bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Magical practices of confronting the authorities in the North-West in written
sources of the 17th–18th centuriesand in folklore
Authors:   Pskov State University, Kolpakova Yulia V.
Published: September 2024

The article examines the texts of witchcraft spells “to authority”, “to justice”,
“to treatment” recorded in manuscripts and folklore. The purpose of these spells was to
gain the favor of judges and superiors for benefits or avoiding trouble. The following
mechanisms of the desired impact are identified: 1) “to tame and pacify” or “to
restrain”, 2) to cause joy from the arrival of the actor; 3)toexcite love; 4) to
subjugate;5) to limit the desire of the authorities or a judge to cause harm;6) to
disempoweror to leave a judge speechless. Rituals that complement spells are recorded.
The lists of imaginary recipients of the spells, which included the following: “tzars”,
“tzarinas”, “tzarevichi”, “tzarevni”, “kings”, “queens”, “patriarchs”, “metropolitans”,
“archbishops”, “bishops”, “abbots”, “archimandrites”, “deacons”, “all the priests”,
“princes”, “princesses”, “boyars”, “noble women”, “noble men”, “officials/wardens”,
“lectors and clerks”, “judges”, “lord”, etc. are analyzed. Evaluative characteristics
are represented by the words “adversary”, “enemy”, “foe”, “hostile”, “opponent”,
“antagonist”, “dashing person”. The list of social categories that the spells “on the
authorities, on the trial” are aimed at is conditional and sometimes archaic. The
mention of the Sovereign and the Sovereign’s people in the texts made the use of these
spells and storage of manuscripts especially dangerous for their owners. The mechanism
of the supposed impact of the spells discussed is based on the magic of similarity. The
analysis of spell texts shows that actors are confident that the outcome of
administrative or judicial proceedings depended to a significant extent on the
disposition of the authority representative and on luck. Spells “to the authorities”,
“to the fair trial” appear as a typical example of the “protest of the weak”, who, not
being ready for open rebellion, nevertheless tried to influence the authorities outside
the legal framework.
A New Method For Cluster Life Cycle Stage Identification: Mapping The Evolution Of The Biomedical Competitiveness Cluster Of Wallonia.
Authors:   ,   Munster Technological University, Harte Conor
Published: September 2024

National governments and policy makers alike need data and expertise as they seek to develop accurate and relevant cluster policies and initiatives. It is argued that clusters also have life cycles similar to the way industries, products, and technologies have a life cycle, including a variety of stages (Ingstrup and Damgaard, 2013; Jia et al., 2015; Fornahl and Hassink, 2017; Ferrari et al., 2020). This research addresses three objectives: 1. Analyse the longitudinal development of a cluster to record, measure and analyse its evolution over a three-year period; 2. Create a new methodology to support cluster life cycle stage identification; 3. Support policy makers in developing and implementing tailor-made policy initiatives relevant to the cluster’s current stage along its respective cluster life cycle. For the very first time, V-LINC methodology is applied in a longitudinal capacity, to record, visualise, and analyse the BioWin cluster and its ecosystem. A conceptual model, based on three pillars (Economic Impact, Cluster Organisation and V-LINC) encompassing twelve carefully selected variables, is created to identify the stage a cluster is positioned in the cluster life cycle. The outputs of a longitudinal V-LINC analysis measures the effectiveness of cluster policies/initiatives and if they are relevant to the cluster’s identified life cycle stage. This can help to further develop clusters and support its members’ internationalisation. The key findings of the research contribute to the understanding of how clusters at different stages of the cluster life cycle operate and what supports they require. It is also vital to comprehend what policy initiatives are required at each stage of the life cycle, as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ policy implementation does not work. This research has practical implications for policy makers and managers of cluster organisations to name but a few. There are also implications for researchers focused on clusters, cluster life cycles, longitudinal cluster analyses and cluster policy with the empirically tested model of cluster life cycle stage identification contributing to the cluster literature.
An Empirical Investigation Into Current And Future Overheating Frequency In Nzeb And Passivhaus Dwellings In Ireland
Authors:   ,   Munster Technological University, Finegan Evan
Published: September 2024

The European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 2011, ensures that all new Irish dwellings designed after 01st November 2019 are nearly zero energy (nZEB) dwellings. The Passive House (PH) standard has been the most commonly applied energy standard across the globe in recent decades, while overheating is identified as a growing issue in nZEB and PH dwellings. The EPBD requires all dwellings to be designed to reduce energy consumption, while considering general indoor climate conditions to avoid the negative effects of overheating. Overheating frequency simulations are not mandatory for dwellings under Irish legislation. Anticipated climate change trends will result in increased overheating in all dwellings in the coming decades. Following a state of the art literature review, this research focuses on a quantitative investigation of overheating frequency, in a standalone suburban dwelling located in Douglas, Cork, Ireland. The dwelling has a PHPP simulated space heat demand of 14.6kWh/m2.yr, while meeting nZEB standards. Temperature readings are recorded in each of the six habitable spaces between March 2016 and March 2017. Simultaneous measurements for outdoor air temperature and solar radiation are recorded. The analysis and evaluation of data, comprises a three tiered approach including; long-term, medium-term and short-term analysis of measured and PHPP simulated overheating. Averaging all measured temperatures from the different dwelling spaces to align with the PHPP simulated average dwelling temperature, cancels out 56.1% of overheating in bedroom zones across the year. The long-term analysis identifies that a medium emissions climate change scenario, will result in increased overheating in the test dwelling from 9.10% in 2020, to 31.91% by 2100. A high emissions scenario may result in an increase to 41.18% by 2100. The short-term analysis identifies that overheating is experienced at daytime peak outdoor temperatures as low as 11.2°C, while peak global solar radiation is measured at 716W/m² on the same day. The findings suggest that the impacts of climate change are ignored with the use historic climate data in Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), and monthly averages overlook the impact of extreme days in any month. The research findings propose that a more robust methodology for simulating overheating in passive house dwellings is necessary, while design of nZEB dwellings should include a mandatory overheating simulation.
Project Spraoi: The Implementation And Outcomes Of A Process Evaluation Of A School-based Health Promotion Intervention
Authors:   ,   Munster Technological University, O'Byrne Yvonne
Published: September 2024

