bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Link between individual resilience and aggressiveness in dental students and the mediating effect of spirituality: A path analysis
Authors: Anjum Shamim , Mishra Gaurav , Kankane Nishita , Khetan Jitendra , Mahajan Namrata , Patel Aditi , Chhabra Kumar G.
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:

The role of spirituality in people’s lives, particularly the lives of health professionals, as well as its impact on mental health issues like anger and aggressiveness and resilience, are particularly significant. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the link between the propensity for violence and personal resilience in dental students by taking into account the function of spirituality as a mediator.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

In this cross-sectional questionnaire survey, 211 volunteer dentistry students participated from a government institute in Jammu and Kashmir, India using a stratified sample procedure. The Spiritual Orientation Scale, Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale were used to gather the data. SPSS version 20.0 was used for conducting a bivariate analysis to ascertain the directionality connection between the research variables. In addition; structural equation modelling analysis was conducted by Smart PLS.

RESULTS:

According to the findings, resilience and spirituality have a substantial and positive link (r = 0.468 r = 0.023). Aggressiveness and resilience revealed a statistically significant inverse link (r = 0.325, P = 0.04), but aggression and spirituality had no significant correlation. Spirituality played a substantial mediation influence in the indirect pathway of violence on resilience (P = 0.001).

CONCLUSION:

According to the study’s findings, spirituality can help pupils become more resilient as individuals and can act as a helpful intermediary between aggressiveness and resilience.
Phakic anterior chamber intraocular lens removal with simultaneous posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty
Authors: Alió del Barrio Jorge L. , II Medalle Ronald Steven , Pederzolli Matteo
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study was to describe a case and clinical course of simultaneous anterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (AC-pIOL) removal, implantation of a posterior chamber phakic intraocular implantable collamer lens (ICL), and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). This was a case report of a 44-year-old male with a unilateral decompensated cornea from a displaced Duet–Kelman lens on his left eye that underwent pIOL extraction and implantation of a posterior chamber phakic intraocular ICL and simultaneous DMEK. After 6 months, the cornea of the left eye had regained clarity, the Descemet membrane was graft stable, and the ICL implanted was centered with good vault. Postoperative anisometropia was avoided. There was no development of cataracts or other complications. The simultaneous pIOL extraction, ICL implantation, and DMEK in our case showed good results with full restoration of anterior segment anatomy and return of transparency of the cornea. The current case shows the feasibility of the simultaneous approach instead of sequential as an alternative for patients with endothelial disease associated with AC pIOLs, restoring vision and anatomy and also avoiding postoperative anisometropia.
Machine Learning based Disease and Pest detection in Agricultural Crops
Authors: S Balasubramaniam , Nelson Sandra Grace , M Arishma , Rajan Anjali S , K Satheesh Kumar
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCTION: Most Indians rely on agricultural work as their primary means of support, making it an essential part of the country’s economy. Disasters and the expected loss of farmland by 2050 as a result of global population expansion raise concerns about food security in that year and beyond. The Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data and Analytics are all examples of smart agricultural technologies that can help the farmers enhance their operation and make better decisions.
OBJECTIVES: In this paper, machine learning based system has been developed for solving the problem of crop disease and pest prediction, focussing on the chilli crop as a case study.
METHODS: The performance of the suggested system has been assessed by employing performance metrics like accuracy, Mean Squared Error (MSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE).
RESULTS: The experimental results reveals that the proposed method obtained accuracy of 0.90, MSE of 0.37, MAE of 0.15, RMSE of 0.61
CONCLUSION: This model will predict pests and diseases and notify farmers using a combination of the Random Forest Classifier, the Ada Boost Classifier, the K Nearest Neighbour, and Logistic Regression. Random Forest is the most accurate model.
Optimization of Core Loss for Power Transformer Using Taguchi Method
Authors: A Geetha , K S Balamurugan , P Geetha , M Jemimah Carmicharl , S Usha
Published: February 2024

This article focuses on the optimization of process parameters such as core area, core material and voltage for the design of power transformer. It employs Taguchi orthogonal array technique for designing the experiments and its analysis. Utility transformers are usually specified with the losses associated at design stage. The area of the core cross-section applied voltage, as well as the core material all has impact core loss deterioration. The impact of such variables influencing core loss is investigated by executing the model. A small proportion of core as well as the coil assembly experiments is simulated using the Taguchi approach with the orthogonal array. In this study, the core as well as the coil assembly of an 8MVA, 33/11KV, 3 Phase Transformer is modelled in ANSYS MAXWELL software. MINITAB software is used to assess the program's anticipated core loss in order to discover the optimal arrangement for three control variables.
Mediating effect of lower extremity muscle on the relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis in middle-aged and elderly women in Korea: based on the 2009-2011 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Authors: Kim Minjun , Kim Joonwoong , Lee Inhwan
Published: February 2024

