bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Memory boost for recurring emotional events is driven by initial amygdala response promoting stable neocortical patterns across repetitions
Authors: Krenz Valentina , Alink Arjen , Roozendaal Benno , Sommer Tobias , Schwabe Lars
Published: February 2025

Emotionally arousing events are typically vividly remembered, which is generally adaptive but may contribute to mental disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder. Previous research on emotional memory focused primarily on events that were experienced only once, leaving the memory mechanisms underlying repeatedly encountered emotional events largely unexplored. Here, we aimed to elucidate the brain mechanisms associated with memory for recurring emotional events. Specifically, we sought to determine whether the memory enhancement for recurring emotional events is linked to more variable neural representations, as predicted by the encoding-variability hypothesis, or to more stable representations across repetitions, as suggested by a memory reinstatement account. To investigate this, healthy men and women were repeatedly presented with images of emotionally negative or neutral scenes during three consecutive runs in an MRI scanner. Subsequent free recall was, as expected, enhanced for emotional compared to neutral images. Neural data showed that this emotional enhancement of memory was linked to (i) activation of the amygdala and anterior hippocampus during the initial encounter of the emotional event and (ii) increased neural pattern similarity in frontoparietal cortices across event repetitions. Most importantly, a multilevel moderated mediation analysis revealed that the impact of neocortical pattern stability across repetitions on emotional memory enhancement was moderated by amygdala activity during the initial exposure to the emotional event. Together, our findings show that the amygdala response during the initial encounter of an emotional event boosts subsequent remembering through a more precise reinstatement of the event representation during subsequent encounters of the same event.

Significance statementDespite extensive research on emotional memory, the mechanisms underlying memory formation for recurrent emotional events remain elusive. We show that amygdala and anterior hippocampal activity is most prominent during the initial exposure to an aversive stimulus and decreases markedly with repeated exposure. Neocortical representation patterns of subsequently recalled emotional events, however, are more stable across the repeated encounters of emotional (vs. neutral) events, in line with a memory reinstatement account. Notably, this increased neocortical pattern stability was driven by the amygdala response during the initial exposure to an emotional event. These findings provide novel insights into the mechanisms involved in memory formation for recurrent emotional events, with potential implications for complex post-traumatic stress disorder characterized by multiple traumatic exposures.
Popularna Kultura Prawna – studium przypadku projektu o charakterze innowacji społecznej. Założenia teoretyczne
Authors:   Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Polska, Dejna Dagna , Wasilewska-Ostrowska Katarzyna ,   Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Polska
Published: February 2025

The article concerns an original project entitled Popular Legal Culture, carried out at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń in the CPAiTT as part of the Innovation Leaders Academy program. The text mainly describes the assumptions of this project in the context of the implementation of the third evaluation criterion (social impact). An important accent of this study is the presentation of a research concept that fits into the action research framework, which allows not only to diagnose and describe reality, but also to design corrective actions, introduce specific solutions and evaluate them. The project is innovative and interventional in nature, and the research itself is based on a participatory model. The text strongly emphasizes the need to conduct scientific research beyond the traditional strategy of basic research. Not instead, but next to it. The study is therefore a record of the research path leading from the development of the concept, to the requirements for academic social influence (criterion III) and to planning and developing social implementation. A series of scientific publications was planned for the Popular Legal Culture project. The following is part of the first stage, during which the theoretical assumptions and background of activities are described.
Zagrożenia cyfrowe oraz źródła wiedzy dzieci na ich temat rozpatrywane na podstawie wypowiedzi uczniów w młodszym wieku szkolnym
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Polska, Naruszewicz Adam
Published: February 2025

The motive for taking up this topic is the incidence of new digital risks for children at a younger school age. In the course of analyzing the literature on the subject, theoretical studies related to this problem and research reports have been spotted, with the main focus on adolescents. However, there are few studies that show the extent of knowledge of various types of cyber threats by children of early school education. With this in mind, an attempt was made to determine what types of cyber threats are known to children of younger school age and what are the main sources of their knowledge in this area. Data for analysis was collected through focus interviews with 40 third-grade elementary school students. The children’s statements focused on the dangers that are associated with peer aggression online. This determining into the need for continuous implementation of preventive measures, especially those around children’s dysfunctional use of the Internet.
On the strategic importance of developing scientific and technical cooperation among BRICS members
Authors: Matkovskaya Y. S.
Published: February 2025

