bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Resistance Strength Training on Muscle Cross Education: A Meta analysis
Authors: Hao Dong Yuan , Luo Jiong
Published: January 2025

Introduction:
At present, a large number of studies have found that the phenomenon of cross transfer has achieved significant research results in sports training, rehabilitation therapy, and influencing mechanisms. Cross training refers to increasing muscle strength on the training side, while there is also a significant increase in muscle strength on the untrained homologous side. The main purpose of this review is to explore the impact mechanism of cross transfer phenomenon and summarize the optimal training methods and rehabilitation methods for cross transfer phenomenon.
Aim of the study:
Using meta-analysis method to systematically evaluate the effects of cross training (also known as cross education) on upper and lower limb muscle strength in different age groups and compare the training results.
Material and methods:
The system searched databases such as Wanfang Digital Resource Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, EBSCOhost, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library from the default start time to December 2024. Two evaluators independently screened research literature on resistance strength training improving upper and lower limb muscle strength and hypertrophy in various age groups based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Revmen 5.3 was used to evaluate all included literature and analyze their data.
 Result:
1)After 4 rounds of exclusion, 7 articles were finally included with a total sample size of 257 people; 2) Cross education intervention under resistance strength training can significantly enhance the strength of the quadriceps muscle in adults, with better results than the control group. The combined effect size is SMD=8.03, 95% CI:- 1.32，17.37， P＜0.01， 3) The degree to which cross education intervention enhances the strength of the gastrocnemius and wrist extensor muscles under resistance strength training is similar. The combined effect quantities are: SMD＝0.17，95% CI：-2.28，2.62，P≥0.01； SMD＝-0.39，95% CI：-3.02，2.25，P≥0.01； SMD=0.20, 95% CI: -0.81, 1.21, P ≥ 0.01
Conclusion:
Cross education intervention under resistance strength training can significantly improve quadriceps strength and promote muscle hypertrophy in adults; The effect of cross education intervention under resistance force on promoting the strength and hypertrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle and wrist extensor muscle is similar.
Evaluation of Minerals Composition in Fish Bone Meal as Organic Fertilizer Development for Sustainable Environment
Authors: Khairul Umi Thaqifah , Idris Nor Idzwana Mohd , Shah Ramisah Mohd , Nawi Iffah Hazirah Mohd , Che Soh Norhidayah
Published: January 2025

The improper disposal of agricultural waste leads to soil degradation and environmental harm, but this issue can be addressed by converting the waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer, promoting soil health and sustainable farming practices. This study evaluates mineral content in fish bones waste which may support plant growth. FBM was prepared from fish bones collected from the local food processing industry in Terengganu, Malaysia, and nutrient composition was analyzed using the ICP-OES and CHNS equipment. Macronutrient and micronutrient content were compared among Sardinella fimbriata commonly known as Tamban fish, Decapterus tabl, commonly known as Selayang fish, and Chirocentrus dorab, commonly known as Parang fish. Among the species studied, Tamban fish had the highest phosphorus content of 105.59 g/kg, important for energy storage in plants, while Parang fish had the highest potassium content of 2.99 g/kg, important for root development. The Selayang fish expressed the highest values of calcium at 125.05 g/kg, which helps to mitigate soil salinity; other nutrient contents such as magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, and boron were highly variable. These findings highlight the potential of FBM as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers, supplying critical nutrients for plant growth as well as offering solutions to challenges related to waste management. To optimize its use, further research on blending FBM with other organic materials is recommended in order to balance nutrient availability for improved crop development, and thus support sustainable agriculture and circular economy.
Climate Extremes Related with Rainfall Trends in Agniyar River Basin
Authors: P Supriya
Published: January 2025

The rainfall extremes variability due to climate change can be detected by the trend analysis. The trend analysis is implemented for the precipitation data period starting from year 1980 to 2021 (42 years) for the Agniyar river basin. The Mann-Kendall (M-K) test is employed to identify trends in precipitation, while The trend's magnitude is calculated using the Sen's slope method. The rainfall trend in Yearly Maximum Daily Rainfall (YMDR), South West Monsoon (SWM), Summer season, North East Monsoon (NEM), winter season and annual rainfall are computed. The results of twelve rain gauge stations in the Agniyar river basin revealed increasing, decreasing, and non-significant trends, with a notable increase in precipitation observed at some locations with acceptable significance. Most of the stations showing declining trend in precipitation based on Sen’s magnitude and negative slope. The outcome of this study needs of hour to the hydrologists, water resources engineers, water resources managers, environmentalist, sustainable development policy makers, inter-disciplinary climate change researchers and consultants involved in solving problems related to change in climate impact. The results of precipitation extremes are necessary for creating adaptation strategies in response to climate change.
Benthic Foraminifera and Diatom Relationship: Insights from RbcL Gene Sequences in Palk Bay
Authors: Balasubramaniyan Monisha , Veeran Yoganandan
Published: January 2025

