bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Incontinentia Pigmenti In a Female Infant: A Case Report
Authors: Lapides Rebecca , Porter Hannah , Cook Deborah , Morley Keith
Published: May 2024

Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is an X-linked disorder characterized by a variety of findings that affect different systems, including cutaneous, ophthalmologic, neurologic, and dental. The cutaneous findings occur in 4 consecutive stages, generally referred to as vesicular, verrucous, hyperpigmented, and atrophic. The first stage is often observed in infancy, and this may be the first indication of IP in an infant. Early diagnosis is critical so that interventions can be implemented as soon as possible to monitor for complications and mitigate the effects of IP given the potential for multisystem involvement. Here, we describe a case of IP that was diagnosed in a female infant with no prior family history of IP. Prompt diagnosis and family counseling is critical, as early interventions can help optimize patients’ quality of life and genetic testing may help families make informed future family planning decisions.
Utilizing Data from Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy Significantly Improves the Decision to Biopsy Pigmented Skin Lesions Beyond Clinical Evaluation and Dermoscopy
Authors: Zakria Danny , Brownstone Nicholas , Fritz Klaus , Salavastru Carmen , Rigel Darrell
Published: May 2024

Background: Even the most experienced dermatologists may forego a biopsy on as many as one-third of malignant melanomas (MMs). Electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is a noninvasive technology that send a painless, very low voltage electrical current through a pigmented lesion to determine if it is benign or malignant. This study aimed to determine if EIS data can improve the decision to biopsy a pigmented lesion even beyond dermoscopy.
Methods: A survey with 49 images of MMs, severe dysplastic nevi (SDNs), and benign pigmented skin lesions (PSLs) was shown to dermatologists at a national conference. They were asked if they would biopsy the lesion after first seeing the clinical image, then again after seeing the dermoscopic image, and again after receiving the EIS score.
Results: 151 dermatologists completed the survey. Respondents significantly increased correct biopsy decisions (biopsy MMs and SDNs and forego biopsy of benign PSLs) with the addition of dermoscopy versus clinical image alone for MM (78.5% vs. 56.2%, p<0.01) and SDN (62.7% vs. 43.8%, p<0.01). Participants also demonstrated a statistically significant increase in correct biopsy decisions beyond the dermoscopic evaluation when integrating the EIS score for MM (86.2% vs. 78.9%, p<0.01), SDN (68.1% vs. 62.7%, p<0.05) and benign lesions (58.7% vs. 48.0% vs, p<0.01).
Conclusion: EIS was able to further improve the rate of correct biopsy choice for MMs and SDNs even beyond dermoscopic evaluation. While dermoscopy worsened diagnostic accuracy for benign PSLs, EIS results were able to significantly improve decision making for these lesions as well. This study demonstrates the clinical utility of EIS technology for improving melanoma diagnosis.
Toward a Process-Based, Interpretive Understanding of How Collaborative Groups Deal With ICT Interruptions
Authors: Tiilikainen Sanna , Tuunainen Virpi , Sarker Suprateek , Arminen Ilkka
Published: May 2024

Contemporary knowledge workers collaborating in hybrid work environments need to frequently deal with ICT interruptions. This can potentially lead to disruptions in the collaboration process, particularly in synchronous collaboration contexts. How do knowledge workers deal with such interruptions to ensure the smooth continuation of their collaboration? Previous studies, for the most part, suggest that interruptions are likely to negatively affect the process of collaboration, yet we see that in many instances, knowledge workers continue to collaborate smoothly despite receiving ICT interruptions and even attending to them. In other words, ICT interruptions do not always discernibly affect the collaborative process. In this paper, sensitized by concepts from Goffman’s work, we offer a novel understanding of how group members can seamlessly handle ICT interruptions, avoiding and, in certain cases, recovering from serious disruptions in collaboration.
Balancing Affordances and Constraints: Designing Enterprise Social Media for Organizational Knowledge Work
Authors: Safadi Hani
Published: May 2024

Enterprise social media (ESM) is changing how knowledge workers interact and share information; however, a debate persists as to whether ESM is an adequate knowledge management system. ESM provides a rich set of affordances for organizational knowledge work, such as improved organizational memory, but also constrains knowledge work performance because of digital interruptions. Extending and complementing existing scholarship, this study asks the following research question: How can organizations design ESM to realize its knowledge work benefits? Using a computational agent-based model that incorporates the design features of ESM, workers’ attitudes, and resulting ESM-use affordances and constraints, this study shows how ESM-use outcomes are contingent both on the design of and users’ attitudes toward ESM. Specifically, the negative effects of ESM interactivity are mitigated when employees have a low transparency preference and access ESM without posting as much. The study further unpacks asymmetric engagement as the mechanism that leads low transparency configurations to be more resilient to the negative effects of interruptions driven by ESM interactivity. Asymmetric engagement—learning from posted content without interacting often—enables the gradual creation of organizational memory while maintaining a broad user base by minimizing interruptions. These results ultimately contribute a multilevel model of ESM use and knowledge work outcomes, enhancing the theoretical understanding of previously studied mechanisms such as communication visibility and providing implications for organizations designing ESM.
The Current State of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Chinese-Russians of the Ergun City and the Prospects for Its Development: The Example of Folk Songs
Authors: Лян Ч.
Published: May 2024

Статья посвящена нематериальному культурному наследию китайских русских города Эргуна Автономного района Внутренняя Монголия Китайской Народной Республики. Впервые для российских исследователей представлен весь список объектов китайских русских, принятых как на городском, так и на провинциальном и государственном уровне. Особое внимание уделено народной песне и практической работе по ее сохранению в городе Эргуна, которая является примером реализации современной культурной политики Китая, направленной на сплочение китайской нации и поддержку этнического и культурного многообразия региона.

