bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Game engine design and application based on C++
Authors: Depeng Xu  , Yan Xie  , Qing Lu  , Mengshan Li
Published: February 2025

With the rapid development of information technology, games have become an indispensable part of People's Daily life. The most important part of game software development is the design of game engine. This paper uses C++ high-level language to design and develop an efficient, stable and interactive game engine, using this game engine to develop a "hidden pairing" game software, game playability is high, this game engine has the characteristics of strong portability, robustness and scalability. All kinds of games can be designed and developed through game engine, which has a certain promotion effect on the development of game software industry
Identification of the “Prone-To-Complaints” [PTC] cosmetic surgeons of California
Authors: Jan C Biro
Published: February 2025

We wish to introduce a method to identify cosmetic surgeons who were involved in unusually large number of serious conflicts with their consumers (traditionally called patients) and were the subject of serious criticism (complaints). The method is based on the collection and publication of the surgeons’ court history (publicly available data, lawsuits for alleged “medical malpractice”). This pilot study involved accessing the court files of 1440 licensed cosmetic/plastic surgeons in California (40% of total 3572 specialists) and identified 2414 medical malpractice records (i.e. 1.7 lawsuits/surgeon in average). As few as 25 licensees had more than 10 malpractice records, and they (1.7%) were responsible for 17% of the lawsuits against cosmetic surgeons. However 43% of doctors had no court complaints at all.

Correcting the court data with the number of years the physicians had after graduation (PGY) or after licensing (PLY) we could predict the number of lawsuits which might be expected at the end of their medical carrier and we predicted that 36 additional persons (2.5%) might be expected to have more than 10 malpractice lawsuits.

Eighty six persons in this study (5.9%) had already been the subject of some form of disciplinary actions by the Medical Board of California (MBC). The official MBC records added 72 (5.0%) more licensee to our observation list of controversial cosmetic surgeons. Noticeably, the number of disciplinary actions (remarks) by the MBC is generally less than 5% for doctors working in 6 major medical specialty (anesthesiology, surgery, medicine, gynecology, pediatric and psychology), however it is more than 6% for physicians in plastic surgery and facial reconstructive surgery and it riches to 12-18% (i. e. 2-3 times the average) for those licensed in cosmetic surgery as subspecialty.

The court records and the disciplinary actions altogether identified 133 licensees – 9.2% of all licensed cosmetic/plastic surgeons in CA - as “Prone-to-Complaints” (PTC) providers of cosmetic surgery services, there 97 (6.7%) are manifest, while 36 (2.5%) are potential PTC doctors.

These 3 categories of manifest and “developing” PTC doctors are responsible for 859 court complaints today (35% of total) and the prognosis suggests that they will increase the total court-complaint-burden of the cosmetic/plastic surgery by 54 % in ~ 15 years. Consequently some form of restrains (by colleagues, law-enforcement and consumers) on these PTC surgical-artisans should certainly and dramatically improve consumer satisfaction (including medical safety) and clean up the controversies around “beauty-doctors”.

Publication of this information on the internet - as a comprehensive, interactive database - might significantly help the potential cosmetic surgery clients in their successful orientation between misleading, marketing ‘excesses’ and real professional honesty of cosmetic surgery service providers and avoid unnecessary complications (simply by being informed and avoiding these controversial, PTC actors).
Risk factors associated with adenovirus infection among children with Diarrhoea in Obodu local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Gilbert Demekon Konlak  , Emem Eyo Effefiom  , Edisua Edet Duke  , Violet Abel Essien  , Michel Bassey Konlak  , Gregory Odudu
Published: February 2025

Background: Enteric adenovirus (HAdV) is one of the most common enteroviruses associated with acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in children after rotavirus. It is considered the leading cause of death in children with diarrhoea worldwide. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of adenovirus among children less than 5 years with a history of diarrhoea admitted to Obudu Medical Center and to identify the risk factors associated with infection. This study is significant as it will provide baseline data on adenovirus prevalence in children with diarrhoea in Nigeria, which is essential for designing effective public health interventions and improving hygiene practices.

Methods: From February 2019 to January 2020, fecal samples were collected from 163 children under 5 years with a history of diarrhoea admitted to Obudu Medical Center. Detection of adenovirus antigens in stool samples was done using a rapid chromatographic immunoassay. Data from each participant were collected through a questionnaire administered to parents or guardians. Chi-square and fisher exact probability tests were used to test for the observed differences between different proportions, with a P value <0.05 as an indicator of statistical significance.

Results: Of 163 fecal samples were collected between February 2019 and January 2020 and analyzed using rapid chromatographic immunoassay. The prevalence of adenovirus was found to be 12.3%, with significant associations observed between infection rates and parental occupation, toilet system, and handwashing practices. The highest infection rate (17.8%) occurred in April 2019, while no cases were detected in August 2019.