Understanding the symbiotic relationships between benthic foraminifera and diatoms is crucial for ecological studies, particularly in environmental changes. In this study, DNA barcoding, targeting the rbcL gene, was applied to identify diatoms and evaluate their diversity within the foraminiferal shells in Thondi, Palk Bay. Foraminifera were isolated from the sediment samples collected using grab samplers at six different locations. The separated benthic foraminifera were then used for DNA barcoding. The obtained DNA sequences were aligned and analyzed comprehensively using Geneious Pro v5.1. A higher population of Ammonia parkinsoniana was observed in March 2023 compared to May 2023, with a notable presence of algal symbionts. Seasonal temperature fluctuations exhibited a strong positive influence on the abundance of A. parkinsoniana. Changes in salinity and temperature were suggested to induce species shifts within the intertidal foraminiferal community. The symbiotic diatoms within the A. parkinsoniana shells were confirmed through rbcL gene sequencing and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) imaging. Phylogenetic analysis indicated a 50% similarity between the foraminifera and diatoms. SEM imagery displayed diatoms attached to the surface of A. parkinsoniana cells, while Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis detected silica content at the diatom sites. This study highlights the potential of DNA barcoding to identify and develop novel chloroplast markers to elucidate foraminiferal symbiotic relationships.
Low-cost Ozone Measurement Device in the Chappuis Band
Authors: Pal Bimal , Chakrabarty Krishnendu
Published: January 2025

Ground level ozone in the atmosphere is an air pollutant. This is formed in the atmosphere through a complex reaction of the chemical substances emitted from the vehicles, plants and many other sources. Its presence close to the earth is harmful to humans, animals, plants and non-living things. Different countries have different permissible level of concentration of ozone in the atmosphere. The Central Pollution Control Board of India has set the permissible limit for ozone concentration at 100 ?g/m3 over 8 hours. Hence, it is very essential to know the concentration of ozone in the atmosphere for healthy living. There are various types of ozone measurement devices. Optical absorption based UVC-type ozone measurement devices are costly and there is necessity to replace ozone scrubbers used in those devices at regular intervals. Mercury lamps used in these optical absorption based ozone measurement devices produce harmful UVC rays. Mercury lamps also have a shorter life period. To overcome these shortcomings, a low cost LED based Ozone measurement device has been developed and concentration of ozone can be measured by this device. In this investigation, Yellow-Green, Diffused Yellow, DIP Yellow, Amber, and Orange LEDs have been used to generate incident light sources from 573 nm to 605 nm wavelengths. In the detector stage, available 565 nm and 580 nm peak sensitivity photodiodes have been used to measure the reduced intensity using the Beer-Lambert Law. It is found that DIP and Diffused yellow LEDs show better results among these LEDs when tested by 565 nm and 580 nm photodiodes. The use of LEDs and Photodiodes makes this system low-cost in comparison to other available ozone-measuring systems.
Ethnobotanical Study of Flora Around Sunni Dam Catchment Area in Himachal Himalayas, India
Authors: Chauhan Sakshi , Aggarwal Rajeev Kumar , Chand Hukam
Published: January 2025

The present study was carried out during 2021-2022. The study aimed to document and highlight the important species of the study area around the Hydropower project. A total of 77 economically important species were documented from the area, out of which 76 species were recognized as Angiosperms and one as a Gymnosperm. Also, 4 species out of the total species recorded were used as medicine, 37 fuelwoods, 29 fodder, 29 wild edible, 19 timber, 8 agricultural implements, 6 religious, 07 fibres, and 6 dye. Apart from the survey, various quantitative methods were applied to determine the value of medicinally important species in the community in terms of their Use Value, Relative Frequency of Citation as well as Fidelity Level. The Use Value of the species recorded in the study area ranged from 0.25 (Murraya koenigii, Mentha sylvestris) to 1 (Synedrella nodiflora). The Relative Frequency of Citation ranged from 0.012% (Phyllanthus emblica) to 0.116% (Rumex hastatus). The Fidelity Level of the species ranged from 25-100% and the species with 100% FL were Bauhinia variegata, Murraya koenigii, Mentha sylvestris, Grewia optiva, and Citrus limon which were used against healing wounds, treating dysentery diarrhoea, headache, indigestion and dental problems. Therefore, it is evident to conclude that the species with high ethnobotanical importance have a greater risk of getting affected by the developmental project. Thus, various conservation strategies need to be planned and adopted to ensure that the species do not extinct and are available for future generations.
Regional variations in the soil characteristics of the Ghiror block in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri District
Authors: Kumawat Pukhraj , Singh Yad Vir , Bharteey Prem Kumar , Pradhan Surajyoti , Kuma Rajesh , Kumar Ashok
Published: January 2025

Soil serves as the basis for plant growth and is essential for agricultural output. Soil testing is decisive in modern agriculture for assessing fertility, nutrient status, and crop suitability. In the current study an attempt has been made to ascertain currents spatial variability of soils from seven different villages of Ghiror Block three different soil samples of each village were gathered from 0-15 cm depth section, and it was examined using the help of standard laboratory techniques. Therefore, the effectiveness of the material showed that the pH values were found in the-neutral to alkaline (Mean=7.98), electrical conductivity of the soils was salinity-free (Mean=0.44 dS m-1) and aadditionally, the soils' carbon content quality was low (mean = 0.27 per cent). having a mean score of 299.45 kg per ha, the amount of available potassium was noted to be relatively more, followed by available phosphorus with a mean score of 36.09 kg per ha, and usable nitrogen with a mean of 132.10 kg per ha. Similarly, the nutrient index values of the Ghiror block were high for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and low for sulphur. These outcomes indicate that maintaining a balanced fertilization program that accounts for crop demand, soil availability, efficiency of fertilizers, and the contribution of animal manure enhances yield and promotes soil health.
Foreign aid and Co2 Emission impact on Economic Growth: Evidence from Ethiopia
Authors: Essa Mohammed , Aggarwal Parmod Kumar
Published: January 2025

