bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RDSC: Range-Based Device Spatial Clustering for IoT Networks
Authors: Achkouty Fouad , Gallon Laurent , Chbeir Richard
Published: September 2024

The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a crucial area of modern research. While the increasing number of IoT devices has driven significant advancements, it has also introduced several challenges, such as data storage, data privacy, communication protocols, complex network topologies, and IoT device management. In essence, the management of IoT devices is becoming more and more challenging, especially with the limited capacity and power of the IoT devices. The devices, having limited capacities, cannot store the information of the entire environment at once. In addition, device power consumption can affect network performance and stability. The devices’ sensing areas with device grouping and management can simplify further networking tasks and improve response quality with data aggregation and correction techniques. In fact, most research papers are looking forward to expanding network lifetimes by relying on devices with high power capabilities. This paper proposes a device spatial clustering technique that covers crucial challenges in IoT. Our approach groups the dispersed devices to create clusters of connected devices while considering their coverage, their storage capacities, and their power. A new clustering protocol alongside a new clustering algorithm is introduced, resolving the aforementioned challenges. Moreover, a technique for non-sensed area extraction is presented. The efficiency of the proposed approach has been evaluated with extensive experiments that gave notable results. Our technique was also compared with other clustering algorithms, showing the different results of these algorithms.
Design and Modelling of MEMS Vibrating Internal Ring Gyroscopes for Harsh Environments
Authors: Gill Waqas Amin , Howard Ian , Mazhar Ilyas , McKee Kristoffer
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a design, model, and comparative analysis of two internal MEMS vibrating ring gyroscopes for harsh environmental conditions. The proposed design investigates the symmetric structure of the vibrating ring gyroscopes that operate at the identical shape of wine glass mode resonance frequencies for both driving and sensing purposes. This approach improves the gyroscope’s sensitivity and precision in rotational motion. The analysis starts with an investigation of the dynamic behaviour of the vibrating ring gyroscope with the detailed derivation of motion equations. The design geometry, meshing technology, and simulation results were comprehensively evaluated on two internal vibrating ring gyroscopes. The two designs are distinguished by their support spring configurations and internal ring structures. Design I consists of eight semicircular support springs and Design II consists of sixteen semicircular support springs. These designs were modelled and analyzed using finite element analysis (FEA) in Ansys 2023 R1 software. This paper further evaluates static and dynamic performance, emphasizing mode matching and temperature stability. The results reveal that Design II, with additional support springs, offers better mode matching, higher resonance frequencies, and better thermal stability compared to Design I. Additionally, electrostatic, modal, and harmonic analyses highlight the gyroscope’s behaviour under varying DC voltages and environmental conditions. Furthermore, this study investigates the impact of temperature fluctuations on performance, demonstrating the robustness of the designs within a temperature range from −100 °C to 100 °C. These research findings suggest that the internal vibrating ring gyroscopes are highly suitable for harsh conditions such as high temperature and space applications.
Multi-Sensing Inspection System for Thermally Induced Micro-Instability in Metal-Based Selective Laser Melting
Authors: Peng Xing , Liao Rongjie , Zhu Ziyan
Published: September 2024

Additive manufacturing (AM) excels in engineering intricate shapes, pioneering functional components, and lightweight structures. Nevertheless, components fabricated through AM often manifest elevated residual stresses and a myriad of thermally induced micro-instabilities, including cracking, incomplete fusion, crazing, porosity, spheroidization, and inclusions. In response, this study proposed a sophisticated multi-sensing inspection system specifically tailored for the inspection of thermally induced micro-instabilities at the micro–nano scale. Simulation results substantiate that the modulation transfer function (MTF) values for each field of view in both visible and infrared optical channels surpass the benchmark of 0.3, ensuring imaging fidelity conducive to meticulous examination. Furthermore, the innovative system can discern and accurately capture data pertaining to thermally induced micro-instabilities across visible and infrared spectra, seamlessly integrating this information into a backend image processing system within operational parameters of a 380–450 mm distance and a 20–70 °C temperature range. Notably, the system’s design is harmoniously aligned with the requisites of processing and assembly, heralding a significant advancement in bolstering the inspection effect of thermally induced micro-instabilities for the AM component.
HS-SPME-GC-MS Analysis of the Volatile Composition of Italian Honey for Its Characterization and Authentication Using the Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Breschi Carlotta , Ieri Francesca , Calamai Luca , Miele Alessandra , D’Agostino Silvia , Melani Fabrizio , Zanoni Bruno , Mulinacci Nadia , Cecchi Lorenzo
Published: September 2024

