bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Etiology of Acute Febrile Illnesses in Adults in the Defense Community in French Guiana
Authors: Velut Guillaume , de Laval Franck , Berry Morgane , Dufour Gaume Frédérique , André Nathalie , Epelboin Loïc , Lavergne Anne , Enfissi Antoine , Djossou Felix , Rousset Dominique , Briolant Sébastien
Published: February 2024

In tropical countries, acute febrile illnesses represent a complex clinical problem for general practitioners. We describe the prevalence of different etiologies of acute febrile illnesses occurring among French service members and their families, excluding children, in general practice in French Guiana. From June 2017 to March 2020, patients with a fever ≥37.8°C with a duration of less than 15 days who sought medical care at the army medical centers in Cayenne and Kourou were prospectively enrolled. Based on clinical presentation, blood, urine, nasopharyngeal, and stool samples were collected for diagnostic testing for viruses, bacteria, and parasites (by direct examination, microscopic examination of blood smears, culture, serology, or polymerase chain reaction), and standardized biological tests were systematically performed. Among 175 patients retained for analysis, fever with nonspecific symptoms was predominant (46.9%), with 10 Plasmodium vivax malaria cases, 8 dengue infections, and 6 cases of Q fever. The second most frequent cause of acute febrile illness was upper respiratory tract infections (32.0%) due to influenza virus (n = 18) or human rhinovirus (n = 10). Among the causes of acute febrile illness in French Guiana, clinicians should first consider arboviruses and malaria, as well as Q fever in cases of elevated C-reactive protein with nonspecific symptoms and influenza in cases of signs and symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections. Despite an expanded microbiological search, the etiology of 51.4% of acute febrile illnesses remain unknown. Further investigations will be necessary to identify the etiology of acute febrile illnesses, including new pathogens, in French Guiana.
9100 품질관리시스템 내 AQAP 2110 적용에 관한 지침
Authors:   IAQG-1 Standards Committee
Published: February 2024

이 문서는 공급자가 9100의 조항을 준수하고자 할 때 AQAP-2110을 적용하는 것에 관한 정보와 지침을 제공하기 위해 작성 및 발행된 것이다. 이 문서는 AQAP-2110-SRD.2 및 IA9137로 간행된다. 이는 NATO와 산업계에서 AQAP-2110과 9100 간의 관계에 대한 이해와 활용을 촉진하기 위해 NATO와 산업계 대표들이 공동으로 작성한 것이다. 획득 국가가 자국의 조달 방법으로 대외군사판매(FMS)를 이용할 때는 AQAP가 필요할 수 있다.

이 문서는 획득 국가와 9100을 준수하고자 하는 공급 국가의 AQAP-2110 요구사항 해석에 있어 공통성을 제공하는 데에 목적을 두고 있다.

이 문서의 내용은 법적 또는 계약상의 지위를 갖지 않으며, 일체의 AQAP-2110 또는 9100 요구사항을 대체하거나 그 요구사항에 추가되는 것도 아니다.

있을 수 있는 조건의 다양성(작업 또는 공정의 유형, 사용 기기 및 관련 인원의 역량에 따르는) 때문에, 이 지침이 모든 것에 적용되는 것으로 간주하거나, 계약 요구사항 충족에 필요한 특정 수단 또는 방법을 강요하는 것으로 간주해서는 안 된다. 이해당사자들은 이러한 요구사항을 충족하기 위해 다른 수단 또는 방법을 사용할 수도 있다는 점을 알고 있어야 한다.

이 지침 사용자는 계약서에 명시되는 바와 같이 AQAP 2110 요구사항이 공급자와 하청업체가 지켜야 하는 의무사항임을 명심해야 한다.
Language debate in the development of African written literature
Authors: Mpotsiah Maxwell
Published: February 2024

This study seeks to examine the debate on the language used in the development of African written literature. Such a need has resulted in the emergence of two different schools of thought, i.e., ‘Relativists’ and ‘Universalists’. The study further presents an assessment on the historical review of the debate, examines the two different forms of ideological orientations and the basis of their arguments towards the development of African written literature. However, the researcher’s standpoint is also explored in order to critique the nature of the arguments that are raised in support of these ideological orientations. The study also concludes that the type and the source of language to be used to discuss Africa’s lone experience is not an important agenda that should be considered at all in African written literature. Rather, enough attention must be given to the presentation of the Africa’s rich values, traditions, philosophy and colonial experience; and this will go a long way to help Africa regain its ever-soiling stuck image in the outside world.
Materiały i pamiątki po Janie Matejce w zbiorach rękopisów Biblioteki Naukowej PAU i PAN w Krakowie
Authors: Łukawski Łukasz
Published: February 2024

Manuscripts related to Jan Matejko in the Scientific Library of the PAAS and PAS collection

