bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Miasta średnie Pomorza Środkowego w postpandemicznej i wojennej rzeczywistości
Authors: Miedziński Mariusz
Published: April 2024

Reforma samorządowa z 1999 r. spowodowała, że Koszalin i Słupsk straciły status miast wojewódzkich, a Pomorze Środkowe zostało podzielone między województwa pomorskie i zachodniopomorskie. Spowodowało to marginalizację administracyjną, komunikacyjną i gospodarczą regionu, a miasta średnie: Koszalin, Słupsk, Kołobrzeg, Szczecinek i Białogard od 25 lat funkcjonują jako ośrodki peryferyjne. Oddalenie od głównych obszarów gospodarczych kraju oraz peryferyjne położenie sprawiły, że miasta te wciąż szukają drogi rozwoju. Przemiany społeczno-gospodarcze zachodzące w tych miastach będą prowadzić do wyłonienia w początkowym okresie alternatywnego, a z czasem być może nowego wiodącego bieguna wzrostu na Pomorzu Środkowym. Postpandemiczna i wojenna rzeczywistość mocno wpływa na profil gospodarczy Kołobrzegu i Słupska, oddziałując przy tym również na trzy pozostałe ośrodki miejskie. Celem artykułu jest tym samym analiza i porównanie stanu pięciu miast średnich Pomorza Środkowego oraz wskazanie wśród nich być może nowego alternatywnego „bieguna wzrostu” na podstawie najnowszych wyników dostępnych klasyfikacji, posiadanych zasobów ekonomicznych i gospodarczych, funkcji, dostępności komunikacyjnej i możliwości rozwojowych.
Introduction: applied linguistics, ethics and aesthetics of encountering the Other
Authors: Kubanyiova Magdalena , Creese Angela
Published: April 2024

This article explains the rationale for proposing an applied linguistics of ethical encounters. It does so by extending the current reach beyond the critical and ideological commentary of unjust linguistic practices and considers how applied linguistics research might play an active role in both theorising and enabling ethical encounters. By ethical encounters we mean those that enact the political vision of an inclusive and just society in face-to-face meetings with particular others, i.e. the Other. We ground our inquiry in a relational framework, which places the subject’s responsibility at the heart of ethical relationships and as a basis for a political achievement of just society in settings of trauma, social stigma and unequal power relationships. We argue that the subject’s ethical responsibility is not merely interactionally accomplished but also aesthetically experienced in particular moments of proximity to others. We examine opportunities for an engaged applied linguistics that arise when its inquiry is pursued through the ethical and aesthetic lens.
Preparation and investigation of cobalt nanoparticles by laser ablation: Structure, linear, and nonlinear optical properties
Authors: Dayekh Manar. Lo. , Ghadi Amin , Hussain Saleem A.
Published: April 2024

In this study, cobalt nanoparticles (CoNPs) were prepared by using an Nd–YAG pulsed laser at a wavelength of 1,064 nm and an energy of 800 mJ. From the results of the structural and morphological attributes of CoNP films, it is evident that CoNPs exhibit different spherical configurations with diameters spanning from a few nanometers to 24 nm. The surfaces of these CoNP films indicate that they exhibit a certain degree of homogeneity and uniform vertical heights. Additionally, the results demonstrate an increase in granular size growth and the emptying of cavities on the material’s surface. The absorption curves appeared as a function of the wavelength within the range of 300–1,000 nm and the peak absorption of CoNPs in the ultraviolet radiation region, and the prohibited energy gap for direct transitions was known, and the value is 4 eV, while the nonlinear optical properties showed that the particles show a nonlinear refractive index (self-defocusing) and a nonlinear absorption cobalt coefficient with the absorption of two photons; thus, the CoNPs possess good nonlinear properties and can be used in nonlinear optical photonic device, optical power limiter, and a wide range of nonlinear applications.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using mature-pseudostem extracts ofAlpinia nigraand their bioactivities
Authors: Tongwanichniyom Suree , Phewrat Nuttapong , Rangsarikorn Nattacha , Leasen Suthisa , Luangkamin Suwaporn , Chumnanvej Napasawan
Published: April 2024

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) employing agricultural wastes as plant extracts to improve environmental benignity and also economic value added is the highlight of this research. The mature pseudostem ofAlpinia nigrais an unbeneficial raw material discarded from several food ingredients and medicinal formulas. Therefore, this research focused on condition optimization for AgNP synthesis with ecofriendly techniques usingA. nigramature-pseudostem extracts and evaluation of their antioxidant, antibacterial activities, and toxicity with brine shrimp lethality assay (BSLA). The optimal reaction conditions were achieved by using 5 mM silver nitrate (AgNO3) solution with a volume ratio of 2:8 for the extract to AgNO3at pH 12 under room temperature. The morphology and crystalline phase of the generated AgNPs were characterized using UV–visible spectrophotometry, field emission-scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR) techniques. The FE-SEM analysis exposed spherical shapes with an average diameter of approximately 49 nm. The XRD analysis indicated their face center cubic structure, and the FTIR spectra confirmed that phytochemicals fromA. nigraextract promoted the synthesis of AgNPs. In particular, the biosynthesized AgNPs presented potential antibacterial activity against bothStaphylococcus aureusandEscherichia coliand effective antioxidant capacity using the DPPH radical scavenging assay. Additionally, non-toxic desired AgNPs were confirmed with BSLA.
Mecca’s Cult and Medina’s Constitution in the Qurʾān: A New Reading of
al-Māʾidah
Authors: Goudarzi Mohsen
Published: April 2024

