bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sentiment Analysis of Guardian Metaverse Articles With Leximancer Tool Using HSVMPSo Technique
Authors: Sasikumar S. , Ravishankar G. , Poongothai P. , Palarimath Suresh
Published: January 2025

The gathering of tweets from before and after the companies' involvement in the metaverse allowed for the investigation of how potential users perceived their involvement. The numerous applications of metaverse technology are attracting the attention of experts and researchers. It serves as an immersive virtual environment that encourages user social interaction. However, we don't know how customers feel about this technology, particularly how positive they view it. To evaluate the chosen dataset from the Kaggle website, the hybrid particle swarm optimization with support vector machine (HPSOSVM) approach was also employed. The suggested HPSOSVM outperforms the other classifiers, according to the results. Features may be extracted using the HPSOSVM with an accuracy of 90.12%. The outcomes demonstrate that ensemble classifiers outperform individual classifiers in terms of accuracy. Being relatively new phenomena, there are many opportunities to reorient the Metaverse on humanist values instead of specialized interests.
Optimal Population-Based Metaheuristics With NEH and ANN Algorithms for Minimizing Total Tardiness in Flow Shop Scheduling Problem
Authors: Sadki Hajar , Allali Karam
Published: January 2025

In this work, the authors investigate the resolution of the permutation flow shop scheduling problem by minimizing total tardiness. First, they explore different approaches, and they utilize nature-inspired metaheuristics. The proposed solution approach incorporates three metaheuristics: genetic algorithm (GA), migratory bird optimization (MBO), and artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm. These metaheuristics are combined with local search procedures to explore neighboring solutions. Additionally, two constructive algorithms, Nawaz-Enscore-Ham (NEH) and artificial neural networks (ANN), are introduced for generating optimal sequences initially. The effectiveness of the proposed approach and algorithms is evaluated through comprehensive tests on various instance sizes. The simulations demonstrate that the population-based ABC with the NEH outperforms other algorithms in terms of efficiency. This comparative analysis reveals that the ABC_NEH metaheuristic achieves better results than other algorithms, resulting in a good success rate.
A Comprehensive Study on Transformer-Based Time Series Forecasting
Authors: Wang Di
Published: January 2025

Time series forecasting is crucial for various real-world applications, such as energy consumption, traffic flow estimation, and financial market analysis. This chapter explores the application of deep learning models, specifically transformer-based models for long-term time series forecasting. Despite the success of transformers in sequence modeling, their permutation-invariant nature can lead to the loss of temporal information, posing challenges for accurate forecasting. Especially, the embedding of the position-wise vector or the time-stamp vector is the key to the success of the long time series forecasting. Another noted headache of the standard transformer-based model is the squared computation complexity. This chapter studies the development of the research field of the long timer series forecasting, challenging pain point, popular data sets, and state-of-the-art benchmarks. The discussion covers the implications, limitations, and future research directions, offering insights for applying these advanced techniques to real-world forecasting problems.
Automated Disaster Monitoring Through Social Media Posts Using Whale Optimization and ANN
Authors: Chennappan R. , Vinitha A. , Vinitha S. , Gunasundari R.
Published: January 2025

Comprehending location-specific attitudes regarding crisis scenarios is crucial for political leaders and those making strategic decisions. To this aim, the authors introduce a novel fully automated technique for extracting the public feelings on global crisis situations, through the social media posts using artificial intelligence (AI) method based on sentimental analysis. They created the suggested system using sentiment analysis based on AI and NLP, regression, optimization-based algorithm, and using artificial neural network (ANN) for classifying technique to get thorough understanding and perceptions on social media feeds connected to disasters in different languages. The rate of average sensitivity is 93.56%, and the obtained specificity is 94.52% measured with the execution time duration of 5.68 ms. Overall, the fully automated disaster monitoring solution using AI-based sentimental analysis demonstrated the 94.25% accuracy.
Greening Maritime Transport Processes
Authors: Akram Hafiz Wasim
Published: January 2025

The process of transporting goods by sea is a key activity to facilitate global trade, and this contributes to significant environmental challenges related to emissions and pollution. In this chapter, the authors investigate the greening of maritime transport, regulatory frameworks, the application of technologies, and the adoption of designated practices. It examines the main global actions taken by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the European Union (EU), and selected national governments to cut emissions. The chapter also discusses the obstacles and pathways to sustainable maritime transport, emphasizing cooperation, government actions, and rising consumer awareness that can encourage greener practices.
Evaluation of AI-Based Accessibility Technologies for Disabled Higher Education Students Using Fuzzy Cocoso Method
Authors: Kamber Eren
Published: January 2025