Large multi-site school-based interventions are challenging to implement and difficult to evaluate due to the complex adaptive nature of schools as a research setting. This study focused on implementing a comprehensive process evaluation of a multicomponent primary school-based health promotion called Project Spraoi (PS), alongside intervention delivery, to aid the translation of outcomes and understand the moderating role of contextual factors on intervention delivery. PS is led by a physical activity (PA) specialist known as an Energizer and aims to improve children’s PA levels and reduce sedentary time by delivering 20 minutes extra daily moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) during the school day, alongside implementing healthy eating lessons to improve children’s nutritional knowledge. The methods for process evaluation used in this study were guided by the three themes outlined by Moore et al., (2015); (i) implementation, (ii) context and (iii) mechanisms of impact. Themes were further subcategorised into six evaluation dimensions; (i) barriers and facilitators, (ii) adaptations, (iii) fidelity, (iv) dose delivered, (v) activities, and (vi) interactions. A variety of evaluation tools developed for PS were piloted and refined in one school (school A) during the first year of this study (2014/15), before being applied to all active intervention schools (n=5) in the following academic year (2015/16). Triangulation of findings was achieved by using multiple tools to measure the same evaluation dimension and the inclusion of a large sample of diverse stakeholders, including teachers (n=74), school support staff (n=30), Energizers (n=5), and children (n=582). This study found that there was significant variability in how PS was delivered across schools and that fidelity to PS was generally low with the mean amount of extra daily MVPA delivered by teachers varying between 10.39 and 16.22 minutes/day. Contextual factors including a lack of time due to curriculum constraints and limited access to facilities inhibited the delivery of PS, while the Energizer was recognised as having a moderating role as the main facilitator to PS. Most importantly, the learnings from this study contribute to the literature a set of guidelines and support tools to aid future researchers in planning and implementing a robust process evaluation in a primary school setting.
Genetic Selection For Improved Efficiency And Profitability In Beef Cattle
Authors:   ,   Munster Technological University, Kelly David
Published: September 2024

Despite the importance of feed intake and efficiency in beef production, there are still gaps in our knowledge on optimal production efficiency traits and breeding strategies for improved feed, production and economic efficiency. The objectives of this thesis were to redefine production efficiency in growing cattle by exploiting carcass information and to validate current beef breeding goals for improving efficiency, and to investigate the relationships of feeding behaviour with performance, feed efficiency, and carcass merit. Feed intake and liveweight data were available on up to 6,088 cattle, of which 3,146 had carcass data, 4,672 had ultrasound data and 1,548 had feeding behaviour data. Herd-level genetic merit and financial performance data were available from 1,311 commercial beef herds. Novel feed efficiency traits were derived that better depict an animal’s ability to convert feed into carcass, as opposed to just liveweight. Considerable phenotypic and genetic variation existed in a range of feeding behaviour traits, with heritability estimates ranging from 0.19 for meals per day to 0.61 for feeding time per day. Some feeding behaviours were phenotypically and genetically correlated with liveweight, efficiency, and carcass merit in growing cattle. Although the usefulness of feeding behaviour traits in predicting genetic merit for feed intake was marginal, some feeding behaviour traits explained up to 13.4 % of the inter-animal phenotypic variation in feed intake. Current terminal breeding goals in Ireland are already indirectly favouring feed and production efficient cattle; furthermore, analyses of herd-level data revealed that herds of superior beef terminal and maternal genetic merit generate more gross profit. This thesis presents potentially useful traits for the improvement of feed and production efficiency in growing cattle and should instil confidence in stakeholders as to the efficacy of beef breeding objectives.
Morphological Comparison of Long-snouted Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus Cuvier, 1829) Populations in the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea
Authors: Oruç Adnan Çağlar
Published: September 2024

In this study, a total of 80 specimens belonging to long-snouted seahorse populations distributed in the Black and Aegean Seas were collected from fishermen and analysed. As a result of the analyses, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the populations in terms of total lengths, eye diameters, dorsal fin lengths and body heights values, and in the SIMPER analysis, based on metric measurements and meristic counts, it was calculated that the total difference between the populations was 3.13%.
Association between single-person household wage workers in South Korea and insomnia symptoms: the 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS)
Authors: Lee Yoon Ho , Lee Yong-Jin , Jang Eun-Chul , Min Young-Sun , Kwon Soon-Chan
Published: September 2024

