bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Omitting labor responses to heat stress underestimates future climate impact on agriculture
Authors: Sheng Di , Zhao Xin , Edmonds James , Waldhoff Stephanie , Patel Pralit , O'Neill Brian , Tebaldi Claudia , Wise Marshall
Published: October 2024

Agricultural labor is highly vulnerable to heat stress. However, existing studies on the climate impact on agriculture have primarily focused on crop yields, often overlooking the effects on labor and the resulting market responses. Here we incorporate labor response to heat stress into an established model-coupling framework to examine the climate impact on agricultural production and market dynamics, considering both biophysical crop yield and labor productivity responses. Under a severe scenario, global agricultural labor productivity could decrease by 18% by the end of the century, with especially pronounced effects in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Our results highlight the critical role of labor in agricultural production and the importance of including labor responses in climate impact assessments. This study enhances the understanding of long-term climate impacts on agriculture and demonstrates the high sensitivity of the evaluation to the choice of climate models, crop response models, and labor-heat response functions.
Population dynamics of sympatric Phortica spp. and first record of stable presence of Phortica oldenbergi in a Thelazia callipaeda-endemic area of Italy
Authors: Bernardini Ilaria , Poggi Cristiana , Porretta Daniele , Máca Jan , Perugini Eleonora , Manzi Sara , Gabrielli Simona , Pichler Verena , Latrofa Maria Stefania , Fourie Josephus , Lia Riccardo Paolo , Beugnet Frédéric , Otranto Domenico , Pombi Marco
Published: October 2024

Background: Five species of the Phortica genus (Diptera: Drosophilidae) are known in Europe and the Middle East. Among these, Phortica variegataand Phortica okadai are better known for their role as vectors of the zoonotic eyeworm Thelazia callipaeda. Other species, such as Phortica semivirgo and Phortica oldenbergi, have been studied less. Given the paucity of data about these Phorticaspp. vectors, we explored the population dynamics and ecology of Phorticaspp. in an area highly endemic for T. callipeada (Manziana, Rome, Central Italy).
Methods: Phortica spp. flies were collected over a three-year period (2018-2020) during their active season (April-October) with a sweep net while hovering around: i) a fermenting fruit bait, and ii) a human operator acting as bait. Collected flies were morphologically identified and tested for T. callipaeda infection and Wolbachia presence by PCR. Population dynamics of species collected was associated to environmental drivers through Generalized Additive Models.
Results: Of the 5,564 flies collected, 90.8% were P. variegata, 9.1% were P. oldenbergi, 0.05% were P. semivirgo, and one specimen was P. okadai. Only P. variegata scored molecularly infected with T. callipaeda throughout the three-year sampling period (1.8%). Phortica oldenbergi, observed consistently during the entire sampling period, exhibited a marked preference for fruit traps, contrasting with the lachryphagous activity of P. variegata. Analysis of environmental drivers of P. oldenbergi and P. variegatapopulation dynamics indicated temperature, wind speed, and pressure as significant factors. In addition, Wolbachia pipientis endosymbiont was detected in P. oldenbergi and P. okadai.
Conclusions: For the first time, this study analysed several ecological aspects of Phortica species coexisting in a T. callipaeda endemic area, highlighting different behaviours in the same environment and the vectorial role of this zoonotic parasite. Notably, this is also the first report of the presence of P. oldenbergi in Italy and P. okadai in Europe, underscoring the importance of extensive sampling for detecting potential vectors and alien species with direct implications for vector-borne disease epidemiology.
Cultural Stress And Mental Health Among Venezuelan Migrants: Cross-National Evidence From 2017 To 2024
Authors: Salas-Wright Christopher P. , Pérez-Gómez Augusto , Maldonado-Molina Mildred M. , Mejia-Trujillo Juliana , García María Fernanda , Bates Melissa , Vaughn Michael G. , Calderón Ivonne , Santos Veronica G. Los , Brown Eric C. , Sanchez Mariana , Andrade Patricia , Schwartz Seth J.
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND
Since 2015, ~ 8 million Venezuelans have fled what was once Latin America’s most prosperous nation, with many relocating to nearby Colombia and others migrating to the United States (U.S.). Emerging research suggests that migration-related cultural stress is a challenge for Venezuelans and is related to an increased risk of mental health problems. However, it remains uncertain how cultural stress and mental health outcomes manifest over time and across countries.
METHODS
We analyze survey data from multiple studies of Venezuelan migrants in Bogotá and Medellín, Colombia, and the U.S. State of Florida. Data collected include self-report measures on discrimination, negative context of reception (NCR), and depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening diagnoses, collected from distinct cross-national cohorts in 2017 (N = 638) and 2023–2024 (N = 1,241).
RESULTS
Self-reported NCR and discrimination were consistently higher among Venezuelan migrants in Colombia than among Venezuelans in Florida. Levels of cultural stress within countries were variable, with NCR decreasing across years in Florida and self-reported discrimination increasing in both Florida and Colombia. Many Venezuelan migrants reported symptoms of mental health problems, with half of the sample in Colombia (54–56%) and two-fifths of the sample in Florida (39–41%) screening positive for depression in 2017 and 2023–2024. Individuals exposed to higher levels of cultural stress were substantially more likely to screen positive for depression and PTSD.
CONCLUSIONS
This study is the first to examine cultural stress and mental health among Venezuelan migrants across national contexts and different stages of the still-unfolding international migration crisis.
Bacterial-Chemotaxis-Based Structural Topology Optimization Algorithm
Authors: León-Medina Jerson Xavier , Avila Juan Felipe Giraldo , Pardo María Alejandra Guzmán , Morales Jesus Daniel Villalba
Published: October 2024

