bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experimental Reconstructions of the Mammoth Ivory Flute from Geißenklösterle Cave (GK3) and Other Palaeolithic Wind Instruments from South-West Germany
Authors: Potengowski Anna Friederike , Dalferth Gabriele , Hein Wulf , Spreer Barbara , Wiedmann Hannes , Malina Maria , Münzel Susanne C.
Published: December 2023

The present paper provides a multidisciplinary approach integrating musicological, acoustical, and manufacturing aspects to the archaeological study of the mammoth ivory instrument from Geißenklösterle Cave (GK3). We present information on the archaeological background and the find history, and new insights into the playing technique of the instrument, confirming that GK3 was designed as a flute with a notch (M. Malina, S. C. Münzel). Subsequently, physical parameters causing pitch variability in general and their impact on the response of the low register of extended reconstructions are explored (G. Dalferth), before actual experiences of the chaîne opératoire of the GK3 ivory instrument are supplied (W. Hein). Due to its incompleteness, this Palaeolithic instrument allows for variability in reconstructing. A comparative tonal analysis of eight GK3 reconstructions in different lengths was conducted (A. F. Potengowski), offering new clues to possible musical intervals of the original instrument. Finally, the requirements for future research are considered.
Rewriting Buddhism: Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka, 1157-1270, by Alastair Gornall
Authors: Appleton Naomi
Published: December 2023

Rewriting Buddhism: Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka, 1157-1270, by Alastair Gornall. UCL Press, 2020. XIII-269pp. Hb £40, ISBN 9781787355156.
Science and Development in Thai and South Asian Buddhism, by David L. Gosling
Authors: Harris Elizabeth J
Published: December 2023

Science and Development in Thai and South Asian Buddhism, by David L. Gosling. Routledge, 2020. 308pp. Hb £130, Pb 36,99. ISBN-13: 97800320846023.
Exiguity and Narrative Identity in Canadian French-language Literature Outside Quebec: Marguerite A. Primeau, France Daigle and Marc Prescott
Authors: Lindberg Svante
Published: December 2023

This article studies samples of French-language texts produced in Canadian provinces outside Quebec, the aim being to elucidate the questions of narrative identity, the relationships with place and with the English and French languages as these evolve in the literary works. Expression of a fragile and exiguous literary condition, the texts are also narrations of a state beyond the question of dominant and dominated linguistic cultures. The following works are studied: Sauvage-Sauvageon (1984) by Marguerite A. Primeau; Pas pire (1998) by France Daigle; Sex, Lies et les Franco-Manitobains (2001) and Fort Mac (2004) by Marc Prescott. Different geographical corners of Canada are represented: the West, the Atlantic East and the Prairies. In Sauvage-Sauvageon, the story moves between a place of the present (the Canadian West coast in British Columbia) and a number of places of the past: Quebec, Alberta and Europe.
Usos da Leitura e Populismo: os livros e a eleição de Bolsonaro
Authors: Curcino Luzmara , Pereira Thiago Augusto Carlos
Published: December 2023

Based on the principles of discourse analysis, we present an overview of the bookstore scenario in Brazil that promoted titles and authors that composed the new right-wing electoral and editorial segment. In the elections in which Bolsonaro became president, some of these titles played a relevant role in his campaign. We are dedicated to describing one of those books whose title and author were honored by Bolsonaro in his victory “live”, after winning the elections. Alongside the Bible, the Federal Constitution and Winston Churchill’s biography, this book indicates Bolsonaro’s populist anti-intellectualism. Published by a major Brazilian publisher in 2013, Olavo de Carvalho’s The Minimum You Need to Know to Not Be an Idiot immediately became a bestseller, contributing decisively to the Bolsonarist campaign, owing to its rhetoric being riddled with bad language, anti-left, neoconservative in manners and ultraliberal in economics.
Représentations de l’immigration dans le discours politique français. Étude comparative des discours de Marine Le Pen et d’Emmanuel Macron (2015–2019, France)
Authors: Jamet Denis , Lafiandra Bérengère
Published: December 2023

This chapter intends to study the representation and conceptualization of immigration in far-right political discourse in France. This corpus analysis aims to identify, with the help of linguistic software tools, the way migrants were depicted in Marine Le Pen’s speeches between 2015 and 2019, as well as the rhetorical strategies she implemented, and to compare them to those used in Emmanuel Macron’s speeches. The first part presents the political context, the corpus and the methodology. In the second part, the results of the textometric analysis of the corpus are developed. Finally, the third part consists in the analysis of the semantic domains of the corpus.
Actitudes hacia las prácticas de cuidado infantil en cuidadores rurales y urbanos con altos índices de pobreza
Authors: Romero Royert Daniela , Amar José J , González Leidy , Romero Orozco Duban , Aragón Jeremías
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre la pobreza y las actitudes hacia las prácticas de cuidado infantil en áreas rurales y urbanas de Colombia.
 
Método: El presente artículo es un estudio transversal correlacional en el departamento del Atlántico, al norte de Colombia. Se indagó sobre las actitudes hacia el cuidado infantil y las condiciones de vida en 1189 cuidadores de niños en edad preescolar. Se tuvo en cuenta el índice de pobreza multidimensional y el área de procedencia de los participantes (urbana o rural).
 
