bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An analysis of health facility services readiness for non-communicable diseases in 8 LMICs in the universal health coverage era
Authors: Singh Shailender , Kaul Meenakshi , Rawandale Chandrashekhar J
Published: February 2025

Background: The readiness of health facility services for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a critical aspect of global health infrastructure. NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, pose significant challenges to public health systems worldwide. This study assesses health facility services readiness for NCDs in 8 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods: The data is collected using stratified random sampling method with a sample size of 7606 health facilities, the study assesses the health facility services readiness index for general and disease–specific health services by using the survey data from service provision assessment (SPA) between 2015 to 2021 for eight countries under the study. This service readiness index represents the percentage of items considered essential for providing general and specific health services issued by the World Health Organisation. Results: The mean values of the service readiness index at 95% confidence interval are 56.2%, 37.7%, 35.4%, and 36.5% for the general health services, diabetes, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases, respectively. These results show substantial variations range from 1% to 20 % in the service readiness index by health facility types in the countries of this study. Overall, public facilities have achieved a higher service readiness index score and, thus, have demonstrated a greater level of preparation in providing general and disease–specific health services for chronic non–communicable diseases. Conclusion: A substantial number of health facilities in these countries are not adequately prepared to care for chronic NCDs. More investment in critical health infrastructure is urgently needed to strengthen the capacity of health systems in the countries of this study. The investment should focus on achieving universal health coverage (UHC) goals vis-à-vis reducing the burden of premature mortality from chronic diseases.
Challenges of palliative care integration into routine hospital care in Iran: A Q-method inquiry on key healthcare providers’ prospects
Authors: Dashti Seemin , Mahmoodi Hasan , Shaghaghi Abdolreza
Published: February 2025

Background: Inclusion of palliative care (PalC) in the routine provided healthcare of hospitals is emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the endorsed Health Promoting Hospitals (HPH) initiative. Nonetheless, an evidence gap exists about explicit barriers and operational complexities that might prevent embeddedness of PlaC in the Iranian National Healthcare System (INHS) and this was the main impetus for the conception of the current research. Methods: The Barry and Proops’ recommended Q method procedures were used in 6 phases including concourse development through the scientific literature search and consultation with the 27 key informants, statements’ selection, population set (P-set) selection, Q sorting and factor analysis. Principal component analysis and Varimax rotation were used in factor analysis and the values of factor loadings≥0.4 were considered satisfactory in assessing the degree to which a certain Q sort conforms to a particular factor. Results: The extracted four factors that accounted for 47% of the total observed variance were shortage of physical space and number of the healthcare providers (HCPs), inadequate involvement of the patient’s family members in end-of-life treatment decisions, communication barriers, and inadequate training of HCPs for PalC provision. Conclusion: This study elicited important barriers of incorporating PalC into the routine hospital care and hence, importance of taking a multifaceted approach for achieving the goals of INHS in quality healthcare provision. Contrasting views of the approached HCPs could help development of the evidence-based national policies concordant with the HPH initiative in Iran.
Detection of Salmonella, Arcobacter, and Campylobacter spp. Among Dogs in Amol, Northern Iran
Authors: Khoshbakht Rahem , Khosravi Mojtaba , Mirzadeh Seyed Hani , Afshang Amir Mehdi , Ashoori Mahsa
Published: February 2025

Background: Augmenting the care of pets can have a significant effect on the transmission of microorganisms between humans and animals. Having pets creates a suitable environment for harmful microorganisms, such as intestinal pathogens, to transmit to humans in various ways. Pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Arcobacter species are of significant importance as they are the main intestinal pathogens in humans and inhabit the digestive system of various animals. Objective: The purpose of this research was to investigate the prevalence of Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Arcobacter and to explore the probable risk factors associated with bacterial infections in dogs residing in Amol. Materials and Methods: In this study, 150 fresh stool samples were collected from the domestic dog population in Amol, northern Iran. To perform the test, DNA preparation and enrichment were first performed, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was then used to identify bacteria. Information about possible risk factors related to bacterial infection was collected using a questionnaire, and data analysis was done using SPSS version 21.0. Results: None of the samples tested in the study were infected with Arcobacter. A total of 35 samples were positive for Salmonella, and 43 samples were positive for Campylobacter. Conclusion: The study discovered the existence of harmful Campylobacter and Salmonella bacteria in the feces of dogs living with humans in Amol, northern Iran. Based on the results of the study, pet dogs can harbor harmful strains of Campylobacter and Salmonella that pose a risk to human health. Therefore, it can be stated that owning pet dogs poses a potential threat to humans and may present a health issue that requires control.
Investigation of the Presence of A/C, P, and T Replicon Plasmids Among Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolates From Baghdad, Iraq, and Their Associations With Antimicrobial Resistance
Authors: Saad Amin Abd , Rezatofighi Seyedeh Elham , Roayaei Ardakani Mohammad , Akhoond Mohammad Reza
Published: February 2025

