bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of The Effectiveness of Online Religious Propagation and Community-Based Religious Activities in Enhancing Religious Knowledge in The Digital Era
Authors: Azhar Muhammad Zul , Nursikin Mukh , Ahmad Khatib Ramli
Published: September 2024

This study aims to investigate the effect of online da'wah and community-based religious activities on increasing religious knowledge in the digital era, with the research subjects involving 34 community members. The research instrument used was a questionnaire with 5 indicators for each research variable. Hypothesis testing was conducted through multiple linear regression tests. The results of statistical analysis showed a t-test value of 1.861 with a significance value (Sig.) of 0.073 for the effect of online da'wah on increasing religious knowledge in the digital era. In addition, the F value of 23.312 with a Sig. 0.000 shows that together, online da'wah and community-based religious activities have a significant influence on increasing religious knowledge in the digital era. Thus, it can be concluded that the combination of online da'wah and community-based religious activities has a significant impact on increasing religious knowledge in the digital era in the research community.
Patient Preferences for Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Services: Replication and Extension of a Nationwide Survey
Authors: Ivanova Julia , Wilczewski Hattie , Klocksieben Farina , Cummins Mollie , Soni Hiral , Ong Triton , Barrera Janelle , Harvey Jillian , O'Connell Nathaniel , McElligott James , Welch Brandon , Bunnell Brian
Published: September 2024

Background

A 2017 survey of patient perspectives showed overall willingness and comfort to use telemedicine, but low actual use. Given recent growth and widespread exposure of patients to telemedicine, patient preferences are likely to have changed.

Objective

This study aimed to (1) identify demographic trends in patient preferences and experiences; (2) measure ease of use and satisfaction of telemedicine; and (3) measure changes in telemedicine use, willingness, and comfort since 2017.

Methods

We replicated a 2017 study with a nationwide survey of US adults. The survey, an extended version of the previous study, measured patient health care access as well as knowledge, experiences, and preferences regarding telemedicine encounters. We recruited participants using SurveyMonkey Audience in July 2022. We used descriptive statistics and generalized estimating equations to measure change and identify trends.

Results

We accrued 4577 complete responses. Patient experience with telemedicine was substantially higher in 2022 than in 2017, with 61.1% (vs 5.3%) of participants aware that their primary care provider offered telemedicine and 34.5% (vs 3.5%) reporting use of telemedicine with their primary care provider. This study also reported ease of use and satisfaction rates to be similar to in-person visits, while overall willingness and comfort in using telemedicine increased from 2017. Individuals at the poverty line were significantly less likely to report satisfaction with telemedicine visits. We found increased interpersonal distance in a patient and health care professional relationship significantly reduced patient ease of use, willingness, and comfort in using telemedicine.

Conclusions

This study identified an association between income and patient satisfaction, conveying the importance of understanding telemedicine in relation to health care access and equity. Telemedicine ease of use and satisfaction were comparable to in-person visits. Individuals reported greater use and higher positive perceptions of telemedicine willingness and comfort since 2017.
Creation of an Automated and Comprehensive Resident Progress System for Residents and to Save Hours of Faculty Time: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Perotte Rimma , Berns Alyssa , Shaker Lana , Ophaswongse Chayapol , Underwood Joseph , Hajicharalambous Christina
Published: September 2024

Background

It is vital for residents to have a longitudinal view of their educational progression, and it is crucial for the medical education team to have a clear way to track resident progress over time. Current tools for aggregating resident data are difficult to use and do not provide a comprehensive way to evaluate and display resident educational advancement.

Objective

This study aims to describe the creation and assessment of a system designed to improve the longitudinal presentation, quality, and synthesis of educational progress for trainees. We created a new system for residency progress management with 3 goals in mind, that are (1) a long-term and centralized location for residency education data, (2) a clear and intuitive interface that is easy to access for both the residents and faculty involved in medical education, and (3) automated data input, transformation, and analysis. We present evaluations regarding whether residents find the system useful, and whether faculty like the system and perceive that it helps them save time with administrative duties.

Methods

The system was created using a suite of Google Workspace tools including Forms, Sheets, Gmail, and a collection of Apps Scripts triggered at various times and events. To assess whether the system had an effect on the residents, we surveyed and asked them to self-report on how often they accessed the system and interviewed them as to whether they found it useful. To understand what the faculty thought of the system, we conducted a 14-person focus group and asked the faculty to self-report their time spent preparing for residency progress meetings before and after the system debut.

Results

The system went live in February 2022 as a quality improvement project, evolving through multiple iterations of feedback. The authors found that the system was accessed differently by different postgraduate years (PGY), with the most usage reported in the PGY1 class (weekly), and the least amount of usage in the PGY3 class (once or twice). However, all of the residents reported finding the system useful, specifically for aggregating all of their evaluations in the same place. Faculty members felt that the system enabled a more high-quality biannual clinical competency committee meeting and they reported a combined time savings of 8 hours in preparation for each clinical competency committee as a result of reviewing resident data through the system.

