bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mobile Sitting and Standing Corpus for Myelomeningocele - A Case Study
Authors: Mohanty Chidatmika , Lakra Madhusmita , Dash Rashmita
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect and a major birth defect. It is an embryological abnormality that results in a myriad of complex neuromuscular problems. Children with spina bifida can be classified according to the level of neurological involvement or functional impairment. The incidence of myelomeningocele is slightly higher in females than males, at a ratio of 1.3:1. Musculoskeletal deformity and sensory deficits are common and, depending on the level of involvement, can adversely affect the child’s abilities and functioning in the community. Because of the complexity of this major birth defect, orthotic management is critical for the child’s function and is a challenging endeavour for the orthotist. Specific issues that warrant particular attention include hip disorders (e.g., dislocation, subluxation, and contractures), knee flexion/extension contractures, and foot/ankle deformities (e.g., equino-varus, clubfoot). In these cases, the orthotic goal(s) should be preventing deformity and maintaining proper joint alignment in order to achieve appropriate muscle balance during development. Achievement of these goals can facilitate the initiation of proper weight bearing and future ambulation.
Method: The patient had poor strength in muscles of lower limbs which didn’t allow independent standing. He was also not able to switch positions between sitting to standing and vice versa. The strength and ROM of the muscles of the lower limb were thoroughly assessed by the help of Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). As the patient is undergoing continuous therapeutically exercises focusing particularly on independent standing and sitting balance with strengthening on the core muscles, we decided to go for fabrication of a mobile sitting and standing corpus.
Result & Conclusion: The mobile sitting and standing corpus allow mobility for severely non-ambulatory individuals in both sitting and standing position. It is an approach to provide mobility and independence for children born with myelomeningocele. The design provides full body support with independent sitting and standing with increased mobility which is much needed when the child leaves the home environment for a long period of time. It is made with easily available materials. The designed device is an alternative to the wheelchair, where it is easy to carry and requires no such adjustability. The device takes less space for positioning and the patient can be easily seated within the device.

Key words: Myelomeningocele, Mobility device, Ambulation
Attitude and Practice Towards Face Mask Usage and Vaccination - A Study at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital- in post-COVID Times
Authors: Roy Sundhodeep , Ghosh Anasuya
Published: January 2025

Background: The usage of face mask in appropriate manner and COVID vaccination were two important measures along with others to fight against COVID 19 pandemic. The people had different belief regarding effectiveness of COVID vaccination and showed mixed attitude towards this vaccination. There was limited data about face mask usage by general population and attitude towards COVID vaccination in West Bengal during post COVID times. The present study was planned to collect these data from general population in a tertiary care teaching hospital.
Material and Methods: After obtaining ethical approval, the present study was conducted on general population attending the hospital OPD (Out Patient Department). 151 participants were selected based on OPD registration sequence during May-July, 2023. The researcher observed if the participant were wearing face mask and if it was worn appropriately as per recommendation by WHO. A face-to-face interview was conducted with a pre-structured and pre-validated questionnaire. All the data were analysed by Microsoft excel and STRATA 12 software.
Result: 88% people were seen to wear face masks following instructions of mandatory use of face mask at the OPD. 65.56% people satisfactorily used the face mask. 84.76 % people fully completed COVID vaccination and 67% people believed that COVID vaccination was effective.
Conclusion: Present study documented people attending this tertiary care health set up at West Bengal were continuing the COVID appropriate face mask usage at OPD as per instruction during post COVID times and majority of them had good vaccination coverage.

Key words: Face mask, behaviour, vaccination, perception
Association of Vitamin D Status with Lifestyle and Metabolic Factors in Adult Females of Nepal:
A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Rimal Brihaspati , Khan Mohd Babu
Published: January 2025

Background: Vitamin D plays a crucial role in several chronic illnesses beyond bone health. However, its status in developing countries including Nepal remains poorly documented. To guide public health initiatives, this study aims to investigate the association between vitamin D level and factors including lifestyle, and metabolic variables in adult Nepalese women.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1st March to 2nd April 2024, in Bharatpur in Bharatpur Metropolitan city, Nepal. A total of 103 adult participants aged between 18 to 70 years, who visited Chitwan Medical College, were included. Data were collected after obtaining informed consent through structured questionnaires regarding lifestyle, physical measurements and blood sample to measure serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH) D. SPSS window version 23 was used for statistical analyses, employing chi-square tests and one way ANOVA to evaluate significant associations between vitamin D status and various variables.
Results: Many adult female participants had low levels of vitamin D, less than 20 ng/ml. This was linked to their age (p=0.003), the size of their waist compared to their hips (p=0.004), their body mass index (BMI) (p=0.022), and their blood pressure (p=0.030). Adult female, those with higher BMI, and those with more waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) had lower vitamin D levels. Low vitamin D was also connected to higher cholesterol (p=0.002) and higher blood pressure.
Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among adult Nepalese women and is associated with age, obesity, hypertension and dyslipidemia. The present study also reflects the need for effective health strategies, including supplementation, lifestyle modifications, and public health education, to address vitamin D deficiency and its associated health risks.

