bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Meta-analysis on the effectiveness of parent education for children with disabilities
Authors: Jang JongSik , Kim Geonwoo , Jeong Hyewon , Lee Narae , Oh Seri
Published: October 2023

Time series analysis is a valuable tool in epidemiology that complements the classical epidemiological models in two different ways: Prediction and forecast. Prediction is related to explaining past and current data based on various internal and external influences that may or may not have a causative role. Forecasting is an exploration of the possible future values based on the predictive ability of the model and hypothesized future values of the external and/or internal influences. The time series analysis approach has the advantage of being easier to use (in the cases of more straightforward and linear models such as Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average). Still, it is limited in forecasting time, unlike the classical models such as Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Removed. Its applicability in forecasting comes from its better accuracy for short-term prediction. In its basic form, it does not assume much theoretical knowledge of the mechanisms of spreading and mutating pathogens or the reaction of people and regulatory structures (governments, companies, etc. ). Instead, it estimates from the data directly. Its predictive ability allows testing hypotheses for different factors that positively or negatively contribute to the pandemic spread; be it school closures, emerging variants, etc. It can be used in mortality or hospital risk estimation from new cases, seroprevalence studies, assessing properties of emerging variants, and estimating excess mortality and its relationship with a pandemic.
Laparoscopic choledocholithotomy and transductal T-tube insertion with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging and laparoscopic ultrasound: A case report
Authors: Yoo Daegwang
Published: October 2023

Time series analysis is a valuable tool in epidemiology that complements the classical epidemiological models in two different ways: Prediction and forecast. Prediction is related to explaining past and current data based on various internal and external influences that may or may not have a causative role. Forecasting is an exploration of the possible future values based on the predictive ability of the model and hypothesized future values of the external and/or internal influences. The time series analysis approach has the advantage of being easier to use (in the cases of more straightforward and linear models such as Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average). Still, it is limited in forecasting time, unlike the classical models such as Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Removed. Its applicability in forecasting comes from its better accuracy for short-term prediction. In its basic form, it does not assume much theoretical knowledge of the mechanisms of spreading and mutating pathogens or the reaction of people and regulatory structures (governments, companies, etc. ). Instead, it estimates from the data directly. Its predictive ability allows testing hypotheses for different factors that positively or negatively contribute to the pandemic spread; be it school closures, emerging variants, etc. It can be used in mortality or hospital risk estimation from new cases, seroprevalence studies, assessing properties of emerging variants, and estimating excess mortality and its relationship with a pandemic.
To Be is to Dream is to Be Free
Authors: Malone Kennedi
Published: October 2023

Malone talks back to the legacy of exploitation of Black slave labor and the system of racial subjugation and sexual political economy that places demands on the Black female body, themes that are found in Alison Saar’s artwork entitled

Cotton Eater II (2014).
Personal Reflection: Good News for Sinners
Authors: McKinnon Megan
Published: October 2023

Through their collage work, McKinnon examines their own identity as LGBTQ+, internalized homophobia and the spiritual implications of being queer.
Building a cooperative child: evidence and lessons cross-culturally
Authors: Broesch Tanya , Robbins Erin
Published: October 2023

Humans cooperate with one another to a degree that is unmatched in any other species on the planet. However, there is enormous variability in cooperative thinking and behaviour within and between cultures. Here, we identify the features of the early social environment that we know to be predictors of positive elements of cooperation and create a roadmap for parents, educators and policymakers to guide them through the process of encouraging cooperation in development. We identify four basic psychosocial skills that support cooperation: (1) perspective taking; (2) expanding the concept of self to include others; (3) ensuring a secure attachment through shared positive emotions; and (4) internalising the norms of society (thereby decreasing reliance on externally motivated behaviour). We take a policy-oriented approach with a focus on the practical implications of the research presented throughout the article.
Occupational Segregation and Gender Wage Gap in Pakistan: Do Occupational Classifications Matter?
Authors: Khan Muhammad Zaheer , Said Rusmawati , Mazlan Nur Syazwani , Nor Norashidah Mohamed
Published: October 2023

