bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Simulation by Rounds of Letter-to-Letter Transducers
Authors: Nassar Antonio Abu , Almagor Shaull
Published: December 2023

Letter-to-letter transducers are a standard formalism for modeling reactive
systems. Often, two transducers that model similar systems differ locally from
one another, by behaving similarly, up to permutations of the input and output
letters within "rounds". In this work, we introduce and study notions of
simulation by rounds and equivalence by rounds of transducers. In our setting,
words are partitioned to consecutive subwords of a fixed length $k$, called
rounds. Then, a transducer $\mathcal{T}_1$ is $k$-round simulated by transducer
$\mathcal{T}_2$ if, intuitively, for every input word $x$, we can permute the
letters within each round in $x$, such that the output of $\mathcal{T}_2$ on
the permuted word is itself a permutation of the output of $\mathcal{T}_1$ on
$x$. Finally, two transducers are $k$-round equivalent if they simulate each
other.
We solve two main decision problems, namely whether $\mathcal{T}_2$ $k$-round
simulates $\mathcal{T}_1$ (1) when $k$ is given as input, and (2) for an
existentially quantified $k$.
We demonstrate the usefulness of the definitions by applying them to process
symmetry: a setting in which a permutation in the identities of processes in a
multi-process system naturally gives rise to two transducers, whose $k$-round
equivalence corresponds to stability against such permutations.
GCSB-5 regulates inflammatory arthritis and pain by modulating the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway in a murine model of rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Bang Jihye , Kim Gyeonghwa , Young Park Soo , Jung Hye Ra , Kim Sang-Hyon , Kim Ji-Min
Published: December 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to determine whether GCSB-5 has anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects in mice with collagen-induced arthritis (CIA), an animal model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and investigate the influence of GCSB-5 on the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway.

Materials and methods: The experimental animal study was designed to include five groups: CIA mice treated with GCSB-5 (300 mg/kg), GCSB-5 (600 mg/kg), celecoxib (60 mg/kg), or saline for four weeks, and nontreated control mice. The clinical severity of arthritis was scored. Nociceptive thresholds were measured by using a von Frey dynamic plantar analgesimeter. The MAPK pathway was evaluated in mouse synovium. The expression of channels associated with pain signaling was assessed by western blot and immunohistochemical staining.

Results: GCSB-5 treatment diminished the severity of clinical arthritis and increased the nociceptive threshold in mice with CIA. Celecoxib, a positive control drug, also showed comparable changes. Clinical arthritis scores were inversely related to mechanical thresholds. GCSB-5 administration decreased the levels of anti-type II collagen antibody and inflammatory cytokines in the sera of mice with CIA. Furthermore, ERK, p38 MAPK, and JNK phosphorylation were downregulated and TRPV1 and ASIC3 expression were decreased in the synovium of GCSB-5-treated mice compared to salinetreated mice. Interleukin-6-induced TRPV1 and ASIC3 upregulation were also inhibited by GCSB-5 in human RA fibroblast-like synoviocytes in vitro.

Conclusion: GCSB-5 decreased inflammatory arthritis and pain in a murine model of RA. The results present evidence that GCSB-5 may be beneficial for relieving pain as well as decreasing inflammation in autoimmune arthritis, such as RA.
Does age at disease onset affect the clinical presentation and outcome in children with immunoglobulin A vasculitis?
Authors: Nur Sunar Yayla Emine , Bakkaloğlu Sevcan A.
Published: December 2023

Objectives: The study aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between the age at diagnosis and the clinical, laboratory, and prognostic features in pediatric immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) patients.

Patients and methods: In this study, 539 pediatric IgAV patients (298 males, 241 females; mean age: 7.74±3.36 years; range, 1 to 17.8 years) were retrospectively evaluated between January 2005 and July 2020. The relationship between clinical findings and age at diagnosis was analyzed by univariate logistic regression analysis. Factors associated with renal involvement, steroid-dependent or refractory disease, and recurrence were examined.

Results: The median age of diagnosis was 7.1 (1-17.8) years in all patients. At the time of admission, purpura, abdominal pain, and arthritis were the most common clinical findings. At the time of diagnosis, there was a positive association between age and purpura and an inverse association with the presence of arthritis. There were associations between renal involvement and age at diagnosis (odds ratio=1.22, 95% confidence interval 1.13-1.31, p<0.001), follow-up time (p<0.001), no history of previous infection (p<0.001), and presence of gastrointestinal (GI) involvement (p=0.003). Significant relationships were found between the age at diagnosis, follow-up time, GI involvement, renal involvement, scrotal involvement, the C-reactive protein value at the time of diagnosis, and the presence of steroid-dependent disease. An association was found between recurrence and GI involvement. All refractory patients had renal involvement. Age at diagnosis (p<0.001) and follow-up time (p<0.001) was found to be associated with refractory disease.