Foreign aid entails provision of funds or resources or technical assistance by one country to another. The purpose is normally informed by the growth of the recipient nation, mitigation of disasters and assistance with social issues. It may be applied in a multifunctional manner: donations, subsidies, gifts and in-kind for purchases made through grants, loans or donations of goods and services. Generally, it is intended to help countries in distress owing to poverty, calamities, destructions, devastations or war. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to analyses the effect of foreign aid, carbon dioxide emissions and other related economic indicators on Ethiopia. Both annual and other period data were obtained from the WDI, IMF, Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, MoPADBE, DBE, NBE, and MoF. Foreign aid, CO2 emissions, and macroeconomic variables were regressed on economic growth in this study The research data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and E-View version 9 software. The human capital variable has a positive coefficient positive effect. The government has to decrease carbon dioxide emission and donate the development aid to every field according to the provision of law.
Current Status of Man and Animal Conflict and e-Parihara in Different Forest Ranges of Karnataka
Authors: Mantelingachar Pavithra Gowdahalli , Venkatareddy Venkataramana Gudisalahalli
Published: January 2025

The increasing demand for forest land, habitat disturbance, and fodder shortages have intensified Man-Animal Conflicts (MAC) worldwide. This study analyzes both qualitative and quantitative data to assess the status of MAC in Karnataka, leveraging 2,03,297 geo-tagged conflict cases are reported by the Karnataka Forest Department's (KFD) since 2014 to 2024. Earlier all the MAC records were manually generated and stored as hardcopies, a traditional method of documentation. To implement advance technologies, which makes data tracking easier, KFD decided to design a digital platform, under e-Governance for timely response on conflict issue and its validation. As a result in 2019, a online database was generated, tested its functioning, and launched as e-Parihara website, and a mobile app for the management of MAC, helps to provide ex-gratia relief for various types of damages caused by wildlife. This paper comprehend the real-time data available since 2019, also digitised data from 2014. The e-Parihara mobile app allows forest officials to document geo-tagged conflict cases with photos and geo-stamped damage details. The limitation of this web portal is access restricted to forest officials for proper documentation. The platform ensures transparency and efficiency by integrating real-time SMS notification alerts for both Forest officials and the applicants about claim progress. The study employs a flowchart on automated workflows to process the ex-gratia compensation claims, based on government directives, and generate the official memorandums (OMs). Data analysis includes percentage calculations of compensation claims across species, litmaps supports the constant rise of MAC since 1928–2024. Majority of conflicts caused, involved in various damage types’ viz. crops, properties, livestock and human related issues are elephants. Elephants are responsible for 74.82% of claims and 68.18% of reported incidents, followed by wild boars (11.61% of claims, 10.86% of incidents) and leopards (10.30% of claims, 8.09% of incidents). Gaur (3.69% of claims, 3.27% of incidents), Tigers (3.41% of claims, 1.34% of incidents), and sloth bears (2.5% of claims, 1.18% of incidents), contributed less. This type of information on MAC indicates a pioneering approach to state-wide MAC management, facilitating targeted resource allocation and actionable strategies. It underscores the need for collaboration between local communities, wildlife experts, and policymakers to ensure sustainable wildlife conservation.
Caragana High-Quality Development
Authors: Guo Zhongsheng
Published: January 2025

As economic develop and population increase, there is an increasing demand for plant goods and ecological service. Because plant goods and service producing by original forest cannot meet the increasing need of people, most of the original forest has gradually become fruit, farmland, plantation and grass. A lot of exotic plant was introduced to produce special production and service in the plant restoration. As introduced plant grow, vegetation decline and crop failure will happen because plant overload and overuse nature resources or plant waste resources because plant underuse nature resources because underload. To solve these problems, according to my years of research, the results have showed that there is a resource use limit by plants, vegetation carrying capacity and the critical period of plant resources relation regulation. Resources use limit by plants includes space resources use limit by plants in soil water and nutrient rich regions, soil water resources use limit by plants in water-limited regions and soil nutrient resources use limit by plants in nutrient-limited regions. vegetation carrying capacity includes space vegetation carrying capacity, soil water vegetation carrying capacity and soil nutrient vegetation carrying capacity and the critical period of plant resources relation regulation in the process of plant growth. When the available amount of nature resources reduced to resources use limit by plants, such as soil water resources use limit by plants, which is the soil water resources in the range of the maximum infiltration depth is equal to soil water resources use limit by plants, the plant resources relation enters the critical period of plant resources relation regulation. The ending time of the key period of plant resources relation regulation is the ineffective time of plant resources relation regulation. If the existing plant density is more than vegetation carrying capacity in the key period of plant resources relation regulation, the plant resources relation has to be regulated on the vegetation carrying capacity to get maximal yield and beneficial effect and realize sustainable use of nature resources, high quality sustainable management of forest vegetation and agriculture high quality production.
Relevant clinical factors for early extubation in living-donor liver transplantation: A single-center retrospective cohort study
Authors: Jeon Soeun , Lim Dong Gun , Kim Hyunjee , You Seung-Bin , Kim Hye-Jin , Yoon Jung-Pil , Yang Kwangho , Park Soon-Ji , Ri Hyun-Su
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Clinical guidelines for early extubation after liver transplantation remain lacking, with significant variations in the rates of early extubation across transplantation centers.

