bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Object Detection Method for Automated Classification of Distress in Rabat's Built Heritage
Authors: KHLIFATI Oumaima
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, proudly boasts a rich and complex architecture-al legacy that beautifully blends historical influences ranging from Islamic to con-temporary designs. Conserving this unique heritage holds paramount importance in safeguarding the city's distinctiveness and cultural significance. Conventional approaches to cataloging and categorization have been time-consuming and susceptible to human errors. Hence, this study aims to overcome these obstacles by creating a sophisticated object detection model to streamline the classification process. In this study, we propose an innovative deep learning-driven approach to detect and classify various degradations of built heritage. The dataset used in this study comprises numerous captured images that display diverse types of degradation, including cracks, collapse, rising damp, spalling, delamination, and lichens. Manual annotation was conducted to label the various damages present in the dataset. These labeled images were then used to train and validate the model. Multiple performance metrics were employed to assess and evaluate the model's performance, including precision and recall. Based on the results, the developed model has demonstrated excellent performance in both detecting and classifying different types of damage. This model's effective use aids local authorities in urban planning, heritage preservation, education, and tourism promotion, yielding broad implications.
Adaptation of Traditional Construction Methods for a Sustainable Transition of the Dwelling (Case of Riads in Fez and Hanoks in Seoul)
Authors: EL HARROUNI Rime
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Significant initiatives have been carried out by certain Moroccan organizations regarding safeguarding the Riads and Dars in Fez. Nevertheless, prior studies on the rehabilitation and restoration of traditional houses have only addressed the structural elements and thermal properties of the traditional environment, ignoring the spatial arrangement of the home and how it might be modified to better suit the needs and practices of modern residents. In reality, the production of newly effective technology involving structures and construction taking into account qualitative performances of the traditional dwelling has yet to be satisfactory specifically, as it is sparking a social discourse over the legitimacy of the traditional built design. This study aims to investigate the dissolution of the traditional dwelling in the medina of Fez to the degradation of the construction materials, and the safeguarding and rehabilitation Process of said dwelling. The main problem would be to answer: How to find the balance between the old and the new to provide a better quality of space? The defined method will take the form of a systemic comparative approach with the Korean model of dwelling called Hanok, to identify the similarities in terms of traditional methods of construction and the developed techniques used to transform said dwelling. For the sustainable development of these traditional habitat models, we need to establish specialized tools and a response plan for future Riads technology by comprehending consumer needs through: ongoing research on green technology to assess the usefulness of activities-oriented design in traditional homes and the improvement of natural materials in the rehabilitation process. Overall, this research aims to develop a specific scientific approach to transformation and adaptive reuse for sustainable habitability based on classifications of behavioral factors, technical factors, and contextual factors.
Thermal Characterization of a New Bio-Composite Building Material based on Gypsum and Date Palm Fiber
Authors: KHRISSI Youssef
Published: February 2024

Abstract. In Morocco, the prevalent use of building materials with low thermal resistance has translated into substantial energy consumption. This has underscored the pressing need to promote the development and adoption of sustainable construction and insulation materials. The primary objective of our study is to enhance the thermal properties of plaster by incorporating date palm fibers (DPF) to create an exterior wall coating. To evaluate the thermal properties of the resulting Gypsum-DPF bio-composite material, we conducted several experimental measurements of thermophysical properties. These measurements encompassed the determination of bulk density and thermal conductivity, which were assessed using the steady-state hot plate method. Our findings reveal that the inclusion of date palm fiber in the material led to a noteworthy reduction in bulk density, amounting to approximately 17.16%. Furthermore, thermal conductivity decreased by approximately 26.24%. These outcomes underscore the potential and value of utilizing this bio-composite material in building construction to enhance thermal comfort and, critically, contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly CO2 emissions.
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of a Building Aggregate in the Historical Centre of Florence
Authors: LICO Alessia
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Safeguarding the built heritage represents an urgent challenge for the culture and identity of each country. In Italy, past seismic events have highlighted the vulnerability of historic urban centres, as aggregates of historic masonry buildings. In this work, the seismic vulnerability of the historic centre of Florence, a UNESCO heritage site since 1982, will be investigated in the context of the Vulnerability Index Method, an empirical approach for the vulnerability assessment at the territorial level, proposed by Benedetti and Petrini in 1984, adopted by the Italian Group of Defense from Earthquake in 1993 and integrated by Formisano in 2011 with the key factors linked to the influence of the aggregate layout in the seismic behaviour. In particular, an urban aggregate composed of fourteen masonry in-line buildings (two palaces in the corner and twelve serial intercluded buildings) is considered as a case study. Buildings show a long narrow plan and an internal court and have undergone many transformations throughout history. Historical and typological analysis and material and constructive investigations were carried out to aid in understanding the mechanical behaviour of these buildings. These preliminary analyses allowed us to highlight the specific features and vulnerabilities of the aggregate, such as the presence of an internal court, which was the object of a specific study carried out supported by non-linear FEM investigations. In particular, this study was aimed at understanding how the GNDT form of the Seismic Vulnerability Level II can describe the vulnerability induced by the internal court in the seismic behaviour of the typical historical buildings in the city centre of Florence. First, the parameters of the GNDT form, influenced by the internal court, have been identified. Some considerations are reported by evaluating the results relating to these parameters, obtained for the application of the case study. Subsequently, some possible proposals for integrating the GNDT form were formulated to include the local vulnerability induced by the internal court in the structural behaviour of the typical historical buildings of the UNESCO city centre of Florence.
Pelatihan Pengelolaan Laboratorium dan Penggunaan Alat Peraga IPA bagi Guru-Guru IPA di SMP/MTs se-Kota Bandar Lampung
Authors: Rosidin Undang , Maulina Dina , Suana Wayan
Published: February 2024