Background: The rise in single-person households is a global phenomenon with well-documented implications for both physical and mental well-being. However, there remains a scarcity of studies focusing specifically on the health impacts of single-person households on workers. This study aims to address this gap by comparing insomnia symptoms between single- and multi-person household workers, shedding light on the health implications of household composition.Methods: This study utilized data from the Sixth Korean Working Conditions Survey. Insomnia symptoms were categorized into normal sleep and insomnia symptom groups utilizing the 3-item Minimal Insomnia Symptom Scale. Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the association between single-person household wage workers and insomnia symptoms.Results: In comparison to wage workers from multi-person households, those from single-person households exhibited heightened risks of reporting insomnia symptoms. In the fully adjusted model, the odds ratios for symptoms of insomnia among single-person household wage workers was 1.173 (95% confidence interval: 1.020–1.349).Conclusions: This study underscores that single-person household wage workers in Korea face an elevated risk of insomnia symptoms compared to their counterparts in multi-person households.
Einleitung zu Bildsamkeit – Komplexität – Werteorientierung
Authors: Ammann Kira , Emmenegger Fion , Gerstgrasser Robin , Ibrahim Omar , Rucker Thomas , Welti Gaudenz
Published: September 2024

Der vorliegende Band ist Elmar Anhalt zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet und versammelt Beiträge zur Grundlagenforschung der Erziehungswissenschaft. Thematisch sind die Beiträge durch drei Problemkomplexe gerahmt, denen Elmar Anhalt in seinen Arbeiten besondere Aufmerksamkeit widmet. Die hier mit den Begriffen ‚Bildsamkeit‘, ‚Komplexität‘ und ‚Werteorientierung‘ bezeichneten Problemkomplexe stehen in wechselseitiger Abhängigkeit zueinander und können von daher lediglich im Sinne differenter Schwerpunktsetzungen voneinander abgegrenzt werden. (DIPF/Orig.)
Nichtaffirmative Erziehungs- und Bildungstheorie und ihre Bedeutung für eine operativ ausgewiesene Unterrichts- und Bildungsforschung
Authors: Benner Dietrich
Published: September 2024

Die folgenden Überlegungen sind einer gemeinsamen Fragestellung verpflichtet. Sie wenden sich gegen eine gegenwärtig in Deutschland dominante selbstaffirmative Bildungsforschung und Bildungspolitik, deren Kritik in drei Abschnitten entwickelt wird. Der erste ist mit „PISA 2000 und die Folgen“ überschrieben und vergleicht kritische Befunde der empirischen Bildungsforschung, die Ende 2022 auf einer Tagung an der „Neuen Schule“ Wolfsburg vorgetragen wurden, mit einem Papier der „Ständigen Wissenschaftlichen Kommission“ der deutschen Kultusministerkonferenz, das ebenfalls aus dem Jahre 2022 stammt. Der zweite handelt vom Fehlen einer erziehungs-, bildungs- und kompetenztheoretisch ausgewiesenen Erziehungs-, Unterrichts- und Bildungsforschung und von drei im pädagogischen Handeln wirksamen Interaktionskausalitäten. Der dritte arbeitet Zusammenhänge zwischen Fragen, Zeigen und Antworten in Lehr-Lernprozessen heraus und weist auf ihre Bedeutung für eine sich als Erziehungs- Bildungs- und Kompetenzforschung verstehende Unterrichtsforschung hin. (DIPF/Orig.)
Zum Problem der pädagogischen Urteilskraft der Lehrperson
Authors: Emmenegger Fion
Published: September 2024

In diesem Beitrag wird ein Problemraum1 eröffnet, der im Anschluss an Arbeiten Elmar Anhalts entwickelt werden kann, darin aber selbst nicht genauer expliziert wird. Die Rede ist vom Problem der pädagogischen Urteilskraft. Dabei gilt es die These zu plausibilisieren, dass unter Voraussetzung einer Beschreibung von Erziehung als Form des Miteinanderumgehens die pädagogische Urteilskraft als systematischer Bezugspunkt einer Theorie des pädagogischen Tätigseins und Denkens einer Lehrperson ausgewiesen werden kann. Hierfür wird der Autor (exemplarisch an der Lehrperson) auf den Begründungszusammenhang von Urteilskraft und Pädagogik als praxis i.S. „eine[r] spezifische[n] Form des Miteinanderumgehens“ (Anhalt 2021, 17) fokussieren. Hierdurch sollen Möglichkeiten für Anschlussarbeiten „zur Steigerung des Problembewusstseins“ (Anhalt 2012a, 226) in Bezug auf die Frage nach der pädagogischen Urteilskraft eröffnet werden. Was dadurch gewonnen wird, ist – im Sinne eines problemorientierten Wissenschaftsverständnisses – die Erschließung neuer Problemhorizonte sowie eine Steigerung des Bewusstseins für pädagogische Problemstellungen. (DIPF/Orig.)
Bildsamkeit – der "Grundbegriff der Pädagogik" zwischen Disziplin und Profession, Inspiration und Deformation
Authors: Tenorth Heinz-Elmar
Published: September 2024

Die nachfolgenden Überlegungen sollen in einer – nur exemplarisch ansetzenden – Historisierung und Kontextualisierung des Begriffs Bildsamkeit einige seiner erst im Prozess erkennbaren Implikationen näher zeigen und dabei neben den Leistungen auch die Risiken sichtbar machen, die dabei für Profession und Disziplin, Theorie und Praxis der Pädagogik manifest werden, aber zu selten wahrgenommen werden. (DIPF/Orig.)
Espíritus de la infancia. Representaciones colectivas sobre el cuidado de la infancia en la prensa (Medellín/Colombia 1970 - 2020)
Authors: Otálvaro Orrego Jaider Camilo
Published: September 2024

