bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comprehensive bibliometric review of One Health research in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al Suwaidan Hessah Ibrahim , Ahmad Shakil , Bah Sulaiman , Althumairi Arwa
Published: February 2025

Background and Aim: One Health (OH) is an interdisciplinary framework integrating human, animal, and environmental health to address complex health challenges such as zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Despite global adoption, the OH approach in Saudi Arabia lacks comprehensive bibliometric evaluation to reveal trends, collaborations, and research domains. This study aims to provide a bibliometric review of OH research in Saudi Arabia to identify gaps and propose improvements.

Materials and Methods: A systematic bibliometric analysis was conducted on OH-related publications from 2011 to 2024. Data were sourced from seven international databases, including Scopus and PubMed. Studies were filtered using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to include those focusing on OH perspectives within Saudi Arabia. Bibliometric tools like VOSviewer and Biblioshiny were employed to analyze publication trends, citation patterns, and thematic areas.

Results: A total of 178 publications were analyzed. The Ministry of Health, King Saud University, and King Abdulaziz University emerged as leading contributors. Key themes identified included zoonotic diseases, environmental health, and antimicrobial resistance. The Saudi Medical Journal and the Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences were primary publication platforms. Citations peaked in 2012, largely due to seminal work on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Collaboration patterns showed that domestic partnerships outperformed regional and international collaborations in terms of output, though the latter had higher citation averages. Riyadh was identified as the most productive region.

Conclusion: The analysis highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing contributions to OH research, emphasizing the importance of inter-sectoral collaboration. However, challenges remain in aligning research outputs with practical applications, particularly in disease surveillance and public awareness. Strengthening partnerships, enhancing resource allocation, and addressing underrepresented regions are critical for advancing OH implementation.

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance, bibliometric analysis, One Health, Saudi Arabia, zoonotic diseases.
Cultural Aspect in Technology and Innovation Policy for Small and Medium Enterprises in Creative Industry: Agenda for Future Research
Authors: Gunawan Arien Arianti , Aloina Grace , Anggahegari Prameshwara
Published: February 2025

Technology and innovation are increasingly becoming the key elements for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to achieve sustainable growth. However, policies related to technology and innovation in SMEs are rarely found which might be due to the limited access to financial support and organizational capability. In the case of creative industry, where cultural aspect plays an important role in some sectors, technology and innovation are often a contradiction with the cultural value. This study aims to explore the current discussion on technology and innovation policy between 2015 – 2024 in the Scopus database and provide an agenda for future research. The 15 articles selected mainly focus on SMEs in emerging countries that take culture into consideration. The study used a systematic literature review (SLR) and the articles are descriptively analyzed based on publication year, source title, subject area, and research methods. The articles are categorized into four themes namely technology, culture, innovation, and sustainability. The result shows that none of the relevant articles included in this study discussed cultural value in their technology and innovation policy recommendations. Future research directions are given and discussed, guiding researchers toward the most pressing and impactful aspects of the investigation.
Reorienting Public Agriculture R&D to Achieve Resilient and Sustainable Food and Agriculture System in Indonesia
Authors: Sudaryanto Tahlim , Suryana Achmad , Purba Helena Juliani , Rafani Iqbal , Maghraby Wahida , Yofa Rangga Ditya , Savitri Sheila , Zhou Yuan , Kretschmer Alva
Published: February 2025

Indonesia's agriculture is evolving towards modern, high-value, and market-driven practices, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Technological change, markets, institutions, climate change, and government policies influence the performance of agriculture. The government plays a major role in agricultural innovation through investment in agricultural Research and Development (R&D), focusing on food and nutrition security, climate resilience and sustainability, and agricultural transformation. This paper aims to analyze the level and structure of agricultural R&D funding in Indonesia and draw recommendations for reorienting future agriculture R&D priorities. The analysis is based on a series of focused group discussions and secondary data from related stakeholders, enriched by information from the literature review. This study assesses Indonesia's agricultural R&D funding, finding it minimal at less than 0.2% of agricultural GDP, mostly public-funded. Farmers are slow to adopt these innovations despite substantial spending on technology dissemination. Gaps exist in accelerating agricultural transformation and technology adoption. Based on the findings, we propose seven recommendations for reorienting the R&D funding, including increasing the funding level of public research and better disseminating research results

