bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inequality matters: The Role of Economic, Social, Cultural, and Person Capital in Explaining Inequalities in the Accessibility and Usability of Digital Health Technologies
Authors: Bierbooms Joyce , van Egmond Marieke Christina , Hermans Anne-Mette , de Looper Melanie
Published: April 2024

The use of digital health technologies could offer promising ways for sustainable healthopportunities . However, the accessibility and use of such technologies differs between groupsin society. Previous research indicates that differences in people ’s socioeconomic position areassociated with the degree to which they have access to and use digital health technologyInequality in socioeconomic position is often operationalized as differences in economiccapital. A more comprehensive definition of inequality that also encompasses differences insocial, cultural and person capital provides a richer understanding of the interplay betweeninequality and the accessibility and use of digital health technology . In this paper we providea thorough theoretical overview in which we explore how the accessibility and use of digitalhealth technology is expected to be affected by variations in different types of capital. Wediscuss the problems that arise when examining the predictors for the use of digital healthtechnology from a sociological perspective and how this relates to a digital divide Inconclusion, we provide a point of departure for future research that can address this complexinteraction of factors and consequently provide possible directions to mitigate the risk ofinequalities in access to and use of digital health technologies.
Estimating teacher value-added from schools’ internal assessments in England
Authors: Coe Robert , Ventista Ourania , Chande Raj , Maud Claire , Kime Stuart , Dillon Shaun
Published: April 2024

This study investigated the acceptability and feasibility of estimating reliable and valid Value-Added Models (VAMs) in England for the evaluation of school interventions and different teacher training routes. Datasets already available in English primary and secondary schools were explored to examine whether they could inform and support the evaluation of school interventions and different training routes. The originality of this study also lies in the use of end-of-year assessments and data which are already available and collected by schools in England. Furthermore, this study suggests a three-step assessment quality check framework for researchers and school data managers, which could be implemented before proceeding with any analysis of the school assessment data. The key finding of this study is that it is acceptable and feasible to estimate aggregated teacher impact with VAMs for evaluation of interventions and policies. This suggests that it is possible to maximise the use of available school data for evaluating the effectiveness of different interventions to support evidence-based decision-making.
CATCH COMPOSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLINESS LEVEL OF SONDONG FISHING GEAR LANDED AT THE FISHERY HARBOR OF RIAU PROVINCE
Authors: Dani Rahma , Brown Arthur , Nasution Polaris
Published: April 2024

Sondong fishing gear is one of the dominant fishing gear used by fishermen in the UPT Fisheries port of Riau Province Dumai City, which, when operated, can scrape to the bottom of the waters. The specifications of sondong fishing gear affect the catch. This study aimed to determine the composition of catches based on type, length, and weight and explain the level of environmental friendliness of sondong fishing gear that refers to the FAO 1995 CCRF criteria and Taeran 2014 subcriteria. The method used in this research is a survey method, which is conducted by conducting interviews and collecting data directly in the field, then analyzing it using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the composition of the main catch was white shrimp (Penaeus merguiensis), red prawn (P.monodon), and kelong shrimp (P. indicus). At the same time, the bycatch was white pomfret (Pampus argenteus), gulamah (Pseudocienna amovensis), gangetic anchovy (Thryssa mystax), malung (Muraenesox cinereus), stingray (Dasyatis sp), and crab (Portunus pelagicus). The environmentally friendly level of sondong fishing gear, with a value of 16.43 from the interviews with 23 respondents using 8 criteria, states that sondong fishing gear is a category of fishing gear that is not environmentally friendly.
ABUNDANCE OF MARINE DEBRIS ON PADANG AND PARIAMAN BEACHES WEST SUMATRA PROVINCE
Authors: Gusmanti Afni , Nedi Syahril , Elizal Elizal
Published: April 2024

Padang and Pariaman Beaches are regional strategic locations for tourism and have been growing rapidly. However, waste has become a significant concern because of its anthropogenic impact. This study aims to identify and analyze the types of waste abundance on both beaches of these tourist destinations. This research was conducted in August 2022 using a survey method. This study found eight types of waste in the two locations. They comprise plastic, metal, glass, wood, paper, rubber, and cloth fragments. The total fragment on Padang Beach reached 3,392 items/m2, higher during the weekend than before the weekend (1,212 and 1,072 items/m2). Meanwhile, the total fragment on Pariaman Beach reached 2,484 items/m2 and was higher during the weekends than after the weekends (0.956 and 0.74 items/m2). Moreover, there was no significant difference between the two locations (p>0.05). It might relate to the characteristics of the same water quality parameters: the current velocity ranges from 0.3-0.4 m/s (medium current), so it does not have a different effect.
El modernismo en la Región de Murcia
Authors: La Spina Vincenzina , Serrano Hidalgo María del Carmen
Published: April 2024

Publicación que presenta una reelaboración, ampliación y sistematización de la información gráfica y documental más destacada contenida en los trabajos de prácticas entregados en la asignatura Historia de la Arquitectura y el Arte durante el curso académico 2013-2014 sobre el Modernismo en la Región de Murcia.
Manual para la integración urbana de las infraestructuras ferroviarias: caso Cartagena
Authors: García-Ayllón Veintimilla Salvador
Published: April 2024

La integración urbana de las grandes infraestructuras de comunicación en las principales ciudades de España es una problemática actual que aúna disciplinas tan distintas como la planificación y gestión urbanística, diseño geotécnico y estructural y la correcta evaluación económica. La llegada del AVE a las ciudades se ha postergado como último punto de la planificación ferroviaria española al ser el punto más complejo por su difícil encaje en la trama urbana. El presente trabajo analiza la problemática global a nivel nacional y disecciona en detalle las situaciones de distintos casos de especial interés surgidos en distintas ciudades. Por último, se propone la realización de una propuesta para la ciudad de Cartagena, un proyecto en estos momentos pendiente. El manual sirve de base y enunciado para el trabajo del curso 2014-2015 de la asignatura “Planificación y Gestión Territorial” de 2º curso del Master de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT).
Tecnologia assistiva (TA) para pessoas surdocegas: estudo de caso e o desenvolvimento de um recurso tecnológico educacional em Braille
Authors: Borges Ana Sara Tomé , Garcês Bruno Pereira
Published: April 2024

