bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Surface Emissivity Effect on the Performance of Composite Metal Foam against Torch Fire Environment
Authors: Amoafo-Yeboah N.T.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. According to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), there are millions of liters of hazardous materials (HAZMATS) transported each year via railroad. This has translated to stringent safety measures taken to alleviate the effects of accidents involving tank cars carrying these HAZMATs. One of such measures is in the creation of the thermal protection system of tank cars in which the tank car must have sufficient thermal resistance when subjected to a simulated pool fire for 100 mins and a torch fire for 30 mins without its back plate temperature exceeding 427 ºC at any point of time. This requires a suitable material as a thermal blanket and insulation in tank car lining. Steel-steel composite metal foam (S-S CMF) is a novel metal foam with unique properties of high strength to density ratio, lightweight, and high energy absorption. It consists of metallic hollow spheres that are closely packed within a metal matrix. The large percentage of air within the hollow spheres provide both lightweight and insulating effects for CMF. S-S CMF is being investigated using the standard torch fire test requirement to determine its suitability as a material for tank car thermal protection. This is accomplished by developing a numerical model using the Fire dynamics simulator (FDS) as a form of validation for experimental work done. To properly evaluate this, there are various thermal properties of S-S CMF that need to be established for predicting CMF’s thermal response. Surface emissivity has been a challenging property to evaluate and hence this study focuses on developing an experimental and numerical procedure in evaluating this property for composite materials such as CMF. Preliminary data shows an acceptable prediction of emissivity, which will be applied to the FDS model for the torch fire test.
Thermal Conductivity of Steel-Steel Composite Metal Foam through Computational Modeling
Authors: Chacko Z.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Thermal capabilities of Steel-Steel composite metal foam (CMF) against extremely high temperatures using computational methods have been investigated and contrasted with the characteristics of the base bulk steel materials. A physics-based three-dimensional model of CMF was constructed using Finite Element Analysis software for analyzing its thermal conductivity. The model built and analyzed in ANSYS Fluent was based on high temperature guarded-comparative longitudinal heat flow technique. ANSYS Fluent allows for the inclusion of air in the model, which is the main contributor to the low thermal conductivity of CMF compared to its constituent material. The model's viability was checked by comparing the computational and experimental results, which indicated approximately 2% deviation throughout the investigated temperature range. Excellent agreement between the experimental and computational model results shows that the CMF can be first modeled and analyzed using the proposed computational technique for the desired thermal insulation application before manufacturing. Based on the ratios of the matrix to the spheres and the thickness of the sphere walls, CMF can be tailored to the density requirements and then checked for its thermal performance using the model, thereby lowering the cost involved in its manufacturing and thermal characterization experiments.
Numerical Investigation on Deformation Behavior of Aluminium Foams with in situ Composite Particles
Authors: Rakesh M.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Metal foams are cellular solids with high stiffness, high strength and superior energy absorption capacity. In liquid metallurgy, foams are processed by foaming the molten metal with the addition of foaming agents and stabilized by the presence of particles which also strengthen the cell walls. An analysis of the deformation behaviour of foams in the presence of these stabilizing particles is essential to the mechanism of energy absorption. In the present study, the effect of the particle distribution on the deformation behaviour of the closed-cell aluminium foams was investigated using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Abaqus© software. The experimental data were used to model the distribution of particles in the matrix and the foam model. The simulation results were validated with the experimental results. The uniform distribution of particles in the matrix resulted in lower stress concentration and enhanced the mechanical performance of composite material and the metal foam.
EVALUATING THE WALKABILITY OF OLD TOWN IN SIBU, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA, THROUGH THE ASSESSMENT OF PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY QUALITY
Authors: Ghadzlie Mohd Qhairuxy Shyakirinth , Seifi Molood , Wong Chih Siong
Published: February 2024

Walkability is essential for healthy, sustainable cities and resident well-being. This study evaluates pedestrian walkway quality in Sibu town. In total, 21 streets, on-site observations, satellite maps, and photos were used to analyse connectivity, comfort, and safety data. Sibu's old town has average walkability, which may deter use. Our findings revealed average comfort and safety, but connectivity exceeds 82% walkable based on our scale of walkability developed in this study. Safety concerns plagued 20% of these streets being walkable. Although most pedestrian walkways were wide and clean, pavement quality, shading, and resting spots remained issues. Sibu's old town has a 65% walkability rating from our scale of study.   These findings can help Sibu, Sarawak urban planners improve pedestrian walkway connectivity, comfort, and safety, improving walkability.
VISITOR SATISFACTION WITH MUSEUM MANAGEMENT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A CASE STUDY OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MALAYSIA
Authors: Sukri Suraya , Mat Daud Khairul Azhar , Razak Siti Nurul Ain , Ab Jabar Nordiana , Daeng Jamal Daeng Haliza
Published: February 2024

