bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La función del sistema de ciudades en el desarrollo regional. Potencialidad y limitaciones de la región urbana polinuclear vasca
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco, Franco Helena , Etxebarria Goio ,   Universidad del País Vasco
Published: February 2025

La localización de las actividades productivas y de la población generó en los procesos de industrialización un modelo de desarrollo urbano concentrado en grandes urbes y áreas metropolitanas. El impacto de la crisis estructural de las últimas décadas del siglo pasado en las regiones y ciudades industriales fue muy acusado, provocando cambios en ese modelo. A raíz de los posteriores procesos de revitalización urbana nos encontramos con patrones de localización más dispersos, que dan lugar a regiones urbanas polinucleares en diferentes territorios. En este artículo analizamos su potencialidad para impulsar el desarrollo económico regional de modo similar al de las grandes metrópolis. Asimismo, trasladamos la cuestión a la realidad vasca, aprovechando la ocasión para estudiar las principales iniciativas en el ámbito de la ordenación territorial. Finalizamos con una reflexión sobre el modelo de desarrollo urbano de la Comunidad Autónoma Vasca.
SAÚDE MENTAL NO BRASIL: DESAFIOS PARA CONSTRUÇÃO DE POLÍTICAS DE ATENÇÃO E MONITORAMENTO DE SEUS DETERMINANTES
Authors: Barreto Vivian Lee Franco , Calado Emanuel Lucas Costa , Sant Anna Leonardo Mendonça Morais , Franco Fernanda Silva , Anjos ⁠Letícia Ouro dos , Teixeira Maria Tereza Trindade , Brito Olga Elisabete de Oliveira , Souza Elliny Sá de , Silva Gilmara Andrade da , Souza Karina de Brito Santos
Published: February 2025

Resumo

A saúde mental no Brasil representa um desafio crescente, evidenciado pela alta prevalência de transtornos mentais e pelas desigualdades no acesso aos serviços de saúde. Apesar de avanços como a criação da Política Nacional de Saúde Mental e a expansão dos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS), o sistema enfrenta desafios como a fragmentação dos serviços, desigualdade regional e escassez de profissionais capacitados. O estudo justifica-se pela relevância da saúde mental para o bem-estar da população e pela necessidade de aprimorar políticas públicas considerando determinantes socioeconômicos, culturais e ambientais. A pesquisa, baseada em revisão de literatura, analisou dados de diversas fontes reconhecidas entre 2023 e 2024, utilizando critérios rigorosos de inclusão. O método qualitativo possibilitou a identificação de padrões e lacunas na literatura, abordando questões como desigualdades no acesso, impacto ambiental e cultural na saúde mental, e integração entre níveis de atenção. Os resultados destacam avanços na implementação de políticas públicas, como a expansão dos CAPS e a integração da saúde mental à atenção primária, mas apontam desafios como a desigualdade no acesso em áreas rurais, a falta de coordenação entre serviços e a necessidade de maior capacitação profissional. Fatores ambientais, como degradação urbana e acesso limitado a espaços verdes, também foram relacionados a transtornos mentais. Conclui-se que a integração entre saúde mental, atenção primária e políticas ambientais é essencial para reduzir desigualdades e promover equidade. Investimentos em formação, expansão de serviços em áreas remotas e estratégias culturalmente sensíveis são imprescindíveis para melhorar o sistema de saúde mental no Brasil.

Palavras-chave: Assistência. Diretrizes das Políticas. Higiene mental
Diagnostic Imaging of Severe Pneumonia COVID-19: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Authors: Claudia Bella Laurentia  , Tri Harjanto  , Tiarma Saulina
Published: February 2025

Background: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has become a global health crisis since its emergence in December 2019. Severe pneumonia is a critical manifestation of the disease, often necessitating diagnostic imaging for effective management. This systematic review evaluates the diagnostic imaging features of severe pneumonia in COVID-19 using chest X-ray (CXR), computed tomography (CT), lung ultrasound (LUS), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods: This review follows PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Studies from 2019–2024 were screened for peer-reviewed evaluations of imaging findings in severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Results: Eight studies were included. Key findings demonstrated the utility of LUS in detecting early abnormalities like B-lines, critical for bedside monitoring. CXR served as a prognostic tool with radiographic severity scores correlating with adverse outcomes. CT provided detailed anatomical insights, identifying ground-glass opacities (GGO), consolidations, and disease severity markers. MRI, while less commonly used, showed comparable sensitivity and specificity to CT, with advantages in radiation-free imaging for specific populations. Discussion: The reviewed studies highlight the complementary roles of imaging modalities in managing COVID-19 pneumonia. Key imaging features include ground-glass opacities, consolidations, and crazy-paving patterns, predominantly in peripheral and lower lung regions.        Conclusion: Imaging modalities play complementary roles in managing severe COVID-19 pneumonia. LUS is ideal for bedside assessments, CXR aids in prognostication, CT remains the gold standard for detailed evaluation, and MRI offers a viable alternative for radiation-sensitive cases. Understanding these modalities' applications can enhance diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM PERHITUNGAN INDIKATOR KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS KETAHANAN PANGAN DAN PERTANIAN KOTA SURABAYA MENGGUNAKAN METODE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING
Authors: Yuliarno Wisnu Dwi , Sidqon Mochamad
Published: February 2025

