bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Potato consumption and all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality – a long-term follow-up of a Norwegian cohort
Authors: Arnesen Erik Kristoffer , Laake Ida , Carlsen Monica H. , Veierød Marit Bragelien , Retterstøl Kjetil
Published: February 2024

Purpose.
To examine the association between potato consumption and death of all-causes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) over a substantial follow-up period within a cohort predominantly consuming boiled potatoes.
Methods.
Adults from three Norwegian counties were invited to three health screenings in 1974–1988 (> 80% attendance). Dietary data were collected using semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaires at each screening to categorize weekly potato consumption (≤ 6, 7–13, or ≥ 14 potatoes/week) and calculate daily cumulative mean intakes (grams/day). Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using multivariable Cox regression to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the association between potato consumption and risk of death from all-causes, CVD, ischaemic heart disease (IHD), and acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
Results.
Among 78,400 subjects with a mean baseline age of 41 years, we observed 27,737 deaths, including 9,028 deaths due to CVD, over a median follow-up of 33.5 years. Subjects who consumed ≥ 14 potatoes/week had a lower risk of all-cause death compared to subjects consuming ≤ 6 potatoes/week (HR = 0.88; 95% CI 0.84, 0.92). Potato consumption was associated with a small, inverse risk of death due to CVD, IHD, and AMI. In continuous analyses, each 100 g/day increment was associated with 4% lower risk of death from all-causes (HR = 0.96; 95% CI 0.94, 0.98) and CVD (0.96; 0.93, 0.99), along with 5% (0.95; 0.91, 1.00) and 4% lower (0.96; 0.91, 1.01) risk of IHD and AMI death, respectively.
Conclusion.
In this cohort with a generally high consumption of potatoes, we found modest, inverse associations between potato consumption and death of all-causes, CVD, and IHD.
Artificial Democracy: A Comparison of Croatian and the Czech Republic Leader Visits and their Effects on Winning the (UNSC) Election
Authors: Quchqar Bahruddin
Published: February 2024

The number of leader visits to other countries has been counted higher right before the (UNSC) elections. Why do the high-level officials of the state visit other countries’ leaders right before the (UNSC) elections? To find an answer to this question, this research paper aims to examine the effects of leader visits to gain votes in the UNSC elections. On this occasion, to restrict the research area, we will compare leader visits of two countries, (Czech and Croatia), before and after the occurrence of the UNSC elections in 2007. This theme is one of the newly concerning research issues among academic societies, thus, it obviously contributes to the enrichment of the literature.
SUPERFICIAL ACRAL FIBROMYXOMA WITH SUB-MATRICIAL LOCATION: A CASE REPORT WITHDERMOSCOPICFEATURES
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Center Mohammed VI, Bioscience and Health Laboratory, FMPM, Marrakech, Morocco., Aboudourib M. , Karimi S. ,   Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Center Mohammed VI, Bioscience and Health Laboratory, FMPM, Marrakech, Morocco., Hocar Ouafa ,   Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Center Mohammed VI, Bioscience and Health Laboratory, FMPM, Marrakech, Morocco., Amal S. ,   Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Center Mohammed VI, Bioscience and Health Laboratory, FMPM, Marrakech, Morocco.
Published: February 2024

Superficial acral fibromyxoma (SAF) is a rare benign, soft tissue neoplasm preferably located on the digits. Awareness of this rare tumor is important because of amounts of benign and malignant neoplasms. SAFM is diagnosed with clinicopathological and immunohistochemical examination. To date few cases were reported with dermoscopic images in literature.this report describes the clinicopathologic features and dermoscopic findings of SAF with a sub matricial location identified in A 60-year-old woman.
ETHNOBOTANY OF SACRED PLANTS IN JAINISM: A STUDY
Authors:   Post-Graduate Department of Botany, P.S.G.V.P. Mandals Arts, Science and Commerce College, Shahada, District-Nandurbar (M.S.) - 425409, India., Tayade S.K. , Pathak S.S. ,   Post-Graduate Department of Botany, P.S.G.V.P. Mandals Arts, Science and Commerce College, Shahada, District-Nandurbar (M.S.) - 425409, India.
Published: February 2024

All the twenty-four Tirthankaras have sacred plants associated with them for salvation. Rishabhanatha is a first Tirthankar and Mahavira the twenty fourth Tirthankar in Jain religion.The first Tirthankar Rishbhanatha has associated with the plant Ficus benghalensis and Mahavira have associated with the plant Shorea robusta. Of these twenty-three plants belong to angiosperms and one plant belongs to gymnosperm, Pinus roxbhurghii associated with the Tirthankar Abhinandannatha. The angiospermic plant Callicarpa microphylla associated with two Tirthankaras Sumatinatha and Padmaprabhu, Shorea robusta associated with Sambhavanatha and Mahavira, similarly Diospyros melanoxylon is associated with Shreyaamsanatha and Kunthunath.
MANUAL METHOD FOR GINGIVAL SHADE SELECTION- A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   MDS Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sansthas Dental College and Hospital, Kanchanwadi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra., Mokashi Kanchan , Adhapure Prasad ,   MDS, Professor and PG Guide, Department of Prosthodontics, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sansthas Dental College and Hospital, Kanchanwadi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra., Sahu Navin ,   MDS, Reader, Department of Periodontics, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sansthas Dental College and Hospital, Kanchanwadi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra., Yeshwante Babita ,   MDS, Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Prosthodontics, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sansthas Dental College and Hospital, Kanchanwadi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra., Bhatkar Sakshi ,   MDS Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sansthas Dental College and Hospital, Kanchanwadi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Published: February 2024

