bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on muscle mass, fat mass, and visceral fat of hemodialysis patients; A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Abbas Torki Saheb , Roumi Zahra , Tahavorgar Atefeh , Salimi Zahra , Mohammadi Saeideh , Shekari Soheila , Saeedirad Zahra , Amjadi Arezoo , Mirzaee Pouya , Shafaei Hanieh , Bahar Bojlul , Mofidi Fatemeh , Khosravi Masoud , Doaei Saeid , Gholamalizadeh Maryam
Published: November 2024

Objectives

Several studies demonstrated the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in body composition, specifically on the lean body mass and fat mass in hemodialysis patients.

Methods

In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, a total of 120 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients were randomly allocated into two groups. The intervention group has taken three grams of omega-3 fatty acids daily while the placebo group received three grams of medium chain triglycerides (MCT) as a placebo for a total of 2 months. The changes in the body mass index (BMI) and body composition (fat mass, muscle, and visceral fat) were assessed at baseline and following the intervention.

Results

No significant difference was found in the mean of BMI, FAT, muscle, and visceral fat in the intervention group compared to the control group after the intervention. After two months of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, the study found no statistically significant impact of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on various indices of body composition. The effect of ω-3 supplementation in reducing visceral fat was close to significant (p=0.08).

Conclusions

This study suggests that there is currently inadequate evidence to support the effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in improving anthropometric measurements in patients with CKD, except a partial effect on visceral fat. Further large-scale and long-term clinical trials are needed to confirm the present results.
Sovereign Debt and Climate Change in Argentina – The Catalytic Role of the IMF
Authors: Bohoslavsky Juan Pablo , Cantamutto Francisco
Published: November 2024

This article studies the interdependence between Argentina’s public over-indebtedness and climate change. It addresses the following questions: What type of productive model does the Argentine public debt profile promote, and what is its impact on climate change? In a debt-servicing scheme marked by fiscal consolidation, which strongly conditions the state budget, what public funds are available to invest in adaptation and mitigation? Finally, what is the role of the IMF in this fiscal-environmental scheme? The article first presents the international commitments of the Argentine State in the face of climate change and the estimated fiscal cost of implementing the necessary adaptation and mitigation measures. It then describes the situation of Argentina’s debt in historical perspective up to the present and explains how the external debt has been determining the productive specialization of the national economy, which seeks to boost the country’s primary export capacity, particularly agribusiness, the fossil fuel sector, and open-pit metalliferous mining. It also analyzes the role of the IMF in Argentina as a catalytic actor in the climate crisis, describing the IMF’s centrality in the national economy, its economic-environmental policy on the production pattern that accelerates climate change, and the incidence of this phenomenon in Argentina.
An Analysis of the IMF’s International Carbon Price Floor
Authors: He Xiaobei , Zhai Fan , Ma Jun
Published: November 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed an International Carbon Price Floor (ICPF) arrangement among six major emitting economies (the US, EU, UK, Canada, China, and India) to scale up global climate mitigation action. Our quantitative analysis of the IMF’s ICPFs indicates that, compared to the committed policies of National Determined Contributions (NDCs), differentiated price floors are non-binding for developed countries – and therefore have a limited impact on their climate actions. However, for developing countries (e.g. China and India), the ICPFs effectively translate into substantial increases in carbon prices. Essentially, the ICPFs place additional responsibilities of emission reductions and economic costs fully on China and India. Given this gap between the participation incentives of developed and developing economies, we believe that the ICPF arrangement, in its current form, is unlikely to be adopted by major economies. To address this, we recommend that the IMF devote efforts to: (1) estimating the price equivalents of non-price policy instruments, as well as re-calibrating the desirable floors for broadly defined carbon prices; and (2) considering options to redistribute the economic benefits between developed and developing countries by increasing the availability of climate mitigation funds and low-carbon technologies to developing countries.
Monte Carlo simulation of photo-peak efficiency response function and calculation of total efficiency for a NaI (Tl) scintillator detector
Authors: Sadeghi Nahid , Gholamzadeh Zohre , Hassanzadeh Mostafa
Published: November 2024

NaI (Tl) scintillation detectors are widely used in laboratories and in the field of gamma-ray spectrometry where detector efficiency is a key factor for successful quantitative γ ray analysis. In this work, Monte Carlo simulations using MCNPX code have been performed in order to evaluate energy resolution as a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the peak and absolute efficiency of NaI detectors. Also, the detection efficiency and energy resolution for the NaI (Tl) scintillation detector of Tehran Research Reactor (TRR) pollution monitoring laboratory was measured. Simulation results were compared to experimental data and good agreement are obtained. In radioactive analyzing laboratory, precise determination of the detector efficiency according to any different gamma energy is a very important parameter whereas it uses in daily laboratory work.
ФЛОРИСТИЧЕСКИЕ НАХОДКИ ЧУЖЕРОДНЫХ ВИДОВ СОСУДИСТЫХ РАСТЕНИЙ В ОМСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
Authors: Н.В. ПЛИКИНА , А.Н. ЕФРЕМОВ , В.Ю. ТЕПЛОУХОВ
Published: November 2024

