bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Applying Patient and Health Professional Preferences as part of Co-designing a New Digital Brief Intervention to Reduce Prescription Opioid Harm (Preprint)
Authors: Elphinston Rachel A. , Pager Sue , Fatehi Farhad , Sterling Michele , Brown Kelly , Gray Paul , Hipper Linda , Cahill Lauren , Ziadni Maisa , Worthy Peter , Connor Jason P.
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Few personalized, behavioral treatments are available to reduce opioid-related harm for patients with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP).

OBJECTIVE

We report on the second co-design phase of a digital brief intervention (BI) based on patient and health professional preferences.

METHODS

Eligible patients with CNCP (N = 18; 10 females; Mage = 49.5) from public hospital waitlists and health professionals (N = 5; 2 females; Mage = 40.2) from pain and addiction clinics completed semi-structured phone interviews or focus groups exploring on BI preferences, needs, and implementation considerations. Grounded theory was used to thematically analyse data.

RESULTS

From patient reports, nine suggestions related intervention content were identified: Non-pharmacological pain treatments; Personalized medication plan; Opioid use reflection and education; Biopsychosocial pain knowledge; Pain psychology education; Holistic assessment and feedback; Broader person-centered goals; Happiness and comfort goals; Varied coping skills options. Six patient suggestions related to the process and guiding principles: Therapist-guided; Engaging features; Compassionate, responsive, person-centered care; Digital solution maximizing reach; Educate and normalize system/policy challenges; Intervention engagement across settings. Finally, five themes were reflected in health professional reports: Digital health use rare but desired; Digital health useful for patient monitoring/accessing support; Patient motivation important; Digital BI app likely beneficial and at multiple care points; Safe medications use/managing pain goals. Reported barriers from health professionals were intervention intensity, potential costs, and patient responsiveness.

CONCLUSIONS

Digital BIs are highly desired by patients with CNCP and health professionals. This co-design study identified key content areas, principles, enablers and barriers to guide development of such programs.
Editorial
Authors: Sushartami Wiwik
Published: February 2024

Tourism has served as and remains a significant driver of national development in many countries. Adopting a critical perspective in the field of tourism studies towards this circumstance will be advantageous for both the tourism sector and academia.   The Gadjah Mada Journal of Tourism Studies contributes to the broader field of tourism studies, which aims to enhance the prosperity of the worldwide community.   The current edition of the Gadjah Mada Journal of Tourism Studies contains the five articlesMemorable Tourism Experience (MTE) pada Wisatawan di Perkemahan Waduk SermoPeran Komunitas Seni dan Budaya dalam Pengembangan Desa Mandiri Budaya di Desa Ekowisata PancohProses Adaptasi Komunitas Wisata untuk Mencapai Ketahanan di Kampung Wisata Rejowinangun Yogyakarta Selama Pandemi Covid-19Strategi Mengatasi Aksesibilitas Destinasi Pulau Kecil Dengan Penyesuaian Segmentasi Wisatawan Kepulauan RiauStrategi Pengelolaan Sektor Pariwisata oleh Pokdarwis Desa Wisata Srikeminut pada Masa Krisis Pandemi COVID-19
Growth rate of Clethra mexicana, Juglans pyriformis, Liquidambar styraciflua, and Trema micrantha in secondary cloud forest
Authors: Toledo-Aceves Tarin , García-Díaz Martín
Published: February 2024

Secondary cloud forests (SCF) play a valuable role in regulating the hydrological cycle, providing habitat for biodiversity and resources for local livelihoods in cloud forest landscapes. At present, there is limited information on the potential of SCF for timber production. In this study, we determined the growth rates of 4 common SCF tree species, relative to tree size, crown exposure to light, and basal area of neighbouring trees. We used dendrometric bands to measure annual diameter growth in 375 individuals for 2 years, in SCF in Veracruz, Mexico. Average diameter growth rates were: Clethra mexicana = 0.53 ± 0.04 cm y-1, Juglans pyriformis = 0.41 ± 0.03 cm y-1, Liquidambar styraciflua = 0.41 ± 0.03 cm y-1, and Trema micrantha = 0.22 ± 0.04 cm y-1. Tree size was a significant predictor of diameter growth rate; diameter growth rate increased with tree size in all 4 species. Trees with crown laterally illuminated showed higher growth than trees without direct illumination in L. styraciflua. The basal area of neighbouring trees did not affect diameter growth in any species. The results indicate that young trees have high growth potential.
On the biogeographic regionalization of the Yucatán Peninsula: a nomenclatural review
Authors: Morrone Juan J.
Published: February 2024

The biogeographic regionalization of the Yucatán Peninsula is examined critically. The proliferation of the names assigned to different biotic units (e.g., Yucatán Peninsula, Yucatán, Yucatanan, Yucatecan, Petén, Petén-Yucatán, Campeche, Campechean, El Petén, and Campechean-Petén) is analyzed, and different problems identified. A unified area-taxonomy is proposed recognizing 3 units: the Yucatán Peninsula province Goldman and Moore, 1945, the Yucatecan district Smith, 1941, stat. nov., and the Petén district Smith, 1941. Smaller biotic units recognized by previous authors that may eventually be considered subdistricts cannot be diagnosed by sets of endemic species, so they are treated as synonyms of the 2 districts recognized in the present proposal.
Dos especies nuevas mexicanas de Belonuchus y algunos primeros registros estatales (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)
Authors: Márquez Juan , Asiain Julieta
Published: February 2024