This article is devoted to the intangible cultural heritage of the Chinese Russians in the Ergun District of Inner Mongolia, Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. For the first time, it presents the entire list of Chinese- Russian cultural entities that have been recognized at city, provincial and state levels. Special attention is paid to folk songs and the practical work aimed at their preservation in the city of Erguna. This is an example of the implementation of modern Chinese cultural policy aimed both at uniting the Chinese nation and supporting ethnic and cultural diversity.
The Folk Tune “Sormach” in the Instrumental Tradition of the Nizhniy Novgorod Region: Typological Characteristics
Authors: Иванова О.В.
Published: May 2024

Наигрыш «Сормача» занимает центральное место в инструментальной традиции Нижегородчины. Его разновидности встречаются и в других регионах России. В статье рассматриваются варианты наигрыша, зафиксированные в ходе экспедиций Московской консерватории на территории Нижегородской области начиная с 1960 г. по настоящее время. Анализируются характерные особенности «Сормача»: структура, гармоническая основа, координация текстов с инструментальным сопровождением. На примере локальных версий наигрыша затрагивается проблема типа и варианта. Впервые публикуются народные названия этого типа наигрыша, бытующего на обширной территории Поволжья и за ее пределами.

The folk tune “Sormach” has a central place in the instrumental folk tradition of the Nizhny Novgorod region and has been well studied. This article examines the variants of its instrumental form as recorded by expeditions of the Moscow Conservatory in the Nizhny Novgorod region from the 1960s to the present day. The characteristic features of “Sormach” are analyzed: its structure, harmonic basis, and the correspondence between singing and instrumental accompaniment. The problem of type and variant is discussed, based on an examination of local versions of the tune. The folk names for this type of music, practiced in the vast territory of the Volga region and beyond, are published for the first time.
Institute of Language, Literature and History, Karelian Research Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences
Authors: Марковская Е.В.
Published: May 2024

Статья посвящена истории полевых исследований русского фольклора в Карелии. В основу исследования легли материалы фольклорного архива Карельского научного центра РАН с 1970 по 2000 г., который включает как звуковые и рукописные материалы, собранные сотрудниками Института языка, литературы и истории КарНЦ РАН, так и результаты фольклорных практик студентов Петрозаводского государственного университета и Карельского государственного педагогического института, а также материалы, поступившие от краеведов. В рассматриваемый период происходит значительное расширение области фольклора, в том числе включение в него этнографической и урбанистической составляющих. Как показал анализ научных публикаций и архивных материалов, история развития собирания фольклора рассматриваемого периода шла по нескольким главенствующим направлениям: совершенствовалась техника звукозаписи; разрабатывались новые методики, связанные с видеозаписью фольклора; все чаще использовался метод интервью; усложнились подходы к авторскому праву в отношении информанта и собирателя. Исследование показало, что архивные материалы отражают не только состояние традиции и развитие методов, использовавшихся собирателями, но и влияние исторических и политических, культурных и технологических преобразований на развитие фольклористики как в регионе, так и в стране.

This article analyzes the history of fieldwork in Karelia on Russian folklore. It is based on materials dating from 1970 to 2000 from the folklore archive of the Karelian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. These include audio and handwritten materials collected by employees of the Institute of Language, Literature and History of the KarSC RAS; work by students of Petrozavodsk State University and Karelian State Pedagogical Institute; and material received from local historians. During the period under review, there was a significant broadening of the field of folklore, including the incorporation of ethnographic and urban-studies elements. The author demonstrates how the collection of folklore improved by using new techniques, especially relating to the video recording of folklore. The method of interviewing grew in popularity, while issues of copyright in relation to both informant and collector became more complicated. The author suggests that archival materials reflect not only the state of tradition and changes in collectors’ methods, but also the impact of historical, cultural and technological transformations on the development of folklore, both local and nation-wide.
Raw Data and Noise in Spectrophotometry
Authors: Falgueras Vallbona Bruna , Kajtazi Ardiana , Shahtahmassebi Golnaz , Hanley Quentin
Published: May 2024

Spectrophotometers are ubiquitous in chemical and biological science; however, their precision limits are under-appreciated. Rules-of-thumb and IUPAC referenced guidance restricting the range of absorbance to minimize uncertainty are based on historically important instruments which are no longer as widely used. Instrumentation advances over the last half-century have changed the nature of spectrophotometric “raw” data while enabling opportunities to better evaluate their performance. Current IUPAC refenced guidance indicates that absorbance be limited to between 0.1 and 1.0 a.u. and that optimal performance (minimum relative standard deviation (RSD)) will be obtained at 0.43 a.u. or 0.86 a.u. depending on the type of limiting noise. We characterised noise in UV-Vis spectrophotometers across the spectrum and found wavelength-dependent variation in optimal performance. Optimal RSD approached neither extreme with minima varying depending on wavelength. We could find no evidence justifying guidance restricting absorbance to between 0.1 and 1.0 a.u. Measured RSD and light intensity are more important than absorbance values for assuring good quality measurements. Recovering light intensity estimates is a difficult inverse problem when I and I0 are not available, and the modern commercial instruments tested did not provide these. Based on this work, we recommend IUPAC modernise the references in its Gold Book with up-to-date articles and press instrument makers to provide access to instrument raw data.
A three-component hydrogen bonded framework
Authors: Muang-Non Phonlakrit , Perry-Britton Meabh , Macreadie Lauren , White Nicholas
Published: May 2024

