bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding the urgency of Da'wah of Islam in the context of peace in the nuances of pluralism in Indonesia
Authors: Rahmah St. , Aslamiah Rabiatul
Published: March 2023

This article discussed the urgency of Da'wah in the context of peace and pluralism in Indonesia. The authors highlight the importance of Da'wah in promoting a peaceful and harmonious society in a diverse and pluralistic country like Indonesia. The article also analyzes the Muslim community's challenges in Indonesia, including the increasing misinterpretation of Islam and the threat of radicalism and extremism. The author also emphasizes the role of Da'wah in promoting tolerance and mutual understanding among different religions in Indonesia. We involve categorizing data into different themes or categories using software programs or manually, but the key is consistency in approach. While coding, we may see patterns and relationships between different themes. Next, we coded the data by starting to analyze it more deeply. This may involve looking for patterns and relationships between themes, comparing and contrasting responses, and identifying differences or outliers. Finally, we interpret the data to draw conclusions and insights. This may involve searching for underlying meanings or implications and considering how our findings relate to existing literature or theory. The article suggests that improving the understanding and skills of inclusive and responsive Da'wah can contribute to building a peaceful and tolerant society.
Spatiotemporal and Seasonal Trends of Class A and B Notifiable Infectious Diseases in China: Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Zheng Junyao , Zhang Ning , Shen Guoquan , Liang Fengchao , Zhao Yang , He Xiaochen , Wang Ying , He Rongxin , Chen Wenna , Xue Hao , Shen Yue , Fu Yang , Zhang Wei-Hong , Zhang Lei , Bhatt Samir , Mao Ying , Zhu Bin
Published: March 2023

Background

China is the most populous country globally and has made significant achievements in the control of infectious diseases over the last decades. The 2003 SARS epidemic triggered the initiation of the China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention (CISDCP). Since then, numerous studies have investigated the epidemiological features and trends of individual infectious diseases in China; however, few considered the changing spatiotemporal trends and seasonality of these infectious diseases over time.

Objective

This study aims to systematically review the spatiotemporal trends and seasonal characteristics of class A and class B notifiable infectious diseases in China during 2005-2020.

Methods

We extracted the incidence and mortality data of 8 types (27 diseases) of notifiable infectious diseases from the CISDCP. We used the Mann-Kendall and Sen’s methods to investigate the diseases’ temporal trends, Moran I statistic for their geographical distribution, and circular distribution analysis for their seasonality.

Results

Between January 2005 and December 2020, 51,028,733 incident cases and 261,851 attributable deaths were recorded. Pertussis (P=.03), dengue fever (P=.01), brucellosis (P=.001), scarlet fever (P=.02), AIDS (P<.001), syphilis (P<.001), hepatitis C (P<.001) and hepatitis E (P=.04) exhibited significant upward trends. Furthermore, measles (P<.001), bacillary and amebic dysentery (P<.001), malaria (P=.04), dengue fever (P=.006), brucellosis (P=.03), and tuberculosis (P=.003) exhibited significant seasonal patterns. We observed marked disease burden–related geographic disparities and heterogeneities. Notably, high-risk areas for various infectious diseases have remained relatively unchanged since 2005. In particular, hemorrhagic fever and brucellosis were largely concentrated in Northeast China; neonatal tetanus, typhoid and paratyphoid, Japanese encephalitis, leptospirosis, and AIDS in Southwest China; BAD in North China; schistosomiasis in Central China; anthrax, tuberculosis, and hepatitis A in Northwest China; rabies in South China; and gonorrhea in East China. However, the geographical distribution of syphilis, scarlet fever, and hepatitis E drifted from coastal to inland provinces during 2005-2020.

Conclusions

The overall infectious disease burden in China is declining; however, hepatitis C and E, bacterial infections, and sexually transmitted infections continue to multiply, many of which have spread from coastal to inland provinces
Combining Outreach and Cross-sectional Research to Gather Children’s Soil Values in Aotearoa New Zealand: Protocol for the Mixed Methods Soilsafe Kids Program
Authors: Tsang Sophia , Egli Victoria , Crawshaw-Mclean Bridget , Edwards-Maas Lianne , Kah Melanie , Sharp Emma
Published: March 2023

Background

Soil underpins most terrestrial systems; hence, its degradation should concern everyone. In 2021, Soilsafe Aotearoa surveyed the adult population of New Zealand about how they value soil, particularly values related to how they care about and are concerned about soil. Pursuant to this study, Soilsafe Kids (the outreach branch of Soilsafe Aotearoa) developed a combined research and outreach program to collect a supplemental data set of children’s soil values, so both adults’ and children’s voices can be considered when understanding the implications of different practices and how to care for presently “uncared for” or neglected soils in the future.

Objective

The program not only asks primary school students about their soil values but also aims to teach them about soil from many disciplinary perspectives to enhance their understanding and awareness of soil, and, more broadly, for knowledge production.

