bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pantoea osteomyelitidis sp. nov., a novel human opportunistic pathogen isolated from a patient with chronic osteomyelitis: case report, genomic characterization and literature review
Authors: Keidar-Friedman Danielle , Leshin-Carmel Daniel , Tsur Anka , Amsalem Muriel , Tolkach Daria , Brosh-Nissimov Tal , Sorek Nadav
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Pantoea species are increasingly recognized as human opportunistic pathogens. We describe a rare case of osteomyelitis that has been developed over years, with the identification of the causing agent as a novel species of Pantoea.
Case presentation: A 37-year-old generally healthy woman presented to our hospital with suspected chronic osteomyelitis. The condition was possibly related to an incident that occurred two decades before the onset of symptoms, involving a tibia fracture with a large open bleeding wound. The patient had undergone two aggressive debridement operations, systemic ciprofloxacin treatment, and local aminoglycoside therapy, eventually exhibiting full recovery.
Bone biopsy cultures grew gram-negative coccobacilli that could not be identified by conventional clinical microbiology methods. Whole-genome sequencing and subsequent taxonomic and phylogenetic analyses revealed genetic relatedness to several Pantoea species. Comparative genomic analyses identified conserved antibiotic resistance and virulence genes.
Conclusion: A literature review search uncovered only five cases of osteomyelitis caused by Pantoea species that have been reported in the past, all attributed to Pantoea agglomerans. We suggest this new strain belongs to a yet unidentified Pantoea species, which we have named Pantoea osteomyelitidis. sp.nov. The high diversity of Pantoea and the obscured potential pathogenicity of this genus is discussed, emphasizing the need for further research into its clinical relevance.
Triploid Formation and Heat Tolerance of Angelonia angustifolia with Various Ploidy Levels
Authors: Tsai Yun-Shan , Liao Yu-Chun , Wei Tzu-Yao , Yeh Der-Ming
Published: October 2024

Angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia), a popular potted flower and bedding plant, often experiences severe wilting or leaf drying during hot summers in tropical and subtropical regions. Polyploidization may enhance the heat tolerance of angelonia plants. In this study, diploid (2x) angelonia ‘Serena Purple’ and ‘Serena White’ were crossed with tetraploid (4x) lines to produce interploidy plants. More seed production was observed from 4x × 2x crosses than from 2x × 4x crosses. Despite observing triploid block in interploidy hybridization, triploid plants were successfully obtained from the interploidy seeds. Growth, flowering, and photosynthesis of diploid, triploid, and tetraploid plants were assessed at day/night temperatures of 30/25 °C and 25/20 °C. All angelonia plants exhibited increased height and stem diameter as well as reduced leaf SPAD-502 value, leaf thickness, flower number, flower length, net photosynthetic rate, and stomatal conductance at 30/25 °C compared with those at 25/20 °C. At 30/25 °C, triploid and tetraploid plants had higher leaf SPAD-502 values, leaf thickness, and net photosynthetic rates than those of diploid plants. Diploid plants had the most branches at 25/20 °C, but their branch and flower numbers decreased the most at 30/25 °C compared with those of triploid and tetraploid plants. Notably, at 30/25 °C, triploid plants exhibited the earliest f lowering and produced the most branches and flowers compared with those of diploid and tetraploid plants.
Práticas Inclusivas na Perspectiva da Teoria da Objetivação: Contribuições para a Inclusão Educacional
Authors: Vargas Plaça Jaqueline Santos , Gobara Shirley Takeco
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo apresenta uma prática pedagógica inclusiva, focada na implementação de uma Atividade de Ensino e Aprendizagem (AEA) para abordar o tema "Dia e Noite" com duas alunas com baixa visão. Baseado em uma pesquisa de doutorado que investigou o uso de Tecnologias Assistivas no apoio a alunos com deficiência, o estudo propôs uma atividade colaborativa utilizando um modelo experimental de baixo custo para simular o fenômeno do dia e da noite. A metodologia seguiu os princípios da Teoria da Objetivação, que enfatiza o trabalho conjunto entre alunos e professores, promovendo tanto o encontro com o saber (objetivação) quanto a transformação dos sujeitos (subjetivação). Por meio da interação verbal "ombro a ombro" e do uso de recursos acessíveis, as alunas passaram por um processo de inclusão, transformando-se de participantes silenciosas para agentes ativas no processo de aprendizagem. Os resultados indicam que práticas inclusivas podem ser organizadas de forma a promover tanto o encontro com o saber quanto a subjetivação dos sujeitos envolvidos, destacando o potencial da utilização da TO para a inclusão educacional.
Palavras-chave: Práticas Inclusivas; Teoria da Objetivação; Ensino e Aprendizagem.
Visual coding along multiple brain areas
Authors: De Araújo Xavier Vitória , Da Silva Melo Nayara , Ribeiro Sidarta , A P de Vasconcelos Nivaldo
Published: October 2024

This study focuses on understanding visual coding in multiple brain areas and its implications for neural processing in the visual system. It highlights the use of simultaneous recordings of large neuronal populations to investigate how visual information is encoded and processed in the brain. By studying the activity of multiple brain areas, the paper aims to uncover the mechanisms underlying brain-wide visual perception and provide insights into the neural basis of visual processing. The findings of this research contribute to the broader field of neuroscience and have implications for understanding visual disorders and developing therapeutic interventions
Terahertz Resistor-coupled Arrayed Resonant-tunneling-diode Oscillators with High DC-to-RF Efficiency using Metal-insulator-metal Capacitor
Authors: Ta Mai Van , Thi Thu Huong Tran , Thuy Linh Nguyen , Khac Phuong Kieu , Tuan Hung Nguyen , Hai Yen Pham , Duy Manh Luong
Published: October 2024

