bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
External validation of the PRECE nomogram model in a Central America cohort
Authors: Young R Marcos , Aleman F Enrique , Tejera Ivy , Ortega Thainys
Published: September 2024

Introduction: This is an external validation study of the PRECE prostate cancer nomogram in a Central American population. Methods: We present 102 consecutive cases of robotic radical prostatectomy, performed with preservation of the anterior fascia and we use the PRECE nomogram as a guide to preserve the prostatic neurovascular pedicles. We compared the predicted extra-capsular extension from the PRECE nomogram to the final prostatectomy pathology. Results: Analysis of post-prostatectomy pathological samples revealed that 61% patients had pT2; 27% had a pT3a and 12% had a pT3b, respectively The ROC curve for the PRECE nomogram at one (1) mm showed a model AUC of 0.91 (95% CI), which implies a high agreement with the PRECE nomogram in the prediction of extraprostatic disease. Conclusion: This is the first report of external validation of the PRECE nomogram in a Central American population. PRECE demonstrated high discrimination for the prediction of extraprostatic disease in an independent Latin American cohort. More external validation studies, from different geographic settings, are expected to confirm the reliability and reproducibility of PRECE in other clinical settings.
Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5
Authors: Altmann Tanya , Hill David L.
Published: September 2024

New parents looking for evidence-based, trusted parenting guidance have long turned to the AAP and Caring for Your Baby and Young Child. The revised and updated eighth edition of this parenting mainstay reflects current AAP policy statements and guidelines. This is just a sampling of the topics included in this comprehensive handbook of child care. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/Caring-for-Your-Baby-and-Young-Child-Birth-to-Age-5-8th-Edition-Paperback
Evidence for the Use of Opioid Medication for Pediatric Acute Pain in the Outpatient Setting: Technical Report
Authors: Raman Sudha R. , Smith Michael J. , Okechukwu Kymika , Nunnery Cordarrell , Flinn Susan K. , Raman Sudha R. , Smith Michael J.
Published: September 2024

This technical report summarizes the results of a systematic review designed to support the American Academy of Pediatrics’ “Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Acute Pain Management in Children and Adolescents in Outpatient Settings.” PubMed and Excerpta Medica Database were searched from 2010 to 2023 to identify randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews related to outpatient opioid prescribing to children. Overall, 11 randomized controlled trials were included. Although data were limited, no evidence was found that pain control by opioids is superior to nonopioid alternatives. Further, opioids are often associated with adverse events. The review also suggests that family and patient education and providing disposal methods may decrease risks associated with opioid prescription. Future studies can build on this foundation of evidence to support the appropriate use of opioids for acute pain in children treated in the outpatient setting.
APPLICATION OF EQUIVALENT TRANSLATION AND LEXICAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN TRANSLATION OF ABSTRACT NOUNS (cased on the material of the work of S. Collins “The Hunger Games”)
Authors: Honsalies-Munis Svitlana , Vovkodav Oksana
Published: September 2024

The article generally analyzes the translation methods of abstract nouns in the fantastic work “The Hunger Games” by S. Collins using equivalent translation and lexical transformations. This question is relevant for modern translation studies since abstract nouns play asignificant role in the systems of modern languages of the world and are a large group among other classes of nouns. The author explores the specifics of translating abstract concepts in the context of fantasy literature and considers various strategies that can be used to preserve the meaning and emotional nuance of the original. Based on examples from The Hunger Games, the author shows which vocabulary transformations can be used to achieve the most accurate and effective translation. The results of the study indicate the importance of a careful approach to the translation of abstract nouns in the fantasy genre and the use of various translation strategies. The relevance of the research, therefore, is determined by the insufficient degree of study of the problem of translating abstract nouns in fiction from English to Ukrainian. We see the prospects of the research in the analysis of lexical transformations in the translation of textfragments with abstract nouns in the Ukrainian language.
Prophet al-Khidr: Between the Qur'anic Text and Islamic Contexts, by Irfan A. Omar
Authors: Mohomed Carimo
Published: September 2024

Prophet al-Khidr: Between the Qur'anic Text and Islamic Contexts, by Irfan A. Omar. Lexington Books, 2022, Hb. 156pp., $93.00, ISBN-13: 9781498595919.
Cusanus as Peacemaker and Military Strategist in the Papal States (1459)
Authors: Woelki Thomas
Published: September 2024

The surprising appointment as “Legatus Urbis”, the Pope’s representative in secular affairs, made Nicholas of Cusa responsible for war and peace in the Papal States. The paper examines the preconditions and achievements of Nicholas of Cusa in this role. Despite some experience in peacemaking as papal legate and with military crisis management as bishop of Brixen, Nicholas of Cusa did not actually fit the requirement profile of the “Legatus Urbis”. Nevertheless, as an impartial mediator, he succeeded in maintaining peace and order in the Papal States for the duration of his office.
Prayer as Transgression?: The Social Relations of Prayer in Healthcare Settings by Sonya Sharma and Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham, Rachel Brown and Melania Calestani
Authors: Mashadi Samar
Published: September 2024

