bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detection of Opportunistic Fungi from the Bronchoalveolar Lavage Specimens of Patients with Pulmonary Diseases
Authors: Kianipour Sahar , Dehghan Parvin , Emami Ardestani Mohammad
Published: July 2023

Background:

Opportunistic fungi are a constantly evolving group of pathogens that become active when the immune system is compromised, begin to multiply, and soon overwhelm the weakened immune system. This study was performed to evaluate the number of opportunistic fungi in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) samples of patients with pulmonary diseases.

Materials and Methods:

After receiving patients' consent and demographic forms, a total of 120 BAL samples were taken by a pulmonary physician. The etiologic agents were identified by standard morphological and molecular methods. Yeast cells were counted on culture media, and direct smears were precisely examined for the presence of yeasts elements, Pneumocystis, and filamentous fungi.

Results:

In this study, 29 (24.1%) patients showed positive direct smears for yeast elements in their BAL samples. The mean colony count of yeasts was 42,000 (CFU/mL) on culture media. Six (5%) species of filamentous fungi, including three (2.5%) isolates of Penicillium species (P. variabile, P. glabrum, and P. thomii), two (1.67%) Aspergillus species (A. flavus and A. fumigatus), 1 case (0.83%) Pseudallescheria boydii were detected. Seven cases (5.83%) of Pneumocystis cysts were observed in the direct smears stained with Giemsa. Identification of all fungi confirmed by molecular or sequencing methods.

Conclusions:

Due to the presence of a large number of fungi in the BAL samples and possible physical interference with the selected drugs for treatment, we draw the attention of pulmonologists to this important issue. Rapid diagnosis of fungal infections is essential to optimize treatments and outcomes.
Perioperative Anxiolysis and Analgesic Effect after Premedication with Melatonin and Pregabalin in Total Hip Arthroplasty under Spinal Anaesthesia: A Prospective Comparative Trial
Authors: Mishra Akash , Srivastava Vinod Kumar , Prakash Ravi , Mishra Neel Kamal , Agarwal Jyotsna , Kabi Shruti
Published: July 2023

Background:

Preoperative anxiety plays a critical role in post-operative pain response and other outcomes. Melatonin is a naturally secreted hormone which has anxiolytic, sedative, and analgesic properties. Pregabalin, analogue of gabapentin which has property of anxiolytic and analgesic effects.

Materials and Methods:

Total 96 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, divided into 3 groups of 32 each and were given placebo (group I), melatonin 6 mg (group II), and pregabalin 150 mg (group III). Anxiety level, postoperative pain score, sedation level and duration as well as characteristics of spinal anaesthesia were assessed with other vital parameters.

Results:

Group I showed an increment in the anxiety score from baseline whereas in group II and group III, there was a decline in pre-operative anxiety score from baseline at all the periods of observation and more significantly in group III. Visual analogue scale (VAS) score and total dose of rescue analgesia were highest in group I, but group II and group III were comparable to each other. However, the durations of spinal anaesthesia and motor blockade showed a statistically significant difference with maximum duration in group III followed by II and then I. The level of sedation among the three groups were comparable at all the periods of observation.

Conclusions:

Pregabalin was found better for perioperative anxiolysis, post-operative analgesia and for prolongation of duration of spinal anaesthesia when compared to melatonin.
Multiple Hydatid Cysts in Rare Locations Treated with Albendazole: A Case Report
Authors: Sadeghi Somayeh , Ghiasi Farzin , Aria Amir , Momenzadeh Mahnaz , Nasri Elahe , Reisizadeh Mobarakeh Shadi
Published: July 2023

Hydatid cyst is a common disease between humans and animals. Foods that are contaminated with eggs of echinococcal species are the cause of hydatid disease. Although this parasite affects different organs, the liver and lungs are very susceptible but the cardiac hydatid disease is very rare. We report the case of a 33-year-old man admitted because of chest pain. Echocardiography had shown suspected round cyst in the myocardium. More diagnostic managements had demonstrated cystic lesion in the liver, spleen and lungs. There were also multiple cystic lesions in both lungs. He refused surgery and was taken to medical therapy. Myocardial involvement by hydatid cysts occurs very rarely. The main treatment approach for cardiac hydatid disease in patients should be surgery. The alternative treatment was done to those who refused surgical removal, adjuvant therapy such as albendazole for at least 1–6 months. Because myocardial involvement by hydatid cysts is uncommon, we decided to report this rare case.
Commensurations of the outer automorphism group of a universal Coxeter group
Authors: Guerch Yassine
Published: July 2023

This paper studies the rigidity properties of the abstract commensurator of the outer automorphism group of a universal Coxeter group of rank

n

, which is the free product

W_n

of

n

copies of

\mathbb{Z}/2\mathbb{Z}

. We prove that for

n\geq 5

the natural map

\mathrm{Out}(W_n) \to \mathrm{Comm}(\mathrm{Out}(W_n))

is an isomorphism and that every isomorphism between finite index subgroups of

\mathrm{Out}(W_n)

is given by a conjugation by an element of

\mathrm{Out}(W_n)