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated whether the lower extremity muscle mass index (LMI) mediates the relationship between general obesity, central obesity, and knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged and elderly women in Korea.METHODS: Data of 2,843 women aged ≥50 years were collected from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2009 and 2011. General obesity and central obesity were evaluated based on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC), calculated through anthropometric measurements and body composition assessments. LMI was calculated by dividing the muscle mass in both legs—measured using the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry—by body weight. Knee osteoarthritis was defined as a Kellgren-Lawrence scale (KL) grade of ≥2 as assessed through radiographic images.RESULTS: Knee osteoarthritis prevalence, indicated by KL grades, was significantly higher in the general obesity and central obesity groups compared to the normal group, and conversely, lower with varying LMI levels. Using mediation analysis with bootstrapping and adjusting for covariates, we found that LMI mediated the relationship between BMI and KL (β, 0.005; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.000 to 0.010) and WC and KL grade (β, 0.002; 95% CI, 0.001 to 0.003), explaining 4.8% and 6.7% of the total effects of BMI and WC on KL grade, respectively.CONCLUSIONS: The study suggested that LMI partially mediates the link between general obesity and/or central obesity and knee osteoarthritis, proposing that a higher proportion of lower limb muscle mass relative to body weight can alleviate the increased risk of knee osteoarthritis caused by obesity.
О корректности постановки начально-граничной задачи для вырождающегося уравнения теплопроводности
Authors: Zaynullov Artur Rashitovich , Sabitov Kamil Basirovich
Published: February 2024

В данной работе исследуется корректность постановки начально-граничной задачи для модельного параболического уравнения с двумя линиями степенного вырождения. В зависимости от значений показателей степеней вырождения поставлены две начально-граничные задачи, доказаны теоремы единственности и существования. Решения поставленных задач построены в явном виде.
Библиография: 16 названий.
Неравенство Бернштейна для производной Рисса порядка $0<\alpha<1$ целых функций экспоненциального типа в равномерной норме
Authors: Leont'eva Anastasiya Olegovna
Published: February 2024

Рассматривается неравенство Бернштейна для производной Рисса порядка $0<\alpha<1$ целых функций экспоненциального типа в равномерной норме на вещественной оси. Для этого оператора получена соответствующая интерполяционная формула; эта формула имеет неравномерные узлы.
При помощи этой формулы при всех $0<\alpha<1$ найдено точное неравенство Бернштейна, а именно, выписаны экстремальная целая функция и точная константа.
Библиография: 31 название.
О сумме отрицательных собственных значений трехмерного оператора Шрeдингера
Authors: Aliev Araz Rafig ogly , Eivazov El'shad Khatam ogly
Published: February 2024

В работе [1] в случае $d\geqslant 4$ при определенных условиях на электрический
потенциал доказана конечность суммы отрицательных собственных значений $d$-мерного
оператора Шрeдингера. Там же поставлен вопрос: ограничение $d\geqslant 4$ является ли
дефектом метода или отражает реальную ситуацию? В настоящей работе доказано, что
техника авторов работы [1] срабатывает и для трехмерного оператора Шрeдингера
с потенциалом Като, отрицательная часть которого является суммируемой функцией,
и показана неприменимость этого метода для двумерного оператора Шрeдингера.
Библиография: 17 названий.
Retiro de medicamentos antineoplásicos en un hospital nacional en Costa Rica
Authors: Gurdián-Solórzano C , León-Salas A , Cartín-Ruiz S , Santamaría-Ulloa C
Published: February 2024

RESUMEN Objectivo: Analizar los porcentajes de dosis retiradas de medicamentos oncológicos no incluidos en la Lista Oficial de Medicamentos según el servicio médico prescriptor y la vía de administración del fármaco, en un hospital de tercer nivel de atención en Costa Rica. Métodología: Los datos fueron obtenidos de manera retrospectiva a partir de bases de datos desarrolladas a nivel hospitalario para el control de los medicamentos adquiridos y a partir de los registros de medicamentos despachados. Resultados: Las unidades aprobadas para compra en los Servicios de Oncología y Hematología no son retiradas en su totalidad por los pacientes en tratamiento oncológico. En general, el porcentaje de retiro fue de 90,3% para 98 solicitudes de compra. Existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas en los porcentajes de retiro según el servicio médico prescriptor (t=-2,68; p=0,01) y la vía de administración de los medicamentos (t=-2,61; p=0,01). Del análisis multivariado se desprende que en el Servicio de Oncología Médica el porcentaje de retiro de medicamentos es significativamente menor entre las personas divorciadas (ß=-4,7; p<0,01) y viudas (ß=-20,5; p=0,01) en comparación con las personas casadas. Conclusiones: El retiro de medicamentos, si bien no es una forma de medir la adherencia terapéutica, permite establecer una relación primaria entre el paciente y el tratamiento a administrar. El sub-retiro de medicamentos encontrado mediante este estudio evidencia la necesidad de ampliar la investigación con el fin de conocer los motivos por los que los pacientes no retiran sus tratamientos oncológicos de compra.
Fracturas múltiples y consumo inusual de pastillas Juanola® de regaliz
Authors: García Llopis P , Sempere Manuel M , Roth Damas P , Palop Larrea V
Published: February 2024