Conclusion: Age at diagnosis and follow-up time may be associated with renal involvement and refractory and steroid-dependent disease in IgAV. In addition, there may be a relationship between steroid-dependent disease and renal, GI, and scrotal involvement and between GI involvement and recurrence.
The short-term effect of glucosamine-sulfate, nonanimal chondroitin-sulfate, and S-adenosylmethionine combination on ultrasonography findings, inflammation, pain, and functionality in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Authors: Veličković1† Zoran , Pavlov Dolijanović Slavica , Stojanović Nikola , Janjić Saša , Kovačević Ljiljana , Soldatović Ivan , Radunović Goran
Published: December 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of glucosamine-sulfate (GS), nonanimal chondroitin-sulfate (naCS), and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) combination on ultrasound findings, inflammation, pain, and functionality in knee osteoarthritis.

Patients and methods: In the prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study conducted between August 2019 and November 2019, 120 participants (28 males, 92 females; mean age: 66.4±7.9 years; range, 42.4 to 74.5 years) were randomized at a 1:1:1 ratio to the placebo group, the first experimental group (a combination of GS, naCS, and SAMe was administered to the experimental groups. The first experimental group received 375 mg of GS, 300 mg of naCS, and 100 mg of SAMe, whereas the second experimental group received 750 mg of GS, 600 mg of naCS, and 200 mg of SAMe). Laboratory (erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-6, IL-17), clinical (Visual Analog Scale [VAS], short form health survey [SF-36], the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index [WOMAC], and the Tegner Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale [TLKS]), and musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) assessments were performed at baseline and after three and six months.

Results: A minor increase was observed in the second experimental group after six months using ultrasonography to evaluate articular cartilage thickness (p<0.05). The investigational product's superiority in reducing osteoarthritis ultrasonographic findings was not proven. A moderately negative association was found between cartilage thickness and VAS scores at baseline (ρ=-0.36, p<0.01), while the presence of massive osteophytes on MSUS showed a low to moderate association with all clinical outcomes. There was no difference in the delta changes between groups for the VAS, TLKS, WOMAC, and SF-36. The only serum inflammatory marker outside the reference range was IL-1β, but no significant changes were observed after six months.

Conclusion: According to the results of our investigation, treatment for knee osteoarthritis should be evaluated using more objective outcomes. The most important conclusion of our study is that IP may result in a slight increase in articular cartilage thickness, which was associated with a decrease in pain intensity at baseline. Clarification of the potential influence of this combination on radiographic progression and laboratory markers of inflammation requires further exploration.
Fe y sacramento. A propósito del nuevo Directorio de Pastoral del Bautismo de la Iglesia de Sevilla
Authors: Álvarez González Luis Fernando
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo presenta los aspectos más importantes de las nuevas Directrices de Bautismo de la Archidiócesis de Sevilla situándolas en el contexto histórico teológico en el que maduran y destacando los principales criterios pastorales que utilizan
Two (Postmodern) Czech Shakespearean Adaptations: Claudius and Gertrude and Emodrink of Elsinore
Authors: Mišterová Ivona
Published: December 2023

In her book on adaptation theory, Linda Hutcheon1 argues that “[n]either the product nor the process of adaptation exists in a vacuum: they all have a context - a time and a place, a society, and a culture.” Texts travel from their locus originis to other destinations, times, and contexts, crossing geographical, language, and genre borders, and creating their own palimpsestic identity. As Hutcheon2 states, “an adaptation is a derivation that is not derivative - a work that is second without being secondary.” The objective of the article is to examine two Czech adaptations of Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Claudius and Gertrude (2007) by Jiří Stránský and Jakub Špalek, which was inspired by Saxo Grammaticus and John Updike’s novel Gertrude and Claudius (2000), and Emodrink of Elsinore (2009) by Josef Prokeš. The two plays differ significantly. Stránský and Špalek retell the story that precedes the well-known events at Elsinore and remade the remake. Prokeš, on the other hand, transfers the action to an obscure nightclub, turning Hamlet into a bartender accompanied by a faithful dog (albeit embodied by a human) and incorporating some Czech allusions. The paper focuses on the intertextual aspects of the Czech plays and their vertical rather than horizontal existence.
TESTIRANJE MREŽNE PROCESS BUS INFRASTRUKTURE U ELEKTROENERGETSKIM POSTROJENJIMA
Authors:   Siemens doo Beograd, Serbia, Marjanović Aleksandar , Cvejić Vladan ,   Ensaco Solutions, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: December 2023

Abstract—IEC 61850 standard in its first edition, published in year 2003, described and defined ways of conversion and transmission of real analogue process information with introduction of communication domain. With these technologies, system transitioned to virtual domain and becomes more abstract and harder to visualize for electrical engineers in every day work. With the trend of digitalization of substations, the need for experience in communication and information technologies increased greatly. This segment was continuously ignored because, historically protection and control system belonged to the group of engineers specialized in power systems. Additionally, this situation is aggravated by the specifics of the system that makes it different from conventional industrial IT/OT infrastructure. There are big differences even inside automated systems that are according to the IEC 61850 standard. New communication protocols are introduced to prevent/solve specific group of problems (performances, reliability, stability...) which are not standard in other industry branches. Furthermore, this means that there are no available experts in this areas on the market. All that was said previously creates new requirements for acceptance, maintenance and testing of complete system. Current experience in testing conventional protection and control systems is fully applicable for commissioning and maintenance but it is required to also check and evaluate communication infrastructure. Without well- conceived and tested network, there is a big risk of having functional problems in operation. Framework for testing and diagnostics of communication networks in substation according to IEC 61850 standard are described in this paper.
REŠENJE ZA UNAPREĐENJE SISTEMA ZEMLJOSPOJNOG PREKIDAČA
Authors:   Electrodistibution of Serbia - branch Sombor, Mijatović Vidoje , Bajčetić Predrag ,   Electrodistibution of Serbia - branch Sombor
Published: December 2023

