bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Patient perspective on the elimination mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in Bali, Indonesia: a qualitative study
Authors: Armini Luh Nik , Setiawati Elsa Pudji , Arisanti Nita , Hilmanto Dany
Published: August 2024

Background

This study aimed to explore the facilitators and barriers to the elimination of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis, and hepatitis B transmission based on the perspectives of mothers living with HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B.

Methods

This study employed a descriptive, qualitative design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with mothers living with HIV, syphilis, and/or hepatitis B virus. A total of 25 participants were included in the study. This study used a triangulation method conducted by members to enhance the validity and dependability of the findings. The study was conducted at referral hospitals and community health centers between September 2022 and February 2023. Data analysis utilized deductive content analysis and categorized themes based on a socio-ecological framework.

Results

The findings revealed facilitators and barriers across five levels of the socio-ecological framework and 21 subcategories. The findings included the following: (1) At the policy level, facilitators were mandatory testing programs, and barriers were separating testing services from antenatal care facilities. (2) At the community level, facilitators included the involvement of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and cross-sector support. Barriers included challenges faced by non-residents and fear of stigma and discrimination. (3) At the healthcare system level, facilitators included tracking and follow-up by midwives, positive relationships with healthcare providers, and satisfaction with healthcare services. Barriers included prolonged waiting times, insufficient information from healthcare providers, and administrative limitations. (4) At the interpersonal level, facilitators included partner and family support, open communication, and absence of stigma. Barriers included the reluctance of sexual partners to undergo screening. (5) At the individual level, facilitators included the desire for a healthy baby, adequate knowledge, self-acceptance, and commitment to a healthy lifestyle; barriers included the lack of administrative discipline.

Conclusion

Mothers living with HIV, syphilis, or hepatitis B require tailored healthcare approaches. Healthcare professionals must understand and meet the needs of mothers within a comprehensive care continuum. The findings of this study advocate for the development and implementation of integrated care models that are responsive to the specific challenges and preferences of affected mothers, aiming to improve health outcomes for both mothers and their children.
Current limitations in predicting mRNA translation with deep learning models
Authors: Schlusser Niels , González Asier , Pandey Muskan , Zavolan Mihaela
Published: August 2024

Background

The design of nucleotide sequences with defined properties is a long-standing problem in bioengineering. An important application is protein expression, be it in the context of research or the production of mRNA vaccines. The rate of protein synthesis depends on the 5′ untranslated region (5′UTR) of the mRNAs, and recently, deep learning models were proposed to predict the translation output of mRNAs from the 5′UTR sequence. At the same time, large data sets of endogenous and reporter mRNA translation have become available.

Results

In this study, we use complementary data obtained in two different cell types to assess the accuracy and generality of currently available models for predicting translational output. We find that while performing well on the data sets on which they were trained, deep learning models do not generalize well to other data sets, in particular of endogenous mRNAs, which differ in many properties from reporter constructs.

Conclusions

These differences limit the ability of deep learning models to uncover mechanisms of translation control and to predict the impact of genetic variation. We suggest directions that combine high-throughput measurements and machine learning to unravel mechanisms of translation control and improve construct design.
Confounding giant right atrial mass
Authors: Tatar Sefa , Sahin Ahmet Taha , Işık Mehmet , Görmüş Niyazi
Published: August 2024

Background

Primary cardiac tumors are uncommon, with approximately 70–80% classified as benign. Myxomas constitute roughly half of all benign cardiac tumors, while cardiac hydatid cysts are exceptionally rare. Shortness of breath is a prominent symptom associated with these conditions. Echocardiography serves as the primary diagnostic tool, enabling early detection. The preferred course of action involves the surgical excision of the mass.

Case presentation

Our first case, a 51-year-old female presented to the cardiology outpatient clinic with complaints of shortness of breath and palpitations persisting for 3 months. Physical examination and tests were within normal limits. Echocardiography revealed a right atrial myxoma measuring 65 * 35 mm. Despite not affecting valve and ventricular functions, the mass was surgically resected. Our second case, a 55-year-old male admitted to the cardiology clinic with recurrent fever, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Physical examination and tests were normal. Echocardiography revealed an echogenic mass with a septate appearance adhering to the free wall of the right atrium. The patient, diagnosed with a hydatid cyst, underwent surgical resection.

Conclusions

We came across two different cases of RA masses which happened to be myxoma and hydatid cysts, and we managed accordingly. The right atrial myxomas typically present with nonspecific shortness of breath unless they cause valve obstruction. In cases where clinical findings suggest infection in the right atrial masses, it is essential to consider hydatid cyst as a potential diagnosis alongside the initial consideration of vegetation.
Assessment and diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSDs) for medico-legal and other clinical purposes: DSM-5-TR PTSD, ICD-11 PTSD and ICD-11 complex PTSD
Authors: Siddaway Andy P.
Published: August 2024

