bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The incidence of postoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture following total hip replacement: An analysis of UK National Joint Registry and Hospital Episodes statistics data
Authors: Lamb Jonathan Nicholas , Evans Jonathan Thomas , Relton Samuel , Whitehouse Michael Richard , Wilkinson J Mark , Pandit Hemant
Published: October 2024

Background

Postoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture (POPFF) after total hip replacement (THR) requires complex surgery and is associated with a high morbidity, mortality, and cost. Although the United Kingdom based National Joint Registry (NJR) captures over 95% of THRs treated with revision, before June 2023 it did not capture POPFF treated with fixation. We aimed to estimate the incidence and epidemiology of POPFF treated with either surgery in England.

Methods and findings

We performed a retrospective analysis of a mandatory, prospective database (NJR) linked to Hospital Episode Statistics (HES). All linkable primary THRs between 01/01/2004 and 31/12/2020 were included. Revision or fixation of POPFF were identified using a combination of procedural and diagnosis codes.

We identified 809,832 THRs representing 5,542,332 prosthesis years at risk. A total of 5,100 POPFF were identified that had been surgically treated by revision, fixation, or both, and 2,831 of these fractures were treated with fixation alone, meaning 56% were not represented with revision data alone. The incidence of POPFF needing surgery was 0.92 (95% CI 0.90, 0.95) per 1,000 prostheses years. This incidence was higher in patients over the age of 70 at the time of primary THR (1.31 [95% CI 1.26, 1.35] per 1,000 prostheses years) and for patients who underwent THR for hip fracture (2.19 [95% CI 1.97, 2.42] per 1,000 prostheses years). This incidence appears to be increasing year on year. The cumulative probability of sustaining a POPFF within 10 years of THR was 1% and over 15% of patients died within 1 year of surgery for a POPFF.

Conclusions

To date, the incidence of POPFF may have been underestimated with over 50% of cases missed if the case identification in this study is correct. After including these cases, we observed that POPFF is the largest reason for major reoperation following THR and patients sustaining these injuries have a high risk of death. The prevention and treatment of POPFF and requires further resource allocation and research.
A comprehensive numerical procedure for high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of breast tumour on an anatomically realistic breast phantom
Authors: Rahpeima Reza , Lin Chao-An
Published: October 2024

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) as a promising and impactful modality for breast tumor ablation, entails the precise focalization of high-intensity ultrasonic waves onto the tumor site, culminating in the generation of extreme heat, thus ablation of malignant tissues. In this paper, a comprehensive three-dimensional (3D) Finite Element Method (FEM)-based numerical procedure is introduced, which provides exceptional capacity for simulating the intricate multiphysics phenomena associated with HIFU. Furthermore, the application of numerical procedures to an anatomically realistic breast phantom (ARBP) has not been explored before. The integrity of the present numerical procedure has been established through rigorous validation, incorporating comparative assessments with previous two-dimensional (2D) simulations and empirical data. For ARBP ablation, the administration of a 0.1 MPa pressure input pulse at a frequency of 1.5 MHz, sustained at the focal point for 10 seconds, manifests an ensuing temperature elevation to 80°C. It is noteworthy that, in contrast, the prior 2D simulation using a 2D phantom geometry reached just 72°C temperature under the identical treatment regimen, underscoring the insufficiency of 2D models, ascribed to their inherent limitations in spatially representing acoustic energy, which compromises their overall effectiveness. To underscore the versatility of this numerical platform, a simulation of a more clinically relevant HIFU therapy procedure has been conducted. This scenario involves the repositioning of the ultrasound focal point to three separate lesions, each spaced at 3 mm intervals, with ultrasound exposure durations of 6 seconds each and a 5-second interval for movement between focal points. This approach resulted in a more uniform high-temperature distribution at different areas of the tumour, leading to the ablation of almost all parts of the tumour, including its verges. In the end, the effects of different abnormal tissue shapes are investigated briefly as well. For solid mass tumors, 67.67% was successfully ablated with one lesion, while rim-enhancing tumors showed only 34.48% ablation and non-mass enhancement tumors exhibited 20.32% ablation, underscoring the need for multiple lesions and tailored treatment plans for more complex cases.
Catástrofe ecológica y apocalipsis: Distopías posthumanas en “Nuestro mundo muerto” (2016) y “Atomito” (2020) de Liliana Colanzi
Authors: Aguilar González Metztli Donaji
Published: October 2024

La literatura de Liliana Colanzi plantea una lectura del mundo desde el caos ecológico. Su narrativa, casi siempre focalizada en mundos contaminados y distópicos, pone sobre la mesa la necesidad de replantear las relaciones con el entorno, la identidad de los sujetos frente a panoramas decadentes y el trauma ecológico del devenir terrestre. Este artículo propone una lectura posthumana de los cuentos “Nuestro mundo muerto” (2016) y “Atomito” (2020) para identificar las crisis individuales de personajes que se hallan en un contexto que ha dejado de ser antropocéntrico. Así, en medio de cosmogonía boliviana, whipalas, planetas muertos, maternidades extintas y personajes decadentes, se crea un panorama de ciencia ficción latinoamericano que vislumbra la catástrofe múltiple no solo por los avances científicos o el cambio climático, sino también por la marginación social y el horror desmedido que, junto a lo ecológico, parece solo germinar un futuro agonizante. Sin importar el escenario de elección, los universos de Colanzi aquí analizados conllevan un señalamiento acerca de la banalización del caos ecológico producto de las tecnologías, la explotación de recursos y la radiación que hace “brillar en lo oscuro”, todos aspectos de la vida humana que, en mundos muertos y no tan muertos, determinarán el rumbo que seguirá nuestra especie durante los próximos años.
La vida después del Antropoceno: una lectura posthumanista en Lágrimas en la lluvia de Rosa Montero
Authors: De Sena Antonella
Published: October 2024

