bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Population Dynamics as an Urbanization Factor in the Issyk-Kul Region (on the Example of the Karakol City)
Authors: Dakenova N. A.
Published: December 2024

The article examines population dynamics as a key factor in the urbanization of the Issyk-Kul region using the city of Karakol as an example. The stages of development of the city of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region, population dynamics, its structure and migration, the impact of these factors on the development of urban infrastructure and the socio-economic situation in the region are analyzed. The study begins in the 1860s, when the city was founded by Staff Captain Kulbars as a military and administrative center on the caravan road between the Chu River Valley and Kashgar, a historical region in eastern China under the Russian Empire. Then the impact of the Soviet Union on the city in the 20th century and changes in its structure and development are analyzed. The events after the collapse of the USSR and their impact on the city of Karakol are considered. Statistical analysis has revealed objective processes that cause shifts in the location of production, population settlement, habitat transformation, and urbanization.
Transmedia Engagement: AI-Driven Frame Analysis of the U.S. Digital Diplomacy in Russia
Authors: Bazlutckaia M. M. , Sytnik A. N.
Published: December 2024

In the context of the deepest geopolitical crisis, digital diplomacy is undergoing changes. If during the COVID-19 pandemic, internal challenges led to the emergence of hybrid or mixed diplomacy, today this phenomenon is trying to survive the external fragmentation of the Internet and de-platforming. These factors influence the changing role of foreign ministries, which are turning from an exclusively primary source of information into transmedia holdings. The authors argue that US digital diplomacy in Russia can serve as an example of such an evolution. Using the theory of transmedia engagement, the authors show that US digital diplomacy depends not only on the work of the State Department or the Agency for Global Media, but receives a wider reach due to the dissemination of messages by a network of media sources that adhere to similar frames as these departments. The authors illustrate this through a frame analysis of nearly 6,000 publications from the social network X, posted on official accounts of American digital diplomacy and organizations recognized by the United States as Russian “independent” media. The analysis covers the four major crises in US-Russia relations, occurring in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2022, and is conducted using tools such as ChatGPT, Gephi, and Voyant Tools. The article fills a gap in the study of US digital diplomacy in Russia and makes a qualitative breakthrough in the study of text frames using artificial intelligence technologies.
Rel Ganda dan Program Sosial: Harapan dan Tantangan Warga di Era Pembangunan
Authors: Ginting Haikal Primsa , Rangkuti Muhammad Aqsha , Malau Sanreza Pallevi , Siregar Hairani
Published: December 2024

The construction of a double-track railway in KaptenMuslim, Medan, aims to improve connectivity and support local economic growth. This rail-based transportation infrastructure is considered capable of reducing congestion and accelerating the distribution of goods and community mobility. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, collecting data through semi-structured interviews and participant observation in the affected environment. The findings show that this project opens up new economic opportunities, especially for small traders and local transportation service providers. However, challenges such as congestion during construction, noise impacts, and the need for fair compensation are major concerns for the community. Mitigating social impacts through policies and active involvement of local communities is considered important to ensure the sustainability of the benefits of this project.
Quality improvement and patient safety: strategies and challenges in healthcare system transformation
Authors: Alsahli Saif Sultan , Almalki Mesfer Hamed M , Alkhathami Ali Mesfer , Alharbi Ahmed Ali , Alhawit Mohammed Eid , Albalawi Khalaf Ibarhiam , Alenezi Ahmed Moqbel , Altaymani Asim Mohammed Aleidi , Alharbi Awadh Mutab , Albalaw Mohammed Faraj , Binselm Khalid Rashad A
Published: December 2024

Background: Patient safety and quality improvement (QI) have emerged as key tenets in the global transformation of healthcare systems. The prevalence of avoidable medical errors and adverse events has become a significant concern as healthcare delivery becomes more sophisticated. Through the methodical identification of inefficiencies and the application of evidence-based treatments to reduce risks and improve patient outcomes, quality improvement efforts seek to improve the delivery of healthcare. In addition, patient safety programs emphasize mistake avoidance, patient-centered care, and the development of a culture of safety. Aim: this study is to examine the fundamental ideas, procedures, and results of patient safety and quality improvement programs in the medical field. It also aims to pinpoint the difficulties encountered in carrying out these initiatives and offer suggestions for future paths. Methods: A thorough analysis of case studies and literature was carried out, with an emphasis on the use of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and evidence-based QI frameworks like Lean Six Sigma and Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles. Analyzed were success metrics such as staff satisfaction, operational effectiveness, and patient outcomes. Results: It is shown that QI and patient safety programs greatly lower medical errors, enhance patient happiness, and improve operational workflows.
Educación Inclusiva y la Exclusión Social sus dimensiones conceptuales y empíricas
Authors: Benítez Zelaya Sebastián Antonio
Published: December 2024

El propósito del trabajo es definir conceptualmente las perspectivas teóricas sobre la educación inclusiva y sus enfoques educativos, como también las distintas definiciones que se han propuesto sobre este modelo educativo. También se hace un esbozo sociológico de los diferentes conceptos que se plantean sobre la inclusión y la exclusión social, la marginalidad, pobreza, integración, la informalidad, los agentes de exclusión como de los paradigmas que se plantean para el análisis de la exclusión social, también se presentan estadísticas sobre la situación de la pobreza en El Salvador, finalmente se hacen unas conclusiones sobre el abordaje de estas teorías.
Characteristics of Pregnant Women with Diabetes Mellitus and Their Babies in Korea
Authors: Kim Danbi , Cho Kyoung Soon , Lee Juyoung
Published: December 2024

