bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Nursing My Own Work Destiny”: A Concept Analysis of Basic Psychological Need Crafting
Authors: Kotze Rutger , Vaart Leoni van der , Oosthuysen Elrie
Published: October 2024

Background: Need crafting is becoming increasingly important in research and nursing practice. Nurses who engage in need crafting may experience optimal mental health because of the optimal satisfaction of basic psychological needs.

Purpose: The concept is not well defined in the work context, and this study aimed to clarify and develop it further. Following Walker and Avant’s procedure, we systematically analyzed the concept. We also constructed model, borderline, and contrary cases relevant to the nursing context.

Methods: The authors searched Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Scopus—using primary and secondary search terms—and identified English records published from 2010 to 2022.

Results: Need crafting is defined as a proactive, self‐directed process in which employees make behavioral or cognitive changes or seek environments that affect their need‐based experiences in the work environment. When crafting, employees would also consider whether an approach (to satisfy the need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness) or avoidance (to avoid frustration with the need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness) is necessary. Need crafting involves intentional thought or action to optimize need‐based experiences in a personalized and unique way. This approach emphasizes a proactive stance toward need fulfillment at work. The concept analysis (CA) also yielded antecedents (at the individual, team/group, leadership, and organizational/contextual levels) and consequences (from affective, behavioral, and cognitive perspectives) of need crafting.

Conclusion: This CA has significantly clarified the construct of need crafting within the work context and provided a deeper understanding of its specific application in nursing. By establishing a robust conceptual foundation, this study offers valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners, contributing to a broader work context and, more specifically, to nursing management. These insights have important implications for enhancing nurses’ well‐being and, ultimately, the quality of healthcare delivery.
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Abnormal Cerebroplacental Ratio Among Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
Authors: Ibrahim Suada Suleiman , Tornes Yarine Fajardo , Kayondo Musa , Tsongo Fidel Kasereka , Mugyenyi Godfrey Rwambuka , Ngonzi Joseph , Lugobe Henry Mark , Mugisha Julius Sebikali , Tibaijuka Leevan
Published: October 2024

Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with placental insufficiency and adverse perinatal outcomes—over half (58.9%) of women with HDP at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) have adverse perinatal outcomes. The cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) is an important predictor and prevents approximately 30% of these adverse perinatal outcomes. We determined the prevalence and factors associated with abnormal CPR among women with HDP at MRRH.

Methods: We conducted a cross‐sectional study from December 2022 to May 2023 at the high‐risk obstetrics unit of MRRH. We consecutively enrolled all women with hypertensive disorders and gestational ages ≥ 26 weeks and performed obstetric Doppler studies to document the pulsatility index (PI) of the umbilical artery (UA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) and then calculated the CPR as a ratio of the MCA‐PI and UA‐PI. The prevalence of women with an abnormal CPR ≤ 1.0 was expressed as a percentage. We used robust modified Poisson regression analysis to determine the factors associated with abnormal CPR.

Results: We enrolled 128 women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, with a mean age of 28.8 ± 6.3 years. Of these, 67 (52.3%) had abnormal CPR. The factors associated with abnormal CPR were severe pre‐eclampsia (adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR): 5.0, 95% CI: 1.28, 29.14) and eclampsia (aPR: 5.27, 95% CI: 1.11, 34.27).

Conclusion: On average, half of the women with hypertensive disorders have abnormal CPR. Women with severe pre‐eclampsia or eclampsia are more likely to have abnormal CPR. Obstetric Doppler studies with CPR may be warranted for all pregnant women with severe pre‐eclampsia and eclampsia. We recommend further research to assess perinatal outcomes among those with and without abnormal CPR to profile women with HDP at increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes.
Neoadjuvant Intratumoral Plasmid IL-12 Electro-Gene-Transfer and Nivolumab in Patients with Operable, Locoregionally Advanced Melanoma
Authors: Tarhini Ahmad A. , Eroglu Zeynep , Eljilany Islam , Zager Jonathan S. , Gonzalez Ricardo J. , Sarnaik Amod A. , Cruse Carl Wayne , Khushalani Nikhil I. , De Aquino Deanryan B. , Abraham Edith , Acevedo Diana M. , Richards Allison , Schell Michael J. , Kalos Denise , Chen Pei-Ling , Messina Jane L. , Canton David A. , Sondak Vernon K.
Published: October 2024

Purpose:

Intratumoral tavokinogene telseplasmid delivered by electroporation (TAVO-EP) results in localized expression of IL-12 within the tumor microenvironment (TME). This study evaluated neoadjuvant TAVO-EP combined with intravenous nivolumab followed by surgery and adjuvant nivolumab in patients with operable, locoregionally advanced melanoma.

Patients and Methods:

The neoadjuvant phase comprised up to 3 × 4-week cycles during which TAVO-EP was given intratumorally on days 1, 8, and 15 (optional) concurrently with 480 mg nivolumab intravenously on day 8 of each 4-week cycle. Surgery followed, and adjuvant nivolumab was initiated after surgery. The primary endpoint was pathologic complete response (pCR). Secondary endpoints included major pathologic response (MPR; pCR or near pCR).

Results:

Sixteen patients were enrolled, and the preoperative radiological response rate was 63%. One patient declined surgery after experiencing a significant clinical response. Among the remaining 15 patients, the pCR rate was 60% and the MPR was 80%. No patient with MPR has had disease recurrence with a median follow-up from the date of surgery of 15.4 months. At baseline, most patients exhibited low CD8+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, PD-L1, and IFN-γ gene expression signature. There was enhanced immune activation following treatment in the TME and blood, including increased immune-related gene expression, CD8+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, and proliferating immune cell subsets.

