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Factores asociados a enfermedades no transmisibles en excombatientes
Authors: Bustos León Gina Maureth , Rico Mendoza Alejandro , Ardila Pereira Laura , Bustos León Katryn J.
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Identificación de factores asociados a enfermedades no transmisibles en excombatientes de las FARC-EP residentes en la Zona Veredal Transitoria de Normalización (ZVTN) en el departamento del Cesar (Colombia). Metodología: Estudio transversal analítico en el que se evaluaron 114 excombatientes de las FARC-EP, mediante cuestionario sociodemográfico y aplicación de STEP WISE. Los datos fueron recolectados, analizados y reportados como media ± desviación estándar. Se realizaron comparaciones estadísticas entre grupos utilizando el software SPSS 24. Resultados: Los excombatientes con más de 5 años de pertenecer a la agrupación tienen 1,6 veces la probabilidad de presentar niveles elevados de grasa abdominal con un OR 1,62 (1,39 - 1,90) y 2,04 (1,38 - 3,01) veces la probabilidad de tener sobre peso y obesidad. Conclusiones: Los datos encontrados sugieren que la exposición al conflicto armado pudo afectar la salud física de los excombatientes, lo cual se relaciona con una mayor probabilidad de desarrollar enfermedades no transmisibles, tales como hipertensión arterial, la diabetes, cáncer de pulmón, entre otras.
Associations between various markers of intestinal barrier and immune function after a high‐intensity exercise challenge
Authors: Roca Rubio Maria Fernanda , Folkesson Mattias , Kremp Carolin , Evertsson Niklas , Repsilber Dirk , Eriksson Ulrika , Ganda Mall John‐Peter , Kadi Fawzi , Brummer Robert J. , König Julia
Published: May 2024

Strenuous exercise can result in disruption of intestinal barrier function and occurrence of gastrointestinal symptoms. The aim of this exploratory study was to elucidate systemic effects of increased intestinal permeability after high‐intensity exercise. Forty‐one endurance‐trained subjects performed a 60‐min treadmill run at 80% VO2max. Small intestinal permeability was measured as urinary excretion ratio of lactulose/rhamnose (L/R). Blood, saliva and feces were analyzed for gut barrier and immune‐related biomarkers. The exercise challenge increased several markers of intestinal barrier disruption, immune function and oxidative stress. We found a negative correlation between L/R ratio and uric acid (r = −0.480), as well as a positive correlation between the L/R ratio and fecal chromogranin A in male participants (r = 0.555). No significant correlations were found between any of the markers and gastrointestinal symptoms, however, perceived exertion correlated with the combination of IL‐6, IL‐10 and salivary cortisol (r = 0.492). The lack of correlation between intestinal permeability and gastrointestinal symptoms could be due to minor symptoms experienced in lab settings compared to real‐life competitions. The correlation between L/R ratio and uric acid might imply a barrier‐protective effect of uric acid, and inflammatory processes due to strenuous exercise seem to play an important role regarding physical exhaustion.
Can It Be a Gamechanger? Interrogating the Prospects of Decolonization Through Public History in Japan
Authors: Tozawa Emi
Published: May 2024

As a historical settler and colonizer in Asia, yet a state not colonized by European countries, Japan and its colonial history seem to have been left out from the debates on public history as a decolonizing process, due to the field having arguably been Eurocentric. This article interrogates the extent to which public history could serve as a vehicle to decolonize the history-making process in Japan and demonstrates the challenges of decolonizing through public history within Japan’s national framework due to nationalistic or patriotic silencing and censorship. Such nationalistic public history is rooted in Japan’s narratives of victimhood fostered in its course of history, including the ‘inferior’ position against the West or the experience of the atomic bombs. Moreover, Japan’s historical division between the internal and external colonies as well as its nationalistic, defensive attitude towards the history of external colonialism have played significant roles in burying its settler colonial past. To include narratives about the internal and external colonial victims, I argue that both Eurocentric decolonization and academia-centered public history in Japan need to be, in themselves, decolonized so that they provide more nuanced approaches to Japan’s colonial past. Furthermore, given that narratives of the colonial past in national history projects can be silenced under nationalistic victimhood, this article suggests that transnational collaborative public history could disconnect historical narratives from nationalistic discourses of victimhood, gathering more sympathy beyond Japan and supporting efforts towards decolonization. The overall article eventually contributes to decolonizing the Eurocentric debates on ‘decolonization through public history.’
Regional evaluation of global geopotential models and three types of digital elevation models with ground-based gravity and GNSS/levelling data using several techniques over Sudan
Authors: Osman Anas , Elsaka Basem , Anjasmara Ira Mutiara
Published: May 2024

