bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DIGITAL INTERVENTIONS ROLE IN SELF-MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS (DM): A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors:   M.B.B.S, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan., Nazir Fasiha , Ul Haq Umair ,   M.B.B.S, Bannu Medical College, Bannu, Pakistan., Khangembam Alvin ,   M.B.B.S, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, India., Tasfia Tasnim Sayeda ,   M.B.B.S, Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Farhat Ali Bilal ,   M.B.B.S, Akhtar Saeed Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Published: December 2024

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic illness that raises morbidity and death rates worldwide and substantially negatively influences patients quality of life. Health authorities now teach patients and their families good behavioral changes and self-management techniques to enhance clinical therapy and lower complications. Diabetes requires a complicated set of everyday habits to manage, such as regular blood glucose testing, eating a balanced diet, exercising, and keeping a healthy weight. Patients now have the tools they need to effectively manage their conditions thanks to the development of e-health and mobile health (mHealth). These technologies help optimize and monitor glucose levels and have been warmly received. A meta-analysis by Captieux M., et al. (2016) found that application users attitudes toward self-care had improved, and their HbA1c levels had significantly decreased. The efficacy of these technologies varies, though, and obstacles to their broad adoption include low levels of literacy, privacy and security concerns, economic constraints, and the requirement for standardization across various demographics and technical platforms. Notwithstanding these obstacles, digital approaches have demonstrated the potential to enhance diabetic self-management and clinical outcomes. These include telemedicine, mobile health applications, and e-health systems. Applications like BlueStar and OneTouch Reveal, as well as programs like My Diabetes Coach, have been shown to improve glucose management and health-related quality of life. However, more investigation and creation are required to improve the usability and accessibility of these digital health solutions. This narrative review examines the current state of digital health technologies for diabetes self-management and highlights their benefits and drawbacks. It emphasizes the importance of addressing current challenges to fully achieve the potential of digital interventions in controlling type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes.
AN INTRA-UTERINE DISPOSITIF (IUD) MIGRATEUR EN INTRARECTAL : A CASE REPORT
Authors:   Gynecology-Obstetrics Service, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., I.V Nabalim , L Outrighet ,   Gynecology-Obstetrics Service, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., C Dembele ,   Gynecology-Obstetrics Service, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., D.B Indami ,   Gynecology-Obstetrics Service, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., v Etekpo ,   Gynecology-Obstetrics Service, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., R Ngendabayikwa ,   Gynecology-Obstetrics Service, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., M.A Balde ,   Gynecology-Obstetrics Service, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., S Benali ,   Gynecology-Obstetrics Service, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., J. Kouach ,   Gynecology-Obstetrics Service, Mohammed V Military Training Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Published: December 2024

The intrauterine device (IUD) is considered one of the most effective and widelyused contraceptive methods in the world. The placement of an intra-uterine deviceis a common gesture in gynecological practice. It is not harmless and the occurrence of a uterine perforation can be serious. Intrauterine perforation is a rare complication, but the most serious. Few publications document the presence of IUD in the intravesicular, sigmoid or causing an appendicular perforation. We report a case of an IUD having migrated in to the rectum. This is a 34-year-old patient, with no previous history, with the notion of placing a copper IUD for 2 years.

The patient consults as part of the annual control of her intrauterine device, the clinical examination being with out particularity but the control ultrasound revealed a hyperechogenic image at the level of CDS of Douglas evoking migration of IUDs, confirmed on abdomen image without preparation. Exploratory laparoscopy was indicated, during which only the IUD thread was visible at the peritoneal cavity, the latter being inserted into the rectum between the muscular and mucosa. The patient did not bleed, a 3-month monitoring was initiated, during which the patient spontaneously expelled the IUD during a defecation. An abdomen without preparation allowed us to confirm the expulsion and the absence of complication. We emphasize through this observation and our literature review the importance of strict adherence to recommended measures before placing an IUD, but also the monitoring of the patient. Thus, performing an endovaginal ultrasound to study in particular the anatomy of the uterus before the insertion of the IUD is particularly interesting. Repeated examination immediately after and 4 to 12 weeksafter the IUD would allow early detection of complications. Exploratory laparoscopy allows the localization of the IUD in intraperitoneal when the perforation iscomplete, but also its removal in certain situations.
BASIC FOOD AID: A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE BETWEEN MALAYSIAS FOOD BANK AND IMARET DURING THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
Authors:   Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Human Sciences, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia., Ainul Basyirah Alias Nur , Prazic Ivana ,   Department of History, Faculty of Human Sciences, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia., Azziaty Rozali Ermy ,   Research Centre for Arabic Language and Islamic Civilization, Faculty of Islamic Studies & Institute of Islam Hadhari Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Azraai Jamsari Ezad ,   Research Centre for Arabic Language and Islamic Civilization, Faculty of Islamic Studies & Institute of Islam Hadhari Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Published: December 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic that first emerged at the end of 2019 has had a huge impact on the world economy and social life. In Malaysia, innumerable people faced unemployment problems and this led to an increase in the number of poverty-stricken individuals, especially in urban areas. Hence, through the initiative of several individuals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), food banks were established in numerous locations to help communities in need of food aid and basic necessities. According to Islamic history, such forms of food aid had existed throughout the Ottoman era in efforts to deal with the problem of food shortage caused by poverty, natural disasters or war. Therefore, this study aimed to examine and discuss the comparison of food banks created based on the concept and implementation of waqf institutions, which is akin to imaret (or darÃ¼zziyafe) initiated during the Ottoman empire in times of pandemics, natural disasters or any kind of dire situation affecting the population. This qualitative study analysed literature from previous studies. Findings indicated that there are several similarities in the general concept between contemporary food banks established in Malaysia and the imaret that existed during the Ottoman empire. Both these initiatives involve an allocation of funds for purchasing food which is then given away free to the need in the community. The financial assistance is provided by individual funds intended solely for the purpose of charity. However, there are differences in terms of implementation by these two institutions, such as the period of existence, method of assistance, distribution of aid, method of distribution and different allocation of funds. In conclusion, the establishment of food banks and imaret have an important role in times of an urgency, such as during the Covid-19 pandemic as well as in other catastrophic situations. The role of this current institution should be expanded so that the affordable sections of the community can implement the food bank concept to help those in need.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A FATIGUE DRIVING REMINDER SYSTEM
Authors:   School of Information Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, China., Chen Shukai , Ju Qinghua ,   School of Malaga Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, China., Wei Yafang ,   School of Malaga Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, China., Yang Shixuan ,   School of Information Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, China., Zuo Yachen ,   School of Malaga Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, China., Zhang Gaomin ,   School of Information Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, China.
Published: December 2024