Los espíritus del cuidado infantil son un conjunto de creencias, significados y prácticas socioculturales que se infieren del análisis de las notas de prensa sobre el cuidado de la infancia en una población o grupo; permiten una aproximación a las configuraciones de lo social en el niño. Se hizo una investigación documental, en la que se analizaron las representaciones colectivas sobre lo sagrado y lo profano sobre el niño, en Medellín/Colombia, en una muestra de 14 años de notas de prensa, recolectadas día a día, entre 1970 y 2020, e interpretadas mediante técnicas de análisis de discursos. Se observó preocupación por prácticas sociales y tensiones colectivas que no desaparecen, como la corrupción en el manejo de los recursos públicos, el uso de niños y niñas en la publicidad, la violencia familiar, la adopción internacional, el abuso, la mendicidad o la participación en la guerra, entre otros. Se concluye que el espíritu del cuidado de la infancia en Medellín-Colombia transita entre formas genéricas y utópicas que definen una forma simpática de vincularse con el niño por parte de todos los actores de la sociedad, como el afecto, la protección integral y especial, y el interés superior en la perspectiva de derechos.
Normalización y fiabilidad de la batería para la Evaluación del Procesamiento Lingüístico en el Adulto (PEPLA)
Authors: López-Higuera Amparo , Muñoz-Zambrano Isabel , Guerrero Yeison , Grimaldo-Trujillo Mayra , Sandoval-Calvache Fernanda
Published: September 2024

La batería para la Evaluación del Procesamiento Lingüístico en el Adulto (PEPLA) promete ser una valiosa herramienta para Colombia, en aras de obtener el perfil lingüístico de adultos con trastornos del lenguaje adquirido, al valorar los procesos básicos de comprensión y producción de mensajes hablados, así como la comprensión y producción de mensajes escritos. Este estudio de fiabilidad tuvo como objetivo contribuir a la normalización de esta batería en una región del suroccidente colombiano. Su diseño metodológico fue cuantitativo, descriptivo, no experimental, y participaron 145 adultos, entre los 18 y 80 años. Las respuestas fueron las esperadas de acuerdo con el contenido de la prueba y se encontraron por encima del percentil 95 de asertividad. El estadístico Alfa de Cronbach α = 0,903 fue indicativo de fiabilidad, clasificada como excelente; por su parte, el estadístico Kruskal-Wallis estableció una relación significativa de las respuestas según el rango de edad y el nivel académico (p < 0.05 y p < 0.00). Se concluye que la batería presenta datos normativos estables y tiene una alta fiabilidad de consistencia interna; por tanto, es posible avanzar en el proceso de estandarización, a fin de satisfacer la necesidad de contar con herramientas validadas en el país.
Consumo sostenible desde el paradigma de la complejidad: caso generación z y copo de nieve como culturas emergentes
Authors: Franco-López Jorge Ariel , Merchan Caro Natalia
Published: September 2024

Las nuevas generaciones Z y copo de nieve (Snowflake) son quienes inauguran el milenio; ellas traen consigo nuevos patrones de comportamiento suscitados por las nuevas condiciones históricas, tales como la adopción cotidiana de la tecnología y enfrentamiento a los problemas ambientales, y, con ello, tener nuevas pautas hacia el consumo sostenible. El objetivo general fue analizar los referentes conceptuales que en mayor medida determinan los hábitos de consumo sostenible en la generación Z y copo de nieve como culturas emergentes, desde el paradigma de la complejidad. Es una investigación de tipo descriptiva-correlacional con un método transdisciplinar. Se extrae un sistema categorial de 4 categorías y 14 subcategorías, y como instrumento se hizo una encuesta estructurada de 138 registros, preguntas tipo escala Likert. La información fue analizada mediante estadísticas y un modelo de regresión lineal múltiple y probabilístico. Del modelo obtenido se indica que el consumo sostenible de estas generaciones está impactado por el compromiso moral de la categoría responsabilidad social empresarial (RSE) y el ecoproducto de la categoría innovación. Esto permitió comprobar que el consumo sostenible de las nuevas generaciones depende en gran medida de lo que oferten las organizaciones en el mercado.
A ATIVIDADE FÍSICA COMO PROPULSORA DA MANUTENÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA
Authors: Da Silva Freitas Vinicius , Vieira Maurício Aires , Santos Adelcio Machado dos
Published: September 2024

A atividade física surge como propulsora da manutenção da qualidade de vida e possui impactos positivos na saúde de qualquer indivíduo. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de trazer à luz uma discussão deste tema tão importante para os profissionais da área de Educação Física, assim como para os atletas e até mesmo para os indivíduos que ainda não praticam alguma atividade física. O estudo fundamenta-se na revisão bibliográfica com abordagem qualitativa, buscando a verificação das melhores formas de se fazer exercícios e os benefícios para a saúde. O início do reconhecimento formal do tema ocorreu na década de 90, e, por razões científicas o exercício se tornou essencial no manejo da saúde, no controle de doenças e a manutenção da qualidade de vida. Tal relação encontra-se intimamente ligada a dois fatores fundamentais: 1) A evidência incontestável do vínculo existente entre a atividade física regular com a prevenção tanto primária quanto secundária de inúmeras doenças; 2) A atividade física foi embasada por décadas de trabalho de diversos cardiologistas, epidemiologistas, fisiologistas do exercício, profissionais da saúde pública, muitos outros homens e mulheres da ciência. Assim, esse trabalho terá como foco uma visão global do impacto do sedentarismo sobre a saúde do indivíduo e o quanto a atividade física é necessária na prevenção e manejo de doenças, seja em crianças, adolescentes, adultos, idosos e em mulheres com alguns problemas específicos.
conflicto armado en Ecuador desde la esfera constitucional
Authors: Párraga Macías Vielka Marisol
Published: September 2024

