bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Functional and union outcome of combined column tibial plateau fracture treated with hybrid external fixator
Authors: Anis Muhammad , Gillani Syed Faraz Ul Hassan Shah , Mohy-Ud-Din Iftikhar
Published: February 2024

Objective: To determine the combined column tibial plateau fracture treated with a hybrid external fixator in terms of knee functionality, union outcome and complications.
Method: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from July 5, 2019, to December 31, 2021, and comprised patients of either gender aged 20-50 years who presented with 2-column or 3-column fractures of proximal tibia classified according to the 3-column classification system after being diagnosed using radiographs and three-dimensional computed tomography scan. Knee function, union and complications, like neural, vascular, infection, delayed union, nonunion, malunion and implant failure, were evaluated. The Knee Society Score was used to assess knee function, and modified Rasmussen score for the union, while complications were assessed clinically on the 2nd, 6th, 12th, 16th, 24th, 36th weeks and one year post-operatively. Data was analysed using SPSS 26.
Results: Of the 113 patients, 91(80.53%) were males and 22(19.47%) were females. The overall mean age was 35.56±9.00 years. From the 12th week to the 24th week 45(39.83%) patients had good and 59(52.21%) patients had excellent functional outcomes. Union outcome in the 16th and 24th week was good in 57(50.44%) patients and excellent in 47(41.59%) patients. No neurovascular injury was observed. Superficial pin tract infection was observed in 21(18.6%) cases that healed with wound debridement and antibiotics. No delayed union, malunion and implant failure was observed.
Conclusion: Good to excellent functional and union outcomes with minimum complications were observed with the hybrid external fixator.
Key Words: Tibial plateau fracture, Knee joint, Hybrid external fixator, Union, Combined column.
Comparative evaluation of ethanol versus citric acid in removal of oil-based calcium hydroxide from the apical third of root canal system
Authors: Naved Nighat , Umer Fahad
Published: February 2024

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of ethanol compared to citric acid in the removal of oil-based calcium hydroxide from the apical third of the root canal system using passive ultrasonic irrigation.
Method: The in vitro study was conducted from September to October 2021 at the dental clinics of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised single-rooted teeth that were selected from institutional bank of extracted teeth. They were randomly divided into group A having 70% ethanol + passive ultrasonic irrigation, group B 10% citric acid + passive ultrasonic irrigation, group C positive controls and group D negative controls. The specimens were sectioned at 1mm and 3mm from the apex and examined under a dental operating microscope. A single examiner scored the specimens on two different occasions. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.
Results: Of the 90 teeth, there were 40(44.4%) in each of the 2 experimental groups and 5(5.5%) in each of the 2 control groups. At 3mm apical sections, ethanol was significantly more effective in the removal of oil-based calcium hydroxide (p=0.01). However, at 1mm from the apex, there was no significant difference between the experimental groups (p=0.064). Intragroup comparison showed that for groups A and B, residual medicament at 1mm sections was significantly greater than at 3mm sections (p<0.001, p=0.003).
Conclusion: Neither irrigant showed complete removal at 1mm and 3mm from the apex. However, at 3mm apical sections, 70% ethanol was significantly more effective compared to 10% citric acid.
Key Words: Calcium hydroxide, Root canal medicament, Endodontics, Citric acid, Ethanol.
Demographic analysis of hearing impairment based on various parameters in patients with cochlear implant
Authors: Riaz Isma , Amir Rashid  , Asifa Majeed
Published: February 2024

Objective: To analyse the demographic and clinical variables in children having undergone cochlear implant surgery because of deafness.
Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted from January to November 2022at the Centre for Research in Experimental and Applied Medicine laboratory of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, and comprised children of eith gender aged up to 10 years who had received cochlear implant. Data was collected through questionnaire-based detailed interviews. Syndromic Hearing Loss, Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss, and Acquired Hearing Loss were identified among the subjects. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Of the 250 cases, 147(58.8%) were boys, 146(58.4%) were aged 0-5 years, 219(87.6%) had prelingual onset of disease, and 202(80.8%) had a non-progressive disease course. In 203(81.2%) cases, normal developmental milestones were seen. Parental consanguinity was observed in 219(87.6%) cases. However, 63(25.2%) patients had a first-degree relative who had a history of deafness. In 170(68%) cases, hearing loss was hereditary, whereas in 80(32%) it was acquired. Meningitis was the most commonly identified risk factor 55(68.75%). Acquired risk factors and family history had significant association with hearing loss (p<0.05). Speech perception significantly improved in all 219(100%) patients with prelingual hearing loss who underwent cochlear implantation.
Conclusion: Majority of the cases were found to be male, had a prelingual disease onset and a non-progressive disease course. Family history was a significant factor, while meningitis was the most common acquired cause of hearing loss.
Key Words: Autosomal recessive hearing loss, Hereditary hearing loss, Non-syndromic hearing loss, Sensorineural hearing loss.
Challenges and technical aspects in the management of muscle invasive bladder cancer as retrograde radical cystectomy with ileal conduit
Authors: Nadeem Bin Nusrat  , Assad Ur Rehman  , Nauman Zafar  , Shujah Muhammad  , Sarmad Imtiaz Bajwa  , Imtiaz Saira
Published: February 2024