With the rapid development of the social economy, the number of motor vehicles is increasing daily. According to statistics, China has ranked first in the world for automobile sales however, this growth has also led to a rise in traffic accidents. Fatigue driving is one of the leading causes of these accidents. To safeguard peoples lives, health, and property, and to reduce traffic accidents caused by fatigue, we have designed a fatigue driving reminder device based on the STM32 microcontroller unit (MCU). The device utilizes a pressure sensor and a timer for data collection. The STM32 processes this data to determine when the buzzer should sound an alert. Additionally, the device incorporates a photoresistor to measure external light levels when these levels are low, an LED light is activated to remind the driver.
"Narin Burdur Alaca Dokuma ve Sanatevi’’ Örneğinde Güncel Burdur Alacaları
Authors: Başal Sevgi , Oyman Naile Rengin
Published: December 2024

Alaca, geçmişte iç giyim ve döşemelik olarak kullanılmış olan bir kumaş olup, hem pamuk hem de ipekli olarak dokunmuştur. Alaca kumaşlar, düz-hareli renklerde üretildiği gibi, ekoseli veya çözgü yönünde inceli kalınlı çizgilerle renklendirilmiş kompozisyonlarda üretilirler. Geleneksel Alaca dokumalarının, Burdur ilinde geçmiş dönemlerde oldukça fazla üretildiği ve halkın geçim kaynaklarından biri olduğuna dair bilgiler tarihi kayıtlarda mevcuttur. Bu araştırma, Burdur ili geleneksel Alaca dokumasının girişimci ve bir Alaca dokuyucusu olan Emel Erte tarafından açılan işletmesinde, günümüze dek gelen örnekleri üzerine tarama ve alan araştırması yöntemleri ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada, Emel Erte’nin kendi kurmuş olduğu “Narin Alaca Dokumaları ve Sanat Evi” kapsamında, işletmesinde tasarlanan ve üretilen Alaca dokumalar, giysi ve aksesuarlarının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Güncel Burdur Alaca üretimi üzerine, kadın girişimciliği bağlamında gerçekleştirilen araştırmada, girişimci ve Alaca dokuyucusu Emel Erte ile yüz yüze sözlü görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Yapılan görüşmelerin sonucunda, Burdur Alaca dokumalarının günümüzde geleneksel yapısını bozmadan, yenilikçi tasarımlar ile güncel ürünlere dönüştürülebildiği gözlenmiştir.
Art Deco Sanat Akımında Tipografi: A. M. Cassandre
Authors: Kurtcu Fatih
Published: December 2024

Tipografi uzun yıllar boyunca çok çeşitli evrelerden geçmiştir. Teknolojiden, keşiflerden, ekonomiden ve akımlardan etkilenen tipografi, her dönemde şekil değiştirmiş ve dönemlerin estetik anlayışına göre farklılaşmıştır. Mimari bir akım olarak ortaya çıkan Art Deco’da tipografi kullanımı, akımın gereksinimlerine göre uyumlanmıştır. Reklam afişleri ile bilinen ünlü Fransız (Ukrayna asıllı) grafik tasarımcı Adolphe Jean-Marie Mouron bilinen ismi ile Cassandre, Art Deco Sanat Akımı dilinde önemli tasarımlar yapmıştır. Bu tasarımlar önemli tasarımcılara esin kaynağı olmuş ve sanatçı, dünyada daha bilinir olmuştur. Bu çalışmada Cassandre’nin afiş tasarımları üzerinde Art Deco sanat akımında tipografi nitel araştırma yöntemi ile incelenmekte ve tipografinin temel ilkeleri bağlamında geleneksel tipografi ile arasındaki farklar ortaya koyulmaktadır. Tipografinin Art Deco sanat akımında kullanımı ile akımının tarzına olan görsel etkileri ve katkıları araştırılmaktadır.
Actualización sobre la distribución y tamaño poblacional del buitre leonado Gyps fulvus en Gipuzkoa: censo de 2023
Authors: Olano Mikel , Aierbe Tomas , Ugarte Jon , Vázquez Javier , Lekuona Aitor , Arizaga Juan
Published: December 2024