Dinas Ketahanan Pangan dan Pertanian Kota Surabaya menghadapi tantangan sebab belum memiliki sistem yang terintegrasi untuk menghitung indikator kinerja pegawai. Hal ini menghambat efisiensi dan efektivitas dalam mengelola kinerja serta pengambilan keputusan berbasis data. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan sebuah sistem yang dapat mendukung kebutuhan administrasi dan pengelolaan kinerja pegawai. Studi ini memanfaatkan metode Rapid Application Development (RAD) untuk mempercepat proses pengembangan sistem. Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) diterapkan untuk menghitung indikator kinerja pegawai secara objektif, sementara metode pengujian blackbox diterapkan untuk memastikan semua fungsi sistem berjalan sesuai rencana. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah sistem perhitungan indikator kinerja pegawai yang dirancang khusus untuk Dinas Ketahanan Pangan dan Pertanian Kota Surabaya. Sistem ini memudahkan perhitungan kinerja pegawai dan pengelolaan data, sehingga dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan akurasi dalam manajemen kinerja serta pelayanan kepada masyarakat.
PERBANDINGAN MOBILENETV2 DAN DENSENET121 PADA KLASIFIKASI TERUMBU KARANG MENGGUNAKAN CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: Utomo Ahmad Agung , Sri Mulyono
Published: February 2025

Terumbu karang adalah ekosistem laut yang memiliki keanekaragaman hayati yang tinggi dan memainkan peran penting dalam menjaga keseimbangan ekosistem perairan. Namun, saat ini terumbu karang sedang mengalami fenomena pemutihan (bleaching), sehingga Klasifikasi terumbu karang merupakan langkah penting dalam mendukung upaya pelestarian ekosistem laut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan perbandingan antara dua arsitektur Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), yaitu MobileNetV2 dan DenseNet121, dalam proses klasifikasi gambar terumbu karang.. Berdasarkan hasil dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa MobileNetV2 mempunyai performa yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan DenseNet121. Hasil akurasi dari MobileNetV2 sebesar 92,54% dengan nilai loss sebesar 0,1280. Sedangkan hasil akurasi dari DenseNet121 sebesar 88,06% dengan nilai loss seebsar 0,3691. MobileNetV2 lebih unggul dengan waktu pelahitan yang lebih cepat, sehingga meningkatkan efisiensi. Selain itu, penggunaan memori dari MobileNetV2 lebih rendah jika dibandingkan dengan DenseNet121. Dengan demikian, Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa arsitektur MobileNetV2 lebih unggul dalam melakukan klasifikasi terumbu karang, baik yang mengalami pemutihan (bleached) maupun yang tidak mengalami pemutihan (unbleached).
IMPLEMENTASI TEKNIK RESAMPLING UNTUK MENGATASI KETIDAKSEIMBANGAN DATA TERHADAP KLASIFIKASI ANEMIA MENGGUNAKAN SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE
Authors: Wulandari Nadia , Badieah Badieah
Published: February 2025

Anemia merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan karena rendahnya kadar kemoglobin dalam darah. Anemia sendiri memiliki beberapa jenis sehingga perlu adanya untuk meningkatkan efektivitas proses pengklasifikasiannya. Namun permasalahan ketidakseimbangan data yang sering muncul dalam klasifikasi anemia dapat mengurangi performa klasifikasi. Tantangan lain dalam proses klasifikasi yaitu banyaknya jumlah kelas pada dataset yang digunakan, sehingga perlu adanya algoritma lain yang dapat diterapkan secara bersamaan dengan algoritma SVM. Penelitian ini menerapkan teknik resampling, yaitu dengan teknik oversampling dan undersampling. Teknik yang digunakan untuk melakukan proses oversampling yaitu Synthetic Minority Over-Sampling Technique (SMOTE) untuk menangani permasalahan data yang tidak seimbang. Algoritma SVM digunakan dalam penelitian ini yang kemudian dipadukan dengan pendekatan One vs One (OvO) dan One vs Rest (OvR) karena data yang digunakan merupakan data multiclass. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu membandingkan teknik resampling dari pendekatan OvO dan OvR dalam mengklasifikasikan anemia multiclass. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa pengujian model oversampling OvO lebih unggul secara keseluruhan dengan akurasi sebesar 85% . Dengan demikian, penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa teknik oversampling dan pendekatan OvR adalah teknik yang lebih unggul untuk melakukan klasifikasi dengan data yang memiliki beberapa kelas.
Cultura Maker: Una revisión teórica de las tendencias educativas que proponen este enfoque para desarrollar creatividad en estudiantes de secundaria
Authors: Lidueña Genez Deivi José , Alcocer Aparicio Pedro Miguel
Published: February 2025

Este artículo científico tiene como propósito establecer una base teórica que permita explorar la Cultura Maker como herramienta clave para potenciar la creatividad en escuelas rurales. Desde una perspectiva metodológica, el estudio se fundamenta en un análisis sistemático de políticas educativas nacionales como internacionales que promueven esta cultura. En particular, se examina su impacto en el desarrollo creativo de los estudiantes para enfrentar problemas prácticos derivados de su realidad cotidiana, siempre en consonancia con el contexto en el que se desenvuelven. Los hallazgos revelan que el contexto sociocultural no puede desligarse de los procesos educativos, destacando su papel central en la configuración de experiencias de aprendizaje. Este factor permea la planificación y demanda ser ponderado para autentificar la eficacia de los procedimientos, así como el efecto de las tácticas de enseñanza. También, dirige las acciones requeridas para metamorfosear el rendimiento educativo tanto de educadores como de educandos.  En conclusión, la Cultura Maker emerge como una poderosa tendencia educativa para fomentar y potenciar la creatividad en estudiantes de secundaria. A través de la integración de enfoques pedagógicos innovadores y la utilización de tecnologías y recursos creativos, impulsando el razonamiento crítico, el abordaje de desafíos complejos y el fortalecimiento de competencias interpersonales.
Las brechas del futuro: Impacto de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) en la participación democrática intergeneracional
Authors: Wirthwein Kilian
Published: February 2025