This article proposes a bacterial-chemotaxis-based bio-inspired algorithm (BCBTOA) to solve structural topology optimization problems in two and three-dimensional continuous, which describe the chemotactic strategy as a simulated process for removing material from a structure. A chemotaxis-based regularization numerical scheme was employed for common checkerboards and mesh dependence issues. The algorithm minimizes compliance and maximizes stiffness, so it is applied to various configurations of beams to show its efficiency, performance, and versatility. Then, the algorithm is evaluated to determine its effectiveness and computational performance. Results are compared with the Sequential Element Rejection and Admission (SERA) method and the Soft Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimization (Soft BESO) method using several performance metrics. The results showed that BCBTOA possessed a better computational performance on some benchmark problems and showed layouts with entirely clear gray areas.
Understanding the influence of depth on the global deep-sea plasmidome
Authors: Calderón-Osorno Melany , Rojas-Villalta Dorian , Lejzerowicz Franck , Cortés Jorge , Arias-Andres Maria , Rojas-Jimenez Keilor
Published: October 2024

Plasmids play a crucial role in facilitating genetic exchange and enhancing the adaptability of microbial communities. Despite their importance, environmental plasmids remain understudied, particularly those in fragile and underexplored ecosystems such as the deep-sea. In this paper we implemented a bioinformatics pipeline to study the composition, diversity, and functional attributes of plasmid communities (plasmidome) in 81 deep-sea metagenomes from the Tara and Malaspina expeditions, sampled from the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans at depths ranging from 270 to 4005 m. We observed an association between depth and plasmid traits, with the 270-1000 m range exhibiting the highest number of plasmids and the largest plasmid sizes. Plasmids of Alphaproteobacteria and Gammaproteobacteria were predominant across the oceans, particularly in this depth range, which also showed the highest species diversity and abundance of metabolic pathways, including aromatic compound degradation. Surprisingly, relatively few antibiotic resistance genes were found in the deep-sea ecosystem, with most being found in the superficial layer. These included classes such as beta-lactamase, biocide resistance, and aminoglycosides. Our study also identified the MOBP and MOBQ relaxase families as prevalent across various taxonomic classes. This research highlights the significance of studying the plasmidome separately from the chromosomal context to better understand the microbial ecology in the deep-sea. We emphasize the need for caution in human activities such as mining, as they may have unforeseen consequences on the deep-sea plasmidome and the overall ecosystem.
Modeling of hiking trail degradation using machine-learning techniques to find optimized recreational trails in an arid environment
Authors: Adab Hamed , Ghelichipour Zahra , Atabati Azadeh
Published: October 2024

The present study aims to use different machine-learning algorithms to map trail susceptibility and use it to find the best hiking trail between specified locations across the Sarigol National Park and Protected Area (SNPP), Iran based on the least cost path analysis. Furthermore, the study compares the predictive performance of Artificial Neural Network, Support Vector Regression, and Gene expression programming model for trail susceptibility mapping. We have considered nine trail susceptibility conditioning factors as model input, namely Land use coverages, Landform classes, Annual precipitation, NDVI, Soil types, LS-factor, Wind explosion index, Topographic witness index, and Elevation. The study concluded that ANN gives better performance in overall accuracy assessment as compared to GEP and SVM models. The importance of predictor variables as identified by the ANN model indicated that the LS factor, Soil types, NDVI, and Landform classes represented the highest level of significance attributed to the model. The study found that LCPA is an efficient tool to find the “lowest land degradation” to connect two locations of hiking trails. This suggested that park planners should consider potential land degradation locations to identify suitable hiking trails.
Listening to Namdapha: Estimating the amphibian species richness of Namdapha Tiger Reserve using passive acoustic monitoring
Authors: Rajiv N. V. , Das Abhijit
Published: October 2024

Assessment of Amphibians at a large scale is a necessary first step towards conserving the most threatened vertebrate class. Overcoming the challenges of accessibility, manpower, safety and synchronisation, we conduct the first passive acoustic monitoring exercise in Namdapha tiger reserve, India, to estimate the amphibian species richness. We use incidence-based Chao, Jackknife and Bootstrap methods to estimate the amphibian richness. By detecting 19 amphibian species, the acoustic monitoring is fairly accurate in comparison to previously conducted active manual searches. The bias corrected estimate of species richness is marginally higher than the observed value. High species richness is not confined to a single habitat but is found to occur across diverse habitats. The acoustic analysis reveals that the dominant frequency of the amphibians are not different across the different habitats of the Namdapha tiger reserve. Overall the study underscores the accuracy of passive acoustics in monitoring the poorly known amphibians in India’s Protected area.
The impact of diabetes mellitus on postoperative outcomes following radical prostatectomy: a 5-year retrospective analysis
Authors: Han Yichao , Chen Yue , Xuan Xujun , Guan Hongyu , Luo Cheng , Wang Daohu
Published: October 2024

