bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TH-1H Finite Element Model Validation and Flight Loads Development
Authors:   Mercer Engineering Research Center, Brenna Jeffrey ,   US Air Force, Schleider Mary , Hatcher Nick , McGinty Robert , Wood Gregory
Published: September 2024

This paper presents the testing and analysis methods used in estimation of TH-1H flight loads and validation of a finite element model using data gathered during a static crane lift and flight strain survey. Analysis methods and results are emphasized here as most testing methods and data have been shared in previous forums. This is followed by a discussion of the resulting computed load values and their verification through comparisons to operational parameters such as aircraft weight and vertical acceleration. It was found that computed loads and moments compare well to flight conditions. For example, main rotor lift force correlates well to the product of aircraft weight and vertical acceleration (Nz). Preliminary results also show that the computed static and dynamic loads lead to strain predictions that have a good overall trend when compared to measured values, but more work is needed to improved correlations with individual sensors. Further development of these loads will allow the H-1 program office to use them to better address structural repairs, flight severities, and risk analyses. Accurately predicted aircraft response at the sensors from both static and dynamic inputs will enable the development of stress spectra to be used for durability and damage tolerance analyses and service life development.
A Study in Reducing the Cost of Vertical Flight with Electric Propulsion
Authors:   The Boeing Company, Duffy Michael , Wakayama Sean , Hupp Ryan , Lacy Roger , Stauffer Matt
Published: September 2024

Electric propulsion introduces potential to substantially alter the design of vertical lift vehicles for reduced cost.
Incidence of Dentoalveolar Trauma and its Correlation with Temporomandibular Disorders – A Systematic Review
Authors: Srivastava Madhulika , Chawla Twinkle , Tharani T , Prasadh N Lakshmi , Singhania Rashika , Shah Sakshi
Published: September 2024

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) represent a diverse set of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles and associated structures. Previous studies suggested a notable correlation between dentoalveolar trauma (DAVT) and the incidence of TMDs. This systematic review aims to further elucidate this relationship. A comprehensive search was conducted in electronic databases to identify relevant studies published up to 2023. The included studies investigated the association between DAVT and TMDs in diverse populations. Data were extracted based on study characteristics, participant demographics and key findings. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the established assessment tools. Five studies were included in the final review. The studies revealed a strong association between DAVT and TMDs across different populations, including adolescents, students and high-contact sports practitioners. The correlation was evident in the form of significantly higher odds ratios, increased prevalence of specific TMD subtypes and more severe symptoms in individuals with a history of DAVT. Furthermore, the studies highlighted the significant role of high-contact sports and trauma history in TMD’s prevalence and severity. The findings from this systematic review provide compelling evidence of the significant correlation between DAVT and TMD. The results underline the importance of early detection and management of DAVT, particularly in high-risk groups such as high-contact sports practitioners, to prevent the development and progression of TMDs. Future research should focus on understanding the underlying mechanisms of this association and developing effective preventive and therapeutic strategies.
Pediatric antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis: A review on pulmonary manifestations, management, and outcomes
Authors: Lin Chien-Heng , Chen Chieh-Ho , Lin Wei-Ching , Soong Wen-Jue , Hong Syuan-Yu
Published: September 2024

Antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a rare systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by necrotizing inflammation of blood vessels infiltrated by neutrophils. It includes three distinct entities: granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA, formerly known as Wegener’s granulomatosis), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA, previously termed Churg–Strauss syndrome). The primary target antigens of AAV are perinuclear-ANCA/myeloperoxidase (MPO) and cytoplasmic-ANCA/proteinase 3 (PR3). MPO-ANCA is associated with MPA and EGPA, while PR3-ANCA is the marker antibody in GPA. AAV is a chronic disorder that frequently recurs or relapses and is potentially life-threatening, primarily affecting the renal and respiratory systems. Immunosuppressive therapy can improve the survival rate in pediatric AAV. However, severe cases with multiorgan involvement often have poor prognosis. Moreover, literature on pulmonary manifestations and outcomes in pediatric cases remains limited. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of pediatric AAV, particularly focusing on pulmonary manifestations, and highlights recent advancements in therapeutic management.
Sarcopenia: A review
Authors: Chen Chieh , Liao Da-Ming
Published: September 2024

Primary sarcopenia is an age-related pathological condition characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. The typical age of onset is approximately 40 years, and the muscle loss rate accelerates with age. Its prognosis reflects and predicts the patient’s ability to perform daily activities independently. Although muscle mass decline can occur at any age in patients with acute or chronic diseases, sarcopenia is often associated with oxidative stress and can be a symptom of muscle dysfunction due to impaired immune function or the physiology of tissues and organs. Low muscle mass not only leads to weakness but also leads to metabolic functional differences due to impaired skeletal muscles. The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition considers sarcopenia an important indicator of aging, with low muscle mass being an indicator of malnutrition. This concept considers the skeletal muscle an endocrine organ that indicates nutrient availability in the body.
Leg hematoma infected with Streptococcus dysgalactiae was misdiagnosed as cellulitis in a 17-year-old girl: A case report
Authors: Tung Yi-Ting , Fan Hueng-Chuen
Published: September 2024