A porous three-component hydrogen bonded framework, 1∙biphen∙TP, was prepared from a tetra-amidinium component (14+) and two different dianions, benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate (terephthalate, TP2–) and biphenyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate (biphen2–). Interestingly, when the framework was prepared in ethanol/water, 1∙biphen∙TP forms even when an excess of either dicarboxylate is present. However, when only water is used as solvent, only two-component frameworks are formed.
Profiling the Esports Bettor
Authors: Bibert Niels , Denoo Maarten , Zaman Bieke
Published: May 2024

While esports betting is becoming a big business worldwide, scientific studies primarily focus on an Anglo-Saxon perspective to understand the phenomenon and its users. In this cross-sectional online survey study, we therefore investigated the esports betting profile and motivations of Dutch-speaking, European adults playing or watching video games. We conceptually replicated the American esports bettor profile to the study of Abarbanel, Macey, Hamari, and Melton (2020) in a European context, assessed the robustness of our replication with gambling-behavioral variables, and used an adapted version of the Modified Gambling Motivations Scale to unravel EU-esports bettors’ most salient betting motives. Our results reveal that the America-oriented esports bettor profile cannot be replicated in our European sample, making us question whether socio-demographics, such as gender and age, and gameplay-related variables such as video gaming frequency are robust correlates of esports betting participation. Instead, these findings suggest that involvement in esports spectatorship and the breadth and depth of participation in other gambling activities deliver the most accurate predictions, and that esports bettors are mostly driven by intrinsically- and extrinsically-oriented motives such as excitement, intellectual challenge, and monetary gain. This study may form a starting point for future research into the measurement, targeting, and regulation of esports, and gambling-related ‘at risk’ behaviors and audiences, within the European Union.
Dampak Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Perilaku Ibu Menyusui Yang Bekerja Sebagai Tenaga Kesehatan Di Pelayanan Kesehatan
Authors: Nur Ambarwati Winarsih , Reza Mutias Army
Published: May 2024

Manfaat menyusui terbukti sangat luar biasa. Meskipun petugas kesehatan perempuan memiliki pengetahuan yang baik tentang pentingnya pemberian ASI eksklusif, tuntutan pekerjaan menyebabkan perilaku menyusui yang beragam. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dampak atmosfer tempat kerja pada perilaku menyusui di lembaga pelayanan kesehatan. Metode penelitian adalah kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah petugas kesehatan wanita yang memiliki anak usia 0-6 bulan, yang bekerja di salah satu Rumah Sakit Regional di wilayah Surakarta. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling. Jumlah responden adalah 30 ibu. Instrumen penelitian menggu- nakan kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan uji korelasi lambda. Hasil analisis data univariat, atmosfer tempat kerja paling banyak dinyatakan kurang mendukung ( 47%). Sedangkan perilaku ibu dalam menyusui paling banyak adalah parsial 47%. Hasil analisis bivariat diperoleh nilai p = 0,024 sehingga Ho ditolak (p <0,05), artinya ada hubungan yang signifikan antara suasana tempat kerja dan perilaku ibu. Suasana yang kurang mendukung berdampak pada perilaku ibu menyusui eksklusif yang kurang. Untuk lembaga kesehatan harus meningkatkan dukungan untuk ibu dengan menyediakan fasilitas lingkungan fisik dan sosial sesuai standar. Kebijakan tertulis yang mengatur hak-hak ibu menyusui perlu ditindaklanjuti dengan petunjuk teknis. Diperlukan komitmen dari semua pihak untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang ramah menyusui.
Faktor -Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Keberhasilan Induksi Persalinan
Authors: Nur Rohmah Fayakun , Hani Edi Nawangsih Umu
Published: May 2024

Sekitar 20-30% persalinan dilakukan melalui proses induksi persalinan. Induksi dilakukan untuk mengurangi mortalitas pada ibu dan morbiditas baik ibu mapun janin. Beberapa permasalahan pada ibu dapat timbul pada saat atau setelah induksi persalinan, persalinan dengan induksi persalinan meningkatkan resiko 1 kali terjadi perdarahan pada ibu bersalin. Keberhasilan induksi persalinan dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor yaitu: paritas, skor bishop, umur ibu dan umur kehamilan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan karakeristik ibu, jenis induksi dan keberhasilan induksi. Penelitian dilakukan di RSKIA PKU Muhammadiyah Kotagede, dengan jumlah sampel 93 ibu bersalin yang dipilih dengan  teknik purposive sampling. Data diambil secara retrospektif dari rekam medis pasien. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebagian besar ibu yang bersalin dengan induksi berumur 20-35 tahun yaitu 76%, dengan paritas primipara. Mayoritas induksi dilakukan dengan pemberian oksitosin (81%) dan keberhasilan induksi sebesar 68%.
Perbedaan Fungsi Kognitif Lansia Di Tinjau Dari Tempat Tinggal
Authors: Untung Ida untari , Untari Dita Tri Susilowati , Untari Siti Sarifah
Published: May 2024

