bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Energia renovável não polui? Estudo sobre a aplicação de análise de redes para a avaliação de impactos ambientais de parques eólicos de cidades baianas.
Authors: Vieira dos Santos Adriana , De Carvalho Santos Menezes Amanda , De Souza Teixeira Almir Vinicius , Castro Reis Elvis , De Almeida Souza Durval
Published: June 2024

O uso das energias renováveis vem se tornando necessário a fim de minimizar impactos ambientais causados pelas fontes tradicionais de energia. Tanto a energia eólica como os impactos ambientais são considerados temas importantes de pesquisa científica, especialmente na Bahia, que se tornou líder na geração nacional. A energia eólica é considerada uma energia mais limpa, mas também pode resultar em impactos ambientais. Este estudo propõe analisar e demonstrar os impactos ambientais ocasionados por usinas de energia eólica instaladas em cidades baianas. A fonte de coleta de dados foi a pesquisa documental, caracterizando-se com viés qualitativo. Adotamos a análise de redes como metodologia para investigação de 66 impactos ambientais, sendo 45 negativos e 21 positivos, sendo possível o gerenciamento conjunto com as fases de operação de um parque eólico. Impactos negativos, como a alteração das características físicas do solo e dos recursos hídricos, danos à fauna e à flora, incômodos à população local, são exemplos que revelam que energia renovável "polui". Este trabalho ajuda a compreender melhor os impactos ambientais da utilização da energia eólica nos municípios de Sento Sé e Umburanas na Bahia.
Variables associated with the secure attachment relationship with the teacher in adolescent students:
Authors: Medeiros Strack Míriam , Lyrio Ursine Bárbara , Ribeiro Pessôa Maria Teresa
Published: June 2024

This document is a systematic review protocol that aims to investigate the variables associated with adolescent students' secure attachment relationship with teachers. The existing systematic review on this topic found that children with a secure attachment relationship with teachers have better academic and socio-emotional indices. However, there are currently no similar reviews for adolescents. Inclusion criteria for articles include: published in peer-reviewed journals in Portuguese, English, or Spanish; from 1969 to present; a sample of adolescents (10 to 19 years old); and results related to attachment with teachers. Furthermore, studies must be empirical, have Attachment Theory as a theoretical basis, and gathered from the following databases: ERIC (EBSCO), MEDLINE (EBSCO), PsycINFO (Ovid), Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, Redalyc. The JBI Critical Appraisal checklists will be used to verify the risk of bias as well as the quality of the studies. It intends to present the outcomes through narrative descriptions and, if possible, meta-analytical statistics.
De kracht van onbeschikbaarheid: een pleidooi voor diepere verbinding
Authors: Verhoeven Jens
Published: June 2024

Boekbespreking van Onbeschikbaarheid van Hartmut Rosa
Valse vrienden: democratie als mensenwerk
Authors: Hurenkamp Menno
Published: June 2024

Om discussie over democratie te vernieuwen moeten we kijken naar ‘valse vrienden’ van de democratie, die ondanks democratisch zeggen te zijn, een van de oudste menselijke praktijken trachten te vernietigen.
Motivational factors as determinant of mathematics achievement of students in senior secondary schools
Authors: Asanre Akorede A
Published: June 2024

The issue of student motivation is of utmost importance for achieving academic excellence in secondary schools. This study aimed to investigate the influence of motivational factors on the academic achievement of senior secondary school students in mathematics. The study was guided by five hypotheses and underwent testing at a significance level of 0.05. A descriptive survey design was employed, specifically selecting five senior secondary schools in the study area. A total of 300 students from these schools, located in the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, were selected. The research utilised questionnaires and a Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT), with reliability coefficients of 0.75 and 0.80, respectively. The findings revealed that intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, and goal orientation had a positive and significant impact on academic achievement. Furthermore, when these factors were considered collectively, they demonstrated a significant influence. The conclusion drawn from this study is that motivational factors greatly affect the academic achievement of senior secondary school students in mathematics in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. Therefore, it is recommended that schools actively promote these factors during the teaching and learning processes to enhance students' achievement in mathematics.
PENGARUH SUKU BUNGA, JUMLAH UANG BEREDAR, KURS, DAN PENGELUARAN PEMERINTAH TERHADAP INFLASI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Akhyar Raihan Rasyidin , Khoiriawati Novi , Hidayah Lathifatul , Malikah Binti Isnawatul , Nur Rohmah Isna Lailia
Published: June 2024

Inflasi merupakan salah satu efek dari krisis ekonomi yang berkepanjangan yang dapat melanda suatu negara. Inflasi ialah suatu proses naiknya harga-harga barang dan jasa di suatu Negara yang berlangsung secara terus menerus dalam jangka waktu panjang atau berkelanjutan. Inflasi disebabkan karena ketidakseimbangan antara ketersediaan barang dan uang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh suku bunga, jumlah uang beredar, kurs, dan pengeluaran pemerintah terhadap inflasi di Indonesia dengan rentang tahun 2017-2022 dengan menggunakan 72 sampel. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif, dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji regresi linear berganda dan uji asumsi klasik dengan menggunakan IBM SPSS Statistics 25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suku bunga berpengaruh positif terhadap inflasi, jumlah uang beredar berpengaruh negatif terhadap Inflasi, kurs tidak berpengaruh terhadap inflasi, dan pengeluaran pemerintah berpengaruh positif terhadap inflasi. Secara simultan keempat variabel tersebut mempengaruhi tingkat inflasi yang ada di Indonesia.
EFFECT OF APPLICATION OF GREEN ACCOUNTING AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY AGAINST COMPANY VALUE AT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Authors: Erwanto Amelia Wahyu
Published: June 2024

