bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ultra culture-ultra reality: a content analysis of YouTube depictions of ultra endurance sport and comparisons to scientific literature
Authors: Colangelo Jill , Smith Alexander , Buadze Ana , Liebrenz Michael
Published: July 2023

Introduction

Interest in ultra endurance sport (UES) is increasing, with relevant events growing in popularity. However, these activities may encompass more complex characteristics and demands that do not correspond to scientifically validated correlations between physical activity and improved health. It is unknown whether high volume training for UES can have adverse implications, although certain sociocultural aspects of western society, such as an emphasis on autonomy and self-directed success, may encourage participation as a representation of personal achievement. As media depictions of UES can be highly influential, we aimed to explore prominent messages to better comprehend the values and aspirations of established and aspiring ultra endurance athletes (UEA).

Methods

Using qualitative, conventional content analysis techniques, we evaluated n = 15 popular YouTube videos on various UES to synthesize the most common themes. A YouTube search was conducted, and videos were selected based on sport and relevance. Subsequently, videos were analyzed and coded to discern the most frequently repeated themes.

Results

Five recurring themes were identified: discussion of the mental aspects of UES participation; the adoption of folk-tale storytelling; dietary habits of UEA; a focus on pain and suffering; the use of words associated with mental illness as a colloquial descriptor of UES/UEA.

Discussion

YouTube depictions of UES participation appear to accentuate suffering and co-occurring phenomena as attractive qualities. These resonate with sociocultural ideologies in western contexts, which emphasize fitness and personal success, but appear inconsistent with evidence around potentially adverse health-related implications of UES.

Conclusion

Discrepancies between popular portrayals of UES and scientific evidence suggest a need for greater community education and information sharing about sport-specific risk factors for physical and mental health conditions and appropriate training protocols. Further research is also required to better define the relationship between motivations for UES participation and overall health using interdisciplinary approaches.
Investigation of risk factors for introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus onto table egg farms in the United States, 2022: a case–control study
Authors: Green Alice L. , Branan Matthew , Fields Victoria L. , Patyk Kelly , Kolar Stephanie K. , Beam Andrea , Marshall Katherine , McGuigan Rachel , Vuolo Matthew , Freifeld Alexis , Torchetti Mia Kim , Lantz Kristina , Delgado Amy H.
Published: July 2023

Introduction

The 2022–2023 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak in the United States (U.S.) is the most geographically extensive and costly animal health event in U.S. history. In 2022 alone, over 57 million commercial and backyard poultry in 47 U.S. states were affected. Over 75% of affected poultry were part of the commercial table egg production sector.

Methods

We conducted a case–control study to identify potential risk factors for introduction of HPAI virus onto commercial table egg operations. Univariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to compare farm characteristics, management, and biosecurity factors on case and control farms.

Results

Factors associated with increased risk of infection included being in an existing control zone, sightings of wild waterfowl, mowing or bush hogging vegetation less than 4 times a month, having an off-site method of daily mortality disposal (off-site composting or burial, rendering, or landfill), and wild bird access to feed/feed ingredients at least some of the time. Protective factors included a high level of vehicle washing for trucks and trailers entering the farm (a composite variable that included having a permanent wash station), having designated personnel assigned to specific barns, having a farm entrance gate, and requiring a change of clothing for workers entering poultry barns.

Discussion

Study results improve our understanding of risk factors for HPAI infection and control measures for preventing HPAI on commercial U.S. table egg farms.
The Clinical Utility of Post-Transplant Monitoring of Donor-Specific Antibodies in Stable Renal Transplant Recipients: A Consensus Report With Guideline Statements for Clinical Practice
Authors: van den Broek Dennis A. J. , Meziyerh Soufian , Budde Klemens , Lefaucheur Carmen , Cozzi Emanuele , Bertrand Dominique , López del Moral Covadonga , Dorling Anthony , Emonds Marie-Paule , Naesens Maarten , de Vries Aiko P. J. ,   the ESOT Working Group Subclinical DSA Monitoring
Published: July 2023

