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Ecosystem Engineering by Freshwater Mussels: Effects on Macroinvertebrate Communities, Decomposition Processes and Fish Behaviour
Authors:   , Gal Raviv
Published: February 2025

Ecosystem engineers are organisms whose activities modify habitats, and thus also resource availability, biodiversity, and behaviour of other species. Freshwater mussels (order Unionida) are a group of ecosystem engineers that encompasses many threatened species. Freshwater mussels modify habitats by removing suspended particles from the water and by depositing particles on the sediment, as well as via bioturbation. By the presence of their shells, they increase substrate complexity and modify near-benthic flows. Our understanding of how engineering by mussels affects different organisms and processes, especially in brown food webs, is limited. Understanding how species, communities and processes are affected by mussels can help us understand how ecosystems might respond to the ongoing decline of many mussel populations.

I evaluated how the presence and density of freshwater mussels affected decomposition of leaf litter, macroinvertebrate communities, and the behaviour of juvenile brown trout, using a combination of field and laboratory experiments. In a field enclosure experiment, mussel presence slowed total decomposition of leaf litter, while mussel biodeposits did not change decomposition rates in microcosms. I found that mussels affected many response variables related to the macroinvertebrate communities by decreasing the effect of flow. For example, community evenness decreased with flow in a field enclosure experiment, but this effect decreased with increasing mussel densities. This is likely because blackfly (Simuliidae) larvae, the most abundant taxon, did not benefit from flow as much at higher mussel densities. In stream mesocosms, mussel beds allowed smaller juvenile trout to swim more at high flows, while larger juvenile trout spent more time in proximity to the mussels beds themselves. This thesis highlights how mussels affect boreal ecosystems, and the importance of conservation and reintroduction of mussels for naturally functioning ecosystems.
Add-on antihypertensives for treatment of resistant hypertension: An extension of the TRYCORT study
Authors: Janković Slobodan , Kovačević-Preradović Tamara , Kos Ljiljana , Stanetić Bojan , Unčanin Dragan , Lovrić Milica , Dizdarević-Hudić Larisa , Bijedić Irma , Kovačević Maida , Lončar Daniela , Mujčinović Zulfo , Kunarac Milica , Glišić Snežana , Divanović Berina , Bukilica Sanja , Maraj Ahmet , Davidović Vasiljka , Kastratović Dragan , Ećo Sinan , Jovanović Milan , Božović Bjanka , Ćirković Ljiljana , Pupović Sabahudin , Braunović Vesna , Stojković Siniša , Petrović Milovan , Zdravković Marija , Ratković Nenad , Spiroski Dejan , Anđelković Branko , Miletić-Aranđelović Nataša , Gocić-Petrović Renata
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Treatment-resistant hypertension (TRH) is a frequent phenomenon, for which no complete solution has yet been found. More than 5% of patients treated for hypertension do not achieve blood pressure control with three first-generation antihypertensive drugs. Objective: The aim of this new cohort investigation, which is an extension of the TRYCORT study, is to re-examine the efficacy and safety of additional antihypertensive therapy in a group of adult patients with TRH. Methods: The study was designed as multi-national, multi-centre, prospective cohort study, which compared effectiveness and safety of add-on treatmentsof resistant hypertension. The patients were followed-up for 6 months, and primary outcome was treatment response. Results: In total139 patients completed the study(66women and 73 men), with average age of 63.6 years. Initial add-on therapy was changed at study visits if response to treatment was inadequate. The blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg was achieved in 75% of patients with add-on spironolactone, while effectively all patients achieved drop in systolic blood pressure ≥ 10 mmHg, and drop in diastolic blood pressure ≥ 5 mmHg. Only one treatment-related adverse effect was observed (pretibial oedema in patient taking amlodipine), while serum levels of potassium remaind within the reference limits. Quality of life increased and paralleled the treatment response. Conclusion: In conclusion, spironolactone proved to be the most effective and safe add-on therapy of resistant hypertension, but it needs several months of regular intake to achieve full effect and improve quality of life. Conclusion Spironolactone proved to be the most effective and safe add-on therapy of resistant hypertension, but it needs several months of regular intake to achieve the full effect and improve quality of life.
Implementation of preventive measures for reducing the fire risks in UHMC "Dr. Dragisa Misovic - Dedinje"
Authors: Nikolić Jovana , Tomić Miloš
Published: February 2025

Fire have a great potential to threaten people's lives, property, material goods, and the environment, and turn into disasters. The danger of fire, i.e. the risk to people and property, increases especially in public buildings, in which, as a rule, a large number of people are staying at the same time. Numerous experiences have shown that a large number of fires could have been pre-vented or extinguished at the initial stage, by observing and applying basic fire protection measures. Earlier approach to fire protection was based on measures aimed to suppress the fire and reduce its consequences, when the fire had already started. The contemporary concept of fire risk reduction involves planning and implementing a series of preventive measures. Preventive measures are the only effective and economical way to protect against fire, and they affect both the prevention of fire occurrence and the significant reduction of negative effects, if a fire occur.
Human-AI integration and sound-vibration technology-driven enterprise digital transformation: The mediating role of technological innovation
Authors: Cui Jun , Wan Qiang , Shin Sangwoo
Published: February 2025