Conclusion: This study found that adenovirus infections occur in children under five years old with diarrhoea at Obudu Medical Center in Nigeria. Enhancing hygiene practices and improving sanitation infrastructure may help decrease the spread of adenovirus among children.
Primary school teachers’ perceptions of the practicability of ethnomathematics pedagogy and teaching of school Mathematics in Southern Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Enun Ekpezu Enun  , Thomas Ogar Iyaji
Published: February 2025

This study examines primary school teachers' perceptions of the applicability of ethnomathematics concepts in creating learner-friendly Mathematics instructions in the Southern Senatorial Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. The research aims to explore teachers' attitudes toward integrating ethnomathematics pedagogy into primary school Mathematics teaching, particularly focusing on the use of culturally relevant mathematical concepts in the classroom. A descriptive field survey design was employed, involving 250 randomly selected primary school teachers from Ejagham-speaking communities across four local government areas. Data was collected using a validated 23-item Likert-type questionnaire on the applicability of ethnomathematics concepts (ATEC). Descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including weighted mean scores, were used to analyze the data. The study found that most teachers agreed that ethnomathematics concepts could be effectively applied to primary school mathematics teaching. Based on these findings, it is recommended that ethnomathematics should be integrated into mathematics instruction to enhance students’ learning experiences and promote a culturally relevant and learner-friendly educational environment. This research revealed the significance of incorporating indigenous cultural knowledge in enhancing the quality of mathematics education in Nigeria.
Abandonar la casa en tiempos difíciles: huida y expulsiones en el Magreb medieval
Authors: De Felipe Rodríguez Helena de Jesús
Published: February 2025

La guerra y los conflictos armados han sido, y siguen siendo, una de las causas principales para la movilidad de las poblaciones. Expulsiones, deportaciones, exilios, destrucción de ciudades y hábitat han provocado a lo largo de la historia dinámicas de migración y el Mágreb medieval no es una excepción.
Este artículo pretende una exploración de las narrativas vinculadas a estos procesos de movilidad forzada de individuos y poblaciones en el Mágreb medieval. Para ello se ha realizado una selección de textos de diversas épocas con el fin de obtener una imagen diacrónica de este fenómeno: desde los primeros momentos de la conquista hasta el siglo X. Se han tenido en cuenta las diferencias entre la expulsión de gobernantes y los episodios de deportación de grupos de población. Asimismo se analizan las circunstancias que rodean estos episodios de huida (destinos, bienes, acompañantes) y los aspectos emocionales que presentan algunos de los relatos.
Este estudio se centra en los conflictos violentos como causa de la movilidad de individuos y poblaciones magrebíes y también pretende contribuir a explicar los cambios y mutaciones perceptibles en la geografía humana durante el periodo medieval.
Diseño de un instrumento para medir el dominio del álgebra
Authors: Ochoa Martínez Oscar Luis , Rivera Heredia María Elena
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este estudio consistió en diseñar un instrumento para medir el dominio del álgebra en estudiantes mexicanos en formación docente a nivel licenciatura. Participaron seis docentes expertos con perfil matemático en educación media superior, 79 estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Pedagogía y cinco jueces expertos en el manejo del álgebra en educación superior. Se inició con una versión de cincuenta ítems hasta lograr la versión final de treinta ítems, con un nivel aceptable en sus índices de dificultad y discriminación, buena fiabilidad y excelente validez de contenido. El instrumento cuenta con las características psicométricas necesarias para aplicarse en el campo de la investigación educativa.
Flavonoides, nuevo tratamiento contra la amibiasis
Authors: Guevara Rubio Munich , Arciniega Martínez Ivonne Maciel , Reséndiz Albor Aldo Arturo , Pérez Vielma Nadia Mabel , Higuera Martínez Germán , Levaro Loquio David , Velásquez Torres Maritza , Pacheco Yépez Judith
Published: February 2025

Entamoeba histolytica es el parásito causante de la amibiasis, este organismo invade el intestino grueso y genera lesiones a nivel de colon y puede propagarse de manera sistémica a otros órganos como el hígado en donde da lugar a la formación del absceso hepático amibiano, en condiciones clínicas graves los pacientes pueden llegar a la muerte. Los reportes de la OMS indican que afecta principalmente a personas en países en vías de desarrollo; como México, donde se estima una prevalencia del 40% en la población. El tratamiento más utilizado contra la amibiasis son los nitroimidazoles, y aunque el Metronidazol es el tratamiento estándar puede causar efectos adversos. Debido a ello es importante buscar nuevos tratamientos que no tengan efectos tóxicos en el ser humano y que sean accesibles y de bajo costo. Por lo que, el uso de plantas medicinales es una de las opciones más buscadas por muchos investigadores. Los flavonoides son fitonutrientes que se encuentran en las plantas. Se sabe que estos compuestos tienen acción como antiparasitarios, antioxidantes, antiinflamatorios, antiespasmódicos, antiulcerosos y como reguladores del sistema inmunológico. Se han realizado estudios que exploran la acción de algunos flavonoides como el camperol y la epicatequina sobre trofozoítos de Entamoeba histolytica. Los resultados del uso de flavonoides son alentadores y a futuro podrían ser evaluados como un fármaco eficaz contra la amibiasis y convertirse en un mejor tratamiento contra esta patología.
Eksplorasi Etnomatematika Pada Alame Panyabungan Sebagai Makanan Khas
Authors: Lubis Lisda , S Suparni
Published: February 2025

