bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sistem Informasi Geografis Pemetaan Sekolah di Tallo Makassar
Authors: Ary Ahmad Bukhari , Faldy Muhammad Rifaldy Putra , Fauzan Muhammad Fauzan Anshari
Published: February 2025

Pendidikan adalah aspek fundamental dalam pembangunan daerah, dan keberadaan serta distribusi fasilitas pendidikan sangat mempengaruhi akses pendidikan yang merata. Di Kecamatan Tallo, Kota Makassar, terdapat berbagai jenis dan jenjang sekolah yang tersebar, namun informasi mengenai distribusi geografis dan kondisi fisik sekolah-sekolah tersebut belum terintegrasi secara baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG) guna memetakan lokasi sekolah di Kecamatan Tallo. Dengan menggunakan SIG, data koordinat yang diperoleh melalui survei lapangan dan peta dasar diintegrasikan untuk menghasilkan peta interaktif yang informatif. SIG diharapkan dapat memfasilitasi perencanaan dan pengambilan keputusan dalam pembangunan dan perbaikan fasilitas pendidikan, serta memberikan kemudahan akses informasi bagi masyarakat. Hasil pemetaan menunjukkan lokasi sekolah-sekolah yang ada di Kecamatan Tallo dengan informasi akurat mengenai distribusi dan kondisi fasilitas pendidikan. Penelitian ini mendukung perencanaan infrastruktur pendidikan dengan menyediakan data spasial yang relevan dan bermanfaat bagi pemerintah dan pemangku kepentingan.
Analisis Visual Merchandising pada Market Offline dan Online Informa
Authors: Jasen Eurico  , Yuniana Cahyaningrum
Published: February 2025

Penerapan dan pengembangan elemen-elemen unsur visual merchandising menjadi kunci keberhasilan dalam era penjualan secara offline maupun online dikarenakan e-commerce yang semakin berkembang seiring kemajuan teknologi. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis elemen-elemen unsur visual merchandising pada toko offline dan online (website dan aplikasi) Informa. Jenis Penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengambilan data penelitian ini menggunakan analisis konten (content analysis) dengan mencari data dari toko offline, website, dan aplikasi Informa, serta kajian pustaka dari artikel-artikel ilmiah yang berkaitan dengan penerapan visual merchandising pada toko offline maupun online, kemudian akan dianalisis dan berorientasi pada pendalaman makna isi sehingga dapat ditarik sebuah kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa analisis hasil dari visual merchandising pada toko offline dan online (website dan aplikasi) Informa beserta dampak signifikan bagi ketertarikan customers dalam membeli produk. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini membuktikan mengenai keefektivitasan penerapan visual merchandising pada toko yang bisa menarik perhatian customers untuk mengunjungi, melihat, dan membeli produk di toko tersebut.
Analisis Kesalahan Mahasiswa dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Volume Benda Putar Menggunakan Tahapan
Authors: Sumargiyani Sumargiyani
Published: February 2025

Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui persentase kesalahan dan mennganlisis kesalahan mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan soal aplikasi integral pada materi volume benda putar dengan tahapan Kastolan. Subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa kelas B sebanyak 13 orang di Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Ahmad Dahlan tahun akademik 2023/2024. Metode penelitian termasuk deskriptif kuantitatif dan deskriptif kualitatif. Deskriptif kuantitatif untuk menggambarkan jenis kesalahan dalam bentuk persentase, dan deskripstif kualitatif untuk menggambarkan faktor kesalahan dengan menggunakan kata-kata. Analisis dilakukan dari dokumentasi hasil Ujian Akhir Semester sebanyak satu soal uraian dengan dua pertanyaan. Teknik analisis data dilakukan berdasarkan jenis-jenis kesalahan konseptual, kesalahan prosedural, dan kesalahan teknikal sesuai tahapan Kastolan. Faktor penyebab kesalahan dianalisis dengan mengambil empat buah hasil pekerjaan mahasiswa secara purposive sampling untuk dianalisis letak kesalahan jawaban. Penelitian menghasilkan persentase kesalahan mahasiswa yakni 50% terjadi pada jenis kesalahan prosedural, kedua kesalahan konseptul sebesar 39,5% dan kesalahan teknik sebesar 36%. Hasil analisis kesalahan yang dilakukan terletak pada penggambaran grafik yang salah, penentuan luas daerah yang diputar, penggunaan rumus metode cakram dan metode rumah siput, penentuan batas integral, dan dalam mengintegralkan fungsi. Dari hasil ini peneliti menyarankan untuk dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut dengan mengkategorikan subyek penelitian berdasarkan gender.
Gamification as a Social Phenomenon and Gamification Heuristics Criteria from Social Sciences Perspective
Authors: Aksay Bilge , Aktaş Muhammet , Yildirim Esen , Kiliç Fatih
Published: February 2025