Abstract: This paper aims to quantify the relationship between occupational gender segregation and gender wage disparities in Pakistan. Non-parametric matching-based decomposition method and a detailed set of individual and labor market characteristics, especially the detailed occupations at a 3-digit level, are used to determine the gender wage gap for males and females in and out of the common support. The results show that even though the inclusion of a detailed set of human capital, labor market characteristics, and occupational segregation by gender helps in explaining most of the gender wage gap, a large proportion of the gender wage gap remained unexplained and can be attributed to gender discrimination. A comparison of rural and urban labor markets shows a high rate of the gender wage gap in rural areas compared to urban areas of the country.
The Coincidence of Opposites in John Henry Newman According to Erich Przywara, S. J.
Authors: Wojtulewicz Christopher M.
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT: For Erich Przywara S. J. (1889-1972), Newman stands in a line of philosophers that deal with the "coincidence of opposites," stretching back to Heraclitus. But how are coinciding opposites to be understood in the context of the Christian life? Are they not in fact contradictions which compel a choosing of one opposite to the exclusion of the other? Although Newman's relationship to Augustine in particular is key to Przywara's analysis, it is to Newman's specific contributions that Przywara turns in order to answer these questions. Przywara finds in Newman a sophisticated deployment of analogy, manifest in his sensitivity to the concrete coinciding opposites of the Christian life. Tracing the particular themes which display these coincidences of opposites from across Newman's homilies, letters, poetry, and fiction, this article contextualises Przywara's engagement with Newman, and shows how these different literary genres underscore Przywara's conclusion that Newman simultaneously stands in both the Augustinian and Thomistic traditions whilst yielding new and innovative explorations of the Christian life.
Newman's "Idea" of the Beautiful
Authors: Nicholls Guy
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT: This essay examines the degree to which Newman understood beauty to serve religious as opposed to aesthetic purposes. It specifically considers how Newman's "idea" of beauty is ultimately that which transcends taste and pleasing, sense experience. It is an objective reality in its own right which can aid the person who seeks holiness.
A Living Rule: Hans Urs von Balthasar and the Illative Sense
Authors: Carpenter Anne
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT: This essay explores the dialogue between objectivity and subjectivity in the thought of Hans Urs von Balthasar, especially with how Balthasar interacts with form ( Gestalt ) and the act of faith, which I argue is Balthasar's way of asking how the concrete, historical Christ and the concrete, historical human subject can greet one another. To make this argument, I study John Henry Newman's impact on Balthasar's thinking with special emphasis on the function of Newman's Grammar of Assent and on how his ideas assist Balthasar in maintaining a point of view rooted in the totality of concrete human persons and their subjectivity. Turning to Newman assists a reconsideration of Balthasar that clarifies aspects of his major project, particularly his approach to human subjectivity and its capacities.
Muses in the Sky: Lucretius’ Invocative Telestich and its Multiple Revivals in Latin Poetry
Authors: Tamás Ábel
Published: October 2023

Abstract: In the first seven lines of his opening proem, where we notoriously find a Hymn to Venus, Lucretius compensates the Muses with an invocative Muse-telestich spelling MuSAS/MuSIS, which is signposted by caeli … labentia signa and thus connected to the Aratean tradition of both heavenly and written “signs”. Moreover, Lucretius’ telestich establishes a firm tradition including (so far) Catullus, Vergil, Horace, Ovid, and Lucan, who mark some of their most emphatic—predominantly, but not exclusively, proemial—passages with variants of the Lucretian Muse-telestich and adjust them to their respective poetic programs. The Muse-telestich thus became a textual device by which Latin poets watermarked their highest poetic aspirations in exceedingly creative ways.
Enhanced blue afterglow in Ce-doped boroaluminate glass modified by Na+
Authors: Li Jing , Wu Yixi , Li Lulu , Zhang Xinlian , Xu Shiqing , Zhang Junjie
Published: October 2023

The alkali metal Na+ is commonly applied as a charge compensator to optimize afterglow performance but rarely reported as a structural regulator to modify afterglow behavior in long afterglow glass materials. In this paper, by preparing the Na + -modified Ce-doped boroaluminate glasses under a high-temperature reducing atmosphere, super-five times brighter blue–violet afterglow lasting up to 30 min was obtained. Results show that appropriate Na+ doping loosens the glass structure and widens the bandgap, thereby regulating most of the electron capture–release modes. This work provides new insights into the behavior of afterglow enhancement in alkali metal-doped glasses.
Highly efficient fluorescent and hybrid white organic light-emitting diodes based on a bimolecular excited system
Authors: Zhang Erdong , Chen Cong , Zhao Wencheng , Yan Duxu , Tang Jihua , Wang Jintao , Chen Ping , Sheng Ren
Published: October 2023

A bimolecular excited system is considered as a promising candidate for developing white organic light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs) with reduced phosphorescent components. However, for actualizing high-performance WOLED, little attention has been paid to electromers compared to exciplexes. Herein, we construct the bimolecular excited system to prepare fluorescent WOLEDs by combining the electromer emission with the exciplex emission, achieving a maximum power efficiency of 11.8 lm/W with a color rendering index (CRI) of over 80. Furthermore, phosphorescent dopants are doped into an exciplex host to construct hybrid WOLEDs. The fabricated complementary-color and three-color devices achieve maximum efficiencies of 55.3 cd/A (46.8 lm/W) and 34.1 cd/A (26.8 lm/W), respectively. The spectral coverages of WOLEDs are broadened by the bimolecular excited system, and CRIs are further improved at high luminance. Our strategy may bring light to the future development of highly efficient WOLEDs with economy and sustainability.
Investigating trait variability of gene co-expression network architecture in brain by controlling for genomic risk of schizophrenia
Authors: Radulescu Eugenia , Chen Qiang , Pergola Giulio , Di Carlo Pasquale , Han Shizhong , Shin Joo Heon , Hyde Thomas M. , Kleinman Joel E. , Weinberger Daniel R.
Published: October 2023