Honey’s chemical and sensory characteristics depend on several factors, including its botanical and geographic origins. The consumers’ increasing interest in monofloral honey and honey with a clear indication of geographic origin make these types of honey susceptible to fraud. The aim was to propose an original chemometric approach for honey’s botanical and geographic authentication purposes. The volatile fraction of almost 100 Italian honey samples (4 out of which are from Greece) from different regions and botanical origins was characterized using HS-SPME-GC-MS; the obtained data were combined for the first time with a genetic algorithm to provide a model for the simultaneous authentication of the botanical and geographic origins of the honey samples. A total of 212 volatile compounds were tentatively identified; strawberry tree honeys were those with the greatest total content (i.e., 4829.2 ng/g). A greater variability in the VOCs’ content was pointed out for botanical than for geographic origin. The genetic algorithm obtained a 100% correct classification for acacia and eucalyptus honeys, while worst results were achieved for honeydew (75%) and wildflower (60%) honeys; concerning geographic authentication, the best results were for Tuscany (92.7%). The original combination of HS-SPME-GC-MS analysis and a genetic algorithm is therefore proposed as a promising tool for honey authentication purposes.
Individual Difference Predictors of Attitudes toward Polyamorous Targets and Likelihood to Date a Polyamorous Partner in a Student Sample
Authors: Rye B. J. , Goldszmidt Rebecca
Published: September 2024

An online survey was completed by a convenience sample of 495 students to assess attitude toward polyamorous targets as an outgroup using 0–100 feeling thermometers. Also assessed was the likelihood of dating a polyamorous partner. These two measures were only weakly related for women participants but modestly related for men participants. Overall, feeling thermometer averages were favorable (66%) but dating likelihood was very low, with 89% rating dating a polyamorous partner as unlikely. Women were slightly more favorable toward polyamorous targets than were men but target gender showed no effect (i.e., ratings of polyamorous men were the same as those of polyamorous women). However, men were slightly more willing to date a polyamorous partner than were women. In terms of personality and individual difference variables as predictors of attitudes, authoritarianism, erotophobia–erotophilia, and participant sexual orientation accounted for a quarter of the variance in feeling thermometer ratings of polyamorous targets. Specifically, those who had lower authoritarianism, were more comfortable with sexuality, and were sexual minority in orientation were likely to rate the polyamorous targets the most favorably. Individual difference variables did not predict willingness to date a polyamorous partner consistently across gender and sexual orientation participant subgroups; the most consistent predictors were sociosexuality and erotophobia–erotophilia. This study adds to our knowledge in a nascent area of sexual attitude and discrimination research—it demonstrates the differences between rating an outgroup person and attitude toward engaging with them personally. The latter appears to involve more complexity in terms of the relationship with personality and the type of social perceiver. More research is needed into the differentiation between general ratings of others who engage in non-mainstream, stigmatized sexual practices versus when the ratings involve personal involvement or behavior of the social perceiver (i.e., such as dating).
Impact of Motivation Factors for Using Generative AI Services on Continuous Use Intention: Mediating Trust and Acceptance Attitude
Authors: Kang Sangbum , Choi Yongjoo , Kim Boyoung
Published: September 2024

This study aims to empirically analyze the relationship between the motivational factors of generative AI users and the intention to continue using the service. Accordingly, the motives of users who use generative AI services are defined as individual, social, and technical motivation factors. This research verified the effect of these factors on intention to continue using the services and tested the meditating effect of trust and acceptance attitude. We tested this through verifying trust and acceptance attitudes. An online survey was conducted on language-based generative AI service users such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Bard, Microsoft Bing, and Meta-Lama, and a structural equation analysis was conducted through a total of 356 surveys. As a result of the analysis, individual, social, and technical motivational factors all had a positive (+) effect on trust and acceptance attitude on the attitude toward accepting generative AI services. Among them, individual motivation such as self-efficacy, innovation orientation, and playful desire were found to have the greatest influence on the formation of the acceptance attitude. In addition, social factors were identified as the factors that have the greatest influence on trust in the use of generative AI services. When it comes to using generative AI, it was confirmed that social reputation or awareness directly affects the trust in usability.
The Impact of Heat Exposure on the Health and Performance of Soccer Players: A Narrative Review and Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Plakias Spyridon , Tsatalas Themistoklis , Mina Minas A. , Kokkotis Christos , Flouris Andreas D. , Giakas Giannis
Published: September 2024

The impact of heat exposure on the health and performance of soccer players is a widely discussed topic. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the international literature that has addressed this issue. To achieve this objective, we initially conducted a bibliometric analysis and a literature review of the main topics that emerged through bibliometric techniques. For the bibliometric analysis, we employed VOSviewer software (version 1.6.20.0) and used documents found in the Scopus database. The analysis ultimately included 133 documents published in 66 sources. Key journals and authors were identified, highlighting significant contributions to the field. Science mapping revealed collaboration networks and research focus areas such as physical health, safety, soccer performance, dehydration and hydration, physiological mechanisms and monitoring, nutrition, fluid intake, and cooling techniques. Based on the key areas highlighted in the identified clusters, which emerged from the co-occurrence analysis of the author keywords, the following three topics were developed in the literature review: (a) the physiology and health of football players; (b) performance impacts; and (c) strategies to prevent negative consequences. The review showed that high heat exposure can reduce the physical and cognitive performance of athletes and prove detrimental to their health. To mitigate the negative consequences, appropriate hydration strategies, heat acclimatization, and cooling techniques have been proposed. Our findings provide the international scientific community with comprehensive knowledge of the existing literature, laying the foundation for future research while simultaneously offering coaches and athletes the necessary theoretical knowledge to help improve safety and performance.
Performance Evaluation of a Romanian Zeolite: A Sustainable Material for Removing Ammonium Ions from Water
Authors: Abed Thaaer Hameed , Stefan Daniela Simina , Berger Daniela Cristina , Marinescu Nicolaie Cicerone , Stefan Mircea
Published: September 2024