Objective- The purpose of the article is to present a narrative review of the literature related to the different shade guides available for dental practitioners. Materials And Methods- A literature search was performed in the online databases â€“ PubMed, Science Direct, Medline and Google Scholar with the following When fabricating a restoration, patient satisfaction with the shade match is essential. The patients level of satisfaction may not be the same as that of the dental practitioner. Esthetic expectations have dramatically increased in the last few years. Color and shade determination are generally considered difficult in dental practice. Most prostheses fail esthetically owing to improper shade selection. A good understanding of color shade guides is essential for precise shade matching, but the paucity of dental practitioners knowledge of color science because of the numerous available shade guides creates a challenge. This comprehensive review states information on shade selection, different shade guides, and shade matching devices commonly used in dental practice. Dental shade guides are a set of colour standards mimicking the colour of tissues, which dentists aim to restore â€“ tooth structures, gingival tissues or facial structures in facial prosthodontics - skin, mucosa, eyes etc. They can be systematized based on the following principles â€“ fabrication process, the material of manufacturing or restoration and according to the tissues, which are restored. Conclusion: To provide an esthetic restoration to the patient, the dentist must have a full understanding of the science of color and color perception. Matching the correct shade satisfies both the dentist and patient and gives a pleasing appearance to the patient.
A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF RAILWAY FATALITIES BROUGHT FOR AUTOPSY AT JORHAT MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, JORHAT, ASSAM
Authors:   3rd Year PGT, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, Jorhat Medical College & Hospital., Saikia Probir , Thakuria Dipankar ,   Assistant Professor, Jorhat Medical College & Hospital.
Published: February 2024

Background: Understanding the patterns of injuries sustained during railway accidents is crucial for developing effective preventive measures and improving safety protocols. A retrospective analysis was performed on a comprehensive database of medico-legal autopsy reports from railway accident cases brought for medico-legal autopsy spanning a period of three years. Materials & Methods: The study included victims of all age groups and demographics to ensure the diversity of injury patterns is adequately represented. Blunt trauma, lacerations, fractures, and organ damage were common. Results: In this study, railway incidents accounted for 2.2% of total deaths, with 78.3% of victims identified and 21.7% unidentified. Most victims were male (82.6%), aged 41-50, and incidents occurred mainly in summer, during August, and between 12 am and 8 am. Grease stains were found in 76.1% of cases, and most injuries included crush injuries (76.1%) followed by fractures and lacerations. The bodies of 60.9% victims were found in intact condition were as in 28.3% of the cases complete separation of the body parts were seen. Instantaneous death occurred in 50% of cases, while hemorrhage and shock was the second most common cause of death.
FACTORS INFLUENCING SCHOOL-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AMONG EARLY ADOLESCENTS IN ETHIOPIA
Authors:   PhD Scholar, Shanghai University of Sport, China & Lecturer, Sport Science Department, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia., Debebe Mulugeta , Wu Yigang ,   Professor, School of Physical Education and Sports Training, Shanghai University of Sport, China.
Published: February 2024

Many studies have confirmed the health benefits of participating in physical activity during childhood and adolescence that are known to track into their adult lifespan. Therefore, the current research focused on exploring the level of physical activity and influencing factors among early adolescents. A cross-sectional study design was employed. Multi-stage sampling techniques were used to select schools and students. Eight hundred thirty-five students were recruited from 14 schools, grades five to eight, aged 11 to 14,with a mean age of 12.95 Â±0.937 S.D. The PAQ-C and SEM measures were analyzed using IBM SPSS (Ver. 29).The findings were significantly correlated, and the internal consistency was acceptable (alpha = 0.828). Physical activity participation has a mean average score of 2.49 and t (833) = 7.465, with a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05. The results of this study demonstrated that participation in physical activity lowers in early adolescence, but levels remain higher in boys than girls. Furthermore, intrapersonal factors were more influential than other related factors. As a result, the studys findings revealed that early adolescents did not meet the minimum requirements of the WHO physical activity recommendation level to sustain a healthy lifestyle in the Gamo Zone, southern Ethiopia.
CORRELATION BETWEEN BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS AND BLOOD PRESSURE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS: LITERATURE REVIEW STUDY
Authors:   Aceh Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Indonesia., a Eliati , Fajarnita Arpina ,   Aceh Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Indonesia.
Published: February 2024