.
Pengaruh Penerapan E-Book Interaktif Terhadap Hasil Belajar Passing Sepak Bola Siswa
Authors: Muhammad Fafi Niamil Aufa  , Mochamad Ridwan
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dan seberapa besar pengaruh media pembelajaran e-book interaktif terhadap hasil belajar passing sepak bola siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 39 Surabaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pre experimental dengan desain One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 29 diambil dari siswa kelas VIII G SMPN 39 Surabaya. Hasil melalui tes pengetahuan berupa soal essay dan tes praktik keterampilan passing didapatkan rata-rata pretest ke posttest pengetahuan yaitu 62,27 dan pada keterampilan yaitu 70,67. Uji Paired Sample T-Test yang diperoleh yaitu nilai Sig. (2-tailed) pengetahuan sebesar 0,000 dan nilai Sig. (2-tailed) keterampilan sebesar 0,000. Dikatakan ada pengaruh apabila nilai sig. kurang dari 0,05, apabila lebih dari 0,05 maka dikatakan tidak terdapat pengaruh. Hal ini berarti nilai sig < 0,05 yang diperoleh dari hasil uji Paired Sample T-Test dapat dikatakan bahwa adanya pengaruh penggunaan media e-book interaktif terhadap hasil belajar passing sepak bola siswa.
Legality of Online Arbitration Decisions in Indonesia Based on the Theory of Legal Certainty
Authors:   Student of Law Graduate Program, Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University, Brillian Krisna Mega , Sundari Elisabeth ,   Lecturer of Law graduate program, Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University, Raharjo Ignasius Sumarsono ,   Lecturer of Law graduate program, Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University
Published: July 2023

This thesis research was carried out due to the development of information and communication technology which has an impact on trading activities. The impact of these developments is currently the existence of trade conducted online, which results in the emergence of the use of digital contracts as a form of agreement which often causes disputes and in business prefers online dispute resolution, especially online arbitration. However, in Indonesia the legal basis for online arbitration has not specifically regulated online arbitration awards. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing and studying the legality of online arbitral awards in Indonesia based on the theory of legal certainty and also the relevance of Law Number 30 of 1999 about Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution to online arbitration, especially regarding online arbitration awards in Indonesia. This research is a normative research with a conceptual approach and statutory approach. The data source is in the form of secondary data consisting of primary legal materials and secondary legal materials, which are analyzed using legal analysis methods. Drawing conclusions using a deductive thinking process. The theory of legal certainty is used as an analytical knife in reviewing research results. The results of the study show that online arbitral awards when associated with Gustav Radbruch's theory of legal certainty still occur in a dilemmatic choice and Law Number 30 of 1999 concerning Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution has not yet accommodated arrangements regarding online arbitration in Indonesia, especially regarding online arbitration awards, this causes Even though the decision has legality, if there is no law that regulates it for certain, then the aspect of legal certainty does not necessarily exist.
L’humanisme du dernier homme
Authors: Sorosina Arnaud
Published: July 2023

Qu’aurait pensé Nietzsche du transhumanisme ? Cette question a diversement mobilisé les spécialistes de Nietzsche et les penseurs représentatifs du courant transhumaniste en 2017. Dans l’ensemble, la discussion a porté sur des points de divergence ou de convergence de détail, si bien que, ce qui ressort du débat, c’est un comparatif sans tranchant – comme on fait des tableaux de pour et de contre. Nous souhaiterions apporter dans les lignes qui suivent notre contribution à ce débat sous une forme peut-être plus résolument ambitieuse : en cherchant à montrer qu’il n’a tout simplement pas lieu d’être, tant il est vrai que la doctrine nietzschéenne repose sur une assise axiologique en contradiction totale avec celle du projet transhumaniste
Assignment of punishment for recidivism
Authors: Севастьянов А.П.
Published: July 2023

В статье анализируются и обобщаются правила назначения наказания при рецидиве, установленные уголовным законом, разъяснения по поводу их применения, данные Верховным Судом Российской Федерации. Проанализированы имеющиеся в УК РФ санкции, содержащие наказание в виде пожизненного лишения свободы. Доказано, что в рамках таких санкций применение статьи 68 УК РФ в этом случае на минимальный предел возможного наказания не повлияет. Рассмотрен вопрос о применении данной статьи при наличии оснований для использования одного из специальных правил назначения наказания, установленного статьями 62, 65, 66 УК РФ и их сочетания. Сделаны и обоснованы выводы о невозможности применения ряда специальных правил, установленных этими нормами, совместно со статьей 68 УК РФ, указано, какая из норм должна применяться в каждом случае. Для тех случаев, когда совместное применение правил назначения наказания при рецидиве и других специальных правил назначения наказания возможно, вычислены суммарные коэффициенты. Такой подход облегчает определение максимума и минимума возможного наказания. Приведены примеры использования таких суммарных коэффициентов.