The widespread adoption of gamification across various domains necessitates robust methodologies to gauge its impact and efficacy. This study delves into heuristic evaluation techniques utilized in a European Union project where partners assessed gamification applications focused on cultural heritage in their respective countries. Notably, this study assesses gamification as a social phenomenon and evaluates gamification assessment criteria in practice for five gamification implementations that reflect Türkiye’s cultural heritage. Recognising gamification as a social phenomenon, this research evaluates seven key dimensions: collective participation, cultural integration, social interaction, motivational dynamics, technological mediation,
dynamic evolution, and observability/measurability. Assessment criteria, categorised into intrinsic, extrinsic, and context-dependent motivational heuristics, are analysed through the lens of prominent social science theories, including Self-Determination Theory, Expectancy Theory, and Goal-Setting Theory, alongside learning paradigms such as Constructivist and Experiential Learning. The findings illuminate how gamification influences user engagement and learning, offering significant implications for designing more effective gamification strategies. This comprehensive analysis underscores the potential of integrating robust social science theories and evaluating it as a social phenomenon to enhance the theoretical and practical understanding
of gamification’s role in modern societal contexts.
Objektiv moral
Authors: Dahlman Christian
Published: February 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
Результаты исследования возможностей совершенствования генерирующих электротехнических комплексов на основе электрических машин и электронных преобразователе
Authors: Грибков С. В. , Мыцык Г. С. , Мье Мин Тант
Published: February 2025

В монографии представлены результаты поисковой исследовательской работы по созданию информационно-методического обеспечения (ИМО) для оперативного системного проектирования (СП) электротехнических комплексов (ЭТК) классов машинно-электронных генерирующих систем (МЭГС-1 и МЭГС-2) на базе электрических машин синхронного и асинхронного типов, в том числе совместно с электронными четырехквадрантными преобразователями, в направлении улучшения заданных показателей качества электроэнергии по их входу и выходу. Показано, что одним из мало освоенных путей совершенствования ЭТК этих классов является использование в них следующих резервов: 1) применение новых технических решений составляющих их узлов; 2) создание ИМО для идеального СП (ИСП), что создает предпосылки для обоснованного (более оперативного) решения этой задачи и расширения области практического их освоения при разработках новой техники. Данная концепция проектирования используется в учебном процессе кафедры «Электротехнические комплексы автономных объектов и электрический транспорт — ЭКАО и ЭТ» Национального исследовательского университета «МЭИ».
Werkzeuge, Techniken und ihre Kränkungen des Menschen
Authors: Wilder Nicolaus , Lordick Nadine
Published: February 2025

Menschen benutzen seit ihrer Artentstehung Werkzeuge und Techniken, um damit ihre physiologischen sowie ihre kognitiven Defizite zu kompensieren. Auffällig dabei ist, dass der Mensch die jeweiligen Werkzeuge ganz
unterschiedlich bewertet. Während Menschen gegenüber Werkzeugen zur Unterstützung ihrer physiologischen Fähigkeiten überwiegend wohlwollend und aufgeschlossen sind, stehen sie Denkwerkzeugen zumeist sehr kritisch
gegenüber. Diese kritische Haltung zu verstehen, ist Ziel des vorliegenden Beitrags. Dafür werden zunächst ausgewählte und bedeutsame Meilensteine in der Entwicklung von Denkwerkzeugen, insbesondere unter der
exemplarischen Fokussierung von Schreibwerkzeugen, historisch rekonstruiert. Angefangen mit der Entwicklung der Schrift sowie dem Übergang von einer mündlichen in eine schriftliche Kultur, über den modernen
Buchdruck, die Erfindung von Taschenrechnern und Computern sowie die Etablierung des Internets und der damit verbundenen Notwendigkeit von Suchmaschinen hin zu aktuellen Entwicklungen und Diskussionen um
künstliche Intelligenzen analysiert der Beitrag insbesondere die kritischen Reaktionen auf diese Innovationen. Dabei zeigt sich, dass die Grundstruktur der ablehnend-kritischen Argumentation – eine Verkümmerung
der menschlichen Denkfähigkeit – sowie die mit solchen Entwicklungen einhergehenden Ängste und Befürchtungen in ihrem Kern seit Jahrtausenden stabil sind. Um diese Haltung zu verstehen, entwirft der Beitrag eine
Deutung, die die Entwicklung von Denkwerkzeugen als kollektive narzisstische Kränkung beschreibt, durch die der Kern menschlichen Selbstverständnisses scheinbar infrage gestellt wird und dadurch diese aversive
Haltung hervorbringt.
Control biol�gico de la broca del caf� con el hongo Beauveria bassiana
Authors:   Centro Nacional de Investigaciones de Caf�
Published: February 2025

En Colombia, el hongo Beauveria bassiana para el control de la broca, es producido esencialmente por los caficultores en sus propias fincas, lo cual les permite obtener un bioinsecticida de alta calidad, por su elevada concentraci�n de conidias, la alta viabilidad superior al 80% y la elevada patogenicidad o capacidad de causar la muerte de la broca, superior al 90%.
Filtros verdes para tratamiento de aguas residuales de café
Authors: Rodríguez-Valencia Nelson
Published: February 2025

