bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rodni aspekti informacijskog poremećaja
Authors: Miloš Brigita , Šipić Josip , Bošnjak Katarina
Published: February 2025

Cilj je ovog rada predstaviti aspekte informacijskog poremećaja koji su u znanstvenoj i stručnoj literaturi prepoznati kao specifično rodni, s posebnim naglaskom na dezinformacijske taktike i manipulacije koje za cilj imaju dezavuiranje žena (u politici) te svih onih osoba čiji se rodni identitet ne može jednostavno upisati u matricu tradicionalne rodne binarnosti. Iako je činjenica da rodne dezinformacije predstavljaju važan aspekt najčešće orkestrirane dezinformacijske kampanje protiv žena ili osoba drukčijega rodnog i/ili seksualnog identiteta, u ovom se radu osvrćemo i na druge informacijske poremećaje, tj. na misinformacije i malinformacije. U radu se također prikazuju u literaturi već prepoznati agensi, akteri i konteksti koji generiraju rodno diskriminatoran informacijski i medijski prostor te se navode primjeri kojima se želi uputiti na specifične učinke rodno uvjetovanih aspekata informacijskog poremećaja koji predstavljaju forme rodno uvjetovanog online ili offline nasilja. Na koncu se navode prijedlozi za prevenciju i suzbijanje takvog oblika informacijskog poremećaja, s naglaskom na ulogu provjeravatelja rodnih dezinformacija.
Current approaches to correction of nutritional status disorders in children with liver cirrhosis
Authors:   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation, Pavlovskaya E.V. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, Zubovich A.I. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation, Taran N.N. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation,   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Bagaeva M.E. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation,   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Abdulmanapova Z.A. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation, Strokova T.V. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation,   N.I.Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: February 2025

Liver cirrhosis in children is often accompanied by malnutrition due to nutrient deficiencies, metabolic and digestive disorders. The main manifestations of malnutrition in children with end-stage liver disease are physical developmental delay and sarcopenia. Timely correction of nutrient deficiencies is one of the basic components of a comprehensive treatment program, which improves the efficacy of therapy, quality and duration of life of patients. Maintaining a normal nutritional status is especially important in children awaiting liver transplantation, as it accelerates recovery processes and reduces the risk of postoperative complications. This article presents current approaches to the examination of nutritional status, dietary planning
and nutritional support in children with liver cirrhosis.
Key words: liver cirrhosis, children, malnutrition, nutritional support
Libro de Estilo de UCOPress Editorial Universidad de Córdoba. Directrices para la presentación de originales
Authors: Borsari Elisa , Luna Gómez Rosa María
Published: February 2025

UCOPress Editorial Universidad de Córdoba, que depende del Vicerrectorado de Transformación Digital y Gestión de Datos, de acuerdo con su reglamento de funcionamiento interno actúa como servicio de apoyo y difusión de la actividad investigadora y divulgadora de la Comunidad Universitaria, así como de servicio cultural a la sociedad.

Esta publicación es el libro de estilo con las directrices que hay que seguir para publicar originales.

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Models of the Current Technical Condition of Electrical Equipment for Calculating the Reliability of Power Supply Systems for Single-Users within the Framework of a Risk-Based Approach
Authors: Sekretarev Yu. A. , Gorshunov A. A.
Published: February 2025