The article analyzes and summarizes the rules for sentencing in case of recidivism, established by the criminal law, explanations about their application, given by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. The sanctions available in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, containing punishment in the form of life imprisonment, are analyzed. It has been proven that, within the framework of such sanctions, the application of Article 68 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in this case will not affect the minimum limit of possible punishment. The question of the application of this article is considered if there are grounds for applying one of the special rules for sentencing established by articles 62, 65, 66 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and their combination. Conclusions are made and substantiated about the impossibility of applying a number of special rules established by these norms, together with Article 68 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, it is indicated which of the norms should be applied in each case. For those cases where the combined application of the rules for sentencing for recidivism and other special rules for sentencing is possible, the total coefficients are calculated. This approach makes it easier to determine the maximum and minimum possible punishment. Examples of the application of such total coefficients are given.
Future tropospheric ozone budget and distribution over East Asia under a Net Zero scenario
Authors: Hou Xuewei , Wild Oliver , Zhu Bin , Lee James
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Under future net zero emission policies, reductions in emissions of ozone (O3) precursors are expected to alter the temporal and spatial distribution of tropospheric O3. In this study, we quantify changes in the tropospheric O3 budget, spatiotemporal distribution of surface O3 in East Asia and the contributions from regional emissions, intercontinental transport and climate change between the present day and 2060 under a net zero scenario, using the NCAR Community Earth System Model (CESM) with online tagging of O3 and its precursors. The results reveal that the global tropospheric O3 burden is likely to decrease by more than 20 %, from 316 Tg in present day to 247 Tg in 2060, under a net zero scenario. The burden of stratospheric O3 in the troposphere is expected to increase from 69 to 77 Tg. The mean lifetime of tropospheric O3 increases by 2 days, ~10 %. Changes in climate under a net zero pathway are relatively small, and only lead to small increases in tropospheric O3. Over East China, surface O3 increases in winter, due to the weakened titration of O3 by NO associated with reduced anthropogenic NO emissions, and to enhanced stratospheric input. In summer, surface O3 decreases by more than 30 ppbv, and peak concentrations shift from July to May. Local contributions from anthropogenic emissions to surface O3 over East Asia are highest in summer, but drop substantially, from 30 % to 14 %, under a net zero scenario. The contribution of biogenic sources is enhanced, and forms the dominant contributor to future surface O3, especially in summer, ~40 %. This enhanced contribution is mainly due to the increased O3 production efficiency under lower anthropogenic precursor emissions. Over Eastern China, local anthropogenic contributions decrease from 50 % to 30 %. The decreases in surface O3 are strongly beneficial, and are more than sufficient to counteract the increases in surface O3 observed in China over recent years. This study thus highlights the important co-benefits of net zero policies that target climate change in addressing surface O3 pollution over East Asia.
Strong aerosol cooling alone does not explain cold-biased mid-century temperatures in CMIP6 models
Authors: Flynn Clare Marie , Huusko Linnea , Modak Angshuman , Mauritsen Thorsten
Published: July 2023

Abstract. The current generation of global climate models from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) exhibits a surprisingly cold-biased ensemble-mean mid-20th century global-mean surface temperature anomaly, compared to the previous generation Phase 5 (CMIP5) and to the observed mid-century temperature anomaly. Most CMIP6 models, 31 of 36 models in contrast to 17 of 27 CMIP5 models, are colder than the uncertainty range of the observed anomaly, indicating that the CMIP6 suppressed warming is not caused by a few cold models. However, no clear cause that sufficiently explains the tendency towards suppressed mid-20th century warming emerges. Whereas models that best match observations exclusively exhibit weaker aerosol forcing than that exhibited by colder models, there is not a clear relationship between mid-century temperatures and aerosol forcing. Likewise, no systematic differences emerge among other model aerosol representations, such as inclusion of aerosol-cloud interactions for ice clouds in the model or the type of aerosol model input data set used, nor variations in greenhouse gas forcing or climate sensitivity, that could explain the suppressed warming. This indicates the presence of another cause, or more likely a set of causes, of the suppressed warming in many CMIP6 models. Thus, the prospects of a strong constraint on present-day aerosol forcing based on the mid-century warming is weakened, even if it is encouraging that those models that do match the observed warming best all have relatively weak aerosol forcing.
A composite approach to produce reference datasets for extratropical cyclone tracks: application to Mediterranean cyclones
Authors: Flaounas Emmanouil , Aragão Leonardo , Bernini Lisa , Dafis Stavros , Doiteau Benjamin , Flocas Helena , Gray Suzanne L. , Karwat Alexia , Kouroutzoglou John , Lionello Piero , Miglietta Mario Marcello , Pantillon Florian , Pasquero Claudia , Patlakas Platon , Picornell María Ángeles , Porcù Federico , Priestley Matthew D. K. , Reale Marco , Roberts Malcolm J. , Saaroni Hadas , Sandler Dor , Scoccimarro Enrico , Sprenger Michael , Ziv Baruch
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Many cyclone detection and tracking methods (CDTMs) have been developed in
the past to study the climatology of extratropical cyclones. However, all
CDTMs have different approaches in defining and tracking cyclone centers.
This naturally leads to cyclone track climatologies with inconsistent physical
characteristics. More than that, it is typical for CDTMs to produce a
non-negligible number of tracks of weak atmospheric features, which do not
correspond to large-scale or mesoscale vortices and can differ significantly
between CDTMs. Lack of consensus in CDTM outputs and the inclusion of
significant numbers of uncertain tracks therein have long prohibited the
production of a commonly accepted reference dataset of extratropical cyclone
tracks. Such a dataset could allow comparable results on the analysis of
storm track climatologies and could also contribute to the evaluation and
improvement of CDTMs. To cover this gap, we present a new methodological approach that combines
overlapping tracks from different CDTMs and produces composite tracks that
concentrate the agreement of more than one CDTM. In this study we apply this
methodology to the outputs of 10 well-established CDTMs which were
originally applied to ERA5 reanalysis in the 42-year period of 1979–2020. We
tested the sensitivity of our results to the spatiotemporal criteria that
identify overlapping cyclone tracks, and for benchmarking reasons, we
produced five reference datasets of subjectively tracked cyclones. Results
show that climatological numbers of composite tracks are substantially lower
than the ones of individual CDTMs, while benchmarking scores remain high
(i.e., counting the number of subjectively tracked cyclones captured by the
composite tracks). Our results show that composite tracks tend to describe
more intense and longer-lasting cyclones with more distinguished early,
mature and decay stages than the cyclone tracks produced by individual
CDTMs. Ranking the composite tracks according to their confidence level
(defined by the number of contributing CDTMs), it is shown that the higher
the confidence level, the more intense and long-lasting cyclones are
produced. Given the advantage of our methodology in producing cyclone tracks
with physically meaningful and distinctive life stages, we propose composite
tracks as reference datasets for climatological research in the
Mediterranean. The Supplement provides the composite
Mediterranean tracks for all confidence levels, and in the conclusion we
discuss their adequate use for scientific research and applications.
Analytical Method Development and Validation for the Simultaneous Estimation of Bilastine and Montelukast by RP-HPLC
Authors: B. Sudhakar , Karipe Akshaya , Sri. S Ramya
Published: July 2023