The synergistic application of human-AI integration and sound-vibration technology is profoundly reshaping the digital transformation landscape and technological innovation in Chinese enterprises. In this research, with technological innovation as the mediating variable, how human-AI integration and sound-vibration technology jointly optimize enterprise digital transformation was investigated. A human-AI collaborative model incorporating sound-vibration technology is constructed and validated using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), revealing its dual role in accelerating digital transformation and driving technological innovation. Data from the power sector of Chinese technology enterprises is analyzed, with 262 observations collected via a structured questionnaire and examined using structural equation modeling. The findings demonstrate that human-AI integration significantly enhances organizational capabilities through complex data processing, sound-vibration signal analysis, and decision optimization, while the application of sound-vibration technology further improves the efficiency of equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance, thereby supporting digital transformation. Technological innovation plays a critical mediating role, with its contributions to operational efficiency and emerging business models empirically validated. The research not only enriches the theoretical framework of human-AI integration and sound-vibration technology in digital transformation but also provides actionable strategic recommendations for enterprises and decision-makers to achieve continuous innovation and competitive advantages in the era of intelligent and digital transformation.
Navigating new media: The impact of short video platforms on political news consumption among Chinese university students
Authors: Chen Xuemei , Cao Renjun , Cao Renjun , Binti Hashim Norliana , Binti Hashim Norliana , Binti Kamarudin Syafila , Binti Kamarudin Syafila , Ren Changning , Ren Changning , He Ye , He Ye
Published: February 2025

Recent years, political news consumption among Chinese youth has been notably low, leading to a phenomenon of political apathy. In recent years, the popularity of short video social media platforms, characterized by their vivid, visual, and straightforward content, has grown among young people and has become an essential channel for daily information consumption globally. This paper focuses on Chinese university students and the short video platform Douyin (TikTok), utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as the theoretical framework. Considering the background of the study, which involves political news consumption and the political culture of China, this study developed the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by adding perceived credibility and perceived political efficacy as independent variables. The findings indicate that attitude towards using is positively impacted by perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived credibility, and that behavioral intention to use is positively impacted by attitude towards using. These findings align with hypotheses (H1, H2, H3, H5), while hypothesis (H4), which posits that perceived political efficacy has a positive effect on attitude toward using, was not supported. This may be due to the fact that the do not have high expectations for the political efficacy generated by paying attention to political news. The media and relevant government departments should pay more attention to strengthening the control of the quality of political information when publishing and disseminating political news. Ultimately, enhances the public's enjoyment of obtaining political news through social media, improve the political apathy among young Chinese people, and enhance their political literacy and democratic level.
Des bains pour les matériaux de construction : une façon de protéger l'environnement
Authors: Clavier Martial , Aggoun Salima , Faujour  , Saraiva Guirlène
Published: February 2025

Dans un contexte de lutte contre le dérèglement climatique et l’épuisement des ressources naturelles, le recyclage de déchets pour fabriquer de nouveaux matériaux de construction semble être une solution prometteuse, en particulier dans ce domaine connu pour ses répercussions sur l’environnement. Cependant, cette réutilisation n’est pas sans risque, puisque dans certains cas, elle pourrait engendrer une pollution locale.

Le L2MGC (Laboratoire de Mécanique et Matériaux du Génie Civil), de l’université CY Cergy Paris, s’est donc intéressé à l’ensemble des mécanismes physico-chimiques qui entraînent occasionnellement la libération de substances dans l’eau : la lixiviation.
Quand la ville est recyclée
Authors: Zembri-Mary Geneviève , Lardon  , Place Pierre
Published: February 2025

À partir de l’exemple des nouveaux quartiers construits pour les Jeux olympiques et paralympiques de Paris 2024, cet article montre comment la recherche en urbanisme travaille sur la régénération urbaine et la réversibilité des bâtiments, car elles peuvent être une réponse aux incertitudes environnementales des villes d’aujourd’hui.

L’article montre aussi les limites de la mise en œuvre de ces deux notions mises en évidence par la recherche et les questions qui demeurent pour les chercheurs.
Les logements vacants, une ressource pour l'aménagement urbain de demain
Authors: Sowa Charline , Bruyant Hugo , Fugushiman  , Joly Pierre , Mermilliod Aude
Published: February 2025

Enjeu crucial pour les territoires en décroissance, la vacance des logements est un sujet complexe, comme le révèle l’étude menée à Montluçon communauté par Charline Sowa et Hugo Bruyant qui a mis en lumière des dynamiques inattendues, aux causes multiples : périurbanisation, décroissance démographique, contexte géographique, état du parc immobilier, rapport au bien du propriétaire, proximité de ruines et de logements à risque. L’implication des élus a permis une meilleure compréhension de la situation et a conduit à la mise en place d’un plan d’actions pluriannuel pour lutter contre le logement vacant.
The Claim of Hybrid Attacks
Authors: Beuscher Alison Jolynn , Bücker Johanna , Goller Laura , Möller Lina Sophie , Stiller Marlene , Pfeiffer Sarah Isabel
Published: February 2025

At the European Union’s external borders, migrants are being instrumentalized in geopolitical conflicts, as seen in cases before the European Court of Human Rights concerning pushbacks at the EU-Belarus border. Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania justify these measures as responses to a “hybrid war,” while critics warn against eroding non-refoulement protections. The Court’s ruling will be crucial in defining the balance between state security and human rights.
Exploration of glycogen deposition disorders in low-body-weight fetuses in a pig model
Authors: Shao Yirui , Bai Miaomiao , Wang Shanshan , Wu Yuliang , Qi Ming , Zhang Yihui , Peng Changfeng , Xiong Xia , Wang Leli , Li Qiuyan , Yin Yulong , Liu Hongnan
Published: February 2025

