bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Narrowing the Digital Divide: Framework for Creating Telehealth Equity Dashboards (Preprint)
Authors: Luke Michael J , Craig Sansanee , Pak-Gorstein Suzinne , Arellano Marlíse , Zhang Jessica , Wright S Margaret , Chuo John , Scribano Philip V
Published: February 2024

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Telehealth presents both the potential to improve access to care and to widen the digital divide contributing to health care disparities and obliging health care systems to standardize approaches to measure and display telehealth disparities. Based on a literature review and the operational experience of clinicians, informaticists, and researchers in the Supporting Pediatric Research on Outcomes and Utilization of Telehealth (SPROUT)–Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Network, we outline a strategic framework for health systems to develop and optimally use a telehealth equity dashboard through a 3-phased approach of (1) defining data sources and key equity-related metrics of interest; (2) designing a dynamic and user-friendly dashboard; and (3) deploying the dashboard to maximize engagement among clinical staff, investigators, and administrators.
Global, regional, and national survey on burden and quality of care index (QCI) of childhood cancer: A systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2019 (Preprint)
Authors: Bi Yanxin , Huang Kepei , Wang Minmin , Jin Yinzi , Zheng Zhi-Jie
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Improving the quality of care is vital to enhance outcomes for childhood cancer patients. In this study, we estimated the temporal and geographic distribution of quality of childhood cancer care at global, regional, and country level.

OBJECTIVE

Childhood cancer was a concerning global health issue threatening the lives and health of children and adolescents, among which leukemia and brain and central nervous system tumors are the most common tumors. World Health Organization (WHO) proposed a global initiative in 2018 with the aim to save one million cancer children in the next 10 years. Improving the quality of care is vital to enhance outcomes for childhood cancer patients. However, the inequality of childhood cancer care was seldomly assessed.

METHODS

Our research collected the data from the Global Burden of Disease 1990-2019 database, and constructed the Quality of Care Index (QCI) for children with leukemia and brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Estimated average percentage change (EAPC) were calculated to quantify the temporal trends of QCI.

RESULTS

Childhood cancers’ QCI was positively correlated with social development level. From 1990 to 2019, QCI of leukemia was observed a decreasing trend in the middle and low-middle SDI regions. Boys’ care quality was lower than girls and the gender disparity was expanding.

CONCLUSIONS

The results emphasized the urgent need to focus on the vulnerable areas and populations and apply integrated measures to increase access to quality health services to improve the health outcomes for childhood cancer patients.
Symbolic representations in dispute: The hate speech in Brazilian political advertising
Authors: Silva Amanda Batista da , Amorim Márcia Fonseca de
Published: February 2024

This study aims to examine the authoritarian discourse embodied in political advertisements, focusing on the dissemination of hatred and attacks on opponents. We aim to understand the use of advertising as a resource that provides a space for the clash of imaginary formations and the effects of meaning that these clashes promote. This research is anchored in the theoretical proposal of materialist discourse analysis, focusing on the notions of imaginary formation (Pêcheux, 2014a and 2014b); (Orlandi, 2015) and authoritarian discourse (Orlandi, 2011), in addition to the concepts of culture industry (Adorno & Horkheimer, 1985), imaginary superindustry (Bucci, 2021) and excited society (Türcke, 2010). The adopted methodology is qualitative and part of an interpretive and reflective process in which the corpus of analysis consists of discourses that circulate on social media through advertisements that construct controlled symbolic representations. The analyses reveal that a dispute scenario that undermines mediations has arisen in Brazil, establishing a process of the interdiction of the other in the constitution of subjectivities and resulting in symbolic violence of the order of the imaginary.
«Я выслан навечно…»: к 80-летию депортации калмыцкого народа (по материалам архивов Казахстана)
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (71, Al-Farabi Ave., 050040 Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan), Zhakisheva Saule A. , Baltabayeva Kulgazira N. , Kabuldinov Ziyabek E. , Smagulova Anar M. ,   Valikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology (28, Shevchenko St., 050010 Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan)
Published: February 2024