Resultados: No se encontró una relación directa entre las actitudes hacia el cuidado infantil y el índice de pobreza multidimensional. Sin embargo, se observó que los participantes de áreas urbanas provenientes de zonas vulnerables presentaron un mayor índice de pobreza y mostraron actitudes menos positivas hacia el cuidado infantil, especialmente en el cuidado cognitivo, del sueño y de la salud. Se evidenció un efecto moderador del área sobre las actitudes de cuidado.
 
Conclusiones: El estudio destaca la influencia de la pobreza y la vulnerabilidad social en las actitudes  de cuidado infantil, especialmente en áreas urbanas. Estos hallazgos subrayan la importancia de considerar las condiciones socioeconómicas y geográficas al abordar el cuidado infantil. Además, se resalta la necesidad de implementar estrategias específicas para promover prácticas de cuidado positivas en contextos más vulnerables, con el fin de mejorar el desarrollo de la primera infancia en Colombia
¿Qué emociones provoca una canción? Sobre un modelo probabilístico emocional – musical
Authors: Lugos Abarca Josué Alexis
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo busca proponer un modelo matemático para calcular los valores de los posibles estados afectivos que una canción provocaría en respuesta a una persona. Para ello, se analizó el contenido emocional asociado a los intervalos, acordes, escalas, tempo, figuras rítmicas, etc. Después, se construyó un sistema de ecuaciones mediante el concepto de probabilidad replicando la fisiología emocional, para la cual se empleó la noción de estímulo externo. Este se asignó a los parámetros musicales, mientras que, los estímulos internos, fueron propuestos para considerar la subjetividad de cada individuo correspondiente a su respuesta emocional. De esa manera, se otorgó a cada emoción un valor de probabilidad que se divide en “sí se siente” y “no se siente”. Al final, se concretó un mecanismo matemático que determina la distribución de probabilidad en respuesta a la percepción emocional de una persona ocasionado por una canción.
Desenvolvimento local a partir do uso do conceito de Placemaking em Destinos Turísticos Inteligentes para que se tornem participativos
Authors: Longato Daniela Ferreira Flores , Pereira Raquel da Silva
Published: December 2023

O objetivo da pesquisa aqui apresentada foi a criação de um plano de uso de Placemaking em Destino Turístico Inteligente (DTI) a fim de que seja participativo e promova o desenvolvimento local sustentável. Estabeleceu-se como objetivo específico a criação de um plano de DTI Participativo. O lócus da pesquisa é Benidorm, município localizado na Comunidade Valenciana, na Espanha, por ser este o único município certificado como DTI até o fechamento da pesquisa. Metodologicamente, a pesquisa é classificada como exploratória e descritiva e ocorreu por meio de um estudo de caso que envolveu etapa documental seguida de entrevistas in loco e observação. A lacuna abordada envolve dois construtos recentes e inovadores de forma conjunta: Destinos Turísticos Inteligentes (DTI) e Placemaking, contribuindo para o avanço científico e acadêmico sobre a temática. Os principais resultados obtidos ao tratar temas inovadores de forma conjunta (DTI e Placemaking) contribuem para gerar impacto social ao considerar a participação cidadã no processo, a partir do olhar com foco na gestão do território em DTI, o que traz também benefícios ambientais. A contribuição mais relevante é o modelo proposto neste trabalho, que pode ser aplicado em DTI, tanto na Espanha quanto em outros países da América Latina, visto que usam metodologias similares.
17 Years of Coastline Changes Observation in the Northern Part of Rupat Island Using Landsat 7 ETM + Time Series Imagery (2000-2017); A Case Study of the Country’s Border Between Indonesia – Malaysia
Authors: Husnul Kausarian , Batubara Ahmad Rifai , Puji Astuti Puji Astuti , Sumantyo Josaphat Tetuko Sri , Lubis Muhammad Zainuddin
Published: December 2023

Rupat Island is the outermost part of Indonesia which borders Malaysia. This island is part of Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province, located at 02° 4.911'N-101° 27,191'E. This study uses primary data from field observations and secondary data in Landsat 7ETM+ Time Series image data and other supporting data. The descriptive method is carried out in the form of geological interpretation in the field, determination of validation points and then analysis using GIS/visual interpretation to obtain shoreline changes that occurred in the northern part of Rupat Island from the year 2000 to 2017. Additional data used were sea current and pattern and wind direction and speed. Validation points are used to obtain detailed calculations related to this coastline change: Tanjung Api area to Teluk Rhu and Tanjung Lapin get the measurement results experienced the most accretion occurred in 2013 was 167.21 m, and the most abrasion in 2016 was 72.77 m. The biggest change occurred in 2013 when the accretion occurred at 375.5 Ha, and the most abrasion occurred in 2014 at 50.63 Ha. Meanwhile, for shoreline changes, the minimum annual coastline length in 2004 was 19.04 km, and the normal coastline length in 2015 was 28.26 km. The maximum length of the coastline occurred in 2013 was 36.53 km.
Control of the Selection Criteria of the Self-Organization Algorithm in the Problems of Correcting the Navigation Systems of Maneuverable Aircraft
Authors: Selezneva M. S.
Published: December 2023

