bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH LATIHAN KAYANG BERPUTAR DAN BACK UP TERHADAP KELENTUKAN PINGGANNG DALAM TEKNIK MENGGULUNG PESERTA EKSTRAKURIKULER GULAT DI SMPN 10 BANJARBARU
Authors: Muslim Muslim , Anggara Norma , Amirudin Akhmad
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan apakah latihan kayang berputar dan back-up mempengaruhi kelentukan pinggang siswa yang berpartisipasi dalam gulat ekstrakurikuler di SMPN 10 Banjarbaru. Penelitian dilakukan untuk mengetahui apakah ada dampak setelah memberikan perawatan sebanyak 16 kali kepada 9 peserta ekstrakurikuler. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Mereka membuat desain pretest-posttest untuk satu kelompok, menggunakan metode tes, dan melakukan perlakuan dengan sampling purposive sebanyak 9 orang.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa latihan kayang berputar dan back up di SMPN 10 Banjarbaru meningkatkan kelentukan pinggang peserta ekstrakurikuler gulat.
MINAT PESERTA DIDIK DALAM EKSTRAKULIKULER SEPAKBOLA DI SMP NEGERI 1 MARTAPURA BARAT
Authors: Fauzi Muhammad Nor , Erliana Mita , Nurdiansyah Nurdiansyah
Published: December 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui minat siswa dalam mengikui ekstrakulkuler sepakbola di SMP Negeri 1 Martapura Barat. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dan penelitian ini merupakan penelitian non-eksperimen (survey) yang bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi melalui kuesioner. Sampel penelitian ini adalah total populasi yaitu 61 siswa laki-laki dari sudut pandang siswa yang mengikuti ekstrakurikuler sepak bola di SMP Negeri 1 Martapura Barat. Hasilnya mayoritas minat siswa terhadap ekstrakurikuler sepak bola di SMPN 1 Martapura Barat adalah 4 responden atau 6,5% dalam kategori sangat tinggi, 32 responden atau 52,4% dalam kategori tinggi dan 20 responden Responden mengikuti. Kategori sedang atau sebanyak 33% responden, kemudian 5 responden atau kategori rendah 8,1%, dan kategori sangat rendah 0 responden atau 0%.
Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah mayoritas minat siswa terhadap ekstrakurikuler sepak bola di SMP Negri 1 Martapura Balat berada pada kategori tinggi dengan jumlah 32 responden.
TINGKAT KONDISI FISIK PESERTA EKSTRAKURIKULER FUTSAL PUTRA DI MAN 4 BANJAR
Authors: Suhendra Yuyu , Amirudin Akhmad , Mulhim Muhammad
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana tingkat kondisi fisik peserta ekstrakurikuler futsal putra di MAN 4 Banjar. Metode penelitian dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan teknik pengambilan data observasi,  tes dan pengukuran. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta ekstrakurikuler futsal MAN 4 Banjar yang berjumlah 30 peserta didik, Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling dengan syarat yang telah ditentukan oleh peneliti yaitu keaktifan dan bersedia untuk di teliti. dengan jumlah sampel 15 peserta didik yang merupakan tim inti dari ekstrakurikuler futsal MAN 4 Banjar. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistika deskriptif dengan metode persentase. Dari hasil penelitian Hasil penelitian yang sudah dilakukan tes dan pengukuran terhadap tim inti dari ekstrakurikuler futsal MAN 4 Banjar sebagai berikut; (1) Kecepatan di peroleh pada kategori baik 5 peserta didik dengan persentase 33,3% pada kategori cukup 5 peserta didik dengan persentase 33,3%, pada kategori kurang 5 peserta didik dengan persentase 33,3%. (2) Kelincahan diperoleh pada kategori cukup 3 peserta didik dengan persentase 20%, dan pada kategori kurang sekali 12 peserta didik dengan persentase 93%. (3) Daya ledak otot tungkai diperoleh 10 peserta didik dengan persentase 66,6% pada kategori baik, 3 peserta didik dengan persentase 20% pada kategori kurang 1 peserta didik dengan persentase 6,6%,  dan pada  kategori kurang sekali 1 peserta didik dengan persentase 6,6%. (4) Daya tahan kardiorespirasi diperoleh 1 peserta didik kategori cukup dengan persentase 6,6%, dan pada kategori kurang 14 peserta didik dengan persentase 93,3%. Kesimpulan dari penelitian tentang tingkat kondisi fisik peserta ekstrakurikuler futsal putra di MAN 4 Banjar sebagian besar dominan berada pada kategori kurang.
DAMPAK PROSES PEMBELAJARAN PJOK SECARA DARING TAHUN AJARAN 2020/2021 PADA JENJANG SMP DAN SMA DI KABUPATEN TABALONG
Authors: Rizky Akhmad Noor , Rahmadi Rahmadi , Indah Eka Purnama
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis dampak positif dan negative dari adanya COVID-19 dalam implementasi pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani, Olahraga, dan Kesehatan pada jenjang SMP dan SMA di Kabupaten Tabalong. Metode penelitian menggunakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan prosedur yang digunakan pada penelitian ini merupakan metode survey dengan instrument berbentuk kuesioner. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan melibatkan sampel Guru PJOK dan Siswa yang berada di kabupaten Tabalong jenjang SMP dan SMA.
Tehnik Sampling yang digunakan untuk menetukan banyaknya sampel dari populasi yang tersedia quota sampling yang merupakan teknik untuk menentukan sampel dari populasi yang mempunyai ciri-ciri tertentu, populasi pada penelitian ini adalah guru PJOK dan seluruh peserta didik SMP dan SMA di kabupaten Tabalong sedangkan sampel yang di gunakan dalam penelitian berjumlah 30 guru dan 307 orang peserta didik dari total populasi
Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dampak covid-19 dalam proses pembelajaran daring jenjang SMP dan SMA di kabupaten Tabalong untuk guru berada pada kategori hambatan sedang dengan persentase sebesar 46,67% dan siswa berada pada kategori hambatan sedang dengan persentase sebesar 41,04%. Penelitian ini didasarkan pada factor pengaruh positif dan pengaruh negative penentuan pengaruh dampak tersebut didasarkan pada keterlaksanaan proses pembelajaran sesuai dengan prosedur yang berlaku, sehingga didapatkan untuk Guru dampak positif berada pada kategori sedang dengan persentase 46,67% dan dampak negative berada pada kategori sedang dengan persentase 43,33%, kemudian untuk Siswa di dapatkan dampak positif berada pada kategori sedang dengan persentase 41,69% dan dampak negative berada pada kategori sedang dengan persentase 38,76%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa proses pembelajaran daring selama covid-19 masih terlaksana sesuai dengan prosedur yang berlaku.
Estudio panorámico sobre la traducción accesible en España
Authors: Álvarez Sánchez Patricia
Published: December 2023