The author examined the strategic importance and promising areas for the development of scientific and technical cooperation (STC) among the BRICS (and BRICS+) countries. The emergence of the New World Order (NWO) has created conditions for the expansion cooperation among the BRICS members, and the development and, in particular, deepening of the scientific and technical cooperation among the BRICS countries (BRICS+) should make it possible to create a sustainable strategic basis for the development of all BRICS members (and BRICS as a whole). The most important condition for the development of the international STC is the existence of innovative technological and scientific technical potential in the participating countries. Their study allowed the author to establish: 1) their presence in the BRICS countries; 2) the presence of interest of all BRICS countries in the development of STC and in the development of STC with Russia; 3) that the pace of development of STC of the BRICS countries is significantly inferior to the pace of trade and economic cooperation; 3) the presence of both intergovernmental documents and facts of implementation of joint events and programmes in the field of academic and university science, in the field of education. The directions for the development of the BRICS S&T cooperation agreed upon by the participating countries so far should be considered as justified, but it is advisable to develop and deepen them, especially in the direction of environmental protection and in response to the digital transformations taking place in the modern economy. However, for the development of the STC of the BRICS members, it is necessary to define the strategic significance and formulate the principles of understanding the strategic significance of the implementation of the ISTC at this stage of development of science, technology and economy, which is important for almost all BRICS members. For this purpose, the author has formulated the main points that determine the decisions that need to be made, including those related to the assumption of relevant risks, and has first recorded the stages of development of the STC of the BRICS members. The author also suggests considering the possibility of creating cross-border inter-firm innovation ecosystems. In conclusion, it is emphasised that the formation of the strategy of the STC of the BRICS members requires respect for their interests and the use of an ecosystem approach and fine-tuning.
Transforming business models through dynamic capabilities: The Netflix and Blockbuster Video cases
Authors: Semenov P. O.
Published: February 2025

In this paper we look at the application of the theory and practice of dynamic capabilities of companies that adapt their current resources and competences. 

We review the Concept of Dynamic Capabilities that is developed by D.J. Teece, and discuss the context of the resource-based view and the Concept of Key Capabilities. In the article we highlight the three main components of dynamic capabilities: the sensory capabilities, the capacity to learn and strategic agility. 

The main part of the work includes an illustrative case of Netfl ix’s business transformation and the decline of Blockbuster Video. We take a closer look at the development of Netfl ix – its  key business innovations in ‘delivering’ content to the customer and the collapse of Blockbuster Video – the reasons for its inability to sense the changing business environment.

The conclusions of the cases are discussed through the prism of the three components of dynamic capabilities. We highlight which of these enabled the company to transform, develop new key capabilities and build competitive advantage.
How can destination management organisations enhance their social media marketing communication in the field of sports tourism?
Authors: BAMBAUER-SACHSE Silke , EINSLE Carmen Sarah
Published: February 2025

Purpose – Sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors. Based on the uses and
gratifications theory, this study investigates how different characteristics (i.e., information,
entertainment, and engagement value) of destination management organisations’ (DMO) social
media posts on sports tourism influence potential sports tourists’ social media usage, booking
intentions, and intentions to spread positive word of mouth (WOM) about the destination.
Methodology – We collected the study data through a combination of an online survey and
paper-and-pencil questionnaires and used PLS-SEM to analyse the hypothesised relationships.
Findings – Our results demonstrate that a high information value of a DMO’s post triggers
booking intentions, while posts additionally need to have a high engagement value when
it is also important to increase social media users’ WOM, and a third post characteristic –
entertainment value – is essential when future social media usage intentions are to be increased.
Originality of the research – The results of our study enable DMOs to choose the most critical
post characteristics (information, entertainment, and engagement value) according to the
respective objective pursued with their social media communication (i.e., increasing booking
intentions, WOM, or future social media usage intentions). Prior research has not provided
such insights that can enhance communication strategies.
Multivariable Linear Models Outperform 2-ΔΔCT for qPCR Data Analysis
Authors: H.Hampton Thomas , Taub Lily , Ferreria-Fukutani Kiyoshi , Stanton Bruce A. , MacKenzie Todd A.
Published: February 2025

Here we present a method based on multivariable linear models for qPCR data analysis as an alternative to the most commonly used method, 2−ΔΔCT. It has long been understood that amplification efficiency during qPCR may be less than two, that is, the amount of DNA present may not double in each cycle, and it is also known that amplification efficiency may differ between target and reference genes. Therefore, it has long been recommended that qPCR experiments include direct assessment of amplification efficiency, and that efficiency values be included in the calculation of differential gene expression. Nonetheless, current reports that include qPCR data continue to use 2−ΔΔCT, even though 2−ΔΔCT assumes an efficiency of two in both reference and target genes. Using multivariable linear models for qPCR data analysis does not require direct measurement of amplification efficiency but provides correct significance estimates for differential expression even when amplification is less than two or differs between target and reference genes. We introduce the logic behind using multivariable linear models in the context of qPCR data analysis, the mathematics behind using them, and provide simulations demonstrating that multivariable linear models outperform 2−ΔΔCT for qPCR data analysis.
Otra vez vuelve a caer el telón
Authors: Osorio John Wilson
Published: February 2025