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex, heterogeneous mental health problem that can be challenging to identify, assess, understand, diagnose and treat. This article provides an overview and critique of key topics, literature and principles to inform comprehensive and meticulous assessment of PTSDs. Although expert witnesses are the target audience, this article will have relevance for identifying, assessing, understanding and diagnosing PTSDs in all clinical contexts. A range of topics relevant to assessment are discussed, including: the complex relationship between trauma and PTSDs; DSM-5-TR PTSD and ICD-11 PTSD and complex PTSD diagnoses and the similarities and differences between them; the clinical presentation of PTSDs; psychological models of PTSDs; how to approach assessment and differential diagnosis; the impact of PTSD on neuropsychological abilities and functioning (disability); causation, reliability and assessing PTSDs when this is being considered as a legal defence; evidence-based interventions (medication, psychological therapy, when is the ‘right time’ for therapy, contraindications); and prognosis (if untreated, how long therapy/change takes). Given ongoing debate, the article proposes that trauma exposure is best defined in future iterations of the DSM and ICD as exposure to one or more psychologically threatening or horrific experiences that are overwhelming.
A UK-wide survey of community forensic services for adults with intellectual disability and/or autism
Authors: McKinnon Iain , Whitehouse Ellen , Harris Melissa , Ciausu Vlad , McCarthy Jane , Sheehan Rory
Published: August 2024

Background

Specialist forensic community teams for people with intellectual disability and/or autism have been developed, but little is known about their extent and delivery.

Aims

To describe specialist forensic community teams for people with intellectual disability and/or autism across the UK.

Method

An online survey was sent to representatives of each UK Trust/Health Board providing adult mental health and/or intellectual disability services. Questions covered the availability, structure and activities of specialist community forensic services. Quantitative data were summarised and associations between access to specialist forensic teams and care were tested with Chi-squared tests. Thematic analysis of free-text survey responses was used to understand the challenges of providing community forensic mental health services for this group.

Results

A total of 49 out of 78 (63%) eligible Trusts/Health Boards responded, of which 25 (51%) had access to a specialist forensic community team. Teams operated either as part of a single Trust/Board (n = 13) or over a larger regional footprint (n = 12). The availability of specialist forensic community teams was associated with better access to offence-related interventions (χ2 = 15.1002, P < 0.005) and co-production of patient care plans (χ2 = 7.8726, P = 0.005). Respondents reported a wide variation in availability, expertise and perceived quality of community services. The availability of secure and generic in-patient beds, commissioning and legal barriers were also significant challenges in providing appropriate care.

Conclusions

Coverage of specialist community forensic teams is not universal. There are indications that such teams are associated with improved care processes, but further work is needed to establish longer-term outcomes and the optimal model of care.
Modern views on obesity and overweight in individuals after cholecystectomy as prerequisites for the substantiation and development of a physical rehabilitation program
Authors: Golod Natalia
Published: August 2024

Actuality. Cholelithiasis is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The frequency of gallstones formation increases with age. The risk group includes women, individuals with diabetes mellitus, obese people, change their weight rapidly, as well as patients receiving hormone therapy or taking oral contraceptives.
Objectives of research. To determine the prevalence of obesity and overweight in Ukraine. To analyze the impact of obesity and overweight in terms of the rehabilitation prognosis of patients after cholecystectomy. To identify the main means of physical rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of obese and overweight people.
Results of research.  Obesity affects 16% of the adult population of Ukraine. This is higher than the global average (8%). Losing weight too quickly can lead to certain problems: a decrease in muscle tissue, gallstones, nutritional deficiencies, etc. Losing a significant amount of weight in a short period of time often leads to weight gain again. Obesity has become a pandemic due to an obesogenic environment and an overemphasis on low fat intake, which leads to excessive consumption of simple carbohydrates and sugar.
Conclusions. In individuals after cholecystectomy, overweight and obesity can lead to concomitant diseases of the cardiovascular, genitourinary, musculoskeletal systems, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), type II diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, cancer, depression, decreased social participation, decreased quality and life expectancy etc. The main means of physical rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of overweight and obese people after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LCС) should be behavioral intervention strategies aimed at self-control, increased physical activity, diet, stress management (including sleep management). Even a 5-10% reduction in body weight has a significant positive impact on health. Physical activity (PA) should consist of multi-component exercises (aerobic and strength exercises, in middle age, elderly and senile age – in addition to the above, also exercises to train flexibility, balance to prevent falls). The risk of metabolic diseases can be reduced with 150 to 250 minutes of physical activity per week. A diet with an energy deficit of no more than 500 kcal and sufficient intake of high biological quality protein, along with calcium and vitamin D, complex carbohydrates and fiber. Physical rehabilitation programs should last at least 12 weeks.
Code and Data Repository for SDDP.jl: A Julia Package for Stochastic Dual Dynamic Programming
Authors: Dowson Oscar , Kapelevich Lea
Published: August 2024

This archive is distributed in association with the INFORMS Journal on Computing under the MPL2 license. The software and data in this repository are associated with the paper SDDP.jl: a Julia package for stochastic dual dynamic programming by O. Dowson and L. Kapelevich. This repository is a snapshot of the project, taken on 2020-08-27 from https://github.com/odow/SDDP.jl at commit c8c078c2f07bc3e3aa420c7d197e88ae819e56b1, and is provided for historical interest.
Don’t Fake It If You Can’t Make It: Driver Misconduct in Last-Mile Delivery
Authors: Arora Srishti , Choudhary Vivek , Kireyev Pavel
Published: August 2024