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the modern world’s most pressing challenges. Conjugation is a crucial method of AMR dissemination in bacteria caused by broad host range plasmids. Objectives: In the present study, we investigated the presence of IncA/C, IncP, and IncT replicon plasmids in uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) isolates and their associations with AMR. Materials and Methods: From March 2023 to September 2023, 150 UPEC isolates were collected from various public hospitals in Baghdad, Iraq. The AMR profiles of the isolates were investigated using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. The presence of IncA/C, IncP, and IncT replicon plasmids was evaluated using the multiplex PCR method. The phylogenetic group of the positive UPEC isolates was determined using Clermont E. coli phylo-typing. Results: A multidrug resistance (MDR) profile was found in 98% of UPEC isolates. The highest resistance rates were against tetracycline (89.3%), nalidixic acid (85.3%), and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (85.3%). IncP, IncA/C, and IncT replicon plasmids were found in 4.7, 4.7, and 0% of UPEC isolates, respectively. The IncA/C-positive UPEC isolates belonged to the phylogroups B2 (5 isolates), A (1 isolate), and F (1 isolate). In comparison, the IncP-positive isolates belonged to the phylogroups E (3 isolates), A (2 isolates), and B2 (2 isolates). The statistical analysis showed associations between IncA/C and resistance to imipenem and between IncP and resistance to nalidixic acid and cefotaxime (P<0.05). Conclusion: The findings indicate the spread of AMR in UPEC isolates. IncA/C and IncP broad host range plasmids can be a warning sign for spreading AMR among different bacteria. Additionally, the presence of these plasmids in pathogenic isolates (phylogroup B2) can lead to the formation of strains with high pathogenicity and broad AMR. Therefore, continuous monitoring of these plasmids in UPEC isolates is of crucial importance.
Prevalence of internet addiction and its association with anxiety, depression, and stress in high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Gholamian Batool , Rajabi-Vardanjani Hassan , Shagholian Alireza
Published: February 2025

Background and aims: The COVID-19 pandemic threatened human health from March 2020 to June 2021. The need to maintain social distancing, school closures, online education, and spending a lot of time on the internet made students addicted to the Internet, which endangered their mental health. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of internet addiction and its relationship with anxiety, stress, and depression in high school students in Shahrekord. Methods: The present cross-sectional study examined 420 female and male students who were selected from high schools in Shahrekord city from 2020 to 2021. This study used a two-part questionnaire, including demographic information, and the Yang Internet Addiction Test (YIAT) to investigate internet addiction status. The 21-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was utilized to investigate depression, anxiety, and stress in students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: In terms of the prevalence of internet addiction among students during the COVID-19 pandemic, 76% did not have an internet addiction, 22.3% were prone to internet addiction, and 1.7% had severe internet addiction. The mean anxiety, stress, and depression scores in students addicted to the internet were significantly higher than normal users (P<0.001). There was no significant relationship between internet addiction and gender, education level, job, and parents’ education (P>0.05). Conclusion: Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and the provision of time for excessive use of the internet by students, interventional measures and teaching the correct and planned use of the internet seem essential to maintain the students’ health.
Effects of aerobic training and combination of resveratrol and fisetin on brain neurogenesis signaling pathways in Alzheimer’s mice
Authors: Jahanbakhsh Amir , Jalali Dehkordi Khosro , Taghian Farzaneh
Published: February 2025

Background and aims: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory through the destruction of neurons by activating BDNF/VEGF/FGF7 signaling. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of aerobic training and combination of resveratrol and fisetin on brain neurogenesis signaling pathways in Alzheimer’s mice. Methods: In this experimental study, twenty-five C57BL/6J AD mice were randomized into 5 groups, including control, AD, AD+AT, AD+RSV+Fis, and AD+AT+RSV+Fis. The mice of the AD groups became AD by injecting amyloid-beta (Aβ1)-42 into the hippocampus. The AT protocol was five days per week for eight weeks before and after AD induction. RSV and Fis with concentrations of 25 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg were used, respectively. One-way analysis of variance was utilized to compare different groups, and Tukey’s post hoc test was employed at P≤0.05. Results: AD induction caused a significant decrease in the expression of BDNF/VEGF/FGF7 genes in hippocampal (P=0.001). AT and consumption of RSV+Fis significantly increased BDNF (P=0.001), VEGF (P=0.001), and FGF (P=0.001) in hippocampal. Conclusion: It seems that AT and RSV+Fis, both alone and simultaneously, can help increase brain neurogenesis in elderly people with AD by increasing the expression of BDNF, VEGF, and FGF7 genes in the brain tissue.
Comparing the effects of swimming and running wheel on clinical symptoms and myelin basic protein in mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Authors: Karimian Maryam , Karimian Razieh , Baghaiee Behrouz , Ghanbarzadeh Mohsen , Habibi Abdolhamid
Published: February 2025

Background and aims: The present investigation examines the impact of aerobic exercises, especially swimming and running wheel exercises, on the clinical manifestations and myelin basic protein (MBP) levels in mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an animal model for multiple sclerosis (MS). MBP is critical for the formation of myelin sheaths within the nervous system, and its deterioration is linked to the pathogenesis of MS. Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 96 female C57BL/6 mice. After the EAE induction, the mice were divided into 8 groups. The animals performed two exercise protocols. Then, the brain tissue was isolated, and levels of the mentioned variables were measured via the ELISA method using specific kits. The data were analyzed statistically using one-way ANOVA. Results: Results showed that lesion scores in both exercise protocols were lower in EAE mice than those in the control groups (P=0.001); in other words, swimming and receiving interferon-beta-1 reduced MBP degradation, but the decrease was not significant (P=0.09). Additionally, running wheels reduced MBP degradation, which was statistically significant (P=0.001). Conclusion: Results suggested that using a voluntary running wheel might be a more effective exercise program than swimming in preventing MBP degradation in the brain tissues of mice with EAE.
Artificial Intelligence, Smart Topological Data Analysis and Chaos in Business Continuity Management: The Case of COVID-19 in Birmingham Airport
Authors: Carlos Gonçalves  , Carlos Rouco
Published: February 2025

