bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ISLAMIC BANKING PRODUCTS IN RUSSIA
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia, Kovalenko Svetlana N. , Kovalenko Yulia N. ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia, Isakova Inna I. ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the topical issue of the development of Islamic banking in Russia. In recent years, interest in Islamic banking in Russia has increased significantly, due to an increase in the number of the Muslim population and the intensification of economic ties with Islamic countries. The article examines the main historical summaries of the emergence and development of Islamic banking as a separate area in the field of finance; discusses the basic principles of Islamic banking and their differences from the traditional banking sector. The authors analyze the basic principles of Islamic finance, such as the ban on riba (interest), the principle of risk sharing and halal investments, which form the unique characteristics of Islamic banking products. The article also describes the existing Islamic financial instruments on the Russian market, including mudaraba and musharaha. In addition to describing the tools of Islamic banking, they are compared with their Russian counterparts and their possible implementation on the Russian market is evaluated. The authors analyze the existing legislative barriers hindering the development of Islamic banking in Russia and consider possible solutions to overcome them, which are actively used by banks at the present time. The article also focuses on the analysis of the results of surveys aimed at identifying respondents’ attitudes towards Islam and how these results affect the promotion of Islamic banking in Russia; it examines which Islamic banking products have already been introduced and are being implemented in the economic environment of the Russian Federation and which products are just planning to be released.
The Assessment of Customer Behavior, Intention and Preference of Bamboo Shoot-processed Food from Small and Medium Enterprises Products, Prachinburi, Thailand
Authors: Asawawibul Sasiprapha , Phakawan Janejira , Photisuwan Saifon , Chanadang Sirichat , Wannasawad Kittikoon
Published: February 2025

Bamboo shoots are a well-known dish in Thailand, particularly the Tong Sriprachin variety, produced by small businesses in Prachinburi, a region known for its commercial potential. However, there is an opportunity to enhance this product and sell it for different market segmentation. This study explores consumer behavior, intentions and preferences of local products using a mixed methods approach. Qualitative focus group discussions with actors in the bamboo food supply chains revealed 25 marketing mix items, which were further analysed using an online consumer survey. Multivariate analyses highlighted the key factors. The logistic regression showed significant overall acceptance (P<0.05) for boiled and pickled bamboo shoots, which are the original products. Meanwhile, preserved bamboo shoots, kimchi bamboo shoots and bamboo shoot soup also received significant acceptance (P<0.05) based on their colour and appearance. This suggests a growing awareness of food attributes in new products, which results in the purchase probability. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) mapping revealed that factors such as deliciousness, safety and convince significantly influence purchase intentions. Price remains the primary concern for original products, but nutrition and food standards also impact purchasing decisions for new products. Consumer preference quantitative assessments indicated that original products scored higher in sensory evaluations than new products. Colour, flavour, and texture in new product development must align with intentions and also market segments.  Entrepreneurs are encouraged to optimize pricing and management and utilize appropriate technology to enhance competitiveness based on local resources and innovative products.
Fisheries management with marine reserves: perspectives from equilibriums to transients
Authors: Chen Renfei
Published: February 2025

Although debates exist, marine reserves play an important role in fisheries management. Based on stable equilibrium state, theoretical frameworks of various systems suggest that fisheries management with the implementation of marine reserves has obvious advantage in achieving multiple goals such as improving the target fisheries yields as well as maintaining species persistence in comparison with strategy of traditional fishing effort control. More recently, ecologists pay attention to the transient dynamics of fisheries yields when marine reserves are established. Simulation results suggest that the relative advantages between different fisheries management strategies (the implementation of marine reserves vs. traditional fishing effort control) depend on not only life histories but also the measurement metrics of fisheries yields (measured by number vs. measured by weight). Further research on transient dynamic pattern of fisheries yields can help fishery managers adjust relevant policies at an appropriate ecological time scale to achieve both conservation and economic goals, which provide a theoretical foundation for adaptive marine reserve management.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Laporan Pembelian Kepada Staf Admin Baru di Bull’s Coffee
Authors:   Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar, Permatasari Sri Ayu , Widhiastuti Ni Luh Putu ,   Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar
Published: February 2025

Pada dunia kerja dan bisnis, perkembangan teknologi ini sangat diperlukan, hal ini juga sangat membantu pelaku bisnis dalam mengembangkan bisnisnya. Teknologi yang semakin canggih dapat mempermudah dalam menyebarkan atau memberikan informasi seperti lowongan pekerjaan melalui sosial media, melakukan meeting dengan jarak jauh, dan dapat menyusun laporan-laporan yang dibutuhkan menggunakan Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Excel sangat membantu dalam membuat sistem laporan yang dibutuhkan perusahaan dengan rapi. Permasalah yang ditemui dari hasil observasi di Bull’s Coffee yaitu pembuatan laporan pembelian masih dengan cara manual, mencatat di buku catatan dan staf admin baru yang bergabung belum mendapat pelatihan. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah adanya pelatihan pembuatan laporan pembelian menggunakan Microsoft Excel kepada staf admin guna untuk mempermudah dalam pembuatan laporan pembelian dan efisiensi waktu yang dibutuhkan dalam mengerjakan lebih cepat, sehingga laporan keuangan lainnya tidak terhambat.
On Integrating Technical Analysis with Machine Learning for Cryptocurrency Price Forecasting
Authors: Karam Steve
Published: February 2025