Due to the 185th anniversary of Jan Matejko’s birth and 130th of his death, to appreciate his artistic work as well as patriotic and social activity, the Senat of the Republic of Poland in its resolution of 16 November 2022 announced the year 2023 the Year of Jan Matejko. The celebrations of the Year of Jan Matejko create a perfect opportunity for an overview and familiarisation with keepsakes related to the Cracovian painter kept in the manuscripts collection of the Scientific Library of the PAAS and the PAS in Kra- kow. Among the most precious ones are the painter’s sketches from the album titled The Dead and Alive by a romantic poet Teofil Lenartowicz as well as letters written by Jan Matejko: three to the editorial board of “Kłosy” weekly magazine included in the collection of autographs gathered by Cyprian Walewski and two included in Stanisław Tomkowicz’s correspondence, related to artistic activity, financial matters as well as the artist’s health issues. Among various manuscripts there are some materials related to Jan Matejko’s life and arts, as well as those commemorating and critically analysing his life and activity, such as a manuscript of Jan Matejko’s artistic biography written by Stanisław Witkiewicz. A query revealed also numerous photographs showing the artist, some with his hand-written dedications. Thanks to the popularity of Jan Matejko’s paint- ings, the manuscripts collection includes also a great deal of replicas of his most famous but also some unique works printed on postcards, photographs and newspaper clips. The discovered materials do not form a coherent collection but through their diversity they can be considered an interesting source for the research on Jan Matejko’s life and work as well as on the perception of his paintings among his contemporaries and following generations.
Listy Karola Piotrowicza do Władysława Semkowicza z lat 1924–1938 ze zbiorów Biblioteki Jagiellońskiej w Krakowie
Authors: Klemenski Marcin A.
Published: February 2024

Letters from Karol Piotrowicz to Władysław Semkowicz from the period between 1924 and 1938 in the collection of Jagiellonian Library in Krakow

The paper contains the edition of 16 letters from the period 1924–1938 written by Karol Piotrowicz, the last prewar Director of the Scientific Library of the PAAS, to his father-in-law, Władysław Semkowicz. The preserved correspondence is kept in the Jagiellonian University collection and contains a vast amount of information regarding family relations, scientific cooperation, source materials planned for publishing as well as other academic activities. What is more, the letters present the relations between the academic communities of Krakow and Warsaw. It is also a preliminary research on the biographies of Karol Piotrowicz and Władysław Semkowicz.
Kultura francuska w Polsce w XVIII w. na podstawie kolekcji rękopisów francuskich w Bibliotece Jagiellońskiej
Authors: Tylus Piotr
Published: February 2024

French culture in 18th c. Poland on the basis of the Jagiellonian Library French manuscripts collection

The article discusses the presence of French culture in Poland during the 18th century, specifically focusing on the presence of the French language based on a collection of French manuscripts stored in the Jagiellonian Library. Various types of texts are cov- ered here (political, diplomatic, administrative, as well as private correspondence, trav- el journals, scientific treatises, texts relevant to the study of Polish history, etc.) that are preserved in the Jagiellonian Library’s manuscript collection, authored or copied by Poles. The French manuscripts found in these collections are mainly of “Polish” origin, created in Poland; they were written by Poles and they vividly demonstrate the signifi- cant role played by the French language and French culture during the mentioned period.
Block Charting for Hemodynamic Unstable Patients
Authors:   , Walker Tasha
Published: February 2024

Practice Problem: The intensive care unit poses many challenges for nurses. Nurses are placed in a position to decide on dosing and administration, which could conflict with their scope of practice, and documentation needs to coincide with orders. The accuracy of nursing documentation plays a vital role in measuring the outcomes, and failure to document accurately could result in noncompliance with scope of practice or a medication error. PICOT: For intensive care nurses (P), how does block charting of vasoactive medications (I) compared to current documentation practices (C) affect the accuracy of nurses' documentation (O) within 4 weeks? Evidence: Nursing documentation is a vital source of information regarding the patient's care and is used to assess and manage the patient's condition; further, it is the nurse's professional responsibility to outline the essentials of patient care and to implement patient safety and quality. Noncompliance with documentation can affect the organization legally and financially. Intervention: Education and training in utilizing block charting were provided to the superusers, who then trained the remaining staff. utilizing block charting. Block charting documents the swift titration and modifications of vasoactive medication dosages in critical scenarios, employing a standardized and structured methodology. Block charting also promotes precise and punctual recording of medication administration and modifications. Outcome: Before the implementation of block charting, documentation accuracy was 68%. After implementing the intervention over three weeks, compliance increased to 73%, which is an overall improvement of 5% and a change percentage improvement of 7.35%. Conclusion: The project change needs auditing for at least 6 months to ensure compliance. Further staff education and training are warranted to ensure proper and accurate documentation practices. Continuous improvement is a concern and necessitates education and training for new ICU nurses and a focus on this practice with all new ICU hires.
Cumplimiento tributario de las PYMES de la parroquia El Carmen–cantón La Maná: un análisis al proceso de obligación fiscal
Authors: Reyes Armas Rodrigo Arturo , Hurtado García Ketty del Rocío , Medina Armas Angélica Tamara , Arévalo Aveiga Emilia Virginia
Published: February 2024

El estudio aborda el tema del cumplimiento tributario entre las Pymes de la parroquia El Carmen–La Maná, con el objetivo de desarrollar una escala integral de cumplimiento tributario basada en el modelo de Fischer. Empleando un diseño de encuesta y un Análisis de Componentes Principales (PCA), el estudio recopiló datos de una muestra de 128 PYME, utilizando un instrumento de 37 ítems que refleja factores como tasas impositivas, complejidad del sistema, disuasión, actitudes e información fiscal. Los resultados revelaron una percepción diferenciada entre las dimensiones de cumplimiento tributario, con la mayor consistencia interna en las actitudes y la percepción de equidad. El estudio concluye que si bien las sanciones, la complejidad del sistema y los costos de cumplimiento varían en su impacto, las actitudes hacia los impuestos y las percepciones de justicia son más consistentes entre los encuestados. Esto implica que, si bien los aspectos técnicos de la tributación son desafiantes, los factores morales y perceptivos son cruciales para comprender el comportamiento de cumplimiento tributario. El estudio enriquece la literatura sobre evasión fiscal, moralidad fiscal y cumplimiento en Ecuador y contextos similares en América del Sur, proporcionando ideas para que las autoridades tributarias y los formuladores de políticas mejoren el cumplimiento tributario y los ingresos.
Development and Fabrication of Animal Feed Blocking Machine
Authors: Awgichew Abayineh , Nuguse Rabira
Published: February 2024

