bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Le regard féminin à l’écran
Authors: Brey Iris , Laugier Sandra , Domenach Élise
Published: November 2023

En quoi l’évolution contemporaine des productions audiovisuelles, et plus particulièrement celle des séries, permet-elle de déconstruire la prégnance du seul regard masculin et hétérosexuel sur les femmes au cinéma, et de faire émerger la possibilité d’un désir sans domination ?
Choisir ses morts
Authors: Riquier Camille
Published: November 2023

L’engorgement des services de réanimation, qui force les responsables de santé à décider à qui allouer leurs ressources limitées, a doublé la crise sanitaire d’une crise morale. N’est-ce pas dans ce genre de situation que l’on est en droit d’attendre une réponse ferme des dirigeants politiques ?
Métropoles et politiques sociales : entre normalisation stratégique et différenciation territoriale. Les cas contrastés de Lyon et de Strasbourg
Authors: Bisignano Mara
Published: November 2023

Cet article interroge la manière dont les métropoles, créées à partir de 2015, exploitent les possibilités que la loi leur accorde pour coordonner et structurer des actions de proximité dans le champ des politiques sociales, au plus près de leurs territoires et dans l’intérêt des citoyens. À partir d’une recherche mettant en perspective les expériences conduites par les métropoles de Lyon et de Strasbourg, cet article démontre que la conduite des politiques métropolitaines oscille entre différenciation des configurations territoriales et rationalisation des stratégies d’action.
Le petit moine de Brecht, l’indisponible et la responsabilité
Authors: Coppens François
Published: November 2023

Faut-il écarter la raison pour ouvrir un espace à l’humain dans ses espoirs, ses souffrances et sa quête de sens ? Cet article interroge une perplexité qui vient embarrasser notre modernité, à la fois éblouie par les résultats extraordinaires de la science moderne et attentive aux prix dont se paie ce succès. Cette attention à ce que la rationalité scientifique rejette dans l’ombre peut se déployer hors du travail de la raison, voire contre celle-ci, ou au contraire le dynamiser par le renouvellement d’une dimension critique qui lui serait essentielle. Tel est l’enjeu qui se joue très directement dans la mobilisation des savoirs par les professionnels de la relation de soin.
Tous dans le même sac ? Vieil âge et soin chez les Santals
Authors: Bhattacharya Kumkum
Published: November 2023

Les Santals font partie des plus grandes tribus de l’Inde, répartis dans l’est du pays. Leurs habitats sont essentiellement ruraux et ils sont généralement voisins d’autres communautés et membres de sociétés plurielles. Le présent article cherche à comprendre les caractéristiques distinctives, s’il y en a, de l’expérience des Santals en matière de vieillissement, de bien-être, de capabilités et de soins aux personnes âgées – et éventuellement à comprendre les réactions à ces expériences et pratiques en général. En corollaire, l’article cherche également à explorer, d’une part, les discours autour des dimensions de l’individualité et de la communauté, et d’autre part les transformations ou les changements qui s’opèrent dans les idées de vieillissement et de soins. Comment les personnes âgées sont-elles conceptualisées dans la communauté, dans la famille, par elles-mêmes ou par les individus qui entrent en contact avec elles ? Chez les Santals, les personnes âgées se conforment-elles aux idées ou aux normes attendues de la génération correspondante présente dans d’autres communautés, en particulier dans une situation plurielle ? L’article met en lumière le vieillissement et sa prise en charge dans une perspective d’incertitude et de temporalité.
Les questions environnementales au miroir de l’évènement Anthropocène : tendance politique et hétérotopie éducative
Authors: Slimani Melki , Barthes Angela , Lange Jean-Marc
Published: November 2023

Nous utilisons la philosophie de l’événement pour conceptualiser le politique dans la dialectique virtuel / actuel constitutive de l’événement Anthropocène. Investissant les domaines bio-géo-chimiques, culturels et scientifiques, nous actualisations l’évènement Anthropocène dans le domaine éducatif sous la forme d’apprentissages politiques. Ces derniers forment l’ancrage pédagogique et didactique d’une hétérotopie éducative : l’éducation politique en Anthropocène, dont l’éducation scientifique et les « éducations à », par exemple, ne cessent d’en actualiser des bribes.
Publicité de l’instruction, pouvoir de l’opinion publique : les réflexions de Destutt de Tracy au tournant du XVIII e et du XIX e siècle
Authors: Yuva Ayşe
Published: November 2023

Cet article examine les rapports entre la publicité de l’instruction et celle de l’opinion à partir des écrits de Destutt de Tracy (1754-1836), en mettant à jour la nature communicationnelle, chez lui, de la rationalité. Examinant d’abord en quoi l’instruction publique repose sur une communication adaptée de la vérité, l’article se penche dans un second temps sur les limites de cette instruction théorique et les ambiguïtés de Destutt de Tracy quant à la figure du législateur-pédagogue. Rejetant celle-ci, dans la dernière partie de son œuvre, il en vient à penser une éducation du pouvoir politique par l’opinion publique, sans cependant détacher celle-ci d’une norme de vérité. L’apprentissage ne concerne alors pas seulement les citoyens, mais la puissance publique. Toutefois, il semble que publicité et communication reposent, en dernière instance, sur un développement de la sphère des échanges et des besoins. Loin de consacrer l’autonomie d’un espace pédagogique ou politique, la publicité s’avère dépendante, chez Destutt de Tracy, à la fois de l’économique et du théorique.
L’expérience de la maladie à corps de Lewy
Authors: de Linares Philippe
Published: November 2023

