bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is It Real? The Construction of Prejudice Against Nigerian Immigrants in Italy: A Case Study
Authors: Scalia Vincenzo
Published: July 2024

Italian public opinion has developed, through the years, a strong discriminatory attitude against the Nigerian community. It is based on the assumption that Nigerians are involved in the illegal sex industry. Moral entrepreneurs, such as politicians and charity activists, as well as scholars, fuel this rhetoric, as they represent Nigerian women either as victims of smugglers in their native country and in Italy, or as attracted by easy gains. Moreover, it is taken for granted that they follow primitive beliefs and rituals, such as Juju. This paper will focus on a case study, highlighting the process of criminalization of Nigerians. After discussing different perspectives about migration, a judicial case involving a network of Nigerian citizens will analyse how the mainstream representation of migration and sex workers results, at the end of the day, in discriminatory prejudices. The final part will propose to change the focus of the analysis from smuggling and exploitation of human beings to a human rights approach.
SOSIALISASI PENJUALAN ONLINE DITINJAU DARI HUKUM JUAL BELI ISLAM TERHADAP PEGIAT UMKM
Authors: Ismiasih Novi , Mustika Tito Nur , Setyowati Suci Yongki
Published: July 2024

Online buying and selling is a new phenomenon occurring in society. This buying and selling activity uses the Internet without having to meet the seller and buyer in person. With the existence of online buying and selling, it turns out that there are still some people, especially UMKM business actors, who do not know the laws of Islamic online buying and selling. Seeing this problem, the researcher provided socialization about online sales in terms of Islamic buying and selling law. Buying and selling online according to scholars and fatwa institutions justifies buying and selling online but must still pay attention to the legal principles of buying and selling in Islam. This service was carried out on October 28 2023 using the face-to-face method directly to UMKM actors. The results of this service received a good response from the community, especially UMKM business actors. Through this service, UMKM business actors become aware of Islamic laws regarding online buying and selling because this service provides additional insight into knowing the prohibitions and principles of online buying and selling.
SOSIALISASI PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI KESEHATAN SEBAGAI ALAT PEMANTAUAN DAN PENDIDIKAN TENTANG STUNTING DAN PENGGUNAAN OBAT YANG TEPAT
Authors: Binuko Raafika Studiviani Dwi , Joni Maulindar
Published: July 2024

The issues of stunting and inappropriate drug use pose serious challenges to public health, including in Indonesia. Stunting, often caused by early-life nutritional deficiencies, has long-term impacts on children's health and development. Meanwhile, improper drug use can lead to harmful side effects and drug resistance. Hence, a socialization activity was conducted using the method of Socialization of Health Application Usage as a Tool for Monitoring and Education on Stunting and Proper Drug Use. This approach combines educational, practical, and social support elements to ensure its effectiveness. Through educational sessions, participants gain a deep understanding of the importance of proper drug use and the negative effects of improper drug use. Hands-on sessions using health applications enable participants to apply their knowledge in monitoring children's growth and understanding stunting indicators. Relevant exercises in real-life situations are also provided to hone participants' skills in using the applications in their daily lives. Evaluation reveals positive changes in participants' understanding and attitudes, as well as increased confidence in facing health challenges. Pre-test and post-test results indicate a significant improvement in participants' understanding of the subject matter and practical skills, from 36.5% to 81.2% in understanding the material and from 47.1% to 87.5% in understanding practical aspects. This underscores the effectiveness of the socialization approach in enhancing participants' knowledge and skills related to stunting and proper drug use through health applications.
PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI INDUSTRI RUMAHAN FURNITURE DAN ALAT PERAGA EDUKASI DI KALIBEBER WONOSOBO
Authors: Faqih Nasyiin , Irfan Akhmad , Guspul Ahmad
Published: July 2024

Ekonomi kreatif yang menjadi salah satu target program pengembangan dari pemerintah, termasuk di kota Wonosobo Jawa Tengah, sangat membutuhkan pengembangan usaha  yang dapat menyerap banyak pelaku usaha baru. Di Wonosobo perkembangan pariwisata sangat cepat dengan adanya wisata Dataran Tinggi Dieng dan Panorama Sikunir. Salah peluang usaha yang bisa dilakukan adalah di bidang kerajinan souvenir, furniture dan  Alat Peraga Edukasi (APE) yang mensupplay ke seluruh TK dan PAUD di Kabupaten Wonosobo. Saat ini banyak pesanan Furniture modern seperti almari, buffet, wardrobe, dinding dan sebagainya dengan nuansa desain modern minimalis.
Industri Rumah Tangga “Dieng Keren (DEKE)” yang beralamat di kelurahan Kalibeber Kecamatan Mojotengah Kabupaten Wonosobo merupakan salah satu Industri yang bergerak di bidang Souvenir, Furniture dan Alat Peraga Edukasi (APE).  Berdasarkan hasil diskusi dengan ketua pengrajin, tim Pengabdian Masyarakat dari UNSIQ Wonosobo merasa perlu untuk memberikan pendampingan teknis dan stimulan peralatan yang diperlukan untuk peningkatan kualitas dan kuantitas produksi. antara lain dengan merencanakan desain seperangkat alat CNC ROUTER.
PENGEMBANGAN DAN PELATIHAN MODUL VERIFIKASI BMD PADA APLIKASI DIARVIS-BMD DI PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN BANDUNG
Authors: Wisnuadhi Bambang , Munawar Ghifari , Alifi Muhammad Riza , Arsyad Zulkifli , Wirasta Wendi
Published: July 2024