El desarrollo tecnológico, científico y económico iniciado en la modernidad ha transformado profundamente la visión occidental del mundo. De una visión de la naturaleza como fuerza interna que hace crecer a los organismos vivos se ha pasado a una visión antropocéntrica en la que el ser humano, al sentirse superior a los seres vivos y no vivos que lo rodean, ha justificado su explotación. La interpretación de la naturaleza como algo externo al ser humano se considera así el origen de la actual crisis ecológica. En este contexto surge el campo de la ecocrítica, que, al llevar las cuestiones medioambientales al ámbito de la crítica literaria, pretende cambiar los modelos culturales, las jerarquías de valores y los marcos teóricos actuales, con el objetivo de concienciar al lector sobre los problemas de la relación entre el ser humano y la naturaleza y fomentar el desarrollo de nuevas actitudes hacia el medio ambiente y las formas de vida no humanas. En el siguiente artículo, tras presentar los avances actuales en el campo teórico de la ecocrítica, se analizará la novela eco-distópica de Rosa Montero Lágrimas en la lluvia (2011). Se examinará, a través de un enfoque posthumanista, el modo en que la obra de Montero nos invita a ir más allá del antropocentrismo, sugiriendo que superar el miedo a la otredad y establecer una cooperación recíproca entre las especies a nivel personal es el enfoque que mejor contrarrestará el capitalismo neoliberal y sus efectos destructivos sobre la sociedad y el medio ambiente.
La mutación de lo humano: adaptación y permanencia después del fin de mundo en tres relatos de Liliana Colanzi
Authors: Romano Hurtado Berenice
Published: October 2024

A partir de tres relatos de la boliviana Liliana Colanzi, se revisa la visión de la autora respecto del papel del ser humano, su vínculo con el resto de seres que habitan el planeta y las implicaciones que esto tiene en las interrelaciones. Los cuentos de Colanzi dejan ver cómo una falta de empatía y del reconocimiento del Otro han contribuido a la devastación de los recursos naturales y a la extinción de muchas especies. En diálogo con la postura de Rosi Braidotti respecto de las relaciones transversales, y con el sentido de mundo de Jean-Luc Nancy, el artículo busca subrayar estos caminos en las historias de Colanzi para resaltar la necesidad de cambio y adaptación que sugiere la literatura de la autora, como medida para la sobrevivencia de lo humano en un contexto de fin de mundo.
Futuros inciertos: ecodistopía crítica hidrofeminista en “Como quien oye llover”, de Andrea Chapela
Authors: Santana Hernández Manuel
Published: October 2024