This study explores the integration of technical indicators, specifically Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) and Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP), into machine learning models for cryptocurrency price forecasting. Our findings reveal that including these indicators can complicate the modeling process without necessarily improving performance. Support Vector Regression (SVR) and Random Forest Regressor (RFR) models outperform deep learning approaches such as Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, demonstrating higher predictive accuracy with simpler feature sets. These findings emphasize the challenges of high-dimensional data and the critical role of rigorous feature selection and preprocessing in financial forecasting. Practical implications and trade-offs between model complexity and prediction accuracy are discussed, providing valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in financial analytics.
Study of a Mild Solution of a Stochastic Integrodifferential Equation with Non-lipschitzian Coefficients in a Complex Hilbert Space
Authors: Baguian Wahabo , Konane Fourtoua Victorien , Yameogo Claude
Published: February 2025

In this work we consider a system of stochastic integrodifferential equations in a complex Hilbert space. We first establish the existence and uniqueness of mild solutions for our equation (1) under non-Lipschitz conditions. Then we show under certain assumptions that the mild solution found is asymptotically stable in mean order n. We obtain our existence and uniqueness results by using the Lipschitz global and growth conditions and applying the properties of the analytic semigroup with those of stochastic calculus. The application of the fixed point theorem together with the properties of the stochastic integral gives us the asymptotic stability result.
Sostenibilidad en el mar: Una visión desde la Barcelona mediterránea
Authors:   Universidad de Barcelona, Badia Martí Anna M.
Published: February 2025

En el contexto de realización de la Agenda 2030 y la consecución de los ODS, la sostenibilidad del planeta encuentra en los espacios marinos uno de sus principales desafíos. El calentamiento global implica cambios y transformaciones irreversibles en su morfología. Buena parte de las actividades humanas que se desarrollan en estos espacios contribuyen a dicho calentamiento e incrementan la degradación del medio marino. Simultáneamente, los mares y océanos constituyen espacios de gran potencial económico en los que confluyen actividades como la pesca, el transporte, el turismo o incluso el desarrollo de energías renovables, cuya coexistencia tensiona su capacidad y enfrenta intereses legítimos como los de las poblaciones costeras. El tratamiento conjunto de esta realidad es ineludible, tanto desde la perspectiva internacional y europea como desde la perspectiva específica de la ciudad de Barcelona, puerta privilegiada del mar Mediterráneo en el que confluyen las distintas dimensiones de la problemática identificada.
El libro aborda los retos que plantean las exigencias de sostenibilidad sobre los principales usos de los espacios marítimos y, por tanto, las transformaciones e impacto que esas exigencias imponen en términos económicos, sociales, regulatorios y medioambientales. El análisis se articula en torno a dos ejes. Primero, el Mediterráneo como espacio de interés, desde las vertientes geográfica, histórica, jurídica y medioambiental. Segundo, la concurrencia de actividades en este espacio, detallando el impacto de la sostenibilidad sobre los principales aprovechamientos de este medio marino: transporte, pesca, turismo y energía.
A STRATEGIC PROJECT INHIGH SCHOOLASA WAYTO FORM RELEVANT MODERN COMPETENCIES
Authors: Алексахина Наталья Владимировна , Соколова Людмила Алексеевна
Published: February 2025

В статье рассмотрен вопрос об особенностях проектной деятельности в гимназии № 622 г. Санкт-Петербурга. Реализация в рамках инновационной деятельности расширенного модуля «Стратегическое проектирование» способствует формированию стратегического мышления учащихся, а также компетенций, необходимых для создания ситуаций успешности в жизни.

The article considers the issue of the specifics of project activities in gymnasium No.622 in St. Petersburg. The implementation of the extended module «Strategic Design» with in the framework of innovative activities contributes to the formation of strategic thinking of students, as well as the competencies necessary to create situations of success in life.
The psychological function of artistic depiction in Luqmon Borikhan’s Novel “Imam Moturidiy”
Authors:   Lecturer at Berdaq State University of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, Alisher Bobojanov
Published: February 2025

This article analyzes the psychological function of artistic depiction in Luqmon Borikhan’s novel Imam Moturidiy. The novel masterfully reveals the inner spiritual world, experiences, and intellectual realm of historical figures through monologues, dialogues, landscapes, and dream sequences. The individualization of characters' speech, the harmony between the author’s and characters' voices, and the artistic interpretation of aesthetic and national values are explored. Additionally, the relevance of the novel’s ideas to contemporary issues is highlighted. The author’s skill in integrating Sufi and religious ideas into the literary text is given special attention. The article employs a scientific-analytical approach based on literary theories and scholars' perspectives.
Victor Pelevin is an existentialist writer
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Russian literature and teaching methods Uzbek State University of World Languages, Uzbekistan, Osipova Agata
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to examining the existential aspect in the works of Viktor Pelevin. An attempt is made to determine the distinctive features of Pelevin's existential philosophy compared to the generally accepted concept of classical existentialism. Special attention is given to the writer's later novels, where the existential dimension manifests itself through reflections on being, loneliness, the search for the meaning of life, and the confrontation of an individual with the absurdity of the surrounding world: «iPhuck 10», «Secret Views of Mount Fuji», «Invincible Sun», «Transhumanism Inc.», «KGBT+», «Journey to Eleusis», «Cool».
Comparative analysis of phonetics games and traditional methods of teaching phonetics for the formation of cognitive universal learning actions in primary school
Authors:   Lecturer at the Department of Philology, Turan International University, Namangan, Uzbekistan, Dedaxanov Аbdumalik Mutalliyevich
Published: February 2025