The Qurʾān’s fifth sura denounces the killing of game during pilgrimage and decries the killing of innocent Believers. This juxtaposition reflects the intimate connection between right worship and proper social order, between cult and covenant, a connection that animates the entire sura. In particular, the sura suggests that if Jews and Christians have been generally unreliable allies, if they have been often reluctant to support the Believers’ military efforts against the Quraysh, and if they were even unwilling to requite violence against innocent Believers, it was because the People of the Book mostly had a negative view of the Meccan Sanctuary and its rituals. Specifically, they derided the central rite of ṣalāt, which may have been accompanied with sacrifices on certain occasions (such as Fridays). In the light of their opposition to the Meccan cult, the sura commands the Believers not to take Jews or Christians as covenantal partners. It is possible that the sura thereby ended the Believers’ alliance with some Jewish tribes of Yathrib as enshrined in the Constitution of Medina. What supports this possibility is that al-Māʾidah has significant thematic and terminological overlaps with the Constitution of Medina, as alliance with the Jews and deterring violent crimes through retaliation are central concerns to both documents. Still, and contrary to the interpretations of several scholars, it is doubtful that at the time of al-Māʾidah’s proclamation the Prophet had judicial authority over the People of the Book or that he sought to impose violent punishment against them.
Images of Writing in the Qurʾān and

Sulṭān

as a Royal Warrant
Authors: Stewart Devin J.
Published: April 2024

This study examines references to and images of writing in the Qurʾān, suggesting that some of them have been overlooked or de-emphasized in interpretations of the text. It then investigates the various Qurʾānic uses of the term sulṭān, usually translated as “authority,” and suggests that sulṭān, in some passages, refers to a document, a warrant or license that authorizes the bearer to carry out some task.
The Representation of the Space of the Parties by Mamluk Chancery Secretaries in Documents and Works Concerning Relations between the Sultanate and Christian Powers
Authors: Rizzo Alessandro
Published: April 2024

For a long time, scholarship has illustrated the representation of territoriality in diplomatic relations between the Mamluk Sultanate (1250–1517) and Christian powers with the traditional paradigm “abode of Islam/abode of war.” The historiographical narrative of the diyār (abodes) has recently been reconsidered by scholars who have examined different kinds of sources but have barely investigated chancery documents. When we look at diplomatic sources and works written by secretaries of the Mamluk chancery, references to diyār on religious grounds are practically inexistent. The territories of the sultanate and the Christian powers are often defined by other kinds of categories. This paper examines how “space” and consequently the boundaries between the Mamluks and the Christian states were geographically and symbolically interpreted and described. This approach is aimed at understanding the criteria according to which the sultanate represented and legitimized its relations with non-Muslim powers.
Zariski topology on the secondary-like spectrum of a module
Authors: Salam Saif , Al-Zoubi Khaldoun
Published: April 2024

Let

ℜ

\Re

be a commutative ring with unity and

ℑ

\Im

be a left

ℜ

\Re

-module. We define the secondary-like spectrum of

ℑ

\Im

to be the set of all secondary submodules

K

K

of

ℑ

\Im

such that the annihilator of the socle of

K

K

is the radical of the annihilator of

K

K

, and we denote it by

Spec

L

(

ℑ

)

{{\rm{Spec}}}^{L}\left(\Im )

. In this study, we introduce a topology on

Spec

L

(

ℑ

)

{{\rm{Spec}}}^{L}\left(\Im )

having the Zariski topology on the second spectrum

Spec

s

(

ℑ

)

{{\rm{Spec}}}^{s}\left(\Im )

as a subspace topology and study several topological structures of this topology.
A new class of pyrrolo[2,3-b]quinoxalines: synthesis, anticancer and antimicrobial activities
Authors: Salameh Bader A. , Al-Hushki Eman H. , Talib Wamidh H. , Ghanem Raed , Delmani Fatima-Azzahra , Mahmod Asma I.
Published: April 2024

A series of 3-chloro-1-aryl-4-dihydro-2H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]quinoxalin-2-ones and 3-chloro-1-aryl-6,7-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]quinoxalin-2-ones was prepared by the condensation of o-phenylenediamine or 4,5-dimethyl-1,2-aminobenzene with N-aryl-3,4-dichloro-maleimides. All the prepared quinoxalines were tested for their antitumor activity against three human cancer cell lines (prostate cells PC3, colorectal cells Caco-2, and cervical cells HeLa), and a mammalian cell line (Vero cells). The compounds were also tested for their antibacterial properties against three different bacterial cells Escherichia coli, Bacillus spizizenii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The compounds 3c, 3d, 3g, 3h, 3i and 4a, 4b, 4h showed anti-proliferative activity against the tested cell lines. Regarding their antibacterial activity, compounds 3a, 3g, 4a, and 4h showed inhibitory activity against E. coli, and B. spizizenii only.
Cu2Mg5Sn5Se16 – the first selenospinel of the A2B5C5X16 type
Authors: Profita Kevin D. , Heppke Eva M.
Published: April 2024

A new member of the A2B5C5X16 family of compounds – the first one containing Se – has been synthesized. Following a one-step mechanochemical synthesis route, starting from the binary selenides and Mg metal, Cu2Mg5Sn5Se16 has been obtained. Structural evaluation was carried out using X-ray diffraction with subsequent Rietveld refinement. Cu2Mg5Sn5Se16 adopts the spinel type with space group Fd