This study tests and analyzes how implementation of green accounting and corporatesocial responsibility on firm value in manufacturing companies basic industrial andchemical sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2020-2022. The data camefrom the Indonesian Stock Exchange’s annual report which was published. Twelvemanufacturing companies in the basic industrial and chemical that were listed on theIndonesian Stock Exchange in 2020-2022 serve as the study’s sample. Data analysis wasdone using SPSS version 26. The implementation of green accounting and corporatesocial responsibility have a favorable and significant association, according to researchfindings. However the green accounting variable has a negative impact on firm valuewhereas the corporate social responsibility varaible has positive impact on firm value.
THE MAURICE BOND LECTURE 2022: COVID AND THE HISTORIAN
Authors: Daunton Martin
Published: June 2024

The arrival of COVID-19 led to a search for historical analogies and lessons which mislead rather than inform. A more appropriate response is to use our present experience to inform our historical enquiries by drawing attention to issues that have been marginalised or ignored, such as consent or resistance to vaccination, and the changing frontier between human and animal species. The nature of evidence on the lived experience of and policy responses to COVID is considered, and the ways in which policy success and failure might be assessed and interpreted. Crises can lead to a radical change in social assumptions and policies, or to the survival of the status quo. The outcome in the case of COVID-19 will depend on which narrative dominates, of failure and political retribution or success and affirmation.
Imaging of I Zw 18 by JWST. I. Detecting Dusty Stellar Populations
Authors: Hirschauer Alec S. , Crouzet Nicolas , Habel Nolan , Lenkić Laura , Nally Conor , Jones Olivia C. , Bortolini Giacomo , Boyer Martha L. , Justtanont Kay , Meixner Margaret , Östlin Göran , Wright Gillian S. , Azzollini Ruyman , Blommaert Joris A. D. L. , Brandl Bernhard , Decin Leen , Nayak Omnarayani , Royer Pierre , Sargent B. A. , van der Werf Paul
Published: June 2024

We present a JWST imaging survey of I Zw 18, the archetypal extremely metal-poor, star-forming (SF), blue compact dwarf galaxy. With an oxygen abundance of only ∼3% Z
⊙, it is among the lowest-metallicity systems known in the local Universe, and is, therefore, an excellent accessible analog for the galactic building blocks which existed at early epochs of ionization and star formation. These JWST data provide a comprehensive infrared (IR) view of I Zw 18 with eight filters utilizing both Near Infrared Camera (F115W, F200W, F356W, and F444W) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (F770W, F1000W, F1500W, and F1800W) photometry, which we have used to identify key stellar populations that are bright in the near- and mid-IR. These data allow for a better understanding of the origins of dust and dust-production mechanisms in metal-poor environments by characterizing the population of massive, evolved stars in the red supergiant (RSG) and asymptotic giant branch (AGB) phases. In addition, it enables the identification of the brightest dust-enshrouded young stellar objects (YSOs), which provide insight into the formation of massive stars at extremely low metallicities typical of the very early Universe. This paper provides an overview of the observational strategy and data processing, and presents first science results, including identifications of dusty AGB, RSG, and bright YSO candidates. These first results assess the scientific quality of JWST data and provide a guide for obtaining and interpreting future observations of the dusty and evolved stars inhabiting compact dwarf SF galaxies in the local Universe.
MIDIS: Unveiling the Role of Strong Hα Emitters During the Epoch of Reionization with JWST
Authors: Rinaldi P. , Caputi K. I. , Iani E. , Costantin L. , Gillman S. , Perez Gonzalez P. G. , Östlin G. , Colina L. , Greve T. R. , Nørgard-Nielsen H. U. , Wright G. S. , Álvarez-Márquez J. , Eckart A. , García-Marín M. , Hjorth J. , Ilbert O. , Kendrew S. , Labiano A. , Le Fèvre O. , Pye J. , Tikkanen T. , Walter F. , van der Werf P. , Ward M. , Annunziatella M. , Azzollini R. , Bik A. , Boogaard L. , Bosman S. E. I. , Crespo Gómez A. , Jermann I. , Langeroodi D. , Melinder J. , Meyer R. A. , Moutard T. , Peissker F. , van Dishoeck E. , Güdel M. , Henning Th. , Lagage P.-O. , Ray T. , Vandenbussche B. , Waelkens C. , Dayal Pratika
Published: June 2024

By using an ultradeep JWST/MIRI image at 5.6 μm in the Hubble eXtreme Deep Field, we constrain the role of strong Hα emitters (HAEs) during “cosmic reionization” at z ≃ 7–8. Our sample of HAEs is comprised of young (<35 Myr) galaxies, except for one single galaxy (≈300 Myr), with low stellar masses (≲109
M
⊙). These HAEs show a wide range of rest-frame UV continuum slopes (β), with a median value of β = −2.15 ± 0.21, which broadly correlates with stellar mass. We estimate the ionizing photon production efficiency (ξ
ion,0) of these sources (assuming f
esc,LyC = 0%), which yields a median value