Ammonium ion is a chemical species that is found in abundance in natural waters, whether underground or surface, but also in wastewater resulting from agricultural and industrial activities. Even if the removal of the ammonium ion from water has been studied for a very long time, it has been found that its removal is far from being solved. In this study, we evaluated the performance of the ammonium ion adsorption process on two adsorbents, zeolite clinoptilolite, ZR, a sustainable material (manufacturer: Zeolite Development SRL, Rupea, Brasov, Romania), and the other granular activated carbon type, Norit GAC 830 W. Zeolite ZR is found in very large deposits in Romania; it is a natural, cheap material with costs between 50 and 100 EUR/ton, compared to other adsorbents that cost over 500 EUR/ton and which can be regenerated and reused in the technological process of water treatment and purification, but also after exhaustion, as an amendment for the soil. In the first step, this paper presents the mineralogic (XRD) and structural (SEM and EDX) characterization of the ZR and the determination of the pH zero-point charge, pHZPC, for all the adsorbents. Studies were carried out in equilibrium and kinetic conditions. The efficiency of the adsorbent was investigated in different experimental conditions by varying the initial concentration, particle size, temperature, pH, ionic strength, and contact time. The mathematical models and parameters specific to the adsorption isotherms that best describe the experimental results were identified. Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, and Dubinin–Radushkevich mathematical models were used for comparison. The Langmuir isotherm proved to be the most appropriate to describe the adsorption of ammonium ions on all types of adsorbents used. The adsorption capacity of ammonium ions from synthetic solutions at 20 °C, pH = 6.09, for the range of initial concentrations 0–50 mg/L for Rupea zeolite is in the range of 10.46 mg/g−12.34 mg/g, and for granular activated carbon GAC W830, it is 16.64 mg/g. It was found that the adsorption capacity of the ammonium ion on both activated carbon and zeolite increases with increasing temperature and pH. Also, it was observed that as the ionic strength increases, the adsorption capacity decreases for all four adsorbents. Kinetic models were also identified that best describe the experimental processes. In this sense, pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order, intra-particle diffusion and the Elovich model were used. The results of the investigation showed that second-order kinetics governs the adsorption process on ZR, and pseudo-first order governs activated carbon.
Nail–Plate Constructs for Treating Distal Femur Fractures: A Systematic Review of Biomechanical Studies
Authors: Anaspure Omkar S. , Patel Shiv , Baumann Anthony N. , Anastasio Albert T. , Pean Christian , DeBaun Malcolm R.
Published: September 2024

The biomechanical efficacy of nail–plate constructs (NPCs) used in the treatment of traumatic distal femur fractures (DFFs) remains understudied compared to traditional approaches. This systematic review examines the biomechanical efficacy of NPCs compared to alternative approaches for the surgical fixation of DFFs to guide surgical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. This systematic review searched the PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and SPORT Discus databases from inception until 24 January 2024. Inclusion criteria were biomechanical studies that involved nail–plate combination constructs for DFFs. Six observational studies were included. Of the included studies, five studies utilized synthetic bone models in testing, and one study used both synthetic and cadaveric bone models. All studies found NPCs to have significantly higher axial and torsional stiffness and resistance to loading than distal lateral femoral locking plate (DLFLP) constructs. The 11 mm NPCs were significantly stiffer than the 9 mm NPCs under torsional and axial loading. Only one of two studies found NPCs to have greater axial stiffness than dual-plate (DP) constructs. NPCs and DP constructs had greater torsional and axial stiffness than the plate-only or DP with medial distal tibial plate constructs. NPCs had less displacement and torque than the plate- or nail-only constructs under axial and torsional loads. NPCs demonstrate superior axial and torsional stiffness and resistance to mechanical loads compared to DLFLP. The varying performance between 11 mm and 9 mm NPCs suggests that construct diameter plays a role in mechanical stability. NPCs and DP constructs performed better than plate-only constructs. Future research should explore the impact of varying nail diameters and plate configurations on stability, as well as the clinical efficacy of NPCs across different patient populations, particularly those with varying bone densities, to better understand their performance in real-world scenarios.
Using Blockchain Evidence in China’s Digital Copyright Legislation to Enhance the Sustainability of Legal Systems
Authors: Zou Lin , Chen Dike
Published: September 2024