Introduction. Ethnic deportations were a form of political repression in the USSR. Official Soviet directives clearly proclaimed mass relocations with exact indications of ethnic identities the would-be deportees should belong to. Goals. The study attempts a historical reconstruction of how Kalmyks from the abolished Kalmyk ASSR survived the exile, reviews their legal status, and outlines a social portrait. Materials and methods. The work employs a variety of research methods, such as the source study, information, mathematic/statistical, factual/historic ones and that of computer content analyses for sufficient insights into earlier classified and thus unclaimed sources. The study is the first to examine personal files declassified since November 2021 by the Government Commission for Complete Rehabilitation of Victims of Political Repressions (est. by the order of President K.-Zh. Tokayev), as well as some related documents from departmental archives of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Committee of National Security transmitted in 2021–2023 to the Archive of the President of Kazakhstan. Files dealing with special settlers are also housed at the Archive of the Committee for Legal Statistics and Special Records (Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and its departments in Turkistan, Kyzylorda, Akmola, Karaganda and Zhetysu regions, at the State Archive of Kyzylorda Region (its branch — Archive of Sociopolitical History). Results. The Kalmyk deportees started arriving in the Kazakh SSR since January 1944. Despite the Republic was not designated as a region to host the repressed people, the war decided differently. The ethnic Kalmyks — though a minority in the host society to face hard life conditions — never assimilated culturally and showed sustainable social, professional and psycho-physical adaptation skills to the changed circumstances and environments.
Культ святых и генерирование этнической идентичности казахов в Северо-Казахстанской области
Authors:   Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University (86, Pushkin St., 150000 Petropavlovsk, Republic of Kazakhstan), Kaziev Sattar Sh. , Mogunova Marina V. , Kusainov Oral Zh.
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The formation and maintenance of Kazakh identity in the northern regions of Kazakhstan was largely associated with the specificity of historical, cultural, linguistic resources, and the religious factor played an important role therein. The shaping of ‘Kazakhness’ in the pre-Soviet period was based not only on the self-image as free nomads and language community but also on belonging to the world of Islam. Such local resources of the Kazakh ethnic identity comprise the cult of holy warriors and seers — batyr, auwliye and zhyrau, i.e. true historical heroes from the period of fierce struggle for the region throughout the seventeenth–eighteenth centuries. Goals. The study attempts an insight into the specifics of the saints’ cult among Kazakhs of Northern Kazakhstan. Real supporters of Khan Abylai and active participants of steppe wars — batyrs Kozhabergen, Kulsary and Kuleke — were included in the pantheon of saints across the designated region. Materials and methods. The work examines a wide range of sources, both published archival documents and pre-revolutionary statistical collections, as well as ethnographic material collected by the authors in the form of family trees (shezhire) and ethno-genealogical legends about the deeds of cultural heroes. The documents introduced into scientific turnover have made it possible to verify the relevance of data articulated by oral shezhire narratives and legends, which together constitute a valuable layer of sources yielding insights into the mentality and spiritual world of nomads. Results. The ethnic history of the northern Kazakh clans and tribes and the emergence of the local cult of holy warriors show a close connection between lifestyle and religious factor for the reproduction of ethnic identity. Under the conditions of constant hostilities and distrust toward alien neighbors across northern steppes, those were Genghisids — famous warlords/batyrs and charismatic leaders of mighty tribes — that became objects of veneration, rather than Muslim righteous men or descendants of the Kozha clan. The informal alliance of Genghisids and batyrhood did facilitate the preservation of “Kazakhness’ during the period of heavy defeats and severe trials in the sixteenth–eighteenth centuries. The lives of heroes served as examples to all Kazakhs regardless of tribal affiliation and as models of ideal behavior. Later, descendants would endow their ancestors with the traits of Muslim saints and pass on narratives claiming their gifts of soothsaying and healing from generation to generation. Being a local Muslim variant of saints’ worship practices which incorporated elements of pre-Islamic beliefs, the cult of the northern batyr-auwliye performed an important integrative function and contributed to the deep ethnicization of clan/tribal roots among local Kazakhs.
«Японский след» в пейзажной лирике казахского поэта Бахытжана Канапьянова
Authors:   Margulan University  (60, Olzhabay Batyr St., 140003 Pavlodar, Republic of Kazakhstan), Temirgazina Zifa K. , Andryuсhshenko Olga K. , Orynkhanova Gibadat A. ,   Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University (114/1, Gogol St., 050000 Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan)
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The influence of the Russian poetic tradition on works of Bakhytzhan Kanapyanov is a well-known fact. However, his poetry, particularly topographical lyrics, has also been influenced by Japanese culture and literature. Goals. The article attempts an insight into landscape lyrics of the Kazakh poet from how it reflects the Japanese philosophy of landscape, most fully expressed in the genres of haiku and tanka. Results. Using the structural-semiotic method, the work reveals that B. Kanapyanov’s landscape poetry is based on the Japanese principle — ‘the beauty of the moment’ which demonstrates the eternity of nature. Just like the Japanese masters of haiku and tanka, B. Kanapyanov depicts nature in small, insignificant details through human sensations and perceptions. Often these sensations complement each\ other: smells and sights, hearings and visions, etc. Traditional Japanese landscape symbolism, e.g. the moon, gets transformed in the poet’s artistic picture of the world depending on his ideological precepts. The Japanese poetic technique also influenced the formal side of B. Kanapyanov’s poetry: preference for syllabic versification, loose adherence to meter and rhyme. Such a significant influence of Japanese culture and literature is explained by the common philosophical attitude to nature among the Kazakh and the Japanese, namely: principles of unity of man and nature, harmonious coexistence of man and nature, and non-interference of man in nature. The syllabic type of versification is also characteristic of not only Japanese but also of the Kazakh language.
Analyzing Breakthrough Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospective Study Utilizing RAT-Based Screening
Authors: Vanathy K. , Pillai Raji Ramachandran , Ramalingam Malarvizhi , Pillai Agiesh Kumar Balakrishna , Ezhumalai G. , Easow Joshy Maducolil
Published: February 2024