Solid phase immunoassays improved the detection and determination of the antigen-specificity of donor-specific antibodies (DSA) to human leukocyte antigens (HLA). The widespread use of SPI in kidney transplantation also introduced new clinical dilemmas, such as whether patients should be monitored for DSA pre- or post-transplantation. Pretransplant screening through SPI has become standard practice and DSA are readily determined in case of suspected rejection. However, DSA monitoring in recipients with stable graft function has not been universally established as standard of care. This may be related to uncertainty regarding the clinical utility of DSA monitoring as a screening tool. This consensus report aims to appraise the clinical utility of DSA monitoring in recipients without overt signs of graft dysfunction, using the Wilson & Junger criteria for assessing the validity of a screening practice. To assess the evidence on DSA monitoring, the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) convened a dedicated workgroup, comprised of experts in transplantation nephrology and immunology, to review relevant literature. Guidelines and statements were developed during a consensus conference by Delphi methodology that took place in person in November 2022 in Prague. The findings and recommendations of the workgroup on subclinical DSA monitoring are presented in this article.
Multivariate Modeling for Spatio-Temporal Radon Flux Predictions
Authors: De Iaco Sandra , Cappello Claudia , Congedi Antonella , Palma Monica
Published: July 2023

Nowadays, various fields in environmental sciences require the availability of appropriate techniques to exploit the information given by multivariate spatial or spatio-temporal observations. In particular, radon flux data which are of high interest to monitor greenhouse gas emissions and to assess human exposure to indoor radon are determined by the deposit of uranium and radio (precursor elements). Furthermore, they are also affected by various atmospheric variables, such as humidity, temperature, precipitation and evapotranspiration. To this aim, a significant role can be recognized to the tools of multivariate geostatistics which supports the modeling and prediction of variables under study. In this paper, the spatio-temporal distribution of radon flux densities over the Veneto Region (Italy) and its estimation at unsampled points in space and time are discussed. In particular, the spatio-temporal linear coregionalization model is identified on the basis of the joint diagonalization of the empirical covariance matrices evaluated at different spatio-temporal lags and is used to produce predicted radon flux maps for different months. Probability maps, that the radon flux density in the upcoming months is greater than three historical statistics, are then built. This might be of interest especially in summer months when the risk of radon exhalation is higher. Moreover, a comparison with respect to alternative models in the univariate and multivariate context is provided.
Numerical Analysis of the Differential Flowmeter: Standard Orifice and Slotted Orifices
Authors: Tomaszewska-Wach Barbara
Published: July 2023

The paper presents the results of simulation studies of fluid flow through a standard orifice and two slotted orifices. The research that has been carried out concerns the analysis of the effect of the orifice geometry on the velocity profiles, turbulence kinetic energy and turbulence energy dispersion. The profile studies were conducted at different distances behind the orifice so that the results could be compared with each other. The studied flow included an airflow whose inlet velocity was 15 m/s. The turbulence model k-ε was used for numerical calculations. The tested orifices were characterized by an orifice constriction equal to β = 0.5. The calculations involved flow through a pipeline with a diameter of 160 mm. The results show that for a standard orifice, the maximum velocity of the flow is about 95 m/s and this is recorded at a distance of about 10–20 cm behind the orifice, and then it decreases, and at a distance of about 60 cm, the flow velocity is about 27 m/s. In the case of slotted holes, the maximum velocity is about 30% lower compared to the flow rate through a standard orifice design. The maximum velocity behind slotted orifices occurs directly behind the orifice, and in the cases of slotted orifice 1 and slotted orifice 2, was about 70 m/s and 67 m/s, respectively. For slotted orifice 1, at a distance of 20 cm behind the orifice, the flow assumed a velocity of about 19 m/s, whereas for slotted orifice 2, the flow reached a speed of about 18 m/s, at a distance of about 30 cm behind the orifice. The values of the maximum kinetic energy of turbulence for the tested orifices are about 420 m2/s2 for the standard orifice, and about 250 m2/s2 and 220 m2/s2 for slotted orifices 1 and 2, respectively. The obtained simulation results demonstrated that slotted orifices lead to faster stream homogenization and do not disturb the flow as much as a standard orifice. Slotted orifices exhibit a higher flow coefficient.
Plastic Response and Failure of the Cruciform Structure under In-Plane Load
Authors: Wang Xiufei , Liu Kun , Xu Mingcai , Liu Hewei
Published: July 2023