Purpose: Pregnant women with diabetes mellitus (DM) and their babies are affected by complications and congenital abnormalities during pregnancy. This study aimed to examine the risk factors for cardiac anomalies and the characteristics of pregestational DM and GDM in mothers and babies in Korea.Methods: This retrospective study used medical records from Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital between January 2013 and July 2021. We studied 1983 infants, with 335 neonates from mothers with DM.Results: Body weight and body mass index were high in mothers with pregestational DM at delivery (p<0.005). The rate of preterm births was lower in the pregestational DM group than in the GDM group. Furthermore, the cardiac anomaly rate was high in the pregestational DM group (p<0.001). The rate of hyperbilirubinemia in the DM group was higher than that in the control group (p<0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed no significant risk factors for congenital heart disease.Conclusion: DM in pregnant women is associated with congenital anomalies. Therefore, the appropriate management of mothers with DM is important for the prognosis of their neonates.
Grupos etarios y ciencias sociales. La edad como marcaje sociocultural y categoría de análisis.
Authors: Ruiz Arteaga Verónica Ramona , Fernández Reyes Amaury , Vázquez Palacios Felipe Roboam , Salguero Velázquez María Alejandra , Rodríguez Abad Angélica , Monroy Velasco Iris Rubí , Rivera González José Guadalupe
Published: December 2024

El presente libro explora la noción de la edad como un marcador sociocultural que rebasa la medida cronológica y lineal del tiempo, y plantea el análisis etario como una herramienta epistemológica para enriquecer el trabajo de las ciencias sociales. Su argumento principal consiste en que la cultura aporta elementos clave que definen lo que se espera y lo que se percibe de cada grupo de edad, así como el acceso a las oportunidades de desarrollo de quienes cursan por éstos.
Además, las colaboraciones abordan desde distintas disciplinas algunas problemáticas que aquejan al ser humano en la juventud y la vejez —dos etapas profusamente cargadas de significados culturales—ؙ, e inciden en las experiencias individuales y colectivas, configurando sus interacciones en los diferentes espacios sociales.
Finalmente, este material bibliográfico ofrece una nueva perspectiva para pensar de manera innovadora y relevante en la cultura, en el ciclo vital y en las relaciones intergeneracionales.
A Review of Self-Healing Polymers for Lithium Batteries: from Mechanistic Insight to Application
Authors: Sun Qiyue , Wang Yongyin , Cao Qiaoying , Hu Hang , Zheng Mingtao , Xiao Yong , Liu Yingliang , Liang Yeru
Published: December 2024

Review
A Review of Self-Healing Polymers for Lithium Batteries: From Mechanistic Insight to Application

Qiyue Sun, Yongyin Wang, Qiaoying Cao *, Hang Hu, Mingtao Zheng, Yong Xiao, Yingliang Liu and Yeru Liang *

Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
* Correspondence: caoqy@scau.edu.cn (Q.C.); liangyr@scau.edu.cn (Y.L.)
Received: 11 May 2024; Revised: 19 June 2024; Accepted: 22 July 2024; Published: 14 August 2024
 

Abstract: Lithium batteries are crucial for powering portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, profoundly impacting our global society. However, their repeated charge and discharge cycles cause structural changes that lead to mechanical fractures in the internal components, significantly reducing cycling lifetimes of lithium batteries. Utilizing intrinsic self-healing polymers is a promising strategy to address these issues, as these materials can spontaneously repair mechanical cracks or damages, resulting in greatly enhanced electrochemical performance. In this review, we present and highlight how self-healing polymers contribute to improved electrochemical performance in lithium batteries. We first introduce the self-healing mechanisms identified in current self-healing functions, including external and intrinsic self-healing. Then, we discuss their effects on different electrolyte and binder materials. Key examples illustrating the efficacy of self-healing polymers in extending cycle life and improving battery stability are discussed. Finally, we propose some challenges and future opportunities in this evolving field to stimulate the rational design of advanced self-healing polymers for stable lithium batteries.
O impacto do network slicing na evolução das redes 5G: conceitos, benefícios e aplicações
Authors: Franco João Everson Martins , Pessoa Cristiano Alves
Published: December 2024

A tecnologia 5G representa uma evolução significativa das redes móveis, com a capacidade de oferecer uma conectividade mais rápida, confiável e flexível aos seus usuários. Este artigo explora a importância do Network Slicing, um recurso inovador do 5G que permite a segmentação da rede em fatias lógicas para atender diferentes necessidades de serviços e aplicações, que requerem taxas de transferências cada vez mais especificas. Através da análise das gerações de redes móveis anteriores, o artigo destaca como o 5G se diferencia e aprimora a experiência do usuário. Além disso, a importância do QoS (Qualidade de Serviço) é discutida para garantir o desempenho ideal em serviços críticos. Exemplos de aplicações práticas, como a transmissão de eventos de grande porte utilizando a tecnologia de Network Slicing, são apresentados para ilustrar a flexibilidade e os benefícios dessa tecnologia emergente. A seção de considerações finais reflete sobre o impacto potencial do 5G e suas implicações para o futuro das telecomunicações.
Processo de implementação de um ecossistema empreendedor na Universidade
Authors: Silva Nathan Marques , Rodrigues Rafaela Bomfim , Paolillo Fernanda Rossi , Borges Vânia de Oliveira , Reis Maria José , Gonçalves Gustavo Henrique , Pina Selma Cristina Tomé , Borges Diogo Gontijo
Published: December 2024

