bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dyadic Parent-Child Creative Activities and Early Childhood Resilience: Audio-recordings and Home Activities as Methodological Propositions
Authors: Verger Nicolas B. , Roberts Julie , Guiller Jane , McAloney-Kocaman Kareena
Published: December 2023

This commentary invites creativity researchers to address an area that, to date, has received little attention: the effects of dyadic creative activities on early childhood resilience. There is, indeed, a growing body of work on how creative behaviour can contribute to resilience in older children, adolescents, and adults. There is less research on this topic for populations of children aged 3 to 6 years. Yet, young children are particularly dependent upon the bonds they form with their caregivers, notably their parents. The quality of the ties they maintain with them can promote, or on the contrary hinder, their resilience. After presenting the need to foster resilience among young children through dyadic creative activities, the commentary proposes audio recording as a method of investigating this phenomenon. It presents perspectives on the analysis of momentary processes. It concludes with perspectives creative activities at home that researchers can propose to parents and children to address their effects on young children’s resilience.
Serological and molecular detection of neurocysticercosis among epileptic patients in Nagpur, Maharashtra state (India)
Authors: Satyaprakash K. , Khan W. A. , Zade N. N. , Chaudhari S. P. , Shinde S. V. , Kurkure N. V. , Shembalkar P. K.
Published: December 2023

Neurocysticercosis (NCC), one of the most important neuroparasitic diseases in humans, is caused by Cysticercus cellulosae, the metacestode stage of digenetic zoonotic cestode Taenia solium. The present study aims at the detection of anti-cysticercus antibodies in the sera of epileptic patients (n=26) visiting a tertiary care hospital in Nagpur, Maharashtra state, India, by an in-house developed indirect IgG-ELISA and enzyme-linked immunoelectro transfer blot (EITB) assay using different antigens (namely, Whole Cyst Antigen (WCA), Cystic Fluid Antigen (CFA), Scolex Antigen (SA), Excretory-Secretory Antigen (ESA) and Membrane-Body Antigen (MBA)) prepared from T. solium metacestodes to find out the status of NCC. An attempt has also been made for molecular detection of NCC from blood samples of those patients by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay targeted at large subunit rRNA gene of T. solium. The IgG ELISA level of anti-cysticercus antibodies against WCA, CFA, SA, ESA and MBA antigens were as follows: 19.23 %, 23.07 %, 38.46 %, 30.76 % and 15.38 %. The seroreactivity to CFA, SA and ESA was found in equal proportions in patients with ring-enhancing lesions. In the EITB assay, the lower and medium molecular weight protein bands of SA and ESA were immunodominant compared to the higher WCA and CFA peptides. PCR positivity could be observed in 34.6 % (9/26) of the patients under study. It is the first report of detecting NCC among epileptic patients of the Nagpur region of Maharashtra state in India using serological and molecular tools.
Morphological and Molecular note on the identity of Mylonchulus sigmaturus Cobb, 1917 (Nematoda: Mylonchulidae) from Pakistan
Authors: Ishaque U. , Shokoohi E. , Erum I. , Kazi N. , Dawar S.
Published: December 2023

A species of predatory nematode, Mylonchulus sigmaturus Cobb, 1917, was recovered around the soil and roots of banana plants (Musa paradisiaca) from four different localities of Pakistan. The male of this species represents a new record from Pakistan. Morphological and morphometric data of the species have been contributed along with the molecular study. The phylogenetic analysis using 18S rDNA placed the Pakistani populations of M. sigmaturus with the same species in a clade with 100 posterior probabilities. The first input of 28S rDNA data placed Pakistani M. sigmaturus in a separate clade with 100 posterior probability support, however close with Prionchulus punctatus (Cobb, 1917) Andrássy, 1958 and Clarkus papillatus (Bastian, 1865) Jairajpuri, 1970.
Trematode parasites as indicators of an animal component in the diet of the Water Vole Arvicola amphibius
Authors: McCarthy A. M. , Litten-Brown J. C. , Collins M. A.
Published: December 2023

The intestinal trematode fauna of the Water Vole Arvicola amphibius, (previously A. terrestris), was investigated to determine whether it might provide evidence of an animal component in the diet of this aquatic herbivorous small mammal. Interrogation of the electronic Host-Parasite Database of the Natural History Museum London revealed the presence of fourteen species of intestinal trematode in water voles, infection with each of which would require the ingestion of tissue from an animal intermediate host. The results obtained using these parasite indicators provide convincing evidence of animal components in the diet of A. amphibius and support anecdotal reports of water voles feeding on animal material in the field.
Characterization of Meloidogyne enterolobii intercepted from baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) seedlings from Thailand during Japanese import plant quarantine inspection
Authors: Sekimoto S. , Inaba T.
Published: December 2023