This study examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the education of students with disabilities and provides a comprehensive assessment of how these technologies can transform educational processes. Also, the study explores the impact of AI-based technologies such as speech recognition, text-to-speech, and automated captioning systems in increasing accessibility for students with disabilities. In evaluating AI-based technologies tailored to the educational needs of students with disabilities, multi-criteria decision-making methods such as fuzzy logic and the Fuzzy CoCoSo method were utilized. The analysis results demonstrate that these technologies contribute substantially to enhancing students' learning motivation, supporting academic success, and developing independent mobility skills. This study addresses the contributions of AI to educational accessibility from a perspective of social justice and equity and offers recommendations for the effective use of AI-supported accessibility technologies in this field.
Machine Learning for Financial Data Forecasting
Authors: Boudri Imane , Sabri Zineb
Published: January 2025

Recent studies underscore the growing application of machine learning (ML) in finance, as revealed through bibliometric analyses. Kureljusic and Karger (2024) reviewed AI-based forecasting in financial accounting, identifying gaps and proposing future research agendas. Similarly, Biju et al. (2023) explored the taxonomy of AI, deep learning, and ML in finance, highlighting the rise in publications and the need for empirical studies on algorithmic financial technologies. Building on this foundation, this study presents a scientometric analysis of ML in financial data forecasting from 1996 to 2024. Using data from Scopus and Web of Science, we examine key themes, collaboration networks, and influential contributors. Employing deep learning tools like Sentence-BERT, BerTopic, BERT, ChatGPT, and PEGASUS, we offer insights into how ML has reshaped financial forecasting. This analysis provides a basis for future research, guiding scholars and practitioners towards impactful areas in finance.
FLÓRULA DO CANAL CORTADO, PLANÍCIE DE INUNDAÇÃO DO ALTO RIO PARANÁ, PORTO RICO, PARANÁ, BRASIL
Authors: Alves França Natália , Magon Garcia Jéssica , Barion Romagnolo Mariza , Kawakita Kazue
Published: January 2025

A planície de inundação do alto rio Paraná (PIAP) está localizada entre os estados de Mato Grosso do Sul e Paraná, Brasil. Na margem esquerda da planície está o canal Cortado, um dos canais secundários do rio Paraná, no município de Porto Rico, PR (22º47'30''S, 53º24'37''W). O objetivo deste estudo foi inventariar a flórula do canal Cortado, com base em coletas do programa de Pesquisas Ecológicas de Longa Duração (PELD/CNPq – sítio 6) e registros do herbário HNUP (Nupélia/UEM). Foram identificadas 61 famílias e 166 espécies. Rubiaceae foi a família com maior riqueza de espécies (12 espécies), seguida de Poaceae (10) e Asteraceae (9). Os gêneros mais diversos foram Ludwigia (família Onagraceae), com cinco espécies, e Polygonum (Polygonaceae), com quatro, enquanto Guarea macrophylla Vahl (Meliaceae) apresentou o maior número de coletas. Oito espécies são endêmicas do Brasil e Mikania capricorni B.L. Rob (Asteraceae), espécie quase ameaçada de extinção, foi registrada. Quanto ao hábito, a maioria das espécies são herbáceas, totalizando 61 táxons. O substrato sujeito a alagamento abrigou 63 espécies, seguido de 25 em áreas permanentemente alagadas e 22 em substratos secos. Os resultados ampliam o conhecimento da flora local, contribuindo para a conservação e elaboração de planos de manejo, além de possibilitar o monitoramento de mudanças ambientais e na composição florística ao longo do tempo.
Relação entre ecoinovação e desempenho: vale a pena ser verde no mundo corporativo brasileiro?
Authors: Juvercina Sobrinho Erica , Barbosa Ismael , Carvalho Luciana
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: No Brasil, um baixo número de empresas de capital aberto apresentam informações sobre avanços tecnológicos ambientais. A literatura abordando recursos naturais tem enfatizado o efeito positivo da inovação ambiental na melhoria tanto nas práticas corporativas quanto no próprio desempenho, mas ainda não há um consenso sobre a mensuração dessa inovação. O objetivo principal é analisar a relação da ecoinovação, medida por Environmental Innovation Score, e o desempenho de empresas brasileiras.
Método: O desempenho da empresa é medido com a utilização de quatro variáveis agrupadas em duas dimensões: desempenho de mercado (QTobin e MB) e desempenho financeiro (ROA e RB), enquanto a ecoinovação utiliza o Environmental Innovation Score (EIS) como métrica. O modelo é estimado por meio de regressão multivariada com dados em painel no período entre 2014 e 2019.
Resultados: Os resultados apontam relação discreta entre ecoinovação e desempenho (medido pelo ROA), bem como P&D negativamente associado ao desempenho. Os esforços corporativos para ampliar investimentos no desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias ambientais não é visualizado em melhores resultados, indicando que não vale a pena ser sustentável no mundo corporativo brasileiro.
Contribuições: A contribuição deste estudo se reflete em dois aspectos. Primeiro, pela perspectiva ambiental, utilizou-se uma métrica sistemática abrangente capaz de avaliar as práticas de inovação ambiental de maneira homogênea. Segundo, em termos de situação organizacional, avaliou-se o impacto organizacional tanto no desempenho de mercado como no desempenho financeiro.
A Complex Clinical Scenario: Perioperative Management of Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Gynaecological Surgery
Authors: Gnanarathne Sampath , Ratnayake Ashani , Kumarasiri Gayan , Herath Avanthi
Published: January 2025