Prompt diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is requisite due to the upsurge of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) cases globally. Real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) remains as the gold standard for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 due to its higher sensitivity and specificity. Regardless, due to its longer turnaround time and expertise, bed side testing rapid antigen based tests were developed in order for portable, rapid diagnosis of the disease. The present study delineates the utility of Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) screening among symptomatic and asymptomatic patients in a tertiary care hospital. This is a retrospective data collection study from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) portal by exporting the excel sheet from March 2021 to March 2022 who undergone COVID testing in a tertiary care diagnostics facility. The demographic and vaccination details of the individuals were extracted using ICMR Sample referral form (SRF) from all patients who are tested for RAT. Of the total 9898 patients tested for RAT, 392 and 9506 were vaccinated and unvaccinated, respectively. Among them, number of positives was 3% and 15% respectively. The odds ratio showed that the vaccinated individuals had 81.4% reduced risk of getting infection compared to unvaccinated individuals (OR-0.186; p=0.001). A significant difference was observed between the type of vaccine used and COVID infection, majority of them had taken Covishield (83.5%) followed by Covaxin (16%) [p=0.0005]. Males showed a marginally significant p trend with COVID infectivity (OR=1.114, p=0.073) too. RAT is useful as a screening test for rapid diagnosis of infection in patients who are more prone to spread the disease. As RAT is cost effective and had short-turnaround time, it can be recommended in areas with upsurge in SARS-CoV-2 cases to administer isolation and infection control measures.
Panchagavya-Derived Brevibacillus brevis S1-3: Insights from the Draft Genome on its Antimicrobial and Plant Growth-Promoting Ability
Authors: Sattanathan Sowmiya , Sriraman Vidya , Jemina J. , Ranjani M. , Anurupa Anwesha , Ramya Mohandass , Rathinasabapathi Pasupathi
Published: February 2024

Panchagavya has traditionally been used in Indian Ayurvedic practices because of its pro-agricultural and medicinal properties. This study presents the draft genome of a new Brevibacillus brevis S1-3 strain isolated from the fermented product Panchagavya. Through whole-genome sequencing, we determined that the genome of B. brevis S1-3 was 6,348,716 base pairs with a GC content of 54.3%. Genome assembly revealed the presence of 6107 protein-coding genes, 186 tRNA genes, and 13 rRNA genes. Genome annotation and analysis identified the genes involved in metabolism and other cellular processes. We also predicted the presence of several gene clusters associated with plant growth promotion, including indole acetic acid (IAA), gibberellic acid, ammonia, and nitrogen. Our study also revealed the genes responsible for the production of secondary metabolites that displayed a significant correlation with antimicrobial activity. Our results provide new insights into the genomic basis of the plant growth-promoting abilities of B. brevis and pave the way for further research in this field.
Identification of Cellulose Producing Bacterial Strains: An Eco-friendly and Cost-effective Approach
Authors: Muhammad Haseena , Alburae Najla Ali , Salam Mohamed Abdel , Badshah Munair , Khan Taous , Abo-Aba Salah E.M.
Published: February 2024

Bacterial cellulose (BC) stands out as a prominent biopolymer of global importance, distinguished by its unique advantages over plant-derived cellulose. Strains such as Acetobacter xylinum, renowned for their proficient BC production, draw considerable attention in both commercial and biomedical areas. This research aimed to selectively isolate cellulose-producing bacteria with enhanced efficiency from a variety of fruit samples utilizing a cost-effective methodology. A total of 60 fruit samples were selected, and the assessment focused on 17 strains derived from rotten banana, red apple, green apple, and pineapple samples. The evaluation encompassed an examination of bacteriological traits and cellulose synthesis, with subsequent identification of strains achieved through DNA extraction and 16S rRNA PCR analysis. The experimental findings reveal cellulose-producing strains, including model A. xylinum (KCCM 40407) obtained from the Pharmacy lab of COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan, designated as number 2, serving as a control. Notably, strains isolated from deteriorated fruits (samples 1, 4, 8, 11, 12, and 15) demonstrated the capacity to produce soluble cellulose. A. xylinum (model strain 2) was cultured under static conditions in HS media, demonstrating remarkable efficacy for cellulose sheet production. Subsequent characterization employing scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) unveiled a nano-fiber mat featuring multi-layered fibers. This eco-friendly approach has the potential for large-scale, high-quality cellulose production, applicable in biomedical and industrial fields. The research highlights an environmentally sustainable and economically viable method for cellulose production, presenting potential applicability across biomedical and industrial arenas on a significant scale.
Demystifying Recommendations: Transparency and Explainability in Recommendation Systems
Authors: Pasrija Vatesh , Pasrija Supriya
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Recommendation algorithms are widely used, however many consumers want more clarity on why specific goods are recommended to them. The absence of explainability jeopardizes user trust, satisfaction, and potentially privacy. Improving transparency is difficult and involves the need for flexible interfaces, privacy protection, scalability, and customisation. Explainable recommendations provide substantial advantages such as enhancing relevance assessment, bolstering user interactions, facilitating system monitoring, and fostering accountability. Typical methods include giving summaries of the fundamental approach, emphasizing significant data points, and utilizing hybrid recommendation models. Case studies demonstrate that openness has assisted platforms such as YouTube and Spotify in achieving more than a 10% increase in key metrics like click-through rate. Additional research should broaden the methods for providing explanations, increase real-world implementation in other industries, guarantee human-centered supervision of suggestions, and promote consumer trust by following ethical standards. Accurate recommendations are essential. The future involves developing technologies that provide users with information while honoring their autonomy.
SmartLearnHub: AI-Driven Education
Authors: Kushwaha Prince , Namdev Deepak , Kushwaha Sakshi Singh
Published: February 2024