Objective
Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been confirmed as a common risk factor for postoperative complications. This study aims to elucidate the impact of DM on postoperative complications following radical prostatectomy.
Methods
Using data from a national inpatient sample from 2016 to 2020, patients aged ≥ 18 years who were diagnosed with prostate cancer (PCa) and underwent radical prostatectomy were identified and divided into a DM group and a non-DM group. We further divided the DM group into uncomplicated DM and advanced DM groups. We compared the outcome variables between the three groups through univariate analysis and adjusted multivariate logistic regression.
Results
Seventeen thousand five hundred eighty-eight records were undergoing radical prostatectomy included in the present study, among which 2683 records (9.43%) had a diagnosis of DM. The DM group will incur higher costs (53,775 [38,286 − 65,482] vs. 51,546 [37,195 − 61,815] p < 0.001). After adjusting the variables with baseline differences in the multivariate regression models, DM was identified as an independent risk factor for unfavorable discharge (aOR = 1.20, 95%CI [1.02–1.42], P = 0.31), genitourinary complication (aOR = 1.40, 95%CI [1.13–1.73], P = 0.002), cardiac complication (aOR = 1.29, 95%CI [1.04–1.6], P = 0.019), and ventilatory support (aOR = 1.55, 95%CI [1.05–2.29], P = 0.028). After subgrouping the DM group by DM-related complications, the advanced DM group has more than double the risks of blood transfusion, genitourinary, and respiratory complications, compared to the non-DM group.
Conclusion
The findings suggest that DM is more likely to face adverse clinical outcomes and higher incidences of postoperative complications. It found that DM is an independent risk factor for adverse clinical outcomes after radical prostatectomy for cancer.
Age-Related Changes in Cognition, Plasma Levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factors and Selected Indices of Inflammation in Adults at Different Decades of Life
Authors: Rahamon Sheu Kadiri , Yusuff Abiodun Olaide , Ayinde Olatunde Olayinka , Taiwo Funmilola
Published: October 2024

Cognition, plasma brain derived neurotrophic (BDNF) levels and indices of inflammation were determined in 88 adults sub-divided into 4 groups; Group I (30–39 years), Group II (40–49 years), Group III (50–59 years) and Group IV (≥ 60 years) using standard procedures. There was a significant progressive reduction in cognitive score and plasma BDNF levels as the decades of life increased. The neurocognitive scores were significantly higher in Groups I, II and III than in Group IV. Similarly, the median plasma BDNF level was significantly higher in Group I than in Groups III and IV. Regression analysis revealed that age was negatively related to cognition (R2 = 0.522, p = 0.000) and BDNF levels (R2 = 0.095, p = 0.003). Plasma BDNF levels and cognitive scores progressively decrease with increasing age hence, plasma BDNF levels could predict susceptibility to neurocognitive dysfunction as aging progresses.
Development of an Automatic Liquid Dosing System in Microliter Scale
Authors: Doğanay Serkan , Orgun Kadri Emre , Yüce Ömer , Öcal Haydar Barış , Kıllı Ayberk
Published: October 2024

The goal of this study is to design a novel automatic liquid dosing system for liquid sampling at the microliter level. For this purpose, a mechatronics system is designed to position a syringe at the desired position in the workspace and then drive its piston to inject the liquid to be sampled. Then, an application-specific algorithm is developed to be able to prepare samples in 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5 sample container arrays with a desired volume. The performance tests are conducted for preparing samples with up to three different liquids. The repetitive experiments are performed for 50 and 100 µL sampling volumes. The results indicated that it is possible to dose a single liquid with the highest average deviation of 3.9%. Moreover, it is found that it is possible to prepare a sample with a mixture of three liquids by the highest average deviation from the reference value of around 3.4% when the targeting sampling volume is 250 µL for each liquid.
Ant Colony Optimization and Beam-Ant Colony Optimization on Traveling Salesman Problem with Traffic Congestion
Authors: Uslu Mustafa Orçun , Erdoğdu Kazım
Published: October 2024

The Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) is a well-known combinatorial optimization problem that has various implications in a variety of industries. Even the purest formulation of TSP has applications on from logistics routes to microchip manufacturing, unexpectedly, it can be used on DNA sequencing with slight modification as a sub-problem. In this paper, two versions of TSP were studied, a classical TSP and the TSP containing traffic congestion data. Two state-of-the-art solution methods were used, Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) and Beam-ACO. These algorithms were hybridized with 2-Opt local search and their performances compared on the same benchmark instances. The experimental results show the efficiency of Beam-ACO compared to ACO.
Thermodynamics of adiabatic quantum pumping in quantum dots
Authors: Nello Daniele , Silva Alessandro
Published: October 2024