The article considers the result of simulation the values of the current technical condition of electrical equipment based on the developed mathematical models. The models are implemented through a software package. Before the simulation, 72 power supply circuits were analyzed, and it occurred that 50 supply circuits of responsible consumers are of the greatest interest for simulation. The simulated integral value of the current state varies depending on the amount of pieces of equipment being monitored. In the course of the study, for each of the circuits under consideration, a number of values were obtained that simulate the selective combination of the technical condition index, a hypothesis was also put forward that the distribution of the populations is normal, and the verification of the latter was carried out using the Pearson criterion. With an increase in the number of pieces of electrical equipment taken into account in the monitoring, the average value of the technical condition index decreases. This indicator provides a cumulative assessment of the technical condition of the entire power supply system being examined. Taking into account the technical condition index, the values of the probability of trouble-free operation of the power supply circuits of the relevant consumers in question have been obtained. The probability of trouble-free operation of the circuits of power supply systems under consideration decreases if the current technical condition of their elements is taken into account. The simulation and calculations results indicate the necessity of regularly monitoring the current technical condition of electrical equipment and regularly recalculating the values of reliability indicators for power supply circuits in order to make the most effective decision on putting electrical equipment into scheduled repair. In order to reduce the probability of failure of electrical equipment in power supply systems, regular technical condition assessments as well as scheduled maintenance and repair work are required, while in order to obtain a more accurate reliability assessment, additional information on the condition of the equipment should be involved, such as maintenance and repair data, as well as information about the defects detected. The data obtained in the article can be used to reduce the likelihood of equipment downtime, increase the frequency of maintenance and repair, and, as a result, reduce the negative effects of under-supply of electricity.
Determination of Insulation Fault Locations in a Heterogeneous Power Supply Line
Authors: Oleynikov A. M. , Kanov L. N.
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the study was to develop an algorithm for the implementation of an accurate determination of the location and nature of insulation fault on the power supply line, which foundation is a mathematical model of the electrical network mode based on the theory of electrical circuits with distributed parameters. The achievement of this goal is based on the analysis and mathematical description of the replacement circuits of a distribution line with two power centers in the stationary mode with known propagation constants and wave impedances and in a fault mode. The equations of the model are described in detail, using the example of calculating typical modes of a 50 km long low-power distribution line with two power centers, it is demonstrated that it is possible to quickly, in the current time mode, obtain the coordinate of probable insulation fault and assess the degree of it, while an indication of an emergency mode was a voltage deviation at the outputs of the power centers. In general, the method for calculating the mode of the distribution line of an alternating current electric power system under consideration allows quick monitoring of damage or unauthorized connection of the load for the purpose of power take-off, while this technique is also suitable for analyzing a line with a single power supply center, and also makes it possible to quickly adjust the voltage of sources to control the load power at the required level. A promising area for further research may be the extension of the technique to branched lines with several load branches and power centers, which is typical, for example, for offshore electric power systems. In addition, a system for monitoring isolation and selective protection of branched loads can be built on the model under consideration.
Principles of Organization and Functioning of Mini-CHP Plants Using Local Fuels in Conditions of Hydrogen Energy
Authors: Ignatovich R. S.
Published: February 2025

This article discusses the principles of organization and operation of mini-CHP plants on local fuels (LF) to the conditions of hydrogen and carbon-free energy. The analysis of literary sources on the current state of development of mini-CHP plants on LF in the structure of the country's energy balance revealed a number of issues related to their operation and construction that arose after the commissioning of the Belarusian NPP. It is noted that a potential way to develop such energy sources is to switch to multi-purpose product development based on the principles of operation of the energy hub, which will potentially reduce the dependence of the energy source on the operation of the Unified Energy System (UES). The analysis of open literature sources on the potential role of LF in the transition to carbon-free energy was carried out. In this context, the operation of a mini-CHP plant on LF is considered according to two scenarios, viz. recovery of CO2 from combustion products, followed by purification to food grade and sale to direct consumers, as well as changing the operating modes of the energy source by means of the accumulation of excess electrical energy in the form of hydrogen during the operation of a mini-CHP plant in accordance with the thermal load of consumers. Based on archival data from an operating wood chip-fueled mini-CHP with an ORC module that was selected for research as an analog object, an assessment of the economic conditions for the development of mini-CHP plants on LF was made when integrating food-grade CO2 extraction units or for the production and accumulation of hydrogen into their schemes. For food grade carbon dioxide production systems, a functional dependency has been built that allows for a preliminary estimate of the value of the simple payback period when integrated into the scheme. Under the accepted conditions for the study object, the simple payback period obtained using the built dependency was less than 3 years. For systems of accumulation of excess electrical energy in the form of hydrogen, 3 options of the organization of work were considered. Based on the research object, the presence of boundary conditions for the ratio of the minimum and maximum differentiated tariff for the purchase of electric energy of the UES has been determined, under which it is advisable to further consider the economic indicators of the project for integrating a module for accumulating electric energy in the form of hydrogen into the scheme of a mini-CHP plant on LP.
Methodology for Determining the Criterion for the High-Quality Formation of T-Shaped Joints by Resistance Projection Welding Using Mathematical Modeling
Authors: Yumanau D. N. , Furmanau S. M. , Yumanava H. N.
Published: February 2025

Resistance projection welding of various materials and alloys has become widespread in various branches of the machine-building industry due to the high productivity of the process, technological and economic parameters of manufacture of  manufacture  and  a  wide  diversity  of  types  of  welded  joints.  Despite  its  widespread  use,  technological  processes of resistance projection welding in production conditions are not always able to provide consistently high quality of welded joints. Due to the fact that the calculation of welding operation parameters is carried out according to a universal methodology based on the heat balance equation, there are no recommended parameters for different types of joints, which, as a rule, leads to an overestimation or underestimation of welding current values. Incorrectly defined parameters of projection welding lead to the appearance of a large number of defects in T-shaped joints. Mathematical modeling is one of the effective ways to improve  the  quality  of  welded  joints  obtained  by  resistance  projection  welding.  Existing  mathematical  models  of the projection welding process, as a rule, have significant approximations in setting important parameters of the operation from the point of view of the welding cycle, therefore, the development of a model that takes them into account is an urgent task. The paper examines the developed method of mathematical modeling of projection welding process of T-shaped joints, taking into account the phase control of the heat input power, which is used to determine the influence of energy mode parameters on displacement characteristics of movable electrode of a contact welding machine. Based on the results of mathematical modeling, recommended dependences of the parameters of resistance projection welding modes of T-shaped joints have been obtained. The model of the resistance projection welding process of T-shaped joints is implemented in the ANSYS software product. The adequacy of the developed mathematical modeling methodology has been confirmed by experimental studies of the resistance projection welding process.
Formation of the Microclimate of Residential Premises during Heating with a Radiant-Convective Heating Device
Authors: Livanskiy D. G. , Holub Y. V.
Published: February 2025

