bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phytochemical Screening and Pharmacological Investigations of Curculigo orchioides Leaf Extracts
Authors: Akh Tuz Mia Nur , Bhuia Md. Shimul , Islam Tawhida , Sultana Irin , Faruq Abdullah Al , Chowdhury Raihan , Ansari Siddique Akber , Ansari Irfan Aamer , Chowdhury M Mohi Uddin , Hasan Md. Abid , Saleh Na'il , Islam Muhammad Torequl
Published: September 2024

Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. (C. orchioides) is commonly known as Talamuli in Bangladesh. It is commonly distributed in Asian countries. The Indian (Ayurvedic) and Chinese traditional medicine systems use this plant frequently as an aphrodisiac herb for treating asthma and jaundice. Our study aimed to perform a comparative phytochemical analysis and evaluation of some biological effects using in vitro and in vivo approaches of its leaf’s ethanol (ECO), n-hexane (HCO), and chloroform (CCO) fractions. After extraction and fractionation, a phytochemical analysis was followed by different tests for anti-bacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-diarrheal, and anxiolytic effects. High intensity was observed for the phytochemical groups, including alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, and reducing sugars in the fractions. Crude ECO did not cause death in Swiss mice up to a 3000 mg/kg acute oral dose. HCO was inactive against the test bacteria. ECO and CCO exhibited zones of inhibition against the bacteria within 9.89 ± 3.56 and 13.00 ± 1.00 mm. HCO exhibited better radical scavenging, alpha-amylase inhibition, and anti-diarrheal effects, while CCO significantly and effectively inhibited protein denaturation and membrane lysis and had hypoglycemic and anxiolytic effects. Taken together, C. orchioides might be a good source of phytotherapeutic agents.
Development of a methodology for creating a website for online healthcare services
Authors: Hrabovskyi Yevhen , Bondarenko Dmytro , Starkova Olha
Published: September 2024

The aim of this research is to develop a method for creating an online service site in the field of health care. The object of research is the process of developing a medical website. The developed site of online services of the medical institution is a partial implementation of the medical information system. The creation of the methodology for the development of the site of online services in the field of health care was carried out on the basis of the development of API methods (Application Programming Interface methods) and functionality on the site server, which provides the opportunity to interact with eHealth and will allow integration with other medical systems. A feature of the created medical information system is interaction with the centralized eHealth system. API documentation, which is publicly available, is used to interact with the eHealth system. The choice of tools for the development of a medical information system is substantiated. For this, alternative variants of means of developing the client side of the site are determined and the importance of each means was calculated. Super Decisions software is used to determine the importance of criteria and compare alternative options. With the help of the Super Decisions program, the React framework is chosen for the development of the client side of the site. The structure of the website of online services in the medical field is developed, the client and server sides of the product are practically implemented. Development of the server part of the site was carried out based on integration with third-party systems and creation of API methods for exchanging information on the client side. Criteria are defined and programming languages for backend development are analyzed. PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) language is chosen based on the analysis of reasonable criteria. Symfony is chosen as the PHP framework. A graphic representation of the structure and navigation of the site is developed. The procedure for setting up the environment and raising the project according to the selected technologies is proposed. Integration of the developed site with eHealth is proposed. Experimental testing of the developed site for online services in the field of health care is performed
Sorting Out Equity: The Q-Sort Method in Mathematics Education Research
Authors: Bondurant Liza , Young Jamaal Rashad
Published: September 2024

In this research commentary, we review the current utilization of the Q-Sort methodology (QM) in mathematics education and provide an example of how Q-Sort can support a more accurate assessment of PSTs' equity beliefs.
The Role of Technical Factors in the Development of Performance Management Frameworks in Intergovernmental Organizations
Authors: Awira Anthony , Ogolla Charles , Olusanya Babatunde Bayode
Published: September 2024