Glucose is a vital energy source for the fetus, storing any surplus as glycogen. Neonates experiencing intrauterine growth restriction exhibit decreased hepatic glycogen levels. Consequently, the regulation of glycogen deposition may hold immense significance in fetal development, yet the intricacies of glycogen deposition homeostasis remain poorly understood. Here, we aimed to explore the differences in fetal glycogen deposition and its potential mechanisms using fetal pigs with the lowest (L) and medium (M) body weights on gestation days 60 (GD 60) and 90 (GD 90). We observed higher hepatic glycogen concentrations in the L group on GD 60, which correlated with higher hepatic glucose levels and glycogen synthase activity. In addition, our investigation using RNA-seq and immortalized fetal pig liver cells revealed that the cAMP signaling pathway ranked prominently in the KEGG enrichment analysis of differentially expressed genes. Notably, this pathway was relatively suppressed in the livers of L group pigs on GD 60, compared to the M group. The cAMP signaling pathway suppression resulted in glycogen concentration upregulation in our in vitro model. Overall, our findings suggest that glucose needed for fetal development deposited abnormally in the liver may hinder the growth of low-body-weight fetuses at mid-gestation. Furthermore, we have identified the cAMP signaling pathway as a pivotal regulator of hepatic glycogen deposition homeostasis in fetuses at mid-gestation, offering a novel perspective on the factors contributing to delayed fetal growth.
Solution-Focused Therapy: The Basics by Yvonne Dolan
Authors: Wulf Anne-Marie
Published: February 2025

Solution-Focused Therapy: The Basics discusses the fundamental work of a Solution-Focused therapist. It describes and unpacks Solution Focused Therapy by taking us back in time to when it was created, by showing how a way of thinking shaped a way of working, and by providing detailed descriptions of the approach.
Tratamiento de los neurodatos en Chile: analisis de jurisprudencia de la Corte Suprema de Chile
Authors: Rodriguez Astudillo Nelson
Published: February 2025

The Supreme Court of Chile ruled for the first time regarding the use and collection of information related to neurological activity, by virtue of the appeal to the sentence that had ruled against the Protection Appeal issued by the Illustrious Court of Appeals of Santiago, in Case N°. 49852-2022, filed by former senator Mr. Guido Girardi against the international company Emotiv Inc., marketer of the “Insight” product, a wireless device composed of a ribbon that is attached to the head as a kind of headset, with three-prong rubber sensors, which collect information about the electrical activity of the brain, obtaining data on gestures, movements, preferences, reaction times and cognitive activity of the user.

La Corte Suprema de Chile se pronunció por primera vez respecto al uso y la recopilación de información referida a la actividad neurológica, en virtud de la apelación a la sentencia que había fallado en contra del Recurso de Protección dictado por la Ilustre Corte de Apelaciones de Santiago, en Causa Rol49852-2022, deducido por el exsenador don Guido Girardi en contra de la empresa internacional Emotiv Inc., comercializadora del producto “Insight”, dispositivo inalámbrico compuesto por una cinta que se adosa a la cabeza como una especie de auricular, con sensores de goma de tres puntas, que recaban información sobre la actividad eléctrica del cerebro,obteniendo datos sobre gestos, movimientos, preferencias, tiempos de reacción y actividad cognitiva de quien lo usa.
ANÁLISIS DE LOS FACTORES DE DESARROLLO DEL TURISMO BÉLICO A TRAVÉS DE UN MODELO EXPLORATORIO
Authors: Blanco-Gregory Rocío , Peloche Fernández Eugenia Victoria
Published: February 2025

War tourism is a form of tourism that has been practised mainly since the First World War, although its academic study is relatively recent. In the reviewed research, a lack of studies focused on the factors driving the development of war tourism has been identified, prompting the proposal of an explanatory model to analyse these factors. To this end, the Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method was used to evaluate five constructs through various indicators, including tourist motivations, considered essential and fundamental according to the limited literature available. A questionnaire was administered to a sample of 150 residents from Extremadura and surrounding areas to gather data on the different indicators. The successful validation of the model's hypotheses regarding variable interactions implies its broader applicability in exploring other influential factors in war tourism's development.

El turismo bélico es una forma de turismo que se practica fundamentalmente, a partir de la I Guerra Mundial, aunque su estudio académico es relativamente reciente. En las investigaciones revisadas, se observa una carencia de estudios centrados en los factores que impulsan el desarrollo del turismo bélico, por lo que aquí se propone un modelo explicativo para analizarlos. Para ello, se empleó el Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales (PLS-SEM) para evaluar cinco constructos a través de distintos indicadores, entre los cuales se incluyeron las motivaciones de los turistas, consideradas esenciales y fundamentales según la escasa literatura disponible. Se aplicó un cuestionario a una muestra de 150 habitantes de Extremadura y sus alrededores para recolectar datos sobre los diferentes indicadores. Las hipótesis sobre las relaciones entre las variables fueron aceptadas, conviniendo que el modelo propuesto puede aplicarse a otros factores, verificando su trascendencia en el desarrollo del turismo bélico.
El Peculado en el Ecuador: La Problemática en nuestra Legislación, un Desafío para la Transparencia y la Justicia
Authors: Zurita Aguirre Karen Mayte , Sánchez Giler Grace Karina
Published: February 2025

