bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
iDRAMA-Scored-2024: A Dataset of the Scored Social Media Platform from 2020 to 2023
Authors: Patel Jay , Paudel Pujan , De Cristofaro Emiliano , Stringhini Gianluca , Blackburn Jeremy
Published: May 2024

Online web communities often face bans for violating platform policies, encouraging their migration to alternative platforms. This migration, however, can result in increased toxicity and unforeseen consequences on the new platform. In recent years, researchers have collected data from many alternative platforms, indicating coordinated efforts leading to offline events, conspiracy movements, hate speech propagation, and harassment. Thus, it becomes crucial to characterize and understand these alternative platforms. To advance research in this direction, we collect and release a large-scale dataset from Scored -- an alternative Reddit platform that sheltered banned fringe communities, for example, c/TheDonald (a prominent right-wing community) and c/GreatAwakening (a conspiratorial community). Over four years, we collected approximately 57M posts from Scored, with at least 58 communities identified as migrating from Reddit and over 950 communities created since the platform's inception. Furthermore, we provide sentence embeddings of all posts in our dataset, generated through a state-of-the-art model, to further advance the field in characterizing the discussions within these communities. We aim to provide these resources to facilitate their investigations without the need for extensive data collection and processing efforts.
Mathematical Modeling of Oxygen Diffusion from Capillary to Tissues during Hypoxia through Multiple Points Using Fractional Balance Equations with Memory
Authors: Srivastava Vineet , Tripathi Dharmendra , Srivastava P. K. , Kuharat Sireetorn , Bég O. Anwar
Published: May 2024

The diffusion of oxygen through capillary to surrounding tissues through multiple points along the length has been addressed in many clinical studies, largely motivated by disorders including hypoxia. However relatively few analytical or numerical studies have been communicated. In this paper, as a compliment to physiological investigations, a novel mathematical model is developed which incorporates the multiple point diffusion of oxygen from different locations in the capillary to tissues, in the form of a fractional dynamical system of equations using the concept of system of balance equations with memory. Stability analysis of the model has been conducted using the well known Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion. Comprehensive analytical solutions for the differntial equation problem in the new proposed model are obtained using Henkel transformations. Both spatial and temporal variation of concentration of oxygen is visualized graphically for different control parameters. Close correlation with simpler models is achieved. Diffusion is shown to arise from different points of the capillary in decreasing order along the length of the capillary i.e. for the different values of z. The concentration magnitudes at low capillary length far exceed those further along the capillary. Furthermore with progrssive distance along the capillary, the radial distance of diffusion decreases, such that oxygen diffuses only effectively in very close proximity to tissues. The simulations provide a useful benchmark for more generalized mass diffusion computations with commercial finite element and finite volume software including ANSYS FLUENT.
HYDROGEN ABSORBERS BASED ON POROUS CERAMICS SYNTHESIZED IN A SOLAR FURNACE
Authors: Paizullakhanov Mukhammad S. , Parpiev Odilhuja R. , Shermatov Zh. Z. , Ruzimuradov O.  , Cherenda Nikolai N.
Published: May 2024

In this study, we investigated the processes of hydrogen absorption in porous ceramic materials sythesized in a solar furnace. We used burning additives inserted into ceramic materials and melted in a solar furnace in a high-density stream of concentrated solar radiation (200 W/cm2). The melt was cooled by pouring it into water at a cooling rate of 103-104 degree/s. The castings were characterized by a fine-grained microstructure (in which the grain size did not exceed 10 µm). The crushed and molded samples were fired at a temperature of 1150°C for 2 hours. Thr results obtained showed that the sodium aluminosilicate zeolite ceramic porous material based on a mixture of aluminum powder, quartz sand, and polyvinyl alcohol exhibited high hydrogen absorption-up to 13% (at temperature = 250°C and pressure = 13 atm).
Vulnerability of structures designed with seismic provision due to explosions in mines
Authors: Kumar Sumit , Dutta Sekhar Chandra , Debnath Pranoy
Published: May 2024

The effect of blast-induced ground vibration on structures was examined. The aim was to investigate the extent to which the strength attributed by seismic design can resist the effect of mine blasts, as both earthquakes and blasts generate lateral forces. The study was conducted to see whether and how blasts can be controlled such that seismic design of structures may suffice the purpose of withstanding mine blasts. The responses in the elastic and post-elastic regions were compared for implementation of the concept of performance-based design. The responses of structures were investigated for both single and sequential blasts. The results showed that sequential blast events are more damaging than earthquakes. On the other hand, medium- and long-period structures under a single blast event can withstand blast-induced vibration if designed as per seismic provisions. To safeguard structures under sequential blasts, it is recommended that the number of blast events is controlled. The safety of structures under blast can be determined by knowing the additional strength attributed from the seismic effect. This may help to decide whether separate design provisions for blast-induced ground motion are needed.
MondoA and AKI and AKI-to-CKD Transition
Authors: Maeda Shihomi , Sakai Shinsuke , Takabatake Yoshitsugu , Yamamoto Takeshi , Minami Satoshi , Nakamura Jun , Namba-Hamano Tomoko , Takahashi Atsushi , Matsuda Jun , Yonishi Hiroaki , Matsui Sho , Imai Atsuhiro , Edahiro Ryuya , Yamamoto-Imoto Hitomi , Matsui Isao , Takashima Seiji , Imamura Ryoichi , Nonomura Norio , Yanagita Motoko , Okada Yukinori , Ballabio Andrea , Nakamura Shuhei , Yoshimori Tamotsu , Isaka Yoshitaka
Published: May 2024