In April 2019, baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) seedlings from Thailand, exhibiting galls on the roots, were intercepted during an import plant quarantine inspection at Chubu Centrair International Airport, Japan. Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) were extracted from the galled roots of baobab seedlings and identified by morphological, morphometrical and molecular methods as the guava root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne enterolobii Yang & Eisenback. The morphology and morphometrics of the intercepted population were similar to those of the original and subsequent descriptions of M. enterolobii. The sequences of D2–D3 of 28S rRNA, mtDNA intergenic COII-16S rRNA and COI genes obtained in this study matched well (99–100% similarity) with each of the gene sequences of M. enterolobii deposited in GenBank. Phylogenetic analysis of these genes revealed that the intercepted population clustered with M. enterolobii and clearly differed from other RKN species. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of M. enterolobii from baobab.
First report of Rhytidodes gelatinosus (Rudolphi, 1819) Looss, 1901 (Digenea: Rhytidodidae) in an olive-ridley Turtle Lepidochelys olivacea (Eschscholtz, 1829) from Brazil
Authors: Da Cunha Fernandes J. , De Carvalho L. M. , Gomes Borges J. C. , Parente J. E. V. , Werneck M. R.
Published: December 2023

This article reports the first occurrence of Rhytidodes gelatinosus (Rudolphi, 1819) Looss, 1901 (Digenea: Rhytidodidae) in the olive-ridley turtle Lepidochelys olivacea (Testudines: Chelonidae), in an individual found in the State of Sergipe, Brazil. Although R. gelatinosus has already been described in other species of sea turtles in the world, this is the first report of this parasite in L. olivacea. We also present a list of hosts and locations where this helminth has already been identified.
Systematic position of the enigmatic Quentinia mesovitellinica (Rêgo, 1967) (Cestoda, Cyclophyllidea)
Authors: Haukisalmi V.
Published: December 2023

The systematic position of Quentinia mesovitellinica (Rêgo, 1967) (Cestoda, Cyclophyllidea) from the hystricomorph rodent Galea spixii (Wagler) (Caviidae) in Brazil is reevaluated based on published information. Quentinia mesovitellinica is generally thought to belong to the family Catenotaeniidae, being thus the only catenotaeniid cestode parasitizing hystricomorph rodents and also the only catenotaeniid in South America. However, the present study shows that Q. mesovitellinica differs fundamentally from Catenotaenia Janicki, 1904 sensu lato and other catenotaeniids with respect to several morphologic features, but shares these features with Monoecocestus Beddard, 1914 sensu Beveridge (1994), a genus in the family Anoplocephalidae sensu stricto (i.e. sensu Spasskii, 1951). However, Q. mesovitellinica is not assigned here to Monoecocestus, because the latter is a morphologically heterogeneous genus and will probably be split when subjected to a comprehensive phylogenetic and taxonomic analysis. Instead, Quentinia Spasskii, 1969 is considered a valid genus in the family Anoplocephalidae s. s. The morphologically closely related Monoecocestus eljefe Haverkost & Gardner, 2010 from Galea musteloides Meyen in Bolivia is assigned to Quentinia as Q. eljefe (Haverkost & Gardner, 2010) n. comb. An amended diagnosis is provided for Quentinia.
Diffusion of innovations theory in German physiotherapy - A qualitative study of the innovation-decision-process among German Early Adopters / Diffusionstheorie in der Physiotherapie - Eine qualitative Untersuchung des Innovations-Entscheidungsprozesses bei deutschen «Early Adoptern
Authors: Reiter Nils Lennart , Rosen Diane , Vogel Barbara , Höppner Heidi
Published: December 2023

The dissemination of evidence-based practice in German physiotherapy is limited by several barriers. However, a recent study shows that some German physiotherapists are already successfully implementing such a practice. Based on Everett M. Rogers’ diffusion of innovations theory, this study defined evidence-based practice as an innovation in German physiotherapy to gain insight into therapists’ strategies to overcome these barriers.

Following a criterion-based sampling strategy, this study identified early adopters in German physiotherapy using the Evidence-based Practice Inventory and Hurt’s Innovativeness Scale. Five participants were selected and interviewed in semi-structured interviews using a qualitative research approach.

Using the strategies ‚exchange’, ‚environmental design’, ‚science consumption’, and ‚self-organisation’, the participants successfully implement evidence-based practice in their therapeutic practice. The participants’ accounts highlight the importance of early adopters in the dissemination of evidence-based practice and reveal a high degree of individuality in the implementation strategies used. The findings of this study show how physiotherapists overcome the barriers to evidence-based practice and thus provide a variety of starting points for future implementation science research in German physiotherapy.
Detection of physiological concentrations of GABA using dielectric spectroscopy - A pilot study
Authors: Hou Jie , Strand-Amundsen Runar , Martinsen Ørjan G.
Published: December 2023

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter that is present at a relatively low level throughout the normal adult human brain. Abnormal GABA levels are found in people with neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia, depression, and others. Being able to measure the GABA concentration would be beneficial for patient groups with fluctuating GABA levels for better diagnosis and treatment. In this study, we explore the feasibility of using dielectric relaxation spectroscopy for the detection of GABA concentrations within a physiological range, with the perspective of miniaturization and use during implantation. Utilizing machine learning techniques, we were able to differentiate GABA concentrations down to 5 μm. This work investigates a novel use of dielectric relaxation spectroscopy, to assess if physiological GABA concentrations can be detected through permittivity measurements.
Smart needle electrical bioimpedance to provide information on needle tip relationship to target nerve prior to local anesthetic deposition in peripheral nerve block (USgPNB) procedures
Authors: Whelton Edel , Helen Lisa , O’Donnell Brian , O’Sullivan Martin , Ugwah Justina , Messina Walter , Wang Yineng , O’Mahoney Niamh , Moore Eric
Published: December 2023