No se trata de una actitud emocional, derrotista, moralista o psicológica, el afirmar que: ¡nada de lo que es y existe lo será para siempre! Y las palabras siempre, inmortal, perenne, eterno o perpetuo son inventos de nosotros los seres humanos, que somos un animal recién llegado a la vida sobre el planeta Tierra, que a su vez es un planeta nuevo dentro de una galaxia pequeña y pasajera dentro de los millones de galaxias que son casi todas más enormes que la Vía Láctea, pero que tampoco serán perpetuas.
Diferencias urbano-rurales en fundamentos morales: un enfoque meta-analítico
Authors: Castilla-Estévez David
Published: February 2025

La división social entre el entorno rural y urbano no sólo implica diferencias en las condiciones de vida, sino que también se expresa en los diferentes valores y actitudes que predominan en uno u otro contexto. En este artículo se aborda la brecha rural-urbana desde el marco de la Teoría de los Fundamentos Morales (MFT). En concreto, se ha realizado un estudio meta-analítico para analizar las diferencias en fundamentos morales entre zonas rurales y urbanas. Una selección entre 6.093 artículos publicados y no publicados entre el 2017 y el 2020 dio como resultado una muestra de 13 estudios (k = 36; N = 200.099). Los resultados mostraron diferencias significativas pero insignificantes en los niveles de Justicia/engaño (  = -.074).  El moderador más importante fue la escala utilizada para medir los fundamentos morales. De esta forma, el uso de escalas basadas en cualquier versión del Cuestionario de los Fundamentos Morales (MFQ) se asoció con niveles significativamente mayores de puntuaciones morales en las zonas rurales para Autoridad/subversión (  = -.127) y para Pureza/degradación ( = -.177). Se analizan las limitaciones derivadas del uso de escalas o ítems no basados en la MFQ, así como posibles limitaciones de la MFT en términos de generalizabilidad a muestras no occidentales.
Fatiga por compasión entre trabajadores de enfermería en unidades hospitalarias de cuidados críticos
Authors: Garcia Lourenção Luciano , Monteiro Penha José Gustavo , Menezes Galvão Daniela , Garcia da Silva Francielle , Guimarães Ximenes Neto Francisco Rosemiro , Reis de Sousa Anderson , Damácio de Carvalho Félix Nuno , Sperli Geraldes Marin dos Santos Sasaki Natalia , Ferreira do Nascimento Vagner
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Identificar la presencia de fatiga por compasión entre los profesionales de enfermería de las unidades de cuidados intensivos de un hospital universitario brasileño y analizar su asociación con características sociodemográficas y profesionales. Método: Se trata de un estudio transversal, descriptivo y correlacional, realizado con profesionales de enfermería de una unidad de emergencia y de tres unidades de cuidados intensivos de un hospital universitario brasileño. La recolección de datos se realizó entre agosto y diciembre de 2019. Se utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la cuarta versión de la Professional Quality of Life Scale, traducida y validada en Brasil (ProQol-BR). Resultados: Veintiocho (19,2%) profesionales presentaron fatiga por compasión, de los cuales 16 (57,1%) son técnicos de enfermería. La mayoría de los profesionales con fatiga por compasión son mujeres (82,1%), con edades entre 18 y 39 años (60,7%), casados (71,4%), con estudios superiores (50,0%), trabajaban en Urgencias (50,0%), llevaban menos de dos años (35,7%), trabajaban de noche (42,9%), realizaban actividades asistenciales (85,7%), con ingresos de entre dos y cinco salarios mínimos (64,3%), no tenían otro trabajo remunerado (89,3%) y no practicaban actividad física (53,6%). Conclusión: La fatiga por compasión afecta a una proporción significativa de profesionales sanitarios, especialmente a los técnicos de enfermería. Factores como la intensa carga de trabajo, los turnos nocturnos y la falta de actividad física son determinantes en el desarrollo de esta patología. Esto pone de manifiesto la urgente necesidad de implementar estrategias específicas para prevenir y gestionar la fatiga por compasión en el lugar de trabajo.
Supplementing state employment records with demographic data
Authors: Pelletier Elizabeth , Romich Jennifer
Published: February 2025

Administrative records maintained by state governments to administer unemployment insurance (UI) programs provide a valuable resource for economic and policy research. These records contain rich longitudinal, worker-level information but lack data on demographic characteristics of workers, including sex, age, and racial and ethnic identity. This article describes the development of a new state-level data resource based on UI data that links employment records to demographic identifiers compiled from other state agency records. We describe the assembly process and show how the resulting data compare to American Community Survey (ACS) estimates. We are able to replicate the overall population of workers to between 1 percent and 4 percent of the ACS population count. Relative to ACS data, these merged administrative data capture more workers with annual earnings below $10,000 and fewer workers with earnings above $10,000. Our method of augmenting employment records with demographic indicators yields a workforce composition with similar age, gender, and ethnoracial (race/ethnicity) characteristics as observed in U.S. Census Bureau ACS records. We conclude with implications for researchers hoping to use similar state administrative data sources.
Changing User Experience of Wearable Activity Monitors Over 7 Years: Repeat Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Authors: Beckett Darcy , Curtis Rachel , Szeto Kimberley , Maher Carol
Published: February 2025

Background

Lifestyle behaviors, including physical inactivity, sedentary behavior, poor sleep, and unhealthy diet, significantly impact global population health. Wearable activity trackers (WATs) have emerged as tools to enhance health behaviors; however, their effectiveness and continued use depend on their user experience.