RESUMEN El regaliz (Glycyrrhiza glabra) se ha considerado una planta medicinal desde hace miles de años, y actualmente se utiliza en multitud de preparados por su sabor, poder endulzante y efecto antiinflamatorio. No está exento de efectos secundarios, entre ellos, la hipertensión por su efecto mineralcorticoide. Además, los flavonoides presentes en el extracto de regaliz producen un aumento de la hormona paratiroidea (PTH) y de los niveles de calcio en la orina. Presentamos un caso de una mujer de 60 años con fracturas múltiples asociadas a un consumo inusual y exagerado de pastillas Juanola® (PJ®), producto a base de extracto de regaliz.
A Atmospheric Correction of FG5 Absolute Gravimetry Data using Measured Air Pressure
Authors: Zhai Dulin , Liu Ziwei , Bai Lei , Zhou Hao , Gou Jianing
Published: February 2024

Changes in atmospheric density affect atmospheric pressure, which is a key factor affecting high-precision gravity measurement. Currently, atmospheric correction of absolute gravity measurements uses the empirical admittance value recommended by the International Association of Geodesy (−0.3 μGal/mbar); however, the actual admittance value changes with atmospheric mass and time.  In this study, we determine the effect of using measured admittance values for absolute gravity correction. First, high-precision relative gravimeters (GWR OSG-057, Scintrex CG5) are used for continuous gravity measurements. Then, air pressure measured by the pressure sensor equipped by FG5 absolute gravimeter is used to obtain the atmospheric admittance using the iterative least squares method, which is compared with the theoretical atmospheric admittance. Taking FG5-257 as an example, we use the measured admittance for atmospheric correction of absolute gravity at four different elevations (Lhasa, Nagqu, Gar, and Suining, China). The results are as follows: 1) According to co-location measurements in Lhasa, CG5 and OSG gravimeter measured admittance values exhibit comparable precision (–0.332 ± 0.003 μGal/mbar and –0.332 ± 0.001 μGal/mbar, respectively), though  the CG5 has larger standard deviation. 2) After correction using the measured admittance, changes in set standard deviation and measurement precision are approximately 0.01 μGal; however, the effect on the measurement results does not exceed 1 μGal, which is equivalent to the measurement  precision of FG5. Therefore, measured admittance values are only recommended for atmospheric correction of high-precision absolute gravity measurements.
Comparison of the median and ulnar nerves of rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy subjects by ultrasound
Authors: Atan Uzun Çiğdem , Sunar İsmihan , Günendi Zafer , Nur Göğüş Feride
Published: February 2024

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate ulnar and median nerve cross-sectional areas (CSAs) by ultrasonography in RA patients who had no signs or symptoms of neurologic involvement.

Patients and methods: This case-control study was conducted with 76 participants (72 females, 4 males; mean age: 53.2+10.9 years; range, 18 to 65 years) between April 2011 and April 2013. Of the participants, 38 were RA patients without any signs or symptoms of ulnar or median nerve involvement, and 38 were healthy subjects. All participants were evaluated with ultrasound. The median and ulnar nerve CSAs were measured at the proximal inlet of the carpal tunnel using the pisiform bone as a landmark.

Results: There were no statistically significant differences between patients and controls in terms of median and ulnar CSAs (p>0.05). There were no correlations between median and ulnar CSAs of the dominant hand and age, height, weight, and disease duration. The median nerve CSA was >10 mm2 in 24% of the RA patients and 14% of controls, but the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.20).

Conclusion: Similar median and ulnar CSAs were detected in RA patients and healthy controls. These findings cannot rule out a subclinical neurologic involvement.
Association between levels of serum and urinary B cell-activating factor and systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity
Authors: Rezazadeh Maryam , Hasan Jokar Mohammad , Mehrnaz Aghili Seyedeh , Mirfeizi Zahra , Mahmoudi Mahmoud , Morovatdar Negar , Hashemzadeh Kamila
Published: February 2024

Objectives: This study investigated the correlation between serum and urinary B cell-activating factor (BAFF) levels and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disease activity.

Patients and methods: This case-control study was conducted with 87 participants between December 2020 and September 2021. Sixty-two SLE patients who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were enrolled. SLE patients were categorized into active (n=34) and inactive (n=28) groups based on their Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) scores. The control group consisted of 25 healthy subjects. Serum and urine samples were collected for the measurement of BAFF levels. Finally, the relationship between these variables and SLE disease activity was investigated.

Results: The mean age of active (SLEDAI-2K >4) and inactive (SLEDAI-2K ≤4) SLE patients and healthy individuals were 32.8±7.8, 32.5±6.8, and 31.7±7.8 years, respectively (p=0.62). The median serum BAFF (s-BAFF) and urinary BAFF (u-BAFF) in active lupus patients (10.4 [2.3] ng/mL and 8.2 [3.7] ng/mL, respectively) were significantly higher than in inactive lupus patients (6 (7.1) ng/mL and 1.7 (4.7) ng/mL, respectively; p<0.001) and the control group (3 (3.7) ng/mL and 1.6 (2.2) ng/mL, respectively; p<0.001). However, s-BAFF (p=0.07) and u-BAFF (p=0.43) did not significantly differ between the inactive group and the control group. A significant positive correlation was observed between s-BAFF (r=0.41 and p=0.001) and u-BAFF (r=0.78 and p<0.001) levels and the SLEDAI-2K score.