L’auteur montre pourquoi, parlant de la Maladie à Corps de Lewy (MCL), le terme de « maladie apparentée » qui pouvait se justifier au milieu du XXe siècle, lorsqu’on n’avait pas encore identifié certaines maladies neuro-évolutives, n’a plus lieu d’être pour les maladies parfaitement identifiées, telle que la maladie à corps de Lewy.
Faire face et accompagner : un parcours du combattant !
Authors: Delphis Brigitte
Published: November 2023

L’irruption de troubles psychiques chez un proche expose la famille à un séisme émotionnel auquel personne n’est préparé. Pour lutter contre l’isolement, la culpabilité, l’angoisse, le sentiment d’impuissance, il importe d’orienter dès que possible ces familles vers des associations dont les adhérents et les bénévoles traversent les mêmes épreuves. C’est ainsi que la famille retrouve et identifie des ressources personnelles qui vont lui permettre d’accompagner son proche de manière adaptée sur un chemin trop souvent chaotique faute d’une prise en charge de qualité.
Le désarroi face à l’apparition des symptômes
Authors: de Mijolla-Mellor Sophie
Published: November 2023

La fréquence croissante des maladies neurodégénératives comme des accidents vasculaires cérébraux mais plus généralement le vieillissement de la population détermine la relative banalisation de ces situations qui créent une coupure non seulement dans la vie du sujet mais dans celle de ses proches. Avec l’apparition des hallucinations, il se produit alors pour ceux-ci un écroulement du sol des certitudes jusque-là partagées, qui réanime en eux des craintes infantiles et génère un désarroi auquel il va être répondu différemment selon les cas.
Faire avec les drapeaux chez les compagnons du Tour de France
Authors: Adell Nicolas
Published: November 2023

À partir d’une enquête archivistique et ethnographique, l’auteur propose une réflexion sur le rapport à la bannière et au drapeau parmi les objets qui comptent dans l’univers compagnonnique. Dans un monde social d’abord attaché à la symbolique individuelle des « couleurs » du compagnon, le drapeau, porteur d’un registre collectif, émerge à la fin du 19 e  siècle, accompagnant un renforcement des exigences d’engagement et une ritualisation croissante des pratiques dans un contexte de compétition accrue avec d’autres organisations associatives et ouvrières. Une relation se noue alors avec ces « bons gros symboles », dont la dimension symbolique s’attache autant à l’objet lui-même qu’à la manière dont il est financé, fabriqué, conservé et exposé.
Des drapeaux en tribune.
Authors: Mourgues Vincent
Published: November 2023

Éléments constitutifs de l’arsenal des groupes de supporters, les drapeaux occupent une place importante dans les tribunes des stades de football, comme celles des Girondins de Bordeaux. Appui au soutien de l’équipe dès les années 1950, ils prennent une place de plus en plus importante aux yeux des supporters dans les années 1970 et 1980, accompagnant la constitution de groupes et d’associations de supporters. Dès lors, ils deviennent un support d’identités multiples : identité du club, identité de la ville, identité des groupes de supporters. Palimpsestes de références, ils expriment des engagements sportifs, politiques et identitaires dans l’espace-temps du match et du stade. Par ailleurs, le club, tant dans un souci d’ambiance que dans son offre de produits dérivés, propose également des drapeaux aux références multiples, s’inspirant de ceux des groupes de supporters.
Drapeaux en marche
Authors: Tartakowsky Danielle
Published: November 2023

Les organisations ouvrières françaises, syndicales en premier lieu, initialement marquées par l’antimilitarisme et l’anticléricalisme se sont pourtant appropriées précocement et durablement ces emblèmes religieux et militaires que sont les bannières et les drapeaux. Cet article revient sur l’émergence de ces marqueurs d’abord de classe ou professionnels, souvent antérieure à la constitution des organisations. Il s’attache à leurs conditions de production et leurs usages, rituels mais parfois susceptibles d’effets politique et à leur institutionnalisation. Depuis le dernier tiers du siècle leur progressif abandon au profit de banderoles et pancartes a incité certaines organisations ouvrières à s’engager dans une politique de sauvegarde patrimoniale.
La présence des enfants : un impensé du virage ambulatoire de la psychiatrie adulte
Authors: Davtian Hélène , Collombet Éliane , Maach Del Lucchese Khadija
Published: November 2023

Partant de l’analyse des discours autour d’une situation d’infanticide, les auteures mettent en évidence l’absence de prise en compte des enfants dans l’organisation des soins psychiatriques en ambulatoire. À partir d’une lecture phénoménologique, elles se placent du point de vue de l’enfant pour comprendre ce qu’il peut ressentir des troubles de son parent et dessinent les grandes lignes d’une approche globale de prévention au-delà des positions excessives de dramatisation ou de banalisation.
Le délire scientiste : un déni de notre humanité
Authors: Lévy Danièle
Published: November 2023