In the area of the former "Elektrovojvodina", in transformer station 110/20 kV, the ground switch circuit break system was installed as a forced solution until the old low-oil circuit breakers, which have far exceeded their service life, are replaced. This system "extinguished" any transient earth fault by short-term grounding of the phase affected by the fault, without the need to disconnect the feeder on which the fault occurred. After the replacement of worn-out switches with new ones, this system continued to work because extremely high success rate in resolving transient faults, and absence of interruptions at the low voltage level. The main problem of this system that we have faced during exploitation is the jamming of the pole in the first version of the ground switch or the loss of vacuum in circuit breaker chamber, in the newer version of the ground switch. When these events occur, the entire electrical supply system to which the ground switch is connected fails. Detection of its failure is extremely complex. Namely, the ground switch, apparently, works correctly: he is still trying to solve the ground fault he himself caused. This problem was solved by connecting the ground switch system to the MV bus via a feeder cell that was used only for that purpose. That cell was fully equipped with a switch, disconnectors, current measuring transformers and a protective device. The main disadvantage of this solution is, beside the questionable economic justification, taking the place of a one feeder. In this paper, we present the solution implemented in TS 110/20 kV Apatin. Namely, we used the existing automation device and the existing cell of the ground switch, in which we added a fourth pole in serial with three poles, between the poles and the ground. This pole is permanently switched on and remotely controlled, and which, in the event of a fault, is set to disconnect the poles and grounding, blocks the automation and sends an alarm to the dispatch center that the ground switch is faulty. In this way, we prevented the outage of the power supply of large amount of consumers, reduced the failure diagnostics time to zero and increased the reliability of the power supply of all consumers supplied from the given transformer area.
ANALIZA PODEŠENJA ZAŠTITNIH FUNKCIJA 6 kV MOTORA U TE „MORAVA“
Authors:   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE ", Buha Danilo ,   NIKOLA TESLA",   , Belgrade, Serbia, Marinković Savo ,   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE "NIKOLA TESLA", Belgrade, Serbia, Gligorov Saša ,   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE "NIKOLA TESLA", Belgrade, Serbia, Vučićević Darko ,   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE "NIKOLA TESLA", Belgrade, Serbia, Malešević Nevena ,   ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE "NIKOLA TESLA", Belgrade, Serbia, Dobrosavljević Slaviša ,   JP EPS, Serbia
Published: December 2023

During the testing of 6 kV motor protection, the Relay Protection Group at the Nikola Tesla Institute observed inadequate adjustment, lack of technical data necessary for proper adjustment of protective functions, and protective functions that need to be activated. At the "Morava" Thermal Power Plant, the starting currents and motor starting time were recorded, based on which a proposal for adjusting the appropriate protective functions was made. The paper provides a calculation for adjusting the motor protection, along with a proposal for introducing new functions. Protective functions from asymmetrical loading were specifically addressed, requiring information on the maximum allowable time during which the motor can withstand asymmetrical loading without damage, as well as the permanently allowable current of asymmetrical loading. To prevent major damage in the event of some malfunctions, a proposal was made for adjusting the "locked rotor" function.
ZNAČAJ PRELASKA NA 110 KV NAPON DALEKOVODA 220 KV TS SREMSKA MITROVICA 2 – TS SRBOBRAN, ZA SIGURNOST NAPAJANjA KONZUMA TS SREMSKA MITROVICA 2 2023CIGRE 2023ZBORNICI
Authors:   Joint Stock Company “Elektromreža Srbije” Serbia, Šnajderov Vesna , Prodanović Vladimir ,   Joint Stock Company “Elektromreža Srbije” Serbia
Published: December 2023

This paper presents a risk management overview of power supply loss to the consumers of the "Sremska Mitrovica 2" substation, from the 220 kV network and the impact of the new 110 kV transmission lines relevant to this consumer area. Over the last 20 years, due to aging and faults of the 150 MVA transformers, as well as problems in the implementation of development plans, the security and reliability of consumers' power supply has been jeopardized. In the 21st century, two major faults of the old 150 MVA transformers occured. The construction of the 400 kV switchyard with one 400/220 kV transformer at the beginning of the 21st century did not provide full benefits due to the delay in installation of the 400/110 kV transformer. In contrast, the "forced" transition of the old 220 kV transmission line to 110 kV operating voltage in 2020 proved to be a useful solution. The greatest contribution, however, was achieved by putting a new 110 kV cable into operation on the direction of the energy flow from the "Novi Sad 3" 400/220/110 kV substation to the "Novi Sad 1" 110/35/20 kV substation, opening up possibilities for more efficient operational management of the transmission network in the region.
AN ASSESSMENT ON THE MONETARY BUSINESS CYCLE THEORY
Authors: COSKUN YILMAZ Sevgi
Published: December 2023