To achieve sustainable development of social systems, it is necessary to modernize the legal system, which is the foundation of any society, to increase the efficiency of resources and simultaneously optimize the performance of the environment and society. The immutable and timestamped features of blockchain offer a robust solution for tracking and authenticating digital copyright evidence, thereby enhancing the integrity and transparency of judicial systems. This ensures that the integration of blockchain into legal systems not only advances technological efficiency but also promotes environmental consciousness. Through comprehensive analyses that integrate questionnaires, interviews, case studies and legislative assessments, this research reveals that there are still problems in the application of blockchain evidence in China’s judicial practice, such as insufficient and stable credibility, inadequate database storage, deficient original rights mechanisms, and the imperfect application of rules of evidence. These problems can be solved by enhancing correspondence legal systems, such as establishing an officially trusted copyright certificate blockchain, creating a blockchain copyright certificate technology supervision system and formulating specific laws and regulations on the application and identification of blockchain evidence. As such, our study contributes to aligning blockchain with judicial records, supporting the sustainable development goals of social systems, fostering institutional justice and social progress.
Epigenetic Changes in the HTR8 and 3A-sub E placental Cell Lines Exposed to Bisphenol A and Benzyl Butyl Phthalate
Authors: Litton Christian , Benny Paula , Lambertini Luca , Ma Yula , Riel Jonathan , Weingrill Rodrigo , Urschitz Johann , Chen Jia , Lee Men-Jean
Published: September 2024

Objective: Bisphenol A and phthalate are known endocrine disruptors and capable of inducing epigenetic changes in the human population. However, their impact on the placenta is less well studied. Our objective was to measure the effect of exposure to bisphenol A and benzyl butyl phthalate in first-trimester HTR8-SVneo and third-trimester 3A-sub E trophoblast cells by profiling the DNA methylation pattern of the imprinting control region of the IGF2 (insulin-like growth factor) and H19 genes. Methods: Human placental HTR8-SVneo and 3A-sub E cell lines were treated with two sub-lethal concentrations of bisphenol A and benzyl butyl phthalate. Demethylating agent, 5-azacytidine, was used as a positive control. Cells were harvested on post-treatment days 1 and 4. The methylation profile of six CpG dinucleotide sites, part of the CTCF 6 binding site of the IGF2/H19 imprinting control region, was determined by pyrosequencing. Results: In the first-trimester HTR8-SVneo cell line, we observed a significant increased methylation of the CpG sites 3, 4 when treated with a high concentration of bisphenol A or benzyl butyl phthalate while increased methylation at site 6 for both high and low dose treatment on day 4. Demethylation of the CpG sites 1, 4, and 6 was observed when treated with 5-azacytidine on day 4. In the third-trimester 3A-sub E cell line, no significant changes in the methylation profile were observed under any treatment conditions. Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate the capability of epigenetic changes in human placenta cells induced by bisphenol A and benzyl butyl phthalate. The observed methylation changes only in the first-trimester HTR8-SVneo cells phthalate may reflect a window of epigenetic susceptibility related to these environmental toxicants.
Suppression of Interferon Response and Antiviral Strategies of Bunyaviruses
Authors: He Yingying , Shen Min , Wang Xiaohe , Yin Anqi , Liu Bingyan , Zhu Jie , Zhang Zhenhua
Published: September 2024

The order Bunyavirales belongs to the class of Ellioviricetes and is classified into fourteen families. Some species of the order Bunyavirales pose potential threats to human health. The continuously increasing research reveals that various viruses within this order achieve immune evasion in the host through suppressing interferon (IFN) response. As the types and nodes of the interferon response pathway are continually updated or enriched, the IFN suppression mechanisms and target points of different virus species within this order are also constantly enriched and exhibit variations. For instance, Puumala virus (PUUV) and Tula virus (TULV) can inhibit IFN response through their functional NSs inhibiting downstream factor IRF3 activity. Nevertheless, the IFN suppression mechanisms of Dabie bandavirus (DBV) and Guertu virus (GTV) are mostly mediated by viral inclusion bodies (IBs) or filamentous structures (FSs). Currently, there are no effective drugs against several viruses belonging to this order that pose significant threats to society and human health. While the discovery, development, and application of antiviral drugs constitute a lengthy process, our focus on key targets in the IFN response suppression process of the virus leads to potential antiviral strategies, which provide references for both basic research and practical applications.
A Comprehensive Study on the Mid-Infrared Variability of Blazars
Authors: Zhang Xuemei , Hu Zhipeng , Huang Weitian , Mao Lisheng
Published: September 2024