AIM

To identify clinical factors, including the use of epidural analgesia, associated with early extubation in living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT).

METHODS

The medical records of LDLT recipients were analyzed in this study, categorizing them based on extubation timing as delayed (leaving the operating room without extubation) or early (tracheal tube removed immediately after surgery). A multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was performed. Subgroup analysis was conducted, excluding patients contraindicated for epidural analgesia owing to significant coagulopathy.

RESULTS

Total of 159 patients, 93 (58.5%) underwent early extubation. Relevant clinical factors of early extubation were shorter anhepatic time [adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 0.439, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.232-0.831; P = 0.011], absence of high-dose vasoactive drug use at the end of surgery (OR = 0.235, 95%CI: 0.106-0.519; P < 0.001), and the use of epidural analgesia (OR = 15.730, 95%CI: 1.919-128.919; P = 0.010). In a subgroup analysis of 67 patients, epidural analgesia remained a relevant clinical factor for early extubation (adjusted OR = 19.381, 95%CI: 2.15-174.433; P = 0.008).

CONCLUSION

Shorter anhepatic time, absence of high-dose vasoactive drug use at the end of surgery, and the use of epidural analgesia are relevant clinical factors of early extubation following LDLT.
Socijalna zrelost djece i mladih s poremećajima iz autističnog spektra i djece i mladih s većim intelektualnim poteškoćama
Authors: Mamić Dragana , Fulgosi-Masnjak Rea , Kljajić Ivana Sladić
Published: January 2025

Socijalna zrelost defi nira se i procjenjuje kroz adaptivna područja komunikacije, svakodnevnih vještina, socijalizacije te neprilagođenog ponašanja, koja obuhvaćaju i socijalno-emocionalno područje, kognitivne vještine i ponašanja koja su potrebna zauspješno snalaženje u socijalnim situacijama. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je procijeniti socijalnu zrelost defi niranu razinom adaptivnogponašanja na uzorcima djece i mladih s poremećajima iz autističnog spektra te djece i mladih s većim intelektualnim poteškoćama,ukupno njih 98-ero. Ispitanici su bili u dobi od 7.-21. godine, oba spola, polaznici posebnih programa odgoja, obrazovanja i rehabilitacije Centra za autizam Zagreb. Radi istraživanja primijenjena je Vineland II. skala za procjenu socijalne zrelosti. Dobivene sustatistički značajne razlike među ispitanim uzorcima utvrđene u prostoru adaptivnog ponašanja kao indikatora socijalne zrelosti.Djeca i mladi s poremećajima iz autističnog spektra pokazali su niže razine adaptivnog ponašanja i više onih neprilagođenih, zarazliku od djece i mladih s intelektualnim poteškoćama. Našim istraživanjem nedvojbeno smo dokazali kako je struktura socijalnezrelosti i adaptivnih vještina djece i mladih s poremećajima iz autističnog spektra različita od one kod djece i mladih koji imaju samoveće intelektualne poteškoće. Rezultati također upućuju na to da niska adaptivna razina kao i neprilagođena ponašanja pogodujuvećem riziku za pojavu narušenog mentalnog zdravlja. Ovim nalazom također možemo preventivno utjecati na odabir i primjenuprimjerenih edukacijsko-rehabilitacijskih postupaka te tako pridonijeti boljoj kakvoći življenja djece i njihovih obitelji.
Do antispasmodics affect the body composition and basal metabolic rate in patients with cerebral palsy?
Authors: Bayram Erhan , Topcu Yasemin , Sahin Ebru , Yis Uluc , Peker Ozlen , Arslan Nur , Kurul Semra Hiz
Published: January 2025

The aim is to describe differences in the basal metabolic rate, anthropometric and body composition measurements between cerebral palsy (CP) patients treated and not treated with antispasmodic agents. Children diagnosed with CP and a healthy control group were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups: patients currently treated with antispasmodics (group 1) and patients without antispasmodic treatment (group 2). There were 34 children with CP, mean age 7.57±3.62 years. Although weight and height measurements were signifi cantly reduced in patient groups compared to the healthy control group, there was no signifi cant diff erence between group 1 and group 2. Body mass index, triceps and subscapular skinfold thickness, arm circumference, and waist/hip ratio were not statistically diff erent between group 1 and group 2. Although there was signifi cant reduction in lean mass, dry mass, body cell mass, basal metabolic rate and fat free mass index in patient groups as compared to control group, there was no signifi cant diff erence between group 1 and group 2 according to fat percentage, fat mass, total body water, body fat mass index, lean mass, dry mass, body cell mass, basal metabolic rate, fat free mass index, and basal metabolic rate/body weight. In conclusion, additional studies are needed to detect the exact eff ect of antispasmodic drugs on body composition in CP.
Intracranial hemorrhage due to late vitamin K deficiency in infants in Albania
Authors: Klironomi Ilirjana , Celaj Ermela , Kola Elmira , Lluka Robert , Sala Durim , Kito Irena , Celaj Durim , Gjeta Inva , Sallabanda Sashenka
Published: January 2025