La actualización sobre la distribución y tamaño de poblaciones es fundamental para evaluar el estado de conservación de las especies, así como aplicar, en su caso, medidas de gestión orientadas a mantener o devolver a las mismas a un estado favorable. Con el objetivo de actualizar el conocimiento sobre el área de distribución, tamaño y parámetros reproductivos del buitre leonado Gyps fulvus en Gipuzkoa, en 2023 se volvió a realizar un censo en toda la provincia. Además, a partir de datos del censo de cabaña ganadera de Euskadi, se ha estimado la cantidad de carroña disponible en Gipuzkoa para determinar la capacidad de carga del medio y evaluar hasta qué punto esta disponibilidad juega un papel clave a la hora de explicar la evolución de la población en la provincia. El número de colonias en 2023 ascendió a 24, cuatro más que en 2018. Su distribución no cambia sustancialmente de la registrada durante los últimos años, concentrándose en los macizos más relevantes (Aizkorri, Aralar, Aiako Harria, Hernio-Altzolaras, montes orientales de Gipuzkoa y Jaizkibel). Se contabilizaron 407 parejas de adultos reproductores (ps), un 50,2% más que en 2018. El tamaño medio de parejas por colonia se sitúa en 16,6 ps (SE: 6,8 ps; rango: 2-70 ps). La mayor parte de las colonias (n = 13; 54,2%) acoge menos de 10 ps, mientras que por encima de 50 ps solo hay una colonia. La tendencia de la población a largo plazo (25 años) es de fuerte incremento, con una tasa de crecimiento medio anual de un 7,2% (SE: 0,4%). Se contabilizaron 333 pollos, de los que volaron 288 (86,5%). La productividad fue del 0,708 pollos/pareja constituida y el éxito reproductivo de 0,770 pollos/pareja que inicia la incubación. Partiendo de los datos del censo de 2020, la disponibilidad de ganado muerto en Gipuzkoa es de unos 1426870 kg/año, cifra teóricamente capaz de sustentar 3532 ps. Así, el estado de conservación de la especie en el territorio es, en la actualidad, favorable. Todo ello apunta a un escenario también favorable, al cual posiblemente contribuye la existencia de gran cantidad de biomasa en forma de carroña, suficiente para mantener no solo la actual población de buitres, sino su actual tasa de crecimiento.
Corología de Rhynchocyon petersi (Bocage, 1880) fuera del rango establecido por la UICN en la isla de Unguja, Archipiélago de Zanzíbar, Tanzania.
Authors: Tejado-Lanseros Conrado
Published: December 2024

Rhynchocyon petersi adersi es una subespecie de macroscélido endémica de los archipiélagos tanzanos de Zanzíbar y Mafia. Mientras que en la isla de Mafia la UICN determina una distribución generalizada, en la isla de Unguja su rango teórico se circunscribe al área centro-meridional. En este artículo se incorpora información corológica actualizada. Entre otros, se aportan nuevos datos que reflejan un rango distributivo mucho más amplio y acorde con la realidad. Con registros recientes en la mitad occidental de este espacio insular, donde estudios especializados argumentaban su ausencia.
Comparative analysis of ensemble learning algorithms in water quality prediction
Authors: Shah Farman Ullah , Khan Afed Ullah , Khan Abdul Waris , Ullah Basir , Khan Muhammad Rashid , Javed Ihrar
Published: December 2024

Water is essential for all life forms but is increasingly at risk of contamination. Monitoring water quality is crucial to protect ecosystems and public health. This study evaluates ensemble learning techniques – AdaBoost, Gradient Boost, XGBoost, CatBoost, and LightGBM – for predicting key water quality parameters in the Bara River Basin, Pakistan. Initially, a random forest model identified optimal input-target parameter combinations. Machine learning models were then developed and evaluated using R2, MSE, and MAE, with the best models selected via compromise programming. Results show XGBoost and Gradient Boost outperformed other methods. XGBoost achieved near-perfect R2 values for bicarbonate (HCO3), carbonate (CO3), and magnesium (Mg), while Gradient Boost excelled with parameters like electrical conductivity (EC), sulfate (SO4), temperature, and calcium (Ca). XGBoost demonstrated high training R2 values (0.999) but slightly lower testing R2 (e.g., 0.8636 for HCO3). Gradient Boost exhibited greater stability, maintaining high accuracy in both phases (e.g., Ca testing R2 = 0.9433). AdaBoost and CatBoost showed moderate performance for parameters like chloride (Cl) and pH, while CatBoost and LightGBM performed well for pH and dissolved solids but varied across other indicators. These findings underscore the potential of ensemble methods for accurate water quality prediction, aiding future management and environmental protection efforts.
A hybrid dynamic graph neural network framework for real-time anomaly detection
Authors: Moraitis Georgios , Makropoulos Christos
Published: December 2024