In this study, a common cruciform structure in ship hulls was designed and experimented with in order to analyze its deformation characteristics under planar collision and quasi-static loading. The mechanical parameters of the materials were determined by performing tensile tests on the plates used in the specimens. The applicability of the EPS, BWH, and RTCL failure criteria in the simulation of compressive structures was investigated by finite element simulation of quasi-static tests and falling weight impact tests. The effects of mesh size on the deformation and impact force of the cruciform structure under plane loading were comparatively analyzed. The results show that under plane loading, the cruciform structure undergoes axial compression deformation first, followed by buckling and wrinkling deformation. Compared with the quasi-static test, the drop hammer impact test showed higher deformation concentration and smaller wrinkle height. Under the same axial deformation condition, the structural resistance of the drop hammer impact test was about 13% higher than that of the quasi-static test. It is worth noting that the RTCL failure criterion is effective in modeling the failure of compressive structures in simulations with structures with different compressive deformations.
Enhanced Integrator with Drift Elimination for Accurate Flux Estimation in Sensorless Controlled Interior PMSM for High-Performance Full Speed Range Hybrid Electric Vehicles Applications
Authors: Rahman Sadiq Ur , Xia Chaoying
Published: July 2023

Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) motion-sensorless speed control necessitates precise knowledge of rotor flux, speed, and position. Due to numerous non-ideal aspects, such as converter nonlinearities, detection errors, integral initial value, and parameter mismatches, the conventional first-order integrator’s estimated rotor flux experiences a DC offset (Doff). Low-pass filters (LPF) with a constant cut-off frequency yield accurate estimates only in the medium- and high-speed range; however, at the low-speed area, both magnitude and phase estimates are inaccurate. The presented technique resolves the aforementioned issue for a broad speed range. In order to achieve precise flux estimation, this article presents an improved technique of flux estimator with two distinct drift mitigation strategies for the motion-sensorless field-oriented control (FOC) system of IPMSM. Using the orthogonality of the α- and β-axes, the proposed drift elimination system can estimate drift in different situations while maintaining a high level of dynamic performance. The stator flux linkage (SFL) computation in the synchronous coordinate is established from the estimation of the rotating shaft’s permanent magnetic flux linkage orientation and the statistical equations model of the SFL. By comparing the calculated SFL vector to the SFL vector derived from the stator winding voltage and currents integral model with a drift PI compensation loop, a feedback loop is formed to neutralize integral drift, and the rotational speed and position of an IPMSM is estimated utilizing the vector product of the two flux linkages in a phase-locked loop. Theoretical interpretation is presented, and Matlab Simulink simulations, as well as experimental outcomes, consistently demonstrate that the suggested estimation techniques can eliminate the phenomenon of flux drift.
Role of Capillaroscopy in Early Diagnosis of Ionizing Radiation Damage in Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Di Bartolomeo Luca , Li Pomi Federica , Borgia Francesco , Vaccaro Federico , Guarneri Fabrizio , Vaccaro Mario
Published: July 2023