The use of a hydraulic system (piston and cylinder) to block straw and molasses-based multi-nutrient animal feed helps to feed animals with little or no waste, preserving nutrients for a long period, and simplifying transport and storage conditions. Straws are regarded as one of the most essential elements in Ethiopia, particularly tef, wheat, and barley straw. As a result, the motorized animal feed block-making machine was designed and tested for throughput capacity, real capacity, efficiency, durability, and shelf life. The average actual capacity of the machine was 117, 128.5, and 133.3 kg/hr on different feed ingredients at the duration of time after mixing was 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 1 hour. The durability of the blocks ranged from 87 to 98 % and 94 to 99 % as duration of time after mixing the ingredients increases from 30 min to 1 hr on both urea and straw-based feed blocks respectively. The post-compression expansion decreases from 8 to 5 % and 10 to 6 % as duration of time increases from 30 min to 1 hr on urea and straw-based ingredients respectively.
NI 222 LOŠA NE UBIŠE MILOŠA
Authors:   Publishing house ", Petrović Miroslava ,   Miroslav",   Belgrade, Serbia
Published: February 2024

Falsifikatori Bečko-berlinske škole su uspeli da marginalizuju, kako pisana dela mnogih znamenitih Srba, tako i njihove mape koje su proistekle iz njihovih dela. Danas smo ovde, da svi zajedno pregledamo mape koje je objavila izd. kuća „Miroslav“ i uverimo se da ovim Međunarodnim naučnim skupovima rehabilitujemo kako Miloša St. Milojevića, tako i napred pomenute istraživače istine o poreklu srpskog naroda.
Anaemia and Dietary Diversity among Pregnant Women in Margibi and Grand Cape Mount Counties, Liberia.
Authors: Saydee Geetah S , Intiful Freda Dzifa , Dogbe Yauniuck Y , Pereko Kingsley , Asante Matilda
Published: February 2024

Background: Globally, anaemia remains a severe public health concern among women of reproductive ages, including pregnant women in developing countries such as Liberia. Poor dietary diversity is a major contributor to micronutrient deficiencies. However, there is limited documentation of anaemia prevalence and dietary diversity among pregnant women in Liberia.

Objective: The present study assessed the prevalence of anaemia and dietary diversity among pregnant women in the Margibi and Grand Cape Mount Counties in Liberia.

Methods: The study design was cross-sectional. Systematic sampling was used to recruit 139 pregnant women between 15-49 years from antenatal clinics in Margibi and Grand Cape Mount counties. Dietary intake obtained from a 24-hour recall was used to assess dietary diversity following the FAO dietary diversity determination protocol for women in their reproductive ages. Anaemia was determined from blood obtained from finger pricks using a Hemocue.

Results: Nearly all the pregnant women (98.1%) consumed grains. Conversely, only a few women (23.7%) consumed vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables. Anaemia was discovered in 54% of the pregnant women. The mean haemoglobin level was 10.44 ± 1.46 g/dl. The mean Minimum Dietary Diversity among women of reproductive age (MDD-W) was 3.57±1.01. There was no significant association between anaemia and dietary diversity among 12 pregnant women. Poor dietary diversity was observed in 83.5% of the pregnant women,85.1% in Margibi and 80.8% in Grand Cape Mount, respectively.

Conclusion: This study confirms evidence of anaemia and poor dietary diversity among pregnant women. It highlights evidence for the need to encourage and improve diversity in dietary intake. This can be achieved through awareness, education and knowledge of dietary diversity during pregnancy
PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI SPSS UNTUK MENUNJANG TUGAS AKHIR MAHASISWA
Authors:   Universitas Harapan Bangsa, Sandi A Arif Setia , Triwibowo Deny Nugroho , Sumantri Raden Bagus Bambang , Haryono Rito Cipta Sigitta
Published: February 2024

The training activity on the usage of the Statistical Analysis SPSS Application (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) was conducted to enhance students' skills in analyzing data to support the completion of their final assignments. This article elucidates the methods and benefits of this training, tailored to suit the students' material needs, aiding them in finalizing their assignments. These sessions were conducted through a series of workshops accommodating students from diverse scientific backgrounds. The outcomes of these activities provided insights into the competency and proficiency regarding SPSS application use in enhancing students' statistical analysis skills. The implications of these activities could serve as a guide for higher education institutions in designing training programs that support the development of student’s academic skills in data analysis, thereby bolstering their final assignment requirements. The results of these activities demonstrate a significant improvement in students' understanding of statistical concepts, SPSS utilization, and the necessary data analysis skills required for final assignment research.
Supportive Care of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors
Authors: Rennert Wolfgang P , Smith M Jenna , Cormier Katie A , Austin Anne E
Published: February 2024

