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Psychology in action: Social media communication, CSR, and consumer behavior management in banking
Authors: Liu Yang , Naveed Rana Tahir , Kanwal Sara , Tahir Khan Muhammad , Dalain Ali F. , Lan Wei
Published: August 2023

In today’s digitally interconnected world, social media emerges as a powerful tool, offering different opportunities for modern businesses. Not only do organizations use social media for marketing purposes, but they also endeavor to influence consumer psychology and behavior. Although prior studies indicate social media’s efficacy in disseminating corporate social responsibility (CSR) communications, there remains a dearth of research addressing the impact of CSR-related messaging from banks on consumers’ brand advocacy behavior (CBAB). Our study seeks to bridge this gap, exploring the CSR-CBAB relationship within the banking sector of an emerging economy. Additionally, we investigate the roles of consumers’ emotions and values in mediating and moderating their CBAB, introducing two mediating factors, consumer happiness (HP) and admiration (BRAD), and moderating variable altruistic values (ATVL). Data collection involved an adapted questionnaire targeting banking consumers. The structural analysis revealed a positive correlation between a bank’s CSR-related social media communications and CBAB. HP and BRAD were identified as mediators in this relationship, while ATVL emerged as a moderator. These findings hold significant theoretical and practical implications. For instance, our research highlights the indispensable role of social media in effectively conveying CSR-related information to banking consumers, subsequently enhancing their advocacy intentions.
The CST complex facilitates cell survival under oxidative genotoxic stress
Authors: Hara Tomohiko , Nakaoka Hidenori , Miyoshi Tomoicihiro , Ishikawa Fuyuki
Published: August 2023

Genomic DNA is constantly exposed to a variety of genotoxic stresses, and it is crucial for organisms to be equipped with mechanisms for repairing the damaged genome. Previously, it was demonstrated that the mammalian CST (CTC1-STN1-TEN1) complex, which was originally identified as a single-stranded DNA-binding trimeric protein complex essential for telomere maintenance, is required for survival in response to hydroxyurea (HU), which induces DNA replication fork stalling. It is still unclear, however, how the CST complex is involved in the repair of diverse types of DNA damage induced by oxidizing agents such as H2O2.STN1knockdown (KD) sensitized HeLa cells to high doses of H2O2. While H2O2induced DNA strand breaks throughout the cell cycle,STN1KD cells were as resistant as control cells to H2O2treatment when challenged in the G1 phase of the cell cycle, but they were sensitive when exposed to H2O2in S/G2/M phase.STN1KD cells showed a failure of DNA synthesis and RAD51 foci formation upon H2O2treatment. Chemical inhibition of RAD51 in shSTN1cells did not exacerbate the sensitivity to H2O2, implying that the CST complex and RAD51 act in the same pathway. Collectively, our results suggest that the CST complex is required for maintaining genomic stability in response to oxidative DNA damage, possibly through RAD51-dependent DNA repair/protection mechanisms.
Outcomes of minimal change disease without nephrotic range proteinuria
Authors: Son Hyung Eun , Yun Giae , Kwon Eun-Jeong , Park Seokwoo , Jeong Jong Cheol , Kim Sejoong , Na Ki Young , Paik Jin Ho , Chin Ho Jun
Published: August 2023

Minimal change disease (MCD) is characterized by edema and nephrotic range proteinuria (NS). However, the fate of MCD without nephrotic proteinuria requires elucidation. We retrospectively reviewed 79 adults diagnosed with primary MCD at their initial renal biopsy at a tertiary hospital between May 2003 and June 2017. Clinicopathologic features were compared between patients with and without NS. The frequency of flaring to nephrotic proteinuria and renal outcomes were assessed during follow-up. There were 20 and 59 patients in the Non-NS and NS groups, respectively. The Non-NS group had a lower frequency of acute kidney injury (AKI) during the follow-up period [5.0% vs. 59.3%, p <0.001]. The response rate to steroid treatment was 100% in the Non-NS group and 92.3% in the NS group (p = 1.000). Except for one patient, the Non-NS group was treated with steroids when their proteinuria increased to a nephrotic level. There were no differences in the frequency of the first relapse or the number of relapses among patients with initial remission from nephrotic range proteinuria. At the final visit, the complete remission rate was 73.4%. The estimated glomerular filtration rate during follow-up was significantly better in the NS group than the Non-NS group, given the higher rates of AKI at renal biopsy. The rates of renal events, end-stage renal disease, and mortality did not differ between the groups. Adult MCD patients with nephrotic and non-nephrotic range proteinuria showed similar outcomes. Accordingly, this population must be carefully managed, regardless of the amount of proteinuria at renal biopsy.
Energy-saving pretreatments affect pelagic Sargassum composition and DNA metabarcoding reveals the microbial community involved in methane yield
Authors: Salgado-Hernández Enrique , Ortiz-Ceballos Ángel Isauro , Alvarado-Lassman Alejandro , Martínez-Hernández Sergio , Rosas-Mendoza Erik Samuel , Velázquez-Fernández Jesús Bernardino , Dorantes-Acosta Ana Elena
Published: August 2023

