bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Electronic health record-based readmission risk model performance for patients undergoing outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT)
Authors: Drew Richard , Brenneman Ethan , Funaro Jason , Lee Hui-Jie , Yarrington Michael , Dicks Kristen , Gallagher David
Published: August 2023

Background

Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) provides coordinated services to deliver parenteral antibiotics outside of the acute care setting. However, the reduction in monitoring and supervision may impact the risks of readmission to the hospital. While identifying those at greatest risk of hospital readmission through use of computer decision support systems could aid in its prevention, validation of such tools in this patient population is lacking.

Objective

The primary aim of this study is to determine the ability of the electronic health record-embedded EPIC Unplanned Readmission Model 1 to predict all-cause 30-day hospital unplanned readmissions in discharged patients receiving OPAT through the Duke University Heath System (DUHS) OPAT program. We then explored the impact of OPAT-specific variables on model performance.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included patients ≥ 18 years of age discharged to home or skilled nursing facility between July 1, 2019 –February 1, 2020 with OPAT care initiated inpatient and coordinated by the DUHS OPAT program and with at least one Epic readmission score during the index hospitalization. Those with a planned duration of OPAT < 7 days, receiving OPAT administered in a long-term acute care facility (LTAC), or ongoing renal replacement therapy were excluded. The relationship between the primary outcome (unplanned readmission during 30-day post-index discharge) and Epic readmission scores during the index admission (discharge and maximum) was examined using multivariable logistic regression models adjusted for additional predictors. The performance of the models was assessed with the scaled Brier score for overall model performance, the area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (C-index) for discrimination ability, calibration plot for calibration, and Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test for model fit.

Results

The models incorporating maximum or discharge Epic readmission scores showed poor discrimination ability (C-index 0.51, 95% CI 0.45 to 0.58 for both models) in predicting 30-day unplanned readmission in the Duke OPAT cohort. Incorporating additional OPAT-specific variables did not improve the discrimination ability (C-index 0.55, 95% CI 0.49 to 0.62 for the max score; 0.56, 95% CI 0.49 to 0.62 for the discharge score). Although models for predicting 30-day unplanned OPAT-related readmission performed slightly better, discrimination ability was still poor (C-index 0.54, 95% CI 0.45 to 0.62 for both models).

Conclusion

EPIC Unplanned Readmission Model 1 scores were not useful in predicting either all-cause or OPAT-related 30-day unplanned readmission in the DUHS OPAT cohort. Further research is required to assess other predictors that can distinguish patients with higher risks of 30-day unplanned readmission in the DUHS OPAT patients.
The bacterial genetic determinants of Escherichia coli capacity to cause bloodstream infections in humans
Authors: Burgaya Judit , Marin Julie , Royer Guilhem , Condamine Bénédicte , Gachet Benoit , Clermont Olivier , Jaureguy Françoise , Burdet Charles , Lefort Agnès , de Lastours Victoire , Denamur Erick , Galardini Marco , Blanquart François ,   Colibafi/Septicoli & Coliville groups
Published: August 2023

Escherichia coli is both a highly prevalent commensal and a major opportunistic pathogen causing bloodstream infections (BSI). A systematic analysis characterizing the genomic determinants of extra-intestinal pathogenic vs. commensal isolates in human populations, which could inform mechanisms of pathogenesis, diagnostic, prevention and treatment is still lacking. We used a collection of 912 BSI and 370 commensal E. coli isolates collected in France over a 17-year period (2000–2017). We compared their pangenomes, genetic backgrounds (phylogroups, STs, O groups), presence of virulence-associated genes (VAGs) and antimicrobial resistance genes, finding significant differences in all comparisons between commensal and BSI isolates. A machine learning linear model trained on all the genetic variants derived from the pangenome and controlling for population structure reveals similar differences in VAGs, discovers new variants associated with pathogenicity (capacity to cause BSI), and accurately classifies BSI vs. commensal strains. Pathogenicity is a highly heritable trait, with up to 69% of the variance explained by bacterial genetic variants. Lastly, complementing our commensal collection with an older collection from 1980, we predict that pathogenicity continuously increased through 1980, 2000, to 2010. Together our findings imply that E. coli exhibit substantial genetic variation contributing to the transition between commensalism and pathogenicity and that this species evolved towards higher pathogenicity.
Combining aggregate and individual-level data to estimate individual-level associations between air pollution and COVID-19 mortality in the United States
Authors: Woodward Sophie M. , Mork Daniel , Wu Xiao , Hou Zhewen , Braun Danielle , Dominici Francesca
Published: August 2023