During the 2019 global pandemic, widespread museum closures ensued, exacerbated by Malaysia's heightened distancing measures in response to emerging Covid Omicron variants. This research addresses the scarcity of studies on visitor perception during COVID-19, explicitly focusing on evaluating satisfaction by scrutinising visitation patterns, visitor satisfaction, and initiatives by the National Museum Malaysia. Employing mixed methods, a quantitative survey involving 260 museum visitors was conducted using random sampling and analysed using SPSS. The study also incorporated qualitative interviews with two museum personnel to complement the quantitative aspect, and these were thematically analysed. The findings reveal a decline in physical visits, and noteworthy efforts by management in online engagement and collaborations with broadcasters were observed. While overall satisfaction prevails, there is room for improvement in communicating online activities. The data indicates a readiness for a virtual museum in the future.
TRANSPORT POLICIES, TRANSIT-ORIENTED AND DEVELOPMENT REDISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION IN PERI-URBAN: LESSONS FROM KUALA LUMPUR AND JAKARTA METROPOLITAN AREA
Authors: Hasibuan Hayati Sari , Koestoer Raldi H. , Permana Chrisna T. , Nur Elizandri Bellanti , Danial Muhammad Hakim , Abdullah Jamalunlaili
Published: February 2024

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is the representation of a compact land-use management strategy relying on a mixture of land use and transport concepts to manage urban sprawl and population. The concept promotes high-density housing, mixed land use, and integrated mobility. Therefore, this article aims to discuss the incorporation process of TOD concept into urban policies and transport planning in Southeast Asian metropolitan cities. The effects of the policies on population movement patterns are examined, specifically in peri-urban areas, which are the most difficult parts of cities. In addition, the case studies include Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, representing two of the most rapidly developing metropolitan areas in Southeast Asia where TOD has been progressively adopted. Data and information are collected from documentary reviews and interviews. The results show that the duration of TOD policy implementation gives rise to distinct trajectories in peri-urban population redistribution experiences within the two metropolitan areas.
THE EFFECTS OF PASSENGER BEHAVIOUR ON PUBLIC BUS TRANSPORT SELECTION DECISION-MAKING
Authors: Sugito Ery , Mohamad Diana , Roosli Ruhizal
Published: February 2024

While the quality of a public transportation system is determined by its sustainability, as well as the regulations governing its operations, the decision-making process of an individual, in terms of his/her selection of a transportation option, is highly influenced by issues related to behaviour. This research delves into the manner in which cultural (CLT), social (SCL), psychological ((PLG) and personality (PLS) issues, affect passenger preference for a transportation mode. The findings, derived through the employment of the SMART partial least squares structural equation modelling (SmartPLS-SEM) approach, clearly indicate that PLS factors, including age and lifecycle stage (PLS1), economic situation (PLS2) and lifestyle (PLS3), significantly influence an individual’s public transportation selection (TS). As such, during their efforts to enhance the quality of public bus services, it is essential that transportation operators and policymakers take into consideration the passengers’ PLS traits, along with all other influencing factors, and utilize them as the primary guideline for the crafting of policies, aimed at achieving public transportation sustainability.
IDENTIFYING BARRIERS TO WALKABILITY WITHIN THE HERITAGE CITY OF MYSORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA
Authors: Jaiswal Shubham , Lobo Aary
Published: February 2024

Historically, streets have served a range of functions, primarily those associated with shopping and social interactions. However, in the 20th century, the street design became centred on traffic movement. It enhanced the space for automobiles, while public lives were marginalized to sidewalks, not to forget the problems faced by the street hawkers, quintessential to the Street scene in India. The historic core of Mysore, a metropolitan city in the Southern state of Karnataka in India, has had various attempts to enhance its mobility but has not had much success. The paper summarises a pilot study carried out on Asoka Road in the city of Mysore to investigate its walkability. A descriptive quantitative technique was adopted, in which a random sample of respondents who happened to walk down Asoka Street were given questionnaires and surveys to complete to collect data. The results revealed that the level of comfort of the street amounted to 51.8% and that the pedestrian path was quite uncomfortable.
THE PERFORMANCE OF KUALA LUMPUR’S CARBON EMISSIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF URBAN PLANNING
Authors: Zawawi Nurul Hidayah , Asmawi M. Zainora , Zen Irina Safitri
Published: February 2024

Cities are responsible for 70% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a global scale, and cities play an important role in reducing GHG emissions. It is essential for Kuala Lumpur to consider reducing the city's GHG emissions. The city's GHG emission inventory can track and monitor the effectiveness of the climate action plans that has been implemented. The aim of this study is to identify the performance level of GHG emissions in Kuala Lumpur between 2010 and 2019. It is also to identify the performance of Kuala Lumpur's GHG emissions in 2019 in comparison to the global and Malaysian level. Data is calculated using the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (GPC), which is recognised and utilised globally. Secondary data for the years 2010 and 2019 was analysed as well as the performance of the Kuala Lumpur GHG emission profile in 2019. With three (3) identified sources of emissions, Kuala Lumpur managed to reduce its GHG emission intensity from 2010 by 74.07% in 2019. The city's GHG emission was recorded at 15,675 ktCO2eq in 2019. The stationary energy sector contributes higher GHG emission than other sector, with 12,043 ktCO2eq (76.83%), followed by the transportation sector with 3,180 ktCO2eq (20.29%) and the waste sector with 452 ktCO2eq (2.88%). As of 2019, Kuala Lumpur's absolute carbon contribution to the global average is 0.03%, whereas Malaysia's absolute carbon contribution is 4.74%. Additionally, the city contributes just 0.07 kgCO2eq/RM (30.17%) to Malaysia's total GHG emission intensity.
Importancia del programa de certificación como medida para controlar la calidad sanitaria y varietal de los cítricos en Colombia
Authors: Ríos Castaño Danilo , Caicedo Arana Alvaro , Martínez Mauricio , Corrales Diego Mauricio , Murcia Riaño Nubia
Published: February 2024

