bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Morphometric-meristic characters and reproductive biology of seluang fish (Rasbora sumatrana, Bleeker 1852) from the Ogan River, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Muslim Muslim , Fitkaryanti Dea
Published: February 2025

The seluang fish (Rasbora sumatrana, Bleeker 1852) is one of Indonesia’s native freshwater fish species with high economic value and potential for aquaculture. The fish is consumed by the local community, both fresh and in processed form. The objective of this study was to analyze the morphometric and meristic characteristics, as well as certain aspects of the reproductive biology, of both male and female seluang fish. The specimens were obtained from the Ogan River in Tanjung Raja, Ogan Ilir Regency. A total of 150 fish samples were utilized for the study. The sample comprised 99 males with a total length of 3.5–7.3 cm and a total weight of 0.65–2.79 g, and 51 females with a total length of 1.5–6.7 cm and a total weight of 0.44–4 g. A total of 10 morphometric characteristics, 5 meristic characteristics, and 7 reproductive aspects were subjected to analysis. The results indicated that there were differences in the morphometric characteristics between the male and female fish, specifically in terms of head width, body depth, caudal fin length, dorsal fin length, and pre-dorsal length. No significant differences were observed in the meristic characteristics between the male and female specimens. The gonadosomatic index of males ranged from 0.22 to 23.63, while that of females ranged from 0.70 to 29.72. The hepatosomatic index of males ranged from 0.07 to 4.49, while that of females ranged from 0.04 to 1.66. The observed sex ratio was 0.786:1. The fecundity of the specimens ranged from 202 to 2915 eggs, with an egg diameter that varied between 0.8 and 1.12 mm. The gonadal maturation stage for both males and females was identified as II-V. The water quality at the sampling location was found to be 24.8–28.5 ℃, with a pH range of 5.5–6.4 and a dissolved oxygen concentration of 4.9–6.2 mg/L. In conclusion, there are differences in the morphometric characteristics between male and female fish, but no differences in the meristic characteristics. The gonadosomatic index and the hepatosomatic index of the female fish are higher than those of the male fish.
Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary January 2025
Authors: Kelly Luke
Published: February 2025

Monthly Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summaries aim to signpost FCDO and others to the latest relevant evidence and discourse on humanitarian action. It is structured around FCDO humanitarian framework themes:

• Protect: Protect civilians, IDPs, refugees, marginalised groups including women and girls, and humanitarian access.

• Prioritise: Prioritise effective humanitarian assistance to people in greatest need.

• Prevent: Prevent and anticipate future shocks and rebuild resilience in protracted and recurring crises.

Further detail on methodology and scope at the end. Click on the hyperlinks to bring you to the relevant literature. We hope this is a useful resource and you can read all the articles produced by brilliant authors and organisations(!), but each month we also invite a guest to identify their five 'star reads' from the wider list. This does not represent an organisational position or assessment of rigour, but rather a personal choice of published evidence, guidance or discourse that are of special interest or impact. This month, Nancy Bailey, from the Centre for Humanitarian Change, highlights her five 'star reads', chosen either because of their particular interest, quality, or relevance to this week’s cuts in American aid.
DURATION OF EMBRYOGENESIS AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE IN BACTERIOVOROUS NEMATODE: TERATORHABDITIS PALMARUM
Authors: JAMAL WAJIH
Published: February 2025

Embryogenesis of the free-living nematode Teratorhabditis palmarum (Gerber & Giblin-Davis, 1990) was followed by a single-cell zygote to a fully formed individual just prior to hatching. Cell fates are generally highly resolved and the timing of cell division is more or less constant from individual to individual. Generally nematodes undergo cleavage soon after the fertilization and among them there is lot of variation in time. The time course of subsequent cleavages, soon after the fertilization is meticulously orchestrated, including reproducible division timing. First cleavage is always transverse that result in unequal blastomeres having anterior one larger and posterior one smaller. It was followed by successive oblique divisions. Just prior to fertilization, the rate of pronuclear fusion that consists of fusion of oocyte pronucleus with the sperm pronucleus was found to be 1 hr at 14 ± 1⁰C, 45 minutes at 20 ± 1⁰C and 30 minutes at 25 ± 1⁰C. The duration of complete embryogenesis in T. palmarum at 15 ± 1⁰C, 20 ± 1⁰C and 25 ± 1⁰C temperature was found to be 32.3 h, 25.2 h & 21.1 h respectively. It was confirmed in the present work that temperature had a significant role in the duration of embryogenesis. Key Words: Embryogenesis, T. palmarum, cleavage, temperature
Potassium Levels, Antioxidant Activity, and Acceptability of Yellow Velvetleaf (Limnocharis flava (L.) Buchenau.) Snack Bar
Authors: Agnes Boenardy  , Handayani Septy
Published: February 2025