Pembelajaran IPA dan laboratorium tidak dapat dipisahkan keberadaannya secara fungsional. Guru sebagai komponen penting dalam menentukan keberhasilan pendidikan menjadi protokol dalam kegiatan pembelajaran IPA berbasis laboratorium dan pengelolaannya. Tujuan kegiatan pelatihan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam mengoperasikan alat peraga laboratorium, serta meningkatkan kemampuan guru terhadap teknik pengelalolaan laboratorium dan keterampilan menggunakan alat laboratorium guru. Kegiatan pelatihan ini menerapkan strategi kontekstual, yaitu mengaitkan antara teori dengan praktik yang disampaikan  dengan metoda praktik terbimbing yaitu sistem pengajaran yang berorientasi pada pemecahan masalah yang dihadapi mengenai pengelolaan laboratorium. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihan ini bertempat di SMP Negeri 2 Bandar Lampung, dengan subjek kegiatan pelatihan ini adalah 75 orang guru mata pelajaran IPA SMP/MTs se-Kota Bandar Lampung. Hasil kegiatan pelatihan ini menunjukan bahwa ada peningkatan pengetahuan managerial laboratorium, dimana seluruh kemampuan peseta meningkat kecuali bagi para peserta yang tidak mengikuti kegiatan pelatihan hingga akhir. Kemampuan guru dalam menggunakan alat peraga (kit) IPA sudah baik. Hasil penilaian 100% guru telah mencapai standar ketuntasan yaitu 70. Dengan demikian, kegiatan pelatihan dikatagorikan berhasil dalam meningatkan kemampuan guru IPA MTs se-Kota Bandar Lampung tata kelola laboratorium dan penggunaan perangkat/kit IPA serta mampu mengenal fungsi dan kegunaan alat dan bahan praktikum dalam menunjang pembelajaran IPA.
Diversifikasi Batik Ecoprint Menjadi Produk Aksesoris Dan Home Décor Pada UKM Betty’s Craft
Authors: Agustin Dyan , Winarto Erwin Djuni , Azizi Abrar , Hakim Luqmanul , Firdausy Khurina Nuril
Published: February 2024

Batik ecoprint adalah batik yang memanfaatkan pewarna alami dari tanin atau zat warna daun, akar ataupun batang yang diletakan pada sehelai kain dengan direbus atau dipukul. Saat ini semakin banyak pengrajin yang menghasilkan kain dengan teknik ecoprint salah satunya UKM Betty’s Craft.  UKM Betty’s Craft mengalami penurunan omset penjualan, hal ini dikarenakan motif ecoprint yang dihasilkan belum memiliki ciri khas keunggulan dan juga ragam bentuk produk akhir belum bervariasi. Dari permasalahan tersebut diperlukan solusi yaitu diversifikasi motif batik ecoprint dan ragam produk akhir menjadi produk aksesoris dan home décor. Metode yang digunakan terbagi menjadi 2 tahap, pertama diskusi dan identifikasi kebutuhan teknik kombinasi motif misalnya ecoprint dengan sibori. Kedua pelatihan pembuatan motif kombinasi dan pembuatan produk aksesoris serta home decor. Dengan kegiatan ini dihasilkan variasi produk kain dan produk jadi batik ecoprint sehingga bisa menembus pasar yang lebih luas. Dengan demikian bisa menambah pendapatan bagi UKM Betty’s Craft serta bisa membuka lapangan pekerjaan bagi masyarakat disekelilingnya.
Basel IV and the structural relationship between SA and IMA
Authors: Rossignolo Adrián F.
Published: February 2024

El artículo evalúa la profunda revisión del Libro de Negociación o Basilea IV comparando los requerimientos de capital de los Enfoques Estandarizado y de Modelos Internos en un contexto de crisis de mercado. Mediante un análisis integral secuencial abarcando cada paso de los dos regímenes –incluyendo varias especificaciones para el segundo-, el estudio halla que la modificación radical consigue su objetivo principal: la elevación del capital para riesgos de mercado. Simultáneamente, el Enfoque Estandarizado aparece favorecido estableciendo un piso alto como respaldo creíble y los Modelos Internos son penalizados con estructuras complejas y tests de validación restrictivos. Con el propósito general aparentemente logrado, sería razonable efectuar una exploración del proceso general y conceder mayor flexibilización a los supervisores locales para su aplicación. La investigación se concentró en los mercados accionaros mexicanos durante el Covid-19, y se entiende que la extensión a más países podría reforzar los resultados. Este artículo se sitúa entre los primeros en estudiar los efectos de Basilea IV y resalta algunas de sus falencias, particularmente los niveles de capital probablemente excesivos y la campaña contra los Modelos Internos, lo cual podría mellar las ganancias, restringir la innovación y reducir el crédito.
Efficacy of the Flo App in Improving Health Literacy, Menstrual and General Health, and Well-Being in Women: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Cunningham Adam C , Prentice Carley , Peven Kimberly , Wickham Aidan , Bamford Ryan , Radovic Tara , Klepchukova Anna , Fomina Maria , Cunningham Katja , Hill Sarah , Hantsoo Liisa , Payne Jennifer , Zhaunova Liudmila , Ponzo Sonia
Published: February 2024

Background

Reproductive health literacy and menstrual health awareness play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of women and people who menstruate. Further, awareness of one’s own menstrual cycle patterns and associated symptoms can help individuals identify and manage conditions of the menstrual cycle such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Digital health products, and specifically menstrual health apps, have the potential to effect positive change due to their scalability and ease of access.