Este artículo aborda los efectos de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la democracia, centrándose en la participación ciudadana. Se argumenta que la IA está transformando diversos sectores, incluyendo la
educación, la salud y el transporte, pero también plantea retos significativos en cuanto a la inclusión y la equidad democrática. Se analiza cómo la IA puede generar desigualdades intergeneracionales en la participación democrática, ya que las generaciones más jóvenes, familiarizadas con la tecnología, tendrán una ventaja sobre las mayores, menos adaptadas a estos cambios. Además, se subrayan los riesgos relacionados con la privacidad y la vigilancia, que pueden suponer problemas de confianza en los procesos democráticos.
Así, este artículo discute los peligros del microtargeting de la información a través de algoritmos de
IA, lo que puede crear cámaras de eco y limitar el diálogo democrático. En respuesta a estos desafíos,
se propone que la IA sea tratada como una utilidad pública, al servicio de la sociedad, promoviendo
la inclusión y el acceso equitativo a la tecnología. Además, aboga por que las plataformas potenciadas por IA sean transparentes, inclusivas y acompañadas de programas de formación para garantizar
que todos los ciudadanos, independientemente de su edad o situación, puedan participar en los
nuevos canales democráticos potenciados por IA.
El artículo concluye con una serie de recomendaciones, como la necesidad de desarrollar políticas
públicas que aseguren un acceso universal a la IA, la creación de plataformas democráticas accesibles y seguras, y la implementación de principios humanistas en el desarrollo de tecnologías basadas
en IA. En definitiva, la IA debe ser una herramienta para reducir brechas, no para ampliarlas, promoviendo una democracia más humanista, inclusiva, tolerante y participativa.
ERKIN VA MAJBURIY TEBRANISHLAR
Authors: Po‘latov Sur’atjon
Published: February 2025

Тurli xil mexanik harakatlar orasida takrorlanib turadigan harakatlar ham uchraydi. Masalan, moddiy nuqtaning aylana bo‘ylab tekis harakati takrorlanuvchi harakatdir: tekis aylanayotgan moddiy nuqta har bir yangi aylanishida bir xil vaziyatlardan o‘tadi, shu bilan birga, avvalgi tartibda va o‘shanday tezlik bilan o‘tadi
BOSHLANG'ICH TA'LIM TIZIMIDA RAQAMLI TEXNOLOGIYALAR ASOSIDA MATEMATIKA DARSINI TASHKIL ETISH
Authors: Axmedova Sayyora Furkatovna
Published: February 2025

Uzluksiz ta'lim tizimida matematika fanini o‘rgatish jarayonida raqamli texnologiyalarni qo‘llash, o‘quvchilarning bilimlarini samarali rivojlantirish va ta'limni interaktiv shaklda olib borishda katta ahamiyatga ega. Ushbu maqolada boshlang‘ich ta'lim tizimida matematika darslarini tashkil etishda raqamli texnologiyalarni qo‘llashning asosiy afzalliklari, muammolari va ular bilan bog‘liq yechimlar ko‘rib chiqilgan. Raqamli ta'lim vositalari o'quvchilarga matematik masalalarni boshqacha tarzda tushunishga va o'zlashtirishga yordam beradi, shuningdek, ta'lim jarayonining samaradorligini oshiradi. Ta'lim tizimidagi texnologik yangiliklarni joriy etish, o'qituvchilarning malakalarini oshirish va ta'limning sifatini yaxshilash uchun zarur chora-tadbirlar keltirilgan.
MAHALLABAY ISHLASH – AHOLI BANDLIGINI TA’MINLASHNING ASOSIY VOSITASI SIFATIDA
Authors: MUZAFFAROV Muslimbek
Published: February 2025

Mazkur maqolada, mahallabay ishlashning aholi bandligini ta’minlashdagi o‘rni va ahamiyati tahlil qilinadi. Mahallabay ishlash, jamiyatning turli qatlamlarini ijtimoiy va iqtisodiy jarayonlarga jalb qilish, ish o‘rinlarini yaratish, mahallalarda barqaror iqtisodiy rivojlanishni ta’minlashga qaratilgan samarali mexanizm sifatida ko‘rib chiqiladi. Shuningdek, maqolada mahallabay ishlash jarayonida davlat organlari, mahalla rahbarlari va jamoatchilik o‘rtasida hamkorlikni kuchaytirish, resurslarni samarali taqsimlash va jamoat ishtirokini faollashtirish kabi muhim jihatlar ko‘rsatiladi. Mahallabay ishlashning aholi bandligini oshirishdagi rolini yanada mustahkamlash uchun innovatsion yondashuvlar, raqamli texnologiyalarni joriy etish va boshqaruv tizimini takomillashtirish zarurligi ta’kidlanadi.
TURON GEOGRAFIK JOY NOMINING MANBALARDA KELTIRILISHIGA DOIR BA’ZI MULOHAZALAR
Authors: Mahliyo A’zamova Panji qizi
Published: February 2025

Biz bu maqolada Turon atamasining qariyib ming yillar ilgari qanday qo‘llanilgan. Qaysi manbalarda qanday geografik chegaralar bilan chegaralangan ekanligi haqida ma’lumot berildi. Ma’lumotlar asosan qadimgi manbalar asosida yoritiladi. Turon atamasining eng dastlab qo‘llanilish davrini aniqlashtirilib olindi. Nafaqat yozma manba balki arxeologik topilmalarda ham Turon atamasining uchrashi yoritib beriladi. Bu atamaga ma’nodosh bo‘lgan yana bir qancha atamalar bir vaqtda qo‘llanilib kelinganligi ham devoriy sur’atlardan va tanga, muhrlardan isbotlab berildi. Bu manbalarni o‘qish jarayoni va uni ommaga tadbiq etish jarayoni haqida olimlarimizning fikrlari ham yoritilib berildi. Maqolada davriy chegara Turkiston atamasining qo‘llanilib boshlagan vaqtgacha olingan. Maqolada Turon so‘zining asl ma’nosi nima ekanligi keng yoritib berilgan. Tur xalqining bu atamaga qanchalik aloqasi bor ekanligi, hududiy chegaralari ham atroflicha tahlil qilib berildi. Bundan tashqari ma’nodosh ishlatilgan atamalarning qo‘llanilish jarayoni, dastlab qaysi hududlarga ishlatilganlik haqidagi ma’lumotlar yoritildi.
POLIMER MATERIALLARNING ADGEZION XUSUSIYATIDAN FAYDALANIB RESURESTEJAMKOR TEXNOLOGIY YARATISH
Authors: Azimova Madina Narzullayevna Temirova Gulnoz Ibodovna, Yuldasheva Sitorabonu Ramazonovna
Published: February 2025