Sargassum spp. flood the Caribbean coastline, causing damage to the local economy and environment. Anaerobic digestion (AD) has been proposed as an attractive option for turning macroalgae into valuable resources. Sargassum spp. has a complex composition that affects the microbial composition involved in AD which generates a low methane yield. This study aimed to improve the methane yield of pelagic Sargassum, using different energy-saving pretreatments and identifying the microbial community associated with methane production. We applied different energy-saving pretreatments to algal biomass and assessed the methane yield using a biomethane potential (BMP) test. The microbial communities involved in the AD of the best- and worst-performing methanogenic systems were analyzed by high-throughput sequencing. The results showed that pretreatment modified the content of inorganic compounds, fibers, and the C:N ratio, which had a strong positive correlation with BMP. The water washing pretreatment resulted in the best methane yield, with an increase of 38%. DNA metabarcoding analysis revealed that the bacterial genera Marinilabiliaceae_uncultured, DMER64, Treponema, and Hydrogenispora, as well as the archaea genera Methanosarcina, RumEn_M2, Bathyarchaeia, and Methanomassiliicocus, dominated the microbial community with a high methane yield. This study is the first to demonstrate the microbial community structure involved in the AD of Sargassum spp. The pretreatments presented in this study can help overcome the limitations associated with methane yield.
Association between coach-athlete relationship and athlete engagement in Chinese team sports: The mediating effect of thriving
Authors: Gu Song , Peng Wenxuan , Du Feiyue , Fang Xuemo , Guan Zhixun , He Xiaolong , Jiang Xulu
Published: August 2023

Background

Coach-athlete relationship (CAR), thriving and athlete engagement are important psychological variables that affect sports performance. On the basis of self-determination theory, this study constructs a mediation model to examine the influence of CAR on athlete engagement and the mediating effect of thriving between them.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involves a questionnaire survey with 287 Chinese active athletes (M = 19.63, SD = 2.53) aged 14–26 years (64.5% male, 35.5% female) from eight sports. CAR, thriving and athlete engagement were assessed using the CAR Questionnaire, the Thriving Scale, and the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire, respectively.

Results

CAR and its dimensions can significantly and positively predict athlete engagement, complementarity, commitment, and closeness, accounting for 35.1%, 34.6%, and 30.4% of the cumulative variance in dominance analysis, respectively. The direct and indirect paths show that CAR affects athlete engagement through the mediating effect of thriving. The mediating effect model has a good fit and indirect effects account for 56.9% of the total effects.

Conclusion

The effect of CAR on athlete engagement reflects a practical application of interpersonal dynamics in competitive sports to a certain extent. The following suggestions can be used to improve athlete engagement. First, setting common goals, emphasizing mutual cooperation, and building trust and support, promote coaches and athletes to have a higher sense of commitment and complementarity to each other, thereby helping improve athlete engagement. Second, meeting the vitality and progress needs of athletes effectively mobilizes CAR resources to promote athlete engagement, which can be manipulated by cultivating closeness, commitment, and complementarity. Third, to ensure the athletes’ sports state and mental health, the sports team should focus on the cultivation of athletes’ capacities to thrive and internally form a dynamic and positive sports atmosphere in their team. In the future, we can track and compare the influence of the improvement of CAR on thriving and athlete engagement can be tracked and compared from the dual perspectives of coaches and athletes.
Improving medication adherence monitoring and clinical outcomes through mHealth: A randomized controlled trial protocol in pediatric stem cell transplant
Authors: Ralph Jessica E. , Sezgin Emre , Stanek Charis J. , Landier Wendy , Pai Ahna L. H. , Gerhardt Cynthia A. , Skeens Micah A.
Published: August 2023

Medication non-adherence rates in children range between 50% and 80% in the United States. Due to multifaceted outpatient routines, children receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) are at especially high risk of non-adherence, which can be life-threatening. Although digital health interventions have been effective in improving non-adherence in many pediatric conditions, limited research has examined their benefits among families of children receiving HCT. To address this gap, we created the BMT4me© mobile health app, an innovative intervention serving as a “virtual assistant” to send medication-taking reminders for caregivers and to track, in real-time, the child’s medication taking, barriers to missed doses, symptoms or side effects, and other notes regarding their child’s treatment. In this randomized controlled trial, caregivers will be randomized to either the control (standard of care) group or the intervention (BMT4me© app) group at initial discharge post-HCT. Both groups will receive an electronic adherence monitoring device (i.e., medication event monitoring system “MEMS” cap, Medy Remote Patient Management “MedyRPM” medication adherence box) to store their child’s immunosuppressant medication. Caregivers who agree to participate will be asked to complete enrollment, weekly, and monthly parent-proxy measures of their child’s medication adherence until the child reaches Day 100 or complete taper from immunosuppression. Caregivers will also participate in a 15 to 30-minute exit interview at the conclusion of the study. Descriptive statistics and correlations will be used to assess phone activity and use behavior over time. Independent samples t-tests will examine the efficacy of the intervention to improve adherence monitoring and reduce readmission rates. The primary expected outcome of this study is that the BMT4me© app will improve the real-time monitoring and medication adherence in children receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplant following discharge, thus improving clinical outcomes.
District-level heterogeneity in overweight or obesity among women of reproductive age: A geo-spatial analysis in India
Authors: Kundu Sampurna , Sharma Pratima , Singh Shivani , Kumar Pradeep
Published: August 2023

Background

Globally by 2030, 38% of the world’s population would be overweight, and another 20% would be obese. This has led to rising concerns regarding how swiftly and substantially the world is moving towards this epidemic of "globesity". India too is facing an increased burden of overweight and obese population. The changing dietary patterns are significantly associated with the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity and related complications, especially among women. Hence, the present study aims to observe the spatial patterns of overweight or obesity among women in reproductive age group in India and factors associated with it.