The timely and robust detection of anomalies is essential for resilient and secure operations of critical water infrastructures against operational faults or malicious actions. However, real-world systems exhibit diverse and evolving spatiotemporal relationships among their components, posing an intricate challenge in anomaly detection. This study proposes a Hybrid Dynamic graph neural network that jointly maps long- and short-term spatiotemporal relationships in multivariate data streams. Those relationships are encoded via a hybrid graph, comprising an optimally learned static subgraph for persistent relationships and a complementary dynamic subgraph for dynamically shifting relationships. Additionally, an attention mechanism captures time-varying relational importances and shifts the model's focus towards significant relationships, while minimising contributions of less importance to the final outputs. The proposed architecture is showcased through a synthetic case study of a water distribution system with multivariate data streams from both on-site and soft sensors, and shows strong detection and localisation accuracy against all scenarios of operational faults and malicious actions explored. A comparative analysis with an equivalent static graph model indicates that the addition of the hybrid dynamic component enhances detection accuracy and reduces false alarm rates through more robust characterisation of behaviours, thus allowing actionable insights for more resilient and secure operations.
ENTREVISTA A DEISY VENTURA
Authors: Botazzo Carlos
Published: December 2024

Entrevista
FÓRUM DIREITO À CIDADE E A EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA:
Authors: De Andrade e Andrade Sarah , Silva Rodrigo , Carvalho Guimarães Leôncio Érica Milena , Bezerra Brasil Amíria
Published: December 2024

O relato de experiência desenvolvido, recupera as principais atividades desenvolvidas pelo Fórum Direito à Cidade enquanto projeto de extensão universitária, no ano de 2022. Dedicado à construção e consolidação de um espaço de articulação e debate técnico-popular sobre as questões urbanas e territoriais de Natal e sua Região Metropolitana, enfatizamos aqui, no entanto, as ações formativas que iluminam as possibilidades de tecer práticas alternativas de planejamento urbano. Enfocamos pontualmente os desdobramentos já evidentes do último processo de revisão do Plano Diretor de Natal -, gerando conflitos ao redor da regularização fundiária de territórios populares na orla de Natal, e nos debruçamos demoradamente sobre a construção do Curso de Formação de Ativistas e sobre a  participação na Conferência Popular pelo Direito à Cidade. As atividades nos permitiram experimentar a construção coletiva de novos saberes, novas práticas e novas teorias, gestadas a partir da troca de experiências entre a comunidade acadêmica e não acadêmica, convergindo para o entendimento da educação popular como estratégia de enfrentamento aos retrocessos e desmonte das políticas públicas populares, fruto do aprofundamento de um modelo de sociedade e de cidade excludentes, que perpetuam e aprofundam as perversas consequências do racismo, do capitalismo e do patriarcado.
Agreement between Two Biometers for Central Corneal Thickness Measurement in High Myopia Patients
Authors: Budiman Budiman , Tjokrovonco Ludwig Melino , Knoch Andrew M. H. , Sugiarti Emmy Dwi
Published: December 2024

Background

In refractive surgery, the measurement of Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) is a critical factor in the preparation and screening of surgery to correct myopia. CCT measurements can be measured by optical biometers, including the Scheimpflug camera and Swept-source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT).

Aim

This study aimed to compare the Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) measurements made with Swept-source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT)-based biometers and the Scheimpflug camera in patients with high myopia.

Methods

An analytical cross-sectional study was performed to evaluate the agreement between Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) values obtained using Swept-source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT) and the Scheimpflug camera. We included a total of 28 individuals with high myopia, including 44 eyes, for our study. These patients underwent Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) tests using both Swept-source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT) and the Scheimpflug camera. The Bland-Altman test was used to assess the agreement between the two devices.

Results

Forty-four eyes with axial lengths ranging from 26.05 to 34.02 mm based on SS-OCT examinations were included in this study. The mean CCT was 527.59 ± 35.710 (p <0.05) μm and 525.64 ± 35.421 μm (p <0.05), based on SS-OCT and the Scheimpflug camera, respectively. The Bland-Altman plot revealed good agreement between both devices, with a mean difference of 2.3409 μm; however, a 95% limit of agreement demonstrated a wide range, ranging from -8.48509 to 12.39400 μm at a 95% confidence interval.

Conclusion

CCT measurements using SS-OCT and the Scheimpflug camera differed significantly among patients with high myopia. Our findings have suggested that CCT measurements made with either device should be interpreted with caution and not be used interchangeably.
Electromagnetic Slime Sentinels: Transforming Drug Delivery, Object Extraction, and Healing Innovations
Authors: Saikia Prasurjya , Kemisetti Durgaprasad , Teron Charlisar , Islam Injamul , Dutta Sunmon Raj , Das Ananga Mohan , Chutia Ankur , Pingali Srinivasa Rao
Published: December 2024