В результате проведенных исследований 2020-2022 гг. выявлено семь видов и подвидов чужеродных сосудистых растений. Четыре из них ранее не отмечались для области (Inula helenium L., Prunus pumila L. var. pumila и Prunus pumila var. besseyi (L.H. Bailey) Waugh., Rosa spinosissima L.). Для трех видов (Astragalus cicer L., Aquilegia vulgaris L. и Centaurea jacea L.) обнаружены новые местонахождения. Для каждого вида (подвида) приводится перечень известных местонахождений с указанием географических координат мест сбора или наблюдения. Выполнена оценка способа заноса и степени натурализации чужеродных видов. По способу заноса Centaurea jaceaи Inula heleniumявляются ксеноэргазиофигофитами, а Astragalus cicer, Aquilegia vulgaris, Prunus pumila var. besseyi, P. pumila var. pumilaи Rosa spinosissima - эргазиофигофитами. По степени натурализации большая часть обнаруженных растений колонофиты, Centaurea jaceaявляется эпекофитом в лесостепи области, а Aquilegia vulgaris - эфемерофит. Находки подтверждены гербарными образцами или геопривязанными фотонаблюдениями.

As a result of the studies conducted in 2020-2022, seven species and subspecies of alien vascular plants were identified on the territory of Omsk Region. Four of them have not been previously recorded for this territory (Inula helenium L., Prunus pumila L. var. pumila и Prunus pumila var. besseyi (L.H. Bailey) Waugh., Rosa spinosissima L.). For three species (Astragalus cicer L., Aquilegia vulgaris L. and Centaurea jacea L.) new localities were found. For each species (subspecies) a list of locations is provided with an indication of the geographical coordinates of the collection or observation sites. The detected findings of alien species are mainly confined mainly to settlements and areas under intensive economic turnover. The path of introduction and the degree of naturalization of alien species were assessed. By mode of introduction Centaurea jacea and Inula helenium are xenoergasiophygophytes, while Astragalus cicer, Aquilegia vulgaris, Prunus pumila var. besseyi, P. pumila var. pumila and Rosa spinosissima are ergasiophygophytes. The appearance of Prunus pumila var. pumila in the region is probably connected with creation of forest windbreaks in steppe areas of the region in 1970-1990s, appearance of other species is connected with their cultivation in homestead plots. Centaurea jacea is an autochthonous species in the southern subtaiga of Omsk Region, while in the forest-steppe zone it is an alien species. According to the degree of naturalisation, most of the detected plants are colonophytes, while Centaurea jacea is an epecophyte in the forest-steppe and Aquilegia vulgaris is an ephemerophyte. Findings were confirmed by herbarium specimens or geo-referenced photographic observations.
ЗАМЕТКИ О РАСПРОСТРАНЕНИИ И ПОЛОВОМ ПОЛИМОРФИЗМЕ SAUSSUREA CONTROVERSA И S. STUBENDORFFII (ASTERACEAE)
Authors: Е.А. ПЯК , Д.В. ЮСУПОВСКИЙ , А.И. ПЯК
Published: November 2024

Было уточнено распространение двух видов типовой секции рода Saussurea DC.: S. controversa DC. здесь отмечается впервые для флоры Китая, S. stubendorffii Herd. - впервые для флоры Томской области. Для этих видов впервые описана гинодиэция-гиномоноэция, и установлено, что в природных популяциях S. controversa и S. stubendorffii присутствуют особи с женскими и гермафродитными цветками, а также растения, имеющие в соцветии оба типа цветков.

Distribution of two species of the type section of the genus Saussurea DC. was clarified. S. controversa DC. is reported here for the first time for the flora of China, S. stubendorffii Herd. is new for the Tomsk Region of Russia. For the first time, gynodioecy-gynomonoecy sexual system was described for these species, and it was found that in natural populations of S. controversa and S. stubendorffii female, hermaphroditic and gynomonoecious plants, bearing both types of flowers, are present.
Medical education against the backdrop of war: the case of Karazin University
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Liadova T.I. , Kyrychenko M.I. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Babichev A.V. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Protsenko O.S. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Remnyova N.O. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: November 2024

The article examines the global experience of the impact of military conflicts on medical education, with particular attention to the experience of Karazin University School of Medicine. It concludes that the impact of war on medical education is extremely negative and has always been characterized by interruptions or deterioration of learning conditions, its reorientation to meet war needs, the worsening physical and psychological state of students, and a decrease in the effectiveness of their learning. These factors pose a threat not only to education but also to the nation as a whole, as the decline in the quality of medical education creates a shortage of personnel in the healthcare system, which is critically needed during war and in post-wartime. Nevertheless, the Karazin University School of Medicine has met the challenges of wartime with dignity and managed to organize the education of medical students in both online and in-person formats, as well as to establish open courses for developing primary medical care skills for the wounded and those affected by the consequences of the war.
From the group of «holy doctors»: Volodymyr Pavlovich Bobin
Authors:   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Krasikov M.
Published: November 2024