Adolescent patients frequently experience hematomas after injury, which usually resolve spontaneously in healthy individuals. Hematomas can present with a spectrum of clinical manifestations, from being asymptomatic to causing visible swelling. We describe the case of a 17-year-old female who developed an isolated pretibial hematoma on her left leg, which became infected with Streptococcus dysgalactiae. The large lesion was initially misdiagnosed as cellulitis. Close observation of her leg’s status and antibiotic response, prompt surgical intervention, and proper wound management likely contributed to her full recovery.
Immunotherapy: Current indications and recommendations in the management of ocular allergy
Authors: Mahesh Padukudru Anand , Samajdar Shambo Samrat , Nagarajan Sowmya Arudi , Murthy Greeshma Mandya Venkatesh , Moitra Saibal
Published: September 2024

Allergic diseases, including allergic conjunctivitis (AC), pose a significant health burden, affecting both developed and developing nations. Despite its importance, AC is often underreported, leading to underestimated incidence and prevalence. The coexistence of AC with allergic rhinitis and its comorbidity with asthma underscore its clinical relevance. The prevalence of nasal symptoms with eye symptoms related to eye allergy varies among different age groups and regions worldwide. Climatic factors, aeroallergens, and environmental exposure play significant roles in the prevalence of ocular allergies. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) represents the only disease-modifying treatment for IgE-mediated allergic diseases. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the history, mechanisms, and evidence of AIT for ocular allergies, with a focus on AC. The primary routes of AIT, subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) are discussed in detail. The evidence for AIT in treating AC is extensive and demonstrates its effectiveness in alleviating ocular symptoms, reducing medication usage, and improving the quality of life in patients. Both SCIT and SLIT have shown positive results, with SLIT having a more favorable safety profile. Considerations for initiating and maintaining AIT, including adherence, financial burden, and treatment duration, are highlighted. In summary, AIT is a valuable treatment option for AC, offering long-term symptom relief and potential cost-effectiveness. By understanding the history, mechanisms, and evidence of AIT, healthcare providers can better manage ocular allergies and improve patient outcomes.
Comparative study of the direct closure of surgical incision for external dacryocystorhinostomy using 6-0 Prolene versus Dermabond®
Authors: Ortega-Evangelio Leticia , Peris-Martínez Cristina
Published: September 2024

Purpose:

In this study, we aimed to compare closure of the incision for external dacryocystorhinostomy (ext-DCR) by suturing with 6-0 Prolene versus closure with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate and assess the results in terms of the aesthetic and functional aspects of the scar, operating time, postoperative symptoms and complications, and the economic cost of the two techniques.

Methods:

Sixty-three patients with distal lacrimal obstruction and indication of ext-DCR were initially enrolled in a longitudinal prospective cohort study. Patients underwent ophthalmologic evaluations including lacrimal probing, external examination with photograph, measurement of the surgical wound, timing the cutaneous closure phase of the surgery, recording postoperative wound pain using visual analog scale (VAS), and recording the patient’s and clinician’s subjective satisfaction with the scar using Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) at 6 months postsurgery. The 63 eyes were divided into two groups: the wounds in group 1 were closed with 6-0 Prolene using continuous locking suture and the wounds in group 2 were closed with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate.

Results:

There was no difference in baseline characteristics (age, sex, and race), and no statistically significant differences were found in wound length, POSAS score, VAS score, or serious complications of the wound between the two groups. There were differences in surgery time and economic cost for group 2 compared to group 1 of -2.39 min and -€5.37/operation, respectively.

Conclusion:

This is the first study in the literature that compares 6-0 Prolene versus Dermabond®.The latter one presents advantages compared to Prolene, given that it reduces the length of surgery, reduces costs, and allows for greater flexibility in postoperative follow-up visits.
Corneal scarring after epithelium-off collagen cross-linking
Authors: Natarajan Radhika , Giridhar Divya
Published: September 2024

Collagen cross-linking (CXL) is considered as a successful therapeutic approach for corneal conditions like keratoconus and corneal ectasia. Despite its efficacy in stabilizing these conditions, the occurrence of post-CXL scars remains a concern. Keratoconus and other corneal ectasias are characterized by structural weaknesses in the cornea. This weakness contributes to the vulnerability of corneal scar formation. In addition, corneal biomechanics and tissue properties play a significant role in scar development. Procedural factors during CXL, including duration and intensity of ultraviolet light exposure, the concentration and type of riboflavin, and the precise application of treatment, have been identified as potential causes of scar formation. Individual patient factors such as variations in healing response and genetic predispositions, associated ocular allergy, and chronic contact lens wear can also impact scar development post-CXL. Understanding these variables is essential for risk stratification and personalized treatment approaches, ultimately optimizing patient outcomes. In addition, regular follow-up visits and patient education are essential to ensure optimal healing and minimize scar related complications. We have tried to explain the numerous reasons of scarring following epithelium-off CXL by conducting a thorough Medline search and reviewing our clinical images. This review serves as a concise overview of the causes and risk factors associated with scar formation after epithelium-off CXL.
Cognitive functioning in adults with chronic insomnia disorder- A cross-sectional study
Authors: Mittal Himani , Rawat Vikram S. , Tripathi Ravikesh , Gupta Ravi
Published: September 2024