 
Keywords: agricultural R&D, gaps, recommendation, reorienting, Indonesia
Retrospective Single-Centre Descriptive Study of Characteristic and Management of Paediatric vs Adult Patients Presenting with Craniomaxillofacial Fracture
Authors: Tania Vika , Handayani Siti , Santoso Imam , Rodjani Ines Hadianesti
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Pediatric facial fractures are recognized as separate entities from those occurring in the adult. They differ significantly in their epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment. An understanding of the cause, severity, and distribution of maxillofacial and skull vault trauma and associated injuries can assist in establishing clinical and research priorities for prevention and effective treatment of these injuries. Because there were no studies of maxillofacial injuries in a large series in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, we retrospectively analyzed the characteristics of facial injury treated at our hospital from January 2009 to December 2013.Method: This research is a descriptive study to calculate and compare pediatric and adult maxillofacial fractures between 2009 until 2013. Total sampling of all medical record of maxillofacial trauma patient who came to Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital form January 2009 until December 2013 was recorded. All data including age, gender, distribution of fracture site, etiology of fracture and fracture treatment were noted. Severity of mandibular and midface fracture also recorded along with their specific fracture distribution.Results: We recorded 409 patients with craniomaxilofacial (CMF) injuries for 5 previous years that being treated in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. 17.6%(72) of these patients were pediatrics patient with age younger than 18 years old. From the gender distribution we can see that most of the patient were male (85.3%) with motorcycle as the main cause of trauma (75.6%). We can also see that midface fractures was highly suffered not only in adult patient but also in the pediatrics (58.7%) with orbital, nasal and zygomatic complex fractures as the top three most common fracture site. As for isolated mandible fractures share 22.7% from total fractures, and 18.6% suffered from both midface and mandible fracture. From all of these trauma patients, only 42.3% underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery, while 28.9% refuse treatment.Conclusion: Maxillofacial trauma is not common in children; however, the incidence is increasing in this country. Although the principles of treatment follow as the adult’s, a few special considerations have to be taken into account in order to improve quality of life of the child in both short and long term. A multidisciplinary approach in the management is therefore highly recommended. Preventive measures and treatment plans in children and adult should be designed while keeping in mind their difference.
Specialty Collaboration in Managing School Age Child with Nasofrontal Meningoencephalocele: A Case Report
Authors: Salsabila Yunia Tasya , Pribadi Sweety , Hendriansyah Lutfi , Pramono Graciella Novian Triana Wahjoe
Published: February 2025

Introduction : Meningoencephalocele is one form of neural tube defect that forms a sac containing brain tissue, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It can cause structural deformities and many other clinical symptoms that come after. Many medical consultations are needed for the case. The collaboration between neurosurgeon and plastic surgeon plays a significant role in managing this case.Case Report : A case of a 10-year old boy with an apple-size lump in his nasofrontal region, nasal congestion, and central visual field disturbance. The patient has not undergone an examination or surgery in a long time because he lives in a rural area. Radiological results show herniaton brain tissue, meninges, and CSF protruding through the defect in the frontal bone of the cranium that suggest meningoencephalocele as a diagnosis.Discussion : The definitive management for this case is through surgery. Selecting a surgical technique for meningoencephalocele is essential for optimizing the outcomes and minimizing the risks. The Chula technique approach was chosen for the implementation of this surgery. In this case, we describe the modified Chula technique with stages adjusted according to the patient’s condition. Plastic surgery complements many aspects of reconstruction and restores aesthetic subunits. Managing this case was a challenge until the recovery period. The surgery was successfully performed, and patient went home without any serious complications.Summary: Caution is necessary in handling surgery and involves aesthetic creativity within it. Long-term monitoring is necessary for post-operative results since many clinical aspects and social developments must be regularly evaluated.
Movilización de nuevos y viejos capitales en contextos de reemigración argentina a España
Authors: Herrera Rubalcaba Daniela , Arjona Garrido Ángeles
Published: February 2025

El enfoque del transnacionalismo y el de las circulaciones migratorias permiten interpretar las reemigraciones no solo como movimientos geográficos, definitivos o temporales, sino también como formas complejas de movilidad humana (movimientos circulares, retornos puntuales, idas y vueltas, dobles residencias), más cercanas a la idea de la pluridireccionalidad y eventual reversibilidad de los flujos. A partir de este marco teórico y aplicando un enfoque cualitativo y multisituado, se examinan las trayectorias de migrantes de origen argentino que reemigraron a España en los últimos veinte años. Los resultados desvelan que en el caso estudiado los acontecimientos macroestructurales marcaron en ciertos momentos la direccionalidad de los flujos, pero no fueron suficientes para estructurar y definir el tipo de movilidad, que en cambio se vio afectado en mayor medida por la tenencia de recursos circulatorios y un cierto “saber-circular” entre los destinos.
CNN ALGORITHM OPTIMIZATION FOR CLASSIFYING NUMBERS IN HANDWRITING
Authors: Septiani Dinda , Fadhli Mohammad , Soim Sopian
Published: February 2025

Handwritten numeral recognition is an important challenge in image processing, with wide applications in areas such as document processing and data automation. This research aims to optimize the performance of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model in classifying handwritten numerals on MNIST dataset. In this research, experiments were conducted with variations in the number of CNN layers to evaluate their effect on model accuracy. The results show that the model with 4 convolutional layers achieves the highest accuracy of 92.41%, which signifies a significant improvement in the model's ability to extract important features from the image compared to the model with fewer layers. This research also applied the best model to a website that allows users to recognize handwritten numerals in real-time. This provides practical benefits in the development of automatic character recognition systems and shows how this technology can be applied directly in everyday life.
Hábitat, territorio y sostenibilidad: implementación de proyectos participativos en contextos urbanos informales
Authors: Torres Parra Camilo Alberto , Saldeño Madero Yelinca Nalena
Published: February 2025