3
‾

$\overline{3}$

m and exhibits a statistical distribution of Cu, Mg, and Sn on Wyckoff position 16d whereas Wyckoff position 8a is only occupied by Mg. Despite the fact that structures containing MgSe4 tetrahedra are rare in the literature, it appeared to be the most plausible way of distributing the cations in this compound.
The Impacts of Red Mud on Road Performance and Aging Resistance of Asphalt Mixture
Authors: Yue Hongya , Zeng Zhijian , Chen Minghui , Xiao Junwei , Bi Yufeng , Zhang Henglong , Ding Tingting , Zhang Jizhe
Published: April 2024

Red mud as an asphalt modifier has been investigated in some studies, but few studies are further concerned about the effect of red mud on performance of asphalt mixture. In this study, the impact of red mud on road performance and aging endurance of asphalt mixtures was evaluated. Primarily, the optimal asphalt content was determined based on mechanical strength and volumetric properties. Then, the performance evaluations, including Marshall stability, low-temperature splitting, freeze-thaw splitting, indirect tensile fatigue, and thermal-oxidative aging, were executed. The outcomes demonstrate that in comparison with the base asphalt mixture, red mud asphalt mixture exhibits worse high-temperature stability and moisture resistance, and superior temperature shrinkage cracking resistance and fatigue performance. After the surface of red mud has been modified, the adhesion between asphalt mastics and aggregate is strengthened, and the distribution of red mud in asphalt mixture becomes more uniform, which intensifies the rigidity and road performance (except for low-temperature cracking resistance) of asphalt mixture. Furthermore, since red mud absorbs a portion of asphalt content, it can hinder the physical hardening and oxidation rate of asphalt mixture. The anti-aging ability of asphalt mixture is further reinforced by the incorporation of organic red mud.
Probing Our Built-in Calculator: A Systematic Narrative Review of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Studies on Arithmetic Operation-Related Brain Areas
Authors: Fresnoza Shane , Ischebeck Anja
Published: April 2024

This systematic review presented a comprehensive survey of studies that applied transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial electrical stimulation to parietal and nonparietal areas to examine the neural basis of symbolic arithmetic processing. All findings were compiled with regard to the three assumptions of the triple-code model (TCM) of number processing. Thirty-seven eligible manuscripts were identified for review (33 with healthy participants and 4 with patients). Their results are broadly consistent with the first assumption of the TCM that intraparietal sulcus both hold a magnitude code and engage in operations requiring numerical manipulations such as subtraction. However, largely heterogeneous results conflicted with the second assumption of the TCM that the left angular gyrus subserves arithmetic fact retrieval, such as the retrieval of rote-learned multiplication results. Support is also limited for the third assumption of the TCM, namely, that the posterior superior parietal lobule engages in spatial operations on the mental number line. Furthermore, results from the stimulation of brain areas outside of those postulated by the TCM show that the bilateral supramarginal gyrus is involved in online calculation and retrieval, the left temporal cortex in retrieval, and the bilateral dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and cerebellum in online calculation of cognitively demanding arithmetic problems. The overall results indicate that multiple cortical areas subserve arithmetic skills.
Ecological Justice in the Framework of Pancasila: Problems and Challenges
Authors: Nurhuda Ikhsan , Baiquni Muhammad Iqbal
Published: April 2024

This paper examines the concept of ecological justice within the framework of Pancasila, the philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state. While Pancasila emphasizes socio-cultural harmony and collective welfare, its application to ecological issues poses significant challenges. This analysis delves into the complexities of achieving ecological justice within the Pancasila framework, identifying key problems and challenges. Beginning with an exploration of Pancasila's core principles, the paper highlights its emphasis on social justice, democracy, and collective responsibility. It then discusses the intersection between Pancasila and environmental concerns, emphasizing the need for ecological justice to address issues such as environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Drawing on case studies and theoretical perspectives, the paper identifies several challenges in applying Pancasila to ecological justice. These challenges include reconciling traditional values with modern environmental imperatives, balancing economic development with environmental sustainability, and addressing power disparities in environmental decision-making. Furthermore, the paper examines the role of governance structures, policy frameworks, and civil society in promoting ecological justice within the Pancasila framework. It discusses potential pathways for integrating environmental considerations into Pancasila-based policies and practices. Through this analysis, the paper contributes to the discourse on ecological justice by exploring its intersection with indigenous philosophical frameworks like Pancasila. It underscores the importance of incorporating environmental concerns into Pancasila-based governance to ensure a more sustainable and equitable future for Indonesia and beyond.
Sentido y sensibilidad: una disputa en el final de la Ilustración
Authors: Díaz Seijas Raquel
Published: April 2024