Para el control de las enfermedades transmisibles por injerto, es necesaria la conectividad entre los diferentes programas: el programa de cuarentena, que contiene las regulaciones y procedimientos para evitar la introducción de plagas y enfermedades exóticas con las variedades importadas, permitiendo la introducción segura de germoplasma de otras áreas; el programa de saneamiento, para la obtención de plantas sanas de variedades locales y diagnostico de patógenos; y el programa de certificación, para garantizar que las fuentes de germoplasma están libres de patógenos y distribuirlas a viveristas.
The Impact of COVID-19 and Exposure to Violent Media Content on Cyber Violence Victimization Among Adolescents in South Korea: National Population-Based Study
Authors: Lee Eugene , Schulz Peter J , Lee Hye Eun
Published: February 2024

Background

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent stay-at-home mandates, adolescents faced isolation and a decline in mental health. With increased online activity during this period, concerns arose regarding exposure to violent media content and cyber victimization among adolescents. Yet, the precise influence of pandemic-related measures on experiences of cyber violence remains unclear. Hence, it is pertinent to investigate whether the pandemic altered the dynamics of cyber violence victimization for individuals.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the effects of COVID-19 and exposure to violent media content on cyber violence victimization among adolescents in South Korea.

Methods

We used national survey data from 2019 (n=4779) and 2020 (n=4958) to investigate the potential impact of COVID-19 on the prevalence of cyber violence among young adolescents. The data encompassed responses from elementary fourth-grade students to senior high school students, probing their exposure to violent media content, average internet use, as well as experiences of victimization and perpetration.

Results

The analysis revealed a noteworthy decline in cyber victimization during 2020 compared with 2019 (B=–0.12, t=–3.45, P<.001). Furthermore, being a perpetrator significantly contributed to cyber victimization (B=0.57, t=48.36, P<.001). Additionally, younger adolescents (β=–.06, t=–6.09, P<.001), those spending more time online (β=.18, t=13.83, P<.001), and those exposed to violent media (β=.14, t=13.89, P<.001) were found to be more susceptible to victimization.

Conclusions

Despite the widespread belief that cyber violence among adolescents surged during COVID-19 due to increased online activity, the study findings counter this assumption. Surprisingly, COVID-19 did not exacerbate cyber victimization; rather, it decreased it. Given the strong correlation between cyber victimization and offline victimization, our attention should be directed toward implementing real-life interventions aimed at curbing violence originating from in-person violence at school.
Digital Therapeutic (Mika) Targeting Distress in Patients With Cancer: Results From a Nationwide Waitlist Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Springer Franziska , Maier Ayline , Friedrich Michael , Raue Jan Simon , Finke Gandolf , Lordick Florian , Montgomery Guy , Esser Peter , Brock Hannah , Mehnert-Theuerkauf Anja
Published: February 2024

Background

Distress is highly prevalent among patients with cancer, but supportive care needs often go unmet. Digital therapeutics hold the potential to overcome barriers in cancer care and improve health outcomes.

Objective

This study conducted a randomized controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of Mika, an app-based digital therapeutic designed to reduce distress across the cancer trajectory.

Methods

This nationwide waitlist randomized controlled trial in Germany enrolled patients with cancer across all tumor entities diagnosed within the last 5 years. Participants were randomized into the intervention (Mika plus usual care) and control (usual care alone) groups. The participants completed web-based assessments at baseline and at 2, 6, and 12 weeks. The primary outcome was the change in distress from baseline to week 12, as measured by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer. Secondary outcomes included depression, anxiety (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), fatigue (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue), and quality of life (Clinical Global Impression-Improvement Scale). Intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses were performed. Analyses of covariance were used to test for outcome changes over time between the groups, controlling for baseline.

Results

A total of 218 patients (intervention: n=99 and control: n=119) were included in the intention-to-treat analysis. Compared with the control group, the intervention group reported greater reductions in distress (P=.03; ηp²=0.02), depression (P<.001; ηp²=0.07), anxiety (P=.03; ηp²=0.02), and fatigue (P=.04; ηp²=0.02). Per-protocol analyses revealed more pronounced treatment effects, with the exception of fatigue. No group difference was found for quality of life.

Conclusions

Mika effectively diminished distress in patients with cancer. As a digital therapeutic solution, Mika offers accessible, tailored psychosocial and self-management support to address the unmet needs in cancer care.