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. We show that ξ
ion,0 positively correlates with Hα equivalent width and specific star formation rate. Instead ξ
ion,0 weakly anticorrelates with stellar mass and β. Based on the β values, we predict

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ion with redshift. Additionally, our results suggest that these HAEs require only modest escape fractions (f
esc,rel) of 6%–15% to reionize their surrounding intergalactic medium. By only considering the contribution of these HAEs, we estimated their total ionizing emissivity (

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with non-HAE galaxies across the same redshift range, we find that that strong, young, and low-mass emitters may have played an important role during cosmic reionization.
Lappula effusa (Boraginaceae), a new species from Xinjiang, China
Authors: Liu Dan-Hui , Zhou Yi-Xin , Shang Shu-Jing , Wu Jia-Ju , Li Wen-Jun
Published: June 2024

Lappula effusa D.H.Liu & W.J.Li, a new species of Boraginaceae from Xinjiang, China, is described and illustrated in this study. The new species is morphologically similar to Lappula himalayensis and L. tadshikorum. However, it can be distinguished from the compared species by several characteristics, such as: stem single, erect, frequently branched at middle and above, densely spreading hispid, hairs discoid at base; corolla white or blue; fruit compressed, heteromorphic nutlets with two rows of marginal glochids, nutlets acute ovoid, disc narrowly ovate-triangular. The diagnosis of the new species is supported with comprehensive investigation including photographs, detailed description, notes on etymology, distribution and habitat, conservation status, as well as comparisons with morphologically similar species.
Generation of Julia and Mandelbrot fractals for a generalized rational type mapping via viscosity approximation type iterative method extended with $ s $-convexity
Authors: Murali Arunachalam , Muthunagai Krishnan
Published: June 2024

A dynamic visualization of Julia and Mandelbrot fractals involves creating animated representations of these fractals that change over time or in response to user interaction which allows users to gain deeper insights into the intricate structures and properties of these fractals. This paper explored the dynamic visualization of fractals within Julia and Mandelbrot sets, focusing on a generalized rational type complex polynomial of the form $ S_{c}(z) = a z^{n}+\frac{b}{z^{m}}+c $, where $ a, b, c \in \mathbb{C} $ with $ |a| > 1 $ and $ n, m \in \mathbb{N} $ with $ n > 1 $. By applying viscosity approximation-type iteration processes extended with $ s $-convexity, we unveiled the intricate dynamics inherent in these fractals. Novel escape criteria was derived to facilitate the generation of Julia and Mandelbrot sets via the proposed iteration process. We also presented graphical illustrations of Mandelbrot and Julia fractals, highlighting the change in the structure of the generated sets with respect to the variations in parameters.
Space-time decay rate of the 3D diffusive and inviscid Oldroyd-B system
Authors: Chen Yangyang , Song Yixuan
Published: June 2024

We investigate the space-time decay rates of solutions to the 3D Cauchy problem of the compressible Oldroyd-B system with diffusive properties and without viscous dissipation. The main novelties of this paper involve two aspects: On the one hand, we prove that the weighted rate of $ k $-th order spatial derivative (where $ 0\leq k\leq3 $) of the global solution $ (\rho, u, \eta, \tau) $ is $ t^{-\frac{3}{4}+\frac{k}{2}+\gamma} $ in the weighted Lebesgue space $ L^2_{\gamma} $. On the other hand, we show that the space-time decay rate of the $ m $-th order spatial derivative (where $ m \in\left [0, 2\right] $) of the extra stress tensor of the field in $ L^2_{\gamma } $ is $ (1+t)^{-\frac{5}{4}-\frac{m}{2}+\gamma} $, which is faster than that of the velocity. The proofs are based on delicate weighted energy methods and interpolation tricks.
Iacobus Gallus: Opus musicum II/2
Authors: Gallus Iacobus , Škulj Edo , Motnik Marko , Desmet Marc
Published: June 2024

From the very beginning, one of the most important and ambitious goals of the MAMS collection has been publication of the collected works of Iacobus Handl-Gallus in a modern transcription tailored to the needs of contemporary performers. The publication of his famous collection of motets, Opus musicum, consisting of four books containing a total of 374 motets, partially achieved this goal in 1990. The transcriptions and critical commentaries were prepared by Edo Škulj, and Gallus’s motets were published in thirteen volumes between 1985 and 1990. The edition is enriched by numerous facsimiles from Gallus’s original prints, published between 1586 and 1590 by the Prague printer Georg Nigrin (Jiří Černý).
Gallus divided the second book of his Opus musicum (1587) into four sections, which have been retained in the MAMS edition. The second volume (II/2) consists of settings of the Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah for two four-part choirs, settings of two psalms and an eight-part motet. These compositions are intended for the liturgy of Holy Week.
The 2024 digitized post-edition is accompanied by a new preface and an introductory study by Dr Marc Desmet that summarizes and compiles all recent findings about the composer and his work.
Iacobus Gallus: Opus musicum II/3
Authors: Gallus Iacobus , Škulj Edo , Motnik Marko , Desmet Marc
Published: June 2024