Mathematics is a universal science that supports the development of modern technology in various fields of science and encourages the development of human thinking. However, many students find mathematics difficult, and this view is often passed down from one generation to the next. Mathematics learning is often closely related to traditional educational processes, which ignore cultural context. Ethnomathematics exists as an approach that utilizes culture in learning mathematics. This research aims to explore the mathematical concepts contained in the typical food, Alame Padangsidimpuan. This research method uses an ethnographic approach by collecting primary data through observation, interviews and documentation, as well as secondary data through literature review. The research results show that Alame Padangsidimpuan contains mathematical concepts such as counting, elements of units, measurement, angles, comparisons, flat shapes, spatial shapes, and social arithmetic. It is hoped that this research can be a valuable reference in developing mathematics learning materials related to local culture, so that students can be more involved and enthusiastic in learning mathematics.
Sistem Pendidikan Negara Jepang
Authors: Sepdiane Falihah
Published: February 2025

This research uses literature review or research methods by collecting source materials and theories with relevant topics. This research has a background on technological and human developments that continue to change with the times so that the right steps are needed to be able to implement and develop the curriculum in the future. One of the nations in Asia with the highest educational standards is Japan, which also has a significant impact on global education. It is believed that by observing Japan's implementation and development of curriculum in high school classrooms, policies and curricula in emerging nations might be inspired by Japan. In this study, the author searched and collected several journals and then drew conclusions after being studied in depth through a detailed way so that there was a good final result and in accordance with what was expected. The study's findings demonstrate how the Japanese curriculum has evolved to attempt and change the attitudes and social conditions of Japanese society. These adjustments also take into account global events. Japan strives to develop quality education by developing the interests of students' talents in order to create a brilliant generation
Analisis strategi desain promo Shopee dalam menunjang pengalaman belanja online
Authors: Ebenhaez Hans Faris , Susanti Elizabeth
Published: February 2025

Aplikasi Shopee merupakan salah satu platform e-commerce yang banyak digunakan di Asia Tenggara, seperti Singapura, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Filipina, Vietnam, dan termasuk Taiwan. Aplikasi ini menyediakan pengalaman berbelanja  online yang mudah dan menarik.Penelitian ini menganalisis strategi visual dan desain promo Shopee seperti pop up, banner, Shopee live, dan home dalam mempengaruhi kenyamanan pelanggan. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif untuk menganalisa strategi visual dan desain promosi Shopee. Kebaruan penelitian ini adalah Shopee ternyata tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai e-commerce alat pemasaran, tetapi juga meningkatkan daya tarik dan loyalitas pelanggan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa strategi visual yang kreatif dan relevan aplikasi Shopee, berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap pengalaman belanja online yang memuaskan dan interaktif.
Modern art visual characteristic transformation to a full-scale model by first-year architecture students
Authors: Sari Marchelia Gupita , Gunawan Ardi Makki Pantow
Published: February 2025

First-year architectural design studio as basic design learning often intersects with other disciplines, especially fine art and graphic design; considering they share both same historical roots and utilize similar visual design principles. This paper aims to explore the shared visual design principles through students' experience in making a three-dimensional full-scale model based on the modern art movement paintings. The research problems are: 1) What are elements and visual design principles which commonly implemented to the full-scale model? 2) What are the reasons behind the implemented visual design principles? Therefore, quasi-qualitative research method is conducted. Semi-structured interview and visual observation become the data collection technique. Analysis has been carried out with theme categorization with researcher’s interpretation. The result of this study for first research problem, three-dimensional model have similar visual design principles used: 1) Repetition and rhythm, 2) assemblages of basic forms to achieve desired composition vertically, and 3) the existence of hierarchy. For the second research problem, this study indicates that the students made effort for the achieve depth for presenting solid-void or spatial quality for the model. The students still need guidance from tutors for full-scale scale models to maintain the art movement visual characteristics from 1:10, 1:5, to full-scale model. Discussion with peers is needed to support the learning process. Full-scale model in model-making helped the students to understand the structure logic and imagine the real environment. Collaboration with other disciplines related to the theme is strongly recommended. 
Sistem Pakar Diagnosa Penyakit Otitis Media dengan Menggunakan Forward Chaining
Authors: Prahmana Alfit Jian , Primawati Alusyanti , Irawan Ari
Published: February 2025

Inovasi teknologi yang terus berkembang tidak hanya mempermudah aktivitas sehari-hari, tetapi juga membuka peluang baru untuk peningkatan kualitas hidup. Perkembangan teknologi komunikasi telah mengubah cara kita berinteraksi dan berbagi informasi, memungkinkan akses data yang instan kapan saja dan di mana saja. Efisiensi ini dalam bekerja dan belajar, serta akses pengetahuan yang lebih luas, menjadi bukti manfaat kemajuan teknologi khususnya dibidang kesehatan. Sistem pakar, program komputer cerdas yang meniru kemampuan seorang pakar, meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas layanan kesehatan dengan memberikan diagnosa awal, rekomendasi perawatan, serta pengelolaan data pasien. Implementasi sistem pakar di bidang kesehatan terbukti dapat meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan, memungkinkan tenaga medis membuat keputusan tepat dan cepat berdasarkan data dan analisis yang akurat, sehingga berdampak positif terhadap kesejahteraan pasien. Rumah Sakit harapan dan Doa Bengkulu membutuhkan sistem pakar untuk diagnosis penyakit otitis media. Otitis media, peradangan telinga tengah yang umum pada anak-anak, menggambarkan kebutuhan dukungan medis yang efisien. Penelitian ini mengembangkan sistem pakar berbasis web menggunakan forward chaining untuk membantu pasien berkonsultasi mengenai gejala otitis media tanpa perlu kunjungan ke rumah sakit
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Karyawan Terbaik dengan Metode SAW Pada PT. Halo Edukasi Indonesia
Authors: Abdillah Ikhsan , Himawan Imam , Sartono Lidya Nathalia
Published: February 2025