Performance measures are the stricter indicators of performance that have endured the test of time. Both conventional and modern-day management have maintained the centrality of metrics that are represented in numbers, percentages, ranks and other quantitative figures as the central indicators of performance, albeit the inclusion of other non-metric indictors. In the process of developing the performance measures, a threshold of technical factors has been found to be widely required in the studies across the globe. The purpose of this study was to examine whether the widely advanced technical factors including personnel competences, analytical capabilities, and technology, would be supported in a related study conducted in IGAD in the African context. IGAD which formed the unit of analysis in this study, is a project-oriented institution that employs performance measures as an important performance management tool. The study followed a non-experimental research design methodology and copies of questionnaires were distributed to 108 respondents online. A response rate of 93.5% was realized. From the study, it emerged that, the said technical factors of personnel competences, technological and analytical capabilities were statistically positively related to the development of performance measures. As such, it is concluded that, this study offers support to other scholarly works that have found technical factors to be critical antecedents in the formulation of performance measures.
On the lyricism of the epistolary prose of the young K. S. Aksakov (analysis of one letter)
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, Kuzmina Marina D. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the St. Petersburg letter of K. S. Aksakov dated June 10, 1838, addressed to parents. The first-born, a favorite of the family, he was separated from her for the first time for a long time in the summer of 1838, having gone on a trip to the West. The reason was the emotional trauma inflicted on him by his relatives. Aksakov’s path to Europe in the summer of 1838 lay through St Petersburg. The young man drove there with anxiety and joy, hoping for a date with “dear Mashen’ka”, as he called her, and for a showdown with her parents, and finally, for a happy resolution of the situation. The first day in the northern capital gave him great hope. He then wrote a letter to his parents, exactly the one that became the subject of our attention. It is full of lyricism and is largely built according to the laws of a lyrical work. The basis of the plot is reflection, through the prism of which space, time, surrounding people, events and situations are “missed”. The latter prevail. There are no external events, as such, capable of forming a plot. The text is anarrative. The plot develops according to the logic of a cyclic scheme. Aksakov’s epistolary text is very comparable to A. S. Pushkin’s poem “K ***” (“I remember a wonderful moment…”). At the same time, elegy becomes its genre dominant. The key motifs of remembrance and sadness develop, since the epistolographer is busy constantly comparing 1836 with 1838, trying to recognize “his own” Mashen’ka and experiencing the drama of “unrecognition”, the mismatch of the happy past with the present. Pretty quickly, the young man realizes that he was mistaken in his hopes and more and more surrenders to the power of melancholy.
Deviation from the directness of morality in the key conceptual metaphors of the 15th–17th centuries: From religion to philosophy (corpus and cognitive analysis)
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Sharapkova Anastasiia A.
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the dynamics of how the conceptualizations of deviation from morally approved behaviour are verbalized through analysing the conceptual metaphor of deviation from straightness/straight line. The core metaphor for describing morality is a straight horizontal or vertical line, and violating morality can be represented by a deviation from it. However, the verbalization of the development of ideas about morality and moral responsibility on a rich historical material has not been previously analyzed linguistically. Two lexemes “pravity” and “obliquity” were chosen for the analysis; and their combinability, semantics, and metaphoricity were examined on the extensive corpus of the 15th–17th century texts including Google books and English Historical Book Collection (1758 contexts in total). Studying the transitional periods in discursive strategies of describing morality as well as the development of certain types of discourse is of paramount importance. The paper aims to show how religious discourse has influenced philosophical discourse, not only at the level of the issues discussed like morality, moral responsibility, and moral judgment, but also at the level of language. The specificity of our approach is the combination of corpus and cognitive linguistic methods, in particular the study of metaphor. The statistical analysis with the general linear model (GLM) was carried out to verify the proposals made and to identify the degree of correlation between the type of meaning realized in each context and the type of discourse. The results show ideological, discursive, metaphorical, and terminological continuity between religious and philosophical discourse.
Targeted Drug Delivery with Lipid-based Nanoparticles: Innovations for Improved Cancer Therapy
Authors: Saha Aritra , Chauhan Shikha Baghel , Singh Indu
Published: September 2024

The capability of lipid-based nanoparticles (LBNs) to revolutionise cancer therapy is examined
in this article. The potential of lipid-based nanoparticles (LBNs) to revolutionise cancer therapy
is examined in this article. Before moving on to the formulation, characterization, and therapeutic
applications of LBN, a brief discussion of the importance of targeted drug delivery is given. Liposomal
delivery systems (LBNs), incorporating solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), liposomes and
nanostructured lipid carriers, offer a versatile platform for accurate drug delivery (NLCs). The article
discusses the potential of liquid nanoparticles (LBNs) in cancer therapy, highlighting their stability,
storage, and techniques like reverse phase evaporation, thin-film hydration, and microemulsions. It
also explores their physical characteristics, drug release studies, and role in tailored treatments. The
review highlights manufacturing challenges and regulatory concerns while highlighting the evolving
field of LBN applications.
Microendoscopic Intradural Cordotomy for the Treatment of Cancer Pain
Authors: Contreras López William Omar , Fonoff Erich Talamoni , Lewandrowski Kai-Uwe , Ramírez León Jorge Felipe
Published: September 2024

Spinal chordotomy is an alternative to analgesic opioid therapy, nerve
blocks, and subcutaneous or intravenous techniques for cancer-induced pain. Patients
with advanced metastatic disease require significant pain relief. Unfortunately, not all
patients respond well to the standard therapies. For these patients, cordotomy offers a
potential breakthrough. Cordotomy involves thermally disrupting the nociceptive
pathways in the anterior spinothalamic tract to interrupt pain transmission from the
spinal cord to the brain. The anterior spinothalamic tract is responsible for somatic pain
sensations, touch, and temperature discrimination. This chapter presents an
endoscopic-assisted percutaneous anterolateral radiofrequency intradural cordotomy
technique. The entire procedure is done under direct endoscopic visualization of the
cervical spinal cord. The authors provide an up-to-date summary of targeted minimally
invasive pain intervention, which utilizes controlled electrical stimulation to confirm
the physiological target. It is associated with less trauma to surrounding spinal tissue
and lower risks due to vascular injury or adverse effects of intrathecal contrast.
The Anatomical Boundaries and Endoscopic Technique of Posterior Cervical Key-Hole Foraminotomy
Authors: Lijun Li , Ji Ma , Bo Shi
Published: September 2024