Se expone el contenido de esta obra con especial incidencia en su epílogo, en el que se analizan no sólo las causas de la polémica mantenida por Hume y Rousseau en 1766, sino en especial cómo fue interpretada por sus contemporáneos y cómo ha sido recientemente interpretada desde el punto de vista de la historia cultural.
STUDYING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PRICE OF GOLD AND THE INFLATION RATE PERSISTENCE IN ALGERIA USING THE FRACTIONAL INTEGRATION MODEL
Authors: BENKHELOUF Rachid , SAHED Abdelkader
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyse the relationship between gold price and inflation rates in Algeria to determine the extent of inflation persistence in face to gold price shocks from January1992 to March 2023 using the recently developed Fractional Cointegration Model, which allows residuals to be fractionally integrated rather than stationary, with the classical cointegration approach based on I(0) stationarity or I(1) cointegrating relationships. This topic was chosen due to its significance for monetary policymakers, investors, financial analysts and academics in understanding the dynamics of inflation persistence in Algeria and studying the impact of some prices shocks on it, such as gold price shocks, These shocks were affected by several factors, the most important of which is the Ukrainian war, which contributed to the rise of gold price to record levels. Our results also showed that Algeria has a co-integration relationship between gold price and the inflation rate, with an estimated persistence of 0.593, which is greater than 0.5 and less than 1. This indicates that the impact of gold price shocks is still present for a long time on the inflation rate persistence in Algeria, in other words the inflation rate in Algeria will persistence for a longer period due to the shock of gold price before eventually fading away, and with the adoption of a monetary policy targeting inflation in Algeria, it will contribute to reducing the inflation rates persistence.
EL TURISMO COMO INSTRUMENTO DE LUCHA CONTRA LA POBREZA: REFERENCIA A LAS ZONAS RURALES EN ANGOLA
Authors: Bandeira Manuel Francisco
Published: April 2024

En el contexto actual de crisis económica y apertura a la inversión privada nacional y extranjera, Angola tiene la oportunidad de hacer que el sector turístico sea estratégico en el proceso de diversificación económica de caras al desarrollo económico y social y de ocupar un lugar importante de acorde con su potencial natural-cultural y recursos humanos dispuestos a trabajar. Estamos convencidos de que, en la lucha contra la pobreza en Angola, el turismo, debidamente planificado a través de la sincronización entre el gobierno (sector público), privado (empresas), ONG y comunidades de destino y otros agentes relacionados, el sector tiene un papel decisivo que desempeñar. A través de la búsqueda bibliográfica, el estudio comparativo, las entrevistas estructuradas y las excursiones geográficas, el presente trabajo propone directrices y acciones estratégicas, algunas de ellas seguidas por algunos países africanos que pueden servir de impulso para desarrollar la actividad turística en las zonas rurales, de modo que en el futuro, podemos atraer a más turistas internacionales ofreciendo productos-servicios que estén en línea con las normas del turismo sostenible; adecuadamente planificado, bien administrado e inclusivo.
Personalidad eficaz: análisis aplicado al estudiantado de nuevo ingreso del área de las Ciencias Empresariales
Authors: Araya Pizarro Sebastián
Published: April 2024

El estudio analiza el nivel de personalidad eficaz del alumnado de nuevo ingreso del área de las ciencias empresariales en una universidad estatal chilena. Se aplicó el Cuestionario de Personalidad Eficaz elaborado por Martín del Buey (2000) en una muestra aleatoria de 178 estudiantes de las carreras de Auditoría, Ingeniería en administración de empresas e Ingeniería comercial. Los datos recopilados fueron analizados mediante el cálculo de estadísticos descriptivos, el contraste de medias y el uso de pruebas de asociación. Los resultados revelaron que el alumnado presenta niveles de personalidad eficaz homogéneos, con puntuaciones muy altas para las dimensiones de “autorrealización académica”, “autoestima” y “autoeficacia resolutiva”, y una calificación menor para la dimensión de “autorrealización social”. Se espera que los hallazgos permitan comprender los factores de la personalidad del estudiantado, cuyo potenciamiento conduciría, mediante la gestión apropiada de los recursos propios y del medio, al logro eficaz de las metas propuestas, (personales, académicas y laborales).
LEY N° 21.218 QUE CREA UN SUBSIDIO PARA ALCANZAR UN INGRESO MÍNIMO GARANTIZADO, BREVE ANÁLISIS Y CRÍTICAS
Authors: Solís Godoy Germán
Published: April 2024

El 5 de abril de 2020 se publicó la ley N° 21.218, que crea un subsidio para alcanzar un ingreso mínimo garantizado, como respuesta a las movilizaciones populares iniciadas el 18 de octubre de 2019. En el presente trabajo, presentaremos de manera breve el proyecto que le dio origen, así como a la propia ley y las modificaciones que sufrió, para terminar con algunas críticas que se le pueden formular a esta política pública que está pensada en un horizonte de tan sólo cuarenta y cuatro meses.
EDUCACIÓN EMPRENDEDORA EN CHILE: EXPLORANDO LA TEORÍA DEL PENSAMIENTO EFECTUAL EN ESTUDIANTES DE LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR, PERÍODO 2019-2021
Authors: Cortes Soza Yerko
Published: April 2024