A new, simple, rapid and precise reverse phase high performance liquid chromatographic method has been developed for the validation of Bilastine and Montelukast in its pure form as well as in combined marketed formulation. Chromatography was carried out on a Phenomenex Luna C18 (4.6mm×250mm) 5µm particle size column using a mixture of Methanol: Phosphate Buffer (pH-4.2) (37:63% v/v) as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0ml/min, thedetection was carried out at 260nm. The retention time of the Bilastine and Montelukast was found to be was 2.133, 3.692±0.02 min respectively. The method was validated according to ICH guidelines for linearity, sensitivity, accuracy, precision, specificity and robustness. The method produce linear responses in the concentration range of 20-60mg/ml of Bilastine and 10-30mg/ml of Montelukast.The inter-day and intra-day precisions were found to be within limits. The method precision for the determination of assay was below 2.0% RSD. The method is useful in the quality control of bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
In silico ADME prediction of Phytochemicals present in Piper longum
Authors: Samajdar Saptarshi
Published: July 2023

Modern pharmacological techniques can be complemented by plants, therefore conventional medicinal plant analysis has risen globally over the years. As computer science advanced, in silico methods such as network analysis and screening were widely used to provide insight on the pharmacological underpinnings of the actions of traditional medicinal plants. In this method, network pharmacology, in silico screening, and pharmacokinetic screening can increase the number of active substances among the candidates and reveal the therapeutic plant's mode of action. The application of the insilico ADME tool SwissADME for the pharmacological and pharmacognostic profiling of Piper longum Lam is the current focus. The findings of these investigations can be used by researchers to look into in vitro and in vivo studies to uncover the pharmacological underpinnings of conventional medicinal herbs.
In Python available: St. Nicolas House Algorithm (SNHA) with bootstrap support for improved performance in dense networks
Authors: Hake Tim , Bodenberger Bernhard , Groth Detlef
Published: July 2023

The St. Nicolas House algorithm (SNHA) finds association chains of direct dependent variables in a data set. The dependency is based on the correlation coefficient, which is visualized as an undirected graph. The network prediction is improved by a bootstrap routine. It enables the computation of the empirical p-value, which is used to evaluate the significance of the predicted edges. Synthetic data generated with the Monte Carlo method were used to firstly compare the Python package with the original R package, and secondly to evaluate the predicted network using the sensitivity, specificity, balanced classification rate and the Matthew's correlation coefficient (MCC). The Python implementation yields the same results as the R package. Hence, the algorithm was correctly ported into Python. The SNHA scores high specificity values for all tested graphs. For graphs with high edge densities, the other evaluation metrics decrease due to lower sensitivity, which could be partially improved by using bootstrap,while for graphs with low edge densities the algorithm achieves high evaluation scores. The empirical p-values indicated that the predicted edges indeed are significant.
Artificial Intelligence in Health PR
Authors:   University of National and World Economy, Yankov Gergana
Published: July 2023