La TAV accesible está dirigida a personas que tienen dificultades sensoriales. Entre sus modalidades se encuentran la interpretación en lengua de signos, el rehablado, la audiodescripción para el teatro, la danza y la ópera, etc., pero especialmente interesantes resultan tanto la AD como el SPS porque hacen accesibles productos audiovisuales a millones de personas. Cabe señalar que España es uno de los países donde más se investiga sobre TAV accesible; destaca también por el número de leyes que específicamente se dirigen a eliminar las barreras de acceso a los medios audiovisuales. En lo que respecta a la AD y al SPS, ambos presentan características similares (son multimodales e intersemióticos) y han consolidado su lugar en las últimas dos décadas, pero cuentan con una evolución muy diferente. Mientras que la AD –el comentario de las imágenes a través de las palabras para aquellas personas que no pueden verlas– está poco presente en las televisiones españolas, en el caso del SPS, es decir, el subtitulado de los discursos orales y los efectos sonoros, se han alcanzado porcentajes muy altos. En este artículo se examinan los notables avances conseguidos en España, tanto académicos como legislativos. Su principal objetivo es indagar en la evolución y dimensión de estas dos formas de traducción, y examinar algunos de los retos en los que debemos seguir trabajando –por ejemplo, el uso del eye tracking para recopilar datos sobre cómo leen los espectadores los SPS o la importancia de la validación de este tipo de traducciones por las personas a quienes van dirigidas–.
evaluación de la calidad de la interpretación judicial entre el chino y el español en los procesos penales
Authors: Chi Huidong , Vargas-Urpí Mireia , Bestué Salinas Carmen
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo presenta un enfoque sistemático para medir la calidad de la interpretación y expone su aplicación en un corpus de grabaciones en vídeo de vistas penales reales que se celebraron en los Juzgados de lo Penal de Barcelona en las que fue necesaria la interpretación entre el chino y el español. El trabajo tiene como objetivo describir con detalle la metodología que hemos utilizado para identificar, categorizar y analizar las soluciones de traducción propuestas por los intérpretes en los procesos penales. Las grabaciones en vídeo se han transcrito, anotado y analizado teniendo en cuenta las dos variables dependientes establecidas en el Proyecto TIPp para las combinaciones lingüísticas inglés-español, francés-español y rumano‑español (véase Arumí et al., 2017): problemas textuales y problemas interaccionales. Sin embargo, ante la relevancia de ciertos fenómenos detectados en la interpretación español-chino, ha sido necesario crear ocho nuevas categorías de análisis específicas como respuesta metodológica. En este trabajo se detallan las definiciones de los problemas textuales para todas las categorías (tanto las formuladas en la propuesta del Proyecto TIPp como las de nueva creación), los indicadores cuantificables desarrollados, los ejemplos concretos extraídos del corpus y algunos resultados que se han obtenido sobre la práctica de la interpretación judicial español-chino que cuestionan la calidad del servicio prestado por estos profesionales.
LEE, Tong King & WANG, Dingkun (Eds.). Translation and Social Media Communication in the Age of the Pandemic. New York, Routledge, 2022, 117 pp., ISBN 978-1-032-02558-2
Authors: Cantarero Muñoz María
Published: December 2023

Reseña de la obra: Lee, Tong King & Wang, Dingkun (Eds.). Translation and Social Media Communication in the Age of the Pandemic. New York, Routledge, 2022, 117 pp., ISBN 978-1-032-02558-2
OAKNÍN, Mazal & BOLAÑOS GARCÍA-ESCRIBANO, Alejandro (Eds.). Feminism and gender awareness in modern foreign languages and translation. E-Expert Seminar Series: Translation and language teaching, Vol. VI. Córdoba, UCOPress, 2022, 26 pp. ISBN: 978-84-9927-7
Authors: López-Medel María
Published: December 2023