In recent years, considerable attention has given to analyzing the business cycle in terms of money. Many researchers have developed dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models that generate business cycle facts and guide for making monetary policy decisions. The aim of this study is to investigate how the persistence of total factor productivity (TFP) and money growth shocks drive the business cycles within an economy. To achieve this aim, we employ a monetary business cycle model with a cash-in-advance constraint, as in Cooley and Hansen (1995). Our results indicate that the volatility of macroeconomic variables is higher when the persistence of TFP shocks is greater compared to that of money growth shocks. Furthermore, TFP shocks seem to have a more significant role in driving variability within the models compared to money growth shocks. This is demonstrated by the higher percentage of variance decomposition attributed to TFP shocks, except in the case of consumption variability.
The Influence of Expertise, Time of Assignment and Audit Stages on the Audit Quality of Internal Government Supervisory Apparatus (APIP) at Inspektorat throughout Aceh
Authors:   Master of Accounting, Faculty of Economic and Business, Syiah Kuala University & Banda Aceh, Indonesia, vaPutri Amelia , Indriani Mirna ,   Faculty of Economic and Business, Syiah Kuala University & Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Saputra Mulia ,   Faculty of Economic and Business, Syiah Kuala University & Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of APIP’s expertise, APIP’s time of assignment and audit stages, namely the planning stage, implementation or supervision stage, and reporting stage on audit quality of Inspektorat throughout Aceh. The populations in this research are all APIPs at Inspektorat throughout Aceh, with a total of 23 regional inspektorat through Aceh. The samples in this research are censuses, cosisting of 23 regional Inspektorat with a total of 665 auditors spread across 23 regional Inspektorat throughout Aceh serve as samples with the sampling method used in this research namely random stratified sampling. The number of respondents in this research are 182 auditors from 23 regional Inspektorat throughout Aceh. Data analysis in this research is carried out by evaluating the measurement model (outer model) and structural modeling (inner model) using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) while the analysis of the research data carried out using the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The result of the research shows that expertise, time of assignment, and audit stages have a positive and significant effect on audit quality in Inspektorat throughout Aceh. Expertise has a positive and significant effect on audit quality in Inspektorat throughout Aceh. Time of assignment has a positive and significant effect on audit quality at Inspektorat throughout Aceh. and audit stages have a positive and significant effect on audit quality at Inspektorat throughout Aceh. The implications of the results of this reserach are hoped to be a benchmark for inspectors and decision makers in an effort to improve audit quality are expected to increase the number of auditors with JFA Certificate and have them participate in Education/Training and Techincal Guidance in the field of supervision so that Internal Government Supervisory Apparatus has a high comptency in producing quality audits.
Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Quality of Life in Healthcare Students
Authors:   State University of Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro - RJ – Brazil, Marques Azzini Vitor Ohana , Castilho Lopes Cristianne Confessor ,   University of Joinville Region – Joinville – SC – Brazil, Szumsztajn Beker Natascha ,   Souza Marques College - Rio de Janeiro - RJ – Brazil, Guimarães Larissa Silva ,   Belo Horizonte University Center – Belo Horizonte – MG – Brazil, Rosado Ana Carolina Montoro ,   University of Uberaba - Uberaba – MG – Brazil, da Costa Marilda Moraes ,   Lutheran Educational Association - IELUSC College - Joinville – SC – Brazil, Balestrin Flores Tamara ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador – SC – Brazil, Weber Júnior Clodoaldo Luiz ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador – SC – Brazil, Camargo Sara Roveda ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador – SC – Brazil, Santos Daniela dos ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador – SC – Brazil, Pitanga Fábio Herget ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador – SC – Brazil, Barbosa Lopes Eduardo ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador – SC – Brazil, Castilho Lopes Maria Eduarda ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador – SC – Brazil, Hampel Vieira Letícia Kuster ,   University of Planalto Catarinense – Lages - SC – Brazil, Furlan Daniel ,   Federal University of Santa Catarina – Florianópolis – SC - Brazil, Lopes Lucas Castilho ,   Federal University of Santa Catarina – Florianópolis – SC - Brazil
Published: December 2023

Low back pain is a health problem that can harm several factors related to daily life and work for the entire population. The objective was to evaluate the prevalence of low back pain and quality of life in health students. Descriptive study with a cross-sectional method composed of 74 students enrolled in nine courses related to the health area at a private higher education institution. They were assessed using the participants' general characteristics questionnaire, the Oswestry 2.0 questionnaire and the SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire. The majority of participants were female, aged between 20 and 30 years old, single, full-time and evening students and studying Physiotherapy and Medicine. 68.9% reported remaining in a sitting position throughout the day, 81.1% had already had attacks of low back pain during the graduation period and 10.8% were already using analgesic medication due to the presence of low back pain. The SF-36 questionnaire presented domain values ​​between 45 and 63 points. 87.8% of students were classified by the Oswestry 2.0 index as having minimal lumbar disability, 10.9% with moderate disability and 1.3% with severe disability. Most health students have a history of low back pain, but with limitations considered low
Comprehensive Insights into Peripheral Arterial Disease
Authors:   Hospital General de Zona no. 5 IMSS Nogales, Sonora., Balderrama Conde Jesús Francisco , Angulo Isabel Soto ,   Hospital General de Zona no. 5 IMSS Nogales, Sonora, Dominguez Jared Rolando Laborin ,   Hospital General de Especialidades de Sonora, Córdova Luis Fernando Pacheco ,   Hospital General de Especialidades de Sonora, Fernandez Cesar Antonio Martinez ,   Hospital General de Especialidades de Sonora
Published: December 2023