La ciudad de Bogotá, como eje central del desarrollo económico en Colombia, paulatinamente se ha ido transformando en un epicentro saturado de habitantes urbanos, mediana industria, transporte insuficiente, contaminación, informalidad, cambio climático, inseguridad ciudadana y hacinamiento urbano, entre otros fenómenos ligados a la habitabilidad. Esto, aunado a la baja previsión y planificación de la ciudad, ha impactado negativamente en la calidad de vida de las personas que habitan tanto en territorios formales como informales. Es así como se han consolidado zonas informales dentro de la ciudad formal, en donde los vínculos sociales, sentidos de pertenencia y límites geográficos han dado paso a espacios urbanos en los que la comunidad localiza, delimita, apropia, usa y abusa de los recursos disponibles. En consecuencia, se generan procesos contaminantes y se limita el desarrollo urbano en términos de sostenibilidad. Esta publicacion presenta un acercamiento participativo que se relaciona con la evaluación de las condiciones de sostenibilidad de un territorio informal como lo es Gran Yomasa, teniendo en cuenta indicadores de ciudades sostenibles del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) y variables relevantes al desarrollo sostenible urbano. Como resultado de lo anterior, se priorizaron 17 iniciativas que promuevan la sostenibilidad en el territorio a partir de la propuesta de proyectos que impacten positivamente tanto la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos como el avance en los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.
Therapeutic potential of Artemisia annua and artemisinin in viral infections, cancer and global health advancements
Authors: Rakhmanov Bakhtiyor K , Usmonov Dilshod E , Imamkhodjaeva Azadakhan S , Zakiryaeva Saidakhon I , Ubaydullaeva Khurshida A , Shermatov Shukhrat E , Ayubov Mirzakamol S , Buriev Zabardast T , Abdurakhmonov Ibrokhim Y
Published: February 2025

Artemisinin, originally derived from Artemisia annua as an antimalarial agent, has demonstrated broad therapeutic potential in recent years. This review aims to synthesize current research on artemisinin’s efficacy beyond malaria, with a focus on its antiviral, anticancer and immunomodulatory applications. Methodologically, the review integrates findings from peer-reviewed studies, clinical trials and bioengineering innovations to offer a comprehensive perspective on artemisinin’s mechanisms of action, therapeutic applications and advancements in production. Key findings highlight artemisinin’s effectiveness in cancer and viral infections (including COVID-19), with recent bioengineering innovations enhancing its production through genetic modifications in A. annua, transgenic plants and yeast. These advancements improve accessibility and underscore the need for further clinical research to establish artemisinin’s role as a broad-spectrum therapeutic.
Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant, cytotoxicity and FTIR analysis of whole plant extract of Elephantopus scaber L. (Asteraceae)
Authors: Sangeetha G , Jisha M S
Published: February 2025

Elephantopus scaber L. belongs to the family Asteraceae, is a common wild herb that forms undergrowth in shady places. Decoction of whole plant is used as an antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antipyretic, diuretic, emollient and tonic. The main aim of the proposed work is the evaluation of in vitro antioxidant, in vitro cytotoxicity and FTIR analysis of crude methanolic whole plant extract of E. scaber L. In the preliminary phytochemical analysis glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenols, tannins and saponins were found whereas steroids were absent. In antioxidant analysis, two important assays such a DPPH radical scavenging assay and Nitric oxide radical scavenging assay were selected. In DPPH radical scavenging assay, it was noticed that the ability of methanolic whole plant extract had highest scavenging effect on the DPPH radical which was increasing with an increase in the concentration of the sample whereas in Nitric oxide scavenging assay, compared to standard drug ascorbic acid methanolic whole plant extract showed moderate radical scavenging activity. In in vitro cytotoxic analysis, whole plant extract showed potential cytotoxic activity against different cell lines like MCF 7 (Human Breast Cancer Cell line) and HCT 116 (Human Colon Cancer Cell Line). The cytotoxic effect was expressed as IC50. The IC50 value against MCF-7 cell line was 78.76 ± 1.23 µg/mL whereas 98.40 ± 1.56 µg/mL against HCT-116 cell lines, which indicated that the crude whole plant extract of E. scaber L. showed high cytotoxicity effect against selected cancer cells lines. FTIR spectroscopic analysis revealed that various characteristics frequencies with peak values. This study suggests that whole plant extract of E. scaber L. exhibit high antioxidant and cytotoxicity potentials and will be helpful for the sustainable utilization of the plant.
Unveiling the nutraceutical properties and functional attributes of sorghum-Comprehensive review
Authors: Shanalin J , Chandirakala R , Boopathi N M , Chandrakumar K , Giridhari V V A , Sivakumar S
Published: February 2025

