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Securing multi-tenant cloud platforms during global crises: A zero trust approach
Authors: Nagaraj Parvatha
Published: February 2025

Scalable, cost-effective solutions are offered by multi-tenant cloud platforms, but they are plagued by enormous security issues, especially in the face of emerging global crises like pandemics or geopolitical wars. This work focuses on how the Zero Trust security model can be deployed to tackle vulnerabilities in such environments such as unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or insider threats. Through a methodology that blends theoretical analysis with architectural modeling and case study evaluations, the study shows how Zero Trust principles — continuous verification, least privilege access, and micro specialization — effectively reduce the risks. The attack surfaces decrease by 60%, incidence response time improves, and the lateral movement in the network is minimized. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning bring proactive threat detection to 92% accuracy and decrease time to respond by 25%. These results are validated in real-world case studies where organizations see a 50% decrease in security incidents better scalability and a 30% increase in stakeholder confidence.
While there are limitations, such as secondary data reliance and cloud provider implementation variation, the study shows that despite these limitations, Zero Trust is adaptable and effective for multi-tenant cloud platform security during crises. By applying these principles alongside state-of-the-art technologies organizations will be able to proactively detect and respond to threats, protect critical assets, and continue operations. This work stresses the critical need for continuous innovation in cloud security to cope with evolving cyber threats.
Membangun Minat dan Jiwa Kewirausahaan Pada Siswa SMK Kartini Surabaya
Authors: Agustini Ni Ketut Yulia , Indahwati Indahwati , Kholidiah Kholidiah
Published: February 2025

Building interest and entrepreneurial spirit in the younger generation is not easy, the perception that entrepreneurship is not an attractive or profitable career choice is one of the obstacles in building interest and developing an entrepreneurial spirit among young people, this perception causes young people's interest in entrepreneurship to still be very low. This service aims to provide entrepreneurship training in order to build economic independence for students at Vocational High School SMK Kartini 7 Surabaya. Generation Z is a generation that is expected to be able to contribute to participating in encouraging economic development and improving welfare, improving welfare starts for themselves, family, friends and the surrounding community. Inability to see business opportunities, lack of ideas or concepts, lack of knowledge and skills, fear of failure, inability to manage and face risks, lack of self-confidence, lack of support from people around them, all of these are factors that hinder the growth of interest and entrepreneurial spirit among the younger generation. For this reason, efforts are needed to overcome these obstacles, through entrepreneurship training. Entrepreneurship training aims to foster interest and build an entrepreneurial spirit among vocational school students and build awareness that entrepreneurship is very important to increase potential and self-development, build an independent, creative and innovative spirit, a tough generation that does not give up easily.
Pelatihan Pengelolaan Media Sosial sebagai Media Pemasaran pada SMK Pawyatan 3 Daha Kediri
Authors: Ayunaning Kholidia , Makhrudy Khoirul Aman , Prafitasiwi Avisha Gita , Sutrisno Rahmat Dwi , Arisandi Tio , Muhammad Syahnju Nuril , Muhammad Syahnju Nuril
Published: February 2025

The development of the use of social media is an opportunity that needs to be utilized well, so that it can be used as a marketing technique that can increase the acceptance of prospective new students. In the current digital era, e-marketing techniques are one of the marketing techniques that are taken into account. Social media, which is an application that is widely used by many people and can be easily accessed at any time, is one of the fastest ways to disseminate information. Prospective students and parents of prospective students can easily get information. Pawyatan 3 Vocational School Daha Kediri seizes the opportunities that exist. However, SMK Pawyatan 3 Daha Kediri has difficulty marketing using social media. For this reason, social media management training is needed so that it can be used as marketing media. So that Pawyatan 3 Daha Kediri Vocational School is able to make good use of social media and can expand the scope of marketing and increase prospective students.
Identifying Building Risk: The Potential Consequences of the Vulnerability of Building Envelopes’ Technical Elements
Authors: Castelluccio Roberto , Fraiese Mariacarla , Vitiello Veronica
Published: February 2025

The building envelope serves as the interface with the external environment. Its technical elements (e.g., cornices, balconies, and finishings) are highly vulnerable to damage from external hazards due to their technological characteristics and state of preservation. Such phenomena can lead to potential detachments and falls of these elements onto surrounding areas, posing significant risks to exposed agents and transforming them from “factors at risk” to “risk factors” for urban systems. This paper seeks to formalise the concept of Building Risk, which is defined as the probability that a hazardous event, stemming from the vulnerability of the technical elements of the building envelope, can have detrimental effects on urban systems. A scientific literature survey was conducted to analyse how existing studies have addressed these issues. The results indicate strong interest in the impacts of external hazards on buildings and urban systems, revealing significant gaps in modelling the cascading effects arising from the building envelope vulnerability. Assessing this vulnerability and its impacts is crucial to ensure urban system safety and to fully understand the multi-risk dimensions to which these systems are exposed. The proposed topics aim to inform the implementation of risk reduction measures and the design of low-vulnerability technological solutions tailored to contexts’ specific hazards. Future implications include the renewal of risk management strategies to enhance urban system safety.
Nursery school buildings in prefabrication techniques from the early 60s to the 80s in Italy. Historical, technological, and pedagogical overview
Authors: Gherri Barbara , Morselli Federica
Published: February 2025