Ultrasound guided peripheral nerve block (USgPNB) refers to anaesthetic techniques to deposit local anesthetic next to nerves, permitting painful surgery without necessitating general anesthesia. Needle tip position prior to local anesthetic deposition is a key determinant of block success and safety. Nerve puncture and intra-neural injection of local anesthetic can cause permanent nerve injury. Currently ultrasound guidance is not sufficiently sensitive to reliably detect needle to nerve proximity. Feedback with bioimpedance data from the smart needle tip might provide the anesthetist with information as to the relationship between the needle tip and the target nerve prior to local anesthetic deposition.

Bioimpedance using a smart needle integrated with a two-electrode impedance sensor has been developed to determine needle to nerve proximity during USgPNB. Having obtained all necessary ethical and regulatory approvals, in vivo data on brachial plexus, vagus, femoral and sciatic nerves were obtained from seven pig models using the smart needle bioimpedance system. The excision and histological analysis of above peripheral nerves and observation of the architecture and structure of nerves by means of histology allow the calculation of the ratios of connective tissue to neural tissue to determine the influence of this variable on absolute impedance. The ratio results give extra clinical data and explain the hetrogeneity of impedance data in the pig models and the hypothesis that connective tissue with intra-neural fat has higher impedance than neural tissue.
Whole-body phase angle correlates with pre-operative markers in total joint arthroplasty
Authors: Marinier Michael C. , Ogunsola Ayobami S. , Elkins Jacob M.
Published: December 2023

Background

Bioimpedance derived whole body phase angle (ϕ), a measure of cellular integrity, has been identified as an independent marker of morbidity and mortality in many medical and surgical specialties. While similar measures of water homeostasis like extracellular edema (EE) have been associated with pre-operative risk, ϕ has not been studied in orthopaedics, despite potential to serve as a pre-operative marker. This study aims to identify relationships between ϕ, EE, and body composition metrics, laboratory values, patient reported outcomes, and comorbidities.

Methods

Multi-frequency bioimpedance analysis (BIA) records, laboratory values, and patient reported outcomes of adult patients presenting to an academic arthroplasty clinic were retrospectively reviewed. Correlation coefficients between ϕ, EE, and reviewed information were conducted.

Results

ϕ was significantly correlated (p<0.001) most positively with measures of lean tissue such as skeletal muscle mass (r=0.48), appendicular skeletal muscle index (r=0.39), lean body mass (r=0.43), and dry lean mass (r=0.47), while it held negative correlations (p<0.001) with age (r= -0.55), and body fat mass (r= -0.11). ϕ was not correlated with body mass index (BMI, p = 0.204). In contrast, EE demonstrated its strongest positive correlations (p<0.001) with body fat mass (r=0.32), age (r=0.50), and BMI (r=0.26), and its strongest negative correlations (p<0.001) with serum albumin (r= -0.37) and total protein (r= -0.23).

Conclusions

Based on their associations with markers of health and fitness, BIA determined ϕ and EE demonstrate relationships to markers currently implemented in orthopaedic practice. This likely indicates that ϕ has potential as a comprehensive surrogate for several commonly used markers to quantify pre-operative risk. In the future, ϕ may aid in developing risk-stratifications for intervention and prevention of complications.
The divided town of Český Těšín/Cieszyn as the most integrated part of the Czech-Polish borderland: A life in the cross-border educational togetherness or side by side?
Authors: Böhm Hynek , Boháč Artur , Nowak-Żółty Edyta , Szafrańska Anna
Published: December 2023

The (non)contribution of schools towards cross-border integration in the divided town of Těšín/Cieszyn, located on the Czech-Polish border, is analysed in this article. The pandemic-related border closures revealed a substantial level of togetherness in this town, manifested by various social activities. Moreover, a part of these (during the pandemic restricted) cross-border social practices were those in education. We applied a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods to diagnose the directions of cross-border educational flows, the approach of schools towards the identified joint cross-border social practices, and the possible level of togetherness. As a result, one-sidedness (Polish pupils attending schools in the Czech Republic) of cross-border flows was identified – which also follows the direction of a cross-border workforce. Except for the schools with Polish as the instruction language, located in the Czech part of the town, primarily serving Polish speakers living in the Czech Republic, we can mention hardly any mutually shared feeling of togetherness and an actual place-based approach towards educational governance in this divided town. We observe some ties in education between the autochthonous Polish minority in the Czech Republic and the Poles in Poland, without the involvement of pupils or teachers of Czech ethnicity, who do not reflect opportunities behind the border.
Assessing and forecasting the influence of environmental controls on windstorm disturbances in the Central Low Tatras, through regression models
Authors: Šagát Vladimír , Falťan Vladimír , Škvarenina Jaroslav
Published: December 2023