Prayer as Transgression?: The Social Relations of Prayer in Healthcare Settings by Sonya Sharma and Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham, Rachel Brown and Melania Calestani. McGill-Queen’s University Press,  2020. 240pp., 9 photos, 1 table. Pb. CDN$125. ISBN-13: 9780228001645; Hb. CDN$$40.95. ISBN-13: 9780228001652.
Health promotion of long-haul truck drivers and their families
Authors: Lise Fernanda , Schwartz Eda
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe the development of a Health Information and Communication Technology for the health care of long-haul truck drivers and their families. Methods: this is a description of the development of an Information and Communication Technology, developed from March to September 2023, following the systematization of the experience in five steps: 1) starting point, 2) initial questions, 3) recovery of the lived process, 4) background reflection, and 5) arrival points. Results: the technology called “Work-Family Balance,” electronically available, presents resources for the health care of long-haul truck drivers. It is anchored in studies on the health of long-haul truck drivers, notes from the International Labor Organization, the Strategic Action Plan for Confronting Chronic Diseases and Non-Communicable Diseases in Brazil, 2021-2030, and the Declaration by the International Association of Family Nursing. Final Considerations: the theoretical improvement of nursing can potentially improve the health care of long-haul truck drivers, prevent Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, and promote work-life balance to achieve the goals of Agenda 2030.
Effects of mind-body exercises in a patient with mood disorders: a case report
Authors: Moraes Erica , Pereira Karoline , Moraes Helena
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction The rationale of this case study was to evaluate a subject with anxiety and depression under treatment for anxiety and depression with significant bodily symptoms and physical illness, configuring also a psychosomatic condition. We investigated a new protocol of mind-body exercise (MBE) and its effects on the body-mind relationship through qualitative and quantitative analysis Case Report M.S., 47 years old, diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and several other illnesses and physical complaints, was submitted a weekly seven sessions of MBE. After that, anxiety, depression, and interoception were evaluated. Moreover, affect and arousal scales were administered after each session. Discussion Improvements were identified in all dimensions of interoception, with more pronounced results in not-distracting (pre: 4/ post: 0,25), emotional awareness (pre: 1,6/ post: 5), self-regulation (pre: 2,29/ post: 4,29) and trusting (pre: 0/ post: 4), in addition to reducing symptoms of depression (pre: 17/ post: 14) and anxiety (pre: 29/ post: 24) and increase for positive affect (pre:2,2 ± 3,0/post: 3,6 ± 1,7) e arousal (pre:4,5 ± 1,9/post: 5,9 ± 0,4). Conclusion We conclude that MBE improved interoceptive ability and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression. Through these perceived and reported changes, the patient was able to learn to deal with stress and anxiety and self-regulate.
O efeito da Meditação em pacientes incuráveis: Bem-estar, Qualidade de Vida e Controlo Sintomático – uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Freitas Inês Neves , Reis-Pina Paulo
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Objetivos Através de uma Revisão Sistemática, pretendeu-se avaliar o impacto da Meditação no bem-estar, na qualidade de vida e no controlo sintomático em indivíduos com doenças incuráveis. Métodos Foram pesquisados na Pubmed, Web of Science e Scopus, estudos publicados entre janeiro 2012 e dezembro 2022, em língua inglesa, com Participantes- adultos com doença incurável ou terminal; Intervenções- qualquer tipo de meditação; Comparadores- qualquer tipo de controlo; Outcomes- bem-estar, qualidade de vida e o controlo sintomático; Desenho- ensaios clínicos e estudos controlados randomizados. Seguiu-se a Declaração PRISMA 2020. Usou-se a ferramenta Cochrane Rob-2 para o risco de viés. Fez-se uma síntese narrativa dos resultados. Resultados Oito estudos foram incluídos, provenientes de três continentes: Ásia (n=4), Europa (n=2) e América (n=2). Participaram 682 pacientes; a maioria com câncer (seis estudos). Houve grande heterogeneidade dos estudos, sendo o risco global de viés elevado. Conclusões A maioria dos estudos sobre os efeitos da meditação em pacientes incuráveis mostrou: 1) mais relevância no bem-estar e sofrimento; 2) menos relevância na qualidade de vida, ansiedade e depressão; 3) inconsistência na redução do estresse. É fundamental investir em estudos com amostras maiores, mais rigorosos e com seguimentos mais longos que afiram, com maior robustez, o contributo da Meditação nos resultados em saúde junto de populações vulneráveis.
PARASITAS INTESTINAIS EM SUÍNOS CONFINADOS NOS ESTADOS DE SÃO PAULO E MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Nishi S.M. , Gennari S.M. , Lisboa M.N.T.S. , Silvestrim A. , Caproni Jr. L. , Umehara O.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Avaliou-se a presença de parasitas intestinais em rebanhos suínos criados em confinamento nos Estados de São Paulo e Minas Gerais por meio de exames coproparasitológicos. As instalações para os animais nas fases de crescimento e terminação diferiam na presença ou não de lâmina d’água. Foram identificados oocistos de Eimeria spp., de Isospora suis, de Cryptosporidium spp., cistos de Balantidium coli e ovos da superfamília Strongyloidea e de Ascaris suum nas fezes dos leitões. Nas matrizes encontrou-se oocistos de Eimeria spp., cistos de Balantidium coli e ovos de Strongyloidea e Ascaris suum. Por intermédio do teste exato de Fisher, observou-se associação entre o manejo com lâmina d’água e a presença de helmintos Strongyloidea. O manejo sanitário e o uso rotineiro de ivermectina e fenbendazole melhoram o estado geral dos animais, mas ainda há persistência das infecções parasitárias. O meio ambiente é a principal fonte de infecção nos suínos criados em confinamento. A capacidade de resistência dos ovos e dos oocistos dos parasitos, principalmente em ambientes com maior umidade, apresentou-se como um fator importante na ocorrência destes agentes nestas propriedades.
DANOS CAUSADOS POR LESMAS (SARASINULA PLEBEIA FISCHER) EM CULTIVARES DE FEIJOEIRO (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.)
Authors: Sannazzaro A.M. , Oliveira S.H.F. de , Wutke E.B.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Os danos causados por lesmas (Sarasinula plebeia Fischer) em feijoeiro (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) foram avaliados em ensaio de competição de cultivares durante a safra da seca de 1993 na Estação Experimental da Cooperativa Holambra II em Paranapanema, São Paulo. A avaliação da porcentagem de desfolha causada pela praga foi realizada nos cultivares: Carioca, IAC- Carioca, Aete-3, Aysó, Pintado, Jalo, IPA-6, EMGOPA-201-Ouro, IAPAR-14, IAPAR-31, IAPAR-44 e na linhagem LM 30-380 . Os resultados mostraram que todos os cultivares foram afetados pela praga em diferentes intensidades. O cultivar IPA-6 foi o mais tolerante ao ataque da praga e o Carioca foi o mais suscetível. O uso do tratamento fitossanitário permitiu redução do ataque em alguns cultivares.
Nursing care for adult patients with chest drainage: a scoping review
Authors: Silva Elisiane Goveia da , Araujo Bárbara Rodrigues , Borges Raphaela de Matos , Vieira Tainara Wink , Paula Cristiane Cardoso de , Caregnato Rita Catalina Aquino
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To map the nursing care recommended for adult patients undergoing chest drainage. Method: Scoping review. Included studies in Portuguese, English and Spanish, with no time frame, which answered the research question: what nursing care is indicated for adult patients with chest drainage admitted to intensive care? Selection in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase/Elsevier, Web of Science/Clarivate, Scopus/Elsevier, CINAHL/Ebsco and LILACS/BVS databases. No data from gray literature was included. Results: Of the 973 articles identified, 21 were selected. The most frequently cited precautions included: filling the collection bottle with distilled water or saline solution, leaving the distal end of the stem submerged 1.5 to 2.5 centimeters; monitoring vital signs; pain management; and proper positioning of the system. There were differences in the indication for clamping the system and milking the drain/drainage system. Conclusion: 60 nursing tasks were mapped, 13 of which were carried out prior to inserting the drain, nine during insertion and 38 after insertion of the chest drain.
A Adolescência de Irmãos de Indivíduos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Authors: Líbio Larissa , Bosa Cleonice Alves
Published: September 2024