Conclusion: There is a significant positive correlation between serum and urinary BAFF levels and SLE disease activity. Furthermore, significantly higher levels of s-BAFF and u-BAFF have been observed in patients with active lupus compared to inactive and healthy subjects, indicating a possible role for BAFF in the pathogenesis of SLE disease activity.
Analysis of risk factors for the progression and prognosis of connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease
Authors: Zhao Ting , Lin Fu-an , Chen Hongpu
Published: February 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of lung progression in patients with connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD).

Patients and methods: A total of 91 ILD patients (28 males, 63 females; mean age: 54.9±11.3 years; range, 30 to 77 years) were included in the prospective follow-up study conducted throughout 2020. They were divided into progressors (n=27) and nonprogressors (n=64) according to whether the pulmonary disease progressed during a six-month follow-up period. The clinical data of the two groups were analyzed, and a logistic regression model was constructed to analyze the risk factors of the progression of ILD in all patients.

Results: Univariate analysis revealed significant differences (p<0.05) between the two groups in smoking history, serum ferritin, FVC% (the percentage of forced vital capacity), DLCO% (the percentage of diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide), and computed tomography involvement range. Further application of a logistic regression model revealed that increased serum ferritin level was an independent risk factor for ILD progression (odds ratio=1.002, 95% confidence interval: 1.000-1.003, p=0.004). The optimal critical value of serum ferritin was 303.25 ng/mL, the sensitivity and specificity were 81.5% and 54.7%, respectively, and the area under the curve was 0.747.

Conclusion: The level of serum ferritin may be an independent predictor for ILD progression.
Real-life data on the comorbidities in spondyloarthritis from our multicenter nationwide registry: BioStar
Authors: Çay H. Fatih , Alkan Melikoğlu Meltem , Gül Yurdakul Fatma , Bodur Hatice , Ataman Şebnem , Çapkın Erhan , Gürer Gülcan , Sezer İlhan , Duruöz M. Tuncay , Rezvani Aylin , Yağcı İlker , Göğüş Feride , Kamanli Ayhan , Çevik Remzi , Akgül Özgür
Published: February 2024

Objectives: Considering that the comorbid situations during the management of Spondyloarthritis (SpA) have been underlined in several recommendations, the main objective of this study was to evaluate the comorbid conditions of Turkish patients with SpA.

Patients and methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 1,242 SpA patients (844 males, 398 females; mean age: 43.9±11.0 years; range, 19 to 81 years) diagnosed according to the modified New York criteria for ankylosing spondylitis or the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) criteria. The patient data were collected from the Biologic and targeted Synthetic antirheumatic drugs Registry (BioStar) between February 1, 2019, and December 29, 2020. Clinical and demographic data, including, age, sex, disease duration, body mass index (BMI), pain, patient’s global assessment, physician’s global assessment, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index, and Maastricht Enthesitis Score, were recorded. Comorbid conditions were recorded by filling out a questionnaire according to the clinical history or medical records. Charlson Comorbidity Index and Rheumatic Disease Comorbidity Index scores were calculated from the gathered comorbidity information.

Results: Nine hundred thirteen patients had radiographic axial SpA, 153 had nonradiographic axial SpA, and 176 had peripheral SpA. The most common comorbidities were hypertension (HT) (n=167, 13.4%), diabetes mellitus (DM) (n=83, 6.7%), thyroid disorders (n=64, 5.6%), and depression (n=61, 4.9%). The comorbidities and the calculated comorbidity indices were significantly higher in females, in those with a BMI >25 kg/m2 , and those over 60 years of age. No relationship was found between smoking and alcohol use and comorbidities. A significantly higher prevalence of HT and DM in peripheral SpA patients and a lower prevalence of thyroid disorders in radiographic axial SpA patients were observed.

Conclusion: The most commonly reported comorbidities were HT, DM, thyroid disorders, and depression in SpA patients according to the BioStar database. The frequency of comorbidities and composite comorbidity scores were higher among females, older (>60 years) patients, and overweight (BMI >25 kg/m2 ) patients.
Mortality in a cohort of Egyptian systemic lupus erythematosus patients: A comparison with African, Arabic, and Mediterranean studies
Authors: Gamal Sherif , Rady Hanaa , Sobhy Nesreen , Siam Ibrahem , Soliman Ahmed , Elgengehy Fatema
Published: February 2024

Objectives: The study aimed to examine the frequency, causes, and predictors of mortality in a cohort of Egyptian systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and compare mortality causes and the survival rate in our cohort to African, Arabic, and Mediterranean studies.

Patients and methods: In this retrospective study, a review of medical records of 563 SLE patients (516 females, 47 males; median of age: 32 [IQR: 26-38 years]; range, 14 to 63 years) fulfilling the 1997 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria between January 2015 and December 2019 was done. The data extracted included demographic, clinical, and laboratory features, treatments used, disease activity as measured by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI), and damage index as measured by Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) damage index. Causes of mortality were also reported.