Magnetic small soft-bodied robots are perfect for targeted medication administration,
micromanipulation, and minimally invasive surgery because they provide non-invasive access to
confined locations. Presently available magnetically operated small soft robots are based on elastomers
(silicone) and fluids, such as ferrofluid or liquid metal; however, they have certain drawbacks.
Robots built on elastomers have trouble deforming, which makes it challenging for them to
maneuver in extremely constrained spaces. Although they may deform more easily, fluid-based
robots have unstable forms and limited environmental adaptation. The non-Newtonian fluid-based
magnetically actuated slime robots shown in this work combine the notable deformation capabilities
of fluid-based robots with the flexibility of elastomer-based robots. These slime robots can
move on different surfaces in intricate surroundings and navigate via tiny channels as little as 1.5
mm in diameter. They can carry out various tasks, including transporting, ingesting, and gripping
solid items, and also adapt to various surfaces. This review discusses the design, preparation, and
applications of magnetic slime robots, highlighting their potential in revolutionizing biomedical
operations ,It also states about the stability among different atmospheric condition making it a
new age of targeted drug delivery system and predicting various inovations and concepts about the
magentic slime robot.
Novel Application of Alumina Nanoparticle-enriched Cutting Fluid for the Surface Integrity and Machining of 17-4PH Steel
Authors: John Vivek , Aggarwal Saurabh , Oza Ankit D. , Kumar Manoj , Jain Prince
Published: December 2024

Introduction:

Stainless steel 17-4 PH is said to be a challenging material to cut due to
its limited thermal conductivity. Early tool failure and inadequate surface finishing were observed
because excessive cutting temperatures have a negative impact on productivity when machining
17-4 PH steel.

Method:

Therefore, the present study explored the viability of alumina-reinforced ricebran oil
(Al2O3 (80 nm)) nanoparticles with ricebran oil and divyol oil as lubricants. A diverse volume fraction
of alumina was mixed with 5 vol. % rice bran oil ordivyol oil. Subsequently, twenty-seven
turning operations were performed on the 17-4PH material in the optimal lubricating medium.
When Al2O3 nanoparticles are added to rice bran oil, there is an 18.22% improvement in surface
roughness.

Results:

The particle volumetric range that the authors chose was 0.25 vol.% to 1.25 vol.% to
achieve equilibrium between the benefits of higher heat conductivity and the reduced pumping
power resulting from high viscosity.The machining values were statistically analyzed via analysis
of variance. In addition, response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to develop a mathematical
equation linking the input and machining responses.

Conclusion:

A comparison of the two analyzed fluid systems revealed that the cutting force (Fz),
feed force (Fx), thrust force (Fy), and surface roughness (Ra) of the Al2O3 mixed Rice Bran Oil
cutting fluid were considerably lower than those of the other methods (8.89%, 4.659%, 9.1416%,
and 18.22%, respectively).
A Multicomponent Eye Cream Helps Alleviate Signs of Aging in Indian Women: A Single Center, Non-Randomized Clinical Study
Authors: Gholap Anjali , Rastogi Rachna
Published: December 2024

Introduction:

The area around the eye shows the first signs of fatigue and aging. The use of suitable topical treatments can help manage the periorbital area. In this study, the efficacy of a multicomponent cream in improving the aesthetics around the eye area was ex-amined in 8 weeks.

Methods:

The study was a non-comparative, single-blind trial conducted on 50 Indian volun-teers with skin types III and IV for 56 days. The safety and cosmetic acceptability of the eye cream were determined by self-evaluation. The ability of the product to improve skin hydra-tion and elasticity was determined by instrumental analysis and aesthetic features by derma-tologist evaluation.

Results:

In an 8-week assessment, the use of the eye cream twice daily resulted in improved skin hydration by 55.82% compared to baseline. A significant reduction in the appearance of dark circles under the eye, puffiness, wrinkles, and fine lines was reported.

Conclusion:

While the skin around the eyes shows early signs of aging, regular use of cosmet-ic creams with active components, such as peptides niacinamide, can lead to significant im-provement in overall aesthetic appearance.
Do terreno ao espiritual: a dicotomia dos sentidos interiores e dos sentidos exteriores em Maria Micaela de São Bernardo (XVIII)
Authors: Pinho Maria
Published: December 2024

Maria Micaela de São Bernardo, religiosa setecentista do Mosteiro de São Dinis e de São Bernardo de Odivelas, redigiu uma produção escrita deveras interessante. Neste relato dirigido ao seu diretor espiritual se desvela o seu universo místico, consubstanciado por uma íntima e profundamente afetiva relação com Deus. Um dos topoi recorrentes da sua espiritualidade diz respeito à relação entre os sentidos interiores e os sentidos exteriores que, como se verá, se formula de uma forma particular que dará origem a uma dicotomia, afinal, apenas aparente.
Adoption of Advanced Cybersecurity Tools by Organizations: Motivations, Barriers, and Leader Responses
Authors: Anthony Robert T.
Published: December 2024

This study explores the adoption of advanced cybersecurity tools in organizations, focusing on the motivations, barriers, and leadership responses that shape adoption decisions. As cyber threats grow in sophistication, organizations must adopt increasingly complex tools to defend against attacks. However, despite the availability of cutting-edge technologies, adoption remains inconsistent. Through semi-structured interviews with 19 executive decision-makers and cybersecurity experts from high-threat industries, the study identifies key drivers for tool adoption, including an escalating threat environment and the need to enhance defense capabilities. It also highlights significant barriers, such as challenges of technical integration, organization readiness, and vendor management. Leadership plays a pivotal role in overcoming these obstacles by aligning organizational goals, securing resources, and fostering a culture of collaboration. The findings contribute to the literature on innovation adoption and cybersecurity management, offering insights into how organizations can better integrate advanced tools to enhance their security posture.
Focus ‘De Heere is mijn hoog vertrek’. Het christelijk geloof van Etty Hillesum
Authors: Van den Brink G.
Published: December 2024

