elaborá-la e se (re)posicionar diante dela, de modo mais apropriado e criativo.
Qualidade e Duração do Sono em uma Amostra de Universitários Durante a Pandemia da Covid-19
Authors: Costa Lucas Lazzarotto Vasconcelos , Quartiero Ariela Pinto , Siqueira Aline Cardoso
Published: February 2025

Introdução: O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar a duração e a qualidade do sono de estudantes universitários brasileiros autodeclarados brancos ou negros e de gênero feminino ou masculino, durante a pandemia da covid-19. Método: 722 estudantes universitários brasileiros responderam a um questionário online com questões relativas a suas características sociodemográficas, bem como perguntas sobre a duração, qualidade e desequilíbrios de sono. Resultados: A frequência de sono insuficiente diminuiu 7% durante a pandemia, ao passo que a frequência de sono de má qualidade aumentou 13%; 76,18% dos participantes relataram apresentar pelo menos um desequilíbrio de sono. Discussão: Foram encontradas taxas de desequilíbrios de sono mais altas do que em estudos anteriores. Os resultados sugerem que o aumento na duração do sono não implica um aumento na qualidade deste. O uso exclusivo do autorrelato para obtenção dos dados e a sub-representação de pessoas negras e pessoas do gênero masculino constituem-se como limitações deste estudo. Conclusões: Medidas de promoção da qualidade de sono devem ser prioritárias no enfrentamento dos efeitos adversos da pandemia na população universitária.
A Saúde Mental de Familiares de Pessoas com TEA: Uma Análise Bibliométrica (2001-2023)
Authors: Sturmer Giulia , Corrêa Izabella Decknes , Miranda Rodrigo Lopes
Published: February 2025

O transtorno do espectro autista (TEA) é um transtorno do neurodesenvolvimento que tem como principais características o prejuízo persistente na comunicação social recíproca, nos comportamentos restritos e repetitivos e na interação social. A família e os cuidadores envolvidos são os primeiros a ter sua saúde mental comprometida ao lidar com indivíduos com esse transtorno, podendo gerar estresse, depressão e ansiedade. O presente estudo caracteriza-se como método bibliométrico, que tem como objetivo descrever e analisar a produção científica sobre a saúde mental de familiares de pessoas autistas, entre 2001 e 2023, usando três bases de dados, segundo sete descritores. Os resultados indicam um número baixo de estudos e publicações sobre essa problemática, sendo mais recorrentes o tema sobre a sobrecarga da mãe e o impacto do diagnóstico. Estes estudos são necessários para a compreensão da dinâmica familiar de indivíduos autistas e do sofrimento mental de seus cuidadores, possibilitando, assim, uma maior atenção e cuidado dessa população.
Palavras-chave: autismo; família; saúde mental
Necessidades Parentais no Contexto da Internação Neonatal
Authors: Teixeira Karina Scapin , Rigão Gabriela Sarturi , Cousseau Bruna Fragoso , Brum Rayssa Reck , Pereira Caroline Rubin Rossato
Published: February 2025

Introdução: sabe-se da importância da relação pais-bebês para o desenvolvimento do bebê e para o exercício da parentalidade, sendo fundamental considerar a família no processo de cuidado. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo objetivou compreender as necessidades parentais no contexto da internação neonatal. Método: trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter descritivo e exploratório, em que participaram três pais e sete mães de bebês que foram internados em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN) logo após seu nascimento prematuro. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de questionário sociodemográfico, entrevista semiestruturada e questionário de necessidades parentais no contexto da internação neonatal. Os resultados dos questionários, analisados de forma descritiva, foram integrados à análise de conteúdo das entrevistas. Resultados: os pais destacaram necessidades físicas e estruturais; emocionais e de suporte; de orientação e informação; e necessidades relacionadas à participação no dia a dia na UTIN. Identificou-se certa discrepância entre as necessidades apresentadas pelos pais e o apoio oferecido pelos hospitais e por sua rede pessoal. Discussões e conclusões: é preciso difundir as práticas de humanização no ambiente hospitalar, de modo a contribuírem para a integração da família no processo de cuidado, favorecendo a relação pais-bebês.
Chest Soft Tissue Schwannoma: a Difficult Case of Diagnosis
Authors: Perevedentsev M. V. , Podolskaya E. A. , Vorotyntseva N. S. , Kretova E. N.
Published: February 2025