Trial Registration

German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS) DRKS00026038; https://drks.de/search/en/trial/DRKS00026038
User Requirements for an Electronic Patient Recruitment System: Semistructured Interview Analysis After First Implementation in 3 German University Hospitals (Preprint)
Authors: Stein Alexandra , Blasini Romina , Strantz Cosima , Fitzer Kai , Gulden Christian , Leddig Torsten , Hoffmann Wolfgang
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Clinical trials are essential for medical research and medical progress. Nevertheless, trials often fail to reach their recruitment goals. Patient recruitment systems aim to support clinical trials by providing an automated search for eligible patients in the databases of health care institutions like university hospitals. To integrate patient recruitment systems into existing workflows, previous works have assessed user requirements for these tools. In this study, we tested patient recruitment systems KAS+ and recruIT as part of the MIRACUM (Medical Informatics in Research and Care in University Medicine) project.

OBJECTIVE

Our goal was to investigate whether and to what extent the 2 different evaluated tools can meet the requirements resulting from the first requirements analysis, which was performed in 2018-2019. A user survey was conducted to determine whether the tools are usable in practice and helpful for the trial staff. Furthermore, we investigated whether the test phase revealed further requirements for recruitment tools that were not considered in the first place.

METHODS

We performed semistructured interviews with 10 participants in 3 German university hospitals who used the patient recruitment tools KAS+ or recruIT for at least 1 month with currently recruiting trials. Thereafter, the interviews were transcribed and analyzed by Meyring method. The identified statements of the interviewees were categorized into 5 groups of requirements and sorted by their frequency.

RESULTS

The evaluated recruIT and KAS+ tools fulfilled 7 and 11 requirements of the 12 previously identified requirements, respectively. The interviewed participants mentioned the need for different notification schedules, integration into their workflow, different patient characteristics, and pseudonymized screening lists. This resulted in a list of new requirements for the implementation or enhancement of patient recruitment systems.

CONCLUSIONS

Trial staff report a huge need of support for the identification of eligible trial participants. Moreover, the workflows in patient recruitment differ across trials. For better suitability of the recruitment systems in the workflow of different kinds of trials, we recommend the implementation of an adjustable notification schedule for screening lists, a detailed workflow analysis, broad patient filtering options, and the display of all information needed to identify the persons on the list. Despite criticisms, all participants confirmed to use the patient recruitment systems again.
Can we predict snacking behaviour just from previous instances? (Preprint)
Authors: Dammas Shaima , Weyde Tillman , Tapper Katy , Spanakis Gerasimos , Roefs Anne , Pothos Emmanuel M.
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Consuming too much food or drink with high levels of saturated fats, salt or sugar can be harmful for health. Many snack foods fall into this category (HFSS snacks). However, the palatability of these snacks means that people can sometimes struggle to reduce their intake. Machine learning algorithms could help by predicting the likely occurrence of HFSS snacking, so that just-in-time adaptive (JITAI) interventions can be deployed. However, HFSS snacking data has characteristics (such as sparseness and incompleteness), which make snacking prediction a challenging machine learning problem. Previous attempts have employed several potential predictor variables, achieving considerable success. Nevertheless, collecting information along several dimensions requires several potentially burdensome user questionnaires per day, so that this approach may be less acceptable among the general public.

OBJECTIVE

Our aim is to consider the capacity of machine learning algorithms to predict HFSS snacking based on minimal data that can be collected in a mostly automated way: day of week, time of day, and location (coarsened as work, home, other).

METHODS

A sample of 111 participants in the UK were asked to record HFSS snack occurrences and location category, over a period of 28 days, leading to a new dataset on HFSS snacks. Data collection was facilitated by a purpose-specific app. Additionally, we use a similar dataset from the Netherlands. For both datasets, we employ machine learning methods (random forests and neural networks).

RESULTS

We report results concerning the ability of machine learning methods to predict the time of the next HFSS snack. The quality of the prediction depended on both the dataset and temporal resolution employed. In some cases, predictions were accurate to as few as 17 minutes on average.

CONCLUSIONS

We demonstrated that prediction of HFSS snacks on sparse data is possible to reasonable accuracy. We consider the type of prediction problem which may be most suitable for putative interventions in relation to HFSS snacking. While we think it was important to employ standard machine learning algorithms in this work, we also discuss ways to tailor both the machine learning algorithms and the prediction problem to better align with the unique characteristics of the problem.
Revolutionizing Mental Wellness With a Neurosymbolic Artificial Intelligence (Preprint)
Authors: Colin Jonas
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care has traditionally been hampered by the reliance on static models that necessitate extensive training and fine-tuning, thereby limiting their adaptability and personalization capabilities [1][2].

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to introduce an innovative framework that utilizes the linguistic capabilities of large language models (LLMs), specifically GPT-3.5, to create a dynamic, user-specific language and conversational corpus that aligns with the individual psychological and linguistic profiles of patients.

METHODS

Our approach, termed 'spontaneous language symbiosis and combustion,' eliminates the need for conventional training or fine-tuning. It establishes a symbiotic relationship between the LLM and the user's unique conversational data, facilitating real-time adaptation to the user's evolving language and mental state.