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes continues to increase with age and changes in unhealthy lifestyles. Indonesia itself is ranked seventh with the number of diabetes mellitus sufferers reaching 8.5 million people. Diabetics often experience metabolic syndrome involving hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, endothelial dysfunction, and prothrombotic factors, all of which can trigger and worsen cardiovascular complications. This study aims to analyze the correlation between blood sugar levels and blood pressure in people with type II diabetes mellitus using the Literature Review method. This approach utilizes the results of previous research as a basis for concluding the findings of the current research. As a result of the screening, 9 relevant journals were identified that could be used as references. Research findings show a significant correlation between blood sugar levels and blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Individuals who suffer from diabetes have a higher risk of experiencing high blood pressure or hypertension. Therefore, it is important for hypertension sufferers to maintain health, especially controlling blood pressure, because blood pressure has a significant impact on blood glucose levels. By maintaining blood pressure at a normal value, we can prevent disease complications caused by high blood pressure.
Study on financial cost evaluation of urban water environment management and pollution prevention and control
Authors: Jiang Juan
Published: February 2024

Nowadays, water pollution has become a major factor restricting social development. To address this, the government has issued a series of policy documents to control water environmental pollution and achieved certain results. However, on the whole, the prevention and control of the pollution of water environments requires a large amount of capital investment, but the corresponding results and benefits are not significant. Hence, this paper takes Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Hefei as examples to study the financial cost-effectiveness of the governance of urban water environments from the two dimensions of time and space. It is concluded that the cost of water environmental treatment has a negative effect on the comprehensive benefit of environmental treatment in the region in the short term and a positive effect in the long term, which indicates that water environmental pollution treatment is work that needs to be adhered to for a long time, and long-term planning is also needed for cost input. On this basis, strategies to improve the cost efficiency of water pollution treatment are presented.
Exploring source water mixing strategies to reduce chemical consumption and environmental footprint in surface water treatment
Authors: Hägg Kristofer , Persson Tobias
Published: February 2024

Common methods for treating surface waters involve chemical flocculation, for which a significant factor contributing to the total cost and climate impact is the consumption of chemicals, chiefly coagulants and pH-adjusting chemicals. The amount of chemicals required for treating surface waters and achieving suitable flocculation pH depends greatly on the alkalinity of the source water. This study investigates the viability of mixing two surface waters with different chemical properties with the aim of reducing the amount of chemicals used during chemical flocculation. Bench-scale experiments were carried out, and the results were compared with full-scale operations at a surface water treatment plant (WTP). The WTP uses ferric chloride as a coagulant, which effectively removes natural organic matter, but consumes large amounts of hydroxide to manage pH before and after flocculation. As an alternative process, this study tested the use of aluminum sulfate, polyaluminum chloride and ferric chloride at varying dosages in combination with different source water mixtures to achieve suitable flocculation pH. The results showed that pH-adjusting chemicals could be omitted by adding a small amount of high alkalinity surface water to the primary source water, thereby reducing costs and climate impact substantially.
GÊNERO E CONSTRUÇÃO DA NARRATIVA COLETIVA
Authors: Marinho Ana
Published: February 2024

Ao retornarem às lembranças do período de lutas pelo território indígena Xokó, as mulheres destacam na narrativa coletiva novos personagens, modos de existência, performances e memória. Como em um processo de retomada da retomada, narrativas outras tomam corpo nessa oralitura. Ancorada no trabalho da memória da luta pela terra, entrelaçando pesquisa etnográfica e documental - tendo como suporte interlocutor a produção audiovisual - este estudo deságua na intersecção entre gênero e construção da memória coletiva, além de compreender formas de resistência e protagonismo das mulheres, desde dentro das narrativas Xokó. A partir do trabalho da memória feminina foi possível identificar áreas de atuação encabeçadas por elas: econômica, educativa, mágico-religiosa e cultural. Áreas essas que dialogam e se interseccionam. Sendo assim, vamos compreender que ao narrarem as próprias memórias, as mulheres retomam o lugar de protagonismo na história e subvertem as pressões das políticas de invisibilização, não apenas quanto ao gênero, mas também quanto ao coletivo indígena como um todo.
ANTROPOLOGIA E CINEMA: ALGUMAS CONSIDERAÇÕES TEÓRICAS-METODOLÓGICAS
Authors: Reyna Carlos
Published: February 2024