The article presents a clinical case of a patient born in 1963, examined and treated at Ostroverkhov Kursk Oncology Scientific and Clinical Center in 2024. The complexity of schwannoma preoperative diagnosis was illustrated: a complete discrepancy between complaints and clinical manifestations, rare localization for schwannoma (chest wall soft tissues, retroperitoneal space), discrepancies in the results of comprehensive preoperative diagnosis (multislice computed tomography, ultrasound, positron emission tomography with computed tomography), problems of histological examination of biopsy material obtained during tumor core biopsy under ultrasound control. The final diagnosis was established only after performing a radical operation with rib resection. The publication can help radiologists, ultrasound diagnosticians, morphologists, oncologists, surgeons to accumulate clinical experience for choosing optimal diagnostic methods and developing an algorithm for patient management.
Implementation of quality standards in drug demand reduction: Insights from FENIQS-EU project and ways forward
Authors: Serdar Katarina , Feric Martina , Belosevic Matea , Jerkovic Dijana , González-Roz Alba , Vanderplasschen Wouter
Published: February 2025

Quality standards have been recognized as an important tool for improving the quality of drug use prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services and for bridging the gap between science and practice. The aim of this paper is to describe the state of implementation of quality standards in drug demand reduction in the European Union and to identify barriers, needs, and challenges to implementation and future pathways. Between June and November 2021, an online survey (n = 91) and follow-up interviews (n = 26) were conducted with key informants - experts in drug demand reduction and quality assurance. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The survey showed that most countries have implemented the European Drug Prevention Quality Standards (EDPQS) in the prevention domain and the Minimum Quality Standards (MQS) in drug demand reduction. A variety of standards are applied in the treatment area and the EQUS minimum quality standards are widely known. The application of quality standards is least reported in the harm reduction service area. Mentioned challenges and barriers to implementation included lack of funding, unrecognized importance of evaluation, professional competencies, and system fragmentation. Mentioned supportive factors included appropriate materials and training, as well as political support and professional networks. The study shows that quality standards are inconsistently implemented in all areas of drug demand reduction. According to respondents, implementation could be improved by advocating for the need to implement quality standards, ensuring sustainable funding for interventions, and providing education and training.
Relapse rates after treatment in Therapeutic Communities: A systematic review
Authors: Suárez-Castro Daniel , Moreira Diana , Azeredo Andreia , Dias Paulo C.
Published: February 2025

Therapeutic Communities (TC) are residential settings that provide psychosocial rehabilitation for substance-using individuals. In general, TCs have been proven effective, although a large part of the evidence is from studies with methodological shortcomings. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of TCs in terms of relapse rates. The search used EBSCO, PubMed, and Web of Science up to July 29, 2021 and was based on the international Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Of the 94 studies, eight met selection criteria including a total of 2,064 participants from 40 TCs. Of the eight studies, seven were cohort studies and one was a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Findings reveal that TCs were effective in reducing substance use, although some uncertainty remains regarding the long-term persistence of the improvements. Thus, further research is necessary to compare relapse rates in TC programs for substance-related disorders.
Problematic Internet use among adults: A longitudinal European study
Authors: López Fernández Olatz , Romo Lucía , Rousseau Amélie , Lelonek-Kuleta Bernadeta , Chwaszcz Joanna , Männikkö Niko , Gässler Ann-Kathrin , Demetrovics Zsolt , Achab Sophia , Kuss Daria J. , Griffiths Mark D.
Published: February 2025