N.a.v.:  Judith Koelemeijer, Etty Hillesum. Het verhaal van haar leven (Amsterdam: Uitgeverij Balans, 2022) 574 p., € 34,95 (ISBN 9789463821742).
Preporuke za dijagnostiku i liječenje slučajnog pothlađivanja u hitnoj medicinskoj službi
Authors: Majhen-Ujević Radmila , Bošan-Kilibarda Ingrid , Brdar Ivan , Olujić Vida , Ferri Certić Ivana , Kajčić Senka , Milas Helena
Published: December 2024

Slučajno pothlađivanje podrazumijeva slučajan, nenamjeran pad središnje tjelesne temperature ispod 35 ⁰C. Kod početnog pristupa pothlađenom bolesniku važno je odrediti stupanj pothlađivanja kako bi se moglo započeti liječenje. Minimalno invazivno zagrijavanje može značajno smanjiti mortalitet bolesnika s primarnim pothlađivanjem koji nisu u srčanom zastoju, koji su inače zdravi i imaju stabilne vitalne znakove. Izvantjelesna životna potpora (engl. Extracorporeal life support; ECLS) značajno je unaprijedila liječenje bolesnika u srčanom zastoju zbog pothlađenosti, s preživljavanjem gotovo 100 % u nekim slučajevima. Pothlađeni bolesnici s čimbenicima rizika za prijeteći srčani zastoj (središnja temperatura < 28 °C, ventrikulska aritmija, sistolički krvni tlak < 90 mmHg) i oni koji su već u zastoju trebaju biti prevezeni izravno u ustanovu koja ima mogućnost ECLS-a. Kod bolesnika koji su u srčanom zastoju zbog pothlađenosti, potrebno je tijekom prijevoza provoditi trajnu kardiopulmonalnu reanimaciju (KPR). Ako je vrijeme prijevoza produljeno, preporučuje se primjena uređaja za mehanički KPR, a ako provođenje kontinuiranog KPR-a nije moguće, može se primijeniti odložen ili intermitentni KPR. U slučaju povratka spontane cirkulacije (engl. return of spontaneus circulation; ROSC) potrebno je primijeniti kvalitetnu poslijeresuscitacijsku skrb. Cilj je ovih preporuka pomoći kliničarima u dijagnosticiranju i liječenju slučajnog pothlađivanja u hitnoj medicinskoj službi primjenom strukturiranih preporuka.
Value Cocreation and Codestruction in Digital Health Services: Protocol for a Systematic Review
Authors: Laukka Elina , Tuunanen Tuure , Jansson Miia , Vanhanen Minna , Hirvonen Nina , Palukka Jenni , Vesinurm Märt , Torkki Paulus
Published: December 2024

Background

To successfully design, develop, implement, and deliver digital health services that provide value, they should be cocreated with patients. However, occasionally, the value may also be codestructed. In the field of health care, the concepts of value cocreation and codestruction still need to be better established within emerging digital health services. Studying these concepts is essential for developing effective and sustainable patient-centered care.

Objective

The aim of the study is (1) to understand the antecedents, decisions, and outcomes of value cocreation and codestruction in digital health services, (2) to define the dynamics between value cocreation and codestruction, and (3) to map future research areas of value cocreation and codestruction within digital health services.

Methods

The systematic review will be conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for mixed method systematic reviews and the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement. The review considers scientific qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method studies published in English, Finnish, or Swedish that concern either value cocreation or codestruction in digital health services. Studies focusing on physical robotics and online health communities, as well as non–peer-reviewed and nonscientific papers, will be excluded. The searches were conducted using Scopus and MEDLINE during this protocol creation. Critical appraisal will be done using suitable checklists for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method studies. The review will adhere to a convergent integrated approach as outlined in the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for mixed methods systematic reviews.

Results

The searches resulted in a total of 837 records. The antecedents, decisions, and outcomes of value cocreation and codestruction in the context of digital health services will be described in a finalized systematic review. In the outcomes, our main interest is the effect on patient outcomes and experiences and professional experiences.

Conclusions

Since our study involves diverse scientific fields, there is a risk that our search does not capture all relevant papers. To mitigate this risk, we used 2 large databases for the searches. In addition, the value cocreation or codestruction terms may not have been used in all studies focusing on the collaborative roles of patients and providers, especially in the medical field, and that may be difficult to capture. The review reveals the current understanding of value cocreation and codestruction in digital health services and shapes the research agenda for these phenomena. Value cocreation can be used to both design and efficiently use digital health services trying to maximize the value for patients.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/63015
Online Representation of Psoriasis in Patients with Skin of Color (Preprint)
Authors: Nguyen Daniel , Le Van , Nguyen Derek , Han Vy
Published: December 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

Psoriasis presents differently in patients with skin of color, leading to potential underdiagnosis. This study analyzed online images of psoriasis on Google Images, Instagram, and YouTube and determined a lack of representation of darker skin types.
Just-in-time Delivery of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Based Exercises: A Single Case Experimental Design with Random Multiple Baselines (Preprint)
Authors: Oba Takeyuki , Takano Keisuke , Sugawara Daichi , Kimura Kenta
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) are a promising approach in mental health care. Typically, a smartphone application (app) is programmed to assess users’ psychological states in daily life; when a particular state is detected, the app prompts users to engage in specific behaviors. JITAIs are thought to be a promising approach – yet, scarce evidence is available in the literature.

