bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Extremist violence, discrimination, and Muslim religious identification
Authors: Ruhe Constantin , Suntay Osman , Castelli Leonard , Traunmueller Richard , Roßteutscher Sigrid
Published: February 2025

Muslims’ strong religious identity remains a significant topic of public debate in Western European democracies and a puzzle for academic research. Relying on a survey experiment embedded in the one of the largest surveys of the German Turkish community to date, we study how Muslim immigrants adjust their social identity in response to discrimination and both anti-Muslim and Islamist violence. Our results suggest that when viewed in isolation and counter to the dominant explanation in the literature, neither discrimination nor anti-Muslim violence increases Muslims' religious identification. Instead, our results suggest a negative effect of Islamist violence on Muslim religious identification. This effect disappears once individuals are primed with discrimination or anti-Muslim violence. Conversely, anti-Muslim violence and discrimination increase religious identification if individuals are primed with Islamist violence. These results have important implications for our understanding of Muslims' religious identity, discrimination, and extremist violence.
Understanding the Paradox of Unethical Pro-Organizational Behavior: Development and Validation of a New Thought Experiment Measure
Authors: Liu Chuanjun , Zou Lemei , Wu Junhong , Wang Taolin , Abbas Syed Zain
Published: February 2025

Previous studies have highlighted the paradoxical nature of unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB), yet no measurement tools specifically targeting this paradox have been developed. This study introduces a new thought experiment measure based on the five-phase development framework by Hinkin (1995, 1998). Phase one, concept clarification, adopted the widely accepted UPB definition from Umphress et al. (2010). Phase two developed and initially validated seven UPB scenarios with high content and ecological validity, capturing the paradox that employees experience regarding UPB (Study 1). Phase three demonstrated that the employees’ UPB choices in these scenarios showed high internal consistency and structural validity (Study 2). Phase four demonstrated high criterion and discriminant validity compared to Umphress et al.’s UPB scale, along with high test-retest reliability (Study 3). Phase five examined the cognitive process underlying UPB through the lens of dual-process theory (Study 4). Cognitive load manipulations (with or without load) revealed that employees under cognitive load made faster decisions but exhibited lower UPB choice frequency, thereby supporting the paradoxical nature of UPB and its cognitive underpinnings. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed.
A Tutorial on Safe Anytime-Valid Inference: Practical Maximally Flexible Sampling Designs for Experiments Based on e-Values
Authors: Ly Alexander , Boehm Udo , Grünwald Peter , Ramdas Aaditya , van Ravenzwaaij Don
Published: February 2025

We show how e-values simplify the design and the conduct of experiments. These e-values yield anytime-valid tests and confidence intervals that preserve type I error guarantee regardless of the sample size. This enables real-time monitoring of evidence as data are collected, permitting early termination of experiments without intolerably inflating the risk of making a false discovery. Early stopping not only preserves resources, but also mitigates risk for participants in clinical settings. Anytime-valid tests always allow for optional continuation, that is, the extension of an experiment regardless of the motivation. For instance, if more funds become available, or if the evidence looks promising and the funding agency, a reviewer, or an editor urges the experimenter to collect more data. Analogously, a researcher can be assured that a 95% anytime-valid confidence interval will, with at least 95% chance, cover the true effect size regardless of how, or even if, data collection is stopped. We use the free and open-source software library safestats implemented in R to illustrate the practical benefits of this novel inference framework.
From Burden to Enjoyment: A User-Centered Approach to Engage Adolescents in Intensive Longitudinal Research
Authors: Bülow Anne , Janssen Loes H. C. , Dietvorst Evelien , Bij de Vaate Nadia A.J.D. , Hillegers Manon H.J. , Valkenburg Patti M. , Keijsers Loes
Published: February 2025

Introduction. Adolescent psychology is embracing intensive longitudinal methods, such as diaries and experience sampling techniques, to investigate real-life experiences. However, participants might perceive the repetitive self-reporting in these data collection techniques as burdensome and demotivating, resulting in decreased compliance rates. In this tutorial paper, we present a user-centered approach aimed at making participation in experience sampling and daily diary studies a meaningful and fun experience for adolescents. Methods. In three major research projects that took place between 2019 – 2023, more than 4,000 Dutch adolescents participated (12 - 25 years old). To improve the participants’ user journey, adolescents were invited to co-design our studies and share their expertise in interviews (n = 459), focus groups (n = 101), design decisions (i.e., A/B tests, n = 107), pilots (n = 163), exit interviews (n = 167), and by answering user experience questionnaires (n = 2,109). Results. Across projects, we discovered five different main intrinsic and extrinsic motives to participate in intensive longitudinal studies: (1) rewards, (2) fun and interest, (3) helping science or the greater good, (4) helping the scientist or another person, and (5) gaining self-insight. We provide concrete examples of how we tailored our study designs to address these specific motives to optimize youth engagement. Conclusions. The engagement of adolescents in intensive longitudinal studies can be enhanced by making it a meaningful and enjoyable experience, aligned with their own motives.
How Do Social Media Use, Gaming Frequency, and Internalising Symptoms Influence Each Other Over Time in Early-to-Middle Adolescence?
Authors: Cheng Qiqi , Panayiotou Margarita , Finserås Turi Reiten , Andersen Amanda Iselin Olesen , Humphrey Neil
Published: February 2025

