bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Becarios de clase media en una universidad privada del sureste de México. Formas de convivencia, perspectivas académicas y de futuro laboral
Authors: Moo Estrella Emy Guadalupe , López Santillán Ricardo
Published: April 2024

A partir de los relatos de alumnos becarios de clase media que estudian en una universidad privada de la ciudad de Mérida, Yucatán, desde una perspectiva fenomenológica y utilizando la técnica de los grupos focales y de las entrevistas semiestructuradas, se analizan los significados que construyen estos estudiantes universitarios por el hecho de tener beca en una universidad cara, así como el significado de convivir con distintas clases sociales en el seno de su institución. Hay, en el ser, sentir y actuar de estos jóvenes, varias paradojas que, por extensión, pueden ser reflejo de otras que se viven en el México actual
El poder de la comunicación y su relación con los derechos humanos en el capitalismo informacional-cognitivo
Authors: Rodríguez Guerrero Miguel
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo analiza los elementos clave del capitalismo informacional-cognitivo, afirmando que nos situamos en un nuevo contexto donde la producción inmaterial de símbolos, la acción del conocimiento sobre sí mismo y su difusión en forma de red son su principal fuente de caracterización. El objetivo central es establecer un análisis donde el poder de lo cognitivo, la comunicación y la construcción y colocación de discursos en la opinión pública desde las nuevas tecnologías de la información y la comunicación sirven como herramientas para configurar un entendimiento y ejercicio práctico de los derechos humanos vinculados al sistema dominante. Frente a ello se examinan nuevas formas de acción intersubjetivas de comunicación que suponen una respuesta desde diversos colectivos sociales en la búsqueda de transformaciones contrahegemónicas.
El punto más al sur y el punto más al norte: Tapachula y Tijuana como ciudades fronterizas escenarios de inmovilidades forzadas de migrantes, desplazados internos, solicitantes de refugio y deportados
Authors: Fernández Casanueva Carmen , Juárez Paulín Arli , Juárez Paulín Arli
Published: April 2024

El artículo presenta los primeros hallazgos de un estudio que busca analizar, de manera comparativa, los procesos de inmovilidad forzada que tienen lugar en Tijuana, BajaCalifornia, y Tapachula, Chiapas. Las reflexiones de esta primera etapa se sustentan en entrevistas realizadas a representantes de organizaciones e instituciones vinculadas con la migración en ambas ciudades. Se presenta aquí un panorama de las nuevas tendencias de movilidad y permanencia en los destinos mencionados, indagando las causas e implicaciones del asentamiento prolongado por parte de población en tránsito, deportada, solicitante de refugio y desplazada. Finalmente, damos cuenta de la problemática y retos derivados de esa situación que enfrentan las asociaciones que trabajan con y en pro de la población móvil en los dos contextos.
Redes religiosas trasnacionales, teología de la liberación y pastoral indigenista en México y Guatemala, 1968-1975
Authors: García Vettorazzi María V.
Published: April 2024

Diversos autores han señalado la importancia de las redes religiosas transnacionales en la formulación y difusión de nuevos enfoques teológicos y pastorales. En este artículo se analiza cómo a través de los procesos de relacionamiento, intercambio y discusión entre miembros de la Iglesia católica mexicana y guatemalteca, se concibió la “problemática indígena” —y con ella al “indígena”—, y cómo a partir de las concepciones esbozadas se pensó y discutió la acción pastoral. Estos procesos acontecieron en un escenario moldeado por las confluencias y las divergencias entre indigenismo, indianismo y teología de la liberación. En este escrito, el análisis de las interlocuciones entre los agentes de pastoral muestran que se perfilaban distintos, e incluso divergentes, programas pastorales cuyo interés común era “rehacer la conciencia indígena”.
Las emociones entre los mayas: significados y normas culturales de expresión-supresión
Authors: Jiménez-Balam Deira , Castillo-León Teresita , Calvalcante Lilia
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es explorar el significado emocional y las normas culturales de expresión-supresión emocional entre los mayas del centro de Quintana Roo, México. Entrevistamos a once adultos bilingües (maya-español) y organizamos un grupo de discusión con seis de los participantes, además de emplear la observación participante y llevar un diario de campo. Entre los resultados destaca que las emociones se asocian principalmente con el término en maya óol. Las normas de expresión-supresión enfatizan la moderación y el equilibrio emocional. Por ejemplo, la palabra ki’imak óol (alegría) fue concebida en términos de tranquilidad. Mientras que yaj óol (enojo-tristeza) alude a una emoción que desequilibra y entorpece las relaciones sociales, por lo que no se promueve. Estos resultados concuerdan con el modelo cultural interdependiente, que considera la calma y la modestia para el mante­nimiento de la armonía y las buenas relaciones. Implicaciones para futuras investigaciones son discutidas.
Estrategias contra el hambre en Yucatán: una mirada histórica al problema alimentario
Authors: Navarrete Zendejas Luis Octavio
Published: April 2024