En el Ecuador el delito de peculado es una de las más grandes problemáticas porque afecta a la ciudadanía en general de forma indirecta y de forma directa involucra el erario nacional, es un delito cometido contra la Administración Pública, al existir un alto porcentaje de servidores y cargos públicos se tipifica como un delito en el Código Orgánico Integral Penal, con la finalidad de determinar la responsabilidad de los sujetos calificados que lleguen a cometerlo. En este artículo se determinó estudiar todos los elementos del tipo penal, su sanción, la responsabilidad que tendrán aquellos servidores públicos que cometan este delito. La metodología inductiva nos permite analizar desde un punto que deriva conclusiones generales y específicas en donde la investigación nos permite conocer más el delito desde distintos puntos de vista y con casos en concreto, la problemática del presente artículo es la existencia un gran número de servidores públicos implicados dentro de este delito contra la administración pública, sea para beneficio de sí mismo o de un tercero, se corroboró la insuficiencia normativa para penalizar y recuperar los bienes sustraídos de recursos malversados, la reparación integral al Estado es clave. Algunos casos notables, como los sobornos entre 2012 y 2016, donde existen acusación de altos funcionarios es clave, buscando restituir los recursos sustraídos. La responsabilidad civil de los servidores se refiere a daños causados en el marco de su trabajo, mientras que la responsabilidad penal implica transgresiones a la ley. Consecuencias del peculado incluyen multas, inhabilitación, y hasta prisión.
Niveles de Autoestima y Rendimiento Académico en Estudiantes de EBR
Authors: Corrales Lozano José Alfredo , Leiva Plasencia Esai , Solano Huaraca María , Romero Ocas José Alindor , Condor Diaz Aurelio
Published: February 2025

Este estudio examina la relación entre los niveles de autoestima y el rendimiento académico en estudiantes de Educación Básica Regular (EBR) en la región del Cusco, Perú. El estudio se realizó con una muestra conformada por 45 estudiantes, utilizando una metodología cuantitativa con diseño correlacional para medir ambas variables. Los resultados que se obtuvieron dentro del estudio revelaron una correlación positiva significativa (r=.772) entre las dos variables del estudio, con un predominio de niveles medio-altos en ambas variables. El análisis dimensional mostró que la autoaceptación y el autoconocimiento fueron las dimensiones más desarrolladas de la autoestima, mientras que la motivación escolar y las habilidades sociales destacaron en el rendimiento académico. Estos resultados que se dieron indican que la autoestima juega un papel fundamental en el éxito académico de estudiantes adultos en modalidades educativas regulares, proporcionando información valiosa para el desarrollo de los que son las estrategias educativas más efectivas en el entorno de la EBR.
Análisis Comparativo de la Composición Corporal y Rendimiento Escolar en Deportistas y no Deportistas en Institución de Educación Superior
Authors: Ivett Robles Hernández Guadalupe Simanga , Franco Gallegos Leticia Irene , Montes Mata Karla Juanita , Aguirre Chávez Juan Francisco
Published: February 2025

El estudio comparativo de la composición corporal entre deportistas y no deportistas universitarios en la Facultad de Ciencias de la Cultura Física de la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua ha revelado asociaciones significativas entre la actividad física, la composición corporal y el rendimiento académico. Los resultados muestran que los estudiantes deportistas exhiben una composición corporal más saludable, con menor adiposidad y posiblemente mayor masa muscular magra, en comparación con los no deportistas. Además, se encontró que el rendimiento académico promedio era ligeramente superior en el grupo de deportistas. Estos hallazgos sugieren la importancia de promover la actividad física como parte de un estilo de vida equilibrado y saludable para los estudiantes universitarios, requiriendo estrategias específicas para apoyar su desarrollo integral. Se recomienda fomentar la participación en actividades deportivas, integrar la actividad física en la vida académica, promover investigaciones longitudinales y desarrollar programas integrales de bienestar estudiantil para mejorar el rendimiento académico y la salud física de los estudiantes universitarios.
Promoción de la Salud Corporativa: Evaluación del Rendimiento Cardiovascular Post Programas de Incentivo a la Actividad Física en el Trabajo
Authors: Franco Gallegos Leticia Irene , Montes Mata Karla Juanita , Aguirre Chávez Juan Francisco , Ivett Robles Hernández Guadalupe Simanga
Published: February 2025

El estudio analiza el impacto de programas de actividad física en la salud cardiovascular de los empleados. Participaron 200 trabajadores de diversas empresas, quienes se involucraron en programas de un año que incluyeron gimnasia laboral, subsidios para gimnasios, desafíos de pasos diarios y clases grupales de ejercicio. Los resultados evidenciaron mejoras significativas en los indicadores cardiovasculares: la frecuencia cardíaca en reposo disminuyó un 10% en promedio, mientras que la presión arterial sistólica y diastólica se redujeron un 8% y 6%, respectivamente. Además, la capacidad aeróbica, medida por VO2 máx., aumentó un 12%, y el índice de masa corporal (IMC) mostró una reducción del 5%. Estos hallazgos sugieren que los programas de incentivo a la actividad física en el entorno laboral contribuyen notablemente a la mejora de la salud cardiovascular y a la reducción del riesgo de enfermedades crónicas, como las cardiopatías. El estudio concluye que implementar este tipo de iniciativas representa una inversión estratégica para las empresas, pues no solo promueve el bienestar y la salud de los empleados, sino que también puede traducirse en mayor productividad y menores costos asociados a la atención médica a largo plazo.
The Fate of Selected Heavy Metals in River Water, Fruits and Vegetables to Potential Human Health Risks: The Case of Rau River in Moshi District, Tanzania
Authors: Saria Josephat Alexander
Published: February 2025