Reseña de la obra: OAKNÍN, Mazal & BOLAÑOS GARCÍA-ESCRIBANO, Alejandro (Eds). Feminism and Gender Awareness in Modern Foreign Languages and Translation. E-Expert Seminar Series: Translation and Language Teaching, vol. VI. Córdoba, UCOPress, 2022, 26 pp. ISBN: 978-84-9927-722-6
Contacto lingüístico mediante la traducción
Authors: Chen Huiting , Ciruela Alférez Juan José , Li Xin
Published: December 2023

El tema del Contacto Lingüístico mediante la Traducción (Kranich, Becher y Höder, 2011) ha promovido una mirada interdisciplinaria entre la lingüística y los estudios de traducción. En este terreno, cabe mencionar a Lu Xun, quien, mediante el método extranjerizante de la traducción dura, logró contribuir a la occidentalización de la lengua china a principios del siglo xx. Con el presente artículo pretendemos tomar la antología china de cuentos de Pío Baroja como caso de estudio, para brindar un trabajo intratextual entre las versiones española, japonesa y china, basándonos en el Marco de Copia de Código, con motivo de observar de cerca cómo ha logrado Lu Xun incorporar los elementos lingüísticos extranjeros al chino mediante la traducción, y descubrir hasta qué fase de desarrollo (momentánea, habitual o convencionalizada) han llegado estos así como los posibles factores influyentes.
traducción especializada desde la Teoría de la Relevancia
Authors: Nadal Laura
Published: December 2023

La Teoría de la Relevancia explica la comunicación humana desde una perspectiva cognitiva: el hablante transmite estímulos ostensivos para dejar patente su intención comunicativa y el oyente interpreta dichos estímulos partiendo de la hipótesis de que son óptimamente relevantes, esto es, que transmiten el mayor volumen de conocimiento posible a cambio del menor esfuerzo de procesamiento. Los estímulos codifican lingüísticamente solo parte de la información; otra parte de lo comunicado es dependiente de los cómputos inferenciales accesibles a la cognición. El principio de relevancia es también pertinente en la actividad mediadora, si bien en este caso opera de forma consciente. De hecho, hay ocasiones en las que el traductor, condicionado por la lengua meta, tiene que decidir qué parte de la información debe comunicarse explícitamente y qué significados pueden ser inferidos. Mediante el análisis traductológico de un texto jurídico-administrativo se demuestra que el traductor aplica este principio cognitivo de comunicación y establece en su texto de llegada un nuevo equilibrio entre lo aportado por el código y lo sujeto a la inferencia. La propuesta de análisis tiene implicaciones para la didáctica de la traducción especializada.
MEJÍAS CLIMENT, LAURA & CARRERO MARTÍN, JOSÉ FERNANDO. NEW PERSPECTIVES IN AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION. TOWARDS FUTURE RESEARCH TRENDS. VALÈNCIA, UNIVERSITAT DE VALÈNCIA, 2021, 212 PP., ISBN 978-84-9134-924-2
Authors: Belenguer Cortés Luz
Published: December 2023

Book review: MEJÍAS CLIMENT, Laura & CARRERO MARTÍN, José Fernando. New Perspectives in Audiovisual Translation. Towards Future Research Trends. València, Universitat de València, 2021, 212 pp., ISBN 978-84-9134-924-2
Back to business? Taking lessons from Porto (Portugal) to inform sustainable tourism futures after COVID-19
Authors: Gusman Inês , Rio Fernandes José Alberto , Chamusca Pedro
Published: December 2023

Porto ha vivido cambios económicos y sociales significativos en las últimas décadas, estrechamente vinculados a la evolución de su sector turístico. Esta investigación examina las vulnerabilidades puestas de manifiesto por la pandemia de COVID-19 en esta ciudad turística y sigue los cambios resultantes. Realizamos un análisis de un conjunto de variables centrándonos en los cambios ocurridos durante dos periodos distintos: durante y después del COVID-19. Los datos se analizan mediante enfoques longitudinales, comparativos y espaciales. Los resultados indican la alta exposición del sector turístico de Porto a la demanda internacional. Actualmente, el crecimiento del sector turístico supera los niveles de 2019 y persisten los desafíos relacionados con el desarrollo turístico y su impacto en las comunidades locales. A pesar de los esfuerzos por diversificar el turismo, el paisaje general parece en gran medida inalterado desde el escenario previo a la pandemia. Las vulnerabilidades resaltadas durante la pandemia deberían guiar el desarrollo hacia un futuro más sostenible. Es crucial mantener la multifuncionalidad de las ciudades, especialmente en las áreas más turísticas, garantizando el mantenimiento de las funciones residenciales, económicas y administrativas.
Tourism commodification and privatization of nature: private protected areas in the Serra de Tramuntana (Mallorca)
Authors: Müller Nora , Fletcher Robert , Blázquez Salom Macià
Published: December 2023

The creation of private protected areas (PPA) is commonly considered an instrument of neoliberal conservation, characterized by private management and commodification of nature for (eco)tourism and other market-based instruments (MBIs). PPAs are accused of reproducing social inequalities when entailing enclosure, exclusivity, land grabbing or dispossession. Yet PPAs exist in many different forms that enact these various processes in different ways. Our research explores this variegation in PPAs by offering a more nuanced understanding of the often complex and contradictory interconnections between processes of commodification and privatization different PPAs enact, as well as how PPAs are often operationalized differently in global south and north contexts. To develop this analysis, we draw on the conceptual framework of commodification proposed by Castree (2003) to investigate a number of PPAs located in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range on the island of Mallorca in Spain. Our results show that commodification and privatization combine in different ways and to different degrees in the various PPAs in this area. Overall, we conclude, privatization appears more pervasive than commodification in this global north context, as compared to research concerning PPAs in the global south suggesting the presence of far more commodification in such lower-income contexts.
The touristification of urban spaces: measurement proposal
Authors: De la Calle Vaquero Manuel , Mínguez García Carmen , García Hernández María
Published: December 2023