Conclusions

Our study reports on the creation of an automated, instantaneous, and comprehensive resident progress management system. The system has been shown to be well-liked by both residents and faculty. Younger PGY classes reported more frequent system usage than older PGY classes. Faculty reported that it helped facilitate more meaningful discussion of training progression and reduced the administrative burden by 8 hours per biannual session.
Acceptability of a Serious Game About Proton Radiotherapy Designed for Children Aged 5 to 14 Years and Its Potential Impact on Perceived Anxiety: Feasibility and Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Authors: Cederved Catarina , Ljungman Gustaf , Back Jon , Ångström-Brännström Charlotte , Engvall Gunn
Published: September 2024

Background

Children who are going to undergo radiotherapy have displayed fear and anxiety. Therefore, a web-based serious game was developed as a psychological preparation to investigate if it could affect anxiety levels. In an earlier stage, children with experience of radiotherapy had been part of the developmental process.

Objective

The study aimed to investigate the feasibility in terms of reach, usability, and acceptability of a serious game about proton radiotherapy and to pilot that it did not increase anxiety levels in children aged 5 to 14 years undergoing radiotherapy.

Methods

The design was a randomized controlled pilot trial with predefined feasibility criteria. In total, 28 children were assessed for eligibility, and 23 met the inclusion criteria. They were consecutively randomized into 1 of 2 study arms. One child was excluded after randomization. If randomized into arm 1, the children received the intervention before treatment started. Children in arm 2 were treated as controls. Questionnaires with fixed answers were used to assess anxiety levels (an adapted version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children) and experiences of gameplay (an adapted version of Player Experience of Need Satisfaction [PENS]). The children were asked to answer questionnaires at 5 different measurement occasions during their radiotherapy treatment.

Results

In arm 1, age ranged from 5 to 13 (mean 8.4, SD 2.4) years. In arm 2, age ranged from 5 to 11 (mean 7.6, SD 2.3) years. The sample consisted of 15 girls and 7 boys. The feasibility criterion that the children should play the game for 20 minutes or more was not met. Mean playtime for children in arm 1 was 32.1 (SD 23.8) minutes, where 18 children had played for at least 15 minutes. The criterion that 70% (n=16) or more of the participants should return all of the questionnaires was not met; however, more than 73% (n=16) returned the PENS questionnaires. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children was returned by 73% (n=16) on day 0, 77% (n=17) on day 1, 82% (n=18) on day 3, 82% (n=18) on day 6, and 86% (n=19) on day 15.

Conclusions

All feasibility criteria set for the study were not met, suggesting that adaptions need to be made if a future study is to be undertaken. Further, the analysis revealed that there was no indication that playing increased the children’s self-reported anxiety. The PENS questionnaire adapted for children showed promising results regarding player satisfaction when using the serious game. When studying children with severe conditions and young age, 5 measurement occasions seemed to be too many. Measuring both player satisfaction or experience and knowledge transfer would be preferable in future studies.
Delivering a Group-Based Quality of Life Intervention to Young Adult Cancer Survivors via a Web Platform: Feasibility Trial
Authors: Fox Rina S , Torres Tara K , Badger Terry A , Katsanis Emmanuel , Yang DerShung , Sanford Stacy D , Victorson David E , Yanez Betina , Penedo Frank J , Antoni Michael H , Oswald Laura B
Published: September 2024

Background

Young adult (YA) cancer survivors frequently report unmet health information and peer support needs, as well as poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL). YAs also have expressed a desire that behavioral interventions be convenient. In response to this, our team has developed a 10-week, group-based, supportive care intervention titled TOGETHER to improve YA cancer survivors’ HRQOL. TOGETHER is delivered via videoconference and has shown initial feasibility, acceptability, and promise for improving HRQOL among YA survivors.

Objective

In an effort to increase convenience, the goal of this 2-part study was to design and test a website to host the TOGETHER intervention for YA cancer survivors aged 18‐39 years at the time of participation and aged 15‐39 years at the time of initial cancer diagnosis.

Methods

In part 1, we leveraged an existing web-based platform and adapted it to meet the needs of TOGETHER. We conducted 3 iterative waves of usability testing with 3 YAs per wave to refine the website. In part 2, we conducted a single-group feasibility trial of TOGETHER using the website. Primary outcomes were feasibility (ie, recruitment, retention, and attendance) and acceptability (ie, satisfaction).

Results

Usability testing participants (n=9) indicated that the TOGETHER website was easy to use (mean 5.9, SD 1.3) and easy to learn (mean 6.5, SD 0.9; possible ranges 1‐7). Qualitative feedback identified needed revisions to the aesthetics (eg, images), content (eg, session titles), function (eg, clarity of functionality), and structure (eg, expandable sections), which were implemented. In the feasibility trial, participants (n=7) were an average of 25 (SD 4.7) years old and mostly non-Hispanic White (n=4, 57%). Recruitment (58%) and retention (71%) rates and average session attendance (mean 7.1 , SD 4.2) supported feasibility. Participant agreement with positive statements about TOGETHER and average satisfaction ratings (mean 5.06, SD 1.64; possible range: 1‐7) demonstrated acceptability.