A obra cinematográfica, em si mesma, se manifesta sempre como uma estrutura de símbolos que se propõe e se oferece à observação, ao consumo e à análise como projeção de uma representação cultural análoga, pela sua natureza e significação, aos mitos, aos ritos e às cerimonias que constituem o terrenotradicional da etnologia. Por isso a necessidade de entender o filme como objeto, não só na construção estética, mas, sobretudo, em seu discurso fílmico, se apropriando do seu discurso social e simbólico do objeto/fenômeno representado. Dado que a antropologia conta entre os caracteres que a definem como disciplina, o de estar cientificamente habilitada a fazer análises qualitativas das sociedades, não é necessário insistir sobre o papel do cinema no cerne de seu interesse. Como o cinema funciona tanto como meio de representação da realidade quanto referência cultural? Quais foram as primeiras experiências? Quais representações veicula o discurso fílmico? Quais explorações heurísticas nos permitem tratar o cinema como um poderoso agente e objeto de estudo na antropologia? Baseados em nossas experiências e etnografias fílmicas, este artigo tentará explicitar essas inquietações e apresentará algumas considerações epistemológicas e metodológicas da utilização das narrativas cinematográficasna pesquisa antropológica.
EX MACHINA: O DESVELAMENTO DA VIOLÊNCIA SIMBÓLICA NA DIEGESE FÍLMICA
Authors: De Oliveira Sophia Sartini Fernandes
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar e problematizar, por meio da imersão na diegese fílmica, a obra Ex Machina. A análise fílmica no âmbito da linguagem cinematográfica permite uma maior compreensão em relação à arte de compor uma obra fílmica. A esse tipo de análise mais técnica, soma-se a análise sócio-histórica do filme, pois este se revela como um produto cultural marcado por um contexto social, histórico e político de uma época. Assim, é nesse contexto de análise que emergem, principalmente, questões que abordam a violência simbólica e a dominação masculina sobre um corpo à semelhança do corpo humano. Voltando o olhar para o campo da Educação, e levando-se em consideração a utilização dos filmes em sala de aula como material extradidático para a discussão de temas, ideias, fatos etc, o filme Ex Machina se revela como um recurso audiovisual que possibilita importantes discussões que abordam questões sociais, históricas e filosóficas em sala de aula.
POR QUÊ, AOS OLHOS DO OCIDENTE, CUBA VIVE SOB UMA “DITADURA QUE NÃO RESPEITA OS DIREITOS HUMANOS”?
Authors: Vitória Paulo Renato
Published: February 2024

Este artigo busca problematizar, através de uma metodologia analítica e contextual, de caráter predominantemente bibliográfico, as razões pelas quais o sistema social, político e econômico cubano é classificado pelos principais discursos – acadêmicos, políticos e midiáticos – ocidentais como uma “ditadura que não respeita os direitos humanos”. O principal objetivo é desnudar os conceitos hegemônicos de democracia e direitos humanos, a partir de uma perspectiva decolonial, compreendendo-os como produtos culturais e contingentes da modernidade/colonialidade capitalista, para demonstrar algumas das suas inconsistências e contradições. Para isso, realiza uma análise das principais acusações dirigidas a Cuba, contrastando as práticas vigentes em Cuba e nos países capitalistas. Conclui afirmando que a principal razão para que Cuba seja assim identificada não diz respeito a efetiva proteção do ser humano e de sua soberania política, mas ao não reconhecimento da universalidade da cosmovisão individualista, mercantil e patrimonial predominante no Ocidente, sobretudo a versão individualista do direito de propriedade.
Unlocking the Potential of Herbal Therapies in the Management of
Psoriasis: Prospects and Challenges
Authors: Vihal Samar , Pundir Swati , Chauhan Raveen , Gupta Gaurav , Singh Sachin Kumar , Dua Kamal , Agarwal Shweta , Chellappan Dinesh Kumar , Negi Poonam
Published: February 2024

Background::

Psoriasis is a severe chronic skin disease with no permanent cure,
caused by inherited, immunologic, and environmental factors, like trauma, medications, infection,
humidity, and stress. It can have a devastating impact on people's lives and is often associated
with systemic conditions, like arthritis. The exact cause of psoriasis remains unclear, but it
involves the activation of cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors, playing a major role in
Th1/Th17 regulation.

Methods::

The PubMed and Google Scholar search engines were used to conduct the literature
review. The search terms included "psoriasis and classification," "therapeutic strategies and psoriasis,"
"herbal medicine and psoriasis," and "herbal nanocarrier and psoriasis." An attempt was
made to compile relevant material with a focus on only herbal treatments for psoriasis management.

Results::

An extensive literature search showed that herbal treatments that constitute plant-based
therapies have been largely utilized to treat infections. Natural medicines have been gaining tremendous
momentum in the recent decade due to minimal side effects. Approximately 75-80% of
the global population in developing countries consume natural remedies.

Conclusion::

Psoriasis remains a severe chronic skin disease without a permanent cure, influenced
by inherited, immunologic, and environmental factors. Herbal treatments show promise in
managing psoriasis with minimal side effects, offering hope for improved quality of life. This
report has highlighted the potential of plant-based therapies and their role in treating psoriasis.
Los cambios en la cobertura del suelo afectan la diversidad de anfibios y reptiles en un paisaje rural de la región Caribe colombiana
Authors: Castillo Peñarredonda Cristian Jose , Tovar Marquez Jose Miguel , Diaz Perez Jorge Arnaldo
Published: February 2024