Resistor-coupled arrayed resonant-tunneling-diode (RTD) oscillators have emerged as promising candidates for high-performance Terahertz sources. Despite various advantages, the DC-to-RF efficiency of such oscillators is still low. The reason is the loss caused by resistors, which form the ends of the slot antennas. This paper presents a method to increase the DC-to-RF efficiency of resistor-coupled arrayed oscillators. Edged resistors at the ends of slot antennas are covered by metal-insulator-metal capacitors, which shunt the currents flowing through those resistors. Thus, the conduction loss caused by edged resistors is reduced. Owing to low conduction loss, high output power is obtained, resulting in a high DC-to-RF efficiency. It is estimated that the proposed oscillator’s output power and DC-to-RF efficiency reach 1.53 mW and 0.44% at 450 GHz, respectively. A high power density of up to 62 mW/mm2 is another advantage of the proposed RTD oscillator. With the improved characteristics, we believe the proposed oscillators could promote various Terahertz applications.
Standardizing a Questionnaire of Metacognitive Resources of Human Behavior Regulation in Difficult Circumstances
Authors: Filenko Igor A. , Bogomaz Sergey A.
Published: October 2024

Modern psychology focuses on personal resources that help to overcome difficult circumstances accompanied by anxiety and stress. However, psychological diagnosis in this sphere remains understudied. The present research was an attempt to standardize a questionnaire of metacognitive regulation of human behavior in difficult circumstances. The study involved 559 participants from Tomsk (24.8% men, average age – 22.1). The exploratory factor analysis identified four factors (45.6% variance): self-control of behavior (six items, Cronbach’s alpha, α = 0.780; composite reliability = 0.863); anxiety control (four items, α = 0.823; composite reliability = 0.866); memory efficiency (three items, α = 0.817; composite reliability = 0.832); intuitive cognition of people (four items, α = 0.709; composite reliability = 0.757). Confirmation factor analysis showed high values of the model fitness indices: RMSEA = 0.044; SRMR = 0.059; CFI = 0.991; GFI = 0.986. The scales of the new questionnaire demonstrated the required external convergent validity and were found consistent with similar constructs. The study involved the following methods: D. V. Lyusin’s Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire; Subjective Risk Intelligence Scale developed by G. Craparo et al. and adapted by T. V. Kornilova and E. M. Pavlova, E. Yu. Mandrikova’s Activity Self-Organization Questionnaire, C. D. Spielberger’s Anxiety Test adapted by V. N. Karandashev, C. D. Spielberger’s Questionnaire of Personal Anxiety adapted by Yu. L. Khanin, and the Academic Motivation Scale developed by T. O. Gordeeva, O. A. Sychev, and E. N. Osin. The following scales demonstrated a good discriminative ability associated with statistically significant gender differences: self-control of behavior (p = 0.002); anxiety control (p < 0.001), and memory efficiency (p < 0.001). The questionnaire proved to be an efficient tool of studying human resources related to overcoming difficult circumstances.
Written Narrative in Patients with Different Mental Disorders
Authors: Smerchinskaya Elina M. , Tregubenko Ilya A. , Isaeva Elena R.
Published: October 2024

Language disorders are criteria of psychopathology diagnostics listed both in the 10th revision of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) and the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). However, structure and grammar remain understudied in this aspect, which makes structural analysis a relevant research topic. A structural analysis of written narrative may objectivize particular language disorders, thus facilitating psychodiagnostics of different mental disorders. The research objective was to describe the structural features of written narratives obtained from 127 patients with schizophrenic, bipolar, and personality disorders. The narratives were subjected to structural and statistical analyses. Schizophrenic narratives demonstrated a poor vocabulary, a low volume, and a high degree of formality with a passive narrator. Bipolar texts tended to be long, detailed, egocentric, and active, with multiple participles. Patients with personality disorders emotionally relived their memories, producing reflective written narratives with a lot of actors. The final list of written speech indicators to be used to distinguish between schizophrenic, bipolar, and personality disorders included such variables as text volume, verb tense, non-finite verb forms, first-person singular pronoun, number of actors, passive / active narrator, and laconic / detailed narration.
Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Development of Five-Year-Old Children Conceived by Assistive Reproductive Technologies (In-Vitro Fertilization)
Authors: Bokhan Tatiana G. , Shabalovskaya Marina V. , Silaeva Anna V. , Terekhina Olga V.
Published: October 2024