The problem of constructing models with the desired properties, which are used in the algorithmic support of the sighting and navigation complex of the aircraft, has been studied. The quality of the used mathematical models largely determines the accuracy of the correction of the sighting and navigation system, therefore it is proposed to build models directly during the flight using some evolutionary algorithm. For example, using a self-organization algorithm. The ensemble of selection criteria for the self-organization algorithm includes various criteria that determine the properties of the selected models. Depending on the field of application of the models, they are given the desired properties by means of a self-organization algorithm with a variable ensemble of selection criteria. The selection ensemble consists of general, special criteria, as well as a controlled combination of qualitative criteria that selectively improve the performance of models. When the flight mode changes, the influence of one or another special criterion on the process under study changes. The change in the ensemble of selection criteria for the self-organization algorithm occurs automatically during the flight. Degrees of observability, controllability and parametric identifiability are used as improved qualitative characteristics. Over time, the degree of observability, controllabi lity, and parametric identifiability may change. Components that were well observable over time can become poorly observable. The weakly observable components of the state vector, although they are formally observable, in practice are not processed by estimation algorithms, since their evaluation is possible only on sufficiently large intervals of the system operation. A similar situation develops with models in the study of the quality of their controllability, as well as with the parameters of models during their identification. An algorithm for controlling the quality selection criteria and a diagram of the algorithm for generating models during the correction of a promising sighting and navigation complex of an aircraft are presented. Mathematical modeling has been carried out for various flight modes of the aircraft, such as straight flight, flight at different altitudes. The results of the simulation showed the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed algorithmic solutions
A nature-like anti-infective impregnation of a medical mask and a method for its application
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Gaydamaka Sergey N. , Gladchenko Marina A. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Kornilova Alla A. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Kornilov Igor' V. ,   Center Projection of Technologies
Published: December 2023

The potential for creating anti-infective impregnation based on aminopolysaccharide and silver ions is shown. Thanks to a unique water-insoluble complex of silver clusters (Ag 0.034 mg/cm2 of mask material) in natural aminopolysaccharide, the impregnated material exhibits significant antibacterial properties. It has been shown that impregnation does not interfere with the effective removal of carbon dioxide, which can accumulate on the inside of the mask during breathing. It is noted that the use of a new nature-like anti-infective impregnation opens up the possibility of increasing the wear resistance of the impregnated material, while the impregnation is not removed from the surface of the mask material during intensive use of the mask.
Pipelined Ensemble Architecture for Mortality Prediction on MIMIC III
Authors: D. Malarvizhi  , A. Prakash
Published: December 2023

Automated healthcare decision support has seen a huge rise with the improved data collection models in hospitals and also improved machine learning based techniques that exhibit high possibilities for automation. Automating healthcare systems as an aide for clinical practitioners can ensure fast and more accurate results for the patients and can also aid in hospital administration. Mortality prediction has been one of the major and critical factors that determines the type of treatment and the level of resources that has to be allocated for a patient. This work presents a pipelined ensemble architecture that can be used for effective prediction of mortality levels of a patient. The pipeline model has been designed in multiple levels to ensure improvement of quality of the medical data and effective prediction. The pipelined architecture model has been compared with existing state-of-the-art model, and the results indicate high performance with 92% accuracy levels, ensuring the model is suitable for use in real time mortality prediction.
Serological evaluation of toxocarosis in Amedyia District, Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region Iraq
Authors: Haifa G. Ismail  , Adel T. Al-Saeed
Published: December 2023

The ova of Toxocara canis is common environmental contaminants of human habitation, due to the fact that dogs serve as final hosts. The presence of Toxocara ova in the soil which considerable as a risky factor for human public health. Humans, particularly children, frequently ingest these ova accidently and infected with disease. Infection in humans, in contrast to their definitive hosts, remains unusual host, often resulting in disease caused by the migrating larval stages without development to adult stage. This study is the first study in Duhok Governorate and Kurdistan region to determine the seroprevalance of toxocarosis among human population and the relation of the associated factors. A total of 600 blood samples were collected from children and adults of different ages (5-70) years and both genders. Blood samples were collected in a gel tubes, then centrifuged for isolation of sera. The sera were kept at -20ºC until used for detection of anti Toxocara canis IgG antibodies using ELISA. Out of 600 serum samples 38 (6.3 %) were seropositive. The rate of infection was higher in females 22/285 (7.7%) than males 16/315 (5.1%). The individuals belong the age group less than 5 years were more prevalent (21.4%) than other groups followed by age group (5-14) year with infection rate (9.6%). Toxocarosis is prevalent in adults and children of Amedyia district. These results require periodical studies on the rate of infection and associated risk factors in other areas of Duhok Governorate and Kurdistan region.
Analysis of The Integration of Information Technologies and Pedagogical Technologies in Higher Education
Authors: Marasulova Zulaykho Abdullayevna  , Akhmedova Zebikhon Siddiqovna  , Zokhidova Makhfuza Khabibovna
Published: December 2023

this article is written on the examples of improving the quality and effectiveness of computer science lessons in the educational system , which describes the position of Information Technology in the educational system, the need for the teacher to acquire new skills, skills as the organizer of the educational process.
Description of The Human Soul Through The Character of The Dog in The Novel Koraquyun
Authors: Ashurov Bekzod Shavkatjon ogli
Published: December 2023