Abstract: SmartLearnHub is an innovative AI-driven education platform designed to revolutionize traditional learning experiences. This research paper explores the development, implementation, and impact of SmartLearnHub, focusing on its adaptive learning paths, personalized quizzes, and intelligent content recommendations. The study delves into the system's architecture, machine learning models employed, and the resulting user engagement and performance metrics. Through a comprehensive evaluation, we highlight the positive impact of SmartLearnHub on the education landscape, emphasizing the significance of AI in tailoring educational experiences. The paper concludes with insights into challenges faced during implementation, future directions for enhancement, and the potential influence of SmartLearnHub on the future of AI-driven education.
A REVERBERAÇÃO DO FILME CORINGA NA MÍDIA DIGITAL BRASILEIRA E O DISCURSO ACERCA DA SAÚDE MENTAL
Authors: Silveira Luana da Conceição , Saar Cláudia Maria Arantes de Assis , Scheibe Roberta
Published: February 2024

This article proposes an analysis of news and opinion articles about the film Joker (2019), by director and screenwriter Todd Phillips, published in three Brazilian digital media outlets (Folha de São Paulo, Revista Carta Capital and Jornal Nexo) with the purpose to see whether more humanized journalistic productions contribute to fostering the debate surrounding mental health, based on the scheduling hypothesis, in which news content becomes the script between daily conversations. To this end, the work uses the methodology of content analysis, deliberate by the author Laurence Bardin, and indirect documentation techniques, that is, according to documentary and bibliographical research, with the analysis of qualitative data. After the analysis, it was found that journalistic productions, which use opinionated and informative texts, supported by data with depth of information and some even with subjective writing to address social issues, help to construct more humanized opinions.
A CONSTRUÇÃO DO PADRÃO DE RESPONSABILIDADE CIVIL DAS LIGAS DESPORTIVAS DE AUTOMOBILISMO NO BRASIL
Authors: Silva Jefferson Luis da , Júnior Júlio Alves Caixêta
Published: February 2024

Civil liability is a way of resolving patrimonial and extra-patrimonial compensation arising from an unlawful act, represented by an action or omission that causes harm to another, even if the damage is exclusively moral. The research sought to answer the problem found, namely: what is the responsibility of motorsport sports leagues in Brazil for accidents caused during races? Thus, the research had the general objective of defining the responsibility of motorsport sports leagues in Brazil for accidents caused during races. And specifically, analyze the general rules of civil liability provided for in the civil code; verify the agent's civil liability; examine the athlete's term of self-responsibility in motorsport sports leagues. The research modality chosen for the development of the theme is normative-legal empirical research, verifying the norms of the Brazilian Automobile Confederation with norms in force in the legal system, in a qualitative approach of the exploratory type in primary research sources (laws, norms, decrees) and secondary (books, articles, monographs, dissertations and theses). The research presents the application of the general rules of civil liability provided for in the civil code due to the lack of specific regulation by automobile confederations; and the feasibility of the sportsman's responsibility in relation to the civil liability of motorsport sports leagues. In conclusion to the research, it was demonstrated that it is necessary to provide for a normative closure in the statute to guarantee legal security within a sporting space, since it is a place where risk is imminent and is part of the activity, which can cause losses and damages.
Potential of Collagen/PLA-based Nanofibrous Scaffold to Support PC12 Cells and Neural Repair
Authors: Aseer Muhammad , Taleb Mohammad , Arabpour Zohreh , Bhatti Qaisar Abbas , Ghanbari Hossein
Published: February 2024

Objective: This study attempts to modify Polylactic Acid (PLA) with the natural polymer Collagen (Coll), to develop materials such as an electrospun scaffold that have better mechanical stability and biocompatibility. Retinoic acid (RA), a bioactive material that promotes nerve growth, is to be added to the nanofiber scaffolds as part of this project.

Methods: One of the most important methods we employed in this work to create nanofibrous scaffolds was electrospinning.

Results:  The synthesized nanofiber scaffold exhibited a diameter of 255±40 nm and a tensile strength of 175±10.4 N, providing sufficient support for native peripheral nerve repair. The inclusion of Coll enhanced the scaffold's hydrophilic behavior (contact angle: 56±4°), ensuring stability in aqueous solutions. In addition, cell adhesion and proliferation are demonstrated to be improved by PLA composite nanofibers based on Collagen, while PC12 cell adhesion and proliferation are further improved by RA.

Conclusion: Based on their biodegradability, robust mechanical properties, and porous structure, these scaffolds are excellent choices for nerve tissue engineering, according to our findings. The significant increase in PC12 cells' adhesion and proliferation upon the addition of RA demonstrates the cells' potential for nerve repair.
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in Pregnancy, Labour, and Birth: A Case Study
Authors: Redfearn Sarah , Harrigan Brittany , Redfern Emma
Published: February 2024

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a cardiac condition which can complicate pregnancy, especially for patients with a new diagnosis. While common management recommendations for labour have been documented, there is very little information about the condition specifically in the case of a new diagnosis, and even less is documented when a patient declines the recommended monitoring during labour. This is a case study of a primip with a prenatal diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. She had one episode about two years prior to pregnancy; a second minor episode occurred near the time that she found out she was pregnant, which pregnancy spontaneously resolved and was not investigated; then at 22+5 weeks’ gestation, she had a significant episode which spurred testing and diagnosis. Symptoms and common management, including the medical care team’s recommendations for pregnancy and labour for individuals with Wolff-Parkinson-White, are discussed. Midwifery care and supporting patient/client-centred informed choice for expectant management versus prophylactic options are explored, including specifically supporting a client choosing care outside of recommendations.

