bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy and Economic Viability of Organic Control Methods for Spotted-wing Drosophila in Day-neutral Strawberry Production in the Upper Midwest
Authors: Gullickson M. G. , DiGiacomo G. , Rogers M. A.
Published: September 2024

Day-neutral strawberry (DNS) production is increasing in the Upper Midwest because of its extended harvest season and greater yield over June-bearing cultivars. However, the longer season increases fruit exposure to the invasive spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii; SWD), which threatens the production of small fruits and berries, particularly in organic systems. Numerous pest management tactics have been developed for SWD in recent years; however, relatively few studies have investigated the impact of SWD on DNS. Organic DNS growers need information regarding which management strategy is most effective when compared directly. To address this knowledge gap, we established a 2-year controlled field experiment with organic DNS. We applied treatments that correspond with techniques that local growers reported using or that have shown promise for organic raspberries, including increased harvest frequency, botanical-based repellents, and weekly rotations of organic insecticides, which we compared with an untreated control. We hypothesized that noninsecticidal SWD management strategies would result in fewer SWD eggs per berry and a lower proportion of infested berries compared with those associated with an untreated control. We also hypothesized that noninsecticidal management strategies would be as effective and cost less than organic insecticide applications. We collected data regarding labor hours, direct costs, strawberry yield, and SWD infestation in experimental plots on certified organic land in Minnesota in 2022 and 2023. An average of 33% of strawberries contained SWD eggs. The experimental treatments showed inconsistent effectiveness for reducing infestation compared with that of the untreated control plots and had no effect on marketable plant yield over the 2-year period. Thus, the added labor expense of these pest control treatments yielded net returns that were 17% to 21% below the control. Labor-saving alternatives like exclusion netting or postharvest cold treatments, which reduce fruit pest exposure and egg viability without harming nontarget insects, may offer more cost-effective solutions for managing SWD in organic DNS.
Optimizing stainless steel tensile strength analysis: through data exploration and machine learning design with Streamlit
Authors: Leni Desmarita , Karudin Arwizet , Abbas Muhammad Rabiu , Sharma Jai Kumar , Adriansyah Adriansyah
Published: September 2024

The use of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and machine learning in material science has rapidly advanced in recent years. EDA enables researchers to thoroughly explore and analyze material datasets, while machine learning allows for the development of predictive models capable of understanding complex patterns within the data. This study aims to develop an optimization tool to enhance the analysis of tensile strength in stainless steel by leveraging integrated data exploration and machine learning approaches within the Streamlit framework. The developed tool consists of four main features: data visualization, correlation analysis, 3D visualization, and machine learning. The developed machine learning model has 14 input variables, including chemical elements and heat treatment temperatures. In this research, the machine learning features comprise three models: Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Artificial Neural Network. The research findings indicate that the optimization tool can automatically display stainless steel tensile strength data using available pandas profiling in the visualization feature. The correlation feature can illustrate the relationship between chemical elements and heat treatment temperatures concerning stainless steel tensile strength. The 3D visualization feature can be utilized to identify optimal values of chemical elements and heat treatment temperatures according to desired tensile strength. Meanwhile, the machine learning feature can accurately predict stainless steel tensile strength based on chemical composition and heat treatment temperatures. This is evident from the performance evaluation metrics of the Random Forest model, which achieved MAE of 10.36, RMSE of 14.44, and R-squared of 0.97
Predicting and modeling the effects of turbines noise on operator’s mental task performance in AL-DORA power plant
Authors: Mosa Ali I. , Al-Sadawi Laith , Attia Osam H. , Adam Nor Mariah
Published: September 2024

Noise has become one of the most critical environmental challenges. As one of noise kinds, the discomfort level of environmental noise can affect both personal quality of life and hearing sensitivity. An example is workplace noise pollution, which affects employees' regular functioning and profoundly impacts their mental, auditory health, and psychological well-being. In order to tackle these issues, the need for adaptive intelligent systems has significantly grown. This study aims to evolve a neuro-fuzzy model for predicting the effects of noise pollution on employee’s work efficiency as a function of noise level and exposure time at Al-DORA Power Plant in Baghdad city. Participants' responses were used to develop a neural-fuzzy logic model based on artificial neural networks (ANN) and fuzzy inference systems (FIS). The model is performed using the fuzzy logic toolbox inherited from the MATLAB software. The measurements were carried out for duration of nine weeks, three times a day during summer, and the extensive noise level was up to 110 dB. Results in the trapezoidal-shaped membership form showed a discernible pattern or trend in the fluctuation of membership degree in relation to noise levels. The same trend could be seen for the exposure time. Furthermore, the results showed that the efficiency of the workers depends on the noise level and exposure duration. It has been confirmed that a medium noise level can influence workers’ performance over a medium exposure time to a certain degree. Moreover, low noise levels can still affect the performance of workers who are exposed to noise for long durations. With this clear relationship between noise levels, exposure time, and mental work efficiency, organizations can implement certain strategies to optimize their acoustic environments
Design of a planar interdigital capacitor for pressure measurement
Authors: Kasemsin Wassana , Boonkirdram Sarawoot
Published: September 2024