Este artículo demuestra cómo la ficción especulativa contemporánea está desarrollando críticas al Antropoceno desde la ecodistopía y en conexión con corrientes de pensamiento provenientes del poshumanismo, la crítica medioambientalista y la teoría feminista, en especial con la noción de hidrofeminismo (Neimanis, 2012, 2017, 2023). Para ello, analiza “Como quien oye llover”, relato de Andrea Chapela incluido en su cuentario Ansibles, perfiladores y otras máquinas de ingenio (2020), apoyándose en postulados teóricos de Braidotti, Haraway, Han o Neimanis, entre otros. En la primera mitad del trabajo, se explora la actual crisis (eco)social vinculada al Antropoceno desde un enfoque teórico y se explica por qué, en ese contexto, la ficción especulativa, y en especial el subgénero de las distopías críticas —ecodistopías, distopías biogenéticas, distopías políticas— ha trascendido sus límites estrictamente literarios y se ha (re)configurado como una categoría epistemológica capaz de vehicular el pensamiento en torno al porvenir. En la segunda, se analiza el relato de Chapela, prestando especial atención a cómo dialoga con el concepto de hidrofeminismo, que sugiere que la minusvaloración histórica de los océanos en favor de las masas de tierra imita la discriminación de las mujeres dentro del cisheteropatriarcado, y propone subvertir tales paradigmas desde una perspectiva hidrofeminista, que ponga en valor tanto a la mujer como sujeto político, como las infraestructuras y sistemas políticos capaces de desafiar las formas hegemónicas de relación entre seres humanos y el agua. En las conclusiones, se razona por qué el texto resulta también ilustrativo de ciertas propuestas (est)éticas contemporáneas que, a través del concepto de desborde (Casado-Folgado, Elvira-Navarro y Rosas-Romero, 2024), proponen superar la resistencia y configurarse como una contestación activa desde la esperanza y el desbordamiento de los límites de la cultura.
¿El fin del mundo? Eco-distopías desde una perspectiva posthumanista
Authors: Báder Petra
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo ofrecer una presentación del monográfico “¿El fin del mundo? Eco-distopías desde una perspectiva posthumanista” de Pangeas. Revista Interdisciplinar de Ecocrítica. Tras una breve introducción, a partir de los estudios de Serpil Oppermann (2016a; 2016b) y Serenella Iovino (2016) se ofrece un acercamiento teórico al entrecruzamiento de la ecocrítica material y el posthumanismo crítico. Definiendo las características principales de la ecocrítica posthumanista, se vislumbra una nueva definición de la materia, y así, de lo humano, pero desde ya una perspectiva post-antropocéntrica, que rechaza la superioridad humana y la idea de que la naturaleza pueda controlarse por nosotros. Se prestará especial atención al concepto de la materia como agente narrativo, capaz de crear historias, concepción que sirve como un punto de partida perfecto para hablar después de literatura. Las notas introductorias siguen con el resumen de los artículos que componen el presente monográfico, con especial atención al tema principal: la representación de la ecodistopía. A partir de los acercamientos teóricos y críticos que ofrecen las contribuciones aquí reunidas, se llega a conocer una amplia gama de posibilidades de interpretación —sobre todo estéticas, éticas y políticas— de obras literarias que parecen preocuparse por las consecuencias de la intervención y (aparente) dominación de la naturaleza por el ser humano, sobre todo a partir del concepto del Antropoceno, mediante la representación de un mundo (post)apocalíptico, donde lo humano debe necesariamente adaptarse, y así, hibridarse o hasta metamorfosearse para poder sobrevivir. A pesar de tratarse de una narrativa predominantemente pesimista, que sigue las tradiciones (post)apocalípticas y distópicas, también existen obras que, sorprendentemente, son optimistas a la hora de esbozar futuros donde lo humano puede convivir con lo no humano, compartiendo fronteras porosas o hasta inexistentes.
COVID-19-Induced Changes in the Fibrin Network of Pulmonary and Renal Microthrombi
Authors: Meneses-Flores Manuel , S. Lopez-Gonzalez Jose , Becerril-Vargas Eduardo , Santos-Torres Saray , Bolaños-Morales Francina , Aguilar-Cazares Dolores , Luna-Rivero Cesar
Published: October 2024

Background
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection often causes coagulation disorders that affect highly vascularized organs, such as the lungs and kidneys.

Objective
The objective of this study was to report the histopathological findings of variations in the fibrin pattern of pulmonary and renal microthrombi in patients who died from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Methods
Minimally invasive autopsies were performed on 40 patients to collect lung (n=40) and kidney (n=16) tissue samples. Histochemical and immunohistochemical staining techniques were used for histopathological analyses. Premortem laboratory data were obtained from the patients' electronic medical records.

Results
The lung tissue showed a patchy pattern, characterized by areas of both minimal and severe damage. The most significant histopathological finding was the detection of thrombi with fibrin structures organized into discrete star-shaped units, which were more frequently observed in areas with severe lung injury than in those with minimal lung injury (p = 0.012). Star-shaped fibrin structures were also observed in the renal glomerular capillaries. Immunohistochemical staining revealed the presence of platelets and the procoagulant proteins von Willebrand factor (VWF) and Factor VIII within the star-shaped fibrin thrombi. Patients with star-shaped fibrin thrombi had higher levels of the systemic inflammatory indicators C-reactive protein (CRP) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR).

Conclusion
Our observations suggest that the inflammatory microenvironment resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection may contribute to the formation of star-shaped fibrin units in the pulmonary and renal microthrombi.
Bioactive compounds in jamelão yogurt (Syzygium cumini L)
Authors: Carvalho Camila Thiara Gomes , Pagani Alessandra Almeida de Castro , Da Silva Junior Ranulfo Combuca , Pozza Magali Soares dos Santos
Published: October 2024