RÉSUMÉLe syndrome de Wolff, Parkinson et White est un trouble cardiaque qui risque de compliquer la grossesse, en particulier pour les patientes et les patients dont le diagnostic est nouveau. Des recommandations de prise en charge courante ont été documentées pour le travail, mais il y a sur cette maladie très peu de renseignements qui traitent spécifiquement d’un nouveau diagnostic et encore moins de la marche à suivre lorsque la patiente ou le patient refuse le monitorage conseillé durant le travail. Le présent article est une étude de cas d’une primipare avec un diagnostic prénatal de syndrome de Wolff, Parkinson et White. Elle aconnu un épisode environ deux ans avant sa grossesse. Un deuxième épisode, mineur, est survenu à peu près au moment où elle a appris qu’elle était enceinte. La grossesse a spontanément résolu le problème, qui n’a pas été examiné. Puis, à 22 semaines et 5 jours de gestation, la patiente a connu un épisode important qui a entraîné la réalisation de tests et l’établissement d’un diagnostic. Les autrices traitent des symptômes et de la prise en charge courante, y compris des recommandations de l’équipe de soins médicaux relatives àla grossesse et au travail des personnes atteintes du syndrome de Woff, Parkinson et White. Elles examinent aussi les soins sage-femme et le soutien du choix éclairé de la patiente ou de la cliente entre la prise en charge non interventionniste et les options prophylactiques, en particulier l’appui d’une cliente choisissant des soins autres que ceux qui sont recommandés.
Building Brave Spaces in Midwifery / Construire des espaces courageux dans la profession de sage-femme
Authors: Ramlogan-Salanga Claire , Singleton-Bassaragh Natasha
Published: February 2024

We look forward to watching our collaboration grow and inviting more racialized midwives to present their expertise, and continuing to enjoy the camaraderie of Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (racialized) midwives and midwifery students nationally. We hope this commentary will inspire other equity deserving groups to come together and learn from our experience so that more brave spaces can be borne and nourished.
RÉSUMÉNous avons hâte de voir notre collaboration se développer et d’inviter d’autres sages-femmes racialisées à présenter leur expertise, et de continuer à profiter de la camaraderie des sages-femmes autochtones, noires et de couleur (racialisées) à l’échelle nationale. Nous espérons que ce commentaire incitera d’autres groupes méritant l’équité à se réunir et à apprendre de notre expérience afin que d’autres espaces courageux puissent voir le jour et être nourris.
Una nueva perspectiva del contagio financiero energético en Colombia: evidencia del análisis de ondas y dinámicas de comovimientos
Authors: Meneses Cerón Luis Angel , Orozco Álvarez Jorge Eduardo , Mosquera Muñoz Juan Camilo , Vélez Rivera Víctor Manuel
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: examinar la existencia de contagio financiero energético desde los principales indicadores de desempeño energético: petróleo, gas natural y carbón sobre los precios spot de energía en Colombia.
Diseño/metodología: la metodología empleada en este estudio fue de tipo correlacional, con un enfoque cuantitativo. Se emplearon datos diarios de febrero de 2011 a diciembre de 2018, excluyendo la crisis financiera de 2008 y la pandemia por COVID-19. Los datos provienen de Refinitiv y XM. Se aplicó el análisis de ondas (wavelets analysis) y dinámica de comovimientos (co-movimientos dynamics). Además, se utilizó la correlación cruzada para el análisis de contagio financiero entre los indicadores de desempeño energético y los precios spot de energía.
Resultados: la investigación demostró que existen correlaciones significativas a largo plazo entre los indicadores de desempeño energético y los precios spot de energía. Además, determinó la presencia de contagio del gas natural y del petróleo brent sobre los precios spot de energía durante periodos de crisis. Con respecto al carbón, no hay evidencia clara de contagio. Estos hallazgos son relevantes para comprender cómo los cambios en el mercado global de la energía pueden afectar los precios de esta a largo plazo en una economía emergente como la colombiana.
Conclusiones: el contagio financiero energético impacta la economía global, especialmente en mercados emergentes dependientes de energía. Este estudio resalta la necesidad de comprender y mitigar riesgos en el mercado energético, ofreciendo información clave para empresas, inversores y formuladores de políticas.
Originalidad: se emplearon métodos avanzados para analizar el impacto de los precios internacionales de combustibles en el mercado energético colombiano, identificando periodos de contagio y subrayando la vulnerabilidad de economías emergentes frente a cambios en el mercado global de la energía.
Efektivitas Bimbingan Perkawinan Pranikah Terhadap Terciptanya Keharmonisan Rumah Tangga
Authors: Andrika Riyansyah.L M , Najwan Johni , Alissa Evalina
Published: February 2024

