bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Apparent density of wood determined by two different methods in Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis and Pinus tecunumanii
Authors: Luiz de Lima Israel , Rosada de Oliveira Ivanka , De Andrade Barbosa Juraci , Ranzini Maurício , Luiz Menezes Freitas Miguel , Luiz Longui Eduardo , Tommasiello Filho Mário
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study was to compare the apparent wood density obtained by two different methods in populations of Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis and Pinus tecunumanii, both 50 years old, located in Itirapina, SP. For this purpose, five trees of each species were selected. From each tree, two discs of 7 cm thickness were removed in the diameter at breast height (DBH) region. To determine the apparent density by the gravimetric method, samples were collected at five different positions, from pith to bark, on one of the discs. The other disc was used to obtain the radial profile of apparent wood density, using the X-ray Densitometry method. The results revealed that the apparent density did not differ significantly between the species. Variations in apparent density were observed from pith to bark in the trunks of both species, with a tendency of increasing density towards the bark. Furthermore, positive correlations between radial position and apparent density were observed in both species. The methodologies used to obtain the apparent density showed a high correlation between them, allowing for estimates with good precision. It is worth noting that the apparent density obtained by the gravimetric method showed significantly higher values than the X-ray densitometry method.
Frequência escolar nos cursos da Polícia Militar do Paraná: uma análise das divergências regulatórias da portaria de ensino da PMPR
Authors: Jonck Romário José , Santana Ana Maria da Silva Delai
Published: June 2024

O presente artigo destaca a importância da frequência escolar nos cursos de formação da Polícia Militar do Paraná (PMPR) e analisa as implicações das divergências regulatórias nos limites de faltas justificadas estabelecidos na norma interna da instituição. A frequência escolar é fundamental para o sucesso acadêmico e profissional dos alunos, proporcionando não apenas a absorção contínua de conhecimento, mas também a interação com colegas e professores, enriquecendo assim a experiência de aprendizagem. O texto contextualiza a legislação nacional sobre frequência escolar, destacando a exigência de uma frequência mínima de 75% para aprovação nos níveis fundamental e médio, e a tendência de estabelecer o mesmo padrão nos cursos de formação, como àqueles oferecidos pela PMPR. No entanto, ao analisar detalhadamente a norma interna da instituição, observa-se uma discrepância entre os limites de faltas justificadas permitidas, o que pode resultar em inconsistências na aplicação das normas de frequência escolar.  A existência de diferentes limites de faltas permitidas pode levar a interpretações conflitantes e tratamentos desiguais dos alunos, comprometendo a equidade no processo educacional. Além disso, a falta de clareza e uniformidade nos procedimentos para abono de faltas e matrícula em cursos pode gerar dúvidas e inconsistências na aplicação das regras. Diante dessas divergências, o artigo propõe medidas para resolver o problema e garantir a consistência e equidade na aplicação das normas de frequência. Uma solução viável seria revisar os artigos em questão, alinhando os limites de faltas justificadas com os padrões nacionais estabelecidos pela legislação educacional e pela Matriz Curricular Nacional para a Segurança Pública. Além disso, é importante especificar os critérios para abono de faltas excepcionais, garantindo transparência e equidade no tratamento dos alunos.  Ao adotar essas medidas, a PMPR poderá promover uma gestão educacional mais eficaz, assegurando a qualidade e equidade no processo de formação dos policiais militares.
PERAN DOA BERSAMA DALAM KELUARGA KATOLIK UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN IMAN ANAK DI LINGKUNGAN SANTO YUSUP PAROKI SANTO YUSUP BINTARAN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Sumantri Damiana Reanita , Rukiyanto Bernardus Agus
Published: June 2024

This study aims to determine the views of Catholic families regarding the role of joint prayer, to find out the supporting and inhibiting factors in carrying out joint prayer, and to find out what efforts can be implemented to increase the activity and awareness of the implementation of joint prayer in Catholic families to develop children's faith in the Saint Joseph Parish Bintaran. The main problem of this paper is the extent to which the implementation of joint prayer in Catholic families in the Saint Joseph's Neighborhood is neglected because it is difficult to divide the time because both parents are busy with work. In connection with this main problem, the writer is interested in writing this thesis with the hope that it can help Catholic families to increase their activity and awareness of the implementation of joint prayer. To study the main issues, the authors conducted observations and interviews with parents as resource persons, children and the head of the Santo Yusup neighborhood as validators to obtain data. The results of the research in this paper are that there are still a number of Catholic families who neglect the implementation of prayer along with busyness due to work, laziness and low awareness of inviting to pray together. Realizing this, efforts are needed to increase the activity and awareness of the implementation of joint prayer in Catholic families to develop children's faith. With suggestions from sources, the authors suggest family catechism activities using the Shared Christian Praxis (SCP) model. Through family catechesis with the SCP model, it is hoped that it will become a means for young families and young people to become more aware of being more active in carrying out joint prayers in the family. Collective Prayer in Catholic Families
DESKRIPSI PANGGILAN ORANG MUDA DALAM HIDUP MENGGEREJA DI STASI EMMANUEL BATU AMPAR
Authors: Maru Maria Ines Teresa , Wulung F.X. Heryatno Wono
Published: June 2024