Las especies mexicanas de Belonuchus Nordmann se colectan con cierta frecuencia en sustratos con materia orgánica en descomposición o usando trampas con este tipo de cebos y se les considera depredadoras de otros insectos, como larvas de moscas. Se tienen contribuciones recientes sobre su taxonomía; sin embargo, aún hacen falta más estudios al respecto. En este trabajo se describen 2 especies nuevas de Belonuchus procedentes de varios estados de México, las cuales fueron localizadas en el material entomológico de la Colección Nacional de Insectos de la UNAM. Las descripciones se acompañan con imágenes que ayudan al reconocimiento de las especies y se presenta una clave modificada que facilita su identificación. Además, se analizaron ejemplares de algunas especies ya conocidas que representan varios primeros registros estatales. Todo lo anterior ha derivado en el incremento de la riqueza nacional de especies de Belonuchus y en un conocimiento más completo sobre su taxonomía y distribución geográfica.
Biochemical composition of the Atlantic pearl oyster Pinctada imbricata (Bivalvia: Pteriidae) in suspended culture: Influence of environmental factors
Authors: Arrieche Dwight , Acosta Vanessa , Pérez-Blanco Luis J. , Zapata-Vívenes Edgar , Romero-Fereira Patricia , Lodeiros César
Published: February 2024

Atlantic pearl oyster Pinctada imbricata is a bivalve with high potential for cultivation in tropical and subtropical environments. In this study, P. imbricata energetic metabolism was analyzed throughout a culture cycle at Gulf of Cariaco, Venezuela. Juvenile individuals (shell length 27.40 ± 2.70 mm) were cultured in a long line at 3 m depth between May-2012 and January-2013. Monthly data of biometric measurements, Fulton index (K) and protein, carbohydrate, and lipid content of the adductor muscle, digestive gland, and mantle were estimated, and were related with environmental variables: temperature, chlorophyll a (Ch a), total particulate matter (TPM), particulate inorganic matter (PIM), particulate organic matter (POM) and upwelling index (UI). Shell length increased steadily reaching 46.23 ± 3.79 mm on the 8th month of culture, while average soft tissue weight increased associated to food availability. Biometric data and biochemical substrates from the muscle, digestive gland and mantle presented significant differences among months. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) showed positive relationships between carbohydrate content with temperature; mantle and digestive gland protein content with TPM, PIM, POM, UI; lipid and protein in muscle with K. Energy allocation was associated with environmental factors, mainly through high food availability given the seasonal upwelling pulses in the area.
Effect of fasting on molting and survival rate in post-larvae of the shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
Authors: Ochoa-Pereira Patricia Migdalia , Velásquez-López Patricio Colón
Published: February 2024

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of different fasting periods on mortality of Litopenaeus vannamei post-larvae and the time it took to molt or die. The study applied an experimental design using 20-days-old post-larvae (PL), with a control group subjected to continuous feeding (CF) and 9 treatments (S2, S4, S6, S8, S10, S12, S14, S16, S18) with varying fasting periods, followed by continuous feeding. The time at which food deprivation resulted in death was analyzed for 50% of the post-larvae, even when they received food after fasting. Statistical analysis of time to molt identified 3 different groups (P < 0.05): group 1 with continuous feeding, group 2 with fasting periods of 2 and 4 days (S2, S4), and group 3 with fasting periods between 6-18 days (S6-S18). In control group with continuous feeding, the time to molt was estimated at about 3.44 ± 0.68 days. Time to death, showed 2 significantly different treatment groups (P < 0.05). In CF treatment, all PLs survived. The first group consisted of fasting tests for 2 and 4 days (S2, S4). The second group corresponded to fasting periods from S6 to S18 days, resulting in the shortest time to death with 71.43 and 100% of individuals dead. The PNR50 was estimated to be around 3.97 ± 0.31 days, demonstrating that fasting periods affected development and potentially caused death in PL of L. vannamei.
Patrones de cambios cromáticos en juveniles y adultos de la castañeta Nexilosus latifrons (Cichliformes: Pomacentridae)
Authors: Méndez-Abarca Felipe , Pepe-Victoriano Renzo , Mundaca Enrique A.
Published: February 2024

Patterns of temporal chromatic and shape variations of live specimens of Nexilosus latifrons were studied. Observations were made on specimens captured in intertidal pools in the coastal area of Arica, northern Chile, which were kept in captivity for 16 months. Five developmental stages, in which there were noticeable changes in shape and colouration, were described. Findings obtained primarily to improve species identification are discussed, as well as to prevent removal of juvenile specimens from the environment and improve captive breeding practices.
Culturable bacteria associated with the mucus of the zoanthid Palythoa caribaeorum (Cnidaria, Anthozoa) from Northeast of Brazil
Authors: Ferreira Campos Felipe , Chimetto Tonon Luciane A. , Chiaradia Davolos Camila , Lemos Manoel Victor , Luna-Finkler Christine Lamenha , Garcia José Eduardo , Pérez Carlos Daniel
Published: February 2024