A surdocegueira é reconhecida como deficiência única que resulta na perda da visão e da audição sendo classificada em dois grupos: congênita, em que a pessoa nasce com a deficiência; e adquirida, quando a pessoa nasce com perda visual ou auditiva, adquirindo outra no decorrer da vida. Entre os comprometimentos causados pela surdocegueira estão as dificuldades sensoriais, de locomoção, comunicação, orientação e mobilidade. Desse modo, novas reflexões para mudança comportamental corroboram para superar desafios colocados às teorias sociais modernas, advindas de problemas comunicacionais contemporâneos e estabelece uma mudança de paradigmas. Diante disso, surge o questionamento: Como romper a dualidade contemporânea no campo da aprendizagem e comunicação das pessoas surdocegas? Neste trabalho o objetivo é desenvolver um protótipo eletrônico didático-pedagógico para o ensino do Braille aplicado, principalmente, para pessoas surdocegas. Esta nova tecnologia assistiva (TA) utiliza sistemas eletrônicos associados com algoritmos e programação, sendo fabricada por manufatura aditiva (impressão 3D).
KRAS Mutation Status in Colorectal Epithelial Tumors of Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Chakraborty Amit , Dey Soumit , Ghatak Ishita , Ray Pranamita , Bhattacharya Subhasree , Sengupta Archana
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the commonest malignancies in industrialized nations with lower incidence in Asia and Africa. Majority of CRCs are non-hypermutated. KRAS is one of the commonest mutated genes in CRC patients. Given the KRAS mutated CRCs are resistant to EGFR targeted chemotherapy, expanded KRAS mutation testing is recommended before starting chemotherapy. The aim of this study was to study the genetic variation of KRAS in group of CRC cancer patients referred to a teaching hospital in Kolkata, India.Methods: Out of 15 cases of colorectal cancer studied, 2 specimens were right hemicolectomies for clinically diagnosed colon carcinomas and 13 specimens were biopsies of colonoscopy done for anaemia, changed bowel habit, occult bleeding. Formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue sections, stained by routine Hematoxylin and Eosin were examined microscopically. The DNA was extracted from FFPE tissue with Qiagen kit. KRAS Mutation analysis was done by TheraScreen – KRAS Mutation Kit.Results: The age of patients ranged from 28 to 64 years. Nine were male and remaining 6 were female. histopathological examination revealed 10 adenomas and 5 adenocarcinomas. One adenoma, tubulovillous with high grade dysplasia featured positive KRAS mutation (Gly12Asp). Three out of 4 adenocarcinomas with positive KRAS mutation, one showed Gly12Ala and 2 showed Gly12Asp. Conclusion: The frequency of KRAS mutations was very low in the studied sample.
Investigating the Health-related Quality of Life in Hepatitis C Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Using Oral Antivirals, Before and after the Treatment
Authors: Haghighat Sahar , Salimi Akinabadi Atefe , Zandi Mitra , Halimi Aram , Bana Derakhshan Homayoon , Al-Yateem Nabeel , Momani Aaliyah , Mosavi Jarrahi Alizera , Maria Dias Jacqueline
Published: April 2024

Objectives: Liver Cirrhosis is a debilitating chronic complication of many liver diseases including hepatitis C virus infection. Oral treatment of anti-viral infection can have effect alleviation this complication. The present study was conducted to measure the effect of oral antiviral treatment on the health-related quality of life in the patients with chronic hepatitis C.Methods: A before and after the treatment intervention setting clinical trial was setup. Patients included cases of clinically hepatitis C with liver cirrhosis. Oral antiviral drugs were administrated as intervention. The quality of life was measured using Chronic liver disease questionnaire (CLDQ) before treatment and after treatment. Patient demographics, treatment information, and HRQoL scores were collected.Results: A total of 65 patients with hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis were included in the study. The mean score of the patients’ quality of life and all its dimensions, 12 weeks after treatment with oral antiviral drugs, was on average 23.59 points higher than before, and this difference was significant (p<0.001). Significant improvements were observed in all dimensions of HRQoL, including emotions, worries, systemic symptoms, abdominal symptoms, activity, and fatigue (p < 0.001). No significant correlations were found between the mean difference in HRQoL scores and age or disease duration (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The present study shows that the use of oral antiviral drugs can improve the health-related quality of life. Health care providers can use the results of the study to plan regarding the treatment and care measures which increase the quality of life in hepatitis C patients.
Breast Cancer Therapies: A Review
Authors: S. Adebayo Kehinde , J. Ajao Jadesola , M. Oderemi Oluwagbemisola , P. Ughagwu Kelechukwu
Published: April 2024

Breast cancer is the most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths among postmenopausal women. It is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women worldwide. The human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is overexpressed in roughly 30% of all breast cancers. Breast cancers that are human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) -positive are frequently and especially aggressive, as this receptor has been shown to promote cancer growth. Before the advent of HER2-specific monoclonal antibodies, HER2-positive breast cancers had a poor prognosis. Clinical results for HER2-positive breast cancer have, however, changed significantly since the introduction of monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates in therapy. Monoclonal antibodies (mAb) such as trastuzumab and pertuzumab attach to the HER2 receptor protein, deactivating it or mobilizing the immune system to aid in the destruction of cells that produce it. The remarkable accomplishments in the development of HER2-targeted therapies, along with a better understanding of the disease’s biology, have improved clinical outcomes over the years. Resistance however still poses a significant challenge, emphasizing the vital need of developing novel agents. This review article examines the mechanisms underlying the action of these therapies with an overview of their advancements and setbacks in breast cancer treatment in the last decade.
Intracranial Hemangiopericytoma- A Case Report
Authors: Khandelwal Mayur , Tawri Priya , Jakhar Shankar Lal
Published: April 2024