The presence of heavy metals in our environment significantly contributes to pollution in our food supply, particularly in fruits and vegetables. To analyze the levels of Cd, Cu, Fe, Pb, and Zn in green leafy vegetable (Amaranthus sp), fruit Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) and the Rau river water, an Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) was used. Three sampling sites were selected, including one site with the least impact, Mawela and two highly impacted sites, Majengo and Msaranga. The order of heavy metal concentrations in the river water was found to be Fe > Cu > Zn > Pb > Cd, with the majority of the levels exceeding the acceptable standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO). There was significant variation in the concentrations of heavy metals in fruit. For example, the range of concentrations (mean ± standard deviation) observed were as follows: Fe (70.700 ± 1.532 to 221.010 ± 0.661 mg/kg), Cu (1.372 ± 0.047 to 2.540 ± 0.195 mg/kg), Zn (41.072 ± 0.519 to 45.718 ± 0.651 mg/kg), Pb (below detection limit to 0.398 ± 0.012 mg/kg), and Cd (0.031 ± 0.013 to 0.243 ± 0.112 mg/kg). The heavy metal concentration in Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) did not correlate with the levels found in the water samples. This disparity could be attributed to the watermelon's tendency to hyper-accumulate Cd from the river water. The hazard index, which assesses the potential health risks, indicates that the ingestion of vegetables exceeds a value of 1, while that of fruits remains below 1. Despite the heavy metal contamination levels in the tested vegetables and fruits being below the safe limit, there is a significant health concern regarding long-term exposure to even low doses of toxic elements. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct regular monitoring of heavy metals in all types of food items to accurately assess the health risks associated with heavy metal exposure in the human food chain.
THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CALCIUM OXALATE UROLITHIASIS AND THE ROLE OF RENAL EPITHELIAL CELLS
Authors: Dr. Zeeshan Hussain  , Dr. Sirat Talpur  , Dr. Bilal Madni  , Dr. Kinza Taqdees  , Naeema Akber  , Junaid Abid  , Mariyam Qazi
Published: February 2025

Calcium oxalate (CaOx) stones appear as the prevalent type of kidney stones which collectively form a substantial portion of the worldwide urolithiasis issue. The complete mechanisms which control the development of CaOx kidney stones have not been completely revealed by extensive research. The research analyzes CaOx stone pathophysiological mechanisms through kitchen epithelial cells (KECs) involvement in crystal adhesion while investigating inflammation and apoptosis and analyzing oxidative stress. The study examines crucial risk elements beginning with inherited tendencies and continuing with food-related factors together with metabolic dysfunctions while investigating possible treatment options. The mechanisms of CaOX stone formation received evaluation through an extensive analysis of experimental studies and recent publications. The research report describes the Stone development process through observations of crystal nucleation mechanisms and monitoring of urinary pH adjustments and solution supersaturation quantities. The research specifically examines how KECs affect cellular responses to crystalline adherence together with their reaction to oxidative stress and apoptotic mechanisms. Researchers evaluate the successful preventive and therapeutic management techniques of KECs which encompass dietary adjustments alongside pharmacological therapy and forward-looking treatment approaches. CaOx stone development depends on urinary supersaturation along with crystal aggregation and how cells in the renal epithelium interact with each other. KECs actively control the development of inflammatory reactions and oxidative pressure together with apoptosis pathways to influence stone formation. The metabolism of oxalate along with calcium control and oxalate regulation experience influence from inherited risk factors eating patterns and gut microbial activity. The prevention of stone recurrence becomes possible through three key methods including fluid consumption boost and restrictive oxalate diets along with probiotic treatments.
Hermeneutical Reflections on the Prodigal Son: Christian Educational Framework for African Father-Child Relationships
Authors: Anzaku Danjuma Umaru , Dogara Gentleman Gayus
Published: February 2025

This article presents a hermeneutical analysis of the parable of the Prodigal Son in the context of African father-child relationships. The research majorly focusses on exploring the biblical narrative's insights into the complexities of African father-child relationships, characterized by authoritarianism, paternalism, and cultural expectations. The paper posits that a contextualized Christian education framework can facilitate transformative father-child relationships which is critical for African national development. Through a qualitative research methodology, the study adopted a biblical hermeneutical analysis of the parable of Prodigal Son in the Gospel of (Luke 15:11-32), as well as a review of existing literature on father-child relationships in Africa. Key findings reveal that the Prodigal Son’s father exemplar offers valuable lessons for fostering acceptance, forgiveness, reconciliation, and mutual respect in father-child relationships in Africa. The parable highlights the importance of a father’s unconditional love as characterized in (1Cor. 13:4-8) for nurturing healthy and harmonious relationships between fathers and their children in Africa. Based on these findings, the major recommendation of this study is for African fathers to draw on the teachings of the Prodigal Son’s father to cultivate a culture of unconditional love of their children to foster: forgiveness, reconciliation, and mutual respect within their households. Embracing these values, African fathers-children bonds will not only improve positively, but will also impact the development of Africa significantly. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on father-child relationships in Africa and offers practical insights for promoting positive family dynamics in the region.
Feature Fusion with Albumentation for Enhancing Monkeypox Detection Using Deep Learning Models
Authors: Pratama Nizar Rafi , Setiadi De Rosal Ignatius Moses , Harkespan Imanuel , Ojugo Arnold Adimabua
Published: February 2025