Turistificación de espacios urbanos: propuesta de medición
En los años previos a la eclosión de la COVID-19, el rápido crecimiento del turismo y la irrupción de las plataformas online de alquiler de viviendas turísticas supusieron un incremento muy notable de la presión turística en los destinos urbanos, desencadenando procesos (y problemas) de overtourism, gentrificación turística o turistificación. La recuperación turística postpandemia sitúa de nuevo estos procesos en primera línea de debate. Este texto reflexiona sobre las posibilidades de medición de la turistificación del espacio urbano. Se propone una metodología que arranca con la elaboración de dos indicadores que se aplican a escala de manzana en Donostia-San Sebastián: un indicador de intensidad de alojamiento turístico y un indicador de especialización turística de la oferta comercial y hostelera. Seguidamente, se procede al cruce espacial de los valores obtenidos y su contraste con la presencia de visitantes, lo que permite reflejar a escala de manzana la geografía de la turistificación de la ciudad. La turistificación supone ante todo un proceso de intensificación de la actividad turística que se distribuye de forma desigual sobre el espacio urbano y actúa sobre un entramado preexistente que determina su alcance. Desde una perspectiva aplicada el trabajo realizado genera conocimiento útil para la toma de decisiones sobre el conjunto de las políticas urbanas que afrontan la inserción sostenible del turismo en la ciudad.
De la función residencial a la función turística en los espacios urbanos: medición de los factores causantes a partir de herramientas digitales
Authors: Díaz Cuevas Pilar , Fernández Tabales Alfonso
Published: December 2023

El objetivo principal del artículo es demostrar mediante datos cuantitativos los mecanismos que operan en la transformación del mercado de viviendas como consecuencia de la turistificación en los destinos urbanos. Como objetivos específicos se plantean diseñar y aplicar indicadores, basados en herramientas digitales, dirigidos a mostrar las relaciones de las viviendas turísticas en alquiler (V.T.A.) con el resto del parque inmobiliario; establecer las diferencias en ingresos generados para los propietarios entre ofertar una vivienda en alquiler a la demanda turística o a la demanda residencial; determinar, a escala intraurbana, la vulnerabilidad que el fenómeno genera para el acceso a la vivienda de la población residente; evaluar el efecto del fenómeno en el desplazamiento de residentes desde los centros urbanos a otras áreas de la ciudad. Se seleccionan como casos de estudio los centros históricos de Sevilla, Córdoba y Granada, que agrupan la mayor parte del turismo urbano en Andalucía. Sus datos son obtenidos fundamentalmente mediante técnicas de web scraping, aplicadas a las principales plataformas on-line de V.T.A. El resultado principal es la cuantificación de la diferencia de ingresos, favorable para el alquiler turístico en todos los casos, y la identificación de las secciones de la ciudad en las que el fenómeno representa mayor afección para la población vulnerable.
Vulnerabilidad social en la ciudad turística fordista: Lloret de Mar
Authors: Cañada Ernest , Santos-Izquierdo Bueno Fátima , Martínez-Caldentey María Antonia , Murray Mas Ivan
Published: December 2023