The zoanthid Palythoa caribaeorum secretes a large quantity of mucus that acts as a substrate for microbial communities. Culturable bacteria associated with P. caribaeorum mucus in northeastern Brazil were evaluated through 16S rRNA gene sequences. Proteobacteria was the dominant group, followed by Actinobacteria and Firmicutes. Vibrio was the most common genus, although other groups with the ability to produce biosurfactants and compounds with antimicrobial activity were also present. The studies of culturable marine bacteria may contribute to the understanding of the associated microbial community, opening new opportunities to explore biotechnological potential of microbiota.
The problem of Tatar national identity at the beginning of the 20th century through the prism of a woman’s view
Authors:   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Salakhova Elmira K.
Published: February 2024

The turn of the 19th – 20th centuries in the Tatar society is characterized by a time of comprehending the past and defining tasks for the future development of Tatar identity. At this time, a discussion about self-designation of the people is unfolding on the pages of periodicals; Tatar intellectuals share their vision of the concepts of “nation” and “national”. Along with the male part of the Tatar society, Tatar women join in the discussion of important issues. The author of the article sets the following goal: to analyse the position of Tatar women regarding national issues and their activities in defending their own views. The novelty of the study is that it is the forst attempt to consider the issue of the national identity of the Tatars and the prospects for the Tatar nation’s development through the prism of a woman’s perspective. It is of much importance since women are directly related to the upbringing of the younger generation, which determines the nature of the development of the national community. The study revealed that Tatar women of the early 20th century actively entered into debate about the name of the Tatar people and acted as a defender of the Tatar ethnonym. They participated in the formation of a strategy for the development of the Tatars’ national identity. Priority tasks facing the Tatars, in their opinion, include the preservation of the physical health of the people. After that spiritual development can be discussed. Tatar women call religion and the Tatar language the basis of the nation. The development strategy of the nation, according to the vision of Tatar women, should be based on education and enlightenment. Tatar women of the early 20th century took upon themselves the responsibility to realise activities for educating the younger generation, wrote books on the topic, and were actively involved in organising women's education. The author cites sources from the Tatar periodical press of the early 20th century, which reflect Tatar women’s point of view of on the problem of the identity of the Tatar people.
Tatar ladies in higher educational institutions of the Russian empire (late 19th – early 20th century)
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Biktimirova Tamina A.
Published: February 2024

This article provides archival information about Tatar girls who studied at Russian universities at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. It informs about the educational institutions they attended, admission to schools and the learning environment conditions. During that period, women received education mainly in St. Petersburg. Raziya Kutluyarova was the first among Tatar ladies to study at higher medical courses. It is also known that Amina Batyrshina studied at that school, who later became famous as a doctor and public figure in the city of Baku. In addition, young Tatar women studied specialties related to various sectors of the national economy – polytechnics, trade, literary history, and natural sciences. Higher courses open to women were financed by private donations and from students’ income. Therefore, not everyone could study there. It is known that in 1906–1918 twelve Tatar ladies studied at the Faculty of History and Philology of Kazan Higher Courses. The article also touches on the issue of social activities of Tatar girls who received higher education. Among the girls who completed the courses, there are those who continued to receive higher education and engage in science. One of them, Maryam Gubaidullina, studied at the Kazan North-Eastern Institute of Archeology and Ethnography, gave lectures on the topic “Ethnography of the Kazan Tatars.” As an appendix to the article, a list of Tatar ladies who studied at women's higher courses before the October Revolution is presented.
Educational and awareness-rasing activities of Tatar women in Soviet Turkmenistan
Authors:   Magtymguly Turkmen State University, Annaorazov Dzhumadurdy S.
Published: February 2024

The article examines the contribution of Tatar women teachers to the education of the Turkmen people and to the training of national teaching staff for the Soviet Socialistic Republic of Turkmenistan in the first years of Soviet regime. The article explores the example of Gulnar Dzhanbekovna Karly, the oldest teacher of the Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly. The author analyses the life path, scholarly and pedagogical work of the prominent Tatar woman, who during her half-century of fruitful work took an active part in the training of highly qualified young historian scholars of Turkmenistan and in the development of school textbooks. The article reveals how representatives of the Karly pedagogical dynasty, at least five generations of educators, including mullahs, teachers and lectors, selflessly served their people, the people of Turkmenistan and the profession of a historian scholar.
Fractional order system of integro-differential equations: theoretical and numerical simulations using Appell-type Changhee polynomials
Authors: Adel M.
Published: February 2024