Objective

The primary aim of this study was to measure the efficacy of a menstrual and reproductive health app, Flo, in improving health literacy and health and well-being outcomes in menstruating individuals with and without PMS and PMDD. Further, we explored the possibility that the use of the Flo app could positively influence feelings around reproductive health management and communication about health, menstrual cycle stigma, unplanned pregnancies, quality of life, work productivity, absenteeism, and body image.

Methods

We conducted 2 pilot, 3-month, unblinded, 2-armed, remote randomized controlled trials on the effects of using the Flo app in a sample of US-based (1) individuals who track their cycles (n=321) or (2) individuals who track their cycles and are affected by PMS or PMDD (n=117).

Results

The findings revealed significant improvements at the end of the study period compared to baseline for our primary outcomes of health literacy (cycle tracking: D̄=1.11; t311=5.73, P<.001; PMS or PMDD: D̄=1.20; t115=3.76, P<.001) and menstrual health awareness (D̄=3.97; t311=7.71, P<.001), health and well-being (D̄=3.44; t311=5.94, P<.001), and PMS or PMDD symptoms burden (D̄=–7.08; t115=–5.44, P<.001). Improvements were also observed for our secondary outcomes of feelings of control and management over health (D̄=1.01; t311=5.08, P<.001), communication about health (D̄=0.93; t311=2.41, P=.002), menstrual cycle stigma (D̄=–0.61; t311=–2.73, P=.007), and fear of unplanned pregnancies (D̄=–0.22; t311=–2.11, P=.04) for those who track their cycles, as well as absenteeism from work and education due to PMS or PMDD (D̄=–1.67; t144=–2.49, P=.01).

Conclusions

These pilot randomized controlled trials demonstrate that the use of the Flo app improves menstrual health literacy and awareness, general health and well-being, and PMS or PMDD symptom burden. Considering the widespread use and affordability of the Flo app, these findings show promise for filling important gaps in current health care provisioning such as improving menstrual knowledge and health.

Trial Registration

OSF Registries osf.io/pcgw7; https://osf.io/pcgw7 ; OSF Registries osf.io/ry8vq; https://osf.io/ry8vq
Using Vibration for Secure Pairing with Implantable Medical Devices: Development and Usability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Mo , Wang Chaofan , Jiang Weiwei , Oswald David , Murray Toby , Marin Eduard , Wei Jing , Ryan Mark , Kostakos Vassilis
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Implantable Medical Devices (IMDs), such as pacemakers, increasingly communicate wirelessly with external devices. To secure this wireless communication channel, a pairing process is needed to bootstrap a secret key between the devices. Previous work has proposed pairing approaches that often adopt a “seamless” design and render the pairing process imperceptible to patients. This lack of user perception can significantly compromise security and pose threats to patients.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this work is to explore the use of highly perceptible vibrations for pairing with IMDs. We aim to propose a novel technique that leverages the natural randomness in human motor behavior as a shared source of entropy for pairing, potentially deployable to current IMD products.

METHODS

We develop a proof-of-concept to demonstrate our proposed technique. We build a wearable prototype designed for individuals to simulate being an IMD patient (we do not test on real patients to avoid potential risks), and devise signal processing algorithms that utilize accelerometer readings to facilitate secure pairing with an IMD. We thoroughly evaluate the accuracy, security, and usability of our technique in a lab study with 24 participants.

RESULTS

Our proposed pairing technique achieves high pairing accuracy, with a zero false acceptance rate (indicating low risks from adversaries) and a false rejection rate of only 0.6% (suggesting that legitimate users will likely experience very few failures). Our approach also offers robust security, which passes the National Institute of Standards and Technology statistical tests (with all p-values > 0.01). Moreover, our technique has high usability, evidenced by an average System Usability Scale questionnaire score of 73.6 (surpassing the standard benchmark of 68 for "good usability") and insights gathered from the interviews. Furthermore, the entire pairing process can be efficiently completed within five seconds.

CONCLUSIONS

Vibration can be used to realize secure, usable, and deployable pairing in the context of IMDs. Our method also exhibits advantages over previous approaches, e.g., lenient requirements on the sensing capabilities of IMDs and the synchronization between the IMD and the external device.
Comparison of the Quality of Discharge Letters Written by Large Language Models and Junior Clinicians: Single-Blinded Study (Preprint)
Authors: Tung Joshua Yi Min , Gill Sunil Ravinder , Sng Gerald Gui Ren , Lim Daniel Yan Zheng , Ke Yuhe , Tan Ting Fang , Jin Liyuan , Elangovan Kabilan , Ong Jasmine Chiat Ling , Abdullah Hairil Rizal , Ting Daniel Shu Wei , Chong Tsung Wen
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Discharge letters are a critical component in the continuity of care between specialists and primary care providers. However, these letters are time-consuming to write, underprioritized in comparison to direct clinical care, and are often tasked to junior doctors. Prior studies assessing the quality of discharge summaries written for inpatient hospital admissions show inadequacies in many domains. Large language models such as GPT have the ability to summarize large volumes of unstructured free text such as electronic medical records and have the potential to automate such tasks, providing time savings and consistency in quality.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to assess the performance of GPT-4 in generating discharge letters written from urology specialist outpatient clinics to primary care providers and to compare their quality against letters written by junior clinicians.