La pandemia de la COVID-19 tuvo un impacto sin precedentes en la economía global y especialmente en el turismo. Pero los efectos de la crisis sanitaria han sido desiguales territorialmente. Este artículo tiene como objetivo comprender las consecuencias socioeconómicas y laborales de esta crisis en uno de los principales municipios turísticos en la costa mediterránea española, Lloret de Mar, prototipo de un modelo de ciudad fordista basada en el turismo. Para ello, se combinan técnicas cuantitativas con cualitativas. Este modelo productivo ha puesto en evidencia su extremada vulnerabilidad cuando el turismo se ve interrumpido, agudizando la crisis estructural vivida durante las últimas décadas. Diversos indicadores muestran que su situación socioeconómica es peor que la de la mayoría de municipios catalanes. Lloret se sitúa entre los municipios con la menor renta mediana por unidad de consumo y también entre aquellos donde la pandemia tuvo una mayor incidencia en términos de renta y desigualdad. Roto el equilibro entre trabajo, seguro de desempleo y actividades informales, la crisis agudizó la vulnerabilidad de la clase trabajadora, en especial de quienes no pudieron acogerse a mecanismos públicos de protección.
Family income does not necessarily lead to a holistic e-learning experience during COVID-19: A study in Sri Lanka
Authors: Thilakasiri Isuru , Senarath Neranjan , Dedunupitiya Wathsala , Ilangarathna Gayanthi , Samarakoon Bhagya , Ramanayake Lakshitha , Godaliyadda Roshan , Ekanayake Parakrama , Herath Vijitha , Pinnawala Mallika , Yatigammana Sakunthala , Ekanayake Janaka , Dharmarathne Samath , Tilakaratne Ganga
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 outbreak caused a disruption of the conventional education system worldwide. This resulted in a shift towards online mode of delivery. This study analyzed the pandemic's effect on the education of students from diverse socioeconomic groups in Sri Lanka. The required data for this study was collected through a nation-wide field survey, covering 3020 households. The factor analysis (FA) performed identified seven significant factors. Thereafter, K-means and spectral clustering were used to cluster the population in order to identify the socio-economic groups that were impacted in a similar manner. This resulted in the identification of three clusters whose demographics and relationship to the extracted factors were extensively analyzed and interpreted. The study concluded that students in high-income households were more emotionally affected, whereas students in low-income households were mostly affected by a lack of resources. The study also concluded that students from mid-income households were the least affected emotionally.
‘BLUES’ procedure for assessing the blue level of the sclera in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Authors: Martino Valerio Di , Mallone Fabiana , Lambiase Alessandro , Celli Mauro , Mannocci Alice , Celli Luca , Mangiantini Pietro , Fino Pasquale , Moramarco Antonietta
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Blue sclera is a characteristic and common clinical sign of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). However, there is currently no widely accepted, objective method for assessing and grading blue sclera in individuals with OI.
To address this medical need, this study is aimed to design and validate a new method called ‘BLUES’ (BLUe Eye Sclera) to objectively identify and quantify the blue color in the sclera of patients affected by OI.
Methods: Sixty-two patients affected by OI and 35 healthy controls were enrolled in the present prospective study, for a total of 194 eyes analyzed.
In the 'BLUES' procedure, eye images from patients with OI and control subjects were analyzed to assess and grade the blue level of the sclera using Adobe Photoshop Software. The validation process then involved comparing the results obtained with the ‘BLUES’ procedure to the judgement of experienced ophthalmologists (JEO).
A receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to examine the overall discriminatory power. The sensitivity and specificity levels and the Cohen's Kappa (K) indexes of ‘BLUES’ and ‘JEO’ were estimated versus the standard OI diagnosis. The K indexes of ‘BLUES’ versus ‘JEO’ were also evaluated.
Results. The optimal cut-off point of the scleral blue peak was calculated at 17%. Our findings demonstrated a sensitivity of 89% (CI95%: 0.835-0.945) and specificity of 87% (CI95%: 0.791-0.949) for the ‘BLUES’ procedure with an agreement versus the diagnosis of OI of 0.747. In comparison, the sensitivity and specificity of ‘JEO’ ranged from 89% to 94% and 77% to 100%, respectively, with an agreement ranging from 0.663 to 0.871 with the diagnosis of OI. The agreement between ‘BLUES ‘and ‘JEO’ evaluations ranged from 0.613 to 0.734.
Conclusions: Our findings demonstrated an 89% sensitivity and an impressive 87% specificity of our method to analyze the blue sclera in OI. The results indicated high agreement with disease diagnosis and were consistent with evaluations by experienced ophthalmologists. The ‘BLUES’ procedure appears to be a simple, reliable and objective method for effectively identify and quantify the blue color of the sclera in OI.
Sexual Risk Behaviors and HIV Incidence Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Southern China: Investigating the Role of HIV Serostatus Disclosure
Authors: Mo Jinli , Tian Weiyi , Wang Min , Zhang Yun , Liang Yinxia , Peng Hongbin , Luo Xia , Huang Haimei , Tan Sumin , Zhu Jiawen , Cen Ping , Lan Guanghua , Wang Hao , Jiang Li , Ning Chuanyi
Published: December 2023

Background The impact of HIV serostatus disclosure on sexual risk behaviors and HIV risk among men who have sex with men (MSM) is unclear. We aim to examine associations between receiving HIV serostatus disclosure from partners before sex and sexual risk behaviors and reveal the impact of such disclosure on HIV incidence.
Methods We recruited HIV-negative MSM who had reported engaging in homosexual encounters within the previous 6 months. Participants completed questionnaires every 3 months and were tracked for 12 months. Generalized Estimation Equations (GEE) were used to evaluate factors associated with receiving HIV serostatus disclosure from partners and to examine the impact of receiving this disclosure on sexual risk behaviors.
Results Among 363 participants, 350 completed at least one follow-up. On average, 50.60% (95% CI: 47.30%-53.70%) of participants received HIV serostatus disclosure from sexual partnersduring the follow-up visits.The HIV incidence was 1.47 per 100 person-years (95% CI: 0.479-3.398). Participants who had tested for HIV in the last 3 months (aOR=3.145, 95% CI: 2.109-4.691; P＜0.001) were more likely to receive HIV serostatus disclosure from partners. Conversely, Participants who have male casual partners (aOR=0.209, 95% CI: 0.127-0.346, P＜0.001) were less likely to receive such disclosure.Adjusting for potential confounders in GEE models, receiving HIV serostatus disclosure from partners is not a contributing factor to multiple partners (aOR=0.468, 95% CI: 0.347-0.632, P＜0.001). There was no significant association between receiving HIV serostatus disclosure and engaging in unprotected anal intercourse (OR=1.128, 95% CI: 0.876-1.453, P=0.351). MSM who did not consistently receive HIV serostatus disclosure from their partners appeared to have a higher seroconversion rate than those who consistently received such disclosure, though the difference was not statistically significant (IRR=0.531; 95%CI=0.060-4.699, P=1.000).
Conclusion Our study found that the proportion of MSM who received HIV serostatus disclosure from their partners before sex was relatively low. HIV testing facilitates HIV serostatus disclosure. Receiving HIV serostatus disclosure from partners before sex does not increase risky sex. These findings promote regular HIV testing and encourage HIV serostatus disclosure with sexual partners.
An endangered native species is being replaced by hybrids: the new normal for primate conservation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Authors: Guimarães-Lopes Vanessa , Loureiro Natasha Grosch , Damo Júlia Simões , de Melo Fabiano Rodrigues , Rodrigues Flávio Henrique Guimarães , Massara Rodrigo Lima
Published: December 2023