Sindrom geriatrie urutan nomor 2 adalah penurunan fungsi kognitif. Fungsi kognitif diperlukan lansia dalam kemampuannya dalam beraktivitas sehari-hari. Penurunan fungsi kognitif, jika dibiarkan tanpa perawatan akan menurunkan kuliatas hidup lansia. Faktor-faktor  yang mempengaruhi penurunan fungsi kognitif pada lansia adalah perubahan fisik, kesehatan umum, tingkat pendidikan dan lingkungan. Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis perbedaan fungsi kognitif lansia di tinjau dari tempat tinggal. Metode penelitian yang digunakan berupa analitik komparatif, dengan mengambil populasi lansia di desa Komplang RW 26 Kadipiro Surakarta dan Panti Jompo Aisyiyah Surakarta pada bulan Januari 2018 - Februari 2018. Menggunakan teknik purposive sampling mendapatkan 46 responden. Instrumen pengukuran fungsi kognitif menggunakan MMSE dengan analisis menggunakan uji Mann-Whitney pada signifikan 5%. Ada perbedaan fungsi kognitif lansia ditinjau dari tempat tinggal dengan nilai p= 0.000 dimana lansia yang  bersama keluarga mempunyai fungsi kognitif lebih baik daripada lansia yang berada di Panti Jompo.
Faktor-Faktor yang berhubungan dengan perubahan menopous pada wanita klimakterium dikelurahan kelapa tiga kota bandar lampung
Authors: Absana AH Ila
Published: May 2024

Pada fase Klimakterium, seorang wanita akan mengalami perubahan fisik dan psikologis yang seringkali menimbulkan berbagai masalah keluhan. Ada beberapa faktor yang diduga menjadi penyebab timbulnya keluhan tersebut seperti pendidikan, penggunaan alat kontrasepsi hormonal, dan psikologis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan ketiga faktor tersebut terhadap tingkat perubahan menopause pada wanita klimakterium di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Simpur Bandar Lampung. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan rancangan penelitian memakai desain cross sectional. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 82 orang responden yang terdiri dari wanita usia antara 45-54 tahun yang telah memasuki masa menopause. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner, dan Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) digunakan untuk mengukur tingkat keparahan perubahan menopause. Analisa data yang digunakan adalah uji Chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa responden yang mengalami tingkat perubahan menopouse ringan sebesar 74,4%, dan yang mengalami tingkat perubahan menopouse berat sebesar 25,6%. Hasil analisis data diperoleh p-value sebesar 0,329 untuk tingkat pendidikan, 0,642 untuk penggunaan alat kontrasepsi hormonal, dan 0,174 untuk perubahan psikologis. Dengan nilai probablitas > 0,05 maka tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara faktor pendidikan, penggunaan alat kontrasepsi hormonal, dan psikologis terhadap tingkat perubahan menopause. Dengan penelitian ini diharapkan para petugas kesehatan dapat meningkatkan pelayanan dan edukasi kesehatan, terutama terhadap wanita dalam menghadapi masa menopause.
Science Fiction: The Urban Imagination Sourcebook
Authors: CJ Lim , 吴 逸欣
Published: May 2024

科幻小说是一种现实推理性的文学，它具有预见性，常常可以预测那些从未实现的未来景象，也蕴藏着对过去和现在的批判和审视。富有想象力的科幻小说往往先于现代技术和城市出现，并且远超狭隘流行文化定义中的宇宙飞船和星际争战。科幻小说曾有许多对未来科技的成功预测，例如原子能的诞生。科幻小说作家推测征服宇宙新空间领域的可能性，为文化相关的想象做出贡献。在科幻作品中，基础设施的物理规模常常被用作一种文学手段，常用以扩大想象的范围和场境的强度。随着气候变化、大规模人口迁移和全球性住房危机的加剧，今天的人们对未来的推测与愿景更应该汲取科幻小说的预测力量与雄心。
УПРАВЛІННЯ РОЗПОДІЛОМ АГЛОМЕРАЦІЙНОЇ ШИХТИ ЗА ВИСОТОЮ ШАРУ НА АГЛОСТРІЧЦІ ПРИ РІЗНИХ УМОВАХ ЗАВАНТАЖЕННЯ
Authors: Овчинникова Ірина Анатоліївна , Пазюк Михайло Юрійович , Барішенко Олена Миколаївна , Коваленко Віктор Леонідович
Published: May 2024

Стаття присвячена проблемі управління розподілом агломераційної шихти за висотою шару на аглострічці під час її завантаження. Визначається, що сегрегація частинок сипкого матеріалу впливає на ключові параметри, такі як газопроникність та розподіл палива в шарі агломераційної шихти, завантаженої на аглострічку, і, в результаті, на якість готового агломерату. Задача вирішення цього завдання ставиться у знаходженні розподілу класів крупності агломераційної шихти за висотою шару без сегрегації та із сегрегацією. У роботі використано моделі, описані в інших дослідженнях авторів роботи, для визначення розподілу класів крупності за висотою шару агломераційної шихти. Налаштування моделі здійснюється на основі експериментальних даних та параметрів завантажувального пристрою. Наведена схема чисельного експерименту щодо оцінки впливу параметрів завантажувального вузла на розподіл фракцій аглошихти за висотою шару на аглоленті Результати розрахунків для конкретних підприємств підтверджують адекватність моделі. Дослідження також вказує на вплив параметрів завантажувального пристрою та властивостей агломераційної шихти на розподіл фракцій за висотою шару. Зміна середнього діаметра часток матеріалу, кута нахилу та довжини завантажувального лотка впливає на сегрегацію у шарі шихти. Результати моделювання вказують, що зміна середнього діаметра часток матеріалу має істотний вплив на розподіл класів крупності агломераційної шихти у порівнянні із впливом зміни довжини завантажувального лотка. Стаття вирішує проблему управління структурою шару агломераційної шихти на аглострічці шляхом зміни параметрів завантажувального пристрою, зокрема, кута нахилу. Результати вказують на ефективність зміни кута нахилу для керування сегрегацією частинок матеріалу за умови стабілізації його середнього діаметру.
Administrative Law of Russia, 2nd edition
Authors: Bratanovsky Sergey , Kapitanec Yuliya , Vulah Mihail
Published: May 2024