Objective

This study aims to explore changes in user experiences, preferences, and perceived impacts of WATs from 2016 to 2023.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional online survey among an international cohort of adults (n=475, comprising 387 current and 88 former WAT users). Results were compared with a 2016 cross-sectional online survey (n=237, comprising 200 current and 37 former WAT users) using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. The survey examined brand preference, feature usefulness, motivations, perceived health behavior change, social sharing behaviors, and technical issues.

Results

In 2023, Apple (210/475, 44%) and Fitbit (101/475, 21%) were the most commonly used devices, compared with the 2016 survey where Fitbit (160/237, 68%) and Garmin devices (39/237, 17%) were most common. The median usage duration in 2023 was 18 months, significantly longer than the 7 months reported in 2016, with most users planning ongoing use. Users in both survey years reported greater improvements in physical activity than diet or sleep, despite lower improvement in physical activity in 2023 compared with 2016, contrasted with greater perceived improvements in diet and sleep. Social media sharing of WAT data notably rose to 73% (283/387) in 2023 from 35% (70/200) in 2016. However, reports of technical issues and discomfort increased, alongside a decrease in overall positive experiences. There was also a noticeable shift in discontinuation reasons, from having learned everything possible in 2016 to dissatisfaction in 2023.

Conclusions

The study highlights significant shifts in WAT usage, including extended use and evolving preferences for brands and features. The rise in social media sharing indicates a deeper integration of WATs into everyday life. However, user feedback points to a need for enhanced design and functionality despite technological progress. These findings illustrate WAT’s potential in health promotion, emphasizing the need for user-focused design in diverse populations to fully realize their benefits in enhancing health behaviors.
Using an Interactive Voice Response Survey to Assess Patient Satisfaction in Ethiopia: Development and Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Authors: Shamebo Dessalegn , Derseh Mebratie Anagaw , Arsenault Catherine
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Patient satisfaction surveys can offer crucial information on the quality of care but are rarely conducted in low-income settings. In contrast with in-person exit interviews, phone-based interactive voice response (IVR) surveys may offer benefits including standardization, patient privacy, reduced social desirability bias, and cost and time efficiency. IVR surveys have rarely been tested in low-income settings, particularly for patient satisfaction surveys.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, we tested the feasibility of using an IVR system to assess patient satisfaction with primary care services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We described the methodology, response rates, and survey costs and identified factors associated with survey participation, completion, and duration.

METHODS

Patients were recruited in person from 18 public and private health facilities in Addis Ababa. Patients’ sex, age, education, reasons for seeking care, and mobile phone numbers were collected. The survey included 15 questions that respondents answered using their phone keypad. We used a Heckman probit regression model to identify factors influencing the likelihood of IVR survey participation (picking up and answering at least 1 question) and completion (answering all survey questions) and a Weibull regression model to identify factors influencing the survey completion time.

RESULTS

A total of 3403 individuals were approached across 18 health facilities. Nearly all eligible patients approached (2985/3167, 94.3%) had a functioning mobile phone, and 89.9% (2415/2685) of those eligible agreed to be enrolled in the study. Overall, 92.6% (2236/2415) picked up the call, 65.6% (1584/2415) answered at least 1 survey question, and 42.9% (1037/2415) completed the full survey. The average survey completion time was 8.1 (SD 1.7) minutes for 15 Likert-scale questions. We found that those aged 40-49 years and those aged 50+ years were substantially less likely to participate in (odds ratio 0.63, 95% CI 0.53-0.74) and complete the IVR survey (odds ratio 0.77, 95% CI 0.65-0.90) compared to those aged 18-30 years. Higher education levels were also strongly associated with survey participation and completion. In adjusted models, those enrolled in private facilities were less likely to participate and complete the survey compared to those in public health centers. Being male, younger, speaking Amharic, using a private hospital, and being called after 8 PM were associated with a shorter survey duration. The average survey costs were US $7.90 per completed survey.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings reveal that an IVR survey is a feasible, low-cost, and rapid solution to assess patient satisfaction in an urban context in Ethiopia. However, survey implementation must be carefully planned and tailored to local challenges. Governments and health facilities should consider IVR to routinely collect patient satisfaction data to inform quality improvement strategies.
Caracterización fisicoquímica de siete variedades de manzana (Malus domestica Borkh) establecidas en trópico alto
Authors: Pérez Fagua Carmenza , Deaquiz Oyola Yuli Alexandra , Silva Parra Amanda , Cely Reyes German Eduardo , Almanza Merchán Pedro José
Published: February 2025

