bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Durand, Gaudet e Wagner. L'evoluzione del metodo compositivo tra XIX e XX secolo
Authors: Caballero Lobera Andrés
Published: June 2024

Il XIX secolo fu un’epoca convulsa per quanto riguarda l’evoluzione del pensiero architettonico. In quanto apice del pensiero illuminista del secolo precedente, tale epoca si manifestò nelle forme dell’architettura storica e allo stesso tempo divenne l’immagine della modernità, stabilendo le basi di quel razionalismo, che avrebbe costruito, ai margini della storia, la sua idea di forma. Tre dei maggiori protagonisti di questo sviluppo, sia per quanto riguarda il loro lavoro di architetti, che come insegnanti, furono Jean-Nicolas-Louis Durand, Julien Guadet e Otto Wagner.
I territori dell'analogia. A cominciare da Oswald Mathias Ungers
Authors: Sorrentino Francesco
Published: June 2024

L’articolo affronta il rapporto tra l’analogia e la disciplina architettonica, tenta di indagare cioè, anche attraverso l’esempio di architetti e di architetture, le qualità “interne” ed “esterne” alla scrittura architettonica del processo analogico. L’analogia, infatti, implica da un lato uno stretto rapporto con la disciplina e con i suoi dispositivi costitutivi, con la storia (l’architettura analoga dell’architettura), dall’altro, introducendo all’interno dell’elaborazione progettuale dinamiche soggettive, legate alla memoria e all’immaginazione, essa suggerisce anche connessioni esterne al campo dell’architettura, con la natura, con l’arte, con il paesaggio. Attraverso l’analogia è possibile ripercorre secondo un’angolatura originale i caratteri autonomi ed eteronomi dell’architettura.
Looking Inward: Academic Advisors’ Mental Health
Authors: Soria Krista M. , Kokenge Elise , Heath Cassandra A. , Standley Erin C. , Wilson Shannon J.F. , Connley Jacob R. , Agramon Aaron I.
Published: June 2024

We examined academic advisors’ clinically significant symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), including whether there are statistically significant relationships between advisors’ demographic characteristics, work-related variables, institutional variables, burnout, resilience, and risk of clinically significant MDD/GAD symptoms. We analyzed survey data of academic advisors collected from February to March 2023 (n = 777) and found that 16.9% of advisors met the criteria for MDD while 29.6% met the criteria for GAD, rates higher than national averages. While there were some demographic differences, advisors who experienced higher rates of burnout had increased odds of experiencing MDD and GAD symptoms. In addition, advisors’ resilience was associated with decreased odds of experiencing MDD and GAD symptoms.
A Quantitative Study of Community College Student-Advisor Appointments and Student Success Metrics
Authors: Goemans Michael , Kapinos Brian
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to assess the impact of increased student interactions with academic advisors on several student success metrics. Conducted at a large, multicampus, community college with more than 34,000 students, it categorized students into three groups based on the frequency of completed advising appointments. Using fall 2022 to spring 2023 institutional data, the study revealed a robust association between advising frequency and four success metrics. Increased advising appointment frequency was associated with higher persistence rates, earlier spring 2023 registration activity, increased attempted credits for spring 2023, and increased completed credits during fall 2022. This research expands upon existing advising literature surrounding the outcomes of student-advisor contacts with a central focus on community colleges.
Men's involvement in birth preparedness and complication readiness in Dessie Zuria, northeast Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Assefaw Mandefro , Tefera Zenebe , Gashaw Wondimnew , Ayalew Sindu , Gebregzabher Tadesse , Habtie Eyaya
Published: June 2024

Background/Aims

Rates of maternal mortality and morbidity remain high in low- and middle-income countries, despite the creation of strategies to reduce the rate of preventable causes of death. Involving women's partners in maternity care is an important intervention to promote maternal and neonatal health during pregnancy, labour and birth. This study's aims were to assess factors associated with husbands' involvement in birth preparedness and complication readiness in Dessie Zuria, northeast Ethiopia.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Dessie Zuria, among the male partners of women of reproductive age who had given birth within the last year. A total of 634 respondents were included. Data were collected using a pretested questionnaire through face-to-face interviews. Binary logistic regression was implemented to assess factors associated with men's involvement.

Results

Around half (53.1%) of the participants had been involved in birth preparedness and complication readiness. Significantly associated factors included having formal education (P=0.001), having spouses who could read and write (P=0.003) or who had formal education (P=0.002), having 3–4 children (P=0.031), living within 10km of a health institution (P=0.002), and having good knowledge of danger signs in pregnancy (P=0.005), labour and birth (P=0.001).

Conclusions

Men's involvement in birth preparedness and complication readiness was low. Educating couples and raising awareness of the warning indicators of pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period are important interventions to improve men's involvement.
Knowledge and practice of informal caregivers on pressure injury prevention and treatment among patients receiving palliative care
Authors: BaniHani Heyam , Alnaeem Mohammad Minwer , Saleh Mohammad , Nashwan Abdulqadir J
Published: June 2024

Background:

Pressure injuries (PIs) are prevalent in palliative care. Lack of knowledge and skills among informal caregivers on PI prevention and management contributes significantly to the occurance or deterioration of PIs.