In the last two decades, last-mile delivery (LMD) firms have seen immense growth fueled by the success of e-commerce, leading to faster and cheaper deliveries. Operating on thin margins, LMD firms strive for successful first-time deliveries to avoid the financial and reputational costs of reattempts. Delivery agents (DAs) are integral to LMD efficiency, influencing customer experience, delivery success, and productivity. However, most LMD performance enhancement research focuses on process, technology, and incentives, which presume workers will conform to procedures and monitoring tools will function flawlessly. Nevertheless, in practice, DAs deviate from expected behaviors, that is, indulge in misconduct, negatively affecting delivery efficiency, often resulting in returned parcels. One of the major forms of misconduct is entering fake remarks about deliveries, wherein DAs intentionally do not deliver the parcels and provide fake reasons for it. For instance, even without reaching a delivery address, a DA remarks “customer unavailable” and records a delivery failure. In this study, we collaborated with a leading Indian LMD firm and, using instrumental variable regression, found that such misconduct leads to a spillover productivity loss. This effect reduces the next day’s successful deliveries by 1.60% and first-time-right deliveries by 1.86%. We discuss misconduct’s correlation with factors such as task complexity and offer novel insights into how opportunistic circumstances can influence worker behavior.

This paper was accepted by Elena Katok, operations management.

Funding: V. Choudhary acknowledges the support received from Ministry of Education, Singapore [Grant RS12/20].

Supplemental Material: The online appendix and data files are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.01829 .
Supposititious Children and Athenian Civic Identity
Authors: McGroarty Kieran
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT: Supposititious children may be defined as children smuggled into households and then presented as legitimate off-spring. This article considers the sources that refer to such children in the Classical and Hellenistic periods at Athens. It explores the underlying concern of the male citizen that these children might be enrolled in the citizen population. It explains that this anxiety was tied to the possible contamination of their imagined pure bloodlines, a contamination they believed threatened the legitimate operation of the social, cultural, and political mechanisms of the city.
Postnatal quality of care measures for mothers and newborns at home: A scoping review
Authors: Mespreuve Ann-Sofie , Apers Lise , Moller Ann-Beth , Galle Anna
Published: August 2024

The postnatal period is one of the most critical periods in the lives of mothers and newborns. Yet, the postnatal period remains the most neglected period along the maternal health care continuum. Globally, measures assessing quality of postnatal care (PNC) often focus on care at health facility level, the provision of home-based PNC and associated quality of care measures seem largely overlooked. This scoping review aims to give an overview of the literature on measures assessing quality of PNC for mothers and newborns in a home-based setting. This review was conducted according to the Arksey and O’Malley’s methodology for scoping reviews. Three electronic bibliographic databases were searched together with a grey literature search. Two reviewers independently screened the identified articles. All data on home-based PNC measures were extracted and mapped according to the 2022 World Health Organization PNC Guideline recommendations in three categories: i) maternal care, ii) newborn care, iii) health system and health promotion interventions. Several additional quality of care domains, characterizing home-based PNC, were identified: i) social and emotional empowerment, ii) assessment of the home setting, iii) early breastfeeding, iv) health education and counseling, v) personal hygiene and prevention of infections, vi) referral to health facility when necessary, vii) thermal care, viii) parent-child relationship and ix) promote economic self-sufficiency. This review illustrates that home-based PNC has a very broad spectrum of care and plays a vital role in improving maternal and newborn health and well-being. In addition, there is a clear need for more research on the optimal timing and content of home-based care in the postnatal period for maximizing its potential.
In-vivo and in-vitro toxicity evaluation of 2,3-dimethylquinoxaline: An antimicrobial found in a traditional herbal medicine
Authors: Alfadil Abdelbagi , Alsamhan Hamoud , Ali Ahmed , Alkreathy Huda , Alrabia Mohammad W. , Fatani Asif , A. Ibrahem Karem
Published: August 2024

2,3-dimethylquinoxaline (DMQ) is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial phytochemical. This study aims to assess its toxicological profile. In vitro studies conducted in appropriate cell cultures, included assessment of cardiotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity. An in vivo study was conducted in mice to determine acute oral toxicity (AOT), and subacute oral toxicity (SAOT). Acute dermal toxicity (ADT) was conducted in rats. All in-vitro toxicity studies of DMQ had negative results at concentrations ≤100 μM except for a non-significant reduction in the ATP in human hepatocellular carcinoma cell culture. The median lethal dose of DMQ was higher than 2000 mg/kg. All animals survived the scheduled necropsy and none showed any alteration in clinical signs. Biochemistry analysis revealed a significant difference between the satellite and control groups, showing an increase in platelet counts and white blood cell counts by 99.8% and 188.8%, respectively. Histology revealed enlargement of renal corpuscles; hyperplasia of testosterone-secreting cells; and dilatation of coronaries and capillaries. The present data suggests an acceptable safety profile of DMQ in rodents except for thrombocytosis, leukocytosis, and histological changes in high doses that need further investigation.
Changes in the analgesic mechanism of oxytocin can contribute to hyperalgesia in Parkinson’s disease model rats
Authors: Usami Nayuka , Maegawa Hiroharu , Hayashi Masayoshi , Kudo Chiho , Niwa Hitoshi
Published: August 2024