En France en 2020, les malades mentaux ne sont plus soignés, ils sont diagnostiqués. La particularité du sujet humain est niée, les apports de la psychanalyse et des sciences humaines oubliés et les personnes en souffrance sont livrées, sans protection, aux violences de notre société ultra-libérale.
Quality of Life Health Outcomes Among People Who Lived in a Nursing Home Prior to and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Watts Theresa , Holston Ezra C. , Yimmee Suchawadee
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the current study was to compare quality of life health outcomes during the year prior to and first year of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among people who lived in a nursing home. This study used quarterly cross-sectional data from Minimum Data Sets between March 2019 and March 2021 among 96 people who resided in a nursing home. Health outcomes were cognitive function, transfer ability, depression, rejecting care, falls, urinary tract infections, physical conflict, and verbal conflict. Data were analyzed using Stuart-Maxwell test to compare differences in health outcomes in the year prior to and first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. There were statistically significant differences between the two time periods for the worsening of health outcomes related to transfer ability, rejecting care, physical conflict, and verbal conflict. Understanding the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on health outcomes among people who live in nursing homes is critical for improving individual health and health system preparedness. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49
(12), 41–48.]
Asymptotic stability of impulsive stochastic switched system with double state-dependent delays and application to neural networks and neural network-based lecture skills assessment of normal students
Authors: Huang Yueli , Zhang Jin-E
Published: November 2023

This article investigates the stability problem of impulsive stochastic switched systems with double state-dependent delays. In the designed system, unstable and stable impulses are taken into consideration, respectively, and they do not need to function simultaneously with switching behavior. Additionally, two new ideas, i.e., mode-dependent switching density and mode-dependent impulsive density, are developed. Based on the Lyapunov function method and comparison principle, the asymptotic stability criteria for an impulsive stochastic switched system with state-dependent delays are given. Moreover, the application of theoretical results to neural networks and the neural network-based lecture skills assessment of normal students is analyzed. Finally, two numerical examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness and reliability of the theoretical criteria.
Master-slave synchronization for uncertain Markov jump neural networks with time-delay based on the sliding mode control
Authors: You Wenjie , Wang Tianbo
Published: November 2023

This paper investigated the master-slave synchronization for uncertain neural networks with time-delay by using the sliding mode control method. The uncertain parts in this neural network only needs to be bounded other than any structure condition. An integral sliding mode surface and sliding mode controller were designed such that the state trajectories of the neural networks could reach the sliding mode surface in finite time. Moreover, the computing method of the controller gain was proposed. Finally, a numerical example was provided to show the effectiveness of the obtained results.
Moral and Moorean Incoherencies
Authors: Soria-Ruiz Andrés , Franzén Nils
Published: November 2023

It has been argued that moral assertions involve the possession, on the part of the speaker, of appropriate non-cognitive attitudes. Thus, uttering ‘murder is wrong’ invites an inference that the speaker disapproves of murder. In this paper, we present the result of 4 empirical studies concerning this phenomenon. We assess the acceptability of constructions in which that inference is explicitly canceled, such as ‘murder is wrong but I don’t disapprove of it’; and we compare them to similar constructions involving ‘think’ instead of ‘disapprove’—that is, Moore paradoxes (‘murder is wrong but I don’t think that it is wrong’). Our results indicate that the former type of constructions are largely infelicitous, although not as infelicitous as their Moorean counterparts.
Physical Exercise and Psychological Therapies in the Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Authors: Deslandes Andrea Camaz , Marinho Valeska , Monteiro-Junior Renato Sobral
Published: November 2023

Dementia imposes increasing health and economic burdens, being considered one of the most impactful mental health issues among the elderly. Interventions that seek to ameliorate dementia symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients and relatives are both research and treatment priorities. This chapter presents a state-of-the-art overview of the effects of physical exercise and psychological therapies in the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. The topics will be discussed from a patient-centric perspective, considering real-life experiences in nursing homes, day-care services (DCs), and hospitals. Translating the scientific evidence into more understandable and easy-to-apply information for mental health professionals, stakeholders, and the community at large. Accessible, affordable, acceptable, and efficient interventions are imperative to benefit patients with MCI and dementia and their caregivers.
What Trauma Does to My Body
Authors: Pinheiro Gomes Ana Filipa
Published: November 2023

Traumatic experiences, either as a result of catastrophic or daily events, can greatly and negatively interfere with a person's normal life. PTSD shows a unique feature of having a simultaneous presence of arousal and numbing responses, which leads to persistent and complex symptoms, usually explored and processed through common therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapies or trauma focused therapies, among others. However, these therapies, although showing great improvements, show low success in long-term for the treatment of PTSD symptomatology and patients frequently discontinue treatment. This chapter compiles scientific literature that supports and shows evidence that the introduction of body-oriented therapies as adjunct treatment supports positive results in the treatment of PTSD symptoms as it directly intervenes with the natural neurobiological body responses to trauma. Physical activity positively interferes with Brain-Derived neurotrophic factors levels, reshapes disturbed stress responses due to trauma, and supports patients to start adequate psychotherapy treatment.
Integration of Physical Exercise in Feeding and Eating Disorders and Exercise Dependence Treatment
Authors: Frontini Roberta , Leal Inês
Published: November 2023