To evaluate the performance of the global geopotential models (GGMs) in a more unbiased way, ground-based gravity and GNSS/levelling datasets are highly required. In this study, the eight latest releases of the satellite-only and combined GGMs are evaluated on the regional scale using the available terrestrial gravity and GNSS/Levelling data over Sudan, considering the spectral consistency issue by applying the spectral enhancement method (SEM). The evaluation process consists of three stages: firstly, the eight GGMs are evaluated globally with each other by using different degree variances in terms of geoid heights, gravity anomalies, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR); secondly, the GGMs are compared against the Earth Gravitational Model 2008 (EGM2008) on a regional scale over Sudan; thirdly, apply the SEM strategy by incorporating high (SEM_WITHOUT_RTM technique) and very-high (SEM technique) frequencies of the gravity field spectrum from the EGM2008 and high-resolution residual terrain model (RTM), respectively. For reliable robustness of the latter evaluation process, three different DEMs are used, namely, SRTM30, ASTER30, and GTOPO30. Our findings on the evaluation process using SEM_WITHOUT_RTM technique show improved gravity anomalies solutions regarding differences of standard deviations (STD) from 19–20.7 mGal to about 14 mGal. When applying the SEM technique, more improvements are achieved, providing STD differences in gravity anomalies and geoid heights of about 12 mGal and 45 cm, respectively. Among the three applied DEMs, it has been found that despite the slight refinements, the ASTER30 and GTOPO30 models show better performance than the SRTM30 model.
Vaginal matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) as a potential early predictor of preterm birth
Authors: Davis Jay A. , Baker David , Peresleni Tatyana , Heiselman Cassandra , Kocis Christina , Demishev Michael , Garry David J.
Published: May 2024

Objectives

To evaluate the differences in vaginal matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in pregnant patients with a history of prior preterm birth compared with controls.

Methods

A prospective cohort pilot study recruited patients during prenatal care with history of prior spontaneous preterm birth (high-risk group) or no history of preterm birth (low-risk/controls). Inclusion criteria were singleton gestation at 11–16 weeks and between 18 and 55 years of age. Exclusion criteria were diabetes mellitus, hypertension, diseases affecting the immune response or acute vaginitis. A vaginal wash was performed at time of enrollment, and patients were followed through delivery. Samples were analyzed using semi-quantitative analysis of MMPS and TIMPS. The study was approved by the IRB and a p-value <0.05 was considered significant.

Results

A total of 48 pregnant patients were recruited: 16 with a history of preterm birth (high-risk group) and 32 with no history of preterm birth (low-risk group/controls). Groups were similar in age, race, BMI, and delivery mode. The high-risk group had more multiparous women (100 vs. 68.8 %; p=0.02), a greater preterm birth rate (31.2 vs. 6.3 %; p=0.02), and a lower birth weight (2,885 ± 898 g vs. 3,480 ± 473 g; p=0.02). Levels of vaginal MMP-9 were greater in high-risk patients than low-risk patients (74.9 % ± 27.0 vs. 49.4 % ± 31.1; p=0.01). When dividing the cohort into patients that had a spontaneous preterm birth (7/48, 14.6 %) vs. those with a term delivery (41/48, 85.4 %), the vaginal MMP-9 remained elevated in the cohort that experienced a preterm birth (85.46 %+19.79 vs. 53.20 %+31.47; p=0.01). There were no differences in the other MMPS and in TIMPs between high and low-risk groups.

Conclusions

There was an increase in vaginal MMP-9 during early pregnancy in those at high risk for preterm birth and in those who delivered preterm, regardless of prior pregnancy outcome. Vaginal MMP-9 may have potential as a marker of increased risk of preterm birth.
A generative approach to frame-level multi-competitor races
Authors: Stokes Tyrel , Bagga Gurashish , Kroetch Kimberly , Kumagai Brendan , Welsh Liam
Published: May 2024

Multi-competitor races often feature complicated within-race strategies that are difficult to capture when training data on race outcome level data. Models which do not account for race-level strategy may suffer from confounded inferences and predictions. We develop a generative model for multi-competitor races which explicitly models race-level effects like drafting and separates strategy from competitor ability. The model allows one to simulate full races from any real or created starting position opening new avenues for attributing value to within-race actions and performing counter-factual analyses. This methodology is sufficiently general to apply to any track based multi-competitor races where both tracking data is available and competitor movement is well described by simultaneous forward and lateral movements. We apply this methodology to one-mile horse races using frame-level tracking data provided by the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) for the Big Data Derby 2022 Kaggle Competition. We demonstrate how this model can yield new inferences, such as the estimation of horse-specific speed profiles and examples of posterior predictive counterfactual simulations to answer questions of interest such as starting lane impacts on race outcomes.
A Marketplace for Honest Ideas
Authors: Khorasanee Kasim
Published: May 2024

The marketplace of ideas is a colourful metaphor with a long history of being used to argue for freedom of speech. This paper draws on its historical antecedents to begin with an orthodox understanding of the metaphor whereby the absence of substantive regulation is taken to be conducive to the good functioning of both economic markets and public discourse. This anti-regulation reading is then challenged by analysing a series of legal cases showcasing prohibitions on misrepresentation and fraud. These speech regulations are explained by the economics literature on information asymmetry, which illustrates how honesty regulations maintain good market functioning by facilitating credible reliance by market participants on one another’s assertions. What is thereby proposed is a re-imagining of the marketplace of ideas metaphor which lends support to honesty regulations in the realm of public speech. One potential analogue for these legal and economic findings is identified in the work of Shiffrin and her arguments for deontological sincerity requirements in the public sphere.
Understanding autoimmune response after SARS-CoV-2 infection and the pathogenesis/mechanisms of long COVID
Authors: Guo Ming , Shang Shunlai , Li Mengfei , Cai Guangyan , Li Ping , Chen Xiangmei , Li Qinggang
Published: May 2024