METHODS

Fictional electronic records were written by physicians simulating 5 common urology outpatient cases with long-term follow-up. Records comprised simulated consultation notes, referral letters and replies, and relevant discharge summaries from inpatient admissions. GPT-4 was tasked to write discharge letters for these cases with a specified target audience of primary care providers who would be continuing the patient’s care. Prompts were written for safety, content, and style. Concurrently, junior clinicians were provided with the same case records and instructional prompts. GPT-4 output was assessed for instances of hallucination. A blinded panel of primary care physicians then evaluated the letters using a standardized questionnaire tool.

RESULTS

GPT-4 outperformed human counterparts in information provision (mean 4.32, SD 0.95 vs 3.70, SD 1.27; P=.03) and had no instances of hallucination. There were no statistically significant differences in the mean clarity (4.16, SD 0.95 vs 3.68, SD 1.24; P=.12), collegiality (4.36, SD 1.00 vs 3.84, SD 1.22; P=.05), conciseness (3.60, SD 1.12 vs 3.64, SD 1.27; P=.71), follow-up recommendations (4.16, SD 1.03 vs 3.72, SD 1.13; P=.08), and overall satisfaction (3.96, SD 1.14 vs 3.62, SD 1.34; P=.36) between the letters generated by GPT-4 and humans, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

Discharge letters written by GPT-4 had equivalent quality to those written by junior clinicians, without any hallucinations. This study provides a proof of concept that large language models can be useful and safe tools in clinical documentation.
Eficacia y equidad espacial en servicios de educación y salud. Método y evidencias para Guadalajara
Authors: Rodríguez López Alondra , Alegría Olazábal Tito Alejandro
Published: February 2024

La proximidad de los servicios es crucial para reducir las desigualdades sociales. Aquí se estima la cobertura  espacial de escuelas/hospitales; también se analiza si las variaciones en la cantidad de servicio recibido se asocian con el nivel socioeconómico de los vecindarios. Partimos del supuesto de que la geografía del servicio es ineficaz e inequitativa. Con el cálculo de buffers, estadísticas de zona y regresiones lineales, se encontró que el servicio de bachilleratos y hospitales está centralizado, no así la distribución de primarias/secundarias; además, los  grupos desfavorecidos reciben menor oferta de servicios, pero esto débilmente se relaciona con el factor socioeconómico.
Preserve and Promote the Traditional Cultural Values of the Tay and Nung people in Tourism Development in Cao Bang Province, Vietnam
Authors: Thuy Le Thi Bich , Thuong Le Thi Thanh
Published: February 2024

The development of tourism linked to the unique cultural values of each ethnic community is becoming an essential trend in the tourism sector. The Tay and Nung ethnic communities in Cao Bang province are among the ethnic minority groups in Vietnam, with rich cultural and social lives that hold significant importance in tourism development. The traditional cultural values of the Tay and Nung people deeply embody the cultural identity of the ethnic group and represent a rich cultural potential in the tourism development of Cao Bang province. Successfully managing the relationship between preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of the Tay and Nung people in Cao Bang province in connection with sustainable tourism development will contribute to changing livelihoods, enhancing the quality of life for the people, and ensuring the sustainable development of the country.
Метисация хакасов как фактор ассимиляции коренного населения Хакасии
Authors:   Khakass Research Institute of Language, Literature and History (23, Shchetinkin St., 655017 Abakan, Russian Federation), Tinikova Elena E.
Published: February 2024

Goals. The article attempts an analysis of miscegenation as a reason behind the Khakass population decline and the titular ethnic group’s assimilation. Despite there is an increasing number of publications examining various aspects of miscegenation among indigenous Siberians, such works dealing with the complex social process in Khakassia are scarce enough. The working hypothesis rest on the assertions as follows: the increased number of mestizos has led to significant changes in identities of descendants of interethnic marriages in recent decades; positions of the Khakass language as a means of everyday communication and cultural transmission have been weakened by the globalization and electronic communication development; the two put together may result in that the Khakass would lose their native language and culture on the way toward total assimilation. Materials and methods. The study focuses on official statistics data and outcomes of the author’s survey conducted in 2018, as well as on some bibliographic interviews with ethnic Khakass individuals and mestizos of Khakassia obtained in 2023. The snowball sampling method proved most instrumental in identifying further interviewees. Results. Present-day Khakassia witnesses quite a difficult situation: the increase in miscegenation and decrease of Khakass population trigger accelerated linguistic and cultural assimilation trends. The former have resulted from somewhat changed ethnic composition across the region, urbanization, and globalization. However, in the face of the mentioned circumstances, ethnic consciousness of the Khakass remains stable enough, the latter being manifested in the recognition of the Khakass language as mother tongue, in their understanding of the need to protect and develop traditional Khakass culture. But despite the efforts aimed at preserving Khakass, there is a real threat of its extinction. As compared to descendants of monoethnic marriages, mestizos tend to choose assimilation behavior strategies, which also entails dramatic risks for ethnic survival.
Retrospective Analysis of the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 in the Mediterranean Part of Bulgaria, During the First Wave of the Pandemic
Authors: Sirakov Ivo , Stankova Petya , Bakalov Dimitar , Mirani Yeshaa , Bardarska Lyudmila , Paraskova Gergana , Popov Ivan , Alexandrova Alexandra , Dimitrov Georgi , Mizgova Gergana , Kalvatchev Nikolay , Gergova Raina
Published: February 2024