El 9 de enero de 2024 se convirtió en una fecha histórica para la República del Ecuador, cuando el presidente Daniel Noboa reconoció a nivel mundial que el país enfrenta un conflicto armado interno. La declaratoria de estado de excepción no solo alarmó a la población local, sino que también sirvió como un llamado de auxilio internacional, revelando la gravedad de la guerra interna con organizaciones delictivas que habían sometido a la sociedad ecuatoriana. A pesar de que gobiernos anteriores también decretaron estados de excepción, no lograron detener la ola delictiva, haciendo necesaria la implementación de un régimen de excepción militar. El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar la declaratoria de conflicto armado interno en Ecuador desde una perspectiva constitucional, determinando su alcance y efectos jurídicos. Fue aplicado un enfoque cualitativo que a través de técnicas documentales permitió el análisis de información. La investigación tuvo un diseño interpretativo con base en bibliografía y documentos. Se obtuvo como resultado que, la declaratoria de conflicto armado interno se encuadra en lo que define el Derecho Internacional Humanitario como tal, de modo que la intervención de las fuerzas militares resulta esencial para combatir el crimen organizado.
Pautas teóricas-doctrinales del concurso de delitos para su interpretación en el Derecho penal ecuatoriano
Authors: Muñoa Vidal Tania , Villacís Londoño Henrry Stalin
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo de reflexión teórica tiene como objetivo fundamentar los presupuestos teóricos esenciales que deben servir de base a la concepción y aplicación de la materia concursal en el Derecho Penal del modelo ecuatoriano desde la perspectiva del vigente Código Orgánico Integral Penal, en aras de contribuir a su perfeccionamiento. La investigación se diseñó con un enfoque cualitativo, y por medio de un proceso de revisión bibliográfica apoyado en métodos de análisis, síntesis, inductivos-deductivos, y exegético, permitieron reflexionar de forma teórica sobre el tema. Los resultados validaron lo afirmado por los autores sobre la problemática planteada en la aplicación de la concurrencia concursal y de los tipos de concursos de delito. Lo que permitió concluir la necesidad de precisar desde la teoría, la naturaleza de las distintas categorías y sus concebidos efectos penológicos, a fin de una aplicación correcta de las instituciones jurídicas que conforman la materia concursal.
THE STUDY OF SHORT TERM FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME IN CHARCOT'S KNEE PATIENTS WHO UNDERWENT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT: A CASE SERIES
Authors: Jacob Tigy Thomas , V. Dev Aswin , Samuel Shajimon
Published: September 2024

Background : Charcot's knee was considered as a contraindication for total knee replacement earlier. Nowadays, there is adequate evidences in the
literature that for suitable patients, total knee arthroplasty can be used as a effective tool in case of charcot's arthropathy. Two Methodology:
individuals-one male and one female of different age groups with different treatment history of charcot's knee are analysed.70year old male and
50year with knee deformity underwent total knee replacement. After the post-operative mobilization, functional outcomes were assessed and
serially monitored for 1.5 years. The functional assessment were done using the lower extremity functional scale scoring system. Results:
Charcot's osteoarthropathy of knee joint develop due to repetitive micro trauma to the knee joint following sensory impairment resulting from
insult to spinal cord, sequelae of neurosyphilis. Following Total knee replacement, painless mobilization of the limb is achieved with improved
range of movements of knee joint with better functional status of the patient. Total knee arthroplas Conclusion: ty found to be a superior modality of
treatment in cases of charcot's knee joint with good postoperative functional outcomes
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CHEMICAL SHIFT - MRI VS. CT IN DETECTING PARS INTERARTICULARIS FRACTURES
Authors: Manjunath Aditya , B S Tejaswini , M U Jeevika
Published: September 2024

Aims: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of chemical shift artifact MRI in comparison to CT scans for detecting pars interarticularis fractures.
Patients and Methods: This prospective, analytical study involved 40 patients presenting with lower back pain and clinical suspicion of pars
interarticularis fracture. Patients underwent MRI scans, and follow up CT scan results were collected and reviewed. Later MRI and CT images
were assessed to determine the presence of pars interarticularis fractures. CS-MRI shows a sensitiv Results: ity of 76.5% for detecting
spondylolysis, meaning it can correctly identify fractures in most cases. However, it has a specicity of 91%, indicating it can rule out fractures
when absent, reducing the risk of false positives. This study provides a comprehensive evaluation o Conclusion: f chemical shift artifact MRI's
diagnostic accuracy in detecting pars interarticularis fractures, comparing its performance with CT.
ANAESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF CAESEREAN SECTION IN A POST SACRECTOMY PATIENT WITH HERNIATION OF GRAVID UTERUS IN THE GLUTEAL REGION-A CASE REPORT
Authors: K Anusha.
Published: September 2024