With vitamin K prophylaxis, late vitamin K defi ciency bleeding disease (VKDB) has been reduced, but can still occur and in 50% of cases it presents with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). We emphasize that vitamin K prophylaxis prevents the classical form of hemorrhagic disease and to a lesser extent prevents late VKDB. Our aim is to increase the awareness of late VKDB in all pediatricians. Data on seven infants treated for ICH due to late VKDB in Albania during January-December 2012 are analyzed. Diagnosis was made according to the International Consensus defi nition of VKDB. We evaluated clinical presentation, time to diagnosis, coagulation data, hospital course and outcome. During the one-year period, there was an increase in the incidence of late VKDB in Albania, presented with ICH in ≈20/100 000 live births, even with the vitamin K 1 mg i.m. prophylaxis in the fi rst hour of life. The most frequent presenting complaints were seizures (100%) and vomiting (42.8%). The most frequent examination fi ndings were coma (85.7%) and fontanelle bulging (71.4%). Radiologic fi ndings varied and included subdural (71.4%), parenchymal (14.3%) and intraventricular (14.3%) fi ndings. Only one patient underwent surgery for ICH evacuation. Delayed diagnosis was recorded in two cases (28.6%), both died. In conclusion, prophylaxis with vitamin K 1 mg i.m. at birth may be insuffi cient to prevent late VKDB. Pediatricians should keep in mind the probability of VKDB in infants because early recognition and management are important to decrease the mortality associated with VKDB.
In vitro assessment of the accuracy of three electronic apex locators
Authors: Matijević Jurica , Ljubičić Anita , Švegar Domagoj , Verzak Željko , Krmek Silvana Jukić , Karlović Zoran , Paris Simeon
Published: January 2025

Aim of this in vitro study was to compare accuracy of three electronic apex locators (EALs) (ES-02, ES-03 and ProPex) in root canals of extracted human teeth utilizing two meter readings and diff erent conditions of root canals (RC). RC lengths of 46 single-rooted teeth were visually determined using a K-fi le # 15. Teeth and labial connector were then embedded in alginate. Two sets of measurements were performed for each device - root canal condition combination (dry root canal, 2.5% NaOCl, 17% EDTA, RC prep, Glyde) according to readings “-0.5” and “0.0”. The diff erences were evaluated using descriptive and nonparametric statistics. The mean diff erence between real and measured values at meter reading “0.0” was 0.10 mm with ProPex, 0.31 mm with ES-02 and 0.71 mm with ES-03. At meter reading “-0.5“ that diff erence was 0.28 mm with ProPex, 0.41 mm with ES-02 and 0.87 mm with ES-03. In vitro testing showed ProPex to be the most accurate EAL in most of combinations, followed by ES-02, and ES-03 (p<0.05). Most accurate measurements were performed in canal conditions as follows: dry canals, Glyde, Rc-Prep, NaOCl and EDTA solutions (p<0.05). ProPex was the most accurate at meter reading “0.0”. At reading “-0.5” ES-02 and ProPex were equal, whereas ES-03 was the least accurate. All tested EALs should be used with meter reading “0.0” as a reference because it is more accurate than using the meter reading “-0.5” (p<0.001).
Arterijska tromboza u novorođenčeta
Authors: Papac Lucija , Bilić Ernest , Grčić Boris Filipović
Published: January 2025

Tromboembolijska bolest je posljednjeg desetljeća postala učestalija među pedijatrijskom populacijom. Razlog tome je vjerojatnobolja dijagnostika i veći broj životno ugrožene novorođenčadi koja preživljava zbog boljih terapijskih, prvenstveno invazivnih metoda liječenja. Tromboza je multifaktorski poremećaj, uzrokovan nasljednim i stečenim rizičnim čimbenicima. Djeca imaju istegenetičke predispozicije, medicinska stanja u podlozi razvoja tromboembolijskog incidenta te rizične čimbenike kao i odrasli. Pedijatrijska populacija ima zdraviji krvožilni sustav te su spontane tromboze rijetka pojava. Više od 90% djece uz prirođenu sklonost ima ineki stečeni rizični čimbenik poput maligne bolesti, infekcije ili intravaskularni kateter. Prepoznavanje bolesnika sklonog nastankutromboze prvi je korak prema prevenciji te bolesti među pedijatrijskom populacijom. Zbog nedostatnih preporuka temeljenih nadokazima na pedijatrijskoj populaciji, pri donošenju dijagnostičkih i terapijskih odluka moraju biti pomno odvagnuti rizici i koristikod svakog pojedinog slučaja. Kako bi olakšali usporedbe među brojnim studijama, American College of Chest Physicians je objaviopreporuke za liječenje tromboembolija, koje su sažete u devetom izdanju pregleda antitrombotske terapije i prevencije tromboze
Cefepime related status epilepticus
Authors: Bektas Omer , Kendirli Tanil , Ciftci Ergin , Yalcınkaya Fatos , Gülhis Deda
Published: January 2025

Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin β-lactam antibiotic. Neurotoxic eff ects of cefepime include slurred speech, tremor, encephalopathy and seizures. Presented herein are two cases of a 7-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl who developed cefepime-related neurotoxicity. The fi rst patient who had uncontrolled epilepsy was stable for 1 month while on ketogenic diet, when he developed convulsive status epilepticus following two doses of cefepime initiated for cellulitis. The second patient that had undergone an arteriovenous fi stula after being placed on a hemodialysis program for chronic renal failure was administered cefepime for an infection at the site of the fi stula. On the third day of antibiotic treatment, she developed non-convulsive status epilepticus. The second patient was a typical case of cefepime-related neurotoxicity due to renal failure. To the best of our knowledge, convulsive status epilepticus has not been reported before in association with cefepime treatment, which underlines the signifi cance of our fi rst cases.
Early diagnosis of pseudo-Bartter syndrome in a hot climate region. Importance of suspecting the possibility of this diagnosis
Authors: Ciampo Ieda Regina Lopes Del , Sawamura Regina , Ciampo Luiz Antonio Del , Facincani Inalda , Fernandes Maria Inez Machado
Published: January 2025