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is one of the most significant yet underutilized staple crops in the world. It contains high levels of dietary fiber, resistant starch and essential health-beneficial bioactive compounds, including phenolics, vitamins and minerals, making it a valuable component of a balanced diet. The bioactive profiles of sorghum are exceptionally unique, more abundant and more diverse than those of other common cereal grains. Sorghum contains phenolic acids, condensed tannins and 3-deoxyanthocyanidins as its primary phenolic constituents. Consumption of sorghum whole grain may enhance gut health and lower the risk of chronic illnesses, as studies have demonstrated the strong antioxidant activity of sorghum’s phenolic components in vitro. Additionally, condensed tannins, 3-deoxyanthocyanidins and phenolic compounds are essential contributors to its health benefits. Recently, sorghum grain has been increasingly used to develop functional foods and beverages, as well as an ingredient in other food products. The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional composition and functional properties of sorghum, along with its related health benefits, to improve health outcomes and overall well-being.
Nitro: Boosting Distributed Reinforcement Learning with Serverless Computing
Authors: Yu Hanfei , Carter Jacob , Wang Hao , Tiwari Devesh , Li Jian , Park Seung-Jong
Published: February 2025

Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) has demonstrated significant potential in various applications, including gaming AI, robotics, and system scheduling. DRL algorithms produce, sample, and learn from training data online through a trial-and-error process, demanding considerable time and computational resources. To address this, distributed DRL algorithms and paradigms have been developed to expedite training using extensive resources. Through carefully designed experiments, we are the first to observe that strategically increasing the actor-environment interactions by spawning more concurrent actors at certain training rounds within ephemeral time frames can significantly enhance training efficiency. Yet, current distributed DRL solutions, which are predominantly server-based (or serverful), fail to capitalize on these opportunities due to their long startup times, limited adaptability, and cumbersome scalability.

This paper proposes
Nitro
, a generic training engine for distributed DRL algorithms that enforces timely and effective boosting with concurrent actors instantaneously spawned by serverless computing. With serverless functions,
Nitro
adjusts data sampling strategies dynamically according to the DRL training demands.
Nitro
seizes the opportunity of real-time boosting by accurately and swiftly detecting an empirical metric. To achieve cost efficiency, we design a heuristic actor scaling algorithm to guide
Nitro
for cost-aware boosting budget allocation. We integrate
Nitro
with state-of-the-art DRL algorithms and frameworks and evaluate them on AWS EC2 and Lambda. Experiments with Mujoco and Atari benchmarks show that
Nitro
improves the final rewards (
i.e.
, training quality) by up to 6× and reduces training costs by up to 42%.
Effect of home‐based exercise with or without a Mediterranean‐style diet on adiposity markers in postmenopausal women: A randomized‐control trial
Authors: Tan Abbigail , Dunseath Gareth , Thomas Rebecca L. , Prior Sarah L. , Bracken Richard M. , Churm Rachel
Published: February 2025

Advancing age and estrogen deficiency increases susceptibility of post‐menopausal women (PMW) to abdominal obesity and manifestation of cardiometabolic disease. There is limited evidence on the effect of lifestyle interventions on adiposity markers within at‐risk PMW. Therefore, this study aims to evaluates an 8‐weeks of home‐based, equipment‐free, interval training (HEFIT) with or without Mediterranean‐style diet (MD) on adiposity markers in physically inactive, postmenopausal women with overweight/obesity. Thirty PMW (56.7 ± 3.9 years, BMI: 30.5 ± 5.2 kg/m2) were randomly assigned to three groups: (i) Ex; HEFIT thrice weekly/week, (ii) EX + MD, or (iii) CTL; control. Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI), body weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference (WC; HC), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), total body fat percentage, leptin, and adiponectin were determined pre‐ and post‐8‐week intervention. There was no significant between group effect on VAI. Compared to CTL, a significant between group reduction was seen in weight, BMI, and WC in both EX and EX+D (p < 0.05). Leptin and adiponectin remained unchanged in all groups (p > 0.05). Adherence rates were 85% and 96% for EX and EX+MD, respectively, and 80% of EX+D of participants had optimal adherence to diet. Concluding HEFIT with or without dietary changes could improve adiposity in overweight/obese postmenopausal women.
Synthesis of poly(methyl methacrylate) microspheres using poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid) as a suspending agent
Authors: Shirshin Konstantin K. , Ladilova Nadezhda Yu. , Kornienko Pavel V. , Igoshina Viktoria I. , Chuev Vladimir P.
Published: February 2025

Poly(methyl methacrylate) microspheres are used in various fields of application including clinical dentistry and surgery. Creating new technological schemes and modernizing already known technologies of poly(methyl methacrylate) microspheres production have developed rapidly during the last 50 years. In this work, the influence of suspending agents (type, concentration etc.) on the average size of microspheres is shown. Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid) and its sodium salt are proposed as very effective suspending agents, allowing to produce microspheres of required size under various conditions. The effect of initiator concentration and stirring speed on average size of particles is also investigated. A technological scheme is proposed in accordance to experimental data.
Effect of compatibilizer type on the properties of thermoplastic elastomers based on recycled polyethylene at high ground tire rubber content
Authors: Vázquez-Fletes Roberto C. , Wang Youhong , González-Núñez Rubén , Rodrigue Denis
Published: February 2025

