bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seeing the forest for the trees: An ecological systems theory approach to addressing emergent issues in psychedelic-assisted therapy research
Authors: DellaCrosse Meghan A. , Garcia-Romeu Albert , Davis Alan K.
Published: June 2024

Despite growing interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) research, there remains a lack of consensus about key issues relevant to difficulties in predicting acute drug effects, and the role of therapeutic support in clinical trials. In the absence of a clear theoretical model to conceptualize multifaceted components in PAT research, dialogue across contexts (e.g., popular media, peer reviewed journals, conference settings) is becoming increasingly polarized and siloed. This has even contributed to somewhat unusual recommendations by the FDA and others that removing critical aspects of psychological and medical safety could enhance our ability to investigate the impact of these drugs on clinical outcomes. Considering the importance of determining and maximizing safety in ongoing PAT research, this commentary suggests that an ecological systems theory (EST) approach provides a structure to make contextual and practical factors a more explicit and testable component of research. Utilizing systems theory and Bronfenbrenner’s EST approach adapted for healthcare settings, we propose that a more detailed conceptual model in PAT research would enable more explicit consideration of contextual factors informing and influencing outcomes. This commentary is accompanied by a custom figure that illustrates application of this model for psychedelic research and highlights the limitations of current measurement of acute subjective experience.
First record of the deep-sea anglerfish Ceratias uranoscopus Murray, 1877 (Lophiiformes, Ceratiidae) from the Tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean
Authors: Rojas-Rodríguez Pablo , Vidaurre-Quesada Naidely , Angulo Arturo
Published: June 2024

n 1973, a specimen of the deep‑sea anglerfish Ceratias uranoscopus Murray, 1877 was collected at a depth of 1000 m off the Pacific coast of Panama. This specimen represents (1) the first verified occurrence record of this species and genus in the Tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean and (2) an extension of about 7000 km east on this species’ previously known distribution. In this contribution, we provide and discuss unpublished and comparative morphometric, meristic, and occurrence data, corroborating the identity of the specimen and species and validating the new geographic range.
Forskningslitteracitet i praktiken
Authors: Stolpe Karin
Published: June 2024

Enligt den svenska skollagen ska utbildning vila på vetenskaplig grund och beprövad erfarenhet. En förutsättning för att kunna uppfylla detta är att lärare har förmåga att förstå, värdera och använda forskning i sin undervisning, något som benämns forskningslitteracitet. Den här studien syftar till att bidra med kunskap om hur forskningslitteracitet kommer till uttryck hos lärare när de berättar hur de tar del av och använder forskning i relation till sin undervisning. Datamaterialet utgörs av transkriberade intervjuer, med 13 erfarna lärare, som har analyserats med kvalitativ innehållsanalys. Dessutom har självbestämmandeteorin fungerat som ett analytiskt raster. Resultatet visar att inre motivation att ta del av forskning leder till aktiviteterna: söka, läsa och använda forskning, som alla är aspekter av forskningslitteracitet. Drivkraften är en känsla av autonomi, kompetens och tillhörighet. När lärare har en yttre motivation läser de forskning, men de beskriver inte att de sedan använder det de läst. Här är det känslan av tillhörighet som är den främsta drivkraften, och då i termer av att inte vilja vara den enda som inte har läst. Lärare tar också del av forskning baserat på altruistisk motivation, alltså utifrån att de vill utveckla sin egen kompetens för elevernas skull.
Diskurser om kunskap i relation till språkintroduktionselever
Authors: Bomström Aho Erika
Published: June 2024

Syftet med den här artikeln är att rikta ljuset mot diskurser om språkintroduktionselever och deras kunskap, mer specifikt diskurser som framträder hos lärare som undervisar på Språkintroduktion. Programmet är ett av fem introduktionsprogram i svenska gymnasieskolan och tar emot nyanlända elever från 16 till 19 år. Eftersom studier påvisat att lärares uppfattningar, övertygelser och erfarenheter bidrar till att utforma den undervisningspraktik de genomför och är av betydelse för elevers skolgång är de viktiga att undersöka. Foucaults perspektiv på diskursteori- och analys valdes för att synliggöra lärares tal om undervisningen på programmet och den kunskapssyn som framställs i relation till språkintroduktionseleverna. Materialet i studien består av intervjuer med 24 lärare som arbetar på fyra olika gymnasieskolor. I analysen framträder de två diskurserna kunskap och flerspråkighet som innehåller utsagor om kunskap, kunskapsmässig heterogenitet, bakgrunder, skolbakgrunder och språk. I resultaten synliggörs att flerspråkigheten uppfattas som en resurs på det individuella planet men att den i en skolkontext blir ett hinder. Därmed positioneras eleverna som bristfälliga såväl kunskapsmässigt som språkmässigt, i synnerhet elever med kort eller ingen skolbakgrund.
Commentary: Ovarian Cancer: Path to Effective Treatments
Authors: Jewett Anahid , Memarzadeh Sanaz , Kaur Kawaljit
Published: June 2024