Adgeziya namoyon bo'lishining o'ziga xos xususiyatlarini o'rganish va tushuntirishda ularni qo'llash sohasiga ko'proq bog'liq bo'lgan turli xil nazariyalar qo'llaniladi. Qattiq jismlar uchun deyarli barcha asosiy nazariyalar ishlab chiqilgan. Tabiiy mo'yna xom ashyosidan kiyim tayyorlash jarayonida polimer materiallarning adgezion xususiyatlaridan foydalanish orqali xom ashyo maydonidan chiqindisiz foydalanish muhim masala bo'lib hisoblanadi. Xom ashyo tayyor mahsulotga aylangunga qadar bir nechta jarayonlardan o'tadi bu jarayonlarda turli xildagi texnologiyalar qo’’llaniladi.
YASHIL IQTISODIYOTGA O‘TISHNING GLOBAL TENDENSIYALARI VA STRATEGIYALARI
Authors: ABDUMANNOPOV Ismoiljon
Published: February 2025

Annotatsiya Ushbu maqola “Yashil iqtisodiyotga o‘tishning global tendensiyalari va strategiyalari” mavzusiga bag‘ishlangan bo‘lib, dunyo bo‘yicha yashil iqtisodiyotga o‘tish jarayonini tahlil qiladi. Maqolada, yashil iqtisodiyot tushunchasining ahamiyati, uning asosiy tamoyillari va global miqyosdagi rivojlanish dinamikasi ko‘rib chiqilgan. Yashil iqtisodiyotning asosiy maqsadi — iqtisodiy o‘sish va rivojlanish bilan birga ekologik barqarorlikni ta'minlashdir. Shu nuqtai nazardan, maqolada dunyoning turli mamlakatlarida yashil iqtisodiyotga o‘tishning muvaffaqiyatli strategiyalari, shuningdek, bu jarayonda yuzaga kelayotgan muammolar va ularni hal qilish usullari tahlil etilgan
AHOLI BANDLIGI VA UNI TA’MINLASHNING MAMLAKAT IQTISODIY TARAQQIYOTIDAGI AHAMIYATI
Authors: MUZAFFAROV Muslimbek
Published: February 2025

Maqolada bugungi zamonaviy sharoitlarda aholi bandligi va uni ta’minlash masalalari tadqiq etilgan. Shuningdek, aholi bandligini ta’minlashning mamlakat iqtisodiy taraqqiyotidagi ahamiyati yoritilgan.
ESTRUTURA FUNDIÁRIA NO SEMIÁRIDO MINEIRO
Authors: Ruas Wallace Vinicius Martins , Marques Samuel Carlos Santos , Leite Marcos Esdras , Reis Geraldo Antônio dos
Published: February 2025

A expansão da monocultura do eucalipto no Brasil, tem gerado inúmeras discussões sobre seus impactos socioambientais. Em áreas semiáridas isso é mais evidenciado, a exemplo, no semiárido mineiro, onde o monocultivo de eucalipto impulsiona conflitos territoriais. Portanto, entender a estrutura fundiária do eucalipto é crucial. Este trabalho buscou compreender a distribuição espacial do eucalipto no semiárido mineiro, associando as classes da estrutura fundiária. Em ambiente de sistema de informação geográfica, foram usados os dados do Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR), em formato shapefile com o uso de 277.177 propriedades classificadas conforme a quantidade de módulos fiscais. Posteriormente a distribuição do eucalipto foi recortada pelo tamanho das propriedades. Os resultados mostraram que as grandes propriedades representam apenas 1,1% dos imóveis analisados, e compreende 68% do total do eucalipto plantado na região. Esse predomínio é concentrado nas zonas mais elevadas entre 800,1 e 1.150 metros de altitude da região. Mesmo com o domínio nos latifúndios, visualizamos ainda 12% do cultivo nas duas menores categorias fundiárias. A grande concentração do plantio nas propriedades com maiores áreas resulta do direcionamento da maioria dos incentivos governamentais para os grandes produtores, que contaram ainda com facilidades para explorar e, mesmo, realizar a apropriação de terras públicas.
The Textual Experience: The Interplay of the Image and the Text in Watchmen
Authors: Kimothi Karan
Published: February 2025

The reader while approaching a text might be tempted to focus entirely on the words on the page. However, the idea of a text consists of numerous non-verbal elements which come together to form the reader’s experience of the text. This paper attempts to examine the interaction of such verbal and non-verbal elements in Alan Moore’s and Dave Gibbons’s graphic novel Watchmen in order to demonstrate how the two elements influence each other’s meaning in the text. This optic is applied in order to draw conclusions about the medium as well as the nature of criticism that claims to deal with the medium.
Shame's Pallor and the Paranoia Imperative in The Wings of the Dove
Authors: Guo Wenwen
Published: February 2025