Resumo: Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender como adolescentes que têm irmãos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) vivenciam a adolescência na família com base nas tarefas desenvolvimentais (transformações físicas, busca da identidade e da autonomia). Buscou-se entender como esses irmãos percebem as repercussões do TEA na adolescência e na família e os papéis que desempenham nesse contexto. Para tanto, realizou-se um estudo de casos múltiplos com seis adolescentes, com idades entre 12 e 18 anos, utilizando entrevistas semiestruturadas com o auxílio de registros fotográficos. Os resultados foram examinados por meio da análise temática, e demonstraram que a experiência de viver com um irmão com TEA possibilitou transformações pessoais e familiares. Foram identificados também desafios, tais como lidar com características específicas do TEA, especialmente crises comportamentais do irmão e a falta de momentos exclusivos com os pais. Foi apontado que ser colocado no papel de “coterapeuta” do irmão gerou sentimentos ambíguos, como se sentir valorizado nesse papel e perceber interferências na interação espontânea com o irmão. Conclui-se que a experiência de ter um irmão com TEA não impediu a realização das tarefas desenvolvimentais pelos participantes, conforme o que é esperado para a adolescência.
Entre-alteridades que pulsam: o motivo do olhar nas narrativas de Clarice Lispector
Authors: Oliveira Cleide Maria de , Simões Maria Cecília dos Santos Ribeiro
Published: September 2024

Resumo O presente artigo baseia-se na hipótese de que é possível reconhecer nas narrativas claricianas uma espécie de consciência anímica, que refletiria a ideia da crença em mais de um mundo ou natureza, oculta sob os mantos da civilização/domesticação humana. Os seres não humanos, sobretudo os animais, ganham nas prosas de Clarice Lispector um lugar de perspectiva que os definem na relação com o outro e com o mundo. Conforme esse pressuposto, o artigo dedica-se à análise de algumas passagens em contos de Clarice, com especial atenção ao conto “Amor”, dando ênfase ao olhar e ao motivo do olhar nas narrativas, na busca pela compreensão — anímica — dessas relações entre as personagens. A partir do momento em que ousam olhar o mundo não apenas como um constructo civilizacional dito humano, tais personagens, humanas e inumanas, ampliam seu olhar para aquilo que é diferença, lançando-se ao mistério da alteridade.
La Sociología hostigada. ¿Por qué la extrema derecha la elige como enemigo público?
Authors: Segura María Soledad , Cristiano Javier , Grisendi Ezequiel , Fernández Severino
Published: September 2024