Methods

The study analyzed data from a cross-sectional nationwide household survey, i.e. National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), 2015–16. The primary outcome variable of this study was overweight/obesity among reproductive-age women, which was measured through the body mass index (BMI) of the women. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the data. Additionally, for spatial analysis in terms of overweight/obesity among women in India, univariate and bivariate Moran’s I index measurements were used along with the usage of spatial regression models.

Results

The value of spatial-autocorrelation for overweight or obese was 0.64, which depicts the moderately high prevalence of the overweight/obesity coverage over districts of India. The overall prevalence overweight/obesity among women in India is around 25% and higher proportion of women from urban areas (37.8%), and non-poor (33.4%) economic group reported to be overweight or obese. From spatial lag model, the lag coefficient was found to be 0.28, implying that a change in the prevalence of overweight/obesity among women in a certain district may statistically lag the prevalence of overweight/obesity by 28% in the neighbouring districts. There were significantly high clustering of overweight/obese women and non-poor wealth quintiles in 132 districts, mainly from states of Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, there was high-high clustering of overweight/obese women and those who ever had caesarean in 82 districts, mostly from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Conclusion

The spatial patterns on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in India show that the women belonging to the southern states’ districts are more overweight or obese in comparison to other states. The determinants like older age, higher education, urban residence, higher economic status are the key factors contributing to the prevalence of overweight or obesity among women in the reproductive age group. The study concludes and recommends an urgent need of interventions catering to urban women belonging to higher socio-economic status, to reduce the risks of health consequences due to overweight and obesity.
The association between all-cause mortality and HIV acquisition risk groups in the United States, 2001–2014
Authors: Shebl Fatma M. , Qian Yiqi , Foote Julia H. A. , Wattananimitgul Nattanicha , Reddy Krishna P. , Neilan Anne M. , Ciaranello Andrea L. , Losina Elena , Freedberg Kenneth A. , Hyle Emily P.
Published: August 2023

Objective

To investigate associations between all-cause mortality and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition risk groups among people without HIV in the United States.

Methods

We used data from 23,657 (NHANES) participants (2001–2014) and the Linked Mortality File to classify individuals without known HIV into HIV acquisition risk groups: people who ever injected drugs (ever-PWID); men who have sex with men (MSM); heterosexually active people at increased risk for HIV (HIH), using low income as a proxy for increased risk. We used Cox proportional hazards models to estimate adjusted and unadjusted all-cause mortality hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Results

Compared with sex-specific heterosexually active people at average risk for HIV (HAH), the adjusted HR (95% CI) were: male ever-PWID 1.67 (1.14, 2.46), female ever-PWID 3.50 (2.04, 6.01), MSM 1.51 (1.00, 2.27), male HIH 1.68 (1.04, 2.06), female HIH 2.35 (1.87, 2.95), and male ever-PWID 1.67 (1.14, 2.46).

Conclusions

Most people at increased risk for HIV in the US experience higher all-cause mortality than people at average risk. Strategies addressing social determinants that increase HIV risk should be incorporated into HIV prevention and other health promotion programs.
Differences of oribatid mite community and trophic structure between karst caves and surface different moss habitats
Authors: Gong Tong , Yin Xiumei , Liu Wenjun , Chen Hu , Shi Zheng
Published: August 2023

In order to reveal the community characteristics and trophic structure of oribatid mites in different moss habitats in karst caves, the oribatid mites in the moss habitats of ground (GD), understory (US), cave wall (CW), surface shrub (SB) and farmland (FL) outside the cave were collected in October 2021. Through the identification and data analysis of oribatid mites, 2352 oribatid mites were found, belonging to 45 families and 72 genera, most of which were Gymnonota. The family number, genus number, individual number, individual density, dominant genus composition, community diversity, community similarity, MGP (Analysis methods for ecological groups of oribatid mites) ecological group of oribatid mites and trophic structure of oribatid mites in different moss were analyzed. The results showed that: (1) The number of families, genera, individuals, and individual density of SB and FL are higher than those of the other three habitats; (2)Platyliodes,Oppiella,Tectocepheus,Scutovertex,ScheloribatesandTrichogalumnaare the dominant genera of the oribatid mites in the cave moss habitat, among them,TectocepheusandTrichogalunahave the most obvious advantages; (3) The diversity index of shrub (SB) was higher than that of other four habitats; Similarity between ground and cave wall, shrub and farmland is high; (4) The MGP ecological group of oribatid mites in different habitats is dominated by O type (Overall type belongs to MGP analysis results, 20%≤M,G,P≤50%), and a total of 42 genera of oribatid mites preliminarily constitute the trophic structure of oribatid mites in the cave moss habitat. Based on the above results, it can be concluded that there are differences in the community structure of oribatid mites in different moss habitats in the study area, and the use of dominant genera of mites can preliminarily indicate the environmental conditions of different moss habitats. This study enriches the study of mites in karst cave mosses, and can provide theoretical significance for the protection of cave biodiversity in karst areas.
Is it cognitive effort you measure? Comparing three task paradigms to the Need for Cognition scale
Authors: Mækelæ Martin Jensen , Klevjer Kristoffer , Westbrook Andrew , Eby Noah S. , Eriksen Rikke , Pfuhl Gerit
Published: August 2023