Lamanera como se entiende y aborda el hambre como problema retorcido varía notablemente en distintos contextos y escalas espaciotemporales. Los modos en que la política pública ha querido resolver dicho problema han sido ineficaces, pues son muchas las implicaciones sociales y naturales que se conjuntan. Paraproponer una solución de raíz a un problema retorcido tan complejo y trascendental, es primordial conocer a profundidad el desarrollo histórico y las características particulares en cada contexto y escala. Dicho lo cual, en el presente artículo se propone una revisión histórica del problema alimentario en la península de Yucatán: los principales elementos del ambiente natural que lo provocan, y cómo el ambiente social ha implementado diferentes estrategias para resolverlo, de acuerdo con las capacidades e intereses alimentarios dominantes.
La gestión ciudadana en las iniciativas de regeneración del Centro Histórico de Mérida y su impacto turístico
Authors: Peraza Guzmán Marco Tulio
Published: April 2024

Desde fines del siglo anterior y particularmente en las primeras décadas del actual, la organización de la sociedad civil en relación a la conservación del patrimonio ha venido cobrando mayor relevancia en México y particularmente en Yucatán. Laparticipación social en esta tarea dio inicio con las organizaciones gremiales de arqueólogos y arquitectos, así como con la más antigua institución pública de enseñanza superior de la arquitectura en Yucatán, pero también se extendió, más recientemente, a otros organismos de carácter gremial y altruista, relacionados con diversos temas de su especialidad que poco a poco han ido ganando espacios de expresión y de gestión con las autoridades gubernamentales y canalizando las inquietudes y puntos de vista de la ciudadanía respecto a temas de conservación patrimonial en las ciudades y el ámbito rural de Yucatán. Todo lo anterior ha tenido un impacto turístico que ha potenciado, a su vez, el interés de los diferentes niveles de gobierno por aprovechar e impulsar estos esfuerzos. En este trabajo se pretende realizar una reflexión histórica de esta tarea, exponiendo los esfuerzos de diversos organismos, sociales, académicos y gremiales con la finalidad de poner en perspectiva su desempeño para poder aquilatar y valorar su desarrollo e impacto en la ciudad de Mérida.
Participación ciudadana en la creación de áreas naturales protegidas marinas en el noroeste de México
Authors: Rodríguez Quiroz Gerardo , Pinkus Rendón Manuel Jesús , Nava Pérez Eusebio , Ortega Rubio Alfredo
Published: April 2024

México, al igual que otras naciones, a través de áreas naturales protegidas marinas (ANPM) procura la conservación y los procesos naturales de las especies sujetas a la pesca. Lamentablemente, en los procesos de decreto de las mismas en algunas ocasiones no se ha puesto la debida atención en el desarrollo social y económico de las comunidades que habitan en ellas. El presente trabajo busca conocer el grado de participación de los pescadores al momento de la declaración de las ANPM. Utilizando encuestas en escalas de Likert, se analizó la percepción de los pescadores aledaños a dos ANPM en el estado de Baja California Sur, respecto a si fueron tomados en cuenta o no para el establecimiento de las ANPM. Se sugieren mecanismos que reconozcan el valor del conocimiento de los pescadores como un elemento toral que incentive la sustentabilidad de la pesca y que en su conjunto gestionen una mejora en la calidad de vida del pescador en las ANPM.
Razones del embarazo temprano en Yucatán. De exclusiones y vulnerabilidades interseccionales
Authors: Rubio Herrera Amada
Published: April 2024

En este documento reflexiono desde un enfoque interseccional sobre el fenómeno del embarazo temprano en Yucatán, retomando algunos municipios rurales que reportan mayor número de casos. Enfatizo la construcción de este análisis desde la confluencia de variables intersectadas como la educación y la etnicidad, que se explican por las condiciones de desigualdad sistemática en las que vive la población, específicamente las mujeres. Más que ocasionarlas, el embarazo temprano es antecedido por la misma marginación y desigualdad. Se reitera la importancia del ejercicio sustentado en la interseccionalidad que analice las condiciones de los contextos de riesgo; esta base permitirá iniciar la reflexión sobre las razones del embarazo temprano, para, en un segundo momento, formular acciones pertientes. Laintervención institucional sin un análisis sociocultural que la sustente tendrá limitaciones en su impacto, y sólo abonará a un retórica discursiva sobre el género.
A la sombra de la democracia
Authors: Rivera Osorio Axel
Published: April 2024

El artículo analiza las carencias democráticas que se viven en el mundo contemporáneo. Paradar una explicación es necesario reconocer la transformación que tuvo la democracia en la racionalidad neoliberal. Por este motivo, el artículo se divide en tres partes: 1) se presenta un bosquejo de las características esenciales de la racionalidad neoliberal, comparada con la racionalidad política del Estado de bienestar; 2) se profundiza en las técnicas de gobierno que han permitido una des democratización de la vida pública, debido al neoliberalismo, donde se muestra que el poder del demos se mina en pos de la gobernanza, al cuestionar sistemáticamente el ámbito de lo social y la esfera pública; 3) finalmente, se exponen algunas ideas para re democratizar el espacio público.
Usos antrópicos de las plantas vasculares en el sureste del Estado de México
Authors: Guadarrama Martínez Noemí , Rubí Arriaga Martín , Chávez Mejía María Cristina , Thomé Ortiz Humberto
Published: April 2024