The calling of young individuals in church life encompasses a broad understanding. Many young people still lack a proper comprehension of the essence of the calling to church life. Hence, this article aims to provide an understanding of the essence and nature of the calling of young individuals in church life through several Church documents. The article is composed using a qualitative research method with a phenomenological research design and employs data collection techniques such as documentation studies, observations, and interviews. The research findings reveal that young Catholic individuals at Stasi Emmanuel Batu Ampar interpret the term "calling" as a summons to become a priest, brother, or sister. Similarly, their understanding of church life is limited to performing tasks associated with the Church. Consequently, the calling of young individuals in church life is greatly important to be comprehended and responded to in an appropriate manner.
The Abuse and Neglect Matrix: Factors Influencing Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Abuse and Neglect
Authors: Mensah Grace Aba , Quainoo Eric Atta , Gyamfi Abraham
Published: June 2024

Factors influencing intrapersonal and interpersonal abuse, neglect, and quality of life have not received much attention from scholars. Few studies on intrapersonal and interpersonal abuse and neglect have focused on employees in organisations without addressing the problem from children or students’ points of view. In light of this knowledge, the current study used a socio-ecological perspective to illustrate the factors that influence both intrapersonal and interpersonal abuse and neglect. These factors can be attributed to family structure, individual factors, macrosystem factors, contextual factors, quality of life, and emotional abuse.
Instilling Values through Short Stories with Special Reference to Sudha Murty’s Grandma’s Bag of Stories
Authors: Hajira Banu A
Published: June 2024

Values, like charity, begin at home. Nevertheless we live in a world where digitalizing is everything, and digitalization throws itself into everything from the way we work, communicate, play and even the way we raise our kids. For the most part, it is Wi-fi that brings people in the families together. The exquisite art of coming together to listen to stories from grandmothers is quietly fading away from our absorbed life-style. Story telling is a legacy so lovingly bestowed to us down the generations. The most cherished values for a life time have been endearingly shared through stories around the world. The present paper focuses on the values and life skills imparted in Sudha Murty’s Grandma’s Bag of Stories. Murty has most amusingly enwrapped the values in attractive envelopes and presented them for the child readers.
Environmental Literature and Ecocriticism - A Study
Authors: Adkoli Bharati N
Published: June 2024

The paper aims at studying the significance of Environmental Literature and Eco criticism from a humanitarian perspective. The study is based on the critical analysis of the secondary data, collected through sources such as books, Magazines, review of related articles from Newspapers, Journals, Internet and Govt. Websites. While narrating the tradition of Environmental literature and Eco criticism the paper examines with illustrations how the concern and care for our environment has been expressed in the select literary texts (both fiction and nonfiction) and genres of different periods of time. Further the paper makes an attempt to throw light upon what reformative influence it had upon the society in general. The paper concludes with the reflections upon the emerging trends in the approaches towards Environmental Literature and Eco- criticism.
Structural and Ammonia Adsorption Properties of the Gördes Clinoptilolite After HCl Acid Treatment
Authors: Ergürhan Orkun , Erdoğan Burcu
Published: June 2024

The effect of activation with HCl on the ammonia adsorption characteristics of natural Gördes clinoptilolite was studied in order to evaluate the usability of this mineral in various environments where ammonia removal is required, such as livestock facilities. Clinoptilolite was treated with HCl solutions (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 M) at 90°C for 4 h. XRD, XRF, FT-IR, TGA, DTA and N2 adsorption techniques were used for structural and thermal characterization of the adsorbents. NH3 adsorption isotherms were measured volumetric analysis at 298 K up to 100 kPa. Acid activation not only caused textural and structural changes such as removal of exchangeable cations but also affected the thermal behavior and gas retention of the clinoptilolite. Nitrogen adsorption results showed that it is possible to improve the specific surface area and micropore area values of clinoptilolite with acid activation up to 1.5 M. In addition, the NH3 adsorption capacities of clinoptilolite samples (4.33-5.01 mmol.g-1) were compared with the ammonia removal data of natural and synthetic zeolites (1.77 - 9.32 mmol.g-1) reported in previous studies.
Examination of the Impact of Contemporary Additions on the Historical Building’s Energy Performance
Authors: Öztürk Büşra , Sayın Selçuk
Published: June 2024