Conclusions

Results supported the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of the TOGETHER program and website. By providing the content digitally, the program effectively addresses YAs’ expressed preference for convenience. Future studies are needed to increase TOGETHER’s efficiency and explore its efficacy for improving targeted outcomes.
Improving How Caregivers of People Living With Dementia Are Identified in the Electronic Health Record: Qualitative Study and Exploratory Chart Review
Authors: Green Ariel R , Boyd Cynthia M , Rosado Rosalphie Quiles , Daddato Andrea E , Gleason Kathy S , Taylor McPhail Tobie E , Blinka Marcela D , Schoenborn Nancy L , Wolff Jennifer L , Bayliss Elizabeth A , Boxer Rebecca S
Published: September 2024

Background

Family and unpaid caregivers play a crucial role in supporting people living with dementia; yet, they are not systematically identified and documented by health systems.

Objective

The aims of the study are to determine the extent to which caregivers are currently identified and documented in the electronic health record (EHR) and to elicit the perspectives of caregivers and clinical staff on how to best identify, engage, and support caregivers of people living with dementia through the EHR.

Methods

People with dementia were identified based on International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes or dementia medications in the EHR. A chart review of people with dementia characterized how caregiver information was documented and whether caregivers had shared access to the patient portal. Caregivers of eligible people with dementia were then recruited through mailed letters and follow-up calls to the homes of people with dementia. We conducted semistructured interviews with caregivers, clinicians, and staff involved in the care of people with dementia within 2 health systems in Maryland and Colorado. Transcripts were analyzed using a mixed inductive and deductive approach.

Results

Caregivers of people with dementia (N=22) were usually identified in the “contact information” or “patient contacts” tab (n=20, 91%) by their name and relation to the people with dementia; this tab did not specify the caregiver’s role. Caregivers were also mentioned, and their roles were described to a varying degree in clinical notes (n=21, 96%). Of the 22 caregivers interviewed, the majority (n=17, 77%) reported that the people with dementia had additional caregivers. The presence of multiple caregivers could be gleaned from most charts (n=16, 73%); however, this information was not captured systematically, and caregivers’ individual contributions were not explicitly recorded. Interviews with 22 caregivers and 16 clinical staff revealed two major themes: (1) caregiving arrangements are complex and not systematically captured or easy to locate in the EHR and (2) health systems should develop standardized processes to obtain and document caregiver information in the EHR.

Conclusions

This exploratory chart review and qualitative interview study found that people with dementia frequently have multiple caregivers, whose roles and needs are captured inconsistently in the EHR. To address this concern, caregivers and clinical staff suggested that health systems should develop and test workflows to identify caregivers, assess their needs at multiple touchpoints, and record their information in extractable EHR fields.
Impact of a Digital Scribe System on Clinical Documentation Time and Quality: Usability Study
Authors: van Buchem Marieke Meija , Kant Ilse M J , King Liza , Kazmaier Jacqueline , Steyerberg Ewout W , Bauer Martijn P
Published: September 2024

Background

Physicians spend approximately half of their time on administrative tasks, which is one of the leading causes of physician burnout and decreased work satisfaction. The implementation of natural language processing–assisted clinical documentation tools may provide a solution.

Objective

This study investigates the impact of a commercially available Dutch digital scribe system on clinical documentation efficiency and quality.

Methods

Medical students with experience in clinical practice and documentation (n=22) created a total of 430 summaries of mock consultations and recorded the time they spent on this task. The consultations were summarized using 3 methods: manual summaries, fully automated summaries, and automated summaries with manual editing. We then randomly reassigned the summaries and evaluated their quality using a modified version of the Physician Documentation Quality Instrument (PDQI-9). We compared the differences between the 3 methods in descriptive statistics, quantitative text metrics (word count and lexical diversity), the PDQI-9, Recall-Oriented Understudy for Gisting Evaluation scores, and BERTScore.

Results

The median time for manual summarization was 202 seconds against 186 seconds for editing an automatic summary. Without editing, the automatic summaries attained a poorer PDQI-9 score than manual summaries (median PDQI-9 score 25 vs 31, P<.001, ANOVA test). Automatic summaries were found to have higher word counts but lower lexical diversity than manual summaries (P<.001, independent t test). The study revealed variable impacts on PDQI-9 scores and summarization time across individuals. Generally, students viewed the digital scribe system as a potentially useful tool, noting its ease of use and time-saving potential, though some criticized the summaries for their greater length and rigid structure.