In Teasing out the relationship between shame, knowledge, and paranoia, this paper gives a mimetic paranoid reading of Henry James’s The Wings of the Dove (1902). It contends that James realizes a totally shame-bound subject in Kate Croy, whose face pales when she is gripped with the sensation of shame. Unlike the paranoia-driven characters like Kate Croy and Susan Stringham, Milly Theale and Merton Densher retain an open-mindedness that ushers in abundant affective rewards. Paranoia, contra Silvan Tomkins and Eve Sedgwick, it argues, yields more than monotony and, similar to shame, can reverse and traverse boundaries that remain unproductively closed otherwise.
Adorno at Ferndean: Some Considerations on Slavery and Aesthetics in Jane Eyre
Authors: Mukarji Anshul Timothy
Published: February 2025

This paper seeks to work both with and against readings of Jane Eyre which reduce it to an iteration of colonial discourse. By taking Theodor Adorno’s Aesthetic Theory as a theoretical frame of reference, it seeks to read the formal contradictions in the novel. In arguing for an attention to problems of form, it seeks to highlight how colonialism is embedded in the novel as a structuring force. Furthermore, by turning to the links that Adorno draws between form and society, it seeks to relate the novel to the rhetoric surrounding the slave trade through a brief analysis of colonial Gothic rhetoric and the discourse of free soil. Ultimately, this paper serves a rehabilitative aim: it reads the novel not simply as an exercise in imperial bad faith but as an aesthetic text capable of granting readers an insight into the socio-material world from which it emerges.
Through the Haze: Fidelity of Adaptation in Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice
Authors: Merchant Travis
Published: February 2025

Many directors and writers struggle with adaptations of novels. However, Paul Thomas Anderson’s adaptation, Inherent Vice, acts as a commentary on the original work by emphasizing characters and images to embody the voice of the original author, Thomas Pynchon. This voice is accomplished through Sortilège, a character who appears briefly in the novel and is expanded to take on Pynchon’s narratorial voice. The paper engages with the use of faded imagery in the adaptation to embody drug-induced scenes and the voice of Sortilège as Pynchon, and explores how Anderson’s adaptation preserves the intoxicating haze and struggles to discover correlation and meaning.
Influence of Language-Based Learning Disorder on Vulnerability to Depression among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
Authors: Kiambarua Kenneth Gitiye , Mwiti Peter , Thuba Esther
Published: February 2025

Adolescents should be able to score high in reading, write intelligibly and speak fluently so as to gain self-acceptance, achieve social roles, and be able to make friends and maintain healthy relationships. However, depression in adolescents causes poor psychosocial status and increases comorbidity to mental disorders. Therefore, the study sought to investigate effect of language-based learning disorder (LBLD) on vulnerability to depression among adolescents in secondary schools in Meru County, Kenya. The study used cross-section research approach and descriptive research design on a target population of 389 secondary schools in Meru County. The respondents were 389 principals, 1415 English language teachers and 311, 200 students. A sample size of 27 principals, 176 English language teachers and 297 students was obtained using purposive and simple random sampling methods respectively. The principals were interviewed; English language teachers answered questionnaires, and students undertook the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Tool [MoCA] test. MoCA assesses different cognitive domains, such as attention and concentration, executive functions, memory, language, vasoconstriction skills, conceptual thinking, calculations, and orientation. Pilot study was done in Ikuu Girls’ Secondary School, Chuka Boys and Ndagani Mixed Secondary School in Tharaka Nithi County. Using purposive sampling method, the study selected 3 principals, 18 English language teachers, and 30 students for the pre-test. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage and median. Inferential statistics such as linear regression and multiple regressions and regression coefficients were established. The findings revealed that schools lacked adequate resources and capacity to mitigate causes and consequences of language-based learning disorders. The study recommended that schools should put in place appropriate programs and engage experts to identify learners with language-based learning disorders. They should also seek early interventions to avert effect of LBLDS on learners.
Influence of Family Estrangement on Development of Mental Disorders among Refugees: A Case of Hagadera Camp in Daadab, Garissa County
Authors: Mohamed Saadia , Kailu Zipporah Kaaria , Kaberia Angela Kanini
Published: February 2025

When compared to the normal population, refugees are more prone to psychosocial distress, which leads to the development of mental disorders. The current study sought to examine how family separation impact on the development of mental disorders among refugees. The study’s objective was to examine the influence of family separation on the development of mental disorders among refugees living in Hagadera Refugee Camp in the Daadab Complex. It employed descriptive research design, and was guided by the Attachment Theory. Simple random sampling method was used to recruit 200 participants from a population of approximately 600 refugees who visited Hagadera Mental Clinic monthly. Quantitative data were collected using self-administered questionnaires. The study used descriptive statistics, including standard deviation, percentage and mean, to analyze data. Presentation of results was done by use of tables. The findings indicated presence of different mental disorders among participants, where the prevalence of mood disorders (40.5%), anxiety disorders (39%), PTSD (8%), schizo-affective disorders (4.5%), narcolepsy (3.5%), psychosis (1.5%), somatic complaints (1.5%), stress (1%), and affective disorder (0.5%). Other findings indicated that family separation was pronounced, at a mean score of 3.16 (the highest score was 4.02 and the lowest score was 2.68). The regression model (Sig. value = 0.000) predicted that family separation contributed to the development of mental disorders among refugees. Regression analysis indicated a strong and a significant relationship between development of mental disorders and family separation (coefficient value = .417, p-value = .001). This understanding strengthens the relevance of tailor-made psychological intervention to address issues emanating from familial separation among the refugee community. Policy makers like UNHCR should enhance humanitarian services including refugee repatriation and communication. More studies need be conducted to establish if other psychosocial factors correlate with the development of mental disorders among refugees.
Pengaruh Angka Harapan Hidup, Rata-Rata Lama Sekolah dan Pengangguran Terhadap Penduduk Miskin di Kabupaten Halmahera Utara
Authors: Magdeline Gloria Sipahelut  , Vecky A.J Masinambow  , Krest Donald Tolosang
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine the effect of life expectancy, average years of schooling, and unemployment on the poor population in North Halmahera Regency. The data used in this study are secondary time series data obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics of North Halmahera Regency in 2009-2023. The results showed that the life expectancy rate had a significant positive effect on the poor population in North Halmahera Regency, the average length of schooling had a significant negative effect on the poor population in North Halmahera Regency, unemployment had an insignificant negative effect on the poor population in North Halmahera Regency. Simultaneously Life Expectancy, Average Years of Schooling, and Unemployment have a significant effect on the Poor Population in North Halmahera Regency.
Stress, anxiété, burnout scolaire : comment vont les adolescents français ?
Authors: Simoës-Perlant Aurélie
Published: February 2025