COVID-19 posed a major challenge to the healthcare system and resources worldwide. The popularization of vaccines and the adoption of numerous prevention and control measures enabled the gradual end of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, successive occurrence of autoimmune diseases in patients with COVID-19 cannot be overlooked. Long COVID has been the major focus of research due to the long duration of different symptoms and the variety of systems involved. Autoimmunity may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of long COVID. Here, we reviewed several autoimmune disorders occurring after COVID-19 infection and the pathogenesis of long COVID.
Synthesis, MTT assay, 99m-Technetium radiolabeling, biodistribution evaluation of radiotracer and in vitro magnetic resonance imaging study of P,N-doped graphene quantum dots as a new multipurpose imaging nano-agent
Authors: Mollazadeh Morteza , Fakhari Ashraf , Mortezazadeh Tohid , Mofrad Farshid Babapour , Nazarie Ali Jamali
Published: May 2024

In this study, a new nano-structure, N,P-doped graphene quantum dots (N,P-GQDs), were synthesized as multipurpose imaging agent for performing scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Some standard characterization methods were used to identify the nano-structure. In vitro cytotoxicity evaluation using MTT assay revealed that N,P-GQDs nanoparticles had no significant cytotoxicity after 24 and 48 h against normal (MCF-10A) and cancerous (MCF 7) human breast cell line in concentration up to 200 μg/mL. The N,P-GQDs were radiolabeled with Technetium-99m as 99mTc-(N,P-GQDs) and the radiochemical purity was assayed by ITLC concluding RCP ≥ 95 %. The passing of 99mTc-(N,P-GQDs) through 0.1 µm filter demonstrated that 70.8 % of particles were <0.1 µm. In order to perform scintigraphy, the 99mTc-(N,P-GQDs) were injected to female healthy Wistar rats. The results showed that the radio-complex was captured and eliminated just by kidneys. Moreover, in vitro T1-weighted phantom MRI imaging showed that the N,P-GQDs have proper relaxivity in comparison to Dotarem® as a clinically available contrast agent. The results showed that the N,P-GQDs have potential to be considered as a novel and encouraging agent for both molecular MRI and nuclear medicine imagings.
Heliopolis, Funde aus der Nekropole von Ard Neqabet El-Muhamin (1987–88)
Authors: Wagdy Abdelghaffar
Published: May 2024

The modern settlements of El-Matariya and Ain Shams are located to the north-east of Cairo, now covering the cemetery of Heliopolis. This necropolis contained many tombs from the Old Kingdom, or even before, which continued to be in use through the Late Period (7th–4th centuries BC). Heliopolis is considered one of the oldest religious cities in the history of ancient Egypt, which has not been systematically and fully excavated. During the rescue excavations of Ard Neqabet El-Muhamin in Ain-Shams East (Heliopolis) in 1987–8, many objects were found. They come from different periods, have different shapes and have been made from different materials. The aim of this research is to study in detail the objects, which stem from the excavations of Ard Neqabet El-Muhamin at Heliopolis which they are kept in El-Matariya’s storerooms and Grand Egyptian Museum, which have not been published completely. These objects have a lot of archaeological information, which need to be published in scientific research, to help date these artifacts and cast light on them.

تقع منطقه المطرية وعين شمس الحالية شمال شرق القاهرة، فوق جبانة هليوبوليس. احتوت هذه الجبانة على العديد من المقابر من عصر الدولة القديمة، والتي استمرت في الاستخدام خلال الفترة المتأخرة. تعتبر هليوبوليس واحدة من أقدم المدن الدينية في تاريخ مصر القديمة، والتي لم يتم التنقيب عنها بشكل منهجي وكامل. أثناء حفائر الإنقاذ في أرض نقابة المحامين في عين شمس الشرقية (هليوبوليس) تم العثور على العديد من اللقى الأثرية من فترات زمنيه مختلفة. الهدف من هذا البحث هو الدراسة التفصيلية لهذه لقطع والتي تم حفظها في مخازن المطرية والمتحف المصري الكبير، والتي لم يتم نشرها من قبل، حيث تحتوي هذه اللقى على الكثير من المعلومات الأثرية، والتي يجب نشرها في بحث علمي، للمساعدة في تحديد تاريخ هذه القطع الأثرية وإلقاء الضوء عليه.
Transient Attention Gates Access Consciousness: Coupling N2pc and P3 Latencies Using Dynamic Time Warping
Authors: Hosseini Mahan , Zivony Alon , Eimer Martin , Wyble Brad , Bowman Howard
Published: May 2024