In accordance with the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education and the course program, the textbook systematically outlines administrative and legal institutions, as well as problems in the theory and practice of organizing and exercising executive power in Russia. In the second edition, the authors took into account the changes that have occurred in recent years in the public administration system and in the field of administrative legislation.
Addressed to students, graduate students, teachers of law schools and other higher educational institutions. The textbook can also be recommended to employees of state authorities and local self-government if questions arise related to the application of administrative law in practice.
The Role of Innovation in Promoting Economic Diversification In Mena Oil-Exporting Countries: An Empirical Study
Authors: Matallah Siham
Published: May 2024

This paper casts light on the role innovation seems to play in accelerating economic diversification in 11 MENA oil-exporting countries over the period 1996-2019. More specifically, the novelty of this paper principally lies in detecting the rate of increase in the level of economic diversification if these countries’ rates of innovation will be on par with those of a country that has successfully diversified its export base, like Canada. The results gleaned from using the Arellano-Bond difference GMM estimator demonstrate that strengthening innovation can give a sturdy impetus to economic diversification in oil-rich MENA countries. More precisely, the GCC countries' level of innovation-driven economic diversification is likely to increase more rapidly than that of non-GCC countries. The findings also illustrate that MENA oil exporters’ economic diversification seems to be positively and significantly influenced by governance, human development, credit to the private sector, and economic freedom. Surprisingly, oil rents appear to genuinely frustrate these countries' efforts to diversify their economies. Furthermore, good governance and oil revenues can jointly speed up these countries’ economic diversification. More importantly, the results distinctly unearthed that MENA oil exporters’ economic diversification will increase by 1.77% if their innovation rates can catch up with those of Canada. By and large, encouraging innovation and technological development proved to be a truly giant step forward in these countries’ endeavors for economic diversification.
Facilitating Policy Innovation in the Middle East
Authors: Gately Iain
Published: May 2024

There is a need to ensure the effective transfer and diffusion of successful policy innovations that facilitate sustainable development in the Middle East region. However, to date there has been limited research on policy innovation in the Middle East region through theories such as policy diffusion, with most studies focused on North America and Western Europe. The following short essay represents an attempt to highlight this shortfall, stimulate discussion on what key factors could facilitate policy innovation in the Middle East, and promote further studies to address this imbalance. This is a theoretical study that primarily examines three theories that address the spread of policy innovation between governments: policy diffusion, policy laboratories, and borrowing strength. These theories are applied to different factors that influence policy innovation (geographic proximity, political ideology, culture, and networks and individuals) considered within the context of the Middle East to assess their relevance and applicability. Based on the application of these theories and key factors, the essay proposes three novel hypotheses for policy innovation, which are linked to the different factors. Each hypothesis identifies an area where it is expected that policy innovation would occur, if the theories hold true in a Middle Eastern Context. The essay contains an accompanying call to test these hypotheses within the region. It is expected that further studies in this area will be able to both test and build on the proposed hypotheses to determine the applicability of current (Western) theories to explain policy innovation in the Middle East and move towards a more comprehensive and targeted theory of policy in this region.
Nanotechnology Use in Water Purification for Sustainable Development of Middle East
Authors: Abu Hilal Ahmed , Saleh Raghad
Published: May 2024

Growing world population and increasing demands have put considerable pressure on natural resources and the environment. As a result of this situation, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been established to safeguard rights and ensure that everyone's fundamental needs are met by 2030. It is one of the goals of the program to ensure that clean water and sanitation are accessible to all. In this review, we focus on the water crisis in the Middle East, a region with limited water resources and a growing population. The use of nanotechnology as a transformative solution for water purification and sanitation is proposed in this paper. In addition to addressing the water challenges in the Middle East, this technology can also contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals' vision of providing universal, affordable, and sustainable access to clean water.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE ACIDENTES POR QUEDA DE PACIENTES IDOSOS E A POLIMEDICAÇÃO.
Authors: barboza ohara de oliveira , LINHARES IZABELLA LUCIA MOREIRA , Teixeira Nicole Jorge
Published: May 2024

Introdução: A polifarmácia, uso contínuo e concomitante de cinco ou mais medicamentos, pode aumentar o risco de comprometimento funcional e cognitivo e causar reações medicamentosas adversas, além de
Desafios enfrentados pelo serviço móvel de urgência e emergência no atendimento de emergências psiquiátricas
Authors: Correia Gabriela Marrocos , Dardis Maria Eduarda Ferrer , Fialho William Andriola , Guedes Miqueias De Oliveira , Lucena Alinne Beserra de
Published: May 2024

Introdução: A reforma psiquiátrica no Brasil tornou necessária a ampliação dos serviços extra-hospitalares para suprir as demandas que surgiram a partir da Lei 10.216, que fechou gradualmente os hospi
EFEITOS DA OZONIOTERAPIA COMO MÉTODO COADJUVANTE NA DESINFECÇÃO DOS CANAIS RADICULARES
Authors: Silva Clara Iasmim Aparecida Souza e , Sampaio Ana Beatriz Hermínia Ribeiro Ducati de , Nogueira Caio Vinicius Teixeira , Vasconcelos Eliane Maria Gonçalves Moreira de , Silva Jéssica Christie Souza e , Macêdo Layanna Leite Pinto , Teixeira Luane Cristina Fernandes , Ramalho Cicero Lucas Gomes
Published: May 2024