The article highlights the life path of Volodymyr Pavlovich Bobin (1858-1925), one of the leading doctors of Kharkiv at the end of the 19th and the first quarter of the 20th centuries. Various aspects of his ascetic activity are analyzed including his role as medic-manager of the outpatient clinic and hospital of the Kharkiv Medical Society, a doctor of the Kharkiv Third Men's Gymnasium, speaker of the City Duma, etc. The provided testimonies of the contemporaries of «holy doctor» are revealing his influence on colleagues. The innovations of V.P. Bobin in the field of medical care for schoolchildren is also vastly explored as well as the overall significance of Volodymyr Bobin for the history of medicine in Ukraine, as well as the history of Kharkiv. The work is accompanied by the publication of rare photographs and documents.
Formation and development of the sanitary organization in Kherson
Authors:   Mykolaiv Institute of Human Development (a separate subdivision of the higher education institution «Open International University of Human Development «Ukraine»), Yermilov V.S.
Published: November 2024

The creation of the city sanitary organization by the Kherson city self-government in 1884–1886 and its formation (personnel, functional and financial) in 1887–1888 are highlighted.
А doctor from Yarmolynci, Adrian Baranetsky — founder of two medical scientific societies and a technical and industrial museum in Krakow
Authors:   NGO «Stepan Rudansky Medical Club», Tkach B.V.
Published: November 2024

Dr. Adrian Baranetsky, a native of a poor noble family from Yarmolyniec, became the organizer of the Society of Polish Doctors in Paris and the Society of Podilsk Doctors in Kamianiec-Podilskyi, as well as the technical and industrial museum, Higher Women’s Courses and Higher Trade Courses in Kraków.
Rehabilitation: history of formation, modern development strategy
Authors:   Kharkiv National Medical University, Serdyuk O.I , Rohozhyn B.A. ,   Kharkiv National Medical University, Belozyorov I.V. ,   Kharkiv National Medical University, Prosolenko N.V. ,   Kharkiv National Medical University, Krupenya V.I. ,   Kharkiv National Medical University, Oparina T.M. ,   Kharkiv National Medical University, Danno V.V. ,   NGO International Medical Cluster
Published: November 2024

The history and defined stages of the formation and development of rehabilitation care from the 19th century have been studied. to modern times. The formation of the methodology for the organization of rehabilitation assistance in national health care systems is shown. The logistics of the WHO’s initiatives regarding the recognition of rehabilitation assistance as the main direction of the development of medical service delivery systems have been studied. What is connected with the provision of human rights in the field of health, the achievement of health for all. The role of national governments, the responsibility of communities and the importance of primary medical care in ensuring the availability of rehabilitation care are shown. The main provisions of the WHO documents on the problem of rehabilitation are presented.
Divorce as a spiritual-ethical issue in the context of christian teaching
Authors:   Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences, Shumchuk B.O. , Zavadyuk V.E. ,   Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences
Published: November 2024

As long as we remember humanity, we remember marriage as a component of this humanity. Different ideas about marriage form different practices of marriage formation, married life and marriage termination. Biblical practices of marriage are also considered in the context of Christian philosophy. The study presents a view of divorce in the Biblical context. In particular, attention is drawn to the position of Christ. The text of Matthew 19:9, where Jesus speaks of divorce, causes discussion primarily because there are differences in the parallel texts of the Gospel of Matthew and Luke. In addition, commentators and researchers interpret this text differently. The first aspect of the literature analysis and its results are interesting in their approach to interpretation and in the various conclusions. The context seems inappropriate at first glance and Matthew frames it this way for a reason. After all, in the issue of divorce, the question of forgiveness is not secondary. A significant part of the work is devoted to the word "debauchery" (gr. πορνείᾳ). Depending on the interpretation of this word, the view of Christ's words about divorce will also depend. And also, the parallel to the Old Testament laws and practices opens a picture of the broad actions of Jesus, who does not simply give advice for the future or create a new law. Jesus parries the interpretation of the law and practices of Israel and does not adapt to any of the schools of interpretation. The article includes the relevance of the study highlighting the problematic. Literature analysis, contextual analysis. Literary and lexical analysis reveals the broad meaning of the word "debauchery" and also shows the two-way responsibility in divorce, both husband and wife. Revealing the historical context and culturally shown practice of easy divorce, where Jesus acts as a complicating legislator.
Comparative characteristics of the amount of cytokines in patients with hepatitis B and C
Authors:   Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Huseynov Hamlet Vagif
Published: November 2024