The N2pc and P3 event-related potentials (ERPs), used to index selective attention and access to working memory and conscious awareness, respectively, have been important tools in cognitive sciences. Although it is likely that these two components and the underlying cognitive processes are temporally and functionally linked, such links have not yet been convincingly demonstrated. Adopting a novel methodological approach based on dynamic time warping (DTW), we provide evidence that the N2pc and P3 ERP components are temporally linked. We analyzed data from an experiment where 23 participants (16 women) monitored bilateral rapid serial streams of letters and digits in order to report a target digit indicated by a shape cue, separately for trials with correct responses and trials where a temporally proximal distractor was reported instead (distractor intrusion). DTW analyses revealed that N2pc and P3 latencies were correlated in time, both when the target or a distractor was reported. Notably, this link was weaker on distractor intrusion trials. This N2pc–P3 association is discussed with respect to the relationship between attention and access consciousness. Our results demonstrate that our novel method provides a valuable approach for assessing temporal links between two cognitive processes and their underlying modulating factors. This method allows to establish links and their modulator for any two time-series across all domains of the field (general-purpose MATLAB functions and a Python module are provided alongside this paper).
Orexin Facilitates the Peripheral Chemoreflex via Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Neurons Projecting to the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract
Authors: Ben Musa Ruwaida , Cornelius-Green Jennifer , Zhang Hua , Li De-Pei , Kline David D. , Hasser Eileen M. , Cummings Kevin J.
Published: May 2024

We previously showed that orexin neurons are activated by hypoxia and facilitate the peripheral chemoreflex (PCR)-mediated hypoxic ventilatory response (HVR), mostly by promoting the respiratory frequency response. Orexin neurons project to the nucleus of the solitary tract (nTS) and the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVN). The PVN contributes significantly to the PCR and contains nTS-projecting corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) neurons. We hypothesized that in male rats, orexin neurons contribute to the PCR by activating nTS-projecting CRH neurons. We used neuronal tract tracing and immunohistochemistry (IHC) to quantify the degree that hypoxia activates PVN-projecting orexin neurons. We coupled this with orexin receptor (OxR) blockade with suvorexant (Suvo, 20 mg/kg, i.p.) to assess the degree that orexin facilitates the hypoxia-induced activation of CRH neurons in the PVN, including those projecting to the nTS. In separate groups of rats, we measured the PCR following systemic orexin 1 receptor (Ox1R) blockade (SB-334867; 1 mg/kg) and specific Ox1R knockdown in PVN. OxR blockade with Suvo reduced the number of nTS and PVN neurons activated by hypoxia, including those CRH neurons projecting to nTS. Hypoxia increased the number of activated PVN-projecting orexin neurons but had no effect on the number of activated nTS-projecting orexin neurons. Global Ox1R blockade and partial Ox1R knockdown in the PVN significantly reduced the PCR. Ox1R knockdown also reduced the number of activated PVN neurons and the number of activated tyrosine hydroxylase neurons in the nTS. Our findings suggest orexin facilitates the PCR via nTS-projecting CRH neurons expressing Ox1R.
A Novel Approach for Speech Recognition of Malayalam Using Enhanced MFCC Features
Authors: M Muhammed Shafi , Mubarak D. Muhammad Noorul , Shanvas S.A.
Published: May 2024

The study Investigates into the realm of speech recognition, particularly focusing on the evaluation of Hidden Markov Models (HMM), leveraging the MalayalamVoice dataset. The research scrutinizes the performance of HMM concerning word error rate (WER) and accuracy across varied word lengths, revealing a consistent trend of increased WER and decreased accuracy with longer utterances. This underscores the challenges inherent in accurately transcribing extended speech segments, accentuating the necessity for algorithmic enhancements. Moreover, analyses across diverse datasets and noisy environments underscore the criticality of comprehending dataset characteristics for refining recognition algorithms. Additionally, comparisons of different feature extraction methods elucidate the efficacy of Enhanced MFCC, particularly for shorter word lengths. However, as the word length extends, the distinctions between extraction methods diminish, highlighting the multifaceted nature of speech recognition. Overall, this study underscores the intricacies involved in speech recognition and the imperative of algorithmic refinements for augmenting accuracy, especially in practical scenarios.
Socioeconomic Impact of A2 Milk Production in Colombia and Its Projection in The International Market
Authors: Moncada Juliana Orozco , Castaneda Janny Daniela , Care José David , Restrepo Erica Mejia , Grisales Eduardo Duque , Ossa Gustavo Londono , Strobel Jorge Andres Acosta
Published: May 2024

This study focuses on investigating the socioeconomic impact of A2 milk production in Colombia and its projection on an international scale, with a focus on international business. The main objective is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state of the art related to the commercialization of A2 milk in the Colombian dairy sector, exploring its implementation at a global level, consumption trends, sustainability, and target audience, to consolidate current knowledge in this area. The methodology is based on the collection of various sources of knowledge, covering studies from 2010 to 2023, relevant documents, bibliographic references, business magazines, and previous studies on the adoption of the production of this alternative in different countries, using specialized databases. Specific keywords linked to A2 milk, dairy marketing, consumption trends, and the national and international dairy market are used, facilitating the collection of references and the corresponding analysis through an inductive method. The content addresses crucial issues such as diversification of milk production, innovation in dairy products, and consumption alternatives for a wider population, as well as opportunities and challenges present in Colombian dairy production. In essence, this work seeks to provide a detailed analysis of the commercialization of A2 milk internationally and in Colombia, identifying significant patterns that can contribute to its implementation in the Colombian market and facilitate its expansion globally in the context of international business. In conclusion, the comprehensive research addresses the socioeconomic impact of A2 milk production in Colombia and its international projection from an international business perspective. The comprehensive literature review and data collection have provided a complete picture of the consumption trends, sustainability, and target audience associated with the commercialization of this dairy alternative.
Embrace
Authors: Wood Laura
Published: May 2024