Preschool children conceived through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) tend to demonstrate particular behavioral, social, and emotional patterns that correlate with their physical development. The authors used a number of techniques to assess the behavior and social and emotional development of five-year-old IVF children. Such questionnaires as Your Child’s Behavior and Child’s Relationship with Friends and Family cast light on the behavioral, social, and emotional status. To define the physical development, the authors used such questionnaires as Child Feeding Issues, Three-Month History of Infectious Diseases, History of Injuries and Accidents, and Chronic Disease History. The sample consisted of 81 IVF children and 153 naturally-conceived children (aged 5); it included subgroups of children with perinatal developmental risks. Most parents of the IVF children reported neither behavioral nor social issues. However, the IVF children demonstrated more severe emotional issues. The IVF children with perinatal developmental risks had more pronounced emotional and anxiety issues, which was not typical of naturally-conceived children with perinatal risks. Both groups included children with difficulties in social and emotional development. The study revealed four significant factors that defined the difficulties of the socio-emotional development in the IVF children: behavioral disorders, aggression, social issues, and emotional issues. The significant correlations of behavioral, social, and emotional development in the IVF group indicated some specificity against the control. The correlating indicators of mental and physical development proved that physical development might affect behavioral, social, and emotional development in IVF children.
Effect of Visual Images on Digital Communication: Empirical Research Review
Authors: Belimova Polina A. , Miklyaeva Anastasia V.
Published: October 2024

As mobile messengers gain popularity, visual images affect digital communication, leading to new interaction patterns. This review sums up scientific experience in describing digital communication facilitated by emoji and memes. The review covered scientific articles that reported empirical research on visual communication in digital environment in such open research databases as CyberLeninka, PubMed, Google Scholar, eLibrary, and ResearchGate in 2019–2024. The current rise in visual communication tools seems to reflect the general visual shift in modern culture, associated with the changes in human psychology brought about by total digitalization. Visual communication tools have a high information capacity, which hinders their interpretation, thus modifying the complex of individual and socio-psychological characteristics of interlocutors in an attempt to ensure mutual understanding. The review can be used to improve digital communication that employs alternative communication tools.
Communicative Skills in Medical Students
Authors: Turova Irina V.
Published: October 2024

Positive interaction between the doctor and the patient affects the treatment outcome, as well as the level of satisfaction with healthcare services. Many young doctors experience communicative issues that can lead to negative consequences for all stakeholders. The research featured various problems in shaping communicative skills in medical students. It involved a review of scientific publications, a survey of first-year medical students (n = 20), and an analysis of 40 negative feedbacks from patients. The communicative issues included: lack of eye contact / active listening, misleading mimics, inappropriate intonation / voice volume, violation of private space, insufficient or excessive amount of information, lack of bedside manners / respect for patients. The list of communication skills to be mastered by medical students in order to improve the quality of medical care included: eye contact, self-presentation, active listening, conflict management, strategies of delivering bad news, and conclusion phrases. The data obtained make it possible to identify key aspects that affect the formation of communicative skills in future doctors, as well as to propose methods for its improvement at university level. The authors emphasize the importance of developing communicative skills in future doctors to provide high-quality medical care and prevent emotional burnout in young professionals.
Self-Attitude Parameters as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being in Students with Limited Health Capacities.
Authors: Zadorozhnaya Oksana V. , Novokhatko Elena N.
Published: October 2024

Psychological well-being is a system of optimal psychological qualities and states manifested as life strategy and a system of personal attitude to the world and oneself. Self-attitude is an intrapersonal phenomenon of individual projections in the field of self-awareness. In assessing psychological well-being, it acts as a guiding vector for self-development and self-actualization. In case of people with disabilities, psychological well-being largely depends on self-attitude as a predictor. This study featured the effect of self-attitude on psychological well-being in university students with limited health capacities. The study involved 60 students aged 18–25. The list of methodological tools involved Sentence Completion (J. M. Sacks, S. Levy), Subjective Well-Being Scale (adapted by M. V. Sokolova), and Personal Self-Attitude (V. V. Stolin, S. R. Pantileev). The study established differences in the assessment of psychological well-being by students with and without disabilities. Physically challenged students tended to demonstrate low self-esteem, associated with negative emotional and health experience. They also had specific parameters of self-attitude with a vector of positivity and trends towards personal growth. These parameters are a motivating component of social behavior that determines the general perception of psychological well-being by students with disabilities.
Phytochemicals, anti-aging, and antioxidant activities of koro komak (Lablab purpureus) on different ratios and types of solvent
Authors: Diniyah Nurud , Nur Dwiyanti Inayatus , Zanuba Arifah Naila , Hamad Alshammari Fanar , Subagio Achmad , Novi Marchianti Ancah Caesarina
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of solvent type and solvent ratio on yield, antioxidant activity (i.e., DPPH, ABTS, FRAP), total phenolics, flavonoids, anti-elastase, and tannins of Lablab purpureus (koro komak) extract. The types of solvents used were 70% of ethanol, 96% of ethanol, 22oC of water, and 75oC of water with the ratios of 1:4, 1:6, and 1:8. The experiment was conducted, duplicate and the data was obtained for analysis using ANOVA at a 95% confidence level. If the treatment shows a significant difference, DMRT is used to check for significant differences. The results indicated that the different ratios and types of solvents were giving significantly different yields, antioxidant activity, total phenolic, flavonoids, anti-elastase, and tannins. The highest yield, total phenolic, flavonoid, tannin, and antioxidant activity values were obtained from the treatment by a 1:8 ratio of 75oC of water with the value 28.39%, 11.70 mg GAE/g, 35.88 mg QE/100g, and 6.44 mg TAE/100g, 18.46 AAE/g (DPPH), 4.23 AAE/g (ABTS), and 4.17 mg Fe+/g (FRAP) respectively.
Evaluation of an empirical model for predicting the calorific value of biomass briquettes from candlenut shells and kesambi twigs
Authors: Jonson Sula Dethan Jemmy
Published: October 2024