A educação empreendedora nas universidades tem ganhado cada vez mais espaço, uma vez que possibilidade o futuro profissional novas possibilidades. Para isso, tem-se incentivado a criatividade, o comprometimento, a autoconfiança e a resiliência. Neste sentido, o presente estudo se baseia na experiência de diversas universidades que participaram do processo de implantação de ecossistemas empreendedores e a transformação de um ambiente acadêmico tradicional em uma universidade empreendedora. As análises dispõem de fatores internos e externos como o engajamento do corpo docente, parcerias para inovação e pesquisa, a tomada de decisões estratégicas pelo gestão e o estímulo à competitividade proativa entre o corpo discente, que fortaleceram a mentalidade empreendedora e criaram um ambiente propício à inovação. Além disso, a influência do ambiente em que a instituição está inserida e suas circunstâncias se mostraram relevantes durante esse processo. Observando esse fatores, esperasse esclarecer os diferentes modelos e processos capazes de disponibilizar um ecossistema empreendedor para a comunidade acadêmica.
Guia de escolha dos livros didáticos de ciências: uma reflexão socioambiental através da análise do tema “Consumo Sustentável”
Authors: Kuchake Hellen Priscila Paiva , Fontana Felipe , Kimura Irene Yukiko
Published: December 2024

O artigo focaliza a análise de como o tema "Consumo Sustentável" é abordado nos livros didáticos de Ciências para os anos finais do Ensino Fundamental, em escolas do Núcleo Regional de Educação (NRE) de Goioerê, Paraná. O estudo busca destacar a importância da inclusão desse tema para promover uma educação voltada à sustentabilidade e à consciência ambiental​. Essa pesquisa ressalta a relevância do "Consumo Sustentável" em um contexto educacional, inserido no ensino de Ciências como parte da Educação Ambiental (EA). Essa inclusão visa responder aos desafios ambientais contemporâneos, incentivando práticas de consumo mais conscientes e a formação de cidadãos críticos e responsáveis. O "Consumo Sustentável" é descrito como o uso de bens e serviços que atendem às necessidades básicas e proporcionam melhor qualidade de vida, minimizando o uso de recursos naturais e materiais tóxicos, a geração de resíduos e a emissão de poluentes, sem comprometer as necessidades das futuras gerações. O estudo é justificado pela importância de abordar a temática de "Consumo Sustentável" nas escolas, considerando que muitos livros didáticos tratam o tema de forma insuficiente. O estudo também visa contribuir para uma escolha mais consciente dos livros didáticos por parte dos professores, alinhada às necessidades de um ensino afeto à sustentabilidade. O principal objetivo do artigo é o de identificar como o "Consumo Sustentável" é abordado nos livros didáticos de Ciências utilizados nas escolas do NRE de Goioerê. Outros objetivos incluem a avaliação da abordagem didática e a elaboração de um guia para ajudar na escolha de livros didáticos que melhor atendam à proposta de educação ambiental sustentável. A metodologia do trabalho é exploratória e qualitativa, com análise de conteúdo dos livros didáticos e a aplicação de questionários a professores de Ciências inscritos no NRE supracitado. A análise de conteúdo seguiu procedimentos de categorização, conforme proposto por autores como Bardin e Facchini, para identificar a profundidade e a abordagem dos conteúdos sobre "Consumo Sustentável". Como principais resultados, destacamos que o tema "Consumo Sustentável" é tratado de forma limitada nos livros didáticos, geralmente mais presente no 6º ano e ausente ou superficialmente inserido nos anos seguintes. As conclusões destacam a necessidade de uma maior atenção dos educadores na escolha dos materiais, buscando alternativas complementares para preencher as lacunas deixadas pelos livros e promover uma formação mais integrada e crítica dos alunos .
Análise do reparo tecidual em lesões por hanseníase em uma paciente atendida em uma Unidade de Referência de Especialidades em Saúde no estado do Pará
Authors: Gomes Victor Alexandre Santos , Leite Israel Clemerson Moutinho , Pallaro Eduardo Fernando , Goto Lucicleide Kubiczewski , Andrade Gabriel Lima de , Lourido Jéssica Sabrina Rebelo , Nunes Lenise Ascensão Silva , Santos Greice Nívea Viana dos , Pimentel Renê Silva , Lima Yara Macambira Santana
Published: December 2024

A hanseníase é uma doença infectocontagiosa com prevalência em regiões endêmicas, como o Pará, onde ainda há um número significativo de casos. Assim, este estudo tem por objetivo descrever um caso clínico a partir do reparo tecidual em lesões por hanseníase de uma paciente atendida em uma Unidade de Referência de Especialidades em Saúde (URES) no estado do Pará. Para isso, a metodologia envolve um estudo de caso, descritivo, experimental controlado. Sendo uma paciente, que apresentou comprometimento em várias regiões do corpo. O tratamento incluiu 10 sessões consecutivas, onde se aplicaram técnicas de alta frequência para inibir o crescimento bacteriano e estimular o fluxo sanguíneo, além de laser de baixa intensidade para reparo técnico e curativo com óleo de girassol para proteção da lesão. Ao final, o paciente demonstrou melhora progressiva, com aumento da cicatrização eficaz da ferida. Conclui-se que o uso combinado dessas técnicas favorece o processo de recuperação, oferecendo uma abordagem que pode ser relevante para o tratamento de lesões hansênicas em outras unidades de saúde.
Uma análise exploratória acerca do papel da biomassa na transição energética e na geração de energia sustentável
Authors: Manjate Merlindo Jacinto , Conceição Gustavo Jaske da , Cruz Juliana Terezinha Santos da , Braga Rodolpho Stephan Santos , Dias Júnior Ananias Francisco
Published: December 2024