In this article, the characters of the novel "Koraquyun" by the writer N. Norqabilov, their ideological and artistic characteristics, and to what extent they serve the writer's artistic goal, are discussed. In particular, special attention is paid to the images of animals in the works.
Microflora of atherosclerotic plaques and blood of patients with atherosclerosis
Authors: Sharifullina Diliara М. , Borisenko Olesya V. , Khaуrullin Rustem N.
Published: December 2023

Background. Over the past decades, the role of the microbial factor in the development of atherosclerosis has been discussed. To date, data on the composition of the microflora of atherosclerotic plaques have been accumulated, but in these studies the blood microflora in atherosclerosis was not studied.
Aim. To determine the contamination frequency of biopsy samples of atherosclerotic plaques and peripheral blood with cultured microorganisms in patients with atherosclerosis of the brachiocephalic arteries.
Material and methods. A cross-sectional study in 35 patients with atherosclerosis of the carotid arteries; the average age of the patients was 58.2±8.3 years, was performed. Blood and atherosclerotic plaque samples from 23 men (mean age 58.6±10.3 years) and 12 women (mean age 57.3±14.3 years) were examined. Anaerobic flasks for blood cultivation were incubated at 35 °C for up to 6 months, from which they were regularly inoculated onto solid nutrient media to obtain culture growth. Cultures of tissues of atherosclerotic plaques of the carotid arteries in test tubes with thioglycollate medium were thermostated until visible growth of the culture was obtained; observation was carried out for up to 2 months. Identification of crops was carried out using commercial kits. For statistical analysis of the results obtained, the equality of the average values in two samples was checked using the Student’s statistical reliability test. Correlation analysis of the tightness of the connection was carried out using the Spearman rank correlation method.
Results. The frequency of detection of microorganisms in samples of atherosclerotic plaques was 48.6% (17/35), including Cutibacterium acnes — in 31.4% (11/35), the genus Staphylococcus — in 22.9% (8/35), associations of these microorganisms — in 5.7% (2/35) of samples. C. acnes was cultured in the blood of 11.4% (4/35) of patients. In 5.7% (2/35) of patients, cultures of C. acnes bacteria were isolated from both atherosclerotic plaque biopsies and blood. Bacterial cultures exhibited slow growth on nutrient media. Correlation analysis of the closeness of the connection according to the Chaddock scale demonstrated the presence of a high and very high closeness of connection between the amount of high-density lipoproteins and the daily growth of C. acnes in atherosclerotic plaques (p=0.812) and blood (rxy=–0.969), the content of leukocytes showed a very high closeness of connection with days of growth of C. acnes in the blood (rxy=–0.957); Student's t-test revealed a statistically significant relationship with the fact of detection of C. acnes cultures in atherosclerotic plaques (p=0.013).
Conclusion. Bacterial cultures isolated from blood samples and atherosclerotic plaques of patients with atherosclerosis had slow growth on nutrient media, and the period of their growth or the fact of detection correlated with the number of leukocytes and the level of high-density lipoproteins in the blood of patients.
Relationship between solar activity, forest fire smoke and the incidence of tumors of the central nervous system in Russia
Authors: Pinaev Sergey K. , Kaprin Andrey D. , Starinskiy Valery V. , Chizhov Alexey Ya. , Pinaeva Olga G.
Published: December 2023

Background. Studying the causes of tumors of the central nervous system is necessary to increase the effectiveness of this pathology prevention.
Aim. To study the relationship between solar activity and forest fire smoke and the incidence of tumors of the central nervous system in Russia.
Material and methods. Data on the incidence of tumors of the central nervous system in Russia in 1990–2019 were provided by the Moscow Research Oncological Institute named after P.A. Herzen. Information on solar activity (average annual Wolf numbers) and the number of forest fires was obtained from open sources. A Pearson correlation analysis of time series of environmental factors intensity and morbidity was carried out in 11 iterations with a time delay of 0–10 years. The average values of connection strength and lags were calculated using the method of moments.
Results. A relationship between the number of forest fires and the incidence of tumors of the central nervous system was identified in 34 regions. The average correlation coefficient at the age of 0–4 years was 0.543±0.042 (lag 5.6±2.2); in 0–14 years — 0.492±0.039 (lag 3.1±0.8), in 0–85+ years — 0.549±0.059 (lag 4.8±1.5). The connection between solar activity and the incidence of tumors of the central nervous system in the 1st decade of the study (1990–1999) was found in 39 regions of Russia, in the 2nd and 3rd decades — in 45 regions. The average correlation coefficient was 0.704–0.767. In the full-age (0–85+ years) population of Russia, a trend toward an increase in the strength of the connection was revealed over time: in the 1st decade (1990–1999) r=0.719; in the 2nd (2000–2009) r=0.871; in the 3rd (2010–2019) r=0.899. The lag value, on the contrary, decreased from 6 years in 1990–2009 to 3 years in 2010–2019.
Conclusion. The incidence of central nervous system tumors in Russia correlates with the number of forest fires and solar activity. Further research is needed to clarify cause-and-effect relationships.
Peculiarities of training neurosurgeons in modern conditions using the example of a number of foreign countries
Authors: Plutnitsky Andrey N. , Makirov Timur R. , Karimov Bulat N.
Published: December 2023