Aim:

The aims of this study were to: (1) determine the level of knowledge and practices of informal caregivers on PI prevention and treatment; (2) explore the socio-demographic characteristics of informal caregivers that influence PI prevention and treatment among patients who need palliative care.

Methods:

The quantitative cross-sectional descriptive design was used to collect data from 146 informal caregivers, and a valid and reliable questionnaire was used.

Results:

A total of 146 informal caregivers of patients with PI completed the study. Most participants had a relatively low level of PI prevention, treatment knowledge and practice. Participants who were older than 28 years, working for the government and married had significantly better knowledge and practice of PI prevention and treatment than other participants.

Conclusion:

Information for informal caregivers in different settings about PI prevention and treatment is needed. Informal caregivers need to acquire more professional practices and knowledge to improve the quality of patient care.
The Great Out Doors
Authors: Willis Paul
Published: June 2024

With the market for outdoor electronics booming, material testing companies are under more pressure than ever to understand how weather impacts the life cycle of a product.
Preoperative CT improves the assessment of stability in trochanteric hip fractures
Authors: Woldeyesus Thomas A. , Gjertsen Jan-Erik , Dalen Ingvild , Meling Terje , Behzadi Mehdi , Harboe Knut , Djuv Ane
Published: June 2024

Aims

To investigate if preoperative CT improves detection of unstable trochanteric hip fractures.

Methods

A single-centre prospective study was conducted. Patients aged 65 years or older with trochanteric hip fractures admitted to Stavanger University Hospital (Stavanger, Norway) were consecutively included from September 2020 to January 2022. Radiographs and CT images of the fractures were obtained, and surgeons made individual assessments of the fractures based on these. The assessment was conducted according to a systematic protocol including three classification systems (AO/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), Evans Jensen (EVJ), and Nakano) and questions addressing specific fracture patterns. An expert group provided a gold-standard assessment based on the CT images. Sensitivities and specificities of surgeons’ assessments were estimated and compared in regression models with correlations for the same patients. Intra- and inter-rater reliability were presented as Cohen’s kappa and Gwet’s agreement coefficient (AC1).

Results

We included 120 fractures in 119 patients. Compared to radiographs, CT increased the sensitivity of detecting unstable trochanteric fractures from 63% to 70% (p = 0.028) and from 70% to 76% (p = 0.004) using AO/OTA and EVJ, respectively. Compared to radiographs alone, CT increased the sensitivity of detecting a large posterolateral trochanter major fragment or a comminuted trochanter major fragment from 63% to 76% (p = 0.002) and from 38% to 55% (p < 0.001), respectively. CT improved intra-rater reliability for stability assessment using EVJ (AC1 0.68 to 0.78; p = 0.049) and for detecting a large posterolateral trochanter major fragment (AC1 0.42 to 0.57; p = 0.031).

Conclusion

A preoperative CT of trochanteric fractures increased detection of unstable fractures using the AO/OTA and EVJ classification systems. Compared to radiographs, CT improved intra-rater reliability when assessing fracture stability and detecting large posterolateral trochanter major fragments.

Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2024;5(6):524–531.
Assessing the reliability of tele-refraction for real time consultation with a remote optometrist
Authors: Kapur Neha , Sabherwal Shalinder , Sharma Preeti , Nayab Javed , Koh Pei Chen Patricia , Srivastava Soniya , Majumdar Atanu
Published: June 2024

Introduction

Uncorrected refractive errors pose a significant challenge globally, particularly in remote regions of low-middle income countries where access to optometric care is often limited. Telerefraction, which involves refraction by a trained technician followed by real-time consultation with remote optometrist, is a promising approach for such remote settings. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of this model.

Methods

This prospective study, conducted in New Delhi, compared tele-refraction to in-person examinations. Trained technicians used a simple device, Click-check, to perform objective refraction and a tele-refraction platform to enter the findings of objective refraction. Final prescription was made after consulting a remote optometrist on that platform. Masked face-to-face optometrists served as the gold standard. The study involved refraction in 222 patients and 428 eyes.

Results

Tele-refraction demonstrated a strong agreement with in-person optometry, achieving 84.6% in spherical correction and 81% conformity in spherical equivalent. The mean difference of spherical equivalent between the two arms was only 0.11 D. The consultation with a remote optometrist improved conformity of spherical equivalent by 14.8% over objective refraction. 82 percent eyes matched in best corrected visual acuity and 92 percent were within 0.1 logMAR difference. For cylindrical axis, 74% eye were within acceptable 10 degrees of difference. The mismatch amongst the individual trained technicians, in terms of difference between the tele-refraction arm and the face-to face optometrist arm was found to be significant for cylindrical axis and not for spherical power and spherical equivalent.