The growing concern for sustainability and the environmental impacts of non-renewable fuels, such as natural gas and oil, has driven intense discussions about the energy transition. In this context, renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biomass, wave, and tidal energy, emerge as viable alternatives to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, with biomass standing out in particular. This work aims to analyze the characteristics of biomass usage as an energy source, highlighting its role in mitigating dependence on fossil fuels and promoting sustainability. To achieve this goal, a literature review was conducted on clean energy generation, sustainability, thermoelectricity, and planted forests, focusing specifically on biomass. Research sources include Google Scholar, Scielo, Scopus, Web of Science, and Elsevier, prioritizing publications from the last 10 years (2014-2024). Searches were also conducted in international databases to create graphs and correlate different energy sources, allowing for a clear visualization of their interrelationships. The results indicate that biomass significantly contributes to the diversification of the global energy matrix. However, the study also identified challenges, such as the need for more efficient technologies and the implementation of public policies that encourage the adoption of biomass as a source of electricity generation. It is concluded that, with investments in research and innovation, biomass can become a viable and relevant solution in the fight against climate change, as well as promote sustainable development.
MANAGEMENT OF MAJOR PRE AND POSTHARVEST FUNGAL DISEASE (ANTHRACNOSE) OF MANGO FRUITS – A REVIEW
Authors: MUSTAFA G , IMRAN M , NADEEM S , AHMAD M , IQBAL A , ALI I , HASNAIN M , MANN NA , HUSSAIN R , AKRAM M , HAMZA MZ
Published: December 2024

Mango Mangifera indica L having family Anacardiaceaeis an important fruit in Physical and Biological Sciences. It is a prominent tropical and subtropical fruit produced all over the world. It is a popular fruit in the national as well as an international market due to its exquisite flavor and high nutritional caloric value. However, mangoes are susceptible to a variety of illnesses at all phases of growth, from the plants in the nursery to the fruits in storage or transit. The mango tree, and especially the fruit, is home to a wide range of infections, including fungus, which may be important causes of fruit rot. Colletotrichum species cause anthracnose, a serious disease affecting various crop species, causing fruit blemishes and financial losses. Historically, physical treatments and synthetic fungicides were used, but research into sustainable protection strategies is needed to reduce hazardous chemicals. Pre-harvest and postharvest infections can impair fruit quality and result in significant losses. The visible exterior symptoms frequently appear after ripening, which is commonly associated with the edibility of the fruit and causes significant losses during storage. The economic consequences of such postharvest losses exceed the field losses. So far, chemical-based treatments have dominated mango disease control. However, because of growing worry over residual toxicity caused by the widespread use of synthetic fungicides and the emergence of resistance in pathogen populations, attention has shifted to nonchemical techniques. Biological agents and vegetal derivatives have shown effectiveness, but crucial problems must be resolved before they can be integrated into practical crop protection plans. Biotechnology-based strategies, including RNA interference and genome editing technologies, have shown potential for secure anthracnose control. However, despite their high specificity and potential side effects, several issues need to be addressed before they can be integrated into IPM procedures to prevent Colletotrichum spp. disease.
Основы внешнеэкономической деятельности агрохолдингов в условиях санкционного давления
Authors: Д.Н. Лысенко
Published: December 2024

Введение. Статья посвящена исследованию основ внешнеэкономической деятельности агрохолдингов в условиях санкционного давления. Текущая макроэкономическая ситуация, связанная с переустройством экономической системы в связи с масштабным санкционным давлением, привела к необходимости обратиться к основам для формирования новых направлений развития внешнеэкономической деятельности агрохолдингов. Материалы и методы. При написании статьи был использован системный научный подход, диалектический метод исследования, монографические исследования и научные статьи. Результаты исследования. В статье рассмотрены базовые принципы организации внешнеэкономической деятельности, основные направления формирования и развития агрохолдингов. Исследованы подходы различных авторов в разрезе данных вопросов и практика развития внешнеэкономической деятельности и агрохолдингов. Обсуждение и заключения. Проведенное исследование позволило сделать вывод о возможных новых направлениях развития внешнеэкономической деятельности агрохолдингов в условиях санкционного давления.

Introduction. The article is devoted to the study of the fundamentals of foreign economic activity of agricultural holdings in the context of sanctions pressure. The current macroeconomic situation associated with the restructuring of the economic system in connection with the large-scale sanctions pressure has led to the need to turn to the basics for the formation of new directions for the development of foreign economic activity of agricultural holdings. Materials and methods. When writing the article, a systematic scientific approach, a dialectical research method, monographic studies and scientific articles were used. Results. The article examines the basic principles of the organization of foreign economic activity, the main directions of formation and development of agricultural holdings. The approaches of various authors in the context of these issues, and the practice of developing foreign economic activity and agricultural holdings are studied. Discussion and conclusions. The conducted research allowed us to conclude that there are possible new directions for the development of foreign economic activity of agricultural holdings in the context of sanctions pressure.
Importancia del Control Organizacional en el Sector Financiero como Herramienta Estratégica para Afrontar Nuevos Retos
Authors: Rodríguez Rivera Pablo César , Cerón Muñoz Astrid , Troncoso Igua Erika
Published: December 2024