RESULTS

Implementation of this methodology has shown significant advancements in personalizing patient interactions, incorporating temporal abstractions, and enhancing the AI's operational framework to effectively anticipate and address adverse behavioral patterns. Ethical considerations were meticulously evaluated to ensure a balanced deployment that maximizes benefits while minimizing dependency risks [3][4].

CONCLUSIONS

The findings from this study suggest that this cutting-edge AI-driven tool offers a cost-effective, adaptable, and empathetic alternative to traditional mental health care methodologies. By democratizing AI in healthcare, our tool emerges as a promising universal solution for mental health support, poised to transform clinical practices and mark a significant milestone in the convergence of artificial intelligence and healthcare.

CLINICALTRIAL
Improving Self-Efficacy and Patient Activation in Cancer Survivors through Digital Health Interventions: Findings from the PERSIST Project (Preprint)
Authors: Arioz Umut , Mlakar Izidor , Smrke Urška , Šafran Valentino , Lin Simon , Nateqi Jama , Bema Dina , Polaka Inese , Arcimovica Krista , Lescinska Anna Marija , Manzo Gaetano , Calbimonte Jean-Paul , Calvo-Almeida Shaila , Ravnik Maja , Horvat Matej , Montero Ariadna Mato , Cruz Beatriz Calderón , Arjona José Aguayo , Chavez Marcela , Duflot Patrick , Bleret Valérie , Loly Catherine , Cerit Tunç , Uguducu Kadir , Flis Vojko
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Cancer survivors face various challenges but also demonstrate resilience and find ways to adapt and cope with life after cancer. Self-efficacy and patient activation are two crucial factors that significantly impact the well-being of cancer survivors. These concepts play a vital role in enabling cancer survivors to take control of their health, manage their treatment effectively, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to assess the impact of a mobile health system (mHealthApp) to improve the self-efficacy and patient activation of breast cancer and colorectal cancer survivors.

METHODS

This study presents the findings from clinical trials conducted according to the published study protocol of the PERSIST project that was funded by European Commision to support cancer survivors using digital health technologies. The acceptability and usability of the mHealthApp, as well as the perceived self-efficacy and satisfaction with care, were assessed using validated tools such as CASE-cancer, PAM, and SUS.

RESULTS

The results indicate that the PERSIST project partially achieved its predefined objectives and hypotheses by enhancing the self-confidence and satisfaction of cancer survivors with healthcare and improving the effectiveness of cancer treatment and follow-up procedures to some extent.

CONCLUSIONS

The PERSIST project demonstrates the potential to improve clinical outcomes, empower patients, and contribute to broader social goals in cancer survivorship. However, larger studies involving a more diverse patient population and a greater number of clinicians are necessary to establish the effectiveness of digital therapies in cancer survivorship care and to provide additional data and evidence.
Differences in The Transmission of Oral Narratives by Male and Female Speakers through Text Mining - For 『Comprehensive Korean Oral Literature』 and 『Complementary Edition of Comprehensive Korean Oral Literature』
Authors:   The Society Of Korean Oral Literature, Han Yu Jin
Published: February 2024

This study examined the differences in ttransmission patterns based on the gender of speakers using folklore narratives included in the 『Comprehensive Korean Oral Literature』 and 『Complementary Edition of Comprehensive Korean Oral Literature』. To do this, visualized the transmission types for male and female speakers and compared them using the “Associative word network analysis technique by co-occurring word pairs”.
As a result, it was confirmed that male speakers focus on “the story of origin” and female speakers focus on “the story of family”. Accordingly, we examined the difference in the transmission pattern of stories narrated by male and female speakers, focusing on “the story of origin” and “the story of family”. At this time, in the case of “family stories,” the tales involving “daughter-in-law” and “son-in-law” were categorized as the “new family” type, stories about “son,” “good son,” and “daughter” were categorized as the “parent-child” type, and narratives about “husband” were classified under the “couple” type. The differences in the transmission patterns between male and female speakers, focusing on each of these types, are as follows.
First of all, in the case of “the story of origin,” male speakers tend to pass on “the legend associated with historicality” with interest, but female speakers tend to express “the legend of which historicality has been removed.” On the other hand, in the “family story” type of “new family member”, the female narrators pass down the stories of “daughter-in-law and son-in-law reflecting their position in the married family” with interest, but the masculine narrators prefer “the story of a man fulfilling his desire” and He seemed to enjoy narrating the story of “a folktale male character who gets lucky with his individual ability and wit”.
Next, in the “parent-child” type, female narrators interestingly tell stories about “approaching family issues from an ethical level” centering on “duties to be observed between parents and children”, while male narrators are “emphasizing the ideological dimension” showed a tendency to enjoy them with interest. Accordingly, it was found that male narrators intensively handed down The daughter who stole the good grave of her parents, a type in which “the notion that a married daughter is not a family is inherent” in the “daughter” storytelling. He showed the appearance of narrating more stories that reveal his “subjective aspect”.
Lastly, in the “couple” type, it was confirmed that female narrators mainly narrate the type of narration of “marital relationship at a realistic level”, but male narrators are interested in stories to “emphasize the ideology of heat and filial piety”.
ICONICITY IN THE BINOMIALS OF THE GLORIOUS QURAN: AL-BAQARAH SURA AS A CASE STUDY
Authors: Hazem Ali Hussein , Salman Zahraa Muharam , Kanaan Muhammad Hamza
Published: February 2024