Conclusions:

The clinical efficacy of neoadjuvant intratumoral TAVO-EP + nivolumab is promising with 80% of patients achieving an MPR. Evidence of potent immune activation both systemically and within the TME along with a favorable safety profile supports the activity of local IL-12 and anti–PD-1 based regimens.
Supplementary Figure S4 from St. Jude Survivorship Portal: Sharing and Analyzing Large Clinical and Genomic Datasets from Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Authors: Matt Gavriel Y. , Sioson Edgar , Shelton Kyla , Wang Jian , Lu Congyu , Zaldivar Peraza Airen , Gangwani Karishma , Paul Robin , Reilly Colleen , Acić Aleksandar , Liu Qi , Sandor Stephanie R. , McLeod Clay , Patel Jaimin , Wang Fan , Im Cindy , Wang Zhaoming , Sapkota Yadav , Wilson Carmen L. , Bhakta Nickhill , Ness Kirsten K. , Armstrong Gregory T. , Hudson Melissa M. , Robison Leslie L. , Zhang Jinghui , Yasui Yutaka , Zhou Xin
Published: October 2024

Ototoxicity of platinum-based chemotherapy in the CCSS cohort
Table 3 from DNA Methylation-Derived Immune Cell Proportions and Cancer Risk in Black Participants
Authors: Semancik Christopher S. , Zhao Naisi , Koestler Devin C. , Boerwinkle Eric , Bressler Jan , Buchsbaum Rachel J. , Kelsey Karl T. , Platz Elizabeth A. , Michaud Dominique S.
Published: October 2024

HRs for immune cell proportions and cancer risk in black participants in ARIC. HRa (95% CI) per 1% increase in methylation-derived immune cell proportion, one unit increase in ratios or per 1000 white blood cell count (mm3)
Table 2 from DNA Methylation-Derived Immune Cell Proportions and Cancer Risk in Black Participants
Authors: Semancik Christopher S. , Zhao Naisi , Koestler Devin C. , Boerwinkle Eric , Bressler Jan , Buchsbaum Rachel J. , Kelsey Karl T. , Platz Elizabeth A. , Michaud Dominique S.
Published: October 2024

Immune cell profiles (mean, SD, median, and range) overall and by cancer status
Table 1 from DNA Methylation-Derived Immune Cell Proportions and Cancer Risk in Black Participants
Authors: Semancik Christopher S. , Zhao Naisi , Koestler Devin C. , Boerwinkle Eric , Bressler Jan , Buchsbaum Rachel J. , Kelsey Karl T. , Platz Elizabeth A. , Michaud Dominique S.
Published: October 2024

Baseline characteristics for the study population, overall and by cancer types, for Black participants in ARIC
Supplementary Table S9 from Blocking Tryptophan Catabolism Reduces Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Invasive Capacity
Authors: Kuo Li-Wei , Crump Lyndsey S. , O’Neill Kathleen , Williams Michelle M. , Christenson Jessica L. , Spoelstra Nicole S. , Roy Micaela Kalani , Argabright Amy , Reisz Julie A. , D’Alessandro Angelo , Boorgula Meher P. , Goodspeed Andrew , Bickerdike Mike , Bitler Benjamin G. , Richer Jennifer K.
Published: October 2024

Differential gene expression list of Bulk RNA-seq for BT549 shTDO2-98 (IDO1 comp) vs. shTDO2-82
Supplementary Figure S1 from Blocking Tryptophan Catabolism Reduces Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Invasive Capacity
Authors: Kuo Li-Wei , Crump Lyndsey S. , O’Neill Kathleen , Williams Michelle M. , Christenson Jessica L. , Spoelstra Nicole S. , Roy Micaela Kalani , Argabright Amy , Reisz Julie A. , D’Alessandro Angelo , Boorgula Meher P. , Goodspeed Andrew , Bickerdike Mike , Bitler Benjamin G. , Richer Jennifer K.
Published: October 2024