From the very beginning, one of the most important and ambitious goals of the MAMS collection has been publication of the collected works of Iacobus Handl-Gallus in a modern transcription tailored to the needs of contemporary performers. The publication of his famous collection of motets, Opus musicum, consisting of four books containing a total of 374 motets, partially achieved this goal in 1990. The transcriptions and critical commentaries were prepared by Edo Škulj, and Gallus’s motets were published in thirteen volumes between 1985 and 1990. The edition is enriched by numerous facsimiles from Gallus’s original prints, published between 1586 and 1590 by the Prague printer Georg Nigrin (Jiří Černý).
Gallus divided the second book of his Opus musicum (1587) into four sections, which have been retained in the MAMS edition. The third volume (II/3) consists of 4- to 16-part motets for church festivals lying between the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ.
The 2024 digitized post-edition is accompanied by a new preface and an introductory study by Dr Marc Desmet that summarizes and compiles all recent findings about the composer and his work.
Iacobus Gallus: Opus musicum II/4
Authors: Gallus Iacobus , Škulj Edo , Motnik Marko , Desmet Marc
Published: June 2024

From the very beginning, one of the most important and ambitious goals of the MAMS collection has been publication of the collected works of Iacobus Handl-Gallus in a modern transcription tailored to the needs of contemporary performers. The publication of his famous collection of motets, Opus musicum, consisting of four books containing a total of 374 motets, partially achieved this goal in 1990. The transcriptions and critical commentaries were prepared by Edo Škulj, and Gallus’s motets were published in thirteen volumes between 1985 and 1990. The edition is enriched by numerous facsimiles from Gallus’s original prints, published between 1586 and 1590 by the Prague printer Georg Nigrin (Jiří Černý).
Gallus divided the second book of his Opus musicum (1587) into four sections, which have been retained in the MAMS edition. The fourth volume (II/4) consists of 4-, 5-, 6 and 8-part motets for Pentecost or the Feast of the Holy Spirit.
The 2024 digitized post-edition is accompanied by a new preface and an introductory study by Dr Marc Desmet that summarizes and compiles all recent findings about the composer and his work.
Iacobus Gallus: Opus musicum III/1
Authors: Gallus Iacobus , Škulj Edo , Motnik Marko , Desmet Marc
Published: June 2024

From the very beginning, one of the most important and ambitious goals of the MAMS collection has been publication of the collected works of Iacobus Handl-Gallus in a modern transcription tailored to the needs of contemporary performers. The publication of his famous collection of motets, Opus musicum, consisting of four books containing a total of 374 motets, partially achieved this goal in 1990. The transcriptions and critical commentaries were prepared by Edo Škulj, and Gallus’s motets were published in thirteen volumes between 1985 and 1990. The edition is enriched by numerous facsimiles from Gallus’s original prints, published between 1586 and 1590 by the Prague printer Georg Nigrin (Jiří Černý).
Gallus divided the third book of his Opus musicum (1587) into two sections, which have been retained in the MAMS edition. The first volume (III/1) consists of 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- and 8-part motets for the church season lying between the Feast of the Holy Trinity and that of Corpus Christi.
The 2024 digitized post-edition is accompanied by a new preface and an introductory study by Dr Marc Desmet that summarizes and compiles all recent findings about the composer and his work.
Iacobus Gallus: Opus musicum IV/3
Authors: Gallus Iacobus , Škulj Edo , Motnik Marko , Desmet Marc
Published: June 2024

From the very beginning, one of the most important and ambitious goals of the MAMS collection has been publication of the collected works of Iacobus Handl-Gallus in a modern transcription tailored to the needs of contemporary performers. The publication of his famous collection of motets, Opus musicum, consisting of four books containing a total of 374 motets, partially achieved this goal in 1990. The transcriptions and critical commentaries were prepared by Edo Škulj, and Gallus’s motets were published in thirteen volumes between 1985 and 1990. The edition is enriched by numerous facsimiles from Gallus’s original prints, published between 1586 and 1590 by the Prague printer Georg Nigrin (Jiří Černý).
Gallus assigned the fourth book of his Opus musicum (1590) to feasts of the Virgin Mary, the Apostles, the Martyrs, the Witnesses and the Holy Virgins. Gallus arranged the motets not according to the chronological order of the church year, but according to the number of voices. The third volume (IV/3) consists of 5-part motets for the feasts of the Mother of God and the Saints.
The 2024 digitized post-edition is accompanied by a new preface and an introductory study by Dr Marc Desmet that summarizes and compiles all recent findings about the composer and his work.
“Letters from Genoa”
Authors: Tosco Giorgio
Published: June 2024

Literature often emphasises the gradual evolution of merchant practices that became more and more sophisticated and accessible as they moved from the Medieval Mediterranean to early modern Northwestern Europe. However, an analysis of seventeenth‑century Genoa complicates this view as the local commercial environment was characterised by many different and relatively accessible institutions. By drawing on a diverse collection of documents, mainly notarial records and mercantile letters, and on Italian secondary literature, I will outline how Genoese and foreign merchants based in the city transferred goods and assets. I will describe the functioning of business correspondence, powers of attorney and bills of exchange, and analyse how the use of these instruments was influenced by informal networks.
On money, properties and expulsions: Mudejars and Granadan Moriscos in Campo de Calatrava
Authors: Moreno Díaz del Campo Francisco J. , Bernabé Pons Luis F.
Published: June 2024