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic demonstrated the importance of proper understanding of the epidemiology of viral infections in the modern cosmopolitan world. In this retrospective study, we analyzed different factors associated with the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in the Sandanski municipality, a small and isolated region of Bulgaria, with a classical continental Mediterranean climate. We collected 418 serum samples from people without symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection or other respiratory diseases. The samples were tested for COVID-19 markers with qualitative and quantitative ELISA for anti-N and anti-S antibodies, and a rapid test for (IgM/G) antibodies. The methods were applied to complement each other with the different characteristics each of them has, thus allowing us to perform more accurate and more comprehensive detection of serum antibodies and to analyze the virus spread. We compared the results with the official government data for the SARS-CoV-2 distribution in Bulgaria. Based on the obtained results and available literature data, we discuss the importance of popular diagnostic methods, the role of the climate, the travel of people and pets, psychological stress and the individual reaction of subjects related to the spread of the virus.
Predicting Smoking Status of a Person using Machine Learning
Authors: Aijaz Irfan , Sodhi Dr. Gurinder Kaur
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The study of smoking behavior, a topic extensively researched over time, has presented difficulties in accurately predicting and thoroughly analyzing its determinants. Previous studies struggled to predict smoking behavior accurately, mainly due to the presence of continuous target variables, hindering the application of vital feature selection methods like mutual information. This research aims to address these challenges through an innovative approach that incorporates data preprocessing, feature engineering, and advanced machine learning techniques. To overcome the issue of continuous target variables, our methodology involves categorizing smoking behavior into discrete groups, allowing the use of feature selection methods such as mutual information scores. Logistic regression, Gaussian Naive Bayes, and Random Forest Classifier models are employed in this study to achieve highly accurate predictions of smoking behavior. The Select KBest method is utilized to assess the significance of features based on mutual information scores. The research explores various health indicators, including BMI, haemoglobin levels, and cholesterol, providing comprehensive insights into their impact on smoking behavior. The principal component analysis, or PCA, is another technique used to lower multiplicity. while retaining essential information from the dataset. Through this innovative approach and a rigorous commitment to ethical data collection practices, our goal is to advance the understanding of smoking behavior, overcoming previous challenges, and offering valuable insights for public health initiatives and smoking cessation efforts. The study evaluates results using specified algorithms and parameters, presenting a comparative analysis to enhance the clarity and robustness of our findings.
“Se podes ver, repara”: os conceitos de “mentira” e de “verdade” na emblemática espanhola
Authors: De Araújo Souza Jorge Victor
Published: February 2024

Neste artigo, partindo da obra Emblemas Españoles Ilustrados, de referências da antiguidade clássica (vastamente citados nas obras de emblemas), e de acervos virtuais (documentos, obras raras, acervos de museus), investigamos algumas ideias e imagens acerca dos conceitos de “mentira” e de “verdade”. O recorte cronológico parte do final do século XVI (publicação do livro de Juan Borja, em 1581) até 1687, ano da publicação de Ver, oir, oler, gustar, tocar. Empresas que ensenan y persuaden su buen uso, em lo político, y en lo moral, do jesuíta Juan Lorenzo Ortiz, cobrindo assim parte do conhecido “Século de Ouro espanhol” no que diz respeito às produções letradas e artísticas em geral. Conclui-se a relação cada vez mais estreita entre o regime de visualidade moderno na concepção dos conceitos em tela.
Da veracidade à denúncia do falso nas descrições geográficas da Época Moderna
Authors: Doré Andréa
Published: February 2024

Os autores de descrições geográficas do período moderno recorreram a várias estratégias para convencer ou especular sobre a geografia de espaços desconhecidos dos europeus ou sobre os quais tinham poucas informações. Entre um dado objetivo e concreto sobre a geografia e o falseamento deliberado havia um vasto espectro de situações. É difícil expressar em apenas um termo essa multiplicidade de casos: inexatidão, falseamento, imprecisão, erro, mentira, imaginação, fabulação. Para cada objeto, mapa ou descrição, diferentes elementos devem ser investigados a fim de compreender o resultado construído, suas motivações e efeitos. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar expressões, imagens e práticas adotadas por produtores da literatura geográfica no período moderno para atribuir veracidade e credibilidade a suas descrições. Também se apresenta, de forma ainda introdutória, como os contemporâneos se permitiam avaliar e denunciar inverdades nesses documentos.
Autoria e apocrifia nos albores da época moderna: o caso das primeiras notícias impressas sobre o Novo Mundo
Authors: De Azambuja Ribeiro Machel Marilia
Published: February 2024