Historical buildings are being destroyed over time and energy losses are increasing. Therefore, energy efficient preservation of historical buildings is an important issue. However, the application of contemporary additions has increased in cases such as the revival of building units that have not survived to the present day or when a new post-functional space is required. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of contemporary additions on the energy performance of historic buildings through a case study. For this purpose, energy simulation analyzes of the historical Süleyman Pasha Bath in Kocaeli province were performed through Design Builder. Before the simulations applied, information about stone, which is the original material of the building, and glass applied with contemporary materials were entered into the programme. The provinces of Izmir, Konya, Sivas, and Erzurum were selected from five climatic regions for the contemporary additional analysis. In these provinces there are many traditional bathing buildings with similar plan types. According to simulated results, it was concluded that the application of modern additions after the restoration negatively affected the energy performance in all five climate zones. Before applying contemporary additions to historical buildings, factors such as the microclimate, material properties and geometry of the building should be taken into consideration during the design phase and a decision should be made as a result of various analyses. Consequently, when contemporary additions to historic buildings are required, using the most effective construction techniques and materials is important in terms of building sustainability and effectiveness.
Encuentro e identidad
Authors:   , Canal Marina Elvira
Published: June 2024

La presente tesis constituye la síntesis de treinta años de trabajo en el campo gerontológico en el ámbito académico y profesional. Los interrogantes que se desprenden del recorrido efectuado tienen una particular permanencia en el tiempo y nutren las nociones teóricas y prácticas en el campo del envejecimiento. Cabe señalar que en la búsqueda bibliográfica realizada las nociones de identidad en las personas mayores se encuentra enfocada con relación a la identidad social referida a los aspectos que se ponen en juego a partir de los roles ejercidos durante la época del trabajo o en el interior de la familia. En general, se centran en la idea de “tener” una identidad y en consecuencia la búsqueda de nuevos roles para recuperar lo perdido a partir, por ejemplo, de aquello que ocurre en el momento de la jubilación. A diferencia de esas formulaciones, en esta oportunidad, buscamos situar la identidad a partir del encuentro con otros, con nuevos aprendizajes, con novedades, y arribar a la noción de la identidad como polo estable irreductible a la dimensión subjetiva en la construcción del envejecimiento, como momento clave en el devenir. Momento abierto, complejo y auto-organizante de la subjetivación en la que el encuentro con la alteridad, con lo conocido y lo ignorado, son el motor de configurarse de manera autónoma. Los objetivos de la misma son: indagar cuales son los efectos subjetivos del encuentro en la constitución de la identidad envejeciente de las personas mayores que concurren a grupos de aprendizaje en programas universitarios. Los mismos surgen de la escucha informal de cierta expresión de las personas que hacen referencia a “desde que vengo a acá, soy otra”. Esta dimensión puesta en el “ser” es atribuible a la noción de identidad y convoca a revisar acerca de los alcances que tiene ser otro/otra ¿Cuál es la identidad que se pone en juego, la de percepción, la de pensamiento?, ¿la identidad es un efecto idenficatorio a partir de asumirse en un rasgo del otro? ¿Produce un efecto de cambio o de permanencia? ¿O de cambio y de permanencia? Para acceder a estos objetivos se propuso una metodología cualitativa, a partir de la cual se analizaron e interpretaron las respuestas obtenidas en 24 entrevistas en profundidad de carácter semiestructurado, elaborada ad-hoc, en el que el valor de la indagación estuvo en la capacidad del sujeto de otorgar sentidos a su relato. Los resultados han permitido identificar diferentes dimensiones de las conceptualizaciones de la identidad en la vejez, con relación al impacto del encuentro con otros en una nueva situación de aprendizaje en los programas mencionados, como soportes de la construcción de la identidad.
Загадки чеховского профессора
Authors: Kibalnik Serguéï
Published: June 2024

В повести Чехова Скучная история повествование ведется от лица пожилого героя, знающего о своей близкой смерти. Прижизненная критика считала чеховскую повесть подражанием Смерти Ивана Ильича, хотя та обязана Толстому лишь некоторыми деталями и темой экзистенциального пробуждения героя незадолго до смерти. При этом в общем решении темы Чехов скорее противоположен Толстому. В этой смене акцентов особую роль для Чехова играет опора на романы Мопассана Милый друг и Жизнь. Поскольку чеховская повесть в основном катится по рельсам, напоминающим эти известные романы Мопассана, то она может рассматриваться как своего рода гибридный гипертекст.
La déconstruction du stéréotype de la vieillesse dans l’œuvre de Vladimir Makanin
Authors: Després Isabelle
Published: June 2024