Resumen El presente artículo explora algunas de las razones esgrimidas por las derechas para el ataque a la Sociología en el espacio público argentino centrado en los medios de comunicación y las redes sociales. El foco inicial de la pesquisa recupera el contexto de los meses del primer cuatrimestre de 2023 pero avanza en una genealogía de las impugnaciones que la disciplina experimentó desde su constitución. Sostenemos que la Sociología posee características como disciplina y proyecta intervenciones sociales que confrontan los programas desplegados por las derechas. Dadas las condiciones de la comunicación pública contemporánea en las cuales se inscriben los ataques en su contra, examinamos la relativa persistencia de los embates contra la Sociología con atención a su supuesto carácter “marxista”. Finalmente sostenemos que en las cualidades epistémicas de la disciplina sociológica y en su “eficacia social” para el señalamiento de desigualdades radican las razones que las derechas buscan neutralizarla.
UMA BREVE REFLEXÃO SOBRE A CORPOREIDADE E MOTRICIDADE HUMANA
Authors: Senna Vasoncelos da Silva Valécio
Published: September 2024

De natureza filosófica, esse ensaio tem o intento de realizar uma reflexão conceitual sobre o corpo e sobre o movimento por meio das épocas, reflorescendo as discussões do tema no mundo acadêmico, numa perspectiva atualizada do conhecimento no referencial holístico e na complexidade que nos habita. Tendo em vista o fato, esse estudo realizou a releitura sobre os pensamentos e concepções filosóficas do corpo, com os especialistas escolhidos da questão, a partir da era clássica grega até a modernidade. A seleção bibliográfica é relevante, pelo fato de garantir uma discussão meritória do assunto, mediante superposições de ideias e de juízo de valor na temática corporal e do movimento, esclarecendo o valor desse estudo qualitativo. Considerando todo o exposto, induz a pensar diante de uma outra perspectiva, adjetivada e consubstanciada em novos valores e em novas formulações sobre a corporeidade e a motricidade humana.
Tukea tasa-arvoiselle koulutielle : maahanmuuttajataustaisten nuorten osaaminen PISA 2022 -tutkimuksessa
Authors: Pulkkinen Jonna , Kauppinen Heli , Hiltunen Jenna , Lehtola Piia , Nissinen Kari , Rautopuro Juhani
Published: September 2024

Julkaisussa kuvataan maahanmuuttajataustaisten nuorten osaamista PISA 2022 -tutkimuksessa. PISA-tutkimuksen tavoitteena on kartoittaa noin 15-vuotiaiden nuorten osaamista matematiikassa, lukutaidossa ja luonnontieteissä. PISA 2022 -tutkimuksessa toteutettiin Suomessa toista kertaa yliotos maahanmuuttajataustaisista oppilaista. Edellisen kerran yliotos maahanmuuttajataustaisista oppilaista toteutettiin kymmenen vuotta aiemmin. PISA 2022 -tutkimuksen yliotos mahdollistaa maahanmuuttajataustaisten oppilaiden osaamisen ja osaamiseen yhteydessä olevien tekijöiden yksityiskohtaisen tarkastelun. Lisäksi se tarjoaa mahdollisuuden tarkastella, miten maahanmuutta-
jataustaisten nuorten osaaminen on muuttunut kymmenen vuoden aikana ja millaiset valmiudet 2020-luvun maahanmuuttajataustaisilla nuorilla on siirtyä perusopetuksesta jatko-opintoihin ja
työelämään
TORÇÃO TESTICULAR ISQUÊMICA: um relato de caso
Authors: Maciel Fernando Gonzalez , Paula Ana Carolina Melero de , Henn Eduarda , Bublitz Leonardo Vieira , Sartori Lourenço Bitencourt , Rachor Tales Mateus , Laste Paulo Roberto
Published: September 2024

Introdução: a torção testicular é considerada uma emergência urológica, ocorrendo quando um dos testículos gira em torno de seu próprio eixo, culminando na torção do cordão espermático e comprometendo o fluxo sanguíneo para a região e consequente isquemia. O diagnóstico precoce e a pronta intervenção cirúrgica assumem uma magnitude crucial a fim de prevenir a manifestação de lesões isquêmicas irrevogáveis, visto que a demora do tratamento pode desencadear a redução da fertilidade e a indispensabilidade da orquiectomia. Objetivo: analisar a gestão clínica da torção testicular aguda enfatizando a importância do diagnóstico precoce e intervenção cirúrgica imediata. Método: relato de caso descritivo-analítico, com paciente selecionado com base em critérios clínicos, radiológicos e cirúrgicos que indicaram dor aguda no testículo direito, necessitando de avaliação e tratamento imediato. Discussão: a manifestação aguda de dor intensa no testículo consiste em sinal alarmante de torção testicular. A ecografia da bolsa escrotal assume papel fundamental na confirmação diagnóstica apontando, com Doppler colorido, o comprometimento vascular, fortalecendo a imperatividade da exploração cirúrgica imediata. Diante da confirmação da necrose do tecido testicular, optou-se pela execução da orquiectomia total no testículo direito, bem como a fixação do testículo contralateral no mesmo procedimento, visando mitigar a possibilidade de torção nesse lado. Conclusão: a torção testicular permanece como uma urgência urológica que demanda rápida atenção e intervenção. Destacou-se a natureza crucial do diagnóstico ágil e da pronta abordagem cirúrgica na preservação da saúde testicular. O quadro clínico do paciente, com base na necrose tecidual confirmada, conduziu à orquiectomia total, visando a salvaguarda da saúde.
Composición y diversidad de la flora vascular en tres coberturas vegetales de la reserva Mirador-Recreo, zona occidental de la cordillera Central, Andes de Colombia
Authors: Román-Valencia César , Sepúlveda Nieto María del P. , Gómez Marín German D.
Published: September 2024