Posterior cervical foraminotomy stands as a recognized decompressive
intervention aimed at alleviating radiating symptoms in the arm, neck, and shoulder
stemming from refractory cervical radiculopathy. Although it parallels the anterior
cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in application, its endoscopic iteration boasts
pronounced merits, especially when juxtaposed with ACDF and conventional open
foraminotomy. Such benefits are attributed to reduced tissue insult and diminished
postoperative discomfort. In this segment, the authors delineate contemporary
advancements made in enhancing the endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy
procedure. Moreover, they furnish an abundant array of intraoperative endoscopic
depictions capturing surgically pertinent landmarks and anatomy, supplemented by
their radiographic analogs.
Digital Banking and Customer satisfaction: Empirical evidence from Bamenda-Cameroon
Authors: Gah Genevivianm
Published: September 2024

This research project in Bamenda, Cameroon aims to find out how happy customers are with their digitalbanking experience. Customers are increasingly turning to digital banking services, therefore it's crucial toknow how this shift impacts their overall happiness. The research is quantitative in nature, and it gathers itsdata from 254 people in Bamenda, Cameroon, who are clients of several banks. Data was analysed usingdescriptive statistics and regression analysis. The questionnaire covers topics including digital banking andconsumer satisfaction. Results from OLS revealed that use of ATM cards had a significant positive effect onconsumer satisfaction, digital banking also has a positive on the consumer satisfaction and internet bankinghas a significant negative effect on consumer satisfaction. The research sheds light on the elements thatimpact customer happiness within the framework of digital banking services and offers empirical data aboutthe link between digital banking and customer satisfaction in Bamenda, Cameroon.
Startup Ecosystem in India: The growth and rise of Startups in the recent scenario
Authors: Assistant Professor Priyajit Ray,
Published: September 2024

The startups in India are blooming recently and now India has become the 3rd largest startup ecosystem justafter the United States and China. The culture of startups has been evolving in India, especially in the lastfew years and for that a viable startup ecosystem is of crucial importance. The startup ecosystem can play aconcrete role for a startup to grow and evolve from its infant prototype stage to the final stage of scaling upand generating revenue. The Indian startup ecosystem have got some key players, each playing their role indifferent stages of a startup which are crucial for the growth of startups in future and also to furtherstrengthen the ecosystem. The Indian startups have the ability to cater and contribute much more to the largediverse group of people and on the counter part, the startups can create more number of jobs and can alsogenerate new career opportunities for the young generation in different fields. Indian startups are alsocrucial to raise the standard of living and can definitely add value to the economy. Based on the importanceof startups in India, the researcher attempted to study the trend in rise and growth of startups in the currentscenario considering the key factors involved in the startup ecosystem and to further identify the reasonsbehind the growth of recent startups in the country. The Indian startup ecosystem is very crucial for theevolvement of whole Indian economy at this current juncture and there lies the significance of the study todeeply understand the startup ecosystem of India for its future generation entrepreneurs. Based on theanalysis of the study, it was found out that the startups in India are rising considerably and constant supporthas been provided by the government in form of different schemes and initiatives such that it can contributemuch more to the economy in future.
Survey of Private Speech-Language Rehabilitation Institutions in Korea
Authors: Kim Sang Phil , Lee Eun Kyoung
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This unique study aims to comprehensively understand the status and actual conditions of private speech-language rehabilitation institutions. It will provide foundational data for accreditation evaluations and operational standards, ultimately contributing to the job satisfaction of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and improving service quality.Methods: The survey items consisted of 10 questions on the general characteristics of the operators and 18 questions related to the operation of the institutions. The questions related to operation included size, characteristics of the clients, services provided and their costs, voucher services, and operational status. The survey was conducted and analyzed using Google Forms, targeting 89 operators of private speech-language therapy institutions nationwide.Results: The operators, who were mostly first-class certified, held a master’s degree or higher and had over 10 years of experience in speech therapy. The institutions typically had 2 to 5 SLPs, an area of 99 to 165 square meters, an average revenue of 30 to 50 million KRW, a total of 51 to 100 clients, and an average of 101 to 103 speech therapy sessions per month. The clients were mostly children with language development disorders and preschool-aged children. The services provided were in the sequence of speech therapy, play therapy, and art therapy.Conclusions: Establishing operational standards and conducting accreditation evaluations are necessary to provide high-quality service and improve the operational capabilities of private speech-language rehabilitation institutions. Additionally, regular surveys should be undertaken to identify and analyze changes.
A STUDY OF NON-INFECTIOUS PRURITUS IN PREGNANCY: CAUSES AND EVALUATION
Authors: SAMEEKSHA VERMA  , BEANT SINGH  , PARNEET KAUR  , DIMPLE CHOPRA  , RUPINDER KAUR  , SOWMYA
Published: September 2024