Las plantas vasculares contribuyen a satisfacer diversas necesidades humanas y forman parte de la identidad de las comunidades rurales, sin embargo, han sido poco estudiadas en el contexto de las transformaciones socioeconómicas del campo. Por lo anterior el objetivo de la presente investigación fue identificar los usos antrópicos de las plantas vasculares del sureste del Estado de México. Mediante una metodología mixta, se aplicaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a 170 mujeres y 105 hombres sobre su conocimiento acerca de los usos que las plantas silvestres y cultivadas pueden tener. Mediante el método etnobotánico, se recolectó el taxón y se identificó con claves botánicas especializadas. Se identificaron 118 especies sobre las que se determinaron usos, conocimientos y creencias asociadas. El aprovechamiento de las plantas se relaciona con los conocimientos locales que conducen a usos diferenciados de cada especie, su utilización futura depende de la capacidad local de reproducción de los conocimientos sobre estos recursos.
Brain Stroke Detection Using Machine Learning
Authors: Deshmukh Prof. Baliram
Published: April 2024

Abstract: We look at the skills of metamaterials technology to enhance the first-rate of reconstructed photos for the hassle of mind stroke detection. We combine the metamaterial in our headscarf system for mind imaging in CST, and evaluate the reconstructed pix of the pinnacle model this is positioned in the microwave tomographic head machine for the cases with and with out the incorporated metamaterial. For photograph reconstruction we observe the distorted Born iterative technique (DBIM) mixed with two-step iterative shrinkage/thresholding (TwIST) set of rules. Our consequences imply that using our metamaterial can increase the signal distinction due to the presence of a blood goal, which translates into more ac- curate reconstructions of the target.
Revolutionizing Healthcare: A Java-Based Approach to Hospital Management
Authors: Sharma Pratham , Rani Konika , Sharma Kumkum , Singh Dipanshu Kumar
Published: April 2024

Abstract: In this research paper, we are investigating the development and evaluation of a mobile application designed to streamline Life Care processes. The research explores an ensemble model that integrates functionalities from existing solutions such as appointment scheduling, staff communication, and resource allocation. Through the analysis of real-world data collected during the app's implementation, the study aims to assess its impact on improving workflow efficiency, enhancing communication among healthcare teams, and facilitating better decision-making. The findings suggest that the app has significantly improved hospital management practices and patient care quality, highlighting its potential as a valuable tool in modern healthcare settings.
O apartheid na Palestina/Israel: reflexões à luz do caso sul-africano, das ciências humanas e do direito internacional
Authors: Sahd. Fábio Bacila
Published: April 2024

A pesquisa aqui apresentada fortalece um modelo interpretativo passível de uso para explicar diferentes experiências de negação dos direitos humanos na contemporaneidade, auxiliando em seu enfrentamento, a luz das ciências humanas e do direito internacional. “Um sul-africano, que visitou a Palestina/Israel pela primeira vez, em 2007, lembra-se de ter caído no choro em um posto de controle: ‘Eu reconheci o apartheid, como se você reconhece o cheiro de uma rosa em um lugar, você reconhece em outro. Não conheço os fatos, os detalhes, mas isso é apartheid. Você já sentiu esse cheiro antes. Você já experimentou isso antes’ [...] Nas palavras de um jornalista sul-africano [...] ‘O nível de apartheid, racismo e brutalidade são piores do que no pior período de apartheid’” Andy Clarno, “Neoliberal apartheid: Palestina/Israel and South Africa after 1994”. London: The University of Chicago Press, Ltd., 2017, p. 194.
Daphnia magna’nın Popülasyon Artışına Farklı Kültür Ortamlarının Etkisi
Authors: Özdoğan Hasan Batuhan Emre , Tekin Muhammet Eren
Published: April 2024

Bu çalışmada, Daphnia magna kültürüne 3 farklı besinin (Chlorella vulgaris, Toz Spirulina, Ekmek mayası) tek tek ve kombine şekilde kullanımının popülasyon artışı üzerine etkisi araştırılmıştır. Deneme grupları sırasıyla; Besin olmayan grup (Kontrol/I. Grup), Toz Spriulina (II. Grup), Chlorella vulgaris (III. Grup), Ekmek mayası (IV. Grup), Toz Spirulina + C. vulgaris (V. Grup), Toz Spirulina + Ekmek mayası (VI. Grup), C. vulgaris + Ekmek mayası (VII. Grup), Toz Spirulina + C. vulgaris + Ekmek mayası (VIII. Grup) olarak belirlenmiştir. Deneme1 litre hacimli balon joje içinde700 mL’lik su hacminde başlangıç yoğunluğu 25 adet birey olacak şekilde başlamış, 21 gün boyunca günlük olarak birey sayımları yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonunda D. magna kültürlerindeki popülasyon artışında en yüksek toplam birey sayısı Toz Spirulina + C. vulgaris + Ekmek mayası ile beslenen grupta 5541,33 ± 57,83 birey/700ml olarak 16. günde belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada 16 gün sonundaki en yüksek birey sayısı Toz Spirulina + Ekmek mayası ile beslenen grup ile istatistiki olarak benzerlik göstermiş olsa da diğer gruplar arasında istatistik olarak fark tespit edilmiştir (P < 0,05). D. magna’ya uygulanan besleme rejimine göre en yüksek büyüme hızı 14. gün sonunda Toz Spirulina + ekmek mayası ile beslenen grupta 0,87 ± 0,02 bölünme/gün olarak belirlenmiş olup bu sonuç istatistiki olarak C. vulgaris ile beslenen gruba istatistiki olarak benzerlik gösterse de diğer gruplardan farklı bulunmuştur (P < 0,05). Çalışmada Toz Spirulina + C. vulgaris + Ekmek mayası ilavesinin D. magna’nın popülayon artışı ve büyüme hızını olumlu yönde etkilediği belirlenmiştir.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MORAL COURAGE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT AMONG NURSES IN A PUBLIC HOSPITAL, JOHOR BAHRU
Authors: Mazlan Mohamad Fariheen , Amran Rozita Sahh , Fauzi Rosuzeita , Isa Roslinda , Sharoni Siti Khuzaimah Ahmad , Mohamed Razali Hasmien , Katmawanti Septa
Published: April 2024