Objective: To evaluate long-term outcomes in patients homogenously treated with radical cystectomy and ileal conduit for muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Method: The retrospective study was conducted at the Urology Department of Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centerm, Lahore, Pakistan, and comprised data from December 25, 2017, to January 16, 2023, related to patients who underwent radical cystectomy with ileal conduit with or without neo-adjuvant and adjuvant radiation, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy for papillary urothelial carcinom of the bladder. Clinical trajectory, histopathological characteristics and long-term clinical outcomes were noted. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.
Results: In our study of 40 patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer, males predominated (32, 80%), with a median age of 57.4 years (IQR: 29-80). Diagnosis was early in 5 patients (12.5%) with varying hematuria durations, while 34 patients (85%) had a smoking history. Comorbidities included hypertension in 17 patients (42.5%), diabetes in 1 patient (2.5%), both hypertension and diabetes in 9 patients (22.5%), and a combination of hypertension, diabetes, and ischemic heart disease in 3 patients (7.5%).  Transurethral resection was performed once in 13 patients (32.5%) and multiple times in 27 patients (67.5%). Additionally, 5 patients (12.5%) received immunotherapy, 11 patients (27.5%) underwent non-adjuvant radiation, and 14 patients (35%) received non-adjuvant chemotherapy. Papillary urothelial carcinoma was the predominant histological subtype among 37 (92.5%) patients. Patients receiving chemotherapy had significantly better overall survival (p=0.02).No significant differences were noted in recurrence or survival by therapy modality (p>0.05). These findings highlight the significance of early diagnosis, tailored treatments, and comorbidity management in muscle invasive bladder cancer patients. Age stratification revealed significant survival differences across groups (X² = 10.923, df = 3, p = 0.012). Analysis by complications did not show age-related survival variations (X² = 3.978, df = 3, p = 0.264).
Conclusion: Achieving excellent long-term survival in MIBC patients requires a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing early diagnosis, tailored treatment, and adherence to guidelines and protocols.
Key Words: Radical cystectomy, Ileal conduit, Management, Muscle invasive bladder cancer, Papillary urothelial carcinoma.
The Impact of the Civil Rights Movement on Educational Segregation in the United States
Authors: Muturi Bonface
Published: February 2024

Purpose: the aim of the study was to investigate the impact of the civil rights movement on educational segregation in the united states

Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.

Findings: The findings reveal three notable research gaps. Firstly, while the analysis provides a comprehensive view of the Civil Rights Movement's objectives and impact on educational segregation, a conceptual gap exists in the lack of in-depth exploration into the precise mechanisms through which the movement's strategies translated into concrete changes within educational policies and practices, necessitating a more nuanced understanding of these linkages. Secondly, a contextual gap emerges as the study outlines distinct Civil Rights Movements and their implications for educational segregation, yet lacks an investigation into the interplay between these movements and the broader socio-political context that shaped their strategies and outcomes.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:  Social identity theory and critical race theory may be use to anchor future studies on the impact of the civil rights movement on educational segregation in the united states. Promote culturally relevant teaching practices that acknowledge and incorporate diverse cultural perspectives into the curriculum. Diversity in School Governance: Encourage policies that promote diverse representation in school boards, administrative leadership, and decision-making bodies.
TRANSFORMASI PELAYANAN REKAM MEDIS DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KINERJA PETUGAS DI RUMAH SAKIT PELABUHAN JAKARTA
Authors: Forentina Asia Putri , Daniel Happy Putra , Laela Indawati , Muniroh Muniroh
Published: February 2024

Kinerja Petugas di unit rekam medis dalam menerapkan rekam medis elektronik dan konvensional menjadi hal yang penting dilakukan bagi setiap instansi pelayanan kesehatan. Dalam pelakasanaan penelitian ini penulis memanfaatkan metode kuantitatif yaitu penelitian dengan analisis berfokus dengan data angka sehingga dapat diolah menggunakan perhitungan statistik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik petugas, seperti umur, jenis kelamin, jabatan, lama kerja, latar belakang Pendidikan dan jenis pekerjaan yang digunakan. serta gambaran kinerja petugas di unit rekam medis dalam menyelenggarakan rekam medis elektronik dan konvensional di Rumah Sakit Pelabuhan Jakarta. Penelitian deskriptif dilakukan dalam penelitian ini di Rumah Sakit Pelabuhan Jakarta dengan sampel 28 orang petugas yang mengisi kuesioner ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat beberapa karakteristik umur, jenis kelamin, jabatan, lama kerja, latar belakang pendidikan dan jenis pekerjaan yang digunakan. Proses pengumpulan dan pengolahan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner dan analisis penyajian data menggunakan aplikasi SPSS (Statistical Program For Social Science) 25. Kinerja orang yang berada di unit rekam medis dengan menggunakan rekam medis elektronik dan konvensional diperoleh nilai minimum sebesar 63 dan nilai maximum sebesar 92. Hasil uji statistik dalam penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa nilai t sebesar 0.196 atau t >0.05 sehingga di dapatkan hasil bahwa tidak ada perbedaan kinerja petugas dalam menerapkan rekam medis elektronik dan rekam medis konvensional di Rumah Sakit Pelabuhan Jakarta
PERANCANGAN PROTOTYPE REKAM MEDIS ELEKTRONIK DI KLINIK PRATAMA POLTEKKES KEMENKES YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Arif Nugroho Triutomo , Ferdycov Sitanggang
Published: February 2024