The problem of viral hepatitis is also important for the Armed Forces, which are the guarantor of the independence of each state. Timely diagnosis of viral hepatitis among new recruits, as well as among military personnel already in service, is distinguished by its importance. Undiagnosed viral hepatitis can later lead to the spread of viral infection among other military personnel. The diagnosis of the virus has an significant strategic importance among those in the service for the prevention of liver failure and cirrhosis due to the damaging effect of that virus on the liver in the future. The purpose of the study: Study of the amount of cytokines and TNF-alpha in the blood of military personnel with latent hepatitis infection, comparing the results with patients with steatosis and practically healthy individuals. Material and methods: The material of the study was composed of 89 military personnel examined at the Central Military Polyclinic and Military Hospital of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Patients were divided into 3 main groups: hepatitis B group consisted of 45 people (50.6%), hepatitis C group 21 people (23.6%), steatohepatosis group consisted of 23 people (25.8%). Conclusion: Determination of immune response parameters and cytokines in the blood during hepatitis B and C virus infections among military personnel has important perspectives as a new direction in the diagnosis of viral hepatitis. Thus, the results of general and biochemical analysis of blood may not show specific changes during examination of military personnel infected with hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses.
Hereditary neuro-skin syndromes (phacomatosis) — literature review
Authors:   Kharkiv National Medical University, Sukhonosova O. Yu. , Tondiy O.L. ,   Kharkiv National Medical University, Korenev S.M. ,   Kharkiv National Medical University
Published: November 2024

The article summarizes the issues of modern classification, clinical course, manifestations, diagnosis and symptomatic treatment of hereditary neurocutaneous syndromes — phakomatoses.
Extravasation Identification and Management in Neonates and Pediatrics: A Cross Sectional Survey
Authors: Nguyen Linda N. , Takashima Mari , Cunninghame Jacqueline , August Deanne , Ullman Amanda
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVE

To explore current practice and guidelines surrounding the identification and management of extravasation injuries in Australian and New Zealand neonatal and pediatric settings.

METHODS

Between February and September 2023, an internet-based descriptive cross-sectional survey was distributed to Australian and New Zealand neonatal and pediatric clinicians using exponential nondiscriminative snowball sampling. Survey data domains included demographics, extravasation identification, management, local guidelines, and resources.

RESULTS

Of the 141 responses, the majority of respondents were registered nurses (n = 96, 68.1%), with greater than 20 years of experience (n = 51, 36.2%). Over two-thirds of respondents had no extravasation identification and management training (n = 98, 69.5%). Half of the respondents (n = 70, 49.6%) reported that increased presentation of risk factors did not alter monitoring frequency. Extravasations were primarily associated with the hand and wrist region (n = 118, 43.7%). Maintenance fluids, antibiotics and parenteral nutrition accounted for extravasation events. Acute management practices (immediate cessation of infusion) showed consistency (n = 124, 87.9%), whereas varying degrees of adoption were observed for aspirating the residual fluid. The majority of respondents (n = 119, 84%) reported the absence of a formal grading scale for extravasation severity.

CONCLUSIONS

Clinicians reported challenges and inconsistencies in neonatal and pediatric extravasation injury identification and management. This underscores the need for effective monitoring and identification, standardized management practices, and education to minimize the burdens of extravasation for patients, families, and the health care system.
Evidence for Aldosterone Antagonism in Heart Failure
Authors: Sethi Rishi , Vishwakarma Pravesh , Pradhan Akshyaya
Published: November 2024

Activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system is the ultimate pathophysiological hallmark in heart failure. Though aldosterone primarily appears to regulate electrolyte homeostasis by acting on distal nephrons in the kidneys, its effects are far-reaching across the cardiovascular system as its receptors are also expressed in vascular smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells, macrophages and cardiomyocytes. Aldosterone excess leads to vascular stiffness, vasoconstriction, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiac fibrosis and hypertrophy, atherogenesis and thrombosis. Hence, aldosterone antagonism is an attractive proposition for heart failure management. The first-generation non-selective mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist spironolactone produced a spectacular reduction of cardiovascular outcomes in the seminal RALES study, while the selective second-generation congener eplerenone boasts two positive studies: EPHESUS and EMPHASIS-HF. The TOPCAT trial indicated that a specific subgroup of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction may benefit from targeted therapy of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. Newer-generation non-steroidal mineralocorticoid antagonists and aldosterone synthase inhibitors are being evaluated in randomised trials.
Commencement of Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe Immediately in Patients Presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Sallam Mohammed , Hassan Hossameldin , Connolly Derek , Rahman Mohammed Shamim
Published: November 2024

Lipids are implicated in the development of coronary atherosclerosis. Achieving a significant reduction in lipid levels remains a crucial aspect of secondary prevention following an acute coronary syndrome event. Novel lipid-lowering therapies now provide clinicians with a variety of therapeutic strategies to choose from and tailor to individual patient needs. This review focuses on evidence supporting the importance of early and intensive lipid-lowering therapy use in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome, specifically addressing data relating to atorvastatin and ezetimibe use in this high-risk cohort of patients.
Successful Percutaneous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Regurgitation in a High-risk Patient with Cardiorenal Syndrome
Authors: Mutlu Deniz , Inanc Ibrahim Halil , Mutlu Ozgecan Piril Zanbak , Marmagkiolis Konstantinos , Iliescu Cezar A , Cilingiroglu Mehmet
Published: November 2024