Key words: Vitamin D, Adult women, Metabolic Parameters, Lifestyle
Formation of the sound-syllabic structure of primary school pupils’ speech with intellectual disabilities in Ukrainian language lessons
Authors: Mykhailenko Valeriia
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of various methods and techniques on the development of language skills in children with intellectual disabilities. Particular attention was paid to the analysis of innovative approaches, such as mobile applications and interactive teaching methods used to improve oral skills in an inclusive educational environment. The study confirmed the effectiveness of alternative methods and techniques for correcting language deficiencies in students with intellectual disabilities. Children who regularly used interactive tools showed better results in the development of phonemic awareness and the ability to distinguish sounds. Interactive exercises helped alleviate problems with word articulation and syllabic structure development. Studies have shown that children with intellectual disabilities have difficulty perceiving and analysing sounds, and this is due to a lower level of phonemic awareness. The process of forming phonemic awareness is so important in the early stages of speech development that its disruption affects the further acquisition of syllable structure. The article describes approaches to the diagnosis and correction of these disorders, including special exercises for the development of phonemic awareness, articulation exercises and teaching methods for the correction of disorders of the structure of speech sounds and their constituent components. The results can be used to improve educational programmes in specialised schools for children with intellectual disabilities. This contributes not only to the development of language skills, but also to the overall improvement of students' communication skills. The introduction of innovative methods into the educational process provides better results of correctional activities and creates a more favourable environment for children with special needs
SPECTRAL-KINETIC CHARACTERISTICS OF CATHODOLUMINESCENCE OF LANTHANIDE NIOBATES (Y,Lu,Gd)NbO4:Bi3+
Authors: Kissabekova А. А. , Ispulov N. A. , Аssylbayev R. N. , Bazarbek А. B. , Akylbekova А. D. , Zhumabekov А. Zh. , Zhetpisbayev Е. K.
Published: January 2025

The study is devoted to the study of lanthanide niobates doped with bismuth ions, which are of interest as potential phosphors used in various fields of human activity, such as medicine, industry, and science. In this paper, an experimental study of the cathodoluminescence of niobates (Y,Lu,Gd)NbO4:Bi3+, namely, spectral characteristics with time resolution, as well as the kinetics of luminescence attenuation for the main spectral bands, is carried out. The temperature dependence of the cathodoluminescence attenuation time for the YNbO4 sample is presented.:Bi3+ measured in the temperature range of 5–295 K with an interval of 10 K. The study of the kinetics of luminescence attenuation made in this study showed that at least three pronounced components are observed in the kinetics of attenuation at low temperature. Of the three components, the main contribution to the light sum is made by a slow microsecond component with a decay time in the range of 2–9 microseconds. However, the nanosecond kinetics of intrinsic luminescence of samples in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum is of particular interest. The presence of several fast components indicates the complex structure of this glow associated with the superposition of the glow bands of autolocalized excitons. The data obtained are of both scientific and practical interest in the further development of functional materials.
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR SMES: CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL UNCERTAINTY
Authors: Suvam Sarmacharjee
Published: January 2025

This study looks at how Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) improve their supply chain management, with a focus on important factors that affect its use in uncertain environments. The main goals of this study are to identify key success factors for effective AI integration in supply chains and to examine how identified success factors interact with environmental uncertainties.Using a quantitative approach, the study measures how often SMEs adopt AI, checks their performance indicators, and analyzes how different external uncertainties impact supply chain efficiency. The results show that using AI well can greatly boost the operational efficiency and flexibility of SMEs. Key factors for success include strong leadership support, active employee participation, and a solid technological foundation. Importantly, the research finds that SMEs in unstable environments can better handle risks and quickly adjust to market changes with AI strategies. This is especially relevant for healthcare, where having a strong supply chain is vital for timely medical supply delivery and good patient care. By focusing on how AI use and environmental factors interact, this study provides important insights for healthcare providers looking to use technology to improve supply chain speed and responsiveness. Overall, this research adds to the ongoing discussion about digital change in supply chains, stressing the importance for SMEs to embrace AI technologies to succeed in a more uncertain business world.
An Employee Perspective of Digital Transformation-Motivation to Engage in Digital Organizational Change: An Exploratory Study in Indian Financial Sector
Authors: Mohammad Bilal
Published: January 2025

Research on individual level antecedents of digital transformation in enterprises has until now been somewhat scarce and incomplete. To correct this imbalance, the present study examined the predictive ability of the three dimensions of Self Determination (Perceived Autonomy, Perceived Competence, and Perceived Relatedness), Distributed Leadership (DL) and Individual Readiness for Change, on Digital Transformation (DT) and the effect of DT on the Level of Innovation within Financial Services organizations in an emerging economy
Animal welfare and biosecurity correlation in buffalo farm evaluated by ClassyFarm system
Authors: Vecchio Domenico , Fusi Francesca , Lorenzi Valentina , Di Vuolo Gabriele , Cappelli Giovanna , Ambra Chiara D. , Serrapica Maria , Scali Federico
Published: January 2025