Measuring individual differences in cognitive effort can be elusive as effort is a function of motivation and ability. We report six studies (N = 663) investigating the relationship of Need for Cognition and working memory capacity with three cognitive effort measures: demand avoidance in the Demand Selection Task, effort discounting measured as the indifference point in the Cognitive Effort Discounting paradigm, and rational reasoning score with items from the heuristic and bias literature. We measured perceived mental effort with the NASA task load index. The three tasks were not correlated with each other (all r’s < .1, all p’s > .1). Need for Cognition was positively associated with effort discounting (r = .168, p < .001) and rational reasoning (r = .176, p < .001), but not demand avoidance (r = .085, p = .186). Working memory capacity was related to effort discounting (r = .185, p = .004). Higher perceived effort was related to poorer rational reasoning. Our data indicate that two of the tasks are related to Need for Cognition but are also influenced by a participant’s working memory capacity. We discuss whether any of the tasks measure cognitive effort.
A trajectory tracking control system for paddle boat in intelligent aquaculture
Authors: Guo Zhenqi , Zhang Junfeng , Zeng Fancong , Zuo Zhijiang , Pan Libo , Li Han
Published: August 2023

Trajectory tracking plays a notable role in unmanned surface vehicles (USV), especially for the emerging intelligent aquaculture, as the level of integration, high-efficiency, and low-labor-intensity of such USV is determined by trajectory tracking. Here, we report a generic trajectory tracking control system for a paddle boat by establishing a three-degree-of-freedom kinematics model, which could precisely characterize the relationship between velocities, forces and moments of the paddle boat. A Pixhawk 4 as the core controller of the hardware system could be integrated with the other hardware submodules and could complete the wireless data transmission, monitoring and remote control functions. Meanwhile, we establish a fuzzy rule table, consider the advantages of line-of-sight (LOS) guidance and fuzzy adaptive proportional-integral-differential (PID) algorithm, combine the two parts and apply them as the key algorithm in the trajectory tracking of the paddle boat. Demonstrations include trajectory tracking effect at different velocities, turning effect at left-turn moment, and trajectory tracking effect at different turning angles. The results show that the paddle boat is able to travel under the trajectory formed by following the planned waypoints within the error allowed, which is called effective trajectory tracking. And can offer an alternative pathway toward achieving effective trajectory tracking control in advanced intelligent aquaculture USV for smartly and wirelessly operated pond drug spraying.
Developed steady-state response for a new hybrid damper mounted on structures
Authors: Ziaee Mohammad , Hejazi Farzad
Published: August 2023

Coulomb friction is considered as a mechanical approach to diminish the structural responses during the excitations. However, in case of severe oscillations supplementary mechanisms are employed besides the friction to mitigate the destructive effects of the vibrations in structures. Therefore, the main goal of this research is to develop a new Hybrid System (HS) which is a parallel combination of Viscous Damping (VD) and Coulomb friction for structures subjected to dynamic load. To achieve this goal, the effect of viscous damper is embedded in the equation of motion which is proposed by Den Hartog for a Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Coulomb system, and has been extensively implemented for past few decades. In the considered numerical example in this study, implementing the proposed HDM in system resulted in decreasing the maximum displacement in the range of 1% to 98% for different amounts of force amplitude and viscous damping ratios. Also, applying the proposed HDM increased the time lag for about up to 24% for the frequency ratios greater than 1. The developed hybridized system in this study can be utilised as new generation of Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) to improve their energy dissipating efficiency under severe excitations.
A capacitive laser-induced graphene based aptasensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection in human saliva
Authors: Moreira Geisianny , Qian Hanyu , Datta Shoumen Palit Austin , Bliznyuk Nikolay , Carpenter Jeremiah , Dean Delphine , McLamore Eric , Vanegas Diana
Published: August 2023

SARS-CoV-2 virus induced CoVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the development of diagnostic tools. Devices integrated with electrochemical biosensors may be an interesting alternative to respond to the high demand for testing, particularly in contexts where access to standard detection technologies is lacking. Aptamers as recognition elements are useful due to their stability, specificity, and sensitivity to binding target molecules. We have developed a non-invasive electrochemical aptamer-based biosensor targeting SARS-CoV-2 in human saliva. The aptamer is expected to detect the Spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 wildtype and its variants. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrodes coated with platinum nanoparticles were biofunctionalized with a biotin-tagged aptamer. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) for BA.1 sensing was conducted in sodium chloride/sodium bicarbonate solution supplemented with pooled saliva. To estimate sensing performance, the aptasensor was tested with contrived samples of UV-attenuated virions from 10 to 10,000 copies/ml. Selectivity was assessed by exposing the aptasensor to non-targeted viruses (hCoV-OC43, Influenza A, and RSV-A). EIS data outputs were further used to select a suitable response variable and cutoff frequency. Capacitance increases in response to the gradual loading of the attenuated BA.1. The aptasensor was sensitive and specific for BA.1 at a lower viral load (10–100 copies/ml) and was capable of discriminating between negative and positive contrived samples (with strain specificity against other viruses: OC43, Influenza A, and RSV-A). The aptasensor detected SARS-CoV-2 with an estimated LOD of 1790 copies/ml in contrived samples. In human clinical samples, the aptasensor presents an accuracy of 72%, with 75% of positive percent of agreement and 67% of negative percent of agreement. Our results show that the aptasensor is a promising candidate to detect SARS-CoV-2 during early stages of infection when virion concentrations are low, which may be useful for preventing the asymptomatic spread of CoVID-19.
Oases in the Sahara Desert–Linking biological and cultural diversity
Authors: Tydecks Laura , Hernández-Agüero Juan Antonio , Böhning-Gaese Katrin , Bremerich Vanessa , Jeschke Jonathan M. , Schütt Brigitta , Zarfl Christiane , Tockner Klement
Published: August 2023