OBJECTIVE

We implemented this scheme as an online intervention for daily stress management, based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and evaluated its feasibility and efficacy using a single-case experimental design.

METHODS

Eight Japanese adults (community sample: four women; mean age = 37.6 years, SD = 13.1) were recruited. An AB phase design with multiple random baselines was used. Throughout the study period (28 days), participants were prompted to indicate their momentary levels of stress using a smartphone thrice a day. The length of the baseline phase was randomly permuted across participants (7-14 days), and the remaining period was used as the intervention phase (14-21 days), where CBT-based exercises (e.g., breath control, mindfulness, and relaxation) were offered depending on the reported levels of stress.

RESULTS

Approximately 70 % of the participants perceived the intervention to be useful and helpful. A randomization test detected a statistically significant decrease in the reported levels of stress after the onset of the intervention (P=0.004), although this effect was marginal when tested separately for each participant. Multilevel model analysis detected a significant acute reduction in the momentary level of stress right after completing an CBT-based exercise (P=0.03, Cohen’s dz=0.58). Also, a significant reduction in depressive rumination was observed in the postintervention assessment (P=0.01, Cohen’s dz = 1.17).

CONCLUSIONS

The intervention was feasible and effective in reducing subjective stress (and rumination) in the study sample, although more evidence should be collected to draw robust conclusions.

CLINICALTRIAL

OSF: https://osf.io/3b5tp/?view_only=822e6357a8f442409285921e4b15e060
Perkembangan dan Dampak Industrialisasi di Gemeente Probolinggo 1918-1942
Authors: Suraiyah Sitti Suraiyah , Zamzami Rizal Zamzami
Published: December 2024

This article examines industrialisation in Gemeente Probolinggo from 1918 to 1942. It aims to explain the developments in industrial activities before and during Probolinggo’s transition to a gemeente and its socio-economic impact on society. It reviews three main topics, namely: (1) the form of industries in Gemeente Probolinggo, (2) the development of this industrialisation, and (3) its societal impacts. It employs the historical method, which consists of five stages: topic selection, heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. It reveals that industrialisation in Gemeente Probolinggo included various plantation industries, particularly those for sugar cane along with tobacco and coffee plantations. The transportation services sector advanced, featuring trains, trams, and buses. Notable industrial developments also included the 1941 Leces paper factory, along with advancements in food production, textiles, machinery, shipbuilding, and utilities such as gas, electricity, water distribution, and construction services. The impacts of industrialisation on the socio-economic conditions of society were evident in the increasing social stratification between indigenous and European populations, especially concerning employment opportunities and wage disparities. The process of industrialisation significantly enhanced port activities, primarily due to its role as the principal conduit for imports and exports, which were essential for fostering industrial development.
Research on Intelligent Industrial Park Management System
Authors: Yufan Yang
Published: December 2024

In recent years, the scale of industrial parks in China has grown rapidly, but the use of intelligent management methods for industrial park management in China has not been carried out for a long time and lacks relevant experience. To explore the management mode and application characteristics of smart industrial parks, this article derives the operation mode of the smart industrial park management system based on the digital twin infrastructure, and elaborates and analyzes the main functions and characteristics of the smart industrial park management system, To provide reference and reference for better promoting the management system of smart industrial parks.
The Essential Role of Tahfidz Boarding School in Internalizing Islamic Values: Study at Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
Authors: Noor Iqbal Hidayatsyah , Imron Ali , Suprapto Rohmat
Published: December 2024

Islamic teaching values are an integral component of an Islamic educational institution. The value of Islamic teaching is also an indicator of success in the educational process at the institution. This also applies to Tahfidz Boarding school which has students with various backgrounds of study programs at Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (Unimus). Tahfidz Boarding school tries to instill Islamic values in every daily activity. Therefore, this study explains what Islamic education values are instilled and explains what methods are used at Tahfidz Boarding school. This type of research is field research. This research has primary data sources from all students who live in the Tahfidz Boarding school as well as being active students in each study program at Unimus. Other sources of this research are documents of student activities owned by Tahfidz Boarding school. The method of this research is deductive method with qualitative description data analysis with data collection method using observation, in-depth interview, and documentation. the conclusion of this research is the cultivation of Islamic teaching values in the men’s Tahfidz Boarding school of Unimus covers 4 values of ulumul qur'an, faith values, moral values, worship values and the methods used are five methods, namely lectures, practical methods, exemplary methods, and habituation methods.
Navigating Tradition and Modernity: The Impact of Transnational Islam in Gorontalo, Indonesia
Authors: Pomalingo Samsi , Kamaruzzaman Kartini , Idaman Idaman , Tangahu Wirna
Published: December 2024