En el siguiente artículo se aborda la evolución y desafíos presentados en la última década del sistema financiero colombiano, así como las estrategias que las entidades bancarias deben adoptar para mantenerse en el entorno, su papel en la economía colombiana y los cambios institucionales que ha experimentado a lo largo del tiempo, siguen siendo competitivos a largo plazo. Se aborda la transformación organizacional en el sector bancario colombiano, la importancia de la tecnología y la inclusión financiera, destacando la relevancia de la resiliencia y la adaptabilidad en un entorno económico global incierto.
Por tanto, el objetivo de la propuesta es analizar los cambios significativos en la estructura del control organizacional de las entidades del sector financiero, específicamente en el sector bancario. En la Metodología se abordaron dos tipos de investigación que se complementan y se desarrollan de manera paralela: la investigación descriptiva y la investigación documental. Estas metodologías se utilizan para analizar la estructura del control organizacional en el sector bancario durante el periodo comprendido entre 2014 y 2024.
Juego en el desarrollo de las Habilidades Motrices de Base en la primera infancia: una revisión documental
Authors: Marulanda Gutiérrez Geraldine , Muriel Alarcón Diana María , Vélez Ramírez Isabel Cristina , Afanador-Restrepo Miguel Ángel , Cadavid Rodríguez Eliana Tonanzin
Published: December 2024

Esta revisión documental explora las discusiones más relevantes en la relación entre el juego y el desarrollo de las habilidades motrices básicas en la primera infancia. La metodología responde a la revisión narrativa y se procesa con el método de análisis temático. Se realizó una búsqueda avanzada con los términos “habilidades motrices básicas”, “juego” e “infancia”, en Dialnet, Scielo, Redalyc, ProQuest, Web of Science y repositorios institucionales, mediante cuatro ecuaciones de búsqueda adaptadas a cada base de datos. Tras una lectura de los resultados, se seleccionaron 39 investigaciones en español y en inglés publicadas en los últimos cinco años. Se evidencia que el juego y la actividad física son las principales propuestas para el desarrollo de habilidades motrices básicas. Los resultados sugieren que el juego en la primera infancia promueve el desarrollo de habilidades motoras básicas, así como aspectos cognitivos, emocionales y sociales, destacando su relevancia en la pedagogía infantil.
Os Ribeirinhos de São João do Araguaia, Pará, Brasil
Authors: Silva Araujo Amarildo
Published: December 2024

Este artigo propõe uma análise do mundo vivido ribeirinho dos beradeiros da cidade de São João do Araguaia, sudeste paraense. A pesquisa apresenta uma abordagem fenomenológica, a partir da dimensão vivida do território. A investigação se debruçou na compreensão das relações estabelecidas com o rio Tocantins, que são responsáveis pela constituição dos territórios ribeirinhos na dimensão vivida. O arcabouço teórico de investigação foi alicerçado no conceito de território vivido, lugar, comunidade tradicional e o conceito de ribeirinho. A pesquisa é de ordem qualitativa, e para o seu desenvolvimento, utilizamos as técnicas: história de vida e pesquisa descritiva, a partir de observações feitas da relação do ribeirinho [barqueiro] com o rio; fotografias e pesquisas bibliográficas. A pesquisa evidenciou que o território ribeirinho não é constituído a partir das relações de poder (econômico, social e político), mas sim, a partir da identificação de lugares hierarquizados e conectados por itinerários interdependentes.
O Pôr do sol em Santo António dos Olivais, Coimbra, Portugal, durante as festividades dos Santos Populares de 2023
Authors: Glodes Blum Gustavo
Published: December 2024

A Igreja de Santo António dos Olivais doi um espaço onde o santo católico morou durante seu período no monastério português de mesmo nome, antes de sua ida a Pádua, na Itália, durante o século XIII. As festas dos Santos Populares são feitas durante o período de festividades juninas em Portugal, durante o período próximo ao solstício de verão. O Cruzeiro de Santo António dos Olivais, recheado de árvores e visto nesta foto a partir da Igreja de mesmo nome, é uma das sedes das festas populares na cidade, e foi retratado ao pôr-do-sol no dia 02 de junho de 2023 às 20:42 com uso de aparelho celular Motorola MotoG71.
The PROMIS-10 Global Mental Health T-Score: An Independent Predictor of In-Hospital Recovery Following a Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Kostyun Regina O. , Witmer Daniel K. , Lucchio Peter , Solomito Matthew J.
Published: December 2024

Background:

Currently, few investigations explore the connection between global mental health and recovery following total hip arthroplasty (THA). The increased utilization of patient-reported outcomes tools provides an opportunity to assess a patient's mental health without undue survey burden. The purpose of this study was to explore how mental health is associated with a patient's immediate in-hospital recovery regardless of a formally diagnosed mental illness.

Methods:

This retrospective study consisted of patients undergoing elective primary THA. Patients were grouped by both their PROMIS 10 Global Mental Health T-score (MHT) and whether they had a formally diagnosed mental illness. The resulting four patient groups were compared using multivariate regression analyses to determine differences in in-hospital pain reporting, opioid consumption, and discharge disposition.

Results:

One thousand four hundred and twenty nine patients were included in this study. MHT was an independent predictor of pain reporting at discharge (P < 0.001) and inpatient opioid consumption (P = 0.002). Regardless of the presence of mental illness, patients self-reporting poor mental health (MHT<40) reported higher pain levels, consumed more opioids, and were more likely to be discharged to a facility than those with an MHT >50.