Rekam medis Klink Pratama Polkesyo mengalami kendala dalam pelayanan pasien karena masih menggunakan rekam medis manual. Hal ini membuat data pasien sering tidak ditemukan dan menggantikannya dengan rekam medis baru. Selain itu masih terjadi duplikasi nomer rekam medis sehingga mengakibatkan data tidak berkesinambungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang Prototype Rekam Medis Elektronik di Klinik Pratama Polkesyo. Jenis penelitian ini adalah reasearch and development dengan metode prototyping. Subyek penelitian ini adalah calon pengguna terdiri dari 2 dokter, 1 PMIK, 1 bidan dan 1 perawat. Pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan FGD (Focus Group Discussion) yang melibatkan 3 pegawai Prodi DIII RMIK Poltekkes Kemenkes Yogyakarta. Prototipe rekam medis elektronik dirancang sesuai dengan hasil analisis kebutuhan. Evaluasi prototipe menggunakan kuesioner Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ). Pada aspek system usefuleness, 82,5% calon pengguna setuju dan 17,5% sangat setuju. Aspek information quality, terdapat 65,7% calon pengguna setuju dan 34,3% sangat setuju. Aspek interface quality, terdapat 50% calon pengguna setuju dan 50% sangat setuju. Tidak ada calon pengguna yang menyatakan tidak setuju maupun sangat tidak setuju. Kebutuhan data sistem rekam medis elektronik Klinik Pratama Polkesyo sudah sesuai kebutuhan calon pengguna. Prototipe rekam medis elektronik menunjukkan 60% calon pengguna menyatakan setuju untuk diimplementasikan. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat diimplementasikan di Klinik Pratama Polkesyo sehingga dapat dievaluasi dan dikembangkan lebih lanjut.
ANALISIS KETEPATAN KODE DIAGNOSIS DAN TINDAKAN KASUS OBSTETRI PASIEN RAWAT INAP DI RSUD WARAS WIRIS BOYOLALI
Authors: Yeni Tri Utami , Linda Widyaningrum , Santi Santi
Published: February 2024

Ketepatan kode diagnosis dan tindakan sangat mempengaruhi kualitas data statistik dan pembiayaan kesehatan dengan sistem casemix. Berdasarkan studi pendahuluan pada ketepatan kode kasus obstetri di RSUD Waras Wiris Boyolali terdapat 50% kode tidak tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ketepatan kode serta mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berkaitan dengan ketidaktepatan kode pada kasus obstetri pasien rawat inap. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif, dengan pendekatan retrospektif. Jumlah populasi 248 dokumen, dan sampel 154 dokumen, dengan teknik pengambilan menggunakan Simple Random Sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan pedoman wawancara, pedoman observasi, ICD-10, ICD-9CM, Cheklist. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa dari 154 dokumen diperoleh ketepatan dengan persentase 70% lebih besar dibandingkan ketidaktepatan dengan persentase 30%, yang dibagi menjadi 4 klasifikasi yaitu salah pemberian kode sebanyak 30% (14 dokumen), salah kategori ke-4 sebanyak 9% (4 dokumen), kode tidak lengkap sebanyak 41% (19 dokumen) dan tidak diberi kode tambahan sebanyak 20% (9 dokumen). Faktor penyebab ketidaktepatan kode yaitu tulisan dokter yang kurang jelas, coder tidak teliti dalam meninjau lembar-lembar penunjang dan tenaga kesehatan lainnya (bidan dan perawat) kurang ketelitian dalam menuliskan informasi pendukung kode persalinan. Saran sebaiknya coder lebih teliti dalam membaca informasi medis dan tenaga kesehatan lainnya lebih lengkap dalam menuliskan informasi penunjang sehingga dapat meningkatkan tingkat ketepatan kode.
What Do We Know and How Much Do We Know About the Intricate Relationship Between Price Discounts and Financial Performance of Online Sellers in India
Authors: Megha  , Ganesha H. R.
Published: February 2024

Purpose: Retailing has become the backbone of economies worldwide, and is the employer of the majority. Today retailing has become a necessity for consumers for the seamless digital shopping experience it is providing today. This review focuses on technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and economic shifts that have shaped the growth of retailing from offline to online.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The interpretivism approach is used to reach the research objective and derive conclusions without bias through content analysis.
Finding/Result: Online retailing has undoubtedly become the consumer's first preference for shopping because of the various benefits and privileges offered to them by these platforms. It is not only the mere success in sales but also the e-retailing that has significantly focused on customer satisfaction by offering diversified products at an affordable range making them the most preferred option for the shopping experience by the customers. There is relatively scant evidence to support general assertions concerning the price discounts (cause) offered by online sellers/external brands (unit of analysis) on an online marketplace (E-retailers/Online retailers) and their financial performance (effect).
Originality/Value: Various researchers have studied in the view of the success or growth pattern of offline and online retail. This research has tried to find out the research gap and make it an objective for further research.
Paper Type: Content analysis
Evaluation of Heat Tolerance in Foliar Tissue
ofAcerGenotypes
Authors: Percival Glynn C. , Percival Christopher D.
Published: February 2024

Background

Extreme summer heat events in which temperatures exceed 40 °C are
expected to increase in duration and intensity worldwide. Consequently,
selecting heat-tolerant trees for future predicted climatic conditions
will be one of the significant challenges for urban landscape
managers.