Snack food consumption are high in fat and sodium, contributing to the risk of hypertension. One potential solution to this issue is to transform snacks into a more nutritionally superior form, such as snack bars. Previous studies did not thoroughly explore the potassium content of yellow velvetleaf as a potential product for addressing hypertension. This study aimed to investigate the differences in potassium content antioxidant activity and acceptability in snack bars with the addition of yellow velvetleaf flour. This research adopted a true experimental design. The gravimetric method was employed to determine potassium content, while the DPPH method was used to assess antioxidant activity. Statistical analysis of the average potassium content and antioxidant activity revealed significant differences among snack bars with 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% added yellow velvetleaf flour. The highest average potassium content, 325.67 mg, was observed in the 15% treatment, while the maximum average antioxidant activity reached 21.7%. Considering the acceptability of the snack bars based on liking tests and statistical analysis, the treatment with 10% added yellow velvetleaf flour emerged as the most preferred in terms of taste and texture. The incorporation of yellow velvetleaf flour into snack bars not only increased potassium levels and antioxidant activity but also influenced overall acceptability. Conclusion of this research is the optimal formulation for the yellow velvetleaf snack bar is X2, because of containing a higher acceptance level and contains potassium which could serve as a viable solution to enhance potassium intake following current dietary habits.
Sustainability Reporting and Assurance: A New Challenge for the Audit Profession in Europe
Authors:   University of South Africa, College of Accounting Sciences, Department of Auditing, Pretoria, South Africa, DACHEVSKI Darko , ACKERS Barry ,   University of South Africa, College of Accounting Sciences, Department of Auditing, Pretoria, South Africa
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the familiarity of auditors with
sustainability reporting and assurance concepts across
different sizes of audit firms in Europe. Utilizing extensive
literature and quantitative surveys deployed at auditors
and audit firms in Europe, the research reveals that
auditors associated with international audit networks and
larger audit firms demonstrate a greater familiarity with
sustainability reporting and assurance concepts and
practices compared to auditors associated with smaller,
local audit firms. The findings suggest that this familiarity
gap stems from the predominant involvement of larger
audit firms in providing sustainability reporting services
and assurance for their clients. To narrow this familiarity
gap, the study proposes collaborative efforts involving
academia and professional audit associations to deliver
training on sustainability reporting and assurance
concepts and practices. Recognizing auditor proficiency
and knowledge as crucial factors in ensuring the quality of
assurance services in this domain, the study emphasizes
the importance of enhancing external auditors’
competencies in sustainability reporting and assurance.
Furthermore, the study advocates for the implementation
of stringent regulations by national authorities to secure
the market for sustainability reporting and assurance,
aligning with previous scholarly calls for clearer regulatory
frameworks in this sphere. However, the study
underscores the need for further research to assess the
impact of such regulations on the professional market for
sustainability reporting and assurance.
Reforming Real Estate Valuation for Financial Auditors With AI: An In-Depth Exploration of Current Methods and Future Directions
Authors:   Economics and Business Administration, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, BABTAN Silviu Ionut
Published: February 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing real estate valuation
with innovative approaches. This article examines several
AI methods – Regression Models, Decision Trees,
Random Forests, Artificial Neural Networks, and XGBoost
– and explores their applications for improving property
valuation accuracy and efficiency, with implications for
other professions involved, e.g. audit. The author starts by
investigating traditional valuation methods' limitations,
such as data constraints and subjectivity, and presents
how these AI techniques, which are translated in property
valuation field as automated valuation methods, tackle
these challenges. Regression Models quantify attributes,
Decision Trees provide clear insights, Random Forests
improve predictions, Artificial Neural Networks design
elaborate relationships, and XGBoost furnishes advanced
boosting techniques for higher performance. Underscoring
that AI is meant to support, not substitute, human
assessors, the paper presents how these methods can
enhance valuation processes, deliver more reliable
valuation reports, and decrease errors, while also
exploring future innovations and evolving trends in artificial
intelligence for real estate industry and related
professions.
A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DO CURSO DE ENGENHARIA DE PRODUÇÃO EM UMA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL NO NÍVEL DE ALFABETIZAÇÃO FINANCEIRA DOS ALUNOS
Authors: Silva Antônio Carlo Magalhães da , Silva Victor Eid Soares da , Oliveira Giane Costa de , Gonçalves Antônio Augusto
Published: February 2025

O estudo examina a contribuição do curso de Engenharia de Produção da Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) para a alfabetização financeira de seus alunos de graduação, juntamente com outras variáveis que influenciam essa competência, conforme a literatura acadêmica. Utilizando um questionário, baseado em trabalhos acadêmicos passados, foram coletados dados sobre variáveis socioeconômicas e demográficas, bem como os construtos de atitude financeira, comportamento financeiro e conhecimento financeiro. Além disso, a pesquisa investigou a percepção dos alunos sobre seu próprio nível de alfabetização financeira. O trabalho conclui que o curso de engenharia de produção da UFF favoreceu a melhoria da alfabetização financeira dos alunos ao longo de sua jornada.
PARADIGMA EDUCACIONAL ECOSSISTÊMICO E A INFLUÊNCIA NO DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIAL E GLOBAL DO SER HUMANO
Authors: Behrens Marilda Aparecida , Marcos Adriana Isabel Rodrigues
Published: February 2025

Este artigo adveio de estudo crítico que envolveu uma co-criação a partir da resenha da obra Paradigma Educacional Ecossistêmico: por uma nova ecologia da aprendizagem humana, publicada em 2021, por Maria Cândida Moraes. O objetivo geral foi explorar as contribuições presentes da obra em busca de subsídios epistemológicos e metodológicos, para mudança paradigmática na educação, em especial, na prática pedagógica dos professores.  Com uma abordagem qualitativa, fundamentada em pesquisa exploratória bibliográfica, investigou-se a pertinência do acolhimento do paradigma educacional ecossistêmico no desenvolvimento social e global do ser humano, enfatizando a interconexão entre os sistemas educacionais, sociais e ambientais.
O FRACASSO ESCOLAR E A MEDICALIZAÇÃO DA APRENDIZAGEM E DO COMPORTAMENTO
Authors: Pereira Filho Adalberto Duarte , Alves Maria Dolores Fortes , Holz Verónica Violante
Published: February 2025