Objectives: Itching is one of the most common complaints related to dermatosis during pregnancy occurring in 14–23% of pregnant women. Pregnancy-specific dermatoses constitute a heterogeneous group of pruritic skin eruptions seen exclusively during pregnancy and the postpartum period. These dermatoses may be linked to increased activity of maternal adrenal and pituitary glands, the development of fetal endocrine glands and are influenced by hormones such as progesterone, estrogen, and cortisone.
 This study aims to evaluate various skin lesions during pregnancy. To explore the prevalence and variations of non-infectious pruritus in pregnancy and to evaluate the impact of non-infectious pruritus on maternal wellbeing.
Materials and methods: An observational prospective study was carried out on pregnant women presenting with complaints of pruritus. Data on socioeconomic status, demographics, obstetric history, medical conditions, and factors such as age, parity, and mode of delivery were collected. Neonatal outcomes, birthweight, NICU admission, morbidity, and mortality were documented.
Results: Majority of the subjects were in the age group of 20–30 years (77.5%). 88.1% resided in rural areas and 50% of the patients were primigravida. The majority (73.4%) of subjects had an onset of pruritus in the third trimester. The most common cause of pruritus was infectious (46.3%), specific dermatosis of pregnancy was observed in 37.6%, and in 13.8% of cases, pruritus was of unknown origin. IHCP was the most common cause of pruritus (40%). IHCP had the maximum number of preterm deliveries (36%), 48.5% of subjects had LSCS and induction was done in 45.4%.
Conclusion: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is most prevalent among specific dermatosis of pregnancy which was associated with preterm deliveries, higher rate of induction, and LSCS.
MICRORESEARCH ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF ANDHRA PRADESH
Authors: SUBERNA BASNET  , YALLASAI VIJAYA DURGA  , ALLU TEJASWI  , ALI NIHAL  , BODDU DEVIKA  , PENUGONDA VINEELA
Published: September 2024

Objective: In this study, we aim to investigate the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in an isolated bacteria from the infected population admitted in a tertiary care hospital. By this, we can the evaluate resistance load and be aware of the future danger of antibiotic resistance.
Methods: A descriptive study was conducted on a total of 127 patients admitted to tertiary care hospitals of Andhra Pradesh between September 2023 and April 2024, respectively. Bacteria isolated were tested for antibiotic resistance with 13 different antibiotics by disk diffusion methods. A comparative analysis was performed to identify the differences in resistance rate among the bacterial strains and observed the multiple antibiotic resistance load in the individual bacteria.
Results: Our descriptive analysis reveals varying degrees of antibiotic resistance in the organisms we studied. Twenty-seven of the 127 samples, we had in total had no evidence of bacterial resistance. In the specific sample area we used, the prevalence of antibiotic resistance was 78.7%, with amoxicillin having the highest rate of resistance at almost 55%, and the Chi-square test’s p=0.001 showed a strong correlation between antibiotic resistance and bacteria isolated.
Conclusion: Our finding revels that there is increasing AMR load in South India district. Those resistance reports indicate the urgent need of antimicrobial stewardship coordination program and start the surveillance program to combat the antibiotic resistance on the general population. Furthermore, microsurveillance should be conducted in every district to detect antibiotic resistance load and develop new treatment strategies.
BISALBUMINEMIA: STILL UNREVEALED FOR CLINICIANS AND RESEARCHERS – A SYSTEMIC REVIEW
Authors: SNEHA WADALKAR  , SHALINI MAKSANE  , KAVITA MORE  , KSHAMA PIMPALGOANKAR
Published: September 2024