The effect of schizophrenia (SCZ) genetic risk on gene expression in brain remains elusive. A popular approach to this problem has been the application of gene co-expression network algorithms (e.g., WGCNA). To improve reliability with this method it is critical to remove unwanted sources of variance while also preserving biological signals of interest. In this WCGNA study of RNA-Seq data from postmortem prefrontal cortex (78 neurotypical donors, EUR ancestry), we tested the effects of SCZ genetic risk on co-expression networks. Specifically, we implemented a novel design in which gene expression was adjusted by linear regression models to preserve or remove variance explained by biological signal of interest (GWAS genomic scores for SCZ risk—(GS-SCZ), and genomic scores- GS of height (GS-Ht) as a negative control), while removing variance explained by covariates of non-interest. We calculated co-expression networks from adjusted expression (GS-SCZ and GS-Ht preserved or removed), and consensus between them (representative of a “background” network free of genomic scores effects). We then tested the overlap between GS-SCZ preserved modules and background networks reasoning that modules with reduced overlap would be most affected by GS-SCZ biology. Additionally, we tested these modules for convergence of SCZ risk (i.e., enrichment in PGC3 SCZ GWAS priority genes, enrichment in SCZ risk heritability and relevant biological ontologies. Our results highlight key aspects of GS-SCZ effects on brain co-expression networks, specifically: 1) preserving/removing SCZ genetic risk alters the co-expression modules; 2) biological pathways enriched in modules affected by GS-SCZ implicate processes of transcription, translation and metabolism that converge to influence synaptic transmission; 3) priority PGC3 SCZ GWAS genes and SCZ risk heritability are enriched in modules associated with GS-SCZ effects. Overall, our results indicate that gene co-expression networks that selectively integrate information about genetic risk can reveal novel combinations of biological pathways involved in schizophrenia.
Revisiting evolutionary trajectories and the organization of the Pleolipoviridae family
Authors: Alarcón-Schumacher Tomas , Lücking Dominik , Erdmann Susanne
Published: October 2023

Archaeal pleomorphic viruses belonging to the Pleolipoviridae family represent an enigmatic group as they exhibit unique genomic features and are thought to have evolved through recombination with different archaeal plasmids. However, most of our understanding of the diversity and evolutionary trajectories of this clade comes from a handful of isolated representatives. Here we present 164 new genomes of pleolipoviruses obtained from metagenomic data of Australian hypersaline lakes and publicly available metagenomic data. We perform a comprehensive analysis on the diversity and evolutionary relationships of the newly discovered viruses and previously described pleolipoviruses. We propose to classify the viruses into five genera within the Pleolipoviridae family, with one new genus represented only by virus genomes retrieved in this study. Our data support the current hypothesis that pleolipoviruses reshaped their genomes through recombining with multiple different groups of plasmids, which is reflected in the diversity of their predicted replication strategies. We show that the proposed genus Epsilonpleolipovirus has evolutionary ties to pRN1-like plasmids from Sulfolobus, suggesting that this group could be infecting other archaeal phyla. Interestingly, we observed that the genome size of pleolipoviruses is correlated to the presence or absence of an integrase. Analyses of the host range revealed that all but one virus exhibit an extremely narrow range, and we show that the predicted tertiary structure of the spike protein is strongly associated with the host family, suggesting a specific adaptation to the host S-layer glycoprotein organization.
“I was scared dating… who would take me with my status?”—Living with HIV in the era of UTT and U = U: A qualitative study in Johannesburg, South Africa
Authors: Sineke Tembeka , Onoya Dorina , Mokhele Idah , Cele Refiloe , Sharma Shubhi , Sigasa Patience , Dukashe Mandisa , Hansrod Laila , Inglis Robert , King Rachel , Bor Jacob
Published: October 2023

South Africa rolled out Universal Test-and-Treat (UTT) in 2016, extending treatment eligibility to all persons living with HIV (PLHIV). We sought to understand how PLHIV in Johannesburg, South Africa, interpret and experience their HIV status, five years into the UTT era. In May 2021, we conducted in-depth interviews (IDI) (N = 27) with adult (≥18 years) PLHIV referred by HIV counsellors at three peri-urban primary healthcare clinics. We also conducted three focus group discussions (FGDs) (N = 27) with adult PLHIV recruited from clinics or from civil society organisations through snowball sampling. Follow-up interviews were conducted with 29 IDI and FGD participants. Participants were asked to reflect on their HIV diagnosis, what their HIV status meant to them and how, if at all, being HIV-positive affected their lives. Interviews and focus group discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed, translated to English, and analysed using a grounded theory approach. Participants perceived that HIV was common, that PLHIV could live a normal life with antiretroviral therapy (ART), and that ART was widely accessible. However, HIV elicited feelings of guilt and shame as a sexually transmitted disease. Participants used the language of “blame” in discussing HIV transmission, citing their own reckless behaviour or blaming their partner for infecting them. Participants feared transmitting HIV to others and felt responsible for avoiding transmission. To manage transmission anxiety, participants avoided sexual relationships, chose HIV-positive partners, and/or insisted on using condoms. Many participants feared–or had previously experienced–rejection by partners due to their HIV status and reported hiding their medication, avoiding disclosure, or avoiding relationships altogether. Most participants were not aware that undetectable HIV is untransmittable (U = U). Participants who were aware of U = U expressed less anxiety about transmitting HIV to others and greater confidence in having relationships. Despite perceiving HIV as a manageable chronic condition, PLHIV still faced transmission anxiety and fears of rejection by their partners. Disseminating information on U = U could reduce the psychosocial burdens of living with HIV, encourage open communication with partners, and remove barriers to HIV testing and treatment adherence.
Exploring mudbrick architecture and its re-use in Artaxata, Armenia, during the 1st millennium BC. A multidisciplinary study of earthen architecture in the Armenian Highlands
Authors: Lorenzon Marta , Cutillas-Victoria Benjamín , Holmqvist Elisabeth , Gkouma Myrsini , Vrydaghs Luc , Lichtenberger Achim , Schreiber Torben , Zardaryan Mkrtich
Published: October 2023