Nurses face ethical and quality-of-care issues, but those who show moral courage (MC) can act on their principles. Empowering nurses with psychological empowerment (PE) can help them make better healthcare decisions and perform better as caregivers. This can result in improved patient outcomes and overall quality of care. This study investigated the relationship between MC and PE among 217 nurses at a Johor Bahru public hospital. The outcomes indicated that the nurses demonstrated high levels of MC 78.88 (14.67) and PE 58.73 (9.30). In addition, there was a relationship between MC and PE (r = 0.54, p < 0.01), and age (r = 0.230, p < 0.001) and work experience (r = 0.275, p < 0.000) were found to be significant influences on both variables. The study suggests that psychologically empowering nurses could increase their MC, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and care quality.
APPLICATION OF QMRA TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION OF WATERS IN ROYAL BELUM STATE PARK, MALAYSIA
Authors: Kamaruddin Nur Athirah , Mohd Shahid Nadiatul Syima , Abdullah Abdul Mujid , Shaifuddin Siti Norashikin Mohamad , Rajan Shantakumari
Published: April 2024

Temenggor Lake located in Royal Belum State Park is an important water resource for indigenous people, an ecosystem for aqua organisms and a place for water recreational activities for visitors. The aim of this research was to use a quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) approach to calculate the probability of potential pathogen infection risk to the visitors and the indigenous community. Thirty-six water samples were collected from the surface waters of Temenggor Lake from recreational water activity and indigenous people activity sites from November 2020 till December 2021. Membrane filtration technique was used for bacterial quantification. The risk was estimated using the calculation of the daily risk of infection, annual risk of infection, and risk of illness per annum and per event. The water quality during sampling periods at year-end showed higher bacterial concentrations related to rainfall events. Bacterial concentrations at visitor water activity areas were within Category A allowing for recreational activities with full body contact while water quality at indigenous people water activity areas were classified as Category B to be used mainly for secondary body contact and hence not allowed for swimming and bathing. Notably, indigenous people's settlement areas recorded a higher risk of illness for both E. coli and Salmonella spp., mainly at station A03 (Kg. Sungai Tiang). It has been revealed that water quality in indigenous people and visitor water activity areas were significantly different due to being affected by different types of human activity and other factors such as geohydrological conditions, topography, land use, environmental conditions and events. This study provides baseline data to help in future management strategies to ensure the conservation of the natural landscape and economic viability, in addition to the protection of the local community.
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF FOOD SAFETY AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG STREET FOOD CONSUMERS IN KUALA KANGSAR, PERAK, MALAYSIA
Authors: Porusia Mitoriana , Mohd Sapavi Nuranis Athirah , Shaifuddin Siti Norashikin Mohamad
Published: April 2024

Street food plays a significant role in the economy, where it supports the livelihoods of millions of people living in urban and rural areas while also contributing to tourism industries. As such, the hygiene and safety of street food should not be underestimated, as poor adherence to food hygiene and safety can contribute to foodborne diseases. A good understanding of food safety among consumers can reduce the incidence of foodborne outbreaks. However, comprehensive literature on the safety of street food is still inadequate. Therefore, a cross-sectional online survey was conducted among street food consumers in Kuala Kangsar, Perak Malaysia, to determine the level of food safety knowledge and attitudes, as well as the associated factors. For data analysis, descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and Chi-square tests were conducted using SPSS version 26. Findings revealed that street food consumers in Kuala Kangsar have a moderate knowledge (59 ± 17) on, and positive attitudes (78 ± 14) towards food safety. Analysis revealed a significant association between participants’ food safety knowledge and attitudes scores, and gender with participants’ knowledge (p < 0.05). Even though the level of food safety knowledge and attitudes among street food consumers were satisfactory, the study suggests that several important factors, including cross-contamination, food pathogens, proper food storage, and time/temperature control, should be stressed when providing food safety education to the general public since these are the topics that the participants could not correctly answer. In addition, to promote hygiene and safety with regard to street food in Malaysia, related agencies such as the Ministry of Health and regulatory authorities must design effective initiatives and implement adequate control.
EVALUATION OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO TIO2 NANOPARTICLES: MICROWAVE-ASSISTED ACID DIGESTION METHOD ON AIR MEMBRANE FILTERS
Authors: Jamen Shahrulnizam , Mohd Aris Mohd Shukri , Harumain Zakuan Azizi Shamsul , Zahaba Maryam , Danial Wan Hazman , Hadi Hazrin Abdul
Published: April 2024