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a prevalent vascular disorder characterized by the narrowing or obstruction of arteries, predominantly affecting the lower extremities. This bibliographic review explores the multifaceted aspects of PAD, emphasizing epidemiology, significance, and the theoretical framework encompassing its definition, risk factors, pathophysiology, and contemporary management strategies. In this comprehensive analysis, we delve into the intricate interplay of factors contributing to PAD, from the demographic landscape to the molecular intricacies. Despite advancements in therapeutic modalities, the intricate nature of PAD warrants a nuanced understanding for effective clinical intervention. The ensuing discussion navigates through contemporary perspectives on PAD, synthesizing current evidence to inform clinical practice. In conclusion, this review underscores the imperative of a holistic approach in managing PAD, integrating evolving scientific insights with pragmatic clinical considerations.
Servitization of Manufacturing Industry Export Enterprises, Multinational Corporation GVC Activities and Pollution Reduction in China
Authors: Qiao Xiaoyong , Guo Yongzhe , Zhang Pengyang , Chen Xue
Published: December 2023

Abstract

This paper measures manufacturing service input at the micro level of export enterprises to investigate the pollution reduction effects of manufacturing servitization and examines the mechanism from the perspective of GVC activities of multinational corporations. The study finds that (1) servitization generally reduces the pollution emission intensity of export enterprises, and this effect is widespread among enterprises of various ownership types, pollution-intensive and nonpollution-intensive enterprises, and enterprises in the eastern and western regions; (2) there is a "U-shaped" nonlinear effect of servitization on the pollution reduction of export enterprises, indicating that in the initial stage of servitization, the increase in service elements in manufacturing will lead to an increase in enterprise emissions, and only when the servitization degree reaches a certain threshold will a significant pollution reduction effect be observed; and (3) the "domestic-foreign" and "foreign-domestic" types of GVC activities characterizing the connections between multinational corporations and local enterprises have a moderating effect on the pollution reduction impact of servitization. This study has significant implications for promoting the green development of enterprises through manufacturing servitization in the context of GVCs.

JEL classification numbers: F18, L60.
Keywords: Manufacturing Servitization, Pollution Reduction, Inverted "U" Shape, Multinational Company GVC Activities.
Immediate Results of Orthotopic Intracorporeal Ileoneocystoplasty in the Modification of the Clinic
Authors:   Department of Urology, Institute of Urology named after Academic O.F. Vozianov of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, 04053, 9a V. Vynnychenko Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, Shamraieva Daria
Published: December 2023

Relevance: Bladder cancer remains an urgent problem in the field of oncological urology, which requires great attention and additional clinical trials. Based on information from the World Health Organization, bladder cancer ranks 10th in the overall prevalence of all cancer pathologies worldwide in 2022 with an upward trend. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the improved reconstructive stage of radical cystectomy for neocyst formation in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Results: A study involving 9 patients undergoing orthotopic ileoneocystoplasty revealed that all maintained normal urinary function. The procedure showed promise in mitigating its radical nature through positive changes, aided by advanced suture techniques that reduced surgical duration and minimized tissue traumatism and scarring. Additionally, its adaptability to various Radical Cystectomy approaches suggests its potential as a versatile option in urological surgery.
Behaviors Linked to the Acceptance of Vaccinations Aiming to Expedite COVID-19 Management Within the Citta Sub-District of Soppeng District, Indonesia
Authors:   Master of Epidemiology Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia, Riskiani Almin Musdaliva Tri
Published: December 2023

Background: COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that spread massively in 219 countries leading to a pandemic. Vaccination is a prevention strategy in the epidemiology approach by analyzing behavioral determinants related to vaccination acceptance of COVID-19. This study aims to analyze the association between behavioral determinants with the vaccination’s acceptance of COVID-19 in Citta District, Soppeng Regency. Method: A cross-sectional study design was carried out on 333 people. Cluster sampling was applied as the sampling technique. Data analysis used the Chi-Square test and logistic regression. Results: a significant relationship was found between behavioral determinants and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine,
Infective Endocarditis in the Colombian Caribbean Region: Clinical Profile, Microbiological Insights, and Risk Factors for Mortality
Authors:   Universidad Simón Bolívar, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, BAQ, CO, Solarte Bastidas Gabriela
Published: December 2023

Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) is defined as the infectious and inflammatory process of the heart’s internal structures. It can be caused by a broad group of bacteria and, rarely, fungi, with potentially life-threatening consequences. Objective: To profile bacterial resistance and identify mortality risk factors in IE patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study included clinically diagnosed IE patients. Sociodemographic, comorbidity, clinical, and microbiological data were recorded. Descriptive analyses, Chi-Square/Fisher’s exact tests, and Student’s t-tests examined variables in relation to IE outcomes (survival vs. mortality). Multivariate logistic regression calculated odds ratios and confidence intervals.
Trazando el Rumbo hacia la Inmunización: Explorando las Creencias, Actitudes, Desafíos y Estrategias de Vacunación en Estudiantes Universitarios ante la COVID-19
Authors:   Departamento de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas. Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla, Atlántico / Colombia Facultad Ciencias de la Salud. Programa de Medicina. Corporación Universitaria Rafael Núñez, Cartagena de Indias, D. T / Colombia Facultad Ciencias de la Salud. Programa de Instrumentación Quirúrgica, Universidad Popular del Cesar, Valledupar / Colombia, Díaz Pérez Anderson
Published: December 2023

La pandemia de la COVID-19 ha tenido un profundo impacto en la sociedad y en los estudiantes universitarios con la vacunación emergiendo como una herramienta esencial para enfrentarla. No obstante, la aceptación y participación en los programas de vacunación entre estudiantes varía ampliamente debido a creencias, actitudes y obstáculos diversos. Las creencias y percepciones estudiantiles están influenciadas por la percepción del riesgo, la confianza en las autoridades de salud y la desinformación. Las actitudes positivas hacia la vacunación se basan en la confianza en la ciencia y la responsabilidad comunitaria, mientras que actitudes negativas reflejan temores a los efectos secundarios y, por ende, a la desconfianza.
Amanecer de la Anatomía Patológica Venezolana y de su Primer Instituto Universitario
Authors:   Profesor Titular. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Central de Venezuela. Individuo de Número Sillón XXI. Academia Nacional de Medicina., de Suárez Rengifo Claudia Antonieta Blandenier Bosson
Published: December 2023

En esta narración histórica, se hace un recorrido acerca del desarrollo de la Anatomía Patológica en Venezuela, comenzado por el conocimiento de la Anatomía Humana y luego por el establecimiento de la histopatología en el primer laboratorio científico fundado por el Dr. José Gregorio Hernández. Se narra la institucionalización de la Patología en Venezuela por el Dr. O’Daly, la fundación del primer instituto Anatomopatológico universitario, donde se inició el primer posgrado de esta especialidad y la fundación de la Sociedad de Anatomía Patológica. Se hace un recordatorio de las etapas de la fundación del Instituto y de la evolución de las funciones docentes, asistenciales y de investigación durante varias direcciones del Instituto Anatomopatológico entre los años 1949 y 2006.
Comparison of Kato Katz and Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction Methods in Diagnosing Helminth Infection in Pregnant Women in Enrekang District, Indonesia
Authors:   Master’s Programme, Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia, Erawaty Tuty
Published: December 2023

Background: Pregnant women are very vulnerable to diseases, one of which is worm infection. Worm infections in pregnant women affect the fetus’s condition, such as the risk of prematurity, low birth weight, and perinatal mortality. The STH target set by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be achieved by 2030 is to establish an efficient STH control program in adolescents, pregnant, and lactating women in the context of elimination, so a sensitive diagnostic is needed to detect worm infections. This study aims to determine the comparison of examination using the Kato Kats (KK) and Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) methods in pregnant women in Enrekang Regency.
Determinants of Anemia in Adolescent Women at Makassar
Authors:   Magister Student Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan, Tamalanrea Indah, Tamalanrea Subdistrict, Makassar City, South Sulawesi 90245, . Zulfitrawati
Published: December 2023

Background: Anemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiency disorders which is a serious global public health problem, especially in developing countries, which is estimated to reach 30%. Anemia is especially prevalent among adolescent girls. The prevalence of anemia according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2017 ranges from 40-88%. The results of Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data in 2018 indicate that the prevalence of anemia increased from 37.1% in Riskesdas 2013 to 48.9% in 2018. The purpose of the study was to assess the determinants of anemia in adolescent girls aged 14-17 years at State High School (SMAN) 9 Makassar, Indonesia. Methods: The study was conducted at a State Senior High School in Makassar. With cross-sectional design. A total of 211 adolescent girls were selected by proportional random sampling.
O mundo apresentado às crianças brasileiras:
Authors: Dourado Portes Alana , Carvalho de Araújo Vania
Published: December 2023