ClassyFarm is an integrated system for categorizing farms according to the risk assessment (RA) methodology. It is an Italian innovation aimed at improving the synergy between breeders and competent authorities to improve the safety and quality of food of animal origin. ClassyFarm gathers and processes data referred to in the following areas: biosecurity, animal welfare, health, and antimicrobial usage. It can be applied to livestock species, including water buffaloes. Upon request of the Italian Ministry of Health (IMH), the National Reference Centre on Water Buffalo Farming and Production Hygiene and Technologies (CreNbuf), in collaboration with the Italian Reference Centre for Animal Welfare (CreNBA), developed a RA-based checklist (CL) for the on-farm assessment of buffalo welfare and farm biosecurity level, included in the ClassyFarm system. The multiple- choice CL consists of 79 items. Each item is scored according to 3 categories: “insufficient”, “acceptable” and “excellent”. The assessment system for animal welfare includes non-animal-based (N-ABMs) and animal-based measures (ABMs). N-ABMs are divided into two macro-areas: Area A (32 items): “Management factors” and Area B (31 items): “Housing factors”. ABMs are assessed in Area C (17 items). Biosecurity was assessed using 15 indicators. The CL has been tested in 102 farms, with an average size of 412 heads. On average, the overall welfare value was 61.55% (on a scale from 0 to 100%), and the average biosecurity score was 43.31%. The statistical analysis was performed by Spearman Rank correlation coefficient using GraphPad Prism 8.0.1. (GraphPad Software, San Diego, CA, USA). The two variables were positively correlated (Spearman’s Rho=0.501; p<0.001). The average welfare values of the specific areas were: A, 61.76%; B, 42.17%; C, 70.43%. At least one potential legislative non-compliance was recorded in 39.80% of the farms. The highest correlations between the different areas of well-being and biose-curity are found for the management areas, highlighting how management is essential to ensure both the levels of well-being and those of biosecurity. These CLs represent a functional and effective tool to assign animal welfare and biosecurity indexes to farms, improving farm management and housing conditions, giving answers to consumers, and adding value to farmers’ good practices. The IMH is promoting the application of this system at European and international levels.
Colecistite acuta da EBV
Authors: Favaretto Elena
Published: January 2025

The paper describes a rare instance of acute acalculous cholecystitis (ACC) in a 7-year-old boy caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. Initially, he was suspected to have appendicitis, but subsequently imaging and laboratory tests revealed ACC in the context of EBV mononucleosis. Following antibiotic therapy and the addition of corticosteroids due to persistent symptoms, the patient showed rapid improvement and was discharged in stable condition. This case highlights the importance of recognizing EBV-related ACC as a rare but treatable complication in children.
Integrasi Artificial Intelligence (AI) dalam Penelitian Tindakan Kelas pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di SMA
Authors: Silalahi Dumaris E. , Purba Lydia , Simanungkalit Rick Hunter , Siagian Asister Fernando , Sihombing Partohap S. R. , Siahaan Basar Lolo , Sipayung Rohdearni
Published: January 2025

Penelitian tindakan kelas (classroom action research) dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris adalah salah satu upaya meningkatkan presetasi belajar. Penelitian tindakan kelas masih perlu membutuhkan perhatian khusus agar objektif pembelajaran dapat tercapai dengan baik. Maka kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan penelitian tindakan kelas bagi para guru di SMA Negeri 2 Siborongborong. PKM ini dilaksanakan dengan metode pendidikan kepada masyarakat yang berjalan melalui workshop denga pilot studi pada mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris. Pelaksanaan dimulai dengan adanya information sharing session oleh narasumber atau dengan metode seminar. Kemudian adanya tahap diskusi untuk pendalaman materi dan dilanjut dengan pemantapan materi lewat pembuatan atau desain penelitian tindakan kelas sesuai dengan latar belakang dalam pembelajaran oleh masing-masing guru mata pelajaran. PKM ini dilaksanakan oleh Dosen Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar kepada 57 orang guru SMA Negeri 2 Siborongborong sebagai peserta. Pelaksanaan PKM ini didasari oleh informasi yang diperoleh dari mitra melalui interview bahwa mitra membutuhkan pembekalan penelitian tindakan kelas terhadap para guru untuk meningkatkan inovasi pembelajaran. Pada pelaksanaan PKM terlaksana dengan baik melalui metode focus group discussion (FGD) sebagai analysis data. Berdasarkan diskusi antar sesama peserta dan narasumber atas integrasi AI dalam penelitian tindakan kelas. PKM ini dipandang perlu untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar dalam mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris. Maka PKM ini dapat disimpulkan terlaksana dengan baik dan dapat mengoptimalkan penerapan AI dalam penelitian tindakan kelas melalui kinerja para peserta dalam mendesain penelitian tindakan kelas. Pelaksanaan PKM ini disambut hangat oleh peserta dan memberikan dampak yang baik terbukti dengan permintaan para peserta untuk tindakan PKM lanjutan dengan topik model-model pembelajaran innovatif sehingga meningkatkan prestasi belajar dalam mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris.
Besin Sinerjisi ve Sinerjik Besinlerin Sağlık Üzerine Etkileri
Authors: Arman Gülden , Akyol Aslı
Published: January 2025