The jamelão fruit has been used in traditional Indian medicine and has recently attracted interest as a functional food, as it is rich in anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are of interest of the food industry due to their antioxidant power, attractive color and stability in acid-rich foods. This research used the gelation process with sodium alginate solution to obtain bioactive yogurt from the production of jamelão capsules added to natural yogurt. The proportion was 80% yogurt and 20% jellybean pulp capsules. The treatments were control yogurt (without the addition of jamelão capsules), jamelão capsules and bioactive yogurt (with the capsules). The objective was to study the antioxidant activity, physical-chemical, nutritional and microscopic stability of the product kept under refrigeration for 28 days at 4±1ºC. The addition of jamelão capsules in the yogurt changed the product's physical properties (increased humidity and decreased Brix and ash). There was an increase in the amount of phenols and anthocyanins, in addition to the antioxidant potential at 28 days of storage. The interior of the microcapsules was composed of a mesh structure through which the encapsulated material was distributed, as the capsules can be added to yogurt, to improve the antioxidant and nutritional capacity, which proves to be a promising and viable alternative.
Characterization of milk production systems in the county of Alegrete, RS, Brazil, based on productive indexes
Authors: Silva Caroline Alvares , Tadielo Leonardo Ereno , Kasper Neliton Flores , Altermann Othon Dalla Colletta , Gayer Taiani Ourique , Krolow Rodrigo Holz , Oaigen Ricardo Pedroso , Castagnara Deise Dalazen
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to characterize dairy production systems in Alegrete, RS, Brazil, based on productive indices, management practices, and technification. The present study was conducted on 43 farms distributed in 22 localities of the county. The collection of data on milk production systems was carried out through visits to the properties, using a semi-structured guide questionnaire. The data obtained with the questionnaires were tabulated in Excel and with the aid of the IBM SPSS Statistics 20.0 software, through multivariate statistics, data were submitted to main component analysis (MCA) and hierarchical clusters analysis (HCA), allowing the division of 43 production units into homogeneous groups. The studied variables were summarized through the MCA in two main components (1 and 2), which clarified 71.53% of the explained variance. The alpha-Cronbach values observed for the two main components totaled 0.977, a result that confirms the reliability of the questionnaire used and reveals the high correlation between the answers obtained. From the hierarchical classification analysis, the dataset of the 43-farm studied was reduced to six groups (G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, and G6). The quadrants obtained from the insertion of the axes of the main components 1 and 2 allowed the interpretation of the groups of systems, according to the characteristics related to milk production. G2 presented the highest number of farms of the six systems formed, representing 41.86% of the establishments studied. These are characterized by being a more productive farm, an average 881-1 L day, with greater technological adoption of production and greater area destined to milk production, corresponding to the average of 78 hectares. The productive aspects that define the characteristics of milk production systems in the county were related to the structure of the herd, pasture area, daily production, disposal criteria, and milking management. The main differences found in the different groups are related to the productive indexes, suggesting that the technical assistance and rural extension actions in the dairy production systems in the county of Alegrete should be directed according to the individual need of each group formed.
La responsabilidad por la función pública: naturaleza jurídica de la responsabilidad administrativa en la jurisprudencia constitucional boliviana
Authors: Vargas Lima Alan Elliott
Published: October 2024

El presente trabajo pretende examinar el marco normativo y jurisprudencial vigente en materia de responsabilidad administrativa; y ante la inexistencia de estudios específicos sobre esta temática en Bolivia, se describen los principios pertinentes de la Carta Iberoamericana de los Derechos y Deberes del Ciudadano en relación con la Administración Pública (CIDYDCAP), así como la responsabilidad laboral establecida en la Carta Iberoamericana de la Función Pública; para luego explicar su tratamiento en el ordenamiento jurídico boliviano, explorando a su vez algunas líneas jurisprudenciales sobre la responsabilidad en el ejercicio de la función pública, con particular acercamiento a la sustanciación de la responsabilidad administrativa, y su inevitable derivación en la imposición de sanciones, dentro de los márgenes del debido proceso.
Pengembalian Sisa Belanja Menggunakan Permen
Authors: Dogeru Prayoga Andreas , Sirodjuddin Sa’id Muhammad , Anas Faishal Muhammad , Salwadira Salwadira
Published: October 2024

Dalam konteks pengembalian sisa belanja menggunakan permen, akad shuluh bisa menjadi pendekatan yang relevan. Shuluh mengakui adanya persengketaan atau konflik (seperti ketidaksetujuan masyarakat terhadap pengembalian permen) dan mencari kesepakatan untuk mencapai perdamaian. Dalam hal ini, masyarakat yang melakukan pengembalian permen dapat menawarkan akad shuluh kepada pihak yang mungkin merasa dirugikan atau tidak setuju dengan praktek tersebut. Kesepakatan dapat dicapai dengan memberikan kompensasi atau barang ganti yang dapat diterima oleh kedua belah pihak. Penelitian ini dapat memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman tentang bagaimana prinsip-prinsip hukum Islam dan hukum perdata Indonesia dapat diterapkan atau disesuaikan dalam konteks praktik sosial seperti pengembalian sisa belanja menggunakan permen. Analisis terhadap akad-akad hukum Islam, seperti jual beli dan shuluh, menjadi penting untuk memahami implikasi hukum dari praktik ini. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga dapat memberikan pandangan tentang dinamika sosial dan budaya dalam masyarakat Indonesia yang tercermin melalui praktek-praktek sehari-hari.
Legal Literature Review of Peer to Peer Lending in Indonesia: Building Sharia FinTech Ecosystem
Authors: Arini Annisa Dian
Published: October 2024

Abstract: This article investigates the extent to which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending regulations in Indonesia, both in the context of formal law and Islamic law, have been effective in supporting economic growth. Employing a normative juridical approach, the article highlights various regulations introduced by the government to enhance transparency and accountability in the implementation of fintech P2P lending in Indonesia. Although measures such as the imposition of daily interest rate limits have been implemented to protect consumers, concerns remain regarding the effectiveness of supervision, particularly in safeguarding vulnerable consumers. The study also underscores the importance of financial and digital literacy in helping both borrowers and lenders understand the risks and benefits of P2P lending. Key challenges in integrating Sharia law principles, including the prohibitions on ribā (usury) and gharar (uncertainty), have the potential to constrain financial innovation and reduce competitive lending options. The findings suggest the need for a more flexible regulatory approach and closer collaboration between regulators, the industry, and religious authorities to ensure compliance with Sharia law while supporting the growth of the sector. Continuous education for users is also essential to enhance protection and financial inclusion within the Sharia-compliant P2P lending ecosystem in Indonesia.
 