Background and Objectives: Chronic ionizing radiation has biological effects on exposed healthcare workers, particularly on the skin. Capillaroscopy of the nail bed represents an easy, low cost, and non-invasive test to obtain information on the effects of chronic radiation exposure in healthcare workers. The aim of this study was to evaluate which capillaroscopic parameters are most associated with biological damage by chronic radiation exposure. Materials and Methods: We conducted a case-control study, in which cases were represented by healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiations and controls by healthy subjects. We recorded anamnestic and personal data, including age and gender, before capillaroscopic examination of proximal nail folds of the fingers of both hands. Ten morphological qualitative/quantitative parameters were taken into consideration, assigning each of them a score on a scale from 0 to 3 (0 = no changes, 1 = <33% abnormal capillaries, 2 = 33–66% of abnormal capillaries, 3 = >66% of abnormal capillaries, for single magnification field at 200×). The parameters evaluated were: changes in the length, distribution and density of capillary loops, reduced visibility, decreased flow, visibility of the sub-papillary plexus, and presence of morphological atypia, such as ectasia, tortuosity, hemorrhage, and signs of neoangiogenesis. Results: We enrolled 20 cases and 20 controls. The two groups did not differ significantly for gender and age. Cases differed from controls in a statistically significant way for the following parameters: decreased capillary length (number of shortened capillaries) (p < 0.05), increased visibility of the subpapillary venous plexus (p < 0.05), tortuosity (p < 0.01), neoangiogenesis (p < 0.01), and ectasias (p < 0.001). Conclusions: We found that some capillaroscopic parameters, such as variability in length of capillaries, visibility of subpapillary venous plexus, presence of ectasias, tortuosity, and neoangiogenesis signs, are particularly associated with exposure to ionizing radiation in healthcare professionals. Alterations of these parameters may represent capillaroscopic clues of biological damage by chronic radiation exposure in healthcare professionals. Based on these observations, capillaroscopy may provide clinical data useful to the prevention and follow-up of radiation-exposed healthcare professionals.
Characteristics of Seismogenic Dust Particles from a Mountain and Their Significance for Paleoseismic Records in a Tufa Section: A Case Study of Jiuzhaigou, China
Authors: Jing Shengwen , Wang Fudong , Capezzuoli Enrico , Huang Guoqing , Li Junhao , Jiang Hanchao , Zhou Zijian , Zhao Xueqin , Dong Faqin , Brogi Andrea
Published: July 2023

The sedimentary characteristics of the special interlayer contained in the section of the Sparkling Lake dam revealed by the 8 August Jiuzhaigou earthquake in 2017 are obviously different from the tufa in the dam body, and they are considered to be historic flood relics. Based on the study of the particulate matter from the 8 August Jiuzhaigou earthquake, this study combined comparative petrographic, mineralogical, geochemical, and chronological studies of the special interbedded sediments of the Sparkling Lake dam with other genetic samples to obtain homology information and genetic links and to explore the tufa depositional dynamics and earthquake disaster subsidence. The paleoseismic benefit in the discontinuity layer was explored, and the paleoseismic information embedded in the profiles was extracted, providing a new idea for reconstructing the paleoseismic events in the tufa deposition sequence. According to X-ray diffraction, laser particle size analysis, and scanning electron microscope experiments, the particulate matter in the Jiuzhaigou mountains has its own specific mineralogical characteristics. The mineral composition of the particulate matter is basically calcite. The particle size is large, and single particles are mostly angular and subangular. The fracture morphology observed under the single-particle microscope was uneven, showing the characteristics of the dust caused by earthquake disasters. The geochemical analysis data show that the distribution patterns of rare earth elements in different types of particulate matter in the same area have similar characteristics. Moreover, an analysis of the elements Rb, Sr, and Ba shows that the particulate matter in Jiuzhaigou has a strong correlation (R2 = 0.9941), indicating the stability and uniformity of the material source. The source of the particulate matter was limestone of the carbonate strata from the Devonian to the Triassic. Combined with mineralogy and grain size morphology, the interbedded particles in the tufa depositional profile have the potential application of paleoseismic archives to record extreme seismic events. According to the chronological data of the special interlayer sediments in the tufa dam body, the paleoseismic age is inferred to be 1220 ± 30 BP. Therefore, the tufa bedding can be related to the paleoearthquake, and the special interlayer of the tufa section can be used to reconstruct paleoearthquakes.
Computer Vision and Image Processing in Structural Health Monitoring: Overview of Recent Applications
Authors: Ferraris Claudia , Amprimo Gianluca , Pettiti Giuseppe
Published: July 2023