Nowadays, the large-scale disturbance and subsequent temporary deforestation of mountain forests are widely discussed phenomena. In this study, we built both a logistic regression model (LRM) and a generalised additive model (GAM), in order to understand the drivers of deforestation after the Elisabeth windstorm (2004) in the Central Low Tatras, Slovakia. A set of topographic and biotic characteristics was selected as explanatory variables, while the presence of deforestation was a response variable. The results show that the most prone to windstorm-driven damage are forests growing at a high elevation, in the ridge’s surroundings, and on gentle slopes exposed to the wind during the disturbance. Moreover, the stands with a high proportion of Norway spruce and with medium-diameter trees, which are under forest management, were identified as more vulnerable. Additionally, both models were used to identify those stands, which would be most susceptible to damage by future windstorms. According to its explanatory power and building efficiency, we propose using of LRM rather than GAM in similar large-scale studies. The addressed methods can be used in local forest management, as scientifically based decision-making appears to be crucial for maintaining mountain forests resistant to gusty winds, as well as other disturbing agents.
Friction films analysis and tribological properties of composite antifriction self-lubricating material based on nickel alloy
Authors: Roszak Maciej Robert , Kurzawa Adam , Roik Tetiana , Gavrysh Oleg , Vitsiuk Iulia , Barsan Narcis , Pyka Dariusz , Bocian Mirosław , Jamroziak Krzysztof
Published: December 2023

This article analyzes the composition and distribution of chemical elements in friction films and their effect on the tribological properties of the self-lubricating, high-temperature antifriction composite based on EP975 powder nickel alloy with CaF2 solid lubricant. Analysis of the chemical elements by energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) showed their uniform distribution, on both the composite’s surface and the counterface’s surface. The alloying elements’ uniform distribution leads to a uniform distribution of the corresponding phases and structural elements in the antifriction film. This ensures high tribological properties at high temperatures. Analysis of the material’s tribological properties, by means of metallographic and micro-X-ray research confirmed the correctness of the technology for producing the composite. Solid lubricant CaF2, alloying elements, and their corresponding phases form the continuous antiscoring film. The film influences the antifriction properties formation during the friction process and provides a self-lubricating mode under the action of high temperature and oxygen. Antiscoring, self-lubricating CaF2 films minimize wear of the friction pairs and defend the contact surfaces against intensive wear. The dense antifriction films have smooth microtopography, which stabilizes the high-temperature friction unit operation. Thus, the self-lubrication mode is realized for a long exploitation time. Tribological properties analysis allowed us to determine the ranges of rational exploitation modes for the material being studied: a load up to 5.0 MPa, a slide speed from 0.3 to 1.0 m/s, a temperature up to 800°C, in the air. The results obtained opened the opportunity to control the antifriction film formation and the composite’s tribological properties by the choice of the initial ingredients while taking into account the operating conditions.
Role of crystallographic orientation in material behaviour under nanoindentation: Molecular Dynamics study
Authors: Kurgan Aneta , Madej Lukasz
Published: December 2023

The mechanical properties of materials can be analysed under deformation conditions by various laboratory tests. However, such experimental investigations become extremely complicated and often even impossible at the lower length scales where the arrangement of the atomic planes is considered. In this case, computational materials science is a robust alternative to extend the capabilities of laboratory tests. Therefore, the molecular dynamics technique was selected in the current work to evaluate the role of the local grain crystallographic orientation during nanoindentation testing. A pure aluminium sample was selected as a case study. For the sake of clarity, two distinctively different crystallographic orientations cube {100}<001> and hard {110}<011> were investigated in a set of arrangements: monocrystalline, bicrystalline, and polycrystalline. The influence of the substrate and the neighbouring grains on the material response to local deformation was evaluated. The research used two types of indenters: spherical and sharp-tipped. Results obtained were analysed with respect to the arrangement of atoms and load-displacement curves. This research proved that the role of crystallographic orientation in material behaviour under nanoindentation should not be neglected during the interpretation of data from this test.
Impact of Remote Working on Recreational Physical Activity (RPA) Behaviours – a Case Study of the Covid-19 Lockdown in Poland
Authors: Kantyka Joanna , Maciąg Justyna
Published: December 2023

The aim of this article is to describe and explain changes in people’s recreational behaviours caused by the shift to remote work (RW) or work from home (WFH) due to lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic. A literature review revealed a cognitive, methodological and applicative gap in this area. This relationship has not been analysed so far, particularly among Poles.

The authors developed an electronic questionnaire using a framework designed to study RPA behaviours. A survey based on the questionnaire was conducted from 20 May to 31 Oct. 2020 and included 533 respondents, with 371 people experiencing changes at work, 280 of whom shifted to RW/WFH. A combination of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods (descriptive statistics and content analysis techniques, affinity diagram, relationship diagram) was used to analyse the survey results. The results of the qualitative analysis allowed a description of changes in the respondents’ lifestyles induced by the transition to RW/WFH. The results of the quantitative data analysis showed unequivocally that taking up RW/WFH had a negative impact on RPA behaviours. The frequency and duration of workouts decreased.