This paper presents the design and fabrication of a planar interdigital capacitor (IDC) for pressure measurement. This design uses the basic principle of capacitor. A planar interdigital capacitor for pressure measurement is fabricated from a single-sided FR-4 printed circuit board (PCB) and constructed by dry film technique. The experimental of a planar interdigital capacitor for pressure measurement used an LCR meter to input a voltage of 2 V, frequency 100 kHz and recorded the capacitance obtained from the test and use Table Top Universal Testing Machine Force Test (TUTMFT) to create pressure. The test is repeated five times at a pressure of 5–70 N; each time, the pressure will increase by 5 N until it reaches 70 N, and so on until 5 times have been completed. The results of the capacitance of the pressure applied to a planar interdigital capacitor for pressure measurement at created found the capacitance changed from 5.3183 pF dropped to 5.2889 pF, which decreased according to the weight of the pressure used, the test had an correlation coefficient (R2) was 0.9904, sensitivity was 0.0802 pF/N, accuracy of 0.991 (99.1 %) and precision was 99.94 %. The results show that the designed and fabrication of a planar interdigital capacitor for pressure measurement has achieved excellent experimental results. A planar interdigital capacitor for pressure measurement can be applied to microcontroller for weight measurement or related industrial pressures. Moreover, the advantage of a planar interdigital capacitor for pressure measurement is that it has a simple structure uncomplicated installation and is inexpensive
EMPREGO DE DISPOSITIVOS DE DIFUSÃO EM FILMES FINOS POR GRADIENTE DE CONCENTRAÇÃO (DGT) PREPARADOS COM AGAROSE, UM HIDROGEL AMBIENTALMENTE AMIGÁVEL, NA AVALIAÇÃO DA LABILIDADE DE CÁDMIO, COBRE E CROMO EM ÁGUAS NATURAIS
Authors: Costa Karine Andréa , de Fátima Pereira Schmite Bruna , Martins da Silva Renata , Egéa dos Anjos Vanessa
Published: September 2024

USE OF DIFFUSIVE GRADIENTS IN THIN FILMS (DGT) DEVICES PREPARED WITH AGAROSE, AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HYDROGEL, IN THE EVALUATION OF THE LABILITY OF CADMIUM, COPPER AND CHROMIUM IN NATURAL WATER. Diffusive gradients in thin film (DGT) is an attractive method for dynamic studies of metal speciation. Conventional DGT devices consists of diffusion and binding layers that utilize a polyacrylamide hydrogel, a synthetic polymer considered toxic, for the determination of labile metals. In this work, a simple method for the preparation of DGT devices using environmentally friendly and sustainable materials was proposed. Consequently, the polyacrylamide hydrogel was replaced with agarose, a low-cost and non-toxic biopolymer. The modified DGT was employed to determine the labile concentrations of Cd, Cu and CrIII in natural waters. The diffusion coefficients (D) for agarose were determined with a diffusion cell. The obtained values of D ranged from 2.05 to 4.53 × 10-5 cm2 s-1. The relationships between diffusion mass and time were linear for all trace metals. The binding layer with Chelex-100® and agarose was evaluated in retention and extraction of metals. The elution factors were within the range of 0.775 and 0.86 for Cd, Cu and CrIII. The proposed device was evaluated through recovery tests. Recoveries were greater than 80%. DGT devices were deployed in the determination of labile metals in river water from Cará-Cará River (Paraná, Brazil). The concentration of labile species in Cará-Cará sample proceeded as follows: Cd > Cu ≥ CrIII. The results suggest that DGT devices with agarose can be effectively used for speciation analysis.
Development of a Three-Tier Chemical Equilibrium Multiple-Choice Test to Assess Higher-Order Thinking Skills Based on Brookhart’s Categories
Authors: Fauziyah Neneng , Feronika Tonih , Yunita Luki
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to develop and validate the Three-Tier Chemical Equilibrium Multiple-Choice Test–HOTS (TTCEMCT–HOTS) instrument. The method employed in this study was Research and Development (RD) based on Brookhart’s (2010) indicators of higher-order thinking skills. The development procedure began with a preliminary study, followed by product draft planning and product development. These stages were succeeded by an empirical analysis of the TTCEMCT–HOTS to determine the test instrument’s validity, reliability, difficulty level, and discriminating power. The TTCEMCT–HOTS instrument was implemented with Class XI students of SMAN 4 in South Tangerang City. The results of the study were as follows: (1) the developed TTCEMCT–HOTS instrument met the criteria of 32 valid questions, with a reliability coefficient of 0.82 in the “very high” category, a “moderate” difficulty level, and “good” discriminating power; (2) 46.42% of students could solve HOTS questions, while 53.58% could not; (3) the TTCEMCT–HOTS instrument received a positive response from 80.6% of participants, placing it in the “good” category. This study is expected to provide an alternative method for measuring students' higher-order thinking skills using a three-tier test instrument integrated with HOTS indicators.
Project-Based Learning-Oriented Worksheet Based on Local Wisdom and Green Chemistry
Authors: Hakim Fachri
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the feasibility of worksheets and the science process skills of students using worksheets based on local wisdom-oriented projects in Central Java, with insights from green chemistry. The research follows the Research and Development (RD) methodology, specifically the modified 4D development procedure, which includes define, design, and develop stages. The study was conducted at UIN Walisongo Semarang with 60 chemistry education students participating. Expert validation results indicated that the worksheet, based on local wisdom-oriented projects with green chemistry insight, was feasible, achieving a validity percentage of 86.53%, categorized as very valid. Observations of students’ science process skills using project worksheets 1, 2, and 3 yielded an average score of 78.6%. Pretest and post-test data on students' science process skills showed scores of 29.8 and 70.5 for the experimental class, and 29.64 and 54.46 for the control class, respectively. The average n-gain score for the experimental class was calculated to be 58%, indicating it falls within the moderately effective category.  In conclusion, the worksheet, which leverages the local wisdom of Central Java and incorporates green chemistry principles into the study of acid-base material, is feasible and can be effectively used as a learning resource for students.
On the synchronic and diachronic approaches to the codification of chronologically correlated pronunciation variants
Authors:   V. V. Vinogradov Russian Language Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kalenchuk Maria L.
Published: September 2024