The possibility of unifying the training of neurosurgeons using the experience of different countries seems to be the most promising. At the same time, the uniqueness of the countries, the historical facts of the development of the neurosurgical specialty, scientific and technical achievements in them determined the diversity and specificity of individual neurosurgical schools. As a result, there is no unified model for a neurosurgical training program. In order to study the peculiarities of training neurosurgeons in foreign countries for the subsequent development of optimal models for training and advanced training of neurosurgery specialists in the Russian Federation, a search for foreign information was conducted in the databases Scopus, Web of Science, MedLine, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Global Health, CyberLeninka, eLibrary.ru, RSCI for 2015–2022 to study the peculiarities of training neurosurgeons in the USA, England, Germany, Italy, Turkey. The analysis undertaken showed that the scope and training programs for neurosurgeons have their own characteristics in a number of countries. Thus, the duration of residency training in neurosurgery varies from 2 years in Russia to 6 years in Italy, Germany and 8 years in the UK. In the USA, postgraduate education for training a neurosurgeon includes 7 years of residency. Training programs also differ: in Italy they focus on primarily mastering practical skills; in Germany, during a 6-year training program, the student must master a wide range of theoretical and practical surgical skills. In the UK, training takes place in several stages: at the initial stage, mastering basic surgical skills common to all surgical specialties, skills and competencies in the field of basic neurosurgical care and emergency medicine. Competencies are further developed in relation to traumatic brain injury, degenerative spinal diseases, neuro-oncology and many other conditions. The final stage of training in the UK is in-depth neurosurgical training with the student spending a large amount of time in the operating room. In the USA, the “red thread” is the interdisciplinary integration of competencies and technologies. International cooperation within the framework of global neurosurgery is considered as the main vector for the development of the neurosurgical industry. The possibility of unifying the training of neurosurgeons using the experience of different countries and creating a global platform for the exchange of knowledge in the field of neurosurgery seem to be the most promising and useful in revising the training programs for neurosurgeons in our country.
Estimation of the Parameters of the Modified Weibull Distribution with Bathtub-shaped Failure Rate Function
Authors: Hussein Adam Adam Abdelrahman , Sazak Hakan SavaÅŸ
Published: December 2023

In this study, we propose two estimators called the 3-step MML and the combined estimators of the parameters of the modified Weibull distribution which is used in reliability models with bathtub-shaped failure rate function. The simulations show the superiority of both estimators over the graphical estimators. Particularly, the combined estimators are the better of the two. Two real-life data applications also show the superiority of the proposed estimators compared to the graphical estimators.
The Marshall–Olkin Pareto Type-I Distribution: Properties, Inference under Complete and Censored Samples with Application to Breast Cancer Data
Authors: Aldahlan Maha A. , Rabie Abdelhamid M. , Abdelhamid Mostafa , Ahmed Abdul Hadi N. , Afify Ahmed Z.
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we introduce the Marshall–Olkin Pareto type-I (MOPTI) distribution. Structural properties of the MOPTI distribution including the quantile function, mean residual life, and a new theorem for strength-stress measure are introduced. Five methods of estimation for the MOPTI parameters based on complete samples are presented. Furthermore, we explore the estimation of the MOPTI parameters under type-I and type-II censoring. Two Monte Carlo simulation studies are conducted to evaluate the performance of the estimation methods under complete and censored samples. A real-life data set is used to validate the proposed methods.
Estimation based on Ranked Set Sampling for Farlie--Gumbel--Morgenstern Bivariate Weibull Distribution Parameters with an application to medical data
Authors: Hanandeh Ahmad , Al-omari Amer
Published: December 2023

In this article, we address the problem of estimating the parameters of Farlie-Gumbel-Morgenstern bivariate Weibull distribution using ranked set sample (RSS) design. The suggested estimators of the FGMBW distribution parameters are compared with their counterparts based on simple random sampling (SRS) via Monte Carlo simulations studies. An example of a real data set consists of times (in days) to the first and second recurrence of infection for 30 kidney patients is considered for illustration. It turns out that the RSS estimators results in an improvement in efficiency as compared to the simple random sampling estimators based on the same number of measured units for all cases considered in this study.
Investigating the link between vitamin d deficiency and depression and anxiety in medical students at Jazan university: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Oraibi Omar , Somaili Mohammed , Jaawna Essa , Alfaraj Sarah , Majhali Jalal , Zuqayl Alhanouf , Hadadi Abdulrahman , Ageeli Ruba , Modawi Khawla , Najmi Alaa , Majrashi Abdullah , Alhazmi Luai , Oraibi Bassem , Bahkali Eman
Published: December 2023

Background: Numerous studies have assessed the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among Saudi individuals and correlated depression and anxiety with vitamin D deficiency. However, studies have not looked at these factors in Saudi Arabia's Jazan medical students. The current study aimed to clarify the relationship between low vitamin D levels, depression, anxiety, and academic performance.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students at Jazan university. The dependent variables were depression and anxiety, and their association with covariates, including sex, marital status, GPA, BMI, vitamin D level, and physical exercise, was evaluated. The 21-item depression, anxiety, and stress scale, which has been validated, was utilized.
Results: Of 252 students, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was 54.4%; anxiety, 62.3%; and depression 68.7%. Comparatively, more female students than male students were vitamin D deficient. Stress was found to be substantially related to vitamin D deficiency (p<0.001). Anxiety was also significantly related to vitamin D deficiency (p<0.001), wherein the students with anxiety had a considerably higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency than those without anxiety (84% vs. 32.5%). Similarly, depression was significantly associated with vitamin D deficiency (p<0.001), wherein students with depression were much more likely to get vitamin D deficiency than students without depression (86.7% vs. 27.5%)-no significant association otherwise with other variables.
Conclusions: Stress, depression, and anxiety are associated with vitamin D deficiency. This finding highlights the importance of mental health promotion among medical students owing to its link to quality of life and academic performance.
ACIONAMENTO DISCURSIVO DA BÍBLIA NA VOTAÇÃO DA ADMISSIBILIDADE DO IMPEACHMENT DE DILMA ROUSSEFF
Authors: Gerhardt Edigar Barraqui , Toledo Joilson de Souza , Figueira Luís Fernando Bulhões
Published: December 2023