Background:

Chronic insomnia, affecting 15.9% of the population, is characterized by sustained hyperarousal and heightened somatic, cognitive, and cortical activity. Despite its prevalence, the precise impact of chronic insomnia on cognitive domains, particularly attention, working memory, and executive function, remains inadequately understood.

Aim:

This study aims to systematically investigate the cognitive functioning of adults with chronic insomnia.

Methodology:

A meticulously matched cohort of 80 participants, comprising 40 with chronic insomnia and 40 controls, participated in this cross-sectional study. The diagnosis followed strict criteria outlined in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders-3. Neuropsychological assessments, including the Digit Span Test, Stroop Test, and Trail Making Test, were employed to scrutinize attention, working memory, and executive function. Robust metrics, such as the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), supported the investigative approach.

Results:

Analysis revealed notable deficits in backward digit span, digit symbol substitution test, and Stroop Test (cards B and C) among chronic insomnia subjects compared to non-insomniac counterparts. Trail Making Test B indicated prolonged completion times in the chronic insomnia cohort. Despite comparable levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, the chronic insomnia group exhibited higher ISI and PSQI scores, indicating the severity of their sleep disturbances.

Conclusion:

This cross-sectional analysis reveals cognitive deficits associated with chronic insomnia, specifically impacting attention, working memory, and executive function. Even with meticulous demographic controls, chronic insomnia leaves a discernible impact on cognitive functions. The study underscores the need for precise cognitive evaluations to reveal the latent impact of chronic insomnia, offering insights for targeted interventions.
Sexual dysfunction, depression, and marital adjustment in diabetic male patients
Authors: Rathod Anuradha , Sawant Neena , Bandgar Tushar
Published: September 2024

Background:

Type 2 diabetes affects 10.5% of adults globally, with sexual dysfunction being one of the complications, of which erectile dysfunction is the most commonly reported one with the prevalence ranging from 35% to 90%. There are a few studies exploring links between sexual dysfunction, depressive symptoms, and marital satisfaction, which is the reason we undertook the study.

Aim:

To study the prevalence of sexual dysfunction, depressive symptoms, and marital satisfaction in male patients with diabetes and correlation between the three parameters.

Methods:

A total of 120 male patients with type 2 diabetes were assessed for sexual dysfunction using ICD-10 criteria and International Index of Erectile Function, depressive symptoms using Beck Depression Inventory, and marital satisfaction using Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS).

Results:

The mean age of patients at diagnosis of diabetes was 42.32 ± 7.48 years, and the mean duration of diabetes was 7.35 ± 3.76 years. Mean HbA1c was 9.05 ± 2.25% with only 22 patients having good glycemic control. Eight-eight patients reported sexual dysfunction with lack of genital response, premature ejaculation, and orgasmic dysfunction being common. Thirty-two patients had depressive symptoms, with borderline clinical depressive symptoms and moderate depressive symptoms in 14 patients each. Marital satisfaction was affected with the total mean DAS score being 93.95 ± 18.34. There was a negative correlation seen between sexual function and depressive symptoms and also between sexual function and increasing age, with a positive correlation seen between sexual function and marital satisfaction. Poor glycemic control was significantly associated with clinically diagnosed erectile and orgasmic dysfunction.

Conclusions:

Sexual dysfunctions, depressive symptoms, and marital distress are highly prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes, warranting timely detection and management. The three parameters are significantly correlated with each other, and poor glycemic control is significantly associated with sexual dysfunction. Psychiatric liaison would improve outcomes.
Association between household air pollution due to unclean fuel use and depression among older adults in India: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Rani Ritu , Astha
Published: September 2024

Background:

Depression is a major public concern among older adults. However, limited studies have examined the association of depression and household air pollution (HAP). Therefore, this study examines the association between HAP due to unclean fuel use and depression among older adults in India.

Methods:

Data from Longitudinal Aging Study of India (LASI), wave-1 (2017–18) were used (N = 50,206, ≥50 years). Depression measured by CIDI-SF (Composite International Diagnostic Interview-Short Form) was the outcome variable. Household unclean fuel use was considered as proxy of HAP. Bivariate analyses and multivariate logistic regression were used to fulfil the study objectives.