Mudbrick constructions are extremely common in ancient western Asia, including the 1st millennium structures of the southern Caucasus and Armenian highlands. However, in the Caucasus the geoarchaeological study of these materials to provide insight into building practices and social structure is a topic little researched, especially when focusing on thelongue durée. Artashat/Artaxata (Ararat region, Armenia) was the capital of the Armenian Kingdom of the Artaxiads, founded in the eighties of the 2nd century BC, but even before this the site was occupied in the Chalcolithic period, (ca. 5200–3500 BC), Early Iron Age (ca. 1200–900 BC) and in the Urartian period (ca. 800–600 BC) as well. All the previous occupation phases showed communities that made extensive use of earthen constructions as determined during past and recent archaeological excavations. This multidisciplinary study seeks to examine mudbrick architecture as a proxy for environmental and social interactions during the 1st millennium BC combining geoarchaeology, archaeobotany and building archaeology. We analyzed changes and continuities in architectural form and practices, alongside reconstruction of technological and social processes, to identify issues of raw material procurement, attestation of re-use, and consistency of building practices. The results of the geoarchaeological analysis of the earthen building materials used in different parts of the ancient city point to a re-use of materials over time.
Developing a simple risk metric for the effect of sport-related concussion and physical pain on mental health
Authors: Walker Daniel , Qureshi Adam W. , Marchant David , Bahrami Balani Alex
Published: October 2023

Risk factors associated with depression in athletes include biological sex, physical pain, and history of sport-related concussion (SRC). Due to the well-documented benefits of sport and physical activity on mental health, athletes and non-athletes were recruited to assess any differences. Beyond this, athletes were also grouped by sport-type (contact/non-contact sports) due to the increased prevalence of pain and SRC in contact sports. To our knowledge, there has been no research on how these factors influence the likelihood of depression. In the current study, 144 participants completed a short survey on the above factors and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Sixty-two of these reported a history of concussion. Logistic regression revealed all the above predictors to be significantly associated with the depression scale. Individuals that had previously sustained SRC, were experiencing greater physical pain and females were more likely to display poor mental health. However, we provide further evidence for the benefits of engaging in sport and physical activity as those that took part in sport were less likely to report depression. Therefore, this study provides a simple risk metric whereby sportspeople can make a better informed choice of their sporting participation, making their own cost/reward judgement.
Construct and criterion validity of the HEXACO Medium School Inventory Extended (MSI-E)
Authors: Mottola Francesca , Abbamonte Lucia , Ariemma Lucia , Gnisci Augusto , Marcone Roberto , Millefiorini Andrea , Perugini Marco , Senese Vincenzo Paolo , Sergi Ida
Published: October 2023

In this cross-sectional study we aimed at: 1) validating the observer (Obs) version of HEXACO Medium School Inventory Extended (MSI-E); 2) establishing convergent and divergent construct validity of the HEXACO-MSI-E; 3) establishing criterion validity of HEXACO-MSI-E. We administered the HEXACO-MSI-E, the Big Five Questionnaire-Children (BFQ-C), the Internalizing and Externalizing scales of Youth Self Report (YSR), some items of the 2019 Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRB) and some items about adolescents’ values, beliefs, behaviors, and desired features of a possible future job to 1175 adolescents (Mage= 12.03, SD = 0.89) and the observer version of these measures (except for BFQ-C) to 854 parents or legal guardians. The factorial structure and the reliability of the Observer Report of HEXACO-MSI-E were confirmed. Convergent and divergent validity were successfully established with a version of the inventory filled out by parents. Convergent and divergent validity were also established with BFQ-C notwithstanding some only apparent anomalies. Criterion validity was established with respect to four specific groups of criteria collected in both self-report and observer form. HEXACO-MSI-E traits were more predictive with respect to self-report than to observer criteria and the majority were common. Together with the positive results of this study, implications and issues for future studies are discussed.
Genomic epidemiology analysis of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis distributed in Mexico
Authors: Mejía-Ponce Paulina M. , Ramos-González Elsy J. , Ramos-García Axel A. , Lara-Ramírez Edgar E. , Soriano-Herrera Alma R. , Medellín-Luna Mitzy F. , Valdez-Salazar Fernando , Castro-Garay Claudia Y. , Núñez-Contreras José J. , De Donato-Capote Marcos , Sharma Ashutosh , Castañeda-Delgado Julio E. , Zenteno-Cuevas Roberto , Enciso-Moreno Jose Antonio , Licona-Cassani Cuauhtémoc
Published: October 2023