Conclusion

Our study found tele-refraction by a trained technician comparable to refraction done by face-to-face optometrist. Tele-refraction, coupled with remote optometrist guidance can address the optometry resource gap in underserved areas. Thus, this model offers a transformative approach to enhancing the accessibility and quality of eye care services, which can significantly contribute to our efforts in achieving the global targets set by the World Health Organization for effective refractive error coverage. More standardized training for these technicians on ClickCheckTM for detecting the cylindrical axis with better accuracy, can improve this model further.
The tangled ways to classify games: A systematic review of how games are classified in psychological research
Authors: Starosta Jolanta , Kiszka Patrycja , Szyszka Paulina Daria , Starzec Sylwia , Strojny Paweł
Published: June 2024

In the face of the rapid evolution of the gaming market and the puzzling overlap of genres, consistency in classification seems elusive. The purpose of the present review was to explore the classification of video game genres in the context of psychological research. The aim was to address the challenges associated with creating consistent and meaningful classifications of video game genres, considering the rapid evolution of the gaming market and recent tendency to create games that could be classified into multiple genres. We performed a search in four databases according to the PRISMA guidelines and reviewed 96 full-text papers (N = 49 909). Through our findings, we reveal how researchers strive to classify genres and the numerous complications that arise from this pursuit. In the face of these challenges, we propose alternative ways of classifying genres. Our first proposal is a new classification of video game genres based on our literature review. In our second proposal, we advocate a more detailed understanding by focusing on specific gaming mechanics, and thus we introduce the innovative concept of utilizing community-based tags, such as Steam tags, as an alternative to genres in psychological research.
Hockey youth in Canada: Parents’ and coaches’ beliefs towards the half-ice game model for U9 hockey
Authors: Lemoyne Jean , Tardif Charles-Antoine
Published: June 2024

Despite the advantages of small area games in youth sport, some challenges remain regarding the implementation of the half-ice gameplay model in Canada. In youth sport, establishing a good line of communication between parents and coaches is a crucial step for a positive environment. The purpose of this study is to provide further knowledge on the mechanisms associated with parents’ and coaches’ perceptions regarding the half-ice model in Canada. Data came from a national survey distributed across Canada (N = 6 372). Parents and coaches completed questionnaires that assessed attitudes, norms and perceived facilitators-obstacles to half-ice hockey. Parents-coaches’ preferences towards the playing format and sociodemographic variables were also measured. Structural equation modelling was performed to verify associations between each variable. Beliefs were a key factor in parents-coaches’ preferences regarding the playing format. Previous sport background and knowledge about half-ice hockey were associated with favorable predispositions. Hockey associations administrators should consider parents and coaches’ predispositions in program implementation and should design promotional campaigns adapted to their members’ predispositions towards half-ice hockey. This research underlines the key factors to consider in successful program implementation in youth sport.
Copy number variant detection using next-generation sequencing in EYS-associated retinitis pigmentosa
Authors: Hiraoka Masakazu , Urakawa Yusaku , Kawai Kanako , Yoshida Akiko , Hosakawa Junichi , Takazawa Masaki , Inaba Akira , Yokota Satoshi , Hirami Yasuhiko , Takahashi Masayo , Ohara Osamu , Kurimoto Yasuo , Maeda Akiko
Published: June 2024

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the most common inherited retinal dystrophy and a major cause of blindness. RP is caused by several variants of multiple genes, and genetic diagnosis by identifying these variants is important for optimizing treatment and estimating patient prognosis. Next-generation sequencing (NGS), which is currently widely used for diagnosis, is considered useful but is known to have limitations in detecting copy number variations (CNVs). In this study, we re-evaluated CNVs in EYS, the main causative gene of RP, identified via NGS using multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA). CNVs were identified in NGS samples of eight patients. To identify potential CNVs, MLPA was also performed on samples from 42 patients who were undiagnosed by NGS but carried one of the five major pathogenic variants reported in Japanese EYS-RP cases. All suspected CNVs based on NGS data in the eight patients were confirmed via MLPA. CNVs were found in 2 of the 42 NGS-undiagnosed RP cases. Furthermore, results showed that 121 of the 661 patients with RP had EYS as the causative gene, and 8.3% (10/121 patients with EYS-RP) had CNVs. Although NGS using the CNV calling criteria utilized in this study failed to identify CNVs in two cases, no false-positive results were detected. Collectively, these findings suggest that NGS is useful for CNV detection during clinical diagnosis of RP.
Psychosocial correlates of parents’ willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19
Authors: Yu Hyunmin , Bonett Stephen , Oyiborhoro Ufuoma , Aryal Subhash , Kim Andrew , Kornides Melanie L. , Jemmott John B. , Glanz Karen , Villarruel Antonia M. , Bauermeister José A.
Published: June 2024

Background

Public health guidance recommended that children who are 6 months or older be vaccinated against COVID-19 in June of 2022. In the U.S., 56% of children under 17 had not received the COVID-19 vaccination in 2023. We examine parents’ willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 using the theory of planned behavior in order to design effective strategies to promote vaccine uptake.

Methods

The Philadelphia Community Engagement Alliance is part of an NIH community-engaged consortium focused on addressing COVID-19 disparities across the U.S. We surveyed 1,008 Philadelphia parents (mean age 36.86, SD 6.55; 42.3% racial/ethnic minorities) between September 2021 and February 2022, a period when guidance for child vaccination was anticipated. Structural Equation Modeling analysis examined associations between parental willingness and vaccine-related attitudes, norms, and perceived control. Covariates included parents’ COVID-19 vaccination status, race/ethnicity, gender, and survey completion post-CDC pediatric COVID-19 vaccination guidelines. Subgroup analyses by race/ethnicity and gender were conducted.