Biomass briquettes offer a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuels, contributing to renewable energy while reducing environmental impact. This research explores the development of biomass briquettes from candlenut shell charcoal (Aleurites moluccanus) and kesambi twigs (Schleichera oleosa), focusing on their physical properties and heating values. Using tapioca as a binder, briquettes were produced with varying ratios: A. Control (90% kesambi twigs + 10% adhesive), B. 3:1 (67.5% kesambi twigs + 22.5% candlenut shell charcoal + 10% adhesive), C. 1:1 (45% kesambi twigs + 45% candlenut shell charcoal + 10% adhesive), and D. 1:3 (22.5% kesambi twigs + 67.5% candlenut shell charcoal + 10% adhesive). The study aimed to optimize briquette composition for maximum density, compressive strength, and calorific value while minimizing moisture, ash, and volatile matter. Results indicated that a higher proportion of candlenut shell charcoal enhanced density, compressive strength, and fixed carbon content, with the highest calorific value exceeding 19 MJ/kg observed in the 1:3 ratio. Additionally, the study evaluated three empirical models for predicting the Higher Heating Value (HHV) of the briquettes, finding the Nhuchhen model to be the most accurate, with an R² value of 0.93, providing a reliable method for predicting calorific value.
Cultural adaptation challenges, academic stress, and social support: A study of Saudi students in Malaysia
Authors:   College of Education, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia, Alshammari Ateeq Zaeed M.
Published: October 2024

This study explores the specific challenges faced by Saudi students studying in Malaysia, particularly the pressures related to achieving their academic goals abroad. Previous research has often looked at the general factors affecting international students' experiences but has not deeply examined the unique challenges faced by Saudi students who are studying abroad on scholarships. This research aims to identify the difficulties these students face in adapting to a new culture, understand how these challenges relate to their academic stress, evaluate the role of social support in easing this stress, and consider how this knowledge could help develop better support strategies for Saudi students in Malaysia. The research was conducted using a questionnaire given to a group of Saudi students in Malaysia. The findings indicate that social support helps lessen the link between cultural adaptation difficulties and academic stress, which is an important factor affecting their academic success and overall well-being. These results are significant as they can help improve the academic achievement and well-being of international students.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF PADDY LEAF DISEASES USING ADVANCED COMPUTER VISION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, India, B Sowmiya , K Saminathan ,   A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, India, Devi M. Chithra ,   Queens College of Arts and Science for Women, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, India
Published: October 2024

Food is required for human survival. Paddy is a vital food crop serving 60% of the Indian population. Food quality is determined by the plant yield. Unfavorable environmental circumstances, soil fertility, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, fertilizer use, and the absence of nutritional shortages substantially influence plant yield. As a result, it is critical to protect the plants from illness. Crop yield must be improved to meet food scarcity of growing population. Although disease symptoms are apparent in various parts of plant like leaves, stem, fruits and stem, the infections are commonly observed in the leaves. Understanding plant pathology plays a vital role in disease detection. Early detection of diseases is a prompt intervention that aids the farmers in controlling disease spread, resulting in increased agricultural quantity and quality. Image processing techniques with advanced computer vision technologies like machine learning and deep learning have proven the automation of plant disease diagnosis precisely. The main objectives of this research are to investigate computer vision technologies for the early identification of plant diseases and help novice researchers in the same domain learn about plant diseases and the methodologies for disease detection in paddy plant leaves. Consequently this manuscript reviews significant paddy plant infections, highlights related study of tools and techniques, current research, limitations and conclusions for future research in this field.
IMPROVING IMAGE QUALITY THROUGH ADAPTIVE FILTERING ENHANCEMENT U
TRANSDUCTION BASED DEEP BELIEF NETWORKS LEARNING-BASED MULTI-CAMERA FUSION FOR ROBUST SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
Authors:   IFTM University, India, Shukla Arvind Kumar , M Meenakshi ,   Apeejay Stya University, India, Jha Amaresh ,   University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India, S Balu ,   KSR Institute for Engineering and Technology, India, Alam Mohammad Shabbir ,   Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Published: October 2024

In the realm of scene reconstruction, conventional methods often struggle with challenges posed by occlusions, lighting variations, and noisy data. To address these limitations, this paper introduces a Transduction-based Deep Belief Network (T-DBN) within a learning-based multi-camera fusion framework, offering robust scene reconstruction by effectively fusing data from multiple cameras and adapting to diverse conditions. Traditional scene reconstruction methods often struggle with challenging scenarios due to limitations in handling occlusions, lighting variations, and noisy data. The proposed T-DBN model overcomes these limitations by effectively fusing information from multiple cameras using a transduction scheme, allowing it to adapt to varying conditions. The network learns to decipher scene structures and characteristics by training on a diverse dataset. Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of the Proposed T-DBN in achieving accurate and reliable scene reconstruction compared to existing techniques. This work presents a significant advancement in multi-camera fusion and scene reconstruction through the integration of deep learning and transduction strategies.
UNSUPERVISED TRANSUDATIVE TL FEATURE LEARNING FOR IMAGE FEATURE EXTRACTION AND REPRESENTATION
Authors:   St. Joseph College of Engineering, India, Dhavamani Logeshwari , A Rajavel ,   Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, India, Mishra Subhadra ,   Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, India, B Umare Komal ,   Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, India
Published: October 2024