Este estudo investigou as relações entre o fracasso escolar e a medicalização dos comportamentos e das aprendizagens infantis desviantes da norma. Para isso, buscamos sustentar, no campo da Educação, têm-se construído um movimento político-econômico orquestrado por setores da sociedade que concentram o poder sobre a produção do conhecimento e sobre a economia. Esses setores têm demostrado forte empenho na invenção de doenças-do-não-aprender e de doenças-do-não-se-comportar. Um dos indicadores de tamanho empenho é o advento do quinto Manual Diagnóstico e Estatístico de Transtornos Mentais (DSM-5) e seus desdobramentos na sociedade. O que nos apontou para uma organização social que produz patologias e sofrimentos psíquicos em detrimento da sustentação das molas do neoliberalismo.
GESTÃO DEMOCRÁTICA NOS PLANOS DE EDUCAÇÃO TOCANTINENSES: Indicadores e resultados
Authors: Andrade da Silva Meire Lúcia , De Assis Lúcia Maria , Andrade da Silva André
Published: February 2025

Esta investigação objetiva analisar o cumprimento da meta da gestão democrática dos planos municipais de educação dos oito Municípios com Sistemas próprios de Educação do Tocantins. A metodologia adotada assenta-se na perspectiva crítica e utiliza a abordagem histórico-crítica. Empregou-se a pesquisa de revisão bibliográfica, documental e de campo. Como aporte teórico, a gestão democrática no ensino público foi explorada em termos de seus princípios e concepções. Nas análises, verificou-se que os Planos Municipais de Educação apresentam consonâncias e dissonâncias com o Plano Nacional de Educação em relação ao cumprimento da gestão democrática e recorrem, por exemplo, a princípios da autonomia, participação, transparência e cidadania
EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN THE TOCANTINS STATE
Authors: Lagares Rosilene , Dos Santos Leonardo Victor , Rodrigues Raimundo Ferreira , Grossi Junior Geraldo
Published: February 2025

The article presents research results on the topic of educational management, specifically focusing on the privatization of educational management in the State Education System of Tocantins (SEE-TO). The objective is to analyze the phenomenon of privatization of educational management in SEE-TO, considering the increased influence of the insertion power of Private Hegemony Apparatuses (PHA) of the bourgeois ruling class in the formulation and implementation of educational policy/management during the validity period of the State Education Plan (PEE-TO/2015-2025). This phenomenon is analyzed from the perspective of neoliberal theses. Based on historical-dialectical materialism, the sources are bibliographical and empirical-documentary. The main results indicate that, up to the implementation of PEE-TO in 2024, the PHAs, such as Instituto Ayrton Senna, Fundação Lemann, Instituto Sonho Grande, Instituto Corresponsabilidade pela Educação, and Instituto Natura, intensified their influence through Cooperation Agreements with the State Department of Education, directing educational policy and management. These partnerships have reflected the privatization of educational management, sidelining the role of Seduc-TO and reinforcing bourgeois hegemony. On the other hand, there are collectives in Tocantins, such as the Rede ColaborAção Tocantins (RCT), Anpae, Anped, and the Group for Study, Research, and Extension in Municipal Education (GepeEM), that have been working towards building counter-hegemony in education. These groups advocate for public educational management with social quality, opposing the privatist and market-oriented trend. This work focuses on the political-institutional counter-hegemonic actions of the RCT.
Scientific, Professional and Technical Activities. European Mountain Series Analysis (2)
Authors: Covaci Mihai , Covaci Brindusa
Published: February 2025

This study explores the evolution of scientific, professional, and technical activities in European mountain regions from 2021 to 2022, with a focus on entrepreneurship, of scientific, professional and technical activities, specific in research productivity, and economic trends. The European Mountain area accounts for over 60% of global research in mountain science, positioning it as the leading region in this field. Using Eurostat data, analyzed through Excel and SPSS, this study examines fluctuations in mountain-related enterprises and employment levels in the analyzed sectors. A descriptive frequency analysis of 28 Eurostat Mountain indicators reveals distinct trends, including the prevalence of right-skewed distributions, bimodal patterns, and Gaussian tendencies. Key indicators suggest sectoral contractions, with several industries exhibiting early-stage growth followed by stagnation or decline. The findings highlight the importance of international cooperation in sustaining mountain research and economic development. As employment levels decline and the establishment of new enterprises remains challenging, targeted policies are needed to enhance the long-term viability of scientific and technical activities in European mountain regions.
Delayed-Onset Neurologic Changes Following Posterior Spinal Fusion
Authors: Fletcher Nicholas D. , Harris Hilary , Fabregas Jorge , Vorhies John S. , Sponseller Paul D. , Lonner Baron A. , George Stephen G. , Garg Sumeet , Lovejoy John F. , Vitale Michael G. , Ramo Brandon A. , El-Hawary Ron , Jain Viral V. , Bauer Jennifer M.
Published: February 2025

Background:

Delayed-onset neurologic changes (DONCs) following spinal deformity surgery are poorly understood and are often devastating.