We report on a very young infant with cystic fi brosis diagnosed with pseudo-Bartter syndrome by neonatal screening at a reference center in a very hot climate region. She presented scarce clinical manifestations but showed all the corroborative laboratory changes. Although the clinical manifestations were not obvious, suspecting the possibility of this diagnosis in a hot climate region was essential for early diagnosis and subsequent intervention. We consider this an important aspect, since there is a current increase in the survival of patients with cystic fi brosis and in the ways to improve their health, so that they can enjoy better prognosis and quality of life.
Maligni tumor testisa u šesnaestomjesečnog dječaka: prikaz slučaja
Authors: Roganović Jelena , Đorđević Gordana , Glavan Neda
Published: January 2025

Uvod: Maligni tumori testisa u djece su rijetki. Cilj rada je prikazati kliničku sliku, dijagnostički pristup i liječenje tumora testisa na slučaju dječaka s endodermalnim sinus tumorom.     Prikaz slučaja: Šesnaestomjesečni dječak upućen je na pedijatrijski pregled zbog bezbolne skrotalne mase. Fizikalnim pregledom utvrđena je tvrda bezbolna palpabilna tvorba u desnom skrotumu, a u  laboratorijskim nalazima visoke razine serumskog alfa-fetoproteina. Ultrazvukom i kompjuteriziranom tomografijom testisa, zdjelice i abdomena verificiran je tumor desnog testisa s pojačanom vaskularizacijom. Učinjena je radikalna desnostrana orhidektomija.  Patohistološkom analizom postavljena je dijagnoza prepubertetskog tumora žumanjčane vreće (endodermalni sinus tumor). U daljnjem tijeku je redovito praćen klinički, laboratorijski i ultrazvučno. Četiri godine nakon operativnog zahvata dječak je bez znakova bolesti, urednog rasta i razvoja.     Zaključak: Sumnja na maligni tumor u dječaka s uvećanjem testisa te pravovremena laboratorijska i slikovna evaluacija omogućuju optimalan terapijski pristup i ishod bolesti.
Inicijativa svjetskih trendova u dojenju: izvješće za Republiku Hrvatsku
Authors: Zakarija-Grkovic Irena , Pavičić Bošnjak Anita , Barić Dinka , Zanze Ivana , Draušnik Željka
Published: January 2025

Aim: The World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) serves to assess implementation of national infant and young child feeding policies, programs and practices. Results of the assessment are published on the WBTi website. So far, 100 countries have produced a report, including Croatia in 2015 and 2024. In this paper we present the 2024 results for the Republic of Croatia.    Methods: A multidisciplinary working group was formed from members of the Croatian Ministry of Health National Breastfeeding Committee. The ten policy and program indicators were scored from 0 to 10, whereas the practice indicators were presented as percentages or absolute numbers. A draft report was sent to 12 partner organisations with an interest in infant and young child feeding. Based on their feedback, the report was revised, translated into English and sent to the WBTi office for validation.    Results: The Republic of Croatia received a total score of 66.5 of 100 for its infant and young child feeding policies and programs, placing it third in Europe. Highest scores were obtained for indicators 'National policy, governance and funding' and 'Maternity protection'. Lowest scores were obtained for indicators 'Infant feeding and HIV' and 'Infant and young child feeding during emergencies'. Positive practices related to the introduction of complementary foods and the initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth. Exclusive breastfeeding rates, avoidance of bottle feeding and median duration of breastfeeding were scored low.    Conclusion: A 'Call to action' is needed in order to improve infant and young child feeding in Croatia.
Čimbenici majčine odluke o dojenju
Authors: Čatipović Marija , Puharić Zrinka , Rafaj Goranka , Kauzlarić Valentina , Košć Matija
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The aim of the research was to analyze factors that are significantly related to the duration of exclusive breastfeeding and total breastfeeding of mothers from Croatia.
Method: The study is cross-sectional, done in the period from December 1st, 2023. until May 1st, 2024. The data about breastfeeding factors was collected from 361 mothers via an online questionnaire.
Results: The duration of exclusive breastfeeding statistically significantly correlates with cesarean section, giving a pacifier or a bottle in the first month of the child's life (r = - 0.41), mother's age, the mother's vocational training, the decision to breastfeed being made before pregnancy, the support for breastfeeding in a public place (r = 0.22), previous breastfeeding experience (r = 0.21), the first breastfeeding being done within an hour, rooming, participating in the work of breastfeeding support groups, not providing substitutes for breast milk in the maternity ward (r = 0.29). The total duration of breastfeeding is statistically significantly correlated with the use of tobacco products during pregnancy (r = - 0.45), cesarean delivery, giving a pacifier or bottle in the first month of the child's life (r = - 0.35), not providing substitutes for breast milk in the maternity hospital (r = 0.26), skin-to-skin contact after birth, mothers' participation in breastfeeding support groups (r = 0.27), attending pregnancy courses (both parents), rooming, first breastfeeding being done within an hour (r = 0.21), previous breastfeeding experience, support for breastfeeding in a public place (r = 0.20), decision on breastfeeding being made before pregnancy, vocational education (r = 0.20) mother's age (r = 0.21), and exclusive breastfeeding (r = 0.67).
Conclusion: The quality of healthcare workers' help to mothers before, during and after childbirth, significantly affects the success of breastfeeding.
Más allá del ser y el no ser
Authors: Zapata Pedrosa Marc
Published: January 2025