The absence of a Food and Drug Administration-approved percutaneous valve technology for the treatment of severe aortic regurgitation (AR) presents a challenge for high-risk patients. In this report, we describe the successful treatment of an 84-year-old male patient suffering from severe symptomatic AR and concomitant cardiorenal syndrome with renal failure using a 34-mm Evolut R (Medtronic) self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve replacement. This intervention resulted in the resolution of AR, cardiorenal syndrome, and congestive heart failure symptoms.
Transition from paediatric to adult health care in Poland – current problems and future challenges. Analysis of issues faced by patients with inborn errors of immunity
Authors: Będzichowska Agata , Więsik-Szewczyk Ewa
Published: November 2024

The health care system in Poland provides treatment for patients up to 18 years of age in paediatric health care facilities, whereas adult patients are treated in specialist health care facilities for adults. A critical moment for the continuity of permanent treatment for all people with chronic disease is the transition from paediatric care to adult care. Organisational, psychological, and social problems can disrupt this process, posing the risk of health deterioration, and in extreme cases, discontinuation of therapy and premature mortality among young adults. In Poland, there is no universal, coordinated, efficient, and successful model for patient transition. This article highlights potential factors contributing to the lack of fluidity in the transition process and the associated risks. Examples of models ensuring optimal transition of a paediatric patient to adult care are also presented. It seems that creating systematic, uniform patient transfer programmes is the only way to eliminate potential threats. The crucial elements in this process are postulated to include: 1) advance planning of the transition process, 2) efficient transfer of information about the patient’s condition and treatment between paediatric and adult centres, 3) patient awareness of their new role in the decision-making process. The article focus on patients with inborn errors of immunity, highlighting the current experience and potential reasons for failures in the patient transition process.
Role of chemerin in the metabolic regulation of type 1 diabetes in children
Authors: Jakubek-Kipa Katarzyna , Galiniak Sabina , Mazur Artur
Published: November 2024

Introduction and objective: Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood, leading to the development of chronic micro- and macrovascular complications. Recently, many researchers have been focusing their efforts on identifying new markers for the progression of this disease. It is known that adipokines play a significant role in the regulation of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of serum chemerin in children with type 1 diabetes and assess their correlation with body mass index, glycated haemoglobin, and lipid profile. Materials and methods: The study group included 40 children with newly diagnosed, 40 with long-term diabetes, and 14 children without diabetes as a control group. Chemerin levels were measured using a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: We did not find any statistically differences in chemerin levels in the studied groups of children. In the group of patients with long-term, metabolically well-controlled diabetes, chemerin levels were higher in girls than in boys (p = 0.028). Moreover, no difference in chemerin levels was observed between the studied groups of children depending on the body mass index percentiles. A negative correlation was found between chemerin level and age in children with newly diagnosed diabetes and metabolically well-controlled diabetes. Conclusions: Our study provides new insights into the status of chemerin among paediatric patients with varying degrees of type 1 diabetes control. However, further research is needed involving larger groups of patients with differing degrees of sexual maturation and with the presence of microvascular complications.
ANCA-negative pauci-immune rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis after COVID-19 – a case report
Authors: Łysiak Natalia , Podraza Zofia , Różańska Maria , Niemczyk Stanisław
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is a rare clinical condition characterised by rapid loss of renal function over a short period of time, nephritic syndrome, and crescents in renal biopsy. Pauci-immune rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is usually associated with vasculitis, therefore skin, joints, lungs and nervous system may be involved. Numerous cases of pauci-immune rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis related with COVID-19 vaccines have been described in the literature, but there is little data on its occurrence after COVID-19 infection. Case description: We present a case of a 61-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with ANCA-negative pauci-immune rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis with nervous and respiratory system involvement within 5 months from COVID-19 infection. Conclusions: Pauci-immune rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis might be triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection.
A korai keresztény temetkezési szokások kialakulásáról
Authors: Bollók Ádám
Published: November 2024

Absztrakt

A tanulmány a korai keresztény temetkezési szokásrendszerek kialakulásának néhány főbb kérdését vizsgálja a késő ókor évszázadait és a kelet-mediterrán térséget a középpontba állítva. Tekintve, hogy az újszövetségi szövegekben a temetkezésekkel kapcsolatos tanítást alig találunk, azok nem szolgálhattak megfelelő modellként a későbbi korok keresztényei számára. Így a keresztény egyházak vezetőire várt a feladat, hogy a temetkezési rítusok elfogadható és nem elfogadható formáinak normáit meghatározzák. Míg azon szokások köre, melyet az egyháziak a római világ számos pontján egybehangzóan kritizáltak – így a gyász és a temetési reprezentáció hagyományos formái –, nem volt nagy, a temetkezési szokások jelentős részével kapcsolatban vagy nem fogalmaztak meg ellenvetéseket, vagy mindössze néhány említés mutatja, hogy az egyházak vezetői megkísérelték az adott szokás megváltoztatását. Az egyes közösségek így korábbi, kereszténység előtti hagyományaik jelentős részét megőrizték, ami a keresztény közösségek között viszonylag jelentős helyi és regionális variabilitáshoz vezetett. A tanulmány utolsó része egy ilyen regionális változatra összpontosít a galileai térség késő római és késő ókori régészeti emlékanyagát vizsgálva.
Net-Rrjet XI: Temporary intervention and future architectural practice
Authors: Kelmendi Beqiraj Bora , Jashari-Kajtazi Teuta
Published: November 2024

This innovative research adopts a comprehensive approach to delve into temporary intervention. It aims to gain a deeper and more accurate understanding of architectural decisions related to long-term interventions. The study is based on several compelling case studies, revealing that temporary interventions achieve a more sustainable outcome and showcase remarkable flexibility and adaptability.