Pain is a major non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Alterations in the descending pain inhibitory system (DPIS) have been reported to trigger hyperalgesia in PD patients. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In the current study, dopaminergic nigrostriatal lesions were induced in rats by injecting 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) into their medial forebrain bundle. The neural mechanisms underlying changes in nociception in the orofacial region of 6-OHDA-lesioned rats was examined by injecting formalin into the vibrissa pad. The 6-OHDA-lesioned rats were seen to exhibit increased frequency of face-rubbing and more c-Fos immunoreactive (c-Fos-IR) cells in the trigeminal spinal subnucleus caudalis (Vc), confirming hyperalgesia. Examination of the number of c-Fos-IR cells in the DPIS nuclei [including the midbrain ventrolateral periaqueductal gray, the locus coeruleus, the nucleus raphe magnus, and paraventricular nucleus (PVN)] showed that 6-OHDA-lesioned rats exhibited a significantly lower number of c-Fos-IR cells in the magnocellular division of the PVN (mPVN) after formalin injection compared to sham-operated rats. Moreover, the 6-OHDA-lesioned rats also exhibited significantly lower plasma oxytocin (OT) concentration and percentage of oxytocin-immunoreactive (OT-IR) neurons expressing c-Fos protein in the mPVN and dorsal parvocellular division of the PVN (dpPVN), which secrete the analgesic hormone OT upon activation by nociceptive stimuli, when compared to the sham-operated rats. The effect of OT on hyperalgesia in 6-OHDA-lesioned rats was examined by injecting formalin into the vibrissa pad after intracisternal administration of OT, and the findings showed a decrease in the frequency of face rubbing and the number of c-Fos-IR cells in the Vc. In conclusion, these findings confirm presence of hyperalgesia in PD rats, potentially due to suppression of the analgesic effects of OT originating from the PVN.
Childhood family socioeconomic status is linked to adult brain electrophysiology
Authors: Isbell Elif , Rodas De León Nancy E. , Richardson Dylan M.
Published: August 2024

A large body of research has linked childhood family socioeconomic status (SES) to neurodevelopment in childhood and adolescence. However, it remains unclear to what extent childhood family SES relates to brain functioning in adulthood. To address this gap, the present study investigated the associations between retrospective accounts of objective and subjective childhood family SES and two well-established electrophysiological indices of brain functioning in adulthood—the MMN and P3b event-related potentials (ERP) components, as neural correlates of automatic change detection and cognitive control respectively. Higher objective childhood family SES, as proxied by parent educational attainment in childhood, was associated with larger (more positive) P3b amplitudes in adulthood. In contrast, there was no association between childhood parent educational attainment and the magnitude of MMN. Adult reports of subjective family SES during childhood were not related to the magnitude of MMN or P3b. These findings suggest that the links between childhood parent educational attainment and brain functioning may extend into adulthood, especially for brain functions supporting cognitive control. These results also imply that, when using retrospective accounts of childhood family SES, objective and subjective reports likely proxy different childhood experiences that have distinct links with specific neurodevelopmental outcomes, and that some of these links may not persist into adulthood. Our findings lay the groundwork for future investigations on how and why childhood family SES relates to brain functioning in adulthood.
Interregional circulation of credit resources and company innovation
Authors: Liu Xinglin , Chen Yu , Xiong Yan , Wu Yanlin
Published: August 2024

Although the impact of interest rates, repayment periods, and loan scales on loan consequences has been extensively studied, little attention has been paid to the geographical distance involved in loan transactions. This study collects the addresses of borrowing companies, listed companies, and banks. Nonlocal loans can be distinguished because the regional segmentations in the lending industry reflect the features of provincial boundaries. Using data from Chinese A-share listed companies from 2007 to 2022, this research explores the causes of nonlocal loans and their impact on company innovation. Nonlocal loans are found to address the lack of local credit resources rather than financial constraints, supplementing disposable capital. This interregional circulation of credit resources facilitates innovation, particularly in financially undeveloped areas. This study does not detect research and development manipulation and recognizes the increase in innovation output. The findings have implications for credit resource allocation and balanced regional development.
Advance personal planning knowledge, attitudes, and participation amongst community-dwelling older people living in regional New South Wales, Australia: A cross-sectional survey
Authors: Cameron Emilie C. , Ries Nola , Waller Amy , Johnston Briony , Anderson John , Bryant Jamie
Published: August 2024

Background

Advance personal planning (APP) involves planning for future periods of incapacity, including making legal decisions and documents. APP ensures that a person’s values and preferences are known and respected. This study aimed to examine knowledge of APP, attitudes and confidence towards APP, and participation in APP activities among older people residing in regional and rural areas.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted with people aged over 65 years residing in and around regional towns in New South Wales, Australia. Participants responded to a social media advertisement or information provided through a community organisation. Data was collected via pen and paper survey or an online survey. The survey was developed for the study and included questions about the participant and their experiences with APP. Poisson regression modelling was conducted to explore the relationship between APP participation and APP knowledge, confidence and attitudes as well as the participant characteristics associated with APP participation.