The physical and mental benefits of physical activity are unquestionable. However, while much research has been done into the benefits of exercise in the prevention and treatment of numerous physical illnesses, the study of the impact of exercise on psychopathological conditions is more recent. Moreover, for several reasons, there are some grey areas and some controversy regarding physical exercise in patients with feeding and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia. This controversy may stem from several issues. On the one hand, because there is a fine line between healthy physical exercise and over-exercising (which may become exercise dependence); on the other hand, because of the strong association that some mental disorders (such as anorexia) have with disruptive exercise use, with several clinicians and researchers implying that exercise may eventually cause a feeding and eating disorder.
Investigating the Impact of Physical Activity in Enhancing the Well-Being of Children Affected by Emotional, Behavioral, and Developmental Disorders
Authors: Efstratopoulou Maria , Al Qahtani Omniah
Published: November 2023

Children's mental health problems have emerged from a long history of misunderstanding and neglect, becoming the central concern of researchers, educators, and practitioners. This research aims to highlight the role of physical activity in mental health issues and its effectiveness among children with ASD, depression and anxiety, and other behavioral disorders. This chapter reviews the literature available on this topic to highlight the gap in the existing literature. Physical activity is gaining increasing attention as a viable and potentially effective approach to preventing and treating a range of mental health problems in adults, children, and young people. The chapter focuses on children's externalizing and internalizing problems. It analyzes findings from research studies to explore the link between exercise and children's psychopathology and evaluate comprehensive physical fitness and its direct or indirect effects on children's mental health. These findings suggest that there is a lack of concrete research on physical activity and mental health issues among children.
Exercise and Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Authors: Zhou Mi , Hong Xinlei , Qin Jianzhong , Song Xiaomei
Published: November 2023

Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that has a very wide prevalence in the population. Currently, the mainstream therapy for bipolar disorder is medication. However, significant side effects have been found. Several non-pharmacological therapies have gained widespread attention in recent years, including psychotherapy and exercise intervention. This chapter reviews the current knowledge on the mechanisms, and efficacy of psychotherapy and exercise interventions affecting bipolar disorder. It also provides an outlook on the limitations and future development of psychotherapy and exercise intervention. The review concludes that although there have been a considerable number of studies discussing both therapies in the management of bipolar disorder. However, most of the studies suffer from low sample sizes and insufficient levels of evidence. The research and application of psychotherapy and exercise interventions in the bipolar disorder population are still in their early stages.
Educational Challenges and Perspectives in Developmental Dyslexia
Authors: Malisiova Afroditi , Folia Vasiliki
Published: November 2023

The worldwide prevalence of students diagnosed with specific learning difficulties (SLD) has increased over the past few decades. Education systems strive to include students with SLD in general classrooms through the implementation of various educational methods and adjustments to the teaching process, although often with limited learning outcomes. This chapter focuses on developmental dyslexia (DD) and explores its primary characteristics while delving into the attitudes, misconceptions, and lack of training among teachers, as their approach significantly impacts the education of students with DD. By describing the key attributes of DD and identifying the resulting learning challenges for students, the chapter puts forth suggested teaching methods and practices based on the current literature. These approaches encompass differentiated instruction, implicit learning, the use of Information and Communication Technologies, multisensory teaching, and student-centered group work.
Fostering Inclusive Education
Authors: Efthymiou Efthymia , Katsarou Dimitra V.
Published: November 2023

This book chapter forcefully delves into the paramount topic of inclusive education for children with language disorders, unearthing the undeniable efficacy and significance that lie in furnishing an equitable and buttressed learning environment. The imperative of early intervention and vigilant surveillance takes center stage, spotlighting the fundamental responsibility of pinpointing and redressing individual requisites within multifaceted classrooms. The call within the chapter is collaboration among teachers, speech-language therapists, parents, and invested stakeholders. Through a sweeping scrutiny of empirical investigations and research conclusions, the chapter exposes the resplendent influence of inclusive education on scholastic accomplishments, linguistic outcomes, and socio-emotional maturation in children beset by language disorders. It probes the formidable obstacles encountered, including paucity of resources and the clamor for specialized services.
Family Dynamics and Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Children With Spelling Difficulties
Authors: Tsibidaki Assimina , Treha Stergoulla
Published: November 2023