Despite advancements in cancer therapeutics such as checkpoint inhibitors and some targeted therapies, we have not achieved success in effectively treating ovarian cancer, since these therapeutics only benefit a subset of patients, and also provide short-term protection. The use of chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause depletion and/or lack of immune cells' function. Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy is found to be effective against several blood-based cancers, but limited success was seen against solid tumors. Targeting fewer antigens and significant side effects of therapy decreases the efficacy of CAR-T cells as immunotherapeutic in solid tumors, even though there is a great drive and significant effort to establish these therapies around the world. Bispecific and tri-specific antibodies have recently been advocated as effective cancer therapeutics. However, at present, these also suffer the fate of CAR-Ts since the loss of antigen on tumor cells will render these therapeutics ineffective. At present, we should design therapeutics that may have synergistic effects on killing/treating tumors. The only way we can establish that will be by learning the mechanisms of actions of immune therapeutics. Thus, advancement in the knowledge and effective strategies are required to develop cancer immuno-therapeutics. We have dedicated our efforts to understand the immunobiology of natural killer (NK) cells. One of our most important discoveries was demonstration of targeting of cancer stem-like cells (CSCs)/poorly differentiated tumors exhibiting lower major histocompability complex class I expression by the NK cells. In addition, we showed that supercharged NK (sNK) cells had great ability to target both CSCs/poorly differentiated and well differentiated ovarian tumors, whereas activated primary NK cells only targeted CSCs/poorly differentiated tumors. Therefore, the use of sNK cells in immunotherapy should result in effective elimination of heterogeneous populations of ovarian tumors.
Is Spastic Cerebral Palsy Common? Clinical Profile of Neuro-Motor Development: An Observational Study
Authors: Shanbhag Koyal Narciva , Parmar Sanjay Tejraj , Jeevannavar Jyoti S. , Koppar Harini Shrihari
Published: June 2024

According to different studies conducted in the world, the most common neuro developmental disorders are CP, intellectual disability; communication disorders, autism spectrum disorder; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; neurodevelopmental motor disorders, which spastic cerebral palsy is the most common physiological type of CP. But this physiological type of CP is likely to be different in developing countries like India, where the leading cause is birth asphyxia, seizures, low birth weight, and hyper-bilirubinemia. However, the data from our country is scant. Objectives of the study were to check the tone in children with neurodevelopmental disorders by using an objective tool called HAT, to classify children on HAT, and to document the risk factors associated with NDD. One hundred children with NDD visiting tertiary care hospital were evaluated using HAT and other scales like Modified Modified Ashworth Scale, Movement Disorder Childhood Rating Scale, and the functional level was assessed using GMFM 66 and GMFCS level. Out of 100 children, the most common muscle tone was mixed CP (n = 63) followed by spastic CP (n = 32). The most common cause for mixed type was birth asphyxia (n = 32), for spastic type it was preterm birth (n = 12). Mixed CP was the most common type of tone in children with neurodevelopmental disorders when assessed on HAT. CP was the most common medically diagnosed condition and in them birth asphyxia, neonatal seizures, low birth weight, and neonatal jaundice. Preterm deliveries were the common factors or causes.
Diversity and Ethno-Mycopharmacological Insights of Medicinal Mushrooms of the Bangus Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India
Authors: Lone Shoaib Ahmad , Wani Abdul Hamid , Bhat Mohd Yaqub , Iqbal Prince Firdoos
Published: June 2024

The present study was carried out in various regions of Jammu and Kashmir, India, for the diversity and pharmacology of wild mushrooms. The valley is bestowed with alpine meadows and dense coniferous forest. Because of its isolation, security concerns, and line of control, most of these locations either have been little investigated or are entirely undiscovered. During the intensive survey of various locations, 20 mushroom species were collected from the surveyed areas. The ethno-mycological information was gathered from tribal communities and local herbalists (hakims). It was observed that 16 species were used against cold, constipation, liver and skin disorders, digestion problems, wound healing, and the like. However, these medicinal mushrooms are losing their relevance, so there is an urgent need to explore and preserve this knowledge for future use as medicine.
A Case Study on the Development of L2 Listening Inferencing Skills Through the Interactionist Dynamic Assessment
Authors: Lee Jinyoung
Published: June 2024

This case study aimed to explore how interactionist dynamic assessment (DA) grounded in sociocultural theory influences the development of inferencing skills in L2 listening comprehension. Dynamic assessment refers to a combined approach of assessment and learning. While interventionist DA provides uniform scaffolding predetermined by the instructor, interactionist DA presents learners with scaffolding contingent on emerging problems or difficulties. To date, while a handful of studies have shed light on the influence of the two DAs on L2 grammatical progress as part of L2 production skills, few have explored its impact on the progress of L2 listening comprehension or on the specific skill of inferencing that often poses obstacles to L2 listeners. Two tertiary-level students from an EFL general English class participated in weekly one hour-long Zoom-mediated interactionist DA sessions over 6 weeks with an experienced L2 listening instructor and researcher using TED Talks. The findings suggested that interactionist DA had a positive effect on the development of L2 inferencing skills. However, the trajectory of the development over the period exhibited a nonlinear pattern with an idiosyncratic repetition of growth and retreat in the development of inferencing skills. Pedagogical implications and directions for further research are discussed.
Investigation of Biofilm Production and Determination of Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Ground Beef and Meatballs
Authors: Sarı Tuğba , Baskan Ceren
Published: June 2024