Conclusion:

Mental illness was not an independent predictor of immediate postoperative outcomes, but self-reported global mental health assessed using the MHT was. Therefore, surgeons should be aware of their patient's global mental health status before surgery because it is associated with in-hospital recovery following THA.
Patients on Antidepressants Are at an Increased Risk of Adverse Events following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Ratnasamy Philip P. , Diatta Fortunay , Oghenesume Oghenewoma P. , Sanchez Joshua G. , Gouzoulis Michael J. , Grauer Jonathan N.
Published: December 2024

Background:

A large proportion of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients are on antidepressant medications at the time of surgery. Postoperative outcomes of this patient demographic have not been characterized. This study compared the risk of 90-day adverse events and 5-year survival to revision surgery between patients on antidepressants and those not on antidepressants at the time of surgery.

Methods:

TKA patients were identified from the PearlDiver M151Ortho data set. Of these patients, those taking antidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) and those not taking antidepressants were identified and matched 1:1 based on patient age, sex, and Elixhauser Comorbidity Index scores. The incidence of 90-day adverse events was determined for the two groups and compared by multivariate analyses. Five-year survival to revision surgery was compared between TKA patients on antidepressants and those not on antidepressants.

Results:

In total, 21.8% of TKA patients were taking antidepressants; 209,320 matched TKA patients on antidepressants and 837,066 not on antidepressants were extracted from the data set. Controlling for patient age, sex, and Elixhauser Comorbidity Index, those on antidepressants at the time of surgery had markedly higher odds of experiencing any (odds ratio [OR] 1.50), severe (OR 1.23), and minor (OR 1.61) adverse events in the 90 days following TKA (P < 0.0001 for all). Five-year survival to revision surgery of TKA patients on antidepressants was 96.4% (95% CI, 96.3% to 96.5%), compared with 96.9% (95% CI 96.8% to 96.9%) for patients not on antidepressants.

Conclusions:

TKA patients on antidepressants at the time of surgery were found to have markedly greater odds of experiencing 90-day postoperative adverse events but not clinically notable differences in five-year revision surgeries. TKA patients taking antidepressants could constitute a patient population at risk for inferior perioperative outcomes following surgery and thus may require additional counseling and mitigation strategies.

Study design:

Retrospective database study.

Level of evidence:

Level III
Trends in Surgeon Reimbursement for Primary Total Hip and Knee Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 2,421,710 Medicare Part B Claims From 2017 to 2022
Authors: Seo Henry Hojoon , Shimizu Michelle Riyo , Buddhiraju Anirudh , Gong Jung Ho , RezazadehSaatlou MohammadAmin , Kwon Young-Min
Published: December 2024

Background:

Primary hip and knee total joint arthroplasties (TJAs) are among the most frequently performed orthopaedic surgeries in the United States, with demand projected to increase to two million cases per year by 2040. Despite the growing demand, previous studies have shown a declining value of Medicare surgeon reimbursements. Given recent inflationary trends, an updated analysis of the changing value of primary TJA reimbursement is necessary. This study examines surgeon reimbursement trends for primary TJA among Medicare patients from 2017 to 2022.

Methods:

We analyzed Medicare Part B claims data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners database. Using Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes for primary TJA, we queried the database for procedures performed between 2017 and 2022. Yearly service counts and allowed Medicare reimbursements were examined. Reimbursement values were adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index with all values converted to 2022 U.S. dollars.

Results:

The study included 2,421,710 Medicare claims for primary TJA from 2017 to 2022. During this period, the volume of primary TJA increased by 2.9%. However, average reimbursement decreased by 4.2%, from $1,343 in 2017 to $1,286 in 2022. When adjusted for inflation, the decrease in reimbursement was more pronounced, falling by 19.6% from $1,600 to $1,286. Trends in reimbursement varied by procedure type and geographic region.

Conclusion:

Between 2017 and 2022, while the volume of primary TJA increased, Medicare surgeon reimbursement for these procedures decreased, with a markedly greater reduction when adjusted for inflation. These trends highlight the need for policy reforms to ensure sustainable reimbursement for surgeons performing primary TJA.
Penguatan Literasi Membaca dengan Menggunakan Pop Up Book di Rumah Baca Rambutan Medan
Authors: Matondang Fatimah Zahra , Pasaribu Arda Yatul Liani , Mariana  , Sari Wulan Tahnia , Harahap Febriza Wirahma Dina , Yani Sarah Syafra , Siregar Disna Anum , Siregar Nurhafni
Published: December 2024

The low economic condition of the population in Bandar Selamat Subdistrict, Medan City has caused the children there to drop out of school. This caused several local youths to take the initiative to build the Rambutan Reading House as a learning forum for children to continue receiving an education. The aim of this leadership project activity is to strengthen the reading literacy of the children of Rambutan Reading House using Pop Up Book media. The data collection techniques used observation, interviews and documentation with twenty children as research subjects. The results of this activity show the enthusiasm of the children of Rambutan Reading House in reading literacy activities using Pop Up Book media. Apart from that, they are also able to retell the contents of the story and answer all the questions correctly during quiz games
Salman Rushdie's Quixotic Fiction and Multiculturalism Illusions in his novel “Quichotte”
Authors: Ciocoi Tatiana
Published: December 2024