Background: Case Presentation: Successful pregnancy outcome in a post sacrectomy patient . We report anaesthetising a pregnant woman, with
the gravid uterus in the gluteal region due to defect caused by sacrectomy ( combined with chemotherapy) without lumbopelvic reconstruction.
Conclusion: This is the rst report of successful pregnancy and caesarean section after sacrectomy without pelvic reconstruction, to the best of our
knowledge
EFFICACY OF NASAL IRRIGATION AS ADJUVANT TO INTRANASALCORTICOSTEROID IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS
Authors: Agrawal Tripti , K. Kanaujia Surendra , Saleem Khan Mohammad
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common condition that is dened as inammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Patients experience
symptoms of nasal obstruction, rhinorrhoea, sneezing and nasal itching, which may affect their quality of life. Nasal irrigation is an old practice of
upper respiratory tract care that likely originated in the Ayurvedic medical tradition. It is used alone or in association with other therapies in several
conditions—including chronic rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis and to treat and prevent upper respiratory tract infections. Method: We performed a
comparative, single Centered, prospective, non-Randomized, non-Blinded Interventional Study on 100 patients (18-60 years) of diagnosed
Chronic rhinosinusitis showing clinical symptoms which affect quality of life. Study subjects were taken from OPD of ENT Department, LLR
hospital, GSVM medical college Kanpur and prior consent is obtained before the start of study. Result: The average change from baseline in
symptoms over the treatment period was greater for the group Awho were on intranasal corticosteroid and nasal irrigation (percentage reduction in
the QOL score values after 12 weeks follow up was found to be 69.55%) compared to group B who were given intranasal corticosteroid only
(percentage reduction was found 68.18%). QOLimproved in both groups compared to baseline with no signicant difference between the groups.
Conclusion:In the study it was concluded that nasal irrigation had positive effect but no signicant effect as adjuvant with intranasal corticosteroid
on improvement in quality of life as assessed by QOLscore, over follow up period in patient with chronic rhinosinusitis. Hence nasal irrigation can
be used as a treatment modality in chronic rhinosinusitis to reduce the morbidity on long term basis, though a long-term study is further required
before commenting it as efcacious and established treatment modality.
Colonic Melanosis: Watch Out for the Dangers of Senna Leaves
Authors: laghfiri Nidale , Rajih Dounia , Marmouk Hajar el , Lairani Fatima Zahra , Nacir Oussama , errami Adil Ait , oubaha Sofia , Samlani Zouhour , Krati Khadija
Published: September 2024

Colonic melanosis is a benign condition characterized by dark brown pigmentation of the colon mucosa, typically caused by excessive use of laxatives containing anthraquinone and senna. This article presents a case study of a 61-year-old female with a history of type 2 diabetes who developed chronic constipation and subsequently abused senna-based medicinal plants for treatment. Colonoscopy revealed widespread pigmentation throughout the colon, confirming the diagnosis of colonic melanosis. Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of lipofuscin deposits and melanophages. The treatment involved discontinuation of the laxatives and implementation of dietary measures. Colonic melanosis is generally reversible upon discontinuation of the offending agents, but regular monitoring is recommended. This case highlights the importance of recognizing the potential risks associated with the chronic use of herbal laxatives containing anthraquinones.
Pediatric Arteriovenous Malformations of the Neck: A Case Presentation and Review of Literature
Authors: Chafi Khalil , Belkouchi Lina , Bellamlih Habib , Bentaher Amine , Haddad Siham El , Allali Nazik , Chat Latifa
Published: September 2024

Congenital high-flow AVMs are pathologic connections between arteries and veins anywhere upstream of capillary level. These can either be direct fistulous connections or more commonly contain an intervening nidus—a convoluted network of blood vessels with poorly differentiated endothelial cells. Natural history and symptomatology largely depend on extent and location of the lesion. Venous hypertension as a result of chronic arterialization of the draining veins is a major source of early morbidity. Distal ischemia is a later manifestation. Endovascular treatment has evolved into a mainstay of treatment. Although direct arteriovenous fistulas can be cured by use of proximal occluding devices, AVMs with a nidus require infiltration with a liquid embolic agent delivered super selectively via a coaxial microcatheter-based system. Without this, all attempts at more proximal inflow control are futile. Given their convoluted and evolving angioarchitecture, AVMs readily render themselves to creativity and technical innovation during treatment. Experience and expertise with various therapeutic modalities remain the most important determinants of clinical outcomes.
The Impact of Evaluation and Reward Systems on Organizational Commitment: The Combined Effects of Sub-Systems and the Moderating Role of Age
Authors:   The Korean Association Of Personnel Administration, Lee Chung-Ah , Jung Dong-Il
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the effects of evaluation and reward systems, key components of performance-based HRM, on employees’ organizational commitment. Specifically, the research addresses three questions, using five years of data from the Korean Human Capital Corporate Panel (HCCP). First, the study explores which appraisal and reward systems enhance employee commitment. To this end, we categorize the appraisal system into performance and competency evaluations, and the reward systems into individual and group performance pay. The analysis reveals that competency evaluations and group performance pay positively impact organizational commitment. Second, the study examines whether a HR system that combines multiple subsystems has a more positive or negative impact on organizational commitment compared to focusing on a single subsystem. The combination of performance and competency evaluations slightly increased organizational commitment, although this increase was not statistically significant. In contrast, combining individual and group performance pays actually decreased organization commitment, with the implantation of group performance pay being the most effective. This suggests that while performance and competency evaluations can be well-aligned, combining individual and group incentive systems creates confusion and stress, demotivating employees. Lastly, the study analyzes how the effectiveness of each HR system varies with employee age. As employee age increases, the effects of competency evaluation and individual performance pay on organizational commitment also increase, whereas the effects of individual performance pay decrease. Additional analyses using tenure and managerial status as moderating variables showed similar results. As employees advance in their careers and their responsibilities and managerial requirements increase, there is a growing preferences for HR systems that help them effectively manage their teams and departments rather than those based solely on individual performance. Drawing on insights from these findings, we discuss academic and practical implications for human resource management.
AUTOIMAGEM DE MULHERES SUBMETIDAS A MASTECTOMIA RADICAL
Authors: Neto Gilberto Hemeterio de Lemos , Rigaud Katryn Santiago Faleta , Souza Iza Mara Santos , Canuto Layra Santos , Macedo Yasmin Leal , Costa Ihann
Published: September 2024