Aplikasi Diarvis-BMD telah dikembangkan sebagai media perekam data barang milik daerah (BMD) untuk membantu pelaksanaan sensus BMD di Pemerintah Kabupaten Bandung. Aplikasi ini telah digunakan oleh 66 SKPD mulai Dinas Pendidikan, Dinas Kesehatan, Dinas PUTR, Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan hingga ke Kecamatan. Secara umum alur pelaksanaan sensus BMD dibagi menjadi tiga tahapan, yakni tahap pelabelan dan sensus aset BMD, tahap verifikasi hasil sensus BMD, dan tahap pelaporan aset BMD. Versi awal aplikasi Diarvis-BMD baru dikembangkan sampai dengan tahapan pelabelan dan sensus aset BMD. Oleh karenanya di tahun 2023 ini, tim mengusulkan program PkM untuk mengembangkan modul verifikasi BMD dan modul pelaporan di aplikasi Diarvis-BMD serta memberikan pelatihan penggunaan aplikasinya. Pengguna aplikasi terbagi menjadi tiga peran, yaitu operator, verifikator 1, dan verifikator 2. Teknologi yang digunakan sebagai dasar pengembangan aplikasinya adalah web framework Laravel dengan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan database PostgreSQL. Modul yang telah dikembangkan kemudian dievaluasi oleh pengguna melalui kuesioner dan hasilnya menunjukkan penilaian yang positif.
Pengenalan Produk Bioteknologi Yoghurt sebagai Minuman Probiotik Bagi Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas di Sidoarjo
Authors: Pratiwi Esti Rizkiana , Suryani Elsa Mega , Batati Nadiah Al , Prasetya Indra Adi Wira , Tejamaya Annisa Sekar , Firamadhani Nuzzulul Nisa
Published: July 2024

Bakteri asam laktat (BAL) adalah bakteri yang digunakan dalam produk fermentasi. Keberadaan BAL bermanfaat bagi kesehatan. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa-siswi sekolah menengah atas di Sidoarjo terkait produk bioteknologi yoghurt. Bentuk kegiatan pengabdian adalah sosialiasi melalui edukasi cara pembuatan yoghurt, bakteri yang digunakan dalam pembuatan yoghurt dan manfaat mengkonsumsi yoghurt untuk kesehatan. Hasil pengabdian yaitu, beberapa siswa-siswi yang belum mengkonsumsi yoghurt, telah mencoba sampel yoghurt. Siswa-siswi mengetahui cara pembuatan yoghurt secara sederhana, mengetahui bakteri untuk pembuatan yoghurt serta manfaat yoghurt untuk kesehatan terutama kesehatan saluran pencernaan. Melalui edukasi ini, diharapkan siswa-siswi bisa membuat yoghurt secara mandiri di rumah dan mulai mengkonsumsi yoghurt untuk kesehatan.
IDENTIFIKASI JENIS ANCAMAN BENCANA DAN PERKIRAAN DAMPAKNYA PADA LINGKUNGAN SEKITAR
Authors: Rendrarini Diana , Fatmawati Laily , Susila Candra Budi , Meifani Nely Indra , Sukadi Sukadi , Tristono Tomi , Susilo Hendro
Published: July 2024

Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis ancaman bencana dan prediksi dampaknya bagi Desa Sukoharjo, Kec./ Kabupaten Pacitan. Kami menggunakan metode wawancara pada penduduk setempat untuk menggali data empiris. Wawancara dilaksanakan pada saat diskusi kajian risiko bencana partisipatif tahun 2022 dalam rangka konstruksi Desa Tangguh Bencana (DESTANA). Hasil studi menyatakan bahwa ancaman bencana untuk Desa Sukoharjo, yaitu banjir dan sampah rumah tangga. Pada Dusun Prambon dan Dusun Nitikan yang wilayahnya berada di dataran tinggi, terdapat ancaman tanah longsor. Tingkat resiko banjir yang sifatnya  tahunan terutama pada alam/ lingkungan, fisik/ infrastruktur, dan roda perekonomian tergolong tinggi serta dampaknya dikatagorikan agak parah, parah, sangat parah. Sedangkan tingkat resiko tanah longsor secara umum dampaknya tidak parah dan agak parah. Dampak bencana karena sampah rumah tangga dikatagorikan parah. Sampah yang hanyut bersama aliran sungai Jelok dapat menyumbat bendungan air dan menyebabkan banjir.
Dampak dan Penerapan Komunikasi Intrapersonal melalui Media Sosial
Authors: Azizah savira  , Wiratri Anindhita  , Maulina Larasati Putri
Published: July 2024

Komunikasi intrapersonal, yang merujuk pada proses internal individu dalam memahami diri sendiri, nilai-nilai, dan identitas, telah mengalami transformasi signifikan di media sosial. Identitas digital menjadi semakin penting dalam membentuk persepsi diri dan interaksi sosial, namun juga menimbulkan tekanan untuk mempertahankan citra sempurna. Media sosial memfasilitasi refleksi diri yang mendalam, mengelola emosi, dan pengembangan identitas. Namun, risiko perbandingan sosial yang tidak sehat dan pelecehan online juga ada. Strategi individu dan upaya kolektif dari platform-media sosial diperlukan untuk mempromosikan penggunaan yang sehat dan bertanggung jawab. Berbagai fitur media sosial seperti blogging, pembuatan konten kreatif, bergabung dengan grup online, mengikuti webinar, dan menggunakan fitur pesan pribadi, dapat digunakan untuk menerapkan komunikasi intrapersonal. Tips termasuk menetapkan tujuan yang jelas, memilih platform yang tepat, dan bersikap autentik. Dengan demikian, pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang dampak dan penerapan komunikasi intrapersonal melalui media sosial penting dalam era digital yang terus berkembang.
Artful Compassion
Authors: Joy Phillip , White Megan , Aston Megan
Published: July 2024