Methods

Here we describe the research protocol used in this Soilsafe Kids program. This program uses surveys (in the form of worksheets), focus groups (introduced as group discussions), and art projects to learn what children think about soil in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. We have received ethics approval from the University of Auckland’s Human Participants Ethics Committee (reference number 23556) on March 25, 2022, for 3 years.

Results

We have begun recruiting participants and delivering the Soilsafe Kids program in schools across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Our data collection is ongoing with final student engagement in the first quarter of 2023. We expect to analyze data at the start of 2023 and to disseminate results later this year.

Conclusions

Once this study is complete, we will disseminate the final results to the research community, stakeholders, and the local community through conference presentations, journal articles, hui (meetings), on our website, and in art exhibits. We note that although Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is home to the majority of people living in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Auckland region only represents a small portion of Aotearoa New Zealand’s land, and findings are not generalizable to Aotearoa New Zealand as a whole.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/43390
Efficacy and Safety of Mizoribine for the Treatment of Refractory Nephrotic Syndrome: Protocol for a Multicenter, Controlled, Open-label, Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Dong Zheyi , Zhou Jianhui , Xu Zhonggao , Ni Zhaohui , He Yani , Lin Hongli , Jiang Gengru , Sun Xuefeng , Zhang Li , Chen Xiangmei
Published: March 2023

Background

Nephrotic syndrome that is resistant to steroid therapy is termed refractory nephrotic syndrome (RNS), a condition that is associated with an increased risk of end-stage renal disease. Immunosuppressants are used to treat RNS; however, prolonged use may lead to significant adverse effects. Mizoribine (MZR) is a novel agent used in long-term immunosuppressive therapy, which has few adverse effects, but data on its long-term use in patients with RNS are unavailable.

Objective

We propose a trial to examine the efficacy and safety of MZR compared with cyclophosphamide (CYC) in Chinese adult patients with RNS.

Methods

This is a multicenter, randomized, controlled interventional study with a screening phase (1 week) and a treatment phase (52 weeks). This study has been reviewed and approved by the Medical Ethics Committees of all 34 medical centers that are participating. Patients with RNS consent to participation, and are enrolled and randomized to an MZR group or a CYC group (1:1 ratio), with each group receiving tapering doses of oral corticosteroids. Participants are assessed for adverse effects, and laboratory results are collected at 8 visits during the treatment phase (weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 32, 44, and 52 [exit visit]). Participants are able to withdraw voluntarily, and investigators are required to remove patients when there are safety concerns or deviations from the protocol.

Results

The study started in November 2014 and was completed in March 2019. A total of 239 participants from 34 hospitals in China have been enrolled. Data analysis has been completed. The results are being finalized by the Center for Drug Evaluation.

Conclusions

This study examines the safety and efficacy of MZR as a long-term treatment approach for Chinese adults with RNS. It is the longest lasting and largest randomized controlled trial to examine MZR in Chinese patients. The results can help determine whether RNS should be considered as an additional indication for MZR treatment in China.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02257697; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02257697

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR1-10.2196/46101
Findings From the Step Up, Test Up Study of an Electronic Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Misuse in Adolescents and Young Adults Presenting for HIV Testing: Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Karnik Niranjan S , Kuhns Lisa M , Hotton Anna L , Del Vecchio Natascha , McNulty Moira , Schneider John , Donenberg Geri , Keglovitz Baker Kristin , Diskin Rose , Muldoon Abigail , Rivera Juan , Summersett Williams Faith , Garofalo Robert
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

Substance use, particularly binge drinking of alcohol and noninjection substance use, is associated with increased risk for HIV infection among youth, but structured substance use screening and brief intervention are not often provided as part of HIV risk reduction.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of the study was to test the efficacy of a fully automated electronic screening and brief intervention, called Step Up, Test Up, to reduce alcohol misuse among adolescents and young adults presenting for HIV testing. Secondary objectives were reduction in sexual risk and uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention.

METHODS

Youth aged 16 years to 25 years who presented for HIV testing at community-based locations were recruited for study participation. Those who screened at moderate to high risk on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test were randomized (1:1) to either an electronic brief intervention or a time-attention control. The primary outcome was change in alcohol use at 1, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-ups. Negative binomial and log binomial regression analyses with generalized estimating equations were conducted to evaluate the intervention efficacy.

RESULTS

Among a sample of 329 youth, there were no significant differences in alcohol use outcomes between conditions over time or at the 1, 3, 6, or 12-month time points. In terms of secondary outcomes, there was evidence of reduction in condomless insertive anal sex under the influence of alcohol and drugs at 12 months compared with 3 months in the intervention versus the attention control condition (incidence rate ratio=0.15, 95% CI 0.05-0.44); however, there were no other significant differences in sexual risk and no difference in PrEP engagement.