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by Orthopoxvirus, presenting clinical challenges due to its visual similarity to other dermatological conditions. Early and accurate detection is crucial to prevent further transmission, yet conventional diagnostic methods are often resource-intensive and time-consuming. This study proposes a deep learning-based classification model by integrating Xception and InceptionV3 using feature fusion to enhance performance in classifying Monkeypox skin lesions. Given the limited availability of annotated medical images, data augmentation was applied using Albumentation to improve model generalization. The proposed model was trained and evaluated on the Monkeypox Skin Lesion Dataset (MSLD), achieving 85.96% accuracy, 86.47% precision, 85.25% recall, 78.43% specificity, and an AUC score of 0.8931, outperforming existing methods. Notably, data augmentation significantly improved recall from 81.23% to 85.25%, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing sensitivity to positive cases. Ablation studies further validated that augmentation increased overall accuracy from 82.02% to 85.96%, emphasizing its role in improving model robustness. Comparative analysis with other models confirmed the superiority of our approach. This research enhances automated Monkeypox detection, offering a robust and efficient tool for low-resource clinical settings. The findings reinforce the potential of feature fusion and augmentation in improving deep learn-ing-based medical image classification, facilitating more reliable and accessible disease identification.
Anti-fungal Consumption by Days of Therapy (DOT) Metric in a Teaching Hospital: A Step towards Anti-fungal Stewardship
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Pramukhswami Medical College, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, 388325, India., Patel Rupal , Chauhan Binal ,   Department of Microbiology, Pramukhswami Medical College, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, 388325, India., Modi Chirag ,   Department of Microbiology, Pramukhswami Medical College, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, 388325, India., Patel Naimika ,   Department of Microbiology, Pramukhswami Medical College, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, 388325, India.
Published: February 2025

Background: Anti-fungal stewardship (AFS) remains an under-explored aspect within antimicrobial stewardship programs, particularly in developing nations. Understanding the trend of anti-fungal agent consumption at our institute will assist with implementing an anti-fungal stewardship program (AFSP) soon. This study was carried out to provide benchmarking data on anti-fungal consumption, compare the consumption of anti-fungal agents among various hospital locations, and identify target locations for AFS.
Methods: After the approval of the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC), a retrospective observational study was conducted at Shree Krishna Hospital, Karamsad. Antifungal consumption was calculated using the Days of Therapy (DOT) metric in adult inpatients in whom systemic antifungal agents (amphotericin B, anidulafungin, caspofungin, fluconazole, flucytosine, and voriconazole) were administered from 2020 to 2022. Data of DOT were captured through the Hospital Information System (HIS) and analysed using Microsoft Excel for Mac version 16.75 (23070901).
Results: Over three years, one patient was prescribed anti-fungal agents per 1000 admissions. Overall anti-fungal consumption in the last three years was 2.96 DOT/1000 Patient Days (PD). The consumption has increased over three years from 2.63 DOT/1000 PD in 2020 to 3.81 DOT/1000 PD in 2022. Fluconazole (2.48 DOT/1000 PD) was the most common anti-fungal agent consumed. The highest anti-fungal use was observed in critical care units (7.48 DOT/1000 PD).
Conclusion: Our study showed increased consumption of antifungal agents over three years. A prospective study is recommended to assess the rationality of antifungal agent prescriptions in locations with high consumption.
Tradisi Istighosah Sebagai Penolak Bala Perspektif Sosiologi Pengetahuan Karl Manheim (Studi Living Quran Bacaan Istighosah di PP. Al-Furqon Wedoroanom Driyorejo Gresik)
Authors: Nisa Anis Choirun , Rahmawati Kharolina
Published: February 2025

Skripsi ini merupakan penelitian living Quran yang memaparkan tradisi istighosah sebagai media penolak bala di Pondok Pesantren yang merupakan pondok berbasis semi modern. Adapun dua hal yang menjadi tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah : mengetahui bagaimana praktik istighosah di pondok pesantren Al-Furqon, serta mengetahui bagaimana resepi pengasuh, santri dan masyarakat terkait istighosah sebagai penolak bala.  Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, dengan menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi dalam proses pengumpulan data. Sumber data primernya adalah segala informasi yang diperoleh dari pengasuh pondok, santri dan masyarakat. Sedangkan data sekundernya adalah buku-buku, dokumentasi pondok dan lainnya yang berkaitan dengan tradisi pembacaan istighosah tersebut. Hasil dari penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa kegiatan istighosah di Pondok Pesantren Al-Furqon di lakukan dalam dua waktu. Pertama istighosah dilakukan setiap hari ba’da sholat subuh di ikuti oleh seluruh santri dan para asatidz pondok. Kedua istighosah dilakukan sepekan sekali pada hari jum’at sebelum kegiatan belajar mengajar yang di ikuti oleh seluruh tenaga pengajar, santri dan masyarakat sekitar pondok. Adapun resepsi masyarakat pada istighosah sebagai penolak bala dibahas menggunakan tiga dimensi makna dari teori sosiologi pengetahuan milik Karl Mannheim. Tiga dimensi makna ini yaitu : makna obyektif, makna ekspresif, makna dokumenter. Makna objektif terdapat pada bacaan istighosah yang mana terdiri dari do’a dan dzikir-dzikir khusus seperti surat Al-Fatihah, Asma’ul Husna, Tahmid, Tasbih, Takbir, Tahlil dan surat Yasin. Setiap bacaan memiliki keutamaan berbeda, sehingga jika dibaca secara bersamaan maka akan menimbulkan banyak pengaruh positif. Kemudian, makna ekspresif berupa ketenangan hati bagi orang yang melakukan istighosah secara istiqomah. Sedangkan makna dokumenter dari penelitian ini yaitu kegiatan istighosah merupakan kegiatan yang sudah umum di tengah-tengah masyarakat dan di beberapa pesantren khususnya.
Optimization of university students’ entrepreneurial ability cultivation and biomechanics—Based knowledge sharing environment
Authors: Wang Quanli
Published: February 2025