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) presents significant challenges in perioperative management due to fragile bones, airway difficulties, and the potential for other systemic complications. We report a case of a 45-year-old female with OI undergoing a total abdominal hysterectomy. Perioperative complications included difficult positioning, airway management challenges, opioid sensitivity, and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The patient required critical care admission for postoperative care due to aspiration and oxygen dependency. This case highlights the need for meticulous preoperative planning and a multidisciplinary approach in managing OI patients undergoing major surgery.
Urolithiasis in pregnancy
Authors: Makarim A. H. M. , Senevirathne N.
Published: January 2025

Renal stones are relatively rare1 during pregnancy. However, they are second most common cause of abdominal pain in pregnant women after urinary tract infection (UTI)1. Incidence is comparable to that of non-pregnant female population. Calcium phosphate stones are the common stones found in pregnancy. Renal stones can cause significant morbidity and mortality to mother and fetus. Management of urolithiasis in pregnancy is challenging. It can be difficult to differentiate between physiological and pathological changes, and diagnostic tests and treatment options are limited. Clinical care of the woman needs to be optimized while balancing potential risks to the fetus and pregnancy. While more than half of patients can be managed conservatively, around 40% needs active surgical management.
Observational study on the effectiveness of misoprostol for induction of labour as a low-cost method in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka
Authors: Leelarathna G. T. S. , Arachchi M. A. M. M. , Wijayarathna Y. A. C. N. , Gamage K. G. D. N. , Perera P. K. M. , Amarathunge J. A. Y. S. , De Silva P. H. P.
Published: January 2025

Labour induction is a critical obstetric intervention to ensure safe delivery for both mother and baby. In resource-limited settings like Sri Lanka, cost-effective methods for labour induction are essential. Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E1 analogue, has emerged as a promising option due to its affordability and effectiveness. This observational study investigates the efficacy of misoprostol for labour induction in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. By analysing real-world data, this research aims to provide insights into misoprostol’s efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness as an induction method in this setting, ultimately aiming to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes1.
A myocardial infarction detected in an unusual way
Authors: Barakat Massimo , Bertagnin Enrico , Mulazzani Lorenzo , Galuppi Francesco , Nizzardo Sanda Giovanna
Published: January 2025

An 86-year-old man presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain in the left iliac fossa and constipation in the previous three days. Laboratory tests revealed an increase in C-reactive protein levels (22.37 mg/dL), white blood cell count (12.38x109/L), neutrophil count (10.07x109/L), and hyperglycemia (237 mg/dL). An abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan ruled out acute abdominal pathological findings but showed a marked hypoperfusion of the mid-apical anterior wall and the apex of the left ventricle. A subsequent electrocardiogram revealed an excessive ST elevation (>5 mm) and a negative QRS complex in precordial leads (from V1 to V6). Serial assays of high-sensitivity troponin I showed a plateau phase (from 15696.4 to 15479.3 ng/L). Echocardiography revealed a left ventricle dilated and severely hypokinetic (ejection fraction of approximately 15-20%). A diagnosis of subacute myocardial infarction with severe dysfunction of the left ventricle was therefore made.
Bioinformatics exploration of identified garlic-derived antimicrobial peptides: a food-based approach to quorum sensing inhibition in foodborne pathogens
Authors: Dahab Mahmoud , Aladhadh Mohammed
Published: January 2025

The growing frequency of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms requires novel antimicrobial methods. Quorum Sensing (QS), a bacterial communication system, is critical for controlling virulence factors and biofilm development, contributing to many foodborne bacteria' pathogenicity. Garlic, a natural substance, is a widely consumed plant with antimicrobial properties and antibacterial capabilities, although its peptide components are poorly unknown.  This study evaluated garlic-derived peptides' ability to inhibit QS in foodborne bacteria. Two garlic-derived peptides, including VS-9 and F3-3-c, undergo bioinformatics research to determine their structural features, bioactivity, physicochemical parameters, and potential interactions with target modeled proteins of LasR QS from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Biofilm-associated surface protein (Baps) from Staphylococcus aureus, and sortase A (SrtA) from Staphylococcus aureus. VS-9 has the most favorable structure properties, which could be essential for its inhibitory activity against LasR, Baps, and SrtA proteins. We have modeled, characterized, and docked garlic-derived peptides to assess their antimicrobial properties. Even though VS-9 showed more anti QS activity than F3-3-c, more research is needed to fully understand their mechanisms of action and maximize their therapeutic potential.
Inhaled corticosteroids in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease combined phenotype: when to use and what to expect?
Authors: Bairy Srishankar , Tiwari Tarun , Mittal Himanshu , Gupta Neeraj , M Meghana
Published: January 2025