Intracranial hemangiopericytomas are rare vascular tumours, account for less than 1% of all primary tumours of the central nervous system. This tumour usually found outside of CNS i.e., lower extremities and retroperitoneum. Treatment is surgery followed by radiotherapy to decrease chances of recurrences. This is a case report of a young female diagnosed with intracranial hemangiopericytoma in 2021 at our hospital-Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Institute, Bikaner.
Clinicopathological Evaluation of Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors - A Retrospective Study from a Regional Cancer Center in India
Authors: Ramamurthy Sindhu , S Kaushik Prakruthi , Mysore Narayana Suma , Amirtham Usha , Babu M.C Suresh , Patil Akamahadevi , Gopal Champaka , Patil Okaly Geeta V , Nargund Ashwini
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Extragonadal germ cell tumors (EGGCTs) are tumors arising at extragonadal ana-tomical locations. The biological behavior and prognosis of these tumors differ from their gonadal counterparts. Our study aims to analyze their histological subtypes, the outcome, and the prognosis of these lesions at various age groups.Material and Methods: We carried out a retrospective analysis of all patients with EGGCTs diag-nosed from January 2017 to December 2019. Results: Our study included 61 cases of EGGCTs. These cases were divided into neonatal (birth to six months), prepubertal (more than six months to 12 years), and post-pubertal group (>12 years). The most frequently affected group was prepubertal (44.2%). The age ranged from birth to 45 years with a male-to-female ratio of 1:1.03. The frequently involved site was sacrococcyx (36%) followed by mediastinum (31.1%). The common histologic subtype was mature teratoma (39.3%), followed by yolk sac tumor (YST) (18%), mixed germ cell tumor (18%), immature teratoma (14.7%), and germinoma (9.8%). Four cases of teratoma had somatic malignancies. There were 48 stage I, 8 stage II, and 2 stage III tumors. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association of age group concerning primary site (p=0.004), histological type (p=0.002), and clinical stage (p=0.034). In a median follow-up of 30 months, an Overall Survival (OS) of 93.2% and Event Free Survival (EFS) of 90.4% were noted across all age groups. OS of 100% (neon tal), 96% (prepubertal) and 88.0% (post-pubertal) revealing a declining trend (p=0.324) with increasing age was noted. The important prognostic factors include histological subtype (mixed germ cell tumors and teratomas with somatic malignancies had reduced overall survival) and stage (I vs II and III) for OS and stage alone for EFS (P<0.0001). Conclusion: Our study highlights the clinicopathological characteristics, prognostic parameters, and the outcome of GCTs occurring at extragonadal sites and emphasizes the role of pathologists in the detailed reporting of these lesions.
ROADS TO THE PALACE
Authors: Rosenak Michael
Published: April 2024

Is Jewish education simply an ancient and archaic type of socialization into "customs and ceremonies" or a sophisticated practice, based on rich cultural conceptions of the educated individual, the decent society and the relationship of knowledge and virtue? This author, rather than offering a dry analysis, takes the reader on a leisurely yet careful excursion into the world of Jewish tradition in order to discover models of the educated human being within it. In the process, the reader discovers dialogues between Western philosophy and Talmudic Midrash and is offered a fresh view of culture, faith and identity.
COMMERCE AS POLITICS
Authors: Maliehe Sean M.
Published: April 2024

This is the first comprehensive economic history of the Basotho people of Southern Africa (in colonial Basutoland, then Lesotho) and spans from the 1820s to the present day. The book documents what the Basotho have done on their own account, focusing on their systematic exclusion from trade and their political efforts to insert themselves into their country’s commerce. Although the colonial and post-colonial periods were unfavourable to the Basotho, they have, before and after colonial rule, launched impressive commercial initiatives of their own, which bring hope for greater development and freedom in their struggle for economic independence.
FLOATING ECONOMIES
Authors: Casimir Michael J.
Published: April 2024

In the Himalayas of the Indian part of Kashmir three communities depend on the ecology of the Dal lake: market gardeners, houseboat owners and fishers. Floating Economies describes for the first time the complex intermeshing economy, social structure and ecology of the area against the background of history and the present volatile socio-political situation. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, the author deals with the socioeconomic strategies of the communities whose livelihoods are embedded here and analyses the ecological condition of the Dal, and the reasons for its progressive degradation.
The Role of Spectral Focused Imaging (SFI) in Diagnosing Subtle Mucosal Changes in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, DOBROMIRESCU Andreea , BALOSU Simona-Andreea ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, DUMITRU Adrian ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, NEGREANU Lucian ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2024