Key Points

The expression of MondoA was decreased in the renal tubules of patients with CKD.

Genetic ablation of MondoA in proximal tubules inhibited autophagy and increased vulnerability to AKI through increased expression of Rubicon.

MondoA ablation during the recovery phase after ischemia-reperfusion aggravated kidney injury through downregulation of the transcription factor EB-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α axis.

Background

Elderly individuals and patients with CKD are at a higher risk of AKI. The transcription factor MondoA is downregulated in the kidneys of aged individuals or patients with AKI; however, its roles in AKI development and the AKI-to-CKD transition remain unknown.

Methods

We investigated the expression of MondoA in human kidney biopsy samples, ischemia-reperfusion–injured (IRI) mouse kidneys, and cultured proximal tubular epithelial cells under hypoxia/reoxygenation. The role of MondoA during the initial and recovery phases after IRI was evaluated using proximal tubule–specific MondoA knockout mice and MondoA-deficient proximal tubular epithelial cells. Furthermore, we explored the involvement of Rubicon and transcription factor EB (TFEB), both of which are downstream factors of MondoA.

Results

MONDOA expression was decreased in the renal tubules of patients with CKD. In mouse kidneys, MondoA expression was decreased under ischemia, whereas its expression was increased during reperfusion. Genetic ablation of MondoA in proximal tubular epithelial cells inhibited autophagy and increased vulnerability to AKI through increased expression of Rubicon. Ablation of Rubicon in MondoA-deficient IRI kidneys activated autophagy and protected mitochondrial function. MondoA ablation during the recovery phase after ischemia-reperfusion aggravated kidney injury through downregulation of the TFEB-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α axis. Pharmacological upregulation of TFEB contributed to maintaining mitochondrial biogenesis and increased peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α transcription.

Conclusions

Our findings demonstrate that MondoA protected against vulnerability to AKI by maintaining autophagy and subsequently supporting mitochondrial function to prevent progression to CKD.
A study on the influences of tourist destination selection attributes on local brand images and revisit intentions: Focusing on domestic visitors to Zhoushan City, China
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Li Moyu , Han Seung-Hoon
Published: May 2024

Zhoushan City, a prominent tourism destination in China, has witnessed the continued growth of its tourism industry, making the city and the industry a pivotal part of the national economy. However, the rapid expansion of tourism has brought to light several issues that the city faces as a tourism destination, such as bland and monotonous cultural images, outdated tourist facilities, inhospitable residents, and mediocre food quality. These issues point to the critical tasks in need of urgent resolution, as they are associated with destination selection attributes that can influence destination brand images and revisit intentions. Therefore, this study aims to elucidate the impacts that destination selection attributes have on local brand images and intentions to revisit among domestic visitors to Zhoushan City. Empirical analysis reveals the following findings. Firstly, all destination selection attributes, including cultural images, facility convenience, local hospitality, and food quality, significantly influence local brand images. Secondly, all destination selection attributes also significantly influence revisit intentions. Thirdly, local brand images exert a significant impact on revisit intentions. Lastly, mediation effects of local brand images between destination selection attributes and revisit intentions are observed, with partial mediation effects in facility convenience, cultural images, and local hospitality, and a full mediation effect in food quality. These findings provide insights for devising practical strategies to enhance Zhoushan City's local brand images and attract more tourists to the city.
Las violencias difusas en los medios de comunicación. Desafíos y propuestas de prevención
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Loja, Ecuador, León-Alberca Tatiana , Torres-Toukoumidis Ángel ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador)
Published: May 2024

En el contexto actual donde las nuevas dinámicas sociales se encuentran imbuidas en el desarrollo de las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación, las violencias son expuestas de forma más recurrente y directa, de hecho, su espectacularización, trivialización, exageración propende una distorsión banalizada del tratamiento informativo construyendo un escenario sobrecontextualizado e hipersubjetivo acrecentando miedos e incertidumbres de la población (Pontón Cevallos, 2007). Sin embargo, ¿Qué ocurre con las violencias difusas? ¿Contiene la misma cobertura? ¿Son tomadas en cuenta por la agenda setting de los medios de comunicación? ¿Qué efecto tienen los espacios digitales en torno dicha violencia?
Acute vision threatening thyroid orbitopathy associated with cataract surgery: A case series and review of the literature
Authors: Christopher R Dermarkarian , Seanna R Grob , Kenneth A Feldman
Published: May 2024