Method

The effect of heat stress (44 °C for 4 hours) on chlorophyll
variable:maximum fluorescence (Fv/Fm) ratios and Soil Plant Analysis
Development (SPAD) values as measures of damage to the leaf
photosynthetic system and leaf chlorophyll content was quantified in
8Acergenotypes (Acer
pseudoplatanus‘Negenia’,A.
pseudoplatanus‘Spaethii’,A.
platanoides‘Royal Red’,A.
platanoides‘Princeton Gold’,A.
platanoides‘Emerald Queen’,A.
platanoides‘Drummondii’,A.
campestre,A.
campestre‘Louisa Red Shine’).

Results

Fv/Fm ratios proved to be a sensitive indicator of heat damage and
positively identified marked differences in tolerance to and recovery
from heat damage between the 8Acergenotypes.
Estimated leaf chlorophyll content (SPAD) was not sufficiently sensitive
to distinguish differences in tolerance and recovery between
genotypes.

Conclusions

Chlorophyll fluorescence Fv/Fm ratios, but not estimated leaf
chlorophyll content (SPAD), offers a rapid screening technique for
assessing the tolerance to and recovery from heat stress in leaf tissue
of trees.
Forecasting Tree Root Architecture as a Complement to Proactive Urban
Green Space Design
Authors: Miron Justin , Millward Andrew A.
Published: February 2024

Background

Stewarding newly planted urban trees to maturity involves
consideration of above- and belowground factors. While landscape
architects and urban planners often focus on aboveground tree aspects,
understanding root structure and function is crucial, especially in
urban areas with limited underground space and diverse soil conditions.
To address the importance and challenges of belowground planning for
urban tree roots, we propose a protocol for site assessment and
demonstrate root growth forecasting as a complement to existing urban
planning approaches.

Methods

This paper describes adaptations to a plant root architecture
simulator, RootBox, and its subsequent application in 4 scenarios
created to assess its efficacy as a complement to the phase of urban
planning that prescribes vegetation type and planting location in the
context of a myriad of other site considerations. RootBox was
parameterized based on observed conformity of root growth simulations to
generalized tree root architecture reported in the literature.

Results

Root growth forecasts for each scenario illustrate that plausible
urban tree root system architectures—specifically, commonly observed
root growth habits—can be produced by
RootBox.In-situroot detection (e.g., with
an air spade or hydro-vac) at predetermined time intervals can provide
model validation and the opportunity to backward reconfigure RootBox
parameters for forecast accuracy.

Conclusion

The adapted RootBox is a flexible, proof-of-concept solution for
predicting urban tree root architecture, considering the site and soil
conditions pre-established in the planning process. When used with other
relevant tools, RootBox can offer valuable insights during the design or
rejuvenation of urban spaces.
THANKS AND GOODBYE: A CORPUS-ASSISTED DISCOURSE ANALYSIS ON EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN BTS’ SUGA’S K-POP COMPOSITIONS
Authors: Chan Cherry Kit Ying , Yeh Aiden
Published: February 2024

Mental health issues have become prevalent among music artists, more specifically among Korean pop (K-pop) idols. Bangtan Boys’ (BTS) Agust D (aka Suga), for a time adopted his alter ego to voice out his inner turmoil. Using corpus discourse analysis grounded on emotion-focused therapy framework, we analysed the linguistic patterns used by Agust D in his trilogy of mixtapes i.e., Agust D, D-2, and D-day released in 2016, 2020, and 2023. Findings showed his creative use of language in describing his contrasting emotions e.g., fear and anger. Linguistic evidence suggests that his anger is a primary maladaptive emotion which channelled self-criticism triggered by fear and shame, and denial of his feelings was a form of self-defence. Changes in the linguistic patterns were significant as they presented his state of mental well-being, coming to terms with his inner struggles, and fully embracing his true self.
Seguimiento de graduados
Authors: Andrade–Alcívar Luis , Torres-Navarrete Alexandra , Dahik Cecilia , Bustamante-Piguave Francisco
Published: February 2024

El objetivo del presente trabajo es conocer como el seguimiento a graduados se constituye en ese vínculo entre las universidades y la sociedad. Para ello se encuesto 73 graduados de las carreras de Comunicación Social Hotelería y Turismo de la Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo – Extensión Quevedo, los cuales respondieron un cuestionario estructurado. Los resultados muestran que 57 de ellos son mujeres y 16 son hombres. El 73% y 68% de las carreras de C.S y H&T provienen de las Provincia de Los Ríos. El promedio de notas obtenido es de 46.81% que califican como satisfactorio. En cuanto al dominio del habla inglés el 73% de ambas carreras tienen un nivel Medio.  El 46% manifiesta estar satisfecho en cuanto a las competencias generales adquiridas. Igualmente, el 97% manifiestan estar satisfecho con el cuerpo docente y en relación con los servicios brindados el 80% dice estar muy satisfecho. El 90% no está laborando, y los que lo hacen el 57% es en empresa privada, realizando labores no relacionadas con su carrera en un 42%. El 69,86% dicen estar interesados en cursar maestrías. El 93,15% también indico que el proceso de vinculación cumple con sus expectativas; y el 89,04% coinciden que las prácticas pre-profesionales contribuyen a la posterior inserción laboral. Se concluye que los estudios de seguimiento a graduados es una herramienta fundamental para conocer de primera fuente, las necesidades y requisitos que demanda el mercado laboral como ente vinculante entre la sociedad y la universidad.
Género e igualdad
Authors: García Sánchez Virginia Elizabeth
Published: February 2024