Este artigo procura refletir sobre autoria e apocrifia a partir do estudo das primeiras cartas-notícias publicadas na Europa contendo informações sobre o continente americano. Atribuídas a Cristóvão Colombo e a Américo Vespúcio, essas cartas fazem parte de um grupo específico de impressos de caráter noticioso que vieram a lume logo após a implantação da imprensa de tipos móveis no continente europeu e marcam a própria afirmação da notícia enquanto gênero tipográfico. Nesse contexto cultural, em que emendas, rearranjos e interpolações são práticas correntemente adotadas por tradutores e editores na construção de um produto editorial, pensar nos processos histórico-políticos por trás da publicação de opúsculos de caráter noticioso, impressos cujo texto se constitui originalmente através de uma ou mais interlocuções, nos parece oferecer uma importante chave de interpretação para o problema da relação texto-autor na época moderna.
Uma multidão de escritos: a questão do sigilo confessional e a guerra de papéis contra a Jacobeia (1745-1752)
Authors: Kawai Souto Maior de Melo Bruno
Published: February 2024

Entre os anos 1745 e 1752, a Inquisição portuguesa realizou uma verdadeira guerra contra a Jacobeia – movimento religioso que surgiu nas décadas iniciais do século XVIII, com o propósito de divulgar um método de vida baseado na reforma da espiritualidade e em uma rigorosa vivência devocional, espiritual e sacramental. A perseguição à Jacobeia se deu especialmente através da manipulação de informações/desinformações, que foram propagandeadas por meio de um número considerável de libelos difamatórios, livros e papéis insultuosos, publicados – em sua grande maioria de forma clandestina – com a aquiescência do Santo Ofício. Nesses textos, os jacobeus, de modo geral, foram vituperados, sendo acusados de sigilistas, isto é, religiosos que não respeitavam o sigilo do sacramento da confissão, utilizando o testemunho revelado no confessionário como instrumento de perseguição aos fiéis. Diante disso, examinaremos os escritos produzidos ao longo do período que se convencionou chamar de questão do sigilo confessional – o sentido de seus usos, seus efeitos e seus interesses – e buscaremos entender de que forma a propagação de desinformações sobre os jacobeus contribuiu com a criação de uma semântica histórico-política que atribuiu sentidos e forjou a própria ideia de Jacobeia que se desenvolveu ao longo do século XVIII.
O Secretário Alvitreiro: a trajetória e dois escritos políticos de Antônio Barbosa de Lima, Secretário de Governo da Capitania de Pernambuco (1682-1712)
Authors: Curvelo Arthur
Published: February 2024

Contrapondo-se às perspectivas defendidas pelas grandes sínteses da história administrativa, que relegavam aos oficiais da escrita um papel meramente acessório e burocrático dentro das instituições, o presente artigo analisa o protagonismo político desses agentes através do caso de António Barbosa de Lima, secretário de governo da Capitania de Pernambuco entre 1682 e 1712. Para tanto, aborda-se a trajetória de vida deste personagem e algumas características marcantes de seu pensamento político, manifestas em dois raros escritos de sua autoria oferecidos aos governadores António Félix Machado e seu filho Félix José Machado.
A tragédia histórica em La Pratique du Théâtre (1657), de François Hédélin d’Aubignac (1604–1676)
Authors: Eleuthério Mayquel
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho pretende analisar os pressupostos teóricos levantados por François Hédélin d’Aubignac (1604–1676) em La Pratique du Théâtre (1657) acerca da composição dramática e, especificamente, do drama histórico. Pretende-se analisar as noções de mimese e verossimilhança que sustentavam a concepção dramática do autor e sua relação com os imperativos políticos e morais de um contexto de progressiva institucionalização do saber pela monarquia francesa na primeira metade do século XVII. A partir disso, busca-se analisar a forma e a função do drama histórico para o autor, em que este gênero se diferencia dos demais gêneros dramáticos e quais suas afinidades e diferenças em relação ao texto histórico. Conclui-se que a noção de verossimilhança é um conceito-chave para se compreender o drama histórico, pois, ao mesmo tempo que identifica o texto dramático como tal, produz as balizas entre a fidelidade às fontes históricas e a liberdade do dramaturgo.
Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen revisitado: os tapetes murais e o projeto de decoração brasileira da Mauritshuis
Authors: Miranda Bruno
Published: February 2024

Resenha ao livro: ABBING, Michiel Roscam. Brazilië zien zonder de oceaan over te steken. De wandtapijten van Johan Maurits. Utrecht: Uitgeverij Lias B.V., 2021.
Using a Rapid, Accurate, and Cost-Effective QiaXcel Advanced Platform for Microsatellite Instability Detection in Colorectal Carcinoma in North of Iraq
Authors: Abdalrahman Nigar A , Mohamad Dlnya A
Published: February 2024