A sessão de votação da admissibilidade do impeachment da presidenta Dilma Rousseff, ocorrida no dia 17 de abril de 2016, retrata a presença/intensidade do acionamento discursivo da Literatura Sagrada Cristã no debate público brasileiro. Os embates políticos são também lutas de imaginários e formações discursivas que disputam a legitimidade perante a sociedade. Para investigar tal processo, o presente artigo retoma e analisa os textos bíblicos acionados na referida sessão parlamentar, com ênfase no versículo 12 do Salmo 33, que apresentou maior recorrência entre as citações, tendo como base os conceitos de Representação e Imaginário, oriundos do campo da História Cultural, e as concepções de Formação Discursiva e Interdiscurso, vinculadas ao arcabouço teórico da Análise do Discurso, e em diálogo com estudos sobre a Literatura Sagrada das Religiões. Desta forma, a presente investigação analisa, através do discurso, o modo como a Presidenta é anunciada como preterida por aqueles que se sentem escolhidos e reivindicam para Deus a constituição do processo que empreendem.
ENSINO RELIGIOSO NO ENSINO MÉDIO: UMA PROPOSTA DE REFLEXÃO SOBRE O SENTIDO DE VIDA
Authors: Cristino Ana Caroline , Xavier Magno , Barcellos Lusival , Vasconcelos Cleyton
Published: December 2023

Este ensaio oferece uma proposta para que o Ensino Religioso encontre lugar no Ensino Médio. As Ciências da Religião possibilitam que o seu objeto de estudo, o fenômeno religioso, seja problematizado de forma crítica e reflexiva, a partir de processos de construção de sentidos. Considerando que no Ensino Médio os estudantes são provocados a pensar no seu projeto de vida, propõe-se uma aproximação entre Ensino Religioso e a abordagem existencial de Viktor Frankl. Para fundamentação da proposta, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica de livros e artigos científicos relacionados ao tema do presente ensaio e uma análise documental de normatizações que orientam a educação nacional e o Ensino Religioso na escola pública. Ao final deste estudo, demonstrou-se ser possível abordar o Ensino Religioso no Ensino Médio quando na construção de projetos de vida, tecendo uma relação com a busca por sentido de vida, presente em qualquer expressão religiosa e não religiosa.
SEXUALIDADE, CAMINHOS HUMANOS E DIVERSIDADE
Authors: Dentz René Armand , Da Silva Denilson Matias
Published: December 2023

O tema da sexualidade, abrangente e misterioso no cenário eclesial, tem sido tratado desde contextos pré-científicos e pré-psicológicos, antes do Concílio Vaticano II, de modo muito cauteloso. Há ao redor da questão certo silêncio fortemente marcado pelo tabu. Na contemporaneidade a questão não é tratada de forma muito diferente. Apesar disso, em âmbitos científicos e teológicos, percebe-se mais abertura para o debate. Inicialmente, a abordagem pré-conciliar da sexualidade, como elemento importante na construção da moral sexual Católica, advém, em primeiro lugar, das interpretações que a Igreja Católica fez das Sagradas Escrituras. Em segundo lugar, da Tradição Católica que, aos poucos, dedicou-se a elaborar um ensinamento magisterial oficial regulador da sexualidade humana, em termos de normas comportamentais. Assim, na perspectiva do Magistério Pontifício Católico, pôde-se estabelecer o que é correto (natural) e o que é desviante (contra a natureza) no campo da sexualidade.
BOLSONARISMO E EVANGELHO DA PAZ COMO SISTEMAS ANTAGÔNICOS
Authors: De Fraga Gomes Tiago , Dantas da Silva Júnior Marcelo
Published: December 2023

Durante a campanha às eleições presidenciais brasileiras de 2018, Bolsonaro se caracterizou por estar associado à ala política conservadora e à religião cristã. Entretanto, várias vezes o conteúdo de suas falas aduzia uma completa dissonância com o Evangelho de Cristo. Obliterando-se esse fato, muitos cristãos não apenas votaram em Bolsonaro, como criaram uma espécie de idolatria a partir de sua figura. A presente pesquisa intenta trabalhar alguns aspectos sobre a incompatibilidade entre o bolsonarismo e o Evangelho de Cristo. Por serem estruturas ideológicas antagônicas, é impossível amalgamá-las. Na primeira parte, será abordado como se deu a construção do messianismo de Bolsonaro e a mensagem de seu “evangelho”, enraizado em um discurso bélico; na segunda parte, será apresentado o Evangelho da paz de Cristo a partir do sermão da montanha; finalmente, nas considerações finais, apontar-se-á alguns elementos que visam auxiliar a sociedade brasileira a aquilatar qualquer discurso político-religioso que se autodenomine cristão.
MULHERES QUE CONQUISTARAM ESPAÇO E VOZ NA BÍBLIA: RESISTÊNCIAS AO PATRIARCALISMO
Authors: Gouveia José Geraldo de
Published: December 2023