Background: Due to the rapid development of new diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic techniques, there has been a gap between their development and implementation in daily practice, as well as in their uptake in guideline recommendations1. We investigated the effectiveness of spectral focused imaging (SFI), a new optical chromoendoscopy system (SonoScape, Shenzhen, China)2, in diagnosing subtle mucosal changes in patients with inactive ulcerative colitis.Materials and Methods: A group of 12 patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis were randomly assigned at a 1:1 ratio to undergo colonoscopy with high-definition white light (group A) or SFI (group B). The mucosal pattern, location of the mucosal changes (measured in centimeters from the anal verge), morphology, size and duration of the endoscopic procedure were recorded, while the disease activity was established following the Mayo endoscopic score for ulcerative colitis. Subsequent to the endoscopic characterization, targeted biopsies (or random biopsies in a case of normal colonic mucosa) were obtained from every segment for histopathological follow-up analysis. Results: The median endoscopic activity index, based on the Mayo ulcerative colitis endoscopic score, was 1 for both groups of patients. Taking into account the duration of the examination, the median value was 17.3 minutes in group A and 18.5 minutes in group B. Upon examining the concordance between the endoscopic prediction of disease activity and the histological findings, we obtained a 55% degree of conformity in group A, compared to 90% in group B. Conclusions: This pilot study showed that image-enhanced endoscopy using SFI might increase the rate of detection and demarcation for subtle inflammatory changes in the mucosa, correlating with potential histologic activity. Furthermore, this diagnostic tool could provide a more accurate and earlier identification of areas of minimal inflammation than conventional techniques.
COVID-19 Vaccination Leads to Less Pneumonia at Chest CT
Authors:   Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Tikrit University 3400, Tikrit, Iraq, MOHAMMED Sameer Khairullah
Published: April 2024

The study’s objective was to assess, using CT scans, the impact of vaccinations and booster shots on the severity of COVID-19 pneumonia. In this retrospective analysis, 210 Covid-19 patients were included. Within six weeks of receiving a COVID-19 diagnosis, every patient who was included had at least one CT scan and had received a full, partial, or no vaccination. Patients were separated in three groups. A 6-point scale called the Pneumonia Score was used to compare the severity of pneumonia across the three groups. Hypertension, CAD, DM and CKD were the most common comorbidities among all cases. Mean CRP in group I was 94.7±15.63 mg/dl, in group II mean CRP was 96.9±11.44 mg/dl and in group III mean CRP was 97.3±5.35 mg/dl. We found that severity of pneumonia score 5 was higher in group III in 16 (22.8%) as compared to group I in 4 (5.7%) and group II in 8 (11.4%) cases with p value 0.003. Hospital stays and ICU admission was also higher in non-vaccinated case with p value 0.004. Rate of mortality in group I was 7 (10%), in group II was 13 (18.6%) cases while in group III was 15 (21.4%) cases.
Serum Homocysteine and Folic Acid Levels as Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors:   Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Dr. Sutomo 16-18, Randusari 50244, Semarang, Indonesia, LESTARI Esa Loyallita , WIDYASTITI Nyoman Suci ,   Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Dr. Sutomo 16-18, Randusari 50244, Semarang, Indonesia, HENDRIANINGTYAS Meita ,   Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Dr. Sutomo 16-18, Randusari 50244, Semarang, Indonesia, RAHAYU Muji ,   Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Dr. Sutomo 16-18, Randusari 50244, Semarang, Indonesia, RACHMAWATI Banundari ,   Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Dr. Sutomo 16-18, Randusari 50244, Semarang, Indonesia
Published: April 2024

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide health problem. Homocysteine (Hcy) and folic acid (FA) have been found to correlate with intra-renal atherosclerosis, which leads to decreased renal perfusion pressure and may impair the endothelial function of renal arterioles and glomerular capillaries, thus being considered as new risk factors for CKD. Objective: To investigate serum Hcy and FA as risk factors for CKD. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 80 patients who underwent creatinine examination. Hcy and FA levels were examined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Bivariate analysis to calculate the prevalence ratio (PR) using a 2x2 table and using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves to determine the cut off value of HCY and FA in CKD. Results: The mean Hcy level of CKD patients was 7.66±4.25 µmol/L and without CKD was 4.29 ± 2.71 µmol/L. The mean FA levels of CKD and non-CKD patients were 6.75±1.75 and 9.27±9.28 ng/mL, respectively. The prevalence ratio of Hcy to CKD was 2.17 (95%CI=1.35-3.45; p=0.001). The prevalence ratio of FA to CKD was 1.75 (95%CI=1.11-2.75; p 0.014). Conclusion: Increased Hcy levels and decreased serum FA levels are risk factors for CKD.
Multimodal Imaging of Solitary Fibrous Tumor in the CNS, Head and Neck, and Spine, with Pathologic Correlation
Authors: Lin T.T. , Kurokawa R. , Kurokawa M. , Camelo-Piragua S. , Kim J. , Capizzano A. , Moritani T.
Published: April 2024

Solitary fibrous tumor is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm arising from the serosal membranes, dura, and deep soft tissues. A solitary fibrous tumor of the CNS, head, neck, and spine can be challenging to diagnose on imaging. Preoperative consideration of a solitary fibrous tumor is critical,
especially in the setting of a high-grade solitary fibrous tumor, which has a high recurrence rate and metastatic potential. This review highlights multimodal imaging features of solitary fibrous tumors, including CT, MR imaging (SWI, MRA, MRS, DWI, and perfusion), FDG PET, and catheter-directed
angiography. Radiologic pathologic correlations are also provided. The management of solitary fibrous tumor is a team effort orchestrated with surgery, radiation oncology, and neurointerventional and diagnostic radiology. For high-grade solitary fibrous tumors, preoperative tumor embolization
followed by surgical resection and adjuvant radiation therapy improves patient outcomes. Additional whole-body staging and follow-up MR imaging are important to evaluate recurrence or distal metastasis.Learning Objective: To recognize the multimodal imaging appearance of solitary fibrous
tumor in the CNS, head and neck, and spine
Spectrum of Neuroimaging Features of Histiocytosis Syndromes in Children
Authors: Simsek O. , Moon J. , Spagnolo K. , Clifford S. , Ferreira Alves C.A.P. , Santi M. , Shekdar K.
Published: April 2024