This research explores experiences of compassion in the eating disorder recovery processes of 2S/LGBTQ+ people. There exists a growing body of evidence suggesting disparities in the assessment, treatment, and overall care of eating disorders in 2S/LGBTQ+ communities. One concern is a potential lack of compassion, which can exacerbate feelings of isolation for 2S/LGBTQ+ individuals. To gain a deeper understanding of this issue, we embrace a queer poststructuralist approach to our research that disrupts traditional knowledge and acknowledges experiences as socially constructed. Semi-structured interviews with 14 self-identifying 2S/LGBTQ+ people who have experienced eating disorder care were conducted. Analysis of the data revealed three main types of experiences: 1) Experiences of otherness, 2) Experiences of compassion in eating disorder care, and 3) Experiences of compassion in queer communities. To “queer” our findings, we present them through graphic art and non-traditional scientific writing. The graphic art represents participants’ experiences and is followed by critical discussions that further explore the socially constructed nature of their experiences. Our findings underscore the critical need for enhanced compassion for 2S/LGBTQ+ people during treatment with eating disorders.
“I Just Want to Be Normal!”
Authors: Davies Adam
Published: July 2024

In this article, I explore both my personal experiences within queer men’s communities engaging with dieting practices and my journey encountering assessments for gynecomastia. Gynecomastia, a medical condition that typically describes cisgender men’s experiences with enlarged breasts and extra fat tissue on their pectorals, is an under-discussed medical condition that intersects with conversations around gender, sexuality, body image and self-esteem. Within queer men’s communities, the hegemonic emphasis on toned, ‘fit’ bodies and muscular pectoral muscles leaves individuals with gynecomastia with body image and self-esteem challenges. Accordingly, hierarchical notions of queer masculinities often position feminine embodiment, particularly that which is associated with fat and fleshiness, as lesser than. In this poststructural autoethnographic article, I engage with my personal experiences of being assessed for gynecomastia and personal histories with body image challenges. Through this, I describe the hegemonic norms within queer men’s communities that constitute feminized and fattened embodiments as inferior and place my personal experiences with body image and self-esteem challenges within a larger socio-cultural and political landscape that devalues bodies outside of hegemonic and masculinized norms. I provide implications for dietetic professional practices throughout the article and advocate for an awareness of social and cultural norms around gender and sexuality in dietetic professional practices.
Praca zdalna i hybrydowa po pandemii COVID-19. Wyniki badania oczekiwań pracowników i menedżerów wobec nowego modelu pracy na przykładzie wybranego przedsiębiorstwa.
Authors: Piotrowicz Kinga
Published: July 2024

Celem artykułu jest przegląd literatury z zakresu pracy zdalnej, telepracy oraz pracy hybrydowej, jak również przedstawienie wyników badania pracowników działu obsługi klienta przedsiębiorstwa z branży nieruchomości komercyjnych, obejmującego ich ocenę pracy zdalnej podczas pandemii COVID-19, jak również oczekiwania pracowników wobec nowego modelu pracy hybrydowej po pandemii. Artykuł opiera się na krytycznej analizie literatury przedmiotu oraz prezentacji wniosków z autorskiego badania jakościowego na przykładzie wybranego przedsiębiorstwa.
The Hybrid Forecast of S&P 500 Volatility ensembled from VIX, GARCH and LSTM models
Authors: Ślepaczuk Robert ,   University of Warsaw, Roszyk Natalia
Published: July 2024

Predicting the S&P 500 index's volatility is crucial for investors and financial analysts as it helps in assessing market risk and making informed investment decisions. Volatility represents the level of uncertainty or risk related to the size of changes in a security's value, making it an essential indicator for financial planning. This study explores four methods to improve the accuracy of volatility forecasts for the S&P 500: the established GARCH model, known for capturing historical volatility patterns; an LSTM network that utilizes past volatility and log returns; a hybrid LSTM-GARCH model that combines the strengths of both approaches; and an advanced version of the hybrid model that also factors in the VIX index to gauge market sentiment. This analysis is based on a daily dataset that includes data for S&P 500 and VIX index, covering the period from January 3, 2000, to December 21, 2023. Through rigorous testing and comparison, we found that machine learning approaches, particularly the hybrid LSTM models, significantly outperform the traditional GARCH model. The inclusion of the VIX index in the hybrid model further enhances its forecasting ability by incorporating real-time market sentiment. The results of this study offer valuable insights for achieving more accurate volatility predictions, enabling better risk management and strategic investment decisions in the volatile environment of the S&P 500.
Satisfação com os cuidados de enfermagem de reabilitação da pessoa submetida a transplante cardíaco
Authors: Loureiro Maria , Duarte João , Azevedo Paulo , Coutinho Gonçalo , Martins Maria Manuela , Novo André
Published: July 2024