The article raises the question of the possibility of combining a synchronic and diachronic approach in the formulation of codification recommendations in orthoepic dictionaries. The analysis showed a number of problems when introducing information about chronologically correlated pronouncing variants. А combination of synchronic and diachronic aspects in the codification of orthoepic norms is possible. Changing the information attributed to normative marks allows not only to fix the real pronunciation in a particular era, but also makes it possible to submit the material systematically, indicating dynamic processes. But it should be distinguished: the parallel existence of different sociolinguistic subsystems, which can be called the older and younger systems and the simultaneous functioning of different normative subsystems. There is no one-to-one correspondence between these two descriptions. It is proposed to introduce the following marks into lexicographic practice: “obsoleting” — indicates that the second variant is less commonly used, it appeared in the language earlier than the first, and characterizes the outgoing pronunciation patterns, gradually replaced by the new norm; “new” — indicates that the second variant is less commonly used in the speech of educated people, it appeared in the language later than the first variant, and characterizes new pronouncing patterns that gradually replace the old norm. With this approach, the mark will provide information about different aspects of the functioning of correlated variants: frequency (more often used or less often), the time of their appearance in the language system (earlier or later), the vector of their movement (coming into or leaving the system).
O INTERNACIONALISMO MÉDICO E A AJUDA HUMANITÁRIA DE CUBA NA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Dias Kelvin Araújo da Nóbrega
Published: September 2024

Diante da pandemia COVID-19, Cuba se destacou no cenário internacional dando exemplo de cooperação com base na solidariedade e amizade entre os povos. O presente artigo analisa a cooperação humanitária internacional cubana em tempos de COVID-19, através do envio de médicos a outros países. Para tanto, discute-se o ideário de José Martí e as ideias político-sociais de Marx, Engels e Lenin e sua influência nos valores cubanos, principalmente na categoria médica, com o intuito de entender a postura do país. Conclui-se a discussão apontando que a postura de Cuba na cooperação é consequência de sua experiência revolucionária.
A Pelvic Digit as an Incidental Finding on Plain Radiography – A Case Report from Bulgaria
Authors: Popeski Pero , Bogdanova Bilyana , Dineva Svetla , Kostova-Lefterova Desislava
Published: September 2024

Introduction:

“Pelvic rib”, “pelvic digit (finger)”, or “eleventh digit (finger)” is a rare congenital anomaly, in which a finger-like bony structure is present in the
soft tissue in the pelvic or abdomen (less common) area.

Case Presentation:

This case report presents a symptomatic “pelvic digit” discovered in a patient referred to the radiology department after prolonged unilateral hip
pain, especially during long walks. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of unilateral pelvic digit occurrence in our region. It is an
extremely rare condition that is often discovered incidentally due to the lack of clinical symptoms.

Conclusion:

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the tenth reported case of symptomatic pelvic digit in the literature and four of them have required
surgical intervention.
Threaded Bone Expanders in Implantology: A literature review
Authors: Albash Ziad , Khalil Ali
Published: September 2024

In the field of implantology, we require numerous surgical instruments and specialized kits for cases where the available bone lacks ideal quantity and quality. Threaded bone expanders are among the specialized tools with broad applications that can address issues related to bone deficiency or density.

This research aimed to provide a thorough review of threaded bone expanders, encompassing their historical use, types, mechanism of action, and clinical applications in the context of dental implants.

An internet search was conducted on the internet using search, engines such as Google, Research Gate, PubMed, and PubMed Central. The search utilized keywords including Bone expander, Bone Spreader, Bone condenser, Screw-type expander, and Threaded bone expander.