Se determinó la composición y la diversidad florística de tres coberturas vegetales en una zona de los Andes de Colombia: bosque ripario, cafetal tradicional y vegetación secundaria. De esta manera, se establecieron en cada cobertura tres parcelas Whittaker, así: un área de 50 x 20 m y en cada una de estas se ubicaron dos subparcelas de 5 x 2 m, cuatro de 2 x 0,5 m y una de 20 x 5 m. En total se encontraron 92 especies vegetales distribuidas en 44 familias botánicas que comprenden hierbas, árboles y arbustos. La familia con mayor riqueza fue Asteraceae e incluye a 13 especies, las Euphorbiaceae con cinco, Melastomataceae y Rubiaceae comprenden seis y Araliaceae cuatro especies, respectivamente. Además, el 61.9% predominante de las especies fueron hierbas, mientras el 23,8% fueron árboles y 14,3% arbustos. En cafetal tradicional predominaron las especies herbáceas, en bosque ripario prevalecieron los árboles y hierbas y en vegetación secundaria fueron las hierbas. Los hábitos herbáceos y arbóreos son diferentes en las coberturas de bosques riparios y vegetación secundaria, sin embargo, las especies arbustivas son iguales de abundantes para las tres coberturas. De acuerdo a los índices, para las tres coberturas se obtuvo: diversidad alta en bosque ripario y cafetal, y baja en vegetación secundaria. La flora en las tres coberturas es homogénea en abundancia y con pocas especies, lo que se asocia con la sobreexplotación del lugar, la fragmentación, las perturbaciones antropogénicas; consecuencia de cambios en los usos del suelo. Así, la fragmentación de estos sitios afecta la dinámica poblacional, cuyo flujo se reduce, se exponen a algún grado de amenaza al disminuir su presencia y no ser tan eficientes al momento de colonizar otros ecosistemas.
Impact of Competent Persons' judgements in Mineral Resources classification
Authors: Owusu S.K.A. , Dagdelen K.
Published: September 2024

Uncertainty with regard to estimated grades and tonnages of a mineral deposit demands risk assessment in order to build investor confidence and attract the interest of other stakeholders in the success of a project. Uncertainties associated with Mineral Resource estimates can lead to unreliable production schedules and unpredictable cash flows. However, the techniques used in the mining industry to determine these uncertainties are inconsistent, because the important decisions taken in the process are solely dependent on the responsible Competent Person (CP), without limitations. This leads to disparities between different CPs' results, using data-sets from the same drill-holes. The various standard codes for public disclosure provide guidelines and recommendations for the classification of Mineral Resources and Reserves but do not provide details on, for example, the amount of geological and geostatistical information needed to qualify for each category of Resources and Reserves. The parameters used to generate the classification categories are subjectively assumed by the responsible CP. In this paper we investigate the impacts of different CPs' judgements on resource classification, using the same data-sets. The results underpin the need for the mining industry to develop a uniform Mineral Resources and Reserves classification framework that can minimize or avoid significant discrepancies that lead to potential misleading public disclosures.
Bees that love tears: A review of Lisotrigona congregating at human and animal eyes (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Meliponini)
Authors: Bänziger Hans , Burgett Michael D. , Bänziger Saengdao , Klaithin Kanokwan
Published: September 2024

Stingless bees (Apinae: Meliponini) exhibit astonishing and unusual behaviours, including tear-drinking or lachryphagy. In this review, we summarize lachryphagy in stingless bees, providing updated insights into their taxonomy, foraging patterns, ecology, hosts, evolutionary origins, and potential for pathogen transmission. In Northern Thailand, marked workers of the minute stingless bees Lisotrigona cacciae (Nurse) and L. furva Engel repeatedly return to human eyes, harvesting tears in short bouts that can last for hours or even over multiple days. Behavioural evidence suggests the presence of specialized tear collectors within these species. Single, experienced individuals can harvest tears gently, going unnoticed by the host, though large congregations can become bothersome. Lachryphagy occurs year-round and appears to be driven by high protein content in tears, in addition to salt and water. While Lisotrigona also visit flowers for nectar and pollen, tear collection may supplement or even replace pollen protein when floral resources are scarce or absent in their restricted habitats. Confirmed hosts include humans, zebu, dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, and yellow tortoises. Lachryphagy has also been reported in other species of Lisotrigona in India. Interestingly, the similarly minute and widespread Tetragonula fuscobalteata (Cameron) is not lachryphagous but sucks sweat, as do other stingless bees, including Lisotrigona, though all visit flowers. This review also examines the potential for pathogen transmission via tear-drinking, particularly concerning viruses entering through the ocular surface, and discusses the evolutionary origins of lachryphagy in stingless bees.
When bodies fall apart
Authors: Zapelloni Pavia Arianna
Published: September 2024

Anatomical votives have largely been considered by scholars in connection with Roman expansion in Central Italy. Within this ‘religious romanization’ frame, scholars have viewed the presence of the anatomical terracottas of the 4th–2nd cc. BC as the material manifestation of Roman presence in the religious sphere of the Italian peninsula. This paper presents the results from recent and ongoing archaeological studies on pre-Roman sanctuaries in Central and Northern Italian and focuses on the presence of bronze body parts among their votive offerings. The data allows for a reconsideration of the influence of Rome on local religious traditions and sheds light on the mechanism of continuity and change after the Roman expansion.
The arm of a large-scale bronze statue from Aigion, Achaea, Greece
Authors: Vordos Andreas G.
Published: September 2024