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Besinler, yaşamın devamlılığı için gerekli enerjinin sağlamasında görevlidir. Besinlerin yapısında bulunan besin ögeleri ve aktif bileşenler, sağlık üzerinde olumlu etkiler göstermektedir. Bu bileşenlerin eksikliği veya yetersizliği durumunda insan sağlığı olumsuz yönde etkilenmektedir. Besleyici değerinin ötesinde, sağlık üzerinde faydalı etkileri olduğu bilinen besinler fonksiyonel besin olarak adlandırılmaktadır. Fonksiyonel besinler, hastalıkların önlenmesinde önemli bir rol oynamakla birlikte, gelecekte yapılacak araştırmalar için büyük bir öneme sahiptir. Sinerjik besinler, fonksiyonel besinler kapsamında değerlendirilen, biyolojik olarak birbiriyle etkileşimli ögeler içeren, sağlığı koruyucu ve hastalıkları önleyici özelliklere sahip besinlerdir. Besin sinerjisi üzerine yapılan çalışmalar, bir besinin bileşenlerine veya diyetin tamamına odaklanarak, bu bileşenlerin insan vücudundaki etkileşimlerini belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Son yıllarda çeşitli besinlerin kombine edilmesi ve diyetlerin düzenlenmesiyle sinerjik etkinin oluşturulması ve bu yolla sağlığın korunması hedeflenmektedir. Besinler arasındaki sinerjik etki, besinlerdeki biyoaktif maddelerin etkinliğini değiştirerek sağlık açısından olumlu sonuçlara neden olmaktadır. Sinerjik etkileşimler; karotenoidler, C vitamini ve demir gibi besin bileşenlerinin emilimini değiştirebilmekte, antioksidan kapasiteyi artırmakta, kan lipit profilini iyileştirmekte ve besinlerdeki anti-kanserojen biyoaktif ögelerin etkinliğini artırabilmektedir. Bu yüzden bu derleme, beslenme çalışmalarındaki besin sinerjisi kavramını ve sinerjik besinlerin sağlık üzerine olumlu etkilerini incelemektedir.
Çocuklarda Abdominal Bölge Travmatik Yaralanmaların Bibliyometrik Çerçeveden Görünümü
Authors: Bilir Cemal , Meral Orhan
Published: January 2025

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Amaç: Çocukluk çağı abdominal bölge travmatik yaralanmaları hayati tehlike oluşturabilen ve aynı zamanda adli tıbbi öneme sahip ciddi yaralanmalardır. Dünya genelinde her gün 2000'den fazla çocuğun bu yaralanmalar sonucu hayatını kaybettiği belirtilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, Web of Science veritabanı kullanılarak yapılan çocukluk çağı abdominal bölge travmatik yaralanmalarına ilişkin çalışmalara bibliometrik çerçeveden bakılması amaçlanmaktadır.

Yöntemler: Web of Science veritabanında "Child", "Children", "Pediatric", "Abdominal Trauma", "Abdominal Traumas", "Abdominal Injury" ve "Abdominal Injuries" anahtar sözcükleri kullanılarak bu sözcüklerin çalışma başlığında yer aldığı makaleler tespit edilmiş, bu makalelerin yazım dili, yayın yılı, yayınlandığı dergi, yazarları, yazar kurumları, çalışmaların yapıldığı ülke ve makalelere yapılan atıf sayısı gibi özellikleri incelenmiştir.

Bulgular: Çalışma kapsamına alınan 285 makalenin 260’ının (%91,3) İngilizce dilinde yazıldığı, çalışmaların en sık Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, Türkiye ve Kanada’da yapıldığı, WoS kategorisine göre Cerrahi, Pediatri ve Acil Tıp kategorilerinin ön plana çıktığı belirlenmiştir.

Sonuç: Bu çalışmada elde edilen veriler sayesinde ülkemizde ve diğer ülkelerde çocukluk çağı abdominal travmatik yaralanmaları ile ilgili yayınlanan makalelerin bibliyometrik değerlendirmesi ortaya konulmuştur. Çalışmamız bu alandaki araştırma verimliliğini ortaya koyan ilk çalışma niteliğindedir.
Bir Devlet Hastanesi Engelli Sağlık Kuruluna Başvuran Hastaların Psikiyatrik Değerlendirilme Sonuçlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: Aydın Sare , Savaş Ahmet Ekrem
Published: January 2025