In the current information age, knowledge sharing, as one of the core features, provides a new perspective for innovation and entrepreneurship education (IEE) innovation. This study aims to explore the process of cultivating university students’ entrepreneurial ability, optimize the knowledge sharing environment by establishing a specialized biomechanics knowledge sharing platform, strengthen the proportion of practical teaching in biomechanics-related majors, integrate the latest research results and innovation cases in biomechanics into the innovation and entrepreneurship education, stimulate the students’ innovation interest and entrepreneurial awareness, and further promote the college students in biomechanics field to further development of IEE for college students in the field of biomechanics.. By using the research methods of literature review, questionnaire survey, multiple linear regression and structural equation model, this article analyzes the influence of knowledge sharing environment on students’ entrepreneurial will, biomechanics application ability and overall educational effect after incorporating biomechanics concept. It is found that the various complex problems faced in biomechanics research provide opportunities for college students to cultivate innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities; for example, by introducing the application of biomechanics in medical devices, sports science, biomedical engineering and other fields, students are guided to think about how to develop new products or services using biomechanical principles, thus cultivating their innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. the frequency of dissemination and application of biomechanical knowledge in the knowledge sharing mechanism is positively related to students’ entrepreneurial intention, which plays a significant role in improving the biomechanical knowledge and utilization of the students in the process of entrepreneurship. Carrying out biomechanics-related entrepreneurship programs can cultivate the teamwork ability of college students. In the entrepreneurial process, students from different professional backgrounds, such as biomechanics majors, engineering majors, marketing majors, etc., need to work together to transform biomechanical research results into actual products and market them. This kind of inter-disciplinary teamwork can exercise the communication and coordination ability, resource integration ability and team management ability of college students. The results of this study not only confirm the positive effect of biomechanics-based knowledge sharing mechanism based on biomechanics on IEE, but also provide theoretical support and practical guidance for tertiary education institutions on how to optimize the knowledge sharing environment and improve the quality of entrepreneurship education.
Në vigjilje të katërdhjetvjetorit të Orientalistikës shqiptare
Authors: Mehdiu Feti
Published: February 2025

Studimet orientale në Fakultetin Filologjik të Prishtinës kanë filluar në vitin 1973/74 me themelimin e Degës së Orientalistikës. Ky vit akademik 2013/4 është 40 vjetori i veprimtarisë së këtij Departamenti. Themelues i këtij departamenti, ndër profesorët e tjerë ishte edhe PhD. Unë dhe Hasan Kaleshi ishim që nga fillimi në procesin arsimor gjatë gjithë kësaj kohe. Gjatë 40 viteve, departamenti është përballur me shumë probleme të llojeve të ndryshme, duke filluar nga ato financiare e deri te rreziku i shuarjes. Por, falë përpjekjeve dhe këmbënguljes së pedagogëve, si dhe mbështetjes së disa faktorëve relevantë të Universitetit - ajo kalon gjithë krizën.Nga rezultatet e deritanishme vlen të theksohet se këtu kanë diplomuar rreth dyqind kuadro nga e gjithë hapësira e ish-Jugosllavisë, tani nga Kosova, Maqedonia, Mali i Zi dhe Shqipëria. Gjithashtu Kuadri që punoi këtu dhe ata që ishin studentë të këtij Departamenti, deri më tani ofruan për audiencën kulturore dhe shkencore rreth pesëdhjetë vepra nga lëndët e Orientalistikës si: Tekste akademike, studime dhe monografi, përkthime nga letërsia arabe dhe turke. Ne do të diskutojmë për të gjitha këto në këtë prezantim të rastit. Burime më të thelluara mund të gjenden në rishikimin Studime Orientale, nr. 2.2002, Prishtinë.
Çështja kombëtare shqiptare - komponenta religjioze-
Authors: Hoti Ukshin
Published: February 2025

Në këtë analizë të çështjes shqiptare dhe të komponentit fetar, vihet re sensibilizimi për konceptin e kombeve të ndryshme ndaj Zotit si dhe për funksionin shoqëror të shkrimeve të shenjta: Dhjata e Vjetër, Dhjata e Re dhe Kurani.Gjithashtu roli i të Dërguarve është për t'u diskutuar: Moisiu, Jezusi dhe Muhamedi, si dhe të urtëve që u morën me interpretimin e librave të shenjtë si Tertaliani, Karl Jung etj. Analizimi i tij i rolit të komponentit fetar gjatë historisë ka kontribuar në ruajtjen e identiteti kombëtar.Këto procese historike ishin të ndërthurura ngushtë dhe të përcaktuara nga një komponent strategjik dhe gjeografik, por gjithmonë pa anashkaluar komponentin fetar.
Fjalori historik i arabishtës i Dohas - kurorëzim i përpjekjeve njëshekullore
Authors: Memishi Isa
Published: February 2025