Vladimir Makanin (1937-2017) est le représentant d’un nouveau réalisme littéraire. Dans ses récits et romans, il revient constamment sur certains thèmes et motifs, de sorte que l’on peut parler d’un métatexte. Un de ces motifs récurrents est celui de la vieillesse. La figure du vieillard est communément associée, sur le plan sémantique, à la faiblesse, la maladie et l’approche de la mort, par opposition à celle de l’homme jeune qui, particulièrement dans le mythe soviétique, est beau, fort, travailleur et joyeux. Le métatexte de Makanin déconstruit le stéréotype qui ressort des associations langagières communes, tout d’abord par l’érotisation des corps des vieux (dans Les Voix), puis par une réflexion sur le tragique de la perte du pouvoir (politique autant que sexuel), sur la responsabilité et la culpabilité, sur le renoncement (dans La guerre d’un jour). Enfin, Makanin construit dans La frayeur un personnage qui s’inscrit dans la lignée du « petit homme » de la littérature russe, celui du vieillard Alabin. Cet alter ego de l’auteur est considéré par la société comme « inadéquat », c’est à dire inapte et marginal, mais l’auteur combine ce regard extérieur avec le point de vue du personnage lui-même, qui ne cesse de manifester son désir érotique, son énergie vitale, sa capacité d’agir et sa liberté. Ainsi, s’écartant des canon moderniste et réaliste, Makanin interroge et retourne les associations traditionnelles de la vieillesse avec la solitude, la faiblesse, l’incapacité et la folie et en propose plusieurs regards, parfois contradictoires. N’hésitant pas à bousculer le lecteur, il l’invite à un décentrement et à une remise en question, en lui offrant la figure originale, paradoxale et dérangeante d’un vieillard érotomane, libéré, impliqué, et amoureux de la vie.
Pesticides distribution and chronic honeybee colony exposure in Swiss agricultural landscapes
Authors:   , Chèvre Esteban Paul
Published: June 2024

Due to their foraging behavior, honeybees interact with the environment. In agricultural landscapes, honeybees play a crucial role as pollinators collecting pollen and nectar from mass-flowering crops, orchard and vineyards which provide important resources for honeybees. Therefore, pesticide contamination of bee products is a widespread phenomenon. In the agricultural landscapes of western Switzerland, an ultra-trace level determination of neonicotinoid analysis was performed. A total of 200 honey and pollen samples from 30 apiaries over three years were analyzed based on efficient modified quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe extractions (QuEChERS) followed by a UHPLC-MS/MS quantification. Furthermore, brood size and pollen stocks area were evaluated using ColEval method to assess the sublethal chronic honeybee colonies exposure. 94% of our samples contained at least one of the targeted neonicotinoids, 63% of the samples were contaminated by doses greater or equal to 0.1ng/g and 62% of the samples contained two or more neonicotinoid. Thiacloprid and acetamiprid were the most frequently detected molecules. Also, this study found traces of banned or highly regulated neonicotinoids, suggesting their persistence in the environment. The incidence of contamination was higher in honey than in pollen samples, indicating a more frequent occurrence. The prevalence was higher in pollen samples, suggesting higher levels of contamination per samples. The fact that pollen samples were grouped by period ensured greater consistency than honey samples for long-term analysis of pesticide residues. Samples from apiaries located in crop-dominated landscapes were found to be more contaminated than samples from grassland-dominated landscapes. Finally, this study showed that a cumulated concentration of neonicotinoid found in spring pollen samples reduced the surface area of further pollen stocks and brood size. These results may argue in favor of the deleterious effects of larval exposure to a mixture of neonicotinoid and other pesticides on the foraging capacity of newly emerged bees. Moreover, these results might indicate a deleterious indirect effect of contaminated pollen on nurse bees’ foraging. Further efforts should focus on monitoring honeybee colonies exposure to a mixture of pesticides in agricultural landscapes and could integrate farmers’ practical management as a reference for sampling.
Managing Cyber-Risk: Contracts, Litigation, Acquisitions & Procurement
Authors: Storti Riccardo
Published: June 2024

An analysis of twenty (20)
Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS)
Technologies was executed in order to investigate how they may be
applied to minimise the Cyber-Threats associated with ‘undefined
requirements’ pertaining to Contracts, Litigation,
Acquisitions & Procurement (CLAP). However, our
analysis concludes that only one (1) COTS Technology is capable of
achieving this objective (Testimation Technology); as demonstrated
utilising four (4) Simplified Examples. One (1) Simplified Example
pertaining to Contracts, demonstrates Cyber-Threat minimisation
by precisely & unambiguously specifying the minimum level of
Cyber-Confidence to be delivered & the maximum level of Cyber-Risk to
be tolerated. Three (3) Simplified Examples pertaining to
Litigation, Acquisitions & Procurement
respectively, demonstrate Cyber-Threat minimisation by the application
of a Decision Assistance Table (DAT)
generated by this COTS Technology. All four (4) Simplified Examples
presented, demonstrate how it is possible to Manage Cyber-Risk utilising
a scientifically formulated tool which has been experimentally verified
to Predict & Measure all forms of Cyber-Risk to greater than 98.07%
accuracy.
Game Theory Approach to Identifying Deception in Large Language Models
Authors: Maggio Tyler Di , Santiago Robert
Published: June 2024