Projects curated by the author serve as practical research tools, providing a deeper and more accurate insight based on user experiences. The study concludes that the strategic use of temporary intervention is a proven and effective method in architectural design. It promotes community engagement and sustainable urban development and addresses the issue of abandoned permanent structures.
Carta aos Filipenses. Viver na alegria e na esperança, em meio às crises
Authors: Lopes Mercedes
Published: November 2024

Este artigo situa a Carta aos Filipenses no seu tempo e nos sofrimentos do apóstolo Paulo. A descoberta da identidade de Jesus Crucificado no encontro com o Crucifica- do Ressuscitado no caminho de Damasco revela o modo de ser do Deus dos seus an- tepassados. Paulo inicia um processo místico que o coloca decididamente a caminho, como ele diz claramente na Carta aos Filipenses: “Não que eu já tenha conquistado o prêmio, ou que já tenha chegado à perfeição; apenas continuo correndo para conquis- tá-lo, porque eu também fui conquistado por Jesus Cristo” (Fl 3,12).
TSEDEKÁ - JUSTIÇAR! Generosidade na comunidade de Filipos
Authors: Dias Marianno Lília
Published: November 2024

Paulo, como um judeu piedoso e discípulo dos mestres do judaísmo de seu tempo muito possivelmente ensinou as comunidades cristãs fundadas por ele a procederem, em relação à beneficência e generosidade, conforme os princípios aprendidos do judaísmo desde tempos muito antigos. Neste artigo destacamos alguns aspectos da sabedoria judaica sobre a forma de lidar com os recursos materiais que são vistas na forma como os filipenses enviaram suas ofertas ao apóstolo durante seu tempo na prisão. A abordagem é processo-relacional e traz diferentes metodologias exegéticas e interpretativas em diálogo.
Comportamento dos Metais Pesados Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb e Zn em Solos Contaminados do Aterro Sanitário e Pólo Industrial de Manaus
Authors: Chaves Edson Valente , Santana Genilson Pereira
Published: November 2024

A distribuição dos metais pesados Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb e Zn nas frações geoquímicas em solos do Pólo Industrial (PIM) e Aterro Sanitário Controlado (ASC) da cidade de Manaus foi estudada. Nos solos coletados foram analisados os atributos químicos e físicos e concentração dos metais pesados por espectrometria de absorção atômica de chama (FAAS) em chama ar-acetileno nas frações trocável, carbonácea, oxídica e matéria orgânica. Os solos do ASC e PIM foram caracterizados por terem valores elevados de Cd, Co, Cr, Fe e Pb em todas as frações geoquímicas estudadas. Particularmente o solo coletado no PIM apresentou também altas concentrações de Cu, Ni e Zn. Os resultados mostraram que os metais possuem distribuições diferentes nos solos contaminados, sendo influenciados por fatores como pH, quantidade de matéria orgânica, complexação, competição iônica e interações químicas que contribuíram para sua mobilidade e/ou adsorção.
O olhar do agente comunitário de saúde para a sua formação profissional
Authors: Nunes Fiuza Dias Monique
Published: November 2024

O presente estudo buscou identificar os diferentes processos formativos que compõem o saber dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS). Foram analisados dados colhidos em 2016, por meio do Projeto Saberes. Foram entrevistados 20 ACS, das cinco regiões brasileiras. A análise do conteúdo das falas deu origem à categoria “o saber acumulado do ACS”. Os resultados apontam que, o ACS, passou por processos formativos voltados para a prática profissional. Cursos curtos sobre temas associados à prática foram citados, especialmente direcionados às linhas de cuidado de saúde. É possível concluir que, apesar do ACS apresentar e reconhecer a importância dos processos formativos, está muito presente em seu discurso, a valorização do conhecimento adquirido, de modo empírico, no dia a dia de trabalho.
Principios Jurídicos en Reforma social pensional en relación a régimen de transición en Colombia
Authors: Daza Sagbini Alberto
Published: November 2024