This article examines the peculiarities of microclimate formation when using radiant-convective heating device - radiator. The main purpose of the work is to determine the advantages and disadvantages of radiator heating in residential premises, to assess the influence of  window sizes, room dimensions and the device on the formation of the microclimate in the room. The study includes the analysis of temperature and velocity fields in three representative rooms of different sizes and configurations. The authors identify the disadvantages of current heating systems associated with the uneven temperature distribution across the height of the room and the formation of zones of reduced comfort near the windows. The work examines three typical rooms for which mathematical modeling of thermal processes is carried out using differential equations to describe the processes of heat and mass transfer. The main attention is paid to the influence of window sizes, room dimensions and heating devices on the microclimate. The authors note that radiators do not always cover the entire width of windows, which leads to the formation of cold zones at their edges, the penetration of cold air deeper into the room and the formation of discomfort zones inside the room. The simulation results show that the indoor air parameters comply with GOST standards, however, the subjective comfort of residents may decrease due to uneven temperature distribution. In conclusion, it is concluded that it is necessary to develop new types of heating devices that will more effectively cope with the task of maintaining a comfortable microclimate and will eliminate the negative impact of cold air penetration through window openings on comfort.
Climatic Factors and Their Role in Energy Management and Water Consumption in the Urban Water Supply System
Authors: Kapanski A. A.
Published: February 2025

The article considers the influence of climatic factors on energy and water consumption of the urban water supply system. The purpose of the study is to identify the relationships between outdoor air temperature, precipitation and  load on the water supply system to substantiate the factors necessary for creating seasonal models of water consumption and increаsing the energy efficiency of water intakes. The objective of the scientific work was to test the hypothesis, according to which an increase in air temperature leads to an increase in water consumption and, as a consequence, to an increase in energy costs for the operation of pumping stations and water treatment systems. At the same time, it was assumed that precipitation would have the opposite effect, reducing water consumption during periods of intense rainfall. The work used correlation analysis to assess the strength and direction of the relationships between air temperature, precipitation and energy and water consumption parameters. Regression analysis was used to quantitatively assess the impact of climatic factors. The moving average method was used to smooth the data and reduce the spread of random fluctuations. Data filtering and cutting methods were also used, which made it possible to divide them by temperature thresholds and conduct separate studies for different ranges. The obtained results demonstrate that the growth of energy consumption is closely related to the increase in water demand, which increases with each degree of outside air temperature. This is explained by the expected increase in water consumption for irrigation and household needs during warm periods. Above 25 °C, the temperature factor determined 15.8 % of water consumption, which also coincided with the growth of this contribution to the electricity consumption of the system (15.6 %). However, when analyzing data in the area of negative temperatures, no obvious relationship was observed between temperature and water demand. At the same time, a correlation was found between temperature and electricity consumption, which is associated with additional costs for maintaining the water supply system in cold climates. Conclusions are made about the need for further study of additional variables, such as types of weekdays (working days, weekends, holidays), seasons of the year, as well as other socio-economic factors affecting water consumption and energy costs. The comprehensive results of the work can be used for planning the work of water utilities, managing energy resources and developing strategies to improve energy efficiency in water supply systems.
Factores demográficos, socioeconómicos y experienciales influyentes en el nivel de conocimiento y percepción de los implantes dentales en estudiantes de Estomatología de Lima-Perú
Authors:   , Rivera Yngunza Edmar Dioni
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Determinar los factores demográficos, socioeconómicos y experienciales influyentes en el nivel de conocimiento y percepción de los implantes dentales en estudiantes de estomatología de Lima-Perú. Materiales y métodos: El estudio fue de tipo descriptivo observacional con muestra de 455 estudiantes y utilizó la técnica de la encuesta y el instrumento fue el cuestionario de 22 preguntas. La validación del cuestionario estuvo conformada por tres expertos. Resultados: Los factores demográficos relacionados con el nivel de conocimiento de los implantes dentales según el análisis bivariado se halló con el sexo (p=0,030) y para percepción con la universidad y tipo de universidad (p=0,032; p=0,020); y la regresión logística binaria sólo encontró influencia del tipo de universidad y la percepción (p=0,013; OR: 0,295; IC: 0,113-0,770). Los factores socioeconómicos relacionados con el nivel de percepción según el análisis bivariado se hallaron con el nivel económico (p=0,006). Dentro de los factores experienciales y formativos relacionados al nivel de conocimiento para el análisis bivariado encontró con las prácticas preprofesionales, repitencia en cursos de carrera y desarrollo de investigaciones académicas (p=0,016, p=0,015, p=0,017); y para percepción con prácticas preprofesionales, tiempo como practicante y revisión de investigaciones actuales (p=0,0001; p=0,002, p=0,010), y para la regresión logística binaria encontró influencia para nivel de conocimiento sólo con el desarrollo de investigaciones académicas (p=0,037; OR: 3,542; IC: 1,079-11,632); y para percepción encontró influencia con las prácticas preprofesionales, desarrollo de investigaciones académicas y revisión de investigaciones actuales (p=0,0001; OR:9,831; IC:2,904-33,0282 / p=0,023; OR: 0,334; IC: 0,130-0,859 / p=0,026; OR:3,665; IC:1,165-11,531). Conclusiones: Los factores como el sexo, la universidad, tipo de universidad...
Short-Radius Multi-Lateral Well Construction by Novel Directional Steel Shot Drilling: Cost-Effective Solution for Geothermal Production Enhancement
Authors: Reinicke A. , Zikovic V. , Bergen F. V. , Blangé J. J.
Published: February 2025