Thyroid eye disease can be associated via cataract surgery with devastating visual consequences. A systematic review of the clinical records of patients with aggravation of their thyroid orbitopathy after eye surgery at a tertiary facility was performed. Patients who had worsening of their thyroid orbitopathy within the post-operative period of cataract surgery were included. Clinical findings were reviewed including clinical examination and imaging. A literature review was also performed. Two patients who underwent cataract surgery and presented with newly diagnosed and severe thyroid orbitopathy post-operatively were identified. Both patients were male, averaging 71 years of age. Both patients noticed symptoms of diplopia within one week after cataract surgery and had clinical and imaging findings consistent with severe thyroid orbitopathy. Both patients required urgent bilateral orbital decompression due to compressive optic neuropathy. Visual acuity was preserved in both patients. The average follow-up was 6 years. Males who have activation of TED after cataract surgery appear to have a higher risk of developing compressive optic neuropathy and require immediate intervention, which is consistent with male gender as a risk factor for severe disease. Patients with thyroid disease should be counselled pre-operatively about the risk of disease aggravation after cataract surgery.
Is crowd support important in professional football’s home advantage? A systematic review based on covid-19 effect
Authors: José Fernández-Cortés  , Carlos D. Gómez-Carmona  , Javier García-Rubio  , Sergio J. Ibáñez
Published: May 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic enabled a natural experiment examining how spectator absence impacted home advantage in football. This systematic review analysed research characterizing home advantage dynamics with no fans present across diverse leagues worldwide. The aim was assessing the profile, trends, methodologies, procedures, and developments in this emerging field. Searches in specialized databases identified 50 relevant studies following PRISMA guidelines. These works were systematically assessed to extract key details related to design, country, competition level, analytic approach, performance variables, and home advantage findings. Overall methodological quality was categorized as excellent. Most research occurred in top European men's leagues, with limited attention to other levels. Predictive (58%) and descriptive (36%) investigations predominated, chiefly utilizing regression and group comparisons. Points, goals, cards, and result were the primary metrics. Results demonstrated home advantage decreases without spectators in most leagues, conforming to social facilitation theories stipulating performance declines minus audience encouragement. Additional research is warranted across female competitions, youth categories, amateur settings, and knockout tournament stages. Maintaining methodological rigor while expanding domains will solidify understanding of this intricate phenomenon to guide teams performing both home and away.
Entrenamiento pliométrico y mejora del salto vertical en bailarinas de ballet clásico
Authors: Cepeda-Sánchez Carlos , Mancha-Triguero David , Salazar-Martínez Eduardo
Published: May 2024

Jump capacity is an important quality in classic ballet. Plyometric training has been shown effective in many sports to improve vertical jump. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of 8 weeks of plyometric training on vertical jump capacity and allegros jump in classic ballet dancers. 9 female classic dancers (22.4 ± 3.05 years; 167 ± 0.6 cm; 56.1 ± 7.66 kg.; 14.2 ± 2.11 years of experience) carried out 8 weeks plyometric training. Before (pre) and after (post) training, CMJ, mean 32-allegro jump height, G force and jump efficiency were evaluated. CMJ and allegro jump were improved after training (p<.05; 17.4; 14.5 % change). The mean 32-allegro jump was also improved after training (p<0.05: 17.2% change). No changes were observed in G force and jump efficiency (p>.05). In conclusion, 8 weeks of plyometric training was effective to improve CMJ in rest and fatigue conditions and specific dance skills in ballet classic dancers.
On discontinuity of derivations, inducing inequivalent complete metric topologies
Authors: Patel S.R.
Published: May 2024

We give an elementary method for constructing commutative Fréchet algebras with non-unique Fréchet algebra topology. The result is applied to show that the action of any non-algebraic analytic function may fail to be uniquely defined among other useful applications. We give an affirmative answer to a question of Loy (1974) for Fréchet algebras. We also obtain the uniqueness of the Fréchet algebra topology of certain Fréchet algebras with finite dimensional radicals.
A topological characterization of an almost Boolean algebra
Authors: Ramanuja Rao K. , Rama Prasad K. , Vara Lakshmi G. , Santhi Sundar Raj Ch.
Published: May 2024

For any Boolean space X and a discrete almost distributive lattice D, it is proved that the set C(X, D) of all continuous mappings of X into D, when D is equipped with the discrete topology, is an almost Boolean algebra under pointwise operations. Conversely, it is proved that any almost Boolean algebra is a homomorphic image of C(X,D) for a suitable Boolean space X and a discrete almost distributive lattice D.
The current state of play in the Landsberg-Berwald problem of Finsler geometry
Authors: Crampin M.
Published: May 2024