There are few cross-cultural studies utilizing longitudinal analysis to explore problematic internet use (PIU), and almost none among adults. The present follow-up study compared three waves across 12-month period every six months and observed the natural course and trajectory of PIU in a European multi-country sample of adults from 11 countries (Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland, UK, Norway, Belgium). A total of 139 participants (45.5% females) provided data across all three waves with an average age of 26.14 years (SD = 5.92). There were longitudinal effects in PIU, with statistical differences between at-risk users compared to healthy users in Waves 1 and 2, and Waves 1 and 3. The analyses of variance showed a longitudinal effect of waves on the PIU symptoms. PIU was significantly affected by time and type of user, with those classed as at-risk having higher scores than healthy users, although PIU decreased over time. In addition, the type of PIU detected in adults contained mild addictive symptoms. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that PIU was generally low among European adult population and tended to decrease over the one-year period, what contrasts with adolescent population findings.
Drogas de abuso y epigenética: Pasado, presente y futuro
Authors: Silva João P. , Carvalho Félix
Published: February 2025

Las modificaciones epigenéticas se definen como cambios en la expresión génica, potencialmente heredables y posiblemente reversibles, que no implican una alteración directa en la secuencia de ADN (Dupont et al., 2009). Numerosas evidencias sugieren que los factores ambientales (p. ej., toma de drogas) y sociales (p. ej., el estrés) relacionados con el consumo de drogas pueden alterar la expresión génica en el cerebro (y de otros órganos) en las personas consumidoras, provocando cambios en el desarrollo y el comportamiento en estos individuos, y probablemente facilitando la aparición de trastornos por uso de sustancias (TUS). Por tanto, comprender los mecanismos subyacentes a la interacción entre estos factores ambientales y genéticos es de importancia fundamental para determinar el desarrollo, la herencia y la posible mejora del tratamiento de los TUS.
Intra-tumoral bacteria in head and neck cancer: holistic integrative insight
Authors: Meng Yucheng , Deng Jiaru , Deng Weiwei , Sun Zhijun
Published: February 2025

Intra-tumoral bacteria are pivotal in the initiation and progression of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), exerting a significant influence on tumor cell biology, immune responses, and the tumor microenvironment (TME). Different types and distribution of bacteria threaten the balance of metabolism and the immune environment of tumor cells. Taking advantage of this disrupted homeostasis, intra-tumoral bacteria stimulate the secretion of metabolites or influence specific immune cell types to produce inflammatory or chemokines, thereby influencing the anti-tumor immune response while regulating the level of inflammation and immunosuppression within the TME. Some intra-tumoral bacteria are used as diagnostic and prognostic markers in clinical practice. Based on the unique characteristics of bacteria, the use of engineered bacteria and outer membrane vesicles for drug delivery and biological intervention is a promising new therapeutic strategy. The presence of intra-tumoral bacteria also makes chemoradiotherapy tolerable, resulting in a poor treatment effect. However, due to the immune-related complexity of intra-tumoral bacteria, there may be unexpected effects in immunotherapy. In this review the patterns of intra-tumoral bacteria involvement in HNSCC are discussed, elucidating the dual roles, while exploring the relevance to anti-tumor immune responses in the clinical context and the prospects and limitations of the use of bacteria in targeted therapy.
The Image of Apocalyptic Woman in the Publicism of the First Half of the Sixteenth Century in Russia
Authors: Garzaniti M.
Published: February 2025

From the end of the fifteenth century, a wider presence and use of the Apocalypse can be observed in Russia, probably due to cultural influences from the West, where this New Testament book and its exegesis were much more widespread in the context of medieval prophethood and reform trends. Certainly, the question of dating the end of the world, which troubled the consciences of the time and which in the East Slavic world appears to be connected to the question of the seventh millennium (1492), had to play an important role.It is in this context that the author proposes to interpret the different use of the image of the Apocalyptic Woman found in the writing On offences against the Church, in the Letter of the Pskov starec Filofei to the d’jak M.G. Misjur’ Munechin, as well as in the Discourse on instability and chaos by Maximus the Greek. While in the former, the anonymous author keeps the eschatological horizon in the foreground with a strong appeal to fidelity to the Christian tradition not only in doctrinal, but also in moral terms, in his Letter, the starec Filofej adopts this image to illustrate his idea of the transfer of the Christian Church and at the same time of imperial power to Moscow. In his turn, the Athonite monk transforms the image of the woman into a figure of the charisma of power, constructing a dialogue in which the protagonist Vasilija illustrates the moral decadence of the empires and kingdoms of his time by calling for the conversion of the rulers and following an approach that remains alien to the idea of the Third Rome.
"Homily for Palm Sunday" by John of Rostov: Problems of Dating and Attribution
Authors: Shilova I. A.
Published: February 2025