Methods:

A retrospective review of cases from 12 hospitals was performed. The clinical and radiographic parameters of patients who experienced a new DONC after spinal deformity correction were evaluated.

Results:

Eighteen patients, with a mean preoperative major Cobb angle of 75° ± 24°, were included. The mean age at surgery was 13 ± 2 years, and 6 patients (33%) were male. Seven patients had temporary intraoperative neuromonitoring changes. Fourteen patients (78%) had neurologic changes within 24 hours postoperatively (range, 3 to 24 hours). Of 16 patients with blood pressure data, 8 (50%) had at least 1 documented episode of hypotension surrounding the change in neurologic status. No misaligned implants were seen on axial imaging. Fourteen patients (78%) were treated with vasopressors. Sixteen patients (89%) returned to the operating room, and 11 patients (61%) underwent implant removal. Seven patients (39%) sustained a spinal cord infarct, with only 1 (6%) experiencing recovery beyond an ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale) score of B. Ten (91%) of the 11 patients without an infarct demonstrated recovery (5 patients with an ASIA score of D and 5 with a score of E).

Conclusions:

A DONC is a rare complication of spinal deformity surgery. This study represents the largest documented series of DONCs and highlights the multifactorial and still poorly understood nature of this condition. The primary modifiable risk factor may be hypotension in the postoperative period: 50% of patients had a mean arterial pressure below the 5th percentile for their height, as documented around the time of the neurologic change. Eighty-six percent of patients with a spinal cord infarct had minimal neurologic recovery, whereas nearly all of the patients without an infarct did recover function. The management of this condition may include elevation of blood pressure with temporary implant removal.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Wettability Alteration for Water Control in Sandstone Gas Reservoirs through In-Situ Generated Hydrophobic Coating
Authors: He Wei , Jia Hu , Zhang Yu-Fei , Niu Cheng-Cheng , Hussein Ibnelwaleed A. , Li Peng-Wu
Published: February 2025

Gas reservoir water production has been a problem for gas production improvement. Water control is an important means to enhance gas recovery. In this paper, the pore structure of sandstone is used as the skeleton, and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solutions are used as the casting solutions to complete the core coating and to realize the wetting alteration. The rheology and injectivity of the casting solution are studied. The wettability of the coated core is evaluated by spontaneous imbibition and contact angle. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) reveal the mechanism of wetting alteration and water control. The coated core’s gas/water separation effect is studied using a core experiment and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The results show that coating can achieve wettability alteration. The casting solutions are Newtonian fluid, and viscosity is adjusted from 2.09 mPa·s to 60.48 mPa·s. The contact angle of the coated core is sensitive to temperature and pressure and is up to 118.3° at normal temperature and pressure. Imbibition weight and rate decreased to 42.86% and 46% after coating. SEM and EDS indicate that the hydrophobic coating is attached to the inner wall of the cores in the network structure, and the “pore-in-pore” hydrophobic structure (0.7–5 μm coating holes are nested inside rock micropores) is constructed. Selective separation of gas and water is realized by wetting alteration and steric hindrance effect. The core test shows that the water-phase permeability is 86.31% lower, and the gas-phase permeability is 35.91% lower after coating. The gas/water separation effect is better when permeability is between 28.3 md and 86.9 md. The NMR imaging and T2 show that the saturated water and irreducible water of the coated cores are significantly reduced, and the results show that the water lock removal effect of the coated core is remarkable.
World's first record of Psocodea (Psocoptera) in an abandoned social wasp nest (Vespidae: Polistinae)
Authors: Ferreira Eike Daniel Fôlha , Jacques Gabriel de Castro , Cutrim Marcelo , de Souza Marcos Magalhães
Published: February 2025

Several different arthropods reuse social wasp nests. However, there is no evidence of their use by Psocodea (Psocoptera), insects known as book lice, which have herbivorous and detritivorous habits. There are 491 species of Psocodea in Brazil but estimates put the number at at least 2,000. The records took place in March and June 2024 in the municipality of Inconfidentes and the Pico do Itambé State Park, Atlantic Forest, Minas Gerais state, southeastern Brazil. Eighteen abandoned social wasp nests were collected, with Psocoptera present in eight of them. Seven nests contained Liposcelis sp. and one specimen of Ectopsocus richardsi (Pearman). Liposcelis species are pests of stored grain, while E. richardsi is a cosmopolitan food pest. This is the first record of Psocoptera in social wasp nests in the world and the presence of these insects is attributed to their search for food. This is also the first record of Liposcelis sp. and E. richardsi in Minas Gerais. Psocoptera are often overlooked, obscuring their diversity and ecological role.
The impact of regional anesthesia techniques on pain control and opioid consumption in sleeve gastrectomy
Authors: Berhuni Mehmet Sait , Elkan Hasan , Atlas Ahmet , Yönder Hüseyin
Published: February 2025