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles have been extensively used in various industrial sectors and applications, including cosmetics, catalysts, food additives, inks, paints, and coatings. However, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified TiO2 nanoparticles as a potential carcinogen for humans, meaning they may cause cancer and pose serious health complications, particularly for manufacturing workers. This highlights the need for better evaluation to determine worker exposure. In this study, suspended TiO2 nanoparticles were sampled using a nanoparticle respiratory deposition (NRD) sampler fitted with specially designed membrane filters and analyzed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The digestion method used for titanium element recovery after nanoparticle sampling is crucial for optimal ICP-MS analysis. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the most suitable digestion method. A microwave-acid digestion method using concentrated nitric acid and concentrated hydrochloric acid at a 7:4 ratio, with a run time of 30 minutes and the temperature set to 200°C showed remarkable titanium recovery compared to other methods. These findings may pave the way for optimal analysis of suspended TiO2 nanoparticles in assessing occupational exposure while promoting sustainability and eco-friendliness in resource utilization.
LEVEL OF ANXIETY AMONG PARENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Wan Muhd Salleh Wan Alya Aisyah , Wahab Rosilah , Azman Nur Atiqah , Mohd Poot Erna Faryza , Zainudin Aini Fazdilah
Published: April 2024

Anxiety disorders (AD) are usually undiagnosed and untreated among adults where the symptoms overlap with other medical conditions. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the world COVID-19 as a pandemic, where it affects economic as well as social disruption all over the world. This pandemic also has an impact on individual’s mental health as it leads to stress, depression, and anxiety. All ranges of ages were affected due to this pandemic as well as parents with special needs children. All sectors such as schools and therapy centres were closed, and the needs of special children increased. Therefore, this study focuses on parent’s anxiety level in raising up special needs children during COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to determine the levels of anxiety among the parents during COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia by conducting a cross-sectional study using The Beck Anxiety Inventory for Malays (BAI-Malay) and it is conducted through online platform via google form. Participants involved were 65 parents of special needs children ages 7 to 12 years old. The level of anxiety reported by 65 parents is 40% at minimal level of anxiety, 24.6% at mild level, 16.9% are moderate anxiety and 18.5% are severe anxiety. There was no statistically significant difference between sociodemographic characteristics (role of parents, age of parents, marital status, and family income) with level of anxiety among them (p > 0.05).
PREVENTING GESTATIONAL DIABETES IN HIGH-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN WITH AEROBIC EXERCISE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Ibrahim Farrah Shafeera , Ahmad Fazli Norfaz Nadzirah , Muniandy Naleena Devi , Fatmawaty Ariani
Published: April 2024

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is any glucose intolerance that appears or is diagnoses for the first-time during pregnancy. According to International Diabetes Federation, the worldwide prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus in 2019 was 14.4%, while in Malaysia for 2019 was 22.5%. The purpose of this study was to review the effectiveness of aerobic exercise in preventing gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women at risk towards fasting blood glucose level, insulin resistance level, and oral glucose tolerance test level. This study was designed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyse (PRISMA) checklist. A total of five databases were used: Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), MEDLINE (EBSCO), PubMed (NCBI) and Cochrane library. Data were extracted based on PICO framework. Study bias was assessed using Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. The findings of the studies were analysed into three themes according to outcome measures. Five studies from 1,866 studies were included. Three studies showed significant improvement results, while two showed no significant or similar results between groups in related outcome measures. The result indicates aerobic exercise might prevent gestational diabetes mellitus among at-risk pregnant women. However, ss we focused only on one intervention, we could not analyse the effect of aerobic exercise with resistance or dietary, which could benefit the population
THREE-DIMENSIONAL CULTURE SCAFFOLDS FOR OSTEOSARCOMA CANCER STEM CELLS
Authors: Abdul Wahab Halimatun Saadiah , Mohd Din Aisha , Froemming Gabriele Ruth Anisah , Abdul Razak Hairil Rashmizal , Ab. Rahim Sharaniza , Abdul Latiff Amir Muhriz
Published: April 2024

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a subpopulation of tumour cells that are highly tumorigenic with self-renewing potential. In osteosarcoma, these cells are responsible for drug resistance and cancer relapse. Studying CSCs in vitro can provide a better development of therapeutic strategies by understanding the mechanism of tumorigenesis and chemoresistance in osteosarcoma. Cell culture plays a crucial role in cancer research, stem cell studies, and drug discovery. While two-dimensional (2D) methods are commonly used for cell culturing, recent advancements in three-dimensional (3D) techniques offer promising opportunities for conducting complex experiments. With 3D cell culture, the cellular environment can be manipulated to closely mimic in vivo conditions, resulting in more accurate data about cell-to-cell interactions and tumour characteristics. Various scaffold-based techniques using (1) natural polymers such as hydrogel, collagen type I, agar gel, Matrigel, alginate, bacterial cellulose, hyaluronic acid, and (2) synthetic polymers such as polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA) and poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA) offer unique advantages and applications for studying osteosarcoma CSCs. Scaffold-free techniques such as ultra-low binding plates and hanging drop are also used to culture osteosarcoma CSCs. This review article describes various 3D culture methods used in forming osteosarcoma CSC spheroids and the expression of stemness markers.
Stitches and Sutures: In Re/Search of Images
Authors: Barbara Graf
Published: April 2024

PhD project: Stitches and Sutures, Supervisor: Barbara Putz-Plecko

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Spontaneous regression of a > 5cm infant neuroblastoma after a three-fold volume increase without life or organ threatening features
Authors: Hinchliffe Andrew C. , mcdonald leigh , Moldovan Corina , Goodman Angharad , Tweddle Deborah
Published: April 2024