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Amaç: Ruhsal bozukluklarda engellilik durumunun belirlenmesi engelli bireylerin zorlukları aşabilmesi ve haklarından yararlanabilmesi adına önemlidir. Engelli bireyler sağlık kurullarına başvuru yaparak engellilik durumlarını belirleyen bir rapor alabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada sağlık kuruluna engelli raporu almak maksadıyla başvuran hastaların psikiyatrik değerlendirme sonuçları incelemiştir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler:01.01.2019-31.12.2022 tarihleri arasında bir devlet hastanesi engelli sağlık kuruluna başvuruda bulunan 14295 hastanın dosyaları geriye dönük incelenmiştir. Veriler SPSS 22.0 programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Belirlenen tarihler arası başvuran 14295 kişinin dosyası taranmış, çalışma dahil edilme kriterlerini karşılayan 12745 dosya çalışamaya dahil edilmiştir. Çalışmaya dahil edilenlerin 5809'u (%45,6) kadın ve 6936'sı (%54,4) erkek olarak belirlenmiştir. Ortalama yaş 56,11 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Tüm başvuruların %22,7’sinin psikiyatrik tanı nedeniyle engel oranı aldığı saptanmıştır. Başvuruların %10,7’sine ise tanı ve tedaviye yanıtın tespit edilmesi amacıyla psikiyatri poliklinik takibi önerilmiş, psikiyatrik engel oranı verilmemiştir. Yapılan psikiyatrik değerlendirilmesi sonucu en sık konulan psikiyatrik tanılar sırasıyla; zeka geriliği, anksiyete bozuklukları, şizofreni ve diğer psikotik bozukluklar olduğu görülmüştür. Değerlendirme sonucu psikiyatrik tanısı olduğu belirlenen katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 45,73 (18,40) olduğu saptanmıştır. Ayrıca erkek katılımcıların oranı kadınlara göre daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Sonuç: Psikiyatrik tanı nedeniyle engel oranı alan katılımcıların yaş ortalamasının tüm katılımcıların yaş ortalaması ile kıyaslandığında daha genç olduğu saptanmıştır. Ayrıca daha önce düzenli psikiyatri kontrol ve tedavi öyküsü olmasa dahi değerlendirme anında yakınması olan hastaların da azımsanmayacak oranda olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, ruh sağlığı hekimlerinin sağlık kurulu raporlarının düzenlenmesi sürecine destek olmak ve engellilerin yaşamlarını ve haklarını daha iyi anlamamıza yardımcı olacak şekilde literatüre katkı sunmaktır.
Investigation of Subjective Balance Assessment and Quality of Life of İndividuals with Motion Sickness
Authors: Can Mehmet , Yücedağ Fatih
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life of individuals with motion sickness (MS) and to perform a balance examination with subjective vestibular tests.
Material and Method: The study group included 24 individuals (2M, 22F) with a mean age of 30.75 ±7 years (range, 18-50 years) with a history of MS, normal hearing and no chronic balance disorder other than MS. A control group was formed of 23 age-matched individuals (3M, 20F) with no history of MS and who met the same other conditions. The Graybiel scale was applied to all the participants and they were asked to rate the symptoms that may occur during a journey on a scale of one to ten. The Romberg, Fukuda, Tandem stance tests, Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and SF-36 scale were then applied. Differences between the study group and the control group were determined and correlation analysis was applied to the test results.
Results: A significant difference was determined between the groups in respect of the Graybiel scale scores and all symptom scores (p
Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Koç Direk Figen , Canbay Durmaz Sevda , Tuncer M. Cudi , Ateşoğlu Karabaş Sibel , Aygün Keşim Dilek , Nas Cemal , Deveci Engin , Yokuş Beran
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Objective: Spinal cord injuries typically result from trauma-induced fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries, and tears in the vertebral column. Among the most commonly affected organs in these injuries is the bladder. Thymbra spicata L. var spicata (zahter) and Cyclotrichium origanifolium (mountain mint) are known for their high biological potential; their extracts possess antioxidant properties that help mitigate the risk of diseases caused by oxidative stress and play a significant role in treatment. This study aimed to investigate the potential therapeutic and protective effects of zahter and mountain mint extracts on bladder dysfunctions following spinal cord injury.
Material and Methods: The study included 36 male Wistar Albino rats weighing between 250-300 g, divided into six groups, each containing six rats: Group 1 (control), Group 2 (zahter), Group 3 (mountain mint), Group 4 (trauma), Group 5 (trauma + zahter), and Group 6 (trauma + mountain mint). A trauma model was created in the trauma groups using a weight-drop method on the spinal cord. At the end of the week, urine samples were collected from all rats, and the animals were sacrificed under ketamine anesthesia to obtain bladder tissues. Histopathological changes in the bladder tissues were subsequently examined.
Results: The experimental study demonstrated that zahter and mountain mint extracts were partially effective against bladder damage caused by spinal cord injury. Zahter exhibited a higher efficacy in reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory markers compared to mountain mint, as evidenced by biochemical and histopathological findings.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that with the increasing application of experimental models, the therapeutic use of plant extracts may become more widespread and contribute positively to human health.
A Comprehensive Review of Fixed Point Theorems on Various Metric Spaces and Their Applications
Authors: sandeep sandeep , Chauhan Brajraj Singh
Published: January 2025

Aronszajn and Panitchpakdi developed hyperconvex metric spaces to expand Hahn-theorem Banach's beyond the real line to more generic spaces. The aim of this short article is to collect and combine basic notions and results in the fixed point theory in the context of hyperconvex metric spaces. In this paper, we first introduce the definitions of hyperconvex metric spaces, nonexpansive retract, externally hyperconvex and bounded subsets, and admissible subsets. We shall review and explore some fundamental characteristics of hyperconvexity. Next, we introduce the Knaster–Kuratowski and Mazurkiewicz (KKM) theory in hyperconvex metric spaces and related results. Furthermore, we find the relationship between extremal points and hyperconvexity and related properties. Furthermore, we have highlighted some known consequences of our main results. Fixed point theorems are fundamental tools in mathematical analysis, and have been used for diverse purposes including optimization, differential equations and dynamical systems. Fixed point theory was initiated in the case of standard metric spaces and subsequently expanded to be-metrical, convex be-metallic etc., as we needed more generalised conditions for broader range of maps from a wider variety of intuitive settings. This paper investigates fixed point theorems in convex b-metric spaces, which studies by Chen et al. This study aimed to synthesize and interpret the results in terms of practical implications as well as theoretical contributions that emerge from these findings, which are discussed later on this discussion section. In situations where traditional metric constraints are restrictive, fixed point theorems can be implemented in a class of spaces using convex b-metric structure by each relaxing and combining part of triangle inequality with the condition involved from standard assumption about Banach contraction. The results in this paper are existence and uniqueness theorems, common fixed point theorem of two mappings under some contractive conditions, a common coupled coincidence point result for four self maps, thereby indicating that convex b-metric spaces can be used but desired to solve boundary value problems (BVP), stabilization of dynamic systems over bounded closed sets with Lyapunov functions. Applications show how these abstract sittings could play a more elegant role in nonlinear optimization too by identifying optimal solutions. We also compare our result of convex b-metric spaces with other generalized metrics and we discuss their advantages for future research. In particular the above review sheds light on unlimitedness of these strikingly handy class, convex b-metric spaces alongside its implication for rich maths art instead.
Nalar Saintifik Sebagai Konstruksi Penerjemahan Al-Qur'an
Authors: Nur Ahmad Zainul Haq  , Nurul Istiqomah
Published: January 2025