We consider adiabatic quantum pumping through a resonant level model, a single-level quantum dot connected to two fermionic leads. Using the tools of adiabatic expansion, we develop a self-contained thermodynamic description of this model accounting for the variation of the energy level of the dot and the tunnelling rates with the thermal baths. This enables us to study various examples of pumping cycles computing the relevant thermodynamic quantities, such as the entropy produced and the dissipated power. These quantities are compared with the transport properties of the system, i.e. the pumped charge and the charge noise. Among other results, we find that the entropy production rate vanishes in the charge quantization limit while the dissipated power is quantized in the same limit.
EFFECTIVENESS OF IEC PACKAGE ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CHILD MOLESTATION AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN (6 TO 12 YEARS) IN SELECTED SCHOOL AT VILLUPURAM
Authors:   Vice Principal, E.S. College of Nursing, Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Villupuram, Tamilnadu., R. Karthi , M. Porselvi ,   Principal, E.S. College of Nursing, Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Villupuram, Tamilnadu., D. Kumudhavalli ,   Assistant Professor, E.S. College of Nursing, Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Villupuram, Tamilnadu., P. Anitha ,   P.B.B.Sc (N) Final Year, E.S. College of Nursing, Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Villupuram, Tamilnadu., S. Keerthana ,   P.B.B.Sc (N) Final Year, E.S. College of Nursing, Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Villupuram, Tamilnadu., D. Thangarathi ,   P.B.B.Sc (N) Final Year, E.S. College of Nursing, Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Villupuram, Tamilnadu., A. Santhi ,   P.B.B.Sc (N) Final Year, E.S. College of Nursing, Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Villupuram, Tamilnadu.
Published: October 2024

Aim: to assess the effectiveness of IEC package on knowledge regarding child molestation among school children (6 to 12 years) in selected school at Villupuram. Objectives: (i) to assess pre test and post test level of knowledge regarding child molestation among school children (6 - 12 years).(ii) to identify the effectiveness of IEC package on knowledge regarding child molestation among school children( 6 - 12 years).(iii) to associate the post test level of knowledge regarding child molestation among school children with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: The quantitative approach and pre-experimental one group pre test and post test research design adopted for this study. The study was conducted at Government High School, V.Salai, Villupuram. 50 samples were selected for the study by using non probability convenience sampling technique. Data collected by using investigators prepared structured multiple choice questionnaires. Results: The finding shows that the pre test mean value was 5.14 with the standard deviation of 2.73 and the post test mean value was 17.86 with a standard deviation of 1.19. The t test value is 29.58 this showed a significant difference between pre and post level of knowledge and there was no significant association between post test level of knowledge regarding child molestation among school children with their selected socio-demographic variables. Conclusion: The study finding concluded that level of knowledge regarding child molestation among school children was improved after IEC package administration. Hence it was proved that the IEC package was effective in improving the level of knowledge.
TEACHINGS OF SANKARADEVA AND NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020: A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN THE LIGHT OF ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Authors:   Ph. D Research Scholar, Sankaradeva Studies, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Nagaon., Kumari Deka Krishna
Published: October 2024

Sankaradeva was not only a religious leader or social reformer but also the finest educationist, history has ever produced. In his efforts to reform medieval Assamese society and to remove social evils like caste-class distinction, gender inequality, religious exploitation, animal-human sacrifices in the name of religion etc, he took the responsibility of educating the illiterate mass of the north-eastern region of India then known as Asama, KÄmarÅ«pa and BehÄra. He knew that education is one of the best tools to fight the social evils and he used it as an equaliser against social hierarchy. He already earned fame as a skilled carpenter, weaver, instrument maker, painter, singer, actor, poet, litterateur, and an expert in the field of agriculture. Ethics constituted the main component of His teaching. His system of education catered to the aim of all round development of the individual as well as the society. Thus, He stood as a teacher of the entire society. He helped the people acquire knowledge of the scriptures as well as of behavioural science. As a means of generating income and as an expression of his art, Sankaradeva taught the masses how to develop skills and also imparted vocational education. Its interesting to note that the current educational system places a strong emphasis on vocational training and skill development. This paper tries to find out the educational components of Sankaradevas Neo-Vaiá¹£á¹‡avism and how they compare to National Education Policy 2020, particularly in terms of skill development initiatives.
CONCEPTOF SAMANYA-VISHESHA SIDDHANT & ITS ROLE IN DIFFERENT FIELD OF AYURVEDIC CHIKISTA
Authors:   Guide, Associate Professor, Department ofAyurvedSamhita and Siddhant, SSAM & H, Hirawadi, Nashik., S. Dande Bhavana , Sunil Bidgar Shwetambari ,   PG Scholar, Department of Ayurved Samhita and Siddhartha, SSAM & H, Hirawadi, Nashik.
Published: October 2024

Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine originating in India, emphasizes the equilibrium of tridoshas, saptdhatus, and other essential entities for holistic health. The Samanya -Vishesha Siddhanta, a fundamental principle, provide insights into the alteration of qualities and quantities of Bhavpadarth, contributing to diagnosis and treatment. The term Samanya means similarity or oneness or uniformity or the one which causes increase in substance. While theterm Vishesha means dissimilarity or separateness or non-uniformity or the one which causes decrease in substance.
HARNESSING THE POWER OF IOT AND FOG COMPUTING FOR ENHANCED PATIENT MONITORING IN CRITICAL CARE UNITS
Authors:   Research Scholar, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram, Tamilnadu, India., Jothi Soruba Thaya A. , Karthikeyan N. ,   Prof, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram, Tamilnadu, India.
Published: October 2024

In the realm of critical care, the need for precise and continuous monitoring of patients is paramount. This paper explores the development of an advanced system that leverages the capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) to facilitate the meticulous tracking of a patients vital signs in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The system is engineered to minimize the potential for human error by providing uninterrupted monitoring of various health indicators such as body temperature, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate, blood pressure, and electrocardiogram (ECG) readings. Additionally, it can analyze patient fluids for glucose, lactate, blood circulation, red and white blood cell counts, as well as calcium and potassium levels. The system employs fog nodes as a means to store and process the data collected from patients. These nodes generate comprehensive health reports based on the collected data and store them in a cloud-based platform. This setup allows healthcare professionals, including doctors and ICU staff, to access real-time patient data and reports from any location at any time. The system is designed to alert the medical team in case of any detected anomalies in the patients health parameters. This paper also provides a comparative analysis of previous research conducted on smart IoT devices used in ICU patient monitoring systems, highlighting the unique advantages offered by the proposed system. The paper concludes with a discussion on potential future enhancements, such as bolstering data security measures and incorporating machine learning techniques for improved system performance.
STRATEGIC INTERPLAY IN GREEN SUPPLY CHAINS: GAME THEORETICAL INSIGHTS INTO PERFORMANCE, GREEN MARKETING
Authors:   School of Economics and Management, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China., Haloui Ismail , Yang Li ,   School of Economics and Management, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China., Haloui Siham ,   School of Economics and Management, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China.
Published: October 2024

Given the widespread acceptance of green protection concepts, it is especially crucial to ensure consumer satisfaction in the green supply chain through green marketing. This study examines pricing and green marketing techniques that are competitive and cooperative, with a focus on consumer pleasure. utilizing a game theory reaction function model. It concludes that shops with a larger market share may not always have higher profitability, and that the ideal pricing is not always proportionate to green marketing efforts due to the role of consumer satisfaction. In certain instances, the manufacturer should actively assist retailers in enhancing their green marketing efforts in order to boost sales, even if the manufacturers are competitors. Lastly, we observe that the cooperative approach in an eco-friendly supply chain is impacted by the connection between Customer satisfaction and green marketing.
Las emociones como herramienta política: los spots en las elecciones generales de 2023 en España
Authors: Sánchez-Marañón Iván , Rodríguez-Virgili Jordi
Published: October 2024

El estudio de las emociones ha ganado relevancia en la comunicación política, sobre todo en el papel que desempeñan en las campañas electorales. Este artículo analiza el empleo de las emociones por parte de los partidos políticos en las elecciones generales del 23 de julio de 2023 en España. Con ello, se busca comprobar si las hipótesis derivadas de estudios de laboratorio y de campañas en otros países se cumplieron en el contexto español. Para este fin, se realizó un análisis de contenido cualitativo de los 112 spots electorales publicados por los partidos políticos con implantación nacional y representación parlamentaria en sus principales redes sociales (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram y YouTube). Los resultados muestran que las emociones estuvieron presentes en 107 de los 112 spots. En ellos se apeló sobre todo al orgullo y la ira, mientras que el miedo tuvo un papel secundario. Asimismo, se encontraron diferencias entre el uso de las emociones por parte de los distintos partidos y se observó una relación significativa entre la emoción apelada y el protagonista del spot. Las hipótesis se cumplen en gran medida en el contexto español, si bien con ciertas limitaciones. Además, los resultados muestran tendencias relevantes en el uso de las emociones por parte de los partidos políticos y constatan cómo las elecciones y las campañas electorales incrementan la polarización.
Primera cita de reproducción de martinete común Nycticorax nycticorax (Linnaeus, 1758) en Gipuzkoa
Authors: Luengo Alberto , Etxaniz Mikel
Published: October 2024

Se notifica la primera cita conocida de reproducción de martinete común Nycticorax nycticorax (Linnaeus, 1758) en la provincia de Gipuzkoa. En julio de 2023 se observaron dos individuos juveniles aún no totalmente desarrollados en el Parque Ecológico de Plaiaundi (estuario del Bidasoa).
Primera cita de un ejemplar de góbido del género Zebrus (de Buen,1930) en el mar Cantábrico
Authors: Herrero Alfredo
Published: October 2024