Prefabricated technologies have historically been associated with large-scale construction projects, particularly gaining momentum after World War II due to the demand for rapid and cost-effective building solutions. From the 1960s to the early 1980s, several innovative prefabricated systems were developed in Italy specifically for the construction of nursery schools. While prefabricated systems in compulsory school buildings have been extensively researched, innovative designs for nursery schools have largely been overlooked. The introduction of new cellular prefabricated systems has enabled a novel design approach, resulting in innovative school configurations that have significant implications for pedagogical practices. This paper provides a critical overview of the most widely used systems, transitioning from those based on the Camus model to those specifically designed to meet the needs of nursery school buildings. The novelty of this approach lies in the correlation between the new prefabrication systems and their associated pedagogical implications. It demonstrates how effective prefabricated technologies can address the educational requirements of increasingly flexible learning environments, accommodate potential spatial variations over time, and achieve a high level of environmental integration to optimize the efficient use of both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Response Surface Optimization of Acid Fuchsine Removal using Electro-Fenton coupled with Smartphone-based Calorimetry and Chemical Oxygen Demand Measurements
Authors: Zadkhast Saeed , Tabaraki Reza
Published: February 2025

Today, smartphone-based digital colorimetry is used as an inexpensive and portable tool. In this study, electro-Fenton (EF) method was coupled with a smartphone for acid fuchsine (AF) dye removal. In this method, the colored sample was photographed before and after the EF process. Then, the Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) and Hue, Saturation, and Value (HSV) codes of the image were extracted using Color Grab software. Experimental parameters were optimized by the central composite design (CCD). Optimized parameters were pH=3, voltage=20 V, time=12 min, CH2O2=10-5 mol L-1. Under these conditions, 96.2% AF removal was attained. The chemical oxygen demands (COD) evaluated by the EF processes were in good agreement with each other. In this EF system, a 65% decrease in COD was observed after 12 min.
Optimized Spectrophotometric Method for Creatine and Creatinine Quantification using Alpha Naphthol Sulpha Acetamide Dye
Authors: Elgendy Khaled , Mansour Adel , Saad Mounir , Abdelaleem Dina
Published: February 2025

A new spectrophotometric method for the reliable determination of creatine and creatinine in plasma, urine and serum has been developed for routine clinical and pharmaceutical use. This technique makes use of the fact that creatine and creatinine can chemically interact with the azo dye Alpha naphthol Sulpha Acetamide (ASA), producing a compound that is an intense orange color and is measurable at 525 nm for creatine and 520 nm for creatinine, respectively. New features include Triton X-100 surfactant and ideal reaction conditions of 30 °C and pH 3 for creatinine and 20 °C and pH 5 for creatine, respectively. The method shows increased molar absorption within the specified concentration ranges and complies with Beer's law. This technique is more friendly to the environment than traditional colorimetric, enzymatic, chromatographic, and immunoassay procedures because it utilizes less hazardous chemicals and biodegradable surfactants. Ethanol is a safer solvent than traditional organic solvents utilized in many processes. It is more environmentally friendly and less harmful. The approach lowers energy consumption and waste by functioning at lower temperatures, consistent with the principles of green chemistry. This method guarantees accurate and dependable identification of creatine and creatinine while promoting environmentally sustainable laboratory practices.
Predictive Modeling of Chemical Waste Generation in Healthcare Facilities: Enhancing Waste Management Strategies
Authors: Shbool Mohammad A. , Altarawneh Yara , Bani Hamad Raghad , Alqa’aydeh Rand , Al-Tahat Mohammad D. , Abedeljawad Thahabia , Bashir & Mohammed J. K.
Published: February 2025

The escalating generation of chemical waste in healthcare facilities is a pressing concern, particularly during rapidly spreading epidemics. This study proposes a system dynamics model to predict hospital chemical-waste generation rates. The model incorporates various variables, such as patient arrival and departure rates, to provide accurate estimations of waste generation. A case study conducted at a hospital validates and demonstrates the proposed model's practical application. The findings reveal that specific departments, such as Main Operations, Obstetrics, and Catheter, significantly influence healthcare chemical-waste generation rates. Additionally, the Tissue Department plays a substantial role. This research has two important implications. Firstly, it offers valuable insights into the complex factors affecting waste generation in healthcare facilities, identifying the departments that contribute most to the problem. Secondly, it provides waste management departments with a insights for capacity planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. Hospitals can enhance their waste management practices, leading to improved environmental sustainability and better public health outcomes. This study's ability to anticipate chemical waste generation and drive the development of comprehensive and long-term waste management programs is highlighted by its identification of the most significant departments in generating chemical waste. This study blends predictive intelligence with pragmatic insights, emerging as a crucial instrument for tackling the severe difficulties posed by the rising flow of chemical waste. It ultimately protects both individual well-being and the balance of the ecosystem.
Keywords: system dynamics, chemical waste, healthcare facilities
Cleft Grafting Propagation of Pome and Stone Fruit Trees during the Dormancy Period in a Hot Water System
Authors: Gandev Stefan , Ivanov Plamen , Dimitrov Angel , Filyova Penka
Published: February 2025