This study evaluates the effectiveness of using phonetic games in teaching phonetics compared to traditional methods in primary schools. The experiment involved 700 students from three regions of Uzbekistan: Andijan, Fergana, and Namangan. The students were divided into experimental and control groups. The results showed significant improvements in phonetics knowledge among students taught using phonetic games compared to those who continued with the traditional curriculum. Phonetic games not only enhanced academic performance but also improved motivation and engagement.
Proteger el patrimonio científico instrumental: el debate de la funcionalidad y el uso frente a la conservación. Herramientas para su preservación, recuperación y difusión
Authors: Díaz Moreno Laura
Published: February 2025

El desconocimiento, la falta de recursos o la aparición de las nuevas tecnologías, son solo algunos de los factores por los que el patrimonio científico técnico se sigue manteniendo a la sombra del resto de tipologías patrimoniales. La funcionalidad se presenta como un nuevo concepto indispensable a la hora de estudiar tanto los objetos relacionados con la ciencia, como los procesos de conservación y restauración más adecuados en estas colecciones. El objetivo de este artículo es, por lo tanto, poner en valor el patrimonio científico, concretamente, el instrumental y reflejar los retos a los que se enfrentan los responsables de este patrimonio con dos ejemplos: el instrumental del CSIC y las colecciones universitarias científicas. Asimismo, la realización de reproducciones o réplicas constituyen una herramienta muy útil para preservar y difundir el patrimonio científico instrumental.
Caracterización de las amenazas derivadas del cambio climático e identificación de los impactos en sitios arqueológicos
Authors: García Martinez Elena , Plaza Beltrán Marta
Published: February 2025

En sus etapas iniciales, la conservación de los sitios arqueológicos tuvo un carácter reactivo, en la que las intervenciones estaban encaminadas a paliar daños producidos por diferentes causas y a devolverlos a su estado más próximo al original. Más adelante, gracias a la incorporación de la disciplina en conservación preventiva, las intervenciones van precedidas de una identificación de los impactos producidos y consisten en unas medidas que, con carácter proactivo, tienen como objetivo paliar futuros deterioros. Las amenazas derivadas de cambio climático suponen un reto en el que, en primer lugar, tenemos que adelantarnos a la identificación de los impactos con ayuda de proyecciones; en segundo lugar, es necesario el estudio de vulnerabilidades desconocidas y, por último, implantar medidas adaptativas para afrontar esta nueva situación.
Este artículo contempla la primera fase, con una revisión de los estudios realizados hasta el momento que relacionan las amenazas derivadas del cambio climático y los impactos producidos en los sitios arqueológicos.
Distribution-free Bayesian analyses with the DFBA statistical package
Authors: Chechile Richard A. , Barch Daniel H.
Published: February 2025

Nonparametric (or distribution-free) statistics have been widely used in psychological research because behavioral data can be messy and inconsistent with the Gaussian model for measurement error. Distribution-free procedures only use categorical or rank information, so they avoid the problems of outliers and violations of distributional assumptions. Yet frequentist nonparametric procedures are still subject to the limitation of relative frequency theory, which stems from the founding assumption that population parameters cannot be represented by probability distributions. Bayesian statistical methods, by contrast, allow for prior and posterior probability distributions for population parameters, so they rigorously provide experimental scientists with a probability representation of the population parameters of interest. The Bayesian counterpart for a set of distribution-free statistical methods is a relatively recent development. This paper is a detailed discussion of the DFBA package of R functions, which is designed for doing distribution-free Bayesian analyses for the common nonparametric procedures. Included in the package are functions that enable the user to explore the relative power for computer-based data that can be sampled from nine different probability models. The distribution-free procedures have almost the same power as the t test when the data are normally distributed, but for eight other alternative probability models, the distribution-free Bayesian procedures have greater power than the frequentist t.
Study of tribenzo[b,d,f]azepine as donor in D-A photocatalysts.
Authors: Medrano-Uribe Katy , Humbrías-Martín Jorge , Dell'Amico Luca
Published: February 2025