Bisalbuminemia, a rare finding on serum protein electrophoresis, presents as a double band in the albumin region. Inherited Bisalbuminemia is a benign condition with autosomal dominant inheritance whereas Acquired Bisalbuminemia can be associated with various conditions like diabetes, pancreatitis, and myeloma. Capillary electrophoresis is the preferred method for diagnosis due to its superior resolution compared to agarose gel electrophoresis. Bisalbuminemia itself has no clinical significance, but acquired forms warrant further investigation for underlying diseases. Future research focuses on the functional consequences of albumin mutations and potential disease associations. This review summarizes the current knowledge on Bisalbuminemia, covering its types, causes, clinical significance, and diagnosis.
COMPARISON BETWEEN THE POSTERIOR AND LATERAL APPROACHES OF THE POPLITEAL BLOCK FOR LOWER-LIMB EMERGENCY MINOR SURGICAL PROCEDURE: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: SHAHENAZ N MASTER  , DEEPA GONDALIYA  , VANDNA S PARMAR  , SANJU PRAJAPATI  , HITARTHI DINESHBHAI VADSOLA  , MONA JITUBHAI CHAVADA
Published: September 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare various factors such as technical difficulties, the onset of anesthesia, duration of anesthesia and analgesia, and the branches of the sciatic nerve stimulated for both the posterior and lateral approaches of the block.
Methods: A study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital from March 2021 to September 2022. With the patients’ informed written consent, a total of 50 individuals undergoing lower-limb emergency minor surgical procedures were randomly assigned to two groups: Group L and Group P. Each group received a popliteal block (PB) using either a lateral or posterior approach. The patients were closely monitored to assess any technical difficulties associated with both approaches.
Results: According to the study findings, the participants in Group L had a median age of 46, while those in Group P had a median age of 37. Our investigation revealed that patients in Group L required a notably higher number of attempts and a greater depth for induction (p=0.004; p<0.0001 respectively). However, there were no notable distinctions observed between the two approaches in terms of the time it took for pain relief to begin, the length of the surgical procedure, and the overall duration of pain relief (p=0.80; p=0.54 and p=0.36, respectively).
Conclusion: The study found that patients who received lateral approaches for PB experienced more challenges during induction compared to those who received posterior approaches.
AN ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT SATISFACTION IN DAY CARE SURGERY: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: ANIL SHETTY  , BLESSING DHAS A  , Mishra GOVINDRAJ BHAT M
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the patient’s satisfaction with anesthesia who underwent daycare surgery in terms of a “core questionnaire for the assessment of patient satisfaction for general daycare” (COPS-D) questionnaire.
Methods: In this prospective observational study, we included 72 patients posted for day care surgery, belonging to ASA physical status 1 and 2. The patient’s demographic details, pre-operative assessment, anesthetic technique, and surgical consideration were all recorded, and informed consent was obtained from the respective participants in the pre-operative room. Once the post-anesthesia discharge scoring system criteria are fulfilled by the patient, a COPS-D questionnaire was obtained.
Results: Results were analyzed according to the average score per question and average score per domain of the COPS-D questionnaire. It was found that the highest score was achieved by the question number (Q4) ‘‘How satisfied were you with the personal attention of the operation staff? which achieved an average score of 4.72±0.48 and the lowest score was achieved by (Q10) “How satisfied were you with the discharge procedure? which achieved an average score of 4.17±0.79. The overall satisfaction was 80%.
Conclusion: The COPS-D questionnaire proved to be a useful tool in identifying points of patient satisfaction and these were correlated with patient variables such as age, sex, ASA physical status, anesthesia type, and surgical specialty with the ultimate goal of improving patient satisfaction in relation to anesthesia care.
OUTCOME FOLLOWING STEROID THERAPY IN CASES WITH ACUTE OPTIC NEUROPATHY REPORTING TO TERTIARY CARE CENTER
Authors: KANSHANA SURENDRA SINGH  , GUPTA SONIKA  , AISHWARYA G  , BANSAL HARESH
Published: September 2024

Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the etiological factors in patients of acute optic neuropathy reporting to tertiary care centers and response to steroid therapy in acute optic neuropathy.
Methods: All the patients selected were subjected to the detailed ocular examination which included best-corrected visual acuity and fundus examination. After ocular and systemic examination and relevant investigations, the underlying etiological diagnosis of acute optic neuropathy was established after this, they were started on intravenous methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisolone.
Results: A total of 30 patients with acute optic neuropathy presented in the tertiary care center during the study period. A visual improvement of more than two lines, after steroid therapy, was observed in 54.5% of cases of traumatic optic neuropathy, 53.8% of cases of optic neuritis, and 33.3% of cases of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
Conclusion: Marked visual recovery and prognosis can be seen in timely managed patients. In traumatic optic neuropathy, steroid therapy should always be considered in diagnosed patients of traumatic optic neuropathy irrespective of the timing of presentation.
DETECTION OF BONE MARROW EDEMA IN VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION FRACTURES USING THIRD-GENERATION DUAL-ENERGY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND VIRTUAL NONCALCIUM TECHNIQUES
Authors: TAPAS KUMAR SAHU  , JEEVITHAN SHANMUGAM  , GEETHANJALI SUNDARAM  , SEETHARAMAN CANNANE
Published: September 2024

Objectives: Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a significant clinical concern worldwide, often resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. Malignancies, secondary osteoporosis, post-menopausal osteoporosis, and trauma are the most common causes of this. Early detection and appropriate treatment are crucial to alleviate pain, initiate therapy, prevent complications, and reduce the risk of new fractures. Various imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), are used to diagnose VCFs. However, MRI has limitations, and CT advancements, particularly dual-energy CT (DECT) with virtual non-calcium (VNCa) imaging, offer the best alternatives for detecting bone marrow edema.
Methods: This observational study was conducted at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore, involving 46 adult patients with detectable VCFs. Approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethical and Scientific Committee, and informed consent was received from all participants. Patients underwent spine MRI and DECT on the same day. MRI was performed using Siemens 3T Skyra or Philips Ingenia 1.5T scanners, and DECT scans were taken using a third-generation 192-slice dual-source CT scanner. DECT images were processed to create VNCa images. Image analysis was conducted blindly, with MRI images showing increased STIR signal intensity and decreased T1 signal considered positive for bone marrow edema. DECT images were evaluated for edema presence.
Results: The study participants had a mean age of 58.65±15.47 years, with 54.3% females and 45.7% males. A total of 84 fractures were detected across 782 vertebral bodies, with 57.14% acute and 42.86% chronic. Fractures were evenly distributed between the dorsal (57.14%) and lumbar (42.86%) levels, predominantly at the dorsolumbar junction. Using the Genant grading system, fractures were classified into grades 0–3, with most fractures being grade 1 (35.7%) and grade 3 (35.7%). DECT demonstrated high diagnostic performance, with a sensitivity of 87.50%, specificity of 91.66%, positive predictive value of 93.33%, negative predictive value of 84.62%, and overall accuracy of 89.29%. The positive and negative likelihood ratios were 10.50–0.14, respectively.
Discussion: The study confirms that third-generation DECT with VNCa imaging is highly effective in detecting bone marrow edema in VCFs, showing diagnostic accuracy comparable to MRI. Previous studies corroborate these findings, indicating that DECT can serve as a reliable alternative, especially for patients with MRI contraindications. The advancements in DECT technology enhance its ability to differentiate and visualize bone marrow abnormalities, making it a valuable diagnostic tool in clinical practice.
Teología de la migración: sistematización teórica de un campo en construcción
Authors: Martínez Cruz Alonso Omar de Jesús
Published: September 2024