Pome and stone fruit trees are heterozygous and cannot be propagated by seed. Various techniques are used for their vegetative propagation worldwide. The experiment's results are noteworthy, especially in the realm of fruit tree propagation. By utilizing a heated callus with a hot water system, combined with the cleft grafting method, successful propagation of both pome and stone fruit species has been accomplished. The experiment's results were intriguing, revealing varying success rates among different fruit species. The apple, pear, and plum fruit species achieved a higher percentage of callus-forming, adapted, and fruit-planting material compared to the sweet cherry. The highest success rate was observed in apples – 83.1%, followed by pears – 67.5% and plums 63.8%. The sweet cherry, a stone fruit species, had the lowest success rate at 20.6%. These findings open up new avenues for further research and experimentation. The use of a hot water system during the winter dormancy of apple, pear, and plum species has proven to be a successful propagation method. Therefore, we confidently recommend this method for these species, as it can greatly enhance fruit tree propagation practices. This recommendation is based on the solid results and advancements achieved in our experiment.
Keywords: fruit tree, hot callus, grafting, planting material, cleft technique
The Feasibility and Comparability of Using Artificial Intelligence for Qualitative Data Analysis in Equity-Focused Research
Authors: Jiang Yan , Ko-Wong Lillie , Valdovinos Gutierrez Ivan
Published: February 2025

In this essay, we explored the feasibility of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for qualitative data analysis in equity-focused research. Specifically, we compare thematic analyses of interview transcripts conducted by human coders with those performed by GPT-3 using a zero-shot chain-of-thought prompting strategy. Our results suggest that the AI model, when provided with suitable prompts, can proficiently perform thematic analysis, demonstrating considerable comparability with human coders. Despite potential biases inherent in its training data, the model was able to analyze and interpret the data through social justice perspectives. We discuss the applications of integrating AI into qualitative research, provide code snippets illustrating the use of GPT models, and highlight unresolved questions to encourage further dialogue in the field.
Comorbid pathology of the gastrointestinal tract in psoriasis
Authors: Khavkin A. I. , Naletov A. V. , Balakireva E. A. , Marchenko N. A. , Alnajazhra A. R. , Dzhabarova A. K. , Kotova Yu. V.
Published: February 2025

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory immune-mediated disease associated and often coexisting with another chronic inflammatory pathology associated with impaired immune response. Immuno-inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are recorded with high frequency in patients with psoriasis. The data obtained from the studied literature confirm the connection between psoriasis and inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The presence of common pathogenetic links, side effects from ongoing psoriasis treatment methods, indicates the need for diagnostic alertness regarding concomitant pathology of the digestive tract in patients with psoriasis. Thus, the presence of comorbid gastroenterological pathology in patients with psoriasis indicates the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in the treatment of these patients.
Multifactorial diseases in the genesis of perinatal pathology
Authors: Sokolovskaya T. A. , Odinaeva N. D. , Stupak V. S.
Published: February 2025

A team of authors have conducted a study on the influence of multifactorial diseases of relatives of three generations of two lines of descent on the formation of perinatal pathology in children. To conduct the study, a special questionnaire was developed, consisting of 8 blocks, one of which allows to identify family perinatal problems. The analysis of the data obtained showed that an unfavorable perinatal period of parents increases the risk of having a child with perinatal pathology, and a family history of preterm birth increases the frequency of the birth of a premature child. The study revealed that the highest impact on the development of multifactorial diseases in adulthood is exerted by child health disorders in the perinatal period, such as prematurity, intrauterine hypoxia/asphyxia during childbirth, respiratory disorders and birth trauma. In turn, a multifactorial pathology in relatives, among which the most common are hypertension (18.7%), coronary heart disease (17.3%) and gastric ulcer (10.5%) with the burden increasing from generation to generation, serves as a risk factor for the birth of a child with perinatal pathology.
Criterion versus construct validity for the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale: Meta-analytic relationships with dimensions of psychopathology and emotion dysregulation
Authors: Pourjafari Peter , Sadek Malak , Paramasivam Thusheharan , Daros Alexander R.
Published: February 2025

Emotion dysregulation is associated with an increased risk of multiple mental disorders. However, its conceptualization remains unclear, with limited consensus on its components. The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale is often used to assess emotion dysregulation, but few studies have rigorously assessed its validity. This synthesis aims to gather and differentiate the criterion (e.g., relationships with psychopathology) and construct (e.g., relationships with dimensions of emotion dysregulation) validity evidence for the DERS. The first 10 years of publications citing the DERS (2004-2014; 381 articles) were reviewed and meta-analysis was used to summarize the relationships between the DERS total score and 10 dimensions of psychopathology symptoms and 10 dimensions of emotion dysregulation. Relationships with DERS subscales were also explored and publication bias was assessed. The total DERS score showed moderate to strong associations with nearly all symptom (e.g., depression, anxiety, trauma, etc.) and emotion dysregulation dimensions (e.g., distress tolerance, experiential avoidance, mindfulness). Subscale findings were similar, but with more variability and fewer significant effects for the emotion dysregulation dimensions. Overall, we found strong evidence for criterion validity using the DERS. We found good evidence of DERS construct validity in that it is associated with several dimensions related to difficulties in regulating emotions. Finally, we found evidence that the DERS may measure aspects of emotion dysregulation not covered by its original model. More work on refining emotion dysregulation as a construct is needed. Future research should explore additional constructs from the emotion dysregulation literature and focus on subscale-level analysis.
IS THE ACCELERATED EXPANSION OF THE UNIVERSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EMERGENCE OF THE FINE-STRUCTURE CONSTANT (1/137)?
Authors: Recchia Arcangelo
Published: February 2025