Out of the initial 96 articles identified in the search, 29 studies met the inclusion criteria established for this review. Two reviewers independently conducted the evaluation of eligibility and data extraction.

Threaded bone expanders are essential tools in the field of implant dentistry, particularly in cases where the available bone lacks ideal density and quantity. These versatile tools are successfully used in procedures, such as bone expansion, bone splitting, Transalveolar sinus lift, implant bed preparation, and bone density enhancement.
Correlation of Upper Airway Volume Assessed by Cone-Beam Computed Tomography with Salivary Cortisol and Salivary α-Amylase
Authors: Halim Ivan A. , Zeinalddin Mohammad , Halim Himawan , Zahara Oryce , Wijayanti Shinta , Maskoen Ani Melani , Wandawa Ganesha , Mardiati Endah
Published: September 2024

Background

The Indonesian National Armed Forces have the largest military personnel in Southeast Asia. Physical fitness is important for the overall health of these personnel. Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) enables clinicians to accurately evaluate the upper airway volume.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the upper airway volume and salivary biomarkers, namely cortisol and salivary α-amylase (sAA), to introduce novel findings and aid the National Armed Forces in evaluating military personnel during recruitment and annual checkups.

Methods

This observational study included 30 Indonesian male marines aged 21–29 years. CBCT scans were previously performed using a standardized protocol. Head orientation was analyzed using Frankfort's horizontal, midsagittal, and transporionic planes. Participants were randomly assigned to three exercise intensity groups: Group 1 (intense exercise group) had to run for 12 min and do pull-ups, sit-ups, and push-ups (1 min each); group 2 (moderate exercise group) had to run for 12 min and do pull-ups and sit-ups (1 min each); and group 3 (mild exercise group) had to run for 12 min and do pull-ups (1 min). Saliva samples were collected pre- and post-exercise, with sAA levels analyzed via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and cortisol levels analyzed using reversed-phase chromatography.

Results

The correlation between upper airway volume and cortisol was very weak in groups 1 (r=0.066) and 3 (r=0.168) and moderate in group 2 (r=0.680). The correlation between upper airway volume and sAA was moderate in group 1 (r=0.452), weak in group 2 (r=0.232), and moderately negative in group 3 (r=-0.607).

Conclusion

There is no clear correlation between upper airway volume and salivary biomarkers, including cortisol or sAA. Upper airway volume is the only factor that determines physical fitness. Overall dynamics, including airway pressure, velocity, aerodynamic forces, and flow resistance, must also be evaluated in future studies.
Inclusive Education: Exploring Parental Aspirations for Children with Down Syndrome in Regular Schools
Authors: Er-rida Saida , Zaidouni Asmaa , Mafhoum Meryem , Oubibi Mohamed , Alami Mohamed Hassan , Alaoui Asmaa Mdaghri
Published: September 2024

Background

The global trend towards inclusive education emphasizes integrating children with disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome, into regular education systems. Historically, these children were often placed in specialized institutions. Understanding parental aspirations is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of inclusive education, particularly as it pertains to children with Down syndrome, irrespective of the severity of their condition.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate whether mainstream schooling is advantageous for children with Down syndrome, regardless of the severity of their condition. It also seeks to delineate educational objectives based on the severity of the syndrome, with a focus on whether educational priorities are placed on academic achievement or socialization.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted over one year at the Dysmorphology Unit of the Children’s Hospital of Rabat, Morocco. The study involved 148 parents of children with Down syndrome. Data were gathered using a questionnaire that included variables, such as parental age, education level, severity of cognitive and language disorders in children, and perceptions of school and social inclusion. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 25, employing descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, Cramer’s V coefficient, and t-tests to analyze categorical and quantitative variables. Parents' perceptions of mainstream schools were assessed using a Likert scale.

Results and Discussion

The average parental expectation for the education of children with Down syndrome in mainstream schools was 3.8 (SD = 0.45), indicating high expectations. Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference (P = 0.4) in parental preferences for educational settings based on the severity of the child’s disorders. The Cramer’s V coefficient (8%) indicated a weak association between the severity of disorders and educational placement decisions. Parents emphasized the importance of mainstream education for social integration and socialization.

CONCLUSION

The findings underscore the role of inclusive education in supporting both academic and social development for children with Down syndrome. Future research should explore the long-term outcomes of inclusive education and the factors influencing parental decision-making.
Comparison of Problem-Solving Skills in the Traditional Face-to-Face Classroom and Online Learning in Postgraduate Courses of Education Management
Authors: Chiang Meng-Tien , Chang Yuan-Cheng , Yu Hsin-Chang
Published: September 2024

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the paradigm in education due to mandatory online learning during the quarantine period. Hybrid learning is now another required learning tendency. Hence, the pandemic provided a chance to access students’ learning outcomes to different types of attendance from on-site to online formats.

Objective

This study aimed at comparing problem-solving skills in traditional face-to-face classrooms with online learning settings in postgraduate courses in education management. Problem-solving skills are comprised of self-confidence, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving (CPS).