Results: Out of 563 reviewed medical records, 50 (8.9%) patients died. Infection (28%) and organ damage (18%) were the most commonly reported causes of death. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that patients with cardiac manifestations, renal failure, those receiving higher doses of either oral (in their last visit) or intravenous (higher cumulative pulse steroids) steroids were at increased risk of mortality (p=0.011, p<0.001, p=0.01, and p<0.001, respectively; 95% confidence intervals 7.2, 63.9, 1.2, and 1.09, respectively). The overall survival at 5, 10, 15, and 20 years was 96.6%, 93.3%, 91.0%, and 83.2%, respectively, and 56.2% at 25 years until the end of the follow-up.

Conclusion: Cardiac manifestations, renal failure, and higher steroid doses were independent predictors of mortality in our cohort. As in most African countries, infection was the main cause of death in our study; however, the mortality rate and the five-year survival among our cohort were better than in African (sub-Saharan) countries and similar to Arabic and Mediterranean countries.
Towards a consensus on the clinical applications and interpretations of the nailfold capillaroscopy standards in clinical practice: An initiative by the Egyptian Society of Microcirculation
Authors: El Miedany Yasser , Ismail Sherif , wadie fawzy Mary , Müller-Ladner Ulf , Giacomelli Roberto , Liakouli Vasiliki , Hermann W , Fathy Nihal , El Gaafary Maha , Fouad Nermin A , Saber Sally , Abu-Zaid Mohammed Hassan
Published: February 2024

Objectives: Based on the mainstream adoption of nailfold capillaroscopy as an investigative tool for rheumatologists, this work was carried out by a panel of experts in the field of capillaroscopy and microcirculation to issue a consensus view on capillaroscopic image acquisition and analysis standardization.

Patients and methods: After the key clinical questions were identified by the core team, a systematic review of the published research was carried out focusing on variable capillaroscopic techniques, definitions, and characteristics, including capillary density (number of capillaries), capillary morphology (shape of each capillary), capillary dimensions (width of apical, arterial, and venous limb of the capillary), and the presence of hemorrhages. The expert panel attained a consensus and developed recommendations for the standardization of capillaroscopy in clinical practice. These included recommendations for normality and abnormality and the different capillaroscopic patterns. It also involved recommendations for scoring systems, reliability, and reporting.

Results: A panel of 11 experts participated in the two rounds with a response rate of 100%. A total of nine recommendations were obtained. The agreement with the recommendations (a score of 7-9) ranged from 81.8 to 90.9%. A consensus (i.e., ≥75% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed) was reached on all the clinical standards.

Conclusion: This work highlighted the main NFC indications, the technical equipment that should be used, how to carry out the procedure, standardization of the terminology of the parameters, and the interpretation of NFC findings. An evidence-based consensus incorporating the advice and experience of a diverse international expert panel was reached.
El entrelazamiento entre campos y sus implicaciones en los mundos sociales
Authors: da Rocha Sanzi Artur , Barboza Vinícius
Published: February 2024

El libro Justiça e poder político: elites jurídicas, internacionalização e luta anticorrupção, editado por Fabiano Engelmann y Lucas Batista Pilau y publicado con el apoyo del Centro Internacional de Estudios sobre Gobierno (CEGOV) y del Consejo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (CNPq), concentra investigaciones y análisis tanto de investigadores vinculados al Centro de Estudios sobre Élites, Justicia y Poder Político (NEJUP/UFRGS, por sus siglas en portugués) como de especialistas en temas relacionados con las conexiones existentes entre justicia y política.
Women Who Don’t Want To Be Saved: A Gendered Analysis Of “Acceptable” vs. “Unacceptable” Female Violence
Authors:   Université Paris Cité, Athénais Porret Anastasia
Published: February 2024

The voluntary departure of hundreds of young women, born and socialised in Europe, to Daeshcontrolled territories has raised many legitimate questions. Why do women choose to adhere to ideologies that appear to disempower them? Can they really embrace such patriarchal violence? Women have traditionally been seen as the victims of violence, particularly Islamic terrorist violence, often thought of as a male prerogative. Even years after Daesh’s defeat on the ground, the ambiguity of female violence remains a compelling issue, particularly when faced with social and legal challenges posed by female returnées. To offer a gendered analysis of women in/with violent ideologies and address their agency this paper will analyse representations of “acceptable”and “unacceptable” forms of female violence by focusing on the intersection between femininity, vulnerability, empowerment, sexuality and violence.
La influencia del pensamiento económico de Adam Smith en su concepción de las virtudes
Authors: Pustilnik Ruth
Published: February 2024

En este artículo se sostiene que el pensamiento económico de Adam Smith influye sobre su pensamiento moral. Mostraremos que la virtud de la prudencia está fuertemente influenciada por el pensamiento económico de Smith y forma parte de una nueva moral moderna cuya fuente es la actividad comercial. De esta forma lo económico-comercial es moral debido a que las virtudes adoptan características inspiradas en la vida comercial. Esto explica que cobren un lugar central virtudes menos grandilocuentes como la prudencia, y pierdan protagonismo virtudes como la benevolencia.
Sobre el Derecho Administrativo de nuestro tiempo: Algunas tendencias
Authors: Martín Rebollo Luis
Published: February 2024