The latest state-of-the-art empirical methods from chaos theory have incorporated smart topological data analysis (STDA) combining chaos theory methods, topological machine learning, adaptive artificial intelligence systems, topological data analysis and fractal analysis methods for attractor reconstruction and the topological study of the dynamics, with impact on risk science and complexity research. In the current work, we apply a topological adaptive AI system to the study of Birmingham airport’s air traffic dynamics, and employ topological data analysis, chaos theory methods and multifractal analysis to research the resulting dynamics. Our results show the presence of a form of stochastic chaos with a low-dimensional attractor associated with a long wave dynamics in the pre-COVID-19 period, which continues in the COVID-19 crisis and subsequent recovering around a rising trend, with the topological AI system able to adapt to the COVID-19 crisis and predict with high performance the dynamics during this period. Multifractal analysis methods, applied to the adaptive topological AI system’s residuals, show that the dynamical noise affecting the chaotic attractor is multifractal, with a multifractal phase transition occurring during the COVID-19 recovery period. Implications of the methods and results for business continuity management are drawn.
Bi-univalent Function Subfamilies Associated with the (p,q)-derivative Operator Subordinate to Lucas-Balancing Polynomials
Authors: Swamy Sondekola Rudra , Wanas Abbas Kareem , Mamatha Paduvalapattana Kempegowda , Chauhan Gulab Singh , Sailaja Yerragunta
Published: February 2025

In the open disc $\{\zeta\in\mathbb{C}:|\zeta| <1\}$ $=\mathfrak{D}$, we present a family of bi-univalent functions $g(\zeta)=\zeta+\sum\limits_{j=2}^{\infty}d_j\zeta^j$ associated with the $(p,q)$-derivative operator and Lucas-Balancing polynomials. For members of this family, we obtain the upper bounds for $|d_2|$, $|d_3|$, and $|d_3-\xi d_2^2|$, $\xi \in\mathbb{R}$. The new implications of the main results are also discussed, along with relevant connections to earlier research.
Role of Board Diversity in Achieving Firm Value through Sustainability Performance Creation
Authors: Fonnardy Brigita Christine
Published: February 2025

This study explores the role of board diversity in achieving firm value through sustainability performance. This study uses secondary data from annual reports and sustainability reports of non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2019-2021 period. The purposive sampling method was used to select 41 companies as research samples. Path analysis and linear regression statistical tests were used as analytical tools. The results show that of the board diversity factors studied, only the proportion of women on the board of directors and the competence of the board of directors have a significant positive influence on corporate sustainability performance. Meanwhile, board age and the proportion of independent commissioners also have a positive but statistically insignificant effect on sustainability performance. Foreign national members on the board of directors show an insignificant negative effect. Disclosure of sustainability performance on firm value shows a positive but statistically insignificant effect. Sobel test results show that disclosure of sustainability performance does not mediate the relationship between the variables of board age, proportion of women on the board of directors, board competence, foreign national members on the board of directors, and proportion of independent commissioners with firm value. Overall, this study contributes to understanding how factors in board diversity can influence corporate sustainability performance, although not all factors show a significant influence on firm value through sustainability performance disclosure.
Investigation of Mechanical Behaviors of Motorcycle Frames Designed from Steel and Hybrid Materials under Static and Dynamic Loading
Authors: Tabak Serkan , Ekici Recep
Published: February 2025

Motorcycle use is increasing and becoming widespread every day in the world, especially in Turkey. As the need for motorcycles increases, the basic structural parts of motorcycles, especially the frames, are desired to be stronger and cheaper as well as lighter. For this reason, although motorcycle frame materials are mostly steel or aluminum, in recent years hybrid materials consisting of composites and various alloys, especially in frame construction, have become widespread in the motorcycle industry. In this study, a preliminary design of two separate motorcycle frames consisting of steel and hybrid (steel, aluminum alloy and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites) materials were made with solid modeling, and a finite element model of both frames was created. Thus, the deformations and stresses created by the static and dynamic loads acting on the frame were analyzed, and the frames were compared in terms of static and acceleration loading.
Visualizing Cell Structures with Minecraft
Authors: Wu Tianyu , Thornburg Zane R. , Tan Kevin , Kenkel Seth , Boppart Stephen A. , Bhargava Rohit , Luthey-Schulten Zaida
Published: February 2025