Gene enrichment set analysis (GSEA) for MDA-MB-453 forced suspension culture vs. attached culture.
The Efficacy and Safety of Stepwise Oral Food Challenge in Children with Cow’s Milk Allergy
Authors: Ogata Mika , Kido Jun , Watanabe Suguru , Yoshida Takanobu , Nishi Natsuko , Shimomura Sachiko , Hirai Nami , Tanaka Kenichi , Mizukami Tomoyuki , Yanai Masaaki , Nakamura Kimitoshi
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Stepwise oral food challenge (OFC) tests begin with low doses of allergens and progress to full doses. We previously reported the safety and efficacy of stepwise OFC for reintroducing hen eggs. In this study, we discuss its application for cow’s milk (CM) allergy. Methods: We included 927 children (median age, 3.2 years) who underwent CM-OFC between 2017 and 2021. The target challenge dose was classified as low (<10 mL), middle (≥10 mL but <100 mL), or full. When participants reacted to the low dose, they underwent a very low-dose OFC using baked milk or <1 mL of CM. Results: Positive reactions occurred in 210 cases (22.7%), including 69 anaphylactic reactions (7.4%). A lower target dose resulted in more positive OFC results (p < 0.001) and anaphylaxis (p = 0.001). The lower dose group included more children with complete elimination of CM (p < 0.001), with numerous histories of anaphylaxis induced by CM (p < 0.001), and higher levels of total IgE (p = 0.033) and CM-sIgE (p < 0.001). A multivariate analysis indicated that in the low-dose-OFC group, higher CM-sIgE levels (p = 0.034), younger age (p = 0.005), and complete elimination of CM (p = 0.002) were associated with positive OFC results. Conclusion: The stepwise OFC could reintroduce small amounts of CM, even in cases with high CM-sIgE levels or a history of anaphylaxis. Performing CM-OFC at younger ages, specifically from infancy, with very low doses, might facilitate the safe reintroduction of CM.
siLOXL2 Inhibits Endothelial Inflammatory Response and EndMT Induced by ox-LDL
Authors: Ma Jing , Ling Jia , Tong Rui , Guo Jiefen , Zhu Zhongsheng
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Our research aimed to investigate the potential role and mechanism of lysyl oxidase (LOX)-like 2 (LOXL2) in atherosclerosis (AS) by using the human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) stimulated by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL). Methods: HUVECs were treated with ox-LDL at different concentrations (0, 10, 25, 50, and 100 μg/mL) and incubated for 24 h. The transfection efficacy of siLOXL2 was investigated by Western blot and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Cell migration, intracellular ROS measurement, oxidative stress, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and adhesion assays were carried out to examine the ox-LDL-induced HUVECs injury. RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to determine gene and protein expression levels. Results: LOXL2 protein expression increased in ox-LDL-induced endothelial cells (ECs). ox-LDL + siLOXL2 significantly inhibited the migration ability of HUVECs and reduced the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) and matrix metalloproteinase 9 gene expressions (all, p < 0.05). The ox-LDL + siLOXL2 significantly reduced intracellular ROS production and inhibited the expression of Malondialdehyde, whereas it markedly enhanced superoxide dismutase and catalase (all, p < 0.05). Supernatant levels of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were significantly attenuated by the ox-LDL + siLOXL2 treatment (all, p < 0.05). ox-LDL + siLOXL2 markedly suppressed the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (all, p < 0.05). ox-LDL + siLOXL2 treatment remarkably reduced the expression of α-smooth muscle actin and vimentin, while increased CD31 and von Willebrand factor gene expression (all, p < 0.05). Conclusion: LOXL2 silencing is protected against ox-LDL-induced EC dysfunction, and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of the EndMT pathway.
Enhanced U-Net models with encoder and augmentation for phytoplankton segmentation
Authors: Ardhi Ovide Decroly Wisnu , Soeprobowati Tri Retnaningsih , Adi Kusworo , Prakasa Esa , Rachman Arief
Published: October 2024

This study comprehensively analyzes U-Net models for semantic segmentation in phytoplankton image recognition, leveraging encoders such as EfficientNet-B5, MobileNetV2, ResNet50, and ResNeXt50 and employing the Adam optimizer. The research highlights the U-Net MobileNetV2 model with optical distortion, which achieves notable test scores with 93.69% Dice, 88.14% intersection over union (IoU), 99.89% Precision, and 100% Recall, underscoring the efficacy of the applied augmentation strategies, including geometric and distortion transforms, and color and blur techniques. The U-Net ResNet50 model with mix transform consistently demonstrates high accuracy in critical metrics, outperforming others, while EfficientNet-B5 with blur suggests increased model sensitivity with improved recall. These results underscore the crucial role of encoder-augmentation synergy in model performance. Training and testing times across models have remained under 250 seconds, reflecting methodological efficiency. Overall, these results demonstrate the model's excellent performance for the semantic segmentation task.
Evaluating metaverse platforms for educational purposes: a heuristic evaluation study
Authors: Cassandra Cadelina , Masrek Mohamad Noorman , Aman Fadhilah
Published: October 2024

This research's primary objective is to investigate the educational potential by investigating the metaverse website, emphasizing from users' perspectives. It is critical to examine the functionality to identify any potential faults in the learning experience because of the complexities of metaverse apps, which include 3D virtual environments and complex interactions. This study uses heuristic evaluation, which is a useful method for analyzing application success by utilizing well-established design principles and best practices in user interface and user experience design. To conduct this study, a panel of five experts, each with outstanding competence in the topic, was assembled to test the metaverse website in an educational setting. The evaluation was built on the ten heuristic evaluation standards, which served as a solid framework for measuring its usability and functionality. According to the findings of this examination, the average severity number of heuristic issues is one. This result indicates that the website is under "cosmetic problems only." While this implies that specific areas need to be addressed to improve overall quality, it also means that these difficulties do not take precedence over other vital ones. As a result, the website has significant promise as a metaverse instructional platform, and changes can be made to further improve its efficiency.
Disturbance detection due to lightning at ionospheric D-region over Malaysia
Authors: Suryadi Suryadi , Homam Mariyam Jamilah , Mat Akir Rohaida , Abdullah Mardina
Published: October 2024