Se indaga en el concepto y producción teórica de la teología de la migración. Se argumenta que esta corriente ha sabido generar un campo de discusión dispuesto a realizar una lectura crítica de la realidad histórica de las migraciones. Convergen cualitativamente elementos metodológicos de la historia conceptual, la historia intelectual y la hermenéutica bíblica pragmática, con el fin de conceptualizar la teórica de la teología de la migración y sistematizar sus principales ejes. Los resultados apuntan a la existencia de dos relaciones: la primera se refiere a las convergencias entre las tradiciones teóricas de “teología” y de “migración”, ya que la teórica de la teología de la migración sostendría su praxis en la revelación de Dios en y desde la realidad histórica de las migraciones; la segunda aborda la emergencia de tres subcampos de análisis: una “hermenéutica bíblica de la migración”, una “cristología de la migración” y una “eclesiología de la migración”.
La distribución del ingreso y los modelos de desarrollo en México
Authors: Nabor Cruz Marcelo José
Published: September 2024

México vive importantes transformaciones económicas, como consecuencia de la pandemia causada por el virus SARS-CoV-2, caracterizadas por la acentuación de la crisis económica y la desigualdad social. A partir de estos antecedentes se aborda, desde un enfoque multidisciplinario, los grandes problemas económicos que enfrenta el país. Además, presenta propuestas de horizontes posibles para la recuperación de la economía en los años venideros, en ellas se reconoce necesario colocar al bienestar de la población en el centro de atención de las políticas públicas. El tomo dos nos permite tener una mirada más detallada y reflexiva de los fenómenos económicos explorados, al presentar revisiones vistas en perspectivas históricas o actuales. En él se abordan temas que afectan de manera directa los horizontes de la economía mexicana: el mercado laboral, la exploración petrolera, la manufactura y la seguridad alimentaria, entre otros. Se analiza el ciclo económico de Estados Unidos dada su influencia significativa sobre la economía mexicana, revisamos los principales antecedentes de la crisis del sistema capitalista y de la crisis sanitaria, incluidos los retos en la vacunación y presentamos alternativas para hacer frente a los desafíos que encara el país.
La nacionalización de las industrias petrolera y eléctrica
Authors: Ovalle Favela José
Published: September 2024

Número 118Enero - Abril 2007ISSN 0041 8633 LA NACIONALIZACIÓN DE LAS INDUSTRIAS PETROLERA Y ELÉCTRICA José OVALLE FAVELA* En este trabajo se presenta un análisis histórico y constitucional de las dos nacionalizaciones más relevantes llevadas a cabo en México. El autor nos introduce en el tema de estas dos decisiones políticas fundamentales y el proceso histórico que las caracterizó. Hace una clara diferenciación de las dos nacionalizaciones, pues la petrolera fue elaborada mediante expropiación y la eléctrica mediante la compra de accio nes de empresas que suministraban dicho servicio; de esta forma el Estado mexicano adquirió ambas industrias, aunque debido a cambios políticos e intereses económicos se ha tratado de revertir esta situación. Palabras clave: nacionalización, expropiación, sector público. * Investigador en el Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas y profesor en la Facultad de Derecho en la UNAM. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
Batallas en el sistema financiero internacional. Críticas y réplicas contemporáneas en torno al Fondo Monetario Internacional y al Banco Mundial
Authors: Enríquez David
Published: September 2024

Número 119Mayo - Agosto 2007ISSN 0041 8633 BATALLAS EN EL SISTEMA FINANCIERO INTERNACIONAL. CRÍTICAS Y RÉPLICAS CONTEMPORÁNEAS EN TORNO AL FONDO MONETARIO INTERNACIONAL Y AL BANCO MUNDIAL David ENRÍQUEZ* El artículo tiene por objeto analizar las críticas y réplicas a las funciones del FMI y el BM, con especial referencia al campo del derecho internacional de los derechos humanos. Se argumenta que los Estados partes de tratados internacionales en materia de derechos humanos están obligados a ser congruentes en sus negociaciones y acuerdos con el FMI y el BM, por lo que incurren en responsabilidad internacional, en caso de incumplir esta obligación. Se explora asimismo el deber del FMI y del BM de respetar las obligaciones internacionales sobre derechos humanos, por su carácter de costumbre internacional. Palabras clave: FMI, BM, sistema financiero internacional, derechos humanos, responsabilidad internacional. * Doctor en derecho, investigador nacional nivel 1 (SNI) e investigador titular en el Instituto Panamericano de Jurisprudencia (UP). * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
Políticas y derecho de las telecomunicaciones en América del Norte. La regulación de las telecomunicaciones en Canadá y Estados Unidos: competencia y servicio universal
Authors: Arellano Toledo Wilma
Published: September 2024