Results

Overall, 216 people completed the survey. Most participants had a will (90%) but only a third (32%) had documented an advance care directive. Knowledge of APP was low with only 2.8% of participants correctly answering all 6 knowledge questions. Participants had a positive attitude towards APP and high level of confidence that they could discuss APP issues with important people in their life. Those with increased knowledge, confidence and attitude towards APP were significantly more likely to participate in APP activities. Older age and having private health insurance were significantly associated with engaging in APP activities. Increased frailty and the presence of health conditions were not associated with increased APP participation.

Conclusions

There is a need to increase engagement with APP particularly among those who may be considered frail or have chronic health conditions. Increasing knowledge of, confidence and attitudes towards, APP could help to increase engagement in APP activities.
Generalisable Overview of Study Risk for Lead Investigators Needing Guidance (GOSLING): A data governance risk tool
Authors: Arora Anmol , Loveday Adam , Burge Sarah , Gosling Amy , Ercole Ari , Pountain Sarah , Street Helen , Kabare Stephanie , Jena Raj
Published: August 2024

Introduction

Digitisation of patient records, coupled with a moral imperative to use routinely collected data for research, necessitate effective data governance that both facilitates evidence-based research and minimises associated risks. The Generalisable Overview of Study Risk for Lead Investigators Needing Guidance (GOSLING) provides the first quantitative risk-measure for assessing the data-related risks of clinical research projects.

Methods

GOSLING employs a self-assessment designed to standardise risk assessment, considering various domains, including data type, security measures, and public co-production. The tool categorises projects into low, medium, and high-risk tiers based on a scoring system developed with the input of patient and public members. It was validated using both real and synthesised project proposals to ensure its effectiveness at triaging the risk of requests for health data.

Results

The tool effectively distinguished between fifteen low, medium, and high-risk projects in testing, aligning with subjective expert assessments. An interactive interface and an open-access policy for the tool encourage researchers to self-evaluate and mitigate risks prior to submission for data governance review. Initial testing demonstrated its potential to streamline the review process by identifying projects that may require less scrutiny or those that pose significant risks.

Discussion

GOSLING represents the first quantitative approach to measuring study risk, answering calls for standardised risk assessments in using health data for research. Its implementation could contribute to advancing ethical data use, enhancing research transparency, and promoting public trust. Future work will focus on expanding its applicability and exploring its impact on research efficiency and data governance practices.
Curating the middlebrow: Filmin’s strategies for distinction in the Spanish SVoD market
Authors: Rodríguez Ortega Vicente , Fernández-Meneses Jara
Published: August 2024

This article situates the Spanish SVoD service Filmin within the global and national contemporary streaming panorama. It critically analyses Filmin’s four main self-proclaimed strategies for standing out in the highly competitive Spanish SVoD market – a curated catalogue, the platform’s European identity, engagement with classical films and collaborations with film festivals. The success of these strategies is evident in Filmin’s substantial profit of 1.5 million euros in 2020. This article focuses on an in-depth examination of these programming strategies, key collaborations and insights from an interview with Filmin’s co-founder and current CEO, Juan Carlos Tous, to explore how this SVoD service has successfully developed a middlebrow curatorial strategy, reaching a unique position in the Spanish market and distinguishing it from the rest of its competitors.
Digital Platforms and the Global South: Reconfiguring Power Relations in the Cultural Industries, Philippe Bouquillion, Christine Ithurbide and Tristan Mattelart (eds) (2024)
Authors: Gallo Pedro
Published: August 2024

Review of: Digital Platforms and the Global South: Reconfiguring Power Relations in the Cultural Industries, Philippe Bouquillion, Christine Ithurbide and Tristan Mattelart (eds) (2024)

Abingdon and New York: Routledge, 256 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-00339-174-6, e-book, £31.19
The Travels of Media and Cultural Products: Cultural Transduction, Enrique Uribe-Jongbloed (2024)
Authors: Kenyon Maximillian
Published: August 2024

Review of: The Travels of Media and Cultural Products: Cultural Transduction, Enrique Uribe-Jongbloed (2024)

Abingdon, MA and London: Routledge, 110 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-03246-034-5, h/bk, USD 53.59
There is a time for everything: Slow cinema and Songs from the Second Floor
Authors: Smits Matthew
Published: August 2024

Through its mixture of similarities to and differences from typical slow cinema practices, Roy Andersson’s Songs from the Second Floor (2000) offers a unique perspective on what slow cinema can be. This is apparent in the film’s mise en scène and cinematography. While the use of long takes, minimalist performances and deep focus fit comfortably within slow cinema tradition, Songs from the Second Floor differentiates itself with its expansive mise en scène, vast set designs and stationary camera. The film further expands on slow cinema with its inclusion of tragicomic humour, which complements slow cinema’s modernist re-appropriation.
Nós vos explicamos o que é racismo ambiental
Authors: Amaral Marcel Jardim , de Freitas José Vicente
Published: August 2024