Previous research on the interference of very low frequency (VLF) signals in the equator region was inadequate and largely concentrated in the middle and high latitude regions. Therefore, this research aims to determine the disruption of VLF waves in the ionospheric D-region above Malaysia, which is in the equator area. This paper presents observations of early/fast, early/slow, and lightning-induced electron precipitation (LEP) events in January 2010. Broadband and narrowband data are monitored and investigated using Japan’s JJI Ebino transmitter (32°40' N, 130°81' E) to the receiver at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2°55' N, 101°46' E). Broadband and narrowband data are analyzed with theoretical considerations and linked to events from interference in the ionospheric D-region. Many early/fast, early/slow, and LEP events are found to originate from the lightning release activity emitted and may alter the amplitude and VLF signal phase in the lower layer ionosphere over Malaysia.
Preparation and characterization of cellulose acetate propionate membrane
Authors: Maryudi Maryudi , Hakika Dhias Cahya , Chusna Firda Mahira Alfiata , Amillia Amillia
Published: October 2024

Membrane technology is a technique in water and wastewater treatment that has many advantages. This study focuses on the manufacture and characterization of cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) membranes using the phase inversion method. The CAP is preferable since it is a biopolymer that is environmentally friendly and cheap. The production of CAP membrane was carried out using phase inversion method, and varied in 3 different concentrations of CAP i.e., 13, 14, and 15% wt., with additional material of polyethylene glycol (PEG). The characterization was conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis to determine its morphology, pores, and functional groups. The results show that the membrane containing 13% wt. CAP exhibits higher porosity with more macropores than a membrane with 14 and 15% wt. CAP. However, membranes with higher concentrations of CAP show more uniform pores and fewer macropores. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of functional groups in the membrane such as C-O, -CH3, C=O, C-H, and –OH. It is also found that there is a shift in Wavenumber due to the increase in the concentration of CAP in each membrane.
Pensando corpo, gênero e sexualidade em contexto sado-fetichista. Thinking body, gender and sexuality in sado - fetishist context
Authors: Silva Marcelle Jacinto da , Paiva Antonio Crístian Saraiva
Published: October 2024

Este artigo tem como fio condutor parte do meu material etnográfico proveniente de dissertação em andamento, a qual tem como foco narrativas sobre repertórios de experiências com/em práticas sócio-sexuais de sado-fetichismo, mais especificamente práticas de feminização no BDSM, cujos protagonistas relatam em blogs pessoais e entrevistas suas experiências e performances eróticas, reinventando seus próprios corpos e performatizando estereótipos de gênero. Propomos discutir como os atores se engajam no processo de feminização, como pensam e elaboram suas experiências de vestir-se de outro gênero, como vivenciam performances de gênero inseridas no contexto das práticas do sadomasoquismo erótico ou BDSM, e como corpo, sexualidade e gênero podem ser problematizados a partir da observação dessas narrativas.

This article has the thread of my ethnographic material from dissertation in progress, which focuses on narrative repertoire of experience with / in social and sexual practices of sado- fetishism, specifically male feminization, whose protagonists report on personal blogs and interviews their experiences and erotic performances, reinventing their own bodies and performing gender stereotypes. We propose to discuss how actors engage in feminization process, how they think and prepare their experiences to dress up another gender, such as experience included gender performances in the context of BDSM or erotic sadomasochism, and as the body, sexuality and gender can be problematized from the observation of these narratives.
Desencanto e utopia em Quarup, de Antonio Callado.
Authors: Vassaitis Adeline Alves
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho busca analisar o romance Quarup (1967), de Antonio Callado, através de uma perspectiva integradora, que possa relacionar adequadamente texto e contexto. Assim, buscaremos refletir sobre as formas de figuração darealidade histórico-social brasileira no romance, partindo de apontamentos críticos acerca da diversidade de posiçõesideológicas que marcam o universo ficcional construído por Callado
Tonio Kröger, um burguês nostálgico
Authors: Oliveira Lucas Fernando Caldeira
Published: October 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é compreender como a novela Tonio Kröger de Thomas Mann, busca representar a crise da burguesia tradicional alemã e, consequentemente, dos valores humanistas que o autor a ela atribui. Para isso, partimos de considerações mais genéricas que alguns teóricos traçam sobre esta classe social para depois entendermos as peculiaridades que possui no contexto alemão. Em seguida, utilizamos as definições de Friedrich Schiller para podermos caracterizar o protagonista da novela, um artista, como burguês sentimental, contrapondo-o aos ingênuos para quais dedica seu amor.
Ocupação: o ato de escrita na poesia de Ana Cristina César
Authors: Izumino Julia Pasinato
Published: October 2024

Percorrendo a poética de Ana Cristina Cesar, encontramos, em seus textos mistos de poesia, prosa, entradas de diário e correspondência, a figuração do gesto de escrita como um motivo recorrente e central. A consciência de que escrever poesia implica a retirada da palavra do fluxo temporal da fala e a sua subsequente paralisação na página, a sensibilidade em relação ao suporte do texto poético e o que esta intromissão material significa para a relação – então interrompida –entre quem fala e quem escuta, desponta na poesia de Ana Cristina de maneiras variadas e ambivalentes. Ao longo deste ensaio, procuramos mapear algumas das ocorrências da figuração do gesto de escrita, considerando-o nas modulaçõesde sua representação – desde dor, dificuldade e recusa até desejo e espetáculo – e nas suas relações com alguns outros aspectos da obra de Ana Cristina e a poesia marginal brasileira dos anos 1970.
O contracanto de Stela do Patrocínio
Authors: Beber Bruna
Published: October 2024