We examine the behavior of the solutions for a fractional-order integro-differential equation (FIDE) system using an efficient simulation presented in this paper. The FIDEs are treated by a presumably novel approximation method based on Changhee polynomials of Appell type (ACPs). In this work, we use the method of spectral collocation (SCM), which is based on the advantages of ACPs. Using this technique on the given model, it generates an algebraic equation system. Through the evaluation of the residual error function (REF), we verify the efficiency of the approach that has been offered. To verify the effectiveness and originality of the suggested algorithm, the results are compared with the precise solutions. Our results show that the method employed provides a straightforward and efficient tool to simulate the solution for such models. The suggested method's primary benefits are that it only requires a few easy steps and doesn't generate secular terms.
A ciência do direito como disciplina no ensino básico para efetivação do estado democrático de direito
Authors:   , Silva Enzo Milano
Published: February 2024

Este artigo fala sobre o estado social do ser humano e discorre sobre sua regulamentação que, a princípio, deve ser próxima das pessoas que serão a ela submetidas. Na sequência, expõe por meio de dados extraídos de pesquisas que, no momento contemporâneo, essa proximidade é muito ínfima, posto que muitas pessoas têm pouco ou nenhum conhecimento sobre as normas jurídicas, apresentando também quais são as consequências práticas desse fenômeno. Por fim, aborda a importância da educação na formação dos indivíduos e de que forma e em que medida poderia funcionar como uma contramedida para enfrentar desse problema.
A efetividade do direito à saúde no contexto do sistema prisional do brasil
Authors:   , Ferreira Elisabete Lourenço Cortez
Published: February 2024

Este artigo científico pretende analisar o tema referente a efetividade do direito à saúde no contexto do sistema prisional do Brasil por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica. O objetivo é demonstrar que a saúde é um direito fundamental de todo ser humano e que sua efetividade é imprescindível, e o sistema prisional deve garantir a proteção desse direito para os detentos. Entretanto, as condições de saúde no sistema penal são precárias e muitas vezes insuficientes. Nesse contexto, o trabalho mostrará com o estudo do tema, que apesar de alguns direitos serem retirados do indivíduo que cumpre pena, eles continuam possuindo os direitos da pessoa humana e de cidadãos, além de todos os direitos sociais que lhe são inerentes, e estes, devem ser assegurados pelo Estado, incluindo aqueles relacionados à saúde.
Anais do 26º Encontro de Pesquisadores e de Iniciação Científica (EPIC) ; 21º Encontro da Extensão (ENEX) ; 3º Encontro do Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência (E_PIBID) ; 2º Encontro da Residência Pedagógica (ERP)
Authors:   , ENCONTRO DE PESQUISADORES E DE INICIAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA ENCONTRO DE PESQUISADORES E DE INICIAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA
Published: February 2024

Anais do 26º Encontro de Pesquisadores e de Iniciação Científica (EPIC), 21º Encontro da Extensão (ENEX), 3º Encontro do Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência (E_PIBID) e 2º Encontro da Residência Pedagógica (ERP), que se realizaram em novembro de 2023, com o tema "A Universidade como agente do desenvolvimento humano”. Os eventos mostram que a Universidade de Sorocaba (Uniso), no contexto Nacional da Educação, busca, cada vez mais, contribuir de forma expressiva com a formação humanitária e técnica de profissionais qualificados e com a geração de conhecimento. Este anais é composto por trabalhos selecionados na apresentação ao 26º EPIC, 21º ENEX, 3º E_PIBID e 2º ERP.
The impact of workforce practices on firms’ sustainability performance: An empirical study of Canadian listed firms
Authors: Bajwa Muhammad Moaz Tariq , Geobey Sean , Weber Olaf , Wood Michael O.
Published: February 2024

This study examines the impact of workforce practices on firms’ environmental and social performance. The mediating impact of firms’ financial performance and the moderating impact of firm age on workforce practices and environmental/social performance are also investigated. Data were collected through the Refinitiv database from a sample of 224 large, actively traded Canadian firms listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). A linear regression model was used to test the effect of various workforce practices on firms’ environmental and social performance. The findings have important implications for the direct and indirect impacts of workforce practices on firms’ environmental and social performance. While the direct impact was found to be significant, firms’ financial performance was found to fully mediate the workforce-environment/social performance relationship. The findings also demonstrated that the impact of firm age on workforce practices and environmental/social performance via financial performance was significant. The study draws on the signaling theory to empirically investigate the contextual aspects that affect the association between various workforce practices and firms’ sustainability performance. The findings can be utilized by firms to select the right mix of practices to tailor workforce management and achieve better sustainability performance in their environmental and social initiatives.
Intraseasonal sea level variability along the western coast of India simulated by an eddy-resolving ocean general circulation model
Authors: Yamagami Yoko , Suzuki Tatsuo , Tatebe Hiroaki
Published: February 2024

Future sea level rise under global warming poses serious risks of
extreme sea level events in coastal regions worldwide. Numerous
state-of-the-art climate models, with their relatively coarse horizontal
resolution, may not adequately resolve coastal wave dynamics, leading to
uncertainties in coastal sea level variability representation. This
study compared eddy-resolving and non-eddying ocean models in
reproducing sea level variability, focusing on the probability
distribution along the western coast of India. The eddy-resolving model
can simulate intraseasonal sea level variations associated with coastal
waves driven by equatorial wind anomalies. The non-eddying model fails
to capture over 81% of observed extreme sea level events, as shown in
the probability distribution for intraseasonal time series. Although
capable of simulating Indian Ocean Dipole-related low-frequency sea
level anomalies, the non-eddying model does not replicate their
connection to intraseasonal extreme events. The results suggest that
climate model projections may underestimate future changes in extreme
sea level events.
Landslide susceptibility assessment by implementing the analytical hierarchy process in GIS weight overlay tool: A case study of the Krupanj area in Western Serbia
Authors: Djokanovic Sonja
Published: February 2024