The term "asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) combined phenotype” describes patients with persistent airflow limitation and features of both asthma and COPD. There is a lack of data on effective treatments for this group, often excluded from asthma or COPD trials. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are standard for asthma, while bronchodilators are key for COPD. This study is a prospective interventional study that included 43 patients diagnosed with the asthma-COPD overlap phenotype, as per Sin et al. criteria, who were treated as COPD priorly and followed over one year. These patients received additional treatment with a moderate-dose ICS metered dose inhaler beclamethasone 800 mcg daily, in addition to their optimal inhaled bronchodilator therapy. Follow-up spirometry along with reversibility, fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), blood investigations like total eosinophil count (TEC) and immunoglobulin E (IgE) were done; sputum eosinophils were measured, and a history of exacerbations was noted. These parameters were compared with baseline values obtained prior to the initiation of ICS to evaluate the impact of the intervention. Among the 43 individuals in the study population, the majority fell within the age group of 60-69 years. The addition of ICS to bronchodilators over a one-year period resulted in significant improvements in their forced expiratory volume in one second. Additionally, there was a notable reduction in the FeNO level, along with decreases in the TEC, serum IgE levels, and sputum eosinophils. Although the number of exacerbations decreased during the study period in this subgroup, this reduction did not reach statistical significance. Based on these findings, the study suggests that ICS should be considered as an adjunct to inhaled bronchodilators for the management of stable COPD patients exhibiting features of the asthma-COPD combined phenotype.
Abdominal lymphatic malformations in children: case series
Authors: Noviello Carmine , Papparella Alfonso , Bertozzi Mirko , Riccipetitoni Giovanna , Cascone Ilaria , Botta Carmine , Fusi Giulia , Vitali Veronica , Romano Mercedes
Published: January 2025

Lymphatic Malformations (LMs) are benign congenital malformations of the lymphatic system that commonly involve the abdomen in children (mesentery of the small intestine and omentum). The management of these malformations is not unique. 7 children with different ages (range: newborn to 14 years), diagnosis was incidental in some cases, while in others for abdominal pain. All patients underwent abdominal ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Laparoscopy for diagnosis was useful in 4 cases. Treatment was: conservative in 1 child, laparoscopic excision in 3 patients, laparotomic excision in 3 cases. At follow up we observed recurrence in a case that required integrated treatment and bowel occlusion after excision in 1 case. This benign malformations may not cause any symptoms to patient. The goal of treatment is to maintain organ function, preserve aesthetic integrity and complications control. Management of these patients could be varied: the best approach should be evaluated on the basis of the patient.
Obstetric care under the military health system: An analysis of active-duty women’s and female spouses’ online discussions
Authors: Rebhi Amanda M.
Published: January 2025

This research undertakes a thematic analysis of discussion threads on social media forums to determine women’s perceptions of quality of obstetric care under TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. Following an open coding process and thematic analysis, themes arose regarding obstetric care as experienced by active-duty women as well as female spouses of active-duty members. Themes surrounding active-duty perceptions of quality of obstetric care concerned proximity to care deferred deliveries, lack of care options, deficient on-base care, better civilian care experiences, and lamenting having less options than spouses. Spouses generated themes of positive connotation with TRICARE Select, including low costs, freedom of choice, and proximity to care and negative connotation with TRICARE Prime, such as difficulty getting care, process bureaucracy, and deficient care. Ample evidence pointed to a strong spouse preference for TRICARE Select over TRICARE Prime, but there was not enough evidence to indicate if active-duty women were pursuing out-of-pocket care to circumvent TRICARE Prime restrictions. Overall, women’s discussions point to a need to improve the Military Health System and concerningly suggest active-duty women are confined to care within a system plagued with issues that impact obstetric care.
What is veteran suicide prevention really about? Questions from the community to researchers
Authors: Fox Brandy M.
Published: January 2025

Military veterans are one of the most researched groups in healthcare in the United States. This population has extremely high rates of suicide attempts and completions. Despite increasing research focus, millions of dollars in funding, and being designated as a high clinical priority, rates of suicidal behavior continue to rise among veterans. Veterans are extremely concerned about this trend and critical of some suicide prevention projects. This study engaged 20 veterans who are connected to individuals within the military community who have attempted or completed suicide. Through semi-structured interviews, participants expressed a profound sense of disconnection from existing policies, treatments, and strategies aimed at preventing veteran suicide. During the course of the interviews, participants posed their own questions: Why is the public really concerned about veteran suicide? Why won’t the public recognize its part in the veteran suicide epidemic? Why won’t the medical industry listen and collaborate with us? This study underscores the critical need for all stakeholders involved in veteran suicide prevention to reflect on these concerns and to incorporate veterans’ insights into future prevention strategies, creating a more responsive and effective approach.
Adherence to vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 and vaccine safety in patients with immunoglobulin G4-related disease
Authors: Mastromanno Linda , Giardina Federico , Gattamelata Angelica , Colafrancesco Serena , Truglia Simona , Spinelli Francesca Romana , Simoncelli Edoardo , Lucchino Bruno , Conti Fabrizio , Priori Roberta
Published: January 2025