The arm of the large-scale bronze statue presented in the current research was handed over in 1951 to the Ephorate of Antiquities in Aigio of Achaia and constitutes a typical yet exquisite example of Peloponnesian oversized statuary in bronze. The area where the arm was found coincides with the location of the ancient agora, as well as, according to previous excavation works, the place where the temenos of Zeus Soter, patron deity of the ancient polis of Aigion, is located. Based on the surviving fragment/limb, several issues regarding statue typology are further discussed, while its posture is suggested as ‘standing in grandeur’.    
The identification of a divine figure, probably that of Zeus, is supported by the location of discovery and the object it was supposedly holding, combined with the numismatic issues of Aigion depicting the same type of statuary of the supreme god. The dating of the statue in mid Hellenistic years onwards agrees with the scientific analysis of the alloy, carried out in the laboratories of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
Roman bronze amphoras from the Sarmatian burials of Eastern Europe
Authors: Treister Mikhail Yu.
Published: September 2024

In the Sarmatian burials six intact or fragmented bronze amphoras and one separate handle of Tassinari types A3212 and A3220 were found. The peculiarities of shape, details and sizes discussed. The clear majority of large vessels (mainly from 40 to 44 cm high) in Thrace and Asian Sarmatia contrasts with the finds from Pompeii or Western and Central Europe. A significant number of amphoras from Sarmatia originate from the so-called ‘princely’ burials in the Lower Don region of the second half of the 1st – early 2nd century AD. There is a correlation of the finds with the remains of the funeral feasts associated with central female burials in the mounds. The penetration of amphoras to the nomads gives reason to assume that such vessels were in some demand among them and it was not by chance that large amphoras were brought to Thrace and Sarmatia. If this is so (and I cannot find another explanation), then such large vessels could have been specially made with a view to the Thracian and Sarmatian aristocracy. Of course, this was not the only way of penetration of large bronze amphoras to the Sarmatians. There are grounds to suggest that the large bronze amphoras could be acquired by the Sarmatians also during the Bosporan–Roman war in 45–49 AD.
The reconstruction of the Serpent Column in Delphi
Authors: Patay-Horváth András
Published: September 2024

There are two basic versions for reconstructing the famous victory monument at Delphi: either with a large or with a small tripod cauldron. Comparisons with other contemporary monuments (tripod of Gelon and that of the Crotonians) and other practical considerations point to the conclusion that a large cauldron can be definitely ruled out. Consequently, the small version is accepted but with a small addition/modification: there must have been an intermediate element (upper part of a column shaft with a capital) joining the serpent heads and serving as a base for the cauldron legs, which was made most probably of marble or stone. This solution can definitely account for the position of the serpent bodies and heads and may also solve the technical and historical problems related to the small reconstruction.
ON THE IMPACT OF COASTAL SALMON FISHERY ON THE KITTLITZ’S MURRELET BRACHYRAMPHUS BREVIROSTRIS POPULATION IN THE RUSSIAN BERING SEA
Authors: Artukhin Yu.B.
Published: September 2024

As a result of studies carried out in 2010–2014 it was established that coastal salmon fishery does not have serious negative consequences for the Kittlitz’s murrelet population inhabiting the north-east part of Kamchatka and the adjacent seacoast of Chukotka. The reasons for that are 1) the main salmon fishing gears in Kamchatka are trap and haul nets which, according to their design and operating characteristics, are safe for birds; 2) areas of summer murrelet concentrations and salmon catching by marine gill nets, which represent the greatest threat to birds, were poorly overlapped during our research; 3) on the Kamchatka Bering Sea coast the use of net gears was declined significantly after fishing plots were assigned to fishermen on the basis of a long-term lease in 2009, moreover, the use of gill nets has been prohibited at all marine plots for commercial fishery since 2019. Sporadic cases of Kittlitz’s murrelet bycatch in nets are not excluded, but it is not critical for their population state in the region.
THE CASPIAN SEA COASTAL WATER PLANTS AND THEIR PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Authors:   Volga-Caspian Branch of the Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (CaspNIRKH), Appazova A.R. , Kharchenko N.N. ,   Volga-Caspian Branch of the Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (CaspNIRKH), Shamsudinov Zh.M. ,   West Caspian Department of the Volga-Caspian Branch of the Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (CaspNIRKH)
Published: September 2024