Supportive care needs for hematopoietic stem cell recipients have been studied. Less is known about the care needs of stem cell donors. Care challenges arise at donor selection, preparation for the donation, the donation procedure and the immediate and long-term after-care. Care needs were analyzed for 1,831 consecutive bone marrow and peripheral stem cell donors at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital between January 2018 and August 2023 in support of a review of the current literature. During the selection, related donors may experience psychological pressures affecting their motivation, while donation centers may be willing to accept co-morbidities in these donors which might preclude donation in unrelated peers. For bone marrow donations, it is important to select donors not only according to optimal genetic matching criteria but also according to suitable donor/recipient weight ratios, to facilitate sufficient stem cell yields. During the donation preparation phase, side effects and complications related to stem cell stimulation must be anticipated and managed for peripheral cell donors, while the pros and cons of autologous blood donation should be evaluated carefully for bone marrow donors. The stem cell donation procedure itself carries potential side effects and complications as well. Peripheral cell donors may require a central line and may encounter hypocalcemia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. Bone marrow donors face risks associated with anesthesia, blood loss and pain. Post-procedure care focusses on pain management, blood cell recovery and the psychological support necessary to regain a high quality-of-life existence. Hematopoietic stem donors are giving part of themselves to save another’s life. They deserve comprehensive supportive care to accompany them throughout the donation process.
Perancangan dan Pengujian Cabinet Pengering Jagung Berbasis Lampu Pijar Holagen untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi dan Kebersihan Proses Pengolahan
Authors: Purnomo Bagas Prasetyo , Fzahruddin A’rasy
Published: February 2024

Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara beriklim tropis dimana terdapat pengusaha yang bergerak dibidang pertanian jagung banyak ditemui di pedesaan. Dalam proses pengolahan jagung sangat bergantung pada sinar matahari namun dikarenakan iklim yang tidak menentu ditambah sinar matahari yang kurang efisien dan higienis dalam melakukan proses pengeringan jaung menyebabkan  terhambatnya proses pengolahan jagung. Untuk itu dilakukannya perancangan cabinet pengering yang memanfaatkan panas dari listrik yang didesain khusus untuk mempercepat proses pengeringan. Rak pengering jagung ini memanfaatkan lampu pijar baik bohlam maupun lampu holagen. Selain itu jumlah rak pengering juga di identifikasi sehingga mengetahui kemampuan daya tampung cabinet pengering dalam melakukan kerja. Setelah dilakukannya pengujian alat dengan variasi kecepatan blower sebesar yaitu 15.000, 10.000, dan 5.000 Rpm sedangkan daya listrik yang digunakan adalah 120 watt yaitu 50 watt daya lampu bohlam/halogen, 40 watt heater glass dan 30 watt daya blower. Maka diketahui lampu pijar holagen lebih efektif dalam melakukan kerja yang merata diseluruh bagian rak dalam waktu 30 menit yang dapat mempengaruhi laju pengeringan sebesar 20% hingga 30%.
Instalasi Pemasangan Pipa untuk Air Bersih ke Rumah Tangga di Dusun Klampok Desa Sumbergedang Pandaan
Authors: Mustofa Wahyu Ali , Tjahjanti Prantasi Harmi
Published: February 2024

Instalasi pemasangan pipa air bersih di dusun Klampok bertujuan untuk mengalirkan air bersih dari sumber air hingga ke rumah warga. Air bersih dialirkan dari sumber air menggunakan pipa jenis PVC dengan diameter 2 inch pada kedalaman 63 meter. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menguji instalasi pipa yang telah dipasang apakah terdapat kebocoran atau tidak. Uji  ini dilakukan dengan melakukan pengamatan pada sepanjang pipa yang terpasang selama dua jam, apabila selama dua jam tidak terdapat pipa yang bocor pada sambungan nya, maka dinyatakan lolos uji sambungan pipa. Pengujian selanjutnya yaitu Uji ekspansi linier yang bertujuan untuk menguji kehilangan tekanan (mayor headloss) akibat gesekan atau friksi pada aliran fluida di instalasi pipa. Uji ekspansi linier menggunakan persamaan Darcy-Weisbarch kemudian dihubungkan antara bilangan Reynolds yang sudah dihitung dengan nilai kekasaran pipa pada diagram Moody. Pengujian yang kedua yaitu Uji aliran air dalam pipa untuk menguji  kehilangan tekanan akibat fitting (minor headloss) pada instalasi pipa. Uji ini menggunakan nilai k pada tiap-tiap fitting yang dapat dilihat pada Tabel Koefisien Kerugian Untuk Komponen Pipa. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian dan pengamatan yang dilakukan selama 2 jam, sepanjang pipa yang terpasang dari sumber air ke tandon hingga ke rumah warga menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat kebocoran (lolos uji sambungan pipa). Hasil pengujian ekspansi linier adalah kehilangan tekanan (headloss) akibat gesekan atau friksi pada aliran fluida di instalasi pipa adalah sebesar 83,0551917 m. Hasil pengujian aliran air dalam pipa adalah bahwa kehilangan tekanan akibat fitting (minor headloss) pada instalasi pipa air bersih dari sumber air hingga ke rumah warga adalah sebesar 9,43115 m.
The Role of Democratic Transformational Leadership Style in Supporting Clan Organizational Culture
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia, Wahyuwardhana Muhammad Hafian , Wisesa Anggara ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