Histiocytosis syndromes are a group of disorders characterized by abnormal accumulation and infiltration of organs by mononuclear phagocytic cells. The 2021 World Health Organization CNS tumor classification reorganized this group and included only 5 histiocytosis types that show frequent CNS involvement. Langerhans cell histiocytosis is the most common and well-known member of the group. However, it is also important to be familiar with the classic imaging characteristics of the remaining 4 subtypes. Although in some cases histiocytosis can be strongly considered with typical findings on neuroimaging, in other cases, the imaging findings will be nonspecific and pose a diagnostic challenge. The differential diagnosis can be narrowed at such times when information such as the patient’s clinical presentation and age is considered. This review presents imaging examples with current literature to comprehensively describe the neuroimaging spectrum of CNS involvement by histiocytoses.Learning Objective: To discuss neuroimaging findings of Langerhans and non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children, with illustrative case examples
Food for Thought: A Review of Neuroradiographic Signs Inspired by Food
Authors: Zoppo C.T. , Taros T. , Singh J. , Puri A.S. , Kuhn A.L.
Published: April 2024

Whetting appetites for both knowledge and lunch, there is a rich history of naming signs in radiology after delectable treats. Built to entice even the most discerning palate, this collection of neuroradiologic signs is presented here to prove that learning neuroradiology can be as sweet as it is stimulating. Imaging signs are important to the practice of neuroradiology, a medical subspecialty whose work can influence the decisions of other clinicians. They can assist the physician by associating complex pathologic processes with common, recognizable images from everyday life. Signs may aid the neuroradiologist in the interpretation of MR imaging and other imaging studies by adding confidence to a diagnosis. Sugary treats apparently offer the most inspiration, causing radiology reads to make the ordering physician’s stomach grumble.Learning Objective: To recognize 9 food-inspired radiologic signs and identify the pathology behind them
Cd, Pb pada Scylla Serrata dan Portunus Pelagicus Tempat Pembuangan Akhir Sampah
Authors: Arianto Budi , Aditama Wiwit , Khairunnisa Khairunnisa , Nurfitri Jasrama
Published: April 2024

Sebagai logam berat non-esensial beracun, kadmium serta timbal di lingkungan, berisiko bagi kesehatan manusia. Permasalahan limbah logam berat sangat berdampak terhadap kesehatan manusia juga kehidupan lainnya. Logam berat ini masuk ke kehidupan laut baik  langsung dari air atau melalui rantai makanan. Kemudian meningkatkan konsentrasinya dalam sel kerang, krustasea, ikan yang dikonsumsi sehari-hari oleh masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian untuk Menganalisa konsentrasi logam Timbal, Kadmium pada Rajungan (Portunus Pelagicus) dan Kepiting Bakau (Scylla Serrata) yang habitatnya berada di sekitar Pembuangan Akhir Sampah Gampong Jawa Kota Banda Aceh. Metode  Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif untuk menganalisa kadungan logam berat Kadmium dan Timbal pada Kepiting Bakau dan Rajungan, pemeriksaan dilakukan dengan cara Atomic Absobtion Spectrophotometer, dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Instrumentasi dan Penelitian Universitas Syah Kuala bulan Agustus tahun 2023. Objek adalah Kepiting Bakau dan Rajungan sebanyak 10 ekor yang masing-masing terdiri dari 5 ekor, sampel diambil disekitaran Tempat Pembuangan Sampah akhir radius 500 meter. Rata-rata konsentrasi timbal di kepiting Rajungan 0,039 mg/L dan Cd sebanyak 0,005 mg/L, timbal pada Kepiting Bakau yaitu 0,03 mg/L dan Cd sebanyak 0,02 mg/L. Kandungan Pb , Cd  masih dibawah batas konsentrasi Standar Nasional Indonesia yaitu 1 mg/L untuk kadmium  dan 05 mg/L untuk timbal. Konsentrasi logam berat yang ditemukan pada daging Kepiting Bakau dan Kepiting Rajungan belum melebihi batas yang ditetapkan dalam Standar Nasional Indonsia.
BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES OF CAPTIVE MANED WOLVES TO OLFACTORY ENRICHMENT
Authors: Figueira Milene Paula , Rodrigues Silva Fernanda Fatima , Ribeiro Alice , Oliveira Silva Ita , Boere Vanner
Published: April 2024

Environmental enrichment (EE) is a technique that increases animal welfare. The behavior of maned wolves when exposed to four odors hidden outside the enclosure was investigated. Using the focal animal method and recording all occurrences, their behavior was analyzed for five minutes in each baseline phase (Basal), during exposure (Exp), and after withdrawal of the stimulus (Pos). Behavioral responses were categorized as positive (P+), negative (N-), and other (Ot). The average P+ increased significantly (P < 0.05) from the Basal to the Exp, but it was not statistically different (P = 0.60) between the Basal and the Pos. Neither N- nor Ot changed statistically in any of the phases (P > 0.5). Maned wolves appeared to be sensitive to this EE with the olfactory stimuli used during the period of olfactory stimulation. The method used is practical, safe, and flexible, and can be useful in sensory enrichment programs.
Passive Citizenship: A Criteria for Denial of the Social Inclusion of Indigenous People in Angola in the Context of the Portuguese Estado Novo (1933-1974)
Authors: Tomé Jesus A.
Published: April 2024