Imposing stricter regulations for PM2.5has the potential to mitigate damaging health and climate change effects. Recent evidence establishing a link between exposure to air pollution and COVID-19 outcomes is one of many arguments for the need to reduce the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM2.5. However, many studies reporting a relationship between COVID-19 outcomes and PM2.5have been criticized because they are based on ecological regression analyses, where area-level counts of COVID-19 outcomes are regressed on area-level exposure to air pollution and other covariates. It is well known that regression models solely based on area-level data are subject to ecological bias, i.e., they may provide a biased estimate of the association at the individual-level, due to within-area variability of the data. In this paper, we augment county-level COVID-19 mortality data with a nationally representative sample of individual-level covariate information from the American Community Survey along with high-resolution estimates of PM2.5concentrations obtained from a validated model and aggregated to the census tract for the contiguous United States. We apply a Bayesian hierarchical modeling approach to combine county-, census tract-, and individual-level data to ultimately draw inference about individual-level associations between long-term exposure to PM2.5and mortality for COVID-19. By analyzing data prior to the Emergency Use Authorization for the COVID-19 vaccines we found that an increase of 1μg/m3in long-term PM2.5exposure, averaged over the 17-year period 2000-2016, is associated with a 3.3% (95% credible interval, 2.8 to 3.8%) increase in an individual’s odds of COVID-19 mortality. Code to reproduce our study is publicly available athttps://github.com/NSAPH/PM_COVID_ecoinference. The results confirm previous evidence of an association between long-term exposure to PM2.5and COVID-19 mortality and strengthen the case for tighter regulations on harmful air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Social determinants of health among noncitizen deported US veterans: A participatory action study
Authors: Tao Frances , Lee Cassidy T. , Castelan Edgar , Cheney Ann Marie
Published: August 2023

This qualitative study examines the social determinants of health among noncitizen deported United States veterans. We utilized Photovoice, a participatory action research method used to inform structural level change, with 12 veterans. Audio-recorded semi-structured interviews explored photos and discussed deportation’s effects on veteran health. We performed rapid template and matrix analysis of interview transcripts. Interviews were conducted in Tijuana, Mexico from December 2018 to January 2019. Study findings show that veterans prioritize returning to the United States to improve their quality of life. Analysis of photos and narrative text indicated that deportation caused social, economic, and political insecurities. Veterans struggled to maintain access to necessities post-deportation. Disrupted social networks compounded their situation, resulting in chronic stress and poor health outcomes. The findings from this study offer insight into the ways deportation acts as a social determinant of health. The findings suggest modifying veteran reintegration programs, as well as reforming criminal justice and immigration laws, such as creating more Veteran Treatment Courts and allowing immigration judges to consider military history during deportation proceedings involving noncitizen veterans.
Determining the rate of infectious disease testing through contagion potential
Authors: Roy Satyaki , Biswas Preetom , Ghosh Preetam
Published: August 2023

The emergence of new strains, varying in transmissibility, virulence, and presentation, makes the existing epidemiological statistics an inadequate representation of COVID-19 contagion. Asymptomatic individuals continue to act as carriers for the elderly and immunocompromised, making the timing and extent of vaccination and testing extremely critical in curbing contagion. In our earlier work, we proposed contagion potential (CP) as a measure of the infectivity of an individual in terms of their contact with other infectious individuals. Here we extend the idea of CP at the level of a geographical region (termed a zone). We estimate CP in a spatiotemporal model based on infection spread through social mixing as well as SIR epidemic model optimization, under varying conditions of virus strains, reinfection, and superspreader events. We perform experiments on the real daily infection dataset at the country level (Italy and Germany) and state level (New York City, USA). Our analysis shows that CP can effectively assess the number of untested (and asymptomatic) infected and inform the necessary testing rates. Finally, we show through simulations that CP can trace the evolution of the infectivity profiles of zones due to the combination of inter-zonal mobility, vaccination policy, and testing rates in real-world scenarios.
Videos about older adults on TikTok
Authors: Ng Reuben , Indran Nicole
Published: August 2023

Besides being one of the fastest growing platforms since entering the social media fray in 2016, TikTok is notably monopolized by teenagers, which makes it a veritable source of information not to be overlooked by gerontologists. Currently, most studies regarding age stereotypes on social media have examined content on Twitter and Facebook. Our study explores how older adults are portrayed on TikTok and the factors associated with these portrayals. We analyzed 673 videos with the hashtags #Boomer and/or #OkBoomer that received over 5.4 billion views and categorized them into nine topics. Five of these topics (e.g., ’Warmth/Coldness’) were extracted from previous studies on age stereotypes. The remaining four topics were unique to our dataset (e.g., ‘Wealth Gap’). The outcome variable was ‘Negative Age Stereotypes’ which was rated on a binary scale. One in two videos about older adults featured negative content. As hypothesized, videos containing negative age stereotypes were more likely to be about the ‘Values and Beliefs of Older Adults’ (7 times), ‘Negative Encounters with Older Adults’ (8 times) or ‘Older Adults Antagonizing the Young’ (13 times). Conversely, videos which portrayed older adults as ‘Warm’ were 43% less likely to contain negative stereotypes. As the phenomenon of an aging population fast unfolds, it is imperative that society relinquishes its tendency to stereotype individuals on the grounds of age. By examining the possible mechanisms driving negative stereotypes of older adults on TikTok, our study provides the basis upon which such stereotypes can be counteracted. In doing so, it paves the way both to improve the well-being of older persons and to foster intergenerational solidarity.
ICIF: Image fusion via information clustering and image features
Authors: Dong Linlu , Wang Jun , Zhao Liangjun , Zhang Yun , Yang Jie
Published: August 2023