Seagrasses of the Zosteraseae family are a valuable biological resource and raw material used for the production of zosterol, a polysaccharide of pectic nature, since the early 40-s of the XX century. Currently, the volumes of Zostera reserves in the Caspian Sea have not been sufficiently studied. The places of mass growth of Zostera, as well as the places of mass accumulation of storm emissions of Zostera formed after seasonal storm winds, remain unknown. The presented research results are devoted to determining the species composition of aquatic vegetation in the coastal zone of the Caspian Sea, as well as the problem of collecting and storing storm emissions of the sea grass Nanozostera noltei. The coast of the Caspian Sea with a length of about 150 km from the Agrakhan Bay to the city of Izberbash was explored. Dominant species of aquatic plants were found: Ruppia maritima, Ceratophyllum demersum, Laurencia caspica, Cladophora, storm surges of N. noltei. Technological instructions for the collection and preparation of dried sea grass of the Zosteraseae family have been developed. It was revealed that Nanozostera and Laurencia are of particular practical interest.
A Pilot Study of an Endoluminal-Suturing Device as a Treatment Strategy for Patients With Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Authors: Taton Olivier , Viesca Michael Fernandez Y. , Njimi Hassane , Ouytsel Pauline Van , Hein Matthieu , Huberty Vincent
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a multifactorial disease, and obesity is the most prevalent risk factor for OSA. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally-invasive procedure used for treating obesity. This prospective study tested the potential benefit of weight loss via an ESG device, endomina®, for reduction of apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in patients with class I obesity and severe OSA.Methods Ten patients with BMI values of 28 to 34.9 kg/m2 and severe OSA underwent ESG and lifestyle management for 6 months. Patients underwent polysomnography before and 6 months after the endoscopic procedure. The primary endpoint was the percentage of AHI reduction six months after the endoscopic procedure. Secondary endpoints were the proportion of patients with AHI reductions of 50% six months after ESG, improvements in respiratory parameters and sleepiness, effectiveness on weight loss, and correlations with decreased AHI.Results Patients experienced 54% (±11%) reductions in AHI. Seven patients had an AHI reduction of ≥50%, and five had an AHI of <15 events/h. Total body weight loss (TBWL) and excess weight loss (EWL) were 10.1% (±3.4%) and 45.4% (±14.0%), respectively, and there was no correlation between AHI and TBWL/EWL. There was an overall improvement in respiratory sleep parameters after ESG, except for snoring, and a reduction in daytime sleepiness.Conclusions These results suggest that using an ESG device, endomina®, with lifestyle modification for promoting weight loss in class I obese patients with severe OSA is a promising treatment strategy for reducing OSA and improving respiratory parameters and daytime sleepiness.
The Effect of Primary School Children’s Sleeping Habits on School Motivation
Authors: Haylı Çiğdem Müge , Kösem Dilek Demir
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective The objective of this study was to determine effects of primary school age children’s sleep habits on school motivation.Methods Research data available between February 9, 2024, and April 6, 2024 were collected online. The study group consisted of primary school children. Written with the consent of their parents who voluntarily participated in collecting research data. Socio-demographic data were collected online from 250 primary school children living in Hakkari, Türkiye using, Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI) and Academic Intrinsic Motivation Scale (AIMS). These children were selected with a convenience sampling method, one of the improbable sampling methods. SPSS 26.0 data analysis program was used for statistical analysis of data obtained in the study. Independent sample t-test, anaysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson correlation were used to analyze the data.Results Of the study group of primary school children, 45.7% were boys and 54.3% were girls. There were significant differences in effects of gender factor on primary school children’s SHI and AIMS sub-dimension scores of achievement requirement, social acceptance, fear of failure, and expertise (p < 0.05).Conclusions Age and class status of primary school children’s sleeping habits can affect school motivation. Gender is a variable that can affect sleep hygiene and school motivation.
The Relationship Between Sleep Health, Sleep Regularity, Optimism, and Well-Being With Self-Rated Health: A Study on Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Amiri Sohrab , Boyd Duston , Alajlouni Oumara , Al-Rawi Sana Osama , Samra Amal , Kieu Alexander , Khan Moien A.B.
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective This study investigates the impact of sleep, well-being, and optimism on self-rated health among healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Methods A cross-sectional approach was employed, using Pearson correlation and linear regression to analyze the relationship between sleep, well-being, optimism, and self-rated health among health care professioansl in the UAE.Results The age range of the participants was between 20–65 years, and they were predominantly female (68.7%). Significant predictors of self-rated health included well-being (p < 0.001), optimism (p = 0.004), and sleep circadian regularity (p = 0.009), explaining 10% of the variance in self-rated health (R2 = 0.103). Among the participants, 84.1% worked in public hospitals, and 15.9% in private hospitals. Regarding body mass index, 43.9% were of normal weight, 4.8% underweight, 32.4% overweight, and 18.9% obese. Males reported higher well-being and sleep continuity scores than females.Conclusions The study highlights the critical role of sleep health, well-being, and optimism in shaping healthcare professionals’ self-rated health. These results suggest that improving these mental health factors can positively influence healthcare professionals’ self-rated health, potentially enhancing their performance and patient care quality. Further research is needed to identify additional determinants and to establish causal relationships through longitudinal studies.
Sleep Bruxism in Adults: A Comprehensive Review of Enduring but Evolving Issues for Clinicians
Authors: Kim Hye-Kyoung , Shin Hye-Rim
Published: September 2024

This review delves into the complex facets of sleep bruxism (SB), concentrating on its diagnosis, epidemiology, orofacial consequences, comorbidities including sleep disorders, and management strategies. Diverse studies have highlighted the difficulties associated with accurately diagnosing SB, the shifting perceptions surrounding it, variations in prevalence based on age and SB definitions, insights obtained from polysomnography, current knowledge on orofacial impact, and approaches to management. Notably, the association between SB and sleep disorders, especially obstructive sleep apnea, and its possible physiological roles are examined. This review underscores the necessity of a balanced appreciation for SB, accentuating the need for comprehensive evaluations and tailored management strategies. It emphasizes the continual reshaping of SB concepts and the critical need for further research to differentiate between physiological and pathological manifestations of SB, with the goal of optimizing treatment methods.
Comparison of Geological Structures and Satellite-based Tectonic Lineaments in Gülağaç (Aksaray) and its Surroundings
Authors: Demircioğlu Ramazan
Published: September 2024