En las últimas décadas, se viene registrando en el Atlántico noreste un cada vez mayor número de citas de especies ictiológicas de aguas cálidas más meridionales. Diversos trabajos relacionan este fenómeno con el aumento de la temperatura de las costas europeas como consecuencia del calentamiento global. En este contexto, se documenta para el mar Cantábrico la primera cita de un ejemplar de góbido del género Zebrus de distribución principalmente mediterránea y con tan solo unas pocas citas en el océano Atlántico.
Nuevos datos sobre el género Neuroleon Navás, 1909 (Insecta, Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae) en Navarra
Authors: Miguel-Aristu Jon
Published: October 2024

Se aportan nuevos datos sobre cuatro especies del género Neuroleon Navás, 1909 (Insecta, Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae) en Navarra. Tres de de ellas se citan por primera vez en la Comunidad: N. distichus (Navás, 1903), N. egenus (Navás, 1914) y N. nemausiensis (Borkhausen, 1791). Se amplía así el número de especies conocidas de la familia Myrmeleontidae en Navarra, pasando de 7 a 10 especies.
An Assessment of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Vietnam
Authors: Hoa Do Lien Thi , Hang Hoang Phuong Vo
Published: October 2024

The paper approached the quantitative analysis such as FGLS to assess the relevance of the factors of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The data were exploited for seven locations in Vietnam from 2011 to 2020. The results show that market size, infrastructure, policies, human capital, science and technology have a statistically significant impact on entrepreneurial ecosystem. Of which, market size and infrastructure placed the greatest impact on the ecosystem. In addition to the model, time dummy variable was added to examine the impact of the time period after 2016 to the ecosystem, and the variable was proved to have a statistically significant effect on the ecosystem. The results also revealed the fact that the progress of the ecosystem require the synchronous development of entrepreneurial components.
Chitosan/MXene Composite Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration in Oral Cancer Treatment - A Review
Authors: Balasamy Sesuraj , Ganapathy Dhanraj , Atchudan Raji , Arya Sandeep , Sundramoorthy Ashok K.
Published: October 2024

Oral cancer treatment frequently results in bone damage and complications such as osteoradionecrosis
(ORN) and impeding bone regeneration. Chitosan, a biocompatible and biodegradable
natural polymer, demonstrates potential for bone regeneration but suffers from insufficient
mechanical strength. MXene, a novel 2D material exhibiting high electrical conductivity and mechanical
strength, offers a promising synergistic solution. This review explores the potential of chitosan-
MXene composite scaffolds for bone regeneration within the context of oral cancer treatment.
The advantages of these composites are discussed, including enhanced mechanical strength,
electrical stimulation of bone cell activity, controlled drug delivery, and improved biocompatibility.
Various synthesis methods for chitosan/MXene scaffolds are examined, highlighting their advantages
and limitations. Critical aspects of biocompatibility and cytotoxicity of these materials
are also addressed. The review concludes by delving into the future prospects of chitosan/MXene
composites, encompassing tailored scaffold designs, enhanced bioactivity, improved electrical stimulation,
and the development of multifunctional and bioresorbable scaffolds. This research holds
significant promise for enhancing treatment outcomes and improving the quality of life for oral
cancer patients.
Participatory Development of a Tool for Recording the Hydroelectrolytic Balance of Critical Patients
Authors: Costa Murilo Elder Ferreira , de Lima Fernando Conceição , dos Passos Sagica Tais , Teixeira Elizabeth , Mendes Clarissa Porfírio , de Souza Guimarães Reinaldo , de Azambuja Zocche Denise Antunes , Nascimento Marcia Helena Machado
Published: October 2024

Background

The use of assistive technology as a tool for recording the hydroelectrolytic balance of critical patients in Intensive Care Units has broadened the scope of health technologies, contributing to the quality of care provided and aiding in evaluating the hydrological balance of patients.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the stages of participatory development of a printed instrument for recording the electrolyte balance of critical patients.

Methods

A methodological study was conducted between August and October, 2023, at a public oncology referral hospital in Belém, Pará. Four nurses, 21 nursing technicians, and 2 physicians participated in the production of the instrument, following five stages using the problematization methodology. In data analysis, the cores of significance, frequencies, percentages, and response patterns were considered.

Results

From stages 1 and 2, two cores of significance emerged; from stages 3 and 4, based on professional participation, the instrument was organized. The proposed design for the front part was divided into four items, and for the back, 3 columns were inserted. In stage 5, the evaluation of satisfaction and agreement attributes was considered satisfactory.