The aim of this paper is to show the susceptibility to sliding in the Krupanj area. Intense rainfall in May 2014 triggered many landslides in western Serbia. The Krupanj area was particularly affected by this event. The material damage occurred affected the awareness of the importance of knowing the locations that are prone to sliding. Therefore, from 2014 to 2021, field research was carried out in the Krupanj area. During this period a large amount of landslide data were collected by engineering geological mapping. These data were used for susceptibility analysis. For present study the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and weight overlay (WO) tool were used. Nine factors were used for susceptibility analysis: slope, aspect, curvature, elevation, lithology, distance from rivers, faults, boundary?s and land cover. In order to be able to make a comparison, all factors were evaluated using the Saaty scale, so that the weights of the individual factors were obtained. The weight values obtained by AHP were used in GIS tool. Final map was validated by ROC analysis. The validation results show accuracy of 77,1% (good) for model.
Breaking news: Empirical formulas, molar masses, biosynthesis reactions, and thermodynamic properties of virus particles, biosynthesis and binding of Omicron JN.1 variant of SARS-COV-2
Authors: Popovic Marko , Stevanovic Maja , Mihailovic Marija
Published: February 2024

Breaking news are usually disturbing. Natural disasters, wars, epidemics, etc., are reported as breaking news. This paper reports a decreased danger of spreading of epidemics caused by the JN.1 variant, since analyses indicate that infectivity of the new variant is decreased compared to most earlier variants, which is confirmed by the number of cases (7500 daily in USA). Moreover, JN.1, despite the great number of mutations, has not been able to achieve the values of Gibbs energy change of biosynthesis (and thus virus multiplication rate) of the Hu-1 wild type. The research shows that infectivity and pathogenicity of the JN.1 variant has not reached worrying size, which means that there is no reason to expect the epidemiologic situation getting worse.
Strategic Management Adopting Digital Intelligence (Business Intelligence) for Dentistry and Dental Clinics
Authors: Siripipatthanakul Supaprawat
Published: February 2024

This qualitative research article aims to identify digital intelligence (business intelligence) essentials among dentistry and dental clinics for their strategic management. The systematic review is based on valid secondary data using sources from Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and reliable online sources from 2020-2024. The researchers employed observations in data collection via online platforms from July 2023 to December 2023. The content analysis and Free Word Cloud Generator were adopted for interpretation and data analysis. The results reveal that since the 1950s, X-ray, digital imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have helped dentists diagnose oral diseases. Integrating digital use into strategic management for dentistry and dental clinics revolutionizes oral healthcare delivery by improving efficiency, personalization, and accessibility of dental appointments, digital marketing, communications, and processes. Digital intelligence (business intelligence) in dentistry and dental clinics may be related to dental marketing and ethics, which involve ethical and transparent promotion of dental products, services, and research with integrity and patient welfare in mind. Marketing communications must also protect patient privacy. Dental clinics and researchers in dentistry must obtain informed consent, maintain confidentiality, and prioritize patient safety to ensure patient safety, professional ethics, and public confidence. AI-driven digital intelligence (business intelligence) is integrated with human intelligence (emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and cognitive capabilities). Using digital intelligence (business intelligence), AI helped dentists in strategic management diagnose dental diseases, and digital marketing and technology adoption have been discussed in this article regarding digital intelligence (AI integrated with human intelligence) in contemporary studies. This article explains the essentials of digital intelligence in dentistry and dental clinics. However, this paper is a systematic review and may not include respondents. Thus, questionnaires and interviews are recommended for further studies for perceptions insight results.
Enhancing basic computer network learning outcomes of vocational high school students by implementing a video-based learning model
Authors: Setyawan Herlin , Sukardi Sukardi , Diati Lili Safitri , Fitri Yolanda Idha , Ambiyar Ambiyar , Rianto Debi
Published: February 2024

Many students still achieved scores below the minimal completeness criteria when learning basic computer networks. This was because the teacher still uses traditional media, such as printed worksheets in the teaching process which made the learning boring and harder for students to comprehend what the teacher was teaching. Therefore, this research aimed to implement video-based learning within the educational process. This study employed a pre-experiment methodology by using a single pre- and post-test group. Thirty-three students majoring in computer and network engineering served as the research subjects. The paired sample t-test and N-gain score were the data analysis methods employed to examine the efficacy of the video-based instruction. The results demonstrated a significant improvement from students' knowledge before to that of after being engaged in video-based learning. Thus, it is possible to conclude that a video-based instruction can greatly enhance students' understanding on fundamental computer network science. According to the study's findings, the video-based learning ought to be incorporated into the curriculum of vocational education, particularly in the Department of Computer Network Engineering, to ensure that the students fully comprehend the subject matter and that the learning process runs smoothly.
Information Technology-Based Medical Record Governance For Cancer Classification With The Waterfall Method
Authors: Rahmawati Risa Luthfiani , Abdussalaam Falaah , Sari Irda
Published: February 2024