Agus Purwanto adalah seorang ilmuwan pada bidang fisika teori yang memiliki gelar D.Sc (Doctor of Science). Ia berupaya menghidupkan kembali pemahaman saintifik Al-Qur’an di tengah dominasi pendekatan teologis. Melalui karyanya “Ayat-Ayat Semesta” dan “Nalar Ayat-Ayat Semesta”, ia mengonstruksi pemahaman Al-Qur’an secara saintifik dengan fokus pada ayat-ayat kauniyah yang disusun secara tematik. Dari berbagai tema yang dibahas, ia memberikan terjemahan alternatif pada tiga ayat: QS. al-Ḥadīd ayat 25 yang berfokus pada diksi kata anzalnā dalam tema “Besi dan Evolusi Bintang”, QS. aṭ-Ṭāriq ayat 12 yang berfokus pada diksi kata aṣ-ṣadʻi dalam tema “Struktur Interior Bumi”, dan QS. an-Naml ayat 18 yang berfokus pada diksi kata an-namlah dalam tema “Sang Ratu Semut”. Terjemahan alternatif ini didasarkan pada analisis harfiah yang dikorelasikan dengan teori sains. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kepustakaan dengan pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini menganalisis data secara induktif dan deskriptif. Data primer bersumber dari buku “Nalar Ayat-Ayat Semesta” dan didukung berbagai literatur sekunder seperti buku, kitab, artikel jurnal, dan skripsi. Proses pengolahan data meliputi deskripsi, identifikasi, penyajian hasil, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa upaya Purwanto tidak hanya mencerminkan pergeseran dari nalar teologis ke nalar saintifik dalam memahami Al-Qur'an, tetapi juga membuktikan bahwa pendekatan saintifik dapat menjadi kritik terhadap pemahaman teologis, sebagaimana terlihat dari terjemahan alternatifnya yang mengkritisi terjemahan konvensional.
Kata Kunci: ayat-ayat semesta, nalar saintifik, terjemah alternatif.
Thriving not surviving: A thriving nursing student concept analysis
Authors: Chavez Laura Skoronski
Published: January 2025

Aims: The primary aim of this review was to complete an analysis of a thriving nursing student with a goal of producing a new definition instead of a successful nursing student. Design: A concept analysis design was used. Data sources: A literature review was completed using CINHAL, PubMed databases, and grey literature. Search terms included (nursing student success OR thriving) AND (student success or academic achievement or academic performance or academic success or student retention) AND (nursing education AND success OR thriving) AND (college student success OR thriving). Review Methods: A combination of Walker & Avant and Chinn & Kramer systematic concept analysis approaches were used. Results: 57 articles met inclusion criteria. Of those 57 articles, 29 were included in this review. Three defining attributes were identified: academic success, clinical success, and psychological well-being. The antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents are also highlighted and discussed. Conclusions: The current definition of success proves to be inadequate for nursing students. The concept of a thriving nursing student can help educators identify those at-risk early, is adaptable and appropriate as students traverse the transition of a nursing program, and includes a focus on mental health and well-being instead of simply academic achievements.
Factores que influyen en la calidad del calzado escolar fabricado por empresas de El Salvador
Authors: Retana de Alemán Jasmín Rocío , Síntigo Vásquez Edwin Stwart
Published: January 2025

El calzado fabricado en El Salvador es importante para la economía del país, siendo uno de los principales sectores dedicados a la exportación (Oficina Económica y Comercial de España en El Salvador, 2019, p. 16). Este constituye una industria que abarca una gran variedad de materiales y productos, desde el calzado común para hombres, mujeres y niños, hasta el calzado más especializado para la práctica de otras actividades.
En la presente investigación se evaluaron los factores que influyen en la calidad del calzado escolar, como la maquinaria, mano de obra, medición, medio ambiente y método de producción, haciendo especial énfasis en los materiales. La metodología utilizada fue experimental; como primer paso, se seleccionaron materiales (cuero, suela y pegamento) disponibles en el mercado local para la elaboración de calzado escolar para niña. Luego se establecieron diferentes combinaciones con estos materiales. Posteriormente, empresas de El Salvador fabricaron calzado escolar para niña con las combinaciones de materiales y a estos productos terminados se les aplicaron métodos de ensayo.
De estos análisis estandarizados se obtuvieron valores que pudieron ser comparados entre los diferentes resultados. Se visitaron los talleres de fabricación y se realizaron entrevistas a los productores para desarrollar un estudio de los demás factores que intervienen en la calidad del calzado escolar para niña. Esta recopilación de información y el análisis de los resultados de las pruebas físicas permitieron establecer la combinación de materiales con el mejor resultado obtenido en los ensayos de laboratorio, determinando con ello un posible cumplimiento de estándares de calidad nacionales e internacionales.
Urban Informality and the New Urban Agenda: Looking for the New Transformative Development Agenda in Masvingo City, Zimbabwe
Authors: Chigwenya Average , Dube Tiisetso
Published: January 2025