Leksikografia ndër arabët ka një traditë mjaft të hershme dhe të bujshme. Edhe pse fjalori i parë i arabishtes ishte hartuar që në shekullin e VIII nga Ḫalīl Bin Ahmâd Bin âl-Fârāhīdij, u desh të pritet shekulli XXI që të kemi fjalorin historik të arabishtes.Ide për hartimin e një fjalori historik të gjuhës arabe kishte edhe më herët. Ndër iniciativat më serioze për hartimin e një fjalori të këtyre përmasave është ai i Akademisë së Gjuhës Arabe në Kajro, në vitin 1932. Një nismë tjetër për hartimin e fjalorit historik të arabishtes ka qenë ajo e orientalistit gjerman August Fischer në vitin 1913. Pas kësaj kemi nismën e Abdulla âl-ʿAlājlī në Liban. Një projekt tjetër për hartimin e fjalorit historik të gjuhës arabe ka qenë edhe projekti i Asocionit të Akademisë së Gjuhës Arabe dhe Shekncave në Tunizi.Gjithë këto përpjekje nuk u jetësuan, nuk rezultuan me ndonjë sukses konkret për të pasur Fjalorin historik të gjuhës arabe të plotë. Nga Fjalori i Fischerit, dritën e botimit e pa vetëm vëllimi iparë, i botuar më 1967 në Kajro dhe ai i Abdulla âl-ʿAlājlīt me vetëm një vëllim të botuar më 1963.Projektin e shumëpritur për Fjalorin historik të arabishtes, më 25 maj 2013 e lansoi Qendra Arabe për Kërkime në Doha me një ekip në krye me Râmzi Baʿlâbâkun, kurse përfundimin e etapës së parë, nga tri gjithsej, e promovoi në dhjetor të vitit 2018.
Veshjet Tradicionale të Fshatit Guri-Bardh, Shqipëri
Authors: Shehu Fatma
Published: February 2025

Kultura e të ngrënit dhe pirjes, besimet fetare, mënyra e jetesës, kulturat dhe llojet e veshjes janë të ndryshme nga e gjithë bota. Një nga elementët më të rëndësishëm të kulturës materiale, llojet e veshjeve dhe stilet e veshjes janë pranuar si një pasuri e rëndësishme kulturore në shoqëri të ndryshme. Veshjet tradicionale pasqyrojnë në mënyrën më të mirë stilin dhe mënyrën e jetesës së një vendi, qyteti apo fshati të vogël. Nga ajo që ne e quajmë trashëgimi kulturore, këto mostra kanë arritur deri në ditët e sotme.Qëllimi i kësaj eseje është të përcaktojë stilet e jetesës, praktikat dhe veshjet lokale që janë transferuar si element traditash dhe kulturë në fshatin Guri-Bardhë ndër shekuj. Në këtë studim do të paraqesim funksionet e mënyrës së veçantë të veshjes dhe përgatitjes së stilit të veshjeve siç bëjnë nga shekulli i 15-të, në një mënyrë krejtësisht të ndryshme nga traditat e tjera në të njëjtin rajon. Fshati Guri-Bardhe brenda kufijve të rrethit të Matit në verilindje të Shqipërisë.
Miqësia e të jatit me Mehmet Akif Ersojin
Authors: Ihsanoğlu Ekmeleddin
Published: February 2025

Miqësia e Ihsan efendiut me Mehmet Akifin, dashuria dhe respekti i tij për Akifin, është shndërruar në një shembull mirënjohjeje. Ky respekt i ndërsjellë, është parapëlqyer edhe nga bashkëmoshatarët e tij, si dhe është çmuar nga gjeneratat pasardhëse. Falë kësaj miqësie, Mehmet Akifi, ka mbledhur fuqinë për t'u ndarë nga Kajroja dhe për të marrë rrugë për në Stamboll, në një gjendje të keqe shëndetësore, në mënyrë që frymën e fundit ta marrë në vendlindje: por duke ia besuar këtij miku të ri, besnik dhe me karakter të fortë, përkthimin e tij të Kuranit. Por kjo miqësi e pashembullt, nuk mund të reduktohet vetëm në çështjen besimit për t'ia lënë përkthimin Kuranit. Duhet pasur parasysh që Akifi, poeti i madh i kombit turk, autori i Epopesë së dëshmorëve të Çanakalasë dhe të Marshit të pavarësisë, njëri prej figurave simbolike të Luftës së çlirimit kombëtar, bashkë me Ihsan efendiun, që atë kohë ishte një studiues i ri nja Jozgati, bashkërisht ndienin mallin për vendlindje në mërgimin e përbashkët, mërgim ky të cilin e kishin zgjedhur me vullnetin e lirë të tyre.
Iran'da Yeni Kelam Düşüncesi ve Önemli Temsilcileri
Authors: Rexhepi Abdulla
Published: February 2025

Hz. Gjatë jetës së Muhamedit, prania e tij parandaloi çdo debat fetar apo ndjekje të ndryshme që lindnin mes muslimanëve. Pas predikimit të Profetit, shumë çështje si kush do të jetë prijësi i muslimanëve, gjendja e personit që ka bërë një mëkat të madh, liria dhe përgjegjësia në veprimet njerëzore dhe shumë çështje të tjera janë bërë pikënisja e dallimi i interpretimit të muslimanëve, dhe kjo ka bërë që ata të përkufizohen si sociopolitike. Paralelisht me zgjerimin e kufijve të tyre me lëvizjet pushtuese, traditat e dijes së muslimanëve u thelluan si rezultat i takimeve të tyre me qytetërime dhe kultura më të vendosura si Egjipti, Irani dhe Greqia, ose me fetë kryesore si Judaizmi dhe Krishterimi dhe kështu ndarjet intelektuale midis tyre u rritën më tej.