This study investigates evidence for the existence of iconicity as a processing strategy in Quranic discourse. It is argued here that the Muslim’s most glorious book, the Quran, is an excellent source of morphosyntactic iconicity in the Arabic language. The hypothesis was tested by analysing sixty-six binomials from Al-Baqarah Sura within a synthetic model based on an extension of Givón’s 1984 model of iconicity. The findings show that some of the sampled iconic binomials accord with these principles, while others are iconic with regard to the human perceptual system. This result challenges Saussurian arbitrariness and lends support for the view that some aspects of language are iconic. Furthermore, iconic binomials are richly manifested in Quranic lexicon and discourse. This is because they are part of the rhetoric of Quran. Allah has created everything in pairs: night and day, death and life, sun and moon, paradise and hell, etc. These pairs express such  rhetorical functions as revealing situation, warning, promising, inhibition, specification, etc. They also express Allah’s intention in motivating people to make a balance between benefits and problems of each pair. The role played by iconic binomials can be easily tested by removing some of them from the suras of Quran and asking what happens then. On such cases, the Quranic rhetoric is distorted rather than unites. Above all, such binomials are cross linguistics, they are universal since they are found in all languages. This conclusions challenges Sapir-Worf hypothesis and lends support to an assumption of a minimal universality of linguistic interactions.
Teoría de Rango Medio: Factores personales, ambientales y consumo de alcohol
Authors: Del Angel-García Julia Elena , Alonso-Castillo María Magdalena
Published: February 2024

El consumo de alcohol se considera un fenómeno complejo y multifactorial que puede estudiarse a través de diversas posturas teóricas, sin embargo, algunas teorías existentes carecen de suficientes elementos para explorar y comprender dicho fenómeno. Por lo anterior, se propone una Teoría de Rango Medio que aborde los factores personales, ambientales y representaciones sociales del consumo de alcohol en jóvenes universitarios a partir de la Teoría Cognitiva Social de Bandura y de la conceptualización de la representación social de Moscovici. Para ello, se utilizó el método de Estructura Conceptual-Teórico-Empírico propuesto por Fawcett, compuesto por cinco pasos. La teoría derivada de este método contribuye en la identificación de un fenómeno específico para la disciplina mediante la determinación de conceptos y su relación con el consumo de alcohol en jóvenes universitarios. Además, de la incorporación de las representaciones sociales como elemento innovador para la profundización del fenómeno. Esta propuesta puede ser considerada en futuras investigaciones para ser probada y contribuir significativamente en el desarrollo de conocimiento sobre el consumo de alcohol.
CUESTIONARIO PERCEPCIÓN DE EXPRESIÓN Y COMUNICACIÓN EMOCIONAL PARA UNIVERSITARIOS EN MODALIDAD VIRTUAL PECEJ-V
Authors: Ortiz Barrero Melissa Judith , Matar Khalil Shadye Rocio , González Campos José Alejandro , Clares López José
Published: February 2024

Este artículo de investigación tiene como objetivo mostrar las propiedades psicométricas del cuestionario PECEJ-V para valorar la expresión y comunicación emocional, el cual fue calibrado en 992 estudiantes universitarios en modalidad virtual, y se propone un índice y su especificación métrica, a partir del cual se pueden priorizar grupos en riesgo para la toma de decisiones. Como resultado se encuentra una adecuada validez, soportada en un análisis factorial exploratorio que da cuenta de tres factores principales y un aceptable índice de fiabilidad mediante Alpha de Cronbach (.81) y ω de McDonald (.81). En conclusión, PECEJ-V presenta propiedades psicométricas deseables para la replicabilidad en contexto virtual, permitiendo tomar decisiones y cuantificar impactos en ámbitos educacionales mediados por las TIC.
Incidencia de los acuerdos sobre desarrollo sostenible en políticas e iniciativas en Colombia y Medellín
Authors: Ceballos Betancur Wilfer , Suescún Espinal Juan Felipe , Betancourth González Vanessa , Llanos Redondo Andrés , Zambrano Medina Nixon Albeiro
Published: February 2024

El artículo realiza una observación a las políticas y acciones de Responsabilidad Social (RS) asumidas entorno al Desarrollo Sostenible (DS) desde la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU), los Estados y gobiernos, el sector de la educación y las organizaciones de la sociedad civil creadas para incidir en el tratamiento técnico y las acciones sociales. Así mismo, se presentan acciones oficiales, mixtas y privadas que en Colombia y en el municipio de Medellín se han desarrollado entorno a esas consecuentes macro políticas denominadas Objetivos del Desarrollo del Milenio (ODM) y Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS).
Investigation of human resource practices, burnout and turnover intention
Authors: Pandey Dhruba Lal , Risal Nischal
Published: February 2024