O câncer de mama tem maior incidência em mulheres a partir dos 40 anos e corresponde a cerca de 25% dos casos novos de câncer a cada ano, com variações nas diversas regiões do mundo, sendo considerado a principal causa de mortes femininas. As mulheres mastectomizadas tendem a apresentar uma percepção alterada da imagem corporal e baixa autoestima, resultantes das implicações físicas e psicológicas da cirurgia. Essa pesquisa explora os impactos da autoimagem de mulheres mastectomizadas em sua recuperação. Objetivo: Analisar a literatura científica referente à autoimagem de mulheres submetidas a mastectomia radical, buscar evidências sobre o benefício de abordar a autoimagem imagem nessas pacientes, bem como aprimorar a assistência às mulheres com o câncer de mama. Metodologia: foi utilizada a estratégia PICO, baseada em pacientes mastectomizadas que tiveram apoio multidisciplinar na ressignificação da autoimagem. A pesquisa utilizou Web of Science, PubMed, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO Brasil), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) para construir a base de dados. A consulta nas bases de dados foi realizada através das palavras-chave: câncer de mama AND autoimagem OR imagem corporal AND mastectomia OR mulheres mastectomizadas. Resultados: É esperado que a ressignificação da autoimagem abordada pela equipe médica e psicólogos, durante o peri e pós operatório, contribua positivamente para a recuperação das pacientes após o procedimento de mastectomia radical. Conclusão: A mastectomia radical pode ter um impacto significativo na autoimagem das mulheres, levando a desafios como baixa autoestima, dificuldades de aceitação e mudanças na identidade feminina.
IMPACTO DO SONO NA REGENERAÇÃO MUSCULAR EM PACIENTES COM DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS
Authors: Carvalho Geovanna Pozzebon , Machado Felipe Oliveira , Santos Carolina Cardoso Victor , Feliciano Lua Clara , Santos Maria Eduarda Ferreira , De Queiroz Laiz Eduarda Githay , Cavalcante Alice Maria Silva , De Melo Adriando Ferreira , Souza Raísa Moreira , Ferreira Maria Carolina Domingos Rosa , Lulho Paolla Patrícia de Oliveira , Capela Victor Hugo Gibson
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho busca explorar como o sono influencia a saúde e a regeneração muscular em pacientes com doenças crônicas, oferecendo uma visão completa das interações fisiológicas e bioquímicas envolvidas. A pesquisa foi realizada em bases de dados como Scielo, BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde) e PubMed, para a busca, foram utilizados descritores provenientes do DeSC (Descritores em Ciências da Saúde), tais como "Distúrbios do Início e da Manutenção do Sono", "Desenvolvimento muscular", "Doença Crônica" e "Medicamentos Indutores do Sono". Além disso, a seleção dos artigos foi refinada com filtros específicos, considerando os idiomas português e inglês, bem como o período de publicação entre 2020 e 2024. A regeneração muscular é essencial para manter a função e a mobilidade em pacientes com doenças crônicas, como fibromialgia, distrofia muscular e artrite reumatoide, a capacidade do corpo de se recuperar é influenciada por diversos fatores, sendo o sono um dos mais importantes. Durante o sono, o corpo realiza diversos processos fisiológicos vitais para a regeneração muscular, incluindo a liberação de hormônios anabólicos, a síntese de proteínas musculares e a reparação de microlesões causadas pela atividade física. Este estudo apresenta uma revisão integrativa da literatura com o propósito de analisar o impacto do sono na regeneração muscular em pacientes com doenças crônicas. A regeneração muscular em pacientes com doenças crônicas é um processo complicado e muitas vezes prejudicado, o que pode afetar significativamente a qualidade de vida dessas pessoas. O sono tem um papel fundamental nesse processo, influenciando diretamente a capacidade do corpo de se recuperar e se regenerar. Por isso, entender como o sono impacta a regeneração muscular é crucial para desenvolver melhores abordagens terapêuticas e melhorar os resultados clínicos desses pacientes.
TERAPIAS INOVADORAS BASEADAS EM RNA: NOVOS HORIZONTES NA PREVENÇÃO E TRATAMENTO DA ECLÂMPSIA
Authors: Carneiro Rizzatti Maria Eduarda , Morais de Lima Kesia , Andrade Cidade Nogueira e Silva Isadora , Vilela Lopes Dávila Alberto , Farias de Paula Luís Fernando , Silveira Avelar Giovana , Ravena Lopes Siqueira Silva Guilhermina , Estrela Garrido George Augusto , Soares Cavalcanti Moisés , Coelho Feitoza Carlos Francisco
Published: September 2024