Background: The effects of adolescent digital technology use (e.g. social media, gaming) on their mental health are a major public health concern, but existing evidence is of mixed quality and findings have been inconclusive. Methods: Separating within-person effects from between-person effects, a random-intercept cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) was applied to three annual waves of data (T1, T2, T3) on social media use, gaming and internalising symptoms among N=25,629 adolescents (51% girls, average age 12 years, 7 months (SD = 3.58 months) at baseline) in Greater Manchester, England. Results: Longitudinal relationships varied by gender, such that more frequent gaming at T2 predicted less time spent on social media use at T3 in girls (but not boys) and, more frequent internalising symptoms at T2 predicted reductions in gaming frequency at T3 in boys (but not girls). There was no evidence that time spent on social media or gaming frequency predicted later internalising symptoms among girls or boys. Sensitivity analyses which distinguished active versus passive social media use replicated these findings. Conclusions: The findings of this study do not support the widely held view that adolescent technology use is a major causal factor in their mental health difficulties.
Global Geography of the Energy Transition and Mineral Extraction
Authors: Stacciarini João Henrique Santana , Gonçalves Ricardo Junior de Assis Fernandes
Published: February 2025

Environmental challenges, social pressures, and international agreements underscore the need for a transition to renewable energy sources. This shift is driven by the economic feasibility of technologies such as solar and wind power. However, the transition to renewable energy faces significant obstacles: its lower energy density compared to fossil fuels requires larger structures to produce equivalent amounts of energy. Additionally, these sources have a shorter lifespan than conventional ones, leading to increased demand for minerals, which are often extracted in Global South countries. This dynamic may exacerbate the socio-environmental conflicts and impacts associated with mining. Based on data collection and analysis from various global reports, complemented by academic studies from different regions, this study explores the intrinsic connection between renewable energy sources and the expansion of mining activities, highlighting the implications of this process.
Determinants of Nepal's Export Trade Instability
Authors: Thapa Surya Bahadur
Published: February 2025

Fluctuation in export earnings is a great concern to policy makers and can be caused by many factors. This study has analyzed the causes of export instability from 1980/81 to 2012/13 based on secondary data. Using Ordinary Least Square technique the empirical result shows that there is positive relationship between export instability index and three independent variables: commodity concentration index, geographic concentration index and openness index with coefficient of 1.619, 1.163, and 6.023 respectively. Furthermore, it again establishes the negative relationship between export instability index and four independent variables: consumption ratio, food ratio, instability index of real agricultural GDP and instability index of real nonagricultural GDP having co-efficient of -2.922, -7.633, -5.169, and -0.474 respectively.
Character Analysis of the Ular Novel
Authors: Kalpana Luitel  , Durga Prasad Dahal
Published: February 2025

This article titled Characterization of the Novel ‘Ular’ aims to analyze the characters of the Ular novel on the basis of gender, action, tendency, nature, consciousness of life, proximity, affiliation, dimension, environment, originality, personality, reaction and relativity. This study is qualitative in nature. This study is presented in a descriptive style. Since it is found that more male characters are used in this novel than female characters on the basis of gender, it seems that the novel depicts a patriarchal society. Since there are more secondary characters than main characters and supporting characters in this novel on the basis of role or action, it seems that only a few people are dominant in society, that is, it seems that equality is not maintained in society. The fact that more favorable characters appear in this novel than unfavorable characters reveals the positive trend of society. Since many characters appear on stage and only a few characters appear in the background in this novel, it seems that the novel is moving towards a direct depiction of society. Since all the characters except Premlalwa are motionless in terms of nature, this novel seems to be unable to depict the dynamic trends of today's modern people. In terms of life consciousness, all the characters in this novel are of a class nature, so it seems that the novel represents different classes of society. In terms of affiliation, since free characters are used more than bound characters, it seems that many people in society are of an independent nature. Since flat characters are used more than round characters in this novel, there is a greater presence of simple characters in this novel. Since all the characters in this novel are of a relative nature, the lively characters of society are depicted in the novel. The use of regional characters seems to have made this novel regional. Although there are some famous characters in this novel, their roles are not traditional and are only nominal, so it seems that original characters are used here. Although some crooked characters from the wealthy class appear to have mysterious characters in this novel, most of the characters are of a primitive nature, so it seems that the novel uses understandable characters. Since few characters are extroverted in nature to express their feelings in front of society, many characters are in an environment where they cannot express their feelings.
Obesity And Overweight on Overall Health in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review
Authors: ORAL Onur
Published: February 2025

Background:

This review article aims to underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy to tackle childhood obesity.

Materials and Methods:

In the search for scientific literature for this review, data from the US National Library of Medicine (PubMed), MEDLINE, and SportDiscus were used, and the terms “weight control’’, ‘’metabolic health’’,’’ physical activity’’,‘’ childhood obesity’’, and “adolescent obesity” were used. The relevant literature has also taken its source from researching relevant articles from reference lists derived from data searches.