O ensaio problematiza seis ataques a escolas ocorridos entre 2018 e 2022, eventos nos quais todas as crianças, (alvo e autoras), eram escolarizadas. A pergunta a que o ensaio responde é: quais são as características do mundo que se impõe às crianças vítimas de ataques nas escolas? Tem por objetivo apresentar tanto dados da quantidade de registros de posse de armas de fogo, nos estados em que os ataques analisados aconteceram, quanto dados do avanço de movimentos de extrema direita nestas localidades e tecer possíveis reflexões a partir do pensamento arendtiano. Assim, por meio do método hipotético-dedutivo o ensaio analisa estes dados conjunturais dos seis ataques e usa-se de conceitos como de mundo comum, banalidade do mal e violência, para embasar a compreensão sobre o mundo que tem sido apresentado às crianças que convivem nas localidades em que os ataques se deram. Os resultados encontrados encaminham para a conclusão do ensaio e viabilizam a confirmação da hipótese de que existe relação entre o aumento significativo da circulação de armas de fogo e do avanço de movimentos de extrema direita com o aumento da violência dentro e contra as escolas. Ao final, conclui que educadores brasileiros têm abandonado as crianças e adolescentes com seus próprios recursos e não estão assumindo a sua responsabilidade pelo mundo comum.
Why does Scoliosis most Often Show an Associated Loss of Cervical Lordosis? One Possible Analysis
Authors:   Department of Radiology Umberto I Hospital Ordine Mauriziano di Torino – Turin - Italy, Palandri Sergio , Mineccia MD Michela
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Loss of cervical lordosis is a frequently detected finding in the analysis of the full-spine x-ray examination in the lateral view. If this finding is not of particular importance from an orthopedic point of view, it is notable from a posturological one.
MACHINE LEARNING DETEKSI KANTUK PENGEMUDI MENGGUNAKAN FACIAL NERVE GRADING SYSTEM 2.0 (FNGS2.0) PADA FLATFORM THINKSPEAK
Authors: Parlaungan S. Timbo Faritcan , Juliana Tri N Dimas
Published: December 2023

Traffic accidents are one of the negative impacts of technological advances in the field of transportation. The increase in traffic accidents is caused by several factors where the highest factor causing traffic accidents is human/HR. Driver fatigue is a significant factor in a large number of traffic accidents, therefore, to minimize it, an alarm system is needed to detect sleepiness in real time.
In this study, a sleepy eye detection system will be made based on Facial Landmarks Detection which is the development of the Facial Nerve Grading System 2.0 (FNGS2.0) using the Eye Aspect Ratio (EAR) and Mouth viewpoint proportion (MAR) methods with the Thingspeak platform which is implemented into Orange Pi PC. The input of this system is video recorded from the webcam in real time. The output of this system uses the speaker as an alarm to give a warning that the driver is detected as sleepy.
The system made in this study shows that it can detect sleepy eyes well. The test results show that the system can detect 93.3% of the eyes, 96.7% of eye blinks, and 95% of the mouth.
Resilience and visual memory. An educational look at the great 1960 Valdivia earthquake.
Authors:   Dirección Museológica de la Universidad Austral de Chile, Maturana Ibáñez Carolina , Godoy Marcelo , Urrutia Tobar Mariana , Yaitul Paulo , Silva Pino Adrián
Published: December 2023

The photographic exhibition Journey to the Epicenter is an exercise of heritage education developed by the Dirección Museológica UACh within the framework of the 60th anniversary of the Valdivia earthquake. The visual understanding of the seismic phenomenon experienced in 1960 is a contribution to the heritage field, by highlighting the value of resilience in the formation of cultural identities, leaving at the disposal of the territories the articulation of scientific, social and emotional knowledge to face catastrophic situations.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF FOREIGN LABOUR MIGRATION IN AGRARIAN SOCIETIES OF NEPAL
Authors: Thapaliya Krishna Prasad , Pyakuryal Kailash Nath , Devkota Durga , Pant Dhruba , Ghimire Anita
Published: December 2023

Socio-cultural, economic, political, and environmental factors play a crucial role in migration. The phenomenon of foreign labor migration has been shaped by a variety of factors including different dimensions of sustainable livelihood that push people to seek better opportunities. The main objective of this research was to assess the socioeconomic determinants of foreign labor migration in the agrarian community of the Sindhuli district of Nepal using a simple random sample technique. Accordingly, a quantitative interview protocol was employed along with the use of key informants’ interviews to collect pertinent information in the year 2021. Findings revealed that determining factors responsible for foreign labor migration were primarily low individual income (with a score of 0.72), followed by a lack of employment opportunities (0.66); poor economic conditions (0.57); limited access to social protection (0.42), and child education (0.36). Additionally, other factors that contributed to the migration included social prestige, desire for property accumulation, peer pressure, the decline in agricultural production, lack of education, inability to pay loans, and food insecurity. The finding of this research thus suggests the need to consider these core facts while developing strategies to manage migration so as to impact positive implications in the agrarian context of Nepal.
PHYSICAL EVALUATION OF AQUOUS EXTRACT TELANG FLOWER (Clitoria ternatea L.) IN NATURAL DYEING POWDER FORMULATION
Authors: Yanuarto Tri , Atriana Nina , Haque Aina Fatkhil
Published: December 2023

Synthetic dyes are more popular among manufacturers because they are easier to find, have a higher price, and are more practical for many types of use. Choosing to use natural dyes in the manufacture of beverage or food products is a good step to protect consumers from the negative dangers of using synthetic dyes which have health risks. Making natural dye powder from butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea L.) is an effort to increase the durability and expand the application of natural dyes from butterfly pea flowers. This effort is not only to maintain nutritional content but also to provide added value. The advantages of natural dye powder include that it has a longer shelf life, is efficient in storage and has a lower water content. Making sea cucumber powder needs to be added with dextrin and lactose fillers because it is based on the properties of high solubility, ability to bind water and relatively low viscosity. The results of the physical evaluation show that all formulas meet the requirements of the organoleptic test, pH test, homogeneity test, water content test and degree of fineness test. Based on the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the essence of the butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea L.) can be formulated into a water extract powder of the butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea L.).
THE EMERGENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSULAR SYSTEM IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE FROM THE 16-19TH CENTURY ( THE LEVANT )
Authors: MAZOUZI Racha
Published: December 2023