This study aims to find out and analyze how the implementation of premarital marriage guidance at the Office of Religious Affairs, Kota Baru District and what are the obstacles that occur in the implementation of premarital marriage guidance at the Office of Religious Affairs, Kota Baru District. The method used in this study is an empirical juridical research method, namely a legal research method that looks at the law in the true sense and how the law is in the community. In this study, the effectiveness of legal norms in this case is the Director General's Decree Number 379 of 2018 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of Premarital Marriage Guidance for Bride and Groom Candidates. The result of this research is that premarital marriage guidance in Kota Baru District has been implemented. The marriage counseling was held at the Ministry of Religion and the Office of Religious Affairs in Kota Baru District. In the implementation of premarital marriage guidance, there are still many obstacles. Constraints experienced such as the lack of facilitators or resource persons who provide material, the lack of facilities and facilities due to the lack of budget in the implementation of the premarital marriage guidance. So that in the implementation of this guidance, there are differences in the guidance of premarital marriage that is conveyed to the prospective husband and wife.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis bagaimanakah pelaksanaan bimbingan perkawinan pranikah di Kantor Urusan Agama Kecamatan Kota Baru dan apa yang menjadi kendala yang terjadi dalam pelaksanaan bimbingan perkawinan pranikah di Kantor Urusan Agama Kecamatan Kota Baru. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian yuridis empiris yaitu metode penelitian hukum yang melihat hukum dalam artian sebenar-benarnya serta bagaimana hukum dilingkungan masyarakat. Dalam penelitian ini melihat efektivitas norma hukum dalam hal ini adalah Keputusan Direktur Jenderal Nomor 379 Tahun 2018 Tentang Petunjuk Pelaksanaan Bimbingan Perkawinan Pranikah Bagi Calon Pengantin. Hasil dari penelitian iniÂ  bahwa bimbingan perkawinan pranikah di Kecamatan Kota Baru telah terlaksana. Bimbingan perkawinan tersebut diselenggarakan di Kementerian Agama dan Kantor Urusan Agama Kecamatan Kota Baru. Dalam penyelenggaraan bimbingan perkawinan pranikah tersebut masih banyak terjadi kendala-kendala. Kendala yang dialami seperti masih minimnya fasilitator atau narasumber yang memberikan materi, masih kurangnya sarana dan fasilitas yang disebabkan minimnya anggaran dalam penyelenggaraan bimbingan perkawinan pranikah tersebut. Sehingga dalam pelaksanaan bimbingan tersebut terdapat perbedaan bimbingan perkawinan pranikah yang disampaikan kepada pasangan calon suami istri.
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Analisis Putusan Pengadilan Agama Jember Nomor Perkara: 465/Pdt.G/2021/PA.Jr
Authors: Yose Febrian Sianipar Daniel , Bafadhal Faizah
Published: February 2024

The phenomenon that occurs in the Jember Religious Court is that there is a case of divorce due to a homosexual husband which causes continuous disputes and quarrels, namely case number: 465/Pdt.G/2021/PA.Jr at the Jember Religious Court. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the basis for the judge's consideration in decision number: 465/Pdt.G/2021/PA.Jr. The research in this writing is normative legal research. This research uses a statutory approach, conceptual approach, and case approach. Then analyzed using qualitative methods. The result of this research is the decision of the Jember Religious Court Case Number 465/Pdt.G/2021/PA.Jr with the legal basis of Article 19 letters (e) and (f) PP Number 9 of 1975 Jo. Article 116 letters (e) and (f). On the grounds of continuous disputes and quarrels, namely; Article 19 Letter (f) PP Number 9 of 1975 Jo. Article 116 Letter (f) of the Compilation of Islamic Law, the substance of the law has been proven. Then on the grounds of disability or illness on the part of the Defendant, namely; Article 19 Letter (e) PP Number 9 of 1975 Jo. Article 116 Letter (e) of the Compilation of Islamic Law is only based on the testimony of the plaintiff's witness without any other supporting evidence such as a psychiatric diagnosis letter or a mental hospital certificate. This reason can be used because in the trial the Defendant abandoned his right to reject the Plaintiff's argument so that it was decided by verstek.
Abstrak
Fenomena yang terjadi di Pengadilan Agama Jember terdapat perkara cerai gugat yang dikarenakan suami seorang homoseksual yang menyebabkan perselisihan dan pertengkaran secara terus menerus yaitu perkara nomor: 465/Pdt.G/2021/PA.Jr di Pengadilan Agama Jember. Tujuan penelitian ini Â untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis dasar pertimbangan hakim dalam putusan nomor: 465/Pdt.G/2021/PA. Penelitian dalam penulisan ini adalah penelitian hukum normatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan perundang-undangan, pendekatan konseptual, dan pendekatan kasus. Kemudian dianalisis menggunakan metode kualitatif. Hasil dari peneltian ini adalah putusan Pengadilan Agama Jember Nomor Perkara 465/Pdt.G/2021/PA.Jr dengan landasan hukum Pasal 19 huruf (e) dan (f) PP Nomor 9 Tahun 1975 Jo. Pasal 116 huruf (e) dan (f). Pada alasan perselisihan dan pertengkaran secara terus-menerus yaitu; Pasal 19 Huruf (f) PP Nomor 9 Tahun 1975 Jo. Pasal 116 Huruf (f) Kompilasi Hukum Islam secara, substansi hukum telah terbukti. Kemudian pada alasan cacat badan atau penyakit pada diri Tergugat yaitu; Pasal 19 Huruf (e) PP Nomor 9 Tahun 1975 Jo. Pasal 116 Huruf (e) Kompilasi Hukum Islam hanya berdasarkan pada keterangan saksi penggugat tanpa adanya alat bukti pendukung lain seperti surat diagnosa psikiater ataupun surat keterangan rumah sakit jiwa. Alasan ini dapat digunakan dikarenakan dalam persidangan Tergugat menanggalkan haknya untuk menolak dalil Penggugat sehingga diputus secara verstek.
Efektivitas Mediasi Dalam Meminimalisir Angka Perceraian di Pengadilan Agama Kota Jambi
Authors: Aditya Rezcky , Alissa Evalina
Published: February 2024