Results:

The prevalence of depression was greater among unclean fuel users than clean fuel users (9.6% vs 6.6%). Results showed that household unclean fuel use was associated with higher odds of depression. The interaction analyses showed that females and rural residents were at higher risk of depression due to HAP exposure. Furthermore, household cooking conditions also played an important role in the association between HAP exposure and depression. Unclean fuel use indoors without ventilation and with traditional chullah/stove was associated with higher odds of depression among older adults.

Conclusion:

The study concludes that exposure to HAP due to unclean fuel use should be considered as a potential risk factor of depression among older adults. Therefore, the study suggests an urgent need to create awareness about negative effects of unclean fuel use on mental health and promote clean fuel usage in households to ensure healthy aging.
A systematic compilation of rating scales developed, translated, and adapted in India
Authors: Grover Sandeep , Laxmi Raj
Published: September 2024

Background:

There is a lack of comprehensive data sources on various rating instruments that have been developed, translated, and adapted in Indian context.

Aim:

Accordinly, this review aimed to compile the available scales/questionnaires/instruments developed, adapted, and translated for use in India.

Methods:

For this, the search engines like PUBMED, Google Scholar, MedKnow, and Science Direct were searched for scales that have been developed, translated, and adapted in Indian context or an Indian language. Only articles reporting a scale/questionnaire development/interview schedules from India or in an Indian language were included.

Results:

Available data suggests that most of the instruments that have been translated in the Indian context have been done so in Hindi language. Very few instruments are available in other languages. The scales/instruments that are available in multiple languages include Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Edinburgh postnatal depression, Epworth sleepiness scale to evaluate daytime sleepiness, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), Recovery quality of life, World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref version, Subjective happiness scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMI), COVID-19 stigma scale, Dyadic adjustment scale, Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire (BAPQ), Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), and Rosenzweig picture frustration study (Children’s form). Overall, very few instruments have been developed in India.

Conclusion:

To conclude, our review suggests that a limited number of scales have been developed in India and in terms of translation and adaptation, most of these have been done in Hindi only. Keeping these points in mind, there is a need to develop more psychometrically sound scales for research and routine clinical practice. Additionally, efforts must be made to translate and adapt scales available in different languages and subject the same to psychometric evaluations.
Aberrant salience in acute versus chronic schizophrenia: Do medication and positive symptoms make a difference?
Authors: Vaidya Bhuvana Prakash , Shenoy Sonia , Praharaj Samir Kumar
Published: September 2024

Background:

The nature of aberrant salience in schizophrenia, whether it is a state or a trait phenomenon, remains unclear.

Aim:

To assess and compare aberrant salience in patients with schizophrenia at different stages of the illness and to explore its association with symptom severity and medication use.

Methods:

A total of 113 subjects were included, comprising 83 patients with schizophrenia divided into three groups: group A (acute drug-free symptomatic stage, n = 23), group B (chronic-medicated symptomatic stage, n = 30), and group C (chronic-medicated asymptomatic stage, n = 30). These were compared with a healthy control group (group D, n = 30). Participants were assessed using the Aberrant Salience Inventory (ASI) and clinical rating scales, including Psychotic Symptom Rating Scales, Scale for Assessment of Positive Symptoms, and Scale for Assessment of Negative Symptoms (SANS).

Results:

Significant differences were observed across almost all domains of aberrant salience. The most notable differences were between the symptomatic groups (A, B) and the healthy controls (D). Subgroup analysis showed no significant differences between the acute (A) and chronic groups (B, C), but significant differences were found between the symptomatic (A, B) and asymptomatic (C) groups in several domains and in the total ASI score. A highly significant positive correlation was noted between the total ASI score and the symptom rating scales, except for SANS.

Conclusion:

Aberrant salience is significantly elevated in patients with prominent positive symptoms, particularly delusions and hallucinations. It appears comparable to the general population in chronic remitted patients, suggesting that aberrant salience is state-dependent. Medication did not significantly influence aberrant salience as both medicated and nonmedicated symptomatic patients continued to exhibit it. However, medication may contribute to reducing aberrant salience by alleviating positive psychotic symptoms.
Effectiveness of adjunctive task-centered case work to pharmacotherapy and motivational enhancement therapy among frequently relapsing patients with alcohol dependence syndrome
Authors: Sahoo Sidhant Kumar , Bhattacharjee Dipanjan , Khanande Roshan V , Pachori Hariom , Khanra Sourav , Das Basudeb
Published: September 2024

Background:

Individuals experiencing alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS) may struggle with relapse due to various factors, even after receiving successful inpatient treatment. While motivation enhancement therapy (MET) and pharmacotherapy are commonly used interventions for ADS, incorporating task-centered casework (TCP) – a nondirective, goal-oriented, and time-limited approach – may yield promising outcomes.

Aim:

This study examined the effects of adjunctive TCP in conjunction with pharmacotherapy and MET on frequently relapsing patients with ADS.