Los cambios en la cobertura del suelo debido a la expansión agrícola y ganadera son las principales causas que influyen en la diversidad de las comunidades de anfibios y reptiles. En este estudio, evaluamos la variación de la diversidad de anfibios y reptiles en cuatro tipos de cobertura del suelo (jagüeyes, pastizales, cultivos transitorios y vegetación secundaria) en un paisaje rural de la región Caribe colombiana. Los anfibios y reptiles fueron muestreados a través del método de relevamiento por encuentros visuales entre abril y agosto de 2018. Se registró un total de 19 especies de anfibios (ranas y sapos) y 23 especies de reptiles (14 lagartos, 7 serpientes, 1 tortuga y 1 caimán). La diversidad de especies difirió entre las coberturas del suelo, tanto para anfibios como para reptiles. La diversidad de anfibios fue mayor en los jagüeyes y menor en los pastizales, mientras que la de reptiles fue mayor en la vegetación secundaria y menor en los cultivos transitorios. Nuestros resultados sugieren que el mantenimiento de jagüeyes y vegetación secundaria podría ser importante para la conservación de la herpetofauna en paisajes rurales donde predominan actividades antropogénicas como la agricultura y la ganadería.
Descripción de un género nuevo y notas del género neotropical Ceratinoptera Brunner von Wattenwyl (Blattodea: Pseudophyllodromiidae) en México
Authors: Estrada Álvarez Julio Cesar , Sormani Carlo Gilbert
Published: February 2024

Se describe un género y especie nueva de cucarachas para el neotrópico mexicano, trasfiriendo dos especies previamente descritas al nuevo género y proponiendo una nueva sinonimia entre las especies Temnopteryx otomius Saussure, 1868 y Aglaopteryx chiapas Fisk, 1977; además se proporcionan nuevos datos taxonómicos y biogeográficos del género Ceratinoptera Brunner von Wattenwyl.
Valoración de los servicios ecosistémicos del bosque primario de la comunidad Waorani Nampaweno, Orellana, Ecuador.
Authors: Larrea Jaime , Rentería Johana
Published: February 2024

The Yasuní National Park is the largest protected area in Ecuador; it houses excellent biodiversity of the Amazonian tropical humid forest; it is the home of the Waoranis, an indigenous people in voluntary isolation PIAV, who depend on the resources that the forest has, in this context, this article deals with the assessment of the ecosystem services provided by the tropical humid forest of the Ecuadorian Amazon, the main objective being to determine which of these services is the most important, in addition to showing the ancestral cultural manifestations of this ethnic group; therefore The ecosystem services of the Waorani Nampaweno community, located in the Dayuma parish, Orellana province, were analyzed. In the methodology used, interviews were carried out with the two elders of the community and the inventory sheets of the National Institute of Cultural Heritage INPC, later when applying the Likert scale, the results showed that the cultural ecosystem services obtained 34 points, the highest score, Cronbach's alpha of 0.87 validates the reliability of the research, with the food supply service being the one that allows survival, however, cultural services make visible the vast knowledge and ancestral wisdom that they have treasured. It is transmitted orally by the "pikenanis" (elders) throughout the generations. The highlights of the cards were preparation for the hunt, respect for animals such as eagle and tiger, and the use of annatto as facial ink. Hunting and abundant food are celebrated through dances. The crafts and clothing are made from fibers and seeds from the forest; however, threats such as the invasion of their territory due to colonization and oil exploitation are acculturating young people, ending their way of life, identity and loss. of its ancestral cultural wealth. The Waoranis are the forest's protectors, and their right to their way of life linked to the Amazon rainforest must be strengthened.

Keywords: Ecosystemic Services, waorani culture, Amazonian tropical forest, plants from Yasuní Park.
Application of Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements in Adult Tumor Clinical Trials in China: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Jia Yan , Li Qi , Zhang Xiaowen , Yan Yi , Yan Shiyan , Li Shunping , Li Wei , Wu Xiaowen , Rong Hongguo , Liu Jianping
Published: February 2024

Background

International health policies and researchers have emphasized the value of evaluating patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in clinical studies. However, the characteristics of PROs in adult tumor clinical trials in China remain insufficiently elucidated.

Objective

This study aims to assess the application and characteristics of PRO instruments as primary or secondary outcomes in adult randomized clinical trials related to tumors in China.

Methods

This cross-sectional study identified tumor-focused randomized clinical trials conducted in China between January 1, 2010, and June 30, 2022. The ClinicalTrials.gov database and the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry were selected as the databases. Trials were classified into four groups based on the use of PRO instruments: (1) trials listing PRO instruments as primary outcomes, (2) trials listing PRO instruments as secondary outcomes, (3) trials listing PRO instruments as coprimary outcomes, and (4) trials without any mention of PRO instruments. Pertinent data, including study phase, settings, geographic regions, centers, participant demographics (age and sex), funding sources, intervention types, target diseases, and the names of PRO instruments, were extracted from these trials. The target diseases involved in the trials were grouped according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging Manual, 8th Edition.