The study area covers the Gülagaç district of Aksaray and its surroundings in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. The basement of the study area consists of metamorphic rocks belonging to the Paleozoic–Mesozoic-aged Kaman Group. Mesozoic-aged ophiolites overlie these rocks, and both are cut by Late Cretaceous-aged igneous rocks. These units were then overlain by Palaeocene-Quaternary-aged volcanic and sedimentary units. The region has important geological structures that have undergone polyphase deformation, especially in the Eocene units. As a result of these deformations, faults, fractures, folds and linearities were formed. . These structures were compared with satellite-based tectonic lineaments, and it was observed that the general orientations of the lines determined in the field and the satellite-based lineaments were largely compatible. The results of this study can make an important contribution to the exploration of mineral and geothermal resources in the region.
Assessment of Human Sperm Kinematic Parameters Using Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis
Authors: Karaark Nazlı Irmak , Kurtuldu Hüseyin
Published: September 2024

Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples trying to conceive, as reported by the World Health Organization. It is diagnosed when conception does not occur despite unprotected intercourse over the course of at least one year. The spermiogram test is a fundamental tool for identifying whether infertility originates from the male or female partner. Traditionally, sperm analysis is performed manually in reproductive clinics and laboratories, which may lead to variability in results due to subjective technician eval-uations. Recent advancements have introduced computer-assisted systems with image processing capabilities to enhance sperm quality analysis. This study presents a novel computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) system designed to evaluate sperm motility through digital micrographs, utilizing 14 distinct kinematic parameters. The algorithms and parameters developed offer a quantitative approach to characterizing infertility.
Fluorescein diacetate assay - for plastic degrading enzymes in algae v1
Authors: Vitor Molino Joao
Published: September 2024

Fluorescein diacetate (FDA) hydrolysis assays can be used to measure the enzyme activity of cells in a sample. A bright yellow-green glow is produced and is strongest when enzymatic activity is greatest. This can be quantified using a spectrofluorometer or a spectrophotometer (REF). In this protocol, we describe a method for assessing the enzymatic activity of plastic-degrading enzymes in algal cultures using Fluorescein Diacetate (FDA) hydrolysis. The assay involves sampling algal cultures, centrifuging to obtain clear supernatants, and performing a fluorescence-based activity assay. Key steps include ensuring no cell contamination in the samples, preparing the assay with phosphate buffer at optimal pH, and conducting kinetic readings using a plate reader. This protocol is crucial for identifying efficient plastic-degrading enzymes in microalgae, with applications in environmental biotechnology and plastic waste management
De la imagen a la historia. Documentación audiovisual del sector El Morro de Moravia, un barrio popular de Medellín, Colombia, 1976-2021
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Jiménez Durango Víctor Hugo
Published: September 2024

En este artículo se expone cómo se creó una colección de registros de un territorio específico en Medellín, Colombia. Para ello, se hizo un breve recuento de la historia del barrio Moravia y el sector El Morro; luego, se presentó el entretejido metodológico y conceptual; después, se exteriorizó cómo se construyó el inventario de fuentes a partir de los videos del territorio, al describir los campos y criterios con los que se clasificaron y refirieron las piezas audiovisuales. Se presentan los resultados de los procesos de selección aplicados y como anexo se reúnen los 42 videos en una tabla resumen, con el fin de evidenciar el trabajo de documentación y elaborar un estado del arte audiovisual. Se cierra con una reflexión respecto a la importancia de una bibliografía especializada de videos que como memorias mediáticas expresan la cultura del recuerdo local, y permiten valorar prácticas, saberes y resistencias de residentes del barrio, habitantes de la ciudad y extranjeros a través del cine y video como parte de los soportes de información para la historia, susceptibles de convertirse en patrimonio fílmico.
Toxicological impact of rabeprazole and evaluation of toxic effects on the plant-based eukaryotic test models
Authors:   Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Torequl Islam Muhammad , Iriti Marcello ,   Milan State University, Harhar Hicham ,   Mohammed V University in Rabat, Elouafy Youssef ,   Mohammed V University in Rabat, Chamkhi Imane ,   Mohammed V University in Rabat, Gürer Eda Sönmez ,   Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sharifi-Rad Javad ,   Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos y Universitarios del Golfo
Published: September 2024

Background: Rabeprazole (RPZ), a widely used proton pump inhibitor, is known to have toxic effects on human beings. Objective: To evaluate the current understanding of its toxicological effects on humans and animals, a literature and laboratory-based study was conducted. Methods: A comprehensive search of published literature was conducted in various databases up until April 2020, using specific keywords. Additionally, toxic effects of RPZ-Na (0.025-0.4 mM) were evaluated on Allium cepa, Allium sativum and Cicer arietinum at different exposure times using CuSO4 as a reference standard. Results: The literature review revealed that RPZ has a wide range of side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, rhinitis, myalgia, pharyngitis, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, and eye disorders. Chronic exposure to RPZ has also been associated with significant biochemical and hematological alterations, as well as various toxicological effects such as hypergastrinemia, hyperplasia, atrophy of gastric glands, gastric anti-secretory effect, and hypochlorhydria. The laboratory analysis showed that RPZ-Na concentration-dependently inhibited root length of A. cepa and A. sativum, as well as shoot and root lengths of C. arietinum. Conclusions: This study highlights the toxicological impacts of RPZ and its formulations on human and animals. Results suggest that RPZ-Na has a concentration-dependent toxic effect on A. cepa, A. sativum, and C. arietinum. Therefore, it is important to take adequate precautions during its long-term use.