In this study, we address the problem of unsupervised transductive transfer learning for image feature extraction and representation. While transfer learning has shown promising results in various domains, its application to image feature extraction in an unsupervised transductive setting remains relatively unexplored. The research gap lies in the scarcity of methods that can effectively learn meaningful image representations without access to labeled data in the target domain, hindering the broader applicability of transfer learning in computer vision. Our research seeks to bridge this gap by proposing a novel framework that leverages unsupervised feature learning to enhance the adaptability of models across different image domains, thus contributing to the advancement of transfer learning in the field of computer vision. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our method in addressing this critical research gap and its potential for real-world applications.
AI-BASED VIDEO SUMMARIZATION FOR EFFICIENT CONTENT RETRIEVAL
Authors:   SRM Institute of Science and Engineering, Kattankulathur Campus, India, Kanagaraj Kaavya , Abhang Shilpa ,   SRM Institute of Science and Engineering, Kattankulathur Campus, India, Kumar Julakanti Sampath ,   SRM Institute of Science and Engineering, Kattankulathur Campus, India, R.K. Gnanamurthy ,   SRM Institute of Science and Engineering, Kattankulathur Campus, India, V Balaji ,   MAI-NEFHI College of Engineering and Technology Asmara, Eritera
Published: October 2024

The explosive growth of video data poses a significant challenge in retrieving relevant content swiftly. Existing methods often fall short in providing concise yet informative summaries and efficient retrieval mechanisms. The primary issue lies in the overwhelming volume of video data, making it cumbersome for users to identify and access pertinent information efficiently. Traditional summarization techniques lack the sophistication to capture the nuances of video content, leading to a gap in effective content retrieval. Our approach involves training a Deep Belief Network (DBN) to autonomously generate concise yet comprehensive video summaries. Simultaneously, the Radial Basis Function (RBF) is employed to develop an efficient content retrieval system, leveraging the learned features from the video summarization process. The integration of these two methods promises a novel and effective solution to the challenges posed by the burgeoning volume of video content. Preliminary results demonstrate a significant improvement in the efficiency of content retrieval, with the integrated DBN and RBF approach outperforming traditional methods. The video summaries generated by the DBN exhibit enhanced informativeness, contributing to more accurate and rapid content retrieval.
Resting Heart Rate and Associations With Clinical Measures From the Project Baseline Health Study: Observational Study
Authors: Feng Kent Y , Short Sarah A , Saeb Sohrab , Carroll Megan K , Olivier Christoph B , Simard Edgar P , Swope Susan , Williams Donna , Eckstrand Julie , Pagidipati Neha , Shah Svati H , Hernandez Adrian F , Mahaffey Kenneth W
Published: October 2024

Background

Though widely used, resting heart rate (RHR), as measured by a wearable device, has not been previously evaluated in a large cohort against a variety of important baseline characteristics.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the validity of the RHR measured by a wearable device compared against the gold standard of ECG (electrocardiography), and assess the relationships between device-measured RHR and a broad range of clinical characteristics.

Methods

The Project Baseline Health Study (PHBS) captured detailed demographic, occupational, social, lifestyle, and clinical data to generate a deeply phenotyped cohort. We selected an analysis cohort within it, which included participants who had RHR determined by both ECG and the Verily Study Watch (VSW). We examined the correlation between these simultaneous RHR measures and assessed the relationship between VSW RHR and a range of baseline characteristics, including demographic, clinical, laboratory, and functional assessments.

Results

From the overall PBHS cohort (N=2502), 875 (35%) participants entered the analysis cohort (mean age 50.9, SD 16.5 years; n=519, 59% female and n=356, 41% male). The mean and SD of VSW RHR was 66.6 (SD 11.2) beats per minute (bpm) for female participants and 64.4 (SD 12.3) bpm for male participants. There was excellent reliability between the two measures of RHR (ECG and VSW) with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.946. On univariate analyses, female and male participants had similar baseline characteristics that trended with higher VSW RHR: lack of health care insurance (both P<.05), higher BMI (both P<.001), higher C-reactive protein (both P<.001), presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (both P<.001) and higher World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) 2.0 score (both P<.001) were associated with higher RHR. On regression analyses, within each domain of baseline characteristics (demographics and socioeconomic status, medical conditions, vitals, physical function, laboratory assessments, and patient-reported outcomes), different characteristics were associated with VSW RHR in female and male participants.

Conclusions

RHR determined by the VSW had an excellent correlation with that determined by ECG. Participants with higher VSW RHR had similar trends in socioeconomic status, medical conditions, vitals, laboratory assessments, physical function, and patient-reported outcomes irrespective of sex. However, within each domain of baseline characteristics, different characteristics were most associated with VSW RHR in female and male participants.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03154346; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03154346
Impact of plant parasitic nematodes & its management in Mulberry (Morus sp.) cultivation in India— A Review
Authors: Rahman Tanvi , Rahman Sahil , R Kishan Kumar , S Jashwanth
Published: October 2024