In this contribution, it is shown how the fine-structure constant emerges when two systems interact, one of which, light, perceives the universe as static due to not experiencing the passage of time, while the other, matter, experiences accelerated expansion. In this way, the fine-structure constant can be related to the rate of expansion of the universe; 𝛼 can thus be expressed through the ratio of the theoretical radius of the universe 𝑅𝑢𝑇 ≈ 13,6 Gly to the measured radius 𝑅𝑢𝐼 ≈ 46,5 Gly. 𝛼 = (𝑅𝑢𝑇/𝑅𝑢𝐼)^4 ≈ (13,6 Gly/46,5 Gly)^4 ≈ 1/137 (1.21) From the above, it is clear that, since the rate of expansion of the universe has not remained constant over time, the value of the fine-structure constant must also have changed (unless there is over time a proportional variation of the speed of light 𝑐), as have other physical constants and quantities. This implies that physical laws have not remained unchanged throughout the history of the universe. Regarding the spatial variation of 𝛼, the issue is more complex and falls outside the scope of this work.
High bandwidth, reconfigurable and versatile RF / microwave photonic Hilbert transformers with a micro-comb
Authors: Moss David
Published: February 2025

We experimentally demonstrate bandwidth-tunable RF photonic Hilbert transformer based on an integrated Kerr micro-comb source. The micro-comb is generated by an integrated micro-ring resonator with a free spectral range of 48.9 GHz, yielding 75 micro-comb lines in the telecom C-band. By programming and shaping the generated comb lines according to calculated tap weights, we demonstrate high-speed Hilbert transform functions with tunable bandwidths ranging from 1.2 GHz to 15.3 GHz, switchable center frequencies from baseband to 9.5 GHz, and arbitrary fractional orders. The experimental results show good agreement with theory and confirm the effectiveness of our approach.
The spread of fear of crime through social media comments: Analyzing YouTube comments using like count
Authors: Mukai Tomoya , Urahigashi Toshihiro
Published: February 2025

Fear of crime has been extensively studied in the context of mass media exposure. However, the mechanisms underlying fear of crime in social networking sites (SNS) remain unclear. This study examines whether comments expressing stronger fear of crime are more likely to spread on SNS, with a focus on YouTube comments on crime-related videos. By vectorizing both the items in the psychological scale measuring fear of crime and the comments into numerical representations, cosine similarity was calculated to assess the extent to which the comments reflect the fear of crime (FoC) scores. The relationship between the FoC score and the number of likes was analyzed using a hurdle negative binomial regression model to account for the zero-inflated nature of the data. The findings demonstrate that comments with higher FoC scores are significantly more likely to receive “likes,” supporting the hypothesis that the fear of crime influences information dissemination on SNS. Unlike traditional mass media, where profit motives often drive the overrepresentation of violent crime, this study suggests that the phenomenon on SNS can be explained by human risk-management tendencies, as outlined in the error management theory. The findings carry important implications for understanding the social dynamics of crime-related discourse on SNS, including the potential for fear of crime to be amplified in online environments. It is imperative to conduct further research to examine the temporal and platform-specific dynamics of this relationship, as well as its broader societal impact.
Dr Who? Examining the Impact of Visibility in Media, Gender, and an Academic Title on Scientists’ Perceived Trustworthiness Online
Authors: Nowak Bianca , Krämer Nicole
Published: February 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic saw an increased visibility of scientists in both traditional and socialmedia. However, the perceived epistemic trustworthiness of scientists depends strongly on howthey communicate their expertise, especially when considering their visibility and gender. In thepresent online study (N = 306) with a 2 (academic title: yes/no) x 2 (visibility: real/fictitiousscientist) x 2 (gender: female/male) mixed-subjects design, participants rated senders withacademic titles as having higher perceived expertise when discussing COVID-19. Notably, nodifferences emerged regarding integrity and benevolence ratings, suggesting that scientistsshould highlight these factors in their public communication. This effect of academic titles wasparticularly pronounced for unfamiliar senders. Furthermore, while women generally receivedhigher expertise ratings, this difference disappeared when an academic title was displayed in theuser handle. Thus, the present study emphasises the need for scientists to bridge the gap betweenvisibility and epistemic trustworthiness in the public sphere.
Building trust and inclusivity: Navigating layered stigma and risk communication for LGBTQ+ individuals during covid-19 outbreaks
Authors: Lim Jungkyu Rhys , Jun Hyoyeun , Ledford Victoria
Published: February 2025