Contextualización: La recuperación de variedades tradicionales de manzana es una acción muy importante en el ámbito de la conservación de los recursos fitogenéticos, a nivel local.
Vacío de conocimiento: sin embargo, las variedades tradicionales tienen propiedades específicas y poco comunes que las pueden hacer interesantes en comparación con las variedades comerciales, pero han sido pocas las investigaciones que describan sus características de calidad.
Propósito: El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar las características fisicoquímicas de siete variedades de manzana establecidas en el municipio de Tibaná, Boyacá.
Metodología: Se determinó el peso (g), color de la epidermis, firmeza del fruto (N), solidos solubles totales (°Brix), pH, acidez total titulable (ATT), relación de madurez y potencial agroindustrial.
Resultados y conclusiones: Los resultados indican que “Winter Banana” presentó el mayor contenido de sólidos solubles y la menor dureza de fruto. “Dorset Golden” tuvo el más alto valor de pH y la relación de madurez. “Anna” presentó la mayor acidez y “Pensilvania” fue la de mayor tamaño. Por su parte, se determinó que “Dorset Golden” y “Winter Banana” se perfilan como las variedades con las mejores características fisicoquímicas para los procesos de industrialización.
Improving Prescribing Rates of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists in Youth With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Huang Alyssa , Roberts Alissa , Mohsenian Yasi , Kim Grace
Published: February 2025

Quality Improvement Success Stories are published by the American Diabetes Association in collaboration with the American College of Physicians and the National Diabetes Education Program. This series is intended to highlight best practices and strategies from programs and clinics that have successfully improved the quality of care for people with diabetes or related conditions. Each article in the series is reviewed and follows a standard format developed by the editors of Clinical Diabetes. The following article describes a quality improvement project to improve outcomes by increasing the prescribing rates of GLP-1 receptor agonists in pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes in the pediatric endocrinology clinics of a Seattle, WA-based health care system.
Modelos Matemóticos para Anólisis de Demanda en Transporte
Authors:   Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Morales Rovalino Vanessa Fernanda
Published: February 2025

En las comunidades recientes, los inconvenientes de transporte son cada vez mós relevantes, mós que nada en las enormes metrópolis y es de suma trascendencia la planeación a mediano y largo plazo con el objeto de proveer un servicio mós eficiente. Para eso se necesita aprender y entender el manejo de la red de transporte usando los instrumentos idóneos.

En especial, lo modelos matemóticos de asignación de trónsito son un instrumento que posibilita comprender como los usuarios del transporte píºblico usan la red de transporte para viajar de sus diversos orí­genes a sus diferentes destinos. Matemóticamente, una red de transporte se puede representar mediante un grupo de nodos y aristas. Los nodos tienen la posibilidad de separarse en nodos centroides, que son las regiones donde se origina o finaliza un viaje, y nodos bósicos que son los aspectos donde los medios de transporte realizan paradas o intersecciones de dos o mós aristas.

Las aristas son los senderos de los que dispone el cliente a lo largo de su viaje, a cada arista se le asocia una función que modela el flujo sobre la misma. En las aristas también estón definidos los segmentos de trónsito, los cuales representan a las diversas lí­neas de transporte que pasan por esa arista, por consiguiente, el níºmero de segmentos continuamente seró mós grande o igual que el níºmero de aristas.

En las grandes ciudades, suele pasar que ciertos servicios de trónsito se saturen al nivel de que los pasajeros no tienen la posibilidad de abordar el primer vehí­culo que llega a su punto de espera, en dichos casos se necesita modelar tanto la congestión de pasajeros en los vehí­culos como los tiempos de espera crecientes para abordar un vehí­culo. Varios modelos de elección de ruta no piensan el crecimiento en la era de espera y principalmente solo imponen limitaciones de capacidad, lo que provoca que se sobrestime la oferta de servicio que tiene la posibilidad de conceder varias lí­neas. Por consiguiente, aparte de modelar los tiempos de espera crecientes, serí­a íºtil establecer una vez que la demanda no podrí­a ser satisfecha por el servicio, independientemente de la elección de ruta.
Foreign Direct Investment, Trade Openness and Solar Energy Capacity Addition: Evidence from China using QARDL
Authors: Jha Amit Prakash , Srivastava Varnita , Mahajan Aarushi , Suri Bhanu
Published: February 2025