Mulberry (Morus sp.), a vital crop for India's silk industry, faces significant yield reductions (10-30%) due to plant parasitic nematodes. Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) are primary pests, compromising plant health and leaf quality. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of nematode diversity, damage, and management strategies in Indian mulberry cultivation. The review elucidates the impact of nematode infestations on mulberry growth, yield, and quality, highlighting the need for effective management. Chemical, biological, and cultural methods are evaluated for their efficacy and sustainability. Chemical treatments, while effective, pose environmental and health risks, emphasizing the need for alternative approaches. Biological control agents, such as Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens, show promise in managing nematode populations. Cultural practices like crop rotation, soil solarization, and resistant cultivars are also discussed. Integrated management strategies, combining multiple approaches, are recommended for optimal results.
La recepción de remesas monetarias y sus implicaciones en la pobreza en México, 2020
Authors: González-Becerril Juan Gabino , Muñoz-Jumilla Alma Rosa , López-Juárez Rafael
Published: October 2024

El artículo tiene como objetivo demostrar que las remesas monetarias que envían los migrantes de origen mexicano, principalmente desde los Estados Unidos, constituyen una importante fuente de recursos económicos provenientes del exterior que funcionan como amortiguadoras de la pobreza en los hogares receptores de estos recursos, los cuales se han tomado como base de análisis. Así mediante el cálculo de probabilidades obtenidas con un ejercicio de regresión logística, para siete dimensiones de análisis (hogar, demografía, servicios en la vivienda, tenencia de la vivienda, tecnología, hambre y posición geográfica), se analizó la probabilidad o inclinación de que estos hogares se ubiquen en condición de pobreza. Las diferencias encontradas entre los hogares en virtud de factores geográficos, demográficos, tenencia de activos y dotación de servicios; han permitido ubicar la combinación de elementos que hacen que aumente la probabilidad de situarse en la pobreza.
La Protección Social en México
Authors: García-Hernández Héctor , Giraldo-Rodríguez Liliana
Published: October 2024

La protección social (PS) es un mecanismo dirigido a responder a los riesgos que enfrenta la población en el curso de vida. En México, la PS ha estado en constante transformación. Debido a ello, se han generado políticas y programas para tal fin; sin embargo, su creación ha sido desorganizada y repetitiva. En este sentido, la PS mexicana está compuesta por un entramado institucional inconexo entre sí, lo que hace complicado su medición. El objetivo de este trabajo es medir la PS para 2016, 2018 y 2020, con base en cuatro dimensiones: a) acceso a salud; b) trabajo; c) orfandad, discapacidad y vejez; y d) bajos ingresos, propuestas por el Consejo Nacional de Evaluación de la Política de Desarrollo Social, con el fin de contribuir a su análisis y monitoreo.
El vínculo del trabajo femenino y disolución de uniones conyugales en México. Un enfoque en las trayectorias
Authors: Rojas-López Justo
Published: October 2024

En los últimos años, en México se ha presentado un alto crecimiento de los divorcios y separaciones de uniones con múltiples posibilidades explicativas. En este trabajo se tiene por objetivo profundizar el entendimiento de relación entre el trabajo extradoméstico femenino y disolución de uniones conyugales, considerando posibles matices por cohorte de nacimiento y estratos socioeconómicos. Para ello, se analizaron las disoluciones de uniones conyugales de la Encuesta Demográfica Retrospectiva 2017 con la técnica de historia de eventos a tiempo discreto. En este proceso se tomó en consideración una perspectiva de trayectorias, además de que se trabajó con factores contextuales, mediadores y de anticipación no observados en las investigaciones previas. El principal resultado es que el alto vínculo con el mercado laboral en las mujeres en México, y no solo trabajar, aumentaría el riesgo a la disolución de uniones conyugales, y que por el momento no se detectaron cambios por estrato socioeconómico o por cohorte de nacimiento.
¿Por qué pagaste el viaje? Narrativas de población siria sobre el programa argentino de patrocinio de refugiados
Authors: Rovetta-Cortés Ana Irene
Published: October 2024

Considerando que el patrocinio privado de refugiados es una forma de acción humanitaria occidental, este artículo tiene como propósito contribuir a conocer las interpretaciones que hacen de él aquellas personas a quienes va dirigido. Adoptando la propuesta conceptual crítica de Kyriakides y colaboradores (2018), se denomina a esta población como personas de auto-rescate. Estableciendo como caso de estudio el programa de patrocinio que lanzó Argentina en 2014, se examinan las narrativas de quienes son identificados como el extremo receptor de esta forma de acción: la población desplazada desde Siria. Se presentan los datos recabados a partir de un trabajo etnográfico que incluyó entrevistas semiestructuradas y observación participante en provincias de las regiones de Cuyo y el Noroeste argentino durante los años 2018 y 2019. A partir del análisis de las narrativas de más de veinte personas arribadas a Argentina a través del Programa Siria se examinan, por un lado, las valoraciones que éstas han hecho sobre sus experiencias de llegada y adaptación y, por otro, dada la originalidad del programa en cuanto a perfiles de actores privados y públicos habilitados como patrocinadores, se exploran sus preferencias respecto al patrocinio y al reasentamiento. Los resultados permiten afirmar que, de haber podido elegir, los participantes de estudio hubieran preferido el reasentamiento frente al patrocinio privado. Los motivos están relacionados con las disparidades percibidas en aspectos tales como: el acceso al trabajo, a una vivienda digna, a la educación no obligatoria, a subsidios y a una cobertura sanitaria más completa.
Treinta años de la revista Papeles de Población: gestión, posicionamiento y desafíos
Authors: Montoya-Arce Bernardino Jaciel , González-Becerril Juan Gabino
Published: October 2024