The aims of this study are to find out and analyze the effectiveness of Mediation in minimizing divorce rates in the Jambi City Religious Court; and to find out and analyze the factors of the failure of Mediation in minimizing the divorce rate in the Jambi City Religious Court. The method used in this research is empirical juridical. The results of the research are based on what has been carried out as follows: that the effectiveness of mediation in minimizing the number of divorce in the Jambi Religious Court is still not effective, seeing from the results of the research conducted the number of divorce cases from 2020 to 2022 has increased, empowerment of mediation institutions in resolving civil cases, especially regarding the matter of divorce at the Jambi City Religious Court as evidenced by the small number of successful cases in Mediation. Based on the factors of the unsuccessful Mediation in the Jambi City Religious Court, the absence of the parties themselves, as well as the parties who are selfish and do not apply principles to resolve their problems peacefully, the absence of the parties will make it difficult for the Mediator to resolve the problem by reconciling the parties and the Mediator does not understand the problems faced by the parties so that the Mediation process is still not effective in reconciling the litigants, especially divorce cases.
A Glimpse of Urine Stromal Cells-Derived Exosomes Containing Deleted in Malignant Brain Tumors 1: A Critical Factor in Wound Healing
Authors: Shojaeian Ali
Published: February 2024

Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles released by a range of cells, including mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs), immune cells, cancerous cells, etc. These particles contain biomolecules such as DNA, microRNA, messenger RNA, protein, and lipid, and play a vital role in establishing cellular communication. After reaching the target cells, the particles cause changes in function, fate, morphology, differentiation, and growth. Exosomes released from a variety of sources have the ability to influence the behavior of cells involved in wound healing, enhance neovascularization, promote collagen deposition, reduce inflammation, and quicken the healing process. According to new research, endothelial cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, vascular repair, and angiogenesis are all accelerated during the wound healing process when deleted in malignant brain tumors 1 (DMBT1) is used as an active stimulant. This article will review DMBT1 protein as one of the major elements of exosomes from human urine-derived MSCs.
Hematoma Prevention Using Tachosil (Fibrin Sealant) Patch during Insertion of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices without Suspending Antithrombotics: Three Case Reports
Authors: Lee Hye Mi , Lee Hyeon Hee , Na Young Cheon
Published: February 2024

Patients undergoing insertion of cardiac implantable electronic devices often exhibit perioperative hemorrhagic complications. Perioperative antithrombotic management, which balances the risk of acute thrombosis and postoperative bleeding, is therefore important for these patients. In this case report, we present three cases of cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) insertion. While the three patients each had different reasons for not discontinuing antithrombotic medications, they all needed CIEDs. During the CIED implantation procedures, a small incision was made on the pectoralis muscle region to obtain a small subcutaneous pocket, and Tachosil, a fibrin sealant patch, was inserted below and above the inserted device. The patients showed no pocket hematoma formation or any hemorrhagic complications. We thus concluded the application of a fibrin sealant patch could be an option for perioperative anticoagulation management without interruption of anticoagulants and antiplatelets.
The Effects of Massage with Topical Agents (Mepiform Ultra Scar Gel or Scarnos Gel) on Scar Tissue Thickness and Fibroblast Proliferation in Rats
Authors: Lee Hye Mi , Lee Hyeon Hee , Na Young Cheon , Choi Keum Ha
Published: February 2024

Background: Keloid and hypertrophic scars are prominent scars that are excessively repaired with upregulated synthesis, deposition, and accumulation of collagen. Topical agents are used to reduce inflammation and fibrotic changes via reduced transepithelial water loss. Increased mechanical pressure applied through scar massage can accelerate scar maturation by inducing fibroblast proliferation, which enhances the remodeling of connective tissue matrices and collagen degradation.Methods: This study comparatively analyzed the effectiveness of topical agents applied to post-burn wounds on the dorsal surface of Sprague-Dawley rats through twice-daily massaging. Postoperative histological analysis of the tissues was performed after surgical en bloc removal of the treatment area at 4, 10, and 16 weeks.Results: Histological analyses revealed larger amounts of fibroblasts in Mepiform and Scarnos gel-treated tissue than in Vaseline-treated tissue. Granulation was prevented in scars treated with the topical agents.Conclusion: Mepiform Ultra scar gel and Scarnos gel, accompanied by massaging, may be effective anti-scarring topical agents to alleviate contact burn scars in Sprague-Dawley rats.
Surgical Treatment of Keloid Scars on the Ear: The Usefulness of the Fillet Flap
Authors: Lee Jang Hyun , Lee Bo Hyun , Chang Jungwoo
Published: February 2024