In 2023, the International Renewable Energy Agency and the International Geothermal Association released a report underscoring the pivotal role of geothermal energy in the transition to a CO2-neutral energy system. In Europe, where over 50% of energy demand is driven by seasonal heating, geothermal systems are crucial for the heat transition. However, uncertainty in well productivity and high upfront costs for well construction present significant financial risks, slowing market adoption. Drilling of horizontal and multi-lateral wells is known for the potential of productivity enhancement by increasing connectivity with the reservoir. The productivity performance increase for geothermal reservoir cases has been demonstrated by modelling various lateral configurations (Peters et al., 2015). Due to the high drilling costs for horizontal wells and hence, for multi-lateral structures, utilization of this concept is often not a viable, economic option for a geothermal project. The challenge lies in making their construction cost-effective for geothermal operators.

A study for Dutch geothermal applications (Peters et al., 2015) demonstrated that the productivity improvement factor (PIF) scales linearly with the total lateral well length placed (Figure 1a) and highlighted that the PIF is dependent on the ratio of vertical (kv) to horizontal (kh) reservoir permeability and the reservoir thickness (Figure 1b). PIFs up to three can be realized with a structure of multiple 100m laterals in a tight sandstone reservoir.

Simpler and low-cost clean water jet-based system for lateral drilling are available on the market since many years. Commercial jet drilling systems usually aren't suitable for very competent rock types. They are working best for rocks with higher porosity and lower mechanical strength. The length of these laterals is limited to a maximum of about 100m, jetted wellbore diameters are about one inch. These clean water jet drilling tools have no directional control resulting in a more tortuous drill paths (e.g., Reinsch et al., 2018). The success rate with respect to drilled length and predicted productivity enhancement shows a higher level of variability. The applicability, potential, and limitations of these un-steered, clean water jet drilling systems, for realization of lateral structures, have been comprehensively investigated within the EU HORIZON 2020 project SURE (https://www.sure-h2020.eu/).
Chemoinformatic exploration of RiPP biosynthetic gene clusters in Lecanoromycetes
Authors: Singh Garima , Pasinato Anna
Published: February 2025