Cette recherche a permis d’appréhender les symptômes de burnout scolaire, de stress scolaire et de refus scolaire anxieux dans une perspective développementale comparative de 493 adolescents français scolarisés. Un questionnaire en ligne a été élaboré et diffusé auprès de collégiens et de lycéens. Les résultats montrent un très fort pourcentage d’adolescents en souffrance. Les jeunes les plus impactés sont les lycéens, et plus particulièrement les élèves de terminale et de 2de avec près des trois quarts d’entre eux en burnout scolaire et/ou présentant un stress scolaire fort. Ces résultats alarmants corroborent malheureusement ceux de nombreuses recherches internationales.
La collaboration interprofessionnelle chez les conseiller⋅ère⋅s d’orientation : entre désir et réalité
Authors: Viviers Simon , Dionne Patricia , Roy-Lafrenière Josiane , Bourassa Bruno , Picard France
Published: February 2025

Cet article présente une analyse de l’activité de collaboration interprofessionnelle (CIP) des conseiller⋅ère⋅s d’orientation (CO) et du sens qu’elle revêt dans l’expérience qu’elle⋅il⋅s font de leur métier. Mobilisant le cadre de la clinique de l’activité et l’une de ses méthodes, l’instruction au sosie, la recherche a été menée auprès de trois collectifs de CO oeuvrant auprès d’élèves de niveau secondaire au Québec. Les résultats révèlent les conditions nécessaires à une activité de CIP sensée et efficiente au regard du métier et les conséquences délétères des entraves à la CIP pour l’atteinte des finalités de soutien aux élèves dans leur orientation.
Les rapports qu’entretiennent les cégépien⋅ne⋅s avec le parcours scolaire et professionnel de leurs parents : entre relativisme, continuité et rupture
Authors: Deschenaux Frédéric , Boudreau Alexandre , Bourdon Sylvain
Published: February 2025

Cet article vise à décrire le rapport qu’entretiennent des étudiant⋅e⋅s du cégep avec la scolarité et le parcours professionnel de leurs parents. L’analyse thématique de 148 entretiens a conduit à l’élaboration d’une typologie des rapports au parcours professionnel des parents : sept types ont été définis qui se classent en trois catégories (continuité, rupture et relativisme). Les résultats s’inscrivent dans la foulée des travaux de Pierre Bourdieu et de Bernard Lahire et montrent comment la famille exerce une influence sur diverses sphères de la vie, comme les aspirations scolaires et professionnelles, sans le faire de la même manière pour tous.
Les effets de la méthode Résous ! en contexte de classe spécialisée au secondaire pour les élèves ayant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme
Authors: Bessette Mylène , Poirier Nathalie
Published: February 2025

Cette étude s’intéresse à l’appréciation de la méthode Résous ! et à ses effets sur les habiletés en résolution de problèmes mathématiques d’adolescent⋅e⋅s ayant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme (TSA) en contexte de classe spécialisée en école ordinaire. Les résultats indiquent que l’utilisation des stratégies n’a pas été maintenue, mais que les connaissances des stratégies ont augmenté significativement. L’appréciation de l’approche s’est révélée variable entre les élèves. Les données obtenues soulèvent l’importance de la différenciation et de l’individualisation de l’enseignement, de même que l’importance des facteurs influençant la motivation scolaire en contexte de classe spécialisée au secondaire.
Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) combined with biomarkers in predicting 7-day mortality in traumatic brain injury patients in the emergency department: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Zhu Shouzhen , Yang Yongqiang , Long Boling , Tong Li , Shen Jinhua , Zhang Xueqing
Published: February 2025

Background

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of injury-related disability and death globally, which negatively affects individuals, families, and society. Predicting the risk for mortality among TBI patients is crucial in guiding further timely and effective treatment plans. Both the standard risk assessment tools and blood-based biomarkers are helpful in predicting outcomes among TBI patients. However, no studies have compared the predicting performance of the individual and combined indicators from the two major types.

Aim

This study aimed to compare the Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS), Red blood cell distribution width (RDW), and creatine in predicting 7-day mortality among TBI patients.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted in the emergency department of the First People’s Hospital of Changde, China, from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023. Data of 1,701 patients with TBI were obtained from the hospital’s electronic medical records. A logistic regression model was used to determine independent factors influencing 7-day mortality. The area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was calculated to compare the individual and combined effects of MEWS, RDW, and creatine in predicting 7-day mortality based on bootstrap resampling (500 times).

Results

Among the 1,701 patients, 225 died, with a mortality rate of 13.23%. The multivariate analysis showed that the type of TBI lesion, MEWS, SBP, DBP, MAP, SpO2, temperature, RDW, and creatine were significantly associated with 7-day mortality. MEWS (AUC: 0.843) performed better than RDW (AUC: 0.785) and creatine (AUC: 0.797) in predicting 7-day mortality. MEWS+RDW (AUC: 0.898) performed better than MEWS+creatine (AUC: 0.875) and RDW+ creatine (AUC: 0.822) in predicting 7-day mortality. The combination of all three indicators, MEWS+RDW+creatine, showed the best predicting performance (AUC: 0.906).