The present study aims to examine the correlation between students' performance on a family dynamics test and specific socio-demographic characteristics. The sample consisted of 225 children: 111 (49.3%) boys and 114 (50.7%) girls, with a mean age of 11.5 years. For data collection, the following were used: 1) A Self-administered Socio-demographic Questionnaire, 2) The Zachos Dictation Writing Test (DWT) and 3) The Family Dynamics Measure II Questionnaire (FDM II). The findings of the study indicated that most of the children produced a high number of spelling errors. They were found to have high scores on five of the six family dynamics dimensions, except for one. Statistical differences were found in four family dynamics dimensions in relation to demographic characteristics: Children's and parents' satisfaction with school performance, perceived difficulties in spelling, essay writing, arithmetic, oral and written tests, and leisure time utilization.
A Cross-Domain Recommender System for Literary Books Using Multi-Head Self-Attention Interaction and Knowledge Transfer Learning
Authors: Cui Yuan , Duan Yuexing , Zhang Yueqin , Pan Li
Published: November 2023

Existing book recommendation methods often overlook the rich information contained in the comment text, which can limit their effectiveness. Therefore, a cross-domain recommender system for literary books that leverages multi-head self-attention interaction and knowledge transfer learning is proposed. Firstly, the BERT model is employed to obtain word vectors, and CNN is used to extract user and project features. Then, higher-level features are captured through the fusion of multi-head self-attention and addition pooling. Finally, knowledge transfer learning is introduced to conduct joint modeling between different domains by simultaneously extracting domain-specific features and shared features between domains. On the Amazon dataset, the proposed model achieved MAE and MSE of 0.801 and 1.058 in the “movie-book” recommendation task and 0.787 and 0.805 in the “music-book” recommendation task, respectively. This performance is significantly superior to other advanced recommendation models. Moreover, the proposed model also has good universality on the Chinese dataset.
Pre-Cutoff Value Calculation Method for Accelerating Metric Space Outlier Detection
Authors: Xu Honglong , Liang Zhonghao , Huang Kaide , Huang Guoshun , He Yan
Published: November 2023

Outlier detection is an important data mining technique. In this article, the triangle inequality of distances is leveraged to design a pre-cutoff value (PCV) algorithm that calculates the outlier degree pre-threshold without additional distance computations. This algorithm is suitable for accelerating various metric space outlier detection algorithms. Experimental results on multiple real datasets demonstrate that the PCV algorithm reduces the runtime and number of distance computations for the iORCA algorithm by 14.59% and 15.73%, respectively. Even compared to the new high-performance algorithm ADPOD, the PCV algorithm achieves 1.41% and 0.45% reductions. Notably, the non-outlier exclusion for the first data block in the dataset is significantly improved, with an exclusion rate of up to 36.5%, leading to a 23.54% reduction in detection time for that data block. While demonstrating excellent results, the PCV algorithm maintains the data type generality of metric space algorithms.
The Prevention and Nursing Care of Common Injuries in Long-Distance Running of College Students
Authors: Hu Bin , MacLennan Gregory T.
Published: November 2023

As a favorite sport of teachers and students, long-distance running can enhance physical fitness. However, due to nonstandard movements in sports, teachers and students get injured psysically. Taking the prevention of long-distance running injuries of teachers and students in colleges and universities as the research goal, this article investigates the teachers and students of a physical education college in Shanxi Province by means of questionnaire survey, counts the functional indexes of teachers and students in long-distance running for one year and analyzes the injuries. The results show that the injury rate of teachers and students is 45.5%; Teachers and students with only one injury are the most, and knee injuries are the most common, with a mild injury rate of 60.98% and concentrated in November-December and June-July. The main reasons for the injuries of teachers and students are poor physical fitness, insufficient warm-up, and poor sports equipment. Through full warm-up exercise and adequate rest, common injuries in long-distance running can be effectively prevented.
Application of Big Data Privacy Protection Based on Edge Computing in the Prediction of Martial Arts Training Movement Trajectory
Authors: Li Xing , Cui ZhiYing , Zhang FeiFei , Li Li
Published: November 2023

With the development of science and technology, edge computing and big data privacy protection are more and more widely used in various fields. The application of big data privacy protection based on edge computing in the prediction of sport trajectories for martial arts training shows good performance and privacy protection. Edge computing can process and analyze data in real time to improve the accuracy and efficiency of sport trajectory prediction. Big data privacy protection can ensure the security of athletes' personal information and training data and prevent data leakage and misuse. However, existing related works still have some deficiencies in data processing speed, accuracy, and privacy protection. In this paper, the authors address these issues and propose an edge computing-based big data privacy protection method to improve the accuracy and security of sport trajectory prediction for martial arts training.
What Kind of Configuration Can Facilitate the Digital Transformation?
Authors: Wang Qingjin , Gao Yang , Cao Qinqin , Li Zhengrui , Wang Ruohan
Published: November 2023

The digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is an important component of China's digital construction. Although previous studies have made significant progress in examining the effects of SME digital transformation on efficiency and performance improvement, they have overlooked the exploration of its antecedents, especially the unclear role of the comprehensive impact of various antecedents. Based on the TOE framework, this study conducted antecedent configuration analysis through a questionnaire survey of 172 SMEs and research methods such as fsQCA and NCA. The authors found that: (1) The success of SME digital transformation is not driven by a single factor, but rather the result of the adaptive linkage of various antecedent variables, which has the characteristic of multiple concurrencies, and (2) there are 11 configurations of conditions for SME digital transformation, which can be classified into four paths. This study enriches the research on antecedent factors in SME digital transformation and provides references for SMEs' digital transformation practice.
Analysis of Novel Schiff Base-Fe Complexes Against Breast Cancer Cells’ Viability
Authors: Sisin Noor Nabilah Talik , Algethami Merfat , Assran Awatef S. , Rahman Wan Nordiana
Published: November 2023