We present a comprehensive investigation of mid-infrared (MIR) flux variability at 3.4 μm (W1 band) for a large sample of 3816 blazars, using Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) data through December 2022. The sample consists of 1740 flat-spectrum radio quasars (FSRQs), 1281 BL Lac objects (BL Lacs), and 795 blazars of uncertain type (BCUs). Considering Fermi Large Area Telescope detection, we classify 2331 as Fermi blazars and 1485 as non-Fermi blazars. Additionally, based on synchrotron peak frequency, the sample includes 2264 low-synchrotron peaked (LSP), 512 intermediate-synchrotron peaked (ISP), and 655 high-synchrotron peaked (HSP) sources. We conduct a comparative analysis of short- and long-term intrinsic variability amplitude (σm), duty cycle (DC), and ensemble structure function (ESF) across blazar subclasses. The median short-term σm values were 0.181−0.106+0.153, 0.104−0.054+0.101, 0.135−0.076+0.154, 0.173−0.097+0.158, 0.177−0.100+0.156, 0.096−0.050+0.109, and 0.106−0.058+0.100 mag for FSRQs, BL Lacs, Fermi blazars, non-Fermi blazars, LSPs, ISPs, and HSPs, respectively. The median DC values were 71.03−22.48+14.17, 64.02−22.86+16.97, 68.96−25.52+15.66, 69.40−22.17+14.42, 71.24−21.36+14.25, 63.03−33.19+16.93, and 64.63−24.26+15.88 percent for the same subclasses. The median long-term σm values were 0.137−0.105+0.408, 0.171−0.132+0.206, 0.282−0.184+0.332, 0.071−0.062+0.143, 0.218−0.174+0.386, 0.173−0.132+0.208, and 0.101−0.077+0.161 mag for the same subclasses, respectively. Our results reveal significant differences in 3.4 μm flux variability among these subclasses. FSRQs (LSPs) exhibit larger σm and DC values compared to BL Lacs (ISPs and HSPs). Fermi blazars display higher long-term σm but lower short-term σm relative to non-Fermi blazars, while DC distributions between the two groups are similar. ESF analysis further confirms the greater variability of FSRQs, LSPs, and Fermi blazars across a wide range of time scales compared to BL Lacs, ISPs/HSPs, and non-Fermi blazars. These findings highlight a close correlation between MIR variability and blazar properties, providing valuable insights into the underlying physical mechanisms responsible for their emission.
Ellipsoidal Universe and Cosmic Shear
Authors: Tedesco Luigi
Published: September 2024

We consider a Bianchi I geometry of the universe. We obtain a cosmic shear expression related to the eccentricity of the universe. In particular, we study the connections among cosmic shear, eccentricity, and CMB. The equations are self-contained, with only two parameters.
The Latest Prevalence, Isolation, and Molecular Characteristics of Feline Herpesvirus Type 1 in Yanji City, China
Authors: Yang Meng , Mu Biying , Ma Haoyuan , Xue Haowen , Song Yanhao , Zhu Kunru , Hao Jingrui , Liu Dan , Li Weijian , Zhang Yaning , Gao Xu
Published: September 2024

Epidemiological surveys revealed that 33 of the 93 samples were positive for FHV-1, with the gD gene of these 33 samples exhibiting low variation, high homology, and no critical amino acid mutation. Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1), also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) virus, is one of the main causes of URT disease in cats. All cats can become hosts of FHV-1, and the spread of this disease affects the protection of rare feline animals. Nasal swabs from cats with URT disease were collected at five veterinary clinics in Yanji City from 2022 to 2024. The purpose of this study was to isolate and investigate the epidemiology of FHV-1. The gD gene of the FHV-1 strain was cloned and inserted into the pMD-18T vector and transformed into a competent Escherichia coli strain. Subsequently, the gD gene of the positive samples was sequenced and phylogenetic analysis was performed to determine the genetic evolution relationship between the strains. We successfully isolated the FHV-1 strain YBYJ-1 in Yanji City for the first time. The diameter of the virus is approximately 150–160 nm. After 48 h of virus inoculation, the cells were round, isolated, and formed grape-like clusters. The gD gene of the virus was sequenced, and the length was 1125 bp, which proved the isolate was FHV-1. This study found that the genetic evolution of the FHV-1 gD gene was stable, expanding the molecular epidemiological data on FHV-1 in cats in Yanji City.
Longitudinal Protective Factors against Intimate Partner Violence for Women Born in Australia and Women from Refugee Backgrounds
Authors: Wells Ruth , Klein Louis , Mohsin Mohammed , Greene M. Claire , Fisher Jane , Silove Derrick , Steel Zachary , Rees Susan
Published: September 2024

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a risk factor for depressive disorders and other harms to women and their pregnancy. There is a need for longitudinal evidence to assist with understanding the subgroups of women including those from refugee background affected by IPV. We recruited women at their prenatal visit from three antenatal clinics in Australia (January 2015–March 2016). A total of 1335 women, 650 (48.7%) born in Australia and 685 (51.3%) from refugee backgrounds, completed baseline assessment; then, Time 2 follow-up was at 6 months and Time 3 follow-up was at 24 months post birth. The WHO Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) measure was used. Latent class growth analysis grouped individuals based on trajectories of IPV across three time points. A three-step process identified characteristics associated with respective latent class membership. Similar three-class solutions were observed across both cohorts, composed of Limited IPV (64% and 48% Australian-born and refugee background, respectively); Changing IPV (31%; 46%)—various combinations of IPV categories across time; Combined IPV (4%; 6%)—IPV at all time points, all transitioning to the combined physical and psychological abuse category at Time 3. Older age, fewer children, being in a couple, having a better partner, family and friend relationships, fewer partner trauma events, and fewer living difficulties emerged as protective factors for the changing and combined categories, with a distinct pattern for the refugee cohort. The findings assist with understanding and defining of the highest risk group for targeting interventions to prevent IPV, and the unique protective factors across the two IPV-affected classes for women born in Australia and those who arrived as refugees.
Women’s Vocalization in the First and Second Stages of Labour: A Scoping Review Protocol
Authors: Pereira Isabel , Correia Maria , Sim-Sim Margarida , Ferrão Ana Cristina , Zangão Maria Otília
Published: September 2024