Information technology can help improve the quality of medical record management. Information technology-based medical record management can help improve the efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of medical records. The aim of this research is to build an information technology-based medical record management system for cancer classification using the waterfall method. This research uses a system development research method using the waterfall method. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and literature study. The data that has been collected is then analyzed qualitatively. The research results show that an information system designed specifically for patients who register directly makes it easier for officers to separate patients who register online from those who register in person. This system allows officers to report information quickly and accurately, and to be better integrated in quality improvement and hospital accreditation.
Peripheral hypertrophic subepithelial degeneration – case report
Authors: Wyględowska-Promieńska Dorota , Drzyzga Łukasz , Śpiewak Dorota , Dorecka Mariola
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to present the case of a 53-year-old female patient who, based on the clinical picture and optical coherent tomography of the anterior segment (AS-OCT), was diagnosed with peripheral hypertrophic subepithelial degeneration (PHSD) and underwent surgical treatment in the form of superficial keratectomy with mechanical removal of degenerative plaques.
Methods: Analysis of AS-OCT images and corneal tomography based on Scheimpflug images and surgical treatment – superficial keratectomy with mechanical removal of degenerative plaques.
Results: Before treatment, the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) for distance, as assessed by the Snellen chart, was 3/50 c.cor +10.50/-6.50 ax 18° in the right eye (RE) and in the left eye (LE) 5/10 c.cor +10.75/-3.00 ax 48°. Preoperative keratometry performed with the Pentacam device was K1 32.7 D and K2 46.0 D in the OP and K1 42.5 D and K2 44.7 D in the LE. Postoperative BCVA in RE was 5/8 c.cor +3.50/-1.00 ax 120° at 5 months of follow-up and in LE 5/6 c.cor +4.75/-1.00 ax 64° at 3rd month of observation. Postoperative keratometry (Pentacam) in RE K1 was 44.6 D, K2 46.9 D in the 5th month of observation, and in LE K1 45.6 D, K2 46.5 D in the 3rd month of observation. As a result of the treatment, BCVA improved, astigmatism decreased and corneal translucency improved.
Conclusions: AS-OCT and Scheimpflug-based corneal tomography are helpful in the diagnosis of PHSD. Superficial keratectomy with mechanical removal of degenerative plaques seems to be an effective treatment for PHSD
Surgical repair and replacement for native mitral valve infective endocarditis
Authors: Malvindi Pietro Giorgio , Luthra Suvitesh , Zingale Anna , Bifulco Olimpia , Berretta Paolo , Pierri Michele Danilo , Ohri Sunil K. , Di Eusanio Marco
Published: February 2024

Aims

The clinical benefits of mitral valve repair over replacement in the setting of mitral infective endocarditis are not clearly established.

Methods

Data of patients who underwent cardiac surgery for infective endocarditis over a 20-year period (2001–2021) at two cardiac centres were reviewed. Among them, 282 patients underwent native mitral valve surgery and were included in the study. Nearest-neighbour propensity-score matching was performed to account for differences in patients’ profile between the repair and replacement subgroups.

Results

Mitral valve replacement was performed in 186 patients, while in 96 cases patients underwent mitral valve repair. Propensity match analysis provided 89 well matched pairs. Mean age was 60 ± 15 years; 75% of the patients were male. Mitral valve replacement was more commonly performed in patients with involvement of both mitral leaflets, commissure(s) and mitral annulus. Patients with lesion(s) limited to P2 segment formed the majority of the cases undergoing mitral valve repair. There was no difference in terms of microbiological findings. In-hospital mortality was 7% with no difference between the repair and the replacement cohorts. Survival probabilities at 1, 5 and 10 years were 88%, 72% and 68%, respectively after mitral repair, and 88%, 78% and 63%, respectively after mitral replacement (log-rank P = 0.94).

Conclusions

Mitral valve repair was more commonly performed in patients with isolated single leaflet involvement and provided good early and 10-year outcomes. Patients with annular disruption, lesion(s) on both leaflets and commissure(s) were successfully served on early and mid-term course by mitral valve replacement.
Cardiac imaging correlates and predictors of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis
Authors: Noubiap Jean Jacques , Nyaga Ulrich Flore , Middeldorp Melissa E. , Stokes Michael B. , Sanders Prashanthan
Published: February 2024

Background

New nonclinical parameters are needed to improve the current stroke risk stratification schemes for patients with atrial fibrillation. This study aimed to summarize data on potential cardiac imaging correlates and predictors of stroke or systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Methods

MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science were searched to identify all published studies providing relevant data through 16 November 2022. Random effects meta-analysis method was used to pool estimates.