A progress report on the (still unresolved) Landsberg-Berwald problem of Finsler geometry: whether there can be non-Berwaldian regular Landsberg spaces.
On lifts of symplectic vector bundles and connections to Weil bundles
Authors: Hinamari Mang-massou E. , Ntyam A.
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we generalize to Frobenius-Weil bundles some lifts of symplectic manifolds and symplectic vector bundles.
Bayesian Focal Mechanism Estimation from P-, S-Wave Amplitudes, and Polarities for a Microearthquake Sequence in Irpinia, Italy
Authors: Tarantino Stefania , Emolo Antonio , Maria Adinolfi Guido , Festa Gaetano , Zollo Aldo
Published: May 2024

The P-wave peak distribution in azimuth and takeoff angles, corrected for the distance through empirical attenuation laws, can reveal the radiation pattern amplitude of the source (Tarantino et al., 2019). This piece of information, jointly combined with the available polarities and S-wave peak amplitudes, can provide the full focal mechanism, constraining the solution also when only a few seismic station records are available, that is, in the case of microseismicity. We proposed a new technique, named P-, S-wave amplitude, and polarities (P-SAP), designed to compute the focal mechanism by jointly inverting the P-, S-wave amplitude ratios and P-wave polarities in a Bayesian framework and employing the octree strategy (Fang et al., 1996) to explore the space of possible solutions. The outputs are strike, dip, and rake angles of the most likely triplet (principal and auxiliary planes) with the related uncertainties, as well as other multiple solutions, if present. We tested the methodology to synthetic data, and we applied it to a microseismic sequence that occurred in Irpinia region, southern Italy. A background microseismicity occurs in a volume delimited by the faults activated during the 1980 M 6.9 Irpinia earthquake. This faults system is complex and composed of northwest–southeast-striking normal faults along the Apennines chain and an approximately east–west-oriented strike-slip fault, deep-seated in the Potenza area. A network of three-component accelerometers and velocimeters are currently deployed to monitor the area. The major topic of this work is validating the proposed P-SAP methodology for microseismicity studies. We also inferred the optimum stress tensor of the sequence, confirming that the microseismicity is controlled by the regional stress field and can reveal characteristics useful to highlight behaviors of larger-scale seismicity.
The Translation of Culture-Loaded Words in Chinese Poems from the Perspective of Globalization—A Case Study of Lin Yutang’s Translation of Forlorn and Taiyu Predicting Her Own Death
Authors: Yu Xiao , Yi Chunfang
Published: May 2024

As a bridge between different cultures, translation is also crucial to the cultural soft power of a nation and a country. Due to the differences between different cultures and the choice of translation strategies, there are still many obstacles in cultural exchanges as shown in translated works. Under the background of globalization, this paper takes Lin Yutang’s two poetry translation works as the research object, explores their writing background and cultural connotation, and selects the culture-loaded words to explore the effective ways of cultural transmission.
Introduction to Resistance and Transformation in the Globalized South: A Collective Approach to Decolonization
Authors: Beck Lauren , Fernández Ana M.
Published: May 2024

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Promoting Local Cuisine on Social Media: A Strategic Communication Approach
Authors: Widjanarko Wisnu , Lusiana Yusida , Istiyanto S Bekti , Novianti Wiwik , Evgenievna Lartceva Natalia
Published: May 2024

The rise of food digitization has ushered in a new perspective on the culinary world. Local gastronomic traditions are now showcased globally through social media platforms, presenting opportunities and challenges in terms of cultural representation, authenticity, and global accessibility to diverse cuisines. This research aims to examine the complexities and dynamics involved in digitally promoting local culinary heritage. Its objective is to identify and outline strategies, challenges, and factors essential for navigating the digital culinary landscape. Findings underscore critical subjects including the tension between authenticity and global appeal, the impact of visual aesthetics, ethical dilemmas in representation, and the pivotal role of strategic communication and public engagement in digital promotion. The research underscores the significance of implementing advanced, rational, and strategically conveyed approaches to digitally promote local culinary heritage. In conclusion, this study offers valuable insights with significant implications for chefs, online advertisers, and individuals involved in cultural preservation amid the era of digital globalization.
Collaborative Newsroom of Local Journalists in Investigative Coverage on Online Media
Authors: Lestari Rani Dwi , Abrar Ana Nadhya , Haque Md. Shahidul
Published: May 2024