Many microscopic images and simulations of cells give results in different kinds of formats, making it difficult for people lacking computational skills to visualize and interact with them. Minecraft—known for its three-dimensional, open-world, voxel-based environment—offers a unique solution by allowing the direct insertion of voxel-based cellular structures from light microscopy and simulations into its worlds without modification. This integration enables Minecraft players to explore the ultrastructure of cells in a highly immersive and interactive environment. Here, we demonstrate several workflows that can convert images and simulation results into Minecraft worlds. Using the workflows, students can easily import and interact with a variety of cellular content, including bacteria, yeast, and cancer cells. This approach not only opens new avenues for science education but also demonstrates the potential of combining scientific visualization with interactive gaming platforms for facilitating research and improving appreciation of cellular structure for a broad audience.
Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentration in Fish from Okwagbe River, Ughelli South, Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Akpobi Elvis Obas , Obed chukwudeni Obed chukwudeni , Edjere Oghenekohwiroro
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the
concentration of heavy metals in fish species from
the Okwagbe River in Ughelli South Local
Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Heavy
metals, such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury
(Hg), and arsenic (As), pose significant risks to
aquatic life and human health when present in
elevated concentrations. Fish, being vital
components of aquatic ecosystems and major
sources of protein for local populations, often
bioaccumulate these contaminants. Sampling was
conducted for various fish species commonly
consumed by the local community. Analytical
techniques, including atomic absorption
spectrophotometry (AAS), were employed to
determine the concentrations of heavy metals.
Results revealed variable levels of heavy metal
accumulation among different fish species, with
some exceeding the permissible limits set by the
World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The study
highlights the implications of heavy metal
contamination for public health, fisheries
management, and environmental conservation.
Recommendations are provided for mitigating
contamination sources and promoting sustainable
practices. This research underscores the urgent
need for regular monitoring and regulation of
industrial and agricultural activities around the
Okwagbe River.
The Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Fentanyl-Ketorolac Combination with Fentanyl-Tramadol in Orthopedic Surgical Pain Patients in Trauma Center of Dr. M. Djamil Central General Hospital, Indonesia
Authors: Ramadhani Putri , Oktaviana Fadillah , Wahyuni Fitratul
Published: February 2025

Acute pain is the most common
problem in 80% of total orthopedic surgery patients,
with moderate to severe pain intensity. The
combination of analgesics that is often used to treat
orthopedic surgical pain is a combination of
fentanyl-ketorolac with fentanyl-tramadol. This
combination of drugs can reduce the pain threshold
which can be measured using the Visual Analog
Scale (VAS) score. This study aims to determine the
comparison of the analgesic effects of the fentanylketorolac combination with fentanyl-tramadol in
patients with orthopedic surgical pain in the Trauma
Center of Dr. M Djamil Padang General Hospital
(on January to March, 2023). This type of research
is an analytical observational study with a Cross
Sectional method and data collection was carried out
retrospectively. A total of 58 patients have met the
inclusion criteria in this study, with the group using
the fentanyl-ketorolac combination as many as 49
patients and the fentanyl-tramadol group as many as
9 patients. Statistical analysis in this study used
SPPS, namely the Mann-Whitney test. Based on the
results, it can be concluded that there is no
significant difference in the analgesic effect of the
combination of fentanyl-ketorolac with fentanyltramadol with a p value = 0,386 (p>0.05) in patients
with orthopedic surgical pain in the trauma center
room of Dr. M. Djamil Padang General Hospital.
This means that the combination of the two groups
produces an equivalent analgesic effect on acute
intraoperative orthopedic pain.
“How can stem cells improve the function of skin grafts”
Authors: Subramanian Anushka
Published: February 2025

Skin grafting is a medical procedure
in which a piece of skin is harvested from a donor
site and surgically transplanted to a recipient's skin
injury site. Although it seems like an ideal solution
to heal and protect the injured region, it does have
practical and physiological limitations. To address
these challenges, 3D bioprinted skin grafts offer a
potential solution to create new skin grafts, without
the risks associated with extracting skin from donor
sites. Three dimensional (3D) skin grafts can be
created using a 3D bioprinter and a bioink,
containing various cell types, including stem cells.
The inclusion of stem cells can provide additional
benefits, such as promoting vascularisation, and
enhancing hair follicle regeneration at the graft
site, ultimately improving the graft‘s long-term
function and integration.
A camisa canarinho
Authors: Vejmelka Marcel
Published: February 2025

The extensive appropriation of the Brazilian national team’s yellow jersey – the “amarelinha” or “camisa canarinho” – by extreme right-wing groups between 2013 and 2023 stands in stark contrast to the positive image of Brazil and Brazilian football in the second Half of the 1990s, when the “Seleção” was being built up as a global trademark. This process was centred around the yellow jersey, with strong references to the mythic halo the shirt had incorporated since the World Cup in Mexico in 1970, when Brazil consecrated itself as “home of football” and the avatar of the beautiful game – “futebol-arte” –, and its shirt became a modern myth (R. Barthes). In this article, I will analyse the historical dimension of this myth and try to comprehend the logic of its appropriation and resignification during the last decade.
Unipolar polarization switching and high-endurance memory operation of HZO/Si anti-ferroelectric FETs
Authors: Min Shin-Yi , Toprasertpong Kasidit , Takenaka Mitsuru , Takagi Shinichi
Published: February 2025