Spontaneous tumour regression is a well-recognised phenomenon in
infantile favourable-biology neuroblastoma. An ‘expectant-observation’
strategy avoids chemotherapy or surgery associated risks but has mostly
been limited to small tumours (diameter < 5 cm) and
discontinued if significant tumour growth or increasing catecholamine
levels. Here we report the successful use of an observation-only
strategy in an infant with unresectable neuroblastoma > 5
cm at diagnosis which initially tripled in size with a 10-fold increase
in urinary catecholamines. We highlight the need for consensus
evidence-based criteria to define the subgroup where a ‘wait-and-see’
approach is appropriate and criteria to begin active treatment.
Development and Formative Evaluation of an Innovative, National Near-miss Reporting System for Curative Healthcare Institutions in Sri Lanka
Authors: Bowman Paula , Hinchcliff Reece , Jayalath Munasinghage Priyanwada , Dharmagunawardene Dilantha , Dharmaratne Samath Dhamminda
Published: April 2024

Background: Near-misses are errors that have the potential to cause an
adverse event but fail to do so because of chance or because they are
intercepted. By 2021, Sri Lanka had only established systems for
maternal and blood transfusion services. Methods: A new, holistic
near-miss reporting system was developed and piloted at a large tertiary
hospital in 2022 to guide subsequent nationwide implementation. During
the pre-interventional phase, national-level consultative meetings
(n=20), key informant interviews (n=10) and focus groups (n=22) were
convened with purposively selected representatives of professional
colleges, academia, medical administrators, and senior staff of the
participating hospital to identify existing methods of reporting
near-misses. A near-miss reporting format and guidelines were designed
with input from national-level consultative meetings. Training on the
new system for medical and nursing officers, periodic reminders to
staff, and dissemination of preventive measures for patient safety
incidents were implemented as interventions. A pre-post evaluation was
conducted to identify the effect of the new system, and stakeholders’
views on potential for nationwide implementation. Results: Eight
near-misses were reported three months following implementation,
compared to none prior to implementation. Study participants expressed
satisfaction with the new system’s user-friendliness, clarity,
non-punitiveness, voluntary nature, and confidentiality protection. The
system was perceived to be suitable for national implementation
following refinements. Conclusions: This evidence-based near-miss
reporting system, combined with the complementary activities implemented
in the pilot setting, should now be introduced into additional hospitals
before national implementation to further enhance its design, support
from stakeholders, and quality and safety impact.
Farm size and biosecurity measures associated with Strongylus vulgaris infection in horses
Authors: Alm Ylva Hedberg , Tyden Eva , Martin Frida , Lernå Jessica , Halvarsson Peter
Published: April 2024

Background: Selective anthelmintic treatment, advocated due to
evolving anthelmintic resistance, has been associated with an increase
in Strongylus vulgaris prevalence. Reverting to routine interval
anthelmintic treatments is not viable and therefore, identifying other
management factors correlated with S. vulgaris infection is
vital. Objectives: To investigate possible risk factors
associated with the presence of S. vulgaris infection in residing
horses on Swedish horse establishments. Study design:
Internet-based questionnaire survey. Methods: A questionnaire,
created using the internet-based survey platform Netigate, was
distributed to owners of equine establishments throughout Sweden via
established equine platforms and social media channels. The survey was
available for response from May 21 until September 1 2022. Questions
were closed ended with branching logic paths. Results: Four
factors were significantly associated with S. vulgaris infection,
with an increased odds of infection seen in livery yards (OR 1.67, 95%
CI 1.18-2.36, p = 0.004) and premises with more than ten residing horses
(OR 2.42, 95% CI 1.64-3.56, p < 0.001). A lower odds of
infection was seen in establishments using quarantine routines (OR 0.69,
95% CI 0.50-0.96, p = 0.03) and anthelmintic treatment of new horses
prior to arrival at the premise (OR 0.37, 95% CI 0.18-0.74, p = 0.005).
Main limitation: Due to the presence of S. vulgaris
infection in the present study being based on S. vulgaris
diagnostics performed at the farm level, any association between faecal
diagnostic use and risk of infection could not be investigated.
Conclusions: Although the use of diagnostics for S.
vulgaris can keep infection rates low, large farms or livery yards with
many different horse owners, and those with low use of biosecurity
measures as regards to new horses arriving at the premise, are
associated with a higher risk of infection.
Tobacco/garlic intercropping system improve chemical properties by changing C,N cycling and plant degradation pathway in rhizosphere soil, thus increase the tobacco plant biomass
Authors: zhong Jun , Wu Wencheng , Guo Qingyu , Luo Zhenbao , Li Caibin , Cai Heqing , He Yi
Published: April 2024