Biological invasions can interfere decisively with the dynamics of important ecological processes.For primates of the genus Callithrix (marmosets), congener introductions and hybridization represent one of the greatest threats to native species. The Rio Doce State Park (RDSP), in southeastern Brazil, has records of three species of Callithrix, the endangered native species C. aurita, and two species of introduced marmosets, C. geoffroyi and C. penicillata.We used the playback method combined with adapted N-mixture models to estimate abundance and detection probability for Callithrix spp. in relation to biological variables. We estimated a total of 139 individuals, equivalent to 0.12 ind./ha, all being hybrids, except for one individual of C. aurita observed in a group of hybrids.The abundance of Callithrix spp. was higher in locations close to the forest edge, possibly due to the high availability of insects and greater availability of shelters in these areas.The detection probability of Callithrix spp. correlated positively with precipitation, indicating that greater humidity, as well as greater availability of arthropods, may favor the detection of individuals due to their high foraging activity during these periods. The results of this study show the critical scenario of biological invasions in RDSP, with serious threats to the native species.We suggest urgent and integrated measures to contribute to the conservation of C. aurita, such as a management plan for the few individuals of the native species. The unprecedented adaptation of the N-mixture model showed effectiveness for estimate abundance and detection probability of acoustically-responsive primates such as species of the genus Callithrix.
Assessment of physicochemical properties among petroleum contaminated and normal soil: A multivariate statistical analysis
Authors: Mangla Himanshi , Dave Saurabh , Jain Smita , Pathak Hardik
Published: December 2023

Soil surveying and mapping are vital operations in soil science. They contribute to the evaluation of changes in soil quality between various geographical regions. This study intended to investigate the effect of geographic variability on soil properties gathered from different geographical areas of the Rajasthan state of north-western India, using conventional analytical methods. Normal and petroleum-contaminated soils were collected from four diversified regions of Rajasthan- namely, hyper saline wetland (Sambhar), arid desert region (Jaisalmer), semi-arid region (Ganganagar), and humid irrigated plains (Banswara). The correlations between normal and contaminated soil for these four stations were investigated using multivariate analyses, principal component analysis (PCA), and statistical quality control. The one-way ANOVA test is applied to determine the statistical significance between different sampling stations for both normal and contaminated soil. Since the p-value in both cases is less than 0.05, it reflects a significant difference in physical properties among all four stations. The PCA analysis suggests that the first three components have eigenvalues greater than one that can describe 100% of the total variability in soil properties. Heavy metals (Lead, Nickel, and Copper) are the primary measures of variability between sample points for contaminated soil. In contrast, physicochemical properties (pH, Conductivity, and Sodium) are the primary measures of variability between sample sites for normal soil.
Molecular Characterization and Expression Analysis of NS3 and NS4 Genes of Dengue Virus Serotype-2 from Pakistani Isolates
Authors: Batool Anum , Kanwal Nida , Akram Madiha , Rauf Sobiah , Navid Muhammad Tariq , Masood Furqan , Ali Liaqat
Published: December 2023

Background Dengue virus (DENV) infection poses a significant public health threat, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Current estimates suggest that approximately 390 million cases of dengue occur annually, putting around 3.97 billion people at risk of contracting the infection. Despite global efforts, no antivirals or preventive vaccines are presently available in the market for the clinical treatment of dengue infection due to its ill-defined pathogenesis mechanism and lack of suitablein vitroandininfection models. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalent DENV serotypes circulating in Pakistan and to characterize and express the non-structural genes (NS3 and NS4) of dengue virus to better understand the disease pathogenesis. Methods In the present study, we tested NS1 positive serum samples for the identification of dengue serotypes through nested PCR using serotype-specific primers. The viral RNA was purified from the serum samples and complementary DNA (cDNA) was synthesized. We targeted serotype-2 samples for the amplification of NS3 and NS4A genes through nested PCR using two sets of gene-specific primers. The PCR products were initially verified using gel electrophoresis and subsequently confirmed through Sanger sequencing. Further, we cloned the amplified NS3 and NS4A gene fragments in the pCR 2.1 cloning vector and expressed them in mammalian vector (pET28) for further functional analysis. Results The NS1-positive DENV samples were tested for various dengue serotypes, confirming that serotype-2 continues to be predominant in Pakistan after COVID-19 pandemic. We successfully amplified the NS3 and NS4A genes of dengue virus. The computational analysis revealed that NS3 and NS4A gene sequences were closely related to the DENV-2 strains isolated from other areas of Pakistan like Swat. This analysis also confirmed their homology above 98% with Indian and Saudi Arabian isolates. The amplified NS3 and NS4A genes were then cloned in pCR 2.1 cloning vector and subcloned in mammalian expression vector pET28. Further, the NS3 gene was transfected into mammalian cell line and tests were conducted with siRNA targeting the NS3 protein, resulting in approximately a 50% inhibition. Conclusions Our current study has confirmed the prevalence of DENV serotype-2 following the COVID-19 pandemic and provided a molecular characterization of the genetic landscape of the non-structural genes (NS3 and NS4). This investigation serves as an important underpinning for a comprehensive examination of the DENV non-structural genes, proposing valuable insights that can contribute to the development of early diagnosis and antiviral therapies against DENV infections.
28-day repeated oral administration study of mechanically fibrillated cellulose nanofibers (fib-CNF) according to OECD TG407
Authors: Yamashita Yoshihiro , Tokunaga Akinori , Aoki Koji , Ishizuka Tamotsu , Fujita Satoshi , Tanoue Shuichi
Published: December 2023