Structural deterioration is a primary long-term concern resulting from material wear and tear, events, solicitations, and disasters that can progressively compromise the integrity of a cement-based structure until it suddenly collapses, becoming a potential and latent danger to the public. For many years, manual visual inspection has been the only viable structural health monitoring (SHM) solution. Technological advances have led to the development of sensors and devices suitable for the early detection of changes in structures and materials using automated or semi-automated approaches. Recently, solutions based on computer vision, imaging, and video signal analysis have gained momentum in SHM due to increased processing and storage performance, the ability to easily monitor inaccessible areas (e.g., through drones and robots), and recent progress in artificial intelligence fueling automated recognition and classification processes. This paper summarizes the most recent studies (2018–2022) that have proposed solutions for the SHM of infrastructures based on optical devices, computer vision, and image processing approaches. The preliminary analysis revealed an initial subdivision into two macro-categories: studies that implemented vision systems and studies that accessed image datasets. Each study was then analyzed in more detail to present a qualitative description related to the target structures, type of monitoring, instrumentation and data source, methodological approach, and main results, thus providing a more comprehensive overview of the recent applications in SHM and facilitating comparisons between the studies.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Walking Speed Based on Natural Field Data: Considering the Attributes of Travelers and the Travel Environment
Authors: Miao Shuqi , Li Tinghao , Zheng Lili , Tan Bowen , Ma Qianjun
Published: July 2023

In Mobility as a Service (MaaS), walking plays a crucial role in connecting various modes of transportation. In order to provide more accurate predictions of walking travel time, a comprehensive and in-depth study is required to examine the factors that influence walking speed. Many existing studies focus on exploring various factors affecting walking speed, but there is limited research on further investigating the magnitude of their impact and the reasons for differences among different pedestrians. This study examines the relationship between personal characteristics and the degree of influence of environmental factors on walking speed. We recruited 31 volunteers and investigated their traveler characteristics such as height, weight, and age, as well as environmental factors such as weather conditions, ground conditions, and sidewalk Level of Service (LOS). Descriptive statistics were performed on walking speed, revealing the influence of these factors. For example, the speed of females is 89% of that of males. When in a hurry, the speed increases by 17%, while on uneven roads, the speed decreases by 11%. We then proposed the influence coefficient f to represent the degree of influence and analyzed its correlation with personal characteristics. We discovered some strong correlations. For instance, the greater the body weight, the more significant the reduction in walking speed due to precipitous weather or uneven roads. Similarly, the taller the person, the greater the increase in walking speed under the influence of a rushed situation. Finally, we constructed a series of regression models for “f” and a speed estimation model. Our findings provide support for predicting personalized speeds in various scenarios, based solely on the traveler’s personal characteristics and speeds in controlled group scenarios in the travel service system, and contribute to the study and development of MaaS in terms of travel time prediction, travel route planning, and personalized services.
The Impact of Green Finance and Resource Tax Policy on Regional Energy Efficiency Based on the Non-Desired Output Super-Efficiency SBM-Tobit Model
Authors: Yang Yun
Published: July 2023