SUMARIO:

1. Introducción. Sobre conceptos, ideas y lenguaje: identificar la realidad y poder exponerla.2. Retos nuevos y modernas tendencias en el Derecho Administrativo: algunos ejemplos: A) La perspectiva comparada y la internacionalización del Derecho interno.B) El impacto de las nuevas tecnologías y su incidencia en el Derecho.C) Los cambios en la relaciones Estado-Sociedad.D) El necesario fortalecimiento del papel de la Ley.E) Los nuevos derechos.F) Controlar mejor a la Administración para que sea más eficaz.3. Final: conciencia de un tiempo nuevo.
Potential Divergence of Food Safety Regulations Within the UK
Authors:   Ipsos UK, UK Ipsos
Published: February 2024

This report summarises the findings from qualitative research exploring public attitudes towards regulatory divergence related to food products. The research was conducted with 78 participants from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who took part in four online workshops between 26 January and 7 February 2023. Each workshop lasted three hours. Previous research for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) captured general consumer views towards regulatory divergence in the meat industry. Attitudes were influenced by three key factors including the scale of the change, perceptions of whether an erosion of standards could increase the risk of food becoming unsafe and the perceived motivations behind making changes. This study was designed to explore whether findings were applicable across other food sectors, product types, and regulated activities, and to understand what factors influence consumer views of regulatory divergence. Reflecting the complexity of the subject matter, our methodology was designed to introduce the public to the context for change and the concept of regulatory divergence, provide them with an opportunity to ask the FSA questions and used hypothetical scenarios to draw out views on regulatory divergence in practice.
Consumer views of potential regulatory divergence in the meat sector: Executive Summary
Authors:   Ipsos UK, UK Ipsos
Published: February 2024

The FSA commissioned Ipsos UK to conduct qualitative research with the public to help them capture consumer views towards possible divergence. This report summarises the findings from qualitative research conducted with 76 participants from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who took part in 14 online focus groups between the 19th of July and the 9th of August 2022. Each focus group lasted two hours. Our methodology was designed to capture public views towards the high-level proposals of regulatory divergence, highlighting areas of support and concern.
UNAPREĐENJE RADA POSTOJEĆEG SISTEMA ZA TURBINSKU REGULACIJU PROMENOM PARAMETARA REGULATORA
Authors:   Electrical Engineering Institute “Nikola Tesla”, University of Belgrade, Džepčeski Dane , Pavlović Jelena ,   JP Electric Power Industry of Serbia, Dragićević Miroslav , Petrović Ivan
Published: February 2024

One of the basic and most important functions of the turbine governing system is the speed control of the power unit. Deviations from the desired shape of the speed curve when starting and accelerating the unit, extended time of synchronization of the unit to the network or failed synchronization, inadequate response of the unit during partial loading and unloading or sudden change of frequency in the network indicate inadequate parameterization of the turbine governor and / or improper operation of some of its components. The paper describes the case when inadequate parameterization of the governor resulted in inadequate operation of the system in a qualitative sense. The method of determining new parameters that have been applied in order to improve the operation of the existing system is described. The results of the change of parameters obtained by performing tests in operation are presented
„A GALAKSIJA OKOLO SIJA“ – MAGNUM OPUS VLADANA RADOVANOVIĆA
Authors:   University of Arts in Belgrade, Faculty of Music, Leković Biljana
Published: February 2024

The artwork And the Galaxy Shines Around, after many years of preparations, numerous technical obstacles, and the search for funds necessary for the realization of this monumental project, was finally installed and premiered to the audience in the period from August 31 to September 12, 2021, in Hall 4 of the Belgrade Fair. It is a massive, extremely complex, and layered creation that belongs to the sphere of art synthesis, an authentic concept that Vladan Radovanović has been working on since 1957, and which implies, in the most general terms, the bringing together of different “multisensory media”. Radovanović’s continuous and dedicated artistic research towards art synthesis gets its most complex realization precisely in this achievement, which we can understand as the pinnacle of his creativity and his magnum opus. Following the concept of art synthesis, this project was designed and realized, according to the author, as “a kind of installation with visitors as performers” that includes elements of architecture, sculpture, image, light, tactility, text, music, and movement. At the center of this paper is the presentation and analytical reading of the work And the Galaxy Shines Around, first of all from the perspective of the author’s poetics/autopoetics (which includes both the observation of the process of creation itself, technical features, as well as the consideration of all aspects of media threads involved, from material to meaning), and theoretical problematization of the basic ideas underlying it.
APIJA VS. STANISLAVSKI – DVE STRANE OPERSKE REŽIJE
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Lazarević Sretenović Katarina
Published: February 2024

This paper analyzes and examines the principles of opera directing by two famous theater authors – Adolf Appia and Konstantin Sergeevich Stanislavski. We will try to demarcate and establish two disjunctive aesthetic view-points of opera direction – the principle of symbolization and the principle of realism, by presenting the basic principles of the aforementioned concepts of the mentioned authors. The analysis of the aforementioned postulates is necessary since, over time, a more detailed discussion of the problems and issues of opera directing was developed by many opera creators, and the fact is that they are still very much relevant today.
Robotically Assisted Implantology - A Systematic Review from a Young Dental Professional’s Perspective: I Have No Fear, My Dental Robot Is Near!
Authors: Wiedemann Thomas G
Published: February 2024

Objective: There are multiple opportunities to enhance the quality of dental care through robotics. Robotics-assisted dentistry continues to evolve from traditional navigational surgery to more complex systems that prove to be essential in implantology and the overall maintenance of oral health. The purpose of this study is to provide a brief literature review of robotics in dentistry and dental education, identify reasons for their limited penetration and highlight the enormous potential of robots to enhance the future of professionals, newly entering implantology.