Methods

A questionnaire was used to investigate 127 master’s students, including 64 students in the traditional face-to-face classroom and 63 in the online format.

Results

The results showed that the online setting had significantly better performance in terms of high confidence and problem-solving than the postgraduates in the traditional face-to-face classroom.

Conclusion

High problem-solving confidence significantly affects positive critical thinking and CPS in both learning settings, but low self-confidence does not significantly impact the two skills in both learning settings.
Short Imagery Rescripting Intervention Effects on Non-Suicidal Self-Injury College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Bang Seon-Kyeong , Lee Eunhee
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective

Imagery rescripting intervention has proven effective in reducing PTSD. We developed a four-session short intervention to treat non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. We aimed to examine whether a short imagery rescripting intervention reduces the level of catastrophizing, emotional dysregulation, depressive and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors, and dysfunctional schema modes in non-suicidal self-injurious college students.

Methods

Twenty-six college students with experience of non-suicidal self-injury behaviors were recruited for participation. Participants were randomly assigned to complete the short imagery rescripting intervention group (n = 13) or no treatment control group (n = 13) for 4 weeks. The level of catastrophizing, emotional regulation difficulties, depression, and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors, and the level of schema modes (vulnerable child, impulsive child, angry child, detached self-soother, detached protector) were assessed before and after the intervention.

Results

The levels of catastrophizing, emotional dysregulation, depression, and the frequency of non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors decreased after the individual short imagery rescripting interventions. The levels of vulnerable child schema mode and impulsive child schema mode decreased after the individual short imagery rescripting interventions.

Conclusion

The individual imagery rescripting intervention was found to reduce the level of cognitive catastrophizing thinking, emotional dysregulation, depression, and the frequency of non-suicidal self-injurious behavior in non-suicidal self-injury college students. These findings suggest that they confirm the efficacy of individual short imagery rescripting interventions in schema therapy, and the individual imagery rescripting intervention will be useful for interventions for non-suicidal self-injurious behavior in adolescents in counseling and psychotherapy setting.
Model of Coping Mechanism of Adolescents with Parental Loss due to COVID-19: A Study Using PLS-SEM Analysis
Authors: Novianti Evin , Asih Sali Rahadi , Eryando Tris , Tobing Duma Lumban , Mustikasari  
Published: September 2024

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia has led to a significant increase in mortality, with the death toll reaching 161,000, the second highest in Southeast Asia. The province of DKI Jakarta alone has reported 12,531 deaths, with 60% occurring among individuals aged 31–50 years. This high mortality rate has profoundly affected the role of parents, leaving adolescents to face considerable social and psychological challenges. The loss of a parent due to COVID-19 can severely disrupt an adolescent’s life, leading to heightened stress and anxiety as they struggle to cope without parental support. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the coping mechanisms of adolescents who have lost a parent due to COVID-19 and to examine the associated symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Methods

This study employs an explanatory survey design, focusing on adolescents in DKI Jakarta. The sample comprises 516 adolescents, selected through purposive sampling based on the criterion of having lost a parent due to COVID-19. Data analysis is conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS).

Results

The research findings indicate that 60.3% of the respondents were female adolescents, 90.1% were from low-income families, and 66.5% lived in nuclear families. Most adolescents had lost their fathers (71.9%), with 24.2% reporting traumatic experiences and 75.2% having endured the loss for more than 12 months. The coefficient of determination (R2) was categorized as strong, with a value greater than 0.67. Hypothesis testing of the inner model using path coefficients revealed the following significant relationships: 1) between focal stimulus variables, stressor assessment variables, and coping mechanism variables (p-value < 0.05); 2) between focal stimulus variables, stressor assessment variables, coping source variables, coping mechanism variables, and stress (p-value < 0.05); and 3) between focal stimulus variables, stressor assessment variables, and coping mechanism variables with anxiety (p-value < 0.05).

Conclusion

Practical recommendations are proposed to enhance adolescents’ coping mechanisms in managing stress and anxiety resulting from loss. These include developing effective coping strategies, providing training on coping mechanisms for loss, and offering counseling services. The model demonstrates a sufficiently strong interaction between triggering factors, coping mechanisms, and psychological impacts, which contributes to strengthening adolescents’ resilience to loss during this critical period.
Concept Analysis of Post-operative Recovery after Abdominal Surgery: State of the Science
Authors: Changyai Khwanhathai
Published: September 2024

Purpose

This study aimed to analyze the concept of post-operative recovery among patients receiving abdominal surgery.

Methods

The concept analysis based on Walker and 'Avant's framework was adopted in this study. Data were explored and collected from different databases, namely, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and SAGE Journals, by using the following keywords: “patients receiving abdominal surgery,” “post-operative recovery,” and “concept analysis.”

Results

The attributes of post-operative recovery after abdominal surgery varied depending on different phases of recovery.The antecedents included physiological factors, psychological factors, social factors, and habitual factors.The consequences were as follows: 1)decreased unpleasant physical symptoms; 2) restoration of bodily functions; 3) achievement of a level of emotional well-being; and 4) ability to resume normal activities.