In this study, compatibilized thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) based on recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and high ground tire rubber (GTR) content (70, 80 and 90 wt%) were prepared by twin-screw extrusion followed by injection molding. The main objective of the work was to use three different compatibilizers and to compare their efficiency: ethylene-octene copolymer (Engage 8180), styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene grafted with maleic anhydride (SEBS-g-MA) (Kraton FG1901X) and a trans-polyoctenamer (Vestenamer 8012). A morphological analysis showed that the addition of a compatibilizer produced more homogeneous structures, significantly improving mechanical performance compared with their uncompatibilized counterparts. This modification had a direct effect on all the properties, especially the tensile properties which were evaluated at different crosshead speeds (10, 50, 100 and 500 mm/min) to better see differences in the interfacial state. High elongations at break exceeding 100 % for highly filled recycled blends (up to 90 wt% of GTR) with Kraton FG1901X were obtained, highlighting superior compatibility efficiency. In general, adding GTR to recycled PE produced a more elastic TPE. Increasing the GTR concentration led to lower modulus (from 300 MPa for R-PE to 50 MPa for 70 % GTR). The main conclusion of the work was that injection molding of TPE with high GTR content (above 70 %) was only possible by adding compatibilizers. Nevertheless, the best performance to produce high GTR content TPE was obtained using Kraton FG1901X probably due to its grafted functionality (maleic anhydride, MA) leading to better interfacial interactions between the phases.
Mind to muscle connection: temporal dynamics of concomitant kinesthetic responses during imagery training
Authors: Roy Jolly , Xavier Cheryl , Athrey Aravind , Murali Swedha
Published: February 2025

Objective

To examine the temporal dynamics of kinesthetic responses and accompanying physiological changes during imagery training.

Methods

Three athletes- a cricket batsman, a rowing-single scull rower and a football midfielder- participated in individualised motivational-specific and cognitive-specific imagery intervention that matched the requirements of their particular sports. The researchers recorded the timing of the kinesthetic responses and the accompanying heart rate (HR) and respiration rate (RR).

Results

During motivation-specific imagery (MS), kinaesthetic responses occurred between 4:00 to 6:59 min in the cricketer, (HR range=72–82 beats/min; RR range=13–14 breaths/min) and between 1:00 to 1:59 min in the rower, (HR range=92–104 beats/min; RR range=11–15 breaths/min) and between 0:01 to 1:59 min in the footballer (HR range=68–74 beats/min; RR range=12–16 breaths/min). During cognitive-specific imagery (CS), kinesthetic responses occurred between 2:00 to 5:59 min in the cricketer, (HR range=78–86 beats/min; RR range= 09–16 breaths/min); between 1:00 to 1:59 min in the rower, (HR range=79–80 beats/min; RR range=13–14 breaths/min) and between 1:00 to 1:59 minutes in the footballer (HR range=78–82 beats/min; RR = 17 breaths/min).

Conclusion

The kinesthetic responses observed during imagery training suggest how the neural networks are activated similar to the actual performance. The temporal dynamics and physiological responses differed depending on the task of their sports. The findings suggest incorporating imagery training in coaching can strengthen neural connections and facilitate effective task executions.
The era of increasing cancer survivorship: Trends in fertility preservation, medico-legal implications, and ethical challenges
Authors: De Paola Lina , Napoletano Gabriele , Gullo Giuseppe , Circosta Francesco , Montanari Vergallo Gianluca , Marinelli Susanna
Published: February 2025

Introduction

Global cancer cases are increasing, but fortunately, cancer is becoming more treatable. By 2050, the number of cancer cases is projected to reach 35 million. These numbers are certainly correlated with the aging population, early diagnoses due to screenings, and the broad current treatment options. However, life-saving therapies are often gonadotoxic, significantly impacting the lives of cancer patients. Fertility preservation following life-saving oncological treatments is one of the challenges faced by patients with cancer.

Material and method

We analyzed 73 articles to investigate the current state of fertility preservation in oncology, also evaluating the medico-legal implications.

Results

The data indicate a growing trend of cancer recoveries and survivorship with opportunities to access fertility preservation through various methods, which are not entirely known or consistently offered to patients in the appropriate manner.

Conclusions

The ethical and medico-legal aspects are numerous and seem to be still evolving.
Health literacy and health-related quality of life: The mediating role of irrational happiness
Authors: Huseynov Amil , Satici Begum
Published: February 2025

Background: Health literacy (HL) and irrational beliefs about happiness significantly influence adults’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of this study was to examine whether irrational happiness mediates the relationship between HL and HRQoL among adults.

Methods: A total of 686 adults (468 women and 218 men; mean age = 22.30  ±  6.83 years) completed self-report questionnaires, including the Health Literacy Scale-Short Form, the EUROHIS-QOL 8, and the Irrational Happiness Beliefs Scale. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and bootstrapping methods.

Results: HL had both direct (β = 0.260, p < 0.01) and indirect effects on HRQoL. HL directly predicted irrational happiness (β = –0.369, p < 0.01), which in turn directly predicted HRQoL (β = –0.318, p < 0.01). Specifically, irrational happiness significantly mediated the relationship between HL and HRQoL (bootstrap coefficient = 0.117, 95% CI = 0.071–0.175).