Conclusion

The instrument was considered satisfactory for use by professionals in recording the electrolyte balance of critical patients.
Developing Physics Teaching Materials Based on Differentiated Merdeka Curriculum Using an Ethnoscience-Integrated Contextual Approach
Authors: Fianti Fianti , Neratania Alvina
Published: October 2024

The availability of Merdeka Curriculum teaching materials in schools is still lacking, so it is necessary to develop Merdeka Curriculum teaching materials to support dynamic learning. For this reason, teaching materials were developed in the form of a book with the title Student's Book Getting to Know Indonesian Culture and Physics through Various Concepts of Particle Motion Dynamics for Class XI SMA/MA/Equivalent. This research aims to (1) describe the characteristics, (2) measure and assess feasibility, and (3) measure and assess the practicality of Merdeka Curriculum-based physics teaching materials differentiated with an ethnoscience-integrated contextual approach. The research method used is the research and development (RD) method with a 4D model (define, design, develop, and disseminate). The define stage involves analyzing needs, the design stage involves designing teaching materials and compiling assessment instruments, the development stage involves realizing the design and assessing feasibility and practicality, and the dissemination stage is carried out through distributing teaching materials. Based on the results of data analysis, this teaching material has characteristics according to students' needs which includes contextual differentiation learning in traditional Indonesian game culture. The feasibility and practicality test results show 91.25% and 87.66% of the materials are in very high criteria.
SSI-Integrated PjBL Model in Biodiversity Topics: Is it Effective for Increasing Students' Digital Literacy?
Authors: Maolida Amanda Syifa , Purwianingsih Widi , Rahman Taufik
Published: October 2024

Educational institutions can utilize digital technology to engage students in various learning models. The presence of technology must be combined with 21st-century skills, including digital literacy. This research aims to determine the increase in digital literacy (communication and collaboration, critical thinking, ICT familiarity, data literacy, device security, dan personal security) of high school students in the application of project-based learning (PjBL) integrated with socio-scientific issues in biodiversity material. The method used in this research is the pre-experimental method with a one-group pre-test-post-test design. The population and sample are class X students from one of the high schools in Bandung City, consisting of 36 students. The instruments used consist of a questionnaire, observation sheets, and product assessment rubrics. The data obtained were analyzed using the paired sample t-test and the N-Gain analysis test with the help of the SPSS Ver program 25. The research results show an increase in students' digital literacy from the high category to the very high category with an N-Gain gain of 0.59 and being in the medium category. There has been an increase in digital literacy in each category, the highest increase was obtained by the ICT familiarity indicator (N-Gain=0.78) and the lowest was obtained by the personal security indicator (N-Gain=0.31). The digital literacy aspect of the digital handbook product created by students received an average score of 86.75% and was in the very high category.
Medication Self-Management for Home Care Users Receiving Multidose Drug Dispensing: Qualitative Interview Study
Authors: Josendal Anette Vik , Bergmo Trine Strand
Published: October 2024

Background

Multidose drug dispensing (MDD) is an adherence aid where medicines are machine-dispensed in disposable unit bags, usually for a 14-day period. MDD replaces manually filled dosettes in many home care services in Norway. While evidence suggests that MDD can improve medication adherence and reduce errors, there are few studies on how patients manage MDD at home and how this affects their daily routines.

Objective

The aim of the study is to identify factors influencing medication self-management behavior among MDD users living at home and explore how MDD affects medication self-management.

Methods

We conducted semistructured interviews with 19 MDD users in Oslo between August 2019 and February 2020. The interviews were held at the participants’ homes, and the interview transcripts were analyzed thematically.

Results

All participants in the study received some form of assistance with medication management from home care services. This assistance ranged from MDD delivery every other week to actual assistance with medication administration multiple times daily. However, regardless of the level of assistance received, participants primarily managed their MDD medications themselves. Daily medication routines and knowledge about medicines varied among the participants, with some taking an active role in their medication management, while others relied on others to take responsibility. The degree of involvement seemed determined by motivation rather than capability.

Conclusions

MDD can support medication self-management, but its effectiveness varies among patients. The level of medication management by MDD users is not solely determined by their actual capabilities. Factors such as interest in self-care and independence, available support, information, and cognitive capacity all play a role in determining the degree of autonomy.
Apego a la guía de práctica clínica de diarrea aguda en niños
Authors: Arroyo-Picazo Cristal G. , Carrillo-Medrano José G. , De Ávila-Zamarripa Aida
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: identificar el apego a la guía de práctica clínica sobre prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento de la diarrea aguda en niños de dos meses a cinco años. Métodos: estudio transversal analítico en la Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 55, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, se revisaron 96 expedientes clínicos de niños de dos meses a cinco años con enfermedad diarreica aguda, valorados por médicos familiares, de marzo a septiembre del 2022. La información fue recabada mediante la cédula de verificación de recomendaciones claves; se tomó como apego una puntuación mayor a 80%. Se realizó análisis estadístico bivariado con χ2, ic 95% y valor p<0.05. Resultados: del total de expedientes revisados 25% presentó buen apego a la guía de práctica clínica. El porcentaje de apego con base en los indicadores de la cédula de evaluación en prevención fue de 44.79%, en diagnóstico y tratamiento fue 55.2%, asimismo, el uso indiscriminado de antibiótico se dio en 56.25% de los casos. Conclusión: el porcentaje de buen apego a la guía de práctica clínica sobre prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento de la diarrea aguda en niños de dos meses a cinco años en el primer nivel de atención fue de 25%.
Quintus Aurelius Symmachus and the Roman Religion
Authors: Tóth Orsolya
Published: October 2024