La Teoría de la Efectuación es una idea con un sentido de propósito: un deseo de mejorar el estado de la vida de las personas. El razonamiento efectivo es un tipo de resolución de problemas desarrollado a partir de un estudio basado en la ciencia cognitiva que toma el futuro como fundamentalmente impredecible, pero controlable a través de la acción humana; el medio ambiente construible a través de la elección, con una meta que privilegia el compromiso de las partes interesadas en lugar de métodos. preexistentes. La investigación sobre la Teoría Efectual ha encontrado que existe una ciencia para el emprendimiento y que puede profundizarse mediante la Educación en Emprendimiento. Este estudio analiza la intención emprendedora para la toma de decisiones en estudiantes de Pregrado en Chile, contrastando el enfoque de pensamiento Efectual y Causal en el período 2019-2021. La metodología utilizada aborda un estudio cuantitativo empírico a través de cuestionarios de encuestas. La investigación, por tanto, abordará los procesos de Educación en Emprendimiento en Estudiantes, según el modelo de efectual y causal. Para ello, se utilizan 25 ítems de escala de medición, en base a encuesta desarrollada por Krebbers (2015) y respaldado por Chandler, et al. (2011) y Munster (2016). Cada ítem de escala de medición se analiza y segmenta según lo referido al pensamiento causal y efectual, desarrollando un set de hipótesis para desarrollar el estudio metodológico.
Prevention and treatment of neonatal lupus – a literature review
Authors: Meliksetian Astrik , Łopuszyńska Inga , Kosecka Katarzyna , Rudziński Patryk , Cieślik Aleksandra , Jargieło Anna , Kosieradzka Karolina , Adamowicz Dominik , Stańczyk Justyna , Wosińska Alicja , Pazik Dorota
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Neonatal lupus is a syndrome diagnosed in newborns whose mothers suffer from systemic connective tissue diseases with the presence of antibodies to Ro(SS-A) and La(SS-B) antigens. It most often manifests with skin lesions and cardiac conduction disturbances. The aim of the study was to analyse the risk factors for neonatal lupus based on a literature review. In addition, a number of recommendations were formulated for prevention and further management of affected mothers and their children. Materials and methods: We reviewed PubMed, ResearchGate and Google Scholar databases. A combination of keywords: lupus, pregnant, infant, heart block (according to Medical Subject Headings, MeSH) was used to identify relevant publications. Results: Given the lack of protocols for the diagnosis and treatment of neonatal lupus, ensuring that women can monitor foetal heart rate and quickly access obstetric care in the event of abnormal readings is an important aspect in the early diagnosis of the disease. The question of prevention and treatment remains open, but given the results of recent studies, recommendations on prevention and treatment of this syndrome have been designed. Conclusions: 1. Prophylactic maternal intake of hydroxychloroquine. 2. Weekly doppler ultrasound of the umbilical artery and echocardiography. 3. Planning delivery in specialised health care units. 4. Follow-up of the infant until 6–7 months of age.
Lanadelumab demonstrates high efficacy in reducing the frequency of angioedema attacks in patients with severe HAE in real-life settings
Authors: Kucharczyk Aleksandra , Porębski Grzegorz , Rząd Michał , Grzela Katarzyna , Juchacz Aldona , Kurowski Marcin , Kuziemski Krzysztof , Łukaszyk Mateusz , Matuszewski Tomasz , Pawlukiewicz Małgorzata , Pawłowicz Robert , Sokołowska Małgorzata , Stobiecki Marcin , Tomasiak-Łozowska Maria , Trębas-Pietraś Ewa , Tykwińska Marta , Zakrzewska Magdalena , Zelent Anna , Walczak Mieczysław , Jahnz-Różyk Karina
Published: April 2024

Introduction and objective: Evaluation of lanadelumab efficacy in preventing angioedema attacks in patients with severe hereditary angioedema due to C1-inhibitor deficiency in Poland and descriptive analysis of this group of patients. Materials and methods: Retrospective analysis of patients treated with lanadelumab in Poland. Data were acquired from the electronic database of the National Health Fund, compiled from 15 hereditary angioedema centres. Only patients with severe hereditary angioedema course (at least 12 severe – abdominal, pharyngeal or laryngeal – hereditary angioedema attacks per six months, requiring on-demand medications) initiated treatment. The patients received lanadelumab 300 mg every two weeks. The efficacy of the therapy was assessed after six months. Results: Lanadelumab was initiated in a total of 43 patients (group B). Twenty of them achieved the follow-up point after six months (group A). The mean age of the patients was 44 years. The majority (76.7%) were female and 79% had a family history of hereditary angioedema. Most patients (95.3%) had HAE-1 (absolute deficiency of C1-inhibitor). On average, within six months before treatment, group A patients experienced 19.7 (95% confidence interval, CI: 16.06–23.33) severe hereditary angioedema attacks. In the six months following treatment initiation, the number of attacks decreased to an average of 0.5 (95% CI: 0–1.0), with significant reductions in all types of hereditary angioedema attacks – abdominal (p < 0.0001), pharyngeal (p < 0.005), and laryngeal (p < 0.05). Utilisation of on-demand medications dropped from an average of 23.5 (95% CI: 16.7–30.3) to 0.5 standard therapeutic dose (95% CI: 0–1.1). Conclusions: The study highlights the therapeutic potential of lanadelumab in managing hereditary angioedema, usually offering patients a complete resolution of severe hereditary angioedema attacks and release from dependence on rescue medication. Our results support the current paradigm shift in hereditary angioedema treatment.
Doxycycline sclerotherapy in paediatric branchial cleft sinus
Authors: Abdul Rashid Khairul Naimah , Noh Khairul Bariah , Gazali Norzi , Mohd Hashim Siti Sabzah , Aziz Azliana
Published: April 2024

Branchial cleft anomalies are the second most common head and neck lesion in children after thyroglossal cyst. They are congenital lesions resulting from improper involution of the branchial apparatus. The most common treatment of choice is surgical excision, which gives a good outcome. Nevertheless, there has been recent literature exploring sclerosant therapy as a viable alternative to nonsurgical treatment. We present the case of a seven-year-old girl with first branchial cleft cyst who presented with recurrent serous discharge persisting for four years and was successfully treated with sclerotherapy injection with doxycycline.
Distribution of antimicrobial resistance and virulence markers in chicken originated Proteus mirabilis isolates
Authors: Sarıçam İnce Seyyide , Akan Mehmet
Published: April 2024