CONCLUSIONS

We found no effect of electronic brief intervention to reduce alcohol use and some effect on sexual risk among youth aged 16 years to 25 years who present for HIV testing.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT02703116; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02703116

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1186/s12889-020-8154-6
AI-informed mental health care: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Abdalla Amel , Twinomurinzi Hossana
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

There has been a surge of interest in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve outcomes in mental health care. Therefore, understanding the current trends and identifying gaps and opportunities in the rapidly evolving intersection of the fields is crucial for shaping future research and advancing AI-informed mental health care.

OBJECTIVE

This study performed a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review (SLR) with the primary goal of identifying and analyzing current research trends, gaps and opportunities in the use of AI in mental health care.

METHODS

We collected publication data from two reputable databases, Web of Science and Scopus, and applied bibliometric analysis techniques. Additionally, we conducted a structured SLR of the 50 most influential papers determined by their citation to identify the main thrust of AI-informed mental health care.

RESULTS

The key finding reveals a growing emphasis on using AI for mental health care assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and support. Prediction and detection in mental health care have also received attention. Monitoring and prognosis remain underexplored. Machine Learning and Deep Learning were the dominant trends between 2021 and 2022. This was likely because of the focus on mental health due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There was little to no discussion about using AI to understand the long-term impact and sustainability of mental health interventions. This includes comparative analyses and validation, user-centered approaches, and the utilization of longitudinal studies and real-world data.

CONCLUSIONS

The study calls for further investigation into leveraging AI to predict, detect, monitor and prognosticating mental health conditions using more approaches such as Computer Vision and virtual agents such as Chatbots and generative AI. By addressing the identified gaps, the effectiveness and ethical considerations of AI-driven interventions in mental health care can be significantly enhanced.

CLINICALTRIAL
The Impact of a Digital Weight Loss Intervention on Health Care Resource Utilization and Costs Compared Between Users and Nonusers With Overweight and Obesity: Retrospective Analysis Study (Preprint)
Authors: Mitchell Ellen Siobhan , Fabry Alexander , Ho Annabell Suh , May Christine N , Baldwin Matthew , Blanco Paige , Smith Kyle , Michaelides Andreas , Shokoohi Mostafa , West Michael , Gotera Kim , El Massad Omnya , Zhou Anna
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

The Noom Weight program is a smartphone-based weight management program that uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to motivate users to achieve weight loss through a comprehensive lifestyle intervention.

OBJECTIVE

This retrospective database analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of Noom Weight use on health care resource utilization (HRU) and health care costs among individuals with overweight and obesity.

METHODS

Electronic health record data, insurance claims data, and Noom Weight program data were used to conduct the analysis. The study included 43,047 Noom Weight users and 14,555 non–Noom Weight users aged between 18 and 80 years with a BMI of ≥25 kg/m² and residing in the United States. The index date was defined as the first day of a 3-month treatment window during which Noom Weight was used at least once per week on average. Inverse probability treatment weighting was used to balance sociodemographic covariates between the 2 cohorts. HRU and costs for inpatient visits, outpatient visits, telehealth visits, surgeries, and prescriptions were analyzed.

RESULTS

Within 12 months after the index date, Noom Weight users had less inpatient costs (mean difference [MD] −US $20.10, 95% CI −US $30.08 to −US $10.12), less outpatient costs (MD −US $124.33, 95% CI −US $159.76 to −US $88.89), less overall prescription costs (MD −US $313.82, 95% CI −US $565.42 to −US $62.21), and less overall health care costs (MD −US $450.39, 95% CI −US $706.28 to −US $194.50) per user than non–Noom Weight users. In terms of HRU, Noom Weight users had fewer inpatient visits (MD −0.03, 95% CI −0.04 to −0.03), fewer outpatient visits (MD −0.78, 95% CI −0.93 to −0.62), fewer surgeries (MD −0.01, 95% CI −0.01 to 0.00), and fewer prescriptions (MD −1.39, 95% CI −1.76 to −1.03) per user than non–Noom Weight users. Among a subset of individuals with 24-month follow-up data, Noom Weight users incurred lower overall prescription costs (MD −US $1139.52, 95% CI −US $1972.21 to −US $306.83) and lower overall health care costs (MD −US $1219.06, 95% CI −US $2061.56 to −US $376.55) per user than non–Noom Weight users. The key differences were associated with reduced prescription use.