Tujuan penelitian untuk membangun sistem pendukung keputusan dalam memilih karyawan terbaik di PT. Halo Edukasi Indonesia, dengan tujuan untuk menghasilkan keputusan yang akurat dan mempercepat proses pengambilan keputusan. Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) digunakan sebagai metode pendukung keputusan karena mampu memberikan keunggulan dalam memilih karyawan terbaik berdasarkan kriteria yang telah ditentukan, dengan memberikan bobot nilai sesuai dengan kesesuaian kriteria tersebut. Implementasi sistem ini menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Java, yang memungkinkan pengembangan yang lebih luas dan fleksibel serta mendukung integrasi dengan teknologi lainnya. Penelitian ini sangat relevan dengan lingkungan kerja, terutama di PT. Halo Edukasi Indonesia. sistem pendukung keputusan yang dihasilkan dapat memberikan kontribusi nyata dalam meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas proses pemilihan karyawan terbaik.
Sistem Pakar Identifikasi Gaya Belajar pada Remaja dengan Metode Forward Chaining Berbasis Web
Authors: Adistyan Willy , Fauzi Achmad , Nulhakim Ade Lukman
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat sebuah sistem pakar berbasis web untuk mengidentifikasi gaya belajar pada remaja dengan menggunakan model Visual, Auditori, dan Kinestetik (VAK) yang dapat diakses langsung oleh siswa kapan saja dan di mana saja. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu forward chaining. Metode forward chaining digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan melakukan penelurusan fakta-fakta yang diberikan oleh pengguna. Dari fakta-fakta inilah nantinya akan dicocokan dengan inferensi forward chaining untuk mencapai simpulan akhir. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sistem pakar identifikasi gaya belajar pada remaja berhasil diimplementasikan dengan menerapkan model VAK dengan menggunakan metode forward chaining. Sistem pakar dapat diakses langsung oleh siswa kapan saja dan di mana saja. Penerapan model VAK dalam sistem pakar berbasis web yang mudah diakses, membuat sistem pakar ini dapat menjadi alat yang berguna bagi siswa-siswi, remaja, dan masyarakat umum untuk membantu proses identifikasi gaya belajar mereka.
Aplikasi Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penerima Beasiswa di MI Fatahillah dengan Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW)
Authors: Rizky Alvian Novavi , Khotijah Siti , Yulianty Theresia Evy
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan yang dapat membantu dalam mengambil keputusan dalam menentukan penerima beasiswa di Mi Fatahillah dengan Menggunakan metode Simple additive weighting (SAW) sehingga menghasilkan keputusan yang akurat dan cepat. Dalam perancangan sistem pendukung keputusan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Java dan database MySQL dan alat perancangannya yang digunakan adalah unified modeling language (UML) yaitu use case dan class diagram. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara dan observasi. Dalam penggunaan metode simple additive weighting (SAW) kriteria yang digunakan adalah absen 10%, nilai uts 15%, nilai uas 25%, nilai ujian keberhasilan 30%, penghasilan orang tua 20%. Dari penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penerima Beasiswa Di Mi Fatahillah dengan metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) berbasis Java dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas penentuan penerima beasiswa yang dilakukan oleh tata usaha di Mi Fatahillah. Selain itu, sistem ini juga meningkatkan akurasi perhitungan data sehingga penyeleksian calon penerima beasiswa dapat ditentukan dengan lebih tepat.
Sistem Penunjang Keputusan Pemilihan Lapangan Terfavorit di Batavia Futsal Cabang Depok Menggunakan Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Authors: Taufani Sigit Bayu , Khotijah Siti , Pauziah Ulfa
Published: February 2025

Rancang bangun sistem penunjang keputusan merupakan salah satu perangkat lunak yang banyak dipergunakan oleh perusahaan dalam melakukan sesuatu kegiatan salah satunya pada Batavia Futsal. Proses pemilihan lapangan terfavorit di Batavia Futsal Cabang Depok belum adanya sistem penunjang keputusan yang mengelola data penyewaan, data member, data pembayaran, data booking. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan mengimplementasikan aplikasi sistem pendukung keputusan berbasis dekstop menggunakan script java dan database MySQL yang memanfaatkan metode Analytical Hierarchy Process untuk proses Pemilihan Lapangan Terfavorit. Sistem ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi yang tepat mengenai proses Pemilihan Lapangan Terfavorit yang sesuai, Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Simple Additive Weighting, yang diterapkan dalam aplikasi sistem pendukung keputusan untuk menginferensikan setiap kriteria dan bobot yang dimasukkan, Aplikasi sistem pendukung keputusan yang dikembangkan berhasil mengidentifikasi setiap kriteria dan bobot dari konsumen dengan akurasi yang baik. Sistem ini dapat memberikan solusi penerimaan konsumen yang relevan dan efektif berdasarkan kriteria dan bobot yang ada. Struktur tabel basis pengetahuan yang dirancang mendukung proses pemilihan lapangan terfavorit yang cepat dan tepat.
DESEMPENHO EM ORGANIZAÇÕES POLICIAIS
Authors: Santos Felipe Haleyson Ribeiro Dos , Ronaldo Guarido Filho Edson
Published: February 2025