Stela do Patrocínio sequer escreveu um verso. Mas seu Falatório, registrado em fitas cassete por Carla Guagliardi e posteriormente transcrito por Viviane Mosé, compõe o livro Reino dos bichos e dos animais é o meu nome (Azougue Editorial, Rio de janeiro, 2001). O principal objetivo deste texto é analisar e transcrever, à minha maneira, uma fala ainda inédita e presente nos registros em áudio a partir de algumas categorias e suas relacionalidades discutidas no curso Poéticas e Políticas da Voz; também um gesto que pretende ampliar o escopo de investigação da poética de Stela do Patrocínio.
As figurações do cerceamento nos textos de Samuel Beckett e de Hilda Hilst
Authors: Leitão Andréa Jamilly Rodrigues
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho pretende interpretar as figurações do cerceamento em espaços enclausurados, a partir do diálogo entre a narrativa O despovoador (1970), de Samuel Beckett, e o texto dramático As aves da noite (1968), de Hilda Hilst. Ambos os textos perfazem experiências de extrema violência, repressão e desamparo. As situações narradas manifestam a depauperação e a miséria humanas vividas pelas personagens-prisioneiras, na medida em que aludem pontualmente a ambientes cerrados em formato de cilindro, marcados pelo encarceramento e pela restrição absoluta da liberdade. Tanto a obra de Samuel Beckett quanto a de Hilda Hilst revelam uma potente complexidade criativa, cuja abertura demanda novas formas de encarar a natureza do discurso ficcional, bem como novas possibilidades de pensar o mundo.
“That sound you hear is the sea”: Embers and the radio play in Samuel Beckett’s work
Authors: Faria Carla Lento
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar a segunda peça radiofônica de Samuel Beckett, Embers,transmitida pela BBC em 1959. Em sua obra final, Beckett teve a oportunidade de trabalhar com diversos tipos de mídia, como o cinema, a televisão e o rádio. O trabalho com diferentes mídias interessou ao escritor na medida em que possibilitou problematizar as características inerentes a esses meios de comunicação nos textos que escreveu para cada uma delas. No caso de Embers, Beckett utilizou-se da descorporificação das vozes da transmissão de rádio para produzir ambiguidades em relação às situações vivenciadas pelo narrador/personagem Henry. Assim, pretende-se observar como Beckett discute as relações entre forma e conteúdo da mídia rádio ao mesmo tempo que desenvolve a narrativa de Embers.
O luxo nas tramas da revolução
Authors: Lourenço Giulia Falcone de
Published: October 2024

Este ensaio analisa o processo da Revolução Francesa a partir das transformações provocadas e atravessadas pela cultura do luxo. Para além da sua compreensão enquanto excesso, propõe-se que o luxo seja também um artifício da distinção e do poder, e não apenas o exercício do supérfluo. São observadas as transformações do luxo tanto na moda quanto na arte, estabelecendo uma relação intrínseca entre os diferentes meios de expressão de uma mesma cultura, a qual não se limita a um meio, mas é restrita a uma classe. Para isso, serão analisadas duas obras produzidas por Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) durante a Revolução: a primeira foi produzida no momento da execução de Maria Antonieta; a segunda, durante o Período Termidoriano. Através da análise dessas imagens, será tecida a relação acerca dos rumos assumidos pelo luxo conforme os ares de cada período da Revolução.
Taxonomic and geographic novelties of Acarnus (Porifera: Demospongiae) from the Brazilian coast, with description of two new species
Authors: OZGA ALINE VASUM , SANTOS GEORGE GARCIA , MENEGOLA CARLA
Published: October 2024

Acarnus are poecilosclerid sponges characterized mainly by cladotylote megascleres. Five species are known on the Brazilian coast: Acarnus innominatus Gray 1867, Acarnus radovani (Boury-Esnault, 1973), Acarnus toxeata Boury-Esnault, 1973, Acarnus nicoleae van Soest, Hooper & Hiemstra, 1991 and Acarnus microxeatus Nascimento & Pinheiro, 2023. This study describes two new Brazilian species, Acarnus hooperi sp. nov. and Acarnus tupiniquim sp. nov., from Rio de Janeiro and Bahia States, respectively, whose diagnosis is the presence of tylostyles, a character formally recorded for the first time in the family Acarnidae and the genus Acarnus. We also describe two of the previously known species, A. innominatus and A. toxeata. Additionally, an identification key for the Acarnus species from the Tropical Western Atlantic is proposed.
A new species of Buresilia (Opiliones, Phalangiidae) from Turkey
Authors: KURT KEMAL , KURT PINAR
Published: October 2024

A new harvestman species, Buresilia gumushanensis sp. nov. (Opiliones: Phalangiidae), is described based on male specimens collected from Gümüşhane province, Turkey. Detailed descriptions, diagnostic features and pictures of the new species are provided, together with mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences. The phylogenetic tree constructed using the COI gene region revealed the phylogenetic position of the genus Buresilia within the family Phalangiidae. In addition, the new species is compared with known species of the genus Buresilia.
Synonymic notes in the Southeast Asian genus Lutera Westwood, 1875 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae)
Authors: XU HAO , ZHAO MING-ZHI
Published: October 2024