The world is facing the consequences of human-induced climate change calling for an aggressive shift towards renewable energy. The paper explores the effect of select macroeconomic variables on solar energy generation capacity, which is one of the most important components of the current energy mix. Quantile Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag approach is used in the context of China to explore the effect of gross domestic product (GDP), foreign direct investment (FDI), both inflows and outflows, and trade openness (TO) on solar energy generation. The period of analysis spans from 2002 to 2023, which represents the most recent available data. Earlier periods were rightfully excluded, as the dynamics of solar energy capacity addition were markedly different from the present. The study finds that there is a significant positive relationship between GDP and solar energy capacity addition as expected. More importantly, the study reveals the positive effect of FDI inflows but negative effect of TO on solar energy. Further, it is found that the FDI outflow partly affects the solar energy generation capacity addition. The article advocates for a policy push to optimally manage the FDI and international trade for combating climate change, in line with Sustainable Development Goals, through greener energy production.
Terapia inalatória com spray dosimetrado durante ventilação mecânica invasiva
Authors: Asturian Kathleen , Bortolini Micheli Thaís , Vicente Neto Olavo José , Milão Denise
Published: February 2025

ObjetivoDescrever o perfil clínico de pacientes em ventilação mecânica com necessidade de inalação com broncodilatador em doses fixas, descrever a técnica inalatória empregada e verificar os efeitos da administração do medicamento sobre a mecânica respiratória.MétodosEstudo descritivo e observacional de uma série de casos, realizado em uma unidade de terapia intensiva, durante dois meses em um hospital do sul do Brasil. Foram incluídos adultos, de ambos os sexos, com prescrição de broncodilatador por inalador pressurizado submetidos a ventilação mecânica. Foram coletados as seguintes informações: dados clínicos contidos no prontuário eletrônico, técnica inalatória empregada, frequência cardíaca, parâmetros da mecânica respiratória(complacência estática e dinâmica, volume de ar corrente inspiratório e expiratório) préadministração, 1 minuto e 5 minutos após inalação.ResultadosUm total de 14 pacientes foram incluídos no estudo. A maioria apresentava pneumonia associada e não tinha histórico de doença respiratória prévia. Salbutamol foi o fármaco inalatório prescrito e uma técnica inalatória padrão com uso de aerocâmara adaptável ao circuito foi empregada para todos os indivíduos. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os parâmetros de mecânica respiratória mensurados antes e após administração do medicamento. A frequência cardíaca apresentou significância estatística em dois momentos, quando comparado pré-administração versus 5 minutos e quando comparado 1 minuto versus 5 minutos (p<0,05).
ConclusãoUso de aerocâmara adaptável ao circuito e técnica adequada são essenciais para otimização da terapia inalatória durante a ventilação mecânica. O efeito broncodilatador não pode ser evidenciado. Novos estudos são necessários para melhor compreensão sobre o tema.
Physiologic parameters and severe maternal morbidity in acute pyelonephritis
Authors: Stricker Karin Hedwig , Ribeiro e Silva Rodrigo , Westphal Glauco Adrieno , Ferreira Pedro Bonilauri , Silva Jean Carl
Published: February 2025

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate vital parameters related to severe maternal morbidity due to acute pyelonephritis. MethodsRetrospective cross-sectional study of in-hospital cases under acute pyelonephritis treatment allocated as improvement in ward or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission from January 2014 to December 2018. Vital data were compared regarding means and predetermined abnormal parameters from warning systems described in literature, statistically significance considered p<0.05. Odds Ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were estimated to examine the effect of the variables on Intensive Care Unit admission.ResultsWe studied 335 cases, no deaths recorded and a 5.9% rate (n=20) of Intensive Care Unit admission; these were younger (22.0±4.8 vs. 24.6±5.3 years; p=0.022) and more frequently in their first pregnancy (55% vs. 9.8%; p<0.001). There was significant difference between groups regarding heart rate (HR), blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and respiratory rate (RR) means; under the abnormal classification, these were the most prevalent parameters in the ICU group.Cases were more likely admitted to ICU when HR ≥100bpm (OR=30.5, 95% CI 8.6–108.1), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) <50mmHg (OR=16.4, 95% CI 5.3–50.0) and RR≥22bpm (OR=13.4, 95% CI 4.8–37.3). Critical interventions in ICU cases accounted for 65% (n=13) mechanic ventilation, 40% (n=08) of  vasopressors administration and 25% (n=05) of hemotherapy. ConclusionAltered HR, RR and SpO2 were the most frequent variables in ICU admission group and HR≥100bpm, DBP<50mmHg and RR≥22bpm were the parameters more likely associated to this outcome.
Ascenso y caída: la figura de Dios y el Diablo en cinco cuentos fantásticos de Adela Fernández
Authors:   , García Vázquez Jessica Jazmín
Published: February 2025