Taking into account the growing increase in the political and social interest in childbirth, it is critical to identify and explore the instruments that allow and enhance its humanization today. The use of vocalization seems to be a powerful and empowering tool for a positive birthing experience when used by women in labour. A scoping review will be developed to map the evidence and knowledge about women’s vocalization in the first and second stages of labour using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. The search will be carried out on the Web of Science, EBSCOhost Research Platform (selecting Academic Search Complete, MedicLatina, Cinahl plus with full text, Medline with full text), Willey Online Library, PubMed and Scopus. The National Register of Theses and Dissertations and the Open Scientific Repository of Portugal will also be taken into account. Three reviewers will conduct data analysis, extraction and synthesis independently. The outcomes pretend to be a source for identifying the use of vocalization by women in labour, in order to guide further research on the subject. This study was prospectively registered with the Open Science Framework on the 21 May 2024, with registration number DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/Z58F4.
Food Security among Rural Communities: Insights from Iran
Authors: Barati Ali Akbar , Kalantari Khalil , Gholabifar Jassem , Zhoolideh Milad
Published: September 2024

“Zero Hunger”, the second Sustainable Development Goal, is one of humanity’s most critical challenges and is deeply interlinked with food security. Food security encompasses multiple levels, from food availability to access to food stability. However, for most residents in rural areas of developing and underdeveloped countries, food security primarily means physical, economic, and sustained access to food. Thus, evaluations of food security in rural areas should differ from those in urban areas. This original study introduces a novel approach and an integrated index to assess and present access to food (AFI) using fuzzy and weighted mean techniques. It analyzed 300 rural households in southern Iran. The findings revealed that the AFI of the studied community was 0.551, indicating a moderate level of food security. Most households had intermediate physical, economic, and sustainable access to food, which means that they did not face any critical situations regarding food security. This study suggests that achieving food security requires a hierarchical approach. Realizing the goal of zero hunger in rural areas of less developed countries necessitates a distinct strategy compared to urban areas for policymakers to focus more on food availability and access as the initial levels of the food security pyramid.
Fundamental anthropology of Alexander Zinoviev: on the genesis of Homo Soveticus (cultural context)
Authors:   National Research University — Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Polyakov L.V. ,   Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy named after. F.M. Dostoevsky,St. Petersburg
Published: September 2024

The Paper is an attempt to reconstruct the fundamental anthropology of Alexander Zinoviev which was not outlined by him as fully developed theory. But nonetheless his teaching on human being is an organic part of his sociology and is integrated in his study of communism as reality. A key notion of the Zinoviev’s anthropological “doctrine” is “communality”. It describes a specific structure within communist society which determines basic tenets of Homo Sovieticus. Zinoviev for his part creates a new designation for this kind of human species — “gomosos”. This creature comprises all possible contradictions, being Devil under a guise of God, or being God looking like Devil. It does exist and not in Zinoviev’s imagination only, — insists the philosopher.
The Beatles Culture: Uniting the World Through Music
Authors:   Department of Culture, Museum and Art Studies, Samara State Institute of Culture, Director, Founder and Chairperson, Samara Society for Cultural Studies, Member, European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Ionesov V.I.
Published: September 2024

The Beatles phenomenon is increasingly being included in the subject field of cultural studies, both in theoretical discourses and in the field of applied developments. One of these platforms, connecting analytical excursions and the possibilities of sociocultural design, was the Beatles readings, held for the first time in Samara. The artistic heritage of the Beatles was considered in the context of predominantly cultural interpretations and positioned as a separate phenomenon in world culture, a kind of “soundtrack of a generation”. The emergence of a culture called the Beatles marked a turn to new social imperatives and aesthetic values of the 60s of the 20th century and radically changed the daily life of several generations of people who discovered and brought the world closer to themselves through the memorable melodies and songwriting of the Fab Four. This is what this article is about.
Jurisprudence: combining jobs
Authors:   practice of labor and migration law of the company ", Zhizherina Yu. ,   Pepelyaev Group",   , Moscow
Published: September 2024

The review presents court decisions on part-time employment disputes.
The impact of omega-3 fatty acids in a combined experimental model of periodontitis and metabolic syndrome
Authors: Neprelyuk O. A. , Zhad'ko S. I. , Romanenko I. G. , Neprelyuk A. Ya. , Kriventsov M. A.
Published: September 2024

Relevance. Periodontitis and metabolic syndrome are interrelated conditions that often aggravate each other through shared pathogenic mechanisms, highlighting the need for integrated immunomodulatory therapeutic approaches. Despite this, existing literature presents inconsistent data regarding the interplay between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome, as well as limited insights into the potential benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs) as an adjuvant therapy. Specifically, the role of ω-3 PUFAs in modulating the inflammatory response and mitigating bone resorption remains inadequately explored. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the inflammatory response and osteoresorption in periodontal tissues under the combined conditions of periodontitis and metabolic syndrome, while also assessing the therapeutic effects of ω-3 PUFAs.