Employee turnover is a persistent and significant challenge that many organizations are currently dealing with. High turnover rates negatively impact an organization’s efficiency, success and performance as a whole. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of burnout and human resources (HR) practices on employee turnover intentions. The study with a sample size of 165 was conducted in an organizational setting using convenience sampling and involved a sample of employees from various industries such as the medical industry, hospitality industry, banking industry, etc., using a quantitative research approach. A descriptive and causal-comparative research design was used to undertake the research. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using simple linear regression for impact assessment and step-wise regression was used to assess the mediating effect of burnout. The study found that burnout negatively and HR practices positively play a significant role in the turnover intention of employees. The study concludes that intervention in HR practices and burnout situations may help in improving employee turnover intention. Thus, the study finding supports managers in developing HR policies to reduce burnout experience and turnover intention of employees.
¿Retorno de lo divino? El neopaganismo como una forma y manifestación de nihilismo
Authors: García Durán Alejandro , Saeteros Tamara
Published: February 2024

El presente artículo investiga el posible diagnóstico del tiempo actual como una era neopagana y, como tal, las implicaciones que esto tendría para la identidad cristiana de Europa. Frente al declive moral de las sociedades occidentales, el movimiento político impulsado por la nueva derecha (ND) pretende recuperar la “verdadera” raíz de la identidad europea antes de la “fatídica” colonización del continente por el cristianismo. A través del método hermenéutico-clásico se establece un diálogo con los intérpretes del pasado y del presente para mostrar qué representaría la nueva identidad europea si se permite el avance de la descristianización.
Prior Consultation and the Risks of Its Virtualization for Indigenous Peoples in Peru
Authors: Vargas-Murillo Alfonso Renato , Pari-Bedoya Ilda Nadia Monica de la Asuncion , Mamani-Huanca Delia Yolanda , Guevara-Soto Francisco de Jesús
Published: February 2024

The aim of this article is to analyze the state of regulation pertaining to prior consultation in Peru, with a specific focus on the assurance of the right to prior consultation during the state of emergency through the proposal of virtual prior consultation. To achieve this, an analysis of recent scientific literature on prior consultation in Peru will be conducted, along with a review of pertinent regulations at both the national and international levels, as well as pronouncements from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights regarding the proposal for virtual prior consultation. The article concludes that, in the case of virtual prior consultation, the recommendations of IACHR are unequivocal in highlighting that, due to structural flaws, which encompass the existing digital divide among indigenous peoples, this measure would not make it possible to carry out a prior consultation that guarantees full participation, the formation of a free and informed will. Furthermore, considering the institutional deficiencies and disincentives observed with respect to standard prior consultation, if implemented, it would intensify the existing disadvantage among indigenous peoples vis-à-vis the state.
Kounis syndrome as a cause of acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Ostojic Marina , Simic Jelena , Miskovic Rada , Petrovic Olga , Nedeljkovic Ivana
Published: February 2024

Introduction. Kounis syndrome (KS) represents an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) induced by a hypersensitivity reaction. First described by Kounis and Zavras in 1991, KS today represents an infrequently diagnosed clinical syndrome. Three different KS variants have been defined: type I vasospastic allergic angina, type II allergic myocardial infarction, and type III stent thrombosis. Outlines of cases. This paper presents three cases of type II KS causing anaphylactic ACS. In the first case, a 66-year-old female presented with dyspnea, dizziness, and electrocardiography findings suggesting ACS after she was stung by a bee. In the second case, we present a 64-year-old female admitted to the Emergency Department with chest pain after an anaphylactic reaction due to an iodine contrast injection used for a thoracic computed tomography scan. In the third case, an 80-year-old female presented with chest pain, palpitation, and skin rash shortly after administration of the intravenous anesthetic propofol during elective malignant colon tumor surgical intervention. All patients were treated at the Cardiology Clinic, University Clinical Center of Serbia. Conclusion. The primary mechanism of KS corresponds to the release of inflammatory mediators during a hypersensitivity reaction triggered by different sources. Although well known, constant reminders of this cause of ACS are needed.
Macrophage SHP2 Deficiency Alleviates Diabetic Nephropathy via Suppression of MAPK/NF-κB– Dependent Inflammation
Authors: Han Xue , Wei Jiajia , Zheng Ruyi , Tu Yu , Wang Mengyang , Chen Lingfeng , Xu Zheng , Zheng Lei , Zheng Chao , Shi Qiaojuan , Ying Huazhong , Liang Guang
Published: February 2024

Increasing evidence implicates chronic inflammation as the main pathological cause of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Exploration of key targets in the inflammatory pathway may provide new treatment options for DN. We aimed to investigate the role of Src homology 2–containing protein tyrosine phosphatase 2 (SHP2) in macrophages and its association with DN. The upregulated phosphorylation of SHP2 was detected in macrophages in both patients with diabetes and in a mouse model. Using macrophage-specific SHP2-knockout (SHP2-MKO) mice and SHP2fl/fl mice injected with streptozotocin (STZ), we showed that SHP2-MKO significantly attenuated renal dysfunction, collagen deposition, fibrosis, and inflammatory response in mice with STZ-induced diabetes. RNA-sequencing analysis using primary mouse peritoneal macrophages (MPMs) showed that SHP2 deletion mainly affected mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathways as well as MAPK/NF-κB–dependent inflammatory cytokine release in MPMs. Further study indicated that SHP2-deficient macrophages failed to release cytokines that induce phenotypic transition and fibrosis in renal cells. Administration with a pharmacological SHP2 inhibitor, SHP099, remarkably protected kidneys in both type 1 and type 2 diabetic mice. In conclusion, these results identify macrophage SHP2 as a new accelerator of DN and suggest that SHP2 inhibition may be a therapeutic option for patients with DN.