El sistema de seguridad social en pensiones es una estructura organizada y funcional, la cual está compuesta por instituciones, normas y procedimientos que pretenden hacer efectivos y garantizar derechos y prestaciones de carácter internacional, constitucional y legal, para amparar de forma holística y oportuna las contingencias y riegos de tipo social, colectivo e individual de los asociados de un Estado social de derecho. Cabe decir que el objetivo alcanzado en el presente producto es analizar, desde lo jurídico social, la principialistica de la reforma pensional a partir del régimen de transición;  en este orden de ideas, cabe destacar que, en cuanto a la organización de dicho sistema, este se conforma por un régimen ordinario y un régimen exceptuado, indicando que los cambios en los requisitos de acceso a pensión en sentido prestacional dependen de los cambios normativos, económicos y financieros, los cuales repercuten en las garantías y derechos humanos fundamentales adquiridos  en marco del Estado de derecho, trayendo en su contenido la progresividad prestacional y la seguridad jurídica, por tanto, en esta ocasión, desde lo metodológico, lo teórico jurídico y lo aplicado, se abordará el régimen de prima media con prestación definida a partir del tipo de investigación cualitativa, hermenéutico documental, revisión bibliográfica y referencias de textos.
Desigualdad social y violencias entre las personas mayores del corregimiento de Barcelona, Quindío
Authors: Anaya Mejía Angela , Osorio García David
Published: November 2024

El envejecimiento poblacional en Colombia, especialmente en las zonas rurales, está acompañado de altos niveles de pobreza, exclusión y diversas formas de violencia. Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar las intersecciones entre desigualdad social, violencia y vejez en el corregimiento de Barcelona, Quindío. A través de una metodología mixta, que combina enfoques cualitativos y cuantitativos, se exploran las experiencias de vida de personas mayores para comprender cómo las desigualdades estructurales y culturales se entrelazan con las violencias que enfrentan a lo largo de su ciclo vital. En la fase cualitativa, se realizaron entrevistas biográficas a diez personas mayores clasificadas en diferentes niveles del SISBEN, mientras que en la fase cuantitativa se aplicaron 43 encuestas a personas beneficiarias de un programa social en el corregimiento. Los resultados revelan múltiples formas de violencia directa, estructural y cultural, afectando de manera más grave a las mujeres, quienes han experimentado hambre, trabajo infantil y desplazamiento forzado, lo que ha impactado negativamente en su proceso de envejecimiento. Entre los hombres, las condiciones de pobreza, empleo informal, la violencia bipartidista y el conflicto armado han perpetuado su vulnerabilidad en la vejez. Este estudio ofrece una perspectiva innovadora al abordar las desigualdades desde una visión integral que trasciende lo económico, centrándose en cómo las violencias estructurales y culturales moldean las trayectorias de vida de las personas mayores en entornos rurales. Los hallazgos subrayan la urgencia de políticas públicas que promuevan un envejecimiento digno, abordando tanto las desigualdades como las violencias que afectan a esta población vulnerable, lo cual es crucial para mejorar su calidad de vida.
Análisis de capacidades emprendedoras: un estudio de caso en artesanos de Barranquilla, Colombia
Authors: Cortés Bracho Oriana , Betancourt Rodríguez Libnazaret , Mejía Turizo Jorge
Published: November 2024

Los artesanos representan una fuente invaluable de emprendimiento que trasciende los límites económicos y alcanza el corazón de la identidad nacional. A pesar de ser agentes activos en la promoción de la cultura, desde su perspectiva como emprendedores, carecen de una plena identificación de sus capacidades emprendedoras, lo que les impide orientarse adecuadamente hacia el mercado. Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar las capacidades emprendedoras de los artesanos de la ciudad de Barranquilla, Colombia, mediante la aplicación de un modelo teórico que identifica cuatro dimensiones clave para el emprendimiento: relacionamiento social, realización personal, creatividad y planificación. El enfoque del estudio es cuantitativo, enmarcado en un paradigma positivista y de corte descriptivo, en el que se aplicó un instrumento diseñado por Mavila et al. (2009) en escala de Likert a un total de 80 artesanos, con el fin de evaluar sus capacidades emprendedoras en las cuatro dimensiones citadas anteriormente. De las cuatro capacidades evaluadas, se identificaron la capacidad de realización personal y la capacidad de planificación como las más sobresalientes en esta comunidad de artesanos, lo que sugiere un fuerte potencial para el desarrollo personal y estratégico dentro del emprendimiento. Esta investigación subraya la necesidad de fomentar el desarrollo de capacidades emprendedoras entre los artesanos, ya que esto no solo fortalecería su actividad económica, sino que también contribuiría a la riqueza cultural de la región. La identificación y potenciación de estas capacidades es esencial para que los artesanos puedan enfrentar los desafíos del mercado actual y, a su vez, preservar y promover la identidad cultural de su comunidad.
Un análisis bibliométrico de la convergencia entre planeación estratégica y prospectiva con la gestión de la innovación
Authors: Gonzalez Moreno Edwin Mauricio , Manotas Bolaño Inmaculada , Lara Rodriguez Yarelis Esther
Published: November 2024