This article represents an analysis of the novel Quichotte (2019, translated into Romanian in 2021) by Salman Rushdie, based on the "quixotism" interpretation and the Knight of the Sorrowful Figure image as fundamental metaphors of the contemporary world. The concept of "quixotism", which denotes exaggerated idealism and inability to distinguish between reality and fiction, is related to the Rushdian notion of "sperectomy", of hope for good gradual loss, which the researcher Chiara Sereni masterfully analyzes in her work Salman Rushdie. La storia come sperectomia (2010). A novel of migration, metafiction, postcolonial rewriting of Don Quixote, satire, parody and trans-semiotic pastiche, Quichotte transposes Salman Rushdie's battle with the multiculturalism ideology windmills and his defeatism concerning humanity's ability to achieve the ideal of harmony and tolerance. The study demonstrates that the novel Quichotte, which brings back to discussion the quixotic madness theme, and with it, the conflict between ideal and reality, is a bitter conclusion made by Salman Rushdie at the end of a lifelong battle, led in the name of the utopian ideal of an open and inclusive world, where people, ethnicities, religions and cultures would coexist in a fruitful and beneficial mutual enrichment.
Phraseologisms with Indigenous Motifs in the Motivational Phraseological Dictionary
Authors: Savin Angela
Published: December 2024

The problem of the motivation of the linguistic sign is more and more in sight of European linguistics, in the direction of even creating a new discipline, motivational linguistics. In the Motivational Phraseological Dictionary, Chisinau, 2023, whose author is the undersigned, it is proposed to conceive the genesis of stable polylexical units by indicating the type of motivation - the extralinguistic one, as well as by the aspect of their origin, they being indigenous and general. Stable expressions of foreign origin are considered general to a large number of languages. The other stable polylexical units are to be regarded as indigenous, having their origin in Romanian, even if they have correspondences in other languages. Their similarity in the third languages can be explained by several reasons. At their emergence, stable polylexical units were originally denominative, motivated language units, where they denoted definite facts in the surrounding world, or connotative, motivated units, where the speaker expressed an attitude towards a certain fact in life. Along the way, as language and society have evolved, some motivated phraseological units have also remained motivated, their components or one of them retaining their meaning. The explanation lies in the fact that only these language units can name certain realities: certain lexical and grammatical values, elimination of ambiguity, etc. The present article will focus on some components of the given phraseologisms expressing some Romanian indigenous symbols and motifs, as they are part of the linguoculture of the Romanian people.
French for University Purposes: A Role Model
Authors: Chapelan Mihaela
Published: December 2024

In recent decades, didactics has developed a multitude of new concepts or adapted concepts borrowed from other fields to match its own requirements, which has enabled it to establish itself as a scientific discipline in its own right. In our article we will focus on one of the most recent of these, namely the one relating to the teaching of French for university purposes (the French acronym being FOU). After a reappraisal of the main features of this type of approach, we propose to analyse to what extent it could be relocated and transformed into a model of collaborative teaching, capable of responding not only to the needs of foreign students in French universities, but also to those of native students in various other academic institutions, who are increasingly facing difficulties in integrating into academic life and requirements.
Questioning Representations Relating to the Visual Arts in School to Update Teacher Training
Authors: Morel Maia
Published: December 2024

Our research evaluates the results of a long reflection on teachers training in visual arts in primary schools of Quebec. This exploratory study of a qualitative type analyzes the representations of future teachers as to the role of arts in school (dominance of “traditional” criteria in art, “free expression” and “production of items” as main goals of arts education at school). The results highlight the urgency of improving the initial training of the teachers in the field of artistic education. This involves integrating three essential dimensions linked to the findings of current research in artistic education, into the student curriculum, namely: the disciplinary dimension (arts skills to be taught/learned), the integrative dimension (educating through art), and the cultural dimension (training of people who transmit culture through art). The conclusions underline, in a historical perspective on artistic education in Quebec, the need to critically review the effects of the old doxas in order to deconstruct possible obstacles to the updated understanding of the arts at school, and to give artistic education its full disciplinary, educational and cultural dimension.
The Ornament of the Traditional Romanian Carpet as an Effective Didactic Means of Aesthetic Education of Youth
Authors: Gherman Iuliana
Published: December 2024

The diverse world of ornament and decor surrounds a person throughout his life, and not only surrounds him, but has a huge impact on the formation of his personality. It is by contacting nature, studying and analyzing cultural phenomena, cultural values (a traditional carpet, undoubtedly, is a cultural value) that a person receives his first ideas about beauty and spirituality, harmony and perfection. The article is devoted to the study of the formation of the initial professional competence of students at the faculties of fine, decorative arts and design, through mastering the patterns of the traditional Bessarabian carpet. The scientific problem solved in the study is the insufficient assessment of the role and priority of the traditional ornament of the Romanian (Bessarabian) carpet in the process of aesthetic education of youth, in the light of the requirements of modern artistic pedagogy. The value and novelty lie in identifying the effectiveness of the Model for the formation of professional skills among students, in the scientific substantiation of the research to fill the gaps in modern pedagogical practice of the Republic of Moldova. Let us note that the above material outlines the main ways of development of ethnopedagogical and other art history and ethnological research aimed at the formation of initial professional competence, promising personal qualities and ethnoartistic culture of students, so necessary in higher art education of the Republic of Moldova, in the conditions of a modern multicultural environment.
GIẢI PHÁP QUẢN LÝ HIỆU QUẢ RÁC THẢI NHỰA TRONG RÁC THẢI SINH HOẠT TẠI ĐẮK NÔNG, VIỆT NAM
Authors: Việt Trần Tuấn , Tịch Hồ Ngọc , Tú Dương Nguyễn Cẩm , Vy Huỳnh Tường
Published: December 2024