The Moriscos from Granada suffered serious economic losses after the War of the Alpujarras, with their enforced exile to Castile dispossessing them of their real estate and leaving those who managed to settle in Castile with only a few personal assets for rebuilding their existence.Forty years later, when Philip III decreed their final expulsion, the Moriscos were again forced to abandon their properties. Once again, their real estate was seized by the Crown, and although they were allowed to retain personal property and money, they had to register and surrender half of the value of these assets before embarking for exile. The aim of this chapter is twofold: first, to analyse the strategies followed by Morisco families for integrating into the economic life of Castile and, second, to scrutinise the mechanisms they used to save their patrimony when they were forced to leave.
Métamorphose du réel dans le roman francophone contemporain
Authors: Bernard Isabelle
Published: June 2024

Cet article dessine la trajectoire romanesque d’une prolifique autrice contemporaine algérienne de langue française, Kaouther Adimi. Il tente d’abord de cerner le rapprochement entre fiction et spéculation contrefactuelle à l’œuvre dans une biofiction intitulée Nos richesses (2017). Interrogeant le “goût de l’archive” de l’écrivaine, il scrute ensuite précisément le processus d’artification du document archivistique, notamment illustré par la production de carnets fictifs attribués à Charlot, à l’origine de la dynamique romanesque. Enfin, il interroge les revenances documentaires concernant l’Algérie d’hier et d’aujourd’hui, d’après les esquisses acerbes et vraies qui explicitent l’engagement de la romancière dans le présent. Réaliste et documenté, son romanesque répond, semble-t-il, à une heuristique nouvelle qui adosse ses explorations à des dispositifs d’enquêtes spécifiques. Par la puissance d’un imaginaire, il ranime, non sans émotivité, un pan de l’histoire du XXe siècle avec ses cassures brutales et ses héros improbables.
Psychanalyse de l’exil ou les défis de la fiction dans l’œuvre de Chahdortt Djavann
Authors: Falantin Flavien
Published: June 2024

L’article examine la manière dont l’écrivaine franco-iranienne, Chahdortt Djavann, se sert de la fiction comme d’une réponse aux dérives du régime théocratique et autoritaire qui l’a poussée à l’exil. En explorant son œuvre intégrale, l’analyse met en lumière l’évolution d’une écriture tourmentée, marquée par des déplacements incessants, des ruptures narratives et des difficultés à retranscrire fidèlement la réalité de l’oppression. Cette étude explore également l’aspect aussi traumatique que central de l’espace carcéral dans la construction de l’identité narrative de Djavann, soulignant la complexité de sa démarche littéraire. En tant que terrain d’expérimentation perpétuel, la fiction devient un outil puissant pour sonder les existences personnelles et collectives, tout en défiant, contournant et réinventant les conventions du genre autobiographique et romanesque.
Charting the Path to Global Prosperity
Authors: Balaji K.
Published: June 2024

The sustainable development goals (SDGs), which provide a broad framework for addressing mankind's interconnected concerns, are critical in guiding global efforts towards attaining sustainable growth. This book chapter delves into the broad depth of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) along with how these could dramatically alter the direction of humanity and build an economically equitable and wealthy society. The current research investigates the historical evolution, background, significance, key consequences via case studies, and multiple implications about the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to address pressing global concerns such as reducing poverty, safeguarding the environment, equity in society, and growth in the economy. The chapter explores the prospects and challenges of achieving the SDGs while advocating towards a more integrated, holistic approach to global development for a more prosperous and sustainable future. It highlights the importance of teamwork and inclusive practices.
Exploring the Positioning of Women Early Career Researchers Holding Managerial Roles
Authors: Altunay Esen , Özdemir Nedim
Published: June 2024

This study aims to expand the knowledge about the link between the positioning of women ECR managers and their coping strategies. The study is based on how women leaders in various higher education settings encounter positioning issues in the management process. Three women early-career researchers from different universities in Turkiye participated in the study. All had held managerial positions at three different universities in Türkiye. The data obtained from interviews with them were transcribed and analyzed thematically. The analysis revealed three types of positioning: social, talent/potential-oriented, and managerial function-oriented. The participants' positioning problems were categorized into four themes: cultural, managerial, physical/psychological health, and career/personal life. The study also identified four themes for the participants' repositioning strategies: managerial, interactional/social, avoidance, and emotional strategies.
Gender Inequality and Sustainable Development in Africa
Authors: Abdullahi Muhammad
Published: June 2024

This chapter explores the status of women in Africa and the persistent challenges they face in achieving gender equality and empowerment. A significant number of girls still lack primary education, with socio-economic factors playing a determining role. Early marriages and son-preference attitudes further hinder girls' empowerment opportunities. Women in Africa also face inequalities in access to resources such as land, credit, healthcare, and education due to the social hierarchy, limiting their participation in economic, political, and social activities. Addressing these inequalities is crucial for sustainable development, aligning with the SDGs and the promotion of gender equality. Policy formulation, budgeting, and inclusive decision-making are key areas that require attention to combat discrimination and violence against African women. Empowering women benefits society as a whole, unlocking their potential for innovation, economic growth, and societal progress.
Internet of Things for Building a Smart and Sustainable Environment
Authors: M. Prakash , Tyagi Amit Kumar , Arumugam Senthil Kumar , Rawat Arnav
Published: June 2024