Objective. To assess the adherence to the vaccination campaign against SARS-CoV-2 in patients with immunoglobulin-G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) and to evaluate the development of local and systemic adverse events (AEs) following vaccination. Additionally, to investigate the rate and outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection in IgG4-RD patients.
Methods. Patients with IgG4-RD in follow-up before the onset of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic were contacted by telephone and asked to answer an ad hoc questionnaire regarding their vaccination status against SARS-CoV-2 and related AEs following vaccination. The occurrence and the outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection were also recorded. The same questionnaire was proposed to healthy controls (HC).
Results. 20 patients and 40 HC were enrolled. In the patient’s cohort, 90% were vaccinated with at least one dose; among them, 9 reported AEs: 44.4% systemic and 22.2% local. Within the HC group, 100% were vaccinated with at least one dose. 13 out of 40 HC had systemic AEs (50%), and 27 (67.5%) reported local AEs. Neither in IgG4-RD nor in HC, serious adverse reactions were observed. Among the patient’s cohort, 60% contracted SARS-CoV-2 infection, and 41.67% were on immunosuppressants at the time of the infection. One patient presented with severe COVID-19. No disease flares following vaccination or infection were reported.
Conclusions. Results from our study indicate a good adherence to the vaccination campaign against SARS-CoV-2 in patients with IgG4-RD and support a relatively good safety profile of this vaccine. Compared to controls, patients with IgG4-RD reported slightly more systemic AEs and fewer local AEs. A similar rate of COVID-19 development was observed between IgG4-RD patients and HC.
Psychiatric nurses’ knowledge of COVID-19 within a patient care context: A qualitative study
Authors: Dyonase Sandisiwe , Swanepoel Isabelle , Lippi Gian
Published: January 2025

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection caused unparalleled hastening of the transmission of infection worldwide, commonly affecting healthcare workers’ well-being. Nursing staff spend most hours caring for patients and are the first contact that patients utilise when reporting symptoms or receiving treatment.Aim: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of COVID-19 among psychiatric nurses at a tertiary psychiatric hospital.Setting: Weskoppies Hospital, Gauteng, South Africa.Methods: We conducted a qualitative study comprising 14 semi-structured interviews with nurses working at Weskoppies Hospital in South Africa. We used open-ended questions to facilitate the discussion and provide some structure for the interview while still allowing the participants to elaborate freely. The recordings were later transcribed into text.Results: Twenty nurses working full time at the hospital, were recruited for the study. The nurses’ knowledge about COVID-19 was summarised into five major themes, each with subthemes: signs and symptoms of COVID-19, risk of contracting the virus, the spread of COVID-19, prevention, and complications. In this study, the majority of participants had relatively good knowledge regarding COVID-19.Conclusion: The majority of nurses at the hospital had adequate knowledge about COVID-19 but limited knowledge about the mode of transmission of the infection. Consistently improving healthcare workers’ knowledge about infection control measures through training, supplying information and identifying areas for improvement can ultimately enhance patient care and outcomes.Contribution: This study sheds light on the value of nurses’ understanding of COVID-19, particularly in a psychiatric setting.
Changes in the corneal surface in eyes undergoing small incision cataract surgery with frown incision
Authors: Vats Vatsala , Shakeel Tarannum , Bhatla Tanvi
Published: January 2025

Context:

Small incision cataract surgery (SICS) is a popular technique for the management of cataracts as it is fast, efficient, and less costly than other surgical methods. It can be done with different types of incisions like a frown, “V,” straight for making the sclerocorneal tunnel. Postoperative changes in the corneal surface are an important concern for both the patient and the surgeon.

Aims:

In this study, we aim to compare the corneal surface changes between two surgical hands in the eyes undergoing SICS with frown incision.

Settings and Design:

It is a hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional study.

Materials and Methods:

It is a cross-sectional, prospective, hospital-based study. A total of 120 eyes undergoing SICS were taken, and divided into two groups according to the two expert surgeons. The frown incision was given in all eyes.

Results:

In a cross-sectional study of 120 patients, we found that there was no significant difference in the demographic profile of patients in the two groups. The changes in K1 and K2 after frown incision were insignificant in group 1 with a P value of 0.08 and 0.2, respectively. Similarly, keratometric changes in group 2 were insignificant with a P value of 0.05 and 0.06 for K1 and K2, respectively.