CONCLUSIONS

Noom Weight use is associated with lower HRU and costs than non–Noom Weight use, with potential cost savings of up to US $1219.06 per user at 24 months after the index date. These findings suggest that Noom Weight could be a cost-effective weight management program for individuals with overweight and obesity. This study provides valuable evidence for health care providers and payers in evaluating the potential benefits of digital weight loss interventions such as Noom Weight.
Key Indicators of Digital Health Dissemination and Application in Healthcare Settings: A Combined Analytic Hierarchy Process and Cross-sectional Survey Analysis in South Korea (Preprint)
Authors: Kim Hye Hyeon , Lee JooHyun , Kim Jong Hyun , Beck Sang Sook , Park Yu Rang
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

Digital technologies such as mobile technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality have revolutionized healthcare, and the COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of implementing digital health in healthcare settings. However, the key indicators of digital health dissemination and application are yet to be identified, making it challenging to adopt digital health innovations in healthcare. Therefore, to promote digital health adoption, it is critical to identify the key indicators and applications of digital health-related technologies.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to identify the key indicators of digital health dissemination and application in healthcare settings by surveying digital health experts, workers in medical institutions, and industry experts regarding the priorities and demand for digital health adoption, and to determine if demand gaps exist.

METHODS

We surveyed 254 participants in South Korea between January 2022 and May 2022 to identify the key indicators, priorities, and demands related to digital health dissemination and application in healthcare settings. An Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was applied to derive the weight of the key indicators of digital health dissemination and application, and an online survey was conducted to obtain related information from workers in medical institutions and digital health-related fields.

RESULTS

Three surveys were conducted among 68 digital health experts and 186 medical workers to identify the key indicators of digital health dissemination and application. The results indicated that the standardization of healthcare information is essential for digital health adoption (AHP-weighted mean score: 78.11), with healthcare providers prioritizing digital health use for mental illness and chronic diseases. In addition, the findings revealed inconsistencies in the demand for digital health technology among digital health experts, workers in medical institutions, and workers in digital health-related industries. While digital health experts prioritized digital health systems, medical workers expressed a high demand for mobile healthcare and telemedicine.

CONCLUSIONS

Identifying the key indicators of digital health dissemination and application is crucial to facilitate the adoption of digital health. Our study found that the standardization of healthcare information is essential for digital health, with healthcare providers prioritizing its use in mental illness and chronic disease management. Prioritizing the dissemination and application of digital health at the point of care based on key indicators and the needs of healthcare providers is necessary for the successful implementation of digital health in the healthcare sector.
Diverse Mentoring Connections Across Institutional Boundaries in the Biomedical Sciences: Innovative Graph Database Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Syed Toufeeq Ahmed , Thompson Erika L , Latif Zainab , Johnson Jay , Javier Damaris , Stinson Katie , Saleh Gabrielle , Vishwanatha Jamboor K
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

With an overarching goal of increasing diversity and inclusion in biomedical sciences, the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) developed a web-based national mentoring platform (MyNRMN) that seeks to connect mentors and mentees to support the persistence of underrepresented minorities in the biomedical sciences. As of May 15, 2024, the MyNRMN platform, which provides mentoring, networking, and professional development tools, has facilitated more than 12,100 unique mentoring connections between faculty, students, and researchers in the biomedical domain.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to examine the large-scale mentoring connections facilitated by our web-based platform between students (mentees) and faculty (mentors) across institutional and geographic boundaries. Using an innovative graph database, we analyzed diverse mentoring connections between mentors and mentees across demographic characteristics in the biomedical sciences.

METHODS

Through the MyNRMN platform, we observed profile data and analyzed mentoring connections made between students and faculty across institutional boundaries by race, ethnicity, gender, institution type, and educational attainment between July 1, 2016, and May 31, 2021.

RESULTS

In total, there were 15,024 connections with 2222 mentees and 1652 mentors across 1625 institutions contributing data. Female mentees participated in the highest number of connections (3996/6108, 65%), whereas female mentors participated in 58% (5206/8916) of the connections. Black mentees made up 38% (2297/6108) of the connections, whereas White mentors participated in 56% (5036/8916) of the connections. Mentees were predominately from institutions classified as Research 1 (R1; doctoral universities—very high research activity) and historically Black colleges and universities (556/2222, 25% and 307/2222, 14%, respectively), whereas 31% (504/1652) of mentors were from R1 institutions.

CONCLUSIONS

To date, the utility of mentoring connections across institutions throughout the United States and how mentors and mentees are connected is unknown. This study examined these connections and the diversity of these connections using an extensive web-based mentoring network.
The Characteristics, Uses, and Biases of Studies Related to Malignancies Using Google Trends: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Kamiński Mikołaj , Czarny Jakub , Skrzypczak Piotr , Sienicki Krzysztof , Roszak Magdalena
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

The internet is a primary source of health information for patients, supplementing physician care. Google Trends (GT), a popular tool, allows the exploration of public interest in health-related phenomena. Despite the growing volume of GT studies, none have focused explicitly on oncology, creating a need for a systematic review to bridge this gap.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to systematically characterize studies related to oncology using GT to describe its utilities and biases.