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is bacterium that threatens public health because it causes infections and food intoxication. For this reason, within the scope of this study, it was aimed to determine the presence of S. aureus, antibiotic resistance profiles, and biofilm formation in ground beef and meatball samples consumed in Amasya. In the study, 60 meat samples purchased from Amasya were used as material. First, conventional culture technique and PCR testing were used for the isolation of S. aureus. Secondly, antibiotic resistance profiles of the S. aureus were analyzed by disc diffusion. Finally, biofilm production of the S. aureus was analyzed phenotypically by the microtiter plate method and genotypically by PCR. Through the study, we identified 58 S. aureus isolates that were confirmed phenotypically and genotypically. Disc diffusion results showed that all S. aureus were sensitive to imipenem and piperacillin-tazobactam, but resistant to methicillin 43.10% (25/58), erythromycin 41.37 % (24/58), penicillin 58.62% (34/58), gentamicin 10.34% (6/58), chloramphenicol 17.24% (10/58), tobramycin 6.89% (4/58), and levofloxacin 1.72% (1/58). Biofilm production was determined as 58.62% (34/58) in the microtiter plate. In the PCR analysis, the icaA or icaD gene of a total of 4 (6.89%) different isolates was evaluated as positive. As a result, the presence of antibiotic-resistant S. aureus in ground beef and meatballs and the production of biofilm by the bacteria pose a potential risk. Therefore, it is important for human health to take the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of S. aureus contamination during the processing, and transportation.
Kıyamet Alâmetlerine Mu'tezilî Bakış -Zemahşerî Örneği-
Authors: Birinci Züleyha
Published: June 2024

Klasik dönem Sünnî kelâm eserlerinde çok fazla yer verilmeyen meselelerden olan kıyâmet alâmetleri, özellikle son devirlerde daha çok tartışılmış ve konuyla ilgili farklı görüşler benimsenmiştir. Tartışmalar daha ziyade kıyâmetin kopmasına yakın bir zaman önce gerçekleşeceği ifade edilen büyük alâmetler etrafında cereyan etmiştir. Bu bağlamda bu alâmetleri bir inanç meselesi olarak görenler olduğu gibi bu kategoride görmeyenler de olmuştur. Bu makale, farklı fikirlere ve soru işaretlerine konu olan bu mevzuyu Mu‘tezile açısından incelemeyi hedeflemiştir. Bunun için Mu‘tezile içinde konu hakkında nispeten daha çok mâlûmat veren Zemahşerî’nin fikirleri üzerinde durulmuştur. Nitekim literatürde Mu‘tezile’nin ve Zemahşerî’nin bu konuya ilişkin görüşlerini müstakil ve detaylı olarak ele alan bir araştırma olmadığı görülmüştür. Makalenin amacı kıyâmet alâmetleri hakkında Zemahşerî’nin görüşlerini tespit etmek ve buradan hareketle Mu‘tezile’nin konuya yaklaşımıyla ilgili bir fikir edinebilmektir. Çalışmada döküman analizi metodu kullanılarak Zemahşerî’nin Keşşâf adlı eseri incelenmiştir. Ayrıca el-Minhâc ve Esâsü’l-Belâğa eserlerine müracaat edilmiştir. Zemahşerî’nin Keşşâf isimli eserinde çoğunlukla rivayetleri dikkate almak suretiyle kıyâmet alâmetlerini kabul ettiği görülmüştür.
Nil'in Tanrı Kralları
Authors: Nakiboğlu Mercan Buse
Published: June 2024