Conclusions

This study highlights the potential of digital scribes in improving clinical documentation processes by offering a first summary draft for physicians to edit, thereby reducing documentation time without compromising the quality of patient records. Furthermore, digital scribes may be more beneficial to some physicians than to others and could play a role in improving the reusability of clinical documentation. Future studies should focus on the impact and quality of such a system when used by physicians in clinical practice.
The upper geodetic vertex covering number of a graph
Authors: Leema J. Anne Mary , Flower Mary V. M. Arul , Titus P. , Uma Devi B.
Published: September 2024

A set S ⊆ V (G) is a geodetic vertex cover of G if S is both a geodetic set and a vertex cover of G. The minimum cardinality of a geodetic vertex cover of G is defined as the geodetic vertex covering number of G and is denoted by gα(G) . A geodetic vertex cover S in a connected graph G is called a minimal geodetic vertex cover of G if no proper subset of S is a geodetic vertex cover of G. The upper geodetic vertex covering number g+­­α(G)  of G is the maximum cardinality of a minimal geodetic vertex cover of G. Some general properties satisfied by the upper geodetic vertex covering number of a graph are studied. The upper geodetic vertex covering number of several classes of graphs are determined. Some bounds for g+­­α(G) are obtained and the graphs attaining these bounds are characterized.
On gr-n-submodules of graded modules over graded commutative rings
Authors: Al-Azaizeh Mariam , Al-Zoubi Khaldoun Falah
Published: September 2024

Let G be a group with identity e. Let ℜ be a G-graded commutative ring, ℑ be a graded ℜ -module. In this paper, we introduce and study the concept of graded n-submodules of ℑ. We obtain many results concerning graded n-submodules. Some characterizations of graded n-submodules and their homogeneous components are given. A proper graded submodule U of ℑ is said to be a graded n-submodule if whenever r ∈ h(ℜ), m ∈ h(ℑ) with rm ∈ U and r ∉ Gr(Annℜ(ℑ)), then m ∈ U.
On the eigenvalues of the distance signless Laplacian matrix of graphs
Authors: Jahanbani Akbar , Shooshtari Hajar , Haq Mohd Abrar Ul , Pirzada Shariefuddin
Published: September 2024

Let G be a connected graph and let DQ(G) be the distance signless Laplacian matrix of G with eigenvalues ρ1≥ ρ2≥…≥ ρn. The spread of the matrix DQ}(G) is defined as s(DQ(G)) := maxi,j| ρi-ρj| = ρ1- ρn. We derive new bounds for the distance signless Laplacian spectral radius ρ1 of G. We establish a relationship between the distance signless Laplacian energy and the spread of DQ(G). For a real number α ≠ 0, the graph invariant mα (G) is the sum of the α -th power of the distance signless Laplacian eigenvalues of G. Finally, we obtain various bounds for the graph invariant mα(G).
Results on super edge magic deficiency of somewell-known classes of finite graphs
Authors: Imran Muhammad , Cancan Murat , Nadeem Muhammad , Faisal Nadeem Muhammad
Published: September 2024

A graph Ω(Λ, Γ) is considered super edge magic if there exists a bijective function ϕ:Λ(Ω)∪Γ(Ω)→ {1, 2, 3, …,|Λ(Ω)|+|Γ(Ω)|} such that ϕ(τ1)+(τ1τ2)+ ϕ(τ2) is a constant for every edge τ1τ2 ∈ Γ(Ω), and ϕ(Λ(Ω))= {1, 2, 3, …,|Λ(Ω)|}. Furthermore, the super edge magic deficiency of a graph Ω, denoted as μs (Ω), is either the minimum non-negative integer η such that Ω∪ηK1 is a super edge magic graph or +∞ if such an integer η does not exist. In this paper, we investigate the super edge magic deficiency of certain families of graphs.
Contribución Crítica al Estudio Dominante de la Sustentabilidad Social
Authors: Ramírez Naranjo David Orlando , Herrera Torres Hugo Amador
Published: September 2024

la sustentabilidad social es un concepto interdisciplinario y dinámico que cubre una amplia gama de conocimientos. Aunque a primera vista, la sustentabilidad social parece ser abordada de manera fragmentada y se presenta como un concepto caótico, una mirada más cercana sugiere formas de clasificación. El artículo, en este sentido, tiene como objetivo identificar las corrientes/enfoques de la sustentabilidad social a partir de un proceso dialéctico entre el discurso dominante y su crítica contrahegemónica. La literatura especializada señala que el discurso dominante de la sustentabilidad social se agrupa en dos enfoques: la responsabilidad social empresarial y el desarrollo social; aislado de este discurso, se encuentra el enfoque de las comunidades de base en resistencia, común en el desarrollo teórico, político y metodológico del sur global.
Subjetividad, neoliberalismo y violencia en tres novelas centroamericanas
Authors: Barrera Galdámez Allan Armando
Published: September 2024

en este artículo se interpretan las representaciones de violencia y neoliberalismo en tres novelas centroamericanas: Baile con serpientes (1996) del salvadoreño Horacio Castellanos Moya, Los jueces (2009) del guatemalteco Arnoldo Gálvez y Los días y los muertos (2016) del hondureño Giovanni Rodríguez. Desde una comprensión del texto literario como acto socialmente simbólico en el que se expresan los grandes discursos colectivos y de clase, interesa mostrar cómo estas obras construyen una contracara a la promesa de desarrollo del neoliberalismo en cuanto a que el libre mercado traería un derrame de riqueza, prosperidad social y una paz política. A través de un análisis situado de los contenidos de las publicaciones en sus correspondientes momentos históricos del desarrollo neoliberal en la región, argumento que manifiestan un malestar relacionado con un momento particular del desarrollo del neoliberalismo y su imaginario.
El tránsito hacia la democracia en Nicaragua, El Salvador y Guatemala a partir de la década de 1980
Authors: Di Palma Gustavo Alberto
Published: September 2024