Conclusion:

The study shows that frown incision leads to insignificant keratometric changes even when the surgical hand is different. However, refraction could vary according to the surgeon and the patient’s optical medium.
Evaluation of optic nerve sheath diameter in patients undergoing robotic hysterectomy in steep Trendelenburg position compared to open abdominal hysterectomy in supine position: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Singla Deepak , Mageshwaran T , Payal Yashwant S. , Thakuria Ruma , Shrestha Kajal
Published: January 2025

Background and Aims:

Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is believed to be one of the side effects of prolonged Trendelenburg position in robotic gynecologic surgeries. Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) corresponds to a rise in ICP. However, the data from robotic hysterectomy surgeries is limited. So, we had planned this study with an aim to detect and compare the change in ONSD during prolonged steep Trendelenburg position in robotic hysterectomy compared to open total abdominal hysterectomy in a supine position.

Material and Methods:

This was a prospective, observational, parallel-group, single-center study. Patients undergoing elective robotic hysterectomy and open total abdominal hysterectomy were included in this study. ONSD, end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2), heart rate, and mean arterial pressure were assessed in both the groups after intubation (T0), after steep Trendelenburg position (T1), at 30 min (T2), 90 min (T3), and 180 min after docking (T4), and at the completion of surgery (de-docking) (T5). In patients undergoing open hysterectomy, the same parameters were recorded immediately after intubation (T0), at skin incision (T1), at 30 min (T2), 90 min (T3), and 180 min after skin incision (T4), and at the completion of surgery (T5).

Results:

Compared to the patients undergoing open hysterectomy, robotic hysterectomy patients had a significantly higher ONSD at time points T2, T3, and T4, with the maximum difference noted at the time point T4. EtCO2 was higher in patients undergoing robotic hysterectomy, though the difference was significant only at time point T2. No patient in our study had any symptom or sign of raised ICP in the postoperative period.

Conclusion:

The steep Trendelenburg position used in robotic hysterectomy causes a significant increase in ONSD intraoperatively, and that the changes are reversible after the procedure. Further, we did not observe any complication of raised ICP postoperatively.
Utilizar Gazetteers para Extrair Conjuntos de Palavras-chave de Textos Corridos
Authors: Crymble Adam
Published: January 2025

Esta lição irá ensiná-lo a usar o Python para extrair um conjunto de palavras-chave rapidamente e de forma sistemática de um conjunto de textos.
Kronik Ruhsal Bozukluğu Olan Bireylerin COVID-19 Pandemi Sürecindeki Gereksinimleri: Tanımlayıcı Bir Çalışma
Authors: Cılasun Dilek , Küçük Öztürk Gülhan , Çetinkaya Duman Zekiye , Tuncer Gülsüm Zekiye , Zavaroğlu Tuba
Published: January 2025

Giriş: COVID-19 pandemisi kronik ruhsal bozukluğu olan bireyler üzerinde önemli ruh sağlığı sorunlarına neden olurken bi̇reyleri̇n hastalık semptomlarının alevlenmesi için önemli bir risk unsuru olmuştur.
Amaç: Bu çalışma kronik ruhsal bozukluğu olan bireylerin COVID-19 pandemi sürecindeki gereksinimlerini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Yöntem: Çalışma tanımlayıcı olarak yapılmıştır. Çalışma Temmuz 2021- Haziran 2022 tarihleri arasında, Türkiye’nin İzmir ilindeki bir toplum ruh sağlığı merkezinde kronik ruhsal bozukluğu olan 107 birey ile tamamlanmıştır. Veriler tanıtıcı bilgi formu ve Camberwell Gereksinim Değerlendirme (CGD) Kısa Formu ile toplanmıştır. Normal dağılım gösteren değişkenler için bağımsız iki örneklem t testi analizi; normal dağılım göstermeyen değişkenler için Mann-Whitney U testi ve Kruskal Wallis testi analizleri kullanılmıştır. Kategorik değişkenlerin karşılaştırmalarında Ki-kare testinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışmada p
E-Pescados: Financial Education using an application that helps the economic dynamics of fishing communities
Authors: Barreto Ademilson da Cruz , Gomes Marcius de Almeida
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we present a discussion of the results of the pedagogical strategies resulting from the master's research entitled Financial Education in High School from the point of view of a fisherman teacher from Salinas da Margarida, Bahia. The methodology used was participant-based, applied, qualitative research. The data was collected through the accounts and experiences of the fishermen students in the classes of elective component I — Financial Education Network: Fishing Dreams, recorded in the tide diaries and, as an analysis procedure, content analysis was used. The aim of this paper is to present pedagogical strategies for teaching Financial Education in High School, based on the economic dynamics of the fishing communities in the municipality of Salinas da Margarida, Bahia.
Reflections about School Finance Education activities for Youth and Adult Education
Authors: Silva Arlam Dielcio Pontes da , Carvalho Liliane Maria Teixeira Lima de , Pessoa Cristiane Azevedo dos Santos
Published: January 2025