Conclusion

MEWS performed best in predicting the 7-day mortality of TBI patients, and its predicting performance was improved when combined with blood-based biomarkers such as RDW and creatine. Our findings provide preliminary evidence supporting the combination of MEWS with blood-based biomarkers as a new method for predicting 7-day mortality in patients with TBI.
Genetic Counselling and Prenatal Diagnosis in a Case of Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Novel ABCA12 Gene Mutation
Authors: Singh Shreya , Sapkale Bhagyesh , Chandi Dhruba , Chaudhari Kamlesh
Published: February 2025

Hereditary diseases are disorders that mainly result from mutations or changes in Deoxyribonulciec Acid (DNA), Ribonucleic Acid (RNA), or chromosomes, which impact the overall and physical welfare of an individual. One such severe inherited skin disease is Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI), which is characterised by the rigid and thick formation of diamond-shaped scales on the skin. It occurs due to a mutation in the ABCA12 gene, which plays a central role in the formation of the outermost layer of the skin. Hereby, the authors present a case of a 29-year-old female presented herself at Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital (AVBRH) for hereditary counselling. She was 38 weeks pregnant and had no other chief complaints; however, she wanted proper counselling for the pregnancy due to the death of her previous children. In her prior pregnancy, the neonate was diagnosed with HI and exhibited all the manifestations of grossly thick, inelastic skin, which posed a high risk for life-threatening complications, including infections, fluid loss, and episodes of acute respiratory intolerance. The neonate was born at 40 weeks of gestation. Other initial diagnostic methods, such as amniocentesis, Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS), and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis during Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) for genetic disorders, were utilised. These prenatal testing techniques facilitate genetic screening methods in managing hereditary ailments such as HI in present case. Genetic testing revealed that both parents carried a heterozygous deletion in the ABCA12 gene, indicating a 25% chance of having another affected child. Early identification of the disease and its treatment will enable neonates to have the best quality of life possible.
Analysis of Groundwater Quality Using Physicochemical Parameters in Kahalgaon Town of Bhagalpur District, Bihar, India
Authors: Sahay Abhaya Nand , Kumar Ashish
Published: February 2025

The majority of people living on earth rely on groundwater as their day to day needs of water.
However, anthropogenic activities continuously threat this valuable natural resource. People on globe are under tremendous threat due to changes in the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water. With increased human populations, industrialization, use of fertilizer and man-made activities water is becoming highly polluted with different harmful contaminants. It is necessary that the quality of drinking water should be examined thoroughly at regular interval of time, because due to use of contaminated drinking water not only human populations but also other living organism of whole biosphere suffer from various type of water borne diseases. The study was conducted in Khalgaon town of Bhagalpur District of Bihar. Physicochemical parameters analysed are: pH, TDS, EC, Sulphate, Nitrates, Bacteriological, Total Hardness, Ca, Mg, Fe, As, Cl, F, Turbidity, and Alkalinity were also analysed using standard process and procedures. The present paper is a modest attempt to analyse the Physicochemical Parameters of Groundwater of all 17-wards of Kahalgaon Town, (Bhagalpur District, Bihar) and as well as to suggest suitable measures for the redressal of problems identified.
Assessing Social Media Influence on Nigerian Youths’ Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude Towards Anti-female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Legislative Provisions
Authors: UCHE Anthony Ogbonna , OBIORA Adanma Vivian
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the influence of social media on Nigerian youths' knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards legislative provisions aimed at combating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. Despite legislative efforts, FGM remains a prevalent practice in Nigeria. This research employs a quantitative method using a descriptive survey with a sample size of 477 Nigerian youths aged 18 to 42 who are active on social media. Among the respondents, 76.3% are female, and 22.9% are male. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered online via Google Forms, with links distributed through social media platforms to reach youths across various regions of Nigeria. Data analysis was performed using simple percentages and presented in pie charts. The study is grounded in the Knowledge Gap Theory. The findings reveal poor awareness and understanding of the VAPP Act 2015, even ten years after its enactment. The study recommends multisectoral and multichannel efforts to combat FGM, including educational campaigns and community engagements to complement existing legal provisions. It also suggests involving social media influencers and content creators to enhance awareness and understanding of the anti-FGM legislation.
Comparative Effects of Psyllium and Methylcellulose on LDL Cholesterol and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Ampah Augustina
Published: February 2025

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) denotes a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by dyslipidemia, especially raised low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) increasing cardiovascular disease risk. This study aims to compare the lipid-lowering effects of psyllium and methylcellulose in adults with T2D, focusing on LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides and glycemic control.
This study employed a systematic review and meta-analysis approach, analyzing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses published between 2019 and 2024. Ten studies of 25,841 subjects were included. The studies were selected based on defined inclusion criteria that made LDL cholesterol reduction the primary outcome. The researchers extracted and analyzed the data using the weighted mean difference (WMD), and subgroup analyses, to compare the effects of psyllium and methylcellulose supplementation.
Psyllium supplementation lowered LDL cholesterol significantly more than methylcellulose (−19.18 mg/dL, p < 0.001; vs. −14.2 mg/dL, p < 0.05). Psyllium also produced a greater reduction of approximately −25.3 mg/dL in total cholesterol and −15.6 mg/dL in triglycerides than methylcellulose, which produced decreases of −18.7 mg/dL in total cholesterol and −10.4 mg/dL in triglycerides. On the other hand, psyllium increased HDL cholesterol (3.1 mg/dL) and played a role in affecting glycemic parameters, while for the most part, methylcellulose could be said to affect glycemia. From the perspective of adverse effects, however, psyllium was associated with more of a gastrointestinal side effect (37% bloating/gas) as a result, with slightly lower adherence (90%) compared to methylcellulose (95%).
Psyllium proves to be superior in reducing LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides along with promoting glycemia, where higher levels of gasses related to inhibition of gastric emptying might lead to a reduced compliance. Methylcellulose is less effective in cystine and lipid regulation but easier on the gut and would thus be the fiber supplement of choice for patients who are gut-sensitive. The results would suggest that dietary fiber interventions can be individualized in managing cardiovascular risk for T2D patients. Future studies should focus on the long-term effects and cost-effectiveness of supplementation with psyllium or methylcellulose.
Spatial Variability and Temporal Fluctuation of Soil Salinity and Sodicity in Irrigated Areas of Amibara Districts, Middle Awash, Ethiopia
Authors: Mamo Lemma
Published: February 2025