Methods: A systematic review of articles was performed, focusing on robotics in dentistry, a specificality in implantology within the last decade, limiting the search to English language publications. The search was conducted across two major electronic databases, PubMed and EMBASE and Google as a generic source of information. With articles up to July 2022. Employing a combination of relevant key terms and synonyms, including “robotics” Yomi”, “dental robots”, “robotic implantology” and aliases, over 31 articles were screened. In total, the systematic search identified 17 articles which were included in the review. The perspective of someone newly entering the profession was also included as an opinion.

Results: The introduction of robotics in implantology dates back only a few years. The perception of robotics as cost-prohibitive or threatening to the dental profession are partly to blame. Among other reasons for the limited penetration are the lack of technology expertise and patient acceptance. Robotic implant systems have the potential to alter quality of care through improved and more precise treatment. Robotically guided implant placement allows for dynamic surgical tracking in real-time. It can be used to augment dental implant procedures for the placement of reliable, repeatable, dental implant outcomes. Dentists newly entering the profession can benefit from the accuracy, speed and agility of assistive robotics.

Conclusion: Robotics in dentistry is delayed compared to medicine due to perception of cost, fear for displacement of the dental profession and limited technological readiness. New professionals entering the field of dentistry should not see robots displacing their role as dentists but rather enhancing it and transforming the holistic approach to dental care from planning to flawless execution. For new dentists, the foundational knowledge and compassionate ear will remain indispensable. I have no fear as I know my dental robot is near!
Application of HBOT with Minimally Invasive Guided Surgery to Heal chronic Brooker 4 Diabetic Ulcer
Authors: Slater Gordon
Published: February 2024

Foot ulcers are a frequent precursor for a significant number of amputations in the diabetic population. This study presents a 71-year-old man with diabetes with a foot ulcer connected to a sinus fistula to a joint in his great toe. The patient was treated with a Minimally Invasive Image Guided (MIIGS) guided Interphalangeal Joint (IPJ) fusion with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and injection of biologics with successful closure of the ulcer and resolution of surrounding cellulitis.

Key points of study

The patient had poorly controlled diabetes and severe foot ulcers, resulting in 2 amputated toes on the right foot
Patient had 6 months of dressings and debridement’s and had been booked for amputation
An IPJ fusion preceded and followed by HBOT sessions were successful in healing the ulcers and saving the remaining toe
This approach shows promise as an alternative to amputation for diabetic foot ulcers, potentially reducing costs and improving patient outcomes
This study suggests that a combination of MIIGS and HBOT can revolutionize treatment for diabetic foot ulcers. This approach offers a limb-saving alternative to amputation along with reducing the healthcare costs to the health industry and patients.
FUNDAMENTOS COGNITIVOS E AFETIVOS PARA A PROMOÇÃO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO MORAL NA ESCOLA
Authors: LOSANO DE ABREU ELOÁ , RIQUE NETO JULIO
Published: February 2024

As questões sobre moralidade têm permeado cada vez mais o ambiente escolar, seja na consideração da escola como um espaço primordial de desenvolvimento integral da criança, seja na importância da formação docente para favorecer o desenvolvimento moral. Nesse sentido, a partir de uma visão construtivista, as concepções piagetianas a respeito dos procedimentos para educação moral, chamados de métodos ativos, servem de base para propostas de promoção de um espaço propício e acolhedor para as questões morais na escola. O presente trabalho realiza uma revisão dos principais elementos cognitivos e afetivos essenciais em qualquer modelo de educação moral, voltados para a construção de um ambiente facilitador para o desenvolvimento moral. Serão abordados aspectos como o estímulo a tomada de perspectiva e a empatia para promover a autonomia moral, bem como a importância do professor como o mediador desse processo dentro da escola. Além da literatura sobre a psicologia do desenvolvimento moral, será apresentada uma proposta bem-sucedida de aplicação desses fundamentos na escola, através do trabalho de Rheta De Vries para a construção de uma atmosfera moral. Por fim, traremos os princípios guiadores de Marilyn Watson para a construção de uma relação de confiança com os alunos, baseada no afeto e no cuidado, considerando ser essa a base para apresentar aos estudantes os princípios morais de respeito, igualdade e cooperação.
NEUROCIÊNCIAS E APRENDIZAGEM: CONTRIBUIÇÕES E DESAFIOS
Authors: DE LIMA MOTA MAURÍCIO SANDRO
Published: February 2024