METHODS

We included all studies that used GT to analyze Google searches related to malignancies. We excluded studies written in languages other than English. The search was performed using the PubMed engine on August 1, 2022. We used the following search input: “Google trends” AND (“oncology” OR “cancer” or “malignancy” OR “tumor” OR “lymphoma” OR “multiple myeloma” OR “leukemia”). We analyzed sources of bias that included using search terms instead of topics, lack of confrontation of GT statistics with real-world data, and absence of sensitivity analysis. We performed descriptive statistics.

RESULTS

A total of 85 articles were included. The first study using GT for oncology research was published in 2013, and since then, the number of publications has increased annually. The studies were categorized as follows: 22% (19/85) were related to prophylaxis, 20% (17/85) pertained to awareness events, 11% (9/85) were celebrity-related, 13% (11/85) were related to COVID-19, and 47% (40/85) fell into other categories. The most frequently analyzed cancers were breast (n=28), prostate (n=26), lung (n=18), and colorectal cancers (n=18). We discovered that of the 85 studies, 17 (20%) acknowledged using GT topics instead of search terms, 79 (93%) disclosed all search input details necessary for replicating their results, and 34 (40%) compared GT statistics with real-world data. The most prevalent methods for analyzing the GT data were correlation analysis (55/85, 65%) and peak analysis (43/85, 51%). The authors of only 11% (9/85) of the studies performed a sensitivity analysis.

CONCLUSIONS

The number of studies related to oncology using GT data has increased annually. The studies included in this systematic review demonstrate a variety of concerning topics, search strategies, and statistical methodologies. The most frequently analyzed cancers were breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, skin, and cervical cancers, potentially reflecting their prevalence in the population or public interest. Although most researchers provided reproducible search inputs, only one-fifth used GT topics instead of search terms, and many studies lacked a sensitivity analysis. Scientists using GT for medical research should ensure the quality of studies by providing a transparent search strategy to reproduce results, preferring to use topics over search terms, and performing robust statistical calculations coupled with sensitivity analysis.
A Practice-Proven Adaptive Case Management Approach for Innovative Health Care Services (Health Circuit): Cluster Randomized Clinical Pilot and Descriptive Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Herranz Carmen , Martín-Moreno Banegas Laura , Dana Muzzio Fernando , Siso-Almirall Antoni , Roca Josep , Cano Isaac
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

Digital health tools may facilitate the continuity of care. Enhancement of digital aid is imperative to prevent information gaps or redundancies, as well as to facilitate support of flexible care plans.

OBJECTIVE

The study presents Health Circuit, an adaptive case management approach that empowers health care professionals and patients to implement personalized evidence-based interventions, thanks to dynamic communication channels and patient-centered service workflows; analyze the health care impact; and determine its usability and acceptability among health care professionals and patients.

METHODS

From September 2019 to March 2020, the health impact, usability (measured with the system usability scale; SUS), and acceptability (measured with the net promoter score; NPS) of an initial prototype of Health Circuit were tested in a cluster randomized clinical pilot (n=100) in patients with high risk for hospitalization (study 1). From July 2020 to July 2021, a premarket pilot study of usability (with the SUS) and acceptability (with the NPS) was conducted among 104 high-risk patients undergoing prehabilitation before major surgery (study 2).

RESULTS

In study 1, Health Circuit resulted in a reduction of emergency room visits (4/7, 13% vs 7/16, 44%), enhanced patients’ empowerment (P<.001) and showed good acceptability and usability scores (NPS: 31; SUS: 54/100). In study 2, the NPS was 40 and the SUS was 85/100. The acceptance rate was also high (mean score of 8.4/10).

CONCLUSIONS

Health Circuit showed potential for health care value generation and good acceptability and usability despite being a prototype system, prompting the need for testing a completed system in real-world scenarios.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04056663; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04056663
Towards Carbon Neutral Airport Operations Through the Use of Renewable Energy Sources: The Case of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Indira Gandhi International Airports, India
Authors: Baxter Glenn
Published: March 2023