Results:

Obesity, a condition influenced by a number of factors, both genetic and environmental, presents a significant challenge to public health, particularly in the pediatric and adolescent populations. It would be beneficial to investigate the multifaceted causes of obesity, including its genetic basis, and to consider how physical activity might help to reduce genetic predispositions and improve overall health outcomes. This could be an important step towards raising healthy future generations.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, all these findings support the need to examine the interactions between genetic and environmental factors in detail and find solutions to the factors of overweight and obesity in order to develop effective interventions for the prevention and management of obesity in children and adolescents.
Colpocephaly, a Very Rare Neonatal Brain Malformation: a Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Bennaoui F.
Published: February 2025

Colpocephaly is a very rare brain malformation, in which the occipital horns are larger than the anterior horns of the lateral ventricles. We report the case of a newborn with colpocephaly associated with agenesis of the corpus callosum and a spina bifida. Newborn male, from an unrelated marriage, of a 21-year-old mother, with no particular pathological history. The newborn was admitted on the first day of life of life for an early neonatal infection with pulmonary localization associated with a polymalformative syndrome made up of a facial dysmorphism, a spina bifida and a limb anomalies. The transfontanellar ultrasound showed triventricular hydrocephalus and brain CT scan showed colpocephaly associated with an agenesis of the corpus callosum. The etiological investigation did not show any drug intake or toxic substances during pregnancy. Serologies for toxoplasmosis, rubella, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and CMV were negative. The newborn died before a genetic study and brain MRI could’not be performed. Antenatal and postnatal diagnosis of colpocephaly is difficult because of its rarity and its radiological appearance close to hydrocephalus, hence the need for appropriate postnatal imaging andwell-codified multidisciplinary support.
Tuberculosis treatment success rate and associated factors among tuberculosis patients attending health centers found in Hawassa city, Sidama Ethiopia: A facility based cross sectional study 2023
Authors: Desalegn Buta Derese
Published: February 2025

Background: Tuberculosis continued to be as serious public health problem global. It has been registered as the primary cause of illness, the third reason for admission and the second cause of death and that has been as challenging disease in Ethiopia.

Objective: The study was designed to determine tuberculosis treatment success and associated factors among TB patients in health centers of Hawassa city, Sidama Ethiopia.

Methods: Facility based cross-sectional study was conducted September 20 to 26/2023 by reviewing all available medical records of TB patients those enrolled on anti-TB treatment between September 2021 and June 2023. Data were collected by using structured check list and entered in to Epi data version 7.2 and analyzed using SPSS version 22. The binary and multiple logistic regressions were used to assess possible associations. The statistical significance between variables were measured using adjusted odds ratios and P value <0.05 with 95% confidence interval.

Result: A total of 445 patients with a median age of 25(IQR: 20-35 years) were included. The overall rate of treatment success in current study was 95.7 % (CI 95%: 93%, 97%). The odds of successful treatment outcome were higher among patients in age group 15-24years (AOR=5.4, 95% CI: 1.14-26.0), having pre-treatment weight of 40-54.9kg (AOR=2.4, 95% CI: 0.2-24.583), and >/=55kg (AOR=2.02, 95% CI: 0.59-6.93) and being new TB patient (AOR=2.01, 95%CI: 0.35-9.90).

Conclusion and Recommendation: Rate of successful TB treatment outcome was obtained as an acceptable and should be maintained and further improved by designing appropriate monitoring and evaluation strategies.
Blood Diseases and Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Pandey Ashish
Published: February 2025

Blood diseases, including anemia, leukemia, and bleeding disorders, significantly influence dental practice and patient management. This review examines the impact of these conditions on oral health, highlighting recent advancements in diagnosis and treatment. The paper synthesizes findings from recent research to provide an updated perspective on managing patients with blood disorders in the dental setting. Emphasis is placed on the latest studies regarding the oral manifestations of these conditions and the evolution of dental management strategies, aiming to enhance clinical outcomes through interdisciplinary approaches.
Mediation of Executive Functions in the relationship between Internet Addiction and Early Maladaptive Schemas among Iranian university students: A structural equation modeling approach
Authors: Mohammadkhah Soosan
Published: February 2025

Internet Addiction is a global public health issue among university students that is associated with a range of negative outcomes. Although previous studies have indicated that the Early Maladaptive Schemas have important effects on Internet Addiction, the mechanisms underlying these associations are still unclear. To fill this gap in the literature, this study investigated the mediating role of Executive Functions in the association between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Internet Addiction following the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution model. The data were collected from 826 university students aged 18 to 30 years. Using structural equation modeling, it was found that schemas of the domains of disconnection/rejection, impaired autonomy/performance, and impaired limits had a significant relationship with Internet Addiction both directly and indirectly through executive functions. While other-directedness domain schemas were only directly associated to Internet Addiction. The study’s findings provide new insight into the development of specific psychological approaches aimed at preventing and treating Internet Addiction.
Assess the risk factors of developing hypoglycemia among term infants born to diabetic mothers
Authors: Eid Ahmed Mona
Published: February 2025

Objective: to assess the risk factors of developing hypoglycemia among term infants born to diabetic mothers and to characterize rates of glucose concentrations in the first 2 days of life.

Methods: A prospective study included all IDMs who were born at EL Kasr EL-Aini Hospital with exclusion of major congenital anomalies, polycythemia, respiratory distress, sepsis, asphyxia or other clinical manifestations not clearly attributed to hypoglycemia. Blood glucose level was measured immediately after delivery and over 48 hours, taking into consideration maternal data before and during pregnancy and neonatal data including gestational age, sex, body weight, apgar score, clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia and nutrition of the newborn.