The novelty lies in demonstrating the relationship between remote working/work from home and RPA and the inventive methodological approach. The results are universal and can be used to design work-life balance programmes for remote employees.
Metaphorical Meanings of Some Prepositions in English Expressions of Sadness
Authors: Csillag Andrea
Published: December 2023

The paper studies the language of sadness in English on a corpus of conventional expressions and aims at investigating the choice of prepositions combined with a number of sadness terms (e.g. sad about his failure, unhappy at his misfortunate, depressed by the news, sorry for being late). The paper finds that the prepositional phrases name the causes triggering sadness and there are correlations between the prepositions about, at, by, for and over and the types of causes combined together, which can be explained the metaphorical meanings of the prepositions.
Aspectualizers and their Complementation in English and Romanian
Authors: Novakov Predrag , Lazović Mihaela
Published: December 2023

Aspectualizers as verbs indicating phases in the development of events are typically divided into ingressive (denoting beginning), continuative (denoting continuation) and egressive (denoting ending). These verbs require specific complementation with the lexical verbs which are paired with the aspectualizers. Their analysis starts from the features of such complementation in English (subordinate non-finite infinitival and participial clauses) and compares them with the features of their Romanian translation equivalents. This corpus-based research (with the examples from modern British novels) focuses on the structural characteristics of the complementation in the two languages, lexical aspect of the verbs in the complementation (activities, states, accomplishments, achievements), as well as similarities and differences between the two languages in that respect.
Colleen Hoover’s Formulas for Best-Sellers as Seen in Reminders of Him and it Ends with Us
Authors: Miclea Adelina
Published: December 2023

Using John G. Cawelti’s theory of formulas for understanding the relationship between a work and its culture, this article looks at two of Colleen Hoover’s novels, Reminders of Him and It Ends with Us, in order to comprehend Hoover’s appeal to the public.The popularity of romance novels formula indicates a high interest of the American public in the topic of romantic relationships, and it touches a sensitive nerve existent in American culture.
In the Shadow of the Cuckoo Clock. The Subversive Realism of the Third Man
Authors: More Octavian
Published: December 2023

With a view to exemplifying how film noir can effectively combine elements of expressionism and realism through a participatory viewing experience, this paper provides a discussion of The Third Man as a cinematic text that concomitantly reiterates traditional insular values in times of global conflict and strengthens the individuality of post-war British cinema against the pressures of the American film industry.
Searching for the Neo-Colonial Informant in the Farming Of Bones
Authors: Pîrciu Alexandru
Published: December 2023

The paper analyses instances of mimicry as they appear in Danticat’s historiographic fiction, The Farming of Bones. More specifically, it will examine why and how some characters appear accomplices in the brutal Parsley Massacre provoked by the Trujillo regime. Besides its literary dimension, the analysis can be said to be relevant from a cultural and socio-historical perspective as well because it seeks to reveal the emergence of a process which will be called inner colonisation and a new version of the native informant, which will be referred to as the neo-colonial informant.
Features of the United States of America in David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest and the Pale King
Authors: Săran Raul
Published: December 2023

From a methodological standpoint, the following paper is based on a comparative analysis of two novels written by David Foster Wallace. With a specific perspective for each novel (the motivations of the character known as Rémy Marathe for the first novel, as well as §19 for the second one), the purpose of the paper is to highlight the main characteristics, flaws, and identity crises of the United States, as depicted by Wallace in both Infinite Jest and The Pale King.
Internationalisation of Cadiz Bay Port: Staff Training in English for Specific Purposes
Authors: Castaño Antonio Manuel Brenes
Published: December 2023

The maritime sector is pivotal for the economic growth of coastal cities like Cádiz, Spain. In our globalised world, ports face high competitiveness, emphasising the growing need for English-proficient staff. This research focuses on the Port Authority of Cádiz Bay’s language-training programme, aiming to enhance employees’ English proficiency for job excellence. Through a qualitative study, the paper not only analyses the current programme but also proposes an alternative linguistic training approach. The ultimate objective is to equip port workers with language skills that contribute to providing excellent services to users, addressing the evolving demands of the maritime industry.
The Interracial Church and Racialised Memory
Authors: Gaál-Szabó Peter
Published: December 2023

Racial integration, reconciliation, and interracial culture have presented difficulties within churches, often seen as intractable problems. Situated in racialised America, the churches have to counter the social/context, which members are born into and are thus prone to reproducing in their interracial encounters. Fostering a balanced ethical remembering can help conceive the self in terms of the other to negotiate mutually acceptable identities.
To return or to stay? The situation of Romanian badanti in Italy during the Coronavirus pandemic
Authors: Porumbescu Alexandra
Published: December 2023

The study explores the situation of Romanian work migrants employed in elderly home care (badanti) in Italy, in the context of temporary restrictions on the freedom of movement within the European Union during the coronavirus pandemic. The general objective of the research consists in contributing to the understanding of how a particular situation of crisis and the subsequent restrictions enforced may impact the socio-professional category in question. In this context, an exploratory investigation was conducted, by the use of semi-structured interviews with people who have or used to have this occupation in Italy. The aim of the interviews was to identify particular, subjective aspects of their experiences, and, at the same time, to investigate their perception of the transformations occurred due to this crisis. The results of the study offer insight on the individual decision-making process in the matter of remaining in Italy, returning to the country of origin or re-migrating, and the ways in which short-time legislative changes affected these decisions, as well as the effects of the pandemic on this specific socio-economic category.
Management of Periradicular Lesions Using Herbs; A Case Report
Authors: Alqudaimi Shatha
Published: December 2023