Leadership plays a critical role in achieving organizational success and shaping its culture. This paper investigates the role of leadership in shaping organizational culture, specifically within a leading automotive dealership in Indonesia aiming to strengthen its clan culture. This paper aims to evaluate the existing leadership approach in the company and identify a style that would better support a clan culture. Primary data for the study was gathered through a quantitative survey of 324 employees, selected using Slovin’s formula. The questionnaire model that was employed is the Vannsimpco Leadership Survey (VLS). The tools that were used for analysis are descriptive analysis and gap analysis. Results show that the organization predominantly exhibits an Autocratic-Transformational leadership approach. In contrast, the expected leadership style that emerged from the results is Democratic-Transactional. Based on the findings, the company is advised to strategically realign its leadership to a Democratic-Transformational style, emphasizing participative decision-making, open communication, and collaborative, employee-focused approaches to foster a clan culture.
Balanced Scorecard Analysis Supported by Good Corporate Governance in Evaluating the Performance of Perumda Air Minum Tirta Tuah Benua East Kutai
Authors:   University of Merdeka Malang, Indonesia, Murtiningsih Yuli , Sihwahjoeni Sihwahjoeni ,   University of Merdeka Malang, Indonesia, Sumtaky Maxion ,   University of Merdeka Malang, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

This study aims to analyze performance from the perspective of Balanced Scorecard supported by Good Corporate Governance in evaluating the performance of Perumda Air Minum Tirta Tuah Benua East Kutai. This study used mixed methods with quantitative descriptive research design. The results showed that (1) The internal business process perspective is good enough but still has to be optimized for water quality testing, (2) The growth and learning perspective shows satisfied results, but the Company still has to increase opportunities and improve employee careers , (3) Financial Perspective, profitability ratio and cash ratio still do not get maximum value because the Company experiences losses due to the absence of water tariff adjustments, (4) Customer perspective, customer satisfaction is good enough, but the Company still has to improve service and service coverage on an ongoing basis, (5) The implementation of Good Corporate Governance is good enough but the Company still has to socialize policies and regulations for the progress of the Company.
Análise do comportamento de equipes de futebol por meio das ações ofensivas e defensivas com bola: uma perspectiva a partir da pedagogia do esporte
Authors:   , Anon Iago Cambre
Published: February 2024

O objetivo geral da presente tese foi compreender a análise de jogo e o seu papel no futebol à luz da pedagogia do esporte, sendo que para isso foram escritos dois artigos científicos. O primeiro estudo teve como objetivo identificar o grau de explicação do saldo de gols para as diferentes equipes em uma competição, neste caso a Bundesliga. Os resultados apontaram que o conjunto de variáveis explicativas é específico para cada clube, indicando assim sua singularidade nas demandas do jogo enfrentadas pelas equipes. O segundo estudo teve como objetivos: i) analisar a associação da métrica de expectativas de gols obtida por meio do processo de Markov com o saldo de gols da partida; ii) e identificar o grau de explicação das variáveis com bola acerca da métrica de expectativa de gols em diferentes fases das competições, sendo elas Copa do Mundo Feminina 2019 e Copa do Mundo Masculina 2018. Observou-se que a expectativa de gols, obtida por meio do processo de Markov, é representativa do contexto do jogo e que as mudanças no grau de explicação e as variáveis significativas no modelo indicam o ineditismo do contexto. Pode-se concluir, no geral, que quando a análise de jogo é realizada com base na pedagogia do esporte, há uma sensibilidade maior aos contextos, o que permite melhor adequação de seu uso no cotidiano de equipes de futebol, direcionando assim aspectos pedagógicos e de treinamento. Palavras-Chave: Futebol; Análise de Jogo; Pedagogia; Performance; Análise explicativa; Demandas do jogo.
The Mood-Muscle Meta Bridge (Brain Muscle Axis)
Authors: Sanjay Kalra  , Saurabh Arora  , Nitin Kapoor
Published: February 2024

Psychological well-being is essential for the maintenance of good metabolic health. Modern management of most chronic metabolic disorders rightly focusses on improving the health-related quality of life of persons living with disease. In this brief communication we describe the bidirectional association between muscle function and mood (psychological health), explore the various pathways that link these aspects of health, and underscore their clinical implications. This paper emphasizes the importance of maintaining good mental health through exercise and vice a versa.

Keywords: Muscle function, muscle strength, sarcopenia, dysthymia, depression, physical activity.
Evaluation of visual outcomes with toric intraocular lens implantation using digital marker during cataract surgery
Authors: Jeeva Irfan Kabiruddin , Masud Sidra , Saeed Ali Tazeen , Siddiqui Muhammad Abdul Rehman , Waheed Ayesha Akbar , Awan Amna
Published: February 2024

Objective: To assess the visual improvement and mean residual astigmatism in patients who underwent cataract surgery with toric intraocular lens.
Method: The retrospective, observational study was conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised data from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020, related to adult patients who had regular astigmatism of at least 0.75D and underwent cataract surgery with toric intraocular lens implantation using a digital marker. The patients were followed up on post-operative days 1, 7, 30, 90 and 180. Along with age, the degree of astigmatism was noted. The visual acuity was calculated pre- and post-operatively. The mean residual astigmatism was then noted for all patients post-operatively. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: The sample comprised 240 eyes of 177 patients; 99(55.9%) males and 78(44.1%) females. The mean age of the sample was 62.5±10.6 years. The mean unaided visual acuity improved post-operatively from 0.57±0.38 to 0.07±0.22 at 90 days. At the 30-day follow-up, mean residual astigmatism had reduced from 1.52±0.84 to 0.01±0.09 (p<0.001). The mean intraocular lens rotation from the intended axis was 0.73°±0.92° on day 30.
Conclusion: Toric intraocular lens implantation using a digital marker could effectively reduce the post-operative cylinder, and improve the unaided visual acuity following cataract surgery.
Key Words: Intraocular lens implantation, Cataract, Toric IOL, Accuracy of toric IOL.
Aetiology, presentation and outcomes of patients presenting with acute pancreatitis in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Zahabia Sohail  , Hafsa Shaikh  , Nimra Iqbal  , Hassan Musood  , Om Parkash
Published: February 2024