Los filtros verdes son un tipo de sistema de tratamiento natural del agua, de aplicación al suelo, de baja carga, que se basan en la aplicación controlada del agua residual pre-tratada a un cultivo forestal o herbáceo, aprovechando la capacidad autodepuradora de la zona no saturada del suelo y de la captación de nutrimentos por parte de la vegetación. En Cenicafé se realizó la investigación (2017-2019) para el tratamiento de las aguas residuales del café, encontrando que cargas hidráulicas de 20 mm y cargas orgánicas de hasta 4 toneladas DQO/ha-día generan efluentes con la calidad exigida por la autoridad ambiental. En el 2019-2022 se investigaron los filtros verdes para lograr cero descargas (ZLD), encontrando que cargas hidráulicas de hasta 40 mm y cargas orgánicas hasta 10 toneladas DQO/ha-día aplicadas sobre filtros impermeabilizados con geomembrana y tipo invernadero, con recirculación completa de sus drenados, permiten alcanzar el objetivo de no generar vertimientos.
The Sechabaism Scholarship of Humanity to African Research: Reflections from the Life and Works of Professor Sechaba Mahlomaholo
Authors: Dube Bekithemba
Published: February 2025

This article is a reflection and proposes a theory based on the work and life of Sechaba Mahlomaholo. To consolidate points in this paper, the Sechabaism scholarship of humanity is used as an embodiment of his life and work in South African Higher Education and beyond. Those who knew and read his works would agree that his scholarship did not diminish his humanity through which people can be great scholars and be able to create a convivial community that emancipates people facing systematic injustice, xenophobia, and racial segregation among many others. His scholarship was always open to all disfranchised people excluded from higher education based on race and nationality. This act of conviviality was optimised in his movement known as Sustainable Learning Environments (SULE). In this paper, I deduce five critical elements which are Civic Research, Social Justice, Positive Change Research and Respectful Research which premise the Sechabaism scholarship of humanity. I argue in this paper that the Sechabaism scholarship of humanity presents a new outlook of African scholarship that has an impetus to contribute to social transformation and improved relations in higher education.

Keywords: Sechaba Mahlomaholo, Scholarship of Humanity, Sustainable Learning Environment
Automatic monitoring of treated water released from wastewater treatment plants using model-based clustering with density estimation
Authors: Begum Sheik Faritha , Lokeshwaran K
Published: February 2025

One of the most promising efforts to fight against the water scarcity threat is to reuse the treated water released from WasteWater Treatment Plants (WWTP). The objective of this paper is to propose an integrated approach for continuously evaluating the performance of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), with a focus on treated wastewater quality assessment and reuse of treated water for beneficial purposes like irrigation, aquarium, groundwater recharge, and in river water discharge based on pollution level in treated water. This paper implemented a model-based clustering with density estimation to generate the non-overlapped clusters to categorize the clusters. Cluster analysis using the Euclidean distance resulted in three clusters labeled under a specified category of water polluted: non-polluted, lightly polluted, highly polluted or slightly polluted. Unlike standard clustering algorithms like K-means, hierarchical that produce optimized clusters in statistical terms that deviate from naturally categorized clusters, model-based clustering with density estimation operates on the assumption that each data object originates from the mixture of underlying probability distributions. Water quality parameters like suspended solids (SS) have been considered for the analysis. Our experimental results conclusively show the polluted levels of wastewater from WWTP using a model-based clustering approach. The Dataset used in this work has been derived from the wastewater treatment plant located in Manresa, a town of 100,000 inhabitants near Barcelona (Catalonia). The plant treats a flow of 35,000 m3/day, mainly domestic wastewater, although wastewater from industries located inside the town is received in the plant too. In this research, the plant’s behavior over 527 days are under consideration. Model-based density clustering algorithm discovers 3 clusters, with half lying in size range of 14–89 and a maximum size of 352. With the help of natural clusters generated, our results show that out of 445 days, in 352 days, the treated water is almost non-polluted. By this, we can assess the performance of the wastewater treatment plant.
An Investigation into the Variability of Luminous Blue Variable Stars with TESS
Authors: Spejcher Becca , Richardson Noel D. , Pablo Herbert , Beltran Marina , Butler Payton , Avila Eddie
Published: February 2025

Luminous blue variables (LBVs) are enigmatic, evolved, massive stars. Their variability has been observed to be episodic with large eruptions, along with variations on timescales of days to decades. We have extracted light curves of 37 LBVs from the first 4 yr of the TESS mission. These light curves provide two years of photometric time series for stars in the LMC, with several months of data for Galactic or SMC targets. We analyze the Fourier properties of the stellar light curves to determine their characteristic frequencies and red noise amplitudes, comparing them to mass-loss parameters through Hα strength, and in the case of the LMC stars, B − V color and luminosity as estimated by their apparent g magnitudes. We confirm the absence of correlation between any of the Fourier parameters and stellar parameters, implying that there is no trend in how these stars vary as measured with these photometric data, which may point toward these stars being an extension to the supergiant α Cygni variables and not a unique class of object with regards to their short-term variations.
Spectral Variations across Latitudes on Asteroid (3200) Phaethon
Authors: Angrisani M. , Palomba E. , Longobardo A. , Rognini E. , Migliorini A. , D’Aversa E. , Pratesi G. , Gisellu C. , Dirri F. , Piazzo L. , Arai T.
Published: February 2025