Image fusion technology is employed to integrate images collected by utilizing different types of sensors into the same image to generate high-definition images and extract more comprehensive information. However, all available techniques derive the features of the images by utilizing each sensor separately, resulting in poorly correlated image features when different types of sensors are utilized during the fusion process. The fusion strategy to make up for the differences between features alone is an important reason for the poor clarity of fusion results. Therefore, this paper proposes a fusion method via information clustering and image features (ICIF). First, the weighted median filter algorithm is adopted in the spatial domain to realize the clustering of images, which uses the texture features of an infrared image as the weight to influence the clustering results of the visible light image. Then, the image is decomposed into the base layer, bright detail layer, and dark detail layer, which improves the correlations between the layers after conducting the decomposition of a source graph. Finally, the characteristics of the images collected by utilizing sensors and feature information between the image layers are used as the weight reference of the fusion strategy. Hence, the fusion images are reconstructed according to the principle of extended texture details. Experiments on public datasets demonstrate the superiority of the proposed strategy over state-of-the-art methods. The proposed ICIF highlighted targets and abundant details as well. Moreover, we also generalize the proposed ICIF to fuse images with different sensors, e.g., medical images and multi-focus images.
Genetic diversity in ex situ populations of the endangered Leontopithecus chrysomelas and implications for its conservation
Authors: Aliaga-Samanez Gabriela Guadalupe , Bulhões Javarotti Nathalia , Orecife Gisele , Chávez-Congrains Karla , Pissinatti Alcides , Monticelli Cauê , Cristina Marques Mara , Galbusera Peter , Galetti Pedro Manoel , Domingues de Freitas Patrícia
Published: August 2023

Leontopithecus chrysomelas, the Golden-headed Lion Tamarin (GHLT), is an endangered and endemic Neotropical primate from the Atlantic Forest of Brazil that has suffered a reduction of its habitat and population size in the wild.Ex situpopulations have been established as a relevant alternative to safeguard the species and retain its genetic diversity and evolutionary potential. This study evaluated the genetic diversity and structure of the two main Brazilian captive populations of GHLT, which have been under human care at the Primatology Center of Rio de Janeiro (CPRJ) and the Zoological Park Foundation of São Paulo (FPZSP). Our results revealed levels of genetic diversity overall comparable to those observed for otherLeontopithecusspecies and forex situandin situpopulations of GHLT previously studied. Bayesian and principal coordinate analyses showed a moderate differentiation between CPRJ and FPZSP populations. Both populations presented observed heterozygosity values higher than expected heterozygosity values for most of the microsatellites used in this study, suggesting that the management has been efficient in avoiding an increase in homozygosity. However, simulations point to a significant loss of genetic diversity in the next 100 years, mainly in the FPZSP population. Such data are relevant for further decision-making on the metapopulation management ofL.chrysomelasin captive conditions and for integratingin situandex situconservation plans.
Going the extra mile at work: Relationships between working conditions and discretionary work effort
Authors: Yu Wei-hsin , Kuo Janet Chen-Lan
Published: August 2023

Despite the implications of work effort for earnings inequality, rigorous and comprehensive analyses of how work conditions affect people’s tendency to exert extra work effort are rare. Using two waves of data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, this study examines how individuals’ discretionary work effort—i.e., effort in excess of what is required—changes with their work time, the tangible and intangible rewards from their jobs, and the social contexts of their occupations. Results from fixed-effects models show that frequently working in teams is associated with both women’s and men’s reported discretionary effort. Women also express a greater tendency to exert extra work effort when they work full time instead of part time and when their employers offer paid maternity leave, but less so when their occupations are male-dominant or require confrontations with people. Racial and ethnic minorities’ discretionary work effort changes in response to collaborative and competitive occupational environments somewhat differently from Whites. In addition, Black women’s tendency to exert excess work effort is less tied to their time spent on their jobs than White women’s. Beyond uncovering gender and ethnoracial differences, this study also underscores the need to consider the ways in which social aspects of work contribute to workers’ motivation and effort.
Reproducibility of knee extensor and flexor contraction velocity in healthy men and women assessed using tensiomyography: A registered report
Authors: Langen Georg , Lohr Christine , Ueberschär Olaf , Behringer Michael
Published: August 2023

Background

Tensiomyography measures the radial displacement of a muscle during an electrically evoked twitch contraction. Different concepts to determine the rate of displacement (Vc) from the maximum twitch exist, but information on their reproducibility is scarce. Further, different inter-stimuli intervals during progressive stimulation are used, but the effect of different intervals on Vc is unclear.

Objectives

The first aim of this study was to investigate the within and between-day reliability of the five most frequently used Vc concepts. The second aim was to investigate the effect of different inter-stimuli intervals on Vc.

Methods

On two consecutive days, we determined Vc of the biceps femoris long head and rectus femoris of twenty-four healthy subjects. The maximum displacement was determined twice within three minutes on day one and a third time 24 h later. Also, on day two, we applied three blocks of ten consecutive stimuli at a constant intensity of 50 mA, separated by 3 min each. Inter-stimuli intervals in randomly ordered blocks were 10 s, 20 s or 30 s, respectively.