To resolve the taxonomic confusion surrounding two Asian Rutelinae species, Lutera nigromaculata Ohaus, 1900 and L. nigrita Ohaus, 1930, all primary types of relevant taxa have been revisited. A redescription of L. nigromaculata is given, and diagnosis and color illustrations are provided for both L. nigromaculata and L. nigrita. Parastasia ohausi Chûjô, 1966 (new synonym), an unnecessary replacement name for and junior objective synonym of L. nigromaculata, was found in a neglected publication by the late Michio Chûjô. A lectotype is designated for L. nigromaculata guttata (Frey, 1970) (new synonym) which is recognized as another junior synonym of L. nigromaculata. All known distribution records of the two species are mapped, and L. nigromaculata is newly recorded from India and Vietnam. The exact location of “Lakhon” in Indo-China, which is currently Nakhon Phanom of Thailand, is also discussed.
A new species of Culumana DeLong & Freytag (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Gyponini) from Peru, with two new combinations
Authors: DOMAHOVSKI ALEXANDRE CRUZ
Published: October 2024

Culumana currently comprises fourteen species of which thirteen occur in South America, mainly in Peru and Bolivia, and one on Central America. Culumana maculosa sp. nov. is described from Peru and Curtara picchua DeLong, 1979 is transferred to Culumana. A revised diagnosis of the genus Culumana is provided. In addition, Gypona bipartita Linnavuori & DeLong, 1977 is transferred to Chilenana DeLong & Freytag, 1977.
Influences of Three Salinities on the Growth Performance and Digestive Enzyme Activities at Different Stages of Chrysaora quinquecirrha
Authors: Yang Cuihua , Zhang Anqi , Jiang Yuli , Wang Yunzhong
Published: October 2024

The Atlantic sea nettle (Chrysaora quinquecirrha) has been paid more and more attention due to its high ecological value and commercial cultivation. This study aimed to evaluate that culture salinity levels affected on the growth and digestive enzyme activities of C. quinquecirrha. Three salinity levels (10‰, 20‰ and 30‰) were used in cultured jellyfish at three stages of scyphula, juvenile and adult medusa. Results suggested that salinity had changed jellyfish physiological performance about growth and digestion. The scyphula was capable of growth and asexual reproduction in three salinity levels. All digestive enzyme activities (pepsin, cellulase, lipase and amylase) of scyphula were significantly higher than those of juvenile and adult (P < 0.01). Appropriate salinity levels had improved growth, survival and digestive enzyme expression in artificial conditions. Salinity 10 was beneficial to the developed body and adult breeding and further desalting, and it could be used as the preservation salinity of scyphula for inland aquarium and home ornamental jellyfish. In salinity 20 jellyfish showed a good state of asexual reproduction, growth performance and vitality, and the activities of four digestive enzymes were the highest except for cellulose and amylase in juvenile and lipase and amylase in adult, which could be used as a suitable salinity for artificial breeding. The content of pepsin was the highest among the four digestive enzymes due to the high protein bait and the high protein demands of C. quinquecirrha. The results revealed the scyphula showed strong adaptability to external salinity changes, and its cell osmotic regulation ability was stronger than the developed body and adult medusa. Further desalination could be used in inland aquariums and home viewing jellyfish. Artificial domestication of freshwater was possible to improve the economic benefits in the future. Scyphula could asexual reproduce to permanently maintain its characteristic of feeding in fresh water and had strobilated in a certain condition to produce medusa which could be fed in fresh water. And this study provided a theoretical basis for the adjustment of bait, the activation and adaptation mechanism of C. quinquecirrha to environment and its commercial cultivation and development. This test detected a certain cellulase in the digestive cavity, however, further study was required to determine whether C. quinquecirrha has a complete cellulase system or a symbiotic relationship with a fungus, bacteria and alga, that could produce exogenous cellulose.
Oral Health Care Out-of-Pocket Costs and Financial Hardship: A Scoping Review
Authors: Proaño D. , Huang H. , Allin S. , Essue B.M. , Singhal S. , Quiñonez C.
Published: October 2024

The objective of this study is to characterize how financial hardship related to oral health care (OHC) out-of-pocket (OOP) spending has been conceptualized, defined, and measured in the literature and to identify evidence gaps in this area. This scoping review follows Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and synthesizes financial hardship from OHC concepts, methodologies, and evidence gaps. We searched Ovid-Medline, Ovid-Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, EconLit, Business Source Premier, and the Cochrane Library. Gray literature was sourced from institutional websites (World Health Organization, United Nations, World Bank Group, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and governmental health agencies) as well as ProQuest Dissertations and Thesis Global. We used defined inclusion and exclusion criteria to select studies published between 2000 and 2023. Of the 1,876 records, 65 met our criteria. The studies conceptualized financial hardship as catastrophic spending, impoverishment, negative coping strategies, bankruptcy, financial burden, food insecurity, and personal financial hardship experience. We found heterogeneity in defining OHC OOP payments and services. Also, financial hardship was frequently measured as catastrophic health expenditure using cross-sectional designs and national household spending surveys from high-income and to a lesser extent lower-middle-income countries. We identify and discuss challenges in terms of conceptualizing financial hardship, study designs, and measurement instruments in the OHC context. Some of the common evidence gaps identified include studying the causal relationship in financial hardship from OHC, assessing the financial hardship and unmet dental needs due to cost relationship, and distinguishing the effect between pain/discomfort and esthetic/cosmetic dental treatments on financial hardship. Financial hardship in OHC needs further exploration and the use of consistent definitions as well must distinguish between treatments alleviating pain/discomfort from esthetic/cosmetic treatments. Our study is relevant for policy makers and researchers aiming to monitor financial protection of OOP payments on OHC in the wake of universal health coverage for oral health.
Personality Traits and Ensemble Identification: A Multilevel Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Authors: Li Shangpeng , Sun Yu , Li Zheng
Published: October 2024