Results: Hypoglycemia at 0 hour was more among those born to uncontrolled diabetic mothers, mothers who were on insulin therapy (either GDM-A2 or IDDM) , severe hypoglycemia after birth and on the 1st day of life was more common in neonates that were born to hypertensive, uncontrolled diabetic mothers as well as to mothers on insulin therapy. The mean of glucose values on the 2nd day of life showed improvement for the majority of the neonates.

Conclusions: It seems that infants born to diabetic mothers tend to have very high rates of hypoglycemia on the first day of life when a higher cut-off point is used. When considering glucose values in newborn infants, it is necessary to distinguish between ‘common’ glucose values that can be low not only among high-risk infants and values of infants born to diabetic mothers. Then it must be decided whether these values should be accepted as ‘normal’ or, as suggested in a number of recent studies. Whether they indicate a correlation between hypoglycemia (even moderate and asymptomatic) and unfavorable outcome, leading to a recommendation to maintain higher glucose levels.
The Baby’s Hearing in the Womb
Authors: Myjkowski Jan
Published: February 2025

The paper presents a brief description of developmental stages of the human hearing organ. Attention was brought to the mechanism of receiving and processing auditory information in a child in the womb. Bekesy’s travelling wave theory does not provide a sufficient explanation of these processes. There are no descriptions of auditory mechanisms on a molecular level. Further in the study, attention is drawn to the beneficial effect of early stimulation of the child’s auditory receptor from the second half of pregnancy and after childbirth.
Analysis of Surface Morphology of CdTe Thin Film Using DigitalImage Processing
Authors: H. Ibraheem Suha
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin films. Image processing techniques were applied to the SEM images to measure the effect of film thickness and annealing process on the porosity, average and pore radius deviation distribution of the film. In addition, edge detection technique was used to identify grain boundaries
Лєшек Сикульський: Російська геополітика і інформаційна війна
Authors: Жак Вальдемар
Published: February 2025

Рецензія на книгу "Leszek Sykulski, Rosyjska geopolityka a wojna informacyjna, Warszawa PWN, 2019, ss. 160"
Developing Web-Based Accounting Information System on Sharia-Based Auction Company
Authors: Pebriadi Muhammad Syahid , Ade Yulia Sari  , Heldalina  , Muhammad Hendra Sunarya  , Phaureula Artha Wulandari
Published: February 2025

This article explores the development of a web-based accounting information system (AIS) for a sharia-based auction company. The aim was to streamline operational workflows, enhance financial reporting transparency, and automate complex financial transactions, ensuring compliance with sharia principles. The research method involved multiple stages, including requirement analysis, system design, system development, and evaluation. The successful implementation of the system led to improved efficiency, accuracy in financial reporting, and real-time insights for decision-making. Additionally, compliance checks confirmed the system’s adherence to sharia standards. The integration of modern technology with traditional ethical practices has enabled the company to uphold sharia principles while achieving operational excellence. This article provides insights into the benefits and challenges of developing and implementing a web-based accounting system in a sharia-based auction company, offering valuable lessons for similar initiatives in the industry.
ПОЛИМЕРҚҰРАМДЫ ТҰРМЫСТЫҚ ҚАЛДЫҚТАРДЫҢ БИТУМ ТОТЫҚТЫРУҒА ӘСЕРІН ЗЕРТТЕУ: ШОЛУ
Authors: Кабылбекова Айсулу , Тілеуберді Ербол
Published: February 2025

Жолдың асфальтобетон сапасын, қызмет ету мерзімін айқындайтын маңызды көрсеткіштердің бірі - жол битумдарының сапасы болып табылады. Мұнай шикізатын терең өңдеу, жол битумдарын өндіруде оның химиялық құрамы мен құрылымының ерекшеліктерін, алынатын битумның физика-механикалық қасиеттерін зерттеу мұнай өңдеудегі негізгі бағыттар болып табылады. Жол битумының эксплуатациялық қасиеттерін жақсарту үшін полимерлік қалдықтармен түрлендіру жүргізуге байланысты ғылыми әдебиеттерге шолу жүргізілді. Пластификатор ретінде И-40 маркалы индустриалдық май қолданылудың ерекшелігі қарастырылды. Жол битумының көрсеткіштерін зерттеу талданды: пенетрациясы, созылғыштығы (дуктильдігі), сынғыштық температурасы және жұмсарту температурасы. Түрлендірілген битумның физикалық-механикалық қасиеттерінің маңыздылығы талқыланды: иненің ену тереңдігі қысқарады, созылғыштығы азаяды, жұмсару температурасы артады. Полимерлердің битум құрылымына және олардың композиттерге әсер ету эффектісін зерттеу жұмысына шолу жасалды. Қазақстан Республикасындағы полимерлік қалдықтар талданды. Екіншілік полимерлік шикізат қорын қайта өңдеуге мүмкіндік беретін екіншілік полиэтиленді модификатор ретінде қолдану тиімділігі, полимер-битум тұтқырғыш қасиеттері мен экология мәселелерінің әсері қарастырылды. 2012 жылы Еуропада пластикалық қалдықтардың көлемі шамамен 25 млн тоннаны құраған. Еуропалық статистика бойынша пластик қалдықтарының шамамен 38% полигондарға жіберіледі, оның 26% қалпына келтіріледі, ал 36%-ы баламалы энергия көздерін алу үшін қайта өңделеді. Бұл пластикалық қалдықтардың ең көп мөлшері әлі де полигондарға жіберілетінін көрсетеді, бұл оларды сақтауға арналған бос орынның болмауының салдары. Пластмассаның биологиялық ыдырауы миллиардтаған жылдарға созылуы мүмкін. Полигондарда пластмасса өнімдерінің үздіксіз жиналуы күрделі экологиялық проблемаларға әкелуі мүмкін. Пластикалық қалдықтарды жою дұрыс жүзеге асырылмаса, қоршаған ортаға және адам денсаулығына көптеген себептерге байланысты кері әсерін тигізеді: полимерлер өрт қауіптілік қасиеттері жоғары, басқаша айтқанда, жанған кезде оларды сөндіру қиындық туғызады және улы заттар шығарады; күйген полимерлі материалдардан улы заттар атмосфераға, литосфераға және гидросфераға тарайды. Осыған байланысты көптеген елдер пайдаланылған полимерлерді қоқысқа лақтырмай, оларды қайта өңдеуге кірісті. Сондықтан қоршаған ортаны қорғау және энергия көздерінің қосымша түрлерін өндірумен байланысты мәселелерді шешетін пластик қалдықтарын қайта өңдеудің жаңа және тиімді әдістерін әзірлеу қажет. Біздің ғылыми зерттеу жұмыстарымыз полимерқұрамды тұрмыстық қалдықтардың битумды тотықтыруға әсерін зерттеуге арналады.
La religión y la violencia: Una mirada girardiana a La primera calle de la soledadde Gerardo Horacio Porcayo.
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Navarrete García Jeniffer
Published: February 2025