3200 Phaethon is a near-Earth asteroid known to be actively emitting dust and gas when near its perihelion, and it is the target of the Japanese DESTINY+ mission. Several visible–near-IR spectra were obtained of Phaethon during 2003–2017, which have been collected together and analyzed with respect to its shape model. Using a thermal model, we examine the diurnal temperature variations across Phaethon’s surface (ΔT ∼ 600 K). We find different solar radiation heating between the north and south regions, with very high surface temperatures in the south region (max peak ∼ 1050 K), while a lower temperature is found in the north region (a mean value of 760 K). Our analysis of the photometrically corrected slope suggests a latitudinal trend in surface composition. We propose that the northern region of Phaethon may be linked to unusual chondrites and naturally heated Y-82162 samples (63–125 μm and/or chips), while the southern region shows similarities to Ivuna CI chondrites heated to 700°C (0–125 μm). The equatorial region appears to include a mixture of materials from both hemispheres.
ALMA FACTS. II. Large Scale Variations in the 12CO(J = 2 – 1) to 12CO(J = 1 – 0) Line Ratio in Nearby Galaxies
Authors: Komugi Shinya , Sawada Tsuyoshi , Koda Jin , Egusa Fumi , Maeda Fumiya , Hirota Akihiko , Lee Amanda M.
Published: February 2025

We present 12CO(J = 1 – 0) mapping observations over ∼1/2 of the optical disk of 12 nearby galaxies from the Fundamental CO 1–0 Transition Survey of nearby galaxies (FACTS), using the ALMA Total Power array. Variations in the 12CO(J = 2 − 1)/12CO(J = 1 − 0) line ratio r
21 are investigated. The luminosity-weighted r
21 of the 11 sample galaxies ranges from 0.52 to 0.69 with an average of 0.61. We use position–velocity diagrams along the major axis and tilted ring models to separate the normal rotating galactic disk from kinematic outliers that deviate from pure circular rotation. We find that r
21 is systematically higher in outliers compared to the disk. We compare r
21 between SA, SAB, and SB galaxies, and find no significant difference in the average r
21 depending on the presence of galactic bars. We find, however, that the radial gradient in r
21 is bimodal, where a group containing all SA galaxies prefer constant or very shallow r
21 gradients out to 40% of the optical radius, while another group containing all SB galaxies have a steep r
21 gradient, decreasing by ∼20% before 40% of the optical radius, which also corresponds to the radius of the stellar bar. After this radius, these galaxies become consistent with a constant or shallow trend in r
21. The large scale trend in r
21 can have implications for how we interpret observations made solely in the 12CO(J = 2 − 1) line.
PSR J1947−1120: A New Huntsman Millisecond Pulsar Binary
Authors: Strader Jay , Ray Paul S. , Urquhart Ryan , Swihart Samuel J. , Chomiuk Laura , Aydi Elias , Bellm Eric C. , Dage Kristen C. , DeCesar Megan E. , Deneva Julia S. , McLaughlin Maura A. , Molina Isabella , Panurach Teresa , Sokolovsky Kirill V.
Published: February 2025

We present the discovery of PSR J1947–1120, a new huntsman millisecond pulsar with a red giant companion star in a 10.3 day orbit. This pulsar was found via optical, X-ray, and radio follow-up of the previously unassociated γ-ray source 4FGL J1947.6–1121. PSR J1947–1120 is the second confirmed pulsar in the huntsman class and establishes this as a bona fide subclass of millisecond pulsars. We use MESA models to show that huntsman pulsars can be naturally explained as neutron star binaries whose secondaries are currently in the “red bump” region of the red giant branch, temporarily underfilling their Roche lobes and hence halting mass transfer. Huntsman pulsars offer a new view of the formation of typical millisecond pulsars, allowing novel constraints on the efficiency of mass transfer and recycling at an intermediate stage in the process.
Tabanidae (Diptera) holotypes in the KwaZulu-Natal Museum collection: Part 2. Diachlorini and Tabanini
Authors: Williams Kirstin A. , Snyman Louwrens P.
Published: February 2025

All primary (name-bearing) and secondary types (paratypes) of Bartolomeudiasiella, Cydistomyia and Limata within the tribe Diachlorini and Hybomitra, Tabanus and Therioplectes within the tribe Tabanini, deposited in the KwaZulu-Natal Museum (NMSA) are documented: Cydistomyia (Amanella) cooksoni Usher, 1965; Cydistomyia (Amanella) grayi (Oldroyd, 1957), comb. nov.; Cydistomyia (Amanella) ignota Usher, 1965; Cydistomyia (Amanella) ingridina Usher, 1965; Cydistomyia (Amanella) shaka Usher, 1970; Cydistomyia (Amanella) zimbiti Usher, 1970; Limata kuhnelti Usher, 1967 [now Bartolomeudiasiella kuhnelti (Usher, 1967)]; Limata miranda Usher, 1968; Limata parafacialis Oldroyd, 1957; Tabanus crocodilinus Austen, 1912; Tabanus flavicoxa Usher, 1954; Tabanus nefas Usher, 1971; Tabanus postacutus Oldroyd, 1947; Tabanus saxicolus Usher, 1965 [now Hybomitra saxicolus (Usher, 1965)]; Therioplectes zumpti (Dias, 1956). The reference to the original publication, including the original name, the type locality and the collector, is provided for each species. In addition, brief remarks and colour photographs are provided. This is the second in a series of publications on the primary types of the Tabanidae of the KwaZulu-Natal Museum.
Suivi sérologique de la toxoplasmose : nouvelles recommandations
Authors: Villena I. , Villard Odile
Published: February 2025