Se trata de una reseña a un libro de Miguel Candel, en el que el autor explora los caminos de la metafísica tradicional con el objetivo de desmantelar el narcisismo relativista propio, a su juicio, de nuestra época.
La evolución del habla escénica contemporánea: La preparación de la palabra
Authors: Frutos Fuentes Begoña
Published: January 2025

Desde que los antiguos griegos se ocuparan por primera vez de hacer posible el aprendizaje de hablar bien, han sido numerosas las personas que a lo largo de la historia han recogido este testamento para desarrollar sus capacidades profesionales a través de una serie de técnicas que subrayaban la influencia que por medio de la palabra hablada se tenía sobre un auditorio. Estas prácticas son más relevantes dentro del campo teatral. Para una mejor comprensión de estos puntos y tomando como referencia algunos de los entrenamientos que en el ámbito vocal se han instaurado en la docencia teatral, desde Aristóteles hasta Anne Bogart, el presente artículo expone la evolución de las diferentes técnicas centradas en el uso de la voz escénica a lo largo de los siglos XX y XXI .
L’intèrpret respira... i el públic respira. Transmissió mirall
Authors: Reguant Fosas Gemma
Published: January 2025

Com hem sabut sempre la gent que ens dediquem al teatre —i es confirma des de la neurociència amb les neurones mirall—, el que viu un intèrpret a l’escenari provoca la mateixa vivència en el públic. Aquest article planteja la importància d’una transmissió intèrpret-espectador saludable, de qualitat, i aporta eines per aconseguir-la. Primer hi ha d’haver benestar actoral. Aquest s’aconsegueix alliberant la respiració, la veu i tenint uns bons espais interns interpretant. En aquest article s’aporten diverses tècniques per ajudar aquest objectiu i pautes d’entrenament per assolir una comunicació escena-públic saludable. D’aquesta manera, si l’actor respira bé, l’espectador també respirarà millor.
L'actor, gresol de la llengua viva
Authors: Audí Cendrós Ferran
Published: January 2025

A partir de la seva experiència professional com a actor i home de teatre i de cinema, l’autor reflexiona sobre la tradició i la transmissió oral de la llengua i la seva evolució social i cultural, que porta a terme en primera línia de foc l’actor, que té en la llengua precisament el seu ofici i és una de les seves eines principals d’expressió artística.
La dansa com a motor d’experiències artístiques per a persones grans amb demència
Authors: Pérez Testor Susana , Pérez Testor Teresa , Nieto Guisado Ainhoa
Published: January 2025

La dansa és un llenguatge corporal que pot ajudar les persones grans amb demència a mantenir-se actives, reduir el sedentarisme i participar en experiències noves. Es presenten breument quatre projectes realitzats a Catalunya: «Programa Alzheimer CCCB», «Moviment i cultura», «Ballant amb l’Alzheimer» i «La Dansa s’Apropa». En aquestes experiències artístiques les persones grans han participat en sessions de dansa adaptades a les seves capacitats, on queda palès que el llenguatge de la dansa, juntament amb altres llenguatges artístics, és una eina valuosa que pot ajudar les persones a viure una vida més saludable i que aporta benestar.
La percepción del profesorado acerca del individualismo en el ámbito de la enseñanza y de la formación continua en el Paraguay
Authors: Benítez-Notario Gamaliel , Galván-Bracho Cynthia-Carolina , Jara-Ocampos Angela-Monserrat , Curtido-Estigarribia Santiago
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCCIÓN. El trabajo del docente está siendo investigado con mayor frecuencia actualmente debido a los nuevos retos que van surgiendo. Muchos profesores utilizan el aprendizaje colaborativo en las aulas, pero no siempre se muestran abiertos al trabajo y a la formación colaborativa. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar las percepciones de los docentes acerca de la cultura del individualismo, y sus implicaciones dentro del ejercicio y de la formación continua. MÉTODO. Se ha aplicado una metodología cualitativa, mediante el estudio de casos de tipo instrumental, con trece profesores pertenecientes a distintos centros educativos del Paraguay. Para la recogida de datos se aplicó una entrevista semiestructurada con ocho preguntas abiertas. RESULTADOS. El análisis de datos se realizó por medio del software Atlas.ti, emergiendo cinco categorías: a) Formas de ejercicio docente, b) Percepciones ante la observación y evaluación, c) Participación en actividades colaborativas, d) Factores que contribuyen al individualismo, y e) Consideraciones y sugerencias. DISCUSIÓN. Se concluye resaltando la importancia de la interdependencia en la práctica docente y de reestructurar la formación del profesorado.
Jia Yi's Rhapsody on an Owl : An Exercise in Daoist Self-Consolation
Authors: Chai David
Published: January 2025