Conclusion

Factors influencing post-operative recovery after abdominal surgery should be taken into consideration when developing medical interventions and further studied to favor future research development. The comprehension of concepts will guide health professionals formulatein evaluating the quality of nursing care, develop the desired tools for evaluating research outcomes, and formulate new theories.
State-of-the-Art in Direct Endoscopic Visualization of the Brain and Neuroaxis
Authors: Carvallo Cruz Ernesto Luis , Contreras López William Omar , Lewandrowski Kai-Uwe , Landgraeber Stefan , Ramírez León Jorge Felipe , Winkler Peter , Burkhardt Benedikt , Oertel Joachim
Published: September 2024

Over the past two decades, the endoscopic endonasal approach has
significantly expanded the armamentarium of minimally invasive skull base surgery.
Initially developed for the treatment of pituitary adenomas, endoscopic endonasal skull
base surgery (EESBS) has found increasing utility in managing a broad spectrum of
skull base pathologies. Its application extends from the midline, encompassing the
crista galli process to the occipitocervical junction, and laterally to the parasellar areas
and petroclival apex. In recent years, there has been a notable shift from the exclusive
use of endoscopic technology in endonasal pituitary surgery to other neuroendoscopic procedures. This chapter aims to provide the reader with an up-to-date overview of
clinical trials on endoscopic neurosurgery of the skull base, brain, and neuroaxis.
Through a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art published peer-reviewed
literature, the authors strive to offer a concise summary of the current concepts in this
rapidly advancing field.
Interlaminar Lumbar Endoscopy
Authors: Name Guerr José Antonio , Castro Prasca Daniel Andrés , Contreras López William Omar , Lewandrowski Kai-Uwe
Published: September 2024

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview and technique guide for
endoscopic interlaminar lumbar decompression surgery, a minimally invasive surgical
technique for managing herniated discs and spinal stenosis. The authors discuss the
relevant surgical anatomy of the lumbar spine, the inclusion and exclusion criteria for
the surgery, and explain the surgery’s step-by-step choreography by highlighting the
use of advanced imaging and endoscopic technology. The authors review their clinical
outcomes and discuss common complications and their management. They highlight
the limitations of the procedure. This book chapter is a valuable resource for surgeons
and healthcare professionals interested in understanding and implementing endoscopic
lumbar interlaminar decompression as an effective and minimally invasive approach
for managing sciatica-type low back and leg pain.
Classification of Lateral Region of Lumbar Spinal Canal and the Choice of Endoscopic Approach
Authors: Qingquan Kong , Yu Wang
Published: September 2024

Degenerative lateral lumbar spinal canal stenosis commonly affects the
elderly, leading to significant morbidity. This chapter aims to introduce a novel
categorization for the lateral compartments of the lumbar spine and to assess the
effectiveness of surgical interventions for this condition. A new anatomical
classification has been established, partitioning the area into five distinct zones. To
ascertain the consistency of this nomenclature, lumbar scans from thirty individuals
with single-zone afflictions at our facility were reviewed by a trio of evaluators.
Following this, we conducted a prospective study tracking the surgical results in 76
subjects with single-zone lateral lumbar canal narrowing over two years. These
individuals were treated using either percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal or
interlaminar decompression techniques, chosen based on the newly developed zonal
system. Outcomes were evaluated using the Macnab criteria, and changes in leg pain
were measured with the visual analog scale (VAS) before and after surgery. During the
study employing our categorization, the average observation period was 15.6 months.
By the final evaluation, 93.4% of the cases were rated as good or excellent. The
average initial VAS score of 5.72 significantly improved to 1.26 within three months
after surgery and further to 0.78 by the final assessment. Notably, two individuals
experienced dural tears, and one had postoperative bone fragment migration into the
vertebral canal. The findings suggest that this innovative lateral lumbar canal
classification facilitates precise surgical planning, contributing to the high rate of
satisfactory results following endoscopic procedures.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Decompression Through Bilateral Transforaminal Approach For Lumbar Central Canal Stenosis
Authors: Qingquan Kong , Bin Zhang , Feng Pin
Published: September 2024

Endoscopic techniques have garnered positive outcomes in treating lumbar
spinal stenosis, with percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal decompression showing
particular efficacy for addressing stenosis in the intervertebral foramen and lateral
recess. However, the use of transforaminal decompression for central lumbar spinal
stenosis (CLSS) is often met with skepticism. In this section, the authors share insights
from their practice alongside data from a sequential observational study involving 47
CLSS patients treated via a bilateral transforaminal endoscopic approach. Clinical
metrics such as the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), VAS scores for back and leg
pain, and the Macnab criteria were employed to measure the outcomes. The
radiographic analysis involved comparing the lumbar dural sac's cross-sectional area
before and after the procedure. The findings indicate substantial clinical improvement
and a notable expansion of the dural sac's cross-sectional area at the final follow-up.
There were no reported cases of infection, wound complications, or need for
subsequent surgery. Thus, barring principal pathologies located dorsally to the dural
sac, the bilateral transforaminal endoscopic approach is advocated as an adequate,
reliable, and minimally invasive option for CLSS management.
Applied Surgical Anatomy in Full-Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy
Authors: Li Zhen-Zhou , Hou Shu-Xun
Published: September 2024

Posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy (FE-PCF) has emerged as an
alternative to ACDF or open posterior foraminotomy for treating cervical radiculopathy
caused by foraminal stenosis or herniated discs. In this chapter, the authors provide an
overview of the surgically applied anatomy relevant to the FE-PCF. The procedure
involves using advanced endoscopic visualization and surgical instruments to achieve
precise decompression of the affected nerve root. Therefore, the authors summarize the
key features of posterior endoscopic cervical foraminotomy, including its advantages
over traditional open surgery, such as lower complication rates, reduced tissue
disruption, and faster recovery times. They employ illustrative step-by-step instructions
that the novice endoscopic spine surgeon can employ to execute the posterior
endoscopic cervical foraminotomy safely and effectively.
Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Decompression for Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Authors: Zhang Xifeng , Yuqiu Yan , Rongqiang Bu , Jiajing Zhang , Haitao Fan , Qingquan Zeng , Lewandrowski Kai-Uwe
Published: September 2024

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) can lead to
cervical myelopathy, particularly in cases of multilevel involvement that pose
challenges for effective management. Minimally invasive endoscopic posterior cervical
decompression has emerged as a potential alternative to traditional laminectomy
surgery. In this chapter, the authors present their clinical experience and report on an
illustrative consecutive observational cohort study of thirteen patients with multilevel
OPLL and symptomatic cervical myelopathy. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association
(JOA) score and neck disability index (NDI) were assessed preoperatively and at a final
follow-up of two years postoperatively. The results demonstrated significant
improvements in the JOA score and NDI, indicating enhanced functional outcomes. No
infections, wound complications, or reoperations were reported. While the two-year
outcomes were promising and comparable to those achieved with traditional
laminectomy, further investigations are required to assess potential long-term
limitations.
Manifestations of Phototext as Hybrid Narratives in Biographies of Ingeborg Bachmann and Sylvia Plath
Authors: Mayr Sophie
Published: September 2024

Jefferson Hunter introduced the term phototext in 1987 to describe a combination of words and photographic images, in which both parts ‘contribute equally to their meaning’. This paper argues that photographs in biographies, although commonly considered to illustrate or support the biographical text, form an inseparable union with the words that accompany them – a phototext. I therefore develop Hunter’s concept by using the term phototext to denote not only ‘composite publications’ but also other forms of combinations between photographs and words, namely ekphrasis and delayed connections, where image and text are separated. By looking at two frequently portrayed women writers – Sylvia Plath and Ingeborg Bachmann – this paper analyses common patterns of biographical phototexts. I have chosen one photograph of each writer, which is imprinted or referred to in at least two books, to explain the workings of such hybrid narratives. Together, these phototexts form an interacting net of correspondences across the biographies. Phototextual patterns focus on topics that cannot easily be represented by words only, for example the condition of the author’s body or spatial settings, and therefore cause a shift in the bimedia (im)balance. By applying the concept of phototext on literary biographies, the article shows how they stage not only images of Bachmann and Plath – both literal and metaphorical – but also images of women writers in general. The intermedial approach can disclose the biographer’s strategy of representing the writer.
The Physiognomy of an Impossible Return: Relational Geometries Between Autobiography, Narration and Image in Every Day Is for the Thief by Teju Cole
Authors: Amelii Niccolò
Published: September 2024

From the start of his career, Teju Cole has presented himself simultaneously as writer and as photographer, always directing his creative production towards a space with a hybrid and plural nature, going beyond and contaminating performative and semiotic codes, making the textual and visual field interact through particular poietic and compositional strategies. The short novel Every Day Is for the Thief (2007), conceived and structured as an internally layered autobiographical phototextual device, is at the same time also a travel reportage, a memoir, a photo-essay, in which the author's experience is declined in that liminal and porous limbo in which fiction and non-fiction tend to converge. Through an analytical reading, this essay aims to investigate the expressive resources and compositional strategies through which writing and image interact with each other inside the textual field, constantly balanced between depiction and re-semantization, between production and reproduction of the existing, providing a hermeneutic tool of a double matrix to embrace the surrounding reality, trying to provide a representation of memorialistic and individual identity that is at the same time the bearer of universalizable meanings.
Lily Robert-Foley, The Duty to Presence
Authors: Wahlström Henriksson Helena
Published: September 2024