Objectives
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of erector spinae block (ESP) and transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks in reducing postoperative opioid requirements and enhancing pain control in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) patients.
Methods
This retrospektif study included 90 patients undergoing LSG. The patients were equally allocated into three groups—ESP block, TAP block, and control (no regional anesthesia applied)—with 30 patients in each group. During the allocation process, patients were matched for age and gender. Pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours postoperatively. Opioid consumption, side effect, patient and surgeon satisfaction were recorded. Statistical analyses were conducted to compare pain scores, opioid use, and satisfaction levels among the groups.
Results
ESP group demonstrated significantly lower VAS scores compared to the control group. The ESP block group reported the lowest VAS scores, indicating superior pain control. Opioid consumption was significantly reduced in both ESP and TAP block groups compared to the control group, with the ESP group showing the greatest reduction. There was a significant relationship between amount of opioid used and side effects. Patient satisfaction was highest in the ESP block group, followed by the TAP block group, and lowest in the control group.
Conclusions
The ESP and TAP blocks are effective in reducing postoperative opioid consumption and providing better pain control in LSG patients. The ESP block, in particular, offers superior analgesia and higher patient satisfaction compared to the TAP block and no block.
Prediction of genes encoding toxin of Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37RV strain
Authors: Genemo Temam Gemeda , Dinka Hunduma
Published: February 2025

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other organs. It is a major global health issue, leading to nearly 2 million deaths annually. Early diagnosis is vital for effective treatment, yet traditional methods like culture and smear microscopy can take 6–8 weeks. This highlights the need for molecular diagnostics that can rapidly detect TB DNA. Therefore, the present study aims to predict genes encoding toxins in the M.tuberculosis strain H37Rv, widely used in tuberculosis research. For this purpose, a total of one whole genome sequence of M. tuberculosis strain H37Rv was retrieved from NCBI, and the 16s RNA, MGE, resistance genes, toxin-encoding genes, and proteins associated with the toxin genes were analyzed using; NCBI, ContEst16S, Rapid Annotation Search Tool (RAST), Rapid Annotation using Subsystem Technology (RAST) quality report and TubercuList website. This finding identified 47 16S rRNA genes and 59 toxin-encoding genes associated with various toxin proteins. We assessed genome similarities and Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI) among toxin genes. Notably, except for two toxin genes, all other sequences showed a 0.00% OrthoANI value. Additionally, antibiotic resistance genes identified include gidB, gyrA, gyrB, rpoB, rpsL, rrs, inhA, embB, katG, and pncA, with the latter four being specific to M. tuberculosis. The results of this study also revealed homologs of VapC toxins in M.tuberculosis, linked to VapBC toxin-antitoxin systems. These findings lay the groundwork for future research on toxin-encoding genes and antibiotic resistance in M.tuberculosis H37Rv.
Investigation of Power Allocation for Downlink NOMA under Different Performance Metrics
Authors: Yonis A. Z.
Published: February 2025

With the increasing demand for services and data traffic, next-generation mobile communication systems must deliver higher data rates, ultra-low latency, and enhanced connectivity. Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) has emerged as a promising solution, allowing multiple users (MU) to share a single channel whether in frequency, time, code, or spatial resources—simultaneously, improving spectral and energy efficiency. This research paper studies power allocation for multiple users sharing one channel under different performance metrics. Sum rate maximization focuses on total throughput, while fairness ensures equitable resource allocation. Energy efficiency minimizes energy use. Balancing these metrics enables efficient power allocation for next-generation mobile communication systems. Moreover, research paper discussed effect of trade off on power allocation for downlink NOMA under different performance metrics.
Role of Red Blood Cell Distribution Width in the evaluation and follow-up of patients with achalasia
Authors: Aguilar-León Diana , Méndez-Hernández Dulce P. , Moreno-Fuentes Miguel , Coss-Adame Enrique , Valdovinos-García Luis R. , Valdovinos Miguel Ángel , Furuzawa-Carballeda Janette , Torres-Villalobos Gonzalo
Published: February 2025

Background. Current studies demonstrate red blood cell distribution width (RDW) as a possible surrogate inflammation biomarker.
Aim. To determine RDW in achalasia patients, compare it to GERD and healthy donor groups, and evaluate its clinical relevance.
Methods. It was an ambispective study. One hundred sixty-one achalasia, 161 gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients, and 500 healthy donors (HD) were included and followed up 5 years. The achalasia and GERD patient groups were matched with the HD control groups by demographic characteristics and laboratory variables. The achalasia and GERD diagnosis were made with high-resolution esophageal manometry, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, barium esophagogram, and 24-hour pH monitoring. For the achalasia group, correlation between RDW and clinical characteristics, Eckardt, EAT-10, GERD-HRQL questionnaire scores, achalasia types, gender, comorbidities, and integrated relaxation pressure were evaluated by logistic regression analysis between patients.
Results. The RDW values at baseline differed significantly between patients (achalasia versus GERD) and these versus HD (P<0.001). During follow-up, the achalasia group had significantly higher RDW values than the GERD (P=0.031). The achalasia patients sustained increased RDW during follow-up compared to its baseline value (All: P=0.010; type I: P=0.006; type II: P< 0.001; female: P=0.003; men: P= 0.948).
Conclusion. The results highlight the importance of RDW as an inflammatory marker, showing significant variation over time. This finding contrasts sharply with the stability of RDW observed in patients with GERD.
Practical and Ready-to-Use Methodology to Assess the re-identification Risk in Anonymized Datasets
Authors: Sondeck Louis-Philippe , Laurent Maryline
Published: February 2025