Since the discovery of donor-acceptor (D-A) type molecules in the field of material science, they have found great applicability in the field of photocatalysis. Most of these compounds are based on complex D-A-D structures or multi-D-A systems, such as the 4CzIPN. Whereas these systems have been widely studied and applied as photocatalysts, simpler D-A structures remain less explored. Nevertheless, the simplicity of D-A structures makes them the ideal structures to further understand the structure-property relationship of donor-acceptor (D-A) molecules for optimizing their photocatalytic performance by simpler modification of the different D-A subunits. In particular, D-A structures featuring sulfur-based acceptors and nitrogen donors have gained increasing attention for their use as photoredox catalysts. This study introduces a new family of D-A molecules by exploring various sulfur-based acceptors and nitrogen donors, including a novel tribenzo[b,d,f]azepine (TBA) unit and 5H-dibenz[b,f]azepine (IMD). Our findings demonstrate that these simple D-A structures exhibit promising photocatalytic properties, comparable to those of more complex D-A-D systems.
The Influence of Accounting Understanding, Accounting Digitalization, and Human Resource Competence on the Quality of Financial Reports in Village Credit Institutions in Ubud District
Authors: MELANI Ni Putu Intan , SAPUTRA Komang Adi Kurniawan , SURASMI Ida Ayu
Published: February 2025

This research aims to determine the influence of accounting understanding, accounting digitalization, and human resource competence on the quality of financial reports at Village Credit Institutions in Ubud District. This research uses a quantitative approach with a population of 32 Village Credit Institutions in the Ubud District. The sampling technique used in this research is a saturated sampling technique (census) which aims to minimize and reduce the level of error in data collection so that the number of samples in this research is 32 Village Credit Institutions in the Ubud District area. The unit of analysis for this research is the organization represented by the head of the Village Credit Institution. The data collection method in this research uses a questionnaire method with multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The research results show that understanding accounting, digitalization of accounting, and human resource competency each have a significant positive effect on the quality of financial reports at Village Credit Institutions in Ubud District.
Destination Image as a Mediator of the Influence of Service Quality on the Decision to Purchase Dolphin Tourism Services
Authors: PUTRA Komang Endrawan Sumadi , ARIASIH Made Putri
Published: February 2025

This study examines the role of destination image in mediating the impact of service quality on tourists' purchasing decisions for Dolphin tour packages at Lovina Beach, North Bali. Fluctuations in tourist visits from 2019 to 2022 have affected the Dolphin Tour business, with poor service quality discouraging potential customers. This research employs a quantitative approach using purposive sampling, with 150 respondents who purchased Dolphin tour packages. Data collection was conducted through direct questionnaires, and analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) via Smart PLS 3.0. The results indicate a significant direct and indirect effect of service quality on purchasing decisions through destination image. This suggests that improving service quality enhances the destination image, ultimately increasing tourist interest in purchasing Dolphin tour packages. The findings highlight the need for Dolphin tourism service providers to enhance service quality to attract more visitors and sustain the industry.
Contaminated faucets and sinks as a reservoir for antibiotic-resistant bacterial transmission in healthcare settings
Authors: Li Qiao , Ding Honghui , Chen Zhongju , Li Wenyuan , Tan Kun , Xu Chuan , Zou Mingjun , Wang Xiao , Tan Li
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Multidrug-resistant bacterial infection has emerged as a global hygiene threat in hospitals, and outbreaks cause increased patient morbidity and mortality in the healthcare system. Mounting evidence points to faucets and sinks as the culprits in the outbreaks of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. However, the mechanism and the route through which faucets and sinks contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacterial transmission are not fully understood.
Methodology: We collected 455 surface samples from faucets and sinks in over 60 areas covering four environmental classes to comprehensively overview the prevalence and distribution of multidrug-resistant bacteria in the hospital.
Results: We detected 32 carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter samples, one methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus sample, and three carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae samples. Thirteen carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter spp. and one Klebsiella spp. were identified in the 455 faucet samples.
Conclusions: Some faucets in the hospital were contaminated with antibiotic-resistant Acinetobacter, suggesting the possibility that the contaminated faucets and sinks act as a reservoir of antibiotic-resistant bacterial transmission. The current study assessed the prevalence and distribution of multidrug-resistant bacteria on the faucets and sinks in the hospital. It revealed the potential of faucets and sinks as a carrier of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, assisting in spreading them. Improvement of hand hygiene facilities to prevent antibiotic resistance deserves better attention. This study can further instruct us on a surveillance strategy to be used in hospitals.
Effectiveness of homologous and heterologous BNT162b2 and CoronaVac booster vaccination against severe COVID-19 outcomes
Authors: Husin Masliyana , Tok Peter Seah Keng , Suah Jing Lian , Tng Boon Hwa , Thevananthan Thevesh , Peariasamy Kalaiarasu M , Sivasampu Sheamini
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Evidence of the waning immunity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) primary vaccination, and immune evasion by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants has led to the rollout of booster vaccination in many countries. Assessing the effectiveness of booster vaccination against severe COVID-19 outcomes is crucial during the transition to endemicity.
Methodology: We conducted a population-based, matched case-control study in Malaysia to estimate the marginal vaccine effectiveness (mVE) of homologous and heterologous BNT162b2 and CoronaVac booster vaccination against COVID-19 related intensive care unit (ICU) admission and death in Delta-predominant and Omicron-predominant periods.
Results: Receipt of a booster vaccination – either homologous or heterologous for CoronaVac, and homologous for BNT162b2 – demonstrated mVE estimates of at least 70% against ICU admission and at least 80% against death, compared to BNT162b2 primary vaccination, in both periods. Overall, the mVE estimates were 10–20 percentage points lower in the Omicron-predominant period than in the Delta-predominant period.
Conclusions: Our study reaffirms that the administration of booster vaccination increases protection against severe COVID-19 outcomes for BNT162b2 and CoronaVac primary vaccination recipients.
Comparison of multiplex syndromic panel tests with conventional methods in the detection of gastroenteritis agents
Authors: Aydemir Özlem , Toptan Hande , Şahin Elif Ö , Terzi Hüseyin A , Ormanoğlu Gökçen , Köroğlu Mehmet , Altındiş Mustafa
Published: February 2025