What is the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare public relations? How is it reshaping the world of health PR? Is AI a threat to healthcare PR or becoming their indispensable assistant? The purpose of the scientific report is to answer these and other questions regarding the application of artificial intelligence in health public communications. The methods used for the purpose of this report are the analysis and synthesis of data from bibliographic sources, as well as the analysis of the results of conducting a scientific experiment in a digital environment with artificial intelligence of the latest generation. Results. The role of AI in health PR is increasingly tangible and fully imposed in the system of international health care – the chatbot of the WHO in the Viber communication platform is a universal bridge between the Organization and its audiences and provides multi-layered opportunities for awareness on all possible health issues. An identical result is also on Facebook‘s Messenger platform. AI is gradually changing the business environment in every field, including healthcare. AI in the face of ChatGPT is becoming both an assistant to health PRs and a major rival. Discussion. Recent breakthroughs in AI technologies could significantly and permanently transform health PR and how it is implemented. The PR profession is not a disappearing species, as it is associated with a deep thought process, creativity, contacts, and connections with „living” people. These activities are so far beyond the reach of artificial intelligence, yet the best professionals will stand out and remain. The results of the scientific experiment set a direction for striving for an increasingly accurate representation of health PR specialists in their professional field. Conclusion. ChatGPT can compose relevant texts, slogans, even messages that are highly effective when applied in the practice of health PR. In the foreseeable future, this technological innovation will be further refined. Chatbots as part of the idea of communication through AI is an area where the role of PRs is to carefully consider each message and the logical connection between the messages. The following recommendations emerge for future research on the topic: to monitor the technological progress of AI and to find new niches in health PR activities in which AI finds application.
Cámara de Diputados de la LXIV Legislatura (2018-2021) de México: de la cuota a la paridad de género
Authors: Vera López Juana Isabel , Sáenz Vela Hada Melissa
Published: July 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo exponer la evolución de las cuotas de género hacia el enfoque paritario, desde la experiencia internacional y nacional. Se parte del enfoque feminista en la ciencia política, como acercamiento al análisis académico sobre representatividad legislativa a través de cuotas de género. Se revisa literatura con enfoque cualitativo y cuantitativo, que aporta a la identificación de resultados sobre la representación política de las mujeres en los congresos. Se analiza el estudio de caso de la LXIV Legislatura (2018-2021) de México, autodenominada “Legislatura de la paridad de género”, siendo la primera vez que se alcanza efectivamente la paridad en esta Cámara. Por último, se presentan los desafíos que persisten en la investigación sobre representación sustantiva de las legisladoras en los congresos mexicanos.
El clivaje étnico en México: elecciones presidenciales de 2018
Authors: Márquez Romo Cristian , Martínez-Hernández Aldo Adrián
Published: July 2023

Las elecciones presidenciales de México en 2018 produjeron la victoria inédita de un candidato ubicado a la izquierda del espectro ideológico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Dicho triunfo modificó la configuración del sistema de partidos con la entrada de una nueva fuerza política al gobierno, Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (Morena). En este contexto, la investigación tiene como objetivo evaluar si este proceso electoral crítico de realineamiento electoral se relaciona con la activación de un clivaje étnico en la competencia electoral mexicana. Lo anterior se realiza con base en datos de encuesta destacando la autoadscripción étnica como variable independiente. El presente trabajo identifica aquellas dimensiones utilizadas en los estudios de comportamiento electoral, aportando evidencia sobre cómo la división política de carácter étnico forma parte de los factores estructurales para explicar el voto. Los principales resultados indican que, en estas elecciones, los votantes, autoidentificados como indígenas y mulatos, sufragaron significativamente más por el candidato ganador; mientras que aquellos autoidentificados como blancos dirigieron su voto predominantemente a los perdedores. Más que confirmar la hipotética existencia de un voto indígena, los resultados sugieren la activación de un voto étnico y regional, sumado al efecto de las posiciones ideológicas y los rendimientos del sistema político durante estas elecciones.
Aprobación de los gobernadores y alternancia en el poder en las elecciones subnacionales en México (1998-2021)
Authors: Díaz Rodríguez Orestes Enrique , Santibáñez Espinosa de los Monter Andrea , Hernández Rivera Daniel Guadalupe
Published: July 2023

El análisis de 56 comicios estatales, celebrados en 24 entidades federativas entre 1998 y 2021, arrojó que, en general, la aprobación de los gobernadores tiende a anticipar la continuidad o alternancia en el poder del oficialismo.
La aprobación del Ejecutivo de turno predijo el resultado electoral del partido en el gobierno en 69.64 % de los casos. Se trata de una tendencia mayoritaria, aunque no necesariamente contundente. En ese sentido, el hallazgo más importante se produjo al contrastar la tasa de asociación entre  la aprobación baja del gobernante y derrota (88.46 %) respecto a la aprobación alta y éxito del oficialismo (53.33 %). La diferencia entre ambas tasas sugiere que el candidato oficialista a la gubernatura es altamente proclive a resultar castigado si la percepción del desempeño del mandatario estatal es insatisfactoria. En cambio, la evaluación favorable del Ejecutivo estatal no ha constituido una garantía fiable de la continuidad en el poder del partido gubernamental.
Los resultados, por una parte, contribuyen a la disminución de la incertidumbre en torno al desenlace electoral, mientras, por otra, abren nuevas perspectivas investigativas.
Intracranial dermoid cysts as a cause of cranial nodule in an infant - case report
Authors: Mendes Joana , jo Sara , es Francisca , Ferreira In , Pereira Tatiana
Published: July 2023