El objetivo de este texto es exponer la gestión, el posicionamiento, la evolución de su factor impacto, así como de desafíos inmediatos de la revista Papeles de Población. Con base en indicadores derivados de la plataforma de propia revista y de los índices de revistas científicas que son las fuentes creíbles que expresan su impacto como una de las revistas en demografía mejor posicionada de su área. Por ello, se plantea como desafíos mantener y avanzar en su posicionamiento, a la vez, afrontar el reto de su transición hacia revista continúa contextualizada por el avance de la inteligencia artificial y la mayor competencia global que bajo este formato implica.
Kitap Okumanın Beden Eğitimi Öğretmen Adaylarının Yetkinlikleri Üzerine Nasıl Bir Etkisi Olur?: Bir Karma Yöntem Araştırması
Authors: Can Hasan Ceyhun , Kasapoğlu Yaren , Akbulut Şule Azra
Published: October 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, kitap okumanın beden eğitimi ve spor öğretmen adaylarının kişisel-mesleki yetkinlik düzeylerini ne şekilde ve nasıl farklılaştırdığını incelemektir. Bu amaçla nicel ve nitel verilerin birlikte toplanıldığı karma yöntem araştırması tercih edilmiştir. Araştırma deseni olarak “açıklayıcı sıralı desen” belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın planlaması iki aşamadan oluşacak şekilde tasarlanmıştır. Bu aşamalardan ilki olan nicel aşama ön test-son test kontrol gruplu yarı-deneysel modeli, nitel aşama ise olgubilim deseni kapsamında yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın örneklem grubu belirlenirken uygun örnekleme yöntemi tercih edilmiştir. Müdahale sürecine eşleştirme yöntemi uyarınca kontrol, karşılaştırma ve deney grupları içerisinde eşit olarak dağıtılan toplam 60 öğretmen adayı katılım sağlamıştır. Müdahale sürecinin sona ermesiyle birlikte aykırı örnekleme yönteminden yararlanılarak, uç değer teşkil eden 8 katılımcıyla odak grup görüşmesi düzenlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, öğretmenlik alanında kitap okunmasının öğretmen adaylarının kişisel-mesleki yetkinliklerini artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca kitap okumanın okuma alışkanlığı kazanımına, akademik motivasyonu artışına, etkili iletişime, farklı bakış açıları geliştirmeye, mesleki bilgi edinimine ve mesleki farkındalığın artırılması yetkinliklerini geliştirmeye yönelik katkılar sağladığı ifade edilmiştir.
PETE Students’ Opinions Towards the Sport Education Model
Authors: Yanık Mehmet , Balcı Tarık
Published: October 2024

The main purpose of this study was to determine the opinions of PETE students who experienced the sport education model (SEM) during a course period. The study, in which phenomenology design was adopted, involved eight PETE student (four female and four male) who attended a fifteen-week sports education season, including at least one participant from each role taken on during the season. Focus group interviews were utilized for data gathering within the scope of the study, and content analysis was used to analyze the data. The findings obtained from the study were organized under three themes: (i) the differences of the SEM from traditional teaching, (ii) the effect of SEM the acquisition of knowledge and skills, and (iii) the effect of SEM on motivation. Based on the opinions of PETE students, it was determined that the roles taken on throughout the season enhanced attendance in the lesson, imposed responsibility, promoted socialization, and contributed to more effective and holistic learning of the sports branch. In addition, it was concluded that the responsibilities undertaken in the season, competition between teams, seasonal feature of the model and awards were effective in terms of motivation. In accordance with the results obtained from the study, it was revealed that PETE students’ opinions regarding the model were favorable.
Egzersizin, Psikolojik ve Zihinsel Sağlıkla İlişkisi: Yeşil Egzersiz ve Kapalı Alan Egzersizi Örneği
Authors: Alemdağ Serdar , Alemdağ Ceyhun , Şafak Eylül
Published: October 2024

Egzersiz ortamı, egzersizin yapıldığı yere göre (açık/kapalı alan) farklılık gösterebilir. Doğal ve açık alanlarda yapılan egzersiz, literatürde yeşil egzersiz olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Yeşil egzersiz katılımcıları parkları, ormanları ya da yeşil alanları tercih ederken, kapalı alanda egzersiz yapanlar daha çok spor salonları (fitness vb.) ya da ev gibi yapay alanları tercih etmektedirler. Bu araştırmanın amacı, yeşil egzersiz ve kapalı alan egzersiz katılımcılarının psikolojik ve zihinsel iyi oluşlarının incelenmesidir. Nicel araştırma yaklaşımıyla planlanan bu çalışmada tarama yöntemi ve bu yöntemde sıklıkla kullanılan anket tekniğinden faydalanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklem grubunu Trabzon ve Rize şehirlerinin doğal (yeşil) alanlarında ve Trabzon’daki fitness salonlarında egzersize katılan 18 yaş ve üzerinde 100’ü kadın ve 232’si erkek olmak üzere toplam 332 kişi oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama araçları olarak, kişisel bilgi formu yanında, “Psikolojik iyi oluş ölçeği” ve “Warwick-Edinburgh mental iyi oluş ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Veriler bizzat araştırmacılar tarafından egzersizin hemen bitiminde toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde, betimsel istatistikler, T testi ve Korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucunda, yeşil egzersiz katılımcılarının psikolojik ve mental iyi oluş puan ortalamalarnın kapalı alanda egzersiz yapan bireylerin ortalamalarından yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Ayrıca yeşil ve kapalı alan egzersiz katılımcılarının mental iyi oluş puan ortalamaları arasındaki fark anlamlıdır (bu bulgu her iki cinsiyette de aynıdır). Yeşil egzersiz ve kapalı alan egzersiz katılımcılarının psikolojik iyi oluş ve mental iyi oluşları arasında orta düzeyde pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişkinin olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Ekstrem Spor Aktivitelerinde Serbest Zaman İlgilenimi İle Akış Deneyimi Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Bağlam Özge , Eskiler Ersin
Published: October 2024