Materials and Methods:

This study utilized a case-control design to evaluate the efficacy of combined therapies (pharmacotherapy, MET, and TCP) on 60 male subjects with a diagnosis of ADS and multiple admissions in a tertiary deaddiction center. The participants were divided equally into experimental and control groups, with the experimental group receiving all three therapies and the control group only receiving pharmacotherapy and MET. Both groups maintained their pharmacotherapy regimens throughout the 2-month study period. Assessments were conducted at baseline and the end of the study using various measures, including social–demographic and clinical data, the SAD-Q, ACQ SF-R, SOCRATES-8A, CIWA-Ar, and WHOQOL-BREF Hindi version.

Results:

The results of the study indicate that the experimental group exhibited a marked decrease in alcohol cravings, an increased willingness to make positive changes, and overall better treatment outcomes and quality of life compared to the control group. In patients with ADS who underwent treatment with MET, TCP, and pharmacotherapy, it was observed that cravings were a significant predictor of their quality of life and readiness to make changes.

Conclusions:

TCP can be complemented with existing addiction therapies in the treatment of addiction because it has additional advantages in the form of nondirectiveness, goal orientation, time-limitedness, and collaboration between the therapist and the patient. ADS patients can benefit from this therapy by discovering their inert potential and identifying their shortcomings.
Amend the Mental Health Care Act 2017: A Survey of Indian Psychiatrists (Paper 1)
Authors: Malhotra Savita , Srivastava Shruti , Gowda Mahesh R. , Sharma Nidhi , Gopalan Mohan R. , Watve Vidyadhar G. , Paul Imon
Published: September 2024

Aim:

This paper highlights the difficulties and lacunae in the Mental Health Care Act 2017 that hinder its implementation and use for the care and treatment of persons with mental illness in India.

Methods:

An online nationwide survey, involving structured questions as well as open-ended questions, to elicit the level of implementation, experience in complying with the provisions of the Act, and level of satisfaction, of practicing psychiatrists was carried out. Responses were analyzed using appropriate statistics.

Results:

600 respondents answered the online questionnaire. A majority of psychiatrists were senior practitioners with over 10 years of experience. 92.5% respondents were dissatisfied with the MHCA, wherein 73.3% wanted it amended, and 19.2% asked for repeal. Procedural issues were deterrent for 66.5% from taking medically necessary or helpful decisions for patients. Non-implementation of the Act was a major finding. Major dissatisfaction was expressed regarding judicial over reach in admission and discharge procedures, inclusion of general hospital psychiatry units in the definition of mental health establishment, non-applicability of provisions like advance directive and nominated representative in Indian setting, and that all treatment should be covered under insurance.

Conclusion:

The Act in its present form defies the spirit of its own objectives and is unimplementable. It needs major revisions.
On the interaction of the Coxeter transformation and the rowmotion bijection
Authors: Marczinzik René , Thomas Hugh , Yıldırım Emine
Published: September 2024

Let

P

be a finite poset and

L

the associated distributive lattice of order ideals of

P

. Let

\rho

denote the rowmotion bijection of the order ideals of

P

viewed as a permutation matrix and

C

the Coxeter matrix for the incidence algebra

kL

of

L

. Then, we show the identity

(\rho^{-1}C)^{2}=\mathrm{id}

, as was originally conjectured by Sam Hopkins. Recently, it was noted that the rowmotion bijection is a special case of the much more general grade bijection

R

that exists for any Auslander regular algebra. This motivates to study the interaction of the grade bijection and the Coxeter matrix for general Auslander regular algebras. For the class of higher Auslander algebras coming from

n

-representation finite algebras, we show that

(R^{-1}C)^{2}=\mathrm{id}

if

n

is even and

(R^{-1}C+\mathrm{id})^{2}=0

when

n

is odd.
Existimos y resistimos como retazos unidos: Prácticas narrativas colectivas en contexto activista: Desafíos y respuestas frente a un crimen por lesbo-odio
Authors: Mancilla Monsalve Yasna
Published: September 2024

Este artículo ilustra un proceso de trabajo metafórico y participativo en el cual un grupo de activistas feministas, lesbo-feministas y disidentes nos reunimos para responder terapéuticamente a los efectos del lesbo-odio. El contexto terapéutico se creó progresivamente, junto al despliegue de un conjunto de metáforas relacionadas con el arte textil, inspiradas en las conversaciones de reautoría propuestas por Michael White. El proceso incluyó la creación de un documento colectivo (Denborough, 2008) que reconoce y honra los saberes, conocimientos y nuestras formas particulares de responder frente al lesbo-odio, materializado en tres versiones; manta de retazos, video, y fanzine. Colectivizadas en un acto ceremonial, estas versiones incluyen el trabajo de creación manual-artístico y la materialidad del tejido como medios privilegiados de expresión, más allá de los límites de lo verbal. Este trabajo contribuyó a la visibilización, exteriorización y politización de actos de injusticia, reconociendo formas de resistencia, cuidado y protesta. El proceso nos invitó a reflexionar sobre la importancia de la colectivización, la fluidez y flexibilidad en la estructuración del espacio terapéutico, y a cuestionar los roles de terapeuta y de activista concebidos como identidades predefinidas.
The Read Everything Michael White Published Project
Authors: Sherwin Will
Published: September 2024