In the previous decade, internet of things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force in the quest to create smarter and more sustainable environments. By interconnecting a large array of sensors, devices, and infrastructure, IoT technology enables the real-time collection, analysis, and utilization of data to optimize resource management, improve decision-making, and reduce environmental impact. In smart cities, homes, industries, and agricultural settings, IoT plays a pivotal role in achieving resource efficiency, environmental preservation, and economic growth. However, its widespread adoption also poses several challenges related to privacy, security, and interoperability. As IoT continues to evolve, it promises to shape a future where sustainability and technological innovation go hand in hand, making a path toward more resilient, efficient, and livable environments.
Comparative Analysis of State-of-Health Estimation Techniques
Authors: Kallimani Rakhee , Pai Krishna , Patil Prachi
Published: June 2024

The advancement and transformation in batteries have given rise to high-power applications such as electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are widely accepted in the automobile industries assessing the most feasible alternatives for lowering carbon emissions and addressing the various global sustainable environmental challenges. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are the prominent component in the energy storage system. Monitoring the battery condition is a prominent task of the battery management system (BMS). Many parameters affect the battery's health and could lead to degradation of the battery leading to underperformance of the system. This chapter discusses the various methods of computing the state of health (SOH) and presents an analysis of the SOH errors, estimation model, benefits, drawbacks, and challenges and provides recommendations for battery management system development.
Unveiling India's Automobile Sector Evolution
Authors: A. Jotish John , Niyas Hakeem
Published: June 2024

Fossil fuel-based automobiles are one of the major causes of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The shortage of natural resources, along with environmental concerns, has caused tremendous pressure on the automotive sector to undertake a gradual shift to clean energy-based transport, resulting in the development of electric vehicles (EVs). EVs are considered a promising solution to the transport sector as they are highly efficient. This chapter briefs the world automotive history, key players, and the reason for the current shift to EVs, with relevant market studies. India, being the third-largest automobile market, offers a wide variety of vehicles. Hence, a study on the key players in the Indian automobile history along with the EV industry is elaborated. This chapter gives insight into the comparison of different EVs in the Indian market. It explains the challenges for India's shift to EVs, government policies supporting the transition, and the socio-economic need for the same. This chapter also presents a case study on India's most-sold EV – Tata Nexon EV.
Inpatient treatment modalities of coronavirus disease 2019 in the Egyptian population: A bi-center retrospective observational study
Authors: Mowafy Hatem Hossam , Elkhwaas Mohamed Tarek , AlGengeehy Shereen Moustafa , Zaghla Hanan Elsayed , Abdelfattah Marwa Elsayed
Published: June 2024

Background:

Many protocols for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been published. In addition to an abundance of studies and meta-analyses on the treatment of COVID-19, different medications used in the intensive care unit will have a significant impact on mortality. The study attempted to highlight, compare, and quantify the impact on outcomes.

Methods:

Data were collected from subjects’ files, encompassing all physiological parameters, hematological profiles, and available laboratory results. In addition, all treatment modalities administered to the subjects were documented in medical files. Survival analysis was conducted using Kaplan–Meier curves and Cox proportional hazards.

Results:

The study included 120 subjects with confirmed COVID-19. Subjects treated with systemic corticosteroids (hazard Ratio [HR 0.45, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 0.01–1.32; P = 0.01) and tocilizumab (HR 0.98, 95% CI 0.49–1.98; P = 0.05) exhibited lower mortality, while those treated with remdesivir (HR 1.13, 95% CI 0.53–2.43; P = 0.05) showed increased mortality. In patients with COVID-19, improved mortality was observed with early rather than late treatment with noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) (HR 0.01 vs. 1.72, P = 0.05) and tocilizumab (HR 0.45 vs. 1.50, P = 0.05).

Conclusions:

The early use of NIV is associated with decreased mortality compared to late use. Corticosteroids demonstrate a mortality-reducing effect. In addition, early administration of tocilizumab is associated with decreased mortality compared to late use.
Effectiveness of backward gait training on body composition, cardiopulmonary fitness, inflammation, and metabolic marker in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Aysha Tuba , Zaki Saima , Alam Md. Farhan , Sharma Saurabh , Alnasser Saeed Mufleh , Alqahatn Abdulkarim Saeed , Mujaddadi Aqsa , Raza Ahmar , Nuhmani Shibili
Published: June 2024

Walking is a fundamental physical activity with significant health implications. Backward gait training (BGT) has emerged as a novel approach with potential benefits, yet its effects in comparison to traditional forward gait training (FGT) remain uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of BGT on body composition, cardiopulmonary fitness, and inflammatory and metabolic markers in adults. A comprehensive search across electronic databases was conducted following the Preferred Publishing Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing BGT with FGT in adults were included. Methodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. The certainty of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. The analysis included a total of 379 male participants across the studies. The meta-analysis demonstrated significant changes in body composition and inflammatory marker outcomes, which included waist-to-height ratio (standardized mean difference [SMD]-1.18, 95% confidence interval [CI]-1.89–0.48, I2 = 83%, P < 0.01), body mass index (SMD-0.55, 95% CI-0.77–0.32, I2= 0%, P < 0.01), and C-reactive protein (SMD-0.98, 95% CI–1.28-0.70, I2= 0%, P < 0.01). In addition, the qualitative review revealed potential enhancements in cardiopulmonary fitness and metabolic markers following BGT. While the results suggest potential benefits of BGT on body composition and inflammatory markers, the evidence remains limited and heterogeneous. Further robust research with diverse populations, longer intervention periods, and comprehensive outcome assessments is essential to elucidate the true impact of BGT and its utility for promoting overall health and well-being in adults.
Sustained Long-Term Significant Weight Reduction by Empagliflozin in an Adult Female Patient
Authors: Sinha Neeraj
Published: June 2024