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a multi-causal disease with a high rate of hospitalisation. Only a few clinical studies have investigated the aetiological background, severity, and outcome of AP in Pakistan. Hence, this study was carried out to determine the aforementioned factors and correlate them with outcomes in a tertiary care setting. This was a cross-sectional, retrospective study conducted at the Department of Gastroenterology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. Data was analysed using statistical software SPSS version 25. Vomiting was the predominant presenting complaint and was seen in 139 (78.5%) patients. Gallstones were the predominant cause in 68 (37%) patients, followed by idiopathic pancreatitis in 22 (12%) patients. Thirteen (7.1%) patients passed away. Patients with systemic complications were likely to suffer from severe disease (p=0.02), whereas those with local complications were at an increased risk of mortality (p=0.04).
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HISTORICAL AND LEGAL ANALYSIS OF FORCED MARRIAGE
Authors: Shapovalov Igor M.
Published: February 2024

The article considers the history of formation of the criminal-legal institute of Russia in
the part of legislative base of counteraction to compulsion to entering into marriage. As a result of the conducted research the author came to a conclusion that throughout practically all history of the Russian statehood there were facts of compulsion to marriage. Responsibility for this act has been provided for since the time of Yaroslav Mudryy and lasted until the collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, with many changes and adjustments.
The formulated conclusions are aimed at preparing recommendations for the improvement of Russian legislation.
PROSPECTS FOR DIGITALIZATION OF JUDICIAL ACTIVITY ON THE APPOINTMENT OF CRIMINAL PUNISHMENT
Authors: Nikitin Yevgeny V.
Published: February 2024

The possibilities of improving the efficiency of judicial activity on the appointment of
criminal punishment with the help of the latest information technologies are being investigated. The possibility of using artificial intelligence technologies to determine the category of severity of crime is analyzed. The problematic aspects of judicial activity in sentencing are highlighted and ways to solve them with the help of its programming and automation are proposed. The potential possibilities of improving the activity of courts for the appointment of criminal penalties with the help of intelligent information systems and methods have been identified.
The Gnostic Code
Authors: klinkenberg David
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to the gnostic code.

Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.

Findings: The Gnostic parables excerpted above are sufficient to establish that a code was functioning in these documents. By using coded language, the parables obscured a functioning message beneath the veneer of a spiritual or otherwise unintelligible narrative. In multiple textual exchanges, the concept substitution method allows literal and relevant messages to be derived from the text. The literal translations utilize terms from the binary cipher in ways that are clearly out of context. The paragraphs do not make literal sense because of these consistent terms. When the encoded definitions are applied instead of the literal definitions, a new and intelligible message is revealed.

 Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy:  It will only be a matter of time before the evidence accumulates to prove that the Gnostic code is real. When the simple substitution code described in this manuscript is applied to the documents in the Nag Hammadi library, it becomes impossible not to see that the code functions. The confu-sion over Gnosticism is understandable considering how far conventional wisdom has to travel in order to appreciate the documents. A consistent code was used by enemies of the Roman Empire in order to hide messages within texts in order to hide their plans.
Artificial Intelligence with Great Potential in Medical Informatics: A Brief Review
Authors: Lin Hao
Published: February 2024

In the 1950s and 1960s, in molecular biology, information technology was mainly applied to the molecular evolution of proteins and DNA, and later expanded to multiple fields such as sequence alignment, protein structure prediction, and gene splicing. Entering the 21st century, the completion of the Human Genome Project marks the arrival of the era of biomedical big data, providing a large amount of data for the application of artificial intelligence in this field. Especially in recent years, the continuous accumulation of medical data has pushed the application of artificial intelligence in the medical field to a broader and more practical level. This paper briefly introduces the applications of artificial intelligence in genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, epigenetics, drug development, and other fields. I hope this review can clearly introduce which biomedical fields artificial intelligence can be applied to, and also promote doctors and related scholars to actively use artificial intelligence technology to solve specific biomedical problems.
 