Two potential novels Schiff base iron (Fe) complexes Fe-L2 and Fe-L3 (where L2= N, N'-bis (o-hydroxyacetophenone) ethylenediamine and L3= N, N'-bis (o-hydroxybenzaldehyde) phenylenediamine) were synthesized from interaction a hot methanolic solution of each ligand L2 or L3 (0.01mole) with the appropriate amount of Fe (NO3)3.9H2O metal salt (0.01mole). This study investigated the cytotoxicity induced by both complexes (0.1 to 100 µg/ml) in MCF-7 and MDA-MB 231 cell lines. After 24 hours of treatment, the cell viabilities of both MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells were linearly proportional to the Fe-L2 concentrations. A higher concentration of Fe-L2 would cause higher cell killings. On the other hand, most of the Fe-L3 concentrations caused total cell deaths for both cell lines, except for the lowest concentration (0.1 µg/ml). Fe-L2 and Fe-L3 also caused lower cell viability of MDA-MB-231 cells compared to MCF-7 cells. Overall, the obtained Fe-L3 is more toxic than Fe-L2 in breast cancer cells. It is suggested that the Fe-L3 is an excellent agent against breast cancer cells; meanwhile, the Fe-L2 is biocompatible and a good support in medical applications, especially as a radiosensitizer in radiotherapy.
Surface Modification of Ti-Nb Alloy in Alkaline Solution to Enhance Bioactivity
Authors: Basry Nur Adila Amira , Hussain Zuhailawati , Shariff Khairul Anuar , Anis Ahmad Lutfi , Darham Widyani
Published: November 2023

Titanium alloys, especially titanium-niobium alloy have been reported as a potential biomaterial with good biocompatibility and non-toxicity. However, there is a lack of studies in alkaline surface treatment of new beta titanium alloy fabricated by vacuum arc melting (VAM) and powder metallurgy (PM) technique with high addition of niobium percentage. The purpose of this research was to examine the feasibility of surface modification on new beta Ti-40wt% Nb alloy in sodium hydroxide solution in order to form bioactive alkaline titanate layer. The characterization involved in this study is X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), microhardness, density measurement and optical microscope (OM). Development of amorphous alkaline titanate layer consisted of titanium hydrate, sodium titanate and oxide mixture of titanium oxide, niobium, niobium oxide were revealed by XRD. SEM shows titanate hydrogel layer form on Ti alloy PM thicker than on Ti alloy VAM. Microhardness and density measurement for Ti alloy VAM is greater than Ti alloy PM. OM shows porous surface on Ti alloy PM compare to VAM. This research suggests that the formation of sodium titanate layer on the surface of Ti-Nb alloy enhance bioactivity with better osteointegration and present higher formation of apatite which is crucial for the desired biomedical implant.
The Effect of Niobium Addition on Properties of Titanium-Based Alloy Fabricated via Mechanical Alloying
Authors: Rodzi Siti Nur Hazwani Mohamad , Hussain Zuhailawati
Published: November 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of niobium addition on phase formation, densification, microhardness and compressive properties of Ti-Nb alloys that possess suitable characteristics as bone fixation device. The mixture of Ti and Nb powders was mechanically alloyed (MA) in a planetary mill for two hours. The effect of Nb addition to Ti was investigated by x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. In addition, density, microhardness and compressive behavior of the sintered alloy were also determined by the principle of Archimedes, Vickers microhardness test and compression test, respectively. The results suggested that Nb addition has changed the phase from α-Ti to β-Ti. As the Nb addition was increased from 0 wt.% to 40 wt.%, it is observed that the density of alloy increased from 4.17 g/cm3 to 5.24 g/cm3. The microhardness and compressive modulus were 306.92 HV and 57.06 GPa for Ti-0Nb (wt.%), while the mechanical properties of the alloy dropped to 218.23 HV and 25.88 GPa when the Nb addition was up to 40 wt.%. This trend is similar to the compression strength, which the compression strength for Ti-0Nb (3221 MPa) decreased to 2123 MPa as Nb was incorporated into Ti up to 40 wt.%. It is found that Ti-40Nb possess close resemblance to the Young’s modulus of human cortical bone which lies in the range of 7-30 GPa and exhibit suitable characteristics as bone fixation device.
The Dogma of Running Injuries: Perceptions of Adolescent and Adult Runners
Authors: Bachand Raven , Bazett-Jones David M. , Esculier Jean-Francois , Fox Christine , Norte Grant E. , Garcia Micah C.
Published: November 2023

Context

Adults perceive certain factors to increase or decrease the risk of sustaining running-related injuries, but many of their perceptions are not supported by research. Little is known about the perceptions that adolescent runners hold. Investigating perceptions for adolescent runners is needed to assist in the development of future injury educational materials, as these resources may need to be tailored differently for adolescents and adults.