La edificación literaria se alza ante nosotros con multiplicidad de expresiones, recursos y elementos narrativos. Asimismo, es capaz de alinear nuestras ideas y reflexiones frente a las más complejas problemáticas humanas. La ciencia ficción y, específicamente, el cyberpunk se muestran con configuraciones que permiten esa confluencia entre nuestras preocupaciones y la voz creativa. En la novela de ciencia ficción La primera calle de la soledad el autor mexicano Gerardo Horacio Porcayo nos presenta un universo complejo en el que es posible vislumbrar la congregación entre la tecnología, la religión y la violencia. Por ello, a través de las propuestas que René Girard expresa en sus obras Mentira romántica y verdad novelesca y La violencia y lo sagrado hemos de detectar y analizar los mecanismos del triángulo del deseo y el chivo expiatorio dentro de la novela de Porcayo. De manera tal, apuntamos a la ratificación de la importancia de la creación literaria, particularmente la que se adhiere a los parámetros de la ciencia ficción, en la recreación de los fenómenos que afectan nuestras existencias en lo individual y lo colectivo.
Algunas contribuciones desde el pensamiento de Basarab Nicolescu para la interpretación del conflicto, la convivencia y la violencia en cuanto conceptos transdisciplinares.
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Luna Bernal Alejandro César Antonio
Published: February 2025

ste trabajo forma parte de una investigación más amplia cuyo objetivo es construir una propuesta de interpretación de los conceptos de convivencia, conflicto y violencia en cuanto conceptos transdisciplinares. Con ese propósito en mente, la presente entrega se planteó como un ejercicio de reflexión acerca de las posibles contribuciones que pudieran derivarse del pensamiento de Basarab Nicolescu para avanzar hacia el objetivo señalado, en particular, en lo que refiere a su elaboración de una metodología transdisciplinar. Dicha metodología se basa en la formulación de tres axiomas: el ontológico, el lógico, y el epistemológico. A lo largo del trabajo se aborda cada uno de estos axiomas con la finalidad de responder a la siguiente pregunta: ¿qué características podría tener una propuesta de interpretación de la convivencia, el conflicto y la violencia en cuanto conceptos transdisciplinares, de acuerdo con esta perspectiva? Se concluye ensayando una respuesta tentativa a esta cuestión, así como identificando algunas limitaciones y recomendaciones para futuros trabajos.
Performance Enhancement in OFDM System Using Preamble-Based Time Domain SNR Estimation
Authors: Manzoor Shahid , Shamsiah Othman Noor
Published: February 2025

This work proposes a time domain signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) estimator for a single input-single output (SISO) orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) system using a pre-fast Fourier transform (pre-FFT) SNR estimator. The pre-FFT SNR estimator requires no additional overhead since it reuses the preamble for synchronization in the OFDM system. In this work, a preamble structure proposed by Morelli and Mengali to overcome carrier frequency offset (CFO) due to Doppler effects is utilized. The proposed pre-FFT SNR estimator has been employed to estimate SNR for the SISO-OFDM system, and its performance has been evaluated against the corresponding frequency domain SNR estimator, also known as a post-FFT SNR estimator. The normalized mean square error (NMSE) of the pre-FFT SNR estimator has also been evaluated against the normalized Cramer-Rao bound (NCRB). The simulation results show that for the additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and Stanford University Interim-5 (SUI-5) channels, the pre-FFT SNR estimator exhibits 0.41 dB and 0.66 dB difference between the estimated SNR and the actual SNR, respectively. The NMSE of the pre-FFT SNR estimator outperforms the benchmarker post-FFT SNR estimator, which is close to the NCRB. The proposed pre-FFT SNR estimator achieved bit error rate (BER) improvements of about 1 dB and 2 dB for AWGN and SUI-5 channels, respectively, over the post-FFT SNR estimator at BER= 10−4. Moreover, there is an approximately 50% reduction in complexity between the proposed pre-FFT SNR estimator and the benchmarker post-FFT SNR estimator
The Production, Circulation, and Reception of Edith Wharton’s Travel Writings
Authors: Kovács Ágnes Zsófia
Published: February 2025