Conclusion: These findings suggest that interventions aiming to enhance adults’ HRQoL should consider not only improving HL but also addressing irrational beliefs about happiness.
Investigation of the corrosion performance of HVOF-sprayed WC-CoCr coatings applied on offshore hydraulic equipment
Authors: Xing Zhihui , Wang Na , Fan Lei , Shang Li , Yu Lianzhou
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the corrosion and erosion-corrosion performance of HVOF-sprayed WC-10Co-4Cr coatings for offshore hydraulic applications. By tuning kerosene (18.1–25.3 l·h−1) and oxygen (820–990 l·min−1) flow rates, coatings with optimal hardness (1200 HV0.3), porosity (0.35%), carbide retention (90%), and polarization resistance (15.2 kΩ·cm−2) are attained. In-flight diagnostics reveal that particle temperatures and velocities peak at 1,842°C and 799 m·s−1, respectively, at stoichiometric combustion. Higher temperatures degrade electrochemical stability due to enriched binders when 30% of carbides decompose. The localized attack is mitigated as splatting from high-velocity particles eliminates 25% more porosity. With exposure to sulfate-reducing bacteria for 15 days, polarization resistance reduces to 12.4 kΩ·cm−2 owing to biofilm formation, indicating self-healing effects from protective corrosion films. The optimized WC-CoCr coatings reduce corrosion rates under combined erosion and bacterial conditions by 86% compared to untreated steel substrates. This research provides a framework to customize HVOF coatings for demanding offshore conditions.
“I've Been Forged in Fire”: Preliminary Theory of HIV Prevention Resilience Among Sexual Minority Men With HIV Risk Factors
Authors: Woodward Eva N. , Flynn Anthony W. P. , Mereish Ethan H. , Banks Regina J. , Marks Amy K. , Pantalone David W.
Published: February 2025

HIV prevention research on sexual minority men focuses predominantly on risk factors, yet there is potential for enhancing HIV risk reduction by also examining resilience factors. We used mixed methods to explore HIV-related resilience pathways among 20 HIV-negative sexual minority men reporting HIV syndemic risks (childhood sexual abuse, partner abuse, mental health problems, substance abuse). Using grounded theory, we found that stress-related growth after mental health problems and/or unwanted sexual experiences can trigger development/use of HIV prevention resilience resources that, in turn, help sexual minority men cope and enhance HIV prevention behavior. We identified 23 HIV resilience resources at individual, interpersonal, community, health system, and structural levels. These findings informed a preliminary Theory of HIV Prevention Resilience for Sexual Minority Men. Our findings identified resilience resources to be nurtured through public health or mental health/substance use-focused interventions at broader levels to better address the HIV epidemic.
Framing HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use as a Public or Private Matter
Authors: Martinez Joel E. , Jonas Kai J.
Published: February 2025

PrEP campaigns often promote a “private” frame emphasizing personal HIV risk management. We explore how a “public” frame emphasizing community-managed sexual health is relevant among men who have sex with men (MSM) and can advance HIV prevention. We sampled MSM from the United States (N = 311 in 2015) and the Netherlands (N = 222 in 2020) soon after each country's official PrEP introduction to study the early adoption of PrEP frames. Using regressions and machine learning, we quantified support for different PrEP frames, person-level correlates, and relationships to personal PrEP disclosure. Respondents were generally neutral about PrEP framing (U.S.: 44%, Netherlands: 48%), yet many held private (U.S.: 23%, Netherlands: 28%) and public (U.S.: 33%, Netherlands: 24%) frames. Public and neutral frames were associated with PrEP users and disclosure comfort. PrEP messaging and uptake could improve by understanding how and when MSM frame their PrEP use as a public or private matter.
Progress in the structural modification and pharmacological activity of isosteviol
Authors: Wang Tao , Pan Bowen , Liu Lijuan , Dong Zhangchao , Zhang Wenhui , Liu Xiongwei , Zhou Ying , Shi Yang
Published: February 2025

Isosteviol and its derivatives, diterpene compounds with a wide range of biological activities, play important antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant, antitumor, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antifungal, and anticardiovascular disease roles. Because of its unique diterpene skeleton, isosteviol is frequently used as an active framework in drug synthesis, thus helping medicinal chemists design highly selective, potentially active, and multifunctional isosteviol analogs for the treatment of various diseases. In recent years, rapid developments in the design and synthesis of isosteviol derivatives have proven effective and important in the field of medicinal chemistry research. This article briefly reviews the novel derivatives obtained through structural modification of isosteviol, including their pharmacological activities, to provide a reference for the development of new synthetic strategies and the construction of new isosteviol derivatives, and to guide preclinical studies and development of new drugs with greater pharmacological efficacy.
Export Agribusiness, Multimodal Dispossession, and Livelihood Reconstitution in Baja California
Authors: Fischer-Daly Matthew , Zlolniski Christian
Published: February 2025