We experimentally demonstrate the anti-ferroelectric (AFE) behavior of a Hf1−x
Zr
x
O2 (HZO)/Si FET and its potential for high-endurance nonvolatile memory operation. The AFE-HZO FET with Zr content of 75% exhibits a double polarization switching and half-loop switching of its double hysteresis under bipolar and unipolar bias conditions, respectively. The counterclockwise hysteresis in the transfer I
d–V
g characteristics is demonstrated under unipolar V
g sweep through half-loop polarization in AFeFET. The steep subthreshold swing values were observed for both forward and backward V
g sweeps of I
d–V
g curves for AFeFET under unipolar bias condition. The nonvolatile feature of AFeFET is achieved by introducing the optimized hold voltage of 1.3 V during the retention period. The threshold voltage shift can be realized by utilizing the unipolar program/erase V
g pulses. Also, the high-endurance properties of HZO/Si AFeFET are demonstrated under unipolar V
g stress with observable memory window up to 109 cycles without gate insulator breakdown.
Cessione del credito e legittimazione alla prosecuzione dell’azione revocatoria ex art. 111 cod. proc. civ. (App. Bologna, 29 luglio 2024)
Authors: Morotti Marco
Published: February 2025

Massima
La banca che ha ceduto il credito in corso di causa è processualmente legittimata, ai sensi dell’art. 111 cod. proc. civ., a proseguire l’azione revocatoria da essa originariamente proposta anche dopo la cessione del credito. Sono altresì ammissibili, in forza del medesimo art. 111 cod. proc. civ., gli interventi dei cessionari del credito ceduto.
La rilevanza dell'animus dell'accipiens nell'atto a titolo gratuito (Trib. Nocera Inferiore, 10 luglio 2024)
Authors: Napolitano Elena
Published: February 2025

Massima
L’atto istitutivo di trust di natura gratuita, compiuto dal debitore allo scopo di rendere più difficile al creditore l’attuazione coattiva del suo diritto, è inefficace e inopponibile nei confronti di un Ente pubblico che vanta un credito in forza di ruoli/avvisi di addebito/avvisi di accertamento.
L’azione revocatoria dell’atto istitutivo di trust per debito tributario oggetto di definizione agevolata (App. Firenze, 10 luglio 2024)
Authors: Arienti Leonardo
Published: February 2025

Massima
L’azione revocatoria proposta contro l’atto istitutivo di trust nel quale il disponente abbia trasferito tutti i propri beni immobili è utilmente esperita qualora il credito fiscale preteso dall’Agente della riscossione, seppur parzialmente esigibile in pendenza della procedura di rottamazione delle cartelle esattoriali, sia di gran lunga superiore alla garanzia offerta dal patrimonio residuo del debitore. Infatti, in relazione alla sussistenza dell’eventus damni è necessario tener conto non soltanto dell’importo del credito esigibile ma anche di quello meramente eventuale e quand’anche litigioso.
L’applicazione del 'criterio composito' nella determinazione dell’assegno divorzile (Cass., 3 aprile 2024, n. 8859)
Authors: Cianciolo Valeria
Published: February 2025

Tesi
Il dibattito sulla funzione o sulle funzioni dell’assegno divorzile è un cantiere aperto. Difficile stabilire quale sia oggi la reale funzione dell’assegno divorzile e chi sia il coniuge debole. Se la moglie oltre ad un suo patrimonio, è beneficiaria di un trust istituito dal marito ha diritto all’assegno divorzile?
Sarebbe opportuno un intervento organico del legislatore attraverso il quale introdurre previsioni capaci di arginare entro un determinato periodo di tempo la solidarietà post coniugale o con una liquidazione una tantum di una somma che garantisca il mantenimento della parte economicamente debole, già presente nei sistemi di common law, nel sistema spagnolo e francese.
The author’s view
The debate on the function(s) of the divorce allowance is an open construction site. It is difficult to determine what the real function of the divorce allowance is today and who is the weaker spouse.If the wife, in addition to her own assets, is a beneficiary of a trust established by her husband, is she entitled to the divorce allowance?
An organic intervention of the legislature would be appropriate through which to introduce provisions capable of curbing within a given period of time postmarital solidarity or with a one-time liquidation of a sum to ensure the maintenance of the economically weak party, which is already present in common law systems, in the Spanish and French systems.
Liberalità indirette e donazioni informali: una storia (infinita) di incomunicabilità tra ordinamenti
Authors: Aglietti Andrea
Published: February 2025