While urban informality has played a critical role in the creation of inclusive and resilient cities,  agents of informality, otherwise known as ‘the poor’,  are typically excluded from the development of cities. As the New Urban Agenda calls for inclusive urbanism to create resilient cities, new planning systems which are inclusive of urban informality should be adopted. In addition, typically exclusive traditional planning methods have proven to be largely responsible for widespread poverty in urban areas.  In the context of the New Urban Agenda, this research examined urban informality in the city of Masvingo,  Zimbabwe. A qualitative approach using a combination of in-depth interviews and textual sources was employed. The findings revealed that, despite the principles of New Urban Agenda being widely agreed upon, very little is actually being done to include urban informality; demonstrating that the call for new planning approaches to face the realities of cities and plan for their future challenges has not been heeded in the city of Masvingo, where urban informality remains outside the planning system. This paper discussed the implications of this lack of inclusion, and makes recommendations that will enable cities to recognize the livelihoods of the poor and their role in the developing resilient cities.
Mediated Ekistics: An Urban Communication Perspective
Authors: Drucker Susan , Gumpert Gary
Published: January 2025

Marshall McLuhan, media theorist, known for his assertion the “medium is the message,” argued technological innovation was the driving force of political, economic and social transformations. This extended to a concern with human settlements, the planning of places and cities. His relationship with Constantinos Doxiadis included participation in the Delos Symposium (1973) and published contributions to Ekistics. In a letter to McLuhan, Doxiadis noted McLuhan’s work was “’essential’ to a reconsideration of human settlements.”
Today this relationship takes on greater significance, a fact not unnoticed by those in the field of urban communication, which is an interdisciplinary perspective emphasizing the centrality of communication and technology in the understanding of the urban settlements.
Planners, architects, and those studying human settlements recognize that space is the creation of social forces, shaped by the needs and expectations of users who today live in media filled environments. The humans in human-centered design are media dependent if not media addicted. New spatial forms must account for the elevated value people now place on temporal, aspatial proximity at the expense of some degree of physical proximity. This human-technology association encompasses more than smart cities and data-driven solutions. The impact of dematerialized spaces of interaction on design of sustainable settlements needs consideration. This article revisits the relationship of media visionary McLuhan, examines media developments from 1973-2024, and using an urban communication perspective, considers the goals of ekistics in light of what has been called the “reconstruction of space on the basis of digitalization.”
Designing Ecotones: Engaging Liminal Space in the Built Environment
Authors: Mick Meghan
Published: January 2025

Edges occur between varying uses in human settlements, just as in nature between ecosystems. In either setting, the edges can be obvious and abrupt or allow a more gradual transition. In Ecology, the transitional area is known as an ecotone. The ecotone represents the meeting of two different systems and, regardless of size, serves as a rich and diverse habitat itself.
Edges help define the form of what lies in between, within the ecotone or the liminal space. Liminality is an anthropological concept that refers to the transition between two distinct states of being and is typically more theoretical than physical. Liminal space in the built environment is visual and experiential, but it can also create that same temporary tension often felt between states of mind.
Our physical development and treatment of edges are not always sustainable in a world that is never static. But what if liminal space in the built environment was maximized and approached more like ecotones in nature for flexibility or interaction that encourages connections? This research presents a method of analysis that considers liminal space in the built environment at varying scales. These liminal settings represent not only an opportunity for new categories of space but also for co-creation among various disciplines. Through four case study examples of design at the edges, we can broadly interpret approaches that expand the boundaries of design form and practice and identify characteristics of public space made for a diverse and ever-changing world.
AVALIAÇÃO DO POTENCIAL ANTIMICROBIANO DO EXTRATO DE TAMARINDO (Tamarindus indica) SECO EM ESTUFA
Authors: Silva Francisco Sandro Vidal , Gomes Alisson da Silva , Macedo Paulo Felipe Câmara , Salomão Beatriz de Cássia Martins
Published: January 2025