Results

Among the 6445 trials examined, 2390 (37.08%) incorporated PRO instruments as part of their outcomes. Within this subset, 26.82% (641/2390) listed PRO instruments as primary outcomes, 52.72% (1260/2390) as secondary outcomes, and 20.46% (489/2390) as coprimary outcomes. Among the 2,155,306 participants included in these trials, PRO instruments were used to collect data from 613,648 (28.47%) patients as primary or secondary outcomes and from 74,287 (3.45%) patients as coprimary outcomes. The most common conditions explicitly using specified PRO instruments included thorax tumors (217/1280, 16.95%), breast tumors (176/1280, 13.75%), and lower gastrointestinal tract tumors (173/1280, 13.52%). Frequently used PRO instruments included the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core Questionnaire–30, the visual analog scale, the numeric rating scale, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Symptom Scale, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

Conclusions

Over recent years, the incorporation of PROs has demonstrated an upward trajectory in adult randomized clinical trials on tumors in China. Nonetheless, the infrequent measurement of the patient’s voice remains noteworthy. Disease-specific PRO instruments should be more effectively incorporated into various tumor disease categories in clinical trials, and there is room for improvement in the inclusion of PRO instruments as clinical trial end points.
Exploring the Potential of an Eye Tissue Donor Reporting App in Enhancing the Procurement of Corneal Donors: Mixed Methods Observational Study
Authors: Szkodny Dominika , Wróblewska-Czajka Ewa , Stryja Mikołaj , Gara Filip , Wylęgała Edward
Published: February 2024

Background

The availability of donated eye tissue saves and enhances vision in transplant recipients; however, the current demand for tissue surpasses the available supply. Corneal donor shortages lead to increased wait times, delayed surgeries, prolonged visual impairment, and increased inconvenience to patients requiring eye tissue transplantation. A web-based application was previously developed to facilitate easy and intuitive submission of potential donor information.

Objective

The primary objectives of this study were to assess health care professionals’ attitudes toward the potential application and evaluate its effectiveness based on user feedback and donor registrations through the application.

Methods

Researchers used a mixed methods approach, commencing with a literature review to identify challenges associated with donor procurement. Stakeholder interviews were conducted to gauge health care professionals’ perspectives regarding the application. User feedback was collected through questionnaires, surveys, and interviews to assess the application’s usability and impact. An assessment of the reported potential donors and questionnaire responses were analyzed.

Results

The final version of the application successfully reported 24 real cornea donors. Among 64 health care providers who used the application to communicate about potential donors, 32 of them submitted trial entries exclusively for testing purposes. The remaining 8 health care professionals reported potential donors; however, these individuals did not meet the donor qualification criteria. The majority of participants found the application user-friendly and expressed their readiness to use it in the future. Positive ratings were assigned to the layout, appearance, purpose, and specific features of the application. Respondents highlighted the automatic sending of notifications via SMS text messages and the integration of all necessary documents for donor qualification and tissue collection as the most valuable functions of the application.

Conclusions

The study indicates that donor reporting applications offer promising solutions to enhance tissue donor procurement. This application streamlined the reporting process, reduced paperwork, facilitated communication, and collected valuable data for analysis.
Telemedicine-Based Risk Program to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults: Protocol for a Randomized Quality Improvement Trial
Authors: Rein David B , Hackney Madeleine E , Haddad Yara K , Sublett Farah A , Moreland Briana , Imhof Laurie , Peterson Cora , Legha Jaswinder K , Mark Janice , Vaughan Camille P , Johnson II Theodore M , Bergen Gwen ,   Emory STEADI Implementation team
Published: February 2024

Background

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) initiative offers health care providers tools and resources to assist with fall risk screening and multifactorial fall risk assessment and interventions. Its effectiveness has never been evaluated in a randomized trial.

Objective

This study aims to describe the protocol for the STEADI Options Randomized Quality Improvement Trial (RQIT), which was designed to evaluate the impact on falls and all-cause health expenditures of a telemedicine-based form of STEADI implemented among older adults aged 65 years and older, within a primary care setting.

Methods

STEADI Options was a pragmatic RQIT implemented within a health system comparing a telemedicine version of the STEADI fall risk assessment to the standard of care (SOC). Before screening, we randomized all eligible patients in participating clinics into the STEADI arm or SOC arm based on their scheduled provider. All received the Stay Independent screener (SIS) to determine fall risk. Patients were considered at risk for falls if they scored 4 or more on the SIS or answered affirmatively to any 1 of the 3 key questions within the SIS. Patients screened at risk for falls and randomized to the STEADI arm were offered a registered nurse (RN)–led STEADI assessment through telemedicine; the RN provided assessment results and recommendations to the providers, who were advised to discuss fall-prevention strategies with their patients. Patients screened at risk for falls and randomized to the SOC arm were asked to participate in study data collection only. Data on recruitment, STEADI assessments, use of recommended prevention services, medications, and fall occurrences were collected using electronic health records and patient surveys. Using staff time diaries and administrative records, the study prospectively collected data on STEADI implementation costs and all-cause outpatient and inpatient charges incurred over the year following enrollment.

Results

The study enrolled 720 patients (n=307, 42.6% STEADI arm; n=353, 49% SOC arm; and n=60, 8.3% discontinued arm) from September 2020 to December 2021. Follow-up data collection was completed in January 2023. As of February 2024, data analysis is complete, and results are expected to be published by the end of 2025.