This essay explores how a discursive definition of travel writing maps out the
study of Wharton’s travel texts. Firstly, the essay provides a historical overview
of approaches to travel writing. As part of this, it explains the notion of travel
writing as a discursive formation and considers the questions of the production,
circulation, and reception related to the study of the discourses of travel. Secondly,
the types of American travel writing available at the time of Wharton’s time are
surveyed and her travel texts are positioned among them. Thirdly, the actual
publishing context and the contemporary reception of Wharton’s work and her
travel articles are considered. After these investigations, a set of questions for
reading Wharton’s travel writing can be formulated.
Mouths: Robinson Crusoe’s Colonial Fantasy and its Subversion
Authors: Tukacs Tamás
Published: February 2025

Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe (1719) can be read as a fundamental text of (Western) European colonisation and naturally, concomitant with this, of the Protestant middle-class homo economicus. The novel seems to justify several ideological, historical, political, racial and gender assumptions, which are revealed particularly sensitively in the very first encounter between Robinson and Friday. The study examines this scene, with particular attention to the phrase “a very good mouth.” The paper is seeking an answer to the question as to what position the coloniser assigns to the native in the light of the fact that Friday’s qualities that appear at first reading seem feminine, and thus, make Friday appear a feminine subject in this ‘colonial idyll.’
Public Opinion on Poland’s Aid for Less Developed Countries and Ukraine
Authors: Jasiecki Krzysztof
Published: February 2025

After membership in the EU development aid became one of the new areas of Polish public policy. The article interprets the evolution of public opinion in the selected issues of Polish development assistance with the use of a secondary analysis of surveys conducted at the request of MFA by Kantar Public. It proves that knowledge about this issue has a niche range in Polish society, is rarely present in media, and few Poles declare any involvement in helping less developed countries. It presents the motivations of supporters and opponents of development aid, their social profiles, changes in the perception of aid, preferences for the geographical location, the public perception of supporting Ukraine.
Identificación de E. coli / Coliformes en las ensaladas cocinadas que se expenden en el mercado “9 de Octubre”, Cuenca, agosto 2023
Authors: Benavidez Llanos Natalia Elizabeth , Chicaiza Guanga Ximena Alexandra , Torres Segarra Silvia Monserrath
Published: February 2025

Introducción: La ingesta de alimentos contaminados pueden provocar enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos (ETAs). La presencia de E. coli y Coliformes son indicadores de contaminación por una mala manipulación, en el mercado 9 de octubre de Cuenca, Ecuador se examinó la calidad microbiológica de ensaladas cocidas siendo uno de los principales alimentos que se encuentran listos para ser consumidos, previniendo la alteración del alimento y garantizando la seguridad alimentaria. Objetivo: Determinar la presencia de E. coli/Coliformes en ensaladas cocidas expendidas en el mercado 9 de octubre de la ciudad de Cuenca, periodo agosto 2023. Metodología: Para el desarrollo de este artículo se emplea un diseño de tipo experimental de análisis microbiológico de laboratorio. El universo de este estudio está conformado por el mercado 9 de octubre de la ciudad de Cuenca. Fueron analizadas 30 muestras de ensaladas cocidas para la determinación de E. coli/Coliformes, con el uso de placas Compact Dry EC. Se cuantificó la presencia de UFC según las normativas INEN 1529- 7 y NTS N° 071- MINSA/DIGESA/V 01. Resultados: Se identificó la presencia de E. coli/Coliformes por unidades formadoras de colonias UFC/g en las muestras, presentando una superación del límite permisible mencionado en la normativa peruana, determinando que es inaceptable el expendio y consumo de este alimento. Conclusión: Se analizó la calidad microbiológica de las ensaladas cocidas en el mercado 9 de octubre, con evidencia de riesgo   sanitario, debido a un alto crecimiento de microorganismos observadas en las placas Compact Dry. EC. Área de estudio general: Microbiología. Área de estudio específica: Bacteriología. Tipo de estudio: Artículo original.
Clinical Manifestations and Neuroimaging Features of Intracranial Infection among Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Khan Ashraf Uddin , Sajedeen Sharmeen , Akhter Niksar , Moureen Adneen , Sattar AFM Arshedi , Hassan Mohammad Sayeed
Published: February 2025