A produção de alimentos no Brasil vem destacando sua relevância econômica
tanto para o abastecimento interno quanto para as exportações. Apesar de sua
importância, a produção de alimentos gera um grande desperdício, resultando em perdas
econômicas significativas e impactos negativos ao meio ambiente. Um exemplo
específico é o processamento industrial de frutas, que gera grandes quantidades de
resíduos agroindustriais, como cascas e sementes. Estes resíduos, que muitas vezes são
considerados materiais sem utilidade comercial, podem se tornar fontes de poluição
ambiental. O estudo explora a possibilidade de aproveitar integralmente esses resíduos de
frutas, especialmente cascas e sementes, como uma maneira de recuperar compostos
bioativos com propriedades antioxidantes e antimicrobianas. O tamarindo (Tamarindus
indica), uma fruta originária da África e amplamente cultivada em regiões tropicais e
subtropicais, é destacada por suas qualidades nutricionais e uso em uma variedade de
produtos alimentícios. A pesquisa investigou a capacidade antimicrobiana dos extratos de
tamarindo, especialmente contra cepas bacterianas como Staphylococcus aureus,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis e Escherichia coli. O processo
experimental envolveu a produção de um extrato hidroalcoólico do resíduo de tamarindo,
que foi testado em diferentes concentrações para avaliar sua eficácia antimicrobiana. Os
resultados mostraram que o extrato de tamarindo apresentou atividade antimicrobiana
significativa contra Acinetobacter sp. 5696 e Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853,
sugerindo que os resíduos de frutas, como a tamarindo, podem ser utilizados como uma
alternativa viável para a conservação de alimentos, podendo substituir aditivos químicos
tradicionais e oferecendo soluções inovadoras para embalagens ativas e revestimentos
comestíveis.
Exponential stability for a swelling porous-heat system with thermodiffusion effects and distributed delay term
Authors: Bouaziz Moufida , Bouzettouta Lamine , Hamdi Zakaria , Zitouni Salah
Published: January 2025

This work is concerned with the study of the well-posedness and asymptotic behaviour of solutions to a swelling porous system with thermodiffusion effects and distributed delay term. We demonstrate the well-posedness of the solution of the system by using the semigroup approach under suitable assumption on the weight of the distributed delay. Then, we obtain the exponential decay result by using the energy method which is based on the multiplier technique in which we construct an appropriate Lyapunov functional.
Clinical and surgical approaches to mastectomy in dogs: a literature review
Authors: Silva Diego José Bernardino da , Valença Jorge Luiz Mendes , Patriota Núbia Muniz , Carvalho Maria Priscila da Silva , Lira Júlia Maria Ferreira de , Costa Ana Carolina Messias de Souza Ferreira da , Vasconcelos Aline Marinho , Moreira Marcela Brennand Pina , Romeiro Edenilze Teles , Cavalcanti Rafael Luiz Pinheiro , Silva Isabel Cristina Barbosa da , Silva Mariana de França Oliveira da
Published: January 2025

Mammary tumors consist of the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells, with hormone-dependent behavior. The frequency of cases involves females exposed to exogenous hormones, less frequently in males. As a form of prevention and control, neutering is suggested. However, given the occurrence of the pathology, the most common treatment is surgery, with excision of the breast parenchyma with a tissue margin, to prevent recurrence. This research aimed to address mammary tumors with a focus on surgical treatment based on topics about the pathology, its relevance and the main surgical techniques for its resolution or control, as there may be recurrence. Among the surgical techniques used, simple, regional, unilateral and bilateral mastectomy stand out, which are indicated according to the patient and the stage of the neoplasia, which is defined by the TNM staging system. The theoretical framework included discussions about its main causes, forms of prevention, and complementary exams to determine the type of tumor so that the surgeon can evaluate the case and determine the best approach to remove the neoformation.
O ensino da Eletrodinâmica através de recicláveis: uma abordagem CTS para o Ensino Médio
Authors: Ramos Fabrício Gonçalves , Reis Elves Nogeira , Brito Bosco Silveira , Gomes Neto Abel Ferreira , Borges Samuel da Luz , Souza Fábio Cezar Gonçalves de , Alencar Wilson Luna Machado
Published: January 2025

Este artigo propõe uma abordagem inovadora para o ensino de Eletrodinâmica no Ensino Médio, articulando conceitos de Física com sustentabilidade através da utilização de materiais recicláveis em atividades práticas. Realizado com alunos do 3º ano do Ensino Médio do Centro Educacional Rui Barbosa, em Mãe do Rio/PA, o projeto emprega a Abordagem CTS (Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade) para integrar o ensino de conceitos fundamentais de corrente, tensão e resistência elétrica à construção de um helicóptero funcional feito com materiais recicláveis. Essa metodologia não apenas facilita a compreensão de conteúdos abstratos, mas também promove reflexões sobre a responsabilidade ambiental e incentiva a criatividade e o trabalho em equipe. Os resultados demonstram que a integração entre teoria e prática, aliada a contextos sociais e ambientais, enriquece significativamente o aprendizado, tornando-o mais dinâmico e relevante.
ANALISIS PRAKTIK GADUH SAPI PADA MASYARAKAT DESA LEDOKTEMPURO KECAMATAN RANDUAGUNG KABUPATEN LUMAJANG BERDASARKAN FIQIH KONTEMPORER
Authors: Totok Muhammad , Baehaqi B , Sulistyowati S
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to find out the law of rowdy cows in the people of Ledoktempuro Village, Randuagung District, Lumajang Regency. The subjects of this study were the people of Ledoktempuro Village, Randuagung District, Lumajang Regency, East Java Province. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interview, and documentation techniques. Then this study applied data analysis namely data reduction, data presentation and data verification. The results of this study indicate that the practice of rowdy cows is carried out from generation to generation as a proffesion to meet the needs of everyday life. In practice, the cow rowing agreement in this community is only verbal without any authentic or written evidence with an agreement on profit  sharing at the start. According to contemporary fiqh, the practice of cow rowing is included in the practice of mudharabah muqayyadah and may be carried out in accordance with Islamic law.