This article aims to understand the citizenship of the indigenous peoples of Angola in the Portuguese Estado Novo between 1933 and 1974. The main objective of this research, carried out in a philosophical approach of interdisciplinary relationships and analysis of contradictions, is to show how passive citizenship developed in Angola in the colonial context of the Portuguese Estado Novo, analyzing the reasons that contributed to certain political, legal and ideological discourses being a criterion for denying the social inclusion of indigenous Angolans. The methods used were genetic analysis, and the familiar analogy with hermeneutic and phenomenological methods, associated with qualitative theoretical research of a bibliographic nature that reveals the structured representation of the issue of citizenship in the context in question. The results obtained, through the analysis of theories, models and other sources of information, determine the validity of these instruments by indicating critical points coinciding with the confirmation that refers to the validity, in the Estado Novo, of social and political categories embodied in “ citizenship passive”, whose content is based on the civilizational mission as a criterion for the social inclusion of indigenous Angolans.
The Importance of Collaborative Ability and Emotional Intelligence in Shaping Job Satisfaction and Lecturer Performance in the Transformational Era
Authors: Siahaan Elisabet , Dalimunthe Ritha F , Lumbanraja Prihatin , Zakaria Zainuddin , Samad Nawi Abdol , Zulkarnain Siti Hafsah
Published: April 2024

The paper aims to provide evaluations and solutions to optimize job satisfaction and lecturer performance during an innovative and cultured sustainable educational transformation in the era of an independent campus. 360 lecturers were chosen as the respondents from four universities with excellent accreditation in Sumatera, Indonesia: _Syiah Kuala_ University, University of Sumatera Utara, State University of Medan, and _Andalas_ University. The raw data was collected using two methods: a survey method by distributing questionnaires and conducting Focus Group Discussions. Data collected is processed and analyzed through Multiple Linear Regression analysis using path analysis and the Sobel test to evaluate the significant relationship between the intervening and the independent variables on the dependent variable. The research proved that collaboration skills and emotional intelligence have a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction and lecturer performance. Job satisfaction also has a positive and significant effect on lecturers' performance. Collaboration Ability is the dominant variable affecting job satisfaction and lecturers' performance. The collaboration skills and Emotional Intelligence possessed by lecturers at Superior Accredited Universities on the Island of Sumatera positively and significantly affect job satisfaction and lecturer performance. The research results prove that lecturer job satisfaction positively and significantly affects lecturer performance.
Missouri Research-Extension (MO-RE) protocol to accelerate the translation of science to communities
Authors: Kapp Julie M. , Despain Ryanne , Ressel Kristi , Quinn Kathleen
Published: April 2024

This project is designed to strengthen the bridge between research and practice through which leading science developed throughout the University of Missouri system (UM) is delivered to its communities, particularly in rural areas. MU Extension’s delivery systems offer immense potential for knowledge translation given they reach every community in the state, but there are infrastructure barriers connecting research to practice that require intentionality before these systems can realize their potential. A focus area of the work is closing the health and health care equity gap with high-touch community health approaches delivered through Extension educational programs that link Missouri communities with university research. The protocol’s creation represents the confluence of research and scholarship, clinical training and practice, and public and community health needs. [Excerpted paragraph from p. 6]
Multibranch Block-Based Grain Size Classification Of Hybrid Disk Using Ultrasonic Scattering: A Deep Learning Method
Authors: Liu Xiao , Sha Zheng-xiao , Liang Jing
Published: April 2024

To assess the grain size of hybrid disks, we propose a simple network architecture—the wide-paralleled convolutional neural network (WP-CNN)—based solely on multibranch blocks and create a grain size classification model based on it. Multibranch blocks are used to enhance the capability of feature extraction, and the global average pooling layer was implemented to reduce the number of model parameters. To train and test the model, a dataset of ultrasonic scattering signals from a hybrid disk was constructed. The WP-CNN structure and hyperparameter selection were examined using the training set. The experiment demonstrated that, compared to traditional 1D convolutional neural network, 1D ResNet, and InceptionTime, the classification accuracy of this method can reach 92.3%. A comparison is made with the empirical mode decomposition scattering model and frequency spectra tree model. The proposed network provides accurate classification of grain size without physical parameters and specific physical models. The results show the deep learning method has the feasibility to evaluate hybrid disk grain size distribution.
Jugendberufshilfe mit und für geflüchtete Mädchen* und Frauen* in Essen
Authors: Frey Carina
Published: April 2024

In einer Stadt ankommen, eine Wohnung finden, einen Beruf lernen, das Tarifsystem des ÖPNV verstehen, wissen, wohin man sich wendet, wenn das Portemonnaie geklaut wurde – und all das in einem Land, in dem die neue Sprache und neue Strukturen erst langsam vertraut werden. Seit 2015 mussten sich über 1,5 Millionen Menschen, die einen Asylerstantrag gestellt haben, mit solchen Herausforderungen auseinandersetzen. Im Jahr 2018 waren 43,3 % dieser Personengruppe weiblich (vgl. www. bamf.de/Infothek/Statistik/Asyl/aktuelle-zahlen-zu-asyl-dezember-2018) Viele dieser Mädchen* und Frauen* befinden sich in Schulen, in Sprachkursen oder in berufsvorbereitenden Maßnahmen. Viele aber auch nicht. Die meisten sind unsicher, was ihre Möglichkeiten in Deutschland betrifft, wie das Schul- und Ausbildungssystem funktioniert und welchen Beruf sie einmal ausüben möchten – und ob überhaupt. Der Beitrag berichtet darüber, wie daher das Projekt NeZa (Neue Zukunft aufbauen) der Jugendberufshilfe Essen gGmbH versucht, über einen freiwilligen Zugang Mädchen* und jungen Frauen* zwischen 16 und 27 Jahren zu erreichen und sie bei ihrem Weg zu gesellschaftlicher Teilhabe und berufli-cher Integration zu unterstützen.
Die Hochzeitskleid-Performance
Authors: Graff Ulrike
Published: April 2024