Background: Keloid scars occur idiopathically, and the ear is a common site of keloid scar formation after ear-piercing. Management is always challenging because of the high likelihood of recurrence. When treating a large keloid scar, surgical debulking is inevitable. Among various surgical options, the fillet flap is useful for very large scars with broad stalks that cannot be removed by simple excision and primary closure.Methods: From April 2016 to June 2021, scar revision with a fillet flap was performed on 24 auricular keloid scars. The operation was performed to debulk the scar as much as possible, while retaining a thin envelope of scar tissue. The patients were observed for 1 year postoperatively. Oral tranilast (a transforming growth factor-β suppressor) was administered to reduce the risk of recurrence during follow-up. When recurrence was observed, triamcinolone was injected into the scar.Results: All 24 cases were successfully treated without major problems such as flap loss. The postoperative contour and volume of the scars were appropriate when recurrence did not occur. During the follow-up period, there were nine cases of keloid recurrence, and the mean number of triamcinolone injections was 2.7. One patient experienced a second recurrence 10 months after the first recurrence and needed two more injections.Conclusion: The fillet flap is an appropriate option for removing a large keloid scar with a broad stalk. Although it does not guarantee that recurrence will not take place, it provides a small and flat scar into which triamcinolone can be injected if the keloid scar recurs.
Aspectos punitivos da pscopatia no âmbito jurídico
Authors:   , Toledo Amanda de Carvalho Mariano
Published: February 2024

O artigo analisou como o psicopata é tratado perante o ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, a capacidade civil e penal, a punibilidade do psicopata e por final, apresenta um caso real do psicopata e serial killer, Pedro Rodrigues Filho. Diante deste cenário, cogitou o seguinte problema: O psicopata é considerado culpado diante da prática de crimes? O objetivo geral deste artigo é encontrar a medida punitiva apropriada para esses fatos. A metodologia utilizada neste artigo foi de revisão bibliográfica, trazendo a frente as leis do Brasil perante a psicopatia. Concluindo-se que os psicopatas precisam de leis específicas.
Crime cibernético e a divulgação não autorizada de imagens íntimas
Authors:   , Silva, Ana Caroline Bezerra da Silva, Ana Caroline Bezerra da
Published: February 2024

Com o avanço da internet e da tecnologia ocorre também o crescimento do crime cibernético, onde os criminosos tem explorado vulnerabilidade em sistemas e redes para conseguirem obter acesso a informações pessoais e a documentações. A divulgação não autorizada de imagens íntimas é um dos crimes cibernéticos que tem como vítima crianças, adolescentes e também adultos. Muitas vezes conhecido como pornografia de vingança, que compartilha imagens íntimas sem o consentimento da vítima, com o intuito de constranger ou chantagear a vítima. O caso Carolina Dieckmann é um dos maiores casos sobre o crime cibernético no Brasil, uma vez que a atriz teve sua caixa de e-mail invadida, onde possuía diversas fotos íntimas que foram divulgadas, sem o seu consentimento e consequentemente foi ameaçada pelos criminosos, que queriam dinheiro da mesma em troca de retirar as imagens da internet. O caso tomou uma enorme proporção haja vista que não havia um tratamento específico para esse tipo de crime. Foi então criada a Lei 12.737/12, mais conhecida como Lei Carolina Dieckmann, a qual promoveu alterações no Código Penal Brasileiro, definindo os crimes cibernéticos. Pelo fato da grande proporção do caso e o aumento de casos de crimes cibernéticos e divulgações não autorizadas de imagens intima, a Lei Carolina Dieckmann foi sancionada e com caráter de urgência, para proteger a privacidade de todos.
Direito à educação no transtorno espectro autista: inclusão nas universidades
Authors:   , Prestes Neto Ubiratan Dias Batista
Published: February 2024

A pesquisa tem o objetivo de analisar as ações e diretrizes previstas na Lei Federal nº 12.764/12, abordando os objetivos e os mecanismos para a efetivação dos direitos à educação da pessoa com Transtorno de Espectro Autista, frente aos obstáculos nas universidades brasileiras e os efeitos na inclusão social. A Educação Superior brasileira vem passando por modificações, atualmente, se encontram nas universidades pessoas com diagnóstico de TEA, seu acesso foi garantido constitucionalmente, enfrenta diversas dificuldades, a permanência nem sempre tem sido discutida. A gravidade do transtorno varia referente a intensidade do comprometimento dos sintomas que podem variar, para melhorar a inclusão de pessoas com TEA, visualizando a deficiência numa perspectiva social, no movimento de garantir respeito aos direitos de igualdade com a Lei nº 12764/2012, demonstrando seus direitos de cidadão como qualquer outro estudante, respeitando suas limitações e diferenças. Para que tais direitos sejam respeitados, se faz necessário que as universidades sejam organizadas para atender as necessidades dos mesmos. A metodologia utilizada é de referências bibliográficas, com base na doutrina, legislação e jurisprudência, que conduz à reflexão das políticas de inclusão de pessoas com TEA nas universidades.