Received: 1 December 2023 | Revised: 31 January 2024 | Accepted: 18 February 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
Hao Lin is the Editor-in-Chief for Medinformatics, and was not involved in the editorial review or the decision to publish this article. The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
Objetivos de presión arterial para la hipertensión en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica
Authors:   , Méndez López Iván , Erviti López Juan , Saiz Fernández Luis Carlos
Published: February 2024

The objective of this doctoral thesis is to determine whether intensive blood pressure targets are associated with a reduction in mortality and morbidity as compared with standard blood pressure targets in the treatment of people with hypertension and a history of CKD, defined as albuminuria, as a marker of kidney damage or decreased GFR. Kidney abnormalities defined in the studies as CKD are also considered as inclusion criteria.
Silicon Mitigates the Attack of Pests and Diseases on Ipê-Roxo
(Handroanthus impetiginosus) Seedlings
Authors: da Silva Talita Cristina Campos Pereira , da Costa Vieira Gustavo Haralampidou , Serafim Gabriela Moura , da Silva Kelly Gabriela Pereira , Araujo Suleiman Leiser , Costa Edilson , da Silva Binotti Flávio Ferreira , Vendruscolo Eduardo Pradi , Martins Murilo Battistuzzi
Published: February 2024

Background

Silicon in plants is a structuring element that promotes water and
saline stress tolerance and decreases transpiration. The silica
accumulated in the cuticle establishes a physical barrier and helps
fight against pests and diseases. The present study aimed to evaluate
the development of ipê-roxo (Handroanthus
impetiginosus) seedlings in different environments,
and the application of potassium silicate and its efficiency in
mitigating the attack of pests and diseases.

Methods

The experiment was carried out in an agricultural greenhouse and
under full sun with silicic doses of 0 and 7.15 mg per plant in a
completely randomized design arranged in a 2 × 2 factorial scheme, with
6 replications of 4 seedlings per plot. Plant height, chlorophyll, stem
diameter, number of leaves, shoot dry matter, root dry matter, total dry
matter, height-diameter ratio, root-shoot ratio, root-plant ratio,
Dickson quality index, disease severity, and pest intensity were
evaluated.

Results

Silicon application did not confer biometric qualities to the
seedlings. The application of silicon conferred 24.6% higher protection
against disease severity at a 90% probability level. The protected
environment promoted 48.8% more protection against the attack of pests
on the seedlings. The silicon application decreases the intensity of
pests in the protected environment by 36.3%. Seedlings in a protected
environment increase the production of chlorophyll but are 29.6% more
susceptible to the severity of diseases. The full sun promoted greater
diameters, phytomass, and Dickson quality index by 18%, 73%, and 195%,
respectively.

Conclusions

The bestHandroanthus
impetiginosusseedlings were obtained under full sun.
Silicon mitigated the attack of pests and diseases
onHandroanthus
impetiginosusseedlings.
Acesso à justiça e mobilidade urbana: o aumento progressivo de valor das tarifas de transporte público e a efetividade da prestação jurisdicional em uma cidade paranaense
Authors: Oliveira Igor Chornobai de , Portela Maria Luiza Ferraz , Fogaça Vitor Hugo Bueno
Published: February 2024

Um dos aspectos que integram a compreensão do conceito de acesso à justiça é a preocupação quanto aos obstáculos impostos sobre esse direito, entre os quais está a barreira econômica. E um dos meios basilares à concretização homogênea do acesso à justiça dentro de um corpo social se dá pela possibilidade de ingresso de todas as pessoas nas áreas onde se localizam os respectivos centros de atendimento judiciário. Para isso, o transporte público é de vital importância, e, sendo a acessibilidade financeira uma das características para classificá-lo como acessível ou não, é ela que este artigo analisa. A metodologia leva em conta a parcela de renda destinada ao transporte público antes e depois do aumento do preço da tarifa ocorrido em novembro de 2021 no município de Ponta Grossa, em paralelo com o gasto das famílias em outras áreas.
Deveres fundamentais e novas tecnologias: contributos para uma teoria dos deveres fundamentais digitais
Authors: Adriano Sant’Ana Pedra , Sousa Horácio Augusto Mendes de
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo analisa a juridicidade dos deveres fundamentais digitais. A investigação se dá no contexto do Estado Democrático de Direito transformado pela era digital para, em seguida, se examinar a temática dos deveres fundamentais diante das novas tecnologias, oferecendo-se contributos para uma teoria dos deveres fundamentais digitais. Admite-se a existência, à luz da Constituição da República Federativa do Brasil de 1988, de deveres fundamentais digitais, que se adicionam e se agregam às conquistas civilizatórias decorrentes dos deveres fundamentais clássicos, como instrumentos de proteção dos direitos fundamentais, clássicos e digitais.
R/Place etkinliğinde çizilen ulusal imgelerde yer alan kültürel semboller üzerine betimsel bir analiz
Authors: AKTAŞ Özgür , EKER Cihangir
Published: February 2024

r/Place, ilki 2017 yılında Reddit platformu vasıtasıyla düzenlenen, ikincisi ise yine Reddit tarafından 2022 yılının Nisan ayında tekrarlanan ve çevrimiçi gerçekleşen bir etkinliktir. Boş bir dijital kanvas (tuval) üzerinde kullanıcıların belirli süre aralıklarıyla pikseller bırakmasına olanak tanıyan platform aracılığıyla etkinliğe katılanlar bireysel veya gruplar halinde 3 gün boyunca görsel tasarımlar uygulamıştır. Yapılan tasarımlara ve sürece bakıldığında, kullanıcıların bir araya gelerek 'sanal cemaatler' oluşturdukları ve belirledikleri tasarımları organize hareket ederek kanvasa yerleştirdikleri görülmektedir. Kanvasta yer alan ve bu imgeler arasında anime karakterleri, video oyun karakter ve sembolleri, Subreddit topluluklarına ait sembol ve mesajlar, LGBTI+ sembolleri, sportif semboller ve ulusal/kültürel semboller görülebilmektedir.