Results

All Vc concepts displayed good to excellent relative (ICC 0.87–0.99) and generally good absolute within- and between-day reliability for both muscles. Across Vc-concepts, absolute reliability was higher for the rectus femoris (CV% 1.3–7.95%) compared to the biceps femoris (CV% 6.06–15.30%). In both muscles, Vc was generally not affected by different inter-stimuli intervals. For most Vc concepts, repeated stimulation induced an increase regardless of the inter-stimuli interval, but this effect was mainly trivial and small at most.

Conclusions

The reproducibility of Vc concepts was generally good but varies between different muscles. A rest interval of 10 s seems preferable to longer intervals for less time required per measurement. Following this initial study, the effect of different inter-stimuli intervals on Vc should be further investigated.
Mask use in public places in Maputo City, Mozambique: Cross-sectional survey
Authors: Balate Dionísia , Afai Gerson , Sallé Faiza , Simone Timóteo , Baltazar Cynthia Semá , Zulliger Rose , Rossetto Érika Valeska
Published: August 2023

Introduction

The use of face masks is one of the preventive measures that Mozambique adopted in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. A study carried out from May 25 to June 6, 2020 found that although many wore masks, incorrect use was observed in 27.5% of the population observed. This data collection aimed to measure the degree of mask use compliance during a more protracted, higher second wave of transmission.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted in the City of Maputo from 19 to 28 October 2020 through direct observation of mask use of all individuals present in markets, supermarkets and bus terminals. The data were collected using mobile phones with the Open Data Kit Collect (ODK) data collection program. Sociodemographic characteristics, mask use, and type of mask used were documented. Factors associated with incorrect mask use were evaluated considering sex, age, observation period and location.

Results

A total of 49,404 individuals were observed, of whom 24,977(50.6%) were male, 46,484 (94.1%) were adults and 17,549 (35.5%) were observed in the markets. An observed 41,786 (84.6%) wore a mask, of whom 33,851 (81.0%) used it correctly. Not covering the mouth and nose was common; observed in 4,649 (58.5%) of those using incorrectly. Of different types of masks, fabric masks were most often used incorrectly 7,225 (21.4%). The factors associated with incorrect mask use were female gender (OR = 1.2 [1.1–1.3], p <0.001), observation in peri-urban versus urban areas (OR = 1.9 [1.8–2.1], p <0.001) and observation during the afternoon (OR = 1.5 [1.5–1.6], p <0. 001).

Conclusion

A high proportion of observed individuals wore a mask in the context of prevention of COVID-19, however some non-use and incorrect use persists. Intensified public awareness of the correct use of the mask is recommended, especially in peri-urban areas and at the end of the day.
Comparison of hospitalist morale in a COVID-19 alternate care site (ACS) to hospitalist morale in conventional hospitals in Maryland
Authors: Washburn Catherine , Kantsiper Melinda E. , Esteve Rogette , Gupta Ishaan , Memon Gulzeb , Michtalik Henry J. ,   Bayview Educational and Academic Research (BEAR) Core Consortium
Published: August 2023

Background

Morale and burnout were concerns for hospitalists prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; these concerns were amplified as COVID-19 spread and hospitals experienced unprecedented stress. In contrast to prior literature, our study assesses both satisfaction and the importance of various factors. This study examines morale of hospitalists early in the COVID-19 pandemic in two settings: conventional hospitals and a COVID-19 Alternate Care site (ACS) in the same geographic region in Maryland. Multiple studies published early in the pandemic show low morale in COVID-19 hospitals.

Methods

In a cross-sectional survey study, we analyze data from the Hospitalist Morale Index (HMI) administered between September 2020 and March 2021 to determine the pandemic’s impact on hospitalist morale.

Results

Surprisingly, our study found morale in the ACS was better than morale at the conventional hospitals. ACS hospitalists and conventional hospitalists were demographically similar. Our results show that a significantly higher proportion of conventional hospitalists reported burnout compared to the ACS hospitalists. General quality of life was rated significantly higher in the ACS group than the conventional group. Significantly more ACS hospitalists were invested in making their group outstanding. Five main HMI domains were examined with questions on a 5-point rating scale: Clinical Factors, Workload, Material Rewards, Leadership, and Appreciation/Acknowledgement. ACS hospitalists rated most measures higher than conventional hospitalists; largest differences were observed in Clinical Factors and Appreciation/Acknowledgement domains. Narrative comments from ACS hospitalists revealed strong identification with the mission of the ACS and pride in contributing during a crisis. One key difference between the two groups explains these findings: provider autonomy. The ACS staff chose the position and the assignment, while conventional hospitalists caring for COVID-19 patients could not readily opt out of this work.