O livro “Mulheres que conquistaram espaço e voz na Bíblia”, de Joel Antônio Ferreira, professor do Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Religião (Mestrado e Doutorado) da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás é uma recente publicação e um marco na pesquisa bíblica brasileira. Ao longo de 220 páginas, organizadas em dois capítulos, o autor apresenta uma reflexão que resgata, a partir da Leitura Sociológica pelo Modelo Conflitual/Contradição, o protagonismo feminino na literatura bíblica. Esse modelo de leitura proposto no livro, não só evidencia o papel fundamental das mulheres na literatura bíblica, mas traz à luz alguns temas que foram “cristalizados” nos relatos bíblicos e que nem sempre correspondem à realidade dos fatos. Já na introdução do livro o autor pontua certos relatos bíblicos demonstrando que por trás do que foi redigido existe toda uma trama literária que foi evoluindo marcada por um contexto histórico, social e teológico. Toda essa conjuntura redacional da Bíblia era normalmente finalizada com o toque de um redator final, que não raro, através de “glosas” alterava o texto favorecendo uma leitura mais de acordo com os interesses dos poderosos.
CRER É POP! RELIGIÕES POPULARES E PRODUÇÃO DE SENTIDO
Authors: Martins Filho José Reinaldo Felipe
Published: December 2023

A relação entre ciência e tradições populares é dinâmica e, ao longo das últimas décadas, até ambígua. Por parte de alguns, concede-se às tradições um status quo de manifestação legítima do ser humano, ainda que radicada nalgum patamar inferior ao da ciência, em termos de impacto sobre o progresso da vida social. Até se toma os saberes populares como fonte de interpretação de múltiplas frentes analíticas, mas sempre submetidos à chancela das ditas metodologias científicas, sem que sejam os autênticos protagonistas do processo de construção. Um exemplo: faz-se doutorado sobre as crenças praticadas por povos ameríndios no interior da Floresta Amazônica, o conteúdo de seus saberes notabiliza quem os estuda, mas nunca – ou quase nunca – oferecendo-lhes lugar de fala com destaque em congressos ou outros meios de difusão científica. Esse, definitivamente, não é o nosso caso. Isto é, não é o caso do presente número de Caminhos – Revista de Ciências da Religião, vinculada ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Religião da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás e, para além disso, à grande área de avaliação da CAPES Ciências da Religião e Teologia, que historicamente mantém o seu legado de atenção a povos e seus saberes e tradições, como forma de acrescentar ao conjunto temático da humanidade como um todo.
Research Insights: What Determines the Degree of Institutionalization of a Legislature?
Authors: Palanza Valeria , Scartascini Carlos , Tommasi Mariano
Published: December 2023

The institutionalization of a legislature improves the quality of laws and public policies. The presidential system, the proportional representation election system, and fragmentation of the legislature decrease the probability of legislatures becoming institutionalized, while the age of a democracy increases this probability. The process by which institutionalization is achieved is complex and requires continuous investment over time.
Guide for the Implementation of a Hydrogen Certification System in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Hartmann Nuria , Pradelli Valentina , Márquez Juan Sebastián , Gischler Christiaan , Boeck Daza Eric Fernando , Galeano Paola
Published: December 2023

This report presents a framework for a voluntary hydrogen certification system in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on clean and low-carbon hydrogen. It advocates for regional collaboration to avoid redundant efforts and harmonize standards, emphasizing environmental and social sustainability. The proposed system includes two certification categories tailored to local and European Union market requirements. Key aspects include diverse energy source incorporation, a Chain of Custody system for traceability, and a governance structure combining regional and national elements. The action plan outlines steps for system implementation, governance establishment, and funding strategies.
Trabajo incluyente: Aprendizajes del piloto de inserción de personas con discapacidad del Programa de Apoyo al Empleo
Authors: Urquidi Manuel , Otazú María Delina , Sardán Solange
Published: December 2023

Este documento recopila la experiencia del piloto de inserción laboral para Personas con Discapacidad del Programa de Apoyo al Empleo II (PAE), financiado por el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo y ejecutado por el Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social de Bolivia. El análisis se lleva a cabo mediante tres metodologías: una sistematización de la experiencia, un estudio cualitativo y un estudio cuantitativo. La sistematización de la experiencia se enfoca en un análisis crítico y reflexivo que busca comprender los procesos, contextos y resultados de la experiencia. Su objetivo es identificar lecciones que puedan ser útiles para futuras intervenciones. Para lograrlo, se llevaron a cabo entrevistas con las autoridades nacionales a cargo del programa, el personal operativo en los departamentos de La Paz, Cochabamba y Santa Cruz, así como con beneficiarios y empleadores. El estudio cualitativo se enfoca en la recopilación y análisis de datos cualitativos, como entrevistas, observaciones y testimonios a través de entrevistas. Su objetivo es explorar las percepciones, experiencias y opiniones de las personas involucradas en el programa en base a un cuestionario. Por otro lado, el estudio cuantitativo se basa en la recopilación y análisis de datos, como estadísticas, indicadores y cifras numéricas. El objetivo es proporcionar una visión más objetiva y cuantificable de los resultados, impacto y alcance del programa, permitiendo una evaluación más precisa y comparativa. Estos tres enfoques complementarios permiten una visión integral de la experiencia del Piloto para Personas con Discapacidad, abarcando tanto aspectos subjetivos y contextuales, como datos objetivos y cuantificables.
Guía de emprendimiento sénior en el Perú
Authors:   BID Lab,   Emprende UP
Published: December 2023