Abstract: Jia Yi's Rhapsody on an Owl was written during his banishment to Changsha and is a beautiful example of Daoist self-consolation in a world of uncertainty and change. This paper argues the Rhapsody has three objectives: to disprove the Confucian linking of human fate and fortune, to explicate the Daoist philosophy of change, and to illustrate how the sage exemplifies the Daoist ideal of spiritual freedom. Despite the therapeutic words he imputes to the owl, Jia Yi's suicide just a few years after penning the Rhapsody shows the difficulty of disassociating variations in one's fate from life itself, a challenge we all face at one time or another.
Li Bo's Flight of the Great Peng Bird: The Banished Immortal's Pursuit of Glory and Emptiness
Authors: Yoo-chong Wong
Published: January 2025

Abstract: This paper tells the story of the life of the renowned Chinese poet, Li Bo (李白 701-762) tracing his poetic artistry along with his Daoist spiritual quest in. It examines two of his thousand poems, both inspired by the Great Peng Bird from the ancient text of the Zhuangzi 赶子. The first is a long elaborate rhapsody written in his mid-twenties showing his boundless confidence about achieving greatness; the other is a six-line retrospect written on his deathbed lamenting his misfortune of not achieving what he had thought he would in his youth. However, both of these poems show Li's failure to reach his spiritual goal of finding peace and quiescence. Holding on to his great literary gift, Li never could let go of his attachment to fame.
Charting Internal Alchemy: The Xiuzhen tu from Qishan
Authors: Kangle Liu
Published: January 2025

Abstract: I recently obtained a rubbing of the Complete Chart of Internal and External Fire Phasing for the Cultivation of Perfection ( Xiuzhen neiwai huohou quantu [inline-graphic 01]), sponsored by Daoists of the Qinglong guan [inline-graphic 02] (Green Dragon Monastery) located at Luban qiao [inline-graphic 03] in Qishan [inline-graphic 04] county, Shaanxi. It was commissioned by the abbot Feng Zhixuan [inline-graphic 05] in 1935 and represents a chart of internal alchemy not found elsewhere in quite this format. Based on other well-known charts, such as the Neijing tu [inline-graphic 06] (Chart of Internal Passageways;), Huohou tu [inline-graphic 07] (Chart of Fire Phasing), and Xiuzhen tu [inline-graphic 08] (Chart for the Cultivation of Perfection), it develops and integrates their various elements, making it the culmination of modern Daoist charts for the practice of internal alchemy. In recent years, it has spread among Daoist academics, however, they have failed to relate it to the Neidan koujue [inline-graphic 09] (Oral Instructions on Internal Alchemy) by Zhou Yuanjue [inline-graphic 10] who, I believe, is also its designer. This article remedies this shortcoming, presenting and interpreting its contents in detail.
Magical Realms in Folktales: Comparing East and West
Authors: Sekulic Nada Macig
Published: January 2025

Abstract: This paper works from a comparative perspective. It presents the history of folklore studies and outlines terminological issues of distinctive categorization of the fairy tale genre in East and West. Moving on from there, it examines the cultural variability of ontological borders between magical realms and the real world, outlining differences in the geography of imagination, moral attitudes, story plots, and characteristics of heroes. It focuses on Chinese and Japanese tales as examples to show similarities and divergences between East and West. Reviewing key Eastern fairy tales, such as those featuring Urashima Tarō, Princess Kaguya, the White Snake, and more, it points out the specific characteristics of the magical realms in folktales of the Far East.
The Immortal Zhou Fuhai: Hagiography and Community Building in Pure Yang Daoism
Authors: Favraud Georges
Published: January 2025

Abstract: The Daoist Zhou Fuhai (d. ca. 1935) was a hermit, healer and master of internal alchemy who lived in eastern Hunan and, in the early 20th century, reconstituted the Pure Yang tradition (Chunyang). Today local communities of Daoist women venerate him as a divine immortal and the founding ancestor of their ritual genealogy. This article explores his journey as a Daoist healer and outlines the construction of his veneration and his identity as an immortal on the basis of field observations and oral testimonies as well as a ritual text and a short official hagiography. It takes a close ethnological look at community construction and the transmission of the Pure Yang tradition in eastern Hunan, a region where it particularly developed during the Song dynasty (960-1279).
Calling on the Perfect Warrior: An Emotional Plea for Help
Authors: Suleski Ronald , Lee Jonghyun
Published: January 2025

Abstract: This paper is about the story of one Chinese man's petition to deal with the impending dangers he perceived, by using the spiritual power of the mighty Daoist deity Perfect Warrior. The petition was written with a brush on hand-made paper of a size usually used for official documents. The hand-writing of the petitioner and the lack of punctuation, combined with deterioration of the document, made it hard to clearly read in some places. It was written at the time of the Dragon Boat Festival in 1967, when the Cultural Revolution was sweeping across China and into the province where the petitioner lived. The petitioner felt fear and danger that destabilized his emotional state. He wrote a heart-felt plea to the deity to be transformed into a god himself capable of destroying the "snakes and tigers" bringing danger into his community.
Coal in Borneo: The voyage of Julian
Authors: O’Brien Roderick
Published: January 2025

Abstract: In 1884, Australian geologist Julian Tenison Woods travelled to Borneo to provide a report to the Admiralty on coal resources in Labuan, Brunei, and North Borneo. While his report is not available, his conclusions can be read in other publications which he prepared, and which are summarised in this article. Tenison Woods was an honorary member of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society.