O objetivo dp presente estudo foi: analisar e descrever a aplicação clínica da ozonioterapia como método auxiliar durante o processo de sanificação dos canais radiculares. Metodologia: foi realizada uma revisão da literatura por meio da busca de artigos delineados nas bases de dados Pubmed, Biblioteca virtual em saúde (BVS), Scielo e Google Acadêmico, utilizando os seguintes descritores:(Odontologia, Ozônio, Ozonioterapia e Endodontia). Estabeleceu-se critérios de limites referentes ao tipo de estudo (estudos clínicos randomizados, revisões de literatura e relatos de caso), anos de publicação (12 anos) e sem restrições de idiomas, totalizando (28 artigos) para a construção desse artigo. Resultados: a Ozonioterapia é uma técnica de fácil aplicação, com resultados bastantes promissores. Pode ser utilizada na forma de medicações intracanais ou como solução irrigadora, com vasto espectro de ação sob diversos patógenos. Considerações finais: Devido suas propriedades antimicrobianas essa nova abordagem terapêutica reduz significativamente a carga microbiana, possibilitando assim o reparo tecidual. Entretanto, novas pesquisas são necessárias para investigar possíveis efeitos adversos, construção de protocolos previsíveis e seguros, principalmente em relação a quantidade, concentração e tempo de administração do ozônio.
EFEITOS DA CRIOTERAPIA INTRACANAL NO CONTROLE DA DOR PÓS-OPERATÓRIA
Authors: Ramos Imaiara Carvalho , Vilar Yasmin Alves Ferreira , Teixeira Neto Jacinto Alves , Rocha Samya Macedo , Silva Clara Iasmim Aparecida Souza e , Ramalho Cicero Lucas Gomes
Published: May 2024

A crioterapia intracanal consiste na aplicação de uma solução irrigadora fria com temperatura entre 1,5 a 5 ºC dentro dos condutos radiculares. Na endodontia é indicada para a redução e controle da dor pós-operatória em tratamentos endodônticos. Além disso, reduz a inflamação periapical, o que acelera o reparo tecidual, garantindo um pós-operatório mais confortável. Objetivo: Analisar e descrever os efeitos da crioterapia intracanal no controle da dor pós-operatória. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão da literatura por meio da busca de artigos delineados nas bases de dados: Pubmed, Scielo e Google acadêmico utilizando os seguintes descritores: endodontia, inflamação e odontologia. Estabeleceu-se critérios de limites referentes ao tipo de estudo estudos clínicos randomizados, revisões de literatura e relatos de caso, anos de publicação até 10 anos e sem restrições de idiomas, totalizando 17 artigos para a construção desse estudo. Resultados: A crioterapia é uma técnica de fácil aplicação e baixo custo, com resultados bastantes promissores. Considerações finais: De acordo com a literatura esse método tem sido bastante eficaz em relação ao controle da dor pós-operatória. Contudo, novas pesquisas são necessárias para investigar possíveis efeitos adversos, assim como construir protocolos cada vez mais previsíveis e seguros.
INTERVENTION AND THERAPEUTIC RESOURCES IN THE FACE OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN BRAZIL: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Oliveira Gislene Farias de , Pinheiro Filho Isac Sales , Landim José Marcondes Macêdo , Duarte Antônio Marlos , Teixeira Paulo Tadeu Ferreira
Published: May 2024

Custody and Treatment Psychiatric Hospitals - CTPH are institutions created to host and treat people with mental disorders who have committed some sort of crime. This literature review aimed to discuss a number of issues that now permeate the situation of these institutions. Fifty-nine articles were found for the descriptors: custodial hospitals, psychiatric custody, judicial admission. Of these, thirty-one fitted into the inclusion criteria. The subject was divided into 5 categories: Treatment and care (8 articles - 25.8%); Health in education (3 articles - 9.7%); Public policy (Articles 9 - 29.0%); Challenges (4 articles -13.0%) and Vulnerability and Social Exclusion (Articles 7
- 22.5%). From the foregoing, we concluded that there is still a lack of harmony between theory and practice related to the CTPH. In practice, prevails the asylum model, resulting in an intensification of the discussions on ethics and human rights of people with mental disorders, especially on those who commit infractions. Certainly a more humane way of conducting the practice of social rehabilitation in these institutions is the beginning of the most efficient way so as to achieve the safeguard of the physical, psychological and moral integrity of those who are under custody. This study reaffirms the propositions of the World Health Organization for Mental Health, which stipulates among other things, the social responsibility for the protection, treatment and care for the mentally ill condition, to ensure a better quality of life to all human beings, without distinction among them.
EXPLORANDO A COVID-19 EM SALA DA AULA
Authors: Santos Crislania dos , Albuquerque Samuel Silva de , Cardoso Silvia Helena
Published: May 2024