Laura Wood is an Ottawa-based artist who paints with gestural strokes to create elegant abstract compositions. Her paintings are evocative and emotive as she uses paint and colour to represent, as Wood describes, “what otherwise cannot be expressed with words.” 
Her process is intuitive as she is guided by the paint & chance happenings with colour mixing and form. Intentionality happens as she pauses between strokes. This dance back and forth between pure expression and thoughtful mark-making is how her works are created. 
Originally from Aurora, Ontario, Woods even at a young age had a rich interior life and art gave her a place to fully express all aspects of her internal experience. Her family’s encouragement led her to pursue her passions and she went on to study and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Canada. She is currently represented in Ottawa, ON at Koyman Galleries.
Reliability estimation of type-II generalized loglogistic distribution
Authors: Prasad SVSVSV , Rao Gadde Srinivasa , Rosaiah K.
Published: May 2024

In this article, a lifetime distribution named as Type-II generalized log-logistic distribution (TGLLD) is considered and its failure rate of products with different shape parameters used to find out ageing criteria. An attempt has been made to derive the statistical and reliability properties of TGLLD. Parameters are evaluated using maximum likelihood estimation and obtained the reliability of the distribution. A simulation study also conducted to know the performance of the estimators. The estimates obtained are validated with the use of live data.
Artificial intelligence in textile design: a mini review
Authors: Değirmenci Züleyha
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the evolving relationship between humans and technology, particularly focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life and its implications for human creativity. It discusses the challenges posed by sedentary lifestyles resulting from the automation of physical tasks and emphasizes the importance of maintaining reasoning abilities amidst technological advancements. Categorizing AI into machines that mimic human thought processes and those that operate rationally, the study examines the potential impact of AI on creativity and decision-making. The text highlights the increasing use of AI in wearable technology and textile design, pointing out the shift towards garments capable of autonomous decision-making. However, it raises concerns about the potential consequences of overreliance on AI, including loss of human reasoning abilities and ethical implications such as social manipulation and invasion of privacy. Drawing from various scholarly perspectives, the paper discusses the potential risks and benefits of AI, including its role in augmenting human creativity. While some researchers argue that AI can enhance creativity by providing innovative tools and workflows, others caution against the homogenization of designs and the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure responsible AI use. Ultimately, the paper concludes that AI should be viewed as a tool to augment human creativity rather than replace it entirely. It advocates for collaborative approaches where AI assists human designers in exploring new creative possibilities while upholding ethical standards and individual expression.
Risk Factors for Deterioration Events in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting
Authors: Lucey Kate , Jones Roderick C. , Watson J. Andrew , Malakooti Marcelo , Stephen Rebecca J.
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVES

Rapid response system (RRS) activations resulting in emergency transfers (ETs) and codes outside the ICU are associated with increased mortality and length of stay. We aimed to evaluate the patient and care team characteristics of RRS activations resulting in ETs and codes outside the ICU (together classified as “deterioration events”) versus those that did not result in a deterioration event.

METHODS

For each RRS activation at our institution from 2019 to 2021, data were gathered on patient demographics and medical diagnoses, care team and treatment factors, and ICU transfer. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, and multivariable logistic regression using a backward elimination model selection method were performed to assess potential risk factors for deterioration events.

RESULTS

Over the 3-year period, 1765 RRS activations were identified. Fifty-three (3%) activations were deemed acute care codes, 64 (4%) were noncode ETs, 921 (52%) resulted in nonemergent transfers to an ICU, and 727 (41%) patients remained in an acute care unit. In a multivariable model, any complex chronic condition (adjusted odds ratio, 6.26; 95% confidence interval, 2.83–16.60) and hematology/oncology service (adjusted odds ratio, 2.19; 95% confidence interval, 1.28–3.74) were independent risk factors for a deterioration event.

CONCLUSIONS

Patients with medical complexity and patients on the hematology/oncology service had a higher risk of deterioration events than other patients with RRS activations. Further analyzing how our hospital evaluates and treats these specific patient populations is critical as we develop targeted interventions to reduce deterioration events.
Exploring the Complexities of Temporomandibular Joint Function and Dysfunction: A Contemporary Review
Authors: Vinayak Varun , Ram K. Anisha , Chandran Jithesh
Published: May 2024

This contemporary review delves into the intricate realm of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function and dysfunction, shedding light on its multifaceted nature and offering insights into diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. The TMJ, a vital component of the craniofacial complex, plays a pivotal role in everyday activities such as chewing, speaking, and yawning. Understanding its anatomy and physiology is paramount in the treatment and management of TMJ dysfunction. The biomechanics of TMJ function, from the articular disc to the surrounding ligaments and muscles, have been explored comprehensively. A critical aspect of this review revolves around the diverse etiological factors contributing to TMJ dysfunction. Genetic predispositions, parafunctions, occlusal irregularities, and psychological stress are dissected to illuminate the roles of these factors in the development of TMJ disorders. These complexities prompted the need for a robust classification system elucidating the clinical manifestations and diagnostic criteria for various TMJ disorders. Modern diagnostic modalities, including clinical assessment, imaging techniques, and joint aspiration, are scrutinized for their indispensable roles in accurate diagnosis. The comprehensive overview included management strategies, from conservative measures to surgical interventions. In recognizing the pivotal influence of psychosocial factors, this review underscores the importance of patient-centered care and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Furthermore, regenerative therapies, minimally invasive techniques, and personalized medicine are emerging trends in TMJ research. This review provides a contemporary roadmap for comprehending, diagnosing, and managing TMJ-related conditions.
Kepemimpinan Efektif KH. Agus Mubaraak di Pondok Pesantren Sabiilunnaja
Authors: Amalia Ulfah , Solahudin Dindin , Yulianai Yuliani
Published: May 2024