Introduction: We aimed to evaluate the performance of multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based FTD gastroenteritis kit (Fast-Track Diagnostics, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg) and QIAstat-Dx gastrointestinal panel (Q-GP; Hilden, Germany) in the detection of different enteric pathogens.
Methodology: The molecular test results of 320 stool samples from patients with a preliminary diagnosis of infectious gastroenteritis between July 2019 and October 2023 were retrospectively examined, and compared with conventional test results.
Results: A single pathogen was detected in 144 samples, and more than 1 pathogen was detected in 22 samples with FTD and QIAstat-Dx GP. Salmonella was isolated by culture in 30% samples that were detected as Salmonella-positive by PCR. Shigella, Campylobacter, verotoxin producing Escherichia coli, Shiga-like toxin producing E. coli, enteropathogenic E. coli, enteroaggregative E. coli, and enterotoxigenic E. coli were detected by molecular tests; but could not be isolated in stool culture. Rotavirus was detected by PCR in 11.1% samples; antigen test was positive in 20% samples that were adenovirus-positive based on molecular tests. Five percent of the samples in which C. difficile was detected by molecular tests were determined to be toxin A/B positive by immunochromatographic test. G. lamblia trophozoites were seen in direct microscopic evaluation in samples that were identified as G. lamblia positive by PCR.
Conclusions: The multiplex gastrointestinal pathogen panel test is a simpler and faster test than traditional microbiology methods. However, the effect of these test results on the patient`s diagnosis and treatment needs to be investigated. More studies are needed to compare standard and molecular methods.
Trends of the incidence rate of Hepatitis C in Changsha, China, 2005 to 2023 and Its Prediction to 2025
Authors: Chen Shuilian , Zeng Ping , Yang Kewei , Zhang Xixing , Yang Xuewen , Zhou Yinzhu
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Hepatitis C is a globally distributed hepatic disease with a high chronicity rate, posing significant global public health concerns. This research aimed to predict the incidence trend of hepatitis C to guide disease prevention and control.
Method: The quarterly incidence rates of hepatitis C in Changsha from the first quarter of 2005 to the third quarter of 2023 were collected. Curve-fitting method, grey model (GM (1,1)), Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model, and Back Propagation Neural Network (BPNN) model, were applied to simulate the incidence trend of hepatitis C.
Results: The annual average reported incidence rate in Changsha was 12.518 per 100,000. The incidence rate of hepatitis C showed an upward trend from 1.102 per 100,000 in 2005 to 17.172 per 100,000 in 2013 and remained at a high level from 2014 to 2019. It has been steadily declining since 2020. The BPNN model exhibited the best forecasting performance (MAE = 0.394, MRE = 0.203). The prediction results from the BPNN model estimated the incidence rate of hepatitis C to be 9.991 per 100,000 in 2024 and 11.920 per 100,000 in 2025.
Conclusions: The incidence of hepatitis C in the next two years is projected to be slightly higher than that during the COVID-19 epidemic. It is imperative to strengthen various measures to achieve the goal of hepatitis C elimination in China.
Clinical behavior of COVID-19 in a reference public hospital in Mexico City during SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological waves
Authors: Hernández-Solis Alejandro , Álvarez-Maldonado Pablo , Velázquez Gachuz Yutzil M , Balderas-Salazar León A
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic presented a unique behavior in each of the epidemiological waves in terms of clinical presentation, severity, and transmissibility; in Mexico, as in the rest of the world. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical severity and risk factors associated with mortality in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), by comparing each epidemiological wave in a reference public hospital in Mexico City.
Methodology: The Kaplan-Meier and logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the mortality and odds ratio of 1,752 patients according to their specific comorbidity and during each epidemiological wave.
Results: The average age of the patients was 54 years. Each patient presented at least one comorbidity; such as, diabetes mellitus (33.3%), systemic arterial hypertension (28.3%), chronic kidney disease (8.67%), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (1.35%), and cancer (4.82%). The average length of hospital stay was 11.93 days. General mortality was 29%, with the percentage of deaths being higher in the first and second waves of COVID-19. Admission to the intensive care unit and mechanical ventilation were required in 21.6% and 5%, respectively.
Conclusions: Chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension were associated with a higher risk of death in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. This phenomenon was more evident during the first and second epidemiological waves of the pandemic in Mexico.
Colistin and β-lactam resistance in Escherichia coli isolates from bovines, swine, and humans
Authors: Ventura Nayla Kellen de O , Freitas Leslye R , Sousa Flaviana A , Cossi Marcus Vinicius C , Nero Luis Augusto , Yamatogi Ricardo S
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Colistin and β-lactams are widely investigated because of their effectiveness in the treatment of human diseases. This study investigated the phenotypic and genotypic profiles of colistin- and β-lactam-resistant Escherichia coli (n = 235) obtained from bovines, swine, and workers from a mixed slaughterhouse in Brazil.
Methodology: The disk diffusion method was used to test the resistance against β-lactams (amoxicillin, ampicillin, cefaclor, cefazolin, cefepime, cefotaxime, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, imipenem, meropenem, and aztreonam). In order to test colistin resistance, the isolates were subjected to the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) technique using the broth microdilution method (BMD; 0.5 to 16 μg/mL) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays targeting colistin- (mcr-1 to mcr-5) and β-lactam- (blaTEM, blaCTX-M, blaSHV, ampC) genes. The pmrAB mutation was further investigated.
Results: The isolates presented resistance, especially to ampicillin (cattle: 14/106, swine: 62/100, humans: 10/29) and amoxicillin (cattle: 7/106, swine: 61/100, humans: 8/29). One swine isolate was characterized as extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producer. The isolates obtained from swine presented higher frequencies of colistin resistance (13/100) when compared to isolates from bovines (5/106) and humans (0/29). Molecular assays concluded that the isolates presented blaTEM (swine: 67/100, humans: 7/29), ampC (swine: 1/100), and blaCTXM (swine: 1/100). The pmrAB complex presented mutations (T31S, P42A, I128N, G144S, H2R, N358Y, D283G, K15I).
Conclusions: This study highlights the presence of antimicrobial resistance and presents a method to verify these factors in the animal production chain.
Trnovo pri Ilirski Bistrici v starejši železni dobi / Trnovo near Ilirska Bistrica in the Early Iron Age
Authors: Bavdek Alma , Tecco Hvala Sneža , Šebela Stanka , Leben-Seljak Petra
Published: February 2025