The integration of AI-generated content into various applications has highlighted significant concerns regarding the potential for deceptive information, necessitating robust methods to ensure the accuracy and trustworthiness of outputs. Introducing a novel game theory-based framework for identifying deception in language models, this study addresses the critical need for reliable verification mechanisms. By simulating interactions between liar and verifier roles within the same model, the research provides a structured approach to evaluate and enhance the reliability of automated systems. Key findings demonstrate the effectiveness of iterative prompt refinement and strategic analysis in detecting deceptive behaviors, contributing to the development of more trustworthy AI applications. The methodology offers a comprehensive solution for improving the accuracy of AI-generated content, with broader implications for its deployment in sensitive domains such as healthcare and legal services. Future research directions include refining the proposed framework and expanding its application to encompass a wider range of deceptive behaviors, including multimedia content, thereby ensuring the robustness of AI systems in diverse real-world scenarios.
Dynamic Moving Target Defense for Mitigating Targeted LLM Prompt Injection
Authors: Panterino Samuel , Fellington Matthew
Published: June 2024

The increasing sophistication and capabilities of artificial
intelligence systems have brought about significant advancements in
natural language processing, yet they have also exposed these systems to
various security vulnerabilities, particularly targeted prompt injection
attacks. The introduction of a moving target defence mechanism offers a
novel and significant approach to mitigating these attacks through
continuously altering the model’s parameters and configurations, thereby
creating an unpredictable environment that complicates adversarial
efforts. This research provides a comprehensive evaluation of the moving
target defence mechanism, detailing the selection and categorization of
prompt injection attacks, the development of dynamic defence techniques
such as random parameter perturbation, model re-initialization, and
dynamic context adjustments, and their seamless integration with the
Mistral LLM. The experimental results indicate a substantial reduction
in the attack success rate, maintaining high performance metrics while
managing computational overhead efficiently. The findings highlight the
practical applicability and potential for widespread adoption of the
moving target defence mechanism in enhancing the security and resilience
of large language models against sophisticated adversarial tactics.
Un progetto per promuovere la competenza digitale nella scuola: Patentino per cittadini digitali
Authors: Fiorelli Maria Rosaria , Mezzanotte Francesco , Falcinelli Floriana , Baldella Lisa , Lombardi Caterina
Published: June 2024

This article presents the training course aimed at primary, first and second level secondary schools, carried out by teachers using a kit of materials prepared by experts and designed for each individual school level entitled: License for digital citizens. The initiative aims to attract younger people from the age group in which we know independent use of the internet is widespread (9-15 years). Promoted and coordinated by the USR for Umbria in collaboration with EFT Umbra and Corecom Umbria, it is implemented and managed by a stable working group. The logic of the project aims at prevention through the training and awareness of multiple social actors, rather than intervening in the face of emergencies.
Il femminicidio in rete: social media e copertura informativa del caso Cecchettin. Nuove sfide per la media education
Authors: Rapisarda Mattarella Andrea Maria , Rizzuto Francesca
Published: June 2024

The article proposes a reading of the connections between the logic of digital media and the contemporary critical issues of Italian journalism, focusing on the news coverage of a femicide (that of Giulia Cecchettin), which raises important cultural, political and educational questions. It is underlined the persistence of several critical issues, already highlighted by studies on the journalistic narrative of feminicide in Italy. In addition, new information circuits have been activated between news professionals and social media users, who are currently engaged in newsmaking and news searching practices. The analysis confirms the presence of dramatizing narrative stereotypes, but also new spaces for discussion and participation for individuals.
Navigo ergo sum: competenze digitali e uso di Internet tra gli alunni della scuola secondaria di II grado
Authors: Romano Alessandro , Buzzai Caterina , Muscarà Marinella
Published: June 2024

The advent of digital technologies has revolutionised communication and learning, profoundly affecting society. This contribution explores the use of the Internet for educational purposes among high school students in Sicily. Using an adapted questionnaire, the behaviours of 470 students were examined, along with potential variations between different fields of study. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a unifactorial structure of the questionnaire, consisting of 10 items. Furthermore, the instrument showed good reliability. The results indicate widespread use of the Internet for academic tasks and revealed significant disparities in the use of the Internet between the various fields of study, with students from science, humanities and foreign language schools using it more frequently than those from technical school. This study provides a valuable tool for understanding the impact of digital technologies on school learning and emphasises the need to promote key digital skills among students.
Investigating the Nurses and Doctors Attitudes' Regarding the Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Who Used the Thrombolytic Agents in Babylon Teaching Hospitals 2022rses and Doctors Regarding Management of Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Using Thrombolytic Agents in the Teaching Hospitals of Babylon, Iraq in 2022
Authors: Al-Ameri Hussein Abbas Salman , Al-Jumaili Hasan Salim Abdulsada , Rad Marzieh Ziaei
Published: June 2024