Genomics has significantly revolutionized pathogen surveillance, particularly in epidemiological studies, the detection of drug-resistant strains, and disease control. Despite its potential, the representation of Latin American countries in the genomic catalogues ofMycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacteria responsible for Tuberculosis (TB), remains limited. In this study, we present a whole genome sequencing (WGS)-based analysis of 85Mtbclinical strains from 17 Mexican states, providing insights into local adaptations and drug resistance signatures in the region. Our results reveal that the Euro-American lineage (L4) accounts for 94% of our dataset, showing 4.1.2.1 (Haarlem, n = 32), and 4.1.1.3 (X-type, n = 34) sublineages as the most prevalent. We report the presence of the 4.1.1.3 sublineage, which is endemic to Mexico, in six additional locations beyond previous reports. Phenotypic drug resistance tests showed that 34 out of 85Mtbsamples were resistant, exhibiting a variety of resistance profiles to the first-line antibiotics tested. We observed high levels of discrepancy between phenotype and genotype associated with drug resistance in our dataset, including pyrazinamide-monoresistantMtbstrains lacking canonical variants of drug resistance. Expanding the Latin AmericanMtbgenome databases will enhance our understanding of TB epidemiology and potentially provide new avenues for controlling the disease in the region.
‘The whole process of gender’: a feminist culture of militancy in southern Brazil
Authors: Rubin Jeffrey W.
Published: October 2023

Women in the Movement of Rural Women Workers (Movimento de Mulheres Trabalhadoras Rurais or MMTR) in southern Brazil envisioned a social movement that represented their interests both as women and as small farmers and agricultural workers, while also allowing for a plurality of voices and strategies. This article describes the feminist and democratic culture of militancy that these women sought, from the 1980s through to the 2000s, and shows how difficult it was to establish and sustain such a culture. These women not only confronted the deep, ongoing difficulties of challenging gendered social relations, but also the pain, shame and silencing that intertwined with gains in voice and equality. They also confronted larger social movements whose leaders understood power differently to the way these women did. For the women described in this article, women’s activism requires a deep form of democracy where all voices are heard. Paradoxically, in the context of rural Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil and the panorama of movements that are active there, the rootedness in the everyday lived experience that made the movement relevant to women who advocated for this form of democracy also kept them from taking on powerholders within the movement who chose to ally with larger, more hierarchical movements, sacrificing significant forms of autonomy and voice in the process.
Universal Matter Synthesis and Management via Constructive Resonance: Pioneering Advancements in Physical Sciences and Applied Systems
Authors: Bhushan Sanjay
Published: October 2023

Constructive resonance, a fundamental phenomenon observed across various scales, plays a pivotal role in both quantum and astrophysical realms. This study delves into the dynamic intricacies of constructive resonance, exploring its implications for matter creation and the origin of force-fields like gravity. It posits that constructive wave couplings between fundamental particles induce a resonant attractive force akin to gravity at the subatomic level, conserving energy within the system. We conceptualize space-time as an interconnected fabric encoding linear and non-linear patterns within an Information Field, revealing interactions between fundamental particles as 'Constructive Resonance Waves,' giving rise to the material universe. Cosmic Information (CI) is introduced as a fundamental basis vector, tied to the dimensions of space and time, culminating in a 5-D universe. This paper introduces a novel theoretical framework encompassing Constructive Resonance and the  parametrically represented by to offer a dynamic perspective on fundamental forces. By integrating these concepts into existing theories, we unveil a fresh understanding of gravity, electromagnetism, and other forces. The RIIFF© framework, expressed as , elucidates how forces vary over time and space due to resonant interactions, providing a foundation for future research into the dynamic nature of the cosmos.
Planungskonflikte in der pluralistischen Demokratie: agonistische Planung zwischen Theorie und Praxis
Authors: Hesse Markus , Kühn Manfred
Published: October 2023

Editorial
Women and Family Members’ Views Regarding Early Decisions about Breast Cancer Treatment: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Wan Mamat Wan Hasliza , Jarrett Nikki , Hairulisa@Mohd Hairi Nur Alia , Ahmad Norfadzilah , Atan Ashikin , Lund Susi
Published: October 2023