Expanding California’s agribusiness model, the production of fresh fruits and vegetables in San Quintín, Baja California, represents a paradigmatic case of the growth of export commercial agriculture in Mexico. Through intensive use of labor, land, and water, this region contributes to the supply of fresh produce to US markets led by transnational food retailers. Grounded in ethnographic research, we interpret farmworkers’ experiences in San Quintín’s export agribusiness as the result of two processes. First, multimodal dispossession compels them into wage labor in a policy regime of underenforcement of agricultural workers’ rights. Second, through livelihood reconstitution, Indigenous and mestizo farmworkers engage in an array of waged and unwaged work to ensure their subsistence and strive for their dignity, given the inadequacies of employment in export agribusiness. The dialectic interaction between these processes, we contend, is key to understanding the reproduction of labor and social inequalities in export agribusiness in Mexico and a dimension missing in some policy circles that advocate for that model of agricultural production to enhance farmworkers’ employment and income.
Una mujer homicida ante la actuación policial y judicial (Ciudad de México, 1940)
Authors: Esqueda Martha Santillán
Published: February 2025

Este artículo brinda parámetros de comprensión, con perspectiva de género, relativos a la praxis policíaca y de justicia en la persecución del homicidio cometido por mujeres en la Ciudad de México. A partir del estudio de un caso particular, analizo el funcionamiento de la policía—judicial y secreta—y la administración de justicia cuando se detenía y procesaba a asesinas. Ello permite observar de manera detallada las formas en que en ambas instituciones se operaba regularmente, ligado a los mecanismos discursivos de género que condicionaban el tratamiento brindado a este tipo de victimarias. La transgresión femenina homicida llegó a vincularse con una sexualidad atípica en un momento de cambios y transformaciones sociales ocurridos, especialmente en la capital nacional, que provocaban inquietudes referentes a la “modernización femenina” al inicio de los años cuarenta.
Saving Penalties in Football: A Skill Beyond Chance
Authors: Rodríguez Sebastián
Published: February 2025

The ability of goalkeepers to stop penalty kicks in football has often been interpreted as a matter of luck or chance. However, scientific evidence refutes this notion, demonstrating that the skill and experience of the goalkeeper have a significant impact on the final outcome. This essay seeks to highlight the importance of attention, reaction, agility, and anticipation in football goalkeepers during penalty kicks, placing greater emphasis on anticipation over luck and chance in these critical moments of the game. The arguments and analyses presented here are supported by scientific studies, audiovisual material, and sports data. It is noteworthy that experienced goalkeepers are considerably more effective in stopping penalties than their less experienced counterparts. This skill can be enhanced through training focused on visual perception. Expert goalkeepers can discern multiple sources of information during the opponent's movement, allowing them to accurately anticipate the ball's trajectory. Furthermore, there are recommended strategies to improve performance in penalty kicks, such as specific visual perception training, detailed analysis of opponent shots, identification of kinematic patterns in kicks, and maintaining body language that denotes mastery. In conclusion, the ability to stop penalties should not be solely attributed to luck, as experience, skill, and training play a fundamental role in the goalkeeper's performance in these crucial game situations.
Efecto de una intervención con cuentos motores en el estudiantado de pre básica Honduras, San Pedro Sula
Authors: Villalobos Víquez Grettel , Álvarez Bogantes Carlos , Araya Vargas Gerardo , Reyes Martínez Patricia
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of the intervention on motor stories in pre-school students in Honduras, San Pedro Sula. 29 boys and girls, ages 4 and 5, from the pre-basic educational level participated. Methodology: Validated pictorial instruments of enjoyment and self-efficacy towards physical activity were applied for boys and girls of these ages. Informed consent was collected virtually from parents or guardians and institutional permissions were requested to carry out the motor story intervention within the educational center. Results: The preschoolers who participated in the intervention with motor stories improved in their perception of enjoyment of physical activity, while the participants in the control group worsened. Regarding self-efficacy for physical activity, the percentage of change in this variable did not have statistically significant differences between EG and CG, with both groups showing a trend towards improvement post intervention. Conclusion: The present intervention showed positive results on the mediators of enjoyment and self-efficacy, using the ecological model as a central element.
Uso de herramientas de procesamiento de lenguaje natural para el análisis y desarrollo de artículos científicos de ingeniería
Authors: Yajure Ramírez César Aristóteles
Published: February 2025

It is important to have tools that allow us to extract useful information from scientific texts without having to read all their content. For example, when it is necessary to determine the topics covered in scientific articles, establish an author's line of research through the review of their publications, or design the summary of an article and its keywords. So, the objective of this research is to use natural language processing techniques to extract useful information from scientific engineering articles. The twenty-two articles published by an author are taken to use them as the base document for the analysis, which is divided into: general analysis of all the articles, and particular analysis per published article. As a result of the first, the key words and bigrams were obtained, with the words “data”, “energy”, and “model” being the most frequent, and the bigrams “solar photovoltaic”, “explanatory variables”, and “renewable energies”, the most important ones. From the second analysis, it was obtained that the hierarchical bigrams for each article represent a good approximation of their keywords, and there is also a high similarity between the summaries obtained by applying natural language techniques to the articles published during the year 2024 and their summaries, being the one obtained with GPT2 presented the highest level of similarity. With the key phrases obtained with SGRank, the topic of the respective articles could be determined.
La seguridad de la información y los beneficios de la Norma ISO/IEC 27002:2013
Authors: Pumasunco Rivera Manuel Fernando , Seminario Sanchez Candy Esther
Published: February 2025