Tesi
Le più recenti sentenze della Sezione tributaria della Corte di cassazione hanno consacrato, accanto alla donazione tipica ex art. 769 cod. civ. e alla liberalità non donativa ex art. 809 cod. civ., la nozione – non sconosciuta alla dottrina tributaristica – di “donazione informale”.
Essa si colloca asimmetricamente rispetto alle categorie civilistiche e giunge fino a ricomprendere, accanto a fatti materiali irrilevanti per l’ordinamento civile, anche fattispecie attributive di ricchezza che, ove di valore non modico, integrano donazioni dirette prive dei prescritti requisiti formali e dunque nulle.
Tale tertium genus è ricondotto dalla Sezione tributaria all’interno del perimetro della fattispecie imponibile dell’imposta sulle donazioni ed è attratto nell’ambito di operatività del meccanismo accertativo di cui all’art. 56-bis TUSD.
Ciò determina interferenze esegetiche ed aporie sistematiche, da tempo evidenziate dalla dottrina, alle quali gli ultimi arresti giurisprudenziali, reiterando la tesi dell’irrilevanza per l’ordinamento tributario della nullità civilistica della donazione informale, sembrano incapaci di fornire una soluzione fondata su una solida base giuridica.
The author’s view
The most recent decisions of the Tax Division of the Court of Cassation have legitimised, alongside the typical gift under Article 769 of the Civil Code and the indirect gift under Article 809 of the Civil Code, the concept – not unknown to tax-law scholars – of “informal gift”.
This concept is positioned asymmetrically in relation to the established civil-law categories and extends as far as to encompass, alongside material facts which are irrelevant for the civil legal system, also instances of wealth transfers that, if of non-negligible value, constitute direct gifts lacking the prescribed formal requirements, and therefore void.
This third category is framed by the Tax Division within the scope of the taxable event for the gift tax and is subject to the tax verification mechanism set out in Article 56-bis of the Italian statute on inheritance and gift tax.
This gives rise to interpretative conflicts and systemic aporia, long pointed out by legal scholars, to which the most recent case law, reiterating the argument that the civil nullity of the informal gift is irrelevant for tax purposes, appears unable to provide a solution based on a sound legal foundation.
Il concetto di profitto nel reato di estorsione e il trust (Cass. 7 febbraio 2024, n. 5454)
Authors: D'Errico Francesco
Published: February 2025

Tesi
La sentenza di cassazione di cui trattasi sposa una corretta nozione di profitto nel reato di estorsione, declinandolo in senso economico-patrimoniale, secondo l’orientamento aderente al tenore letterale dell’art. 629 cod. pen. e più ossequioso del principio di legalità. Nondimeno, la decisione del giudice di legittimità soffre di alcune criticità: pur avendo optato per la migliore concezione di profitto, infatti, ricostruisce l’elemento oggettivo del reato in maniera imperfetta. Inoltre, come avvenuto in altre occasioni, anche in questa sede la Corte ha perso l’occasione per un’analisi più compiuta e approfondita del trust, che, discutibilmente, è rimasto troppo sullo sfondo, non ricevendo dalla Corte le dovute attenzioni.
The author’s view
The cassation judgement in question espouses a correct notion of profit in the crime of extortion, declining it in the economic-patrimonial sense, according to the orientation adhering to the literal tenor of Article 629 of the Criminal Code and more respectful of the principle of legality. Nevertheless, the decision of the court of legitimacy suffers from some critical aspects: although it opted for the best conception of profit, in fact, it reconstructs the objective element of the offence in an imperfect manner. Moreover, as on other occasions, the Court missed the opportunity for a more comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the trust, which, arguably, remained too much in the background, not receiving due attention from the Court.
Pengetahuan Ibu Nifas Tentang Pijat Oksitosin Untuk Meningkatkan Produksi Asi di TPMB Ni Made Serioni, A.Md.Keb
Authors: Ni Wayan Sukma Adnyani  , Ni Made Rai Widiastuti  , Made Pradnyawati Chania  , A.A Santi dewi  , Maria Gabriela Yuniati  , Ni Made Ari Febriyanti  , Ni Ketut Ayu Sugiartini
Published: February 2025

Pijat oksitosin dapat meningkatkan produksi ASI sehingga memperlancar pengeluaran ASI. Hasil wawancara yang dilakukan di TPMB Ni Made Serioni, A.Md.Keb terhadap sepuluh ibu nifas didapatkan hasil dari wawancara yaitu enam ibu nifas belum mengetahuai tentang pijat oksitosin. Hal itu disebabkan kurangnya pengetahuan serta usaha ibu nifas merangsang pengeluaran hormon oksitosin untuk meningkatkan produksi ASI dengan cara pijat oksitosin. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengetahuan responden tentang pijat oksitosin berdasarkan usia, pendidikan dan paritas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriftif dan model pendekatannya adalah cross sectional, tehnik sampling yang digunakan adalah accidental sampling. Dimana hasil perhitungannya akan diklasifikasikan dengan kategori pengetahuan baik, cukup dan kurang. Hasil penelitian ini secara umum menyatakan bahwa sebagian besar responden (75%) memiliki pengetahuan baik, hampir seluruhnya responden (84,6%) memiliki pengetahuan baik berusia usia 20-35 tahun, hampir seluruhnya responden (82,1%) memiliki pengetahuan baik dari pendidikan SMA dan hampir seluruhnya (80%) memiliki pengetahuan baik dari paritas multipara. Diharapkan supaya masyarakat khususnya ibu nifas dapat mempraktekkan langsung mengenai pijat oksitosin yang dapat meningkatkan produksi ASI.
Caracterización de Psoriasis
Authors: Lol Alejandra , Sandoval María Fernanda , González Ana Lucía
Published: February 2025