Este artigo possui como objetivo geral compreender o processo de aprendizagem humana à luz das neurociências. Como objetivos específicos, busca-se identificar os fundamentos neuroanatômicos e neurofisiológicos da aprendizagem, destacar as contribuições dos conhecimentos neurocientíficos para o contexto educacional, bem como apontar alguns desafios das neurociências no âmbito da educação escolar. Do ponto de vista metodológico, tratou-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica por meio de livros, periódicos especializados, trabalhos acadêmicos e da legislação correlata ao tema investigado. Verificou-se que as neurociências, no tocante à aprendizagem, não têm construído uma nova pedagogia, mas oferecido conhecimentos neurobiológicos que ajudam a fundamentar teorias pedagógicas relevantes e consolidadas. Enfatizou-se, por fim, que as neurociências ainda enfrentam desafios importantes, como investigar a dinâmica da aprendizagem frente às variáveis presentes nas situações reais de salas de aula, uma vez que os principais achados neurocientíficos sobre o tema provêm de ambientes controlados em laboratórios.
UM ENSAIO À LUZ DA ONTOLOGIA DO SER SOCIAL: HÁ DIFERENÇA ENTRE A “NATUREZA ESSENCIAL DA EDUCAÇÃO” E O PAPEL QUE ELA ASSUME EM UMA SOCIEDADE DE CLASSES?
Authors: MESQUITA SOARES CAMILA
Published: February 2024

Este escrito desenvolve-se como um ensaio teórico que aponta para a relação educação-sociedade. Tem como objetivo discutir alguns conceitos trabalhados por Ivo Tonet (2005; 2012) e István Mészáros (2008; 2015); e trazê-los como subsídios para a reflexão acerca da natureza da educação na ontologia do ser social e acerca do papel assumido pela educação na sociedade de classes. Aborda, para tanto, os conceitos de “conservação ontológica” e de “conservadorismo político-ideológico” da educação, ambos de Tonet (2005). Assim como os conceitos de “ordem/sistema/controle sociometabólico” e de “soluções essenciais versus soluções formais”, de Mészáros (2008; 2015). Dispara do questionamento de “qual a natureza da educação na vida em sociedade?” e, partindo dessa reflexão, indaga se essa sua “natureza” significa o mesmo que o “papel assumido por ela em uma sociedade de classes”. Após especificar “natureza” versus “papel assumido”, este ensaio traz conceitos abordados por István Mészáros para aprofundar a reflexão acerca do papel assumido pela educação na sociedade de classes. Portanto, na ontologia do ser social, a educação traz em si uma tendência à conservação (enquanto tendência de socializar o que foi construído pela humanidade). Mas é na sociedade de classes em que essa “conservação ontológica da educação” plasma-se também a um “conservadorismo político-ideológico” (pela interferência de fenômenos que buscam justificar essa realidade, na direção de sua conservação, como é o caso da Ideologia).
A SAÍDA É ESPERANÇAR: (RE) LEITURA DE MUNDO DE UMA MULHER QUE ESTEVE ENCARCERADA
Authors: DE JESUS SILVA ANA MARIA , FERNANDES RODRIGUES DANIELA , PINHEIRO BARBOSA LIA
Published: February 2024

Ser mulher, em determinados contextos sócio-histórico e culturais, é sinônimo de esperançar, seja fora ou dentro do cárcere. É um constante movimento de (re)conquista de si e do mundo. Com base nesses pressupostos, este artigo tem como objetivo geral refletir sobre microrrelatos de uma jovem mulher, mãe, brasileira, que viveu em estado de privação de liberdade por 10 (dez) anos, sentindo nos aspectos físicos e psíquicos a interseccionalidade de opressões por ser mulher, negra e pobre. As bases teóricas deste estudo estão pautadas nos seguintes autores: Brandão (1985); Davis (1944); Freire (1992); Josso (2012); Larrosa (2015); Matos e Vieira (2002); Passegui (2011); Pollak (1989); Vila (19994), entre outros/as. A metodologia orientou-se por uma abordagem predominantemente qualitativa, fundamenta-se na pesquisa narrativa de história de vida e análise de microrrelatos. Com a narrativa da história de vida desta mulher negra, podemos compreender os percursos e percalços presentes no cotidiano de mulheres que buscam atuação em diversos segmentos sociais. É dever do Estado, como também da sociedade, a proposição e consolidação de políticas públicas para além do cárcere. É pensar na recolocação dessas mulheres no mercado de trabalho após suas vivências nas prisões, usando de formações já adquiridas, seja acadêmica, seja profissionalizante ou dos cursos ofertados dentro dos presídios como forma de aprendizagens, para que aconteça a reintegração social e educacional. Ao assumir outra concepção de ressocialização no âmbito da política carcerária evita-se reincidência no mundo da criminalidade e o preconceito enraizado. Portanto, só desta forma é que realmente pode existir a ressocialização social, política, econômica e financeira de cada mulher que está fora da prisão. Concluímos que este trabalho põe em perspectiva a necessidade pública de entender a importância da ressocialização social, do respeito e do redirecionamento após a experiência no cárcere para que seja evitada reincidência criminal e permanência ao crime.