Objective

To identify factors that adolescent runners perceive as risk or protective factors for running-related injuries and to compare these perceptions with those of adult runners.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Online survey.

Patients or Other Participants

We surveyed 302 adolescent (164 females, 138 males; age = 16.0 ± 1.4 years [range, 12–19 years]) and 357 adult runners (197 women, 160 men; age = 40.7 ± 11.8 years [range, 20–77 years]).

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Participants completed a survey with questions about whether factors related to training habits, footwear, biomechanics, strength, stretching, or nutrition influence the risk of sustaining a running-related injury. If ≥75% of adolescents indicated that a factor increases or decreases the risk of sustaining an injury, we considered that factor to be a perceived risk or protective factor, respectively. We also performed Fisher’s exact test to compare the proportion of adolescent and adult runners who responded with “increase,” “decrease,” “neither increase or decrease,” or “I don’t know” to each question.

Results

Adolescent runners perceived training habits, footwear, biomechanics, strength, stretching, and nutrition to increase or decrease the risk of sustaining a running-related injury. A larger proportion of adolescents than adults perceived that more footwear cushioning and stretching decrease injury risk, but a smaller proportion perceived that overtraining increases injury risk and strength decreases injury risk.

Conclusions

Differences in perceptions exist between adolescent and adult runners, and future educational materials and research questions may need to be tailored for different running populations.
Acknowledgement to reviewers
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: November 2023

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Ocular morbidity among children (aged 6-18 yr) of the tribal area of Melghat, India: A community-based study
Authors: Satav Kavita A. , Satav Ashish R. , Dani Vibhawari S. , Gogate Parikshit M. , Kumbhare Shraddha D. , Reddy Pradeep
Published: November 2023

Background & objectives:

Most of the ocular morbidities among school children are preventable or treatable. Melghat, a difficult to access, hilly, forest, tribal area with poorly developed infrastructure in the Amravati district of Maharashtra. Scarcity of ophthalmologists and low health-seeking behaviour of tribal people contributes to the high burden of ocular morbidity. Given the lack of published studies on the ocular morbidity among children in Melghat, outreach programmes are essential to diagnose and treat visual impairments promptly. The objective was to determine the prevalence of ocular morbidity among children in the tribal area of Melghat.

Methods:

A community-based observational study was carried out in the Chikhaldara and Dharni blocks of Melghat. Children from 15 tribal villages were screened for eye disorders by trained paramedics. Most of the children were examined by an ophthalmologist. We used Chi-square test for categorical variables.

Results:

A total of 4357 children aged between 6 and 18 yr were examined. Of these 2336 (53.6%) were females and 2021 (46.4%) were males. Out of 4357 children, 507 (11.63%) had an ocular morbidity. The prevalence of ocular morbidity and refractive error increased in the age group of 8-10 yr (P<0.05 and <0.001, respectively). Refractive error was the most common ocular morbidity (n=339; 7.8%), followed by vitamin A deficiency (VAD) (n=120; 2.8%).

Interpretation & conclusions:

The prevalence of refractive error and VAD in this study was significantly higher than the rest of India and the world. For the prevention of childhood blindness, immediate intervention programme, including eye screening by trained paramedics, treatment by an ophthalmologist and prophylaxis, is crucial.
Updates on congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy
Authors: Mehta Neet , Verma Anshuman , Achanta Divya Sree , Kannabiran Chitra , Roy Sanhita , Mishra Dilip Kumar , Chaurasia Sunita , Edward Deepak Paul , Ramappa Muralidhar
Published: November 2023

Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy (CHED) is a rare genetic corneal disorder causing progressive cornea clouding and significant visual impairment. CHED remains a leading indication for pediatric corneal transplantation despite its infrequency, particularly in regions with high consanguinity rates like Southeast Asia. Identifying the Solute Carrier Family 4 Member 11 (SLC4A11) gene as the genetic basis of CHED has led to the discovery of it’s various genetic variations. However, a comprehensive understanding of its clinical-genetic correlation, pathophysiology, and optimal management is ongoing. This review aims to consolidate current knowledge about CHED, covering its genetic origins, pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical presentation, and management strategies. Surgical intervention, such as penetrating keratoplasty (PK), Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), remains the primary treatment. DSAEK and DMEK offer advantages over PK, including quicker visual recovery, reduced complications, and longer graft survival, especially in the pediatric age group. The timing of surgical interventions depends on disease severity, age at presentation, comorbidities, and visual potential. Elevated oxidative stress in CHED corneal tissue suggests potential benefits from anti-inflammatory drugs to rescue mutated endothelial cells. Considering the limitations of corneal graft surgeries, exploring novel gene-based molecular therapies are essential for future management. Early diagnosis, appropriate surgical interventions, amblyopia control, and genetic counseling for predictive analysis are pivotal for optimizing CHED management. A multidisciplinary approach involving ophthalmologists, researchers, and genetic counselors is essential for precise diagnosis and optimal care for CHED patients.
Analysis of Current Advancement in 3D Point Cloud Semantic Segmentation
Authors: Sai Koneru Pranav , Pande Sagar Dhanraj
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION: The division of a 3D point cloud into various meaningful regions or objects is known as point cloud segmentation. OBJECTIVES: The paper discusses the challenges faced in 3D point cloud segmentation, such as the high dimensionality of point cloud data, noise, and varying point densities. METHODS: The paper compares several commonly used datasets in the field, including the ModelNet, ScanNet, S3DIS, and Semantic 3D datasets, ApploloCar3D, and provides an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each dataset. Also provides an overview of the papers that uses Traditional clustering techniques, deep learning-based methods, and hybrid approaches in point cloud semantic segmentation. The report also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each approach. CONCLUSION: This study sheds light on the state of the art in semantic segmentation of 3D point clouds.
Development of an informative web application for the promotion of ecotourism: A case study
Authors: Seijas-Díaz José , Martell Karla , Casas Roi , Schrader Juan , Cueto-Orbe Rosa , Rengifo-Amasifen Roger , Barbachán-Ruales Enrique , Torres-Silva Cinthya
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION: En a global context where technology is essential for the search of information and decision-making by tourists, the creation of digital platforms is a key strategy to promote sustainable tourism practices.OBJECTIVES: We aim to develop an informative web application aimed at promoting ecotourism in Lake Cuipari, using it as a case study.METHODS: The software development followed the phases established in the Agile methodology Extreme Programming: i) Exploration, ii) Planning, iii) Interactions, iv) Production, and v) Maintenance. To ensure the quality of the software product, we applied black-box testing.RESULTS: We successfully developed a functional informational web application with two panels, administrative and visitor. The web application allows users to learn about the location of Lake Cuipari, explains access conditions, and provides information about native species in and around the lake. These species are categorized into birds, amphibians, and fish, with academic, scientific, and tourist interest.CONCLUSION: The informational web application serves as a digital platform that enables the municipality and the local community to promote ecotourism in Lake Cuipari for the sake of its preservation and sustainability. This is achieved through the increased provision of information for potential tourists.
The effects of environmental interventions for delirium in critically ill surgical patients
Authors: Lee Hak-Jae , Jung Yoon-Joong , Choi Nak-Joon , Hong Suk-Kyung
Published: November 2023

Background: Delirium occurs at high rates among patients in intensive care units and increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of environmental interventions on delirium.Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled 192 patients admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) during the pre-intervention (June 2013 to October 2013) and post-intervention (June 2014 to October 2014) periods. Environmental interventions involved a cognitive assessment, an orientation, and a comfortable environment including proper sleep conditions. The primary outcomes were the prevalence, duration, and onset of delirium.Results: There were no statistically significant differences in incidence rate, time of delirium onset, general characteristics, and mortality between the pre-intervention and post-intervention groups. The durations of delirium were 14.4±19.1 and 7.7±7.3 days in the pre-intervention and post-intervention groups, respectively, a significant reduction (P=0.027). The lengths of SICU stay were 20.0±22.9 and 12.6±8.7 days for the pre-intervention and post-intervention groups, respectively, also a significant reduction (P=0.030).Conclusions: The implementation of an environmental intervention program reduced the duration of delirium and length of stay in the SICU for critically ill surgical patients.
Neoplasia de pulmón en trabajadores expuestos al berilio y/o sus compuestos: revisión sistemática
Authors: González Puerta Miguel , Guillén García Andrea Carolina , López Fernández Néstor , López Pérez Irene
Published: November 2023

Introducción: El berilio es un metal que por sus propiedades físico-químicas es utilizado en la industria para la fabricación de diferentes productos comerciales y de alta tecnología. La exposición laboral al berilio se relaciona con la aparición de neoplasia de pulmón, siendo esta enfermedad la primera causa de muerte por cáncer a nivel mundial.
Objetivos: Revisar la literatura científica existente en relación con la exposición laboral al berilio y/o sus compuestos y la neoplasia de pulmón.
Método: Revisión sistemática de la literatura científica recogida en las bases de datos bibliográficas MEDLINE (vía PubMed), EMBASE, Web Of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Índice Bibliográfico Español en Ciencias de la Salud (IBECS), Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud (LILACS) y Medicina en Español (MEDES). Los términos utilizados como descriptores fueron: “Occupational Exposure”, “Occupational Diseases”, “Beryllium” y “Lung Neoplasms”. La búsqueda se completó con otros términos en texto libre y no se emplearon filtros (límites). La determinación de la calidad de los artículos seleccionados se llevó a cabo empleando la guía STROBE.
Resultados: Se recuperaron 180 referencias, de las que se seleccionaron a texto completo 11 artículos tras aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. En estos estudios se describe la asociación entre exposición laboral al berilio y el desarrollo de neoplasia de pulmón.
Conclusiones: Existe una asociación entre la exposición laboral al berilio y/o sus compuestos y la neoplasia de pulmón. Considerando el bajo número de estudios publicados y sus limitaciones, sería necesario realizar nuevos estudios que se adapten a las condiciones de la industria actual del berilio, teniendo en cuenta la solubilidad de sus compuestos, así como la identificación de sectores industriales y colectivos de trabajadores expuestos al mismo que aún no hayan sido estudiados.