Background: Herbal products are gaining popularity in dental and medical practice nowadays. Myrrh is a popular herbal compound that has been commonly used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions for centuries. It is orally biocompatible and is known to have antimicrobial properties. Herein, we aim to document and discuss the successful use of myrrh therapy in managing a periradicular lesion (PDL).
Case presentation: In October 2019, an 18-year-old female with pain was admitted to our clinic. Periapical x-ray shows large radiopacity#21. The plan was to reschedule the patient after the holiday for retreatment and endodontic surgery. However, as time managed, we reassured the patient, prescribed a killer, and advised her to use Murrah mouthwash. She used Murrah mouthwash once daily for two weeks. In November 2019, during the recall visit, a new X-ray showed the disappearance of the white lesion, pain, and pressure. The plan changed to conventional treatment, and there was no indication for surgery. In March 2021, after 15 months, recall showed good healing and formation of PDL with no signs and symptoms, which indicates case success.
Conclusions: This case report indicated that the response to myrrh therapy was successful but should be used cautiously since prolonged use can be toxic.
Smoking cessation as a preventative measure of cancer: a systematic review
Authors: Allajhar Mansoor , Althwayee Musa , Sabah Ahmed , Alamri Abdulraheem , Alqahtani Tariq , Alfarhan Huda , Alqahtani Naif
Published: December 2023

Background: Tobacco smoking is a leading cause of preventable cancer worldwide. This systematic review aims to synthesize and evaluate the existing literature on the relationship between smoking cessation, smoking reduction, and the risk of cancer, with a particular focus on lung cancer.
Methods: A systematic search of electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant studies published up to the knowledge cutoff date in September 2021. Eight studies meeting the inclusion criteria were selected for analysis. These studies encompassed diverse populations and methodologies, including cohort studies and population- based investigations.
Results: The findings reveal a consistent pattern across the included studies. Smoking cessation emerged as a highly effective strategy for reducing the risk of cancer, particularly lung cancer. Even individuals who quit smoking later in life experienced a substantial decrease in their cancer risk. Additionally, smoking reduction, although less effective than cessation, demonstrated a noteworthy impact, especially among heavy smokers. Reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked per day was associated with a decreased risk of all cancer, smoking-related cancer, and lung cancer. The results of this systematic review underscore the critical importance of smoking cessation as a primary strategy for mitigating cancer risk, aligning with broader public health objectives to reduce tobacco-related harm. While cessation remains the gold standard, smoking reduction can offer a pragmatic approach for those who are unable to quit immediately, particularly heavy smokers. The review also highlights the potential for personalized interventions based on age, smoking history, and histologic subtype to optimize smoking cessation efforts.
Conclusion: Smoking cessation and reduction represent crucial strategies for preventing cancer, particularly lung cancer. Public health campaigns and clinical interventions should prioritize smoking cessation support, emphasizing the long-term benefits of remaining smoke-free. By promoting these measures, we can significantly reduce the burden of tobacco-related cancers and improve public health outcomes. Further research is needed to explore the long- term effects of smoking behavior changes on cancer risk, considering diverse populations and histologic subtypes.
Awareness and knowledge of Pharmacoeconomics among pharmacist and pharmacy students in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alhussien Bashayr , Altowijri Abdulaziz , Alhussien Sultan
Published: December 2023

Background:
Pharmacoeconomics is a field that deals with health economics and focuses on the medication\'s cost and outcome. Currently, Pharmacoeconomics became an important field of research. Pharmacoeconomics can be taught through various methods. However, it seems that Pharmacoeconomics in Saudi Arabia is underestimated due to lack of studies conducted on this subject in Saudi Arabia.
Objective:
To evaluate the awareness and knowledge of pharmacists and pharmacy students regarding pharmaco-economics in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
This study was cross-sectional questionnaire based study that was conducted from July 2020 to August 2020. The study was conducted among pharmacists and pharmacy students. The study was done through an online questionnaire that included questions on demographics, awareness and knowledge. SPSS program was used to analyze the collected data.
Results:
This study included 205 participants. Among them, 85.9% reported involvement of Pharmacoeconomics in undergraduate course, whereas only 22% felt that what they learnt was enough to use in practice. The total knowledge was high among 34.1% of participants. There were several factors that affected the level of knowledge, including PhD (P=0.0001), regulatory field (P=0.048), short time devoted for the course as the cause of imperfection of learning(P=0.038), and being interested in taking more training (P=0.0001).
Conclusion:
There was low knowledge among pharmacists and pharmacy students in Saudi Arabia regarding Pharmacoeconomics that require more training.
Rhythm abnormalities among hospitalized children in Lagos: A case series
Authors: Animasahun Barakat , Oladimeji Alaba , Lamina Moriam , Solarin Adaobi , Disu Elizabeth
Published: December 2023