El artículo ofrece una reflexión crítica sobre la política social en México en el periodo neoliberal, y algunos de los desafíos que implica para la promoción de la igualdad de género. El texto analiza la participación de las mujeres en la política social neoliberal en México, y cómo esta reproduce y refuerza las desigualdades de género desde los programas de transferencias monetarias condicionadas con que se atiende a las familias en situación de pobreza. Se parte de la idea de que la política social no es neutral, sino que expresa las relaciones de poder entre el Estado y la sociedad. El texto se enfoca en cómo el Programa Oportunidades, asigna a las mujeres el rol de cuidadoras y beneficiarias de los apoyos monetarios condicionados a la educación, la salud y la alimentación de sus familias, se critica que el programa no reconoce ni redistribuye el trabajo de cuidado, ni promueve la organización y cooperación de las mujeres. Se plantea la crítica de que este programa no promueve la igualdad de género, sino que individualiza los problemas de la pobreza, impone pautas laborales a las mujeres, y limita sus posibilidades de organización y cooperación. El análisis propone diseñar una intervención social, desde el trabajo social científico, que reconozca y redistribuya el trabajo de cuidado, y que integre en el diseño y análisis de políticas públicas la articulación entre la visión del desarrollo y la perspectiva de género.
A Cultural History of Insects In The Age Of Industry
Authors: Anelli Carol M. , Fisher Susan W.
Published: February 2024

A CULTURAL HISTORY OF INSECTS IN THE AGE OF INDUSTRY

A Cultural History of Insects in the Age of Industry covers the period from 1820 to 1920, a time of great technological innovation and intensified trade. As urban populations spread so did pollution, squalor, and disease – and so did education and scientific knowledge. The expeditions of nineteenth century naturalists such as Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace fed the natural history collections of museums. At the same time, with the formation of new scientific groups and societies, professional entomology emerged as a specific branch of science. Knowledge of insect diversity accelerated whilst the increasing demands on agricultural production foregrounded the work of entomologists on pest control.

The 6 volume set of the Cultural History of Insects presents the first comprehensive history from antiquity to today of all forms and aspects of human-insect interaction. The themes covered in each volume are insect knowledge; insects and disease; insects and food; insect products; insects in mythology and religion; insects as symbols; insects in literature and language; and insects in art.

The Cultural Histories Series

A Cultural History of Insects is part of The Cultural Histories Series. Titles are available as hardcover sets for libraries needing just one subject or preferring a tangible reference for their shelves or as part of a fully-searchable digital library. The digital product is available to institutions by annual subscription or on perpetual access via www.bloomsburyculturalhistory.com. Individual volumes for academics and researchers interested in specific historical periods are also available in print or digitally via www.bloomsburycollections.com.

Carol Anelli is Professor and Susan Fisher is Professor Emerita, both in the Dept of Entomology at The Ohio State University, USA.

Volume 5 in the Cultural History of Insects set.

General Editor: Gene Kritsky is Dean of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University, USA.
Food and Drink in American History
Authors: Smith Andrew F.
Published: February 2024

This three-volume encyclopedia on the history of American food and beverages serves as an ideal companion resource for social studies and American history courses, covering topics ranging from early American Indian foods to mandatory nutrition information at fast food restaurants.

The expression “you are what you eat” certainly applies to Americans, not just in terms of our physical health, but also in the myriad ways that our taste preferences, eating habits, and food culture are intrinsically tied to our society and history. This standout reference work comprises two volumes containing more than 600 alphabetically arranged historical entries on American foods and beverages, as well as dozens of historical recipes for traditional American foods; and a third volume of more than 120 primary source documents. Never before has there been a reference work that coalesces this diverse range of information into a single set.

The entries in this set provide information that will transform any American history research project into an engaging learning experience. Examples include explanations of how tuna fish became a staple food product for Americans, how the canning industry emerged from the Civil War, the difference between Americans and people of other countries in terms of what percentage of their income is spent on food and beverages, and how taxation on beverages like tea, rum, and whisky set off important political rebellions in U.S. history.
Food in America
Authors: Smith Andrew F.
Published: February 2024

This three-volume work examines all facets of the modern U.S. food system, including the nation’s most important food and agriculture laws, the political forces that shape modern food policy, and the food production trends that are directly impacting the lives of every American family.