Dieser Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit der Pädagogik Offener Jugendarbeit unter der Perspektive, wie Mädchen* genderpädagogische Angebote zur Verhandlung von Fragen zum Geschlecht nutzen. Im Mittelpunkt des Beitrags steht die Analyse einer Szene, die an der Theke im Offenen Bereich eines Jugendzentrums im Rahmen einer ethnographischen Feldforschung beobachtet wurde. Aus der Analyse heraus werden vorläufige Schlüsse für pädagogisches Handeln in einem anspruchsvollen und normativ aufgeladenen Feld formuliert
„Hä, hier sind ja Jungs?!“
Authors: Schmitz Johanna
Published: April 2024

Seit über 15 Jahren finden sich innerhalb von Publikationen zu Konzepten feministischer Mädchen*arbeit zunehmend Anregungen aus einer heteronormativitätskritischen Perspektive (vgl. Howald 2001'; Plößer 2009'; Busche et al. 2010). Doch bezüglich des Hinterfragens geschlechtlicher Kategorien scheinen diese Konzepte nur langsam den Weg in die pädagogische Praxis zu finden. Einrichtungen der Mädchen*arbeit gehen nach wie vor mehrheitlich von einer homogenen Gruppe von cis-Mädchen aus, an die Angebote gerichtet werden (vgl. Pohlkamp 2018: 60). „Eine Infragestellung oder Öffnung der Geschlechtlichkeit der adressierten Gruppe findet in der Regel nicht statt“ (Pohlkamp 2018: 60). Woran liegt das? Was macht es so schwer heteronormativitätskritische Aspekte in die pädagogische Praxis umzusetzen? Um dieser Frage nach zu gehen skizziert der vorliegende Beitrag kurz aktuelle konzeptuelle Vorschläge, die sich in theoretischen Veröffentlichungen zu heteronormativitätskritischen Perspektive innerhalb von Mädchen*arbeit wiederfinden, ergänzt werden diese durch Erfahrungen aus der Praxis. Hierzu werden im vorliegenden Artikel Auszüge von Interviews angeführt, die ich im Rahmen meines Dissertationsvorhabens entstanden sind. Geführt wurden die Interviews mit Pädagog*innen aus Projekten der Mädchen*arbeit, die heteronormativitätskritische Aspekte in ihre pädagogische Praxis mit einfließen lassen und diese explizit als Teil ihres Konzeptes benennen. Die befragten Personen sind in vier unterschiedlichen Projekten in drei Bundesländern tätig. Der Schwerpunkt der Leitfaden gestützten Interviews lag neben Fragen zum Konzept der Projekte auf der individuellen Erfahrungen von Chancen und Grenzen einer heteronormativitätskritischen Praxis innerhalb der Mädchen*arbeit.
Die Repräsentation von Mädchen in der queeren Jugendarbeit
Authors: Splitt Kira , Yildiz Miriam
Published: April 2024

Die gesellschaftliche Akzeptanz, die rechtliche Gleichstellung und die Repräsentation von lesbischen, schwulen, bisexuellen, trans*, inter* und queeren Menschen hat in den vergangenen Jahrzenten zweifelsohne zugenommen, Dennoch sind lsbtiq*- Jugendliche - verglichen mit ihren heterosexuellen/ cisgeschlechtlichen Altersgenoss*innen, mit besonderen Herausforderungen konfrontiert. Noch längst nicht kann davon gesprochen werden, dass ein diskriminierungsfreies und selbstbestimmtes Aufwachsen möglich ist (vgl. Behnisch/Bronner 2007/ Nordhoff 2014/ Krell und Oldemeier 2015). In den vergangenen Jahren sind zunehmende Forschungsarbeiten über die Lebenssituation von lstiq*-Jugendlichen erschienen. Die Situation und Bedarfe von Mädchen wurden jedoch bislang nicht gesondert in den Fokus genommen.
#connect – Die Qualifizierungsreihe zur gender- und diversitätsreflektierten Pädagogik im Kontext von Flucht und Migration
Authors: Navarro Sarah
Published: April 2024

Dieser Artikel stellt die Blended Learning Qualifizierungsreihe1 „#connect“ der FUMA Fachstelle Gender & Diversität NRW vor und zeigt das Potenzial dieses Formates, pädagogische Fachkräfte in der Entwicklung einer gender- und diversitätsreflektierten Haltung zu begleiten.
Dekonstruktive Perspektiven auf Geschlecht und ihre Bedeutung für die Mädchen*arbeit
Authors: Micus-Loos Christiane , Plößer Melanie
Published: April 2024

Mit dem Wissen dekonstruktiver Ansätze der Genderforschung lassen sich symbolische Ordnungen und Normen, nach denen alltägliche Geschlechterkonstruktionen erfolgen, erklären, aufdecken und in Frage stellen. Das dekonstruktive Genderwissen ist für die Mädchen*arbeit bedeutsam, weil damit erkennbar wird, wie Subjekte durch normative Anforderungen und Erwartungen begrenzt, diszipliniert und ausgeschlossen werden. In dem folgenden Beitrag sollen vor allem normative Orientierungen fokussiert werden, die sich auf den ‚Körper‘ beziehen. So soll exemplarisch aufgezeigt werden, wie wirkmächtig Körpernormen für die Einordnung der Subjekte im heteronormativen System der Zweigeschlechtlichkeit sein können und welche Auswirkungen eine Nicht-Erfüllung dieser Körpernormen mit sich bringen kann. Dazu werden erstens ausgewählte Annahmen dekonstruktiver Gendertheorien skizziert. Zweitens wird mit Bezug auf ein Leitfadeninterview1 herausgearbeitet, dass und wie Normen die Identitätskonstruktionen von Mädchen* und jungen Frauen* begrenzen können. Vor diesem Hintergrund geht es drittens darum, die Relevanz dekonstruktiver Perspektiven für die Mädchen*arbeit aufzuzeigen.
Sprache m(M)acht einen Unterschied!
Authors: Hornscheidt Lann
Published: April 2024