Agus Yudhi Mubaarak in the management of Islamic boarding schools, K. H. Agus Yudhi Mubaarak's program in the management of Islamic boarding schools, and the implementation of the K. H. Agus Yudhi Mubaarak program in the management of Islamic boarding schools. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The results of the study found that the progress of the Sabiilunnaja Islamic boarding school was inseparable from the strategy formulated by K. H. Agus Yudhi Mubaarak, namely by introducing the nature of Rububiyah, also introducing the habit of synergizing between horizontal and vertical relations and increasing intellectualism and spiritualism. Then the strategy is modeled on the activities of the santri programs. Among them are short, medium and long term programs. The implementation of the program went smoothly, which of course involved all students and the board of teachers. Thus, all santri activities are the basis for the development of the Sabiilunnaja Islamic Boarding School which is managed by K. H. Agus Yudhi Mubaarak in the management of Islamic boarding schools.
Implementasi Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Meningkatkan Efektivitas Pendistribusian Sedekah di Kota Bogor
Authors: Khaerani Aulia Nisa , Abidin Yusuf Zaenal
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the process of recruitment and placement, development or training, and evaluation of human resources in increasing the effectiveness of alms distribution in the philanthropic institution Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) Bogor City Branch. This study uses a descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. The results of this study indicate that the initial recruitment and placement process sets short and long-term goals, after placing volunteers according to their place of residence and the cluster they choose. The development or training has not implemented because it is still improving the core management of the Indonesian Volunteer Society (MRI). Evaluation of human resources with volunteer schedules, volunteer needs, goals and target programs, as well as maintaining institutional independence values.
Manajemen Masjid dalam Meningkatkan Partisipasi Remaja Milenial untuk Memakmurkan Masjid
Authors: Nudin Ahmad Iman , Fakhruroji Moch
Published: May 2024

Millennial teenagers are currently able to improve the supervision process in an organization which has the ability to attract attention, one of which is the Al-Ikhlas mosque. This writing aims to determine the application of management functions at Al-Ikhlas Mosque in increasing Millennial Youth Participation to prosper the mosque through the POAC concept. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method. The results of this study indicate that the Al-Ikhlas Mosque in increasing the participation of millennial youth has a planning process in the form of preparing objectives, policy elements, progress elements, and program elements. The results of the study indicate that there is management in increasing the participation of millennial youth. mosque management in improving the function of the mosque provides skills to support various ongoing da'wah movements in the community to improve the function of the mosque. The application of functions and management elements made by IRMA in increasing the participation of millennial youth is able to increase the participation of millennial adolescents towards millennial adolescents in the mosque so that the function of the mosque can be optimized. The process carried out is able to carry out the management function of the Al-Ikhlas mosque.
Pengaruh Manajemen terhadap Peningkatan Kualitas Tahfidz Al-Quran di Sekolah Alam Tahfidz Qur’an Majalengka
Authors: Nisa Sofiyatun , Aziz Ali
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is determine how much influence planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring the quality of tahfidz Al-Qur'an. The method used in this study is a survey method with a quantitative approach, using da'wah management theory. Based on the joint test, it can be stated that the significance value in the F test is 0.000 < 0.05, then the value of fcount > ftable is 84,887 > 2.53 which is obtained for the variables X1, and X2, X3, and X4. This shows that there is a significant effect of the independent variable simultaneously on the dependent variable. the magnitude of the influence given by the management on the quality of tahfidz Al-Qur'an is 93.1%.
Manajemen Strategi Pondok Pesantren dalam Upaya Mencetak Hafidz Quran di Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Somantri Eli
Published: May 2024