Este artigo tem como objetivo revisar a literatura sobre desempenho em organizações policiais. A pesquisa foi realizada em bases de dados de artigos científicos, que foram catalogados e, posteriormente, por meio do método inOrdinatio, foram classificados e selecionados para análise. O escopo teórico pretendido é identificar como tem sido estudado o desempenho nas organizações policiais. Após aprofundar a análise, e com foco na gestão, foi possível classificar os artigos em três níveis: individual, que trata o desempenho sob a perspectiva do indivíduo policial (incluindo fatores atrelados à satisfação, iniciativa, motivação, liderança e ao sentimento de justiça); organizacional, que considera o desempenho sob a perspectiva de indicadores supraindividuais; e institucional, que está ancorado na legitimidade como forma de avaliar o desempenho. Não foram encontrados estudos que abordassem a relação de desempenho entre os níveis, o que pode ser visto como sugestão para novas pesquisas.
LIDERANÇA IMPLÍCITA
Authors: Grillo Rodrigues Ana Paula , Castro de Almeida Cunha Cristiano José , Silva Solange
Published: February 2025

O objetivo deste artigo é identificar e analisar os protótipos do líder para diferentes coortes geracionais na corporação dos bombeiros militares, a partir da Teoria da Liderança Implícita. Na literatura, encontram-se poucos trabalhos que abordam a liderança implícita em diferentes coortes geracionais e não foram encontrados estudos que focam essa temática em contexto militar, o que confirma a relevância e o ineditismo da presente pesquisa. Para alcançar o objetivo, adotou-se o método qualitativo e a coleta de dados por meio de grupos focais, subdivididos por coortes geracionais. A partir da técnica da análise temática, constata-se que: a Geração Baby Boomers apresenta o protótipo do líder mais voltado às relações afetivas; a Geração X, um líder orientador e resolutivo; e a Geração Y, um líder voltado à inovação e ao desenvolvimento tecnológico.
DIREÇÃO E PLANEJAMENTO DE INTELIGÊNCIA POLICIAL NO ENFRENTAMENTO ÀS ORGANIZAÇÕES CRIMINOSAS
Authors: Ferreira Marcos Alan S. V. , Silveira Gentilli
Published: February 2025

Este trabalho tem o objetivo de investigar como a fase de orientação do ciclo de inteligência é conduzida pelos Batalhões de Área da Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte. Foram feitas entrevistas com comandantes de Batalhão e chefes das agências de inteligência, para se ter um panorama de como é feita a direção e o planejamento de inteligência voltados ao enfrentamento das facções prisionais. A atividade de Inteligência de Segurança Pública (ISP) é dotada de doutrina própria, na qual se indica que o processo de produção de conhecimento deve seguir um ciclo composto de três fases. A primeira dessas fases é a orientação, na qual se definem as diretrizes e o planejamento da atividade. Conclui-se que a fase de orientação é pautada, essencialmente, por demandas verbais pontuais sem vínculos com políticas de governo ou institucionais, bem como que não são utilizados planos de inteligência para delimitar o processo de produção de conhecimento sobre as organizações criminosas de base prisional atuantes nas áreas dos comandantes e chefes entrevistados.
VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA
Authors: De Santana Lago Aldina , Pereira Gomes Nadirlene , Freitas de Oliveira Jeane , Sueli Santos Suto Cleuma , Da Rocha Virgens Ionara
Published: February 2025

A violência doméstica contra a mulher é um problema de saúde e de segurança pública que requer a atuação de diversos setores. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo identificar os elementos de representação social de policiais militares acerca da violência doméstica que influenciam no atendimento às mulheres. O estudo é qualitativo, fundamentado na Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado com 22 policiais de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. A categorização das entrevistas foi realizada no software IRaMuTeQ, em quatro eixos temáticos: contexto familiar da violência; medo do companheiro; reconhecimento do machismo; e cotidiano do atendimento das ocorrências.  Os resultados apontam elementos que dificultam o enfrentamento pelas mulheres e o atendimento policial, e a necessidade de sensibilização e aperfeiçoamento dos profissionais sobre as questões de gênero e (res)significação dos atendimentos às mulheres.
Equitable Collaboration between LMIC and HIC Researchers, Part I: A Preliminary Framework for Capacity Building in Psychiatric Genetics Research
Authors: Cabrera-Mendoza Brenda , Burmeister Margit , Rietschel Marcella , Crepaz-Keay David , Balhara Yatan Pal Singh , Seedat Soraya , Marshe Victoria , Hemmings Sian , Peterson Roseann Elizabeth , Kaushik Ruchika , Viswanath Biju , Sud Reeteka , Haldar Partha , Johnstone Mandy , Cherian Anish V. , Lencz Todd , Zinkstok Janneke , Polimanti Renato , Mueller Daniel J. , Lázaro-Muñoz Gabriel , Liu Chunyu , Nurnberger John I , Nicolini Humberto , Walss-Bass Consuelo , Santoro Marcos , the Ethics Position , the Inclusion Diversity , Satapathy Sujata , Behera Chittaranjan , Docherty Anna
Published: February 2025