The diversity of life sensu lato comprises both biological and cultural diversity, described as “biocultural diversity.” Similar to plant and animal species, cultures and languages are threatened by extinction. Since drylands are pivotal systems for nature and people alike, we use oases in the Sahara Desert as model systems for examining spatial patterns and trends of biocultural diversity. We identify both the underlying drivers of biodiversity and the potential proxies that are fundamental for understanding reciprocal linkages between biological and cultural diversity in oases. Using oases in Algeria as an example we test current indices describing and quantifying biocultural diversity and identify their limitations. Finally, we discuss follow-up research questions to better understand the underlying mechanisms that control the coupling and decoupling of biological and cultural diversity in oases.
Effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma on patients with acute type A aortic dissection underwent aortic arch replacement: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Wei Xiaojin , Chen Kai , Huang Chaodong , Zhou Kang , Wang Ruixuan , Wang Yaping , Xiao Yanying
Published: August 2023

Background

Coagulopathy and massive bleeding are common complications of patients with Stanford type A acute aortic dissection repair, and patients with these complications require many transfusions. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used to reduce the need for blood products. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effects of PRP on blood conservation and the postoperative conditions of patients who underwent aortic arch replacement.

Methods

Patients with aortic dissection undergoing aortic arch replacement were included initially application In all, 837 patients were divided into the PRP and non-PRP groups according to PRP use, whereupon a propensity score match was performed. The data analyzed included patient basic information, intraoperative information, postoperative biochemical examinations, and CTA reports.

Results

In total, 610 patients were finally included (305 patients per group). Groups were well balanced after matching. Compared to the non-PRP group, less cryoprecipitate was transfused in the PRP group (10.0 [7.5, 11.0] vs. 10.0 [10.0, 11.5], P = 0.021), while no differences were found in packed RBC, FFP, and platelets between the two groups. Also, the surgery variables showed no differences. After surgery, patients in the PRP group showed higher postoperative serum albumin (36.43±4.20 vs. 35.39±4.40 g/L, P = 0.004) and total protein levels (59.38±6.25 vs. 58.06±7.19 g/L, P = 0.019) than the non-PRP group, but no significant differences in the levels of ALT, AST, Scr, and BUN. CTA reports showed that the proportion of patients with pleural effusion was lower in the PRP group (76.66% vs. 83.99%, OR = 1.59, 95% CI: 1.04–2.45, P = 0.028), while the proportions of pericardial effusion were not significantly different.

Conclusions

PRP application in aortic arch replacement surgery reduced the transfusion of cryoprecipitate, increased the postoperative serum albumin and total protein levels, and reduced the incidence of pleural effusion. No effect of PRP application was found on other postoperative blood indicators and CTA reports.
How are Africans talking about climate change and who is doing the talking?
Authors: Pointer Rebecca , Matsiko Samuel
Published: August 2023

This study identifies who is talking about climate change in Africa, both in the mainstream media and on Twitter, and analyses the key messages emerging from the different platforms. For the mainstream media, we used Google’s Global Database of Events, Language and Tone (GDELT) platform to access articles using the search terms ‘climate change AND Africa’ or ‘climate change’ and the name of all 54 African countries. We then identified the top five countries with the most articles in the sample and using random sampling, undertook a frame analysis of the articles. Regarding Twitter, we downloaded tweets containing ‘climate change AND Africa’ or ‘climate change’ and the name of all 54 African countries, identified who was tweeting and what they were tweeting about. We also identified key African climate change activists and analysed their tweets. While the nature of mainstream media coverage varies across the top five countries, a slight shift towards articles focused on adaptation and mitigation was observed, away from purely disaster narratives. Worryingly, for Twitter, very few African voices are tweeting about climate change and what they are tweeting does not draw much attention to pertinent issues on the continent in respect of climate change.
Adam Smith öt tézise a honvédelmi kiadásokról
Authors: Csontos Tamás Tibor
Published: August 2023