A very significant development in the global airport industry in recent times has been the introduction and use of green renewable energy systems, such as solar and wind powered hybrid systems. Airports are very energy intensive and have a significant carbon footprint. Thus, the use of renewable green energy is enabling airports to reduce their carbon footprint thereby mitigating their environmental impact. Using an in-depth instrumental case study research design, this study has examined the use of renewable green energy systems by Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport and Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The case study revealed that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has entirely switched to green sources for its energy consumption needs, thereby making it one of India’s 100 per cent sustainable airports. In April 2022, Mumbai Airport enhanced its usage of green energy when it deployed a 10Kwp Hybrid SolarMill consisting of 2Kwp TurboMill (three Savonious vertical axis type wind turbine (VAWT) and 8Kwp Solar PV modules. The new system has enabled Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to reduce its carbon footprint as the new system will reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 120,000 tonnes per year. In 2022, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport became the first airport in India to be powered entirely by hydro and solar energy sources. This energy-related measure is one of the airport’s key actions to realize its 2030 objective of being a Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport. By moving to renewable sources for its energy requirements, the airport is expected to reduce its carbon footprint by around 200,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per annum. The use of green energy sources has helped the airports to mitigate the harmful environmental impact from the use of fossil-based fuels.
Educación universitaria y habilidades para el emprendimiento: el caso de una universidad pública mexicana
Authors: Montiel Méndez Óscar Javier , Canales García Rosa Azalea , Calderón Martínez Maria Guadalupe
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: describir, mediante el caso de una universidad pública mexicana, cómo la educación universitaria en emprendimiento incide sobre el entrepreneurial mindset (EM) de los estudiantes.
Diseño metodológico: se emplea el método de estudio de caso, siendo el objeto de estudio los alumnos de nivel superior de las licenciaturas en Administración de Empresas y Publicidad, quienes cursaron la materia de Creación y Desarrollo de Empresas.
Resultados: los estudiantes observan una relación entre educación y mentalidad para el emprendimiento; situación que indica entendimiento de este constructo derivado de la educación universitaria y cambio de mentalidad hacia actividades emprendedoras.
Limitaciones de la investigación: la naturaleza del estudio de caso cuyos hallazgos pueden variar de uncontexto a otro.
Hallazgos: se evidencia el inicio de una formación de mentalidad emprendedora a partir de los conocimientos adquiridos en clase; se concluye la necesidad de que el estudiantado posea una formación más integral encauzada a incidir en el mediano y largo plazo bajo la forma de conductas emprendedoras, ya sea bajo un proyecto empresarial propio o como parte de alguna organización.
Evaluación de la vulnerabilidad del acuífero Victoria – Güémez mediante el método DRASTIC
Authors: Vázquez-Guevara Luis Gerardo , Ventura-Houle René , Requena-Lara Glenda Nelly , Andrade-Limas Elisabeth , Macías Hernández Barbara Azucena
Published: March 2023

Los estudios sobre la situación del agua en los acuíferos son limitados y para el estado de Tamaulipas son escasos. Por esa razón, el objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la vulnerabilidad intrínseca del acuífero Victoria-Güémez, utilizando el método DRASTIC, además de emplear el modelador WaterYield de InVEST 3.7, que considera datos biofísicos del suelo y plantas, para estimar con mayor precisión el factor de recarga. Los resultados obtenidos permitieron identificar que la vulnerabilidad más alta del acuífero se presenta en y alrededor de las manchas urbanas de mayor superficie, mientras que la más baja se da en las zonas con alta profundidad del nivel freático y baja permeabilidad en la zona vadosa. Este estudio es el primer paso para generar una herramienta de gestión del agua subterránea en la que se establezcan las líneas de acción para administrar el agua del acuífero que se encuentra con déficit.
Whataboutisms: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Authors: Bowell Tracy
Published: March 2023

The rhetorical function of whataboutism is to redirect attention from the specific case at hand. Although commonly used as a rhetorical move, whataboutisms can appear in arguments. These tend to be weak arguments and are often instances of the tu quoque fallacy or other fallacies of relevance.  In what follows, I show that arguments involving a whataboutist move can take a wide variety of forms, and in some cases, they can occur in good arguments. I end by considering how whataboutist arguing in social justice contexts can be harmful to arguers and to the audiences for their arguments.
Review of How Philosophers Argue: An Adversarial Collaboration on the Russell-Copleston Debate
Authors: Groarke Leo A.
Published: March 2023

This article reviews Fernando Leal and Hubert Marraud’s How Philosopher’s Argue: An Adversarial Collaboration on the Russell-Copleston Debate  (Springer 2022).
Evolution of Discourses on the Conquest of Siberia in Local Historical Memory
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Chernyshov Sergey A.
Published: March 2023

Research objectives: Systematization and factor analysis of evolving ideas about the conquest of Siberia in the local historical memory of the Perm region from the end of the 16th century to the present. Research materials: The research draws upon archival materials, materials from local historians, journalists, historians, teachers, and intellectuals, folklore materials, media materials from different eras, local history works, and local teaching aids from the Perm region. Novelty of the research: Based on the introduction of previously unpublished local history and personal materials, the study examines local historical memory about the annexation of Siberia, which has been perceived as an insignificant topic in historical science. The regional dimension of the “collective memory” of the “Conquest of Siberia” explored in this research can be applied to other regions significant for this process. Results of the research: Although the Perm region served as a “springboard” for the conquest of Siberia and is a symbolic border between the “Russian World” and the “Trans-Urals,” the research does not confirm the hypothesis about the system-forming significance of the myth of the “Siberian capture” for the construction of local identity. The study identifies several interdependent discourses in the local historical memory of the Perm region regarding the annexation of Siberia. The first discourse is the glorification of Yermak, initially influenced by the government’s struggle with the “Cossack freemen,” but by the beginning of the 20th century, Yermak was endowed with the features of a local folk hero, and his campaign was a common cause of local residents. The second discourse is the role of the Stroganovs, which was developed in the 1830s by F.A. Volegov, survived the Soviet ideologization, and experienced a slight surge in the 1990s, but is not dominant overall. The third discourse emerged in the late 19th century and is a representation of the conquest of Siberia in the works of the local intelligentsia. They note Moscow’s insignificant attention to the role of the Perm region in the conquest of Siberia, which can be considered a typical colonial discourse, but they themselves do not regard the “Siberian conquest” as a significant factor in regional history. In general, the discourses of the local historical memory of the Perm region about the conquest of Siberia shift the focus of attention from events to specific heroes, and the retrospective interpretation of their exploits is more of a “folk” rather than a statist character.
Features of Coverage of the Ulus Jochi History in the “Histories of the Kazakh SSR” in the 1940s–1950s
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Shakiyevа Aisaule S.
Published: March 2023