International collaborations between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have become increasingly essential in advancing global health, particularly within psychiatric research. These partnerships not only accelerate scientific discovery and enhance public health, but they also bring to light significant challenges in equity and fairness. Specifically, research partnerships often suffer from imbalances, such as "helicopter" research approaches or the exploitation and marginalization of LMIC researchers. Here, we present a consensus report by members of the International Society for Psychiatric Genetics, outlining key considerations and strategies for planning, implementing, and disseminating equitable collaborative research. Throughout the collaboration process, we identified both challenges and opportunities and provided recommendations to maximize the benefits of these partnerships. Among our considerations, we emphasize that Equitable Collaboration must begin with comprehensive stakeholder engagement, fostering a participatory environment that includes local communities, governments, and institutions from both HICs and LMICs. Inclusive planning and research design are essential, with a focus on cultural sensitivity and contextual relevance. Training initiatives are recommended to empower local stakeholders to actively engage in the research process. As research progresses, sustained collaboration between HIC and LMIC researchers can facilitate knowledge exchange and equitable benefit distribution. Ideally, these outcomes translate into local health policy improvements, promoting sustainable development and empowerment in LMICs. Among the potential challenges we identify are differences in ethical research and data-sharing frameworks across countries, inequalities in research resources and infrastructure, and reduced visibility of research conducted in LMICs. These factors can significantly impact research outcomes and their applicability. In conclusion, while global collaboration in psychiatric genetics presents complex challenges, it also offers substantial opportunities for impactful research and improved global mental health. We can foster more equitable health outcomes worldwide by committing to thoughtful planning, effective communication, ethical practices, and supportive policies.
Advancing Neocortical Restoration: The Role of Layered Neural Constructs and Bioengineered Scaffolds
Authors: Khavari Sepehr
Published: February 2025

The human brain’s neocortex is a six-layered structure accompanied by vertical cortical columns that in tandem support complex cognitive function and processing. However, traditional treatments do not properly address interruptions in the neocortex’s function that involve injury or neurodegeneration. Derived from bioengineered scaffolds or organoids, layered neural grafts can replicate the laminar organization and connectivity found in the neocortex and offer a potential alternative to other therapeutic strategies. Improvements in this technique have recently included more accurate spatial arrangement and higher rates of survivability. Hydrogels and conductive polymers - along with other innovations in bioengineering - now better support the differentiation of cells into cortical layers and the mimicking of native extracellular matrix properties. Consequently, following graft integration, improved motor and sensory performance has been demonstrated in preclinical models to underscore greater success in behavioral recovery for this strategy. With challenges in scalability and accuracy from translating from rodent models to humans persisting, future efforts to mitigate such concerns should be put into place.
Music in Mood Regulation Brief scale (B-MMR): Italian version and insights on musical preferences, expertise, and reward experiences
Authors: Ansani Alessandro , Mallia Luca , Saarikallio Suvi
Published: February 2025

Music psychology has concentrated on how music listening is exploited for mood regulation. The Music in Mood Regulation Brief scale (B-MMR; Saarikallio, 2008) is a well-established measure to assess the types of strategies individuals adopt to regulate mood through music. The current study seeks to verify the psychometric dimensionality and reliability of the B-MMR in an Italian sample (N = 465). Furthermore, relationships of B-MMR with musical expertise, musical preferences, and music reward experiences, as measured by the Barcelona Music Reward Questionnaire (BMRQ), were investigated. Results showed that B-MMR maintained good internal reliability and identical dimensionality in the Italian sample. In addition, musical expertise was found to be associated with a stronger proclivity for the use of music for mood regulation. Furthermore, individuals with broader preferences and a tendency for harmonically and melodically complex music (e.g., classical, opera, and jazz) used music for regulatory purposes to a higher extent than those who favour recent genres (e.g., reggaeton and trap). Lastly, a Bayesian analysis of the psychometric network between B-MMR and BMRQ subcomponents revealed that many B-MMR strategies are linked with emotion evocation. Overall, this study developed an Italian version of the B-MMR and provided greater insights into the nuances related to the use of music for mood regulation.
Relational Mobility Is Associated with Generalized Trust but not Intimacy: A Survey of Individuals from the U.S. and Japan
Authors: Horita Yutaka , Yamazaki Miku , Tahara Asuka
Published: February 2025