Investigative reporting in the digital era faces challenges due to the presence of online and social media. Long reporting times, limited budgets, and minimal editorial resources increasingly undermine the sustainability of investigative journalism. The competition for rapid news coverage further pressures investigative reporting. Several journalists in Yogyakarta and other regions address these challenges by practicing collaborative journalism through collaborative newsrooms. This research aims to describe how journalists in the field use collaborative newsrooms to produce investigative reports. It explores collaborative journalism practices as a middle ground to deliver credible, public-interest reporting using data and investigative journalism principles. The study employs a case study method, involving in-depth interviews with journalists and the analysis of published news data. The findings show that journalists in Yogyakarta use a temporary and separate model for their collaborative newsrooms, focusing on short-term collaboration on a single topic. These newsrooms leverage technology to facilitate communication and data sharing. Tasks are divided among participants to ensure comprehensive, in-depth, data-driven reporting. The reports are published in online media, serving as a strategic approach to presenting investigative journalistic work often constrained by limited media space.
Analyzing the Impact of Islamic Literacy, Technology, and Experience on MSME Performance: The Role of Spirituality as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Widyakto Adhi , Souisa Johanis , Kusumawati Citra Andriani , Widyarti Endang Tri
Published: May 2024

Research Aims: This study aims to explore the influence of Islamic financial literacy, Islamic fintech, and financial experience on the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), considering spirituality as a potential moderating variable.Design/Methodology/Approach: Employing a sample of 126 MSME owners in Semarang, this research utilizes Hair’s model of calculations. The analytical method applied is multiple regression analysis using the third version of the SmartPLS software.Research Findings: The findings indicate that Islamic financial literacy, Islamic financial technology, and financial experience have a positive and significant impact on MSME performance. However, spirituality did not significantly moderate the relationship between Islamic financial literacy, Islamic fintech, and financial experience on MSME performance.Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study contributes to the resource-based view theory by examining how a firm’s capabilities and internal resources, conceptualized as a bundle of resources and capabilities, interact with external spiritual values to influence MSME performance. It also addresses the role of internal resources in fostering competition within firms to achieve their goals.
Impact of nutrition education programs on complementary feeding: a comparative study among Nigerian men and women
Authors: Oyeneye Halimat O.
Published: May 2024

Background: The study assessed how nutrition education programs impact complementary feeding behaviours, with a particular emphasis on understanding the experiences of both men and women in Nigeria.
Methods: The study design employed a mixed-methods approach, including a qualitative and quantitative approach, and included 1167 women and 571 men in various places in the north, south, west, and eastern parts of Nigeria. A pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire about supplemental feeding that was given by interviewers was used to gather the data.
Results: The study reveals that most mothers are between the ages of 20 and 40, with a majority of them having completed primary and secondary school. The majority of respondents belong to the medium class, with 42.7% starting their children on cereal too soon at six months. 82.4% supplement their infant's diet with fortified pap, primarily made with infant formula. The majority of mothers use various feeding methods, with 57.1 percent using cups, plates, and spoons, 8.1% using hand feeding, and 8.4% using bottle feeding. Only 5.7% clean their hands after feeding and sanitize their food utensils. The study also shows that traditional gender norms, where men are primarily breadwinners, are being challenged by more progressive views, with 21.2% believing in equal sharing of caregiving responsibilities.
Conclusions: The study reveals that Nigeria's supplemental feeding practices are insufficient because of early intake, inadequate follow-up, the prevalence of costly commercial formula and local cereal gruels for meals, and a shift toward shared caregiving responsibilities.
Physical activity levels and junk food intake among female undergraduate students in Mandya: a cross sectional study
Authors: K. Monisha , S. Poornima , M. Vinay
Published: May 2024

Background: Physical activity (PA) is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. It has been proven that regular physical activity helps control and prevent noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and several types of cancer. This study aimed to describe the levels of physical activity among female undergraduate students in Mandya and to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding junk food habits.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in Government women’s degree college, Mandya district, South Karnataka between November 2023 to December 2023 among female undergraduate students in the institute. Global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ) has been used to describe their physical activity levels. Descriptive statistics like frequency, proportion, mean and standard deviation has been used.
Results: The study was conducted among 170 students. Based on the MET values it is found that majority of them had moderate level of PA 81 (47.6%), while 39(22.9%) had high levels and 50 (29.4%) had low PA levels. Of 170 participants, 43 (25%) had junk food intake once a week, 46 (27%) had twice a week, 81 (48%) had thrice or more per week. The association between PA level and junk food was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05).
Conclusions: The findings of this study help us in understanding the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular physical activity practice.
Epidemiological profile of reported road traffic accident cases to emergency medicine department of a teaching medical college in South Karnataka
Authors: Kundu Rituparna , Manjunath Renuka , Srinivasarangan Madhu , R. C. Manish
Published: May 2024