Background: Conventional or hospital treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy is widely recommended by health care providers for treating breast cancer. Early decision in conventional treatment is a complex phenomenon that requires careful consideration of the medical condition, available information, potential risk, financial, job, and involvement of family members. However, there is an inadequate understanding of early decisions about conventional treatment in Malaysia. Purpose: This study aimed to explore the early decisions about breast cancer treatment among women and their family members.Methods: This study employed a qualitative, narrative approach. Purposive and snowball sampling were applied, and 28 participants were recruited for this study. The participants took part in in-depth, face-to-face, and audio-recorded one-time interviews. All interviews were subsequently transcribed verbatim and analysed using narrative analysis.Results: This study identified two themes regarding early decisions about breast cancer treatment: (1) women and family members who accepted immediate conventional treatment, and (2) women and family members who refused immediate conventional treatment. This study discovered that some women and family members agreed to undergo conventional treatment immediately due to following doctors’ advice, influence by other patients with breast cancer, personal attitude, and appropriate knowledge concerning breast cancer. Meanwhile, other women refused it due to fear, not ready to undergo treatment, influenced by other people and socio-culture template. The unique finding in this study is the presence of specific socio-cultural templates related to breast cancer.Conclusion: This study highlights that health care providers can assist women who decline breast cancer treatment by offering education about conventional treatment options. This can be achieved by providing accurate information about the treatment, addressing treatment-related fears, providing emotional support, and encouraging open communication regarding the reasons for refusing conventional treatment.
Transformace obsahu ve třídě: vliv detailů výuky na žákovské porozumění struktuře vědecké znalosti
Authors: Kohout Jiří , Stacke Václav , Kuberská Markéta , Konečná Petra , Masopust Pavel , Ferdiánová Věra , Mentlík Pavel , Slavík Jan
Published: October 2023

Cílem studie je v kontextu historického vývoje didaktiky analyticky vysvětlit teoretický konstrukt transformace obsahu včetně struktury jeho podpojmů, zdůvodnit jeho operacionalizaci pro výzkum vztahů mezi vyučováním a učením prostřednictvím sémanticko-logických sítí (S-L sítí) a demonstrovat aplikační potenciál tohoto přístupu replikací ve výuce fyziky, geografie a matematiky. Cílem výzkumu bylo popsat a vysvětlit důvody, které způsobily potíže žáků v porozumění vědeckým schématům během transformací obsahu ve třídě.
Metody: Pro analýzu vztahů mezi vyučováním a učením prostřednictvím vzdělávacího obsahu byla použita modifikovaná metodika 3A rozšířená o kognitivní vrstvu. Metodologickým východiskem analýzy je komparace S-L sítí tří základních dimenzí obsahové transformace: vědecké schéma, tematizace vědeckého obsahu ve vzdělávacím prostředí a reprezentace mentálních schémat žáků při řešení problémů.
Výsledky: Teoretické konstrukty a jejich metodologická operacionalizace byly ověřeny replikací ve vzdělávacích oborech fyzika, geografie a matematika. V každém z těchto oborů umožnily vysvětlovat vliv detailů výuky na změny ve struktuře žákovské znalosti s ohledem na specifický obsah daného oboru.
Závěry: Prokázalo se, že i detailní momenty S-L struktury, v praxi obtížně zachytitelné, mohou mít silný vliv na žákovské porozumění struktuře vědecké znalosti. Přitom byly úspěšně replikovány teoretické a metodologické konstrukty. Získané poznatky mohou sloužit k bezprostřední podpoře vzdělávací praxe v příslušných oblastech učiva.
The legitimacy of sub-municipal councils in small and mid-sized cities under post-socialist conditions
Authors: Buček Jan , Frassová Mária
Published: October 2023

Sub-municipal spatial community-based bodies, represented in the form of councils, have important roles in urban governance in many countries. This paper attempts to contribute to a better understanding of the legitimacy of sub-municipal councils (SMCs) in the specific conditions of small and mid-sized cities, within the context of democratising post-socialist society and decentralising government. Using the questionnaire and additional local resources, we discuss a selected set of relevant components of the legitimacy of SMCs, such as the traditions of their existence, legal and democratic grounds, autonomy, personal qualities, expertise, procedural issues, results and stability. We document these issues pertaining to the case of SMCs in small and medium-sized cities in Slovakia, emphasising the need for more components of legitimacy for their stable existence, with the strong impact of local traditions, legal framework development and incorporation into local representative democracy bodies.
Public space in different cultural conditions: The cases of Glasgow and Poznań
Authors: Ewertowski Wojciech
Published: October 2023

Public spaces are among the most important components of the contemporary city. They are supposed to be places of vibrant social life, where a broad set of activities and behaviours can be observed. However, the role of public spaces as well as their spatial features can differ in various societies. The built environment, as a human creation, is affected by many social factors and one of them is culture. Thus, cultural conditions can have an impact on how urban space is created, perceived, and used. Those differences are most clearly visible in distant cultures, but they may occur to a greater or lesser extent within a single culture circle. Public spaces, because of their accessibility, egalitarianism, and wide range of users are especially useful as an area of research on the relationship between space and culture. This paper presents differences between Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Poznań (Poland) in the perception and attitude towards urban public space concerning cultural conditions. The theoretical background of the relations between space and culture, and the contemporary views of public space are discussed. Afterwards, the results of the survey study conducted in both cities are presented. The research results are discussed in the context of cultural differences derived from the cultural models and show that cultural dimensions can be used to explain the activity of users of urban public spaces. They also indicate that the variety in behaviour patterns and approaches to public space can be observed within the European cultural circle.
Skräpestetiska möjligheter
Authors: Wistisen Lydia
Published: October 2023