La psoriasis es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica, que se caracteriza por placas eritematoescamosas. El objetivo del presente estudio fue caracterizar epidemiológica, clínica y terapéuticamente a los pacientes adultos con psoriasis que acudieron a la consulta externa de Dermatología en el Hospital General San Juan de Dios en el periodo del año 2019 al 2024. De 128 expedientes de psoriasis, el 59.37% de los datos corresponde al sexo femenino, con una edad media de 52 años. La región Metropolitana predominó con 65.62%. El tipo de psoriasis vulgar representó 82.81%, el 21.09% presentó enfermedad cardiovascular. El 49.22% utilizó terapia combinada con tratamiento tópico y sistémico.
Escalas de FOUR y Glasgow como predictivos de mortalidad en neuropatías críticas en unidades de cuidado intensivos
Authors: San José Medina Hugo Orlando , Santa María Álvaro Josué Sontay
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: Comparar la sensibilidad, especificidad y capacidad predictiva de las escalas FOUR y Glasgow para predecir la mortalidad de pacientes con neuropatías críticas en Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos. Introducción: Los trastornos neurológicos son una causa común de ingreso a Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI). Escalas como Escala de Coma de Glasgow (GCS) y la escala FOUR son herramientas clave para evaluar el nivel de conciencia y predecir la mortalidad, por lo que determinar cuál ofrece mejores resultados puede ayudar al conocimiento del pronóstico de los pacientes. Métodos: Estudio transversal prospectivo en 24 pacientes, ingresados en la UCI del Hospital Regional de Cobán. Se evaluaron pacientes con patologías neurológicas mediante escalas de GCS y FOUR. Los datos se analizaron usando estadística descriptiva y se calculó sensibilidad, especificidad, área bajo la curva (AUC) para ambas escalas. Resultados: La mortalidad global fue del 58%. La escala GCS mostró una sensibilidad del 86%, especificidad del 50% y un AUC de 0.72, mientras que la escala FOUR alcanzó una sensibilidad del 92%, especificidad del 90% y un AUC de 0.91. La concordancia entre ambas escalas fue del 70%, con un índice Kappa de 0.58, indicando concordancia moderada. FOUR demostró una capacidad superior para identificar casos de mortalidad y verdaderos negativos en comparación con GCS. Discusión: La escala FOUR se destacó como un predictor más preciso y confiable de la mortalidad en pacientes con patologías neurocríticas. Esto se atribuye a su capacidad para evaluar reflejos del tronco encefálico y patrones respiratorios, áreas no cubiertas por la GCS. Ambas escalas son útiles y válidas para la evaluación neurológica en UCI, sin embargo, FOUR ofrece un rendimiento superior en predicción de mortalidad.
Hallazgos encontrados a nivel de intestino delgado por medio de cápsula endoscópica: Estudio retrospectivo de 20 años en una clínica de referencia en Guatemala
Authors: Lewin Quijada Byron Isaac , Lewin Anzueto Byron Humberto
Published: February 2025

Introducción: Los procedimientos por cápsula endoscópica se han utilizado en la práctica clínica desde el 2001. En nuestro centro de referencia se comenzó a realizar procedimientos a partir del año 2004. Se tiene poca información sobre su utilización en países de Latinoamérica. El objetivo de este estudio es identificar los principales hallazgos en intestino delgado encontrados por medio de cápsula endoscópica en nuestro centro de referencia.Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de todos los pacientes que fueron evaluados por cápsula endoscópica desde el año 2004 hasta mayo de 2024 en nuestra clínica de referencia en la ciudad de Guatemala.Resultados: Se incluyeron 360 pacientes dentro de este estudio. El 53.1% de los pacientes eran mujeres, con una media de edad de 57 años (IQR 71-44). En nuestra clínica tuvimos la oportunidad de utilizar en un inicio la cápsula M2A fabricada por GIVEN (llamada posteriormente SB1), seguida por la cápsula SB2 y actualmente usamos la cápsula SB3. El principal motivo de la realización de los procedimientos fue hemorragia gastrointestinal en 59.4% de los pacientes. En el 83.6% de los casos se pudo identificar alguna patología macroscópica a nivel de intestino delgado.Discusión: La cápsula endoscópica tiene un alto grado de identificación de hallazgos patológicos a nivel de intestino delgado y es utilizado como estándar de referencia para manejo de patología en intestino delgado.
¿Cavernoma, un tumor pineal quirúrgico?
Authors: López Ochoa Andrea Mária , Pasquier Batres Bryan Yosuá
Published: February 2025

Las malformaciones cavernosas son una agrupación de vasos sanguíneos anormales, de forma irregular y de paredes delgadas que simulan la forma de una mora. Los primeros reportes de tumores pineales remontan desde 1961, constituyendo menos de 1% de todas las localizaciones de tumores publicadas en la literatura. Para 2020, se habían reportado únicamente 26 casos en toda la población. Por lo que, se considera extremadamente raro. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 39 años con un tumor pineal quirúrgico.
Hipoparatiroidismo primario exacerbado por dengue con convulsiones: reporte de caso
Authors: Hernández Edras , Vargas Allan , Del Cid Jonatan , Román Víctor
Published: February 2025