Çalışmada, Eskiçağ’daki Mısır yönetim anlayışının geçirdiği evrelerin dinsel kökenleri üzerinde durularak Mısır firavunlarının kendilerini neden ve nasıl tanrılaştırdığına dair konular açıklanmıştır. Buna bağlı olarak Maat sisteminin, Mısır dini ve yönetimine etkisi üzerinde bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Mısır toplumundaki inanç faktörü ve yönetim ilişkisinin diğer toplumlara nazaran hangi yönlerden farklılaştığı, Mısır'ın coğrafi konumunun bu oluşumlarda etkisi ifade edilerek okuyucuya aktarılmıştır.
Influence of Bone Cement Augmentation on Complications in Cephalomedullary Nail Fixation of Geriatric Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures
Authors: Jake M. Bianco  , Nathan W. Whitsell  , Thomas J. McCormack  , Randall L. Lais  , Bradley Dart  , Brandon R. Scott  , Rosalee E. Zackula  , Chad M. Corrigan
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The purpose of this study was to determine if augmentation of the helical blade with polymethylmethacrylate bone cement decreases the rates of varus cut-out and medial perforation in geriatric intertrochanteric hip fracture fixation.
Methods. This was a retrospective comparative cohort study at two urban level I trauma centers. Patients with an extracapsular hip fracture (classified as AO 31A1-3) who were treated with the TFN-Advanced Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA) from January 2018 to December 2021 were eligible for the study. Medical records and postoperative radiographs were reviewed to determine procedure complications and reoperations.
Results. Of the 179 patients studied, cement augmentation (CA) was used in 93 patients (52%) and no cement augmentation (NCA) was used in 86 (48%). There were no significant differences between group demographics and fracture reduction grades. Varus cut-out occurred 3 times in the CA group and 5 times in the NCA group (p = 0.484). Medial perforation occurred 3 times, all in the NCA group (p = 0.109). The most frequent complication was symptomatic blade lateralization, with 8 occurrences in the CA group compared with 2 in the NCA group (p = 0.102). There were 10 reoperations in the CA group and 9 in the NCA group (p > 0.999). The most common reason for revision was varus cut-out and most common revision procedure was hip arthroplasty.
Conclusions. Intertrochanteric hip fractures treated with the TFNA fixation system with and without cement augmentation have similar complication profiles and failure rates.
Factors Affecting Parental Intent to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 in the United States
Authors: Duncan Leah , Baalmann David , Loo-Gross Colleen , Regehr Jared , Martin Francis , Mcghie Ronan , McKaughan Kevin , Ofei-Dodoo Samuel
Published: June 2024

Introduction. The topic of childhood vaccinations has become increasingly contentious, sparking debate and challenging decisions for parents, study aimed to explore the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination plans for parents of unvaccinated children and identify the most common reasons for not vaccinating children against COVID-19 in the United States.
Methods. Authors analyzed data from Phase 3.7, Week 53 of the United States Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey (N = 68,504), collected from January 4 to January 16, 2023. Standard descriptive statistics and adjusted odds ratio (aOR) were used to analyze the data.
Results. The top three reasons given for vaccine hesitancy were concerns about side effects, not trusting the vaccine, and children in the household not members of a high-risk group. Nearly 87% (n = 59,363) of respondents reported having received a COVID-19 vaccination, these respondents were more likely to vaccinate their children in all three age ranges studied. Participants with higher levels of education (bachelor’s degree or higher) were also more likely to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. (≤ associate degree; aOR = 5.79; 95% CI, 5.43 to 6.17; P <.001).
Conclusions. Insights from this study provide a deeper understanding of parents' decision-making processes regarding COVID-19 vaccination for their children. Educational programs tailored to the factors identified in this study could potentially enhance vaccine acceptance among children and adolescents.
Communication for Specific Purposes as translingual
Authors: Canagarajah Suresh
Published: June 2024

Recent theoretical developments suggest that meaning making involves the relationality of human and nonhuman agents and diverse semiotic resources working together. “Translingual” is an inclusive term to refer to how different languages and modalities work together in communication. I draw from enregisterment perspectives in linguistic anthropology to demonstrate how a corpus of semiotic features becomes sedimented to identify specialized communicative activities. I illustrate from the Research Group Meeting of international STEM scholars in a midwestern American university. Despite their variable grammatical proficiency in English, the international scholars communicate effectively because they draw from a translingual assemblage that is diversified, and collaborate for joint outcomes adopting reciprocal communicative strategies. Outcomes are not defined by the grammatical mastery of individual speakers, but how participants collaborate through embodied translingual semiotic resources in their setting and community, facilitated by suitable ethical dispositions. The pedagogical alternative proposed will focus on cultivating the dispositions to negotiate translingual repertoires, material ecologies, and social networks for more inclusive outcomes in communication for specific purposes.
Expressing cause and effect in hard and soft scientific discourse
Authors: Pérez-Guerra Javier , Smirnova Elizaveta , Kostareva Elena
Published: June 2024

This study is a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the use of cause and effect expressions in two corpora that comprise research articles in four hard and four soft disciplines, selected to represent a broad cross-section of academic discourse. Linguistic expressions of cause/effect are hypothesised to deviate in hard and soft sciences, and the differences pertain not only to key lexical categories but also to syntactic patterns. With the ultimate goal of facilitating practitioners of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and EAP (English for Academic Purposes) to produce discipline-specific materials, which can effectively address the needs of learners of different sciences, this study investigates the productivity of lexical units, representative of cause/effect expressions in hard and soft scientific disciplines, as identified in the Louvain EAP Dictionary, as well as the main grammatical patterns where the former are attested. This paper shows that cause expressions are more common in soft sciences, while the expressions of effect are used in similar proportion in the two categories. As for lexical strategies, soft sciences tend to use more nouns to express cause/effect, while hard sciences rely on prepositions and conjunctions to a larger extent.
Exploring Iranian ESP teachers’ language-related critical incidents
Authors: Nejadghanbar Hassan , Hu Guangwei , Mohammadi Matin
Published: June 2024