Este ensaio se situa no campo dos Fundamentos da Educação Ambiental (EA) e tem por objetivo explanar reflexões sobre a categoria do racismo ambiental. As injustiças sociais e ambientais se manifestam de forma direta e inegociável nos povos oprimidos, extremamente vulneráveis, dando gênese ao racismo ambiental.  Para expor a importância desse conceito para a Educação Ambiental (EA) os autores se permitiram buscar em um primeiro momento de contribuições teóricas e num segundo, anúncios de horizontes possíveis para sua amenização pelo viés da macrotendência crítica, cabendo a EA contribuir de forma significativa para a construção da cidadania.
Justiça Climática:
Authors: Nascimento Elisangela Castedo Maria , Queiroz de Medeiros Heitor
Published: August 2024

Procuramos nessa pesquisa, entender se e como as mudanças climáticas têm afetado a vida e cultura da etnia Terena; assim como buscamos valorizar e aprender com intuito de contribuir na ótica da Justiça Climática e Educação Ambiental numa perspectiva decolonial. A pesquisa foi ancorada no método da história oral com entrevista não estruturada como ferramenta. A comunidade Terena ainda pratica na medida do possível técnicas sustentáveis aprendidas no decorrer das gerações, pois as mudanças climáticas têm interferido bastante na prática e produção da agricultura familiar, ou roça como chamam. Mesmo tendo essa dificuldade, não desistiram da relação harmônica com o meio ambiente porque entendem que a natureza é a mãe que supre todas suas necessidades de vida.
Os problemas ambientais do município de Cariús-Ce na percepção dos estudantes do Ensino Médio
Authors: Mendes Antunes Valdislan , Saraiva Braga Brito Lucas , Edson-Chaves Bruno , Cecília de Menezes Sobreira Alana
Published: August 2024

Educação Ambiental é uma pauta que vem sendo discutida a muito tempo, uma vez que a preocupação com o Meio Ambiente tem se tornando cada vez mais presente ao longo das décadas em virtude da sua importância para todas as espécies do planeta. Assim, objetivou-se mostrar a percepção dos estudantes do 3º ano do Ensino Médio em relação as questões ambientais do município de Cariús-Ce. Para isso, foram utilizados dois questionários (pré e pós-teste), uma sequência didática com foco no meio ambiente além de anotações em um diário de bordo. A pesquisa revelou que há preocupação dos sujeitos com o meio ambiente, bem como evidenciou diversos problemas ambientais no município. A sequência didática utilizada demonstrou ser muito eficaz, demonstrando o conhecimento dos alunos sobre a temática, promovendo reflexão sobre o assunto e apontando alguns pontos que podem ser melhorados para uma maior eficiência no processo de ensino-aprendizagem.
Diálogos entre a ciência cidadã e a educação ambiental
Authors: Santos Lorena Nascimento , Cabicieri Profice Christiana , Schiavetti Alexandre , Enrique Grenno Fernando
Published: August 2024

A Ciência Cidadã é uma iniciativa que surgiu há apenas duas décadas, sendo considerada recente e com poucos estudos no Brasil quando comparado com outros países. Algumas pesquisas já têm abordado o potencial da CC como contribuinte para o volume de dados nos estudos sobre conservação, mas ainda se faz necessário discutir melhor sua perspectiva educativa na formação dos cidadãos que participam dessas iniciativas. Nesse artigo, abordamos as interfaces entre a CC e a Educação Ambiental (EA). Nesse contexto, desenvolvemos um ensaio teórico, com base em uma revisão de literatura, para explicar: (1) a importância de tecer diálogos entre ciência e vivência por uma ótica não cientificista; (2) o potencial democrático e integrativo da CC; (3) a relação entre CC e EA, e como conectados esses modelos podem contribuir positivamente com os estudos sobre a interação humano-ambiente. A partir do alinhamento desses objetivos, esperamos colaborar com a ampliação de mais atividades científicas participativas noBrasil, além e encorajar o desenvolvimento de investigações de CC que priorizem sua vertente educativa, contribuindo para a formação de cidadãos engajados, letrados cientificamente e ambientalmente responsáveis.
Severe Polypharmacy Increases Risk of Hospitalization Among Older Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Drittel Darren , Schreiber-Stainthorp William , Delau Olivia , Gurunathan Sakteesh V. , Chodosh Joshua , Segev Dorry L. , McAdams-DeMarco Mara , Katz Seymour , Dodson John , Shaukat Aasma , Faye Adam S.
Published: August 2024

INTRODUCTION:

As the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patient population is aging, the prevalence of polypharmacy is rising. However, data exploring the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes associated with polypharmacy among older adults with IBD are limited. The aim of the study is to determine (i) prevalence of polypharmacy (≥5 medications) and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) utilization in older adults with IBD, (ii) changes in medications over time, (iii) predictors of polypharmacy, and (iv) the impact of polypharmacy/PIMs on 1-year hospitalization rates.