Introdução: A satisfação do cliente é hoje um indicador da qualidade assistencial, influenciada por múltiplos fatores, entre os quais o exercício dos profissionais de saúde. A pessoa transplantada ao coração vivencia um processo complexo de transição em que o enfermeiro de reabilitação é agente ativo e diferenciado de facilitação do mesmo, sendo a satisfação destes cuidados foco importante de mensuração. Assim, pretende-se conhecer o nível de satisfação com os cuidados de enfermagem de reabilitação das pessoas transplantadas ao coração em fase 1 de reabilitação cardíaca.
Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, com amostra não probabilística por conveniência. Aplicado Questionário, QSEnf – 10 e caracterização demográfica, à data de alta da unidade de transplante cardíaco.   
Resultados: 21 transplantados ao coração respondentes,71,43% homens e 28,57% mulheres, com idade 50,71(±11,68) anos e 16(±6,53) dias de internamento. A satisfação global média foi de 38,3, correspondendo a níveis de elevada satisfação. Como aspeto de maior nível de satisfação “Relações interpessoais relativamente a si” e o de menor “Tempo que o EEER lhe dedicou”.
Discussão: Os doentes transplantados ao coração em fase 1 de reabilitação cardíaca, demonstram elevados níveis de satisfação com os cuidados de enfermagem de reabilitação, contudo o tempo de intervenção é um aspeto que pode traduzir a necessidade de reajuste das dotações de especialistas ou o desenvolvimento de outras modalidades de intervenção que possam melhorar este aspeto. O facto de existir pouca evidência produzida na área dificulta comparações.
Conclusão: A avaliação da satisfação dos cuidados de enfermagem de reabilitação permite uma reflexão e melhoria da qualidade assistencial, devendo ser alargada a diferentes contextos de cuidados.
Importancia de la capacitación en lo toma adecuada del tamizaje metabólico neonatal por parte del personal de enfermería
Authors: Lozano Borja Ana Milena , Gaibor Chávez Juan Alberto
Published: July 2024

Introducción: la capacitación, entrenamiento y especialización son aspectos inherentes a la profesión de enfermería, considerando los cambios científicos y tecnológicos que se dan de manera vertiginosa en las ciencias de la salud. Objetivo: evaluar el programa de capacitación a los profesionales de enfermería sobre la adecuada toma de la muestra de tamizaje metabólico neonatal. El grupo de estudio fueron 22 profesionales de enfermería de los centros de salud de la zona urbana de Tulcán. Metodología: se aplicó una encuesta validada por expertos de salud, donde se evaluaron 3 criterios, experiencia, actualización y procedimiento. Se creó además una escala de valoración para cada uno de los tres criterios. Resultados: se evidencian la necesidad que tiene el personal de enfermería de actualizar sus conocimientos sobre el programa de Tamizaje Metabólico Neonatal implementado por el Ministerio de Salud Pública. En cuanto a la actualización de conocimientos, se señala que los profesionales parecen recibir y asimilar las actualizaciones de manera más homogénea, lo cual podría ser resultado de programas de educación continua bien implementados o políticas regulares que promueven la actualización profesional. Conclusiones: un equilibrio entre la personalización y la estandarización es crucial para optimizar la calidad y la eficiencia de los servicios de salud proporcionados. Área de estudio general: Salud. Área de estudio específica: Enfermería. Tipo de estudio:  Artículo original
Design and Build Grill and Retort Basket Design Based on Autodesk Inventor Software at PT Banyuwangi Cannery Indonesia
Authors: Kurniawati Iin , Mukarom Muhammad Faizul , Wahyudi Nur , Rahman Rifki Zainur , Sunaryanto Sunaryanto
Published: July 2024

PT Banyuwangi Canenery Indonesia, which is based in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, has been growing and winning over a lot of clients. Up till now, the canning sector has developed and updated its infrastructure. Grills and retort baskets were erected in the gutters by PT Banyuwangi Canenery Indonesia. R&D is a term used to describe one approach to research and development.Research-related instruments used in the R&D technique include basket retorts based on Autodesk Inventor software and grill and response tests. The simulation results show that the retort basket experiences stress of 118.6 mpa to 160.2 mpa, displacement of 0.02 mm to 33.88 mm, strain of 0.002332 ul to -0.002339 ul, and a safety factor of 15 ul to 1.86 ul. While grill experienced stress of 7.302 to -6.241 mpa, displacement of 0.0159 mm to 0.03085 mm, strain of 4.733e-05 ul to -5.508e-05 ul, and safety factor of 15 ul.
Gambaran Pengelolaan Bank Sampah Di Kabupaten Mamuju
Authors: Putri Nur Amanda , Ganing Abdul , Akbar Fajar , Haeruddin Miftah Chairani
Published: July 2024