Materials and methods. This experimental study was conducted using 30 male Wistar rats, which were randomly assigned to one of five groups: a control group, a periodontitis group, a combined periodontitis and metabolic syndrome group, a periodontitis group treated with omega-3 fatty acids, and a combined periodontitis and metabolic syndrome group treated with omega-3 fatty acids. The study employed several research methodologies. Biochemical analyses were performed to confirm the presence of metabolic syndrome. Histopathological and morphometric assessments were conducted to evaluate the inflammatory response, the extent of osteoresorption, and the number of osteoclasts in the periodontal tissues. Additionally, molecular genetic analysis was used to measure the relative mRNA expression levels of key inflammatory and osteoclastogenic markers, including TNFα, IL-1β, RANK, and OPG.

Results. The data demonstrated that metabolic syndrome in laboratory animals significantly exacerbates both the pro-inflammatory response and the extent of lacunar osteoclastic bone resorption. Administration of ω-3 PUFAs at a dose of 40 mg/kg over 30 days led to a statistically significant reduction in inflammatory infiltration within the periodontal tissues (3.17 ± 0.21 in the control group vs. 1.83 ± 0.21 in the treated group, р = 0.001) and a decrease in the number of osteoclasts (3,75 ± 0,45 in the control group vs. 1,75 ± 0,35 in the treated group, р = 0.003). Additionally, there was a notable reduction in the expression levels of TNFα, IL-1β, and RANK mRNA. Similar but less pronounced effects were observed in the group with combined metabolic syndrome following ω-3 PUFA administration.

Conclusion. These findings enhance the current understanding of the interplay between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome, highlighting the potential of ω-3 PUFAs as a preventive or therapeutic intervention. ω-3 PUFAs may be effective in mitigating inflammatory responses and bone resorption, both in cases of isolated periodontitis and when accompanied by metabolic syndrome.
Jogo de tabuleiro: a história das vacinas com materiais usados
Authors: Vargas Claodinice , Sakurada Aranha Watanabe Aripuanã , Demétrio de Lima Ribeiro Christiano
Published: September 2024

O estudo apresenta o desenvolvimento e aplicação do Jogo de Tabuleiro: A História das Vacinas com Materiais Usados, uma abordagem lúdica e interativa que visa promover o aprendizado sobre vacinas de forma envolvente. Utilizando materiais reciclados na sua confecção, o jogo foi introduzido aos alunos do oitavo e sétimo ano, envolvendo-os em uma experiência educativa única. Durante o jogo, os alunos foram desafiados a responder perguntas sobre a história das vacinas, estimulando não apenas o conhecimento, mas também habilidades cognitivas, como pensamento crítico e tomada de decisões estratégicas. Apesar de algumas ausências, a maioria dos alunos demonstrou alto engajamento e interesse, participando ativamente das atividades propostas. As discussões geradas durante o jogo proporcionaram uma compreensão mais profunda do tema, destacando sua eficácia como ferramenta educacional. A colaboração entre eu, como pesquisadora, e os alunos evidenciou a importância de diversificar os métodos pedagógicos para atender às necessidades dos alunos contemporâneos. Em suma, o jogo de tabuleiro ofereceu uma experiência educativa estimulante, permitindo que os alunos não apenas absorvessem conhecimento, mas também desenvolvessem habilidades essenciais para a vida, enquanto se divertiam.
OntoDin: An Islamic Ontology of Quran and Hadith
Authors: Bendjamaa Fairouz , Taleb Nora
Published: September 2024

In the religion of Islam, the Quran and Hadith are considered the principal sources of legislation, and they comprise a large amount of knowledge in an unstructured textual form. Islamic texts are organized in such a way that automatic exploitation is both challenging and difficult to achieve. Lately, researchers have been interested in developing a formal description of Qur’an and Hadith semantics based on ontologies to allow computer systems to leverage their knowledge. The main problem in this field is the lack of a complete ontology that allows for a thorough understanding of Islamic texts. In this article, we attempted to solve this problem by developing an ontology covering the maximum amount of data possible. For the Hadith ontology, we opted for a method using only protégé plugins, where we based our work on Comma-Separated Values (CSV) files containing Hadith texts in Arabic and English with all the related data. This method allowed us to ensure the correctness of the results. The final result of this research is a complete Hadith ontology containing a total of 6 classes and 58 487 individuals, of which 34 373 are Hadiths in Arabic and English, with all the related data such as the list of narrators, the book, the chapter mentioned, and the topic it discusses. To further extend the ontology, we merged the Hadith ontology with full pre-existing Qur’an ontologies to build the OntoDin ontology, representing the Islamic texts with 51 classes and 168 122 individuals in Arabic and English.
Hipertermia maligna: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Spagnol Daiane , Pandolfi Gabriele Longo , Predebon Julia Camargo , Rigo Andre
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo realizar uma breve discussão a respeito da hipertermia maligna, devido sua gravidade. Assim, é importante identificar seus sinais e sintomas para se estabelecer um diagnóstico e tratamento antes que iniciem suas complicações. Para tanto, foi realizado uma revisão bibliográfica com base em publicações nacionais e internacionais. Desse modo, observa-se a importância do seu reconhecimento, visto que o prognóstico está a mercê do diagnóstico precoce.
Contexto socioeconômico da ocorrência de doenças diarreicas agudas na primeira infância
Authors: Gonçalves Elielson Felix , Alvarenga Pedro Victor Santana , Matias Tamires de Alexandria , Xavier Barbara Julia Rodrigues
Published: September 2024