Background: Intracranial infection is one of the life-threatening infections that can affect the meninges or the brain. It is a major cause of emergency and death in children and adults. Preconception regarding the clinical manifestation of intracranial infection may be helpful for physicians in managing such emergency cases.
Objective: This study was aimed to assess the clinical manifestation and neuro-radiological features among patients presented with intracranial infections.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional observational study that was conducted in the Department of Radiology and Imaging (CT section) of BSMMU and Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from March 2006 to September 2006. In total 50 patients, by using the spiral CT system with various complaints suspecting intracranial infections and few number of pre-diagnose cases for evaluation of complications were enrolled in this study as the study subjects by random sampling technique. Data were processed, analyzed and disseminated by using MS Office.
Results: Male patients contributed 66.0% of the total; most of the patients who underwent a CT of the brain were from 31 to 50 years old. As the most frequent complaint, fever, headache and vomiting were observed in 24.0%, 20.0% and 16.0% of the cases; in about half of the patients (46.0%) high-grade fever was found. As the CT finding, abnormal meningeal enhancement (11.5%), cerebral oedema (7.5%) and mild ventricular dilatation with subarachnoid space enlargement (8.5%) were found among a noticeable number of patients.
Conclusion: The prevalence of intracranial infection among males is about double that in females. Fever, headache and vomiting are the most common complaints of intracranial infection patients. Abnormal meningeal enhancement, cerebral oedema and mild ventricular dilatation with subarachnoid space enlargement are very common CT findings in such cases.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, July 2024;18(2):75-79
Detection of Quinolone Resistance qnr genes and its Association with Carbapenemase Genes in qnr Positive Enterobacteriaceae in a Tertiary Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Das Bithi , Das Tapan Kumar , Jahan Hosne , Sharmin Nazmun , Zahan Nasrin , Sharmin Ishrat
Published: February 2025

Background: Multidrug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae is dramatically increasing worldwide day by day.
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to detect the prevalence of quinolone resistance qnr genes and its association with carbapenemase genes in qnr positive Enterobacteriaceae.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2015 to December 2015 at Dhaka Medical college Hospital, Bangladesh. A total of 270 Enterobacteriaceae were collected from inpatient and outpatient departments of DMCH irrespective of age, sex and antibiotic intake analyzed for antibiotic susceptibility. The qnr determinant screening among ciprofloxacin resistant strains were conducted using PCR amplification. Searching of carbapenemase genes in qnr positive Enterobacteriaceae were conducted also by using PCR.
Results: The qnr gene was detected in 141 (62.67%) of the 225 quinolone resistant isolates by using PCR. Highest proportion of qnrS were detected followed by qnrB and qnrA from quinolone resistant strains. qnrB genes were co-existed with NDM-1, VIM, IMP and KPC genes. qnrS genes were also associated with NDM-1, VIM, IMP and KPC genes. Antimicrobial-resistance rates of Enterobacteriaceae to ciprofloxacin was 83.33%.
Conclusion: The qnr genes were highly prevalent in Enterobacteriaceae. They were closely associated with carbapenemase genes.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, July 2024;18(2):93-100
Detection of Virulence Genes and Relationship with Biofilm among Clinical Isolates of Acinetobacter Baumannii at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka City of Bangladesh
Authors: Sultana Sharmeen , Yusuf Md Abdullah , Rahman Tania , Jahan Tarana , Asifudduza Md. , Begum Momtaz
Published: February 2025