Garbage is still a problem for the environment to this day, and if waste is not handled properly it will have an impact that can harm living things, especially humans. The waste bank is a waste management system that has been developed by the Mamuju district government since 2019. Currently, 6 active BSUs have been formed. BSU is only 25% and has reduced waste by 13% of the total generation.
The type of research used in this research is qualitative research, using in-depth interviews. Informants in this study were taken from the Head of the Mamuju Regency Environment and Sanitation Service and the leadership of the BSI Manakarra Keren Bank and BSI waste bank customers .
The results of research on the service performance of the Mamuju Regency waste bank related to productivity, service quality and responsibility found that the waste production that can be reduced over the last 2 years is 9,203.3 kg. The aspect of service quality seen from the provision of waste storage facilities and infrastructure at the waste bank has not yet increased efforts to sort waste, services carried out by the waste bank with the aspirations of the community. Of the total population of 293,326 people (2019) only 238 are customers at the Garbage Bank who participate in BSI as customers, where the success indicator for the performance of the main Garbage Bank service is also based on the number of customers and activity The unit waste bank, the research shows that the performance of BSI is still low. The suggestion from this study is that BSI needs assistance with the management of the unit waste bank providing infrastructure facilities, awareness and campaigns about the existence of a waste bank through outreach.
CORRIGENDUM FOR: Early Uterine Transplant Graft Loss Due to Thrombosis: Single-Center Experience With Causes, Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Authors: Kristek J , Sticova E , Chlupac J , Cermakova H , Maluskova J , Janousek L , Olausson M , Fronek J
Published: July 2024

On the basis of author’s request the publisher of Physiological Research decided to change the license of the article to CC BY license.
Framing Bambi: Paratexts in the English Translations of Felix Salten’s Lebensgeschichte aus dem Walde
Authors: Strümper-Krobb Sabine
Published: July 2024

This article examines two recent translations of Austrian author Felix Salten’s novel Bambi (1922). The first full-length English translations to appear in print, 100 years after the novel’s original publication, and 70 years after Walt Disney’s famous animated film that shaped the global image of Bambi, Jack Zipes’ and Damion Searls’ version (both 2022) set out to reinstate the deeper layers of Salten’s work and liberate both the original author and his famous protagonist from the shadow of Disneyfication. To this purpose, a complex paratextual frame is utilized in which the translations enter a dialogue with prior rewritings: the animated Disney film, the first English translation by Whittaker Chambers in 1928, and critical engagements with the text and its adaptations. By strategically enveloping the actual literary work itself, these paratexts reframe Bambi as a text of literary value by an author largely (and unjustly) unknown in the English-speaking world.
Three Is a Crowd. Information and Electoral Coordination in Argentina
Authors: Lucardi Adrián , Vallejo Agustín , Feierherd Germán
Published: July 2024

Successful coordination around a Duvergerian equilibrium requires accurate and consistent information about parties’ expected electoral support. In practice, such information is rarely available at the local level, where polls are prohibitively expensive, making voters’ coordination difficult. We leverage Argentina’s Open, Mandatory, and Simultaneous Primary Elections as a large-scale survey of voter preferences. Using data from 135 municipalities in the province of Buenos Aires during 2011-2023, we show that a narrower margin between the top two placed parties in the primary increases turnout and the proportion of positive votes, but decreases electoral fragmentation in the general election. Additionally, the second-placed one is substantially more likely to win the election than the third-placed one. In line with theoretical predictions, these phenomena are more pronounced (a) in concurrent elections; (b) in smaller municipalities; and (c) when the second-placed party is closer to the first-placed one.
Stroke metric changes pre- vs. postroutine anesthesiologist involvement for endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke
Authors: Rall Natalie , Orr Walter N. , Nazir Niaman , Giron Grace , Plaza Erin
Published: July 2024

Background

Timing of endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is important for achieving improved patient outcomes. Studies have evaluated how the type of anesthesia administered may impact the timing of EVT for AIS and patient outcomes, but there is limited data regarding how the presence of an anesthesia team can influence these metrics. Against this background, this study aims to compare time metrics and patient outcomes pre- vs. postroutine involvement of a dedicated anesthesia team dealing with EVT cases.

Methods

All patients at our institution who were between 18 and 100 years of age and evaluated for stroke and determined to be candidates for EVT during the period between November 2018 and November 2020 were considered for this study. Time metrics associated with EVT, which are commonly tracked by stroke centers, were compared pre- vs. postroutine involvement of a dedicated anesthesia team dealing with EVT cases. Secondary outcomes were a modified Rankin scale at time of discharge, an NIH Stroke Scale score at time of presentation and discharge, and incidence of intraprocedural hypotension.

Results

A total of 255 patients were included. A comparison of pre- (n = 119) vs. postneuroanesthesia team involvement (n = 136) in EVT for AIS revealed a statistically significant decrease in median time from puncture to TICI score >2b in the in-house group from 49.00 min preinvolvement to 23.00 min postinvolvement (P = 0.02) and puncture to TICI >2b (39.5 vs. 34 min, P = 0.01) for all patient categories when controlling for anesthesia type. The rate of incidence of intraprocedural hypotension (mean arterial pressure < 65 mmHg) also decreased significantly from 79% to 44% (P = 0.04), although it was not significant when controlling for anesthesia type (P = 0.05).