This research investigated the entry of Transnational Islam in Gorontalo, Indonesia, focusing on Tablighi Jamaat and Wahdah Islamiyah (Salafi). Addressing gaps in previous studies, this work explores why Gorontalo Muslims, despite early rejection, have embraced these movements. The study examines how transnational Islam responds to local cultural Gorontalo influences that affect the authenticity of Islamic teachings. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, the research highlights key factors contributing to this acceptance, such as the emphasis on returning to the Quran and Sunnah, reinforcing aqidah (creed), tauhid (monotheism), and the importance of faith and good deeds. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on transnational Islam by offering new insights into its adaptation within local contexts, particularly in response to globalization. The findings are structured around key themes, such as doctrinal purity, dawah efforts, and the rejection of political agendas, which resonate with Gorontalo’s Muslim population across social classes. The theoretical frameworks of modernity and religious authority inform the analysis, illustrating how transnational movements negotiate global and local dynamics while maintaining a commitment to return to Islamic teachings under the guidance of the Al-Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet.
ABATE HALAL NO BRASIL, RELAÇÕES E CORRELAÇÕES COM AS LIBERDADES RELIGIOSA E ECONÔMICA
Authors: Menezes Júnior Eumar Evangelista , Ribeiro Marcos André , Carvalho Enya Magalhães , Almeida Suzani Silva
Published: December 2024

O estudo teve por objetivo geral analisar o ‘Abate Halal’ que veicula as relações comerciais entre Brasil e Arábia Saudita pela ótica da liberdade religiosa e econômica, as consequências e as condições para que elas tenham se firmado e se mantenham até os dias atuais. No Brasil, empresas mercantis voltadas à atividade de abate e exportações de carne/alimentos animais sofrem a ingerência de acordos internacionais comerciais e econômicos eivados de questões religiosas. Nesse cenário, recortando e observando o ‘Abate halal’ aplicado por empresas brasileiras que exportam à Arábia Saudita, país muçulmano, a presente pesquisa promove uma análise compreensiva do sacrifício de animais de acordo com preceitos religiosos, dialogando os traços de liberdade econômica e religiosa gravados na Constituição de 1988 com os traços regulatórias de acordos comerciais internacionais. Para lograr êxito em seus resultados a pesquisa foi pautada por método de análise compreensivo e interpretativo, preenchido por uma abordagem em primeiro plano indutiva e tão logo dedutiva e por procedimentos bibliográfico e documental. O estudo analisando a forma de abate e as relações comerciais entre empresas do gênero brasileiras de exportação a consumidores mulçumanos apresenta as relações e as correlações nacionais e internacionais empresariais, que envolvem as liberdades econômica e religiosa.
PASSADO, PRESENTE E FUTURO DAS TEORIAS DAS RELAÇÕES INTERNACIONAIS: DOS ‘GRANDES DEBATES’ À ‘ESCOLA CHINESA’
Authors: Silva Flávio Bastos da
Published: December 2024

Este artigo examina as diversas abordagens teóricas e perspetivas emergentes no campo das Relações Internacionais (RI), com o objetivo de explorar novas direções para o desenvolvimento teórico e metodológico. Através de uma análise crítica de uma ampla gama de textos acadêmicos, investigamos o estado atual das Teorias das Relações Internacionais, bem como os debates, desafios e oportunidades que as cercam. Inicialmente, traçamos a evolução das propostas teóricas das RI, utilizando a perspetiva tradicional dos 'grandes debates' como ponto de partida. Em seguida, avaliamos a importância desses debates e as críticas a eles associadas. A partir desse contexto, discutimos as perspetivas futuras na disciplina, explorando três principais oportunidades: o pluralismo teórico, as middle-range-theories e as propostas que emergem fora do espaço ocidental, com destaque para a Escola Chinesa das Relações Internacionais. Ao examinar essa temática, argumentamos que a busca por uma perspetiva global e multicultural nas RI é essencial para garantir uma compreensão abrangente e precisa dos desafios e oportunidades do mundo contemporâneo. Concluímos que a diversificação teórica e metodológica não apenas enriquece o debate acadêmico, mas também promove uma análise mais completa e inclusiva dos fenômenos internacionais, pavimentando o caminho para uma RI verdadeiramente global.
Efficient MPS representations and quantum circuits from the Fourier modes of classical image data
Authors: Jobst Bernhard , Shen Kevin , Riofrío Carlos A. , Shishenina Elvira , Pollmann Frank
Published: December 2024

Machine learning tasks are an exciting application for quantum computers, as it has been proven that they can learn certain problems more efficiently than classical ones. Applying quantum machine learning algorithms to classical data can have many important applications, as qubits allow for dealing with exponentially more data than classical bits. However, preparing the corresponding quantum states usually requires an exponential number of gates and therefore may ruin any potential quantum speedups. Here, we show that classical data with a sufficiently quickly decaying Fourier spectrum after being mapped to a quantum state can be well-approximated by states with a small Schmidt rank (i.e., matrix-product states) and we derive explicit error bounds. These approximated states can, in turn, be prepared on a quantum computer with a linear number of nearest-neighbor two-qubit gates. We confirm our results numerically on a set of 1024×1024-pixel images taken from the `Imagenette' and DIV2K datasets. Additionally, we consider different variational circuit ansätze and demonstrate numerically that one-dimensional sequential circuits achieve the same compression quality as more powerful ansätze.