Número 124Enero - Abril 2009ISSN 0041 8633 POLÍTICAS Y DERECHO DE LAS TELECOMUNICACIONES EN AMÉRICA DEL NORTE. LA REGULACIÓN DE LAS TELECOMUNICACIONES EN CANADÁ Y ESTADOS UNIDOS: COMPETENCIA Y SERVICIO UNIVERSAL* TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICIES AND LAW IN NORTH AMERICA Wilma ARELLANO TOLEDO** La regulación y políticas de telecomunicaciones en la región de América del Norte, región de la que se estudiarán los casos de dos países, tiene muchos elementos en común que están definidos por los procesos de liberalización, globalización y convergencia tecnológica, así como por la necesidad de proteger ciertos derechos sociales, entre los que se encuentra el servicio universal. En esta entrega nos centramos en los casos de Estados Unidos y Canadá. Se abordará en un nuevo trabajo el caso del tercer país perteneciente a esta región, es decir, México. En este artículo se revisará el marco jurídico, las políticas y la regulación de las telecomunicaciones en estos dos países, para sacar en claro sus diferencias y similitudes como países pertenecientes a una misma zona económica y geográfica.Palabras clave: telecomunicaciones, comisión reguladora, políticas, servicio universal. * Artículo recibido el 21 de febrero de 2008 y aceptado para su publicación el 4 de agosto del 2008. ** Doctora en derecho de la información y las telecomunicaciones por la Universidad Complutense. Actualmente investigadora posdoctoral en el Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
The Duty to Prosecute Human Rigths Violations before the Supreme Court of Mexico
Authors: Dondé Matute Javier
Published: September 2024

Número 124Enero - Abril 2009ISSN 0041 8633 THE DUTY TO PROSECUTE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT OF MEXICO*LA OBLIGACIÓN DE PROCESAR VIOLACIONES DE DERECHOS HUMANOS ANTE LA SUPREMA CORTE DE JUSTICIA DE LA NACIÓN Javier DONDÉ MATUTE** En el presente artículo el autor explora los casos en que la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación de México ha resuelto casos derivados de la obligación internacional de los Estados de procesar violaciones a los derechos humanos y crímenes internacionales. En particular se analizan los casos González y Cavallo en los que se fijó postura en torno a la jurisdicción universal; la interpretación de la Convención Interamericana sobre Desaparición Forzada de Personas, en particular en lo que corresponde a la declaración interpretativa formulada por México en la que se le pretendía dar efectos prospectivos al tratado y el caso Echeverría, por el que se pretendió procesar a este ex presidente por genocidio, en ampliación de la Convención sobre Imprescriptibilidad de Crímenes de Lesa Humanidad y Crímenes de Guerra. Con base en estos casos, se llega a la conclusión de que la postura de la judicatura es ambivalente y poco clara. Palabras clave: obligación de procesar, derechos humanos, Suprema Corte. * Artículo recibido el 5 de agosto de 2008 y aceptado para su publicación el 10 de octubre del 2008. I would like to thank Isabel Montoya Ramos for her invaluable comments and revision of this text. ** Professor-Researcher from the National Institute of Penal Sciences, Mexico. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
El procedimiento de solución de diferencias en la Organización Mundial de Comercio
Authors: Aguilar García René Alejandro
Published: September 2024

Número 125Mayo - Agosto 2009ISSN 0041 8633 EL PROCEDIMIENTO DE SOLUCIÓN DE DIFERENCIAS EN LA ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DE COMERCIO* SOLUTION OF DIFFERENCES´ PROCEDURE ON THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION René Alejandro AGUILAR García** El pasado del sistema multilateral de comercio que nos rige ayuda a entender lo que sucede en la actualidad. La investigación de la crisis del Acuerdo General sobre Aranceles Aduaneros y Comercio (GATT), creado en 1947, arroja la necesidad que existía por cambiar este sistema, mismo que finalmente se realiza en la Ronda Uruguay (llevada a cabo de 1986 a 1994). La actual Organización Mundial de Comercio (OMC), creada en 1994, nace de esa Ronda. México y otros países participaron en la creación de la OMC. El procedimiento para la solución de diferencias dentro de la misma es muy completo, como se puede observar en el caso de Venezuela contra Estados Unidos. Palabras clave: OMC, GATT, Procedimiento de solució n de diferencias. * Artículo recibido el 23 de septiembre de 2008 y aceptado para su publicación el 8 de enero de 2009. ** Doctor en derecho internacional por la UNAM. Profesor e investigador en la Universidad de Colima, donde imparte las materias de Derecho internacional privado e Historia del derecho mexicano. Miembro del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores, nivel I. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
El procedimiento aduanero. Estudio comparativo y analítico entre Estados Unidos de América y México. Un ensayo de derecho comparado
Authors: Tenreiro Girón José Domingo
Published: September 2024