Conclusions

Routine involvement of a dedicated anesthesia team for EVT in patients with AIS could potentially improve stroke metrics and patient outcomes, although more studies are necessary to validate this model of care.
Phygital workspace: a systematic review in developing a new typological work environment using XR technology to reduce the carbon footprint
Authors: Lo Tian Tian Sky , Chen Yuting , Lai Tim Yu , Goodman Andrew
Published: July 2024

The urgency of environmental sustainability has catalyzed a thorough reconsideration of traditional workspaces and their environmental impact, particularly concerning carbon footprint stemming from business-related travel and daily commutes. In response to these concerns, the innovative notion of the “Phygital Workspace” has arisen. Moreover, the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the proliferation of this technology. In a Phygital Workspace, physical and digital elements coexist and interact to enhance productivity, collaboration, and overall work experience. This integration is often facilitated using advanced digital technologies, such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and other immersive or interactive tools. This conceptual framework sets the stage for the seamless integration of both physical and digital dimensions, empowered by the potential of Extended Reality (XR) technology. An integral part of this review involves the analysis of various workspace scenarios, and further examines the role of a Phygital Workspace plays in reducing carbon footprint within each context. The scenarios under examination include flexible workspace scenarios, field work scenarios, and hybrid work scenarios. XR technology’s contributions to reducing carbon footprint are evaluated by minimizing the need for physical travel, enabling remote collaboration, and enhancing workspace efficiency within these scenarios. Employing a systematic review methodology, this review considers the status of XR technology adoption in diverse business environments, pinpointing its strengths and limitations. The aim is to provide a solid foundation for the framework of a new typological work environment that leverages XR technology to effectively reduce the carbon footprint associated with travel. The framework comprises four key dimensions: XR Infrastructure, Collaborative Work Environment, Social Interaction Enhancement, and Environmental Impact Assessment. These dimensions collectively guide the development and implementation of sustainable Phygital Workspaces, catering to technological, social, and ecological considerations. It is an impassioned call for collaborative efforts among researchers, policymakers, and organizations to converge their expertise for a more environmentally conscious future of work.
Oleate alters the immune response in non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma through regulation of HMGB1 release
Authors: Cole-Skinner Breanna , Andre Nicole M. , Blankenheim Zachary , Root Kate M. , Jafri Kisa , Simmons Glenn E.
Published: July 2024

Background: Cancer cell evasion of the immune response is critical to cancer development and metastases. Clinicians' ability to kickstart the immune system to target these rogue cells is an ever-growing area of research and medicine. This study delved into the relationship between lipid metabolism, High Mobility Group Box 1 protein (HMGB1)–a pro-inflammatory damage-associated molecular pattern protein–and immune regulation within non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma (NSCLC).

Method: To address this question, we used a combination of proteomics, molecular biology, and bioinformatic techniques to investigate the relationship between fatty acids and immune signals within NSCLC.

Results: We found that the expression of stearoyl CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) was decreased in NSCLC tumors compared to normal tissues. This emphasized the critical role of lipid metabolism in tumor progression. Interestingly, monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) availability affected the expression of programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1), a pivotal immune checkpoint target in lung cancer cells and immune cells, as well as HMGB1, suggesting a novel approach to modulating the immune response. This study uncovered a complex interplay between SCD1, PD-L1, and HMGB1, influencing the immunological sensitivity of tumors.

Conclusion: Our work underscores the critical importance of understanding the intricate relationships between lipid metabolism and immune modulation to develop more effective NSCLC treatments and personalized therapies. As we continue to explore these connections, we hope to contribute significantly to the ever-evolving field of cancer research, improving patient outcomes and advancing precision medicine in NSCLC.
Generalising electrocardiogram detection and delineation: training convolutional neural networks with synthetic data augmentation
Authors: Jimenez-Perez Guillermo , Acosta Juan , Alcaine Alejandro , Camara Oscar
Published: July 2024

Introduction

Extracting beat-by-beat information from electrocardiograms (ECGs) is crucial for various downstream diagnostic tasks that rely on ECG-based measurements. However, these measurements can be expensive and time-consuming to produce, especially for long-term recordings. Traditional ECG detection and delineation methods, relying on classical signal processing algorithms such as those based on wavelet transforms, produce high-quality delineations but struggle to generalise to diverse ECG patterns. Machine learning (ML) techniques based on deep learning algorithms have emerged as promising alternatives, capable of achieving similar performance without handcrafted features or thresholds. However, supervised ML techniques require large annotated datasets for training, and existing datasets for ECG detection/delineation are limited in size and the range of pathological conditions they represent.

Methods

This article addresses this challenge by introducing two key innovations. First, we develop a synthetic data generation scheme that probabilistically constructs unseen ECG traces from “pools” of fundamental segments extracted from existing databases. A set of rules guides the arrangement of these segments into coherent synthetic traces, while expert domain knowledge ensures the realism of the generated traces, increasing the input variability for training the model. Second, we propose two novel segmentation-based loss functions that encourage the accurate prediction of the number of independent ECG structures and promote tighter segmentation boundaries by focusing on a reduced number of samples.

Results

The proposed approach achieves remarkable performance, with a F1-score of 99.38% and delineation errors of 2.19±17.73 ms and 4.45±18.32 ms for ECG segment onsets and offsets across the P, QRS, and T waves. These results, aggregated from three diverse freely available databases (QT, LU, and Zhejiang), surpass current state-of-the-art detection and delineation approaches.