This paper tells the history of The Read Everything Michael White Published Project, in which I read all the works available to me that were published by Michael White, the co-originator of narrative therapy. I describe the reading project’s conception, its effects on my work, some practices that Michael White believed were useful for therapists, tips for others considering a reading project of their own, and new initiatives this project was generative of in my work.
We exist and resist as woven patches: Collective narrative practices in an activist context challenging and responding to an anti-lesbian hate crime
Authors: Mancilla Monslave Yasna
Published: September 2024

This article describes a participatory process in which a group of feminist, lesbian feminist and dissident activists came together to respond therapeutically to the impacts of anti-lesbian hatred. The therapeutic context was created gradually with the deployment of a set of metaphors related to textile art, inspired by the re-authoring conversations proposed by Michael White. The process included the creation of a collective document that acknowledges and honours the participants’ wisdom, knowledge and particular ways of responding to anti-lesbian hatred. This work was embodied in three different forms: a patchwork quilt, a video and a fanzine. Collectivised through a definitional ceremony, these forms embraced manual-artistic creation and the materiality of fabric as valued means of expression, beyond the limits of the verbal. This work contributed to the visibility, externalisation and politicisation of acts of injustice, acknowledging forms of resistance, care and protest. The process invited us to reflect on the importance of collectivisation, fluidity and flexibility in structuring the therapeutic space, and allowed us to question the roles of therapist and activist as predefined identities.
Left bundle branch area pacing: A new era of cardiac resynchronization therapy?
Authors: Caruzzo Carlo Alberto , Rigamonti Elia , Scopigni Francesca Romana
Published: September 2024

The recent systematic review and meta-analysis provided a comprehensive focus on the current state of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). The authors determined the feasibility of physiological left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) in patients indicated for CRT through a careful analysis of trials. They found that LBBAP was associated with significant reductions in QRS duration, New York Heart Association functional class, B-type natriuretic peptide levels, and pacing thresholds as well as improvements in echocardiographic parameters compared to biventricular pacing.
Adaptación transcultural y validación de un cuestionario genérico de aceptabilidad al español
Authors: Rivera Sebastián , Silva-Letelier Catherine , Retamal-Walter Felipe , Fuentes-López Eduardo , Contreras Jimena , Marcotti Anthony
Published: September 2024

Objective. To adapt and validate the generic TFA acceptability questionnaire to Spanish.
Methods. In the initial phase of this two-phase observational study, a translation and adaptation of the original instrument was performed. The second phase consisted of applying this version to 194 older adults after a pilot hearing screening and a standard preventive medical examination. Construct validity was assessed by Exploratory Factor Analysis, and internal consistency with McDonald's omega (ω).
Results. Both procedures yielded the same two-factor solution. The first factor comprised items related to “affective attitude”, “perceived effectiveness”, “intervention coherence”, and “self-efficacy”; the second factor included items on “ethicality” and “opportunity costs”. The item 'burden' was removed due to its lack of significant factor loadings. The first factor accounted for 18.96% of the variance of the hearing screening and 26.28% of the preventive medical examination; the second accounted for 14.97% and 20.44%, respectively. Regarding reliability, the instrument demonstrated an ω = 0.61 for the hearing screening and ω = 0.73 for the preventive medical examination.
Conclusion. The final instrument comprises six items evaluating specific acceptability constructs and one item addressing overall acceptability. It features a two-factor underlying structure, demonstrating high external reliability and acceptable internal consistency.
Sejarah Otonomi Khusus Papua Sebuah Upaya Menyelesaikan Konflik
Authors: Koibur Samparisna
Published: September 2024

Konstitusi Indonesia tidak mengenal adanya pengkhususan suku, ras dan agama yang dikaitkan dengan hak-hak politik warga negara. Keanekaragaman suku, ras dan agama tapi tetap satu itulah esensi semboyan Bhinneka Tunggal Ika yang menjadi landasan semangat persatuan seperti tersurat dalam UUD 1945. Sebagaimana Sukarno dan Mohammad Yamin, para nasionalis Indonesia juga berpendapat bahwa status politik Papua sebagai bagian integral Indonesia telah selesai. Premis ini berdasar fakta bahwa rakyat Papua melalui DMP telah memilih atau memutuskan bergabung dengan Indonesia dalam Pepera. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengurai sejarah panjang pemberian otonomi khusus kepada Papua, menganalisis faktor-faktor yang melatarbelakanginya, serta mengevaluasi sejauh mana kebijakan ini berhasil dalam mengatasi konflik dan mewujudkan kesejahteraan masyarakat Papua. Tipe penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif analitik. Penelitian ini diperoleh hasil Pemberian otonomi khusus kepada Papua merupakan upaya pemerintah Indonesia untuk menyelesaikan konflik yang berkepanjangan dan memberikan kesejahteraan bagi masyarakat Papua. Namun, pelaksanaan otonomi khusus ini masih menghadapi berbagai tantangan, seperti perbedaan persepsi antara pemerintah pusat dan daerah, terbatasnya sumber daya manusia, dan masih adanya kelompok yang menginginkan kemerdekaan
Characterization and Management of Epithelioid Hemangioma on the Lip Mucosa: A Case Report
Authors: Maturana-Ramirez Andrea
Published: September 2024