Research objectives: to study the description of the Ulus of Jochi in the academic publication “History of the Kazakh SSR” since 1943, analyze and compare changes in subsequent reprints of the book. Research materials: The research is based on archival materials from the central archives of Kazakhstan, including documents from the Archive of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Central State Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the archive of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR. Results and novelty of the research: This article focuses on the history of the study of the Golden Horde in Soviet Kazakhstan and the analysis of political considerations in historiography, particularly in the scientific publication “History of the Kazakh SSR” edited by M. Abdykalykov and A. Pankratova (1943). The main emphasis is on the discussions that took place at special editorial meetings organized by the Propaganda and Agitation Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan in the 1940s and 1950s. The propaganda activities of historians, writers, poets, and philologists who popula­rized the positive image of the Golden Horde and Edige in their works are also analyzed. Additionally, the research examines the August 9, 1944 Decree “On the state and measures to improve mass-political and ideological work in the Tatar party organization.” Archival documents, such as minutes of the meetings of the Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan, transcripts of the meetings of the sector of the History of the USSR until the 19th century, and discussions in the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR on the chapters “History of the Kazakh SSR” are also considered.
VII International Golden Horde Forum “The Civilizational Significance of the Islam adoption by the Volga Bulgaria and the Golden Horde: Integration Processes in the Medieval history of Russia”
Authors:   International Public Organization “Association of Researchers of the Golden Horde”, Galimov Teymur R.
Published: March 2023

On December 14–16, 2022, Kazan traditionally became the venue for the VII International Golden Horde Forum, “The Civilizational Significance of the Adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria and the Golden Horde: Integration Processes in the Medieval History of Russia.” It was organized as part of the Republic’s plan of main events dedicated to the 1100th anniversary of the adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria. The organizers of the forum were the M.A. Usmanov Center for Research of the Golden Horde and the Tatar Khanates of Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tatarstan, and the International Public Organization, “Association of Researchers of the Golden Horde.” The forum was the most important conference on the study of the history of the Golden Horde and its successors, and it brought together many leading domestic and foreign researchers. About 70 scientists from Russia, Turkey, Israel, Serbia, Belarus, the Czech Republic, and Kazakhstan took part in the forum. This time, the attention of historians was drawn to the following sets of questions: sources and source study of the Golden Horde and the Tatar khanates, problems and prospects; the adoption and spread of Islam in Volga Bulgaria and the Golden Horde; Islam and the civilization of the Golden Horde; Muslims in Rus’ during the period of the Golden Horde, presence, perception, relations, and influence; post-Horde khanates as Islamic Wilayats, ethnocultural and social dimensions; Tatar khanates as Islamic yurts, ethnocultural and social dimensions; military culture of the Ulus of Jochi, weapons, wars, and battles. Within the framework of the VII International Golden Horde Forum, round tables were organized. Following the results of the conference, a general resolution of the forum was formed and approved.
Sufi Symbolic Forms in the Poem from the age of the Golden Horde “Qalandar-name”
Authors:   Kazan State Institute of Culture, Borodovskaya Liliya Z.
Published: March 2023

Research objectives: This article analyzes Sufi symbols in “Qalandar-name” by Abu Bakr Qalandar Rumi. The research is focused on the historical era of its creation. This era coincided with the heyday of global Sufism, when the largest tariqats were already formed and classical treatises by al-Ghazali, Ibn-‘Arabi, Suhravardi, and others were written. Research materials: The study is based on the composition “Qalandar-name” and works by various authors dedicated to the personality of Abu Bakr Qalandar Rumi and his work. Results and novelty of the research: The article presents a hermeneutical analysis of the symbolic forms of the Sufi tradition in “Qalandar-name”. Based on a comparison with other medieval writings of Sufi authors, three groups of the most important symbols for Islamic esotericism are identified: general Islamic Qur’anic images, Sufi ritual, and Sufi mystical ones. The analysis of the text reveals a large number of the most important symbolic forms of Islamic mysticism, known from other Sufi works. The images are compared with similar ones in well-known Sufi works, and their meaning is described according to the traditions of Sufism. The poem “Qalandar-name” by Abu Bakr Qalandar Rumi expands the source base for research on the culture of the Golden Horde, and future works can continue the analysis of the most important Sufi symbols of the poem in the context of the interconnections of Islamic culture in different countries in the Middle Ages.
Jewish Communities of Medieval Solkhat according to Archaeological and Manuscript Sources: Historical and Cultural Aspects
Authors:   Ariel University, Akhiezer Golda , Kramarovsky Mark G. ,   State Hermitage Museum
Published: March 2023