Results

Our model demonstrated good fit (χ2 = 907.37, df = 419, p<0.001; comparative fit index [CFI] = 0.951; non-normed fit index [NNFI] = 0.946; root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.034 with 95% CI = 0.030–0.038). Attitudes (β^ = 0.447, p<0.001) and subjective norms (β^ = 0.309, p = 0.002) were predictors of intention. Racial/ethnic minority parents exhibited weaker vaccination intentions (β^ = -0.053, p = 0.028) than non-Hispanic White parents.

Conclusions

Parents’ attitudes and norms influence their vaccination intentions. Despite the survey predating widespread child vaccine availability, findings are pertinent given the need to increase and sustain pediatric vaccinations against COVID-19. Interventions promoting positive vaccine attitudes and prosocial norms are warranted. Tailored interventions and diverse communication strategies for parental subgroups may be useful to ensure comprehensive and effective vaccination initiatives.
Network pharmacology and experimental verification to decode the action of Qing Fei Hua Xian Decotion against pulmonary fibrosis
Authors: Ke Hao-Liang , Li Rui-Jie , Yu Chao-Chao , Wang Xiu-Ping , Wu Chao-Yan , Zhang Ying-Wen
Published: June 2024

Background

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a common interstitial pneumonia disease, also occurred in post-COVID-19 survivors. The mechanism underlying the anti-PF effect of Qing Fei Hua Xian Decotion (QFHXD), a traditional Chinese medicine formula applied for treating PF in COVID-19 survivors, is unclear. This study aimed to uncover the mechanisms related to the anti-PF effect of QFHXD through analysis of network pharmacology and experimental verification.

Methods

The candidate chemical compounds of QFHXD and its putative targets for treating PF were achieved from public databases, thereby we established the corresponding “herb-compound-target” network of QFHXD. The protein–protein interaction network of potential targets was also constructed to screen the core targets. Furthermore, Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis were used to predict targets, and pathways, then validated by in vivo experiments.

Results

A total of 188 active compounds in QFHXD and 50 target genes were identified from databases. The key therapeutic targets of QFHXD, such as PI3K/Akt, IL-6, TNF, IL-1β, STAT3, MMP-9, and TGF-β1 were identified by KEGG and GO analysis. Anti-PF effects of QFHXD (in a dose-dependent manner) and prednisone were confirmed by HE, Masson staining, and Sirius red staining as well as in vivo Micro-CT and immunohistochemical analysis in a rat model of bleomycin-induced PF. Besides, QFXHD remarkably inhibits the activity of PI3K/Akt/NF-κB and TGF-β1/Smad2/3.

Conclusions

QFXHD significantly attenuated bleomycin-induced PF via inhibiting inflammation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. PI3K/Akt/NF-κB and TGF-β1/Smad2/3 pathways might be the potential therapeutic effects of QFHXD for treating PF.
Examining the influence of environmental factors on Acanthamoeba castellanii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in co-culture
Authors: Cecil Rhiannon E. , Yoder-Himes Deborah R.
Published: June 2024

Exploration of interspecies interactions between microorganisms can have taxonomic, ecological, evolutionary, or medical applications. To better explore interactions between microorganisms it is important to establish the ideal conditions that ensure survival of all species involved. In this study, we sought to identify the ideal biotic and abiotic factors that would result in high co-culture viability of two interkingdom species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acanthamoeba castellanii, two soil dwelling microbes. There have been limited studies showing long-term interactions between these two organisms as co-culture can result in high mortality for one or both organisms suggesting a predator-predator interaction may exist between them. In this study, we identified biotic and abiotic conditions that resulted in a high viability for both organisms in long-term co-culture, including optimizing temperature, nutrient concentration, choice of bacterial strains, and the initial ratio of interacting partners. These two species represent ideal partners for studying microbial interactions because amoebae act similarly to mammalian immune cells in many respects, and this can allow researchers to study host-pathogen interactions in vitro. Therefore, long-term interaction studies between these microbes might reveal the evolutionary steps that occur in bacteria when subjected to intense predation, like what occurs when pathogens enter the human body. The culture conditions characterized here resulted in high viability for both organisms for at least 14-days in co-culture suggesting that long-term experimental studies between these species can be achieved using these culture conditions.
Film “Yuni” Karya Kamila Andini: Tubuh Perempuan dalam Kungkungan Patriarki dan Pamali
Authors: Khanifah Amira Nur , Iklilah Muzayyanah Dini Fajriyah
Published: June 2024