Conclusion

Our data suggest that autonomy in assignments with risk has implications for morale and burnout.
The plant toxin 4-methylsulfinylbutyl isothiocyanate decreases herbivore performance and modulates cellular and humoral immunity
Authors: Ghosh Enakshi , Tafesh-Edwards Ghada S. Y. , Eleftherianos Ioannis , Goldin Stephanie L. , Ode Paul J.
Published: August 2023

Insect herbivores frequently encounter plant defense molecules, but the physiological and ecological consequences for their immune systems are not fully understood. The majority of studies attempting to relate levels of plant defensive chemistry to herbivore immune responses have used natural population or species-level variation in plant defensive chemistry. Yet, this potentially confounds the effects of plant defense chemistry with other potential plant trait differences that may affect the expression of herbivore immunity. We used an artificial diet containing known quantities of a plant toxin (4-methylsulfinylbutyl isothiocyanate; 4MSOB-ITC or ITC, a breakdown product of the glucosinolate glucoraphanin upon herbivory) to explicitly explore the effects of a plant toxin on the cellular and humoral immune responses of the generalist herbivore Trichoplusia ni (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) that frequently feeds on glucosinolate-containing plants. Caterpillars feeding on diets with high concentrations of ITC experienced reduced survivorship and growth rates. High concentrations of ITC suppressed the appearance of several types of hemocytes and melanization activity, which are critical defenses against parasitic Hymenoptera and microbial pathogens. In terms of T. ni humoral immunity, only the antimicrobial peptide (AMP) genes lebocin and gallerimycin were significantly upregulated in caterpillars fed on diets containing high levels of ITC relative to caterpillars that were provided with ITC-free diet. Surprisingly, challenging caterpillars with a non-pathogenic strain of Escherichia coli resulted in the upregulation of the AMP gene cecropin. Feeding on high concentrations of plant toxins hindered caterpillar development, decreased cellular immunity, but conferred mixed effects on humoral immunity. Our findings provide novel insights into the effects of herbivore diet composition on insect performance demonstrating the role of specific plant defense toxins that shape herbivore immunity and trophic interactions.
Public toilets have reduced enteric pathogen hazards in San Francisco
Authors: Barker Troy , Capone Drew , Amato Heather K. , Clark Ryan , Henderson Abigail , Holcomb David A. , Kim Elizabeth , Pape Jillian , Parker Emily , VanderYacht Thomas , Graham Jay , Brown Joe
Published: August 2023

Uncontained fecal wastes in cities may present exposure risks to the public. We collected discarded feces from public spaces in San Francisco, CA for analysis by RT-qPCR for a range of enteric pathogens. Out of 59 samples, we found 12 (20%) were of human origin and 47 (80%) were non-human; 30 of 59 stools were positive for ≥1 of the 35 pathogens assessed, including pathogenic E. coli, Shigella, norovirus, Cryptosporidium, and Trichuris. Using quantitative enteric pathogen estimates and data on observed fecal waste from a public reporting system, we modeled pathogens removed from the environment attributable to a recently implemented program of public toilet construction. We estimated that each new public toilet reduced the annual number of enteric pathogens released into the immediate environment (within 500 m walking distance), including 6.3 x 1012 enteropathogenic E. coli (95% CI: 4.0 x 1012–7.9 x 1012), 3.2 x 1011 enteroaggregative E. coli (95% CI: 1.3 x 1011–6.3 x 1011), and 3.2 x 108 Shigella (6.3 x 107–2.5 x 109). Improving access to public sanitation can reduce enteric pathogen hazards in cities. Interventions must also consider the hygienic disposal of animal waste to reduce microbial hazards with zoonotic infection potential.
Transgender healthcare, telehealth, venture capital and community
Authors: Easterbrook-Smith Gwyn
Published: August 2023

Accessing reliable and competent gender-affirming medical care is often difficult for transgender people. FOLX is a telehealth and pharmaceutical delivery start-up which launched in late 2020, primarily offering gender-affirming hormone therapy for a monthly fee. FOLX’s marketing makes extensive use of social media and online influencers, and the company frequently highlights a goal of being created ‘by and for’ transgender people. This article examines FOLX’s deployment of narratives of community, collectivity, unmet need and commercial opportunity, examining the company’s website, social media posts and media coverage and interviews with the founder. Ultimately, it argues that while the core business offering of FOLX meets a need for a marginalized and underserved population, their deployment of narratives about community support should be regarded with some scepticism. These narratives appear in some cases to co-opt community values of collectivity, mutual aid and support for the benefit of venture capital firms.
Defending the rainbow: The LGBTI+ community without a place in the Turkish public space in the twenty-first century
Authors: Gümüş Burcu
Published: August 2023

This study aims to discuss the virtual campaign of the dominant political power in Turkey and its supporters to keep the rainbow, the symbol of the LGBTI+ community, out of the public space via legal restrictions. It selected 1300 of the popular hashtags used in Turkey in 2020 – #Rainbow, #LGBTI, #TheRainbowisEverywhere, #BoycottLCWaikiki and #LCWaikiki, shared in Turkish and used between July and December 2020. It used the programme Python to obtain Twitter API links and Nvivo to perform a content analysis of these tweets, showing that the LGBTI+ community had used social media as an alternative public space in order to be heard.
Implications from Japan's CPTPP Negotiations and Trade Situation
Authors:   Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis, Kim Jongin
Published: August 2023

This study conducted an analysis of Japan's negotiation strategy and its impact on the pork industry as Japan pursued accession to the CPTPP agreement. Due to the CPTPP's principle of no exceptions in tariff elimination, Japan has consistently emphasized its negotiation goal of minimizing agricultural liberalization, with pork being the most representative product. Through an analysis of Japan's pork import situation, this study derived the characteristics of Japan's pork tariff system. It appears that Japan is implementing very strong protective measures against pork imports through measures such as the gate price system, but an examination of import trends shows that the gate price system is hardly functioning. This observation holds true even after the conclusion of the CPTPP. As trade systems and actual operational situations may differ among countries, it is necessary to analyze these situations carefully and formulate negotiation strategies that can maximize our country's interests.
A Rare Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Bile Duct
Authors: Tantum Julianna , Schneider Rachael , Gallagher Stefanie , Leroy Kyley , Lander Jared , Wong Patricia
Published: August 2023