Proteus mirabilis is a common enteric bacterium in livestock and humans. The increase and spread of the antimicrobial resistant P. mirabilis is considered alarming worldwide. Transmission mainly occurs through consumption of contaminated poultry products. We investigated antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and virulence markers in broiler chicken-originated P. mirabilis isolates from 380 fecal samples. Phenotypic AMR test was performed against seventeen different antimicrobials. Genotypic AMR test was performed to detect sixteen different AMR genes. The samples were also tested for the presence of eight different virulence genes and biofilm formation. P. mirabilis was isolated in 11% of the samples, with significantly high multidrug-resistant (MDR) prevalence (63%). All isolates were resistant to tetracycline (100%). The combined disc method indicated that all isolates were of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producers, which was compatible with the high blaTEM prevalence (95%). This was associated with blaTEM being responsible for more than 80% of ampicillin resistance in enteric pathogens. The absence of phenotypically carbapenem-resistant isolates was compatible with the very low prevalences of blaOXA (2%) and blaNDM (0%). All isolates were positive for pmfA, atfA, hpmA, and zapA (100%) virulence genes, while biofilm formation rate (85%) indicated high adherence abilities of the isolates.
Effects of dietary urea supplementation on performance of selected insect species
Authors: Hetényi Nikoletta , Bersényi András , Hullár István
Published: April 2024

Feeding costs of farmed insects may be reduced by applying alternative nitrogen sources such as urea that can partly substitute true proteins. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of different nitrogen sources on body weight (BW) and survival rate (SR) of the Jamaican field cricket (JFC, Gryllus assimilis), the house cricket (HC, Acheta domesticus), yellow mealworm larvae (YM, Tenebrio molitor) and superworm larvae (SW, Zophobas morio). Crickets were either housed individually or in groups, and larvae were group-housed. Six isonitrogenous feeds composed of 3.52% nitrogen were designed for all four insect species using four independent replicates with micellar casein: urea proportions of 100–0%, 75–25%, 50–50%, 25–75%, 0–100% and 100% extracted soybean meal. All selected insect species were able to utilise urea. However, urea as the only nitrogen source resulted in low final BW. In the HC, the JFC, and the YM on nitrogen basis urea can replace 25% of micellar casein without having any negative effects on BW and SR in comparison to the 100% micellar casein group. In the SW, a 25% urea level did not have a significant effect on final BW, but SR decreased significantly.
Brunch
Authors: Reff Hannah M
Published: April 2024

Through my research, I endeavoured to learn more about the history of this meal with a portmanteau for a name – where did it come from? Who invented it? Who does it appeal to? However, what I found was less straightforward answers and more dead ends than expected. Although brunch is a relatively young concept, there is already misinformation that abounds regarding its origins and its implications.
Bee Wilson: First Bite: How we learn to eat
Authors: Harris Tim
Published: April 2024

Bee Wilson: First Bite: How we learn to eat: Fourth Estate, 2015: 432 pp., paperback, £12.99.
ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TOWARDS IMPROVING ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY – CASE STUDY OF SAUDI ELECTRICITY COMPANY
Authors:   King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, Saudi Arabia, Khoualdi Kamel ,   King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, Saudi Arabia, Almalki Talal
Published: April 2024

Nowadays, knowledge is one of the most important and valuable resources of an organization
and therefore is considered part of its intellectual capital. Knowledge Management (KM) focuses
on capturing, organizing and sharing available knowledge, wherever and whenever it is needed.
KM can have a significant impact on the way people are performing the different processes and
as consequence it will impact the overall organization performance. The present study attempts
to analyze the impact of Knowledge Management (KM) on organizational productivity and
performance in the Saudi Electricity Company. A descriptive research design was adopted
wherein the research attempts to identify the impact of KM dimensions such as Knowledge
Acquisition, Knowledge Dissemination and Responsiveness to Knowledge on organizational
productivity and efficiency. An overall analysis of the results revealed that there is a positive and vital influence of KM methods on increasing effectiveness and efficiency of Saudi Electricity
Company by improving the ways of managing and disseminating knowledge.
THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE OIL INDUSTRY IN THE MENA REGION: THE CASE OF ANGLO IRANIAN OIL COMPANY (AIOC)
Authors:   Newcastle University Business School, U.K., Abdelrehim Neveen
Published: April 2024

This study explores the intricate relationship between politics, economy, and social
communication within the oil sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a
specific focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It scrutinizes how the Anglo Iranian Oil
Company (AIOC) handled the complexities of staff-related disclosures in their operations.
Through the lens of political economy theory, the investigation unpacks the strategies AIOC
employed to sustain societal approval and present their operations in a positive manner.
Furthermore, the study probes into political-influenced narrative disclosures from AIOC's
chairman and various political diplomats. It analyzes the potential usage of these disclosures as
a strategic tool to safeguard and augment AIOC's political and economic dominance,
particularly in relation to their competitive standing in Iran. Utilizing a theoretical framework
rooted in political economy theory, it highlights disclosure patterns aligning with AIOC's policy
and strategy to sustain shareholder trust. The research aims to cast light on employee-related
press disclosures and the AIOC chairman’s statement. It seeks to discern whether these
disclosures provide fact-based data that align with the critical realism viewpoint, or if they are
components of a strategic "game" designed to preserve shareholder confidence.
DeepMedSegment A Deep Learning Approach for Medical Image Segmentation
Authors: THARUNI ATHULURI , Nachappa M N
Published: April 2024