Discussion

Notably, the model demonstrated exceptional performance despite variations in lead configurations, sampling frequencies, and represented pathophysiology mechanisms, underscoring its robust generalisation capabilities. Real-world examples, featuring clinical data with various pathologies, illustrate the potential of our approach to streamline ECG analysis across different medical settings, fostered by releasing the codes as open source.
Pore structure characteristics and influencing factors of dolomite reservoirs: a case study of the lower Ordovician Majiagou Formation, Ordos Basin, China
Authors: Tian Kun , Qiao Xiangyang , Zhou Jinsong , Xue Chunqi , Cao Jun , Yin Xiao , Lv Shuo , Zhugeng Bolun
Published: July 2024

The evaluation of the pore structure in dolomite, particularly with regard to pore heterogeneity, geometry, and connectivity, is crucial for oil and gas field production and reservoir prediction. The subsalt dolomite reservoir in the Ordovician strata of the Ordos Basin has shown promising exploration results and is anticipated to have a high hydrocarbon potential. However, there has been limited research on the pore structure and primary controlling factors of the Ordovician Majiagou reservoir in the south-central Ordos Basin. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the pore structure and fractal characteristics using routine petrophysical measurements, thin-section analysis, and high-pressure mercury injection (HPMI) data. We also discussed the relationship between fractal dimension, reservoir physical properties, and pore structure, along with exploring the origin of potentially prolific reservoirs. Our observations from the thin section identified four main pore types: intercrystalline pores, intercrystalline dissolved pores, dissolved pores, and micro-fractures. The data from HPMI revealed that the average pore–throat radii range from 0.009 μm to 0.015 μm with porosity ranging from 0.4% to 5.26%, and permeability ranging from 0.011 mD to 0.059 mD. They were further categorized into three reservoir types: dissolved pore type, intra-crystalline (dissolved) pore type, and micro-porous type. The fractal dimension was calculated based on HPMI data, and the reservoir’s fractal characteristics were divided into two segments. The dissolved pore type was identified as the potentially prolific reservoir due to its larger pore size and volume, moderate permeability, and homogeneity on pore structure. Additionally, the fractal dimension is negatively correlated with porosity and permeability and positively correlated with sorting coefficient and skewness, suggesting that fractal dimensions are valuable for evaluating reservoir quality and quantitatively characterizing pore networks.
The disaster-causing factors of the flash floods for the July 20th extreme rainstorm in Henan, China
Authors: He Bingshun , Li Changzhi , Yao Qiuling , Wang Han , Luo Lanyang , Ma Meihong
Published: July 2024

Global warming has accelerated the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events in mountainous areas. Coupled with their vulnerable environment and the impact of intensive human activities, along with the complex and variable causes of flash floods, this exacerbates casualties and property losses. Therefore, this article investigates the triggering mechanisms and potential disaster-causing factors of the extreme “720”flood in the WZD-HGZ basin of Henan. The research results indicate that the flash floods in the WZD-HGZ basin were primarily caused by prolonged heavy rainfall, combined with the complex terrain, obstructive backwater, and human activities. The amplification of the flood mainly occurred in three stages: concentrated runoff from multiple channels, water obstruction caused by the successive collapse of roadbeds and bridges, and the generation of backwater. Besides, due to the lack of basic flood prevention awareness, unclear warnings, and inadequate guidance, the transition chain from issuing warnings to taking action was disrupted. The aforementioned research findings provide references for current flash flood disaster prevention efforts.
Online teaching efficacy and its determinants among Chinese college teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic online teaching
Authors: Li Shifeng , Xu Qiongying , Dang Baobao
Published: July 2024

To minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education, countries around the world have turned to online teaching and learning. However, this sudden change also challenges teachers’ teaching competence and efficacy. This study investigated online teaching efficacy and its determinants among Chinese college teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic online teaching. Two hundred and seventeen Chinese college teachers who engaged in online teaching during the pandemic participated in an online survey focusing on online teaching efficacy. The results showed that the overall online teaching efficacy of college teachers was relatively high. While demographics such as gender, age, teaching experience, academic title, highest degree attained, and area of expertise did not significantly impact online teaching efficacy, relevant experiences in online teaching - such as prior online course instruction, participation in online teaching training programs or seminars, and collaborative discussions with colleagues - were found to enhance online teaching efficacy. Universities should quickly adapt to this change and build a professional development support system for faculty in online teaching.
A review of classroom environment on student engagement in English as a foreign language learning
Authors: Ye Xiaolan
Published: July 2024

The construct of learning engagement is receiving increasing attention since it has been proved by a majority of researches that higher learning engagement is linked to positive educational outcomes. While a list of learner-internal factors (e.g., academic emotions) and learner-external factors (e.g., teachers’ working engagement) have been revealed as important antecedents of English as a foreign language (EFL) students’ learning engagement, the role of classroom environment (CE) as a salient factor has received scant attention. Notably, to the best of the author’s knowledge, no review study has been conducted on this issue. Thus, inspired by this gap, the purpose of the present review article is to evaluate the existing literature on the influence of CE on EFL students’ learning engagement, which is a relatively less charted territory but with great significance, to illuminate the ways of securing, maintaining and enhancing students’ engagement in foreign language classrooms by means of creating a positive CE. The central information of the article is organized into three parts. First, based on educational research, an overview of the constructs of learning engagement and CE is explicated. Second, the influence of CE on EFL learners’ engagement is highlighted. At last, implications of the existing studies are summarized and suggestions for further studies are provided.
Association between thyroid autoimmunity and antinuclear antibody prevalence among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study in Qingdao, China
Authors: Wu Mingran , Wan Yanzhen , Zhao Lin , Kang Shan , Hao Guiliang , Guo Mingzhen , Wang Shuai , Dong Jianhong , Song Jinlian
Published: July 2024

Objective

To identify the relationship between thyroid autoimmunity and antinuclear antibody (ANA) prevalence in Chinese pregnant women.

Methods

The study involved 1923 first-trimester women who were measured for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level, thyroid autoantibodies (thyroperoxidase antibody [TPOAb] and thyroglobulin antibody [TgAb]) and ANA titer. Social demographic data were collected through standardized questionnaires.