Az orosz-ukrán konfliktus kirobbanása újra középpontba hozta a hadsereg és a hadiipar szerepét a gazdaságban. A háború olyan rég nem látott precedenseket teremtett, mint amikor a német kancellár bejelentette a hadiipar II. világháború óta nem látott fejlesztését (Sheahan és Marsh, 2022). Persze nem csak Németországban, hanem az egész Európai Unióban felerősödött az igény a védelmi kapacitások megerősítésére (Eliassen, 2022). Magyarország is élen jár ebben a folyamatban, hiszen már a háborút megelőzően elindultak a jelentős hadiipari fejlesztések, amelyek erősíthetik hazánk szerepét a fegyvergyártásban (West, 2023). Természetesen a folyamat nem csak a háborúnak köszönhető, már jóval előtte elkezdett növekedni a nemzetbiztonsági szempontok szerepe a gazdasági döntéshozatalban, amit leginkább Kína felemelkedése és a világpolitika policentrikusabbá válása okozott.
Két rövid cikk az első világháború hatásáról az amerikai munkavállalókra
Authors: Balogh Attila
Published: August 2023

1919. januárjában John R. Commons két cikket közölt a Wisconsin-i Egyetem közlönyében az első világháború hatásáról az Amerikai Egyesült Államok gazdaságára. Ezek a cikkek történelmi kontextusuk mellett olyan időtálló elvekre világítanak rá, amelyek a manapság tapasztalt kihívások szempontjából is relevánsak.
Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Presenting as Ulcerating Rectosigmoid Stricture
Authors: Chen Bing , Liu Bolun , Yuan Zhiming , Sun Katherine , Chung Howard , Zheng Beishi , Cordeiro Christopher , Virmani Chetan , Shapsis Alexander
Published: August 2023

Colorectal signet ring cell carcinoma is a rare type of colon cancer. Early diagnosis remains challenging because of nonspecific colonoscopy findings, such as diffuse circumferential thickening, stricture, and ulcerations, and the potential absence of typical pathological features in the initial biopsy sample. In this article, we report a 41-year-old man with ulcerating rectosigmoid stricture in the rectosigmoid colon with inconclusive histology. Subsequently, the patient developed small bowel obstruction and was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal signet ring cell carcinoma with peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Impulsando competencias investigativas con “Coloquios dialógicos” en la enseñanza de la estadística aplicada
Authors: Walz María Florencia
Published: August 2023

La enseñanza por competencias está tomando actualmente mucho auge dado los nuevos propósitos formativos de las universidades del siglo XXI.

Particularmente, desarrollar competencias investigativas en los futuros egresados es un interés general de todas las universidades.

La enseñanza de la Estadística a través de la simulación de un proyecto de investigación es una alternativa válida para compaginar sus conceptos teóricos con el potencial resolutivo de los problemas reales y alfabetizar funcionalmente al educando tanto en la disciplina como en la actividad científica.

En este artículo se detalla una variación metodológica y estructural en la enseñanza de la Estadística por proyecto de investigación, nombrando a la nueva estrategia didáctica: “Coloquios Dialógicos sobre Proyectos de Investigación”. Pretendiendo con tal denominación, sintetizar literal y semánticamente las acciones involucradas en este espacio; cuya premisa es desplegar habilidades cognitivas,  investigativas, actitudinales y ejecutivas a través de la funcionalidad aplicada de la Estadística en las investigaciones científicas, con el giro dialógico que insta a la búsqueda comunitaria de la construcción de un objeto de comprensión, considerando que el mismo acto de conocimiento es en sí un diálogo entre los sujetos y la realidad, donde cada interlocutor, pone su parte e intereses.
Ethiopia and the Black Diaspora: The Career of Dr. Malaku Bayyan
Authors:   Addis Ababa University, Zewde Bahru
Published: August 2023

Ethiopia and the Black Diaspora: The Career of Dr. Malaku Bayyan
F.Z.S. Peregrino (1851 - 1919): An Early Pan-Africanist
Authors:   University of Zambia, Parson Quinton Neil
Published: August 2023

F.Z.S. Peregrino (1851 - 1919): An Early Pan-Africanist
Rwanda
Authors:   Ohio University, Mda Zakes
Published: August 2023

Rwanda
A Slice of Life, New York Style
Authors:   University Of Cape Coast, Aidoo Akwasi
Published: August 2023

A Slice of Life, New York Style
Princípios e práticas na digitalização das operações de saúde em um complexo hospitalar privado
Authors: Souza Davenilcio Luiz , Ackermann Andres Eberhard Friedl , Korzenowski André Luis , Sperafico João Henrique
Published: August 2023

A pressão orçamentária imprime ao segmento da saúde o potencial da Indústria 4.0 para organizar a cadeia de valor em melhorias de eficiência e eficácia. Derivado da indústria 4.0, o conceito da Heath 4.0 tem foco na progressiva virtualização de serviços a pacientes, profissionais e demais envolvidos no processo do cuidado. As tecnologias habilitadoras da Heath 4.0 impulsionam tratamentos em tempo real, personalizados em análises e diagnósticos instantâneos. Este estudo propõe descrever a implementação da digitalização nas operações de um complexo hospitalar brasileiro e relacioná-las aos princípios da Heath 4.0. A metodologia utilizada na pesquisa segue o processo de busca e descrição do ambiente de estudo, com a orientação pelos recursos implementados nas rotinas e no fluxo de atendimento ao paciente em um hospital privado na região sul do Brasil. Ao analisar os conceitos, princípios e tecnologias da indústria e da Heath  4.0 é possível relacioná-los às práticas aplicadas na organização hospitalar. Houve ganhos de capacidade e de produtividade no atendimento em razão do aumento do nível de confiabilidade nos dados, obtidos pela digitalização de prontuários, interoperação entre dispositivos, redução de erros na medicação, acompanhamento eficiente do fluxo do paciente, satisfação dos profissionais de saúde e de pacientes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pediatric endocrinology
Authors: Winkelman Jeremy , Nguyen Diep , vanSonnenberg Eric , Kirk Alison , Lieberman Steven
Published: August 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is integrating itself throughout the medical community. AI’s ability to analyze complex patterns and interpret large amounts of data will have considerable impact on all areas of medicine, including pediatric endocrinology. In this paper, we review and update the current studies of AI in pediatric endocrinology. Specific topics that are addressed include: diabetes management, bone growth, metabolism, obesity, and puberty. Becoming knowledgeable and comfortable with AI will assist pediatric endocrinologists, the goal of the paper.
Heraclitus on the Question of a Common Measure
Authors: Feldman Sarah
Published: August 2023