A ineficiência dos serviços de saneamento básico e condições sociodemográficas precárias denunciam um fator de risco importante, representando perigo especial para a população infantil no acometimento por doenças diarreicas agudas (DDA). O objetivo deste estudo foi correlacionar os fatores socioêconomicos com a ocorrência das DDA na primeira infância. O método utilizado consiste em uma revisão integrativa da literatura, na qual foram utilizados trabalhos acadêmicos publicados entre janeiro de 2011 e março de 2021 nas bases de dados digitais: MEDLINE, LILACS e BDENF por meio da BVS, que dispusessem dos descritores: Diarreia Infantil; Fatores Socioeconômicos; Fatores Ambientais. Os principais resultados foram agrupados e discutidos em 4 eixos temáticos: ‘‘escolaridade’’, ‘‘classe social e renda familiar’’, ‘‘moradia e saneamento básico’’ e ‘‘condições de assistência à saúde’’. Nos artigos analisados constatou-se que a insuficiência na cobertura dos serviços de saneamento básico, sobretudo em áreas de fragilidade sociodemográfica, acesso limitado aos serviços públicos de saúde, condições de escolaridade, conhecimento materno limitado, baixo poder econômico e precariedade na infraestrutura local permanecem como centrais para a persistência dos quadros de diarreia infantil. Estabelecer estratégias que estimulem habilidades comportamentais nos usuários do sistema proporcionam maior entendimento dos fatores que envolvem a prevenção das DDA na primeira infância. Assim, conclui-se que a ocorrência das DDA é condicionada por fatores econômicos e sociais, tornando-se necessária a tomada de ações e políticas públicas em zonas de maior vulnerabilidade para minimizar essa mazela social.
Análise de amostras insatisfatórias dos exames citopatológicos de colo do útero realizados na rede pública de Manaus – AM
Authors: Queiroz Thamyle Costa de , Dias Laura Luiza Moreira da Silva , Morais Márcia Poinho Encarnação de , Jobim Gleyce dos Santos Barbosa , Magalhães Amanda Cardelis Lins
Published: September 2024

Trata-se de uma pesquisa retrospectiva de abordagem quantitativa e caráter descritivo, realizada a partir da análise dos registros do monitoramento interno da qualidade dos resultados de exames citopatológicos de colo do útero, que objetivou descrever as amostras insatisfatórias dos exames citopatológicos do colo do útero. Como metodologia, utilizou-se os dados provenientes da plataforma web do Sistema de Informações do Câncer (SISCAN) com recorte temporal de 2017 a 2020, dos exames realizados no Laboratório de Especialidades Professor Sebastião Ferreira Marinho da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Manaus. Foram realizados neste período 368.898 exames, dessas 4.854(1,31%) foram classificados como insatisfatórios. A principal causa de insatisfatoriedade dos exames citopatológicos, nos anos de 2017 a 2020, foi a presença de material acelular ou hipocelular 63,33%, 51,53%, 56,0%, 55,3% respectivamente. A coleta insatisfatória representa gastos para o sistema de saúde e pode ter relação com o alcance das competências propostas para a capacitação das equipes de saúde, além do desgaste físico da mulher, que ao retornar à unidade de saúde,deverá ser submetida a uma nova coleta. Portanto, é importante a identificação das principais causas relacionadas às amostras insatisfatórias nos serviços públicos de Saúde, permitindo uma maior detecção de lesões pré-cancerígenas precocemente, causando dessa forma, impacto no programa de rastreamento do câncer do colo do útero.
A importância do diagnóstico completo da Candidíase
Authors: Torres Jakeline Souza , Lordêlo Cássia Vargas , Oliveira Vania Jesus dos Santos de , Barros Tânia Fraga
Published: September 2024

A Candidíase Vulvovaginal, ocasionada pela Candida spp., provêm de um descontrole da microbiota, tornando-se um problema de saúde pública, e o diagnóstico incompleto vem contribuindo para a sua recorrência entre as mulheres. Assim, este estudo possui como objetivo, realizar uma revisão de literatura que aborde a importância do diagnóstico completo da candidíase vulvovaginal. A metodologia consiste na busca de artigos nas bases de dados: Lilacs, SciELO e PubMed, na língua portuguesa ou inglesa, e dos últimos dez anos, sendo de 2014 a 2024 e livros acadêmicos. Entende-se que o diagnóstico incompleto pode aumentar o risco de resistência antifúngica. Por isso, para execução de um diagnóstico preciso, é necessário a execução do exame clínico, associado ao Papanicolaou, e o exame microbiológico, este é considerado padrão ouro. A partir dos resultados encontrados, o estudo pode contribuir com a conscientização da importância do exame microbiológico para Candidíase Vulvovaginal, reduzindo a resistência antifúngica.