We present a case of a 6-month-old male infant, presenting two sequential cranial swelling with hard consistency, non-adherent to deep planes, without inflammatory signs. A soft tissue ultrasound showed two well-delimited, round formations with surrounding sclerosis, located in the bone diploe. It was not conclusive. Investigation was completed by cranioencephalic magnetic resonance imaging, that revealed two formations suggestive of Dermoid cysts (DCs). It Currently maintains an expectant attitude and clinical stability.
Dermoid cysts are benign tumours frequently located in the head. They are among the most common paediatric skull tumours and usually occur as solitary lesions. DCs manifest as a painless, consistent and non-pulsatile swelling. In their natural history, DCs can enlarge and erode the cranial bone, rupture or become infected. Cranioencephalic magnetic resonance imaging can reveal intracranial or intraspinal extension. The clinical approach is controversial.
Psychotherapy-Resistant Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Could Methylphenidate be a Solution?
Case Report 1
Authors: Farha Khalid
Published: July 2023

Introduction
Chronic hypoarousal and hyperarousal states are 2 key features for the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They represent an out of tolerance window zones and can negatively affect receiving, processing, and integration of stimuli. They are debilitating clusters of symptoms that reduce quality of life and significantly interfere with the individual’s daily functioning. Moreover, chronic significant hyperarousal- hypoarousal shifts can interfere with patient’s engagement in psychotherapy. Addressing these out of tolerance window states may reduce patient’s distress and improve his/ her quality of life and psychotherapy outcome.

Case presentation
This report describes a clinical case of psychotherapy- resistant PTSD key symptoms in a 32-year-old female patient. Stand-alone psychotherapy in the form of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) failed to lessen the PTSD symptoms. Persistence of PTSD hypo- and hyper-arousal symptoms significantly interfered with the patient’s daily functions and limited the progress and effectiveness psychotherapy.
Given the nature and severity of her illness, the patient had been reassessed. Re-assessment included a clinical interview, blood tests, vital signs, ECG, anthropometric characteristics, assessment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Diagnosis of comorbid ADHD has been confirmed and the patient has been commenced on methylphenidate (MPH) with adjunct propranolol for associated paroxysmal sinus tachycardia. The effect and side effects of the treatment were monitored during a follow-up period of 7 weeks. Main parameters assessed were flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation and fainting, and hypervigilance with paranoid symptoms. Within one week of commencing the treatment the patient reported improvement in all psychotherapy- resistant PTSD symptoms. Remission of symptoms remained until the last follow up review (7 weeks post-treatment).

Conclusion
PTSD- related hypoarousal and hyperarousal symptoms reduce patient’s quality of life, impair his/her daily functioning, and could hinder the effective progress of psychotherapy, a corner stone in the treatment of PTSD. Pre-psychotherapy diagnosis and treatment of PTSD comorbidities such as ADHD may decrease PTSD symptoms severity. MPH seems to play a clinically meaningful role in the treatment of PTSD-related hyperarousal- hypoarousal symptoms and thereby reduces patient distress and improves patient’s quality of life and may facilitate successful psychotherapy outcome.
Seizing MENA’s moment: How to build a sustainable forum for region-wide cooperation
Authors: Kaye Dalia Dassa , Vakil Sanam
Published: July 2023

Unprecedented recent levels of diplomatic activity have facilitated de-escalation and greater cooperation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Responding to geopolitical shifts, regional challenges and domestic pressures, Middle Eastern governments have been working to find their own mechanisms to reduce conflict, mend ties with former rivals and increase cooperation with neighbouring states. While these are positive developments in a region marred by conflict and instability, it is unclear whether de-escalation will prove sustainable or whether existing cooperation initiatives can move beyond the transactional. Yet given the cross-border nature of so many global challenges today – from climate change to food security to maritime security – regional cooperation has become an imperative, not a luxury. This paper argues that the present de-escalatory dynamic offers a historic opportunity to build sustainable multilateralism in the MENA region. It proposes the establishment of a new official multilateral forum for sustainable dialogue and engagement. A MENA-led forum of this nature – initially focusing on climate change, energy policy and emergency response – would add a critical cooperative layer to the region’s largely competitive security architecture.
Digital Innovations in Indian Classical Music Education
Authors: Rohit Dr. , Ashfaq Dr. Rubaid
Published: July 2023

This research paper explores the transformative impact of digital innovations on Indian classical music education. The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the way students learn and engage with this traditional art form. The paper examines various digital tools and platforms that have reshaped pedagogy, curriculum development, accessibility, and the overall learning experience. By analyzing existing research, case studies, and expert opinions, this paper provides insights into the benefits, challenges, and future directions of digital innovations in Indian classical music education.
Characterisation and utilization of three distinct male sterile systems in marigold (Tagetes erecta)
Authors: TEJASWINI TEJASWINI , SANE ANURADHA , GADRE ARCHANA , GHATKE MADHURI
Published: July 2023

Three distinct male sterile systems were identified in marigold (Tagetus erecta L.) and classified as apetaloid, petaloid and gynomonoecious types based on their floral morphology. Detailed study indicated differences in their inheritance pattern, maintenance and utilization. Apetaloid male sterility was controlled by single recessive gene. Petaloid and gynomonoecious male sterile systems were under the control of cytoplasmic inheritance. Apetaloid sterile lines were maintained by intercrossing between sterile and fertile plants within the line. Petaloid and gynomonoecious lines were maintained by vegetative propagation. Besides utilizing male sterile system for hybrid seed production, the flowers of petaloid male sterile lines were found to be of commercial importance considering the flower head filled with all ray florets. SCAR marker was able to distinguish petaloid sterile types from apetaloid and gynomonoecious. For the first time, new male sterile systems are being reported in marigold with multiple sterile lines having significant commercial importance.
Efficacy of floral preservatives stored at different temperatures and time periods on lushness retention and vaselife of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema × grandiflora) cv. Thai Chen Queen
Authors: JAIN RITU , JANAKIRAM T , KUMAWAT G L
Published: July 2023