Relational mobility, the degree of opportunity to form new relationships in a particular environment, explains cultural differences in interpersonal behavior. Theoretically, relational mobility is thought to be related to the contrasting tendencies in social networks: expansion of relationships (i.e., trust) and commitment to existing relationships (i.e., intimacy). This study reexamined whether perceived relational mobility is associated with the formation and maintenance of social networks. We conducted a cross-cultural survey and investigated the correlations between generalized trust, intimacy with friends, self-disclosure, and the number of social networks with the data of 297 American and 292 Japanese people. Consistent with previous studies, this study found that Americans are more likely than Japanese to trust strangers, feel intimate with and disclose themselves to their closest friends, and have more relationships. Relational mobility explained the cultural difference in generalized trust but not in intimacy with friends when controlling for individual characteristics, such as personality traits. Generalized trust was associated with a greater number of people to seek advice from, and a greater number of advice networks was correlated with higher levels of subjective well-being. The results suggest that relational mobility is associated with psychology related to expanding networks, rather than strengthening existing relationships.
Dynamics of Income Associations in Brazilian Couples: A Gender Approach
Authors: Hermeto Ana Maria , Simões Larissa Giardini
Published: February 2025

The paper investigates the evolving dynamics of labor income associations within Brazilian couples from 1995 to 2019, identifying possible trends and changes along the income distribution. Descriptive analyses of the relative income gap, rank association curves, and quantile regressions are used to find patterns in the context of shifting gender roles, non-linear income associations, and the influence of socio-demographic factors. Overall, a general trend towards greater income equality is observed. However, this equality trend seems to be capped when women start earning more than their husbands, with a persistent asymmetry in income associations between genders. Non-linearities are also present in the incomedynamics. Income matches are more varied among poorer couples, suggesting higher economic diversity in these relationships. Notably, there is more flexibilization of this norm among the poorest individuals, suggesting that thisbigger share of wives that are the primary earners rises rom economic necessity rather than evolving gender attitudes.
A Case Report of Hereditary Tyrosinemia type I
Authors: Xiaohong Shang
Published: February 2025

Summary of case history: Patient is a 3-year-old female and was first diagnosed on September 1st, 2020 (postnatal day 20) due to lasting high tyrosine level detected for 11 consecutive days.

Symptoms and signs: Patient did not exhibit jaundice, hemorrhage, or ascites. Physical examinations did not show any obvious abnormality.

Diagnostic methods: Neonatal hereditary and metabolic disease screening was performed and found high tyrosine level, surmising tyrosinemia. Further urine organic acid analyses showed increased levels of succinylacetone (SA), 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 4-hydroxyphenyllactic acid, and 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid. Additional blood tests found high levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), serum ammonia, serum lactate, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and bile acid, reduced hemoglobin and serum phosphorus, and normal levels of alanine transaminase (ALT), glucose, and creatine. Genetic testing found a pathogenic FAH c.553+1G>A homozygous variant in the proband. Parents of the proband carried the same heterozygous variant at this locus. Thus, the patient was diagnosed as hereditary tyrosinemia type I (HT-1).

Therapeutic methods: Low tyrosine and phenylalanine diet was given. Phosphate mixture and ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) were administered to supplement phosphorus and enhance cholagogue, respectively. Additional therapies aimed to correct anemia and replenish calcium. However, patient’s condition was not well controlled.

Clinical outcomes: Anemia and hypophosphatemia shown in the patient were not improved. Under monitoring, high levels of AFP still lasted. Physical examination did not show unusual observations. Parents of the patient were referred and advised to consult about liver transplantation at higher level hospitals.
Spontaneous Sinus Rhythm Restoration Within the Blanking Period as a Predictor of Late Recurrence After Catheter Ablation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Da Costa Antoine
Published: February 2025

Aim - Various ablation strategies have been developed for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), but there is no standardized management for early and late post-procedural management periods. The clinical benefits of spontaneous restoration of sinus rhythm (SR) during the blanking period, without electrical cardioversion at the end of the procedure, remain unknown.

Objectives - The primary goal of our prospective observational cohort study was to determine the proportion of patients who achieve SR spontaneous restoration during the 3-month blanking period. The secondary goal was to assess predictors of long-term AF-free survival following ablation for persistent AF, with a particular focus on the role of spontaneous SR restoration during the procedure and after the 3-month blanking period.

Materials and Methods – This was an observational, prospective, monocentric, cohort trial designed to assess arrhythmia-free survival during a median 17.8-month follow-up after catheter ablation (CA) for persistent AF without electrical cardioversion at the end of the procedure. The study recorded spontaneous SR restoration at the end of the 3-month blanking period and reported supraventricular arrhythmia recurrence and/or continuation during the follow-up.

Results. Out of 213 patients included in the prospective cohort, 60 patients (28.2%) achieved SR restoration during the CA procedure. Among patients with arrhythmia continuation at the end of the procedure, spontaneous SR restoration was observed in 68 patients (44.4%) at the end of the 3-month blanking period. Lack of spontaneous SR restoration during the blanking period (OR=2.25, 95%CI:1.12-3.84) and ablation of complex fractionated atrial electrograms (OR=2.25, 95%CI:1.09-4.65) were found to be independent predictors of arrhythmia recurrence or continuation during the median 17.8-month follow-up. SR restoration during the CA procedure was not associated with arrhythmia-free survival during the long-term follow-up. Conclusions. This study evaluated a novel approach of tolerating arrhythmia continuation after CA for persistent AF and avoiding electrical cardioversion. Spontaneous SR restoration at the end of the 3-month blanking period is frequent and an independent predictor of arrhythmia-free survival during the long-term follow-up.