Stigmatised groups, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer-identifying (LGBTQ+) individuals, face increased vulnerability to infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and mpox (monkeypox). Layered and intersectional stigma limits healthcare access and public health participation, making trust and inclusivity essential in crisis management and risk communication. This study examines the impact of risk communication on LGBTQ+ communities during the COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea, where detailed personal information shared for contact tracing led to further stigmatisation. Through in-depth interviews (N = 21), the research investigates (1) the intersectional and layered stigma and discrimination LGBTQ+ individuals faced; (2) factors that increased stigmatisation, eroded trust, and discouraged public health engagement, such as COVID-19 testing; and (3) strategies that reduced stigma, fostered inclusivity, and encouraged protective health behaviours. Findings reveal that health authorities' insensitivity, the disclosure of identifiable contact tracing data, and the negative portrayals of LGBTQ+ community spaces collectively exacerbated stigma and public health barriers, particularly in culturally homogeneous and structurally inequitable contexts. Conversely, confidentiality, inclusive messaging, and community-driven support were key to fostering trust and participation. The study underscores the urgent need for crisis management strategies that safeguard marginalised groups' rights, dismantle stigma, and prioritise equitable public health outcomes. These insights offer actionable lessons for policymakers and crisis managers navigating public health emergencies in high-stigma contexts.Highlights•LGBTQ+ people in South Korea experienced intersectional stigma with COVID-19•Anonymized testing procedures can reduce stigmatization and encourage testing•Health authorities can partner, consult, and collaborate with stigmatized groups•Health authorities can use trusted in-group messengers and messages with compassion•Governments should proactively develop anti-discrimination policies
Attachment, loneliness, and social connection as prospective predictors of suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a relational diathesis-stress experience sampling study
Authors: Lewis Katie C , ROCHE MICHAEL J , Brown Fiona , Tillman Jane
Published: February 2025

Introduction. Concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health have led to efforts to understand how pandemic-specific factors, such as decreased social contact during periods of social distancing, may relate to suicide risk. The present study evaluated personality-based risk factors and frequency of social contact as prospective predictors of suicidal ideation (SI) during the pandemic. Methods. We tested a relational diathesis-stress model of suicide focusing on insecure attachment, trait loneliness, and social contact as predictors of SI, using twice-weekly survey data collected via smartphone from a community sample (n=184) over eight weeks. Results. Multilevel modeling showed that both trait loneliness and anxious attachment predicted the prospective development of SI during the study period. Reduced in-person contact, but not remote contact, was proximally associated with increased SI. Participants with low attachment anxiety, high attachment avoidance, and high trait loneliness were more likely to develop SI in the context of reduced daily in-person contact compared to participants without these traits. Conclusion. Findings support a relational diathesis-stress model of suicide risk during the pandemic, showing that dispositional traits related to emotional connection with others predicted the relative salience of reduced social contact as a proximal risk factor for SI.
Adverse childhood experiences and residential care environment: The mediating role of trauma-related symptoms and psychological maladjustment in adolescents
Authors: Maneiro Lorena , Llerena Nerea , López-Romero Laura
Published: February 2025

Research has consistently found poorer outcomes in adolescents who have been exposed to early interpersonal adversities, especially those in out-of-home placements. The presence of mental health problems also contributes to the perception of a more negative group climate and peer interactions through cascading effects. The goal of this study is to analyze the sequential relationships between exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), trauma-related symptoms, psychological maladjustment, and the perception of group climate and peer interactions. In addition, the study analyzes the mediating role of trauma-related symptoms and psychological maladjustment. The sample comprised 161 adolescents in out-of-home care (46.6% males, 49.7% females, 3.7% non-binary), aged 12-18 (M = 15.22, SD = 1.59) from 24 residential facilities in Spain. This study is part of the VRINEP project. Group care workers reported about ACEs and trauma-related symptoms through online questionnaires, whereas adolescents self-reported about psychological maladjustment, group climate, and peer interactions. Differential associations between ACEs with trauma-related symptoms and internalizing problems were found. In addition, the relationship between certain ACEs and externalizing problems was fully mediated by trauma-related symptoms. Likewise, psychological maladjustment was related to a more negative perception of the group climate and peer interactions. Although trauma-related symptoms were not directly associated with the perception of the residential environment, they were indirectly associated with peer relational aggression through externalizing problems.
Effects of prolonged engagement in alternating video games and smartphone use on muscle endurance and physical activity intentions in young healthy adults
Authors: Vidal Léa , Pageaux Benjamin , Bélard Chrystal , Chatain Cyril , Duché Pascale , Gruet Mathieu
Published: February 2025