METHODS:

We conducted a retrospective single-center study of older adults with IBD from September 1, 2011, to December 31, 2022. Wilcoxon-signed rank and McNemar tests were used to assess changes in polypharmacy between visits, with ordinal logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models used to determine risk factors for polypharmacy and time to hospitalization, respectively.

RESULTS:

Among 512 older adults with IBD, 74.0% experienced polypharmacy at the initial visit, with 42.6% receiving at least one PIM. In addition, severe polypharmacy (≥10 medications) was present among 28.6% individuals at the index visit and increased to 38.6% by the last visit (P < 0.01). Multivariable analysis revealed that age ≥70 years, body mass index ≥30.0 kg/m2, previous IBD-related surgery, and the presence of comorbidities were associated with polypharmacy. Moreover, severe polypharmacy (adjhazard ratio 1.95, 95% confidence interval 1.29–2.92), as well as PIM use (adjhazard ratio 2.16, 95% confidence interval 1.37–3.43) among those with polypharmacy, was significantly associated with all-cause hospitalization within a year of the index visit.

DISCUSSION:

Severe polypharmacy was initially present in more than 25% of older adults with IBD and increased to 34% within 4 years of the index visit. Severe polypharmacy, as well as PIM utilization among those with polypharmacy, were also associated with an increased risk of hospitalization at 1 year, highlighting the need for deprescribing efforts in this population.
Uma nota sobre a sequência de Tetrarrin
Authors: Vieira Renata Passos Machado , Alves Francisco Regis Vieira , Catarino Paula Maria Machado Cruz
Published: August 2024

Este estudo explora uma extensão da sequência de Perrin, definindo a sequência de Tetrarrin. Assim, investigamos os números Tetrarrin e suas relações matemáticas, permitindo um aprofundamento na compreensão dos números de Perrin. Neste contexto, analisamos a fórmula de Binet, a forma matricial, entre outros teoremas, possibilitando a obtenção dos termos dessa nova sequência por diferentes métodos. É importante destacar que a sequência de Tetrarrin é de ordem superior e derivada da sequência de Perrin. Para trabalhos futuros, pretendemos integrar esse conteúdo com outras áreas de estudo, além de utilizar ferramentas e softwares que possibilitem a visualização das propriedades matemáticas dessa sequência de maneira mais intuitiva e acessível.
A representatividade lésbica em The L Word e The L Word Generation Q: uma análise discursiva de imaginários
Authors: Gotardo Suelen
Published: August 2024

Narrado em primeira pessoa, no particular e no coletivo, este manifesto - ensaio apresenta uma análise sobre a comunidade lésbica pela ótica do imaginário, a partir das séries The L Word (2004) e The L Word Generation Q (2019). Como suporte metodológico, que tem como objetivo discutir a representatividade das mulheres lésbicas e desvelar imaginários sobre elas, utiliza a Análise Discursiva de Imaginários (ADI) proposta por Silva (2019). São encontradas memórias e experiências de um corpo sapatão que, de certa forma, se entrelaçam com os dramas vividos pelas personagens da série e estão inseridos neste trabalho por meio da Escrevivência (Evaristo, 2017). Para discutir questões envolvendo gêneros, dissidências e mulheridades, parte de Butler (2021) e Nascimento (2021).
Microfacies and paleoenvironmental study of Limestone of the Peneta Formation from Kerinci Area
Authors: Akmaluddin Akmaluddin , Nurhidayah Efrilia Mahdilah , Agustin Muhammad Virgiawan , Wirakusuma Fadhil , Novian Moch. Indra , Barianto Didit Hadi
Published: August 2024

The research location is the Tebing Tinggi Village, Kerinci region - Jambi, part of the Barisan Zone. This study focuses on the limestone of the Peneta Formation, which is part of the Pre-Tertiary age. The research will investigate the characteristics of carbonate rocks in the Peneta Formation, including the developed facies, fossil content, and the diagenesis process in the Peneta Formation using field data, petrography, and XRD. Our research has succeeded in dividing the Limestone of the Peneta Formation into 3 lithofacies in the study area, including dismicrite, dolomitic limestone, and meta-mudstone. The lack of marine organisms and the dominance of the mudstone facies indicate that the limestone of the Peneta Formation was deposited in an evaporite or brackish zone environment. The limestone diagenesis process was also confirmed in this study. The research location is included in the mesogenesis stage due to the presence of foliation structures, decussate texture, and dolomite minerals until the telogenesis stage, which is characterized by sparite calcite blocky. Furthermore, forsterite and diaspore minerals were also identified through petrographic and XRD analysis, indicating the occurrence of metamorphic processes at our research location.
Analisis Kesesuaian Wisata di Pulau Pahawang, Kabupaten Pesawaran berdasarkan Parameter Oseanografi
Authors: Panalaran Satriyo , Pamungkas Rifky Jati
Published: August 2024