Squamous cell carcinoma of the biliary tract is a rare disease, comprising just 2% of all biliary malignancies. The exact etiology is poorly understood but believed to be secondary to chronic inflammation. We present a case of a patient with recurrent cholecystitis and cholangitis who developed invasive biliary squamous cell carcinoma.
Ribera Carbó, E. (Ed.: 2022). Geografía y paisaje
Authors: Sunyer Martín Pere
Published: August 2023

Ribera Carbó, E. (Ed.: 2022). Geografía y paisaje. Serie Colección Magistrales. México: Instituto de Investigaciones Dr. José María Luis Mora. 189 pp. ISBN: 978-607-8793-80-8
Gordon P. y Morales J. J. (2022). La plata y el Pacífico. China, Hispanoamérica y el nacimiento de la globalización
Authors: Martínez Muñoz María Fernanda
Published: August 2023

Gordon P. y Morales J. J. (2022). La plata y el Pacífico. China, Hispanoamérica y el nacimiento de la globalización, 1565-1815. Madrid: Ediciones Siruela 152 pp. ISBN 978-84-19207-43-2
Pigafetta, A. (2021). Relación del primer viaje alrededor del mundo (1519-1522)
Authors: Mendoza Vargas Héctor
Published: August 2023

Pigafetta, A. (2021). Relación del primer viaje alrededor del mundo (1519-1522). México: Minerva Editorial, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León 307 pp. ISBN 978-607-98460-6-0
Jouault, S. (2021). El traspaís de Cancún-Riviera Maya. Lugares, actores y dinámicas
Authors: García de Fuentes Ana
Published: August 2023

Jouault, S. (2021). El traspaís de Cancún-Riviera Maya. Lugares, actores y dinámicas. México: Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Centro de Estudios Mexicanos y Centroamericanos (CEMCA-UMIFRE 16 MEAE CNRS-USR 3337) 274 pp. ISBN 978-607-633-387-7
Compliance: um estudo sobre o perfil requerido pelas empresas brasileiras versus as qualificações do profissional da área
Authors: Paz Monica Fernanda da , Azevedo Sayuri Unoki de , Sousa Henrique Adriano de
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é verificar o alinhamento das exigências organizacionais em relação ao perfil do profissional de compliance e as qualificações profissionais disponíveis para essa área.
Método: Para operacionalizar a pesquisa foi realizado um estudo qualitativo descritivo explicativo por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Foram analisados 60 anúncios de vagas que envolviam a palavra compliance, vagas estas divulgadas no site linkedin.com.br, coletadas no período de 15 de junho até 04 de julho de 2020. Após a filtragem no site, os dados foram analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo.
Resultados: Foi identificado que 63,3% das empresas pesquisadas possuem uma área específica de compliance, demonstrando com isso que as empresas estão buscando uma maturidade na área. É reforçado que o gerenciamento dos fatores que causam risco podem resultar em liderança frente aos concorrentes, aumentando o crescimento econômico de uma empresa e a confiança dos investidores. Os resultados levam a perceber que as empresas não estavam especificando uma formação profissional na vaga anunciada devido ao Brasil ainda não possuir uma formação profissional específica para o profissional de compliance. Quanto à skills requeridas pelo mercado, foi identificado que a literatura absorveu as exigências de mercado.
Contribuições: O estudo contribui com a validação de que as empresas brasileiras estão em alinhamento com o proposto em literatura, que apesar do compliance ainda ser considerado um tema novo neste país, existe um alinhamento entre a prática e a teoria. De forma prática, o trabalho contribui no aprimoramento do profissional de compliance, pois foi demonstrado qual o perfil mais buscado pelas empresas, elencando quais as soft e hard skills requisitadas. Além de direcionar as organizações a buscarem as corretas qualificações para seus profissionais.
Governamentalidade e memória: quando a reflexão se torna flexão
Authors: Dourado Elias
Published: August 2023