El hipoparatiroidismo primario es un trastorno endocrino raro caracterizado por niveles bajos de hormona paratiroidea (PTH) y calcio sérico. Presentamos el caso de un hombre de 25 años con convulsiones generalizadas. Los estudios iniciales revelaron hipocalcemia severa (5.3 mg/dL), PTH baja (5.7 pg/mL), trombocitopenia (68,000/μL) y elevación de pruebas hepáticas, asociado a dengue confirmado (antígeno NS1 positivo). La tomografía cerebral y la resonancia magnética no mostraron calcificaciones típicas de hipoparatiroidismo. El electroencefalograma reveló actividad irritativa cortical. Se inició tratamiento con gluconato de calcio intravenoso, teriparatida y manejo del dengue. Este caso destaca cómo el dengue puede descompensar condiciones endocrinas subyacentes. La ausencia de calcificaciones cerebrales resalta variaciones en la presentación clínica del hipoparatiroidismo exacerbado por infecciones agudas.
Manifestación ocular en vasculitis sistémica
Authors: Leonardo Herberth , Gomez Isaac
Published: February 2025

A continuación, se presenta el caso; femenina de 65 años, que consulta a la unidad de emergencias, por dolor en ojo izquierdo de 20 días de evolución, es ingresada a encamamiento, se realiza resonancia magnética, la cual muestra imagen sugestiva de absceso orbitario, se inicia tratamiento antibiótico a lo que no muestra mejoría, es evaluada por la unidad de reumatología documentando sinovitis en carpos II y III metacarpofalángicas bilateral, al realizar exámenes inmunológicos complementarios, se asocia la afección a una vasculitis con anticuerpos citoplasmáticos antineutrófilos (ANCAS) positivos, se inicia tratamiento y es evaluada por el departamento de oftalmología, los cuales reportan desprendimiento retiniano, celularidad en cámara anterior y posterior del ojo izquierdo por lo que se realiza enucleación.
Memorias del desarraigo: Imaginarios sociales y políticos, una visión praxeológica de los jóvenes en las universidades públicas por el estado social de derecho
Authors: Adolfo Junca Gustavo , Morales Rafaél Antonio , Melo Hernández Myriam Eugenia , Vizcaíno González Rocío Elizabeth , Díaz Gamba Wilson , Peña Collazos Wilmar Anibal
Published: February 2025

Con esta investigación interinstitucional que lidera SUE (Sistema de Universidades Estatales), al unir investigadores en representación de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, la Universidad Distrital, la Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca y la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, pretende contemplar buena parte de las claves de la lógica interna que dinamiza el imaginario social moderno del joven universitario y sus representaciones sociales a partir de una lógica política, ética y estética frente a los problemas del conflicto armado en Colombia, de cara a los Acuerdos de la Habana por la paz en Colombia y que se revela con mayor fuerza en la comprensión del sentido propio, auténtico de los estudiantes y que da fundamentos a su participación activa en los movimientos sociales y manifestaciones públicas en los últimos acontecimientos de la actual coyuntura.
El lenguaje audiovisual como dispositivo didáctico en la recolección, análisis y aprendizaje mediáticos en las representaciones de la cultura de paz de los jóvenes de las universidades públicas de Bogotá
Authors: Vizcaíno González Rocío E. , Vélez Sánchez Laura Natalia
Published: February 2025

El camino recorrido por este ejercicio académico. ha permitido el encuentro dialógico entre los actores y factores que representan “los sentidos y significados de la cultura de paz de los jóvenes de la universidades públicas de Bogotá” a través de la mediación de las tecnologías de la información y comunicación en un proceso de recolección, análisis y aprendizaje: cuyo propósito fundamental es el reconocimiento de una identidad y de una memoria al deconstruir, reconstruir y construir una serie de acontecimientos de varios años de dolor, desplazamiento y centenares de muertos: contados en textos narrativos, cuadros pictóricos o documentos audiovisuales por reconocidos artistas y autores anónimos que hacen parte del conflicto armado en Colombia. Hoy más que nunca es fundamental racionalizarla cada uno de éstos hecho, para que sean interiorizados en el conocimiento de cada individuo, como elemento fundamental de la acción didáctica con la mediación tecnológica embrionaria provista de actividades y recursos, con una intención pedagógica que pueda a portar a una renovación del quehacer formativo, en donde el protagonista es el responsable de su saber, hacer y sentir al aprender haciendo.
A participação do Brasil nas operações de paz da ONU com base nos princípios da PEB (1993-2011)
Authors: Soares Joabson Cruz
Published: February 2025

Brazil has played an important role in the process of establishing and participating in peace operations, with the aim of maintaining peace, international security and better integration into international society. However, Brazilian participation in peace enforcement operations receives criticism from jurists and parliamentarians, as they consider it unconstitutional. The general objective of this research is to verify Brazil's participation in UN peace operations (1993-2011), based on its foreign policy principles. The study is relevant, as it allows us to verify the principles of Brazilian foreign policy (PEB) that guide the country's actions at the heart of these instruments for international peace and security. Therefore, the object of the research results in the following problem: Was Brazil's participation in UN peace operations guided by the principles of PEB? The hypothesis raised to resolve the problem is as follows: the country's participation in UN peace operations (1993-2011) was guided by the principles of PEB. Therefore, the country's participation was not unconstitutional. This research is qualitative, exploratory and bibliographic (doctrinal and documentary) and was developed through systematic content analysis. Furthermore, the figures used helped to synthesize and clarify the descriptive content. Theories of foreign policy analysis supported the research, concluding that the country's participation in UN peace operations in the period (1993-2011) were based on the principles of PEB, therefore, they were constitutional.