With the continuous growth of the global population and rapid economic development, the demand for energy is increasing, and the increasing scarcity of energy resources and severity environmental problems have become important factors limiting sustainable economic and social development. Therefore, achieving sustainable energy development has received global attention. The main purpose of this work was to measure the energy efficiency (EE) of different regions based on China’s 2008–2021 panel data using the super-efficient SBM model and to examine the roles of green finance and resource tax policies in promoting energy efficiency using the Tobit model, so as to further improve China’s EE, optimize the energy structure, and improve environmental pollution. We concluded the following: First, the average EE value is about 0.549, and there is high regional heterogeneity, which is high in the east and low in the west. Second, the development of green finance at the national level and in the eastern regions promotes EE and achieves the mutual benefits of economic development and ecological protection, while in the western region, the development of green finance significantly suppresses the EE level and is too low to have a significant effect on EE improvement in the central region. The resource tax policy can significantly improve the EE at the national level and in the eastern region, but on the contrary, it does not have a significant effect on improving the EE in other big regions. Third, the degree of openness to the outside world significantly improves the EE at the national level and in the eastern region. However, in the other two big regions, this effect will not be significant. The effect of the industrialization level on the EE at the national level and in the central and western regions is significantly negative, while in the eastern region, it is negative but not significant. The effect of the energy price level on the EE at the national level and in the central and eastern regions is positive, while it is not significant in the western region. Human capital can improve the regional EE in all regions, and the central region has the highest elasticity coefficient.
Aircraft Target Detection from Remote Sensing Images under Complex Meteorological Conditions
Authors: Zhong Dan , Li Tiehu , Pan Zhang , Guo Jinxiang
Published: July 2023

Taking all-day, all-weather airport security protection as the application demand, and aiming at the lack of complex meteorological conditions processing capability of current remote sensing image aircraft target detection algorithms, this paper takes the YOLOX algorithm as the basis, reduces model parameters by using depth separable convolution, improves feature extraction speed and detection efficiency, and at the same time, introduces different cavity convolution in its backbone network to increase the perceptual field and improve the model’s detection accuracy. Compared with the mainstream target detection algorithms, the proposed YOLOX-DD algorithm has the highest detection accuracy under complex meteorological conditions such as nighttime and dust, and can efficiently and reliably detect the aircraft in other complex meteorological conditions including fog, rain, and snow, with good anti-interference performance.
Characterization of Geoheritage and Geotourism Potential of the Fluvial-Glacial Landscapes in the Culebrillas Lagoon (Ecuador)
Authors: Sánchez-Cortez José Luis , Vélez-Macías Kathleen , Macas-Espinosa Vinicio , Naranjo-Freire Clelia
Published: July 2023

Geotourism is a concept that is expanding rapidly throughout the world without exception, given its versatility to value the elements of geodiversity and geoheritage; landscape elements without an apparent use or benefit usually find in geotourism a window that can exploit unsuspected conditions. Culebrillas Lagoon, located in the southern center of the Ecuadorian Andes, represents a hydrographic unit of glacio–lacustrine origin as a typical hidden place that conceals a valuable geotourism potential. Culebrillas is marked by a series of fluvio–glacial morphologies, whose forms hide an important cultural heritage expressed in its festivities, myths, and legends which have been celebrated through the centuries. Inca and Cañari civilizations have been, in the past and present, the original groups that inhabited this sector, and important vestiges of their presence are still evident, as in the case of the Qhapaq Ñan or the Inca road system. The present investigation allowed the generating of information about elements of geoheritage and other related resources that have various potential uses, and which highlight the intrinsic values present in this area, complementing each other from a holistic socio–environmental and geotourism perspective.
STATISTICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NUMERICAL MODEL UNCERTAINTIES FOR STEEL ELEMENTS
Authors:   Brest State Technical University, NADOLSKI V.V.
Published: July 2023