Tulisan ini membongkar konstruksi patriarkhi yang beroperasi melalui pamali dan interpretasi agama dalam film Yuni. Karya Kamila Andini yang dirilis tahun 2021 ini menguraikan kompleksitas kehidupan multi-beban perempuan yang terjadi sejak ia mengalami perkawinan anak. Melalui analisis wacana (content analysis) dengan teori feminis eksistensialis, studi film ini berfokus pada jalan kehidupan sosok Yuni yang diciptakan oleh budaya yang patriarkis ‘menjadi perempuan’. Hasil kajian menguatkan pengetahuan tentang dominasi patriarki yang masih hidup dan masih tetap menjadi sumber penindasan perempuan. Melalui film Yuni, belenggu patriarkhi yang bertahan melalui dua mekanisme budaya, yaitu pamali dan interpretasi agama semakin mengukuhkan posisi perempuan dan ketubuhannya sebagai sumber fitnah. Akan tetapi, refleksi atas pengalaman perempuan justru mengantarkan Yuni menemukan cara untuk mengakhiri penindasan pada dirinya. Melalui transendensi, Yuni menjemput titik kemerdekaan dan kebebasannya. pamali dan interpretasi agama yang menempatkan perempuan sebagai warga kelas kedua memang semakin kokoh; apalagi diperkuat melalui praktik ketidaksetaraan institusional yang melembaga, baik dalam struktur keluarga tradisional dan struktur social lainnya. Akan tetapi, perempuan tidak diam, karena perempuan memiliki nalar kritis dalam menghadapi praktik kehidupan yang mengopresi dan meniadakan perempuan.
[This article uncovers the patriarchal construction that operates through taboos and religious interpretations in the film Yuni. Kamila Andini's work, released in 2021, described the complexity of the multi-burdened life of women that occurs since they experience child marriage. Through discourse analysis and existential feminist theory, this film study focuses on the life journey of Yuni, who is created by a patriarchal culture that requires women to "become women." The study's results reinforce knowledge about patriarchal domination that still exists and remains a source of oppression against women. Through the film Yuni, the patriarchal shackles that persist through two cultural mechanisms, namely taboos and religious interpretations, further reinforce the position of women and their bodies as a source of slander. However, reflection on women's experiences led Yuni to find a way to end the oppression she experienced. Through transcendence, Yuni reached a point of freedom and independence. Taboos and religious interpretations that place women as second-class citizens are becoming stronger, especially when reinforced by institutionalized inequality practices, both in traditional family structures and other social structures. However, women are not silent because they have critical thinking skills in facing life practices that oppress and deny their existence.]
Reinterpretasi Poligami Dalam Diskursus Islam: Studi Komparasi Pemikiran Siti Musdah Mulia dan Asghar Ali Engineer
Authors: Muhammad Adress Prawira Negara Adress , Neng Hannah
Published: June 2024

Dari dulu hingga saat ini, poligami merupakan suatu diskursus yang masih memiliki perbedatan baik kalangan ulama klasik maupun ulama kontemporer. Mayoritas pelaku yang melakukan praktik poligami tidak memikirkan dampak buruk terhadap perempuan dengan alasan dan rujukan praktik tersebut telah dilegitimasi oleh Al-Qur’an. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini memiliki kedudukan untuk menjelaskan kedua pemikiran tokoh feminis Islam yang kontra terhadap praktik poligami penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara studi kepustakaan. Sementara teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah inventarisasi data, menyajikan data, dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah kedua tokoh menyetujui dalam beberapa hal, diantaranya untuk memahami ayat poligami tentu tidak boleh lepas dari ayat-ayat yang berhubungan dengan Q.S. An-Nisa ayat 3, poligami merupakan bentuk diskriminasi terhadap kaum perempuan, dan keadilan dalam poligami tidak akan pernah tercapai walaupun telah diusahakan. Namun, dalam menyimpulkan praktik poligami, kedua tokoh tersebut memiliki perbedaan. Musdah menyatakan bahwa praktik poligami adalah praktik yang haram karena lebih banyak mendatangkan kerugian dibandingkan keuntungan. Sedangkan Asghar Ali Engineer membolehkan praktik poligami namun dengan pertimbangan menegakan keadilan terhadap anak yatim dan janda serta sesuai apa yang dilakukan oleh Nabi Muhammad SAW.
[The purpose of this study is to explain the two thoughts of Islamic feminist figures who are against the practice of polygamy. This research uses a descriptive analysis method with a feminist approach. Data collection was carried out using a literature study. The data analysis technique used is the theory of Shulamit Reinhartz, namely deconstructing the dominant way of reading. The results of this study are that the two figures agree on several things, including understanding the verses of polygamy, of course, cannot be separated from the verses related to Q.S. An-Nisa verse 3, polygamy is a form of discrimination against women, and justice in polygamy will never be achieved even if efforts have been made. However, the two figures have differences in concluding the practice of polygamy. Musdah stated that the practice of polygamy is unlawful because it causes more harm than profit. Meanwhile, Asghar Ali Engineer allows the practice of polygamy but with the consideration of upholding justice for orphans and widows and according to what was done by the Prophet Muhammad SAW. However, it should be remembered that the condition for polygamy that a man cannot fulfill is to be fair. Therefore, the practice of monogamy is a form of marriage that achieves justice and prosperity. ]
Review of the book: Tobias Baumann, avoiding the worst
Authors:   Reseña del libro: Tobias Baumann, Evitar lo Worst, Rozas Mat
Published: June 2024