This paper offers a new reading of Heraclitus fragment B90 (Diels-Kranz). It argues that we can enrich our understanding of the fragment by reading it, not as a primitive analogy, but as a skillful simile grounded both in the poetic tradition and in the cultural context that would have conditioned its significance for Heraclitus and his audience. Read in this way, B90’s evocation of a cosmos whose common measure parallels the common measure of the polis’ marketplace is not simply a source of cosmological doctrine. It is also an epistemic challenge that threatens to undermine the very possibility of cosmology.
Between Poetry, Philosophy and Medicine: Body, Soul and Dreams in Pindar, Heraclitus and the HippocraticOn Regimen.
Authors: Ciampa Chiara Raffaella
Published: August 2023

The paper explores the interrelations between Pindar, Heraclitus and the Hippocratic author with regard to ideas of the body, the soul and dreams. I shall consider Pindar’s fr.131b as an overlooked testimony of the poet’s interest in a non-Homeric conceptualization of the soul. I will suggest reading Heraclitus’ fragments B26 and B21 together and offer a new interpretation of the latter. Furthermore, I will compare Pindar’s fr. 131b with the HippocraticOn Regimen(4. 86, 87) and Pindar’s fr. 133 withOn Regimen(4. 92) respectively, in order to highlight unnoticed similarities.
Paraventricular ThalamicMC3RCircuits Link Energy Homeostasis with Anxiety-Related Behavior
Authors: Cho Dajin , O'Berry Kyle , Possa-Paranhos Ingrid Camila , Butts Jared , Palanikumar Naraen , Sweeney Patrick
Published: August 2023

The hypothalamic melanocortin system is critically involved in sensing stored energy and communicating this information throughout the brain, including to brain regions controlling motivation and emotion. This system consists of first-order agouti-related peptide (AgRP) and pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons located in the hypothalamic arcuate nucleus and downstream neurons containing the melanocortin-3 (MC3R) and melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R). Although extensive work has characterized the function of downstreamMC4Rneurons, the identity and function ofMC3R-containing neurons are poorly understood. Here, we used neuroanatomical and circuit manipulation approaches in mice to identify a novel pathway linking hypothalamic melanocortin neurons to melanocortin-3 receptor neurons located in the paraventricular thalamus (PVT) in male and female mice.MC3Rneurons in PVT are innervated by hypothalamic AgRP and POMC neurons and are activated by anorexigenic and aversive stimuli. Consistently, chemogenetic activation of PVTMC3Rneurons increases anxiety-related behavior and reduces feeding in hungry mice, whereas inhibition of PVTMC3Rneurons reduces anxiety-related behavior. These studies position PVTMC3Rneurons as important cellular substrates linking energy status with neural circuitry regulating anxiety-related behavior and represent a promising potential target for diseases at the intersection of metabolism and anxiety-related behavior such as anorexia nervosa.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTAnimals must constantly adapt their behavior to changing internal and external challenges, and impairments in appropriately responding to these challenges are a hallmark of many neuropsychiatric disorders. Here, we demonstrate that paraventricular thalamic neurons containing the melanocortin-3 receptor respond to energy-state-related information and external challenges to regulate anxiety-related behavior in mice. Thus, these neurons represent a potential target for understanding the neurobiology of disorders at the intersection of metabolism and psychiatry such as anorexia nervosa.
Pedagogical workshop in Sunday school: problems and prospects
Authors: Gusakova Victoria
Published: August 2023

The article describes and substantiates the use of a new pedagogical technology – a workshop in a Sunday school. The actual problems of the organization of educational activities in Sunday schools in the context of their development history are identified and the expediency of teachers' appeal to new pedagogical technologies is shown. The text briefly describes the existing experience of using a pedagogical workshop in general education organizations, describes in detail the stages of workshops, justifies the names of each stage and presents their compliance with the requirements for Sunday school classes. For clarity and persuasiveness, the article provides a lesson plan in Sunday school with pupils of different ages on the topic "About the creation of the world". Special attention is focused on the most important stages of the workshop, such as induction, rupture and reflection. In conclusion, the article concludes that the use of a pedagogical workshop in Sunday school classes allows overcoming a number of difficulties, such as the lack of a material base and the multi-age nature of pupils, contributes to the personal experience of the student and teacher of his meeting with God and revelation, which should lead to the inner work of a person on himself and his spiritual transformation.
Corticoesteroide oral vs. intrarticular en el tratamiento de la capsulitis adhesiva
Authors: Torres Byron , Chaves Lara Carlos
Published: August 2023

Introducción: La capsulitis adhesiva es una enfermedad que se caracteriza por el engrosamiento de la cápsula articular del hombro, lo que se traduce clínicamente en dolor y una pérdida progresiva de la movilidad. El tratamiento conservador es la primera opción. En este estudio, se evaluó el uso de corticoesteroides articulares para el manejo de este cuadro.