Background
Ribosomally synthesized and posttranslationally modified peptides (RiPPs) constitute a relatively newly discovered biosynthetic gene cluster (BGC) class involved in defense-related functions in fungi, with significant therapeutic potential. While only a few fungal RiPPs have been characterized, and primarily from a few model fungi, genome mining approaches have revealed that RiPPs are nearly ubiquitous across fungi, spanning fungal classes from Saccharomycetes to Eurotiomycetes. However, the RiPP biosynthetic landscape of fungi, such as lichen-forming fungi (LFFs), involved in intricate symbiotic relationships remains largely unexplored.
Results
This study presents the first comprehensive analysis of RiPP BGCs across 111 LFF genomes via an integrative approach combining whole-genome mining, phylogenetic inference, and sequence similarity network analysis. We identified 987 RiPP BGCs, constituting approximately 17% of the total biosynthetic diversity in LFF, a proportion significantly higher than previously estimated. We found most RiPP BGCs to be unique, as they do not cluster with any known RiPP gene clusters. Two conserved RiPP clans were identified in the family Parmeliaceae (Lecanoromycetes), with the core gene putatively homologous to ustY, indicating a relationship with fungal mycotoxins. While Clan R1 BGCs contain the accessory genes for dikaritin synthesis (tyrosinase and methyltransferase), the accessory genes of Clan R2 have not yet been reported from any characterized fungal RiPP BGC but only from bacteria. Additionally, we report the widespread distribution of dikaritin homologs across Lecanoromycetes, expanding the known range of these biosynthetic pathways beyond model Ascomycetes.
Conclusions
This study highlights the chemical diversity of RiPPs in Lecanoromycetes and identifies two conserved RiPP BGC clans within the Parmeliaceae family which are linked to dikaritins, mostly mycotoxins. This study highlights lichenized fungi such as Lecanoromycetes as promising sources of novel RiPPs.
MATE-AV: A VR-based training environment to teach occupants' how to adopt a comfort-oriented postural control in a vehicle
Authors: Croucher Charlotte , Pauwels Floris , Xuan Rebecca Pham , Brietzke Adrian , Marchal-Crespo Laura , Papaioannou Georgios
Published: February 2025

Some of the envisaged designs of automated vehicles (AVs) are expected to provoke general discomfort and motion sickness (MS) in occupants. Current research on mitigating MS and ensuring ride comfort mainly focuses on optimising vehicle motion and creating efficient vehicle-user interaction. However, current efforts towards solutions focus on the vehicle configuration, hoping fast technological advancements will allow their implementation or require full attention from occupants. Meanwhile, limited research has explored how to train an occupant to adapt to the motion of AVs to mitigate MS for a long-term solution. New commercially available off-the-shelf virtual reality (VR) technology offers a viable, low-cost solution for creating immersive training environments. Therefore, using VR technology (static VR simulation, so only visual motions, no vibrational feedback from the vehicle motion), we developed a serious game (MATE-AV) to train AV occupants to adopt comfort-oriented postural control strategies (e.g., leaning into the curves) and self-enhance their motion comfort while being driven in the virtual environment. A mixed-design experiment with 16 participants was conducted to investigate the impact of the VR-based postural training for trunk and head alignment during curves along a route. The results indicate that the VR-based postural training motivated participants to move more. Participants in both groups aligned their trunk roll with the curve's direction, indicating their effort to adapt to the comfort-oriented postural control they were being trained for. However, participants moved their heads away from the direction of the curve, possibly compensating for trunk alignment. Our VR-based postural training could be a long-term solution for training future generations to self-enhance motion comfort in AVs by adopting comfort-oriented postural control strategies, leading to the wider acceptance of AVs.
The positioning accuracy of individualized open-face mask in patients with intracranial tumors receiving radiotherapy-a randomized controlled study
Authors: Li Bo , Yang Fating , Zhang Lihua , Li Jie , Xu Linlin , Liu Zixuan , Zang Jian , Bai Fei , Zhao Lina
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: The thermoplastic head mask, combined with styrofoam, is a widely used immobilization method for patients undergoing radiotherapy for intracranial tumors at our center. However, a significant drawback of this technique is its full-face coverage, which often causes discomfort, making the mask feel overly constrictive. This can lead to breathing difficulties, nervousness, and anxiety. To address these issues, we designed an individualized open-face mask to improve patient comfort without compromising positioning accuracy. The aim of this study was to compare the positioning accuracy between the traditional head mask and the individualized open-face mask in patients receiving radiotherapy for intracranial tumors.
METHODS: Patients with intracranial tumors undergoing radiotherapy were randomly assigned to either the traditional head mask (THM) group or the individualized open-face mask (IOFM) group in a 1:1 ratio. The IOFM was customized with an open area based on the patient's feedback. All patients received additional fixation with styrofoam. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed once a week during radiotherapy to record set-up errors in three directions. The set-up errors and target zone flaring boundary values were compared between the two groups using a t-test. Patient comfort was evaluated using a modified Likert questionnaire during the first and sixth treatment sessions.
RESULTS: A total of 103 patients were enrolled in this study, with 51 patients immobilized using the IOFM method and 52 using the THM method. The baseline characteristics of the two groups were well balanced. Analysis of the 593 CBCT data showed no significant differences in set-up errors between the IOFM and THM groups (X direction: 1.07±0.89 mm vs. 1.02±0.93 mm, p=0.501; Y direction: 1.23±0.88 mm vs. 1.24±0.98 mm, p=0.921; Z direction: 1.15±0.89 mm vs. 1.15±0.84 mm, p=0.930; rotation error: 0.90±0.84° vs. 0.92±1.02°, p=0.793). The set-up errors in the open area of the face were also not significantly different between the IOFM and THM groups (X direction: 1.39±1.10 mm vs. 1.28±1.14 mm, p=0.204; Y direction: 1.77±1.36 mm vs. 1.62±1.29 mm, p=0.160; Z direction: 1.38±0.90 mm vs. 1.25±0.94 mm, p=0.085; rotation error: 1.13±0.93° vs. 1.11±1.03°, p=0.875). The modified PTV boundaries in the X, Y, and Z directions were 2.67 mm, 3.12 mm, and 2.57 mm in the IOFM group, compared to 3.06 mm, 3.39 mm, and 2.37 mm in the THM group, respectively. Comfort scores were significantly higher in the IOFM group on both occasions compared to the THM group (32.39±1.31 vs. 30.54±2.03, p<0.001 and 32.25±2.19 vs. 30.77±1.17, p<0.001).
CONCLUSION: The individualized open-face mask improves patient comfort without compromising positioning accuracy. It is a valuable approach that merits promotion and use in clinical settings for radiotherapy positioning.
Comparison between Pola-R-CHP and R-CHOP regimens in patients newly diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a propensity score-matched study
Authors: Sasaki Yohei , Matsunawa Manabu , Hayashi Hidenori , Kawamata Natsuki , Nagao Kazuki , Kuroiwa Kai , Narita Hinako , Okamura Reiko , Shimada Shotaro , Watanuki Megumi , Arai Nana , Kawaguchi Yukiko , Yanagisawa Kouji , Hattori Norimichi
Published: February 2025