En este libro, Baumann examina cuestiones clave sobre cómo reducir riesgos de sufrimiento futuro (s-riesgos). Los define como riesgos de que el futuro contenga cantidades astronómicas de sufrimiento total a una escala sin precedentes. Dado que estos riesgos no son insignificantes, y que nuestros actos actuales podrían aumentar o disminuir su probabilidad, Baumann sostiene que centrarse en la prevención de los riesgos es una prioridad.
Exposure to structurally unique β‐d‐glucans differentially affects inflammatory responses in male mouse lungs
Authors: Metwali Nervana , Stapleton Emma M. , Hadina Suzana , Thorne Peter S.
Published: June 2024

Pro‐inflammatory fungal β‐d‐glucan (BDG) polysaccharides cause respiratory pathology. However, specific immunological effects of unique BDG structures on pulmonary inflammation are understudied. We characterized the effect of four unique fungal BDGs with unique branching patterns, solubility, and molecular weights in murine airways. Scleroglucan (1 → 3)(1 → 6)‐highly branched BDG, laminarin (1 → 3)(1 → 6)‐branched BDG, curdlan (1 → 3)‐linear BDG, and pustulan (1 → 6)‐linear BDG were assessed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Each BDG was tested by inhalation model with C3HeB/FeJ mice and compared to saline‐exposed control mice and unexposed sentinels (n = 3–19). Studies were performed ±heat‐inactivation (1 h autoclave) to increase BDG solubility. Outcomes included bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) differential cell counts (macrophages, neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils), cytokines, serum IgE, and IgG2a (multiplex and ELISA). Ex vivo primary cells removed from lungs and plated at monolayer were stimulated (BDG, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), anti‐CD3), and cytokines compared to unstimulated cells. Right lung histology was performed. Inhalation of BDGs with distinct branching patterns exhibited varying inflammatory potency and immunogenicity. Lichen‐derived (1 → 6)‐linear pustulan was the most pro‐inflammatory BDG, increasing inflammatory infiltrate (BAL), serum IgE and IgG2a, and cytokine production. Primed lung cells responded to secondary LPS stimulation with a T‐cell‐specific response to pustulan. Glucan source and solubility should be considered in exposure and toxicological studies.
Multicriteria-based optimization of roller compacted concrete pavement containing crumb rubber and nano-silica
Authors: Adamu Musa , Raut Ashwin Narendra , Ibrahim Yasser E. , Janga Supriya , Khed Veerendrakumar C.
Published: June 2024

Roller-compacted concrete pavement (RCCP) is a brittle material with low tensile strength that does not contain steel or dowel bars. This, in addition to the rigidity of the RCCP, causes degradation or cracking before the RCCP reaches its service life. To improve the performance of the RCCP, crumb rubber (CR) can be used as an aggregate. Hence, in this study, CR was used to replace 0, 10, 20, and 30% of the fine aggregate in the RCCP. To mitigate the adverse effect of the CR on the properties of the RCCP, nano-silica (NS) was added by weight of cement in proportions of 0, 1, 2, and 3%. To select an optimal mix based on various performance criteria, multicriteria-based optimization was carried out using techniques such as order of preference by similarity to ideal solution, evaluation based on distance from average solution, weighted sum model, and weighted product model techniques. During experimentation, CR improved the consistency and reduced the mechanical and durability properties of the RCCP, while NS reduced the consistency and improved the mechanical and durability performance of the RCCP. The M2 mix (mix containing 0% CR and 1% NS) is consistently ranked as the best choice for multi-criteria decision-making techniques and sensitivity analyses due to its exceptional physical, mechanical, and durability attributes, ensuring reliability across various decision-making scenarios. This study provides insights into the decision-making process for the choice of appropriate RCCP mix produced with CR and NS for improved performance in pavement applications and the importance of utilizing waste tire rubber in concrete pavements to promote sustainability.
Exploring binder efficacy in the fabrication of charcoal briquettes from palmyra palm and oil palm shells: A comprehensive analysis
Authors: Seetapong Nawarat , Mankaket Supatson , Rahem Suhaila , Chanlert Purintorn , Chulok Sarawut
Published: June 2024

The fabrication of charcoal briquettes was considered using two distinct bases: palmyra palm and oil palm shells. The critical role of binders – namely tapioca starch, molasses, and termite mound clay (TMC) – were emphasized in influencing the properties of the briquettes. ANOVA results revealed that both the type of binder and charcoal significantly impacted various characteristics, such as proximate components like volatile matter content, and physical properties including combustion time. Briquettes made from palmyra palm shells notably demonstrated superior performance in terms of combustion time and onset time of saturation (OTS). Among the binders, tapioca starch was distinguished for contributing to the lowest ash content and the highest fixed carbon in the briquettes. Conversely, briquettes bound with TMC, despite having the lowest volatile matter percentage, also exhibited the highest ash content and fragility, in addition to the shortest combustion time. These findings highlight the importance of selecting appropriate binders to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of charcoal briquettes, aligning with the increasing demand for environmentally conscious energy solutions in the face of escalating global energy needs.
Frequency of feline leukemia virus (FeLV) in southern aburrá valley, Colombia (2013-2018)
Authors: M Molina Victor
Published: June 2024