Bu araştırmanın amacı; 2022 yılında gerçekleşen r/Place etkinliğinde üretilmiş olan ulusal imgelerde yer alan kültürel sembollerin incelenmesi olarak belirlenmiştir. Araştırma durum çalışması yaklaşımına dayalı nitel bir çalışmadır ve araştırmada örneklem olarak seçilen görsellerin incelenmesi sırasında betimsel analiz yönteminden faydalanılmıştır. Araştırmanın, r/Place etkinliğinin ve etkinlikte üretilmiş olan ulusal imgelerin içeriksel açıdan anlaşılabilmesine ışık tutacağı düşünülmektedir.
Linguistic Violence on Women: Representation of Women in Ritual Killing Discourse on Nigerian Social Media Spaces
Authors: Ejiaso Vivian
Published: February 2024

Language can be used to represent people in a humiliating and defaming way that violates their humanity. In the discourse of ritual killing on social media, Nigerian women are often blamed for their misfortunes of victimization through ritual killing and are further abused verbally. This study analyzes the representation of linguistic violence on women through evaluating the discourses on ritual killings on Nigerian social media space. It adopts Norman Fairclough’s model of critical discourse analysis and qualitative research design. After observing the social media platforms in Nigeria for a period of three months, from January-March, 2022, the researcher purposively collected twenty (20) data from Facebook and twelve (12) from Twitter, but sampled ten (10) textual data from Facebook and two (2) from Twitter. Findings indicated that women are blamed and defamed in the discursive representation of ritual killings in Nigeria. By implication, the perpetrators (mostly men) are excused and the patriarchal subjugation of women are sustained. Keywords: linguistic violence, critical discourse analysis, violence, ritual killing, social media
Food Culture in Belgium
Authors: Scholliers Peter
Published: February 2024

Belgian food and drink, often overshadowed by the those of powerhouse neighbors France and Germany, receive much deserved attention in this thorough overview, the most comprehensive available in English. Belgian waffles, chocolate, and beer are renowned, but Food Culture in Belgium opens up the entire food culture spectrum and reveals Belgian food habits today and yesterday. Students and food mavens learn about the question of Belgianness in discussions of the foodways of distinct regions of Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels. Packed with daily life insight, consumption statistics, and trends gathered from the culinary community on the Web, this is the ultimate source for discovering what has been called the best-kept culinary secret in Europe.

Scholliers thoroughly covers the essential information in the topical chapters on history, major foods and ingredients, cooking, typical meals, special occasions, eating out, and diet and health. He is keen to illuminate how Belgium's unique food culture has developed through time. Before independence in 1830, Belgian regions had been part of the Celtic, Roman, Spanish, Austrian, French, Dutch, and German empires, and Belgium's central location has meant that it has long been a trade center for food products. Today, Brussels is the European Union administrative center and a cosmopolitan dining destination. Readers learn about the ingredients, techniques, and dishes that Belgium gave to the world, such as pommes frites, endive, and beer dishes. A timeline, glossary, selected bibliography, resource guide with websites and films, recipes, and photos complement the essays.
Food Culture in Southeast Asia
Authors: Esterik Penny Van
Published: February 2024

Southeast Asian cuisines, such as Thai, have become quite popular in the United States even though immigrant numbers are low. The food is appealing because it is tasty, attractive, and generally healthful, with plentiful vegetables, fish, noodles, and rice. Food Culture in Southeast Asia is a richly informative overview of the food and foodways of the mainland countries including Burma, Thailand, Lao, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, and the island countries of Singapore, Brunei, East Timor, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Students and other readers will learn how diverse peoples from diverse geographies feed themselves and the value they place on eating as a material, social, and symbolic act.

Chapter 1, Historical Overview, surveys the archaeological and historical evidence concerning mainland Southeast Asia, with emphasis on the Indianized kingdoms of the mainland and the influence of the spice trade on subsequent European colonization. Chapter 2, Major Foods and Ingredients, particularly illuminates the rice culture as the central source of calories and a dominant cultural symbol of feminine nurture plus fish and fermented fish products, local fresh vegetables and herbs, and meat in variable amounts. The Cooking chapter discusses the division of labor in the kitchen, kitchens and their equipment, and the steps in acquiring, processing and preparing food. The Typical Meals chapter approaches typical meals by describing some common meal elements, meal format, and the timing of meals. Typical meals are presented as variations on a common theme, with particular attention to contrasts such as rural-urban and palace-village. Iconic meals and dishes that carry special meaning as markers of ethnic or national identity are also covered. Chapter 6, Eating Out, reviews some of the options for public eating away from home in the region, including the newly developed popularity of Southeast Asian restaurants overseas. The chapter has an urban, middle-class bias, as those are the people who are eating out on a regular basis. The Special Occasions chapter examines ritual events such as feeding the spirits of rice and the ancestors, Buddhist and Muslim rituals involving food, rites of passage, and universal celebrations around the coming of the New Year. The final chapter on diet and health looks at some of the ideologies underlying the relation between food and disease, particularly the humoral system, and then considers the nutritional challenges related to recent changes in local food systems, including food safety.
Nectar and Ambrosia
Authors: Andrews Tamra
Published: February 2024

A publishing first, Nectar and Ambrosia presents an encyclopedic treatment of the magic properties and uses of food by mortals and immortals alike, from the pages of myth and legend.

Now, for the first time, the magic properties and uses of food by both mortals and immortals as represented in the world's myths and legends are brought together and explained in Nectar and Ambrosia. This A-Z volume is filled with an abundance of exotic lore and legend.