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is mostly a cause of pneumonia, septicaemia, wound infections and urinary tract infections following hospitalization of patients with more severe illnesses. Adhesive virulence factors are considered an important factor in adhesion, tissue invasion, biofilm formation and survival of most bacteria and their virulence in human.
Objective: The aim of the present study was detection of virulence genes among clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii and to observe its relationship with biofilm.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh over a period of one year from July 2015 to June 2016. Acinetobacter baumannii was isolated from different specimens and was identified and were screened for biofilm production by tissue culture plate method. Virulence genes such as fimH, sfa/focDE, afa/draBC, csgA, cnf1, cnf2, papC and kpsMTII were detected among isolated Acinetobacter baumannii by PCR.
Results: A total 300 samples were studied of which 26 (8.7%) were Acinetobacter baumannii. Out of 26 isolated Acinetobacter baumannii, 15 (57.7%) were positive for fimH, 11 (42.3%) were positive for sfa/focDE, 9 (34.6%) were positive for afa/draBC, 12 (46.1%) were positive for csgA, 8 (30.8%) were positive for cnf1 and 6 (23.1%) were positive for cnf2 gene. papC and kpsMTII genes were not found among the isolated Acinetobacter baumannii strains. On testing by tissue culture plate method, from 26 isolated Acinetobacter baumannii, 16 (61.5%) were biofilm producers. Most of the virulence genes were more prevalent among biofilm producing Acinetobacter baumannii than non biofilm producer. A significant association was observed between fimH (p=0.02), sfa/focDE (p=0.05) and csgA (p=0.02) gene and biofilm formation in Acinetobacter baumannii.
Conclusion: Among the isolated Acinetobacter baumannii, FimH, csgA, sfa/focDE and afa/draBC were the most commonly detected virulence genes. Most of the virulence genes were more prevalent among biofilm producing Acinetobacter baumannii than non biofilm producing Acinetobacter baumannii.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, July 2024;18(2):63-68
Perceived bioethical issues in cancer rehabilitation: a qualitative study among Italian physiotherapists
Authors: Bertoni Gianluca , Battista Simone , Conti Valentina , Testa Marco , Patuzzo Manzati Sara
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Literature on bioethics in physiotherapy, particularly in cancer management, is limited. This study explores the perceived bioethical issues in cancer rehabilitation by Italian physiotherapists.
Participants: Thirty-one physiotherapists (Age: 42 ± 10.5 years; 20 women, 11 men) with expertise in cancer rehabilitation were purposefully selected.
Data Collection: Six online focus groups were conducted, guided by a focus group guide based on existing literature and refined by experts in cancer rehabilitation and bioethics.
Data Analysis: Sessions were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s ‘Reflexive Thematic Analysis’.
Results: Four primary themes emerged: 1) Challenges of (Non)-Disclosure in Diagnosis and Prognosis – ethical difficulties around withholding diagnosis or prognosis information; 2) Balancing Hope and Realism in Patient and Caregiver Expectations – navigating hope versus realistic rehabilitation goals; 3) Weighing Efficacy and Safety in Cancer Rehabilitation – balancing ­treatment outcomes with patient safety; 4) Decisions on Withdrawing Treatment – ethical considerations in discontinuing treatment.
Discussion: These themes highlight common ethical dilemmas faced by physiotherapists in cancer rehabilitation, mirroring broader healthcare challenges. Addressing them requires a nuanced understanding of ethical principles within the cancer rehabilitation context.
Conclusions: The study provides insights into the bioethical issues in cancer rehabilitation, stressing the need for a patient-centered approach to navigate these challenges effectively.
CDA Formulations to Make Surgery A Top Choice of Cancer Therapy
Authors:   CDA Therapeutics, Inc., 3308 Sky Run Court, Missouri City, TX 77459, USA, Liau Ming C , Craig Christine L ,   CDA Therapeutics, Inc., 3308 Sky Run Court, Missouri City, TX 77459, USA, Baker Linda L ,   CDA Therapeutics, Inc., 3308 Sky Run Court, Missouri City, TX 77459, USA
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The objective of this article is to promote surgery as a top choice of cancer therapy. Surgery is obviously
a top choice of cancer therapy when cancer stem cells (CSCs) and cancer cells (CCs) are confined to
the primary site, and chemo-surveillance and immune-surveillance are still functioning to prevent the
dissemination of metastasis. Surgical therapy of cancer is instant following the healing of surgical
wounds which comes naturally within a week or two weeks. But if metastasis has occurred, surgery is no
longer an option, because surgical wounds tend to promote dissemination of metastasis. Metastasis is
the making of CSCs. If CSCs can be effectively put under control to prevent metastasis, then surgery is
still a top choice of cancer therapy even metastasis has taken place. Cell differentiation agent-2 (CDA2) is a preparation of wound healing metabolites purified from freshly collected urine by reverse phase
chromatography on XAD-16, which has been approved by the Chinese FDA as an adjuvant agent for
breast, non-small cell lung cancer and primary hepatomas in 2004, and as a mono-therapeutic agent for
myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) in 2017. MDSs are diseases attributable entirely to CSCs. CDA-2 is
obviously the best drug for the therapy of CSCs. The active components of CDA-2 include differentiation
inducers (DIs), differentiation helper inducers (DHIs) to target abnormal methylation enzymes (MEs),
and phenylacetylglutamine as an effective anti-cachexia chemical to restore chemo-surveillance. We
have carried out extensive studies on natural and non-natural DIs and DHIs to make CDA formulations
effective for the induction of terminal differentiation of CSCs and CCs, which are definitely helpful to
promote surgery as a top choice of cancer therapy
Impacto da teleoncologia na qualidade de vida em pacientes pós tratamento de radioterapia
Authors: Rolim Alwsca Layane Gonçalves , Silva Roberto Bezerra da
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: analisar o impacto da teleoncologia na qualidade de vida de pacientes pós tratamento de radioterapia. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de abordagem quantitativa, do tipo de coorte, longitudinal e prospectivo. Foram realizadas teleconsultas de enfermagem, durante três meses, para acompanhamento de pacientes com câncer de mama que tenham concluído o tratamento radioterápico, com posterior aplicação de um questionário para avaliação dessas. Os dados foram analisados com estatística simples e descritiva. Resultados: Notou-se que a radioterapia causa efeitos colaterais significativos após o tratamento, sobretudo alterações cutâneas, com impacto sobre a qualidade de vida das pacientes, mas que essas tendem a serem minimizadas com o tempo e o acompanhamento profissional, através das teleconsultas. Conclusões: Dessa forma, a teleoncologia se apresenta como uma alternativa viável para acompanhamento desses efeitos, sem que seja necessário o retorno do paciente para o serviço.
Prevenção da mucosite oral em pacientes com câncer de mama em quimioterapia neoadjuvante: Relatos de casos
Authors: Silva Eduardo Vinicius de Souza , Soares Elyka Milena Furtado Nascimento , Araújo Rossano Robério Fernandes , Tavares Cristiana de Lima , Vidal Aurora Karla de Lacerda
Published: February 2025

Esse artigo buscou relatar o acompanhamento odontológico rotineiro, para prevenção da mucosite oral de duas pacientes sob quimioterapia neoadjuvante para o controle do câncer de mama assistidas em um Centro de Oncologia do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), Recife, Nordeste, Brasil. Após cumprirem os critérios de inclusão, as participantes assinaram o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido, passaram por avaliação odontológica inicial e foram orientadas com relação aos cuidados bucais a serem instituídos durante a quimioterapia. Além disso, foi sugerido o acompanhamento preventivo da mucosite com a terapia com Laser de baixa potência. Nos dois casos relatados, houve apenas um breve relato de episódio de mucosite oral. No entanto, devido a dificuldades relacionadas à locomoção e indisposição relacionada aos efeitos sistêmicos da quimioterapia, a laserterapia só pôde ser implementada em uma das pacientes, com uma frequência menor que a proposta. Pode-se observar a importância do cuidado odontológico oncológico personalizado a fim de favorecer o autocuidado e proporcionar qualidade de vida durante a quimioterapia.