The POLARIX study revealed that the polatuzumab vedotin, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisolone (Pola-R-CHP) regimen showed a progression-free survival (PFS) benefit over the rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisolone (R-CHOP) regimen. However, it remains unclear whether the Pola-R-CHP regimen can be an appropriate standard therapy for patients newly diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) based on real-world data. This study compared the efficacy of the Pola-R-CHP and R-CHOP regimens and elucidated the clinical prognostic factors for patients newly diagnosed with DLBCL treated with Pola-R-CHP. Propensity score matching was performed on 86 and 189 patients who received Pola-R-CHP and R-CHOP, respectively, with 82 selected in each arm. Patients treated with Pola-R-CHP tended to have better PFS than those treated with R-CHOP (1-year PFS: 85.2% vs 77.5%, p = 0.065). Patients exhibiting limited-stage disease, at low international prognostic index (IPI) risk, or those aged ≥ 81 years treated with Pola-R-CHP tended to have better 1-year PFS than those treated with R-CHOP (96.0% vs 86.1%, p = 0.057, 100% vs 88.9%, p = 0.11, 75.7% vs 70.6%, p = 0.43, respectively). In the multivariate analysis for 86 patients treated with Pola-R-CHP, clinical factors affected by PFS were not noted, while age (≥ 81 years or not) emerged as a clinical factor affected by OS (95% confidence interval: 1.05–32.26, p = 0.044). Pola-R-CHP could be more appropriate as a treatment for patients exhibiting limited-stage disease, those at lower international prognostic index (IPI) risk, or those aged ≥ 81 years newly diagnosed with DLBCL.
Bioefficacy of Plant Extracts and Permethrin Against Tenebrio molitor, a Major Stored Grain Pest
Authors: Shaw Pintu Kumar , Hassan S. M. Mahboob
Published: February 2025

Tenebrio molitor, a significant pest of stored grains, causes substantial economic losses worldwide. This study evaluated the bioefficacy of plant extracts (Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum, Datura stramonium, and Solanum nigrum) and Permethrin against T. molitor. The results showed that all plant extracts and Permethrin exhibited significant adulticidal (13.4–100% mortality), larvicidal (36–100% mortality), and repellent (58–93% repellency) effects against T. molitor. At 4% concentration, Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum, Datura stramonium, and Solanum nigrum caused 100%, 100%, 92%, and 93% adult mortality, respectively. Permethrin was the most effective insecticide, causing 100% adult and larval mortality at all concentrations (0.50-4%). The LC50 values for Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum, Datura stramonium, and Solanum nigrum were 1.43%, 1.56%, 2.31%, and 1.89%, respectively. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of plant extracts as sustainable and environmentally friendly management strategies for T. molitor infestations in stored grains.
Extensive mapping of somatosensory perception thresholds in the upper limb reveals an interaction between gender and stimulation position
Authors: Travassos Carolina , Sayal Alexandre , Direito Bruno , Fonte Paulo , Sousa Teresa , Castelo-Branco Miguel
Published: February 2025