El presente análisis se centrará en el libro Duermevelas, de la narradora Adela Fernández, una colección de diecisiete historias fantásticas e insólitas publicada por Editorial Katún en 1986. Siendo el objetivo general de esta tesina interpretar las representaciones de Dios y el Diablo en su narrativa, los cuentos que se trabajarán son “Cordelias”, “Yemasanta”, “El hombre umbrío”, “Reloj de sombra” y “Juegos de poder”, que abordan ideas sobre Dios y el Diablo, ya sea que aparezcan como ejes temáticos, actantes, representaciones del bien y el mal, o creencias que motiven acciones individuales y colectivas.
Migration attitudes of labor migrants from Ukraine located in the Russian Federation: features, formation factors, orientation
Authors: Grebeniyk A. A. , Ageenko A. Yu. , Averianov A. A.
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the analysis of migration attitudes of Ukrainian citizens working in the Russian Federation. The empirical basis of the study was founded using the data from an all-Russian sociological study of foreign workers, conducted by the authors in 2023. Analysis of the survey results showed that labor migrants from Ukraine have formed migration plans to settle in the Russian Federation and obtain Russian citizenship. The main reason for labor migration from Ukraine is an extreme push factor — armed confl ict, which determines economic instability and social uncertainty in Ukraine in the long term. In this regard, migrants from Ukraine almost don’t have any return migration attitudes. The article concludes that currently the fl ow of labor migrants from Ukraine is a type of forced migration that uses the legal framework and mechanism for implementing temporary labor migration and has signifi cant potential for transformation into migration for permanent residence. The study also identifi ed the social portrait of Ukrainian workers, the characteristics of migrants’ attitudes, their orientation and formation factors
Students of the sociology faculty on the labor market (results of empirical research)
Authors: Barkova A. S.
Published: February 2025

The modern labor market is a dynamic structure that off ers young professionals a wide range of opportunities and challenges. The behavior of applicants in the labor market is determined by various subjective and objective factors, such as values and orientations, as well as age, geographical location and others. The youth of the XXI century, who grew up in the era of information technology and globalization, come to the labor market with new values, expectations and ambitions. They seek self-actualization, development of labor potential and work that brings them satisfaction and meaning. The younger generation contributes a lot to the transformation of the labor market because it brings with it new practices and values that aff ect established approaches to work and employment. Th is is why youth research provides valuable material for fi nding and retaining young workers. Studies of recent years emphasize the fact that for modern youth the pleasure from work is one of the decisive factors in choosing a workplace.The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of the attitude of students of the Sociology Faculty of Moscow State University to employment. Sociology graduates fi nd themselves in a unique position. Their education provides them with a wide range of knowledge and skills in demand in various spheres of activity. They can choose careers in marketing, sociological and analytical research, PR and HR, and other fi elds that require an understanding of social processes. The study identifi es the key factors infl uencing students’ choice of fi elds of activity, job search methods and successful employment
The role of women in the development of the culture of the future: concept by V.M. Khvostov
Authors: Baturenko S. A.
Published: February 2025

Based on the analysis of primary sources, the article examines the problem of the role and importance of women in the development of culture in the works of the Russian sociologist of the XIX — early XX century Veniamin Mikhailovich Khvostov. The scientist devoted a large number of works to various aspects of the problem of women’s emancipation. The women’s issue, the problem of the status of women in society, and the emerging women’s movement became one of Khvostov’s subjects of scientifi c interest. His main idea is to affi rm the inevitable feminization of culture. The article shows the views of the Russian sociologist on transformations in the fi eld of culture, as well as the main forecasts for its further development, taking into account the intensifi cation of the women’s movement and the upcoming changes in the socio-political position of women. Khvostov proves that the intensity and completeness of cultural development depends on the involvement of all the diverse forces of the members of a given society, taking into account the abilities of each. The liberation of a woman will contribute to a qualitative change in culture, a change in her very character. The author of the article reconstructs the picture of the future created by a Russian classical sociologist. The result of the victory of feminism will be moral progress for both women and men. The struggle for women’s dignity for Khvostov means the struggle for human dignity in general. And it is precisely in the concept of human dignity that the fi nal solution to the women’s issue and many other social problems lies.
Sociology of public administration: principles and mechanisms
Authors: Vasiliev V. P. , Dehanova N. G. , Kholodenko Yu. A.
Published: February 2025

The article discusses the main scientifi c and educational activities of the Department of Sociology of Public Administration of the Faculty of Sociology of Moscow State University in recent years. The continuity and vector in the development of the department are indicated, aimed at combining sociological theory, practical sociology and management. Social practices in Russia and other countries have put forward a number of new phenomena and problems of social dynamics, which required a new approach to analyzing the role of the state, understanding and translating a new state consciousness into the educational process. Modernization of public administration, its compliance with the interests of society, the formation of medium- and long-term goals of social dynamics have become the logical directions of the department. The problems under consideration are actualized by modern world and Russian practice, discussions and disputes about the long-term trend of Russia’s social development.The department trains students in the fi eld of sociology of public administration, social policy, and macro-regulation of social dynamics. Educational and scientifi c activities are based on topical issues of analyzing the principles and mechanisms of the functioning of the welfare state, strategic planning of social processes, institutions of sustainable development, and the formation of state digital platforms.The interdisciplinary nature of the study of a number of problems of public administration is combined with the priority of sociological analysis of forms and methods of public administration and its impact on the quality of life of the population.
Network Organization Model in Innovation Ecosystems: a Case Study From the Vale do Genoma (Genome Valley)
Authors: Lorenzo Junior Paulino Francisco , Castro Marcos de , Lima Luciano Ferreira de
Published: February 2025

Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the challenges faced by institutions in this collaborative environment, offering practical solutions based on academic knowledge.
 