It is still unclear whether oral administration of mechanically fibrillated cellulose nanofibers (hereafter, fib-CNF), which is widely used among nanofibers, causes toxicity or, on the contrary, improves health, despite the reported safety and even beneficial effects of oral intake of chitin-based nanofibers. Therefore, it is crucial to adhere to the guidelines outlined in OECD TG407 for the evaluation of oral toxicity. This study aimed to assess the safety of orally administered fib-CNF through an acute toxicity study in rats in accordance with the OECD guidelines laid out in TG407 for four weeks. CNF "BiNFi-s" FMa-10005, obtained through the mechanical defibrillation of pulp-derived cellulose, was administered via forced oral administration to male and female Crl:CD(SD) rats at doses of 50, 150, 500, and 1000 mg/kg/day for a period of 28 days in a control group (vehicle: water for injection). The study aimed to assess the toxic effects of repeated administration, and the rats were also monitored for 14 days after the administration to evaluate the recovery from any toxic effects. Results indicate that no deaths occurred in either sex during the administration period, and no toxicological effects related to the test substance were observed in various assessments, including general condition and behavioral function observations, urinalysis, hematological examination, blood biochemical examination, necropsy findings, organ weights, and histopathological examination. Notably, only female rats treated with 1000 mg/kg/day of CNF exhibited a consistent reduction in body weight during the 14-day recovery period after the end of treatment. They also showed a slight decrease in pituitary and liver weights. However, hematological and blood biochemical tests did not reveal significant differences, suggesting a potential weight-suppressive effect of CNF ingestion.
Factors Influencing Surgery After Two Days of Hospitalization and Outcomes in Hip Fractures: using a National Administrative Database
Authors: SHIN Donggyo , Tandi Tinyami Erick , KIM SANG MI
Published: December 2023

The increasing number of surgeries following hip fractures is increasing medical costs globally. Prompt surgical interventions in hip fractures is to achieve the most favorable outcomes and minimizes the risk of complications. A retrospective review and analyzes using the Korean National Hospital Discharge In-depth Injury Survey database was used to identify the distribution within 2 days of hospitalization, the factors of after 2 days’ surgery in hip fractures, defined as patients having an injury code with a diagnosis of hip fracture and a hip fracture-related operation during 2015–2019. The proportion of patients in the two groups were compared using the chi-square test. In the analysis of factors associated with late surgery, multiple logistic regression analysis was performed. The mean hospital stay for hip fracture patients before surgery was 3.58 days with 40.6% of patients having surgery within 2 days of hospitalization. When multiple logistic regression was performed, male (OR 1.190), Medicaid beneficiary (OR 1.385), higher comorbidity (OR 1.365, OR1.612), weekends admission (2.384), Outpatient Hospitalization status (1.298), ORIF (0.823) were reasons for the late surgery. As the operation was delayed, the total length of stay (OR 1.028) and the length of stay after stay (OR 1.005) were extended. Late surgery did not affect death and complications in the hospital. However, the entire hospital stay of the patient and postoperative hospital stay were extended. Therefore, providers should establish a system for surgery as soon as possible after hospitalization of hip fracture patients and support measures.
Periocular Skin 'Tattooing' Caused by Neutral Pen Pigment Mistaken for Periorbital Bruising: A Case of Missed Diagnosis of Traumatic Intraorbital Pen Core Foreign Body
Authors: Xiong Chao , Ren Zhangjun , Li Xuemei , Chen Yunxiu , Li Yue , Yu Jinhai , Jin Qi , sang Zexi , Wang Siyi , Wang Anan , Gan Puying , Xu Qihua , Wang Yaohua , Liao Hongfei
Published: December 2023

Background When an eye trauma occurs, orbital foreign bodies are widespread. The most common types of foreign bodies are metal, followed by plant foreign bodies, while oil foreign bodies are rare. Here, we report a case of misdiagnosis of periorbital bruising caused by the tip of a blue gel pen core. It can easily be misinterpreted as subcutaneous congestion since it causes the skin to become blue, which can result in the orbital foreign bodies being ignored.Case presentation The child was stabbed by a gel pen at the upper eyelid of his left eye while playing, resulting in a skin tear under the eyebrow arch, and the surrounding skin was cyan. Because the wound was small and closed smoothly, only local cleaning and disinfection were given without suturing. Within one month after injury, the cyanosis of the skin did not subside, which was considered by the doctors as subcutaneous congestion after injury.Conclusions Our report for the blue gel pen orbital foreign bodies can provide some reference for the diagnosis and treatment experience. The reason for the missed diagnosis in this case was that the blue color of the skin in the wound area was mistaken for "bruise". Orbital foreign body impact injury must be thoroughly found all foreign body fragments, if can not be found should be highly suspected foreign body into the body. The wound tract of ocular trauma may be concealed. If conditions permit, it is recommended to perform imaging examination to avoid omission of foreign bodies.
The Development Status of Entrustable Professional Activities-Based Curricula in Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review
Authors: Domann Maximilian , Bertram Fabiana , Fischer Martin R. , Stadler Matthias
Published: December 2023