English for specific purposes (ESP) practitioners who are content experts experience different types of critical incident (CI). Although CIs can influence the success or failure of ESP courses and impact on ESP practitioners’ professional lives significantly, they have received only scanty attention in the ESP literature. This study investigates language-related CIs experienced by ESP instructors who are content experts. Twenty-seven CIs were identified via narrative frames (n = 17) and interviews with Iranian ESP instructors (n = 10). Of them, the ten language-related CIs were analyzed in terms of their nature, the strategies and tactics that the ESP practitioners utilized to tackle them, and the lessons that they learned from them. The language-related CIs centered on pronunciation difficulty, weak grammar, insufficient skills in teaching reading and writing, low competence in language testing, and unfamiliarity with research on academic genres. In their response to the CIs, the ESP instructors deployed three types of coping strategy: admitting ignorance, avoidance, and risk-taking. They utilized different tactics to manage their CIs and reported different lessons learned. These findings have important implications for ESP teachers’ professional development and ESP teacher education.
The dynamics of syntactic and lexical complexity measures in academic writing
Authors: Lahuerta Martínez Ana Cristina
Published: June 2024

This study explores the L2 production of university students enrolled in an English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) course, by means of the analysis of the complexity of their academic writing performance. It focuses on syntactic and lexical complexity and their relationship with L2 writing quality and L2 proficiency. The participants were 182 L2 college-level students at difference levels of proficiency in English. The essays were evaluated by means of both global ratings of writing quality and quantitative measures of syntactic and lexical analysis. Results showed that the length of sentences and noun phrases, as well as subordination are all related to writing quality. In addition, the length of noun phrases along with lexical richness and diversity can differentiate proficiency levels. This study shows a greater use of complex phrasal constructions in the writing of more competent third-level students. Finally, our study that at advanced competence levels syntactic and lexical complexity are not synchronous, as syntactic complexity remains stable while lexical complexity continues increasing.
Coherence features of published research articles by Japanese authors: Culture-specific features and their acceptability
Authors: Kawase Tomoyuki
Published: June 2024

Previous studies have demonstrated that research articles by non-native English-speaking researchers often contain features discordant with rhetorical conventions of English academic writing. It has also been revealed that creation of such non-standard elements may be related to the influence of the writers’ first language writing culture. Some have argued that these cultural rhetorical features ought to be viewed as acceptable because they are part of published content that passed the rigorous examinations. Others have reported findings suggesting that these cultural yet non-standard features constitute potential writing problems. To further explore this topic, the present study examines coherence features of the discussion section of research articles (RAs) produced in English and Japanese by Japanese-speaking authors. Rhetorical Structure Theory (RST) is used for the analysis of the selected texts in terms of coherence conventions of English expository or argumentative prose. The results are then compared with previous findings of coherence breaks created by student writers. The analysis shows that both English and Japanese RAs contain features discordant with coherence conventions described by RST. Close examinations show that the most prominent non-standard features in these RAs are closely comparable to those of coherence breaks in students’ writings reported by previous studies.
Beyond expectations: (Applied) corpus linguistics and a framework for the study of spoken professional talk
Authors: Friginal Eric
Published: June 2024

The analysis of real-world, recorded, and transcribed texts (i.e., corpora) of professional, spoken communication in the workplace has been conducted quite successfully through corpus-based approaches (Friginal, 2024). Corpus linguistics is primarily a methodological research approach to the study of language, and specifically, discourse structure, patterns, and use (Biber et al., 2010; Thompson & Friginal, 2020), with corpora serving as datasets of systematically collected, naturally-occurring registers of texts utilized for a variety of purposes. The use of corpora has become a popular approach in the quantitative analysis of the linguistic characteristics of written and spoken language, in general, and sub-registers such as oral communication in the workplace, in particular (Egbert et al., 2022; Staples, 2015). Various findings have pedagogical and, more importantly, language policy applications. This paper focuses on the important contributions of an iterative corpus-based framework to examine linguistic patterning in telephone/telephony-mediated professional discourses so as to obtain novel understandings of how talk is used and construed in these domains. Current limitations, emerging contributions from generative AI applications, and a call to action proposing training and assessment models will be discussed.
Making requests at work: An examination of phrase frames in workplace email communication
Authors: Xia Detong , Kessler Matt , Chen Yudi , Pae Hye
Published: June 2024

As a method of business communication, emails play an essential role in establishing relationships and support systems among colleagues, partners, and sponsors to achieve business goals. Research has suggested that nonnative speakers of English and novice writers face challenges when composing professional email requests for business purposes. Previous studies have underscored the importance of phrase frames (p-frames), which are recurring multi-word sequences with a variable slot, to fulfill rhetorical functions in academic discourse. However, little research has explored how p-frames are used for written communications in business workplace contexts. This study investigated five-word p-frames used for rhetorical moves in business email requests. Using 1,148 authentic request emails extracted from the Avocado Research Email Collection corpus, we analyzed the distribution and linguistic characteristics of p-frames across five rhetorical moves. Results showed that p-frames were unevenly distributed across the rhetorical moves in business request emails. Two moves, making the inquiry and closing, showed the highest degree of formulaicity. P-frames were used in a variety of messages to soften demands and express politeness. This study has pedagogical implications for teaching English for business purposes to both L2 learners and novice writers.
A PROPOSED METHOD FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE TESTING WITHIN A HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN STARTING SCHOOL
Authors: Woźniak Tomasz , Kochanek Krzysztof
Published: June 2024