Materiales y Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio retrospectivo entre 2015 y 2020. Se evaluaron los registros de consulta externa de pacientes con diagnóstico de capsulitis adhesiva u hombro congelado, que recibieron tratamiento con corticoesteroides por vía oral o articular.

Resultados: Se analizó a 19 pacientes, 8 recibieron tratamiento por vía oral y 11, por vía articular. Hubo una mejoría importante en ambos grupos, pero los pacientes que recibieron corticoesteroides articulares comunicaron una mejoría a largo plazo.

Conclusiones: La administración de corticoesteroides tanto por vía oral como articular para tratar la capsulitis adhesiva fue eficaz; sin embargo, a largo plazo, los corticoesteroides articulares resultaron más eficaces.
WINTER OCCUPANCY MODEL OF ROE DEER (CAPREOLUS CAPREOLUS) ON CENTRAL STARA PLANINA MTS SLOPES, BULGARIA
Authors: Tincheva D.
Published: August 2023

Winter conditions, along with the snow cover, provide a specific environment for the mountainous fauna. The altitude gradient in such habitats suggests a dynamic in the availability and characteristics of this factor. Roe deer's occupation model of the southern and northern slopes of Central Stara Planina Mts was studied, using camera traps. The days with continuous snow cover presence on the mountainous ridge were registered in order to define the study period. More frequent detection of the species on the northern slope of the mountain was reported. The concentration of deer was higher in the areas of 600-800 m a.s.l. and of 1000-1200 m a.s.l. The preference of the roe deer to an older mature beech stands for winter habitats is also confirmed in the present study. The snow cover presence reduces the activity of roe deer.
Asian Experiment of Creating a Digital Currency of the Central Bank
Authors:   Ural State University of Economics, Sedunova Elena , Kuvaeva Julija ,   Ural State University of Economics
Published: August 2023

The subject of the study is the relations developing in the process of designing and using the digital currency of the central banks of Asian countries. The object of the research is the digital currency of the central bank planned to be issued and circulated in Asian countries. Our objective is the systematization of the experiences of Hong Kong and Thailand in terms of introducing the digital currency of the central bank into economic circulation for the purpose of adapting such experiences in Russia. The article analyzes the experience of a number of Asian countries (Hong Kong, Thailand) in designing and using the digital currencies of the central bank: the digital Hong Kong dollar and the digital baht, designed for both wholesale and retail consumers. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the results of the experiment on the introduction of a multicurrency digital currency into economic circulation, which was implemented by Hong Kong, Thailand, China, and the UAE. The authors position on the creation of a central bank multicurrency digital currency is presented using the examples of Russia and Kazakhstan. The advantages of introducing digital currencies for the participating countries are highlighted. The presented data can be used in the design and use of the digital ruble in the Russian Federation and the EEU countries.
Study on Phenolic and Organic Acid Compositions and Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibition Activities of Agaricomycetes Mushroom Species from Turkey
Authors: Tel-Çayan Gülsen , Deveci Ebru , Çayan Fatih
Published: August 2023

Mushrooms stand out as one of nature's best gifts among the natural product sources with their diversity, therapeutic values and increasing popularity. In this study, antioxidant (ABTS·+ scavenging, β-carotene-bleaching, cupric-reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), DPPH· scavenging, and metal chelating assays), and enzyme (buty-rylcholinesterase (BChE) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE), α-amylase and α-glucosidase) inhibition activities of the extracts obtained from Coprinus comatus (O.F. Müll.) Pers., Cerrena unicolor (Bull.) Murrill, Inocutis rheades (Pers.) Fiasson & Niemela and Leptoporus mollis (Pers.) Quél. mushroom species were investigated. The presence of phenolic and organic acid compounds associated with the bioactive properties of the mushroom species was determined by HPLC-DAD. Fumaric acid was found to be prominent compound in C. comatus (43.90 μg/g dw) and C. unicolor (659.9 μg/g dw), vanillin in L. mollis (19.48 μg/g dw), and p-coumaric acid in I. rheades (21.32 μg/g dw). L. mollis methanol extract, as well as higher antioxidant activity than the standards in CUPRAC and β-carotene-bleaching assays, was noted as superior antioxidant active in all assays (except metal chelating). C. comatus possessed the highest inhibition activity on α-amylase (IC50: 0.23 mg/mL for methanol extract), AChE (IC50: 125.50 μg/mL for hexane extract), and BChE (IC50: 61.03 μg/mL for methanol extract). Also, C. comatus methanol (IC50: 0.09 mg/mL) and L. mollis hexane (IC50 : 0.11 mg/ mL) extracts were better α-glucosidase inhibition active than the acarbose (IC50: 0.37 mg/mL). Our study ascertained that the studied mushroom species are particularly sources of biochemically active compounds with therapeutic potential.