Wie hängen Sprache und Gewalt zusammen? Ist Sprache eine Machtfrage in Bezug darauf, was zu einer Wirklichkeitsvorstellung wird und was nicht? Der Artikel diskutiert verschiedene Aspekte dieser Fragen.
Deutschrap und die feministische Trickkiste
Authors: Sookee
Published: April 2024

Deutschrap war über 15 Jahre meine subkulturelle Heimat. Ich war nicht nur selbst als Rapperin aktiv, ich habe in diesen Jahren auch die Diskurse um HipHop und Geschlechterrollen sowie die sozialisatorische Macht von Sprache mitgestaltet. Inzwischen geht es mir vorrangig darum, diejenigen zu fokussieren und stärken, die in ihrer Produktions- und Rezeptionspraxis einen feministischen Zugang zu Rap im Speziellen und HipHop im Allgemeinen haben – was das für mich bedeutet, darüber schreibe ich in diesem Text.
Rassismuskritische Mädchen*arbeit – Impulse für Struktur- und Praxisentwicklung
Authors: Nacro Sanata , Gandouz-Touati Yasmina , Heidbreder Marthe
Published: April 2024

Seit mehr als 20 Jahren werden Forderungen nach rassismuskritischem Handeln im Kontext der feministischen Mädchen*arbeit verhandelt. 1999 veröffentlichte Maureen Maisha Raburu-Eggers unter dem Titel „Antirassistische Mädchenarbeit. Sensibilisierungsarbeit bezogen auf Rassismus mit Mädchen und jungen Frauen“ ihre Diplomarbeit, in der sie für den deutschen Kontext erstmals konzeptionelle Rahmenbedingungen für rassismuskritisches Handeln in der Mädchenarbeit beschreibt. Daran anknüpfend, ist ein weiterer fachlicher Meilenstein für die rassismuskritische Praxis mit Mädchen* und als weiblich gelesenen Personen in NRW die Erfahrungen aus dem Projekt „girls act – antirassistische Bildungsarbeit für Frauen und Mädchen“ (2001–2005) des Mädchen*treffs Bielefeld und das daraus entstandene Handbuch „Mädchenarbeit in der Migrationsgesellschaft. Eine Betrachtung aus antirassistischer Perspektive“ (2005). In diesem Artikel wollen wir u. a. auf diesen theoretischen Konzepten und den verschiedenen Praxiserfahrungen aufbauend danach fragen, wie eine rassismuskritische Struktur- und Praxisentwicklung in der Mädchen*arbeit aussehen kann. Beobachtungen und (Selbst-)Reflexionsfragen fließen aus unserem eigenen Prozess der machtkritischen Organisationsentwicklung sowie aus den Fachberatungen und Vernetzungsveranstaltungen mit Fachkräften aus der Kinder- und Jugendarbeit ein. Die folgenden Aspekte und Anregungen, die hier aus zwei Black People of Colour (BPoC) Perspektiven und einer weißen Perspektive heraus beschrieben werden, können für die Planung und Konzeption rassismuskritischer Organisationsentwicklungen für die eigene Trägerstruktur genutzt werden.
Social Distancing vor dem Hintergrund sozialer Ausgrenzung
Authors: Team adis e.V.
Published: April 2024

Dies ist ein Ausschnitt aus dem Text „Social Distancing vor dem Hintergrund sozialer Ausgrenzung – Diskriminierungskritische Fragen und Quergedanken zum Umgang mit der Corona-Krise“ von adis e.V.. Adis e.V. ist Träger der professionellen Antidiskriminierungsarbeit in der Region Tübingen/Reutlingen und Fachstelle zum Thema Diskriminierung in Baden-Württemberg, siehe auch www.adis-ev.de. Der Text wurde Mitte März 2020 zu Beginn der Corona Pandemie in Deutschland mit dem Untertitel „Diskriminierungskritische Fragen und Quergedanken zum Umgang mit der Corona-Krise“ veröffentlicht. Der Begriff Quergedanken im Titel stand in keiner Beziehung zu der später entstandenen Querdenker-Bewegung. Trotzdem haben wir uns entschieden, den Untertitel für diesen Beitrag zu ändern, um Missverständnisse zu vermeiden.
Warum ira e.V. für dynamische Angebote plädiert …
Authors: Boadu Lydia , Mühlen Anna , Plate Mona , Vorberg Katharina , Wronski Geraldine
Published: April 2024

ira e.V. bietet ein bedarfsorientiertes Beratungs- und Unterstützungsangebot für Mädchen und Frauen an, die in der Prostitution tätig oder Opfer von Zwangsprostitution, -Beschneidung oder -Verheiratung geworden sind. Unsere zentralen Anliegen sind die Selbstermächtigung sowie die Steigerung und Stabilisierung des physischen, psychischen und emotionalen Wohlergehens dieser Personen. Die Zielgruppe befindet sich häufig in multiplen Notlagen, ohne Zugang zum helfenden System. Die Gründe hierfür variieren stark: Sie reichen von sprachlich-kulturellen Hürden über die Unkenntnis der eigenen Rechte und potentieller Hilfsangebote, bis hin zu Scham- und Schuldgefühlen oder diversen Ängsten. Kurze Zeit nach Gründung und Arbeitsaufnahme von ira e.V. begann die Corona-Pandemie, auf die wir flexibel reagierten und unsere Angebote den (teilweise veränderten) Bedürfnissen unter Berücksichtigung der behördlichen Auflagen anpassten. Unser Beratungsangebot umfasst u.a. die Vermittlung einer anonymen, sicheren Unterbringung, die Sicherstellung des Lebensunterhaltes und medizinischer Versorgung, die Vermittlung rechtlicher Beratung, Empowermentangebote sowie Unterstützung und Coaching bei der Erarbeitung von Zukunftsperspektiven.