A patient with diabetes and morbid obesity had her body weight increased considerably for more than 15 years, even with exercise and diet programs. She was started on metformin and empagliflozin. Treatment with metformin and empagliflozin induced weight loss of 36 kg (−27.9%) for the first 21 months, and afterward, metformin was discontinued due to gastrointestinal upset and the patient continued empagliflozin only. In the next 15 months, the patient lost further 10 kg, and hence the patient experienced a total weight loss of 46 kg (−35.6%) in a period of 3 years, bringing a remarkable change in her quality of life.
Correlation of Neutrophil–Lymphocyte Ratio with Glycemic Control: An Analytical Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Venugopal Aswath , Raj Sumesh
Published: June 2024

Background:

Poorly controlled diabetes is one of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Neutrophil–Lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a potential marker to predict inflammation. Many studies have shown it to be a predictor of adverse cardiovascular events in Type 2 diabetic patients. Our study was done to examine and establish a relationship between NLR and poor glycemic control and to examine whether a correlation exists between NLR and HbA1c.

Materials and Methods:

An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted with 104 randomly selected Type 2 diabetic patients (39 females and 65 males). They were randomly divided into three groups based on glycemic control according to the American Diabetes Association criteria. Patients with HbA1c <7% as excellent control, HbA1c 7%–9% as poor control, and HbA1c >9% as worst control were considered. Total leukocyte count, fasting blood sugar (FBS), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and NLR were assessed.

Results:

Our study showed that the mean neutrophil count was significantly higher and the mean lymphocyte count was significantly lower in patients with the worst diabetic control. NLR was also significantly higher in patients with worse diabetic control. However, our study did not find any statistically significant correlation between total leukocyte count and glycemic control. Mean LDL and mean FBS were also significantly higher in patients with the worst diabetic control.

Conclusions:

Increased NLR was associated with high HbA1c and poor glycemic control. Thus, NLR can be used as a tool in follow-up of Type 2 diabetic patients and as a predictor of poor glycemic control and adverse cardiovascular events.
Agreement between IOLMaster 700 and Pentacam AXL for IOL power measurement in patients with high myopia
Authors: Budiman Budiman , Knoch Andrew M H , Boesoirie Shanti F , Budiman Nadia K , Irfani Irawati , Sugiarti Emmy D , Musa Ine R
Published: June 2024

Purpose:

The anterior segment in individuals with high myopia has different features compared to those without myopia. IOLMaster 700 and Oculus Pentacam AXL are two accurate optical biometers. Both devices measure the cornea differently and thus yield different results when measuring intraocular lens (IOL) power. The purpose of this study is to assess the agreement of the IOL power calculation between IOLMaster 700 and Oculus Pentacam AXL in patients with high myopia.

Methods:

A prospective, analytical cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the agreement between the IOL power calculation with IOLMaster 700 and Oculus Pentacam AXL. In this study, 44 eyes were examined using Oculus Pentacam AXL and IOLMaster 700, and IOL power was calculated using the Barret Universal II formula and the AMO Sensar AR40E. The Bland–Altman plot was used to evaluate the agreement between the two devices.

Results:

Based on the IOLMaster 700 examination, 44 eyes with high myopia had axial lengths ranging from 26.05 to 34.02 mm. The mean IOL power was 8.26 ± 4.755 and 8.58 ± 4.776 based on IOLMaster 700 and Oculus Pentacam AXL, respectively. The Bland–Altman plot revealed good agreement between the two devices, with a mean difference of −0.3182 in the IOL power calculation and a 95% LoA of 0.88099–0.24462 with a 95% confidence interval.

Conclusion:

Both devices showed good agreement in the IOL power calculation in patients with high myopia.
Biological encirclage–Traboulsi syndrome
Authors: Beniwal Abhijeet , Bafna Rahul Kumar , Roop Prakhyat , Lata Suman , Sharma Namrata
Published: June 2024

Background:

Traboulsi syndrome is a sporadic autosomal recessive disorder. Very few cases reported and no surgical treatment has been described.

Purpose:

The purpose of the study was to describe the surgical treatment of a case of Traboulsi syndrome with intercalary staphyloma.

Synopsis:

Traboulsi syndrome[1-3] is a type of spontaneous filtering bleb. The case was of a 31-year-old lady with a flat anterior chamber and large intercalary staphyloma, with a subluxated clear lens. Liberal peritomy was done. The staphyloma was cut and the displaced lens was delivered through it. It was closed with 7-0 vicryl continuous suture. A cross-linked cornea was used after removing the Descemet membrane. It was modified to match the crescentic shape of the limbus by using 11 and 6 mm trephine. Two wedge-shaped defects were created and tissue was excised between them, which were then sutured to increase the arc radius. A peripheral flange at the corneal edge was created. A pocket was created in the host cornea to accommodate the donor corneal flange. The donor cornea was tucked in and the graft was sutured. The sclera was used to suture another side prophylactically, making a 360-degree encirclage. The patient got ambulatory vision postsurgery. The use of the cornea as biological encirclage has not been described previously.