• Examines a breadth of contemporary food controversies and offers diverse viewpoints on them, placing these perspectives fairly into a broader historical context

• Presents a multidisciplinary approach to the subject of food that highlights related issues in transportation, business, diet and nutrition, public health, the environment, and public policy

• Includes primary documents that illuminate important laws, policies, and perspectives on the environmental, public health, and economic impact of food

• Provides readers with the latest information about food controversies as well as extensive resources for further study on major food controversies
Food, Feasts, and Faith
Authors: Fieldhouse Paul
Published: February 2024

An indispensable resource for exploring food and faith, this two-volume set offers information on food-related religious beliefs, customs, and practices from around the world.

Why do Catholics eat fish on Fridays? Why are there retirement homes for aged cows in India? What culture holds ceremonies to welcome the first salmon? More than five billion people worldwide claim a religious identity that shapes the way they think about themselves, how they act, and what they eat. Food, Feasts, and Faith: An Encyclopedia of Food Culture in World Religions explores how the food we eat every day often serves purposes other than to keep us healthy and stay alive: we eat to express our faith and to adhere to ethnic or cultural traditions that are part of who we are.

This book provides readers with an understanding of the rich world of food and faith. It contains more than 200 alphabetically arranged entries that describe the beliefs and customs of well-established major world religions and sects as well as those of smaller faith communities and new religious movements. The entries cover topics such as religious food rules, religious festivals and symbolic foods, and vegetarianism and veganism, as well as general themes such as rites of passage, social justice, hospitality, and compassion.

Each entry on religion explains what the religious dietary laws and guidelines are and how these were interpreted and put into practice historically and in modern settings. The coverage also includes important festivals and feast days as well as significant religious figures and organizations. Additionally, some 160 sidebars provide examples and more detailed information as well as fun facts.
Food Choice and Obesity in Black America
Authors: Bailey Eric J.
Published: February 2024

Anthropologist Eric Bailey uses a cultural and holistic analysis of African American food preferences to show how black Americans generally perceive health, body image, food, dieting, physical fitness, and exercise. As is true of Americans overall, black Americans are becoming more overweight and obese than ever before. So, too, they are seeing the consequences: heart attacks, strokes, hypertension, and Type II diabetes at earlier and earlier ages. Bailey offers a new cultural diet for black Americans and a prescription for working collectively, not only to understand this critical health issue, but also to establish a lifestyle strategy that will be both effective and manageable.
Food Culture in Great Britain
Authors: Mason Laura
Published: February 2024

Students, Anglophiles, and literature hounds will want to delve into this delightful survey of foodways of a culture both ancient and cutting edge. Only in recent years have modern kitchen conveniences become taken for granted all over Britain. British cooking has also made tremendous strides lately, and the changes in shopping and food options, preparation, restaurant-going, and diet are detailed. The cooking traditions and classic dishes for which Britain is known are described as well, as they still help to define the people.

Commercialization and globalization are shown to characterize British foodways today. For instance, Britain's regionalism is eroding. Health and environmental issues such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy have come to the fore. Television cook shows are all the rage. Women working outside the home and the increase in single-parent households fuel the demand for quick and pre-prepared meals. The trends are well supported by statistics. A timeline, glossary, and resource guide enhance the narrative.
Food Culture in India
Authors: Sen Colleen Taylor
Published: February 2024

The extreme diversity of Indian food culture–including the dizzying array of ingredients and dishes–is made manageable in this groundbreaking reference. India has no national dish or cuisine; however, certain ingredients, dishes, and cooking styles are typical of much of the subcontinent's foodways. There are also common ways of thinking about food. The balanced coverage found herein covers many states ignored by previous food writers. Students will find much of cultural interest here to complement country studies and foodies will discover fresh perspectives.

From prehistoric times there has been considerable mixing of cultures and cuisines within India. Today, the endless variations in cuisine reflect religious, community, regional, and economic differences and histories. Sen, a noted author on Indian cuisine, consummately encapsulates the foodways in historical context, including the influence of the British period (the Raj). Among the topics covered are the restrictions of various religions and castes and the northern wheat-based vs. the southern rice-based cuisine, with an extensive review of each regional cuisine with typical meals. She characterizes the only-recent restaurant culture, with mention of Indian fare offered abroad. In addition, the Indian sweet tooth so apparent in the dishes made for many festivals and celebrations is highlighted. The roles of diet and health are also explained, with an emphasis on Ayruveda, which is gaining support in Western countries. A plethora of recipes for different regions and occasions complements the text.
Food Culture in Italy
Authors: Parasecoli Fabio
Published: February 2024

There is keen interest in the exquisite yet simple Italian cuisine and Italian culture. This volume provides an intimate look at how Italians cook, eat, and think about food today. It describes the cornucopia of foodstuffs and classic ingredients. An overview of the typical daily routine of meals and snacks gives a good feel for the everyday life. The changing roles of women are explored with a discussion of the inroads that convenience foods are making. In addition, the current concerns about the food supply, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and the slow food movement are tied in to the debates on these issues in the United States.