Measuring perception thresholds in electrocutaneous stimulation offers valuable insights into sensory processing and supports the creation of personalized methods for diagnosing and treating somatosensory disorders. This study uses a custom non-invasive electrocutaneous stimulation device to test the impact of stimulation frequency, position along the upper limb, and participants’ gender on the perception thresholds. The device targeted 20 stimulation positions on the dorsal side of the right upper limb of 24 healthy participants. Perception thresholds for each participant and stimulation position were determined by a staircase procedure at two frequencies (30 Hz and 100 Hz). Our findings highlight the complex interplay between gender and stimulation position while suggesting that frequency does not significantly influence perception thresholds under these conditions. While males exhibited higher perception thresholds overall, the spatial pattern of perception thresholds along the upper limb thresholds were in general higher at the middle finger and hand compared to the forearm and upper arm. However, the interaction between gender and stimulation position indicates that the magnitude of these differences varies depending on the specific position. These results underscore the necessity of considering gender- and position-specific differences when analyzing somatosensory thresholds across the upper limb.
Luiz Ruffato’s Narrative Art Installation: The Multiplicities of Eles eram muitos cavalos
Authors: Itamar Harrison Marguerite
Published: February 2025

This essay studies the ways in which Amazonian artist Roberto Evangelista’s art installation Ritos de Passagem served as Brazilian author Luiz Ruffato’s structural and thematic model for his revolutionary book Eles eram muitos cavalos. According to Ruffato’s interpretation, Evangelista’s installation represents a tangible, three-dimensional form that renders socioeconomic hardship and impoverishment within a consumer-ravaged society. In applying this model to Ruffato’s work of fiction, this essay aims to emphasize his focus on formal and narrative innovations within what Anne Ring Petersen defines as a “multiperspectival approach.” This approach allows Ruffato’s text to take on threedimensional volume and invite the participatory action of the viewer/reader.
Embodying Decolonial Salvage in the Sertão of Boi neon and the American West of The Rider
Authors: Mittelman David M.
Published: February 2025

The water-scarce regions of the Western United States and the sertões of Northeastern and Central Brazil have been alternately imagined asrepresenting the promise and limits of their imperial nations. This article compares how two recent films, Gabriel Mascaro’s Boi neon and Chloé Zhao’s The Rider, represent these regions as spaces of vital possibility, salvaging from the colonially-inspired sports of vaquejada and rodeo materials from which to refashion gendered embodiment and define the West and sertão as stages for decolonial projects of cultural salvage.
I Am Embedded in a History of Imposed Silences
Authors: Lino Patrícia , Martinho Ferreira Patrícia
Published: February 2025

O dossiê temático I Am Embedded in a History of Imposed Silences:1 Práticas literárias e artísticas decoloniais luso-africanas reúne trabalhos críticos e artísticos de autoras(es) africanas(os), portuguesas(es) e afro-portuguesas(es) que se dedicam, a partir da escrita tradicional ou intermedial, à produção (diaspórica ou não) de narrativas coloniais, pós-coloniais e anticoloniais sobre renegociações identitárias, políticas da identidade e do corpo, natureza, espaço/lugar, memória e história, resistência e reparação.
It Was Photography That Discovered Me
Authors: Pequeno Paraíso Dário , Martinho Ferreira Patrícia , Gold Adi
Published: February 2025

Dário Pequeno Paraíso (Lisbon, 1991) is a Portuguese visual artist born toSantomean parents. In 2014 he moved to São Tomé and Príncipe and created the“Dário Pequeno Paraíso” brand. Aside from featuring his work in commercialprojects, Dário has shown his photographs in group and solo exhibitions in SãoTomé and Príncipe, Portugal and Guinea-Bissau and produced severaldocumentaries. He is currently working on projects that address the legacy ofcolonialism portraying the people, stories and spaces forgotten by the Portugueseempire.
“Cadê meu anzol?”
Authors: Lorenz Johnny
Published: February 2025

In the third section of Torto arado by Itamar Vieira Junior, an encantada, an Afro-Brazilian spirit being, takes over as narrator; her name is Santa Rita Pescadeira. Torto arado depicts the struggle of twentieth-century tenant farmers, and some critics, identifying the novel as one concerned with social justice and agrarian reform, find fault with the encantada’s intervention, understanding it as a “magical” solution. I argue that the book’s third section is not an escape into mysticism. Torto arado takes place—and here I borrow terminology from Christina Sharpe—in the enduring “wake” of the Middle Passage, in the “still unfolding aftermaths” of slavery. I approach the figure of Santa Rita Pescadeira as a powerful example of Herbert Marcuse’s conceptualization of the return of the repressed.
Scenes from an African Lisbon
Authors: McNee Malcolm , Epalanga Kalaf
Published: February 2025

Scenes from an African Lisbon: Selected Chronicles from O angolano que comprou Lisboa (por metade do preço)*
FAGOCITOSE
Authors: Salem Levy Tatiana
Published: February 2025

FAGOCITOSE: de Platão à Ecocrítica
Rezola, Maria Inácia. The Portuguese Revolution of 1974–75: An Unexpected Path to Democracy. Liverpool UP, 2024.
Authors: Almada e Santos Aurora
Published: February 2025