The Purpose of this Study was to determine who was the author of the Homily for Palm Sunday. The homily was preserved in a single copy - the manuscript of the Synaxarion of the 16th century from the collection of the Russian National Library (F.I.723). The title of the text indicates that its author is John of Rostov, but the problem is that the Rostov see was occupied by two bishops with the name John, who could have written this work. The question of the attribution of the teaching has not yet been finally resolved. For the first time, the chronicle news about John, who was the bishop of the Rostov land in 1190–1213, were analyzed. A connection has been discovered between the chronicle information about the arrival of John of Rostov in Vladimir on March 16, on the eve of Palm Sunday, and the theme of Flowering Week, which he chose for his first Sermon. It was established that when creating his teaching, John of Rostov turned to the texts of Words on the Bright Sunday of Easter by John Chrysostom, Homily on the Palm Sunday by Cyril of Turov, and the Sermons On Holy Lentenness by Dorotheus of Gaza. Textual analysis of the instruction made it possible to identify its genre differences from other solemn sermons on the main Christian holidays. The work of John of Rostov contains a significant edifying part, its main themes being reflections on fasting and repentance. The text of the teaching is replete with indications for the current moment, for the days of fasting experienced by Christians. Unlike John Chrysostom and Cyril of Turov, John of Rostov in the text refers not to “brethren”, but to “children”, “his son”. An important part of the Homily is the author’s discussion of his role and tasks in the episcopal see. It has been established that the content of the sermon coincides with the description of the circumstances of the arrival of John of Rostov to the episcopal see in the chronicles and his subsequent actions to establish the veneration of St. Leontius of Rostov. A hypothesis has been put forward that the Homily for Palm Sunday was delivered by bishop John of Rostov in the Assumption cathedral in Vladimir on March 18, 1190, on the day of the celebration of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem. This was not just a solemn word on the occasion of one of the twelve feasts, but the first address to the flock of the new bishop.
Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics Best Paper Award 2024 Congratulations!
Authors:   Editorial Office
Published: February 2025

We are pleased to announce that the 17th Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics Best Paper Award (JRM Best Paper Award 2024) has been decided by the JRM editorial committee. The following paper won the JRM Best Paper Award 2024, severely selected from among all 148 papers published in Vol.35 (2023). The Best Paper Award ceremony was held on December 24, 2024 in hybrid style (both on-site and online; venue: Gakushikaikan, Tokyo, Japan), attended by the authors and JRM editorial committee members who took part in the selection process. The award winners were given certificates and a JPY100,000 honorarium. Editorial committee members who participated online also congratulated them. We congratulate the winners and sincerely wish them success in the future.

Development of an Ankle Assistive Robot with Instantly Gait-Adaptive Method

Ming-Yang Xu, Yi-Fan Hua, Yun-Fan Li, Jyun-Rong Zhuang, Keisuke Osawa, Kei Nakagawa, Hee-Hyol Lee, Louis Yuge, and Eiichiro Tanaka
Realizing the Bending Motion of a McKibben Pneumatic Actuator via Elastic Adhesive Coating
Authors: Kan Keiichiro ,   Editorial Office, Goto Takahiro , Naniwa Keisuke , Nakanishi Daisuke , Osuka Koichi , Sugimoto Yasuhiro
Published: February 2025