La justificación se debe a la creciente amenaza en temas de seguridad de la información y constantes caso de robo informático a empresas u organizaciones.
El objetivo de la presente investigación es brindar los beneficios de un Sistema de Gestión de Seguridad de la Información (SGSI) basados la norma ISO 27002:2013 la cual comprende controles a implementar por la empresa u organización que ayudaran a proteger su información e involucrar aspectos de ciberseguridad.
La investigación es exploratoria, porque el tema es poco investigado y también de diseño no experimental porque no se va a alterar, inducir o modificar las variables.
Como resultado tenemos la confirmación y eficacia de los controles de la Norma ISO 27002 entendido de una manera transversal para cualquier sector empresarial, y que no es necesario lograr una certificación de la norma ISO 27001, para poder aplicar los controles que sugiere la norma y lograr el objetivo de la seguridad de la información.
Agricultura de precisión: transformando la agricultura tradicional con tecnología
Authors: Cortez-Vásquez Augusto , Pro-Concepción Luzmila , Mamani-Macedo Néstor , Lozada López Pablo , Pariona Quispe Jaime
Published: February 2025

La agricultura en el Perú y en general en Latinoamérica, viene atravesando una crisis estructural. Son diversos los factores involucrados en esta problemática. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo una revisión de los conceptos relacionados a la agricultura de la precisión, las tecnologías existentes aplicadas a la agricultura, y las implicancias de su implementación en el sector agrícola peruano. Se explora la relación existente entre la ciencia, tecnología como factores transformadores de la agricultura, la combinación entre el conocimiento científico y la incorporación de nuevas tecnologías y la innovación nos muestran que existe una agricultura más acorde a los retos que enfrentamos: la de precisión.
Las habilidades blandas en la era de la Inteligencia Artificial: un análisis y propuesta para la Facultad de Ciencias Contables de la UNMSM
Authors: Flores Konja Adrian Alejandro , Li Chan Augusto , Medina Vigo Marcial  Antonio
Published: February 2025

Con el avance de la inteligencia artificial (IA), muchas tareas técnicas de la contabilidad han sido automatizadas, haciendo que las habilidades blandas se vuelvan cruciales para el éxito profesional. Este artículo revisa la literatura sobre la relevancia de estas competencias y presenta estrategias para su integración en el currículo de la Facultad de Ciencias Contables de la UNMSM. Se abordan las habilidades de empatía, creatividad, adaptabilidad y comunicación efectiva, destacando su importancia en la formación de contadores que puedan enfrentar los desafíos de un entorno laboral automatizado. Las propuestas incluyen el rediseño del currículo, la implementación de talleres prácticos y la evaluación continua de estas habilidades.
Development and use of the training programme of passing the ball with the ‘weak’ hand for basketball players of the stage of preliminary basic training
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine, Hrebinka Halyna , Koryahin Victor ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine
Published: February 2025

At the initial stages of long-term training, the sports result is determined by the perfection of basic technical movements and actions. Any technical movement is built on the basis of old coordination relationships from movement elements familiar to the athlete. In this regard, basketball players at the stage of preliminary basic training need to purposefully develop technical skills, due to the fact that competitive wrestling requires a quick and timely assessment of the game situation, instant reaction and the ability to implement the decisions made. By implementing technical actions in the game, basketball players can achieve a significant advantage over the opponent. Materials and methods. The research included several stages. Basketball players of the Lviv Regional Children's and Youth Sports School of the first stage of basic training aged 10-12 (60 athletes) participated in the experiment, who were divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group (30 basketball players each). The following methods were used to solve the tasks: theoretical analysis of scientific and educational literature; pedagogical testing; pedagogical experiment; methods of mathematical and statistical data processing. The results. Indicators in the experimental group (EG) as a result of a 3-month training program for passing the ball with one hand ("weak") in basketball players aged 10-12 years improved significantly. Rate of increase In basketball players of 10 years, the effectiveness of passing the ball increased by 24.4%. The result before the experiment was 8.6 times, after - 10.7. The growth rate was 2.1, with p<0.05. 11-year-old basketball players improved the effectiveness of passes by 20%, before the experiment their rate was 11.5, after - 13.8. Increase by 2.3 times, at p<0.05. 12-year-old athletes improved their performance by 15.8%, before the experiment the indicator was 15.1 in number of passes, after the experiment - 17.5. The increase was 2.4 at p<0.05. The study showed that basketball players in the control group (CG), which did not participate in the experimental programme and performed passes with both right and left hands, also improved their performance in passing the ball with one hand (‘weak’), but not significantly. Basketball players aged 10 improved their score by 3.4%. Before the experiment, the ball passing rate was 8.8 times per 30 seconds of work, after the experiment - 9.1. The increase was 0.3, at p>0.05. In sportsmen of 11 years old the result increased by 4%, the increase was 0.5 times. The indicator before the experiment was 11.7 in terms of the number of passes, after the experiment - 12.2, at p>0.05. Basketball players aged 12 improved their performance by 4.6%. Before the experiment, the number of passes was 15.2, after the experiment - 15.9 times. The increase is 0.7, at p>0.05.