Número 125Mayo - Agosto 2009ISSN 0041 8633 EL PROCEDIMIENTO ADUANERO. ESTUDIO COMPARATIVO Y ANALÍTICO ENTRE ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA Y MÉXICO. UN ENSAYO DE DERECHO COMPARADO* CUSTOMS PROCEDURES. ANALYTICAL AND COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND MEXICO. A TRIAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW José Domingo TENREIRO GIRÓN** El presente trabajo tiene el propósito de analizar los aspectos comunes que existen entre el procedimiento aduanero de Estados Unidos y México, tradicionalmente, y después de la suscripción del NAFTA. De esta manera, podremos encontrar el origen del litigio ante la Corte de Comercio Internacional de Estados Unidos y las diferencias propias de su sistema legal anglosajón y el sistema grecolatino de nuestro país, así como su sistema de administración de justicia que han influenciado la vida nacional y ha creado la zona comercial más productiva del mundo. Palabras clave: contrabando, secuestro de mercancía, procedimiento aduanero, formato, exacción. * Artículo recibido el 14 de mayo de 2008 y aceptado para su publicación el 19 de septiembre de 2008. * Abogado egresado de la Universidad Iberoamericana. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
La defensa constitucional de los derechos fundamentales en la reforma del Estado mexicano
Authors: Uribe Arzate Enrique
Published: September 2024

Número 125Mayo - Agosto 2009ISSN 0041 8633 LA DEFENSA CONSTITUCIONAL DE LOS DERECHOS FUNDAMENTALES EN LA REFORMA DEL ESTADO MEXICANO* THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE OF THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN THE REFORM OF THE STATE IN MEXICO Enrique URIBE ARZATE** En el eje de la reforma del Estado identificamos a los derechos fundamentales y su garantía, pues no se concibe un Estado constitucional carente de mecanismos adecuados, viables y eficaces para la protección, aseguramiento y defensa de los derechos de los habitantes. Para garantizar los derechos fundamentales, es necesario que la reforma del Estado en México incluya el diseño de un sistema de justicia constitucional con órganos jurisdiccionales especializados: a nivel federal con la creación del Tribunal Constitucional federal; a nivel local, con la creación de tribunales, cortes o salas constitucionales con definida competencia en materia de justicia constitucional, independiente de los tribunales que funcionan para la justicia ordinaria. Palabras clave: derechos fundamentales, reforma del Estado, garantías. * Artículo recibido el 4 de diciembre de 2008 y aceptado para su publicación el 8 de enero de 2009. ** Profesor investigador de tiempo completo en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
Imputación objetiva de los deberes de cuidado: Hacia una fundamentación del principio de confianza
Authors: Pérez Daza Abraham
Published: September 2024

Número 126Septiembre - Diciembre 2009ISSN 0041 8633 IMPUTACIÓN OBJETIVA EN LOS DEBERES DE CUIDADO. HACIA UNA FUNDAMENTACIÓN DEL PRINCIPIO DE CONFIANZA* OBJECTIVE IMPUTATION IN THE DUTIES OF BECAUFORE: LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE PRINCIPLE OF TRUST Abraham PÉREZ DAZA** El presente artículo intenta establecer a nivel de tipo (dentro del debate de la normativización que la imputación objetiva ha establecido en los últimos años) una delimitación de la responsabilidad penal en los delitos culposos, fundamentada en el principio de confianza. Palabras claves: imputación objetiva, culpa, responsabilidad penal, principio de confianza. * Artículo recibido el 19 de enero de 2009 y aceptado para su publicación el 30 de mayo de 2009. ** Licenciado en derecho y estudios en filosofía, licenciatura y maestría, en la UNAM; profesor de Sociología jurídica, Derecho penal internacional y Teoría del derecho, en la Facultad de Derecho de la UNAM. Corresponsal en la Revista de Derecho Penal y Criminología de la Universidad de Educación a Distancia. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
Weather Forecasting Using Datamining Techniques
Authors: Mahalakshmi Dr. J. , Kumar J. Pradeep , Jayasri T.
Published: September 2024

Weather forecasting in particular locations now heavily rely on the application of scientific and technical developments. Recognizing observable patterns, like the association between red sunsets and fine weather, was a prerequisite for early weather forecasting techniques. These forecasts varied in their accuracy, nevertheless. In an effort provide accurate forecasts, modern weather forecasting now considers factors including temperature, humidity and wind. Ascribed to the tremendous impact that environmental degradation has on society meteorology—the field that investigates weather forecasting—has observed an abundance of research and enhancement all through the years. Considering change in the climate has immediate influence on society, meteorology, a branch of forecasting weather has seen substantial advancements in scientific efforts over the course of time weather forecasting primarily employs the empirical method, which entails gathering current weather data through ground observations and satellites. The meteorological centers receive this data after which it is analyzed. Using computers, scientists convert this analyzed information into multidimensional maps, which are utilized to predict changes in various regions depicted on the maps over a specific timeframe. The empirical method also involves utilizing mathematical equations to predict these changes based on climatic variables.