Abstrak: Artikel ini meneliti sejauh mana regulasi peer-to-peer (P2P) lending di Indonesia, baik dalam konteks hukum formal maupun hukum Islam, telah berfungsi dengan baik dan mendukung bergeraknya roda perekonomian. Menggunakan pendekatan yuridis normatif, artikel ini menyoroti berbagai regulasi yang ditetapkan oleh Pemerintah dalam meningkatkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas pada penyelenggaraan fintech P2P di Indonesia. Meskipun langkah-langkah seperti pembatasan suku bunga harian telah diberlakukan untuk melindungi konsumen, terdapat kekhawatiran terkait efektivitas pengawasan, terutama dalam melindungi konsumen yang rentan. Penelitian ini juga menekankan pentingnya literasi keuangan dan digital untuk membantu para peminjam dan pemberi pinjaman memahami risiko dan manfaat dari pinjaman P2P. Tantangan utama dalam mengintegrasikan prinsip-prinsip hukum Syariah, termasuk larangan ribā dan garar, berpotensi membatasi inovasi keuangan dan mengurangi opsi pinjaman yang kompetitif. Temuan dalam penelitian ini menyarankan perlunya pendekatan regulasi yang lebih fleksibel serta kolaborasi yang lebih erat antara regulator, industri, dan otoritas keagamaan untuk memastikan kepatuhan terhadap hukum Syariah sekaligus mendukung pertumbuhan sektor ini. Edukasi berkelanjutan bagi pengguna juga diperlukan guna meningkatkan perlindungan dan inklusi keuangan dalam ekosistem P2P lending syariah di Indonesia.
Exploring the Role of Religious Leaders and Religious Organizations in Combating Corruption in Indonesia
Authors: Roshady Mohammad Ezha Fachriza , Wibowo Satrio Adjie
Published: October 2024

Corruption remains a significant issue in Indonesia, hindering development and governance across various sectors. Despite the strong religious character of Indonesian society, the role of religious leaders in combating corruption has yet to produce substantial results. This study aims to analyze the role and challenges faced by religious leaders in reducing corruption, focusing on their influence in anti-corruption movements at the community level. This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through literature reviews, interviews, and case studies from religious organizations collaborating with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Key informants included KPK officials and religious leaders. The findings reveal that while religious leaders possess moral authority and influence within their communities, their involvement in anti-corruption efforts remains limited. The study also identifies several obstacles, such as limited political influence, difficulties in addressing corruption issues, and challenges in effectively communicating anti-corruption messages to the public. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of religious leaders' involvement and to develop strategies for strengthening their collaboration with state institutions in the fight against corruption.
Korupsi tetap menjadi masalah serius di Indonesia yang menghambat perkembangan dan tata kelola di berbagai sektor. Meskipun masyarakat Indonesia dikenal religius, peran pemimpin agama dalam memberantas korupsi belum memberikan dampak yang signifikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran dan tantangan yang dihadapi pemimpin agama dalam upaya mengurangi korupsi, dengan fokus pada pengaruh mereka terhadap gerakan anti-korupsi di tingkat masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui tinjauan literatur, wawancara, dan studi kasus dari organisasi keagamaan yang bekerja sama dengan Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK). Informan utama mencakup pejabat KPK dan pemimpin organisasi keagamaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun pemimpin agama memiliki otoritas moral dan pengaruh dalam komunitas mereka, keterlibatan mereka dalam upaya pemberantasan korupsi masih terbatas. Penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi berbagai hambatan, seperti keterbatasan pengaruh politik, kesulitan dalam memahami isu korupsi, dan tantangan dalam menyampaikan pesan anti-korupsi agar dapat diterima dengan baik oleh masyarakat luas. Penelitian lanjutan diperlukan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas jangka panjang dari keterlibatan pemimpin agama serta mengembangkan strategi untuk meningkatkan kolaborasi mereka dengan lembaga negara dalam pemberantasan korupsi.
Recensión crítica de González Reyes, L. y Almazán. “Decrecimiento: del qué al cómo. Propuestas para el Estado español”, Editorial Icaria, 2023
Authors: Coronel Tarancón Alberto
Published: October 2024

Entre el conocimiento técnico y la visión estratégica, el libro de Luis González Reyes y Adrián Almazán nos sitúa ante la actualidad de los hechos y ante la virtualidad de las alternativas. Un estudio actualizado y atrevido en muchas de sus propuestas cardinales. Una descripción tanto del estado de la crisis planetaria como de los principales sectores del metabolismo económico español.
Perceptions of Oral Health-Related Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review
Authors:   Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University, Gaza, Palestine, Nabil AlBhaisi Ismail , Mohd-Said Shahida ,   Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jia Lim Yan ,   Department of Family Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ningseh Mohd-Dom Tuti ,   Department of Family Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Shuhud Irfani Zakaria Ahmad ,   Department of Family Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Patrick McGrath Colman ,   Department of Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Published: October 2024