el proceso de paz centroamericano, iniciado con los Acuerdos de Esquipulas a mediados de la década de los ochenta, indujo la reconfiguración de las organizaciones guerrilleras en partidos políticos orientados a la competencia electoral. Mediante un enfoque histórico-analítico, este artículo tiene por objeto mostrar las dificultades de esa conversión para los grupos armados, en el marco de factores exógenos y endógenos tales como la cultura política arraigada en la región y las propias contradicciones internas de esas organizaciones. El método comparativo aplicado permite establecer relaciones y contrastes entre las diversas experiencias guerrilleras y los respectivos esfuerzos de adaptación de las antiguas organizaciones armadas a las nuevas reglas de juego.
¿Qué deseamos en América Latina Caribe en el siglo 21? La región, el país, la localidad, la existencia personal, el cuerpo y más
Authors: Devés Valdés Eduardo
Published: September 2024

el objetivo del trabajo consiste en presentar las variadas fórmulas para expresar lo deseable, elaboradas en los ecosistemas intelectivos de alc, durante las primeras décadas del siglo xxi. A partir de aquí se intenta una interpretación del pensamiento latinoamericano del primer cuarto del siglo xxi, complementando, de esta manera, lo que se conoce sobre los siglos anteriores. Para realizar el objetivo se revisa lo deseable en muy diversos niveles, considerando tendencias como el eco-socialismo, el desarrollismo, sumakausaysmo, feminismo comunitario, autoayudismo, post-humanismo, calividismo, indianismo, teniendo en cuenta macro-temas como globalización y calentamiento global. La tesis más fuerte, y que es la conclusión del trabajo, consiste en que a mediados del periodo se transita desde el gran problema de la globalización hacia el calentamiento global, y donde el identitarismo en alc pasa a identificarse con posiciones indígenas que serían las únicas capaces de asegurar la existencia de la humanidad frente a la catástrofe inminente.
Velázquez Castro, Adrián; Emiliano Ricardo Melgar Tísoc (coords.). Conchas de fuego y de sangre. El tapachtli y el mullu en la América antigua. México: INAH, 2021
Authors: Limón Olvera Silvia
Published: September 2024

Reseña del libro: Velázquez Castro, Adrián; Emiliano Ricardo Melgar Tí
Application of Mixed Reality Technologies in Autism Treatment and Neurodiversity Support
Authors: Bhattacharya Somit
Published: September 2024

Abstract: This comprehensive review explores the application of Mixed Reality (MR) technologies in treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and supporting people with neurodiversity. It examines the potential of MR to create immersive, personalized interventions for social skills training, communication enhancement, and behavioral therapy. The paper discusses the technical considerations in implementing MR systems, including hardware requirements, software development, and user interface design tailored for neurodiverse individuals. It also addresses the challenges and future directions in this field, including ethical considerations, the need for clinical validation, and the integration of MR with existing therapeutic approaches. By synthesizing current research and identifying areas for future investigation, this review highlights the transformative potential of MR in revolutionizing ASD therapy and support.
Adaptive User Interfaces: Enhancing User Experience through Dynamic Interaction
Authors: Chunchu Abhinav
Published: September 2024

Abstract: This article explores the concept of Adaptive User Interfaces (AUIs), a revolutionary approach to interface design that dynamically adjusts to individual user needs and preferences. It delves into the key techniques used in AUI development, including personalization, context awareness, machine learning algorithms, user feedback loops, and modular design. The article examines real-world applications of AUIs in healthcare, education, e-commerce, and smart home systems, highlighting their impact on user experience and efficiency. Additionally, it discusses the benefits of implementing AUIs, such as improved user engagement, increased efficiency, and enhanced accessibility. The article also addresses the challenges in AUI implementation, including data privacy and security concerns, development complexity, and balancing adaptation with user control.
Named Entity Recognition Using BERT
Authors: Sailesh Golconda , Nithish Gade , Uday Pesaru , Reddy Kolagotla Ganesh Konda , Reddy B VeeraSekhar
Published: September 2024