This study was conducted to investigate Spatial Variability and Temporal Fluctuation of Soil Salinity and Sodicity in Fluvisols and Vertisols Areas of Amibara, Middle Awash, Ethiopia. A Total of 182 soil samples with two sampling depths (0-30 cm and 30-60 cm) were collected from irrigated and non-irrigated fields at the months of August, October and December. Based on the mean values of laboratory analysis result, the textural class in Fluvisols ranged from silt clay, clay loam to clay whereas it was clay in Vertisols areas. The mean pHe values ranged from moderately alkaline to strongly alkaline in both soil types. The ECe values varied from 0.48 to 21.8 dS/m and 0.70 to 5.4 dS/m, respectively for soil samples collected from Fluvisols and Vertisols areas of the AIS. The mean SAR values ranged from 1.7 to 18.2, in Fluvisols, while it ranged from 2.8 to 14.6 at 0-30 cm depth in Vertisols areas. Generally by combining all salinity and sodicity parameters, about 71.43, 19.05 and 9.52% in Fluvisols and 77.78, 11.11 and 11.11% of the soil samples in Vertisols area grouped under normal, saline and saline sodic class, respectively. The temporal trends of soil ECe varies with irrigation water application interval and type of field covers. Generally increasing trends has been occurred in fields covered by cotton crops and tree plants, while irregular trends has been observed in fields covered by sugarcane crops. Higher increment of each soil chemical properties were observed in irrigated farm compared to non-irrigated farm, at surface than subsurface soil depth and in Fluvisols than in Vertisols. Generally, in addition to quality reduction of Awash River water, poor management of irrigation, absence of adequate surface and subsurface drainage structures are aggravating soil salinity in the study area.
Impact of Water Table Depth Fluctuation, Irrigation and Groundwater Quality on Occurrence of Salt Affected Soils in Amibara Districts of Afar Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Mamo Lemma , Bedadi Bobe
Published: February 2025

This assessment work was done to investigate the impact of depth of water table dapeth, irrigation and groundwater quality on the occurrence of salt affected soils in Amibara irrigation scheme. Depth of water table and water sample were taken for five consecutive months from 30 sampling piezometers. Totally 180 soil samples were collected at the months of August, October and December, at depths of 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm in 2017. The Correlation analysis result between irrigation water ECw and soil ECe revealed the presence of significant correlation (r = 0.99) in Vertisols at 30-60 cm depth at (P ≤ 0.05) level of significance. Correlation analysis result between depth of water table and soil salinity revealed significant correlation in Fluvisols, but not in Vertisols. The correlation result between ground water ECw and soil ECe showed a significant correlation (r = 0.73 and 0.71) and (r = 0.89 and 0.74) at 0-30 and 30-60 cm, respectively, in Fluvisols, while it showed a significant correlation (r = 0.86, 0.96 and 0.95) at 0-30 cm along the sampling months in Vertisols. The correlation result between ground water and soil SAR showed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.75, 0.55 and 0.66) and (r = 0.62, 0.58 and 0.69) at 0-30 and 30-60 cm soil depths, in Fluvisols area but it showed a significant correlation (r = 0.93) at 0-30 cm only at October in Vertisols area. Generally, in addition to quality reduction of Awash River water, poor management of irrigation, absence of adequate surface and subsurface drainage structures were aggravating soil salinity in the study area. Therefore, efficient irrigation practice and maintenance and construction of surface and subsurface drainage structures should be implemented as soon as possible to alleviate the expansions of soil salinity and sodicity problem in Amibara irrigation.
An Emergent Quadruple Phase Ensemble in Doped Bismuth Ferrite Thin Films Through Site and Strain Engineering
Authors: Zhou Jinling , Huang Hsin‐Hui , Kobayashi Shunsuke , Yasui Shintaro , Wang Ke , Eliseev Eugene A. , Morozovska Anna N. , Yu Pu , Takeuchi Ichiro , Hong Zijian , Sando Daniel , Zhang Qi , Valanoor Nagarajan
Published: June 2024

In ferroic materials, giant susceptibilities can be realized at artificially constructed phase boundaries through deterministic manipulation of the order parameter. Here, emergent ferroelectric structural phase evolution behavior is demonstrated through a synergistic combination of A‐site doping and strain engineering. Using chemical solution deposition derived (001)‐oriented Sm‐substituted bismuth ferrite (Bi1‐xSmxFeO3) films as a prototypical system, a morphotropic phase boundary comprising a coexistence of four distinct crystallographic phases is uncovered. These ferroelectric, polar, and nonpolar phases form a nanoscale mixture without the presence of crystallographically hard boundaries. The system thus possesses the ability to show both polarization rotation and extension, effectively releasing the polarization from its crystallographic constraint. Consequently, both robust ferroelectric properties and giant electromechanical responses are obtained. For instance, the optimized composition with x = 0.14 has a remnant polarization of 2Pr = 103 µC cm−2 and electromechanical response 175% that of undoped BFO. These findings showcase the tremendous potential of synthetic phase boundaries, particularly in the context of lead‐free functional multiferroics.