Objective: This review aimed to seek insights into the challenges faced by caregivers and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when performing and accessing oral care and their recommendations to overcome the matter. Methods: Six electronic databases were used to search for published English full articles using a standardised strategy and grouped using thematic analysis as findings to the study’s goal. Results: The initial screening found 46 relevant articles, but 21 were deemed eligible. Studies were mostly observational (18 crosssectional surveys and 3 case-controls), retrieving data from online or face-to-face surveys and insurance health info. The perceptions and potential solutions made by parents, teachers, doctors, and individuals with ASD were diverse but mostly consistent in most studies with a focus on issues of oral health as low priority, incompetency in oral health care performance at home, children’s cooperation and involuntary behaviours in dental settings, and constraints in related resources. Conclusion: Carers’ lack of awareness and prioritisation of treatment for children with ASD, challenges in performing oral care at home, concerns over oral health care provided by caregivers in educational institutions and dental clinics, and challenges in accessing more supportive oral health care services were highlighted as barriers to oral care.
The Implementation of Gender Language Features in The Prince & Me Movie
Authors: Dewati Niken Ayu , Wulandari Dwi
Published: October 2024

Communication is essential in society, as it allows individuals to express their thoughts, intentions, and feelings, directly impacting their quality of life. Language features are the foundation of effective communication. Learning language features are essential for effective interpersonal and intercultural communication. The research entitled The Implementation of Gender Language Features (Coates 2013) in the Prince & Me Movie aims to identify language features used by male and female main characters in the Prince & Me movie. In addition, this study will examine the factors that influence the use of language features by male and female main characters. This research will fill this gap by exploring how language feature traits are related to certain factors that influence language use in the context of the movie The Prince & Me. This study analyzes the data using Coates's (2013) theory of language features and Holmes's (2013) social factor theory. This descriptive qualitative research uses the purposive sampling technique—the data collected from the Prince & Me movie (2004). The findings show that women and men used the same language features with similar frequency. According to the research, Paige, the female character, and Eddie, the male character, used the question feature the most. This study also shows that the topic is the most frequent factor that influences the utterances of female and male characters.
Českost a světovost moderního umění v Čechách (1848–1948)
Authors: Rakušanová Marie
Published: October 2024

The texts contained in this special issue of Acta Universitatis Carolinae: Philosophica et Historica / Studia Historiae Artium were presented as papers at a conference entitled Czechness and Internationalism of Modern Art in Bohemia (1848–1948), held on 24 May 2022 at the Institute of Art History, Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague. The theme of the conference was chosen in respect of the research interests of Professor Petr Wittlich, a long-time pedagogue and researcher at the Institute, who celebrated a significant jubilee on 23 May 2022. Colleagues, pupils and friends of the professor, who during their professional careers have also dealt with the issue of national, transnational and international identity of modern art in the Czech lands, were invited to participate in the conference. They focused both on local disciplinary practice and retrospective assessment of the phenomenon of nationality within modernity, modernism and the avant-garde, and also explored historical debates on this topic, projected into specific works, art projects and institutional programmes.
Náš český Millet? Joža Uprka, lidové a české umění
Authors: Filipová Marta
Published: October 2024

In April 2022, the Albín Polášek Museum in Florida closed a large exhibition of paintings by Joža Uprka from the private collection of a collector living near Chicago. This exhibit was to be later shown at the Czech embassies in Washington and Paris. In the USA, the work of Joža Uprka is still popular, alongside expressions of folk culture, which take many forms. They range from collected items to observing folk traditions by the diaspora of many generations. The town of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for example, has always had a strong Czech community, and today it houses the National Czech and Slovak Museum, which regularly exhibits folk art and works of art closely associated with folk culture of the homeland. The diaspora has preserved a specific Czechness, Slovakness and even a Czechoslovak character of folk art, as seen in the practices of folk culture or captured in the paintings by artists such as Uprka.
The text examines understanding of folk art as Czech and national, while I focus mainly on the territory outside of today’s Czech Republic. Why has the Czech and Slovak diaspora, even in large urban agglomerations, associated folk art so intimately with the nation and national art? Who has been promoting these associations? Have they been accepted universally, or were there any alternatives of national art?
Calderón–Zygmund theory for strongly coupled linear system of nonlocal equations with Hölder-regular coefficient
Authors: Mengesha Tadele , Schikorra Armin , Seesanea Adisak , Yeepo Sasikarn
Published: October 2024

We extend the Calderón–Zygmund theory for nonlocal equations to
strongly coupled system of linear nonlocal equations

ℒ
A
s

⁢
u

=
f

{\mathcal{L}^{s}_{A}u=f}

, where the operator

ℒ
A
s

{\mathcal{L}^{s}_{A}}

is formally given by

ℒ
A
s

⁢
u

=

∫

ℝ
n

A
⁢

(
x
,
y
)

|

x
-
y

|

n
+

2
⁢
s

⁢

(

x
-
y

)

⊗

(

x
-
y

)

|

x
-
y

|

2

⁢

(

u
⁢

(
x
)

-

u
⁢

(
y
)

)

⁢

𝑑
y

.

\mathcal{L}^{s}_{A}u=\int_{\mathbb{R}^{n}}\frac{A(x,y)}{|x-y|^{n+2s}}\frac{(x-%
y)\otimes(x-y)}{|x-y|^{2}}(u(x)-u(y))\,dy.