Epithelioid Hemangioma (EH) is a rare benign vascular tumor characterized by well-formed blood vessels and epithelioid endothelial cells. Known as Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia (ALHE), the World Health Organization does not recommend the use of this term since 2020. Despite its common occurrence in subcutaneous soft tissues of head and neck, cases involving oral mucosa and other extra cutaneous areas are infrequent. This article presents a case of EH in an unusual location and discusses the differential diagnosis with other entities, including Kimura´s Disease (KD). We report the clinical case of a 26 year old man with no significant medical history who presented with a painless increase in volume on the right upper lip, subsequently diagnosed as EH through biopsy and histopathology. The lesion exhibited typical clinical features and a complex histological pattern including epithelioid endothelial cells and an inflammatory infiltrate rich in eosinophils. Diagnosis of EH is challenging due to morphological variability and the need to differentiate it from similar conditions such as KD. Differential diagnosis is crucial, especially in atypical locations. This case shows the importance of histopathology and complementary examinations in diagnosis and the need to consider KD in the differential diagnosis due to its therapeutic and prognostic implications. Therefore, it is concluded that EH, although benign, requires a rigorous diagnostic approach to differentiate it from similar diseases and manage it appropriately. Continuous control is essential due to the potential for recurrence. This case shows the importance of careful differential diagnosis, especially in atypical locations, to optimize management and improve patient outcomes.
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Meat and Blood Spots as a Quality Trait on Table Eggs: Causes and Solutions
Authors: Şeremet Çiğdem , Güler Hüseyin Cem
Published: September 2024

Eggs are considered one of the most complete foods in the human diet, with their composition particularly rich in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and excellent biological value proteins. With widespread use in the food industry due to both its nutritional value and functional properties, the production of quality eggs is critical in terms of food safety and therefore consumer health. However, egg quality has different meanings for consumers and consumers' perception of quality varies depending on the purpose of use and their own preferences. One of the most important defects affecting consumer preferences in terms of internal quality characteristics in eggs is meat and/or blood spots. Although the formation of meat and blood spots depends on factors such as the hen age, health status, feeding and management, it also emerges as a hereditary trait, especially in brown layers. According to different production systems, producers try to reduce the formation of meat-blood spots in eggs with management and feeding strategies to alleviate environmental stress. In addition, thanks to the developments in genetics and biotechnology, researchers and breeding companies have started to focus on the genetic background of meat-blood spot inclusions and to identify the genes affecting their formation. In this review, the occurrence and causes of meat-blood spots, one of the internal quality characteristics affecting consumer preferences in table eggs, were explained and suggestions to reduce the incidence were presented.
Peranan Komunikasi Pemasaran pada Pokdarwis Desa Wisata Wonokitri Pasuruan dalam Meningkatkan Kunjungan Wisata
Authors: Zuhdi Irham , Rifai M.
Published: September 2024

Desa Wisata Wonokitri, yang terletak di lereng Gunung Bromo, Kabupaten Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, merupakan contoh destinasi pariwisata minat khusus yang menggabungkan keindahan alam dan kekayaan budaya lokal Suku Tengger. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif untuk mengeksplorasi strategi komunikasi pemasaran yang diterapkan oleh Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Pokdarwis) dalam menarik wisatawan. Dengan pendekatan model AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action), penelitian ini berfokus pada pemahaman tentang bagaimana Pokdarwis Desa Wonokitri meningkatkan kesadaran, ketertarikan, keinginan, dan tindakan pengunjung. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Desa Wonokitri memiliki potensi besar untuk menjadi destinasi unggulan, terutama melalui daya tarik utama berupa bunga edelweiss yang dianggap sakral oleh masyarakat setempat. Selain itu, tradisi lokal seperti upacara Kasada turut memperkuat daya tarik desa ini. Pemerintah daerah dan komunitas setempat dapat berkolaborasi dalam mengembangkan infrastruktur dan memanfaatkan media sosial untuk meningkatkan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan, sehingga mampu meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat desa.
Perspektif Pendidikan Kristen tentang Penilaian untuk Pembelajaran yang Holistik dan Transformatif
Authors: Kesaulya Thasya , Tangkin Wiyun Philipus
Published: September 2024