Background: The study delves into the pressing issue of Road Traffic Accidents, a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income nations. With the backdrop of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, road safety has gained paramount importance. This research aims to comprehensively examine the multitude of factors influencing RTAs by analyzing data sourced from individual interviews, case summaries, and medico-legal records from a tertiary care hospital's Emergency Medicine Department.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted at JSS hospital, Mysuru. Data from 1525 retrospective cases spanning (2019-2021) and 114 prospective cases from December 2022 to January 2023 were analyzed. A pre-tested, semi-structured proforma gathered socio-demographic variables, etc. Analysis revealed a surge in accidents in 2021 compared to previous years, with a majority occurring between 8 pm to 8 am. Primarily in the 21-30 years age group. Over the three-year period, 72 fatalities were recorded, predominantly among males.
Results: The study identified significant associations between RTAs and factors such as gender, vehicle type, mode of transportation, and referring hospital. Lower education levels correlated with increased risk, highlighting the importance of road safety education. Additionally, a striking urban-rural disparity was noted, with majority of RTAs occurring in rural areas.
Conclusions: Overall, this study underscores the complex nature of RTAs and highlights the importance of addressing multiple risk factors to effectively mitigate road traffic injuries. By understanding these factors, policymakers and healthcare professionals can develop targeted interventions aimed at reducing the burden of RTAs and promoting safer road practices.
Spironolactone-induced gynecomastia: a case report
Authors: Ahamed Shaik Khadeer , Thota Sanjana Reddy , Dara Deepthi , Tadikonda Rama Rao
Published: May 2024

The term "gynecomastia" refers to the benign growth of glandular breast tissue in men. In older men, adolescents, and newborns, physiological gynecomastia is common. Although it is self-limited, it can be managed to reduce both physical and emotional discomfort. Chronic conditions (such as cirrhosis, hypogonadism, and renal insufficiency), drug use (including prescription, over-the-counter, and illicit drugs), and tumors are rare causes of nonphysiologic gynecomastia. Exogenous estrogens, antiandrogens, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, spironolactone, and cimetidine are the active ingredients that are known to cause gynecomastia the most frequently. A patient's medical history is crucial in diagnosing drug-induced gynecomastia. Treating the underlying disease and stopping contributing medications are the cornerstones of treatment. In certain cases, gynecomastia can be treated with surgery and medications such as estrogen receptor modulators. Early intervention and patient-directed care are important aspects of treatment. We describe the pathogenetic mechanism of spironolactone-induced gynecomastia and provide a case report of a 52-year-old male patient.
Home round: a strategy for improving community health
Authors: Dotimi Doris A. , Silas Joel Usen , Wamanyi Yohanna
Published: May 2024

In community health practice, home rounds are essential. In Nigeria, a home round is a regular visit to outpatients/clients in their homes by a team of community health specialists to make decisions concerning patient/client’s care, review, and follow-up on the progress of their health condition. The team visits within the treatment period to make sure the patient is adhering to prescriptions, address any barriers to care, and make referrals if necessary.  Home rounds start with examining patient records, putting together a team, assessing patients in their homes, and recording the findings and actions. A competent community health practitioner (CHP) should be compassionate, informed, and skillful at conducting house rounds, identifying family health problems, and taking the necessary action. In primary health care, home rounds can detect less common but serious individual and family conditions; and enhance community health. However, challenges like shortage of manpower, insecurity, lack of logistics, and unskillful health workers have made home rounds impossible in some primary healthcare facilities. To facilitate home rounds, it is recommended that governmental and nongovernmental organizations train healthcare community health practitioners in home rounding, provide logistics at primary healthcare facilities, and staff each health center with a sufficient number of community health practitioners by primary healthcare standards. Community health practitioners should be adaptable, sensitive, and skilled, and families and communities should work together to provide security.
Comparison of clinical and functional outcomes in patients operated with standard offset stem versus high offset stem in total hip replacement: a retrospective study
Authors: Avhad Tanmay A. , Gunay Siddharth , Naik Ketan , Syed Zafar , Chaudhary Arif
Published: May 2024

Background: Femoral offset restoration in total hip replacement is crucial for normal anatomy and reduced joint forces, with potential implications for implant longevity and complications. This study compares standard and high offset stem total hip replacement outcomes for better restoration of native offset, also to improve understanding of clinical and functional outcomes particularly regarding implant selection in total hip replacements.
Methods: The study will include 40 patients who underwent THR, divided into standard offset and high offset stem groups. Preoperative data, including history and clinical examination, was collected. Post-operative recovery, satisfaction, and pain levels will be assessed through serial follow-ups at 6, 12, and 18 weeks, along with clinical improvement measured by Harris hip score. Analysis at 18 weeks will evaluate the outcomes of standard vs. high offset stem surgeries.
Results: Group A exhibited significantly higher proportions of patients with a Harris hip score >90 (excellent) compared to Group B (70% vs. 25%) and significantly lower proportions with scores indicating poor, fair, and good outcomes (<70: 0% vs. 10%, 70-79: 5% vs. 15%, 80-89: 25% vs. 50%, respectively; p=0.02).
Conclusions: This study confirms that increasing femoral offset with high-offset stems improves functional outcomes and biomechanics in total hip arthroplasty, emphasizing the need for patient-specific anatomical consideration.
Research Insights: How Do Labor Market Signals Impact Young Professionals’ Careers?
Authors: Busso Matías , Montaño Sebastián , Muñoz-Morales Juan S.
Published: May 2024