For

0
<
s
<
1

{0<s<1}

and

A
:

ℝ
n

×

ℝ
n

→
ℝ

{A:\mathbb{R}^{n}\times\mathbb{R}^{n}\to\mathbb{R}}

taken to be symmetric and serving as
a variable coefficient for the operator, the system under consideration is the fractional version of the classical Navier–Lamé linearized elasticity system. The study of the coupled system of nonlocal equations is motivated by its appearance in nonlocal mechanics, primarily in peridynamics. Our regularity result states that if

A
⁢

(
⋅
,
y
)

{A(\,\cdot\,,y)}

is uniformly Holder continuous and

inf

x
∈

ℝ
n

⁡

A
⁢

(
x
,
x
)

>
0

{\inf_{x\in\mathbb{R}^{n}}A(x,x)>0}

, then for

f
∈

L
loc
p

{f\in L^{p}_{\rm loc}}

, for

p
≥
2

{p\geq 2}

, the solution vector

u
∈

H
loc

2
⁢
s

-
δ

,
p

{u\in H^{2s-\delta,p}_{\rm loc}}

for some

δ
∈

(
0
,
s
)

{\delta\in(0,s)}

.
Urban geoheritage and degradation risk assessment of the Sokograd fortress (Sokobanja, Eastern Serbia)
Authors: Marjanović Miloš , Marković Rastko , Radivojević Aleksandar , Tomić Nemanja , Radaković Milica G. , Spalević Velibor , Marković Slobodan B.
Published: October 2024

Sokobanja is a well-known spa centre in East Serbia, whose popularity is mostly based on its natural heritage (thermo-mineral springs, waterfalls, canyons, caves, and pits). However, built heritage also offers significant potential for developing geotourism. This article aims to assess the geoheritage values of the geocultural site Sokograd fortress to support geotourism development in this area. For the assessment of geotourism potentials, the urban geoheritage assessment model (UGAM) was applied. To support the criteria of UGAM (e.g. variety of geodiversity and educational potentials), a macroscopic mineralogical–petrographical observation of the building stone was performed. The results revealed significant educational potentials, especially concerning petrodiversity, with sedimentary rocks (limestone, sandstone, tufa, and conglomerates). By comparing the obtained results with the local geology, it is recognized that the building stone was mainly of local provenance. The UGAM parameters, such as geocultural and ecological values, as well as a variety of geodiversity, confirmed that Sokograd has great potential for urban geotourism development. After all, the assessment of degradation risk was performed and revealed that tourism development cannot cause serious threats to the site, but tourism has to be adequately regulated and managed in a sustainable way. The results of this study can provide information to policymakers, local governments, and other interested stakeholders on whether and how to develop urban geotourism at the Sokograd fortress in the upcoming period.
Weighted Rellich and Hardy inequalities in L
p(·) spaces
Authors: Edmunds David , Meskhi Alexander
Published: October 2024

In this note we prove weighted Rellich–Sobolev and Hardy–Sobolev inequalities in variable exponent Lebesgue spaces

L

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

⁢

(
𝔾
)

{L^{p(\,\cdot\,)}(\mathbb{G})}

defined on stratified homogeneous groups

𝔾

{\mathbb{G}}

. To derive the main results, we rely on weighted estimates for the Riesz potential operators in

L

p
⁢

(
⋅
)

⁢

(
𝔾
)

{L^{p(\,\cdot\,)}(\mathbb{G})}

, where

𝔾

{{\mathbb{G}}}

is a general homogeneous group. The results are new even for the Abelian (Euclidean) case

𝔾
=

(

ℝ
d

,
+
)

{\mathbb{G}=(\mathbb{R}^{d},+)}

and the Heisenberg groups

𝔾
=

ℍ
n

{\mathbb{G}={\mathbb{H}}^{n}}

. The main statements are obtained for variable exponents satisfying the condition that the
Hardy–Littlewood maximal operator is bounded in appropriate variable exponent Lebesgue spaces. We also give some quantitative estimates for the norms of integral operators involved in derived estimates.
Exploring the interplay of growth mindset, mindfulness, and L2 self-efficacy in second language achievement: a mixed-methods study
Authors: Zhang Lawrence Jun , Fathi Jalil , Rezaei Neda
Published: October 2024

This mixed-methods study explores the interconnected influence of growth mindset, mindfulness, and second language (L2) self-efficacy on language achievement in intermediate English as a foreign language (EFL) learners. Quantitative data (n = 411) analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews (n = 19) reveal significant positive associations between all three factors and L2 achievement. SEM further clarifies the direct and indirect pathways through which these psychological elements impact learning outcomes. Qualitative findings enrich this understanding by showcasing learners’ lived experiences and the transformative power of these variables in fostering a supportive learning environment. Collectively, the results emphasize the importance of integrating growth-oriented beliefs, nurturing self-efficacy, and employing mindfulness practices in language education to optimize learning. This research offers notable insights for second language acquisition and educational psychology, informing educators, policymakers, and practitioners about effective strategies for promoting successful language learning journeys.
Absolute ideals of almost completely decomposable abelian groups
Authors: Kompantseva Ekaterina , Tuganbaev Askar
Published: October 2024

Let 𝐺 be an abelian group.
A subgroup of 𝐺 is called an absolute ideal of 𝐺 if it is an ideal in any ring on 𝐺.
In this paper, we describe the principal absolute ideals of groups in the class

A
0

\mathcal{A}_{0}

, which consists of reduced abelian block-rigid CRQ-groups of ring type.
This allows us to prove that every absolute ideal of a group 𝐺 from