Food is one of the main reasons why many Americans travel to Italy. Yet, the fascination with Italian cuisine is not all about health or taste. There is much more to it. Italian food is perceived and portrayed in the media as representing a whole lifestyle: Italians live la dolce vita, leisurely eating and drinking with friends and families, families are still important, and communities are close knit. The reality of Italian society is more complex, and this volume offers a balanced view of Italian culture and identity through its foodways.
Food Culture in Japan
Authors: Ashkenazi Michael , Jacob Jeanne
Published: February 2024

Americans are familiarizing themselves with Japanese food, thanks especially sushi's wild popularity and ready availability. This timely book satisfies the new interest and taste for Japanese food, providing a host of knowledge on the foodstuffs, cooking styles, utensils, aesthetics, meals, etiquette, nutrition, and much more. Students and general readers are offered a holistic framing of the food in historical and cultural contexts. Recipes for both the novice and sophisticated cook complement the narrative.

Japan's unique attitude toward food extends from the religious to the seasonal. This book offers a contextual framework for the Japanese food culture and relates Japan's history and geography to food. An exhaustive description of ingredients, beverages, sweets, and food sources is a boon to anyone exploring Japanese cuisine in the kitchen. The Japanese style of cooking, typical meals, holiday fare, and rituals–so different from Americans'–are engagingly presented and accessible to a wide audience. A timeline, glossary, resource guide, and illustrations make this a one-stop reference for Japanese food culture.
Food Culture in Scandinavia
Authors: Notaker Henry
Published: February 2024

The food cultures of Scandinavian countries are similar in important ways but also have many different traditions because of variations in geography and climate and unique social, cultural and political history. Food Culture in Scandinavia covers Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland's unique and common foodways, all in the context of significant recent changes. This is the most exhaustive overview available in English with all the latest insight. Students writing country reports and food mavens get the up-to-date scoop from an insider on how Scandinavians eat and live. Readers see how everyday food habits are quickly changing in Scandinavia, mostly in urban areas and among the younger generation. The trends are shown to stem from Scandinavians travelling more, Americanization and globalization, new immigrants bringing their cuisines, classic national and regional products being revitalized, high-end restaurants for the new business elite springing up, and a growing interest in healthful and organic food.

The Historical Overview chapter lays the groundwork to understand the evolution from the traditional Scandinavian fare—fish, porridge, bread, milk. A chapter on major foods and ingredients elaborates on these staples and more and updates their use. In the Cooking chapter, the new gender dynamics are discussed in terms of who is shopping and cooking and especially the impact of the supermarket. Typical Meals discusses the mainstays for daily fare and notes the biggest changes in the choices of pizza and fast food for youth. Eating out in Scandinavia is becoming more common, and Chapter 5 highlights the growing options for casual family meals out, business and school lunches, as well as take-out food and more. The Special Occasions chapter illuminates the major events in the calendar, especially the magical Christmas time plus the famous seasonal fests such as Midsummer in Sweden and life-cycle events such as weddings, where innovation is expected. A final chapter on diet and health emphasizes the familiar health concerns related to diets too high in fat and sugar and too low in vegetables and fruit. A timeline, selected bibliography, illustrations, and classic recipes complement the narrative.
Food Culture in South America
Authors: Lovera José Rafael
Published: February 2024

This volume tells the story of the South Americans and their history through a survey of their food culture. Food in the various countries differs in some ways because of cultural heritage, cooking techniques, and geography, here divided into four zones. The traditions of the primary groups–Indians, Europeans, and Africans–and their five centuries of mixing have still resulted in a stable food culture. The foods of the Indians before European contact still play an important role, along with other foods brought by successive immigrant groups. Europeans tried to establish their staples, wheat and wine, with little success. Many dishes, cooking methods, and food habits have survived with little modification since time immemorial.

Students and other readers will learn much about the South American foodways in daily life today, with special attention paid to historical perspective and any rural and urban differences. For example, in all the major cultural groups, food preparation and cooking have always been women's work, with the exception of the meat roast (asado) by llaneros and gauchos. The rise of the cooking profession is discussed as well. A fascinating look at the daily meal schedule includes insight in to how the European conquerors imposed their eating habits and encouraged overeating, with the abundance found in the New World. Modern life is shown to affect where people eat, as buying meals, often from street vendors, during the workday has become more of a necessity. The survey includes a discussion of special occasions, including agricultural celebrations and Catholic feasts with indigenous elements. The overview is completed by a chapter on diet and health, covering such topics as botanical knowledge and science and an assessment of the nutritional value of the South American staples. Classic recipes from many of the countries and illustrations complement the narrative.
Helping others in real life and in the laboratory: pride and prosocial behavior
Authors: Łaguna Mariola , Łukawska Natalia , Kędra Michał
Published: February 2024

Background

Prosocial behavior may depend on the emotions experienced, and positive emotions such as pride may promote helping, offering support, donating, and other prosocial activities. Two studies were conducted to examine the relationship between pride and prosocial behavior.

Participants and procedure

A correlational study, Study 1 (N = 365), was conducted during the second week of the 2022 war in Ukraine. In Study 2, a laboratory experiment (N = 82) was conducted to test the effect of pride (recalling an event in which a person felt proud) on prosocial behavior. A pilot study demonstrated the effectiveness of the experimental manipulation. Prosocial behavior was operationalized as the amount of money donated to charity in support of people in need and the number of leaflets taken in support of recruitment for the study.

Results

Study 1 results showed a positive but weak correlation between pride and involvement in helping, as well as the number of hours spent helping Ukrainian refugees. Study 2 results indicated that there were no statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups in the amount of money donated to charity and in the number of leaflets taken.