Deep Med Segment introduces an innovative approach to medical image segmentation, utilizing deeplearning techniques. Its goal is to precisely identify regions of interest within medical images, which is crucial forclinical diagnosis and treatment planning. Unlike traditional methods that rely on manual feature engineering, DeepMed Segment learns directly from data, enhancing accuracy and adaptability. Deep Med Segment employs deepconvolutional neural networks (CNNs), tailored for the complexities of medical images. It can handle variousmodalities like MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound, making it versatile across medical specialties. Training requiresannotated datasets, enabling the model to map images to segmentation masks through supervised learning. To ensurerobustness, Deep Med Segment utilizes data augmentation techniques during training, enhancing its ability togeneralize across different imaging conditions. Evaluation on diverse datasets demonstrates superior performancecompared to traditional methods, with metrics like Dice similarity coefficient used for accuracy assessment. Inexperiments, Deep Med Segment consistently outperforms existing techniques, promising significant advancements inmedical imaging analysis. Its accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability make it a valuable tool for clinical diagnosis andresearch, with potential to improve patient care and healthcare outcomes. In the realm of medical image analysis,DeepMedSegment emerges as a pioneering approach harnessing the power of deep learning for image segmentation.Segmentation of medical images plays a pivotal role in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring ofvarious diseases. DeepMedSegment aims to tackle this challenge by leveraging advanced deep learning techniques toaccurately delineate regions of interest within medical images.One of the key strengths of DeepMedSegment lies in its ability to adapt and generalize across different modalities andimaging techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), X-ray, ultrasound, andmore. This versatility makes DeepMedSegment a valuable tool for a wide range of medical imaging applications,spanning from neuroimaging and oncology to cardiology and musculoskeletal imaging.
Revolutionizing Cloud Storage Security: Searchable Public-Key Encryption
Authors: Zephrina C. Lisa , J Bhuvana
Published: April 2024

The Secure Cloud Storage App, developed using React.js for the frontend and MongoDB for thebackend, addresses the growing need for a reliable and privacy-focused solution for storing and managing digital assetsin the cloud. In response to the escalating demand for a dependable and privacy-centric solution to handle digital assetsin the cloud, the Secure Cloud Storage App has emerged, meticulously crafted with React.js powering its frontend andMongoDB driving its backend architecture. This innovative application stands as a beacon for users seeking a securehaven for their data. At its core, security takes precedence, with the implementation of cutting-edge encryptionprotocols meticulously woven into every aspect of data transmission and storage. This fortification ensures the utmostconfidentiality and integrity of user information throughout its journey within the cloud infrastructure. The userinterface, expertly fashioned using React.js, stands as a testament to seamless design and intuitive interaction. Users areempowered with effortless capabilities to upload, organize, and access their files, enhancing productivity andconvenience in managing digital assets. MongoDB, a stalwart in backend database solutions, offers a robust foundationcharacterized by scalability and flexibility, adeptly catering to diverse storage requirements. Moreover, the SecureCloud Storage App encompasses comprehensive user authentication and authorization mechanisms, bolstering accesscontrol and privacy measures. Through the amalgamation of secure authentication protocols and end-to-end encryption,paramount importance is placed on shielding user data from prying eyes, fostering an environment of trust andconfidence in cloud-based file management. The synergy between React.js and MongoDB transcends meretechnological integration; it epitomizes a harmonious marriage of functionality and security. Not only does this pairingensure a responsive and dynamic user interface, but it also lays down a resilient and secure infrastructure for the storageand retrieval of sensitive information within the cloud ecosystem. In essence, the Secure Cloud Storage App stands as abeacon of innovation, ushering in a new era of secure and efficient cloud-based file management solutions.
Safety and Security Risk Assessments in Cyber Physical Space
Authors: Affan Sayed , Rengarajan A.
Published: April 2024

As technological advancements continue to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds, the integration of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) has become pervasive in critical infrastructure, industrial processes, and daily life. This research paper explores the multifaceted landscape of Cyber-Physical Systems Security, addressing the intricate challenges and emerging threats posed by the convergence of the digital and physical realms. The study investigates the vulnerabilities inherent in CPS, encompassing critical infrastructure systems, industrial control systems, and interconnected smart devices. Additionally, the paper examines contemporary security measures, risk mitigation strategies, and the role of advanced technologies in fortifying Cyber-Physical Systems against malicious cyber threats. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing frameworks and real-world case studies, this research aims to contribute valuable insights to the ongoing discourse on safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of Cyber-Physical Systems in our interconnected and technology-driven society. The findings of this research are anticipated to inform cybersecurity practitioners, policymakers, and researchers alike, fostering a more resilient and secure foundation for the future of Cyber-Physical Systems.
Estudantes guineenses no ensino superior em Portugal: barreiras e recomendações
Authors: Doutor Catarina
Published: April 2024