Abstract: In our current era where technology keeps increasing, where data driven applications are reign supreme, Mamed Entity Recognition (NER) emerges as an important tool, aiding in better understanding of text and powering various natural language processing tasks downstream. This paper takes into the use of pre trained BERT model for NER tasks, Skipping the need for further adjustments. Our aim is to boost the accuracy and speed of NER systems by leveraging BERT’s pre trained representations. Our approach involves leveraging built in capabilities to spot key entity labels like names, dates, and people, streaming the NER process while achieving competitive results. This research takes a step forward in maximizing the potential of pre trained models for NER applications ultimately making text analysis easier and more efficient in today’s digital world.
Características del almacenamiento de antibióticos en una población suburbana de México
Authors: Acosta Och María Jesús , Morales Rojas Marco Esteban , Dzul Centeno Martha Patricia , Cohuo Cob Sheila Mariela , Aké Canul Didier Francisco , Balam Gómez Maricela
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Determinar las características de almacenamiento de los antibióticos de las familias en una población suburbana en México. Metodología: El enfoque del estudio es cuantitativo, observacional, de corte transversal y alcance descriptivo. La unidad de estudio fueron las familias que vivían en el área de estudio de una zona suburbana en México. Resultados: Se encuestaron un total de 235 familias, dentro de las cuales existen diversos grupos etarios, de los cuales predominaron las edades de entre 36 a 64 años en 153 familias. Se obtuvo que más del 70 % presentaban enfermedades y, respecto a la posibilidad de que tuviesen almacenados medicamentos antibióticos caducados o próximos a caducar, el 68.1 % mencionó que no era probable. Conclusiones: El importante número de población adulta, la amplia presencia de comorbilidades y diversos factores sociodemográficos impactan en las prácticas y actitudes en relación con las formas en que las familias obtienen, usan, almacenan y desechan los medicamentos dentro de sus hogares. Esta investigación busca contribuir a la concientización y creación de diversos programas para la adopción de medidas de seguridad para el almacenamiento de medicamentos dentro del hogar, así como servir de guía en la identificación de procedimientos óptimos, eficientes y eficaces para tratar este fenómeno.
Interfaces entre psicologia e saúde: reflexões, diálogos e prática profissional
Authors: Silveira Bettieli Barboza da
Published: September 2024

A pretensão de elaborar a obra intitulada “Interfaces entre Psicologia e Saúde: reflexões, diálogos e prática profissional” foi construída a medida em que jovens pesquisadoras(es) de iniciação científica se dispuseram a esmiuçar seus interesses pessoais em articulação com temáticas que envolvessem Psicologia e o campo da saúde. A unificação das áreas em temas variados, recheados de subjetividades e pluralidades explana a diversidade de olhares de cada autor(a) que aqui elabora seus trabalhos. Para composição da obra foram estimulados métodos variados, construídos em alinhamento aos principais desejos, repertórios e aptidões que cada dupla ou trio de autores(as) referendou mais lhes interessar. A liberdade na escrita acadêmica estimulada por um livro digital é, certamente, um avanço da ciência na formação de pesquisadores(as) brasileiros. Nesse processo, os(as) autores(as) se expõem ao novo, aos desafios da crítica e aos novos encontros, bons encontros, espero. Como organizadora da obra, recomendo aos olhos de leitores(as) que aqui dedicarem tempo e atenção, sábias construções críticas para que a evolução desses(as) jovens acadêmicos(as) possa contar com colaborações generosas.
Disponibilidad y Credibilidad de la Estadísticas Oficiales Cubanas
Authors: Mesa Carmelo
Published: September 2024

Este artículo evalúa la disponibilidad y credibilidad de las estadísticas cubanas. Apunta que usualmente no hay estadísticas alternativas debido a los impedimentos para realizar investigación libre e independiente en Cuba. Entre tres posiciones, dos de ellas extremas (rechazo o aceptación total) asume la intermedia de que se deben utilizar dichas estadísticas, pero sometiéndolas a una serie de filtros y distinguiendo su calidad. Como indicador de confiabilidad de parte de las estadísticas, prueba que estas demuestran aspectos económico-sociales clave que son negativos. Analiza cinco casos de manipulación de datos. Termina con recomendaciones sobre como utilizar las estadísticas cubanas.
La bota y el voto: Comprendiendo el autoritarismo desde lo electoral
Authors: Chaguaceda Armando
Published: September 2024

Lo autoritario –en tanto expresión política de un poder concentrado, arbitrario y represivo– y lo electoral –arena y proceso de selección ciudadana de los gobernantes– parecen ubicarse en las antípodas. Sin embargo, la manipulación autocrática de los comicios ofrece, simultáneamente, un terreno para la comprensión de las dinámicas despóticas y la manifestación (acotada) de disensos poblacionales respecto a sus gobernantes presentes y futuros. Regímenes autocráticos como los de Cuba y Rusia, en su manipulación electoral, son ejemplo de casos históricos, modelos institucionales donde interactúan los agentes políticos de las dictaduras y las expresiones de desafección ciudadana.
Currency exchange in post-ordenamiento Cuba
Authors: Avila Castellanos Duzan Dussier
Published: September 2024

This paper analyses the institutional process of purchasing American dollars and other foreign currencies in Cuba, against the backdrop of socio-historical transformations marked by the monetary and economic reorganisation known as “Tarea Ordenamiento,” implemented in Cuba since 2021. The theoretical framework proposed in this study views these social waiting phenomena as objective institutional occurrences, examined through the lens of Discontinuous Materialism in the analysis of social institutions. This paper introduces a novel theoretical perspective for analyzing these social processes, encompassing operational, spatial and temporal dimensions present in the process of purchasing foreign currencies in Cuba. This perspective is further elucidated through an empirical case study conducted in the Cuban city of Camaguey during the summer of 2022. Data was collected via in-depth interviews, brief surveys, participant observations, and content analysis. The conclusions drawn provide elements for a general characterization of these processes in Cuba.
Exploring the relationship between cycle threshold values and oral manifestations in COVID-19: a comprehensive overview
Authors: Porat Ben Amy Dalit , Rohana Hanan , Azrad Maya , V. Joachim Michael , Bar Ori , Abu El-Naaj Imad , Peretz Avi
Published: September 2024

Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to compare oral manifestations between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)-positive and SARS-CoV-2-negative patients and to examine associations between oral symptoms, Ct values of E and N SARS-CoV-2 viral genes, and the implications of low Ct values indicating a high viral load, which is a predictive factor for the outcome of COVID-19.
Methods: A total of 353 participating patients were aged ≥18 years with clinical manifestations of COVID-19 infection and tested for SARS-CoV-2 carriage at the medical center, by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). All patients filled out an anonymous digital questionnaire regarding oral and general symptoms and overall medical health. 
Results: A significant association was found between SARS-CoV-2 carriage and dry mouth, unpleasant taste and changes in taste (p < 0.001); for example, 37.4% of the 147 SARS-CoV-2- positive participants had a dry mouth, compared to 18.9% of the 206 SARS-CoV-2- negative participants. Oral blisters were experienced by patients with an E gene Ct value of 10–20 (50%) or 21–30 (50%) (p = 0.041). Bad breath, dry mouth, unpleasant taste and changes in taste were mostly present in participants whose Ct values of both E and N genes were between 21 and 30. 
Conclusions: This study found significant associations between low Ct values of E and N SARS-CoV-2 viral genes and high viral load, indicating that Ct values can serve as predictive factors for COVID-19 outcomes. The findings suggest that while oral symptoms are present, the Ct values and associated high viral loads are more critical indicators of disease severity and prognosis.
Analysis of Off-Road Tire Cornering Characteristics by Using Advanced Analytical Techniques
Authors: Gheshlaghi Fatemeh , El-Sayegh Zeinab , El-Gindy Moustafa , Öijer Fredrik , Johansson Inge
Published: September 2024

This paper focuses on analysis of the cornering characteristics of an off-road truck tire running under several operating conditions over different soils. The finite element analysis (FEA) method is used to model the Goodyear RHD 315/80R22.5 truck tire, and the smoothed-particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method is used to model the soil. The goal of this research is to provide a virtual testing environment in Pam-Crash software as an alternative to actual tests for FEA and SPH analyses of rolling tire interactions on deformable terrains. The study on the effects of different operating parameters on the cornering performance combined with the sensitivity study can be of interest to tire engineers or vehicle engineers because they provide insight into the design and real-time behavior of a vehicle. Tire and soil models are validated using experimental data and published measurements, showing good agreement. The tire–soil interaction is investigated under different tire conditions, such as longitudinal speed, inflation pressure, vertical load, and slip angle, and under various soil characteristics, such as cohesion, internal friction angle, and rut depth. Cornering force, self-aligning moment, and overturning moment are studied as the fundamental cornering characteristics that affect truck lateral stability and control. Owing to the excessive computational demands posed by the FEA-SPH tire–soil models, we propose unique mathematical relationships for estimating the cornering characteristics of free-rolling as well as driven truck tires in an efficient manner. The genetic algorithm (GA) technique is used to develop relationships between the cornering parameters and operating conditions. We conclude that the identified mathematical relationships could provide very good estimations of the cornering characteristics under a broad range of operating conditions and soils. The GA equations will ultimately be implemented into a full vehicle model to evaluate the full vehicle performance.
Assessment of Dusky Spinefoot Siganus luridus Population Dynamics along the Syrian Coast (Eastern Mediterranean Sea) Utilizing Different Expert System Techniques
Authors: Hamwi Nader Iskandar , NA Ali-Basha , H Altajer , J Salem
Published: September 2024

A total of 1115 random samples of Siganus luridus were collected over a one-year period (January 2023 - December 2023) from the Syrian coast in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. These samples were obtained through fishing activities carried out by local fishermen. Advanced techniques, including artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic, were used to analyze the collected samples. The age composition analysis revealed the presence of 5 distinct age groups, with the second age group being the most dominant, comprising 32.29% of the total individuals. The largest individual measured had a total length of 21.09 cm and was estimated to be 5 years old. The von Bertalanffy growth equation for total length was derived as TLt = 29.99 (1-e0.21 (t+0.779)), indicating negative allometric growth (b = 3.23). The growth performance index (Φ’) was calculated as 2.28. The estimated mortality coefficients were as follows: total mortality rate (Z) = 0.89 per year, fishing mortality rate (F) = 0.32 per year, natural mortality rate (M) = 0.57 per year, and exploitation rate (E) = 0.36 per year. The survival coefficient (S) was determined to be 0.41. The population growth of S. luridus from the Syrian coast (FP = 33) indicated a moderate growth pattern within the local marine environment. The fishing vulnerability was determined to be 50.1 FV. Consequently, these fish face a significant threat along the Syrian coast. This study provides valuable insights into the population dynamics of S. luridus along the Syrian coast and highlights the importance of conservation measures for sustainable management of this species. The results contribute to our understanding of the growth, mortality, and vulnerability to fishing of S. luridus and serve as a foundation for future research and management strategies.
Application of Astaxanthin-Added Feed in Macrobrachium nipponense Culture
Authors: Wang Qing , H Zheng , H Shan , M Jiang , D Wu , Y Xue , Y Shen , Y Zhang , Y Wang
Published: September 2024