Notranjska is a region that has been archaeologically poorly investigated. It has many fortified settlements from prehistory, but very few associated cemeteries, which are the most relevant source for studying the identity and development of prehistoric communities, their material culture, social structure, customs and contacts with neighbouring cultural regions. These few cemeteries include the Early Iron Age necropolis at Trnovo near Ilirska Bistrica. It is among the best researched sites in Notranjska. The first archaeological excavation took place here in 1926/27, led by the Italian archaeologist Raffaello Battaglia from Padua. The second and last major excavation was carried out in 1978 by archaeologists Nada Osmuk, from the heritage protection institute in Nova Gorica, and Mehtilda Urleb, from the Notranjska Museum Postojna. The finds and findings from both archaeological campaigns are comprehensively presented in this book.
The first part of the book outlines the geography and the state of research of the archaeological site that comprises the prehistoric settlement at Gradišče and the cemetery located on the ridge east of it. The second part brings the results of the archaeological analyses of the funerary ritual, as well as the cultural and chronological attribution of the grave goods. In the conclusion of this part, the authors discuss the beginnings and development of the Trnovo community in the Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages, as well as its role within a wider network of connections. Also published are the results of the radiocarbon analyses of select human bone samples, the anthropological and the geological analyses. The book ends with a catalogue of graves and finds with documentary photographs and drawings of the artefacts and grave plans on 42 plates. These represent an important source of information for the study of the period from 10th/9th to the 5th century BC in the northern Adriatic and south-eastern Alpine areas.
The book is the result of a collaboration between the Institute of Archaeology ZRC SAZU and the Notranjska Museum Postojna.
L’objet de l’histoire du cinéma et l’épistémologie des dispositifs
Authors: Tortajada Maria
Published: February 2025

Les historiens le savent, l’objet de l’histoire du cinéma ne va pas de soi. Et pourtant, le discours historique cherche constamment à instaurer des limites et à circonscrire un territoire à partir duquel il construit son récit ou développe son analyse, décidant ce qui relève ou non du « cinéma ». Il est une autre manière de connaître ce dernier. Elle consiste à défaire les frontières et à le replacer dans le réseau de relations qui se tissent à une époque donnée entre des appareils les plus improbables, des représentations et des usages qui échappent à son histoire. Bergson et son cinématographe, par exemple. Ou encore Fourtier et ses plaques de lanterne magique au statut particulier. L’épistémologie des dispositifs de vision permet cela. Elle fait vaciller les frontières entre des grands ensembles historiques, comme la lanterne magique, la chronophotographie mareysienne ou ce qu’on appelle le cinéma. La question de la représentation du mouvement les fédère et les divise, source de variations généalogiques troublantes.
Le fonds Dalmouth ou le Film d’Art au second degré
Authors: Gignac Mélissa
Published: February 2025