Objective: The objective of this investigation was to address the limitations of the most popular microsatellite instability (MSI) detectionmethod, which uses fluorescent capillary sequencers.
Methods: Using the QiaXcel Advanced system (Qiagen, Hilden, Germany) based on capillary electrophoresis, the MSI status of 53 IraqiFormalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) CRC samples was examined. BAT25, BAT26, BAT40, D2S123, D5S346, D17S250, NR21, NR22, NR27,Mycl1, TPOX, and TH01 were among the panel of twelve polymorphic markers that were used.
Results: Using a QiaXcel Advanced platform was successfully established to determine the MSI status. Among 53 cases of CRC, MSI wasobserved in 12 cases (22.64%) who had MSI-H.
Conclusion: Due to MSI’s significance in the progression of cancer, this quick and inexpensive PCR-based technique can enhance theclinical management of CRC, which may further alter the patient’s outcome.
Evaluation of Pregnant Knowledge and Adherence Regarding Supplemental Iron, Folic acid, Calcium, and Vitamins During Pregnancy
Authors: Karim Walaa A. , Rabea Ihsan S. , Abdulwahid Hameeda H.
Published: February 2024

Objectives:  The aim of the present study is to evaluate the knowledge as well as the  rate of adherence to supplement medications.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was carried out at a teaching hospital for obstetrics and gynecology in Karbala with 100 pregnant women at the second trimester, data were collected using two questionnaires, one about knowledge and other about adherence to micronutrient supplementation, laboratory tests were used to determine the levels of Hemoglobin and plasma level of calcium, and vitamin D.

Results: the overall adherence rate to supplement medication among pregnant women was low in spite of good knowledge score. Biochemical laboratory results showed more than half of participants were found to have haemoglobin    

Less than normal level. Most of participant confirmed to have deficiency of plasma 25-Hydroxy-vitaminD, and more than two third of them have normal calcium level.

Conclusion: the present study revealed that most pregnant women have a poor adherence to micronutrient supplementation, therefore there is a need for interventional strategies to optimize adherence.
Reconstruction and Management Strategies for Pelvic Ablative Surgery
Authors: Choi Jangyoun , Kim Rah Yoon , Lee Chae Rim , Choi Jong Yun , Moon Suk-Ho , Oh Deuk Young , Jun Young-Joon
Published: February 2024

Background: Ablative oncologic procedures for colorectal or gynecologic malignancies can result in large skin or tissue volume defects. Although direct closure may be possible, such attempts can lead to postoperative complications such as wound breakdown, organ prolapse, chronic seroma, or infection. Various procedures, from flap surgery to local wound care, can be useful additions to improve patient outcomes.Methods: This study retrospectively reviews cases of patients with multiple comorbidities who had undergone concomitant interventions after pelvic ablative surgery. Various interventions after pelvic ablative surgery, from reconstructing the defect to managing postoperative complications, are described.Results: Careful planning and selection of the reconstruction method can significantly improve patient outcomes. The authors suggest using gluteal flaps for most reconstructive demands.Conclusion: This case series emphasizes the utility of using various flaps, especially the gluteal flap, in reconstructing oncologic defects in the pelvic and perineal regions. The insights gained from this study will hopefully be of assistance to future research and clinical practice, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Usefulness of the Keystone Flap in Lower Extremity Reconstruction in Patients with Anterior Tibial Artery Variation: A Case Report
Authors: Ahn Yu Jin , Shin Hea Kyeong
Published: February 2024

Reconstruction of lower extremity wounds in patients with abnormalities in vascular anatomy is often challenging. A 71-year-old man was admitted to our hospital after sustaining two contact burns on his right leg while sleeping on an electric blanket. Fourth-degree burns amounting to approximately 3% of total body surface area were confirmed, with eschar formation on the right instep and pretibial area. Both wounds on the lower leg required flap reconstruction. In addition, the patient had anterior tibial artery hypoplasia. We considered a two-flap reconstruction method that should leave the source artery and muscle intact and generally has a good prognosis. A peroneal artery perforator-based keystone flap was used on the right lower leg, and a right dorsalis pedis island flap on the foot dorsum. Surgery was performed successfully, and at 8 months postoperatively, the patient walked naturally and had no complaints of discomfort. Additionally, cosmetic results were satisfactory. Accordingly, we introduce a surgical method that is useful in cases similar to that described.
Conducting tracer studies to assess work-integrated learning programs
Authors: van der Waldt Gerrit , Fourie David J. , Malan Cornel
Published: February 2024

Tracer studies are research investigations that are designed to track the outcomes and experiences of participants in learning programs. In the case of work-integrated learning (WIL) programmes, tracer studies can be used to probe the perception of learners who have completed the programs (Dela Cruz, 2022; Winborg & Hägg, 2023). Following a qualitative research design using a questionnaire as a data collection method, a cohort of learners (n = 179) who have completed Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) WIL programmes were used to gauge the perceived strengths and weaknesses of these programs, including the skills and knowledge they gained, the quality of the training, and the overall impact of the programs on their career development. It was established that WIL programmes generally lead to benefits such as increased employability, gaining of work-related skills, greater job retention, career advancement, continuous learning, and improved self-esteem. WIL programs are, however, hampered by employer-related factors such as limited mentorship and career guidance, financial limitations, and poor working conditions.
DETERMINANTS OF THE INVESTMENTS IN PHOTOVOLTAIC MICRO-INSTALLATIONS BY INDIVIDUAL USERS IN POLAND
Authors: Dąbrowska Anna , Maciejczak Mariusz , Ozimek Irena
Published: February 2024