Son yıllarda, hareketsiz yaşam tarzı giderek artmakta ve serbest zamanın değerlendirilmesinde raporlanan düşük fiziksel aktivite seviyelerinin endişe verici seviyelerde olduğu görülmektedir. Diğer yandan dünya genelinde geleneksel fiziksel aktivitelere katılım için bildirilen azalış eğiliminin aksine, ekstrem spor aktivitelerine katılımda dikkate değer bir artış olduğu bilinmektedir. Belirtilen durumlar dikkate alındığında, bireyleri ekstrem spor etkinliklerine katılıma yönlendiren faktörlerin belirlenmesi ve araştırılması önem arz etmektedir. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın amacı ekstrem spor katılımcılarının serbest zaman ilgileniminde etkili olan boyutların görece önemi ile akış deneyimlerini analiz etmek ve serbest zaman ilgilenimi ile akış deneyimi düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. Çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan ilişkisel tarama modelinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışma grubu, Sakarya ilinde ikamet eden, 18 yaş ve üzeri (¯Xyaş=35.66±10.21) aktif ekstrem spor aktivitelerine katılım sağlayan bireyler arasından, kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenen toplam 279 (62.7’si erkek, %37.5’i kadın) katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistiklerin yanı sıra yapısal eşitlik modelinden yararlanılmıştır. Bulgular daha yüksek düzeyde serbest zaman ilgilenimine sahip ekstrem spor katılımcılarının daha yüksek düzeyde, akış deneyimleme eğiliminde olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Hedonik değer, akış deneyimi üzerinde en güçlü etkiye sahip serbest zaman ilgilenimi faktörüyken, sembolik değer ve merkezilik faktörlerinin, akış deneyimi üzerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir etkisi olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Bu çalışmanın sonuçları, ekstrem spor katılımcılarının serbest zaman davranışı, ilgilenim düzeyleri ve deneyimleri ile ilgili olarak ekstrem spor endüstrilerine ve ilgili birimlere referanslar sağlamaktadır.
Determining the Hydration Knowledge Level, Attitudes and Behaviors of Athletes In Different Sport Events
Authors: Baykara Cengiz , Yaman Çetin , Bayraktar Işık
Published: October 2024

This research aimed to examine the hydration knowledge level, attitudes and behaviors of athletes in different sport events. A total of 553 athletes, 123 (22.2%) females and 430 (77.8%) males, were included in the research conducted with the screening model. The data was obtained by using the "Personal Information Form" and the "Hydration Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior Survey". T-test for independent groups and one-way analysis of variance were used in the analysis of data. When the research findings were examined, it was determined that there were statistically significant differences in athletes' attitudes and behavior according to gender, attitude according to sport type, knowledge and behavior according to age groups, knowledge, attitude and behavior according to sports age, and knowledge and behavior according to their educational status. As a result, it was determined that the athletes' general knowledge scores were at a high level, while their attitude and behavior scores were at a medium level.
Orações existenciais em teses de doutorado do Português Brasileiro
Authors: Sá Cí­cera Alves Agostinho de
Published: October 2024

Estudos pautados no Sistema de Transitividade, da Linguí­stica Sistêmico-Funcional (LSF) dão conta que esse é um sistema de relação entre os componentes que constituem figuras de representação. Este trabalho objetiva analisar as funções das orações existenciais, que para Halliday e Mathiessen (2004, 2014) representam o que existe ou acontece, na unidade retórica Introdução, do banco de dados TACTESE, de Figueiredo-Gomes e Bertuleza (no prelo). A metodologia empregada consiste no recenseamento dos processos em orações existenciais, por meio do uso da ferramenta Concord, do suí­te computacional Word Smith Tools (SCOTT, 2018), a partir da lista de processos tipificados por Halliday e Matthiessen (2004, 2014) como neutros, abstratos e com traços circunstanciais, aplicados a usos da lí­ngua inglesa, que Fuzer e Cabral (2014) apresentam como passí­veis de realizar significados existenciais no Português Brasileiro. Foram identificados 212 usos de orações existenciais na unidade retórica Introdução. Os grupos verbais mais produtivos tipificados como neutro do existir são haver e existir; como neutro do acontecer são ocorrer e acontecer; como neutro possessivo é ter; com traços circunstanciais de tempo é seguir-se, e com traços circunstanciais de lugar são encontrar-se e surgir; dos processos tipificados como abstratos não foram identificados usos nessa unidade retórica. Acredita-se que essa ausência pode está relacionada ao ní­vel de tecnicidade do texto tese de doutorado, que não admite realizações desses processos, frequentes em gêneros do narrar.