Different floral preservative treatments consisting of citric acid, 8HQ, sucrose and their combinations stored at different temperatures and duration (time periods) were used to reduce the foliage discoloration and to enhance the vase life of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema × grandiflora Ramat.) cv. Thai Chen Queen, at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi during 2012-14. Experiment was laid out in completely randomized block design with sixteen treatments and three replications. It was observed that all the preservative treatments significantly reduced foliage discoloration and increased the vase life over control (Distilled water). The preservative solution containing 400 ppm 8HQ+400 ppm citric acid+ 3% sucrose +one year old storage at low temperature (T14) resulted in maximum vase life (36.56 days), maximum chlorophyll content with zero wilting and leaf yellowing and reduced leaf browning. Minimum weight loss (9.48%) was recorded in 400ppm 8HQ+400ppm citric acid +3 month old storage at low temperature (T5). However, maximum volume of solution consumed (104.72 ml) was recorded in 400 ppm 8HQ+400 ppm citric acid+3% sucrose+6 month old storage at low temperature (T10), whereas maximum flower diameter (12.37cm) was recorded in 400ppm 8HQ+400 ppm citric acid+3% sucrose+3 month old storage at low temperature (T6).
Liderazgo del directivo escolar como elemento estratégico en la efectividad del desempeño docente en educación secundaria
Authors: Escanio De León Mónica Natcha
Published: July 2023

La presente investigación estuvo orientada establecer la relación entre el desempeño profesional del docente y el liderazgo en educación secundaria Distrito 03-01 Azua, República Dominicana. El estudio se llevó a cabo desde el paradigma positivista, con un enfoque cuantitativo, el diseño fue de campo nivel descriptivo. La muestra que participó en la indagación estuvo conformada por 303 a los cuales se les aplicó un cuestionario el cual fue diseñado a partir de la operacionalización de la variable, Mismo que fue sometido a la validez de contenido y la confiabilidad a través del coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach. Los resultados fueron procesados a través de la estadística descriptiva e inferencial y analizados a la luz de la teoría, lo que permitió generar como conclusión partir de  la prueba de correlación que  el grado de relación de las variables dependientes el resultado es 0,784, lo que indica una correlación positiva fuerte entre el liderazgo directivo de los directivos y el desempeño docente del Distrito escolar 03-01 Azua Republica Dominicana Desempeño docente, liderazgo directivo
Pólipo de vesícula com lesão em pólipo pequeno: Relato de caso
Authors: Pareja Helen Brambila Jorge , Nunes Ana Luiza Souza , Brito Bárbara Maia , Bispo Fernanda Soares Franca , Guedes Giulia da Cruz , Lopes Isabelly Lima Werlang , Dourado Lucas de Freitas , Apolinário Pedro Lucas , Oliveira Victor Gabriel Campelo , Marcelino Victor Gabriel Medeiros
Published: July 2023

O pólipo de vesícula biliar é uma elevação da parede da vesícula biliar que pode ser classificada em diferentes tipos. Os pólipos de colesterol são os mais comuns, seguidos pelos pólipos inflamatórios e os adenomatosos. Geralmente, os pólipos são assintomáticos, mas podem causar dor abdominal, náuseas e outros sintomas em alguns casos. O diagnóstico é feito por exames de imagem, como a ultrassonografia abdominal, que é o método preferido devido à sua precisão e baixo custo. Pólipos maiores que 1cm, sintomáticos ou em pacientes com fatores de risco, geralmente requerem colecistectomia (remoção da vesícula biliar). Alguns pólipos podem ser malignos, como o adenocarcinoma, que é mais comum em pólipos maiores que 1cm. Neoplasias papilíferas do trato biliar, como o colangiocarcinoma, também podem estar associadas a pólipos vesiculares. O manejo e o prognóstico dependem do tipo e das características dos pólipos encontrados. O relato de caso em questão traz a Colecistectomia Vídeolaparoscópica como escolha de tratamento, com base nos benefícios e indicações da técnica.
Fisioterapia em reumatologia
Authors: Navega Marcelo Tavella , Roide Leticia Yoko Nakamura de , Cipolli Jamilly Radiuc , Pilastri Fernanda Bueno , Spinoso Deborah Hebling
Published: July 2023

As doenças reumáticas compreendem grande variedade de distúrbios que afetam o tecido conjuntivo e o aparelho locomotor. O Fisioterapeuta necessita compreender a fisiopatologia das principais doenças reumatológicas, dominar as particularidades da avaliação cineticofuncional e ter raciocínio clínico para estabelecer métodos e estratégias para adequada abordagem, preferencialmente multidisciplinar, considerando a particularidade e condição biopsocossocial.
Decolonizing Evaluation of Indigenous Guidance and Counseling Approaches: A Review of Selected Evaluated Programs
Authors: Mokgolodi Hildah
Published: July 2023