Results

We included 64 studies reporting data from a pooled population of 56 639 patients. Left atrial spontaneous echo-contrast [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 3.32, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.98–5.49], nonchicken wing left atrial appendage (LAA) morphology (aOR 2.15, 95% CI 1.11–4.18), left atrial enlargement (aOR 2.12, 95% CI 1.45–3.08), and higher LAA orifice diameter (aOR 1.56, 95% CI 1.18–2.05) were highly associated with stroke. Other parameters associated with stroke included higher left atrial sphericity (aOR 1.14, 95% CI 1.01–1.29), higher left atrial volume (aOR 1.03, 95% CI 1.01–1.04), higher left atrial volume index (aOR 1.014, 95% CI 1.004–1.023), lower left atrial reservoir strain [adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) 0.86, 95% CI 0.76–0.98], higher left ventricular mass index (aOR 1.010, 95% CI 1.005–1.015) and E/e’ ratio (aOR 1.12, 95% CI 1.07–1.16). There was no association between LAA volume (aOR 1.37, 95% CI 0.85–2.21) and stroke.

Conclusion

These cardiac imaging parameters identified as potential predictors of thromboembolism may improve the accuracy of stroke risk stratification schemes in patients with atrial fibrillation. Further studies should evaluate the performance of holistic risk scores including clinical factors, biomarkers, and cardiac imaging.
Late Ediacaran to Early Cambrian Breakup Sequences and Establishment of the Eastern Laurentian Passive Margin, Newfoundland, Canada
Authors: Soukup Maya , Beranek Luke P. , Lode Stefanie , Goudie Dylan , Grant David
Published: February 2024

Sediment provenance studies were conducted to constrain the establishment of the eastern Laurentian or Humber passive margin in Newfoundland, Canada, and examine models for the opening of the Iapetus Ocean and Humber Seaway. Ediacaran to Cambrian Series 2 strata of the lower Labrador and Curling groups contain garnet, muscovite, and feldspar, and yield 1000–1500 Ma detrital zircon grains that reflect local derivation from Grenville Province basement rocks during regional extensional deformation. Cambrian Series 2 to early Miaolingian units of the upper Labrador and Curling groups are quartz-rich and characterized by 556–586 Ma and 1000–2700 Ma detrital zircon grains that instead reflect continental-scale drainage and transition to passive margin deposition along eastern Laurentia. The geological relationships along the Humber margin are compared with modern analogues in the Newfoundland-west Iberia rift system to propose a magma-poor rift model that includes two breakup sequences which formed in response to isostatic adjustment after the rupture of crust and mantle, respectively. Crustal breakup resulted in an Ediacaran to Cambrian Series 2 breakup sequence that was connected to hyperextension, mantle exhumation, and bimodal magmatism. Mantle breakup likely occurred >20 Myr after first mantle exhumation and resulted in a breakup sequence that is best characterized by Cambrian Series 2 to early Miaolingian strata. The mantle breakup sequence consists of regressive-transgressive cycles that record the transition from breakup to thermal subsidence and was probably driven by the separation of the Dashwoods microcontinent from eastern Laurentia and outboard opening of west Iapetus. The Humber Seaway opened between the Humber margin and Dashwoods and was at least partially underlain by exhumed continental mantle. Our scenarios support hypotheses for equivalent magma-poor rift elements elsewhere in the Caledonian-Appalachian orogen, and we predict that crustal and mantle breakup sequences are exposed in the Scotland-Ireland and Quebec-New England segments of the eastern Laurentian margin.
The Influence of a Business Incubator on the Business Success of a Beginner Entrepreneur: Case Study of a Technology-innovation Center in Međimurje County
Authors: Rončević Ante , Ličanin Aleksandra
Published: February 2024

The recession of the 1990s in Europe and the United States of America marked a defining moment for entrepreneurship. Business incubators emerged as a means of redistributing strategic resources and developing new tools for local and regional economies. In Croatia, most incubators are founded by cities and counties, with two private incubators also in operation. The Technological Innovation Center “Međimurje” (TICM) in Čakovec was established by Međimurje County in 2009 to incubate startup entrepreneurs, with the aim of supporting regional development and strengthening the entrepreneurial sector. With recent population emigration, the Međimurje County Development Plan until 2027 underscores the heightened importance of TICM as an entrepreneurial support institution. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, needs, and obstacles faced by beginner entrepreneurs working in the TICM incubator. It critically evaluates the extent to which TICM meets the needs of newly founded companies, identifies the challenges it faces, and proposes solutions. By analysing the survey responses, the research questions were answered, and guidelines for the potential future operation of the incubator were developed. Research shows unequivocally that there are numerous advantages of doing business in an incubator, primarily the possibility of survival in the market. The work determines the needs of beginner entrepreneurs, which can guide the building and redefinition of existing services, and also highlights the need to increase the incubator’s capacity.
Simultaneous determination of sulfonamides, trimethoprim, amoxicillin and tylosin in medicated feed by high performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry
Authors: Patyra Ewelina , Kwiatek Krzysztof
Published: February 2024

Introduction

The article presents a rapid and simple analytical procedure for determination of four sulfonamides (sulfadiazine, sulfamerazine, sulfamethazine and sulfamethoxazole), trimethoprim, tylosin and amoxicillin in animal medicated feed.