Rezola, Maria Inácia. The Portuguese Revolution of 1974–75: An Unexpected Path to Democracy. Liverpool UP, 2024.
EVALUATING THE ROLE OF MOOLABANADHA IN TREATING HAEMORRHOIDS AND ASSOCIATED GASTROENTEROLOGICAL CONDITIONS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors:   Student, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India 575018., Devi Thriveni , Alva Rashmitha ,   Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy of Nature Cure, Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodbidri, D.K, Karnataka, India 574227., Ravi Nair Abhishek ,   PG Scholar, Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodbidri, D.K, Karnataka, India 574227., S. Shetty Vanitha ,   Principal, Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodbidri, D.K, Karnataka, India 574227.
Published: February 2025

Objective:The primary objective of this narrative review was to evaluate the efficacy of yoga therapy in managing symptoms in individuals with haemorrhoids.

Introduction:Haemorrhoids are defined as the symptomatic engorgement or downward displacement of the anal cushion. It develops in the anus and is present in the mucosa of the anal canal and Internal splinter, the anal cushion is supported by smooth muscle and connective tissue encircles the internal and external sphincter.

Methodology:An electronic search of published research articles was conducted using Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and other databases. The results were analysed to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga in the treatment of patients with haemorrhoids.

Conclusion:This review suggests that yoga can effectively reduce symptoms in haemorrhoid patients. It should be practised by individuals with haemorrhoids to alleviate symptoms, strengthen pelvic floor muscles, and promote overall well-being. Additionally, it has no associated adverse effects.
SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND ETHICAL CONCERNS IN THE FAST FASHION INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY
Authors:   Department of Botany, Sanatan Dharma College Ambala Cantt., Jain Divya , Jain Sanjna ,   Smith School of Business, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario.
Published: February 2025

Fast fashion has become a major force in modern consumer culture because of rapid production and the availability of affordable, trendy clothes. However, the fast fashion industry, because of its unsustainable practices, has caused significant environmental impact. The industry is the second biggest consumer of water and is responsible for ten percent of global carbon emissions. The case study critically examines the sustainable business model of Zara and addresses the question of whether fast fashion companies can ever become environmentally sustainable and ethical.The findings emphasize the critical need for ethical accountability and organizational transformation in the fast fashion industry to strike a balance between economic development, environmental sustainability, and social justice.
POSTPARTUM OVARIAN VEIN THROMBOSIS: A CASE SERIES OF FIVE PATIENTS
Authors:   Hassan II University Hospital of Fez, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics 1., Laaouini K. , Lamcharfi M. ,   Hassan II University Hospital of Fez, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics 1., Bendahou Idrissi M. ,   Hassan II University Hospital of Fez, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics 1., Mamouni N. ,   Hassan II University Hospital of Fez, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics 1., Errarhay S. ,   Hassan II University Hospital of Fez, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics 1., Bouchikhi C. ,   Hassan II University Hospital of Fez, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics 1., Banani A. ,   Hassan II University Hospital of Fez, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics 1.
Published: February 2025

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare but potentially serious postpartum complication. It is often associated with abdominal pain, fever, and an increased risk of thromboembolic events. This article presents a case series of five postpartum patients diagnosed with ovarian vein thrombosis, discussing their clinical presentation, imaging findings, and management.
QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN WITH LEUKAEMIA: A TERTIARY CARE INSTITUTE OF UTTARAKHAND
Authors:   Phd (Nursing) Scholar, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun., Emon Chanu Sanjenbam , Prakash Kamli ,   Professor, Himalayan College of Nursing, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun., Kalra B.P ,   Professor, Paediatric Department, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University., Pugazhendi Sanchita ,   Professor, Himalayan College of Nursing, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun.
Published: February 2025

Background: Leukaemia is one of the most common childhood cancer among all the type of cancer. Having a child with cancer affect every parents wellbeing both physically and mentally. It is very challenging for the parents to face it and it may disrupts even social life too. The objectives of the study was to assess quality of life of children with leukaemia.

Methods: Data were collected from ninety-eight parents of children who were diagnosed leukaemia and undergoing treatment at selected hospital of Dehradun,Uttarakhand. The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQLâ„¢) generic core 4.0 and (PedsQLâ„¢) cancer module scales were used to assess quality of life of children. The study identified the various items in each domain of HRQOL that were affected in children with ALL from parents perspective.

Results: Children with leukaemia had shown significantly lower HRQOL scores across all domains especially emotional and school functioning domain compared with other domains. Parents reported that children with ALL had problems with nausea, worry, treatment and procedural anxiety.

Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that children with leukaemia experienced significantly poorer quality of life in various domains.