Introduction and purpose: Ischemic heart disease and myocardial infarction are the most common causes of death in the world, and nurses play a key role in the management of these patients. Adequate attitude of health care workers towards the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction using thrombolytic agents is very important and this issue is part of patients' rights.
Aims: The present study was conducted with the aim of study investigate the attitude of nurses and doctors regarding the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction using thrombolytic agents in the teaching hospitals of Babylon, Iraq in 2022.
Research method: In this comparative study, 103 nurses and 13 doctors were selected in 2022 by available sampling method the type of sample was purposive and was conducted on nurses and doctors working in cardiac and coronary resuscitation units in Babylon Specialized Hospitals. Information was collected using two questionnaires including demographic questionnaire and attitude measurement questionnaire the attitudes questionnaire contained parts that included nurses and doctors, and a section specific to nurses only.
Results: Among the studied nurses, the largest number were university nurses (36.9% bachelor, 8.7% master). (89.3%) of the nurses had work experience in the coronary care department and (73.8%) of them were currently working in the coronary care department. (78.6%) worked in the morning shift. (76.7%) of the nurses did not have a history of passing the training course in the coronary care department. (54.4%) of the nurses have a diploma and only (2.9%) of them have completed an academic course. The score of doctor’s attitude  about the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction using thrombolytic agents was in the range of 68 to 98 with a mean and standard deviation of 83.62 ± 9.62. Based on the results of the independent t-test, there was no significant difference between nurses and doctors regarding the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction using thrombolytic agents (p=0.210).
Conclusion: The study concludes that both nurses and doctors in Babylon Teaching Hospitals show a positive attitude towards managing acute myocardial infarction patients using thrombolytic agents. Despite variations in experience and training, both groups are prepared to provide effective care for these patients. The findings suggest a readiness within the medical staff to handle cases of AMI with thrombolytic therapy, highlighting the importance of continued education and training in coronary care management.
Breastfeeding Influence on Vaginal Bleeding in Late Labor: A Comparative Study
Authors: Mohammed Atiya K
Published: June 2024

Background: Losing blood in the labour's 3rd stage is the primary factor that impacts maternal health. Immediate breastfeeding could be considered a saving factor in the life of mothers. Since it could naturally spread the oxytocin to stimulate the uterine contraction, dislodging the placenta by such contractions would be easier, reducing bleeding in the labour's 3rd stage.
Objective: To determine the relationship of breastfeeding early initiation on the extent of vaginal bleeding in the labour's 3rd stage.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sulaimaniyah/ Iraq. Participants were Three hundred pregnant women in 3rd stage of labour in the labour ward who were divided equally into an experimental group that applied early initiation of breastfeeding and a control group that followed routine hospital care and was under investigation for more than five months from 26th February 2020 to 30th July 2021. The probability simple randomization technique was used to ensure that all participants had an equal chance of being selected to participate in the study by the record sheet of structured observation, in which the measure of vaginal bleeding of women in 2 groups was assessed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.
Results: Based on the vaginal bleeding measure in the groups of control and experimental, it is revealed that the extent of vaginal bleeding in the control group was significantly higher than in the experimental group.
Conclusion: Breastfeeding immediately following birth is beneficial for reducing the measure of vaginal blood loss.
Leeches and Their Use in Medicine (Annellida: Hirudinea: Rhynchobdelliformes)
Authors: Marchiori Carlos Henrique , Santana Marco Vinícios de Oliveira , Malheiros Klebert de Paula
Published: June 2024

Leech therapy relieves pain and inflammation, and there are explanations for its success. In leech saliva, in addition to substances that prevent blood clotting, there are also analgesic and anesthetic compounds that reduce pain. This article aims to study the characteristics of the leech (Annellida: Hirudinea: Rhynchobdelliformes) and its use in Medicine. This is a narrative review of the literature, which is indicated to explain and discuss a certain subject from a theoretical or contextual perspective, to allow the reader to ask questions and update knowledge on a specific topic. The search for scientific articles that made up this review was carried out on Google Scholar, Biological Abstract, HAL, Qeios, ResearchGate, Scielo, and SSRN. The following descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCS) were used: biological therapy, larva, wound, debridement, and healing. The following inclusion criteria were considered: original articles and reviews, published nationally and internationally in full, available electronically, and published in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. The exclusion criteria were dissertations, theses, monographs, and conclusion work, as well as duplicates and those that require payment to access the content during integration.
Jurisprudential Analysis of Qisas: The Views of the Maliki School of Jurisprudence
Authors: Abdullahi Dr. Ja’afar Agaji , Ahmad Dr. Lawal Tambaya , Bashir Misbahuddeen Muhammad
Published: June 2024

To maintain peace and tranquillity in our societies/communities, and to protect the lives and properties of individuals living in a society, it is necessary to have certain rules and regulations that govern the whole system of society. Thus, some guidelines for each aspect of human life are therein. Islamic law took its origin in governing an Islamic state, to avoid injustice and to prescribe different forms of punishment which constitute the basic criminal justice system odf Islam. These include Qisas, Diyah, etc. Therefore, the Glorious Qur’an specifies not only the principles of retaliation (Qisas) but also gives an option of monetary compensation (Diyah) to be paid to the aggrieved family of the victim. The fact of fear of the consequences of punishment prescribed by Shari’ah will assist an individual to abstain from violating human dignity (by destroying his life and or property).
A Cross-Sectional Study of Anaemia among Pregnant Women Visiting ANC Clinic in a Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: Jadhavar Dr Payal
Published: June 2024