Pondok Pesantren is a place for Muslims to study the Qur'an, so that in its development, Islamic Boarding Schools have given birth to many generations of Qur'ans as a sign of progress in Islamic education. This study aims to analyze strategic management which consists of formulation, implementation and evaluation of strategies at the Al-Ilham Bojongsoang Inspiring Islamic Boarding School in Bandung in order to print the hafidz of the Quran. The method used is descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of the research show the formulation of a strategy that explores the background of the formulation of the vision through its various missions, analyzing environmental SWOT, and making general and specific strategies, implementing strategies for various tahfidzhul Quran programs, forming a student council organization, as well as performance training for management, strategy evaluation is carried out to find out success in the process of strategy formulation and implementation, to find out what needs to be improved and maintained.
Manajemen Pondok Pesantren Sabrun Jamil dalam Pembinaan Kader Da’i di Bone Bolango
Authors: Kango Andries , Perdana Dian Adi , Udjani Meta , Caco Rahmawati
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to find out about the management of the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School in developing da'i cadres. This research uses qualitative research with data obtained from documentation, interviews and observations and literature related to research materials. Data obtained from respondents, informants and documents are then processed through editing processes, data classification and data interpretation. The results of this research are that the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School, Botupingge District, in developing da'i cadres, is in accordance with the management principles: Planning, Organizing, Mobilizing and Supervising. There are two forms of training for da'i cadres at the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School, Botupingge District, namely: First, training in the Islamic boarding school, in the form of short lectures (kultum), yellow book studies, barzanji reading, sholawatan, reciting the Koran and other Islamic studies. Second, coaching da'i cadres to go directly into the community in the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School program called PPM (Community Service Practice) and PPL (Field Service Practice). The obstacles experienced in developing da`i cadres are the qualifications of the ustadz which do not match their field of preaching expertise, and the santri who are still unfamiliar with the knowledge of the Islamic religion. The solution in terms of developing da'i cadres at the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School is to bring in ustadz who have Islamic knowledge with qualifications in the fields of aqidah, morals, Islamic law and have a passion for preaching. The students are directed by the Ustadz to become da'i cadres who understand the concept of da'wah (amar ma`ruf nahi munkar).
Social Media and K–12 Foreign Language Education
Authors: Li Jiahang , Hu Ying , Liu Haixia
Published: May 2024

This systematic review aims to explore social media integration in K–12 foreign language (FL) classrooms in the past decade and discusses the unique challenges of adopting social media in K–12 FL teaching. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and selection criteria, 12 studies between 2010 and 2019 were selected. Adopting a grounded analytical method, this review provides a synthesis of the affordances and challenges of social media integration in K–12 FL education. Based on the data analysis, an effective approach to integrating social media in K–12 FL education is proposed, to connect formal and informal learning environments. This review concludes with suggestions and directions for future research on the integration of social media in K–12 FL classrooms.
Hey Google, Let’s Write
Authors: Johnson Carol , Cardoso Walcir
Published: May 2024

Writing involves more than attention to form (e.g., orthography, grammar), since it requires attention to text type, content, and genre. However, most students of English as a second language (L2) tend to prioritize linguistic accuracy in their writing, to the detriment of the content of their texts. Automatic speech recognition (ASR) has the potential to mitigate this, as it reduces the cognitive burden of writing by facilitating the text input process (using a skill most humans possess—speaking), offering assistance in spelling, and allowing a focus on other aspects of the task (e.g., cohesion, content). Automatic speech recognition is not only accessible and free, but it also fulfills Chapelle’s (2001) criteria of an effective computer-assisted language learning tool (e.g., authenticity, learner fit). Despite these affordances, there is a dearth of studies examining the possible affordances of ASR for writing. This mixed methods, one-shot study examines L2 writers’ perceptions of using ASR to write using the technology acceptance model (TAM). Seventeen (N = 17) undergraduate students at a Canadian university were provided with training on Google Voice Typing (Google Docs) and carried out a series of ASR-based writing tasks over a two-hour period. In order to measure their perceptions of the target criteria, participants filled in a TAM-informed survey consisting of statements about their experience with ASR scored on a 7-point Likert scale. To further explore the participants’ perceptions, semi-structured interviews followed. Findings indicate positive perceptions of ASR’s usefulness in terms of language learning and its ease of use due to the user-friendly voice commands. This suggests that ASR has pedagogical potential, thus requiring further examination to determine its optimal use for L2 writing.
The case for Contextual Linguistic Diversity in bilingualism research
Authors: Wigdorowitz Mandy
Published: May 2024

The language sciences have made concerted efforts to emphasize the impact of sociolinguistic context on shaping a person’s language repertoire and associated (neuro)cognitive adaptations, largely propelled by WEIRD-centric research and perspectives. Active engagement with known languages is necessary for acquisition, but input from the ambient environment is typically not addressed, or is considered noise. While irregular and transient linguistic information may indeed be noise, there is a missing middle-ground pertaining to language knowledge that falls between explicit input and linguistic noise, primarily observed in highly linguistically diverse contexts. I consider this missing form of input by making a case for Contextual Linguistic Diversity, the view that one’s linguistic repertoire is not solely constituted by the active use of, or intentional engagement with, languages but also by passive and regular exposure to ambient linguistic input. I offer a theoretical foundation and appeal to existing evidence supporting the view that passive exposure to multiple languages may systematically affect linguistic and (neuro)cognitive abilities, even in the absence of proficiency in or awareness of ambient languages. Adopting a holistic view of contextually influenced linguistic experiences is essential to fairly representing all individuals in their respective sociolinguistic contexts and consequently advancing the field.
Emma Bovary – (nie)odwzajemniona namiętność. Z obyczajów czytania literatury powszechnej w liceum
Authors: Grzegórzek Mirosław
Published: May 2024