This book is an extended and formally mixed prose poem on the experience of becoming a mother, and particularly on spending the everyday every day with a baby, observing their development and attempting to record what one perceives. The author, Lily Robert-Foley is an American writer; she is also a translator, university teacher, and artist, and she is a playful thinker with an interest in feminist and queer resistance. Her previous publications range from a novel to a book on experimental translation; this is her first published book of poetry.
Measuring Public Attitudes Toward Stuttering: Test-retest Reliability Revisited
Authors: Louis Kenneth O. St. , Aliveto Elizabeth Fisher , Sangani Mohyeddin Teimouri , Abdi Salman , Rezai Hossein , Abdalla Fauzia , Przepiórka Aneta , Błachnio Agata , Węsierska Katarzyna , Junuzović-Žunić Lejla , Eisert Sarah , Roche Chelsea Kuhn , Reichel Isabella , Beste-Guldborg Ann , Flynn Timothy , Bolton-Grant Benjamin , Gottwald Sheryl , Spears Sara , Hudock Daniel , Hartley Jessica , Pushpavathi Mariswamy , Johnson Kia N.
Published: September 2024

Purpose: Previous studies of the Public Opinion Survey of Human Attributes-Stuttering (POSHA-S), using test and retest designs in modest-sized samples, have reported satisfactory test-retest reliability, i.e., correlations of about 0.80. Simultaneously, lower but moderate correlations between different first and second test respondents were observed and hypothesized to represent unspecified “societal” influences on stuttering attitudes. This study sought to clarify this and other potential relationships between first and second tests with the POSHA-S in a large, geographically and linguistically diverse sample.Methods: POSHA-S Overall Stuttering Scores (OSSs) of 345 respondents from 12 test-retest samples from four countries and languages, with no intervening interventions, were analyzed with correlations and by grouping respondents according to whose stuttering attitudes improved, remained the same, or worsened from test to retest.Results: Test and retest OSSs generally conformed to normal distributions and were not significantly different. Correlations between first versus second tests replicated earlier research. However, when the degree and direction of change from test to retest was considered, both in other correlations and in sorts of respondents, unexpected results emerged. Respondents with intermediate attitudes changed minimally, while those with most and least positive attitudes at the first test changed in opposite directions past the overall mean at second test.Conclusions: While demonstrating adequate test-retest reliability correlations on the POSHA-S, public attitudes were found to be less stable than previously assumed.
Self-Perception of Code-Switching Among Kannada-English Bilingual Adults Who Do and Do Not Stutter
Authors: Manivannan Vasupradaa , Maruthy Santosh
Published: September 2024

Purpose: Language switch is one of the fluency strategies exhibited by bilingual adults who stutter (BAWS) to avoid stuttering. The present study aimed to compare the self-perceived code-switching (CS) behaviours between bilingual adults who do (BAWS) and do not stutter (BAWNS).Methods: Sixty Kannada-English Bilingual adults (30 BAWS and 30 BAWNS) participated in the study. The participants completed the adapted Bilingual Switching questionnaire (BSWQ) for assessing self-perceived CS behaviours.Results: The results of the current study indicated no significant difference in overall switching scores between BAWNS and BAWS. However, the mean score of L1 switch and L2 switch constructs was significantly higher for BAWNS than BAWS. On the contrary, the mean scores of contextual switching were significantly more for BAWS than BAWNS. It indicates that the BAWS use their switching behaviour in particular situations or environments more than BAWNS. In addition, the BAWS use language switching (LS) more voluntarily than BAWNS.Conclusions: The findings of the present study suggests that the intended switching in BAWS may be to avoid dysfluencies. Moreover, there was a significant difference across the stuttering severity on BSWQ scores, indicating the effect of stuttering severity in CS behaviours.
The Promise of AI for Image-Driven Medicine: Qualitative Interview Study of Radiologists’ and Pathologists’ Perspectives
Authors: Drogt Jojanneke , Milota Megan , Veldhuis Wouter , Vos Shoko , Jongsma Karin
Published: September 2024

Background

Image-driven specialisms such as radiology and pathology are at the forefront of medical artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Many believe that AI will lead to significant shifts in professional roles, so it is vital to investigate how professionals view the pending changes that AI innovation will initiate and incorporate their views in ongoing AI developments.

Objective

Our study aimed to gain insights into the perspectives and wishes of radiologists and pathologists regarding the promise of AI.

Methods

We have conducted the first qualitative interview study investigating the perspectives of both radiologists and pathologists regarding the integration of AI in their fields. The study design is in accordance with the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ).

Results

In total, 21 participants were interviewed for this study (7 pathologists, 10 radiologists, and 4 computer scientists). The interviews revealed a diverse range of perspectives on the impact of AI. Respondents discussed various task-specific benefits of AI; yet, both pathologists and radiologists agreed that AI had yet to live up to its hype. Overall, our study shows that AI could facilitate welcome changes in the workflows of image-driven professionals and eventually lead to better quality of care. At the same time, these professionals also admitted that many hopes and expectations for AI were unlikely to become a reality in the next decade.

Conclusions

This study points to the importance of maintaining a “healthy skepticism” on the promise of AI in imaging specialisms and argues for more structural and inclusive discussions about whether AI is the right technology to solve current problems encountered in daily clinical practice.