Background- Anaemia is one of the common health issues that pregnant women and children in developing countries face. Anaemia in pregnancy is related to poor fetal and maternal outcomes contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. Anaemia is a treatable and preventable condition. Aim - to determine the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women visiting the ANC clinic in a tertiary care centre. Materials and methods- Total 100 pregnant women visiting the ANC clinic in a tertiary care centre were included in the study during the period of 5 months (December 2023 to April 2024) at VVP rural hospital, Loni. The World Health Organization's diagnostic criteria for anaemia was applied for determining hemoglobin levels. Demographic details and hemoglobin levels were collected. Data collected was analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2013 and pspp version 1.0.1. Results- Out of total 100 participants, 51 were anaemic. Out of them, 30 (58.8%) women had mild anaemia, 19 (37.3%) women had moderate anaemia and 2 (3.9%) women had severe anaemia. Mean age of women with Anaemia was 23.3 years as opposed to mean age of women without anaemia which was 26.7 years. Out of 51 cases, 10 (19.6%) women were primigravida, 32 (62.7%) women had birth spacing of less than 2 years, 9 (17.7%) women had birth spacing of 2 years or more. Conclusion- Prevalence of anaemia in our study was comparable to NFHS-5 data. There is need of antenatal and pre-conceptional health awareness about implications of anaemia, preventive measures and spacing between births which will reduce prevalence of anaemia, thus maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
Why Medical Error is Killing You (And Everyone Else)
Authors: Jean-Pierre Phoebe
Published: June 2024

In 2000, the infamous report To Err is Human rocked society with its focus on the pervasive danger of medical error. More than two decades later, medical error rates remain high and pose a consistent danger to patients. Today, medical error ranks as the fourth leading cause of death behind heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19. Medical error reflects the vulnerabilities of the healthcare process and may be diagnostic in nature. A large concern in responding to medical error is an overemphasis on blame and the idea that good physicians do not make mistakes. Our perspective on how to address medical error is flawed. The successful reduction of error will require rethinking how we respond to error and creating a culture of openness and transparency. Changing how we address error benefits all patients but is particularly important for racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the LGBTQ+ population, whose healthcare needs have historically been overlooked.

This Article reviews what we know about medical error and the disproportionate effects of harm it can cause. I consider issues leading to the persistence of medical error and emphasize the need to improve patient safety, address harm to vulnerable communities, and decrease medical malpractice litigation. Successfully addressing error requires a multi-pronged approach that embraces different disciplines. First, the healthcare industry should emphasize restorative justice strategies and institute legal safeguards, such as increased protections for apologies and information disclosure from healthcare institutions. Second, communication theory and high reliability organizations offer model methodologies to both address and prevent harm from medical error. Third, error response should shift away from a culture of blame and instead emphasize developing a Just Culture that encourages the acceptance of responsibility under collective accountability. Finally, the healthcare field should work to be more patient focused, with patients at the center of care and decision-making. Medical error presents a real and deep concern for patients and their families. Reducing the widespread effects of medical error will require a multidisciplinary approach extending to fields far beyond medicine, and even the law, to see real change.
EFFECT OF MODERATE INTENSITY CONTINUOUS TRAINING (MICT) ON OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Kritika Singh  , Anjali Suresh  , Sedhunivas. R
Published: June 2024

Objective: The aim of this review is to find out the effectiveness of Moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) on overweight and obesity.
Method: The articles were selected from various authentic platforms like Google Scholar, PubMed and ScienceDirect. The articles were selected from the year 2017-2023. Total articles selected were around 21 and only 10 articles were selected for the study according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results: The effectiveness of MICT was observed among the articles with the intervention duration of majority of the articles was 12 weeks but few were 4,6,8,10 and 24 weeks respectively. MICT is an effective way to improve body composition, reduce inflammation and increases physical fitness, improving HRQOL, IWQOL, BP, Physical and mental health along with reducing body weight, lipid profile and VO2 max levels. MICT is extremely effective in reduction of liver fat, body fat, BMI, body fat%, blood glucose, DBP, visceral fat, waist circumference
Conclusion: In this review it was found that, in overweight or obese populations MICT was effective in weight loss and improving most health markers. For weight loss and ease of implementation MICT might be preferred.
KEYWORDS: Aerobic training, adolescents, adults, moderate intensity continuous training (MICT), Obesity, Overweight
How long has it taken China’s economy to recover from the COVID-19 epidemic?
Authors: Jin Hui , Xue Jiamin , Yang Haochuan , Zhu Zhenyu , Jakovljevic Mihajlo
Published: June 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic has profoundly impacted the stability of China’s economy, resulting in severe short-term economic fluctuations. A critical question arises: How long did it take for China’s economy to return to its pre-epidemic development status? This paper aims to answer this question and conducts an in-depth analysis of China’s national economic resilience in the face of this unprecedented challenge. To achieve this goal, this paper begins by examining the progression of the COVID-19 epidemic and China’s corresponding economic policies. It then delves into the national economic resilience of China across macroeconomic, industrial, and financial dimensions. This is achieved by analyzing the trajectory of economic recovery in these three dimensions following the substantial shock of the pandemic. The result shows that China spent approximately 2 years to restore its macroeconomic development, industrial structure, and financial system to the pre-COVID-19 epidemic status. This result reflects the national economic resilience of China to some extent. Following the immense shock of the COVID-19 epidemic, China’s economy exhibited a rapid recovery, demonstrating robust national economic resilience. This recovery can be attributed to several factors: first, a solid economic foundation established over past decades; and second, the strategic policies implemented by China, including decisive epidemic management, effective fiscal measures, and adaptable monetary policy.
Decoding and understanding molecular mechanisms: Cell signaling pathways, pancreatic β-cell regeneration, and stem cell niche engineering for diabetes
Authors: Kumar Rajiv , Caruso Gerardo
Published: June 2024