Esta publicación nace como iniciativa de brindar al mercado peruano una herramienta de consulta y práctica que apoye a toda persona de 50 años o más, que está pensando en emprender o desee potenciar su emprendimiento actual. Es el resultado de un trabajo colaborativo entre el laboratorio de innovación del Grupo BID, BID Lab y el Centro de Emprendimiento de la Universidad del Pacífico, Emprende UP y surge como inspiración de un trabajo anterior realizado con Fundación MAPFRE. Para redactar el contenido, se llevó a cabo previamente una investigación cualitativa que consistió en escuchar los puntos de vista de dos públicos en particular: emprendedores silver peruanos de diferentes sectores y ciudades; y profesionales expertos pertenecientes al ecosistema emprendedor y de innovación también peruano. En estos grupos, se reflexionó sobre las principales razones de emprender a los 50 años o más -si solo se hace por necesidad y/o también por oportunidad- se identificaron las principales barreras que los emprendedores senior encuentran y también cuáles son los principales motivadores. Finalmente, se identificaron sectores atractivos para emprender cuando se es senior y se destacó el trabajo de actores clave que contribuyen a crear un ecosistema que apoya la sostenibilidad de la economía plateada. En la guía, el lector encontrará información que le ayudará a entender el contexto, preguntas que lo invitarán a reflexionar sobre sus talentos, sueños, proyectos y barreras antes de iniciar un emprendimiento. Asimismo, a identificar el problema que desea resolver, entender en profundidad a su público objetivo y con ello diseñar un modelo de negocio viable y sostenible en el tiempo, el cual contendrá diferentes planes como el de marketing y ventas, recursos humanos, financiero entre otros todos los que tienen el objetivo de reducir los riesgos que todo proyecto conlleva. Finalmente, encontrará un directorio de organizaciones y programas, tanto públicos como privados que apoyan el emprendimiento senior y también el emprendimiento en general en Perú.
Population of Szczecin province in the light of the 1950 general census results
Authors: Turczak Anna
Published: December 2023

Po zakończeniu drugiej wojny światowej przeprowadzono w Polsce sumaryczny spis ludności cywilnej. Odbył się on w 1946 roku, czyli w czasie, gdy po zmianie granic państwa trwały jeszcze liczne ruchy przesiedleńcze ludności. Dopiero w 1950 roku sytuacja demograficzna stała się na tyle stabilna, że możliwe było wiarygodne ustalenie struktury, liczebności i przestrzennego rozmieszczenia mieszkańców kraju. Dzięki spisowi powszechnemu określono też skalę wojennych strat ludnościowych. Według stanu na 3 grudnia 1950 roku liczba mieszkańców Polski wynosiła 24 613 684. Ludność miejska stanowiła 39,0%, a ludność wiejska – 61,0%. W województwie szczecińskim mieszkało 529 295 osób, przy czym 55,9% w miastach i 44,1% na wsi. Najwięcej ludzi osiedliło się w mieście Szczecin (33,8% mieszkańców województwa), w Stargardzie Szczecińskim (9,1%), w Nowogardzie (6,9%), w Pyrzycach (6,8%) i w Chojnie (6,7%). Według wyników spisu 17,0% populacji województwa szczecińskiego stanowiły dzieci do lat 4. W wieku do 9 lat była co czwarta jednostka, a ponad połowa mieszkańców miała najwyżej 24 lata. W rozpatrywanym województwie najwięcej pracujących zajmowało się rolnictwem (45,1%). W działach „przemysł”, „transport i łączność”, „handel” oraz „budownictwo” pracowało 38,6% czynnych zawodowo. Pozostałe działy zaabsorbowały 16,2% aktywnych.
Artistic critique (theater, visual arts, music, and entertainment) in the supplement “Życie i Kultura” of “Głos Szczeciński” newspaper (1951–1956). Part 2
Authors: Olechowska Paulina
Published: December 2023

Ukazujący się w latach 1956–1957 cotygodniowy dodatek „Życie i Kultura” do „Głosu Szczecińskiego”, organu prasowego KW PZPR w Szczecinie – jest ważnym źródłem społecznych i politycznych uwarunkowań życia artystycznego Szczecina, świadectwem aktywności pewnych grup społeczności (publicystów oraz środowisk artystycznych) w tworzeniu regionalnej tożsamości kulturowej. Założeniem artykułu jest wypełnienie luki badawczej związanej z obecnością na łamach periodyku krytyki artystycznej. W drugiej części opracowania zaprezentowano krytykę sztuk plastycznych, muzycznych i estradowych na łamach periodyku w dwóch okresach – socrealizmu, kiedy podlegała dominacji wytycznych polityki kulturalnej; oraz w pierwszej fazie tzw. ducha odnowy, będącej zapowiedzią liberalizacji w obszarze kultury.