To prove that a dataset is sufficiently anonymized, many privacy policies suggest that a re-identification risk assessment be performed, but do not provide a precise methodology for doing so, leaving the industry alone with the problem. This paper proposes a practical and ready-to-use methodology for re-identification risk assessment, the originality of which is manifold: (1) it is the first to follow well-known risk analysis methods (e.g. EBIOS) that have been used in the cyber-security field for years, which consider not only the ability to perform an attack, but also the severity such an attack can have on an individual; (2) it is the first to qualify attributes and values of attributes with e.g. degree of exposure, as known real-world attacks mainly target certain types of attributes and not others; 3) it is the first to provide clear, comprehensible criteria and interpretable, explainable assessment results.
Investigating the Expression Pattern, Prognostic and Immunological Significance of the WNT family in Breast Cancer
Authors: Fariha Fatema Tuj Johora , Fuad Muntasim , Saha Chandra Shekhar , Hossen Sajjad , Hossain Md. Jubayer
Published: February 2025

Breast cancer (BRCA) is one of the most diagnosed cancers and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Previous studies have shown that the WNT (wingless type) family plays a role in the development of various cancers. However, comprehensive analysis of WNTs in BRCA remains largely unexplored. In this extensive study, we examined the expression patterns, clinical relevance, and survival outcomes associated with the WNT family and identified the key prognostic WNTs. We further investigated genetic alterations, DNA methylation, and drug sensitivity using the cBioPortal, SMART, and GSCA databases. Data from GEO and DepMap were used for validation. Our findings revealed that WNT2 and WNT7B were significantly upregulated, while WNT11 was downregulated, which affected the overall survival of patients with BRCA. Amplification was the most common type of alteration among the key WNTs selected for analysis, showing a significant correlation with immune cells and immune therapy-related genes. Enrichment analysis revealed the involvement of WNTs in crucial pathways responsible for cancer. Additionally, WNTs and their co-expressed genes were strongly associated with the efficacy of anticancer drugs. This study highlights the dysregulation of WNTs in BRCA progression and their correlation with patient survival, suggesting a potential immunotherapeutic target and a valuable prognostic biomarker for BRCA management and treatment.
Minimally Invasive Techniques for Large-Volume Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comparative Study between HoLEP and Robotic Simple Prostatectomy
Authors: Alvarez Silvia Juste , Zaccaro Claudia , Gil-Moradillo Javier , Otero Javier Romero , Iribarren Ignacio Moncada , Antolín Alfredo Rodríguez , Gómez Borja García
Published: February 2025

Purpose: To compare perioperative outcomes, functional results, quality of life, and complications between robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) and Holmium laser prostate enucleation (HoLEP) as minimally invasive techniques for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in large prostates (>150 cm³).
Methods: This retrospective, multicentre, randomized, observational study (2007–2023) included patients with >150 cm³ prostate volumes who underwent either HoLEP or robot-assisted prostatectomy. Primary outcomes: success rate (complete enucleation, without transfusion or reintervention), good postoperative quality of life (IPSS 8th question score: 0-2), and continence at 6 months (no pads). Secondary outcomes: operative and catheterization time, hospital stay, enucleated gland weight, PSA reduction, Qmax improvement, and perioperative complications.
Results: We included 95 HoLEP and 50 RASP patients with similar demographics and prostate volume (HoLEP: 187.72 cm³; RASP: 203.38 cm³). The success rate (HOLEP: 83.2%; RASP: 74%), continence rate (HoLEP: 85.1%; RASP: 86%) and quality of life (HoLEP: 83.2%; RASP 94%) were similar (p=0.275; p=1; p=0.075; respectively). HoLEP had shorter operative time (97.58 vs 122.4 min) and catheterization duration, with similar hospitalization duration (HoLEP: 3.46 days; RASP: 4.22 days). Although there was no significant difference in enucleated gland weight, HoLEP was more efficient (1.28 g/min vs 1.06 g/min). Complication rates were similar (HOLEP: 15.5%; RASP: 26%; p=0.12).
Conclusions: Both RASP and HoLEP are safe for treating BPH in prostates >150 cm³, reporting similar success and continence rates, and good quality of life after surgery. However, HoLEP achieved results with shorter operative time and catheterization duration.
The eye-gaze-based approach to the control of a 5-degree-of-freedom upper extremity active exoskeleton
Authors: Oleksiuk Jan , Falkowski Piotr
Published: February 2025

Stroke is a leading cause of adult disabilities, resulting in conditions like paresis and hemiparesis, significantly impeding daily activities resulting in aggreviation of their indepenence and quality of life. To aid their activities of daily living execution and enhance recovery process, a novel approach using eye-gaze tracking is proposed to control exoskeleton robots, offering an inclusive and accessible method for robotised rehabilitation services and general motion support. Most current solutions incorporate expensive eye-tracking devices, while the included method utilises a low-cost video camera, resulting in broader accessibility. An eﬀicient algorithm for eye-tracking and blinking detection was introduced along with the design of the graphical user interface (GUI) suited to control the 5-DOF upper extremity \textit{ExoReha} powered rehabilitation exoskeleton and implemented the calibration procedure adjusting the system for the wide range of conditions. It enables users to directly control the position of three powered joints, set the velocity of their motion or replay predefined trajectories using eye movements and blinking. Five participants took part in the study to examine the applicability and usability of the designed system. The result regarding eye-tracking accuracy
was of 69.69\%. The observed outcomes of the GUI functionalities triggering
mechanism based on the blinking recognition highlighted the need for further development.
Real-Time Burned Arm Localization Using Stereo Vision for Clinical Decision Support
Authors: Wu Jinhao , Mo Hanyue , Lu Jintao , Cai Xinyi , Sun Yuchen , Fang Ying , Cheng Kun
Published: February 2025