The use of numerical models to assess the resistance (load bearing capacity) and serviceability of new and existing structures is one of the most important achievements of recent decades for civil engineers. The numerical model, like any other model, has uncertainties that need to be established and taken into account when ensuring the structural reliability. At the same time, the statistical characteristics of the uncertainty of numerical models remain the least studied. The purpose of the study is to develop and scientifically substantiate the design based on numerical models of load-bearing capacity. The object of the study is the parameters of numerical models and statistical characteristics of the uncertainty of the numerical result. The main objectives of the case study include: (i) analysis of the sensitivity of the results from variations in the parameters of numerical models; (ii) verification of the parameters of numerical models based on experimental data; (iii) calculation of statistical characteristics of the uncertainty of the numerical model, which are expected to be used in the future in the development of the safety format and the normalization of the values of partial reliability factors.
THE EFFECT OF THE STEP OF TRANSVERSE LAYERS ON THE DEFORMABILITY AND STRESS DISTRIBUTION IN FIVE-LAYER SLABS OF CLT-PANELS
Authors:   Orel state University named after I. S. Turgenev, TROSHIN M.Y. , TURKOV A.V. ,   Orel state University named after I. S. Turgenev
Published: July 2023

The influence of the step of the transverse layers of five-layer slabs of cross-glued wood (CLT panels) on the deformation and distribution of the resulting normal and tangential stresses in the layers of the structure is considered. The research was carried out in the SCAD+ computing complex by the finite element method (FEM). As a result of the conducted research, the dependences of deflection and stresses on the variation of the pitch of the transverse lamellae of a cross-glued plate consisting of 5 layers are obtained, systematized and clearly shown. It is revealed that with increasing distances between lamellae in transverse layers, deflections increase and the normal stress along the span increases significantly. At the same time, the stress increases slightly in the middle layer, which indicates that the upper and lower layers, working for compression and stretching, respectively, perceive the main load during bending.
Necesidad de una estrategia integral en el tratamiento de la osteoartrosis
Authors: Castañeda Hernández Gilberto , Jara-Quezada Luis J. , Ortíz-Ramírez Mario
Published: July 2023

Osteoarthritis is a major health care issue. It is estimated that more than 579 million people have osteoarthritis worldwide. Despite guidelines and recommendations, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to manage it, patients’ satisfaction is low. That responds to the lack of patients’ participation when making decisions, adverse events caused by the prescribed drugs, and the different therapeutic interventions made in isolation; thus, effectiveness is lost. Likewise, it is necessary to prescribe pharmacological therapies with the best benefit-risk relationship and consider the herbal medicines with proven efficacy and safety in the first line. It is crucial to implement a comprehensive treatment with a strategy that adequately coordinates all the therapeutic approaches and favors the patient’s participation. This article aims to provide the reader a perspective of the importance of the comprehensive management of the patients with osteoarthritis.
Qualitative Evaluation of the Structure, Content, and Consistency of Ten Mobile Applications Providing Drug-Drug Interaction Information
Authors: Villarreal-Portillo Daniel A. , Huerta-Martínez Areli I. , Vera-Guerrero Linda S. , Castro-Pastrana Lucila I.
Published: July 2023

Background. Every day, hospitals are increasingly using drug-drug interaction mobile applications (DI apps) to make clinical decisions. Still, no published study compared the available apps to establish their pertinence in the Mexican context. Objective. This work aimed to evaluate and compare the structure, content, and consistency of selected DI apps available in Mexico. Material and Methods. A cross-sectional exploratory study was conducted. After retrieving information from commercial apps and electronic databases from app stores, search engines, published papers, and predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final DI apps list was obtained to evaluate the apps. A custom-made evaluation instrument was designed based on literature review and used to assess eleven "structure" and nine "content" criteria. Twenty-two real-life examples of interacting drug pairs were used to assess DI apps "consistency" regarding the number of potential interactions they alerted and the severity category they assigned to each. Results. Ten apps were analyzed: Drugs.com, Epocrates, Guía Farmacológica 061 Andalucía, iDoctus, Medicines Complete (AHFS and Martindale), Medscape, UpToDate, Vidal Vademecum, and WebMD. In terms of "structure", eight apps were graded as "deficient usability"; regarding "content" criteria, most of them did not report the bibliographic sources supporting the data. Concerning "consistency", Drugs.com was the only app alerting on all interactions out of the 22 drug pairs investigated. Significant discrepancies were found in the interactions’ classification made by the apps based on their clinical importance. Conclusions. This exploratory analysis may help health professionals to choose the most suitable DI apps for their daily practice.
Oncoguía de linfoma de células del manto 2020
Authors: Ramírez Ibarguen Ana Florencia , Lome Maldonado Carmen , Valero Saldaña Luis , Cesarman Maus Gabriela , Aguirre Reyes Oyuki , Cevallos Espinel Johanna , Maradiaga Ana Lucía , Agreda Gladys , Hernández Álvaro , Rivas Vera Silvia
Published: July 2023