La surveillance de la toxoplasmose congénitale, pour laquelle un programme de prévention est en place en France depuis 1978, est réalisée par le Centre National de Référence (CNR) de la toxoplasmose (en collaboration avec Santé publique France) depuis 2007. La loi française impose de connaître, par une analyse sérologique, le statut immunitaire de toute femme vis-à-vis de cette parasitose lors de la déclaration de grossesse ainsi que de tout donneur ou receveur d’organes ou de cellules souches hématopoïétiques. Des recommandations ont été éditées en 2009 par la Haute Autorité de santé en concertation avec un groupe d’experts et, en 2017, par le CNR de la toxoplasmose pour le dépistage et le suivi nécessaire au diagnostic de cette infection. Ces recommandations ont conduit à une récente révision (arrêté du 12 mars 2021) de la nomenclature des actes de biologie médicale.
La paracoccidioïdomycose : une mycose d’Amérique du Sud qui arrive en Europe
Authors: Garedaghi Yagoob , Bourée Patrice , Bisaro Francine , Ainsa Fernando
Published: February 2025

La paracoccidioïdomycose est une mycose tropicale localisée en Amérique du Sud. Ce champignon dimorphique, Paracoccidioides spp., est présent dans le sol. L’Homme s’infeste par inhalation des spores qui provoquent une réaction inflammatoire dans les poumons. À l‘occasion d’un cas diagnostiqué chez un sujet ayant voyagé dans les Caraïbes (Trinidad), sont rappelés les principaux caractères de cette mycose invasive qui se manifeste par des ulcérations cutanées et buccales associées à des adénopathies satellites, et l’atteinte de divers organes par dissémination du champignon. Le diagnostic est établi par l’analyse des lésions, montrant la présence de levures multibourgeonnantes caractéristiques. Le traitement par l’itraconazole pendant plusieurs mois assure la guérison de cette infection fongique.
Favorable Outcome After Pegcetacoplan (Syfovre)-Associated Occlusive Retinal Vasculitis
Authors: Leung Ella H. , Yeh Steven , Lampert Scott
Published: February 2025

An 86-year-old woman with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration developed occlusive retinal vasculitis 11 days after her first pegcetacoplan injection. Vision decreased from 20/30 to counting fingers. Vision improved to 20/200 with periocular and systemic steroids. Two different sets of culture plates and gram stains were all negative, but one thioglycolate broth had a light growth of
Staphylococcus epidermidis
and repeat vitreous culture broth grew a different organism (
Staphylococcus capitis
). After intravitreal steroids and ceftazidime, the vision ultimately improved to 20/20. Periocular and systemic steroids and antibiotics were associated with a favorable visual outcome in this patient.

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Outer Retinal Tubulation and Vision in Geographic Atrophy: A Natural History Analysis From the Phase 3 OAKS and DERBY Trials
Authors: Hatcher Kensington A. , Shah Birva K. , Yu Song , Baumal Caroline R. , Sadda Srinivas
Published: February 2025

Background and Objective

Outer retinal tubulation (ORT) is an optical coherence tomography finding in numerous chronic retinal diseases, including geographic atrophy (GA). The objective of this study was to evaluate longitudinal best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) outcomes in patients with GA comparing eyes with and without ORT at baseline.

Patients and Methods

This post hoc longitudinal analysis assessed 300 eyes randomized to sham treatment in the phase 3 OAKS and DERBY trials. Mean change in BCVA over 24 months was calculated, comparing lesions with ORT versus those without ORT at baseline.

Results

Ninety-six (32.0%) of the 300 sham-treated eyes with GA had an ORT at baseline. Eyes with ORT at baseline lost on average 5.5 fewer Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study letters than eyes without ORT.

Conclusion

Sham-treated eyes with ORT at baseline had less loss of BCVA over 24 months than eyes without ORT.

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Online Gaming Addiction (OGA)
Authors: Danou Stella Andreas
Published: February 2025

As a self-distracting behavior, online gaming addiction (OGA) has been discussed extensively during the recent years revealing both negative and positive effects on adolescents, that form complex and unique conditions. In this chapter, targeted thematic literature review is employed, to establish concrete thematic units that best describe the effects of OGA that touch aspects of learning and socialization. Research in the field argues for prevention and varied intervention practices as an avenue for reducing OGA for students with and without disabilities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, time management, and motivational interviewing. The rationality of labeling excessive online gaming as addiction and the individualistic character of OGA are also discussed so as to provide a thorough understanding of the subject. It is expected that interested parts utilize the presented material, thereby to increase students' maximum benefit and enjoyment of online gaming.
Unfolding the Association Between the Multiple Determinants of Sexting Behaviors and Relationship Satisfaction in University Students
Authors: Parpottas Panagiotis , Spyrou Iliada
Published: February 2025

Technological advances have brought a revolution in communication, which in turn has influenced many aspects of personal relationships. According to the literature, young adults utilize the newest technological means in their communications and sexting has become a frequent means of sexual communication in romantic relationships. On the one hand, sexting is captured as a tremendous concern due to its possible negative effects on individual and relational level, but on the other, it is seen as part of normal sexual development which could also promote partners' sexuality and satisfaction. The aim of this chapter is to build on the existing literature to explore the determinants of sexting, as well as the effects of sexting on romantic relationships, by focusing on young university adults. The chapter will conclude with implications for education, clinical practice, and policy, which could facilitate practitioners' work, as well as others who directly and indirectly relate to young university students.
Interventions on Cyberbullying
Authors: Vasiou Aikaterini , Veloni Malamati
Published: February 2025