Resumo O presente estudo centra-se na experiência dos estudantes internacionais provenientes dos Países Africanos de Língua Oficial Portuguesa no Ensino Superior em Portugal, concretamente nos guineenses. Pretendeu-se identificar e compreender as barreiras experienciadas na sua trajetória universitária, bem como apresentar recomendações para a melhoria quer da integração social, quer do sucesso académico. Nesta lógica, foram entrevistados onze indivíduos que frequentavam uma universidade portuguesa. Os resultados mostram que os estudantes são confrontados, desde logo, com diversas barreiras que condicionam não só a adaptação e integração social, como a aprendizagem e sobretudo o sucesso. Destacam-se, assim, a morosidade da obtenção dos vistos de estudo, a fraca proficiência na língua portuguesa, a escassez de alojamento e as questões socioculturais. Acrescem ainda as dificuldades financeiras, de adaptação ao novo espaço académico e de aprendizagem. Por fim, apresenta-se um conjunto de recomendações que visa melhorar significativamente a integração e o sucesso deste grupo estudantil em Portugal.
La dimensión afectiva en la investigación de las migraciones infantiles: metodologías bajo la lente
Authors: Granda Indira
Published: April 2024

Resumen A partir de investigaciones enfocadas en movilidades migratorias en el continente americano, el texto busca explorar y reflexionar sobre epístemologías y metodologías de investigación que se interesan por lazos afectivos -formas de cuidado y amistad-, generados en situaciones y contextos de migración en los que actualmente se inscriben niños, niñas y adolescentes, entre ellos, contextos escolares con presencia de diversidad migrante. El objetivo es destacar el papel de estos lazos en las movilidades humanas, y sobre todo, en los marcos creados para su investigación en un tiempo en el que se despliegan hostilidades que tienen consecuencias perjudiciales para la niñez migrante y sus familias. Para eso, se exponen aspectos metodológicos y epistemológicos de estudios descriptivos, de una investigación basada en artes y del enfoque etnográfico. La metodología usada es de tipo cualitativo y el diseño es documental.
Contemporary care model for the aged: an imminent need
Authors: Veras Renato Peixoto
Published: April 2024

Abstract Is it possible to age with health and quality of life in Brazil? This article defers the answer through the proposition of a cost-effective care model, in line with what is most contemporary in comprehensive care for the elderly age group. The model presented here proposes to think, in an absolutely innovative way, the care that must be provided to this portion of the population. In this text, the theory and concepts that underlie the proposed model are presented. Basically, the text reports the need for emphasis on light instances of care; in other words, focus on coordination, prevention and customer monitoring, in order to minimize waste, offering better quality care and reduced costs. The epidemiological assessment instruments used and the step by step of all health professionals are also presented.
Modelo assistencial contemporâneo para os idosos: a premência necessária
Authors: Veras Renato Peixoto
Published: April 2024

Resumo É possível envelhecer com saúde e qualidade de vida no Brasil? Este artigo defere a resposta por meio da proposição de um modelo assistencial resolutivo e com excelente relação custo-benefício, em linha com o que há de mais contemporâneo no cuidado integral para o grupo etário dos idosos. O modelo aqui apresentado propõe pensar, de forma absolutamente inovadora, o cuidado que deve ser prestado a essa parcela da população. Neste texto, são apresentados a teoria e os conceitos que fundamentam o modelo proposto. Basicamente, o texto relata a necessidade de ênfase nas instâncias leves de cuidado; em outros termos, foco na coordenação, na prevenção e no monitoramento do cliente, de forma a minimizar desperdícios, oferecendo uma assistência de melhor qualidade e a custos reduzidos. Também são apresentados os instrumentos de avaliação epidemiológica utilizados e o passo a passo de todos os profissionais da equipe de saúde.
Práticas educacionais para mulheres idosas norteadas pelos construtos de Paulo Freire: revisão de escopo
Authors: Lima Monique de Freitas Gonçalves , Linhares Francisca Márcia Pereira , Vasconcelos Eliane Maria Ribeiro de , Freitas Gilson Nogueira , Borba Anna Karla de Oliveira Tito , Lima Laís Helena de Souza Soares
Published: April 2024

Resumo Objetivo mapear as evidências científicas sobre as práticas educacionais para mulheres idosas norteadas pelos construtos de Paulo Freire. Método Trata-se de revisão de escopo utilizando a metodologia do Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI). O protocolo foi registrado na plataforma Open Science Framework (OSF), DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/RP9EV. A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados: MEDLINE/Pubmed, Web of Science, LILACS, BDENF, SCOPUS e Cochrane e na literatura cinzenta disponível no Google Scholar e no Portal de Teses e Dissertações da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). A busca e o processo de triagem ocorreram nos meses de agosto e setembro de 2022. Foram incluídos estudos publicados com texto disponível na íntegra sem delimitação de idioma e recorte temporal. Foram utilizados os descritores e palavras-chave, combinados com os operadores booleanos OR e AND: mulher idosa, old woman, aged, aged 60 and over, seniors, older and people, older and adults, elderly, prática educativa, educational practices, health education, construtos de Paulo Freire, liberating education, Paulo Freire. Resultados O total de estudos incluídos foi composto de 16 publicações, predominando a abordagem qualitativa e os relatos de experiência. Os anos de publicação variaram entre 1999 a 2021, os idiomas identificados foram o português e inglês. Foram organizadas como práticas educacionais seguindo o referencial de Paulo Freire: círculos de cultura, oficinas e jogos, como as mais abordadas. Conclusão Os estudos mostraram que as práticas educacionais são participativas e dialógicas e poderão contribuir no empoderamento da mulher idosa quanto ao autocuidado.