Lampung Province has marine tourism potential, one of which is Pahawang Island. Pahawang Island has attractions in the form of beautiful beach with white sand, mangrove vegetation and underwater tourism for snorkeling and underwater photography. This purpose of this research to analyze the suitability of each physical oceanographic parameter and calculate the Tourism Suitability Index value for marine tourism activities. Determination of the Tourism Suitability Index is carried out by analyzing physical oceanographic data which includes: wave height, current speed, depth and slope data of the beach. The research results show that the level of suitability for each dominant parameter is in the very suitable category. Overall, from the calculations that have been carried out, the results of the % tourism suitability index range between 91.67 – 100%. This value is in the Very Suitable (S1) category for suitability for marine tourism.Provinsi Lampung memiliki potensi wisata bahari, salah satunya Pulau Pahawang. Pulau Pahawang memiliki daya tarik yang berupa keindahan pantai dengan pasir putih, adanya vegetasi mangrove dan wisata bawah air untuk kegiatan snorkling dan fotografi bawah air. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisisi kesesuaian setiap parameter fisik oseanografi dan menghitung nilai Indeks Kesesuaian Wisata untuk kegiatan wisata bahari. Penentuan Indeks Kesesuaian Wisata  dilakukan dengan menganalisis data fisik oseanografi yang meliputi : ketinggian gelombang, kecepatan arus, data kedalaman dan kemiringan pantai. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kesesuaian tiap parameter dominan berada pada kategori sangat sesuai. Secara keseluruhan dari perhitungan yang telah dilakukan, hasil % IKW berkisar antara 91, 67 – 100 %. Nilai tersebut berada pada kategori Sangat Sesuai (S1) untuk kesesuaian wisata bahari.
Species Diversity of Gastropods in the Mangrove Forest of Pangpang Bay Ijen Geopark, Banyuwangi Indonesia
Authors: Setiawan Rendy , Wimbaningrum Retno , Sulistiyowati Hari , Siddiq Arif Mohammad , Rani Cynthia , Baraas Abdillah
Published: August 2024

Gastropods are invertebrate animals from the phylum Mollusca which have soft bodies and most of them have shells. The Pangpang Bay mangrove forest has a muddy substrate type and contains a lot of organic matter as a food source. This research was conducted in October - December 2022 at the Pangpang Ijen Geopark Bay. The area of the research area is about 900 meters2 with a total plot size of 1x1 m totaling 99 plots. The gastropod data collection method uses the systematic plot transect method. The recorded data contains the local name/type/type code, the number of species, and the number of individuals of each type. Data on abiotic environmental factors which include temperature, pH, and salinity are determined by the range of values and the type of substrate. Further data analysis was carried out by determining the species composition of gastropods by calculating the Shannon-Wiener (H') species diversity index. The results showed that there were 20 types of gastropods with members from 11 genus and 7 families. The results showed that the gastropod diversity index at the study site is in the medium category with a value of 1.95. The conclusion of this study is the diversity of species found in the mangrove forest of Pangpang Ijen Geopark Bay as many as 20 species. The value of diversity of gastropod species in the Pangpang Ijen Geopark Bay mangrove forest is in the moderate category because there are quite a lot of species found and only one species dominates.
Ecobiology of Asian-moon Scallop Amusium pleuronectes (Linnaeus, 1758) in Kendal Regency Coast, Central Java
Authors: Satriawan Erian Febri , Suryono Chrisna Adhi , Widowati Ita , Saputri Mimie
Published: August 2024

Asian moon scallops are one of the marine biological resource products that have the potential to be utilized optimally and in national and international trade and have high economic value. Kendal waters are one of the districts with significant Amusium pleuronectes resource potential to meet export needs in Indonesia, apart from the waters of Brebes, Tegal, Pemalang, Pekalongan, and Batang regencies. This research aims descriptively to explain the habitat characteristics of A. pleuronectes by connecting the condition of the relationship between body size and weight of A. pleuronectes and the parameters quality of the waters where the scallops are located, based on fishermen's fishing ground routes. A. pleuronectes was sampled using a fishing boat with a traditional arad net. The Global Positioning System (GPS) would be turned on when the arad net was finished being lifted, and the coordinates were recorded. The sampling stations were determined as 4 points, spread randomly (purposive sampling) along the route of fishermen catching A. pleuronectes. At the same time, water, sediment, and water parameter sampling was carried out. The samples were then taken to the laboratory for biometric measurements to determine the condition of the A. pleuronectes. Water samples were tested for chlorophyll-a and nitrate content, while sediment was tested for grain size and organic matter content. A Principal Component Analysis (PCA) analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between biometric parameters and water parameters. The results of this study showed that the scallops have a relationship between size and weight x<3, so they have negative allometry. These scallops have an average condition index of 51.12 and are in the medium category. In the preliminary survey, these scallops were dominated by the 4.1-5 cm size class. At stations 1-3, the size class 6.1-7 cm is dominated. A. pleuronectes were not found at station 4. These scallops showed a close relationship with salinity, depth, nitrate content, and silt substrate, with a higher content of coarse sand and clay as a substrate. There is little relation to organic matter, chlorophyll-a, temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, gravel substrate, silt, and fine sand.