To investigate the effects of astaxanthin-supplemented feed on the growth performance, hatching success, and coloration of Macrobrachium nipponense, two types of feed were evaluated: one with added astaxanthin (experimental group) and one regular (control group). Two separate aquaculture trials were conducted—one in autumn (August 2023) and another in spring (March 2024). In the autumn experiment, the experimental group prawns at Canlin Family Farm exhibited a 3.6% increase in average body length compared to the control group. At Jiangsu Provincial Breeding Base for M. nipponense, the experimental group showed a 10.3% increase in average body weight relative to the control group. Additionally, the experimental group prawns demonstrated a 1.8% increase in average body length and a 10.3% increase in average body weight compared to the control group. In the spring experiment, after one month of feeding, the experimental group prawns exhibited significantly greater body length and weight compared to the control group (P < 0.05), with an average body length increase of 4.6% and an average body weight increase of 11.0% . After two months of feeding, the experimental group showed even more pronounced differences, with an average body length increase of 15.9% and an average body weight increase of 63.7% compared to the control group. The prawns in the experimental group exhibited a deeper coloration compared to those in the control group, indicative of increased pigment accumulation. Furthermore, the experimental group had a higher proportion of brooding females and a greater broodiness rate than the control group. The results indicate that the inclusion of astaxanthin in the feed can increase its nutritional content, enhance the weight gain rate and broodiness rate of the M. nipponense prawn, and significantly improve the coloration of the prawn.
Monkeypox and its Clinical Implications in Pregnancy
Authors: M Senthilraja
Published: September 2024

Monkey pox is a rare disease caused by the monkey pox virus. It leads to rash and flu-like symptoms. Like the better known virus that causes smallpox, it is a member of the family called ortho-poxvirus. Monkey pox was discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in groups of monkeys being used for research. It’s spread mainly through human contact with infected rodents, but can sometimes be spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. There are two known types (monophyletic) of monkey pox virus-one that originated in Central Africa and one that originated in West Africa. The current world outbreak in 2022 is caused by the less severe west african monophyletic.
Social Justice in Tiv Thought System
Authors: TT Nicholas
Published: September 2024

It is a given that every human society demands justice which reflect not only in its laws, institutions, but social systems as well, and, it is expected that the major social institutions should distribute fundamental rights and duties and, determine the division of advantages from social cooperation. This expresses the conviction that social justice is the highest of values in the society and imperative in the ordering of societal priorities. This paper appraised the concept of social justice as understood in Tiv traditional thought system. The paper employed qualitative research where data were derived from books, journal articles and the internet. The historical, expository and critical methods were adopted for this paper. The historical method presented the views of various philosophers on the concept of justice as well as the history of Tiv people. The expository method relayed the concept of justice in Tiv traditional thought system while the critical method focused on the appraisal of Tiv notion of social justice. The paper found out that, lack of social justice has bedeviled the Tiv nation. This is evidenced in jealousy, envy, land disputes, poverty, politics of bitterness, decline in value orientation, individualism, sectionalism etc. These indices have thwarted development in Tivland, retarded growth and bred suspicion and scorn. The paper therefore, concluded that if Tiv people revive their traditional value system of social justice encapsulated in Gbaaondo, swem, as well as ya na angbian, the much needed cohesion, integration, unity, growth and development that has eluded Tiv people and Tivland for so long would be realised.
Percepción del público sobre las empresas con el distintivo ESR en Veracruz, México
Authors: Pérez Castillo Marina Cecilia , Conde Carreño Bertha , Ramos Cortés Selene Magdala , Trujillo Castro Perfecto Gabriel , Báez Lagunes Sonia
Published: September 2024

Este estudio investigó la percepción del público general sobre las empresas con el distintivo ESR (Empresa Socialmente Responsable) en Veracruz, México. Se aplicó una encuesta basada en un modelo de cinco variables: confianza y credibilidad, influencia en la decisión de compra, percepción de impacto social y ambiental, valoración de la imagen corporativa y escepticismo sobre la autenticidad. Los resultados revelaron que la mayoría de los encuestados tiene una percepción positiva de las empresas con el distintivo ESR en términos de confianza, influencia en la decisión de compra, impacto social y ambiental, y valoración de la imagen corporativa. Sin embargo, se observó un alto nivel de escepticismo sobre la autenticidad de las prácticas de RSE de estas empresas. El estudio destaca la importancia de la RSE en la construcción de relaciones sólidas con los consumidores y la sociedad, pero también subraya la necesidad de abordar las preocupaciones sobre el "lavado de imagen" y garantizar la transparencia y la genuinidad en las iniciativas de RSE. Los resultados tienen implicaciones para las empresas, los responsables políticos y los investigadores interesados en promover prácticas empresariales socialmente responsables y fortalecer la confianza del público en la RSE.