Quintus Aurelius Symmachus, the renowned orator of Late Antiquity, took an active role in upholding the traditions of the ancient Roman religion. The present paper examines his relationship to religion and his priestly activities, mainly through his letters.
Quirinius’ Sacrifice (Silius Italicus: Punica 4,192–215)
Authors: Kozák Dániel
Published: October 2024

Contrary to historical accounts, Silius inserts a preliminary encounter into his account of the Battle of Ticinus in the Punica in which, prior to facing Hannibal’s army, the Romans fight against the Gauls led by the Boian Crixus (4,143–310). Among Crixus’ victims, we found three soldiers whose names recall early kings of Rome: Tullus, Remulus, and Quirinius. After a brief overview of the significance of these names, the paper focuses on the character of Quirinius (4,192–215). I interpret this episode through three approaches. 1) Quirinius’ death recalls, by inversion, the miraculous survival of L. Sergius Silus (Plin. Nat. 7,104–106), 2) his plan to kill Crixus evokes the ritual of seizing and offering of the spolia opima, while 3) his being certain of impending death makes his case reminiscent of the devotio. Quirinius’ self-sacrifice thus can be seen as contributing to the Elder Scipio’s victory over Crixus, and is also paralleled by how the general’s life will be saved through external help (coming from the gods and his son) in the second half of the battle.
Quantum-classical tradeoffs and multi-controlled quantum gate decompositions in variational algorithms
Authors: Tomesh Teague , Allen Nicholas , Dilley Daniel , Saleem Zain
Published: October 2024

The computational capabilities of near-term quantum computers are limited by the noisy execution of gate operations and a limited number of physical qubits. Hybrid variational algorithms are well-suited to near-term quantum devices because they allow for a wide range of tradeoffs between the amount of quantum and classical resources used to solve a problem. This paper investigates tradeoffs available at both the algorithmic and hardware levels by studying a specific case – applying the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) to instances of the Maximum Independent Set (MIS) problem. We consider three variants of the QAOA which offer different tradeoffs at the algorithmic level in terms of their required number of classical parameters, quantum gates, and iterations of classical optimization needed. Since MIS is a constrained combinatorial optimization problem, the QAOA must respect the problem constraints. This can be accomplished by using many multi-controlled gate operations which must be decomposed into gates executable by the target hardware. We study the tradeoffs available at this hardware level, combining the gate fidelities and decomposition efficiencies of different native gate sets into a single metric called the gate decomposition cost.
Особенности управления рисками при реализации инвестиционно-строительных проектов
Authors: Волгин Валентин Валентинович
Published: October 2024

Девелопер — профессиональная фигура на рынке недвижимости, сочетающая в своей деятельности управленческие и предпринимательские функции. При этом имеются особенности и задачи, связанные с созданием и выполнением девелоперских проектов. Так, в процессе выбора и осуществления инвестиционно-строительных проектов в их обязанность, помимо обеспечения ликвидности, входит учет социальных, эстетических и экологических аспектов.
На сегодняшний день физические лица, осуществляющие инвестиционно-строительную деятельность, в том числе девелоперы, не всегда могут тратить свое время на то, чтобы решать те или иные проблемы, связанные с переводом земель непосредственно между разных установленных категорий. В данном случае под переводом земель подразумевается процесс, связанный с переводом земель, обладающих сельскохозяйственным назначением, к совокупному их развитию. Для этого происходит создание инвестиционного продукта, т.е. участка земли, с которым проводились необходимые действия для последующего строительства на нем необходимых сооружений различного назначения.
Сегодня многие девелоперы указывают, что осуществление проектов по КОТ (комплексное освоение территорий) нуждается в возмещении из местного бюджета доли расходов, связанных с выполнением развития соответствующих территорий.
Разные земельные участки обладают разным инвестиционным потенциалом, что формирует необходимость оценки его собственником. При участии местных властей в развитии территорий у них появляется право на получение компенсации.
Оценка состояния системы комплексной безопасности предприятия с использованием метода расстановки приоритетов
Authors: Гвоздев Евгений Владимирович
Published: October 2024

Представлено обоснование по использованию метода расстановки приоритетов совместно с функционалом нормального распределения Гаусса для оценки состояния системы комплексной безопасности производственных предприятий. Обоснованный метод обладает определенным преимуществом по отношению к другим методам экспертных оценок в связи с тем, что он не имеет предела для расширения границ с целью получения адекватных результатов в виде количественных значений. Проанализирована статистика возникновения аварий и пожаров на предприятиях нефтегазового комплекса России, представлена информация о порядке определения первичных факторов, инициирующих возникновение совместных событий (аварий и пожаров). Показан пример с результатами обработки информации, полученной от экспертов. Представленные в статье разработки позволят на практике решать проблему по снижению ущерба от аварий и пожаров, т.е. решать проблему, имеющую важное социально-экономическое для России значение