Background: Postgraduate medical specialists´curricula often lack clearly defined and assessable outcomes. Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) emerge as a promising teaching concept aiming at competency-based training. This scoping review explores the current status of EPA-based curricula in orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal surgery and seeks to underscore the potential of EPAs in addressing the contemporary challenges in medical education and professional training in spinal surgery.Methods: A systematic review was executed employing two research methods: a literature review using the PubMed database with specified search terms related to EPAs in spinal surgery, and an examination of various professional societies' publications and direct inquiries regarding EPAs in spinal surgery.Results: The PubMed search yielded only two papers relevant to spinal surgery EPAs, with one identifying four EPAs in orthopedics and another presenting one explicit EPA in neurosurgery. Among the nine professional societies explored, only the AO Foundation, AO Spine, had defined EPAs for spinal surgery. The lack of substantial results underscores a noticeable gap in the research and application of EPAs within spinal surgery curricula.Conclusions: The sparse literature and limited engagement from professional societies reveal a substantial research gap in EPA-based curricula in spinal surgery, despite the promising potential of EPAs in enhancing medical education and professional training. This scoping review lays a foundation for future research, urging a collaborative effort among professional societies and educational stakeholders to develop and implement EPA-based curricula in spinal surgery, aiming at a more efficient, competency-centered professional training paradigm.
A Fuzzy-based method for artificial reefs site selection- Case Study: Kish Island, the Persian Gulf
Authors: Kabiri Keivan , Mohammadi Maryam , Bargahi Hamid Reza , Shokri Mohammad Reza
Published: December 2023

Coral reefs face numerous threats from natural and anthropogenic stressors, impacting their health and associated ecosystems. This study investigates a method for optimal artificial reef (AR) deployment around Kish Island (KI) in the Persian Gulf (PG) to mitigate environmental impacts caused by marine tourism and safeguard coral reefs. Utilizing geospatial information systems (GIS) and fuzzy-based analyses, diverse criteria (such as water depth, clarity, proximity to natural reefs, and species diversity) were assessed for site selection. Data from various sources, including field observations, existing maps, and high-resolution satellite imagery, were accurately collected and processed. The method enabled us to take into account the complex and uncertain nature of the marine environment in KI and provide more precise and accurate recommendations for AR deployment. Fuzzy overlay analysis integrated these criteria, resulting in a final suitability map for AR deployment. The southeastern areas around KI emerged as highly suitable locations, considering factors like coral reefs' proximity and diving club distances. Notably, this method's application differed from prior studies, showcasing its effectiveness in assessing site suitability for AR deployment. While the study focuses on AR for marine tourism and reef conservation, its fuzzy-based approach allows flexibility in considering uncertain environmental factors, aiding in sustainable marine resource management in the PG. Overall, the fuzzy-based method presented in this study could be a valuable tool for policymakers and environmental managers in the PG to make informed decisions about AR deployment and the sustainable management of marine resources. The method can also be adapted for use in other marine environments elsewhere in the world.
Simulated Photovoltaic and Battery Connected Microgrid for Electrolysis Hydrogen Production & Fuel Cell Power
Authors: Vrtis James , Ahmed Sina , Selvaraj Daisy
Published: December 2023

This paper analyzes the simulation of a photovoltaic and battery connected system for electrolysis hydrogen production and storage supplied hydrogen fuel cell power. All the systems stated are connected to evaluate the efficiency to power a continuously running fuel cell. The system is designed to be disconnected from the power grid and provide a continual power source for a given load. The three-day simulation evaluates how the variables limit the system performance and efficiency.
Modified IHC4 score predicts prognosis but not chemotherapy survival benefit in young women with HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer: A Hospital-Based Cohort study
Authors: Liu Po-Chun , Wang Ming-Yang , Kuo Wen-Hung , Lien Huang-Chun , Lee Yi-Hsuan , Lo Chiao , Huang Chiun-Sheng
Published: December 2023

Background
We aimed to determine whether a modified IHC4 score has predictive and prognostic significance in young patients with hormone receptor (HR) positive- and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer.
Methods
Data of 230 breast cancer patients (< 40 years old, HR positive, HER2 negative, T1–3, and N0–1 microinvasion) who underwent surgery at the National Taiwan University Hospital from 2009 to 2018 were retrospectively collected. Immunohistochemical staining data were collected, and the associated modified IHC4 score was calculated. The association between patient characteristics and breast cancer events was analyzed.
Results
Prognosis at the median follow-up period of 5.66 years was better in the mIHC4 low-risk group than in the mIHC4 intermediate and high-risk groups. The hazard ratios were 10.89 (95% CI, 1.083–109.5; p = 0.043) and 18.49 (95% CI, 1.316–259.8; p = 0.031) in the intermediate and high-risk groups, respectively, compared with those in the low-risk group for the occurrence of breast cancer events. Adjuvant chemotherapy did not result in differences in breast cancer event-free survival among the three mIHC4 risk groups.
Conclusions
The modified IHC4 risk score has a prognostic value in young breast cancer patients with HR-positive and HER2-negative disease, but has no predictive value for adjuvant chemotherapy. Adjuvant chemotherapy may not be effective in this population, warranting the development of new treatment strategies in these patients.