Recently, soft actuators have gained considerable attention owing to their flexibility and high output-to-weight ratios. The McKibben pneumatic actuator (MPA), a type of soft artificial muscle, is an actuator that generates force by inflating a rubber tube with compressed air. Conventional MPAs, such as linear actuators, generate force along straight lines; hence, achieving complex movements, such as bending using a single muscle, can be challenging. In this study, we enabled bending movements in MPA by applying an elastic adhesive coating to MPA. Experimental results demonstrated that the coated MPA successfully performed bending movements. Furthermore, we confirmed that the curvature and fiber angles of the coated and uncoated surfaces changed with applied pressure, thereby indicating that the adhesive can be used to control the fiber angles and achieve the desired curvature.
Adaptive Origami Electrostatic Adhesion Technology for Curved Objects
Authors: Okamoto Shuta ,   Editorial Office, Akitsu Yusuke , Shigemune Hiroki
Published: February 2025

Soft robots have promising applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and disaster relief. Inspired by biological models, their superior flexibility and environmental adaptability have increased their use in soft grippers. However, soft grippers often struggle with precise force control and high energy consumption during operation. One solution to these challenges is the utilization of electrostatic adhesion technology. This technology uses electrostatic forces generated by applying a high voltage between electrodes to adhere to objects, allowing for energy-efficient and delicate manipulation. We propose a novel paper-based origami electroadhesive pad (p-OEP) utilizing paper mechatronics. Thin-film comb electrodes were formed through inkjet printing, and self-folding technology was employed to create a structure that adapts to the curvature of the target object. This increases the adhesive area between the p-OEP and object, achieving high strength. This innovative approach expands the application range of soft grippers and provides a new gripping solution that is low-cost and environmentally friendly.
Development of 2-DOF Manipulator Using Straight-Fiber-Type Pneumatic Artificial Muscle for Agriculture
Authors: Seno Kosei ,   Editorial Office, Abe Teppei , Tomori Hiroki
Published: February 2025

Recently, Japan has been witnessing an increase in the average age of agricultural workers and a decrease in the number of new entrants into farming, both of which are progressing year by year due to the country’s declining birthrate and aging population. As a result, expectations for substitution by robots and human-robot collaboration are rising. Therefore, we propose a robot arm built using straight-fiber-type pneumatic artificial muscle (SF-PAM) and a noncircular pulley. SF-PAM is sealed and has no sliding parts; thus, it has excellent dustproof and waterproof properties and is suitable for work on farms. However, due to its structure, the SF-PAM has a nonlinear relationship between the contraction force and the amount of contraction, and the output torque is insufficient near the limit of its range of motion. As a solution to this problem, a noncircular pulley is introduced to compensate for the output torque and expand the range of motion. Based on this, this study aims to realize fruit harvesting operation using a robot arm. In this paper, a two-degree-of-freedom robot arm was developed, and position control experiments were conducted to verify the tracking with the target value. As a result, the mechanical equilibrium model of the wire-pulley mechanism was found to be valid for this robot arm. However, issues were found due to the arrangement of the SF-PAM and the shape of the noncircular pulley.
Comparison of Position Control Performance in Double Air Chambers Pneumatic Artificial Muscle
Authors: Saito Naoki ,   Editorial Office, Satoh Toshiyuki , Saga Norihiko
Published: February 2025

This paper proposes two position control methods for a double air chambers pneumatic artificial muscle (W-PAM) developed to improve the hysteresis characteristics of the rubber-less artificial muscle and confirms their characteristics and usefulness. The proposed control methods are the external pressure-regulated position feedback control and the internal pressure-regulated position feedback control. Of the two air chambers in the W-PAM, the air chamber regulated by the feedback control is different. The steady-state characteristic and frequency characteristics of these controls were compared, and it was experimentally confirmed that the adjusted position feedback control is superior in terms of position control performance. On the other hand, we confirmed that external pressure-regulated position feedback control can express passive stiffness, which is an important characteristic of pneumatic artificial muscles. These results indicate that the W-PAM is a useful actuator for human coexistence systems, because it can express both positional control performance and softness by using different control methods depending on the application.