A
0

\mathcal{A}_{0}

is a fully invariant subgroup of 𝐺.
Enhancing MIMO-VLC system performance using reflective phase change materials
Authors: Kumar Ajit
Published: October 2024

In this paper, the impact of phase change materials (PCM) as reflecting surfaces on the bit error rate (BER) performance of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) visible light communication (VLC) systems has been investigated. The optical properties of PCM, including absorption and reflection characteristics have been analyzed to optimize the design and functionality of PCM-based VLC systems. The current study investigates the BER performance of 4 × 4 and 8 × 8 MIMO-VLC systems using non-line of sight (NLoS) signal under varying refractive index, temperature, and incidence angle conditions. Additionally, different types of PCM has been assessed, such as organic compounds, salt hydrates, and paraffin wax, to determine their suitability for implementation in MIMO-VLC systems.
The acceptance of social media as a channel of communication and livestock information for sheep farmers
Authors: Gandasari Dyah , Dwidienawati Diena , Tjahjana David , Taopik Opik Ahmad
Published: October 2024

The development of technology and information in the Industry 4.0 era, especially the internet, is experiencing very rapid progress. Searching for information through new media will increase human resource capacity and work efficiency. Using technology acceptance model (TAM) theory, this study aims to identify social media usage as a communication and information medium and analyze the influence between constructs in social media acceptance. A cross-sectional survey was used in this study design. A structured questionnaire from previous related studies was used as the instrument. One hundred and eleven sheep farmers from several villages in Sukabumi, West Java groups, participated in this survey. Stratified sampling was adopted to select and interview the respondents. The findings show that social media usage as a channel for communication and livestock information is quite adequate. Many farmers already use WhatsApp and YouTube. However, only a few farmers use Facebook and Instagram. The results of the TAM analysis (limited to only the WhatsApp application) indicate that perceived ease of use positively influences perceived usefulness (PU). A positive relationship is also shown between PU and behavioral intention to use. The theoretical implication is that this study proves how social media adopts in disseminating messages and seeking information. Regarding managerial implications, the findings suggest that stakeholders in the agricultural industry across the value chain could enhance their services by fostering a broader ecosystem of social media applications.
Perceiving Distances and Construing Targets Based on Communication
Authors: Arnold Christian , Béchara Hannah , Jankin Slava
Published: October 2024

Construal level theory states that the psychological distance to events and objects affects their construal level. But how do humans get to the psychological distance in the first place? We argue that language plays a key role. Communicating a distance typically requires a particular measurement unit, and the distance and its resolution affect the perceived psychological distance. There is an important difference between an invitation to a wedding on August 3rd and next summer. To substantiate our claims, we replicate the BIF task (n = 358) and the open-ended activity descriptions (n = 357) from Liberman and Trope (1998), and the concreteness in New York Times articles (n = 15,075) from Bhatia and Walasek (2016). We show the added value in understanding the effect of communicating distances, spotlighting its relevance for academic work that studies construal based on language or uses construal to explain further social situations.
Femininity Is Favorable: Sexually Dimorphic Facial Features Affect Assessments of White Women's Leadership Abilities
Authors: Liebenow Hayley A. , Boucher Kathryn L. , Cassidy Brittany S.
Published: October 2024

Women remain underrepresented in leadership positions traditionally held by men. Research on role congruity and backlash has shown that aspiring women versus men leaders are more negatively evaluated when they enact agentic behaviors. We examined whether sexually dimorphic facial features, which are associated with agentic and communal trait impressions, constitute a nonverbal barrier to White women's leadership in a college setting. Manipulated masculinized versus feminized facial features elicited, respectively, higher dominance and lower warmth impressions. Aspiring women leaders with masculinized versus feminized facial features received less favorable evaluations for several leadership roles, whereas men's evaluations were unaffected by varying features. Contrasting past work, aspiring women leaders were overall more favorably evaluated. This difference related to beliefs that college-aged White women versus men are more competent, responsible, and warm. These findings provide novel evidence that feminized facial features offer a unique advantage to aspiring college-aged White women leaders.
THE EFFECT OF ELECTRIC PULSE TREATMENT ON THE PROPERTIES OF HEMP FIBRE
Authors: Rastorhuieva Mariia , Yevtushenko Valentyna , Shvets Galina , Andronov Vladimir , Danchenko Yuliya , Olijnyk Halina
Published: October 2024

The production of competitive textile products can be ensured by using natural, environmentally friendly fibres, which include hemp fibre, as raw materials. To expand the possibility of its use, an essential operation is the pre-treatment of the fibre. The use of electric pulse processing of hemp fibre will provide the ability to control the depth of cottonization, select optimal parameters that collectively evaluate the spinning ability of the fibre and correspond to the permissible similar indicators of cotton fibre. The purpose of the work done is to study the mechanism of electric pulse processing of hemp fibre by identifying its structural characteristics under various processing modes for further use. The work carried out studies of the process of cottonization of hemp fibre by a physical-mechanical method using an electric pulse discharge from 500 to 2500 cycles. An effective mode of electric pulse processing of fibres has been established, amounting to 2500 pulses of electric discharges, which makes it possible to obtain cottonized hemp fibre with the required spinning ability. The parameters of cottonized hemp fibre have been determined, allowing the use of hemp cottonin to produce mixed yarn using a card spinning system on cotton spinning equipment.