In Colombia, college graduates who earn a national distinction award for top performance in a mandatory exit exam receive a 7 to 12 percent higher salary compared to peers without the award. This wage premium persists five years post-graduation. The wage premium is larger for graduates from non-elite institutions than graduates of more prestigious institutions. Workers with signals are more likely to be employed at productive firms, finding roles that align closely with their specific skills. The observed wage differences are not attributed to differences in human capital but rather to the effectiveness of the signal in the labor market.
Research Insights: What Valuable Lessons Can We Learn from Singapores Unique Monetary Framework?
Authors: Parrado Eric
Published: May 2024

This study introduces a novel monetary policy framework that positions the exchange rate as the central policy instrument, focusing on Singapore as a case study. The estimated changes in Singapores exchange rate coincide fairly well with actual deviations, and the estimated parameters are as predicted. These findings provide compelling evidence in support of the hypothesis that Singapores monetary policy can be characterized by a forward-looking policy rule that responds to both inflation and output volatility, particularly in times of economic crises.
Assessment of Hepatic Steatosis Using Ultrasound-Based Techniques: Focus on Fat Quantification
Authors: Rou Woo Sun
Published: May 2024

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting more than 30% of the global population, and is associated with increased liver-related morbidity and mortality, and extrahepatic complications. With the increasing prevalence of MASLD, there is an urgent need for accessible, non-invasive methods to detect hepatic steatosis. Currently, liver biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging proton density fat fraction are considered reference standards for diagnosing hepatic steatosis; however, their invasiveness and limited accessibility limit their widespread use. Ultrasonography (US) is a promising alternative owing to its cost-effectiveness and widespread accessibility. Recently, quantitative US techniques have been developed and commercialized by several vendors to measure steatosis by detecting changes in various acoustic properties associated with hepatic steatosis, making it readily accessible. Controlled attenuation parameter (CAP), which evaluates hepatic steatosis using the attenuation of the US beam, is the most widely studied algorithm as a non-imaging technique. Several other algorithms are also available on B-mode ultrasound systems, and their diagnostic performance is comparable to or better than that of the CAP. Therefore, we aimed to review current US-based methods for detecting and grading hepatic steatosis, discussing their diagnostic performance and utilization.
Fascioliasis: Image Findings, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Authors: Lee Jae Seung
Published: May 2024

Fascioliasis is zoonotic helminthiasis caused by Fasciola hepatica or F. gigantica that is occasionally reported in South Korea. Humans can become infected through contaminated water, aquatic plants, or the consumption of raw liver. The infection typically presents with non-specific symptoms such as indigestion or fatigue, but can progress to more severe conditions like jaundice or hepatomegaly as the parasite penetrates the liver and resides in the biliary tract. Sonographically, hepatic fascioliasis appears as ill-defined, scattered hypoechoic nodules or mixed-echogenic geographic lesions, sometimes accompanied by track-like lesions. Diagnosis can be challenging without prior suspicion, as it often requires specific imaging findings or laboratory tests, including detecting eggs in stool or antibodies via Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. The primary treatment is triclabendazole, which is highly effective in both the acute and chronic phases of the disease. This infection necessitates a cautious diagnostic and treatment approach, especially in cases without a clear history of parasitic infection, as it can be easily overlooked.
Factors influencing international students’ perceived value and satisfaction at private universities in Malaysia
Authors: Chong Pui Yee , Kam Andrew Jia Yi , Tham Siew Yean
Published: May 2024

It is critical to investigate the major factors that influence the perceived value and satisfaction of international students in Malaysia, as the country has seen a decrease in international students since 2017 and strives to become an international education hub. This research aims to: (1) ascertain the level of satisfaction experienced by international students attending private universities (PrUs) in the Klang Valley; (2) identify factors and present a model that measures their influence on the perceived value and satisfaction of international students; and (3) propose policy recommendations to key stakeholders. An empirical study was conducted using a quantitative research methodology via physical survey using structured questionnaires. A total of 502 surveys from international students were collected from twelve private universities in the Klang Valley. The partial least squares structural equation modelling technique was employed to assess the measurement and structural model in validating the study model. Based on the empirical findings, the external environment, image, academic and non-academic constructs positively influence perceived value, which affects satisfaction. Results also confirm that the post-behavioural intentions of satisfied international students are word-of-mouth recommendations and loyalty. The results provided new perspectives on attracting and retaining international students to study in Malaysia. Theoretical, policy and practical implications are discussed.
Received: 31 October 2023Accepted: 6 February 2024
Service quality as the source of competitive advantage in higher education: The difference between students´ expectations and perceptions
Authors: Skýpalová Renata , Chládková Helena , Nwachukwu Chijioke Esogwa , Vu Hieu Minh
Published: May 2024