Burn assessment constitutes a pivotal component of clinical decision-making, particularly within the domain of global public health.In this study, we propose a real-time burn localization method that utilizes binocular vision and the semi-global block matching (SGBM) algorithm. This method employs three dimensional reconstruction techniques to achieve millimeter-level accuracy in the localization of the burned area. The system utilizes a binocular camera to capture high-quality skin images, employs the Zhang Zhengyou calibration method to calibrate the camera parameters, and utilizes the SGBM algorithm to fuse global and local information for stereo matching. This approach effectively reduces parallax map noise and generates highly accurate depth maps.Subsequently, the burned area was calibrated in the world coordinate system using three dimensional reconstruction technology to generate visualized medical images.These images support the tracking of the treatment process and optimize decision-making. The experimental findings demonstrate that the depth error of the system can be maintained within 2 mm (450-500 mm error less than 1 mm) within the working distance of 450-800 mm, and the processing time of a single frame is 0.42 seconds, which fulfills the real-time requirement. The integration of binocular vision with the SGBM algorithm provides a solution for burn localization that is both accurate and efficient, thus demonstrating its great potential for application in the clinical decision-making process.This advancement is expected to improve the quality of rehabilitation management for burn patients.
کاریگەری ستراتیژی دەوڵەمەندکردنی هۆکارەکان لەسەر دەستکەوت و گەشەپێدانی بیرکردنەوەی بەڵگەهێنانەوە لە بابەتی زانستەکان لای قوتابییانی پۆلی هەشتەمی بنەڕەتی
Authors: Abduljabar Govan Sabah , Al-Zahawi Elham Ahmad Hamma
Published: February 2025

پوختەی توێژینەوە:
    ئامانج لەم توێژینەوەیە زانینی کاریگەری ستراتیژی دەوڵەمەندکردنی هۆکارەکانە لەسەر دەستکەوت و گەشەپێدانی بیرکردنەوەی بەڵگەهێنانەوەیە لە بابەتی  زانستەکان لای قوتابیانی پۆڵی  هەشتەمی بنەڕەتی، هه‌ردوو توێژەر به‌باشیان زانی  ڕێگای ئه‌زموونی بەکاربهێنن چونکە گونجاوە بۆ ئەم جۆرە توێژینەوانە.
   کۆمەلگای توێژینەوە  پێک دێت لە (1506 ) قوتابی پۆلی هەشتەمی بنەڕەتی لە بەڕێوەبەرایەتی پەروەردەی سۆران، هەروەها نموونەی توێژینەوە لە (72) قوتابی پێك دێت دابه‌ش كران به‌سه‌ر دوو کۆمەڵه‌ ئه‌وانش بریتین له‌ كۆمه‌ڵه‌ی كۆنتڕۆڵكراوو كۆمه‌ڵه‌ی ئه‌زموونی هه‌ر كۆمه‌ڵه‌یه‌ك (36) قوتابی له‌خۆده‌گرێت، کە بەشێوەی هەڕەمەکی هەڵبژێردران لە کۆمەڵگەی توێژینەوە بۆ سالی خوێندنی ٢٠٢٣- ٢٠٢٤
   لە پێناو جێبەجێکردنی ئامانجی توێژینەوەکە  هه‌ردوو توێژەر  دوو ئامرازیان بەکارهێنا ئەوانیش بریتین لە تاقیکردنەوەی دەستکەوت له‌ بابه‌تی زانسته‌كان و تاقیکردنەوەی بیرکردنەوەی بەڵگەهێنانەوە، دوای كۆكردنه‌وه‌ی زانیاریه‌كانی توێژینه‌وه‌و شیکردنەوەی ئاماری، ئەنجامی توێژینەوەکە سەرکەوتنی کۆمەڵەی ئه‌زموونی بوو بەسەر کۆمەڵەی كۆنتڕۆڵكراو لە هەریەکە لە دەستکەوت و بیرکردنەوەی بەڵگە هێنانەوە.
Necklace Ansatz for strongly repulsive spin mixtures on a ring
Authors: Aupetit-Diallo Gianni , Pecci Giovanni , Volosniev Artem G. , Albert Mathias , Minguzzi Anna , Vignolo Patrizia
Published: February 2025

We propose an alternative to the Bethe Ansatz method for repulsive strongly-interacting fermionic (or bosonic) mixtures on a ring. Starting from the knowledge of the solution for single-component non-interacting fermions (or strongly-interacting bosons), we explicitly impose periodic condition on the amplitudes of the spin configurations. This reduces drastically the number of independent complex amplitudes that we determine by constrained diagonalization of an effective Hamiltonian. This procedure allows us to obtain a complete basis for the exact low-energy many-body solutions for mixtures with a large number of particles, both for SU(\kappa)SU(κ) and symmetry-breaking systems.
Strategic Priorities and Tools for Spatial Integration of Russia’s European North
Authors: Kozhevnikov Sergei
Published: February 2025