O presente livro consiste no Produto Educacional da dissertação do Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Química em Rede Nacional (PROFQUI) intitulado QUÍMICA E TECNOLOGIA: ELABORAÇÃO DE UM MATERIAL DIDÁTICO COM A TEMÁTICA MEDICAMENTOS AVALIADOS PARA O TRATAMENTO DA COVID-19 E
USO DO LIVRE SOFTWARE ARGUSLAB, defendida na Universidade Federal de Alagoas, sob a orientação da Professora Silvia Helena Cardoso.
Esta pesquisa buscou proporcionar contribuições ao processo de Ensino de Química Orgânica no Ensino Médio através da utilização do software ARGUSLAB, considerando suas potencialidades e limitações, no contexto do ensino de Química. Espera-se que a proposta apresentada colabore com a comunidade a qual está destinada, que possa ser utilizada em sala de aula, e que os alunos, por meio deste, possam aprofundar-se no estudo de conceitos de forma mais contextualizada e interdisciplinar através do uso de novas tecnologias.
Com base nisso, serão apresentadas a seguir:
Um manual básico de utilização do software ARGUSLAB; Experimentos de química orgânica (in sílico) com a temática: medicamentos avaliados para o tratamento da COVID-19.

Agradeço o apoio financeiro da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior – Brasil (CAPES) pela concessão da bolsa.
EDIFICANDO CONHECIMENTOS E VALORES
Authors: Belo Abiezer Oliveira , Holanda Luiz Carlos Pinto de , MontAlverne Clara Roseane da Silva Azevedo , Ferreira Marcos Paulo Barata , Melo Mair Furtado de , Dionizio Neto Manoel , Barbosa Natalina Maia , Silva Emanuel Júnior Pereira da , Silva Renan Rocha da , Soares Neto José Cícero , Costa Graziele Clemente , Pereira Luciano de Araújo , Siqueira Regina Célia Albernaz , Gonçalves Elias Rocha , Ferreira Kíssila Machado , Santana Deise Moço , Nascimento Ana Claudia Rosa do , Gonçalves Bianca Siqueira , Gonçalves Júnior Elias Rocha , Gonçalves Virgínia Siqueira , Gonçalves Tânia Maria Alves Pereira , Gonçalves Damião Rocha , Matos Alinne , Silva Monyque Kely Pinto Ribeiro Candido da , Albuquerque João Marcos dos Santos , Luz André Lucas Dantas Vieira , Silva Edmilson Santos , Costa Emannuel Victor Vieira Santos
Published: May 2024

Nessa obra - Edificando Conhecimentos e Valores - nosso olhar é direcionado a refletir sobre o que edifica os diversos conhecimentos e seus valores, ouso dizer que, não vamos trazer aqui respostas para diversas problemáticas existentes no contexto educacional, e sim, reflexões críticas acerca de questões educacionais e de hipóteses que precisam se emancipar e estar presente nos espaços de poder, pois o indivíduo necessita ser visto como um ser integral pertencente a sociedade. Para tanto, a escrita e a oralidade nos permitem a nos edificarmos nesse constructo social que se faz presente nos diversos espaços acadêmicos, através da pesquisa, do ensino e da extensão.
Aqui, vamos encontrar diversos textos científicos com inúmeras conhecimentos, como: práticas docentes, a evasão escolar, leitura literária, educação física, indisciplina, novas tecnologias, interdisciplinaridade, educação infantil, gestão escolar, inclusão, entre outros. Temos dezesseis capítulos bem distribuídos e, em cada artigo que vamos encontrar nesse livro, teremos diálogos impecáveis e ainda, iremos aprender com os autores e autoras com temas e aprendizagens significativas, em seus contextos de pesquisas, expandindo nossa consciência e nosso papel social, também, uma vez que, somos agentes de transformação, estamos inseridos em sociedade e assim, podemos edificar conhecimentos e valores.
Percepción de los derechohabientes del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social sobre el proyecto de reforma de universalización de la salud
Authors: Rodríguez Torres Claudia Margarita , Hernández Madrigal Mónica , Ramírez Flores Élfego , Vega Campos Miguel Ángel
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación consistió en determinar cómo perciben los derechohabientes del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) el proyecto de reforma de universalización de salud en cuanto a las variables financiamiento y prestación de servicios en la ciudad de San Luis Potosí, México. El estudio se ejecutó bajo un enfoque metodológico cuantitativo, no experimental, transversal, descriptivo y correlacional, aplicando un cuestionario a una muestra estratificada de 384 derechohabientes del IMSS. Si bien los resultados destacan el bajo conocimiento de los aspectos del proyecto de reforma hacia la universalidad de los servicios de salud, los usuarios confirman la necesidad de cambios en el sistema de salud actual y su disposición para realizar una aportación adicional condicionada a la mejora del servicio. Las conclusiones resaltan algunos avances en la migración hacia un sistema de salud universal, aunque todavía falta tiempo para lograr la aprobación de la reforma. Este trabajo pretende contribuir a la literatura existente ofreciendo reflexiones prácticas que sustenten el diseño e implementación de políticas públicas del sector salud.
Investigation of Emotional Eating, Uncontrolled Eating and Mindful Eating Behaviors in Female Nursing Students: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Tuncer Gülsüm Zekiye , Çetinkaya Duman Zekiye
Published: May 2024

Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to investigate young female nursing students’ emotional eating, uncontrolled eating and mindful eating behaviors, perceived stress levels and the relationship between these variables.
Material and Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 106 3rd and 4th grade female nursing students aged 20-28 years studying in a nursing faculty in the 2020-2021 academic year. Data were collected using Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ), Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).
Results: While the mean score the participants who did not eat regularly obtained from the uncontrolled eating subscale was significantly higher, the mean scores the participants who were on a diet obtained from the MEQ, and cognitive restriction, emotional eating subscales and their mean BMI values were significantly higher (p
Investigation of Creatine Levels in Glial Tumors Using MR Spectroscopy
Authors: Moustafa Nadir , Çavuşoğlu Berrin , Erbayraktar Reşat Serhat , Ada Emel
Published: May 2024