Recent studies suggest a negative effect of acute smartphone use or video games on physical performances. This study examined the effect of alternating between video games and smartphone scrolling on social networks on subsequent muscle endurance performance and physical activity intention in young adults.Thirty-eight young adults (19±1 y.o.; 13 female and 25 male). Participants engaged either in 90 minutes alternating between video gaming and scrolling on smartphone (VGSS condition) or watching documentaries (control condition). Perceived workload, mental fatigue, motivation and boredom of each condition were assessed. Cognitive performance and physical activity intention were measured pre-post VGSS and control condition. Then, participants performed a knee extensors endurance task until exhaustion at 20% of their maximal voluntary peak force.Participants perceived the VGSS as more demanding than watching documentaries, but only a slight increase in mental fatigue and no difference between conditions in cognitive performance was observed. Muscle endurance performance did not differ after VGSS or documentary watching, and physical activity intention decreased regardless of condition.Engaging in VGSS did not induce a specific state of mental fatigue, explaining the absence of impaired muscle endurance performance. Both conditions negatively impacted physical activity intentions, suggesting that sitting in front of a screen impairs intentions to be active.
Societies in the Decline of Human Faculty: Epistemology and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Panarello Christian
Published: February 2025

Artificial Intelligence in the context of human faculty is to consider a labor-specific replacement – however one entirely reliant on the social construct of technology and of a manufactured optimality – that serves a reduction in human actions related to a concept of value, while pushing humanity towards its singular creative trait of the original that has supported the innate development of a biologically unnecessary mode of the society. This article reconceptualises History as the product of a Gramscian Hegemony that composes and must – via Hegelian Dialectics – decompose in accordance with Artificial Intelligence’s diminishing of human surplus value in “repetitive” labour tasks.
Spontaneous Gaze Shifts Reveal the Spatial Coding of Touch
Authors: Gerin Sylvain , Andres Michael
Published: February 2025

An unexpected touch on the shoulder immediately triggers an orienting response towards the touched location. Although this reaction seems automatic, localizing a touch in space is more complex than we might think. In the somatosensory cortex, tactile stimuli are initially coded independently of body posture. They are further reported on a cognitive map used to match tactile coordinates with postural information, under the control of the posterior parietal cortex. However, the mechanism underlying such tactile remapping remains unclear. To uncover this mechanism, we recorded the gaze behavior of participants receiving tactile stimuli on the fingers of their right hand in a palm-down or palm-up posture. Tactile stimuli induced horizontal gaze shifts whose direction was determined by the external position of the stimulated finger relative to the middle finger rather than by the external position of the stimulated hand. Comparison of the palm-up and palm down conditions showed that hand rotation reversed the direction of gaze shifts induced by each finger, except for the middle finger for which gaze remained central in both conditions, despite the rightward location of the hand. Eyetracking data thus indicate that spatial attention moves on either side of the axis extending along the middle finger to match the tactile coordinates of fingers with the current hand posture. We conclude that tactile remapping proceeds by shifting attention around a reference defined by the main axis of body parts, and that these shifts occur in an internal representation of the body that keeps track of postural information.
Why did the Thirteen Keys to the White House fail? An analysis of Government Structuralism and Political Anomalies
Authors: Panarello Christian
Published: February 2025

Lichtman's Thirteen Keys Model has, after ten elections of success, succumbed to its first failure in Donald Trump's first victory in both the popular vote and electoral college measures. For his protection of the Keys, he has cited mass misinformation (as he suggests is produced by Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter/X) and right-wing podcasters’ assumedly uncritical support of the presidential nominee. However, this hypothesis appears arbitrary, especially relative to recent elections where the Keys have been successful. This article instead postulates a Structuralist argument – functioning to describe innate administrative normativities (the structure of government as described by its electoral and legislative composition) – which hinges on the consistency that Lichtman interpreted (particularly in his introductory work with Keilis-Borok) in showing the Keys to be a consistent model; the Keys are further shown to be unswayed by projected collective social proclivities.
FACTORES DE RIESGO ASOCIADOS AL CÁNCER DE MAMA EN MUJERES ADULTAS
Authors: Alejandro Arévalo Olivia Francisca , Cañar Carrillo Jessica Briggette , Dávila Chamba Carmen Noemy , Sánchez Marca Irma Alejandrina
Published: February 2025

Introducción: El cáncer de mama, es una de las enfermedades malignas más prevalentes y con mayores complicaciones en todo el mundo, representa un reto para la salud pública y el bienestar de la mujer. Por ello, es importante conocer los factores de riesgo que pueden aumentar la probabilidad de su desarrollo. Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia científica disponible relacionada con los factores de riesgo asociados al cáncer de mama. Métodos: En cuanto al marco metodológico se siguieron las directrices del Instituto Joanna Briggs y se adaptó a PRISMA ScR, la búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos: Pubmed, Scopus, así como en el repositorio electrónico: Scielo y el buscador bibliográfico Google académico; también se utilizó para la literatura gris. La selección de la evidencia se realizó utilizando el software Rayyan, la información extraída se analizó utilizando una base cuantitativa y cualitativa de enfoque. Resultados: Se identificaron 16 estudios sobre factores de riesgo modificables, en los cuales se encontraron: obesidad, dieta no saludable, uso de anticonceptivos orales, hábitos tóxicos (como fumar y beber alcohol) y ciertos aspectos de la antropometría; así mismo, en estos estudios se evidenciaron factores no modificables como: edad, nuliparidad, antecedentes familiares, hormonas sexuales y menopausia tardía. Conclusiones: Mediante la prevención y la educación sobre estos factores, se puede contribuir significativamente en la disminución de complicaciones de la enfermedad y reducir su incidencia, para mejorar el bienestar general de las mujeres.
FACTORES QUE INFLUYEN EN LA ACEPTABILIDAD DE LA VACUNA CONTRA EL VIRUS DEL PAPILOMA HUMANO EN PADRES.
Authors: Benítez Capa Víctor Paul , Soto Agila María Belén , González Guambaña Katherine Michelle
Published: February 2025