Arrhythmias refer to disturbances in heart rate or rhythm which leads to heart rates that are abnormally fast, slow, or irregular. Rhythm abnormalities may be common among Nigeria children but there are only few reports. The current write up is a clinical review of 8 patients in various age groups including neonate, infant and older children. It is presented to highlight the different forms of arrhythmias that can occur in children, with varying underlying aetiology, thus, stressing the need for early recognition of arrhythmias in children, appropriate early intervention, and challenges involved in their care.
Passive transfer of Covid-19 immunoglobulin via breast milk post Covid vaccination of lactating mother: case report and review of literature
Authors: Jhajra Sandeep , Kumari Sarita , Sauparna Chhavi , Tanti Sanjay
Published: December 2023

Infant response against infections depends largely on active and passive transfer of immunity through breast milk. There is plenty of data showing Infant response against infections depends largely on active and passive transfer of immunity through breast milk. There is plenty of data showing transplacental transfer of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to fetus and presence of neutralizing Ig-A and Ig-G anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk of mother post Covid vaccination. There is paucity of research regarding impact of Covid-19 vaccination of lactating mothers on immune response in infant blood. Index case was delivered at 35 weeks of gestation with features of hydrops fetalis. Covid Rapid Antigen test and Covid RTPCR test were negative for mother and neonate. Baby was investigated for sepsis and underwent double volume exchange transfusion and discharged on exclusive breast feed. SARS-CoV-2 antibody titres were tested in blood and breast milk samples four weeks after 1st and 2nd dose of Covid-19 vaccination of mother. Growth, neurodevelopment and hematological parameters were monitored over time. Robust immune response was reported in blood of infant post Covid-19 vaccination of mother with potential to confer passive immunity to baby and without any serious side effects in mother-infant dyad.
Evasão escolar no ensino superior público
Authors: Higuchi Agnaldo Keiti , Esteves Henrique Rosário Carvalho , Teixeira Rosenália Ramalho , Barros Geórgia Fernandes
Published: December 2023

A busca pelo entendimento da evasão escolar no Brasil iniciou-se na década de 90, quando o Ministério da Educação criou a Comissão Especial para o Estudo da Evasão. Nesse contexto, esse estudo teve como objetivo analisar o arcabouço teórico desenvolvido pela academia em relação ao tema. Para tanto foi feita pesquisa bibliográfica com levantamento de artigos que abordaram a questão da evasão (N=30) no período de 2006 a 2022, e em seguida realizada análise de conteúdo dos resumos dos artigos selecionados. Para análise de conteúdo foi utilizado o programa Iramuteq, que forneceu a análise fatorial de correspondência, a classificação hierárquica descendente e a análise de similitude, permitindo levantar, dentro do universo lexical, as correlações entre os segmentos de texto mais relevantes. Os resultados mostram que as causas de evasão mais frequentes são relacionadas ao curso, como a forma de administração e aspectos pedagógicos, e, com menos citações, as relacionadas ao aluno, como dificuldade de conciliar trabalho e estudo, problemas de saúde e falta de tempo.
A liderança do diretor e suas relações com o desempenho escolar na visão do corpo docente
Authors: Kiosho-Sama Leal Oliveira Schaeffer Betina , Rossi Pavani Elaine Cristina
Published: December 2023

Este estudo tem por objetivo verificar se há relação entre a liderança do diretor com o desempenho escolar dos alunos do 5º ano nas escolas públicas municipais e estaduais do Espírito Santo. Foram analisados dados secundários oriundos do Sistema de Avaliação da Educação Básica (SAEB), edição 2019. O teste de hipóteses foi realizado por meio de regressão linear múltipla.  Como variáveis de controle foram utilizadas algumas características socioeconômicas dos alunos, tais como: escolaridade dos pais e posse de bens e serviços. Os resultados indicam que a hipótese que se refere à prática do diretor de mobilizar a colaboração da família para superar problemas que interferem na aprendizagem foi confirmada para explicar o desempenho escolar. A variável de controle relacionada às características socioeconômicas dos alunos, especialmente a que se refere ao nível 5, também foi estatisticamente significante para explicar o desempenho em Língua Portuguesa. Os resultados deste estudo pretendem contribuir com pesquisas que analisam fatores relacionados ao desempenho do aluno, assim como para reflexões e tomadas de decisões quanto às políticas públicas para a melhoria da qualidade da Educação Básica.
Contribuições e possibilidades a partir da meta-avaliação
Authors: Francisco Thiago Henrique Almino , Moser Giancarlo , Watanabe Melissa
Published: December 2023

Desde 2004 a avaliação institucional tem sido um tema amplamente discutido no ecossistema do ensino superior brasileiro, dentro dos mais variados paradigmas. Diversos desafios têm sido descortinados, e que vão desde a compreensão do sistema até a utilização de seus resultados. Nesse sentido é que a reflexão sobre os usos dos resultados da avaliação ganha contornos importantes e neste ensaio propõe-se uma relação entre esse desafio e a prática da meta-avaliação. Partindo do pressuposto de que não há consumo dos resultados sem diálogos objetivos, este texto faz uma relação com prática da meta-avaliação a partir da perspectiva do instrumento elaborado pelo JCSEE. Os resultados permitem considerar que a utilização dos resultados da avaliação só é possível a partir de dois elementos que parecem ser relevantes neste contexto: o diálogo com os stakeholders promovido pela escuta induzida pela meta-avaliação e a vontade político-institucional para que a avaliação seja considerada um mecanismo de governança institucional.
Programa jovem aprendiz
Authors: Costa Silas Dias Mendes , Lara Samara De Menezes
Published: December 2023