Resumo: Analisaremos o conceito foucaultiano de governamentalidade e os seus impactos sobre a memória. Veremos como aquilo que Foucault chama de governo contém em si uma forma específica de conduzir os sujeitos ao exame das próprias consciências, direcionando-as para um objetivo pré-estabelecido. Trataremos de explicitar a articulação entre memória e reflexão a fim de verificarmos como o sujeito que examina a sua própria consciência é um sujeito que reflete, essa reflexão, no entanto, quando influenciada pelo governo, se torna aquilo que chamaremos de flexão. Em seguida, veremos como a flexão é um modo particular de memória da sociedade competitiva, uma memória que contém em seu íntimo a competitividade. Por fim, indicaremos os impactos da flexão na memória e, por conseguinte, na educação.
Palavras-chave: Governamentalidade; Memória; Reflexão; Flexão; Consciência.
Governmentality and memory: when reflection becomes flexion
Abstract: We will analyze the foucauldian concept of governmentality and its impacts on memory. We will see how what Foucault calls government contains in itself a specific way of leading subjects to examine their own consciences, directing them to a pre-established objective. We will try to explain the articulation between memory and reflection in order to verify how the subject who examines his own conscience is a subject who reflects, this reflection, however, when influenced by the government, becomes what we will call flexion. Next, we will see how flexion is a particular mode of memory of the competitive society, a memory that contains competitiveness in its heart. Finally, we will indicate the impacts of flexion on memory and, therefore, on education.
Key-words: Governamentality; Memory; Reflection; Flexion; Consciousness.
Gubernamentalidad y memoria: cuando la reflexión se convierte en flexión
Resumen: Analizaremos el concepto foucaultiano de gubernamentalidad y sus impactos en la memoria. Veremos cómo lo que Foucault llama gobierno contiene en sí mismo una forma específica de llevar a los sujetos a examinar sus propias conciencias, orientándolos hacia un objetivo preestablecido. Intentaremos explicar la articulación entre memoria y reflexión para verificar cómo el sujeto que examina su propia conciencia es un sujeto que reflexiona, esta reflexión, sin embargo, al ser influida por el gobierno, se convierte en lo que llamaremos flexión. A continuación, veremos cómo la flexión es un modo particular de memoria de la sociedad competitiva, una memoria que contiene la competitividad en su seno. Finalmente, indicaremos los impactos de la flexión sobre la memoria y, por tanto, sobre la educación.
Palabras clave: Gubernamentalidad; Memoria; Reflexión; Flexión; Conciencia.
 
Data de registro: 05/05/2022
Data de aceite: 26/10/2022
O poder corporativo no debate educacional e constitucional no Chile
Authors: López Juan González , Moreno Diego Parra
Published: August 2023

Resumo: As elites econômicas intervieram historicamente no sistema educacional chileno e, nos últimos tempos, consolidaram sua posição no quadro da extrema privatização promovida pela reforma neoliberal. O poder corporativo na educação aparece hoje como um poder paraestatal que afeta a organização e os rumos que os sistemas educacionais tomam, no atual contexto de globalização capitalista. No Chile, o princípio constitucional da liberdade de ensino permitiu a organização de um mercado educacional, que finalmente reproduz o poder da elite sobre o próprio sistema. No contexto de apresentação de propostas para uma nova constituição, o poder corporativo se mostra próprio. Quais são os principais elementos que defende nesta conjuntura? Como é possível estabelecer limites?
Palavras Chave: Educação Pública; Debate Constitucional; Poder Corporativo; Reforma Educacional Neoliberal.
Corporate power in the constitutional educational debate in Chile
Abstract: Economic elites have historically intervened in the Chilean education system, and in recent times they have consolidated their position in the framework of extreme privatization promoted by the neoliberal reform. Corporate power in education appears today as a parastatal power that affects the organization and meaning taken by educational systems, in the current context of capitalist globalization. In Chile, the constitutional principle of freedom of education has made it possible to organize an educational market, which ultimately reproduces the power of the elite over the system itself. In the context of presenting proposals for a new constitution, corporate power shows its own. What are the main elements you defend at this juncture? How is it possible to set limits on them?
Key Words: Public Education; Constitutional Debate; Corporate Power; Neoliberal Education Reform.
El poder corporativo en el debate educativo constitucional en Chile
Resumen: Las élites económicas han intervenido históricamente en el sistema educativo chileno, y en el último tiempo han consolidado su posición en el marco de extrema privatización promovida por la reforma neoliberal. El poder corporativo en educación aparece hoy como un poder para-estatal que incide en la organización y sentido que toman los sistemas educativos, en el actual contexto de globalización capitalista. En Chile, el principio constitucional de libertad de enseñanza ha permitido organizar un mercado educativo, el cual finalmente reproduce el poder de la élite sobre el propio sistema. En el contexto de presentación de propuestas para una nueva constitución el poder corporativo muestra las suyas. ¿Cuáles son los principales elementos que defienden en esta coyuntura? ¿Cómo es posible ponerles límites?
Palabras clave: Educación Pública; Debate Constitucional; Poder Corporativo; Reforma Educativa Neoliberal.
Data de registro: 27/06/2022
Data de aceite: 26/10/2022
A digressão sobre o conhecimento na Carta Sétima platônica
Authors: Guimarães Henrique
Published: August 2023