Conclusions

The STEADI RQIT evaluates the impact of a telemedicine-based, STEADI-based fall risk assessment on falls and all-cause health expenditures and can provide information on the intervention’s effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05390736, http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05390736

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR1-10.2196/54395
The Impact of Social Media as a Part of Fashion Marketing and its Impact on Youngsters
Authors: P Priyadharshini , Nag Shashi
Published: February 2024

Abstract: This research is aimed to understand the impact of social media as a part of fashion marketing and its impact on youngsters, social media on the face of global society has created a new network of social connection with youngsters. Their relationship with influencers on “#outfit of the day” on Instagram is attractive to youngsters, social media marketing can benefit fashion brand in many ways. Including target audience, brand awareness and so far social media platforms by designers to promote, their own brand. Social media platform have also become a key tool for fashion brand, to showcase their collection and engage with consumers through live streaming event and social media campaigns. It has impacted the fashion industry through the democratization of fashion. Personalized fashion recommendations are becoming more popular, making it easier for consumers to discover new styles and brands that align with their individual tastes. People want to offer real-time interactions with them through an active presence in social media; social media might consider digital advertising highly impactful and more valuable and authentic than traditional advertising. Social media platform such as Instagram has recently become the most popular social networking site among the young people. In addition, selling and marketing the product in the virtual store on Instagram represent a new shopping most of the consumers. In survey the constant stream of New Style encourages us to buy, even if we do not need them. People want to fit into society and have the coolest or most desired product out there which influences the spread of new items becoming popular on social media network. This research paper emphasizes more on understanding the mindset of youth and their views on social media as a part of fashion marketing. All together of50 respondents as youth of age group (18-30yrs) were taken, Primary research has been taken as Google form survey as questionnaire. The increased diversity and representation that social media has brought to the fashion industry is very positive development, and it will be interesting to see how this continues to evolve in the future
Research trend of Arabic language teaching in the world: Systematic literature review based on Scopus database
Authors: Zikriah Z. , Mauludiyah Lailatul
Published: February 2024

Arabic is a very important communication language in the world, especially among Muslims. There has been a lot of research related to Arabic language teaching, so it is necessary to analyze these trends. This systematic literature review aims to analyze trends in Arabic language teaching in the world (2008-2023), so that it can become a reference for research and development of current and future Arabic language teaching themes. Article searches were carried out in the Scopus database. Data is saved in *CSV and *RIS formats, synchronized with Mendeley and visualized with VOS-viewer. We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) model to determine truly appropriate articles (inclusion), resulting in 21 appropriate articles. The trend of publications related to the Arabic language teaching theme shows that interesting. We discuss year trends, research methods used, dominant authors, most cited authors, and the relationship between keywords (there are four main keywords). Discussions were also held regarding the dominant author's country of origin, collaboration, and the number of authors per article. We formulated five Arabic Language Teacher Profiles based on a study of the 21 articles. It is recommended that Arabic language teaching research and publications need to be promoted so that it becomes global attention and international collaboration occurs. We also suggest that future researchers can focus more on the assessment and evaluation aspects.
Genetic variability of wild palms Euterpe precatoria, Euterpe oleracea and Mauritia flexuosa with molecular markers ISSR
Authors: Morillo-Coronado Yacenia , Rojas-González Salvador , Morillo-Coronado Ana Cruz , Castañeda-Cardona Christian Camilo , Mendoza-Romero Karem Julieth , Marín-Colorado Jaime
Published: February 2024

Wild palms constitute a group of plants of particular economic importance in the tropics, being a valuable source for obtaining construction materials, fabrics, fuel, food, ornamental and medicinal plants. Despite their economic, social, and environmental importance, the genetic variability existing in wild palms, mainly of the genus Mauritia and Euterpe, is unknown, which limits their potential use and the identification of promising genotypes to be included in recombination programs. The genetic variability of three wild palm species (Euterpe oleracea, Euterpe precatoria, and Mauritia flexuosa) was evaluated using Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers. A total of 51 genotypes were analyzed with seven ISSR primers, which generated a total of 153 bands, with a percentage of polymorphic loci of 90.24%. The cluster analysis revealed the formation of six groups at a similarity level of 37%, grouping the palm genotypes by species and geographical origin. Molecular variance analysis revealed that within group variations contributed more to genetic diversity (89%) than between group variations (11%). The average value of Fst was 0.20, demonstrating moderate genetic differentiation. The high genetic variability found in this study indicates the valuable genetic potential present in palm germplasm, which could be used for future improvement programs of the species.
Application of lean Management Principles in Hospitals in Slovakia
Authors: Jankelova N. , Belovicova M. , Moricova S. , Mucska M.
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Healthcare worldwide is struggling with many problems that have been escalated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the military conflict in Ukraine. The gap between the possibilities and the needs in the provision of health services is opening more and more. Therefore, it is necessary to look for ways to streamline processes at the level of the hospitals themselves and their management. Research aim and objectives: The aim of the research was to examine the mutual connections between the use of lean management principles and the ratings of hospitals in the Slovak Republic and to identify the influence of external and internal factors in this relationship. The sample consisted of 175 managers from 35 hospitals. Methods: To verify the hypotheses, the SEM method was used in the Smart Pls 3.3 software at a significance level of 0.05. Results: We discovered that there is a statistically significant connection between the use of lean principles and hospital ratings. If other variables enter the model, the overall effect of the mentioned variables is significantly increased. The stakeholder demands variable has a significant mediating effect (β = 0.470; p=0.000). The social lean climate variable has a lower indirect effect in the Slovak environment (β = 0.291; p=0.000). Conclusion: Our research shows the unequivocal importance of applying the principles of lean management in healthcare. There is ever-increasing pressure to increase quality and improve process efficiency from various stakeholders as well as pressure from within hospitals.
Economic Aspects of Prevention
Authors: Kovac A. , Jankelova N. , Mucska M. , Jankelova N.
Published: February 2024