Research Objectives: A reconstruction of the history and cultural life of the Jewish communities in Medieval Solkhat in the context of the urban life of the multicultural and multiconfessional city of the Golden Horde. Research Materials: The article is based on the results of historical research from the 19th to the 21st centuries, as well as new archaeological excavations in Stary Krym conducted by M.G. Kramarovsky. Medieval Jewish manuscripts from Crimea are also an important source, shedding light on the history of the Jewish (Karaite and Rabbinic) communities of Solkhat. Results and Novelty of the Research: The history of the Crimean Jewish communities, especially in Medieval Solkhat, is a field that has not been thoroughly researched. Therefore, events such as the discovery by M.G. Kramarovsky of the ruins of the 13th-century synagogue, along with associated artefacts related to these communities, are important milestones in the research of the Jewish past of Solkhat and the history of the Golden Horde. The combination and juxtaposition of the new archaeological material with the existing Jewish manuscripts from Crimea, which until recently had not been systematically researched, shed light on a little-known aspect of that historical period. Such a combination of sources provided the authors with an opportunity to carry out a partial reconstruction of the cultural and social life of the Jewish communities of Solkhat and an assessment of their place in the context of the medieval urban life of this multicultural and multireligious centre of the Golden Horde.
Utopía y transformación cultural: un ensayo sobre el significado de la acción cultural
Authors: Bernal Alarcon Hernando
Published: March 2023

La situación del mundo actual con sus grandes tensiones e inmensas potencialidades puede interpretarse como la de convergencia y cohabitación de cuatro grandes tendecias ideológicas que explican el desarrollo de las sociedades modernas, especialmente las de tipo occidental. Desde el siglo V antes de nuestra era fue conocido el pensamiento de Platón sobre la sociedad democrática, que luego es confirmado y actualizado por Tomás Moro (siglo XVII) fundador del concepto de la UTOPIA y posiblemente el primero en utilizarlo. Ya a partir del siglo IV se hace presente el pensamiento de San Agustín, forjador del concepto de la ciudad de Dios como sucedánia a la ciudad de los hombres, y que se convirtió en base del espíritu de Occidente, especialmente en el paso de la antigüedad al renacimiento. Paralelo a Moro se construye por Bacon el concepto utópico del pensamiento científico como mecanismo de progreso de los pueblos que tanta influencia ha tenido en el desarrollo de la ciencia y la tecnología. Finalmente, desde mediados del siglo XIX Marx sienta las bases de la dinámica y enfrentamiento del proletariado y el capitalismo con su posición crítica sobre el papel de la clase social como generadora de nuevas alternativas de progreso.
Implicaciones de tener dos o más automóviles un problema de movilidad
Authors: Angulo Camargo Milton Fernando
Published: March 2023

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo identificar cuáles son las implicaciones de tener dos o más automóviles de uso particular en Bogotá. Entendiendo esta decisión como uno de los aspectos de mayor relevancia en términos de movilidad, pues caracteriza el desarrollo y el bienestar de una comunidad, brinda la posibilidad y facilidad de desplazarse de un lugar a otro para realizar diferentes actividades. Cabe resaltar que esta investigación aplica a las grandes ciudades del mundo que presentan este problema. Es por lo anterior que Bogotá al ser una ciudad capital ocupa el tercer puesto de los mayores problemas que enfrenta la ciudad referente a la movilidad. (Redacción Bogotá, 2015).Este gran problema se relaciona con la teoría de la tragedia de los comunes. Para la identificación de las implicaciones que afectan la decisión de tener dos o más vehículos se realizó un ejercicio de estimación a través de un modelo probit a partir de los microdatos de la Encuesta Multipropósito para Bogotá 2011 y 2014. Seguido de un desarrollo analítico descriptivo donde se contrastó la variable exógena con res-pecto a cada una de las variables endógenas por medio de tablas y gráficas. Dentro de los resultados más relevantes se encuentra que: las facilidades económicas, un mayor nivel educativo, estar casado o en unión libre, tener vivienda propia y garaje son factores que facilitan a las personas tener dos o más de un automóvil. Por último, se muestra una propuesta que incentive el uso compartido de los viajes hacia el trabajo, el estudio, entre otros. Todo dentro del marco legal bajo los lineamientos del Ministerio de Transporte.