Introdução: A pré-eclâmpsia (PE) é uma complicação grave da gestação, caracterizada por hipertensão arterial em mulheres previamente normotensas após a 20ª semana. Ela está associada ao risco aumentado de mortalidade materna, parto prematuro e problemas de desenvolvimento neonatal. O diagnóstico precoce e intervenções são cruciais para reduzir tais impactos. Objetivos: Revisar avanços recentes na pesquisa de terapias baseadas em RNA para prevenção e tratamento da PE, explorando seus mecanismos moleculares propostos e discutindo futuras direções de pesquisa. Metodologia: Revisão de literatura utilizando PubMed Advanced com os termos MeSH (“RNA Therapy” AND “Eclampsia Treatment” AND “Eclampsia Prevention”), com artigos completos dos últimos 10 anos. Foram selecionados 6 artigos que investigaram o uso terapêutico e preventivo do RNA na PE. Resultados: Estudos exploraram microRNAs como miR-18b e miR-210, reguladores da proliferação dos trofoblastos, cruciais para o desenvolvimento placentário. Substâncias como aspirina em baixa dose (LDA) e quercetina mostraram eficácia na redução da incidência e severidade da PE, via mecanismos antioxidantes, anti-inflamatórios e vasodilatadores. Conclusão: Avanços significativos foram destacados na compreensão dos mecanismos moleculares da PE e no desenvolvimento de terapias baseadas em RNA. Contudo, são necessárias mais pesquisas clínicas robustas para validar a eficácia e segurança dessas intervenções em humanos.
Palavras-chave: Eclâmpsia; RNA; Terapias; Prevenção; neonatal.
WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY: VISUALIZATION AND RESEARCH MAPPING THROUGH BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: Nisha K  , Dr. Jayarajan T K
Published: September 2024

Workplace spirituality offers a means of comprehending the relationship between the individual and the workplace. Examining the bibliometric analysis of research publications on workplace spirituality that are listed in the Scopus database is the aim of the current endeavour. 1148 scientific publications that were released between 1995 and 2023 were selected for this analysis. This research article performs a number of bibliometric analyses and evaluations using the freely available platform Biblioshiny and the VOS Viewer software. The analysis's findings demonstrated instrumental knowledge, including the publication type, affiliation, topic matter, annual publications, top contributing authors, and top contributing nations in publications. According to the facts, India initiated a substantial quantity of research after the United States of America. The bulk of research articles published in 2020 shows a scattered pattern. The main themes of workplace spirituality are adults, males and females, organization and management, and leadership. Workplace spirituality, regression analysis, staff surveys, and sustainable development are some of the emerging themes. These findings will give upcoming academics additional possibilities to use as a foundation for their investigation of workplace spirituality.
KEYWORDS: Workplace Spirituality, Spirituality, Bibliometric analysis, Bliblioshy, VOS viewer
The state of systemic immunity in congenital cleft lip and palate patients with diseases of oral cavity tissues
Authors: Timokhina Tetiana O. , Holubchenko Oleh I. , Cherkasova Olena V. , Melnyk Bohdan M.
Published: September 2024

Aim: To determine the state of dental health and the state of systemic immunity in patients in congenital cleft lip and palate patients.
Materials and Methods: The dental status and immunologic tests of 74 patients age 8-18 years old with congenital cleft lip and palate was analyzed: 43 children with unilateral and 31 children with bilateral complete combined cleft lip, alveolar process, hard and soft palate.
Results: Indicators of the prevalence and intensity of the caries process in patients with congenital congenital complete cleft lip, alveolar process, hard and soft palate were high, especially in children with bilateral cleft lip and palate - the decompensated course of caries was determined in 41.93% patients, with unilateral - 23.25%. Сhronic catarrhal gingivitis was the most common in both groups of patients - the average severity of gingivitis prevailed - 51.16% with congenital unilateral cleft lip and palate and 51.61% - with bilateral. Atopic cheilitis, glossitis and chronic recurrent aphthous stomatitis were common. This patients have significant changes in the cellular chain of the immune system with a deficiency of the main phenotypes of lymphocytes - CD4+ CD8+ and inflammatory bacterial changes in blood serum.
Conclusions: Patients of unilateral and bilateral complete combined cleft lip, alveolar process, hard and soft palate have significant changes in the dental status and in the cellular chain of the immune system. The level of manifestation of these changes is directly proportional to the extent of localization of the pathology - unilateral or bilateral.
Culture as a drive for art and architecture: Ugarit’s religious architecture as cultural and societal manifestations
Authors: Teba Tarek
Published: September 2024

Religious buildings are representatives of the cultural and ritual dimensions of ancient civilization, contributing to city morphology and systems. Their architecture provides interpretations and information about past societies’ experiences of place, space, and everyday social and cultural practices. Therefore, this paper focuses on the city of Ugarit, the capital city of a Bronze Age civilization that occupied the northwest part of present-day Syria, and explores the relationship between Ugaritic people’s ritual and cultural dimensions and the architecture of their central and local religious building (temples and sanctuaries). Through an in-depth investigation of archeological reports and text excavated in the city, as well as onsite architectural analysis and observation, this article investigates how the architectural forms and planning of large and small religious buildings in Ugarit were informed by Ugaritic people’s religious practices and cults. The work points out that the Ugaritic people carefully planned their religious buildings on both architectural and urban scales. To fulfill their rituals, the Ugaritic people designed the architecture, structure, and form of their religious buildings based on their religious practices and beliefs rather than being influenced by temple design principles shared in the region. This approach resulted in building forms and architectural/interior arrangements that are distinctive from those of surrounding civilizations and regions.