As the mechanism of the microbe-soil-tobacco interaction remains unclear
and the contribution of tobacco plant growth is still difficult to
predict, the chemical propertie and microbes of soil in tobacco/garlic
intercropping system, the relevance of the soil chemical properties and
the genes involved in C, N cycling and plant degradation (organic matter
turnover) were studied by metagenome sequencing. The results showed that
the intercropping treatment (T)significantly enhanced the content of
organic matter(OM) ,the available nitrogen (AN) , the available
phosphorus(AP) ,the available potassium content(AK), microbe number and
the microbial biomass nitrogen,as well as the activity of urease ,
phosphatase ,invertase compared to monocropping treatment (CK),
Especially the content of OM ,AN,AP,AK increased significantly by
29.46%,19.75%, 10.37%,17.42% in rhizosphere of T treatment than CK
treatment. The content of polyphenol oxidase activity and microbial
biomass carbon significantly decreased in T treatment with by 22.61%
and 9.03% relative to CK treatment. Metagenomic analysis showed that
the relative abundances of genes related to C cycling (ACA,sdhA,sdhB,
sucD, mdh) , N cycling (glnA)and plant degradation (bglX) were higher in
the T treatment than the CK treatment. Compared to the CK treatmen, the
relative abundance of ACA, sdhA, sdhB, sucD,mdh,glnA and bglX were
espectively 26.06%, 39.37%, 48.27%, 32.44%, 57.55%,14.28% and
2.39% higher in the T treatment. The intercropping system changed the
chemical properties as well as the abundance of microbes, and
subsequently regulate genes involved in C, N cycling and plant
degradation, these improved the soil environment and leaded to the
increase of tobacco plant biomass.
GENDER EQUITY AMONG GYNECOLOGICAL SURGEONS IS STILL A MYTH: A NATIONAL SURVEY IN ITALY
Authors: Manzoni Elisabetta , Dell’Utri Chiara , Verdi Daunia , Parini Sara , Lucidi Daniela , Spolverato Gaya
Published: April 2024

Objective: this study seeks to examine the status of female
gynecological surgeons in Italy concerning both discriminatory practices
and the availability of opportunities of improvement within the
operating theatre. Design, setting and population: a National
Survey addressed to a group of 3242 female surgeons all over Italy
carried out and approved by the members of “Women in Surgery Italia”.
Methods: the survey was conducted from November 1 to December
31, 2020, gathering data from 219 female gynecologists out of 3242
surveyed across Italy. The survey focused on various professional
aspects, particularly surgical practice. Main outcome measures:
we collected data concerning subjective satisfactions by respondents.
Satisfaction was evaluated with a 5-points LIKERT scale. Data were
described calculating mean, median or frequency. Results: this
sub-analysis includes these 207 respondents. Among respondents, 47%
reported having children, while 31% opted out of parenthood due to
professional reasons. Nearly half of them were trainees (42%). Despite
a considerable workload (with a mean workingweek of 45 hours), 96% of
the participants reported spending less than half of their worktime in
the operating theater. They performed a median of 2 surgical operations
per week, compared to 5 for male counterparts. Despite challenges, 65%
expressed a commitment to their career path. Conclusions:
efforts to address gender bias, promote work-life balance, and enhance
female leadership representation are essential. These findings emphasize
the need for systemic changes to create a supportive environment for
female gynecologists. Further research with broader sampling is
warranted to fully understand and address these challenges.
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Authors: Guillaume-Castel Robin , Meyssignac Benoit
Published: April 2024

The pattern of surface warming plays a significant role in the Earth’s response to radiative forcing as it influences climate feedbacks. Distinct patterns of surface warming lead to divergent equilibrium and transient responses to identical forcing, emphasizing the need to analyse this pattern effect.
While existing studies have primarily focused on assessing the influence of surface warming patterns on long-term warming (equilibrium climate sensitivity, committed warming), their role on the transient global warming remains poorly understood. Here, we introduce a novel analytical method to quantify the importance of evolving surface warming patterns on transient global warming.
Our approach involves explicitly separating the radiative response caused by the global surface warming from the additional response induced by changing surface temperature patterns in the global energy budget.
Using this new energy balance model, we assess the relative contribution of the radiative response induced by changing surface temperature patterns to global warming in idealized forcing experiments (1pctCO2) from 12 CMIP6 models. We show that the pattern effect consistently dampens global warming in 11 out of 12 model at decadal time scales. Specifically, we quantify that the transient climate response is reduced on average by 11% because of changing warming patterns.
Our study demonstrates that distinct models exhibit significantly divergent transient global warming solely due to variations in the pattern effect. Overall, our results highlight the importance of changing warming patterns, through the pattern effect, in influencing decadal-scale transient warming. These findings support recent suggestions to incorporate warming pattern uncertainties in future climate projections.
A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis of the Effects of Tropical Cyclones on Diarrheal Diseases
Authors: Lin Szu Yu , Chua Paul Lester , Yuan Lei , Hossain Nasif , He Jinyu , Yamazaki Lisa , Madaniyazi Lina , Ng Chris Fook Sheng , Tobias Aurelio , Hashizume Masahiro
Published: April 2024

Tropical cyclones bring health risks and can trigger outbreaks of
diarrheal diseases in affected populations. There are several reviews
that mention the relationship between tropical cyclones and diarrheal
diseases. However, there is no dedicated review of the current evidence
and extent of research on the association between tropical cyclones and
diarrheal diseases. We performed a scoping review to thoroughly examine
the available literature. We also thematically analyzed the transmission
pathways explained in the literature. A total of 96 studies were
included. Twenty-three studies quantitatively measured the tropical
cyclone–diarrhea associations, with half reporting positive
associations. We found that the studies defined and measured tropical
cyclone exposure differently and mostly analyzed a single event. The
study designs employed were mostly pre-post comparisons that had several
limitations affecting internal validity. These differences also prevent
the quantitative pooling of evidence. A standardized approach to
measuring the association between tropical cyclones and diarrheal
diseases can be devised by suggesting the most appropriate exposure
definition and modeling.
Breaking the bubble-addressing managers’ cultural biases in designing tourist experiences
Authors: Dragin Aleksandra , Stankov Ugljesa , Mijatov-Ladicorbic Maja , Vujicic Miroslav , Kennell James , Calahorro-López Alberto
Published: April 2024