We are trying through this research to understand the meaning of the consul and how and when the consular system arose in the Levant. We also try to identify the ways of appointing foreign consuls and their tasks in the Levant. The importance of our research lies in studying the role of foreign consuls in the Levant since the beginning. Their presence during the period of the strength of the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century until the 19th century, the period of weakness of the Ottoman Empire.
Escuelas y universidad de la congregación salesiana en la Patagonia argentina durante el siglo XX
Authors: Carrizo Gabriel Alejandro
Published: December 2023

El artículo propuesto para el dossier busca presentar un análisis de las experiencias educativas que la congregación salesiana desarrolló en la Patagonia argentina durante el siglo XX. Situaremos nuestro estudio en la ciudad de Comodoro Rivadavia (Chubut), la cual, a partir de 1907 con el descubrimiento del petróleo, y sobre todo con la creación de la empresa Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF) en 1922, pasó a contar con un importante movimiento obrero. Estos aspectos contribuyeron para que la congregación pudiera desarrollar cuatro propuestas educativas que iban desde el nivel primario al universitario, dado que garantizaba una formación técnica y cristiana para los jóvenes que posteriormente ingresarían al mundo del trabajo petrolero.
Epistemología, educación e infancia: la resistencia silenciosa de Víctor de Aveyron
Authors: Calderón Rafael Maximiliano
Published: December 2023

Nuestro propósito en este artículo es analizar desde un punto de vista epistemológico el debate científico sobre el niño “salvaje” de Aveyron que se inicia en la Ilustración tardía, en el ámbito del método y prácticas médico-pedagógicas, y que se extiende a mediados del siglo XX en el campo de las ciencias sociales. Consideramos que la metodología de investigación científica y los tratamientos aplicados para educar y transformar al niño “salvaje”, a través del disciplinamiento de sus sentidos, la enseñanza del lenguaje y la adopción de costumbres civilizadas lo convierten no solo en un “caso” u “objeto” de investigación científica, sino también en un ser “anormal”, expuesto al encierro, la experimentación y la degradación física. Cuestionamos, en esta ocasión, el dispositivo denominado “máquina antropológica” que articula la antinomia epistemológica naturaleza y cultura, que constituye ontológicamente el estatus inferior del niño “salvaje” como “criatura”. A través de la postulación de la teoría filosófica de la infancia de G. Agamben como alternativa crítica, desarrollamos los conceptos de “silencio”, “resistencia” e “irrupción epistemológica” para abordar las cuestiones ontológicas y epistémicas que conciernen a Víctor de Aveyron desde una nueva perspectiva filosófica.
escuelas agrícolas salesianas en el proceso de territorialización estatal de la Patagonia y la formación de su sistema educativo
Authors: Omenetto Silvia , Nicoletti María Andrea
Published: December 2023

Para reconstruir la historia de la Patagonia desde una perspectiva que pone al sistema escolar en el centro, es inevitable centrar la atención en el aporte social y educativo de las Congregaciones salesianas, Salesianos e Hijas de María Auxiliadora, que se inició a fines del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX. En la Patagonia, de hecho, las Congregaciones asumieron un papel relevante, mostrando un monopolio misionero y educativo desde 1880, aunque en algunos espacios y en distintos momentos, existieron tensiones con los funcionarios del Estado por el conjunto de Leyes laicas sancionadas entre 1881 y 1884.
En esta contribución adoptaremos una visión territorialista desarrollada en el contexto de la geografía suiza e italiana para analizar las escuelas agrícolas salesianas de la Patagonia, como resultado de la transformación material llevada a cabo por la Congregación salesiana-con foco en la escuela agrícola "San Miguel" de General Roca- en el marco de la formación del sistema educativo estatal y en el contexto de la promulgación y aplicación de la Ley nacional N° 1420 de 1884.
Eterna caducidad, catástrofe y memoria
Authors: Pereyra Guillermo
Published: December 2023

Este artículo reflexiona sobre la caducidad del tiempo, la historia como catástrofe continua y la memoria en la obra de Walter Benjamin. Para llevar a cabo esta tarea, se analizan distintas figuras benjaminianas de la transitoriedad, la muerte y la melancolía. Esta reflexión cobra vigencia en los tiempos actuales, en los que se vislumbra la posibilidad de la destrucción de todas las formas de vida en el planeta como resultado del calentamiento global y de la lógica de escalada a los extremos que caracteriza a las “nuevas guerras”. El trabajo comienza abordando la figura de la “eterna caducidad” de la historia-naturaleza que delinearon los poetas barrocos alemanes en el Trauerspiel, para analizar a continuación los efectos del paso del tiempo en los objetos culturales y la tristeza que genera el intenso apego al mundo de las cosas, incluyendo la caracterización de la alegoría como “fragmento” y “ruina” de la modernidad. Esta primera parte del artículo se centra en el estudio de Benjamin sobre el Barroco. La segunda parte está dedicada a discutir el estatus que adquiere la imagen del recuerdo en la modernidad, en la que se destaca tanto su condición efímera como salvadora.