The concept of Indigenization of research has been increasingly explored in recent studies, with emphasis placed on the ontological, epistemological, and axiological perspectives of Indigenous peoples to find effective solutions to their challenges. This also applies to the evaluation of guidance and counseling approaches in Africa and other nations, where Indigenous therapies are developed based on different philosophical foundations, such as Ubuntu (Africa). Relational ontologies and epistemologies appear to be common across various Indigenous nations in Africa, Australia, Canada, and North America. This article analyzes studies from these regions on evaluations of Indigenous guidance and counseling therapies. The majority of the evaluations use conventional paradigmatic assumptions in their approach, rather than relational models that are participatory and respectful of participants’ worldviews, including the living, non-living, metaphysical, and spiritual aspects of Indigenous people. However, the Indigenous therapeutic programs analyzed in this study incorporate culturally appropriate activities and curricula that align with relational axioms. This article proposes the use of relational models of evaluation to assess Indigenous counseling programs, where researchers can draw conclusions that align with the cultural contexts of the Indigenous people being researched.
Media Image and Social Integration of Liberian and Togolese Refugees in Ghana
Authors: Heidi G. Frontani  , Kristine Silvestri  , Amanda Brown
Published: July 2023

In the 1990s, refugees throughout West Africa originated largely from Liberia and Togo. This article explores the reception of Liberian and Togolese refugees in one West African country – Ghana – from 1990-2007. It focuses attention on the role of Ghana’s print media, both state- and private-owned, in fostering or hindering the social integration of refugees. Ghanaian newspapers, radio broadcasts, United Nations reports and semi-structured interviews were used to build on studies of politics of belonging and relationship between ethnic identity and social integration among migrants to Ghana. It was found that Ghanaian media framed Liberia’s largely Krahn and Mandingo refugees as security threats, mercenaries and criminals, but not Togo’s Ewe refugees. Ghana’s ties to the Ewe people built hostility towards Togo’s anti-Ewe regimes, while Ghana supported Liberia’s anti-Krahn and Mandingo regimes. Liberians’ social integration was thwarted not only by Ghana’s good relations with the Liberian government, but also by media framing, lack of historical ties, internal dissent, cultural values opposed to Ghanaians and long term dependency on large United Nations organized settlements. Conversely, Togolese refugees self-settled with Ghanaian Ewe and quickly became self-sufficient in Ghana’s Volta region, once a part of Togo. The media can support social integration and more humane policies toward refugees by framing issues in human rights rather than security terms.
8 - African Economies and Relevant Economic Analysis: A Heterodox Approach to Economic Research in Africa
Authors: Alemayehu Geda
Published: July 2023

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4 - My Real Window to the non Arab Africa
Authors: Sharawy Helmi
Published: July 2023

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Gender Fluidity
Authors: Derian Mikhael Varian Toar
Published: July 2023

The discussion around gender is one of the most lively, complex and sensitive topics of the 21th century. Recently, for example, a term called: ‘gender fluidity’ has emerged. Gender fluidity is a new variation of the idea of gender that rejects a definitive gender categorization. What is the fundamental idea of ‘gender fluidity’? Is it true that gender is not definive? What is the true definition of gender? What is its difference to sex? With this paper, the author wants to study the phenomenon of ‘gender fluidity’ in the light of Christian anthropology based on the story of the creation and the redemption of man.
Negative attitudes towards robots vary by the occupation of robots
Authors: Shen Junyi , Tang Guyue , Koyama Shinichi
Published: July 2023

The "negative attitudes towards robots scale" (NARS) has been widely applied in the field of robot-human interaction. However, the various occupations and roles of robots have not been discussed when studying negative attitudes towards robots. This study explores whether the occupation of robots could influence people's negative attitudes towards them. For the first time, two types of robots that may be widely used were used in a NARS-related study. We conducted online questionnaire research, covering three separate parts: negative attitudes towards robots, negative attitudes towards service robots, and negative attitudes towards security robots. The results of the online survey collected from 114 participants (54 females and 60 males) highlighted differences among the scores of people's negative attitudes towards service robots and the negative attitudes towards robots or security robots. People showed the lowest negative attitudes towards service robots. There were no significant differences between the negative attitudes towards robots and security robots. This study supports the hypothesis that people show different levels of negative attitudes towards different types of robots in terms of occupational division. These results provide a helpful indicator for the study and design of robots in various occupations in the robotics industry.
Alert! Ideological Interfaces, TikTok, and the Meme Teleology
Authors: Striano Francesco ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: July 2023

The way we human beings approach the world has always been mediated. To be precise, it is mediated by interfaces. The starting point of this paper, therefore, will be to define, in the most general way possible, the interface. I will then focus mostly on the analysis of contemporary digital visual interfaces, and on how they changed the human way of perceiving. In the light of this analysis, I will highlight the “ideology” that spoils current interface design and allows contemporary interfaces to “deceive” us much more than previous technologies did. The central part of the paper will be devoted to illustrating the peculiar way in which digital visual interfaces capture attention and predispose to courses of action. The case study provided by TikTok will help to explain this mechanism. Finally, I will point out the possible negative effects of ideological interfaces and I will review some possible solutions.