Assessment plays a crucial role in education as teachers can track students' development through their learning outcomes. However, teachers tend to struggle to assess according to predefined standards. As a result, students do not experience holistic and transformative growth in their learning. The purpose of this writing is to elucidate the study of the Christian educational perspective on student assessment to achieve holistic and transformative learning. The method used is a literature review to examine and generate the basis of thought: (1) Encouraging students to respond to their identity as the image of God; (2) Assessment principles need to be comprehensive to achieve holistic and transformative learning. In conclusion, teachers play a vital role in assessing students' competencies, based on Biblical truth that encourages students to think critically, creatively, collaboratively, and communicatively. Suggestions for teachers include consistent implementation of assessment principles, knowing the true truth through the Word of God in the Bible, seeking the help of the Holy Spirit in assessment, and collaborating with parents to facilitate student learning at home. Penilaian berperan penting dalam pendidikan karena guru dapat mengetahui perkembangan siswa melalui hasil belajar siswa. Namun guru cenderung belum mampu menilai sesuai standar yang telah ditentukan. Akibatnya siswa tidak mengalami pertumbuhan holistik dan transformatif dalam pembelajaran. Tujuan penulisan ini untuk memaparkan kajian perspektif pendidikan Kristen tentang penilaian siswa untuk mencapai pembelajaran yang holistik dan transformatif. Metode yang digunakan yaitu kajian literatur untuk mengkaji dan menghasilkan dasar pemikiran: (1) Mendorong siswa untuk meresponi identitasnya sebagai image of God; (2) Prinsip penilaian perlu komprehensif untuk mencapai pembelajaran yang holistik dan transformatif. Kesimpulannya yaitu guru memiliki peranan penting dalam menilai kompotensi siswa secara utuh, bersumber pada kebenaran Alkitabiah yang mendorong siswa berpikir kritis, kreatif, kolaboratif, dan komunikatif. Saran bagi guru yaitu, implementasi prinsip penilaian perlu secara konsisten, mengetahui kebenaran sejati melalui Firman Tuhan dalam Alkitab, meminta pertolongan Roh Kudus dalam menilai, serta bekerjasama dengan orang tua untuk memfasilitasi siswa saat belajar di rumah.
Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors Potential sports information system design
Authors: Ngadiman Ngadiman , Festiawan Rifqi , Istiqomah Vita Delya , Wahono Bayu Suko , Mulyani Jajang Dede , Widanita Neva , Nursantiko Duaji Rahadyan
Published: September 2024

Potential sports disciplines are those with a promising outlook for successful development. Currently, the identification of these potential disciplines relies heavily on traditional methods. The aim of this research is to develop and implement a management information system to better identify these potential sports disciplines. This study adopts a research and development approach and was conducted at the National Sports Committee of Cilacap Regency, Central Java, using 16 sports disciplines selected through purposive sampling techniques. Data analysis focused on the total scores obtained from each indicator within the information system. The analysis results show the following scores for the 16 team sports disciplines: Soccer (316), Boxing (307), Volleyball (229), Pencak Silat (201), Sepak Takraw (187), Chess (186), Badminton (164), Gymnastics (158), Basketball (136), Table Tennis (129), Archery (127), Petanque (123), Lawn Tennis (121), Rowing (116), Rugby (109), and Athletics (85). The conclusion of this research is that the designed information system can effectively serve as a tool to identify potential regional sports disciplines. The top five potential sports disciplines identified in the National Sports Committee of Cilacap Regency are soccer, boxing, volleyball, pencak silat, and sepak takraw.
Wellness status and training load among Malaysian rugby players during Asia rugby men's champi-onship 2023: a comparative analysis
Authors: Baki Mohd Hafizuddin , Madarsa Nor Ikhmar , Abd Malek Nor Fazila
Published: September 2024

The Asia Rugby Men's Championship (ARMC) is a well-known platform for rugby teams in the area to exhibit their abilities and compete on an international level. The tournament's physical and psychological strains on competitors may have consequences for their overall health. The purpose of this study is to look at the training load and the acute-to-chronic workload ratio (ACWR) and to evaluate the wellness on the Malaysia Rugby squad during the Asia Rugby Men's Championship 2023. The study enlisted the participation of 30 Malaysia Rugby squad members. Throughout the competition, training load data such as session time, session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE), and numerous wellness indicators such as fatigue, sleep quality, mood, muscular soreness, and stress level were thoroughly evaluated. The ACWR was determined by dividing the chronic workload rolling average by the acute workload rolling average. The data demonstrated differences in training load patterns and ACWR values and self-report questionnaires were used to collect data for wellness status throughout the competition. The study emphasizes the significance of monitoring training load to optimize player performance and reduce the risk of injury during strenuous rugby tournaments. The study reveals wellness difficulties faced by Malaysia Rugby players at ARMC 2023, guiding personalized interventions to enhance well-being and performance during international rugby games. It also enhances understanding of training load management approaches and may guide future training methods for similar events.
Keywords. training load monitoring, acute-to-chronic workload ratio (ACWR), Malaysia Rugby, athlete performance, injury risk, wellness status, player well-being.