This article sets out a proposal for how one might expand hearing screening in school children so as to include testing of speech mastery. From
2008 to 2019, the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing (IPPH) implemented a program to screen the hearing of Polish children
starting school, covering over 1 million children. Its success prompted the development of a screening model to cover the entire process of
verbal communication. One result was the "Equal Start in Education", a program implemented from 2019 to 2022 in the Lublin province,
otherwise known as the "Lublin Program for Early Detection and Therapy of Communication Disorders in Children Starting School". It was
conducted by the University Children’s Clinical Hospital in Lublin and the Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, in cooperation with IPPH,
and was designed to assess hearing, auditory processing, voice, and speech-language. The program was successful in addressing various issues
related to the screening of all communication skills. Here we present findings from the program and propose a testing procedure used to
evaluate speech. The screening procedure might be applied more widely in the future, and could diagnose those children requiring audiological
and speech-language therapy.
THE BENEFITS OF EARLY COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION FOR SPEECH DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH USHER SYNDROME: LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Rusinowska Barbara
Published: June 2024

Introduction

Usher syndrome (USH) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), vision loss (retinitis pigmentosa), and occasional balance impairment. Depending on the severity and onset of hearing loss and coexisting vestibular dysfunction, USH is divided into three clinical types – USH1, USH2, USH3 – as well as atypical USH which combines features of all these three. The purpose of this review is to present the impact of cochlear implantation on speech development in children diagnosed with all types of Usher syndrome.

Material and methods

All relevant publications published in from 2013 to 2023 were retrieved from PubMed based on the keywords Usher syndrome, Usher syndrome diagnostics, Usher syndrome hearing loss, Usher syndrome cochlear, and Usher syndrome speech. Exactly 67 papers were selected.

Results

Bilateral cochlear implantation in children with Usher syndrome is beneficial for audiological and verbal development provided that hearing loss is detected early and implantation done promptly. In USH1 the preferred age is before 3 in the case of severe to profound congenital
SNHL; in USH2 and USH3 the optimal time for implantation is hampered by the difficulty of estimating when hearing loss occurred and its rate of progression. After bilateral cochlear implantation, studies showed improvements in the categories of auditory performance (CAP),
speech intelligibility rate (SIR), meaningful auditory integration scale (MAIS), meaningful use of speech scale (MUSS), and speech reception score (SRS), together with good development of speech perception and verbal communication.

Conclusions

Early diagnosis (before the onset of vision loss) and early bilateral cochlear implantation in children who have suffered severe to profound SNHL due to Usher syndrome reduces disability and maximizes auditory–oral communication skills, significantly increasing their quality of life.
Notre-Dame de Paris through the centuries
Authors: Artemyeva Tatyana , Gerasenkova Varvara
Published: June 2024

The article examines the significance of stylistic changes in the architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral over the course of centuries of history, the events associated with these changes, and their consideration through the prism of modern legislation on the preservation of cultural heritage.
Recycling building materials in modern architecture
Authors: Samogorov Vitaly , Fadeev Artem , Kotmysheva Polina
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the study of theoretical concepts and practical experience in the field of recycling building materials in architecture, and examples of successfully implemented projects are considered. The article formulates the basic principles of recycling building materials.
Architectural techniques for protecting industrial buildings
Authors: Polyantseva Ekaterina
Published: June 2024

The article will discuss the architectural features of industrial buildings that are resistant to potential terrorist and other attacks. The most typical threats will be considered (external attacks, threat of explosion from outside and inside) and the corresponding protection goals (protection of the site perimeter, control of entry points, use of sustainable structural systems, safe finishing elements, use of protective structures at the landscape level). A brief historical excursion will show what fortification techniques may be relevant in our time. Modern analogues of industrial buildings are studied, new innovative protection measures are analyzed. As conclusions, architectural means that must be taken into account in the layout of industrial buildings and the master plan of industrial zones in general will be described to create a safe environment that is protected from possible attacks.
IMPROVING THE USER EXPERIENCE OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY IT SERVICES BASED ON UX/UI RESEARCH
Authors: Myagkova I. G.
Published: June 2024

In today’s dynamic fintech environment, user requirements are constantly changing, and digital services need to be developed and adapted to meet their expectations and needs. UI/UX research technologies and methods provide rich opportunities to study user preferences and identify problems and shortcomings in existing digital services. The main aspects of improving the user experience of the mobile bank were reviewed. Recommendations were made for the further development of the IT service. The purpose of this article is to examine the main aspects of improving the user experience and to formulate recommendations for the development of IT services in the banking sector. Research methodology – at the first stage, an analysis of user behavior in fintech was carried out: a study of user expectations and preferences in the field of digital financial services. Then user experience was analyzed and UI/UX studies were conducted for the ‘Notification Center’ of the bank’s mobile application. The final stage of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the redesign project of the Notification Centre section of the bank's mobile application and to formulate recommendations for the further development of the mobile application.