The Aesthetical Possibilities of Waste: Collage, Bricoleurs, and Environmental Debate in Inger and Lasse Sandberg’s 1960s Picturebooks

This article examines the picturebooks Lilla spöket Laban (The Little Ghost Laban, 1965), Vad lilla Anna sparade på (What Little Anna Saved, 1965), Pojken med de många husen (The Boy with the Many Houses, 1968) and Filurstjärnan (The Filur Star, 1969) by Inger and Lasse Sandberg from a waste-oriented perspective. The theoretical framework originates from waste studies, a growing field of cultural analysis that focuses on trash, decay, and toxic sites. The article argues that the Sandbergs’ works can be read as a critique of life in the Wasteocene, an era marked by waste production, overconsumption, and environmental degradation. During the 1960s and 1970s, Inger and Lasse Sandberg develop a waste aesthetics that challenge the Wasteocene logic by foregrounding leftover pieces and imperfect objects. Firstly, the article presents an analysis of the collage technique in Sandbergs’ works, mainly in Lilla spöket Laban. Secondly, it examines the bricoleur motif in Vad lilla Anna sparade på and Pojken med de många husen. Finally, the environmental theme in Filurstjärnan is explored. The article concludes that Inger and Lasse Sandberg’s picturebooks highlight and transcend the Wasteocene logic in terms of both form and content. The waste aesthetics and environmental motifs challenge the dualistic narrative of the capitalist system by questioning the hierarchical division between commodity and trash, the beautiful and the ugly, the amateur and the professional. The picturebooks can thus be read as counter-narratives advocating an alternative view of value and beauty.
Maria Nilson, Pixi: Historien om Sveriges mest spridda bilderbok
Authors: Svensson Ragni
Published: October 2023

Review/Recension
The Age of Skin and the Epoch of an Author: A Eulogy to Dubravka Ugrešić
Authors: Matijević Tijana
Published: October 2023

This text, the initial purpose of which was to review Dubravka Ugrešić’s latest book in English translation, the collection of essays The Age of Skin (2020), unexpectedly transformed into a synthetic writing on the literary and cultural relevance of this great feminist post-Yugoslav author, who passed away suddenly on 17 March 2023. The article analyses the main theses of the book and contextualizes them within Dubravka Ugrešić’s overall text corpus, emphasizing the importance of her essayistic authorial voice—a voice that articulates critical topics of our time, from poverty, exploitation, and violence, to migrations, everyday life mythologies, and popular culture, to melancholic recollections of a better past, together with a utopian future and the possibility of resistance, enabled also by the power and beauty of literature.
Göçmen Kadınların Sosyal Uyum Süreçlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: KARA Ece , DÖNMEZ YAPUCUOĞLU Melek , ERYILMAZ BALLI Funda
Published: October 2023

Türkiye’de göç doğurduğu sonuçlar itibariyle önem arz etmektedir. Göçmen kadınlar, doğal düzen içerisindeki konumları ve üstlendikleri roller nedeniyle hem göçmenler hem de göç ettikleri yerlerdeki bireyler için sürece her açıdan uyum adına kritik paydaşlardır. Bu araştırmanın amacı Türkiye’deki göçmen kadınların sosyal uyum sürecinin incelenmesidir. Bu bağlamda nitel araştırma yöntemiyle tasarlanan bu araştırmada Türkiye’ye farklı sebeplerle gelen göçmen kadınların sosyal uyum süreçlerinde karşı karşıya kaldıkları risk faktörleri ve sahip oldukları koruyucu faktörlerin neler olduğu göçmen kadınlar ve göçmen kadınların devam ettiği Halk Eğitim Merkezinde görev yapan öğretmenler ve yönetici tarafından ele alınmıştır. Araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formlarındaki açık uçlu sorular katılımcılara yöneltilmiştir. Yapılan içerik analizi sonucunda göçmen kadınların ülke terki, sahip oldukları risk faktörleri ve koruyucu faktörler temaları ve bu temaları oluşturan kodlar tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma göçmenlerin göç ve sonrasındaki yaşantılarına dair somut veriler ortaya koyması, sosyal uyum süreci açısından sahip oldukları risk ve koruyucu faktörlerin belirlenerek risk faktörlerinin olumsuz etkilerini azaltmak amacıyla koruyucu faktörlerin güçlendirilmesi açısından önem arz etmektedir.
Is there science behind astrology? Nonlinear Physics explains The Astrological influence on human health and development
Authors: Kuman Maria
Published: October 2023