Resumo: Na digressão da Carta Sétima (341c-d – 344d-e) Platão faz uma descrição do caminho filosófico e do limite dos discursos, sejam escritos ou falados, para se alcançar e comunicar o conhecimento dos seres e da virtude. A digressão critica a produção, por parte de Dionísio, jovem tirano de Siracusa, de um tratado sobre a filosofia platônica, visando suas ‘doutrinas’, como se já soubesse tudo sobre os princípios supremos da realidade. Nesse artigo pretendo ler a digressão acerca do conhecimento filosófico e sua transmissão, não como um desvio do curso da Carta, mas como parte central para entender  sua mensagem  a filosofia platônica em geral– evidenciando através do texto suas múltiplas e importantes ligações com os diálogos.
Palavras-chave: Escrita; Metafísica; Platão; Carta Sétima; Digressão.
The digression on knowledge in the platonic Seventh Letter
Abstract: In the digression of the Seventh Letter (341c-d–344d-e) Plato describes the philosophical path and the limits of discourses, whether written or spoken, to reach and communicate the knowledge of beings and virtue. The digression criticizes the production, by Dionysius, a young tyrant of Syracuse, of a treatise on Platonic philosophy, aiming at its 'doctrines', as if he already knew everything about the supreme principles of reality. In this article I intend to read the digression about philosophical knowledge and its transmission, not as a deviation from the course of the letter, but as a central part to understand the message of the letter and of Platonic philosophy in general – evidencing through the text its multiple and important connections with the dialogues.
Keywords: Writing, Metaphysics, Plato, Seventh Letter, digression.
La digression sobre el saber en la Séptima Carta platonica.
Resumen: En la digresión de la Carta Séptima (341c-d – 344d-e) Platón describe el camino filosófico y los límites de los discursos, sean escritos o hablados, para alcanzar y comunicar el conocimiento de los seres y de la virtud. La digresión critica la producción, por parte de Dionisio, un joven tirano de Siracusa, de un tratado sobre la filosofía platónica, apuntando a sus 'doctrinas', como si ya supiera todo acerca de los principios supremos de la realidad. En este artículo pretendo leer la digresión sobre el conocimiento filosófico y su transmisión, no como una desviación del curso de la Carta, sino como parte central para comprender el mensaje de la carta y de la filosofía platónica en general – evidenciando a través del texto sus múltiples e importantes conexiones con los diálogos.
Palabras clave: Escritura, Metafísica, Platón, Séptima Carta, digresión.
Data de registro: 04/09/2022
Data de aceite: 27/02/2023
La Prefectura Naval Argentina y el «Cambio de Paradigma» en la Persecución de la Pesca Ilegal. Una mirada desde las Criminologías Verde y Azul
Authors: Vegh Weis Valeria
Published: August 2023

El artículo se posiciona desde las criminologías verde y azul para analizar la problemática de la pesca ilegal en la Argentina. Con base en el estudio de instrumentos normativos y entrevistas, el estudio aborda el rol de la Prefectura Naval Argentina (PNA) dentro de la zona económica exclusiva (ZEE) y más allá de la milla 200 frente al accionar pesquero lesivo por parte de buques extranjeros. Por un lado, el artículo se enfoca en el uso del derecho penal como instrumento de control de la pesca ilegal, poniendo de sobresalto las problemáticas y limitaciones de este abordaje. Por otro lado, el estudio se enfoca en el trabajo de la PNA en búsqueda de soluciones no punitivas. Principalmente, se analizan la intervención de esta agencia de seguridad en el caso Huali 8 identificado por la PNA como un “cambio de paradigma” en el control de la pesca ilegal dentro de la ZEE y el trabajo intersectorial e interdisciplinario como respuesta no punitiva para la pesca no reglamentada en el espacio marítimo más allá de la milla 200. En su conjunto, desde el paradigma crítico de las criminologías verde y azul, este artículo busca poner el foco en el Sur global y en como una de las agencias destinadas a ejercer poder punitivo buscó explorar cauces de acción alternativos, priorizando el cuidado del medio acuático sin necesidad de más pena.
Relevamiento coproparasitológico en bovinos adultos de pequeños productores del Municipio de Coronel Moldes (Departamento La Viña), Provincia de Salta, Argentina
Authors: Olmos Leandro Hipólito , Ríos Fernanda , Saldaño Rafael , Latorre Mara , Márquez Paola , Díaz Juan Pablo , Copa Griselda , Martínez Claudia , Cafrune María Mercedes
Published: August 2023

Se realizó un relevamiento coproparasitológico en bovinos adultos del Municipio de Coronel Moldes (Salta) con el fin de complementar la información regional preexistente con respecto a la epidemiologia de nematodos gastrointestinales y de Fasciola hepática. Las muestras de materia fecal fueron recolectadas en base a un muestreo por conveniencia, durante el momento del para la toma de muestreo serológico para el diagnóstico de brucelosis. Se recibieron en el laboratorio de parasitología del IIACS Salta un total de 164 muestras de materia fecal bovina, provenientes de 16 establecimientos de Coronel Moldes, las cuales fueron procesadas mediante técnicas coprológicas para evaluar la carga de huevos de nematodos y de F. hepatica. El promedio general de Hpg fue de 18,6 (±40,06, min:0 y máx: 260). La prevalencia promedio de nematodos fue de 41% ± 22 para Cooperia pectinata de 37% ± 12 para Cooperia punctata, 13% ± 16 para Ostertagia spp., 7% ± 9 para Trichostrongylus spp., de 1% ± 3 Oesopaghostomum spp. y de Haemonchus spp. 1% ± 2). En cuanto a F. hepatica de las 164 muestras procesadas 10 fueron positivas (6%) y se determinó que 6 (37,5%) de los 16 establecimientos fueron positivos. Si bien los resultados no mostraron altas cargas de parásitos, probablemente esto sea debido a la resistencia natural de los animales adultos y pueda resultar de interés para realizar estudios en categorías más jóvenes.