Highlights:

Using a cross-linked cornea. Creating wedge-shaped defects in crescentic corneal graft to increase arc radius. Use of cornea as encirclage.

Link of video:
https://youtu.be/T3b5rkvFmlc
Update on central retinal artery occlusion
Authors: Venkatesh Ramesh , Joshi Aishwarya , Maltsev Dmitrii , Munk Marion , Prabhu Vishma , Bavaskar Snehal , Mangla Rubble , Ruamviboonsuk Paisan , Chhablani Jay
Published: June 2024

The medical condition referred to as “central retinal artery occlusion” (CRAO) was first documented by Albrecht von Graefe in 1859. Subsequently, CRAO has consistently been identified as a serious medical condition that leads to substantial visual impairment. Furthermore, it is correlated with vascular complications that have the potential to affect crucial organs such as the brain and heart. A considerable amount of research has been extensively published on the various aspects of this topic, which is marked by notable debates and misconceptions, especially regarding its management and outcomes. The primary aim of this review article is to analyze the latest developments in the understanding of CRAO, which includes its causes, techniques for retinal imaging, systemic evaluation, and therapeutic strategies, such as vitrectomy. This review article offers readers a comprehensive learning experience to gain knowledge on the fundamental principles and recent advancements in CRAO.
Clinicopathological profile of ependymomas with special reference to survival data – Experiences of a tertiary care center’
Authors: Basu Tista , Das Mou , Debnath Rajarshi , Bala Aishi , Chatterjee Uttara , Ghosh Subhasis
Published: June 2024

Background and Aims:

Ependymomas exhibit heterogeneity across age, location, histology, molecular nature and survival suggestive of an epigenetic component in its pathogenesis. The CNS WHO classification (2021) classifies ependymomas based on DNA methylation profiles. Studies suggest that molecular sub-types remain stable throughout the course of disease. Immunohistochemical expression of L1CAM, has been identified as a surrogate marker for ZFTA/c11orf95-RELA fusion in supratentorial ependymomas. This study aims at realising its utility specially in resource-poor setups.

Materials and Methods:

Forty-three histopathologically-proven cases of ependymoma under treatment over the period of three years were selected. Histopathological examination followed by routine IHC staining for GFAP, S-100, EMA and Ki-67 in all cases and L1CAM in the supratentorial ependymomas was done. We have followed-up almost all cases during our study period and was correlated with the IHC expression patterns and clinico-pathological parameters, including survival.

Results:

In our study the commonest location for ependymomas was spine in adults and posterior fossa in pediatric age group. Majority cases belonged to CNS WHO Grade 2 both in adults and in the paediatric age group. Supratentorial location of ependymomas with positive immuno-reactivity for L1CAM and a higher Ki-67 labelling index were associated with poor survival.

Conclusion:

Our study revealed that L1CAM is an effective surrogate marker for supratentorial ependymomas possibly carrying the ZFTA Fusion gene product. The L1CAM immuno-reactivity also corresponded with the survival data. However, larger population-based studies are required to validate these results further.
Prevalence of Misophonia and Its Characteristics among Amity University Students in India
Authors: Yadav Neha , Aryal Sajana , Gupta Deepak Kumar , Kaushik Chittranshi , Prabhu Prashanth
Published: June 2024

Purpose:

Misophonia is a disorder characterized by decreased tolerance to specific sound stimuli. The main aim of our study is to investigate the prevalence of misophonia and its nature among Amity University students in India.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional design study was conducted among Amity University students via the online survey. A revised version of the Amsterdam Misophonia Scale was distributed among university students. SPSS software version 25.0 was used for the statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics and a Chi-square test were done to see the association among variables.

Results:

The data were collected from 607 university students. Our study showed the prevalence of clinically significant misophonia to be 17.63% among university students. The result showed that the sounds produced by the human mouth, such as chewing and swallowing, are the most common triggers for misophonia. The Chi-square test result showed a significant association between gender, family history, and occurrence of misophonia.

Conclusion:

Our study concludes that misophonia is a highly prevalent disorder in the Indian population which could significantly impact the sufferers’ quality of life. The assessment protocol and treatment approaches available for misophonia and its efficacy are relatively unclear. Our study’s findings may be the guiding tool to develop better assessment and management protocols for helping individuals suffering from misophonia.
Primary Temporal Bone Meningioma Extending into the Middle and External Ear – A Rare Case Report with Review of Literature
Authors: Agarwal Mallika , Chandanwale Shirish Sahebrao , Agarwal Devisha , Bardapurkar Padmakar Rajabhau
Published: June 2024

Primary temporal bone meningioma of the middle ear is relatively rare in clinical practice. It is difficult to distinguish it from otitis media with effusion or chronic otitis media owing to its similar clinical presentation. We report the case of a 73-year-old temporal bone meningioma extending to the middle ear as well as involving the external auditory canal. High-resolution computed tomography revealed the possibility of left chronic otomastoiditis. After debulking and biopsy, it turned out to be an extracranial meningioma.