Conclusions

Our studies have provided new evidence for the role of pride in stimulating prosocial behavior. The inconsistent results of our research suggest that further studies are needed to better understand the relationship between pride and prosocial behavior.
Problematic overstudying, Big Five personality, and music performance anxiety: associations with well-being and GPA
Authors: Luszuk Piotr M. , Stelnicki Patryk , Lawendowski Rafał , Czerwiński Stanisław K. , Atroszko Paweł A.
Published: February 2024

Background

Problematic overstudying is a compulsive and pathological overinvolvement in studying leading to harm and considerable functional impairments. It is conceptualized as “study addiction,” a precursor to work addiction. It has been investigated within the addictive behaviours framework in general populations of students for over a decade. A previous study analysed the problem among young musicians as a particularly vulnerable group. It found some important differences in potential personality risk factors among music academy students compared to general populations of students and showed an im-portant role of social anxiety. The current study aimed to validate these findings in a separate larger sample and extend them by investigating the role of music performance anxiety (MPA).

Participants and procedure

The study was conducted among 213 students of music academies. Valid and reliable measures of study addiction, MPA, Big Five personality and well-being were used.

Results

The results showed that MPA played a similar role as social anxiety in terms of being a predictor, mediator, and moderator of the main replicated effects supporting the hypothesised mechanisms regulating study addiction. However, extraversion was not associated with study addiction in multiple hierarchical regression analysis, but conscientiousness and neuroticism were. Study addiction was associated with indicators of decreased well-being, above and beyond MPA, and personality.

Conclusions

These results show that MPA plays an analogous role to social anxiety and that the role of Big Five personality in study addiction among young musicians requires further investigation due to inconsistent findings.
Vilsa bedient sich bei Christinen
Authors: Brück Mario
Published: February 2024

Vilsa kauft das Tetra-Pak-Geschäft von Christinen Brunnen. Damit verschafft sich der Mineralwasserhersteller Zugang zu neuen Kunden und Vertriebswegen.
Aldi Süd testet Verzicht auf Haltungsform 1 und 2
Authors: Lenders Dirk
Published: February 2024

Aldi Süd hat im vergangenen Jahr den Umsatzanteil mit Frischfleisch aus höheren Haltungsformen im Vergleich zum Vorjahr verdoppelt. Trinkmilch kommt nur noch aus Deutschland.
Fruchtsparte nimmt Form an
Authors: Krönert Alrun
Published: February 2024

Das Effizienzprogramm beim Grünen Riesen Landgard nimmt Gestalt an. Mit weniger Gesellschaften und Geschäftsführern soll die Erzeugergenossenschaft für Blumen und Pflanzen sowie Obst und Gemüse übersichtlicher werden und Ertragskraft gewinnen.
Biofach spiegelt tiefgreifenden Wandel
Authors: Murmann Christoph
Published: February 2024

Der Auftritt des neuartigen Bio-Zertifizierers Next Bio auf der Messe ist eines von vielen Anzeichen für den Anpassungsdruck, unter dem die Bio-Erzeuger stehen. Der Markt wird zunehmend von den Discountern bestimmt.
Ampel ringt um Tierwohlcent
Authors: Deglow Hans-Jürgen
Published: February 2024

Angesichts der Bauernproteste gegen die Kürzungen beim Agrardiesel hat die Ampel der Landwirtschaft Entlastungen an anderer Stelle versprochen. Doch über den Weg hin zu höheren Erlösen besteht Uneinigkeit.
„Es fehlen 1500 Kontrolleure“
Authors: Falker Gerrit-Milena
Published: February 2024

Deutschlands oberster Lebensmittelkontrolleur Maik Maschke erklärt, was er von den Empfehlungen des Bürgerrats hält. Er fordert mehr Ressourcen für die Überwachung und gibt Einblick in die Themen, die die Aufsichtsämter umtreiben.
In die Lücke
Authors: Hebben Miriam
Published: February 2024

Der Auszug von Kellogg’s aus vielen deutschen Supermarktregalen schafft Platz für andere. Junge Marken und zuckerreduzierte Angebote sollen dem mengenmäßig rückläufigen Geschäft mit Cerealien Impulse geben. Miriam Hebben
„Die Kunden haben die Situation gut angenommen“
Authors: Hebben Miriam
Published: February 2024

Markus Irkens betreibt zwei Edeka-Märkte in Krefeld. Die Kellogg‘s-Lücke konnte er weitestgehend füllen.
„Jeder Selbstoptimierer hat eigene Rituale“
Authors: Vongehr Ulrike
Published: February 2024

Super-Food-Müsli to go oder doch Frühstück mit der Familie? Welche Trends die erste Mahlzeit des Tages bestimmen, erklärt Trendforscher Eike Wenzel.
dm hilft Lieferanten mit Daten
Authors: Rode Jörg
Published: February 2024

dm baut sein Partner-Portal im Internet zur zentralen Kooperations-Plattform mit seinen Lieferanten aus. Neben immer granulareren Daten aus dem stationären und dem Omnichannel-Geschäft bietet das Portal bald auch eine zielgenaue Self-Service-Buchung von Retail-Media-Werbeplätzen.