In this study, we investigated the influence of musical ensemble members’ personality traits on their identification with their ensemble. We recruited a sample of 1,831 students from 52 university ensembles in China. Participants completed the Big Five personality inventory and an ensemble identification scale. Utilizing a multilevel structural equation modeling approach to account for the nested structure of individuals within ensembles, our analysis unveiled the impact of personality traits on ensemble identification at both individual and group levels. Key findings indicated that individuals with higher Agreeableness and lower Openness tended to more strongly identify with the ensemble. Furthermore, ensembles characterized by a majority of members with high Conscientiousness and high Neuroticism were likely to demonstrate stronger overall group-level ensemble identification. The implications of individual differences in personality traits and the composition of personalities within groups for shaping ensemble identification are discussed.
Enhanced MPPT controller for partially shaded PV systems using a modified PSO algorithm and intelligent artificial neural network, with DSP F28379D implementation
Authors: Ahessab Hajar , Gaga Ahmed , Elhadadi Benachir
Published: October 2024

This paper presents an experimental and simulation study of a novel hybrid technique for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) based on a modified PSO algorithm utilizing an intelligent artificial neural network (IANN) for partially shaded PV systems. The technique leverages experimental voltage and current data from the PV system, with filtered instructor feedback training the IANN-based optimization method. MATLAB-Simulink was used for analyzing and interpreting simulation results, as well as demonstrating the performance of the algorithm. In this hybrid approach, the IANN significantly accelerates MPP tracking by providing the PSO algorithm with more accurate initial particle positions, enhancing efficiency and data collection speed during rapid weather changes. Several algorithms, including P&O, Cuckoo, IANN, PSO, and the hybrid IANN-PSO, were implemented using a dual-core DSP F28379D card. The performance of the proposed technique was examined and compared with various algorithms such as PSO, Cuckoo, and IANN controllers. Compared to recent work published in the literature, the proposed hybrid technique shows superior results in various performance metrics, achieving a maximum power efficiency of 99.99%, a relative error of 0.000001, and a minimum tracking acceleration of 0.01 seconds. Additionally, electronic circuits (PCB boards) were developed and implemented to demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed system in real-world applications.
Reference value models for predicting preoperative six-minute walk test in patients scheduled for abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery
Authors: Makker Preet GS , Koh Cherry , Solomon Michael J , Ansari Nabila , Pillinger Neil , Denehy Linda , Riedel Bernhard , Edbrooke Lara , Crowe Jess , Wijeysundera Duminda N , Cuthbertson Brian H , Steffens Daniel
Published: October 2024

Preoperative assessment of functional capacity with the six-minute walk test (6MWT) allows for estimation of surgical risk and targeted triage to prehabilitation services. Patient with abdominal and pelvic cancers have worse preoperative function compared with the general population. However, six-minute walk distance (6MWD) reference values from cancer patients are unknown, which limits the interpretation of 6MWT in this population. This study aimed to establish an explanatory reference value model for preoperative 6MWD in patients with abdominal or pelvic cancers undergoing elective surgery. Adult patients undergoing surgery for abdominal or pelvic cancers at major international hospitals were included. The 6MWT was assessed before surgery using a standardised protocol. Anthropometric data including age, sex, height, weight and body mass index (BMI) were collected and included in multiple linear regression analysis to model preoperative 6MWD. A total of 742 patients were included. Age, height and BMI were correlated with 6MWD. Six regression models were estimated, including two from the entire cohort, two from the subset of males and two from the subset of females. A sex-neutral model was the most representative, explaining 15% of the variance in 6MWD (6MWD = 761.00–3.00 * Age (years) –2.86 * BMI (kg/m2) – 48.09 * Sex (M1, F2)). The explored regression models, using anthropometric variables, poorly explained the variance between measured and modelled 6MWD, which suggests that these models have no clinical utility in the cancer population. Consideration of additional, non-anthropometric variables may improve regression modelling of preoperative 6MWD in patients in abdominal and pelvic cancers.
Executive evaluative ambivalence: A more balanced look
Authors: Julian Scott , Quinn-Grzebyk Tamme , Karaca Ayse
Published: October 2024

Executive evaluative ambivalence influences how firms act and respond to strategic issues but research on what is associated with such ambivalence has languished. Prior research focused on perspective complexity to the relative neglect of diagnostic effort, leaving imbalanced our understanding of not only executive evaluative ambivalence, but also issue diagnosis and sensemaking in general. Considering factors relating to both the subject of diagnosis (executives) and the object of diagnosis (the strategic issue), we test our hypotheses with pre-existing data addressing how executives evaluated a period of economic environmental equivocality. We find that executive job demands and perceived issue time pressure exhibited inverted-U relationships, and that a higher proportion of external executives and a narrower target market focus exhibited positive relationships, with executive evaluative ambivalence. We also confirm and extend previous perspective complexity research and close by addressing implications for research and practice.

JEL Classification: M10, M12, M19
Medial Joint Opening in the Operated Knee After Unilateral High Tibial Osteotomy: Risk of Osteoarthritis and Future Surgery in the Operated and Nonoperated Knee
Authors: Gimm Geunwu , Ji Hyunjun , Ro Du Hyun , Lee Myung Chul , Han Hyuk-Soo
Published: October 2024

Background:

High tibial osteotomy (HTO) modifies the mechanics of the affected knee but can also affect the nonoperated knee. However, no research has reported on the prognosis and risk factors related to the nonoperated knee after unilateral HTO.