This chapter synthesizes findings from 17 systematic reviews examining 178 cyberbullying intervention programs, categorized by target audience, core components, and effectiveness. The majority of the included interventions predominantly target school-aged children, while common components of effective programs include skill training, cognitive and affective strategies, and behavioral change methods. There is considerable variability in effectiveness, influenced by factors such as delivery methods, participant demographics, and the integration of technology. It becomes apparent that there is a need to create standardized instruments and tailored approaches aiming enhance the consistency and long-term impact of cyberbullying interventions. Future research should focus on creating and implementing said tools in methodically rigorous studies, identifying critical components that can enhance interventions' positive outcomes, optimizing digital tools for delivery, and conducting longitudinal and follow-up studies to ensure the long-term sustainability of intervention outcomes.
Green Technologies
Authors: Azeroual Otmane
Published: February 2025

Climate change and the rapid depletion of natural resources present significant global challenges that demand innovative and sustainable solutions. Traditional resource management approaches are increasingly inadequate in addressing these complexities, creating a pressing need for advanced technologies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science have emerged as powerful tools to revolutionize green technologies, enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness in promoting sustainability. This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of the applications of AI and Data Science in green technologies, discussing their potential impacts, challenges, and ethical considerations. By examining these aspects, the chapter aims to illuminate how these advanced technologies can be harnessed to address environmental challenges and support a sustainable future.
Confronting Antimicrobial Resistance: The Change Starts with Us
Authors: Sathiadas M. G.
Published: February 2025

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Clinical Profile and Outcome of Symptomatic COVID 19 Infection among Vaccinated Patients Admitted to Teaching Hospital Jaffna
Authors: Arujun R. , Sivansuthan S.
Published: February 2025

COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease) was a pandemic disease affecting the world leading to a large number of morbidity and mortality all over the world. The introduction of vaccines for this disease has been the cornerstone to fight this disease. In this study, we analyzed the clinical profile and outcome of symptomatic COVID-19 infection among vaccinated patients admitted to Teaching Hospital Jaffna.We conducted a population-based descriptive type of observational study on symptomatic COVID-19 patients admitted to teaching hospital Jaffna who had taken at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. A total number of 349 Symptomatic COVID-19 patients admitted to teaching hospital Jaffna who had taken at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine were recruited to the study from December 2021 to March 2022. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to get the general information of the participants including age, gender, area of residence, and prevailing medical conditions. To decide the severity of infection and complications a data sheet was used. This was filled by checking the bedhead ticket. Data were entered into an Excel data sheet and descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.According to the study the patients who had taken both doses had less severe illness (79.8%) compared to those who had taken a single dose (33.3%) and there was a reduction in severity with the duration of vaccination. There was no association between severity of the disease and gender but there was an increase in severity of illness and death with increasing age. Our study also demonstrates that, with an increased number of comorbidities there is an increase in the severity of infectionIn our study, all the vaccines were effective in reducing the severity of the illness. However, there are a number of patients who had severe illness despite taking the full vaccination. There are factors such as advancing age and the number of comorbidities also influence the severity of illness. There was no association between the severity of the disease and gender.
Feasibility of Engaging Community Healthcare Workers to Identify and Enhance Subfertility Care in The Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Authors: Raguraman S. , Balagobi B. , Kumaran S. , Kiruththiga T. , Shanmuganathan Y. , Kanesamoorthy S. , Arulkumaran S.
Published: February 2025

Subfertility is a significant global reproductive health challenge affecting approximately 1 in 6 individuals worldwide. Despite having a comprehensive healthcare system, Sri Lanka still faces challenges in providing timely and effective fertility care. We propose integrating Community Health Workers (CHWs) into the healthcare system to address these challenges. The present study aimed to assess the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the Community Health Worker Facilitated Fertility Care (CHWFFC) model in the Nallur MOH area, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The intervention, conducted over six months, demonstrated promising outcomes, including positive stakeholder feedback, reduced PHMs’ workload, and an effective identification and referral system for subfertile couples.
The Bilateral Symmetrical Neck of Femur Fracture in a Child Following Trauma, Successfully Treated with Surgical Fixation
Authors: Dishanth S. , Kalaventhan P. , Kirushanthan V. , Madushanger R. , Wijesinghe S.
Published: February 2025

Neck of femur fracture in a child caused by trauma is rare and needs appropriate management to avoid complications. We present an 8-year-old child with a bilateral symmetrical delbet type III neck of femur fracture following a fall from height.Clinical assessment revealed an isolated bilateral neck of femur injury. Radiographs reveal bilateral symmetrical intracapsular neck of femur fracture which is delbet type III. During initial medical management, adequate analgesics were given and traction was applied to the limbs. Surgical fixation of each hip was done in the next planned trauma list by the senior paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. A partially threatened cancellous cannulated screw and smooth K wires were used under the guidance of the image intensifier. The patient was followed in the clinic until the radiological evidence of healing and he regained the range of motion of the hip. He is still under follow-up for the late onset of complications. A bilateral symmetrical intracapsular neck of femur fracture is rare. Awareness of this entity, early detection, and intervention in this condition may help preserve the native hip.
Markedly High Peripheral Blood Eosinophilia: A Rare Manifestation of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Authors: Sharmika S. , Rushanthini S. , Athavan M. , Jeevagan V. , Peranantharajah T.
Published: February 2025