Economic aspects of prevention refer to the costs and benefits associated with measures aimed at preventing various problems and risks. Prevention can include measures aimed at preventing disease, crime, harmful behavior, environmental problems and other areas. There are several important economic aspects of prevention: cost reduction, productivity gains, social and human benefits and long-term sustainability. It is important to realize that prevention requires initial investments and often its economic impact is not immediately visible. However, a long-term evaluation of costs and benefits shows that prevention can be an economically beneficial strategy that brings a large number of socioeconomic benefits for the individual and society as a whole.
SACRAL, SPIRITUAL AND ENERGY IN THE RUSSIAN WORD
Authors: Maslova V. A.
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the Russian word in different hypostases: 1) energetic, 2) sacred and 3) spiritual ones. The research deals with the Christian worldview focused on syncretic knowledge about God, the world and man. The article emphasizes the idea that not culture, but religion should be recognized as the most important category in a person's life, which determines traditions, customs, human behavior and religious identity. Language, which is a living product of the spirit, its most important activity and a number of other types of activity - art, philosophy, science, - will help to understand these problems.
THE CREATIVE PATH OF A.F. LOSEV (STAGES AND DIRECTIONS): “GOING INTO THE ABYSS OF HISTORY...”
Authors: Postovalova V. I.
Published: February 2024

In the article devoted to the 130th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding scientist, philosopher and theologian A.F. Losev, the main stages and directions of his creative path in the context of the formation of the national history of the twentieth century are considered. The question of the epistemological status of his works in the historical and cultural space of modern cognition is discussed. The stylistics of Losev’s thinking is analysed and the question about the prospects of studying his creative heritage is raised.
THE TRAUTMAN PROBLEM OF INFORMATION TRANSFER, THE PROBLEM OF ENERGY TRANSFER BY GRAVITATIONAL WAVES AND THE STATUS OF THE POINCARE GAUGE THEORY OF GRAVITY
Authors: Babourova O. V. , Frolov B. N.
Published: February 2024

The transfer of information is one of the problems of the propagation of gravitational waves in connection with the prospect of the possible use of high-frequency gravitational waves for the creation of space communications. The requirements for information transfer are formulated in the form of the Trautman problem, which defines the conditions under which gravitational waves invariantly transfer the information contained in them. The second problem of the propagation of gravitational waves is the problem of energy-momentum transfer, which is not solved in general relativity, but can be solved in the punch of the gauge theory of gravity, for which the “criterion of strong localization of the energy-momentum of the gravitational field” is formulated. The features of two approaches in the Poincare gauge theory of gravity are discussed.
IS TIME AN ILLUSION?
Authors: Kazaryan V. P.
Published: February 2024

The article is included in the discussion that has unfolded in the scientific community about the reality or non-reality of time. The grounds and reasons for posing the problem of the unreality of time are revealed. The multifaceted nature of the problem is shown - the interweaving of physical, social, philosophical components. The idea of the inevitability of the formation of a non-traditional interpretation of time in the light of new scientific and philosophical ideas is supported. The idea of the illusion of time is usually related to the interpretation of time in quantum physics. Naturally, the question arises: is time universal or local, and what is the status of physical time in philosophical teachings about time. It is shown that a number of arguments are put forward in favor of the idea of the unreality of time, the fact of belief in the reality of time, the lowering of the status of the concept of time in theoretical physics, the development of the relational paradigm in physics, doubts about the fundamental position about the relationship between time and change. The idea of polytemporality and contextuality of time in society is proposed. It is shown that within the framework of the dynamic concept of time there is no possibility of local unreal time.
CONFERENCE “TWO DAYS OF HISTORY AND EPISTEMOLOGY OF QUANTUM INTERPRETATIONS”
Authors: Pechenkin A. A.
Published: February 2024

On April 17-18, 2023, an international conference dedicated to the problems of history and philosophy of quantum physics was held in Paris, bringing together physicists, philosophers and historians of science from Europe, America and Australia. The conference discussed both the issues put on the agenda by quantum technologies and traditional philosophical issues of quantum mechanics. The conference was associated with the presentation of the book “The Oxford Handbook of Quantum Interpretations” (2022) and most of the speakers were authors of this collective work.