Our aim is to identify, in the light of Critical Mathematics Education, elements in the work O Auto da Compadecida that promote an invitation to reflect on School Financial Education with students from the first modules of Educação de Jovens e Adultos (Youth and Adult Education — EJA). We used the ideas of backgrounds, foregrounds and scenarios for investigating Critical Mathematics Education to create four activities based on the episodes of the miniseries O Auto da Compadecida, with questions that allow the researcher to invite students to explore their experiences, perspectives and social problems. We believe that it is important for EJA students to be prepared to not only receive information or concepts about finance, but above all to develop the skills to interpret, analyze, reflect, have an opinion, discuss ideas and make decisions.
Proposals for Financial Education activities based on Critical Mathematics Education
Authors: Argena Suellen Roberta de Jesus , Munhoz Regina Helena
Published: January 2025

Financial Education can be understood as a set of concepts and has been included in school curricula. Reflecting on its importance and looking for ways to approach it in the school environment, a pedagogical notebook was produced. The aim of this paper is therefore to present the evaluation of this material, carried out by teachers who analyzed the activities and learning environments proposed. It was noted that they have the potential to become scenarios for research involving Financial Education with a theoretical basis in Educação Matemática Crítica (Critical Mathematics Education — EMC). The research is characterized as qualitative and the content analysis described by Gomes (2016) was used to interpret the data. The results show that, although challenging, it is possible to develop teaching materials based on EMC.
Updates on the management of Multiple Myeloma
Authors: Parente Filho Sérgio , Souza Jacqueline Holanda de Souza , Rocha Germana Franck de Souza Bastos , Vasconcelos João Paulo , Barroso Karine Sampaio Nunes , Araújo Beatriz Stella Gomes de Souza Pitombeira , Gurgel Livia Andrade , Alencar Rafael da Nóbrega de , Castelo Lucas Freire , Duarte Fernando Barroso
Published: January 2025

Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a mature hematological neoplasm characterized by histological infiltration (bone marrow and/or extramedullary plasmacytomas) by clonal plasma cells and the presence of one or more defining events, including anemia, renal impairment, osteolytic lesions, and hypercalcemia. The management of MM has drammaticaly evolved over the past few years. However, new drugs are not available in the Brazilian public health service and treatment is still a challenge, especially in the relapsed/refractory setting. We herein summarize the updates in MM management and make recommendations for care in an optimal scenario and in the Brazilian public health service.
UNVEILING THE IMPACT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE IN MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES
Authors: Sija Andrew
Published: January 2025

The issue of employers often failing to provide the required training and support to meet employees’ expectations is crucial, especially if the organization wants to remain competitive and prioritise employees' career growth and development.  This study's overarching aim is to empirically examine how training and development impact employee performance in selected manufacturing enterprises (MMEs). An unrestricted Probability sampling strategy was deployed with a mixed approach on a total of 155 respondents from various level positions collected through a self-administered questionnaire, and direct interviews were also conducted with respondents from selected manufacturing enterprises.   The collected data was analyzed using statistical tools (SPSS version 21). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used as a measure of the strength and direction of the impact relationship. This study seeks to establish how the independence variables, i.e. training and development, impact employee performance. The results revealed that training and development were critical and had a strong, significant relationship with employee performance. The significant regression equation was found p< .05, with an R² = .461. The R² value of .461 indicates that 46.1% of the variation in employee performance is significantly explained by the model containing independent variables. Therefore, the study contributes to the development of training and development literature by providing a reasonable explanation of its effects on employee performance. Moreover, analysis of unstandardized coefficients shows that the beta value of 0.700 was supported by stronger predictors affecting employee performance in manufacturing enterprises.
THE EFFECT OF PRINCIPALS’ INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS
Authors: Shapaka Rehabeam K.
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study was to explore the effect of principals’ instructional strategies on the academic performance of teachers. Data was collected through the interview schedule, field notes and the open-ended questionnaire. Criterion purposeful sampling technique was used to select ten principals and ten teachers from ten schools. Data analysis was conducted using typological analysis, content analysis and Atlas.ti. The findings have established the effect of principals’ instructional strategies on the academic performance of teachers, the prevailing instructional strategies used and the association between instructional strategies and the existing academic performance of teachers. Principals need to study and learn the application of instructional strategies, apply instructional strategies to optimise their success and enhance the academic performance of teachers, which result in student academic performance. Principals need to use instructional strategies to enhance the academic performance of teachers. Principals’ instructional strategies affect the academic performance of teachers, which affects the schools, principals, and teachers’ performance, which results in positive or negative student academic performance.
 