The research conducted has shown the practical importance of improving the user experience of the bank’s mobile application, which consists of improving usability, increasing customer satisfaction and improving the overall impression of banking services. This leads to increased conversion, customer retention and increased loyalty to the bank.

Improving the user experience of the bank’s mobile application makes it possible to increase the efficiency of the bank’s employees, reduce the burden on the customer support department and reduce the number of errors when performing routine operations or actions. This not only optimises the bank’s internal processes, but also helps to improve the overall quality of service, which has a particular impact on the bank’s reputation, competitiveness and financial performance.
COVID-19 pandemic: Restrictions and functionality in the knees of physiotherapy students, preliminary study
Authors: Machado Viegas Trindade Andrei , Pinheiro Rezende Leonardo , Rodolfo Borges Parreira Rodolfo , Barbosa Cordeiro Lorraine , Rocha da Silva Araújo Helder , Rodrigues Torres Marcelo , Santos Oliveira Claudia
Published: June 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic declared by the WHO in 2020 led to restrictive measures that exerted an impact on physical activity, which can affect musculoskeletal health. Objective: The aim of the present study was to analyze the impact of the pandemic on knee pain and functioning among university students influenced by social isolation measures. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted at the Evangelical University of Goiás (UniEVANGELICA) with 52 physiotherapy students. Data were collected with the aid of an online questionnaire addressing lifestyle habits, physical activity, knee pain, and functioning using the Lysholm knee score. Data analysis was performed with SPSS 21, using appropriate statistical tests. Results: The chi-square test revealed no significant association between COVID-19 and knee pain, but an apparent relationship was found between physical activity and pain. No significant association was found between COVID-19 and worse walking function, although a tendency was suggested. Discussion: Despite the apparent association between physical activity and pain, the lack of statistical significance indicates the need for more detailed analyses. The present results diverge from those of global studies, underscoring the complexity of the relationship between the pandemic and musculoskeletal health. Limitations of the study include the sample size and self-reporting. Conclusion: This study provides insights into the relationships between COVID-19, knee pain, physical activity, and walking function in university students. Although no significant association was found in some analyzes performed in this study, caution should be exercised when interpreting the results. Further research considering additional variables is recommended to gain a robust understanding of these relationships.
West African College of Surgeons Basic Ophthalmology Resource: Development and Initial Evaluation
Authors: Abdulsalam Shuaib , Popoola Dupe , Adenekan Adetunje , Adenuga Olukorede , Adio A O , Agbo Iheanacho , Ahmed Akwesi , Akafo Ingrid , Akafo Stephen , Akinsola Sade , Allan Bruce , Amerasinghe Nishani , Arthur Kwesi , Amoaku Winfred , Aribaba Olufisayo , Babalola Femi , Baiyeroju Ronke , Faal Hannah , Beaconsfield Michele , Egbe Sola , Braimah Imoro , Ceesay Winston , Okosa Chimdi , Coker Jimi , Cross Catherine , Paula Claudia , Dean William , Dogbe Edith , Duhs Ros , Ekpe Vincent , Essuman Vera , Ezeanosike Edak , Fasina Oluyemi , Fordjor Gladys , Griffith Nigel , Guly Catherine , Hall Kirsty , Kyari Fatima , Lockley Pat , Mahmoud Abdulraheem , Mensah Evelyn , Moore Christine , Mpyet Caleb , Murdoch Ian E , Nikita Eleni , Nolan Winifred , Odugbo Ojo , Odusote Kayode , Ogun Olufunmilola , Ogundimu Kolawole , Ogundipe Bade , Olawoye Olusola , Oluleye Tunji , Olusanya Bolutife , Onakoya Adeola , Bonsu Peter , Owoeye Joshua , Oyewole Kehinde , Papadopoulos Maria , Perovic Natasa , Raval Manish , Reddy Ashwin , Resnikov Serge , Samaila Elsie , Smith John , Shweikh Yusrah , Sim Dawn , Sotiriou Mina , Sullivan Paul , Tagoe Naa , Thaller Ok , Toseafa Raymond , Udongo Eno , Walker Claire , Wickham Louisa
Published: June 2024

Purpose: To describe the process of development of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Basic Ophthalmology Educational Resource and to report the feedback from the first five cohorts to utilise the resource at the commencement of their training in ophthalmology. Methods: After initial meetings topics considered essential foundations for training in ophthalmology were identified. Faculty members subsequently searched the internet to identify suitable online open source learning materials relevant to each topic, which were then collated and cataloged. Where suitable quality learning materials could not be identified, materials were created or re-used from existing WACS courses. Following the creation of the resource, questions were developed for a summative assessment, taken by learners upon completion of the resource. Results: The resource went 'live' on 10th July 2019. As of March 2024, a total of 203 learners in 5 cohorts had completed the course. The feedback responses of 150 (74%) learners from the first 5 cohorts are described in this report. Regarding their overall assessment of the course, 64 (43%) learners rated the resource as very good', 63 (42%) as 'good', and 23 (15%) as 'satisfactory’. Most (>98%) respondents reported that the course met their expectations and that the content was relevant to their learning needs. Conclusion: The WACS Basic Ophthalmology Resource appears to be a valuable opportunity for acquiring foundational knowledge.
Unexpected Factors That Influence Viral Detection and Viral Load Using Real-Time PCR
Authors: Cheng HuiTing , Premsrirut Prem , Tennyson Lilly , Mo Philip , Wang XiaoHong , Silberstein Miriam , Pincus Matthew
Published: June 2024