Results

In this study, 23.3% of pregnant women tested positive for TPOAb and 9.9% tested positive for TgAb. Women with a positive ANA were more likely to be TPOAb-positive or TgAb-positive than women with a negative ANA (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.47–2.62 for TPOAb [+]; AOR 3.12, 95% CI 2.18–4.48 for TgAb[+]). In addition, ANA titers were closely associated with thyroid autoimmunity. Women with an ANA titer of >1:320 had a significant higher risk of being TPOAb positive or TgAb positive (AOR 4.49, 95% CI 1.48–13.66 for TPOAb [+]; AOR 5.51, 95% CI 1.65–18.49 for TgAb [+]). The higher the ANA titer, the greater the risk of developing thyroid autoimmunity, especially for those with a high ANA titer.

Conclusions

ANA positivity is strongly correlated with thyroid autoimmunity. Further study is warranted to clarify the causal relationship between thyroid autoimmunity and ANA in pregnant women.This research is essential to evaluate and predict the risk of co-existing autoimmune disorders,leading to improved care for pregnancy and neonatal health.
Remnant cholesterol and all-cause mortality risk: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2015
Authors: Bai Muhan , Liao Jiangquan , Wang Yan , Liang Mengqi , Wang Chuan , Zhang Jie , Shao Mingjing
Published: July 2024

Aims

Cholesterol carried in triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, also called remnant cholesterol, is increasingly acknowledged as an important causal risk factor for atherosclerosis. Elevated remnant cholesterol, marked by elevated plasma triglycerides, is associated causally with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. However, the association with all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality is inconclusive. This study aimed to test the hypothesis that remnant cholesterol levels and plasma triglycerides are associated with increased all-cause mortality and mortality from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other causes.

Methods and results

Using a contemporary population-based cohort, 7,962 individuals from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) aged over 40 years at baseline in 2003–2015 were included. During up to 109.2 (± 1.44) months of follow-up, 1,323 individuals died: 385 individuals died from cardiovascular disease, 290 from cancer, 80 from cerebrovascular disease, and 568 from other causes. Compared with the middle tertile remnant cholesterol level, multivariable-adjusted mortality hazard ratios were 1.20 (95% confidence interval 1.02–1.40) for all-cause mortality. For the highest tertile remnant cholesterol level, multivariable-adjusted mortality hazard ratios were 1.21 (95% confidence interval 1.05,1.40). Our conclusions remained stable in subgroup analyses. Exploratory analysis of the cause of death subcategories showed corresponding hazard ratios of 1.25 (1.13–1.38) for Non-cardiovascular and Non-cerebrovascular Death for lower remnant cholesterol individuals, 1.47 (1.01–2.15) for cancer death for lower remnant cholesterol (RC) individuals, and 1.80 (1.36–2.38) for cancer death for higher RC individuals.

Conclusion

RC levels were associated with U-shaped all-cause mortality. RC was associated with mortality from non-cardiovascular, non-cerebrovascular, and cancer, but not from cardiovascular causes. This novel finding should be confirmed in other cohorts.
Challenges of implementing a multi-agency monitoring and adaptive management strategy for federally threatened Chinook salmon and steelhead trout during and after dam removal in the Elwha River
Authors: Peters Roger J. , Anderson Joseph H. , Duda Jeffrey J. , McHenry Michael , Pess George R. , Brenkman Samuel J. , Johnson Jeffery R. , Liermann Martin C. , Denton Keith P. , Beirne Matt M. , Crain Pat , Connor Heidi A.
Published: July 2024

Adaptive management, a process of planning, implementing, and evaluating management strategies, is often recommended for monitoring ecological systems. However, few examples of successful implementation and retrospective case studies exist. We provide a case study of adaptively managing hatchery-assisted protection and recovery for Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and winter steelhead trout (O. mykiss) during and after the removal of two large mainstem dams in the Elwha River, WA. We summarize key aspects of the monitoring and adaptive management plan over the last decade and highlight successes, challenges, and complications during the plan’s implementation. The Elwha Monitoring and Adaptive Management Guidelines included a trigger-based system for moving through four phases of recovery that included preservation, recolonization, local adaptation, and viable natural population, each with differing levels of hatchery production as the management actions. The monitoring component of the plan has been very successful, providing critical data to guide management actions that otherwise may not have occurred and, opportunistically, provided data for other native species in the Elwha River. Implementing adaptive management provided mixed results and was at times hindered by divergent management goals among project partners, the inflexibility of the Endangered Species Act regulatory requirements as implemented for this project, and conflicting information among guidance documents. We learned that some metrics and triggers in the plan were ill-defined or too difficult to measure in the field. In some cases, the performance indicators and/or triggers were successfully modified to incorporate what was learned; however, in other cases, we were unable to revise the values due to differing opinions among partners. The ability to reach consensus on revised triggers appeared to be influenced by the recovery trajectory of the species involved. The implemented adaptive management strategy resulted in substantial collaboration and learning, which resulted in revised management strategies, but was imperfect. Sufficient long-term funding is necessary to implement a well-designed monitoring program and could benefit from including a defined leadership position to shepherd and facilitate a multi-stakeholder adaptive management program. Additionally, incorporating adaptive management into legally binding conditions under the Endangered Species Act is feasible, but requires substantial pre-planning in close coordination with regulatory agencies.