Apesar do interesse de pesquisa com jovens aprendizes ter aumentado nos últimos anos, há uma lacuna de pesquisa a ser preenchida quando se considera a inexistência de estudos sobre impacto social da aprendizagem profissional. Assim, o objetivo do artigo é analisar o impacto do Programa Jovem Aprendiz no mercado de trabalho brasileiro. Para tanto, foram examinados dados do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) e dos Boletins da Aprendizagem Profissional, configurando um estudo quantitativo. Os resultados indicam altas taxas de desemprego entre a população jovem, com destaque para mulheres e deficientes, uma tendência de aumento de aprendizes contratados que se contrapõe à subutilização do potencial de contratações, estados como Piauí, Maranhão e Mato Grosso do Sul com as menores médias de admissão de aprendizes, concentração de vagas em tarefas administrativas, e a necessidade de avaliação do programa em todas as suas fases para torná-lo mais eficaz. Na perspectiva acadêmica, a contribuição do artigo consiste na apresentação e discussão de dados sobre a aprendizagem, atendendo a uma lacuna da literatura. Na perspectiva gerencial, evidencia-se a necessidade de as organizações cumprirem suas responsabilidades sociais e legais em relação à natureza educativa e formativa desta política pública.
Meta-análise em Marketing
Authors: De Souza Alan Andrew , Isbert Licione Torres Marques , Carvalho Bianca Pinto , Sampaio Cláudio Hoffmann
Published: December 2023

A produção científica na área de marketing tem resultado em diversas novas descobertas que, em alguns casos, demonstram não convergirem em seus achados. Nesse sentido, a meta-análise pode ser uma solução para esse problema, pois oferece uma oportunidade crucial de revisão e consolidação dos achados empíricos de pesquisas quantitativas, proporcionando para o pesquisador uma melhor compreensão dos fatos e encaminhamentos para identificação de divergências a serem exploradas em novas pesquisas. Desta forma, o presente estudo tem como objetivo revisar as diretrizes necessárias para condução de estudos meta-analíticos de primeira ordem no campo de marketing. Para tanto, realizou-se uma revisão sobre o conceito de meta-análise, tipos e procedimentos necessários para realizar o processo com rigor, analisando a conduta de estudos meta-analíticos presentes na literatura e publicados em periódicos relevantes para o campo do marketing. Como resultados, destaca-se os principais procedimentos necessários para o atingimento do rigor metodológico do referido método, fornecendo uma melhor compreensão dos fatos e encaminhamentos para identificação de lacunas teóricas para os pesquisadores de marketing.
TURKISH VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY STUDY OF THE SOCIAL HEALTH SCALE
Authors: FİLİZ Mustafa
Published: December 2023

Objective: The study aims to establish the validity and reliability of the Social Determinants of Health Scale in Turkish.

Material and Methods: The study sample consisted of 434 university students, with data collection accomplished using the Social Health Scale. The research employed exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and correlation analyses. The validity and reliability of the scale, values for CR, AVE, and Cronbach Alpha were calculated.

Results: Exploratory factor analysis results indicated that the Social Health Scale consists of four distinct dimensions: general social health, risky social behaviors, economic dimension, and isolation. The structure validity and model fit values of the scale were determined to be satisfactory.

Conclusion: The results of the study confirmed the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Social Health Scale, which comprises 14 items and four dimensions. This tool may be used to evaluate the social health levels of university students.
YOUTUBE™ QUALITY AS A RESOURCE ON RATIONAL USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN THE COMMUNITY: A REMEDIAL APPROACH TO ANTIMICROBIAL MANAGEMENT
Authors: KETENCİ Sema , AKPINAR Nazife Gökçe
Published: December 2023

Objective: Infections for which antibiotics were influential in the past, cannot be adequately treated today and the evolution of microorganisms with multiple antibiotic resistance is due to the irrational use of antibiotics. The study aims to help develop effective drug information systems for rational antibiotic use and enable patients to make informed treatment decisions. Material and Methods: A search of YouTube™ was performed using the three keywords ‘correct antibiotic use’, ‘wrong antibiotic use’, and ‘antibiotic resistance’. Video lengths, dates of upload, numbers of total views, likes, dislikes, and comments were collected. The study viewed and analyzed the top 90 directly relevant videos for each of our search terms. Two pharmacologists independently evaluated the videos. For each video viewed, the following information was analyzed: the video's title, the date it was uploaded, the source and location of the video, the number of views the video has received overall, its duration, the number of likes and dislikes, and the number of comments. Results: 90 of the top 422 videos from the YouTube™ search results after evaluation were added to the study for additional examination. The mean DISCERN and JAMA scores were 46.42±10.91 and 2.29±0.58, respectively. There was a high correlation between the videos evaluated according to DISCERN and JAMA scales. Conclusion: YouTube™ videos can be used as a valuable source for rational antibiotic use. This inclusion of antimicrobial resistance topics in social media could be a cornerstone in the worldwide fight against antimicrobial resistance if tested extensively in field conditions and used in the public interest on a larger scale.