The aim of this paper is to measure and compare the quality of services provided by higher education institutions in the Czech Republic and Vietnam. It is not the sheer volume of services offered, but their quality, which matters as a strategic tool enhancing the competitiveness in the tertiary education market. Feedback from student-clients is valuable to school management in their efforts to improve the services supplied. Samples of hundreds of students from the Czech Republic and Vietnam were involved in the research applying the SERVQUAL method. The five-dimensional questionnaire was administered, and the obtained data were analysed using descriptive statistics and t-test. The results show that Czech respondents are less satisfied with the service quality than their Vietnamese counterparts. In both countries, the quality perception in all dimensions was lower than expectations, the largest gaps being found in the Assurance dimension. Czech students placed the greatest emphasis on the Empathy factor, while their Vietnamese colleagues preferred the Tangibles dimension. To improve the quality of services, higher education institutions in the Czech Republic are advised to facilitate fast and unambiguous information transfer, ensuring comfort, security, and a supportive learning environment for students, with helpful staff willing to address their concerns.
Received: 3 January 2023Accepted: 28 November 2023
Absence revisited. In search of climate-related human mobility across time and space: What’s missing?
Authors: Bevitori Cinzia , Johnson Jane
Published: May 2024

The paper re-examines the concept of absence by building on our longstanding research interest in the linguistic and discursive representations of human mobility in the context of anthropogenic climate change (AUTHORS, 2017, 2022). It draws on research into discursive absence as discussed by Partington (2014), Duguid and Partington (2018), Schröter and Taylor (2018), Taylor (2012), in order to provide some discussion about the methodological and interpretative challenges these absences may prompt within this particular context. While as early as 2011, the UK Foresight Report was highlighting vulnerabilities due to the impact of environmental change and the potential inability of “trapped” populations to move (2011: 9), our recent research suggests that there is little mention of the fact that some people do not, or cannot, move. Given the importance of this topic, one would expect it to be present in climate change and migration discourse in the media. While most studies have tended to focus on migration as an adaptation strategy, research into why some people do not move has also received scant attention (but see Zickgraf, 2019; Ayeb-Karlsson et al., 2018). It is our contention that the study of im/mobility may provide fertile ground to further explore the issue of absence/presence on different levels in spite of its complexity, not least because immobility is the lack (or absence) of mobility itself. In order to answer our research question, we adopt a two-branched approach to trace dominant and absent discourses by comparing two diachronic specialized corpora from two different genres: news articles and  COP speeches.
From cross-linguistic to intersectional corpus-assisted discourse studies
Authors: Vessey Rachelle
Published: May 2024

Ten years ago, I highlighted challenges arising from the application of CADS to
 multilingual datasets in an approach called “cross-linguistic corpus-assisted discourse studies” (Vessey, 2013). In the intervening years, the notions of superdiversity and translanguaging have been largely transformative in the fields of applied and sociolinguistics; research applying these notions has raised important questions about boundaries between languages and the nature of diversity in contemporary social contexts (e.g., Blommaert and Rampton, 2011). Drawing and building on these theoretical advances, in this paper I propose to resituate cross-linguistic CADS within a broader intersectional CADS framework (Candelas de la Ossa, 2019; Jaworska and Hunt, 2017; Hunt and Jaworska, 2019; Kitis, Milani and Levon, 2018; Subtirelu, 2015). Specifically, I underscore the methodological contributions that CADS research can make to the study of intersectionality (Nash, 2008) and I suggest how intersectional theories can support and enrich CADS researchers’ arguments about “non-obvious” meaning (Partington, 2017).
Designing and Delivering a Cross-Campus Entrepreneurship Education Program
Authors: Barth Karla , Dodescu Anca Otilia , Botezat Elena Aurelia , Pop-Cohut Ioana Crina
Published: May 2024

Are entrepreneurs born or made on campus? This is one of the most frequent questions in the literature about student entrepreneurship. The field of study about career anchors is one of the most investigated factors, and it is widely recognized that entrepreneurship education should be expanded beyond economics faculties and business schools. The purpose of this paper is to present the process of designing and delivering a cross-campus Entrepreneurship course customized on varied non-economic fields of study (engineering, mathematics, nature sciences, health, social sciences, humanities, and arts) and tailored to the local business environment developed in an integrated manner in the package with two other courses: Career coaching and Life skills. The courses were developed within a project financed by the European Social Fund - "Entrepreneur for the Future" (AntreV), from 2019-2021. Upon completion of the AntreV project, the developed courses were integrated into the curricula of the 14 faculties of the University of X, Romania (as optional or facultative courses) starting from the academic year 2021-2022. The paper provides an innovative approach to cross-campus entrepreneurship education, specifically on course design and delivery, that integrates education for entrepreneurship with career coaching and life skills education.