Theoretical Framework: An innovative intervention is proposed, involving the introduction of a methodology to improve governance and promote the sustainable advancement of the ecosystem in the Genome Valley.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews, participant observation and document analysis.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed [synthesize the main results of the research]. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework, highlighting the implications and relationships identified. Possible discrepancies and limitations of the study are also considered in this section.
 
Research Implications: The results obtained revealed strategies to operate within innovation ecosystems and the roles of academic institutions, investors and entrepreneurs in their development.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by [highlighting the originality of the research, whether through the innovative approach, new discoveries or practical contributions]. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by [explain how the results may impact the area of study or professional practice].
Health Policy: Conjunctures For Working in Psychosocial Care in Brazil
Authors: Cardoso Francisca Maria Carvalho
Published: February 2025

Objective: The general objective of the work was to analyze the situation of the Social Welfare State in an international context and its relationship with the current Brazilian situation regarding relations with the Mental Health Policy in the country.
 
Theoretical Framework: The Welfare State or Social Welfare State was configured as an economic, political and moral reconstruction, after the Second World War and its model in Brazil, historical contexts that marked and facilitated the emergence of Health Reform, as a movement that leverages Politics of Brazilian Health.
 
Method: The study is characterized as bibliographic produced using qualitative methodology.
 
Results and discussion: It is noteworthy that, moving forward with the dissent of the health movement: the emergence of the Psychiatric Reform processes. This panorama helps us in the current discussion about the implementation and regionalization of the Psychosocial Care Network (RAPS), which have become consolidated in the field of Mental Health.
 
Implications of the Research: The research highlights the importance of Psychiatric Reform in the Brazilian context and the presence of a Mental Health Policy that is strengthened within the networks.
 
Originality/Value: Therefore, the study stands out for being an academic study based on the assumptions of the perspective of a new restructuring for Health and Mental Health Policy in Brazil, through work articulated in a care network.
Feminism and androgyny: Gender politics in contemporary classical Chinese opera
Authors: Xu Lisha
Published: February 2025

This article explores gender politics in China through the intersection of feminism and androgyny in contemporary classical Chinese opera, focusing on how gender fluidity and feminist representation on the contemporary xiqu stage create the conditions of connection with new audiences today. The discussion focuses on two examples, firstly, feminism in Amy Ng’s translation of Rescuing one’s sister in the wind and dust (2021) and, secondly, the androgynous body in the all-female Yue Opera productions New Dragon Gate Inn (2023) and Coriolanus and Du Liniang (2016). It investigates how translation and performance as representational forms interrogate entrenched gender norms, and engage with themes of marked relevance today, such as domestic violence and the commodification of women’s bodies. In particular, gendered representation in xiqu not only provides an aesthetic revival of the past, but also subtly contests the perceived binary of traditional gender constructions by establishing portals of relatedness between past and present, both of which are unfixed and destabilised by the way in which these performance traffic in simultaneity. By exploiting connections across different temporal layers, these forms can enable feminism and a queer sensibility to permeate contemporary performances of classical Chinese art, enriching the current discourse available for promoting gender politics within this particular socio-cultural framework in (but not limited to) China.
Polyphony and politics: Representing and translating culture, race and gender in Puccini’s Turandot
Authors: Xuan Benang
Published: February 2025

In the context of a more radical and critical climate of opera performance and audience response, this article investigates the representation and performance of Chinese-related images, characters and themes in various productions of Puccini’s Turandot, mainly those by Franco Zeffirelli, Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Chen Xinyi and Robert Wilson, with particular reference to their English and/or Chinese surtitles. It argues that, while the impression of contrived harmony in Puccini’s mythologising of ancient China through yellowface performance is inevitably undermined by its contemporary cultural-political ramifications, the creative indeterminacy of the translational discourse can help to recover in this exquisite work the diversity and relevance that we deem necessary in our present time. Meanwhile, although cultural, racial and gender differences should be properly understood and duly respected in operatic contexts, it is imperative that representational and translational choices not be decided or evaluated by those considerations alone, that they not polarise into two warring ideological positions, i.e., Occidental versus Oriental, white versus non-white, male versus female.