Although cross-cultural interactions and cultural bubbles have been
researched extensively in tourism, these issues have often been viewed
one-sidedly. More precisely, in contemporary literature, cultural bubbles
are mostly considered one-sided biases that prevent tourists from fully
enjoying the culture of their hosts. Besides that, it is important to bear
in mind that a tourist offer itself is also formed from the perspectives of
tourism experience designers and tourism managers. Therefore, it is
important to consider how the perception of a tourist offer is distorted by
looking from inside the bubble of tourist culture. This paper highlights
managers? cultural biases in designing tourist experiences, which have often
been overlooked in cross-cultural tourism studies. It is crucial to have
this discussion now so that the global tourist industry can continue to
provide local experiences, as tourism managers and employees in the sector
are increasingly interacting with people from diverse cultural contexts.
This might be beneficial for the cultural expression of destinations, on the
one hand, as well as for providing more valuable experiences for tourists,
on the other.
BLDC Motor Stability Management Using Adaptive PID (MRAC-PID)
Authors: Aulia Zahwa Dinda
Published: April 2024

BLDC motors have become popular in various industries such as automotive, consumer, healthcare, industrial automation, and instrumentation due to their optimal performance. To keep the BLDC motor in optimal condition, a control engineering system is required that serves as a controller. A single Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control system is only suitable for linear conditions, so it cannot produce satisfactory output when there is a change in set point. To overcome this obstacle, an adaptive PID control system known as MRAC-PID control system is applied, which is able to control the stability of the BLDC motor as desired. Testing of this system is done under 4 different conditions using MATLAB software. After testing, the parameter values for the MRAC control system were obtained, namely ???????? = 0.4; ???????? = 50.75; ???????? = 0.0000867. Based on the test, the MRAC control system produces a system success rate of 81.2% to 98.9%.
Impact of ESG Disclosure Score on Firm Value: Empirical Evidence From ESG Listed Company in Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Negara Nyoman Gede Prawira , Ishak Gos , Priambodo R. Ervin Agung
Published: April 2024

The trend in ESG investment was responded to by the Indonesia Stock Exchange, which released four ESG indexes. ESG indexes consist of the companies that have a better concern in ESG. Each ESG index has its positive or negative performance compared to the combined stock index. This research aims to determine the impact of ESG Disclosure on firm value. The sample of this research covers 55 companies that have been listed in the ESG index in the 2017–2021 period. The data is collected from the Bloomberg database and processed with a panel data regression model using Stata 17. The finding of this research is that there is a positive but no significant impact between the ESG Disclosure Score and firm value. This finding will contribute to the previous study about the disclosure information of non-financial information and its impact on the firm’s value in the market.
Utilization of Female Condoms among Women Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Murang’a County, Kenya
Authors: Ndwiga Dorothy Njoki , Mugo Judy , Nyang’echi Edna , Mathenge John
Published: April 2024

Background: To prevent the risk of transmission of the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as achieve family planning targets, the use of Female Condom, a women-initiated method, has been prioritized across the globe. Nevertheless, knowledge regarding the utilization of Female Condoms among HIV-positive women remains inconclusive. The main objective of this study was to determine the utilization of Female Condoms (FC) among HIV-positive women in Murang’a County, Kenya.
Method: This study adopted a cross-sectional analytical survey design. A total of 204 women living with HIV (WLHIV) were recruited in the study. Multi-stage sampling was conducted to get three participating sub-counties and three clinics. Systematic sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to select WLHIV. Structured questionnaires, interview schedules and focus group discussions were used to collect data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were generated using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0. The statistical significance of the association between categorical variables was determined using Pearson’s Chi-square test. The level of significance was fixed at a P-value of 0.05 level of significance (p ≤ 0.05).
Results: 38.8% of the respondents were aged 31–40 years (Mean = 3.11; SD = 1.004). 42.2% of study participants had attained secondary education (mean = 2.05; SD = 0.899). FC use was low at 17.6% among the women living with HIV. There was a statistically significant association between the age of the respondents and the view that FC has the potential to prevent unwanted pregnancy (p = 0.002; χ2 = 17.246; df = 4). The relationship between marital status and “ever heard about FC” (p = 0.042; χ2 = 32.529; df = 5), “ever seen an FC” (p = 0.048; χ2 = 34.982; df = 5), “FC has a potential to prevent unwanted pregnancy” (p = 0.006; χ2 = 23.079; df = 5) was significant. Married women who were revealed to have seen FC were significantly associated with the current use of the FC (p = 0.001; χ2 = 12.852; df = 1). 26.5% of the participants put on FC as a measure to prevent HIV during sexual activities. Most married women did not know whether their sexual partner does not like them to use FC when having sex compared to separated, cohabiting, divorced or single WLHIV (p=0.034; χ2=7.949; df = 10).
Conclusion: The relatively high knowledge among WLHIV does not translate to the use of FC for appropriate and consistent utilization of the device.