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Waking Up to the Importance of Sleep in Type 2 Diabetes Management: A Narrative Review
Authors: Henson Joseph , Covenant Alix , Hall Andrew P. , Herring Louisa , Rowlands Alex V. , Yates Thomas , Davies Melanie J.
Published: February 2024

For the first time, the latest American Diabetes Association/European Association for the Study of Diabetes (ADA/EASD) consensus guidelines have incorporated a growing body of evidence linking health outcomes associated with type 2 diabetes to the movement behavior composition over the whole 24-h day. Of particular note, the importance of sleep as a key lifestyle component in the management of type 2 diabetes is promulgated and presented using three key constructs: quantity, quality, and timing (i.e., chronotype). In this narrative review we highlight some of the key evidence justifying the inclusion of sleep in the latest consensus guidelines by examining the associations of quantity, quality, and timing of sleep with measures of glycemia, cardiovascular disease risk, and mortality. We also consider potential mechanisms implicated in the association between sleep and type 2 diabetes and provide practical advice for health care professionals about initiating conversations pertaining to sleep in clinical care. In particular, we emphasize the importance of measuring sleep in a free-living environment and provide a summary of the different methodologies and targets. In summary, although the latest ADA/EASD consensus report highlights sleep as a central component in the management of type 2 diabetes, placing it, for the first time, on a level playing field with other lifestyle behaviors (e.g., physical activity and diet), the evidence base for improving sleep (beyond sleep disorders) in those living with type 2 diabetes is limited. This review should act as a timely reminder to incorporate sleep into clinical consultations, ongoing diabetes education, and future interventions.
Half of all hip and knee arthroplasty patients may be potential day-case candidates: a nationwide register study of 166,730 procedures
Authors: Jensen Christian Bredgaard , Troelsen Anders , Foss Nicolai Bang , Nielsen Christian Skovgaard , Lindberg-Larsen Martin , Gromov Kirill
Published: February 2024

Background and purpose: The overall potential pool of day-case candidates on a national level in hip and knee arthroplasty is unknown. We aimed to estimate the proportion of hip and knee arthroplasty patients eligible for day-case surgery based on contemporary widely used criteria and determine whether there has been a change in the proportion of eligible patients over time and, secondarily, to investigate the proportion of eligible patients discharged on the day of surgery.Methods: Based on data from the Danish National Patient Register, we identified all patients undergoing primary unilateral hip or knee arthroplasty from January 2010 to March 2020. Using a modification of day-case eligibility criteria proposed by a national multicenter collaboration, we sorted patients into either day-case eligible or ineligible. A day-case procedure was defined as discharge on the day of surgery.Results: We included patients comprising a total of 166,730 primary total hip (THA), total knee (TKA), and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). 48% (95% confidence interval [CI] 48–49) were eligible for day-case surgery, with a decline from 50% (CI 49–51) in 2010 to 46% (CI 46–47) eligible in 2019. More UKA patients were day-case eligible (55%, CI 54–56) than THA (47%, CI 47–48) and TKA patients (49%, CI 48–49). A maximum of 8.0% (CI 7.4–8.5) of eligible patients were discharged on the day of surgery in 2019.Conclusion: 48% of the Danish hip and knee arthroplasty patients were potential day-case candidates, with a small decline in eligibility from 50% in 2010 to 46% in 2019. Day of surgery discharge among day-case eligible patients peaked at 8% in 2019. Thus, the potential for more day-case surgery seems large.
Russiskspråklige i Estland: En minoritet uten agens
Authors: Manum Bendik Mogens
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Russian-speakers in Estonia: A Minority Without AgencyThis article explores the conditions of the Russian-speaking minority in Estonia and sees the development of these conditions as a product of an interaction between the nationalizing state, the Russian-speaking minority, the minority’s “kin state”, and the international community; a framework dubbed the “quadratic nexus” by David J. Smith, expanding upon the theories of Rogers Brubaker. This article provides an updated empirical analysis of the impact of the quadratic dynamic in Estonian minority relations, as the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine has shifted the balance of power between the agents in Smith’s nexus. The result of this shift is that the conditions of the Russian-speaking minority are now almost entirely decided by the nationalizing state, influenced by Russian aggression. The Russian Federation has made the protection of minority rights in Estonia increasingly difficult by pressuring the Estonian political elite to take an even more conservative stance on nationality policies as a response to the perceived threat from their neighbor in the east, in addition to reinforcing international indifference to minority rights in Estonia. This, combined with the preexisting socio-economic conditions of the Russian-speaking minority has led to the near total loss of the minority’s agency.