Conclusion

This study evaluated a novel approach of tolerating arrhythmia continuation after CA for persistent AF and avoiding initial electrical cardioversion. Spontaneous SR restoration at the end of the 3-month blanking period is frequent and an independent predictor of arrhythmia-free survival during the long-term follow-up.
Dopaminergic Drugs for the Treatment of Recurrent Persistent Bacterial Vaginosis: A Case Report
Authors: H Check Jerome
Published: February 2025

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) frequently presents with a malodorous vaginal discharge. The only approved treatments are antibiotics either vaginally or orally e.g., metronidazole or vaginal clindamycin. Unfortunately, despite antibiotics or other treatments the condition tends to be persistent or recurrent. The etiology is not known for sure especially as to why the normal predominant vaginal flora are replaced by minority bacteria that cause the symptoms. Many conditions, including, but not limited to, pelvic pain that have been resistant to standard therapy will show marked amelioration following treatment with dopaminergic drugs especially dextroamphetamine A 40-year-old woman had been treated for BV. The improvement would be the transient and she had frequent recurrence. She was treated with dextroamphetamine for orthostatic edema and weight gain. She noted that since starting the dextroamphetamine, the BV never returned over several years of treatment except a couple times when she was unable to obtain dextroamphetamine. Dopaminergic drugs have been found to completely eradicate long term vulvovaginitis which we attributed to its effect of decreasing cellular permeability preventing irritants from infusing into vaginal tissue causing inflammation and pain. Thus, we hypothesize that that the change in bacterial flora causing BV is in some way related also to increased cellular permeability allowing colonization of minority bacteria to become the predominant microorganism thus leading to BV. A larger clinical trial should be initiated to determine if dopaminergic drugs may be a very effective treatment for this condition that is usually recalcitrant to antibiotic treatment.
Self-Knowledge of Health Professional: Therapist Styles
Authors: Soares Luísa
Published: February 2025

Therapist style is defined as the set of characteristics that each therapist applies in a given psychotherapeutic situation, discriminating and adjusting to the particularities of the therapeutic act (Fernandez Álvares, Garcia, Lo Bianco and Corbella, 2003). The therapist's characteristics seem to have been neglected by research, but recently, there has been greater interest in understanding them. Beutler, Machado and Allstetter Neudfelt (1994) state that the therapist's style is a relatively stable characteristic over time and has the particularity of helping to shape the specific way of implementing a given technique or procedure. An individual's style is determined by a set of traits through which he or she can be recognized by others and, in addition, contributes to him or her being able to reveal some consistency in his or her behavior when faced with different situations (Fernandez Álvares, Garcia, Lo Bianco & Corbella, 2003). When this idea is applied to psychotherapy and the therapist's style, the authors Fernandez Álvares et al. (2003) describe it as the personal mark of each therapist, and this personal way of acting in the therapeutic context has a relevant impact on the outcome of the Therapy. The therapist's style is a general principle for any psychotherapy, regardless of the therapeutic approach or the type of client (Fernandez Álvares et al., 2003). Considering the therapeutic Alliance as a measure of evaluation of the course of psychotherapeutic development, Corbella and Botella (2004), despite considering that the various studies carried out in this area present contradictory data, identify a set of attitudes of the therapists, which help in the establishment of the therapeutic Alliance and the positive development of the therapeutic process. Empathy and the therapist's appropriate acceptance are two qualities that most researchers seem to consider to be relevant, although not sufficient, for the establishment of a good alliance (Bachelor & Horvath, 1999; Corbella et al., 2003). Likewise, the authors cite the study by Henry and Strupp (1994), whose results support the idea that the therapist's exploration and appreciation behaviors facilitate the Alliance with the client and that little appreciation by the client harms the Alliance.
International grain supply chains under martial arts
Authors: MYLNYCHUK Tetiana
Published: February 2025

Nowadays Ukraine in all spheres has been transformed due to the difficult conditions of martial law, in which the country has been for a long time. In particular, such changes concern logistics, namely the destruction of the usual international cargo supply chains. Logistics com­pa­nies were forced to quickly respond to hybrid threats and develop new alternative cargo supply chains, in particular grain, change delivery routes using alternative modes of transport and find new directions for managing such chains. Given the above research, the issue of the functioning of international supply chains is relevant and timely and will help to identify gaps in this issue.
The research is based on the hypothesis that hostilities in Ukraine have affected the geography of exports and imports, including products of the agro-industrial comp­lex. The methods of elementary theoretical analysis and synthesis, deduction, economic and statistical methods, in particular grouping and graphics, were used, thanks to which the results of the research are visually presented.
The challenges for grain cargo supply chains under martial law are outlined and a list of tools for overcoming these challenges is provided. An analysis of adaptation to the challenges of martial law was conducted; in particular, the functioning of the "grain and Ukrainian corri­dors" under current conditions was investigated. The geography of grain exports was studied, a list of main partners before martial law and in war conditions was determined. The impact of changes in the geography of grain exports on world food security was determined.
As a result of the research, the author concluded that given that the main supply chain through the Black Sea was not fully used in general, Ukraine has today retained its leading position in grain exports and has even been able to expand the geography of supplies.