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Ecosistemas culturales urbanos: misiones y estrategias de los distritos culturales en la Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN)
Authors: Hernández-Sánchez Lara , Pérez-Rufí María Isabel , Valverde-Maestre Águeda María , Pérez-Rufí José Patricio
Published: January 2025

Este trabajo analiza los 55 distritos culturales que integran la Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN), una red internacional que conecta iniciativas de desarrollo cultural urbano en diversos contextos globales. Los objetivos principales son identificar y comparar las características, misiones y estrategias de estos distritos, así como comprender la manera en la que contribuyen al desarrollo cultural, económico y social sostenible. Para ello, se parte de una metodología con un enfoque descriptivo y clasificatorio, basado en los datos disponibles en la página web de la GCDN.  Posteriormente, se organiza la información en categorías según sus misiones, objetivos y estrategias, y se validan los resultados mediante ejemplos representativos para asegurar coherencia y claridad. Las conclusiones demuestran que, aunque los distritos culturales analizados son diversos, comparten compromisos con la preservación cultural, el desarrollo económico y la participación comunitaria. Entre sus estrategias destacan la regeneración urbana, la promoción de la identidad cultural, la creación de espacios públicos accesibles y el fomento de la innovación. Sin embargo, se enfrentan a desafíos como la gentrificación y la posible homogeneización de sus propuestas. En conclusión, los distritos culturales son herramientas clave para el desarrollo sostenible de las ciudades, pero necesitan equilibrar objetivos económicos con la autenticidad cultural. Es fundamental adoptar políticas inclusivas y adaptadas al contexto para maximizar su impacto positivo y garantizar su sostenibilidad.
SPEECH INFORMATION CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROTECTION METHOD BASED ON DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFORMATIONS
Authors: Korchenko O. G. , Hryshchuk O. M.
Published: January 2025

The problem of information security that circulates in communication channels is constantly being updated. It is especially acute for military VoIP telephony or dual use. This relates to the growth of the value of confidential information, which is of interest to cybercriminals, and with the increase in the technological complexity of cyberattacks at the same time as the productivity of technical means of obtaining unauthorized information increases. Cryptographic methods of information protection occupy one of the key places among the well-known mechanisms for ensuring the cyber security of speech information circulating in communication channels. SRTP security protocols, which implement the symmetric cryptographic encryption algorithm AES, are most often used to organize secure VoIP traffic. At the same time, the potential compromise of the best symmetric cryptographic algorithm AES-256 requires the search for new non-trivial approaches to improving cyber security mechanisms. One of these approaches developed in the article is an approach based on the use of the Fredholm cryptosystem model. The mentioned cryptographic system belongs to the class of symmetric cryptographic systems, but to date, due to the lack of scientifically based cryptographic algorithms, it has not yet gained practical implementation. To resolve this contradiction, the article, based on the principle of O. Kerckhoffs, developed a method of cryptographic protection of speech information based on differential transformations developed by Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine H. Pukhov. The developed method makes it possible to obtain a cipher in the form of a differential spectrum, which is resistant to known methods of cryptanalysis. The article developed an algorithm for implementing the method. The results of encryption and decryption of speech information are given. The convergence of simulation results with other known methods confirms the workability of the developed method.
Border Management and Migration Controls in Croatia
Authors: Giljević Teo
Published: January 2025

After independence in 1991, Croatia adopted an important migration legislation, addressing issues such as Croatian citizenship, aliens, and border protection. Owing to the development of democratic institutions and the war in the early 1990s, migration regulation was not extended until the early 2000s, when accession to the European Union (EU) became the most important strategic objective. Consequently, migration governance started to develop with the EU accession process. During the massive migrations in 2015 and 2016, Croatia was a part of the Balkan corridor, especially after Hungary closed its southern border with Serbia and then Croatia. Croatia adopted a temporary humanitarian approach while providing transfers to the borders of the neighbouring country. After the closure of the Balkan corridor, the Republic of Croatia prioritised the protection of its outer borders, prioritising the region’s border protection after accession to the Schengen region. This paper provides an overview of the border management and migration controls in Croatia. In addition to the most relevant legislation regulating migration governance, the paper provides available statistical data on the activities of the Croatian authorities—the Ministry of Interior and the courts. It provides an analysis of the relevant case law of the Administrative Courts and the Constitutional Court and of the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights against Croatia. In its final part, the author discusses the findings and offers some concluding remarks regarding border management and migration controls in Croatia.
Romanian Practices of Border Protection in the Case of Persons Crossing the National Border Illegally
Authors: Ispas Gabriel-Liviu
Published: January 2025

This study addresses the issue of migration that the European Union has been facing over the past decade. Beginning with the historical evolution of the phenomenon of migration, the current situation in the European Union is presented, as well as the factors that facilitated the emergence thereof. The normative provisions of the European Union are presented, alongside the specific national regulations of Romania regarding asylum and the granting of international protection. Developments in the litigations brought before the Court of Justice are succinctly presented, in addition to the implications of the rulings in the elaboration of new asylum policies, which would expand the participation of European institutions and uniformity in regulation to the detriment of national intervention, according to the principle of subsidiarity. The study presents the penal implications and the crimes that can be committed in connection with the act of crossing the border, but also addresses a sensitive topic, namely that of the Schengen area and the technical fulfilment of admission conditions. In the practical part, empirical aspects of immigration in Romania are presented, as well as the evolution of attempts to cross the border illegally, the evolution caused by the war in Ukraine, and statistics regarding residence permit applications from the past 10 years