Purpose:

To assess the radiological parameters associated with osteoarthritis (OA) progression and the need for surgery in the nonoperated knee after unilateral HTO, with concurrent assessment of the operated knee.

Study Design:

Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Methods:

The medical charts of 197 patients with knee OA who underwent unilateral HTO between March 2007 and December 2020 were retrospectively investigated. Radiological parameters such as the Kellgren-Lawrence grade, weightbearing line ratio, joint line convergence angle (JLCA), and joint line obliquity angle were assessed preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively.

Results:

The mean follow-up length for the 197 patients was 5.9 ± 3.2 years for the operated knee and 5.5 ± 3.2 years for the nonoperated knee. A smaller postoperative JLCA in the operated knee was a significant risk factor for OA progression ( P = .027) and undergoing surgery ( P = .006) in the nonoperated knee. Conversely, a larger postoperative JLCA in the operated knee was a significant risk factor for OA progression ( P = .014) and conversion to arthroplasty ( P = .027) in the operated knee. A postoperative JLCA >1.5° ( P < .001) and <3.9° ( P < .001) was needed to reduce the risk of undergoing surgery in the nonoperated knee and OA progression in the operated knee, respectively. Additionally, a pre- to postoperative change in the JLCA (ΔJLCA) between −5.6° and −1.7° ( P = .021 and P = .004, respectively) was needed to reduce the risk of OA progression in both knees.

Conclusion:

A large medial joint opening (a small postoperative JLCA) in the operated knee after unilateral HTO was associated with a higher risk of OA progression and surgery in the nonoperated knee. Conversely, a small medial joint opening (a large postoperative JLCA) was associated with a higher risk of OA progression and conversion to arthroplasty in the operated knee. For a balanced medial joint opening, if the postoperative JLCA was between 1.5° and 3.9° or the ΔJLCA was between −5.6° and −1.7°, a favorable prognosis in both knees could be anticipated.
Discharge communication during transitions from emergency care to home
Authors: Curran Janet , McCulloch Holly
Published: October 2024

The healthcare system in Canada is overwhelmed and requires reform. Good discharge communication is a cornerstone of patient safety and quality care. In the Emergency Department (ED), good discharge communication means that patients leave with a clear understanding of their health condition, and the steps they need to take to continue their recovery at home. The fragmented nature of communication in the ED coupled with long wait times and high noise levels pose significant risks to the continuity of information exchange. Additional communication barriers arise for many patients due to a lack of control, language differences, low health literacy, and feelings of fear and uncertainty. Multiple interventions have been evaluated to improve ED discharge communication, but further work is needed to engage all end users in a theory-based approach. Addressing challenges related to successful discharge communication requires a multifaceted approach that includes improving institutional policies, adopting innovative co-designed interventions, and leveraging technology.
Citizenship in India: Parsing the Complexity of Digital Identity Systems
Authors: Subramanian Vidya
Published: October 2024

The biometric identity project in India called Aadhaar was established with the purported intent of giving every resident of India a unique ID to ensure that social security measures and other welfare mechanisms would reach the last mile. The collection of biometrics (fingerprints, eye scans and photographs), it was emphasised, was to ensure that no duplicates were created and each ID would be unique, and thus was built the world’s largest data management project. However, since then, there have been several problems of duplication, implementation issues, failure of infrastructure, security breaches and privacy issues. Buttressing the digital identity project have been several moves to push digitalisation in other spheres as well. The article intends to study this digitalisation of individual identity in India and posit that there are several pockets of resistance that challenge this framing of the digitalised citizen as a data subject and the reduction of individual identity into biometrics alone. There are two people’s movements that show how this digital turn towards a technological understanding of citizenship is being challenged: the widespread peaceful protests of 2019–2020 against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and the 2015–2016 Save the Internet campaign for net neutrality. This author hopes to show that both online and offline, the ideas of what it means to be a citizen of India remain in flux, challenging the notion of a passive data subject and positing a political, rights-bearing citizen in opposition to it.
Monotropein Reduces Retinal Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Dyslipidemia in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Retinopathy in Rats
Authors: Jia Yuxi
Published: October 2024

Background

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major cause of visual problems and ultimately results in vision loss. Nearly 25% of diabetic patients have suffered from DR.

Objectives

The present research has assess the salutary properties of monotropein against streptozotocin (STZ)-induced DR in rats.

Materials and Methods

The experimental rats were challenged with STZ, and after the initiation of diabetes, the animals were treated with monotropein for 60 days. An investigation was conducted to assess the glucose, food intake, and body weight levels of the experimental rats. The antioxidants, angiogenic protein levels, and inflammatory cytokines were assessed using assay kits. The apoptotic protein levels and lipid profiles were examined by kits. A morphometric analysis was performed on the retinal tissues.

Results

The treatment of monotropein successfully reduced the glucose level, food consumption, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) while increasing the body weight of DR rats. The monotropein also enhanced antioxidant levels and significantly decreased inflammatory cytokines and angiogenic protein levels in the DR rats. The lipid profiles and proapoptotic protein levels were also decreased by the monotropein.

Conclusion

The present research shows that monotropein successfully reduced dyslipidemia, inflammatory responses, and oxidative stress in DR rats. These data demonstrate that monotropein has the potential to mitigate STZ-induced DR in rats.