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a systemic necrotizing multi-system vasculitis. EGPA presents with severe eosinophilia is rare. Here we report a case of EGPA, presenting with markedly high eosinophilia with tissue infiltrates. It was successfully treated with immunosuppressive medications.
Small Vessel Vasculitis
Authors: Narani A. , Abiramy A.
Published: February 2025

Vasculitis is inflammation of vessel walls. Different types of vasculitis preferentially affect different sizes of blood vessels. Small vessel vasculitis is a rare immunological disease that affects arterioles, capillaries and venules. The inflammation can restrict blood flow and damage vital organs and tissues.
Assessing the key factors contributing to non-adherence to pulmonary tuberculosis treatment: a descriptive study
Authors: Lakara Mariam , Patidar Anil Kumar , Sharma Anil
Published: February 2025

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in developing nations like India, where it imposes a considerable burden. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to assess the factors affecting noncompliance with TB medications among pulmonary TB patients in an Indian community. A total of 215 participants were selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Data on factors contributing to non-adherence were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Demographic characteristics, including age, gender, education, marital status, occupation, habitat, income, diagnosis, and duration since diagnosis, were recorded and analyzed. Key factors contributing to non-adherence were categorized into personal, economic, social, psychological, health facility, and technological factors. The results demonstrated that the non-adherence rate was 48.3%, while 51.7% of participants exhibited adherence to TB treatment. Discontinuing medication to feel better significantly increased noncompliance risk, especially for those who stopped "most of the time" vs. those who never stopped (odds ratio = 8.693, 95% confidence interval: 3.179-23.77). This study reveals that non-adherence to pulmonary TB treatment is influenced by a range of factors, including personal, economic, social, psychological, health facility, and technological factors, highlighting the need for multifaceted interventions to improve adherence.
Delays in Immediate Athletic Training Evaluation Following Concussion Among High School Football Players: A Report from the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network
Authors: Renner Madison N. , Lam Kenneth C. , Stamm Julie M. , Srygler Emily C. , Adler Stephanie N. , Bell David R.
Published: February 2025

Context: Football is the most popular sport among high school boys in the United States. Concussion risk is elevated in the sport due to the high degree of physical contact. Healthcare providers are more likely to be present at the time of concussion during games and for varsity-level athletes, but how time to an immediate athletic trainer (AT) evaluation varies between sport levels and injury settings has yet to be investigated.

Objective: Investigate associations between athlete sport level, injury setting, and same day AT evaluation among high school football players following a concussion. Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Retrospective analysis of de-identified patient records created within the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network.

Patients: Patients evaluated and diagnosed with a concussion during in-season high school football participation from 2010-2023. Main outcome measure: Sport level (freshman, junior varsity [JV], varsity), injury setting (game, practice), and same-day evaluation following concussion (yes, no). Results: 1,260 patient cases were included in analysis. A significant association was found between sport level and same-day evaluation (p=0.02), and between injury setting and same-day evaluation (p<.001). A higher percentage of patients playing at the varsity level were evaluated the same day as their injury compared to those playing at the JV and freshman levels. Additionally, a higher percentage of football athletes were evaluated the same day if they sustained an injury during an in-season practice compared to a game. These associations remained significant after stratifying by sport level for freshman (p=0.01) and JV (p<.001) athletes, but not for varsity athletes (p=0.61).

Conclusions: Freshman and JV football athletes, as well as those injured during games, are less likely to receive a same-day evaluation by an AT after concussion. Timely care improves recovery following concussion, emphasizing the need for equitable access to immediate care across sport levels and settings.
Comparison of Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Supratentorial Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Treated with and without Surgical Intervention
Authors: Sharma Agrata , Agarwal Ayush , Garg Ajay , Vishnu Venugopalan Y , Nilima N , Bhatia Rohit , Garg Divyani , Pandit Awadh K , Joseph Leve , Billa Srujana , Singh Manmohan , Suri Ashish , Kale Shashank S , Gaikwad Shailesh B , Srivastava MV Padma
Published: February 2025

Background and Objectives:

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Uncertainty still exists regarding the benefit of surgery in the management of supratentorial spontaneous ICH (sICH), especially of the basal ganglia and thalamus. Studies have not shown the clinical benefit of early surgical management compared to best medical management plus delayed surgery, when necessary. Our aim was to compare the efficacy of different neurosurgical interventions with best medical management and best medical management alone.

Methods:

We conducted a single-center, retrospective study at a tertiary care center in India in sICH patients between January 2015 and December 2022. The primary outcome was functional disability evaluated by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 3, 6, and 12 months. Time-to-event outcomes were compared using the Kaplan–Meier curve.

Results:

Among 2600 stroke patients screened, 661 had sICH. Median age was 55 years, and 250 patients (37.8%) underwent neurosurgical intervention. The most common intervention was craniotomy and hematoma evacuation. The median mRS at discharge and follow-up at 3, 6, and 12 months was lower in the conservatively managed group (4, 3, 3, and 3, respectively) compared to the surgical intervention group (5, 5, 5, 4, respectively). However, the ICH score at admission was lower in the conservatively managed group and after adjustment for ICH score, there was no statistically significant difference between the two. Among the interventions, patients undergoing decompression craniectomy had the best functional outcome.