The Strategy of Spatial Development of the Russian Federation through 2025 failed to realize the potential of interregional and intermunicipal interaction, which makes it a key problem of the country’s spatial development. Spatial integration implies a scientific approach to the priorities and tools that would consolidate the potential of stakeholders and regions. This issue is especially relevant for the Northern territories, which make up two-thirds of Russia’s total area. To substantiate strategic priorities and tools of spatial integration, the author identified the essence and prerequisites for spatial integration of Russia’s European North, as well as analyzed the institutional, legal, and instrumental support for strategizing its spatial integration. The strategic priorities and tools in question are aimed at revealing the competitive advantages of each region and restoring the bond between urban and rural areas. The study relied on the theory and methodology of strategizing developed by Professor Vladimir L. Kvint. Using the monographic and comparative methods, the author analyzed strategic planning documents, regulatory legal acts, and reports made by development institutions. The spatial integration is currently provided by deepening the socio-economic unity of the regions. Russia’s European North has obvious prerequisites for integration, but the poor institutional, legal, and instrumental support remains the key obstacle. A vertical integration design center should be organized to develop the interregional value chains. Cities are the nods in these integration chain: their regional and industrial priorities are to be identified and strategized. A stronger inter-municipal cooperation between rural and urban areas will make it possible to activate the potential of remote territories. These measures and priorities should be implemented in the federal and macroregional strategy systems.
China’s Experience in Developing Long-Term Regional Socio-Economic Strategies
Authors: Abudemaleke Ayishawulie
Published: February 2025

Unequal regional development means a gap between economic indicators and the well-being of the local population. This issue interests scientific communities from countries with different economic backgrounds. China still experiences economic differences between Eastern, Central, and Western regions, as well as an intraregional gap between rural and urban areas. The state measures of economic, social, and territorial cohesion include regional development strategies, infrastructure development, and the One Belt, One Road initiative. According to Professor V. L. Kvint, favorable investment climate forms regional competitiveness. As a result, the local economy attracts developing companies while maintaining or improving the standard of living of all stakeholders. China’s experience with its economic boom may help to resolve the global issue of interregional inequality while serving as a model for other states on the path to socio-economic shift. The article describes the Chinese experience in overcoming regional inequality caused by various socioeconomic reasons. The author studied the socio-economic situation in the Pearl River Delta to conduct its OTSW analysis and formulate recommendations based on the Chinese experience.
Challenges and solutions in water management: a comprehensive study of Yemen's water policies and practices
Authors: Al Falahi Ali , Guangcan Zhu
Published: February 2025

Effective water management is crucial for development, particularly in water-scarce countries like Yemen. This study provides an intensive analysis of Yemen's water management issues across various dimensions: surface water distribution, shallow aquifer management, groundwater exploitation, and irrigation practices. Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods, including 640 questionnaires, social meetings, and structured interviews with local residents and government experts, the study also incorporates case studies and local reports on water pollution, seawater intrusion, and rising salinity. The study highlights several critical challenges: Governance and Institutional Issues; Political and Financial Constraints: and Technical Challenges. Moreover, water scarcity, traditional practices, tribal systems, and high poverty rates significantly affect water management efforts. The study's key findings highlight the overexploitation of groundwater by private companies, inefficiency in irrigation practices, the influence of traditional customs on water use rights, and the detrimental impact of industrial activities on water quality. Recommendations for improvement include enforcing regulations to control illegal drilling, enhancing irrigation efficiency, improving wastewater treatment, and strengthening governance structures. The research emphasizes the need for comprehensive reforms to address Yemen's water crisis in the context of ongoing conflict and resources limitation.
METHODS FOR SEARCHING AND COMPARING OBJECTS WHEN APPLYING THE SUBJECT-SUBJECT APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT REVIEW
Authors:   Samara Federal Research Scientific Center of Russian Academy of Sciences, Yu. Zaitseva Natalya , V. Moiseeva Tatiana ,   Samara Federal Research Scientific Center of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2025

Background. The generally accepted approach to management in organizational systems today differs in that participants in problematic situations (PrS) are excluded from the processes of their solution. Complementing the traditional approach to management with the ability to solve PrS by the actors themselves makes it possible to enrich decision-making processes through the use of volitional and intellectual resources of subjects. For information support of actors, a decision support system (DSS) is being developed, the design of which faced the task of choosing methods for searching and comparing various objects in the process of intersubjective management of PrS solution. The purpose of the study is to analyze and select methods for searching and comparing various objects in the database, knowledge base, and library of DSS precedents, which can be used in the development of algorithms for supporting and making decisions by actors building personal ontologies of the DSS as a result of communication on the DSS site. Materials and methods. The materials are the main provisions of the theory of intersubjective management of problematic situations solution. Methods of comparison and search in the database and knowledge base of similar objects – algorithms for fuzzy string comparison and methods for finding substrings in a string, as well as management theory, system analysis, decision theory, knowledge engineering. Results. A review of methods for searching and comparing data is carried out, with an emphasis on methods applicable to subject-to-subject (intersubjective) management of the PrS solution. Among the well-known algorithms, four of the most popular fuzzy string comparison algorithms are highlighted: Hamming algorithm, Levenstein editorial distance (algorithm), Damerau–Levenstein editorial distance (algorithm) and distance (algorithm) Jaro-Winkler. Among the search algorithms applicable to one–dimensional string arrays of data, the following are highlighted and considered: the simple search algorithm (linear algorithm), the Robin–Karp algorithm and the Knuth–Morris-Pratt algorithm. Conclusions. It is proposed to use a linear algorithm as the most suitable for solving problems related, for example, to searching the library for use cases by the names of the PrS and keywords.