Stem cell bioengineering addresses regenerative medicine and cellular therapies by applying advanced techniques to stem-cell-derived systems. Despite their promise, stem cell applications are limited by incomplete knowledge. Stem cells and phytochemicals show potential in treating diabetes by halting β-cell degeneration and promoting endogenous islet regeneration. Current diabetes cell therapies include stem cells, mature pancreatic cells, endocrine progenitors, and β-cells, with researchers actively seeking new cell sources for clinically relevant β-cells. Stem cell-derived pancreatic cells are particularly promising for pancreatic islet regeneration. Diabetes mellitus results from cell loss or malfunction: Type 1 diabetes stems from autoimmune damage, whereas Type 2 diabetes is largely attributed to cell malfunction or insulin resistance. The only operative therapy, islet transplantation, necessitates lifelong immune suppression. Significant progress has been made in strategies for therapeutic adult β-cell regeneration. This review assesses studies on cellular signaling pathways linked to β-cell survival and proliferation, exploring regenerative medicine methodologies for pancreatic islet replacement or regeneration. While the “replacement” technique involves cell transplantation, the “regeneration” strategy preserves cell populations through replication. Moreover, artemether and gamma-aminobutyric acid induce pancreatic cells to adopt β-cell-like phenotypes, potentially aiding in the development of new β-cell-like cells for treating severe diabetes in rats. Understanding G-protein-coupled receptor activation pathways is crucial, as new treatment strategies for insulin-dependent diabetic mellitus may emerge from this knowledge.
Drop-on-demand bioprinting: A redesigned laser-induced side transfer approach with continuous capillary perfusion
Authors: Erfanian Mahyar , Mohammadi Ahad , Ebrahimi Orimi Hamid , Zapata-Farfan Jennyfer , Saade Joe , Meunier Michel , Larrivée Bruno , Boutopoulos Christos
Published: June 2024

We present a drop-on-demand (DOD) bioprinting method based on a novel implementation of laser-induced side transfer (LIST). Our approach involves continuous bioink perfusion through a glass capillary featuring a laser-machined hole in the capillary wall, serving as a nozzle. Focused low-energy nanosecond laser pulses are employed for precise droplet ejection. This innovative design separates the control of the bioink flow rate inside the capillary from the printing rate (drop ejection), leading to an enhanced printing workflow. We assessed the impact of key printing parameters, such as laser energy and flow conditions, on printing quality. Furthermore, we utilized the redesigned LIST to bioprint human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Our findings indicate that the printed HUVECs exhibit no viability loss and demonstrate the ability to recruit perivascular cells, including pericytes and fibroblasts. The redesigned LIST can be utilized in tissue engineering applications requiring DOD cell printing.
Construction of the Arabidopsis isogenic lines containing dually localized protein TROL only in the inner chloroplast envelope membrane
Authors: Vojta Lea , Fulogis Hrvoje , Tomašić Paić Ana , Dumančić Ena
Published: June 2024

The thylakoid rhodanese-like protein (TROL) is located at the end of the photosynthetic electron transport chain, at the vicinity of photosystem I, where it dynamically interacts with the ferredoxin:NADP+ oxidoreductase (FNR) and is postulated to facilitate the transfer of electrons from reduced ferredoxin (Fd) to NADP+. TROL is one of the few so far known dually localized chloroplast proteins. Besides being localized in the thylakoid membranes as the 66 kDa mature form, it has also been found in the inner envelope membrane of chloroplasts as the 70 kDa precursor. In thylakoids, the interaction between TROL and FNR acts like a switch, prioritizing the photosynthetic electron destination sinks according to the organellar needs. The role of TROL in the chloroplast inner envelope membrane is, however, presently unknown. By engineering the presequence protease processing site, a single amino acid exchange of Ala67 to Ile67 has been introduced to TROL, leading to inhibited cleavage of the presequence and resulting in protein incorporation at the inner envelope membrane. In this work, we engineered the Arabidopsis mutant plants that contain TROL almost exclusively in the inner envelope membrane (TROL-IE). To facilitate studying the role of this protein in this chloroplast compartment, we also produced the antiserum specific for the IE form of the TROL.