Quản lý hiệu quả rác thải nhựa (RTN) trong rác thải sinh hoạt (RTSH) là một phần trong mục tiêu xây dựng nông thôn mới và cũng là một mục tiêu lớn của toàn tỉnh Đắk Nông trong nỗ lực thực hiện giảm thiểu RTN tại địa phương. Nghiên cứu này được xây dựng nhằm phân tích, đánh giá thực trạng quản lý RTSH và xác định thành phần RTSH, RTN tại các bãi chôn lấp của tỉnh Đắk Nông qua đó đề xuất được hướng quản lý phù hợp. Tổng cộng 8 bãi chôn lấp tại 8 đơn vị hành chính cấp huyện đã được thu thập mẫu để xác định thành phần rác thải. Trong đó, riêng RTN được tiếp tục xác định rõ tỉ lệ từng nhóm PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS, và nhựa khác. Kết quả cho thấy thành phần hữu cơ dễ phân hủy trong các mẫu ở mức thấp hơn so với trung bình ở các địa phương khác ở Việt Nam. Thành phần rác có khả năng tái chế dao động mức 33,3%-60,0%, trong đó nhựa chiếm từ 23,3%-43,3% với các loại nhựa xếp theo thứ tự giảm dần về tỉ lệ là PET (15,0-48,6%), PP (14,3-38,8%), PS (6,4-25,0%), LDPE (2,5-25,7%), HDPE (0-22,5%) và PVC (0-11,1%). Thông qua các kết quả khảo sát và phân tích, một mô hình quản lý tổng hợp RTN, RTSH phù hợp với điều kiện tỉnh Đắk Nông đã được đề xuất.
KHẲNG ĐỊNH LOÀI LẤU HENRY (Psychotria henryi H.Lév.) VÀ LẤU VÂN NAM (Psychotria yunnanensis Hutch.) PHÂN BỐ Ở VIỆT NAM
Authors: Bảo Nguyễn Quốc
Published: December 2024

Loài Lấu henry (Psychotria henryi H.Lév.) và Lấu vân nam (Psychotria yunnanensis Hutch.)  thuộc chi Lấu (Psychotria L.), họ Cà phê (Rubiaceae) được mô tả lần đầu tiên tại Vân Nam, Trung Quốc. Bằng phương pháp hình thái so sánh, điều tra thực địa, kết hợp các tài liệu chính về phân loại chi Lấu (Psychotria L.) cũng như tham khảo các mẫu tiêu bản từ các bảo tàng trong nước và trên thế giới, chúng tôi khẳng định sự có mặt của hai loài Lấu này ở Việt Nam. Trong bài báo này, chúng tôi mô tả chi tiết về đặc điểm hình thái thực vật dựa vào mẫu tiêu bản, tài liệu gốc và tài liệu liên quan, mẫu chuẩn, phân bố và sinh thái, bảng so sánh giữa các loài và hình ảnh minh họa. Các mẫu tiêu bản được thu thập và lưu trữ tại Bảo tàng Động thực vật (VNM) thuộc Viện Sinh học nhiệt đới.
TIẾP CẬN MÔ HÌNH CIPO ĐỂ ĐÁNH GIÁ THỰC TRẠNG ĐÀO TẠO Ở CÁC TRƯỜNG TRUNG CẤP PHẬT HỌC ĐÔNG NAM BỘ
Authors: Tuyến Khuất Hữu Anh , Thư Nguyễn Sỹ
Published: December 2024

Đông Nam Bộ là nơi có nhiều cơ sở đào tạo Phật học, trong đó nhiều nhất là các trường trung cấp Phật học. Chất lượng đào tạo ở các trường trung cấp Phật học Đông Nam Bộ cần được khảo sát, đánh giá để làm cơ sở thực tiễn cho đề xuất biện pháp quản lí đào tạo ở các trường này. Bài báo tiếp cận mô hình CIPO để đánh giá thực trạng đào tạo của các trường trung cấp Phật học Đông Nam Bộ theo các yếu tố: hoạt động đầu vào, hoạt động quá trình đào tạo, hoạt động đầu ra, nhận thức về sự tác động của bối cảnh. Kết quả nghiên cứu đưa ra một cái nhìn toàn cảnh về đặc điểm và chất lượng đào tạo ở các trường trung cấp Phật học Đông Nam Bộ.
Đánh giá tác động của tế bào gốc trung mô mô mỡ và thể tiết của chúng với mạch máu, cơ trên in vivo
Authors: Nguyễn Hà Hoạ , Đỗ Đức Thuần , Đỗ Xuân Hai
Published: December 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá tính kích thích mạch máu, kích thích cơ của tế bào gốc trung mô mô mỡ và exosome từ tế bào gốc trung mô mô mỡ. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu thực nghiệm 12 thỏ New Zealand (1728 - 2190g) trưởng thành khỏe mạnh, 6 thỏ đánh giá tính kích thích mạch, cơ của tế bào gốc (MSC), 6 thỏ đánh giá kích thích mạch, cơ của thể tiết (TT); mức độ kích thích mạch máu, kích thích cơ dựa trên tổn thương vi thể tổ chức vùng tiêm. Kết quả: Kích thích mạch máu nhẹ đến trung bình ở cả 3 nhóm với điểm kích thích nhóm MSC (3), nhóm TT (2,5) và nhóm chứng (2,7); số lượng mạch máu trung bình nhóm MSC (5), nhóm TT (7,33), nhóm chứng (5,4); không có thâm nhiễm tế bào viêm trên mô cơ cả 3 nhóm nghiên cứu. Kết luận: Kết quả bước đầu chưa thấy tế bào gốc trung mô mô mỡ và thể tiết ngoại bào exoxome của chúng kích thích mạch máu, cơ trên động vật thực nghiệm.
Mr. Victor Zarnowitz and Economic Forecasting
Authors: Guerard Jr John B
Published: December 2024

The relevance of a 30-year-old NBER business cycle research for today s business world.