Astrology’ is the influence of the movement and relative position of astral bodies on the development of human fetus, on the human brain, and on the human health (which includes the immune system). Scientists and especially physicists refused to consider the gravitational influences of stars and planets claiming they are too weak to make a difference. However, the scientists completely ignored the electromagnetic influence, which was many times stronger. Our modern science found that the human weak nonlinear electromagnetic field (NEMF) plays important role in the human body – it rules and regulates everything (including the immune response) [1]. Unable to see and explain possible influence of the astral bodies on the development of a fetus, on the human brain, and on the human health, the scientists named the astrology ‘metaphysics’, which in Greek means ‘beyond physics’. However, with time intolerance was developed to these phenomena, and ‘metaphysics’ became a ‘mocking name’. Meanwhile, physics was further developed and nonlinear physics could explain many of these ‘taboo phenomena’. However, the physicists seem to be afraid to touch the topics mocked ‘metaphysics’, like ‘chakras’ and ‘astrology’. ‘Chakras’ in Sanskrit means ‘spinning wheel’. From the viewpoint of nonlinear physics, being nonlinear the human Nonlinear Electromagnetic Field (NEMF) must have turbulence manifested with alternating vortices spinning clockwise and anti-vortices spinning counterclockwise – a perfect match for the spinning ‘chakras’? However, since the human NEMF is 1,000 times weaker than the biocurrents of the body and our scientists cannot measure it, the existence of this weak NEMF, which regulates everything (including immune response), is denied (for now).
Surgical Considerations in Placement of Immediate Dental Implants- A Case Report
Authors: Abhyankar Vrushali , Kashlan Zacharia , Ferreira Cimara , Luepke Paul
Published: October 2023

Immediate implant placement can be challenging in the surgical and prosthetic fields. However, immediate implant placement is sometimes the first treatment option of tooth loss in the esthetic zone. Proper treatment planning is imperative to obtain a successful esthetic and functional result of the final prosthesis. The present case report shows a step-by-step technique for dental implant placement in the anterior maxilla, detailing the importance of an atraumatic surgical technique to preserve the hard and soft tissues at the extraction site and to better position the implant. This article also shows patient and site considerations that are necessary for the application of this technique in the clinic. Keywords: Immediate Implant Placement; Extraction; Socket; Ridge Preservation
The Determinants of Intent to Whistle-blowing: Organizational Commitment, Personal Cost of Reporting, and Legal Protection
Authors: Safitri Devi
Published: October 2023

Purpose : This research aims to empirically prove the intention to whistle-blowing influenced by organizational commitment, personal cost of reporting, and legal protection. The population studied was all employees who worked at the People’s Credit Bank (BPR) in Riau Province.Method : Sampling technique using purposive sampling method so that the quantity of samples as many as 27 People’s Credit Banks in Riau Province with 135 respondents to be sampled in accordance with the criteria set, but 90 questionnaires received and that can be processed. The study used quantitative data with primary data. The study used questionnaires with Likert scale measurements. Data analysis used is inferential data analysis using SEM with the help of WarpPLS software version 6.Findings : The results showed that the higher the commitment of the organization, the higher the intention of a person to do whistle-blowing. The study concluded that the organization’s commitment and high legal protections are able to increase the intention of employees to whistle-blowing. But the personal cost of reporting has not been able to show a negative influence on whistle-blowing intentions, due to the perception of personal costs of employees if reporting fraud there will be attention and protection from the organization’s management. Novelty : This study is different from previous research because it focuses more on discussing three factors of whistleblowing intentions, including organizational commitment, personal costs of reporting, and legal protection using the theory of prosocial organizational behavior and theory of planned behavior (TPB) in the scope of employees working at Rural Banks. (BPR) Riau Province.

Keywords : Intention to do Whistle-blowing; Organizational Commitment; Personal Cost of Reporting; Legal Protection
Fraudulent Financial Statements Detection Using Fraud Triangle Analysis: Institutional Ownership as A Moderating Variable
Authors: Anisykurlillah Indah , Ardiansah Muhammad Noor , Nurrahmasari Afifah
Published: October 2023

Purpose : The study investigates the empirical evidence of financial targets, financial stability, external pressure, the nature of the industry, and rationalization’s influence on financial statement fraud, with institutional ownership as a moderating variable.

Method : The population’s study included 58 publicly listed companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and formed the LQ45 in 2016–2018. Purposive sampling was used on 29 companies, and descriptive and regression analyses were performed using SPSS.

Findings : The results showed that financial targets have a positive effect on financial statement fraud, and the industry’s nature has a negative effect on financial statement fraud. In contrast, financial stability, external pressure, and rationalization do not implicate financial statement fraud. In addition, institutional ownership could undermine the effect of financial targets on financial statement fraud. Still, it could affect financial stability, external pressure, industry nature, or rationalization of financial statement fraud. Users of financial statements concentrate on the level of corporate profit because the extent of manipulation indicates that.

Novelty : The research initiates an initial study that examines the engagement of institutional ownership as a moderating variable because it not only increases but also risks the possibility of fraud in the financial statements, which reflect financial performance.

Keywords : Fraud Financial Statement; Fraud Triangle; Institutional Ownership