Au début des années 1910, un photographe spécialisé dans la photographie industrielle, Boleslas de Yarochévitch dit Dalmouth, est embauché par le Film d’Art pour réaliser des photographies de plateau et d’exploitation dans les studios de Neuilly-sur-Seine. Paradoxalement, ces images ne reflètent pas véritablement les films qu’elles vendent. Bien loin de mettre en valeur l’esthétique filmique, la photographie tait l’inventivité de la mise en scène filmique au profit de conventions lyriques, picturales et théâtrales étroitement reprises. Cet article souhaite interroger l’écart entre images photographiques et images filmiques pour comprendre le positionnement du Film d’Art, entre inventivité formelle et stratégies économique et industrielle.
Alceste et le Ciné Monde : sur les traces d’un cinéphile ordinaire
Authors: Juan Myriam , Sellier Geneviève
Published: February 2025

Cet article propose une enquête, inspirée des méthodes de la micro-histoire, sur un spectateur actif quelques mois entre 1962 et 1963 dans « Potinons », le courrier des lecteurs de Cinémonde. De celui-ci nous connaissons peu de choses, pas même le nom, seulement un prénom – Pierre – et un pseudonyme – Alceste. À partir de l’examen d’une lettre adressée à sa mort par l’une de ses amies à « Jean Talky », nom de plume sous lequel la journaliste Suzanne Chantal tenait alors la rubrique dans le magazine, croisé avec l’étude de ce dernier et en particulier son courrier des lecteurs, il s’agit de déterminer ce que le bref passage d’Alceste parmi les « potineurs » de Cinémonde nous apprend sur la cinéphilie ordinaire dans la France du début des années 1960.
A Deeper Look Into Indigenous People's Spirituality Epistemologies and Creating New Social and Economic Systems for Sustainability
Authors: Ngaka Mosiuoa Nehemiah
Published: February 2025

This chapter develops a framework integrating Indigenous spirituality with ethical structures to support environmental values, focusing on the Khoisan's culture and knowledge systems. Utilising deep ecology aligns Khoisan spirituality with sustainable development. The study addresses the need for frameworks combining Indigenous and Western values in social and economic models. The inductive content analysis of interviews, observations, and literature generates themes to support this integration. The framework contributes to Indigenous Knowledge Systems by offering alternative models for coexistence, promoting holistic development that balances economic, cultural, and environmental sustainability. The study challenges contemporary development paradigms, emphasising the importance of Indigenous Knowledge in fostering sustainable practices and a harmonious relationship with nature. By incorporating interconnectedness and deep ecology, it advocates for social and economic systems that respect and integrate Indigenous spirituality and Western values.
The Spiral of Knowledge
Authors: Ryser Rudolph C.
Published: February 2025

Fourth World knowledge systems, often overlooked in discussions of human sustainability, focus on the dynamic relationships between people, land, and the cosmos. These systems are typically associated with non-state nations and people, whose interactions with state entities often involve conflict over ancestral territories. Pursuing balance and harmony for life sustainability is not a primary consideration in these interactions. The author uses the Four Directions metaphor to symbolise the relational connection between human experience, land, and the cosmos, blending qualitative, quantitative, and relational reasoning. This framework has local, regional, and global implications for future sustainability. A conceptual framework is presented integrating Indigenous scientific knowledge with conventional sciences to explain various phenomena. Additionally, ALDMEM is introduced, a mechanism for mediating knowledge system applications, ensuring the consent of Fourth World people and state populations, and aligning with the principle of free, prior, and informed consent.
Promoting the Documentation and Preservation of African Indigenous Epistemologies for Posterity
Authors: Murwira Stanley Nil
Published: February 2025

Indigenous African epistemologies have contributed to the preservation and sustainable use of African heritage and resources for centuries. Indigenous African knowledge systems (IK) were transmitted orally by Indigenous knowledge-practising elders of the community who also served as IK custodians of the knowledge system. However, the marginalisation and displacement of African Indigenous epistemologies by Western knowledge systems have threatened their existence. This chapter argues that promoting the documentation and preservation of African Indigenous knowledge is crucial, not only for posterity but to protect it from exploitation, distortion and extinction. This chapter adopts the Afrocentric theoretical framework on African Indigenous epistemologies and calls for more research and documentation of African Indigenous knowledge systems to be conducted to promote the preservation and sustainable use of local heritage and resources. In addition, the rights to African Indigenous knowledge systems need to be protected by law, and patents should be given to local products.
Driving the Indigenous Knowledge System Quest Through Music and Dance
Authors: Khan Khatija BiBi
Published: February 2025

This study aims to establish how music and dance can be used to drive IKS promotion to preserve national heritage. The study was undertaken to answer questions about the type of music and the views of both the musicians and listeners. Southern Africa has a rich history of indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) grounded in a strong oral tradition. IKS of Southern Africa can be traced from the arts, agriculture, traditional medicine, music, education, and so on. As the social-cultural values are predominantly expressed in the linguistic and musical interactions of the cultural practitioners and custodians, language, dance, and music may be seen as repositories and organic inventory systems for the Indigenous knowledge legacy. The musicians tell the stories of their lives: their identity, experiences, encounters, attachments, emotions, and sentiments. They portray the interconnectedness of their cosmology and spirituality. Making one question the understanding of indigenous identity.
Knowledge System and the Mopane Worm Economy Amongst the Kalanga of Mangwe in Southwestern Zimbabwe
Authors: Nyathi Innocent
Published: February 2025