Material and Methods

Eighteen medicated feed samples were analysed for active substances. The analytical protocol used a mixture of acetonitrile and 0.05 M phosphoric buffer, pH 4.5 for the extraction of seven antibacterial substances. After extraction, the samples were diluted in Milli-Q water and analysed by liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry. The developed procedure was subjected to validation in terms of linearity, selectivity, limits of quantification and determination, repeatability, reproducibility and uncertainty.

Results

The validation of the method was carried out in accordance with the criteria set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/808 and ICH guidelines. This method provided average recoveries of 90.8 to 104.5% with coefficients of variation for repeatability and reproducibility in the ranges of 3.2–6.9% and 5.2–8.3%, respectively for all analysed antibacterial substances. The limit of detection and limit of quantification for all seven analytes ranged from 5.4 mg/kg to 48.3 mg/kg and from 10.4 mg/kg to 119.3 mg/kg, respectively. The uncertainty of the method depending on the compound varied from 14.0% to 24.0%. The validated method was successfully applied to the 18 medicated feeds.

Conclusion

The developed method can be successfully used to routinely control the content and homogeneity of seven antibacterial substances in medicated feed.
Social Capital and Entrepreneurial Performance of SMEs: The Mediating Role of Access to Entrepreneurial Resources
Authors: Ghi Tran Nha , Trung Nguyen Tan , Long Nguyen Thanh , Dat Nguyen Hoang Anh
Published: February 2024

This study is conducted to explain entrepreneurial support resources of firms based on social network theory in developing countries, the case of Vietnam. Partial Least Squares Structural Modeling (PLS-SEM) was conducted with a sample size of 220 entrepreneurs in SMEs. The results supported the positive link between formal and informal networks and entrepreneurial firm performance. Second, the study explored the partial mediating role of access to entrepreneurial resources between formal networks, informal networks, and entrepreneurial firm performance. In addition, the results also provide practical value to entrepreneurs in actively building relationship networking in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Finally, the study proposed some implications for entrepreneurs, limitations, and further research.
The Future of Automotive Quality Control: How Cloud-Based Reporting is Changing the Game
Authors: Cieśla Jakub , Ulewicz Robert
Published: February 2024

The automotive industry faces challenges in maintaining quality control while at the same time reducing costs and improving efficiency. Outsourcing has emerged as a potential solution. Such an approach can create issues such as communication barriers, quality control problems, and limited visibility into the manufacturing process. This study proposes a cloud-based quality reporting solution to overcome these challenges by providing real-time data analytics, facilitating proper communication, and enabling visibility into quality control processes. This solution significantly reduces waiting times for information regarding product quality status and allows interested parties to access data immediately. The outsourcing company, product producer and customer receive flexible, traceable, mobile cloud-based analytics in real-time. Challenges of this solution are the need to secure data, manage access and ensure the appropriate quality of data by persons performing control. The paper provides practical recommendations for implementing cloud-based quality reporting systems.
Retrorectal tailgut cyst: a case report
Authors: Kateb Abdullah , Badr Ghadir
Published: February 2024

Background: Tailgut cysts are rare congenital malformation lesions, also known as retrorectal cystic hamartoma is defined as a remnant part of postnatal hindgut. Because of their rare incidence and nonspecific presentation, tailgut cysts are misdiagnosed. The symptoms depend on the size and the location of the tumor. Surgical intervention is always required because of the complications of these tumors.
Case Presentation: We report a 40-year-old female patient with an uneventful past surgical and medical history. Presented to the outpatient clinic with vague abdominal pain and constipation for 1 and a half years. The rectal digital examination, computed tomography abdomen, and pelvis with contrast and magnetic resonance imaging pelvis indicated the presence of the tailgut cyst, intraoperative we found two retrorectal cysts, and complete surgical resection using a posterior approach was performed. The histopathology examination showed a 5 * 5 cm cyst filled with putty-like material, defined as an epidermal inclusion cyst. The patient recovered well and was discharged 6 days after surgery. Out patient clinic follow up was uneventful and the patient was discharged from the surgical side.
Conclusion: Tailgut cysts originate from the postanal gut of the embryo. These cysts are typically asymptomatic, surgical removal via a posterior or anterior approach is recommended once these lesions are detected due to the possibility of malignant development, infection, retrorectal abscesses formation, and rarely anal fistulas.
A variety of surgical techniques can be employed, and the course of treatment can be customized to fit the anatomy and suspected lesion diagnosis of each patient.
Las competencias estratégicas de Rusia y China para la influencia en los Estados del Gran Caribe
Authors: Melo da Silva Michel
Published: February 2024

Poseedor de un gran valor estratégico, el Gran Caribe es objetivo de la codicia por parte de potencias extracontinentales, como Rusia y China. Hay varios tipos de intereses en la región, incluidos los económicos, históricos e incluso político-ideológicos y en este contexto aumenta la importancia del mar y la necesidad de contar con una Fuerza Naval fuerte, imperativo presente en las estrategias de ambos Estados. Con el objetivo de convertirse nuevamente en un actor global importante, la Rusia de Vladimir Putin se ha acercado cada vez más a los países de la región; y la China, en busca del “sueño chino”, tiene como estrategia más importante la Iniciativa Franja y la Ruta, donde su Armada es una gran protagonista.