Introducción. El presente estudio bibliométrico tiene como propósito analizar la convergencia entre los conceptos de planeación estratégica y prospectiva, con la gestión de innovación, a través de la revisión de literatura en las investigaciones publicadas entre los años 2003 y 2023 en las bases de datos Scopus y Web Of Science. Métodos. El enfoque metodológico utilizado para este estudio bibliométrico es cualitativo, exploratorio y de tipo descriptivo, en el cual se utilizaron las bases de datos descritas anteriormente, en conjunto con el software VOSviewer como herramienta para determinar las tendencias de investigación en el área de los conceptos previamente seleccionados, y en donde se utilizaron los criterios de calidad, cantidad y estructura, como indicadores del proceso de búsqueda y filtro para la consulta de los documentos bibliográficos. Resultados y Discusión. En el proceso de análisis se observa que los autores René Rohrbeck, Dirk Meissner y Konstantin Vishnevskiy son los más representativos a nivel de documentos y citaciones para el periodo consultado. Asimismo, Alemania, Rusia y Inglaterra son los países que generan mayor número de publicaciones entorno a las palabras claves planteadas. Del mismo modo, se identificaron sinónimos de prospectiva con sus respectivas descripciones, así como las áreas y factores de las publicaciones en donde convergen dichos conceptos, con el fin de servir como base para las futuras investigaciones. Conclusiones. se concluye que los estudios bibliométricos en temáticas poco exploradas como la innovación y prospectiva, pueden generar tendencias a nivel país.
Exploring a new two-parameter Archimedean copula: the Gumbel-Joe copula
Authors: Chesneau Christophe , Alhadlaq Weaam
Published: November 2024

In this article, we present a novel Archimedean copula constructed from a unique strict generator function. It can be described as a two-parameter unification of the well-established Gumbel-Barnett and Joe copulas. The first part is devoted to its formulation, as well as those of the corresponding density, the conditional copula, and the Kendall distribution function. Graphs are also included to illustrate their shape behavior under different parameter configurations. In a second part, we examine some of its notable properties, with emphasis on the correlation properties. Practical applications are discussed in the final part. In particular, we use the maximum likelihood estimation method to determine the unknown parameters involved from the data and perform a simulation study to demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach. We also analyze a dataset to provide practical illustrations of copula behavior and potential.
A Comparative Analysis of Drone and Boat Monitoring for the Endangered Bolivian River Dolphin
Authors: Guizada Duran Luis A. , Aliaga-Rossel Enzo
Published: November 2024

Accurate population monitoring is essential for effective wildlife conservation. This study compares the effectiveness of drone-based vs traditional boat-based methods for assessing an endangered Bolivian river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis boliviensis; BRD) population in Bolivia. Data were collected using high-resolution video recorded with a DJI Mavic 2 zoom drone and standardized methodologies for boat surveys. Two mixed-effects linear models incorporating Poisson and negative binomial error structures were used to compare counts obtained from drone- and boat-based surveys. Results show that drone-based surveys detected 1.15% more individuals on average than boat-based surveys. Drone counts were higher at sites with larger group sizes, leading to congruent estimates. The aerial perspective that drones offer lets researchers overcome potential challenges from boat-based surveys—for example, difficulties related to confirming individual IDs because of limited visibility due to sun glare. Transitioning from boat- to drone-based surveys offers advantages such as reduced disturbance from placement closer to the animals and improved detection rates. Ethical considerations and responsible flight practices are crucial. Standardizing methodologies and prioritizing ethical research factors are key for successful implementation. Drone-based surveys offer a promising approach to enhance wildlife monitoring and conservation practices. This study is the first of this kind for Bolivia, a national natural heritage site, and contributes to the conservation and knowledge of the BRD.
Aerial Photo-Identification of Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus)
Authors: O’Callaghan Seán A. , Al Abbar Fadia , Costa Helena , Prieto Rui , Gammell Martin , O’Brien Joanne
Published: November 2024

Photo-identification is a staple tool used in cetacean conservation studies since the 1970s to monitor individuals on a regional and ocean basin-wide scale to infer critical information about habitat use, suitability, and shifts. This technique has been extensively used on sperm whales globally since it was developed in 1982, initially using the tail fluke from deep diving whales and the dorsal fin when appropriate. From the mid 2010s onwards, the emergence of domestically available unoccupied aerial systems (drones) has reshaped how whale research can be conducted. Herein, we describe the suitability of aerial images to determine the identity of individual sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) using all available identifiable markings along their dorsal side to complement the use of fluke notches and dorsal fin scars photographed from the surface of the sea from boat-based platforms for photo-identification and to maximize opportunities to identify and monitor sperm whales. Drone data were gathered while flying over sperm whales in Andenes, Norway; Shetland, Scotland; Dursey Island, Ireland; and Faial and São Miguel Islands, Azores, Portugal, between 2017 and 2024, which enabled the entire dorsal surface of sperm whales to be captured and assessed. Aerial photographs and videos were used to differentiate between 336 individual sperm whales using physical characteristics. We identified the main features of sperm whales through aerial drone images, as well as their prevalence in Atlantic high latitude foraging grounds and lower latitude nursery grounds. We discuss the advantages of using aerial drone photographs to identify sperm whales in addition to traditional boat-based photo-identification.