Introducción: La infección por el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) es la más común en el sistema reproductivo y puede llevar a ciertos tipos de cáncer. La vacunación contra el VPH es clave para combatir esta infección, y es crucial entender las barreras que afectan la aceptación de la inmunización, especialmente entre los padres. Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia científica disponible sobre los factores que influyen en la aceptabilidad de la vacuna contra el VPH en padres. Métodos: La revisión siguió las recomendaciones del Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI) y los lineamientos de la guía PRISMA adaptada a revisiones de alcance. Se realizaron búsquedas en diversas bases de datos, como PubMed, Scopus, Lilacs, SciELO y Google Académico, utilizando el software RAYYAN para seleccionar la evidencia. Resultados: Se analizaron un total de 16 estudios los cuales revelaron que las principales barreras incluyeron la falta de información sobre la vacuna, miedo a efectos adversos, la percepción de que los hijos no tienen la edad adecuada para la vacunación, la influencia de costumbres y creencias arraigadas. Conclusiones: La evidencia resalta la necesidad de implementar estrategias que proporcionen información clara y precisa, abordando también las percepciones y creencias arraigadas para mejorar la aceptación de la vacuna
INTERVENCIONES EDUCATIVAS PARA LA PROMOCIÓN DE LA LACTANCIA MATERNA EN MUJERES EN PERÍODO PRE Y POSTNATAL
Authors: Quinche Morocho Vanessa Carolina , Rodríguez Abraham Karem del Cisne , Gómez Salgado Diana Margarita
Published: February 2025

Introducción: A nivel mundial, menos de la mitad de los recién nacidos son amamantados en la primera hora de vida, la ausencia de esta práctica afecta su salud, por eso, la educación sobre lactancia materna es crucial para el desarrollo infantil y para reducir la morbilidad por destete temprano. Objetivo: analizar la evidencia científica vinculada con las intervenciones educativas para promocionar la lactancia materna en mujeres en periodo pre y postnatal. Métodos: la revisión de alcance siguió las directrices de Arksey & O’Malley, el Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI) y la lista de verificación PRISMA adaptadas a las revisiones de alcance (PRISMA-ScR). Se hizo una búsqueda exhaustiva de información en PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, SciELO y Google Académico. La selección de la evidencia se realizó utilizando el software RAYYAN. La extracción de datos se desarrolló mediante un análisis cuantitativo básico y un análisis de contenido cualitativo, con enfoque deductivo. Resultados: Se analizaron un total de 35 estudios. Las intervenciones educativas se clasificaron según el periodo de intervención: prenatal, postnatal o pre y postnatal, así como según el grupo destinatario de la estrategia: individual o grupal. Conclusiones: la evidencia científica respalda el impacto positivo de las intervenciones educativas para la promoción de la lactancia materna.
Palabras clave: lactancia materna, educación, desarrollo infantil, recién nacido
Manejo de la ansiedad a partir de terapia asistida por realidad virtual
Authors: Carranza Ponluisa Daniel Israel , Proaño Alulema Ricardo Xavier
Published: February 2025

Cada vez se reconoce más el uso de la realidad virtual para el manejo de la ansiedad, una condición psicológica prevalente.  En esta situación, las terapias convencionales, como el asesoramiento y los medicamentos, funcionan bien, pero están limitadas por los gastos y los impactos negativos. La realidad virtual se está convirtiendo en un método innovador que permite la creación de entornos seguros y regulados donde las personas pueden enfrentarse progresivamente a sus fobias.  Este enfoque mejora la personalización y la facilidad de uso, lo que potencialmente aumenta el cumplimiento y disminuye el estigma relacionado con los tratamientos tradicionales.
Mediante un análisis estructurado de nuevas investigaciones, se determina que la realidad virtual puede ser tan efectiva como los métodos convencionales para controlar la ansiedad. La realidad virtual proporciona una manipulación más precisa de los estímulos, mejorando la familiarización gradual del paciente con las circunstancias angustiosas.  Además, la realidad virtual minimiza los obstáculos a la disponibilidad del tratamiento y puede resultar más atractiva para las personas que desean evitar los enfoques tradicionales. Sin embargo, se citan impactos adversos, como vértigo digital o agotamiento ocular. Pese a ello, el estudio subraya que los avances logrados en estos encuentros digitales se aplican hábilmente en la realidad.
Riesgos y presencia de metales pesados en labiales: un estudio de revisión
Authors: Velecela Abambari Silvia Geovanna , Cueva Lalangui Jossek Elian , Quito Ramírez Thalía Silvana , García Pacheco Franklin Fernando , Cali Orellana Emilio Gabriel , Romero Cueva Aylin Camila
Published: February 2025