The feline leukemia virus (FeLV), causes a fatal disease for the Felidae family and is one of the main retroviral diseases in felines, and therefore has a diagnostic and preventive interest in animal health. Objective: of the study was to determine the frequency of FeLV by being diagnosed in four municipalities in the south of the Aburrá Valley, Colombia, using the records of the area diagnostic centers.
Pediatric Vital Signs Documentation in a Nationally Representative US Emergency Department Sample
Authors: Ramgopal Sriram , Martin-Gill Christian , Michelson Kenneth A.
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVES

Vital sign measurement and interpretation are essential components of assessment in the emergency department. We sought to assess the completeness of vital signs documentation (defined as a temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation) in a nationally representative sample of children presenting to the emergency department, characterize abnormal vital signs using pediatric advanced life support (PALS) criteria, and evaluate their association with hospitalization or transfer.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional study using the 2016–2021 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. We evaluated the proportion of children (aged ≤15 years) with complete vital signs and identified characteristics associated with complete vital signs documentation. We assessed the proportion of children having abnormal vital signs when using PALS criteria.

RESULTS

We included 162.7 million survey-weighted pediatric encounters. Complete vital signs documentation was present in 50.8% of encounters. Older age and patient acuity were associated with vital signs documentation. Abnormal vital signs were documented in 73.0% of encounters with complete vital signs and were associated with younger age and hospitalization or transfer. Abnormal vital signs were associated with increased odds of hospitalization or transfer (odds ratio 1.51, 95% confidence interval 1.11–2.04). Elevated heart rate and respiratory rate were associated with hospitalization or transfer.

CONCLUSIONS

A low proportion of children have documentation of complete vital signs, highlighting areas in need of improvement to better align with pediatric readiness quality initiatives. A high proportion of children had abnormal vital signs using PALS criteria. Few abnormalities were associated with hospitalization or transfer.
Management of Pustules and Vesicles in Afebrile Infants ≤60 Days Evaluated by Dermatology
Authors: Yun Sonora , Cotton Colleen , Faith Esteban Fernandez , Jacobs Linsey , Kittler Nicole , Monir Reesa L. , Ravi Manisha , Richmond Alexandra , Schoch Jennifer , Workman Eleanor , Zucker Jason , Hunt Raegan , Lauren Christine T.
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVES

To assess the management and outcomes of afebrile infants who received a pediatric dermatology consultation for pustules and/or vesicles.

METHODS

Medical records were reviewed for all infants 60 days of age or younger who received a pediatric dermatology consult across 6 academic institutions between September 1, 2013 and August 31, 2019 to identify those infants with pustules and/or vesicles.

RESULTS

Of the 879 consults, 183 afebrile infants presented with pustules and/or vesicles. No cerebrospinal fluid cultures or blood cultures were positive for bacteria. No concordant positive urine cultures were identified in infants with cutaneous infection. Nine infants were diagnosed with herpes simplex virus (HSV). Five preterm infants were diagnosed with angioinvasive fungal infections.

CONCLUSIONS

No serious bacterial infections attributable to a skin source were identified, yet 53% of these infants received parenteral antibiotics. HSV was diagnosed in 7% of this cohort, 77.8% (7/9) of whom were term infants and 22.2% (2 of 9) of whom were preterm. Angioinvasive fungal infection was diagnosed in 3%, all of whom (100%, 5 of 5) were extremely preterm at <28 weeks gestational age. These findings suggest that in full-term afebrile infants ≤60 days, the likelihood of a life-threatening etiology of isolated pustules or vesicles is low once HSV infection is excluded. In preterm infants with pustules and/or vesicles, a high index of suspicion must be maintained, and broad infectious evaluation is recommended. HSV testing is recommended for all infants with vesicles, grouped pustules and/or punched-out erosions.
Lindernia rotundifolia (Linderniaceae), Picria fel-terrae (Linderniaceae), and Limnophila aromatica (Plantaginaceae): three new records for the flora of Nepal
Authors: Poudel Yogendra Bikram , Panthi Kiran , Adhikari Bhaskar , Rajbhandary Sangeeta
Published: June 2024

Lindernia rotundifolia (L.) Alston (Linderniaceae), Picria fel-terrae Lour. (Linderniaceae), and Limnophila aromatica (Lam.) Merr. (Plantaginaceae) are newly reported from Jalthal forest, eastern Nepal. Picria Lour. is a new generic record for Nepal. Descriptions of all the species based on Nepalese specimens are provided, along with notes on diagnostic features, color photographs of the species, distribution maps, and notes on habitats.
In silico evaluation of hypericin and pseudohypericin as candidates for monkeypox treatment
Authors: Quan Thai Ke , Phuoc Huynh , Hai Hoang Ba Thanh , Hai Nguyen Ba
Published: June 2024