Tekst dotyczy niewykorzystanego potencjału klasyki literatury powszechnej (ściślej, prozy realistycznej i naturalistycznej) w szkole średniej. Punktem wyjścia do refleksji zogniskowanej na powieści Flauberta jest jej tytułowa postać, budząca sympatię, pożądanie, obojętność, niesmak, obrzydzenie, oraz eseistyka skandalistów: Mario Vargasa Llosy i Vladimira Nabokova. Innym pretekstem do przemyśleń na temat możliwych wymiarów obecności i sposobów czytania Emmy Bovary na lekcjach literatury są zapisy „nowej” Podstawy programowej, a także wybrane podręczniki do szkół ponadpodstawowych wraz z wpisanymi w nie propozycjami metodycznymi oraz dostępna obudowa dydaktyczna związana z Panią Bovary. Całości dopełniają głosy literaturoznawców, biografów i tłumaczy (m.in. M. Żurowskiego, P. Śniedziewskiego, M. Bieńczyka, K. Szczuki, R. Lis, R. Engelkinga, F. Browna, J. Rousseta, J. Ranciere’a), czytelników znanych i krytyków (m.in. A. Sygietyńskiego, J. Parandowskiego, A. Bobkowskiego), samego autora (m.in. fragment listów do Luizy Colet) oraz wypowiedzi odbiorców nieprofesjonalnych (uczniów). Na przecięciu spojrzeń – głosów – odczytań przywołanych osób i postaci literackiej ujętych intertekstualnie pojawi się – być może – Inne, eksponujące solidarność ludzkich doświadczeń, spojrzenie na jedną z najważniejszych powieści w historii literatury: pomiędzy powieścią, biografistyką a życiem.
Matki dzieci z niepełnosprawnościami wychodzą z cienia w reportażowych prowokacjach Jacka Hołuba
Authors: Strzępek-Leśniak Beata
Published: May 2024

Artykuł dotyczy rozważań na temat analizy wybranych reportaży Jacka Hołuba ze zbiorów Żeby umarło przede mną. Opowieści matek niepełnosprawnych dzieci oraz Niegrzeczne. Historie dzieci z ADHD, autyzmem i zespołem Aspergera. Autorka koncentruje się na charakterystyce narracyjnego dyskursu macierzyńskiego realizowanego przez kobiety wychowujące niepełnosprawne dzieci. Jacek Hołub, oddając głos matkom, daje możliwość upublicznienia ich perspektywy przeżywania macierzyństwa. W tekście podkreśla się szczególną rolę reportażysty, który konstruuje wiarygodny opis kulturowy poprzez „matrifokalność”, wyrażoną za pomocą upodmiotowienia matki w procesie narracji. Wnioski dowodzą, że prowadzona opowieść stwarza szansę odzyskiwania własnej tożsamości przez poszczególne bohaterki reportaży, a także rozwija empatię czytelnika oraz walczy ze stereotypami społecznymi.
„Wiedzowa siatka wzajemnych zależności” – koszmar nauczycieli czy uczniów?
Authors: Salawa Zuzanna
Published: May 2024

Artykuł ukazuje obecność integracji wewnątrzprzedmiotowej na języku polskim, zgodnie z teorią prof. Henryka Kurczaba, konkretnie w pisaniu wypracowań maturalnych. Udowodniono w nim, że aby pogłębić interpretację danego tekstu, konieczne jest zastosowanie kontekstów interpretacyjnych. Jako przykład przedstawiony został szkic interpretacji porównawczej wierszy: Wspomnienie Juliana Tuwima i Józefa Barana, o takim samym tytule. Napisany został on zgodnie z wymaganiami maturalnymi, obowiązującymi od 2015 r. (tzw. stara formuła). Wykorzystano w nim konteksty literackie, kulturowe, filozoficzne oraz wiedzę przyrodniczą, co wiąże się z powstaniem „wiedzowej siatki wzajemnych zależności”. W ten sposób wyjaśniono zjawisko integracji tekstówi kontekstów występujące w interpretacji tekstu poetyckiego, a także w interpretacji porównawczej. Dodatkowo, przeprowadzone zostały badania, wśród absolwentów szkół średnich piszących maturę w „starej formule”. Zbadano między innymi, czy interpretacja była wybierana przez nich chętnie i co wpłynęło na ich decyzję. Zapytani zostali także o to, czy interpretacja tekstów na użytek własny jest dla nich interesująca.
Zwycięski nauczyciel: o problemach integracji w nauczaniu literatury ukraińskiej
Authors: Mykytyuk Volodymyr
Published: May 2024

Artykuł ukazuje badania i analizę procesów reformatorskich w systemie oświaty Ukrainy w ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat, podsumowuje główne problemy normalizacji szkolnych wykładów na temat literatury ukraińskiej, cechy transformacji humanitaryzmu na etapie przejścia od totalitarnej do demokratycznej edukacji europejskiej, wspólne dla społeczeństw postkolonialnych. Problem przekształceń i normalizacji kanonu tekstów literatury klasycznej jest rozpatrywany przez pryzmat spuścizny historycznej pedagogiki ukraińskiej (przede wszystkim poglądów I. Franki) oraz współczesnych doświadczeń europejskich, zwłaszcza polskich. Zwrócono uwagę na antropologiczny aspekt redukcji programów literackich, wagę publicznej dyskusji nad zmianami standardów oświaty na Ukrainie w czasie wojny oraz szczególną rolę nauczyciela we wprowadzaniu zintegrowanego studiowania literatury narodowej i światowej.