Aim:The paper’s objective is to determine the behavior and attitudes of Polish investors and users towards photovoltaic installations in Poland. Methods: The survey was carried out by ARC Rynek i Opinia (the Institute of Opinion and Market Research), commissioned by the company Alians-OZE, which, as part of the cooperation between business practice and science, made the results of the research available to the authors of this paper. The study was carried out in April 2021 using the CAWI technique. Results: The most important advantage of using photovoltaic micro-installations included factors such as using a source of free energy and independence from electricity price increases. The most important disadvantages were the high price of installation and the period of return on investment. Conclusions: The individual users of photovoltaic micro-installations, due to their activities in the green energy market as prosumers, not only increased the amount of renewable energy available, but also increased the social awareness of the benefits of such solutions. Therefore, it is important to promote as part of the pro-ecological policy, as well as the measures aimed at promoting this renewable energy source among individual users.
CONDITIONS OF CHANGES IN THE REGIONAL SPECIALIZATION OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION IN POLAND
Authors: Szymańska Elżbieta , Mroczek Robert , Tłuczak Agnieszka
Published: February 2024

Aim: The study aimed to identify regional specialization and changes in competitiveness in the field of animal production in Poland. Methods: The analysis covered statistical data of the Central Statistical Office from 2010–2021 on a national scale and in individual voivodeships. The study used a comparative analysis of animal production in regional terms. In order to determine the specialization of the region and to analyze changes in competitiveness over time, the classic method of Shift-Share Analysis (SSA) was used. Results: Major changes are taking place in Poland in the stock of farm animals and the production of animals for slaughter. In the years 2010–2021, the pig stock decreased drastically, and the stock of cattle, especially for fattening and poultry, increased. Changes in livestock stock contributed to an increase in beef cattle and poultry production and a decrease in the production of live pigs. Conclusions: There is specialization in Poland, and the concentration of production of the most important livestock species in individual voivodeships is increasing. Specialization and concentration processes allow for more effective use of farm resources and greater competitiveness of regions. However, the accelerating concentration of production may threaten the sustainable development of agriculture and negatively affect the natural environment. Therefore, further research on the impact of specialization and concentration of animal production on food security and the natural environment is recommended.
UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN KITOSAN DARI CANGKANG YUTUK (Emerita sp) MENGGUNAKAN METODE ABTS (2,2 AZINOBIS (3-ETILBENZOTIAZOLIN)-6-ASAM SULFONAT)
Authors: Billa Zalsa , Fitriyati Laeli , Kiromah Naelaz Zukhruf Wakhidatul
Published: February 2024

Radikal bebas merupakan salah satu penyebab penyakit degeneratif. Oleh karena itu, radikal bebas dapat dicegah dengan penggunaan antioksidan. Yutuk merupakan salah satu sumber alam dari laut yang mengandung kitosan sebagai antiokidan. Pengujian antioksidan dapat menggunakan metode ABTS. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui aktivitas antioksidan kitosan dari cangkang yutuk menggunakan metode ABTS. Metode penelitian yang digunakan antara lain uji fisika kitosan dilakukan dengan uji organoleptik, uji air dan uji tabung, serta dilakukan uji analisis FTIR. Data yang dihasilkan adalah nilai IC50. Hasil uji fisika kitosan dilakukan dengan uji organoleptik warna putih kecoklatan, berbentuk serpihan atau bubuk halus, uji air menunjukkan hasil 1,4188% dan uji kadar abu menunjukkan 3,4332 %. Hasil uji analisis FTIR kitosan dari cangkang yutuk ditandai dengan adanya gugus amida dan hidroksil dengan nilai derajat deasetilasi sebesar 57,62%. Hasil uji aktivitas antioksidan kitosan dari cangkang yutuk dengan metode ABTS nilai IC50 190,48 ppm. Penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa kitosan cangkang yutuk memiliki aktivitas antioksidan yang lemah pada metode ABTS.
STUDI LITERATUR: AKTIVITAS SITOTOKSIK EKSTRAK TANAMAN TALOK (Muntingia calabura L.)
Authors: Nazilah Siti Umi , Kusumowati Ika Trisharyanti Dian
Published: February 2024

Talok merupakan tanaman yang memiliki banyak manfaat untuk kesehatan manusia. Tujuan dari studi literatur ini yaitu untuk mengetahui aktivitas sitotoksik dari ekstrak tanaman talok (Muntingia calabura L.). Metode yang digunakan dalam penelusuran artikel yaitu menggunakan database PubMed dan Google Scholar dengan jenis literatur yang dianalisis yaitu penelitian mengenai aktivitas sitotoksik dari ekstrak tanaman talok. Kriteria inklusi yang digunakan yaitu jurnal yang berisi tentang uji sitotoksik atau antikanker dari tanaman talok dengan tahun publikasi 2011-2020, dan jurnal full text. Kriteria eksklusi yang digunakan yaitu jurnal tentang kombinasi ekstrak tanaman talok dengan tanaman lainnya, tidak terdapat nilai IC50, dan jurnal mengenai review artikel, abstrak, atau buku. Hasil dari analisis menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak etil asetat dari daun talok dengan kandungan senyawa 2’,4’-dihydroxychalcone dan 5-hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxyflavone memiliki aktivitas sitotoksik paling kuat diantara ekstrak lainnya dengan nilai IC50 sebesar 3,43 µg/mL dan 3,34 µg/mL terhadap sel kanker HL-60 sehingga tanaman talok berpotensi untuk dijadikan sebagai agen antikanker.