Purpose: The present study examines the efficacy of Creatine (Cr) levels in the determination of tumor grade on single-voxel (SV) and multi-voxel (MV) magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in patients with glial tumors.
Material and Methods: A retrospective review was made of 20 SV and 20 MV MRS PDF images of patients with a pathological diagnosis of glial tumor. Cr values and metabolite ratios were measured in the tumor and compared with those in the healthy symmetrical brain parenchyma of the contralateral hemisphere.
Results: A significant difference was noted in the (Cho+Cr)/NAA and Cho/NAA ratios on SV MRS between the high-grade tumors and the healthy contralateral hemisphere. On MV MRS, Cho/NAA ratios within the minimum and maximum Cr(h) voxels (Cho/NAAmin-Cr(h), Cho/NAAmax-Cr(h), respectively) were higher in high-grade tumors compared to healthy tissue. ROC analysis showed that the max-Cr(h) metabolite on MV MRS was successful in distinguishing low-grade tumors from high-grade tumors.
Conclusion: Using the minimum and maximum values of Cr as a reference can improve the overall diagnostic accuracy in the diagnosis and grading of glial tumors. Our findings showed that Cr tended to be low in high-grade tumors and further that the max-Cr(h) metabolite may help in the differentiation of glial tumors on MV MRS.
Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Comprehensive Lower Limb Amputee Socket Survey
Authors: Demirdel Senem , Demirdel Ertuğrul , Söyler Osman
Published: May 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study was to translate the Comprehensive Lower Limb Amputee Socket Survey (CLASS) into Turkish and examine its reliability and validity in lower limb amputees.

Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 97 lower limb amputees. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to evaluate internal consistency, and intraclass correlation coefficient was used to evaluate test-retest reliability. The retest of the CLASS was applied one week later. The satisfaction with the prosthesis subscale of the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scale (TAPES) was used to assess convergent validity.

Results: The mean age of the participants was 46.78±15.04 years and 71.1 % were male. Internal consistency was found to be high for all domains of the Turkish CLASS (Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.81 to 0.90). Test-retest reliability was found to be high (intraclass correlation coefficient ranged from 0.82-0.95). A significant relationship was found between all domains of the CLASS and TAPES prosthesis satisfaction subscale (r=0.553 for stability domain, r=0.509 for suspension domain, r=0.482 for comfort domain, r= 0.444 for appearance domain, p
Organization of voluntary conscription of Chechens and Ingush into the Red Army in 1942—1943
Authors: Ibragimov Movsur , Khatuev Islam
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the organization of voluntary conscription into the Red Army of Chechens and Ingush in 1942-1943. The work reveals various forms and methods in the activities of state authorities and party bodies for the organization of voluntary conscription in the part of the belligerent army. The authors come to the conclusion that among Chechens and Ingush there was a patriotic upsurge and a desire to fight as part of the Red Army against the Nazi invaders.
Exploring EFL learners’ perceived promise and limitations of using an artificial intelligence speech evaluation system for speaking practice
Authors: Zou Bin , Liviero Sara , Ma Qing , Zhang Weilei , Du Yiran , Xing Peiling
Published: May 2024

This study explores English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners' perceptions of the promise and limitations of EAP Talk, an AI-based speech evaluation system, for speaking practice. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 366 EFL learners across five universities through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that EAP Talk significantly enhances speaking skills, including pronunciation, grammar accuracy, idea-organization, read-aloud, and presentation skills. Participants appreciated the convenience, motivational aspects, and institutional efficiency of EAP Talk, which allowed for flexible and autonomous learning. However, several limitations were identified. Issues with the accuracy of voice recognition and score feedback affected learners' confidence in the feedback. The relevance of practice materials to academic courses was another concern, as was the limited detail in the feedback provided by EAP Talk, which often lacked comprehensive explanations and corrective guidance. The absence of feedback on grammar accuracy and textual organization further limited the tool's effectiveness for developing comprehensive speaking proficiency. These findings suggest that while EAP Talk holds significant potential for enhancing language learning, ongoing improvements are necessary to address its limitations. This study contributes to the understanding of how AI tools can support EFL learners for speaking practice.
Implementation of a Quality System in the Hospital Environment: Application of ISO 17025 Standard
Authors: alqarani ahmed , data doita , algamdi abdullah , chebli
Published: May 2024

This review examines the increasing importance of quality in medical laboratories, highlighting key developments and trends over time.The initial sections of the review underscore the crucial role of medical laboratories in patient care, emphasizing their central role in the diagnostic and treatment process. With a focus on the quality of results produced by these laboratories, the review explores the evolution of quality standards over decades, focusing on key documents such as Juran's quality handbook and ISO standards.The review also delves into the core concepts and principles of quality management in medical laboratories, including customer focus, leadership, employee involvement, and continuous improvement. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth exploration of the role of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard in accrediting testing and calibration laboratories, highlighting its significance in ensuring competence and reliability of results.Finally, the review addresses current and future challenges faced by medical laboratories in quality management, such as the adoption of new technologies, handling massive data, and evolving regulatory requirements. In conclusion, it underscores the crucial importance of robust quality management to ensure accuracy, reliability, and safety of patient care in medical laboratories, while identifying key areas for future research.