This communication takes note of unexpected factors that can influence the results of RT-PCR in quantitation of copy numbers such as in determination of viral loads and in viral identification. We show that the presence of serum separator gel in authorized collection tubes for hepatitis C (HCV) viral load determinations causes underestimation of viral loads by blocking viral diffusion into plasma and that the presence of more than one targeted virus in a multiplex RT-PCR viral assay, while not affecting analytical specificity, results in raising of the minimal detectable viral titer and therefore a decreased analytical sensitivity. Our results suggest the possibility that HCV samples should be placed in cell lysis buffer for full viral load determination and that multiplex assays should be carefully validated and modified if necessary to minimize loss of sensitivity.
Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Leukemia: Updated Review
Authors: Carolina Jácome , Eugenia Buestán , Paul Otáñez , Shadira Narváez , Carolina Lara , Estefanía Ramón
Published: June 2024

This review article compiles updated information on Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Leukemia, a type of uncommon or rare myeloid neoplasm, with typically cutaneous manifestations with or without extramedullary involvement and leukemic dissemination, which makes it difficult to differentiate from other neoplasms. This review aims to provide a brief update on key points such as its epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment, in order to allow early recognition of the disease considering its rapid evolution and poor prognosis.
A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE BLADE (NARROW RIDGE) IMPLANT: ENHANCING CLINICAL VALIDITY AND FUNCTIONAL SUCCESS OVER FIVE DECADES
Authors: Pasqualini Marco , Rossi Franco , Carlo Luca , Moglioni Enrico , Shulman Mike , Zampetti Paolo , Hughes E. Richard
Published: June 2024

Dental implants have revolutionized dentistry by providing an effective solution for patients with missing teeth. In recent decades, extensive research and advancements in implantology have led to the development of various designs and materials, all aimed at improving clinical validity and functional success. One such design, the blade, initially introduced by Leonard I. Linkow and further modified by Ugo Pasqualini and Marco Pasqualini, has gained significant attention for its unique features and obtained outcomes. The purpose of this article is to present a comprehensive analysis of the clinical validity and functional success of the blade implant and as a clinical example we describe the rehabilitation of an edentulous central incisor of a young patient, observed over the course of five decades. By examining the blade's design, materials, modifications, and long-term outcomes, this study offers valuable insights into its effectiveness, stability, and patient satisfaction.
Relación de la transformación digital y del valor de marca en el sector bancario
Authors: López Rodríguez Campo Elías , Contreras Ortiz Fabio Alberto , Benites Hincapié Luz Marina , Perea Sandoval Julio Alberto
Published: June 2024

Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar la relación entre la transformación digital y el valor de marca en el sector bancario colombiano. Se desarrolló desde un alcance descriptivo correlacional con la participación de personas económicamente activas de la ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia. Se resalta que existe una importante y positiva correlación entre los esfuerzos del sector bancario por entender al cliente mediante el uso de la tecnología y de herramientas digitales con la percepción de los usuarios que consolidan el valor de marca desde la conciencia, la calidad percibida, la asociación y la lealtad de marca. Se concluye que la consolidación del valor de marca en el sector bancario colombiano se debe seguir gestionando a partir del relacionamiento con los usuarios desde la transformación de la experiencia del cliente, de los procesos operativos y del desarrollo de los modelos de negocio con una alta orientación al mercado.
Conceptual model for establishing the relationship between digital transformation and organizational performance in electrical power companies
Authors: Rosero-Garcia Javier , Montano-Salamanca William
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to establish a conceptual model of structural equations that examines the relationship between digital transformation and organizational performance in the electric power sector, using the theories of Dynamic Capabilities (DC), Resources-Based View (RBV), and Knowledge-Based Vision (KBV). The study proposes a conceptual model of 27 relationships (hypotheses) that incorporates the theories of DC, RBV, and KBV, which are used to evaluate the relationship between digital transformations and organizational performance in the electric power sector. We conducted surveys with industry professionals to validate the model. Through the analysis of the survey data, the study establishes the relationship between digital transformations and organizational performance, highlighting the crucial role of knowledge in generating value for organizations. The study findings showed that the proposed model, which incorporates the theories of DC, RBV, and KBV, effectively models and measures organizational processes in the electric power sector. Our results show that digital transformation, particularly in Big Data, has a significant positive impact on organizational performance. Furthermore, the study highlights the important role of knowledge creation and management in driving organizational value in the context of digital transformation. Specifically, the study allows us to conclude that we can express organizational processes in causal relationships and measure them through data, with the interaction of these elements producing knowledge as a key element in generating value in organizations.