The chapter examines the integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in the context of the mopane worm (Imbrasia belina) economy amongst the Kalanga ethnic group in Mangwe District, southwestern Zimbabwe. The mopane worm, a vital resource in southwestern Zimbabwe, plays a crucial role in subsistence and a source of income for the Kalanga. In the context of this book, IKS, passed down from generation to generation, governs the harvesting, processing, and consumption of mopane worms. This chapter examines the role of Kalanga IKS in sustainably managing the mopane ecosystem, emphasising Kalanga ecological practices, harvesting patterns, preparation, and preservation techniques. It also analyses the socio-economic impact of the Mopane economy, looking at how IKS facilitates local trade and markets, provides livelihoods, and enhances food security in a semi-arid environment. By researching and documenting these, the study accentuates and illuminates our understanding of the importance of IKS in promoting sustainable development while preserving cultural heritage.
Answering the Call to Integrate Indigenous Education Into the Nursing Curriculum
Authors: Alam Muhammad Salman , Pienaar Abel Jacobus
Published: February 2025

This chapter addresses the critical need to integrate Indigenous education into nursing education, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Emphasising the proverb “pawpaw can only bear pawpaw,” it advocates revisiting nursing's approach, highlighting the disparity between Western curriculum and Indigenous education in nursing. Employing qualitative research, it utilised educational workshops and individual interviews to explore the understanding of Indigenous education in nursing and recommended ways to facilitate Indigenous education in nursing. Four main categories emerged: local characterisation of Indigenous knowledge, nature of Indigenous knowledge systems, inclusion of cultural, physical, and psychological well-being, and advocacy by nurses and healthcare professionals. It advocates for cultural inclusivity, recommending the recognition of indigenous health systems, incorporating indigenous education in nursing, and evidence-based decision-making. This chapter guides the transformative role that indigenous education can have in nursing, especially in Pakistan.
Effects of phenological stages and ensiling length on chemical composition of Megathyrsus maximus ensiled with Moringa oleifera at different proportions
Authors: Oyaniran Damilola , Ojo Victoria Olubunmi , Adelusi Oludotun Olusegun , Adeyemi Temidayo Ayodeji , Aderinboye Ronke Yemisi
Published: February 2025

This experiment investigated effects of phenological stages and ensiling length on chemical composition of Megathyrsus maximus ensiled with Moringa oleifera seeds at different proportions. The grass was harvested at 8 (vegetative stage) and 11 (reproductive stage) weeks after planting and were ensiled with Moringa oleifera seeds at different proportions (100:0, 75:25 and 50:50) for 30, 60, 90 and 120 days. Data collected were analyzed using the 2×3×4 factorial design. Result showed that the CP were significantly lower (P < 0.05) in sole M. maximus silage at both phenological stages for 120 days (70.38 and 63.99 g kg-1) and also in sole M. maximus silage at reproductive stage ensiled for 90 days (68.82 g kg-1). The value of NDF for all proportions decreased with increasing length of ensiling with lowest value at 120 days. The highest tannin content was recorded for 50% M. oleifera seed silage at reproductive stage ensiled for 30 days (4.15 g kg-1). It can be concluded from this study that silages from both phenological stages containing M. oleifera seeds improved chemical composition as the ensiling length prolonged.
Assessment of the agronomic and nutritional characteristics of sorghum genotypes with and without brown midrib
Authors: Moura Marielly Maria Almeida , Mizobutsi Edson Hiydu , Pires Daniel Ananias de Assis , Campos Marcos Lopes de , Costa Renê Ferreira , Pires Neto Otaviano de Souza , Santos Leandra Cristina Soares , Fernandes Martielle Batista
Published: February 2025

The objective was to assess the agronomic characteristics and nutritional value of silages from sorghum genotypes without bmr mutation and carrying the bmr mutation. A total of 14 genotypes were used, 7 of which were conventional (BRS 655, BRS 658, BRS 659, BRS 610, VOLUMAX, 156x947216 and 156x947030) and 7 carrying the bmr6 gene (2014F15641, 2014F15645, 2014F15649, 2014F15653, 2014F15661, 2014F15681 and 2014F15685). The experimental design consisted of randomized blocks – 4 blocks and 14 treatments, totaling 56 experimental plots. The means of the variables were subject to ANOVA through SISVAR; when significant was found, the treatments were compared using the Scott-Knott test at a 5% probability level. There was a difference (p < 0.05) for flowering days and height between genotypes. As for crude protein, mean levels ranged from 11.10 to 14.66% for 2014F15645 and BRS 610. Regardless of the mutation, there was no difference (p > 0.05) between the genotypes carrying the mutation and those not carrying the mutation for lignin and in situ dry matter digestibility. Genotypes BRS 655, BRS 658, BRS 659, BRS 610, VOLUMAX, 2014F15645, 2014F15649, 2014F15661, 2014F15681 and 2014F15685 are more suitable for silage production, as they present higher dry matter production. Regarding ISDMD, all genotypes can be used for silage production.