Conclusions:

Neurosurgical intervention was not associated with better functional outcome when compared to conservative management.
Motor and Non-motor Neurologic Symptoms of Wilson’s Disease: Exploring the Associations
Authors: Chakraborty Arka Prava , Mukherjee Adreesh , Sinharoy Uma , Chakrabarty Madhushree , Sengupta Mainak , Chowdhury Jasodhara , Biswas Atanu
Published: February 2025

Background and Objectives:

Although the motor symptoms of Wilson’s disease have received particular attention from researchers and medical professionals, non-motor symptoms might become increasingly prevalent with the advancement of the disease and can even appear before the onset of motor symptoms. However, clinicopathological correlations for most of these non-motor features are still poorly understood. The correlations between non-motor and motor symptoms have been examined in this study.

Methods:

Fifty patients with Wilson’s disease participated in this study. Each subject was administered the Global Assessment Scale and the Non-Motor Symptom Questionnaire (NMS Quest) for the assessment of motor and non-motor symptoms, respectively. Cognitive functions were evaluated with Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III (Bengali version) and the Digit Span Test. Sleep-related problems were assessed with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

Results:

Of the patients who participated in this study, 82%, 56%, 90%, 18%, 82%, 8%, 60%, 56%, and 66% had digestive, urinary, apathy–attention–memory, hallucinations/delusions, depression/anxiety, sexual function, cardiovascular, sleep disorder, and miscellaneous (pain, weight, swelling, sweating, and diplopia) symptoms, respectively. NMS-Digestion (P ≤ 0.001), NMS-Urinary (P = 0.007), NMS-Miscellany (P = 0.001), NMS-Memory (0.011), and NMS-Sleep Disorder (P = 0.031) significantly predicted parkinsonism. NMS-Digestion was a significant predictor of dystonia (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

Awareness regarding non-motor symptoms and their associations with motor symptoms might help physicians develop more efficient treatment regimens that can alleviate non-motor symptoms which can be equally troublesome and disabling for these patients. Management of non-motor symptoms is crucial for the overall well-being of these patients.
Aberrant CD3 positive plasmablastic lymphoma of small bowel in a HIV negative, EBV negative patient: A case report
Authors: Idrees Umama , Das Mayurakshi , Sekaran Anuradha , Reddy Duvvur N.
Published: February 2025

Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is an aggressive lymphoma with the proliferation of plasmablastic cells with a plasma cell immunophenotype and immunonegativity for B-cell markers. Here we present a case of jejunal PBL in an 82-year-old human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative and Epstein-Barr (EBV) negative male who presented with subacute intestinal obstruction and histopathological examination showed a large cell lymphoma with plasmablastic differentiation diffusely infiltrating full thickness of the jejunal wall. Neoplastic cells were immunopositive for CD138, MUM-1, EMA, and CD56, along with aberrant expression of pan T-cell marker CD3. No restrictions for kappa and lambda light chains were noted. Ki67 index was >90%. Tumor cells were immunonegative for CD20, CD5, CD7, CD30, and PAX 5. Suspicion of this rare and high-grade lymphoma in immunocompetent patients and at extra-nodal locations along with awareness of diagnostic pitfalls in its immunoprofile will aid in accurate diagnosis and prognostication.
The Use of Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine – A Cross-sectional Analytical Study
Authors: Mammen Annie , Ravi K. R. , Joseph Aubry
Published: February 2025

Introduction:

In spinal anesthesia, dexmedetomidine and fentanyl are frequently added as adjuncts to local anesthetics to extend analgesia and enhance postoperative pain management. The purpose of this prospective observational study was to evaluate the effectiveness of intrathecal fentanyl and dexmedetomidine as adjuvants to bupivacaine for the management of postoperative pain in patients having lower abdominal operations.

Methods:

Eligible patients who received intrathecal anesthetic with bupivacaine plus either fentanyl (Group F) or dexmedetomidine (Group D) were studied. Age, gender distribution, the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, and length of operation were recorded as baseline variables. The longest length of the sensory block, the highest sensory level attained, the time it took to reach the maximum sensory level, and the results of the postoperative pain were measured as aspects of the sensory block.

Results:

Comparable levels of sensory block were attained by the dexmedetomidine and fentanyl groups. There was no significant difference in the maximum sensory level attained (P = 0.89) or in the time from injection to the greatest sensory level (P = 0.57). Nevertheless, as demonstrated by a longer time for two-segment regression from the maximum sensory level (P < 0.001) and a delayed time to sensory regression to S1 (P < 0.001), dexmedetomidine demonstrated a considerably longer duration of sensory block compared to fentanyl. In addition, compared to fentanyl, dexmedetomidine was linked to a lower total analgesic dose in the first 24 h postoperatively (P = 0.03) and a noticeably longer duration to rescue analgesia (P < 0.001).

Discussion:

Our study suggest that intrathecal dexmedetomidine provides prolonged sensory block duration and reduced postoperative analgesic requirements compared to fentanyl when used as an adjuvant to bupivacaine for intrathecal anesthesia. These results have significant implications for improved pain management and enhanced patient outcomes in various surgical procedures.