Monkeypox (Mpox) is a viral zoonotic and human-to-human disease with no specific drug or treatment protocol targeting the monkeypox virus (MPXV). In the MPXV life cycle, viral kinase phosphorylation plays a crucial role in early morphogenesis in the cytoplasm, making inhibition of MPXV kinase a potential therapeutic approach for controlling Mpox. Hypericum sampsonii contains several bioactive compounds, such as hypericin and pseudohypericin, which are known for their antiviral properties. In this study, a computational investigation of the physicochemical properties of hypericin and pseudohypericin revealed drug-like characteristics. Pharmacokinetic predictions indicated that hypericin and pseudohypericin are non-toxic to the central nervous system, hepatic system, and cardiac system. Molecular docking results indicated a strong binding affinity of hypericin/pseudohypericin with MPXV thymidylate kinase. As a result, these compounds are being considered as potential Mpox control candidates.
New wild-type isolates of the nematode genera Oscheius, Alloionema, and a different rhabditid genus (Nematoda: Rhabditida) found in forests of Vietnam
Authors: Huan Ha Van , Son Le Tho
Published: June 2024

In this report, we describe the isolation and determination of four new free-living nematode (FLN) strains of three species in different nematode genera (Oscheius, Alloionema, and another rhabditid genus) from Cat Tien and Cuc Phuong National Parks, Vietnam using the isolation protocol for Caenorhabditis nematodes. Of the four strains, three strains were similar to the previous determinants and one strain may be a new rhabditid species that was first found in Vietnam. They can grow well on the E. coli OP50 – seeded media (New Cheap Media No. 18 (NcM18) and Nematode Growth Media (NGM)). Compared with the isolation of the Caenorhabditis nematodes in the same scenario, the frequencies of finding these three genera were low because of the inappropriate isolation method employed by the Caenorhabditis nematodes. This data supports knowledge of the FLN diversity and implies that FLNs that stay uncovered in forestry ecosystems should be uncovered using different isolation methods for the nematode order Rhabditida, i.e. entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), helminths, and the superfamily Rhabditidae.
The philosophy of Ubuntu and academic achievement among secondary school learners: A case study in the Gweru district of Zimbabwe
Authors: Dube N. , Higgs P.
Published: June 2024

In the study reported on here we investigated the impact of Ubuntu on learner behaviour and academic achievement in secondary schools in the Gweru district of Zimbabwe. The study participants comprised 38 learners and 7 teachers from 4 secondary schools in the Gweru district. Data were collected through focus-group discussions, semi-structured interviews, participant observations and document analysis. We established that teachers and learners had a satisfactory understanding of how upholding values of Ubuntu contributed to academic achievement among learners. The findings reveal that in addition to other factors affecting academic achievement, like the school and home environment, learners who upheld the values of Ubuntu were disciplined, focused on their studies, and thus attained higher levels of academic achievement compared to learners who lacked Ubuntu and engaged in substance abuse, pre-marital sex, and lacked focus on their schoolwork. Based on the study we recommend that a course on Ubuntu be introduced in teacher training complemented by professional development workshops for teachers in the field to equip them with skills of integrating values of Ubuntu into the curriculum and thus foster the same among learners.
Exploring Death Through Life: A Deep Dive into Sylvia Plath’s Thematic Mastery
Authors: Kara Gökçen
Published: June 2024

This article sheds perceptive light on the complex theme of death in Sylvia Plath’s poetry. She is considered one of the most significant literary voices of the twentieth century. The combination of Plath’s intense personal suffering with her unique stylistic skill makes her an esteemed poet in literature. She not only views death as the inevitable end of life, but embarks on a deeper quest, engaging with death as a dialectic to life, offering a new perspective on the meaning of death in her poetic paradigm. To truly grasp Plath’s poems, one must first enter the turbulent terrain of her personal life. Two cataclysmic events stand out: the untimely death of her father and her complicated breakup from her husband Ted Hughes. These traumatic life events not only provide context but become part of her poetic DNA. Through them, Plath unfolds a tapestry of emotions that conveys a deep sense of helplessness in the face of the idea of death as a possible path to redemption. This emotional complexity comes through clearly in her work as a whole. In “Daddy,” for example, she channels a potent mix of aggression and fear, a pull that is clearly directed at the main characters in her life. Through the lens of her poetry, death is transformed from a mere ending into a never-ending saga that embodies eternal pain, loss, and an insatiable longing for what was once tangible. This article underscores the intertwined relationship between Plath’s personal journey through the shadows of death and the manifestation of these experiences in her poems. Her profound reflections on death not only solidified her literary legacy, but also made a strong mark that resonated deeply with and influenced readers across time and space.
Contributions of Indigenous Knowledge to the Reterritorialization of Social Psychology
Authors: Almeida Simone Alves de , Carvalho Rejane Nunes de , Silva Rosane Azevedo Neves da
Published: June 2024

Abstract Objective This article proposes to rethink social psychology based on indigenous knowledge, considering that it interrogates the policies of subjectivation derived from the binary conception of nature and culture that underpins modernity. Method This is a theoretical article that analyzes indigenous contributions to the decoloniza-tion of psychological thought, considering the context of climate change. The scope of what is understood as social is problematized, as well as to whom subjectivity is attributed or not in psychology. Results Psychology reproduces Western dichotomies by being based on a fixed nature, ex-ternal to itself, whose social nature is conceived based on human exceptionalism. For people who understand life as the effect of relationalities between human and non-human beings, these categories do not make any sense. Conclusion The complexity of knowledge and indigenous protagonism in the fight for land and territory in a context of climate change point to the urgency of reterritorializing social psychology.