Introducción: Los productos cosméticos que tienen como objetivo el embellecimiento de los labios, son comercializados a todo el mundo y de los que poco se ha dado a conocer públicamente sobre su composición y efectos de bioacumulación. Objetivo: Evidenciar y describir la concentración de metales pesados en labiales y sus posibles efectos adversos por bioacumulación. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica con un enfoque cualitativo de tipo descriptivo, se analizaron 15 artículos sobre metales pesados en labiales, utilizando operadores booleanos y bases de datos como Scopus y PubMed, enfocándose en publicaciones de la última década. Resultados: El estudio encontró metales pesados en labiales, incluyendo plomo (hasta 20 ppm), mercurio (>1 μg/g), aluminio (5-15 ppm), hierro (<1-50 ppm), cobalto, plata, cromo y níquel. El plomo y el mercurio son preocupantes por sus efectos neurológicos y reproductivos. La exposición prolongada al cromo puede ser cancerígena. Las regulaciones varían según la administración de alimentos y medicamentos establece un límite de 10 ppm de plomo en Estados Unidos, mientras que, la Unión Europea prohíbe mercurio y cobalto. Discusión: Se encontraron variaciones entre las concentraciones de los metales pesados más predominantes según los autores, la baja calidad de un producto, junto a su precio y su tonalidad son factores importantes que pueden llegar a influir en la concentración de metales pesados. Conclusión: Las investigaciones indican que los labiales contienen químicos en concentraciones que a menudo superan los límites máximos permisibles, especialmente en colores intensos. Es crucial que Ecuador establezca límites seguros para metales pesados en los labiales importados
Bioimpresión renal perspectivas y desafíos en el tratamiento de la insuficiencia renal
Authors: Leon Martinez Fernando Mauricio , Loaiza Aguilar Juan Martín , Farfan Panchi Abel Joaquin , Hidalgo Mosquera Juan Fernando , Barzola Ullaguari Marcos Giovanny
Published: February 2025

La bioimpresión 3D está revolucionando la medicina regenerativa, especialmente en el campo de los trasplantes renales. Esta técnica permite crear tejidos renales funcionales a partir de las propias células del paciente, lo que reduce el riesgo de rechazo y la dependencia de donantes. Mediante la combinación de células vivas, factores de crecimiento y biomateriales, se pueden generar estructuras que imitan la función de un riñón real.  Investigaciones recientes, como las realizadas en la Universidad de Harvard, han logrado avances significativos en la impresión de tejido renal funcional. Sin embargo, aún existen desafíos que superar, como la optimización de la vascularización y la regulación de esta tecnología. El objetivo principal de esta investigación es evaluar el potencial de la bioimpresión renal para tratar la insuficiencia renal, tanto aguda como crónica de manera que se pueda evaluar su viabilidad clínica, avances y desafíos dentro del ámbito hospitalario y clínico, a través de una revisión sistemática de la literatura, se busca identificar los avances, limitaciones y futuras perspectivas de esta prometedora técnica. Los resultados obtenidos sugieren que la bioimpresión renal podría convertirse en una alternativa viable para los pacientes con enfermedad renal, ofreciendo una solución personalizada y reduciendo la necesidad de trasplantes. En conclusión, la bioimpresión renal representa una esperanza para millones de pacientes con insuficiencia renal. Sin embargo, se requiere una mayor investigación y colaboración entre diferentes disciplinas para llevar esta tecnología a la práctica clínica y mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes
Complicaciones de la cirugía bariátrica
Authors: Granados Barzola Fernando Antonio , Hidalgo Acosta Javier Aquiles , Barrera Delgado Luis Alberto , Bejarano Macias Jorge Eduardo , Holguín Pionce Vanessa Alexandra
Published: February 2025

Introducción: las complicaciones agudas de la cirugía bariátrica requieren un tratamiento oportuno, brindando prioridad al control de la hemorragia, infección, resolución quirúrgica, las complicaciones crónicas o tardías se pueden presentar posteriores al alta médica por hernias internas, hernias de pared abdominal o malabsorción intestinal. Objetivos: Conocer las complicaciones inmediatas, mediatas y tardías de la cirugía bariátrica. Metodología: se realizó una búsqueda en bases de datos como PubMed, Mendeley, Google Académico, Web Of Science con 45 artículos publicados en los 5 últimos años. Resultados: las complicaciones pueden ser inmediatas ocurren durante la cirugía y se caracterizan por hemorragias agudas, dehiscencias, perforación intestinal, también pueden ocurrir en el posoperatorio inmediato, las complicaciones tardías son las que ocurren posterior al alta hospitalaria como por ejemplo las hernias. Conclusiones: La cirugía bariátrica es actualmente, uno de los procedimientos quirúrgicos más realizados, con tasas altas de éxito, sin embargo es necesario conocer las complicaciones que se pueden suscitar durante o posterior a la realización de este procedimiento quirúrgico, con el fin de estar  informado y preparado para resolver hemorragias, fugas de la anastomosis, infecciones, hernias, así como también estar al tanto de otras situaciones importantes como la nutrición y el ingreso a la unidad de cuidados intensivos, logrando un óptimo control en el posoperatorio que permita detectar alguna alteración que afecte la homeostasis del paciente