Mantle cell lymphoma mostly affects men in their seventies. As a rule, it is diagnosed in advanced stages III/IV. In Mexico, it counts for 6.7% of the lymphomas. The specialists at Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (hematologists, pathologists, and transplant surgeons) developed Oncoguía de linfoma de células del manto 2020 during a consensus. It includes pathological and immunochemistry diagnoses, the different types of presentation and their molecular characteristics. Likewise, it specifies that the treatment should be administered according to the patient, age, performance status, whether he/she is a candidate for transplant, if the disease relapses or become refractory, or if the patient has other clinical special conditions.
The Position & Predicament of Transgenders in Dattani’s Seven Steps Around the Fire: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Raymer Mary
Published: July 2023

In the play Seven Steps around the Fire, Mahesh Dattani, a renowned playwright, portrays the deplorable position of Hijras (Eunuchs) in Indian society and his efforts to heighten the consciousness of the existential pain that these people endure as a result of prejudice in their daily lives. The goal is to evaluate how the Hijra community and the so-called sophisticated and biologically legitimate community, or the typical male and female in society, relate to one another. In the current inflexible societal framework, where their existence is neither recognised nor respected, Dattani's play Seven Steps around the Fire unpretentiously strives to disclose the additional efforts and additional changes the Hijras are needed to do in order for them to sustain themselves. Because of those limitations, they are compelled to live a life of insignificance, devoid of the status and acceptance that so-called normal males and girls naturally enjoy. Readers are moved by the play's description of the eunuchs' pitiful living conditions and are left with a deep wish to see injustice and prejudice eradicated from society. The play's tight-knit plots and supportive structure educate everyone about the Hijras' human rights, which are equal to those of other people and include the same fundamental freedoms. It exposes the appalling circumstances of the eunuchs, whose lives have been rendered meaningless by the ruling class (females/males) of society. The eunuchs are forced to live in a virtual world of humanity devoid of equality, cultural space, respect, and acknowledgment because they are given the freedom to impose their own cultural norms on this deprived class. This research paper deals with all these deliberations.
Eco Consciousness in Dr. Daisaku Ikeda’s Short Stories
Authors: Lakshmi R. Sandhya
Published: July 2023

The relationship between man and the environment is of mutual dependence. They are one indivisible entity. Man can develop his life only by living in harmony with the natural environment. The harmonious co-existence of man and nature is imperative. Unfortunately in this age of science and technology, human beings have failed to understand their inevitable dependence on nature. Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, expresses the intrinsic value of nature through his short stories to children. By sensitizing children to environmental issues, Dr.Ikeda tries to rechannel and amplify their energy toward a revolution that can bring peace and harmony to the entire world. In his opinion, the eco-consciousness in children can invoke spirituality in them and that can lead to the cessation of man-made disasters. The best way to solve the environmental crisis is to teach the coming generations about the fundamental value of nature. Dr.Ikeda’s stories are bundled with elements that make children happy as well as thoughtful.
Garantía jurisdiccional de hábeas corpus en la protección de los privados de libertad
Authors: Freire-Quintanilla Willian Martin , Polo-Pazmiño Esteban Javier
Published: July 2023

El objetivo general es analizar la garantía jurisdiccional de hábeas corpus en la protección de la integridad física de las personas privadas de libertad. La investigación fue descriptiva documental, por cuanto se obtuvo información a través de los textos jurídicos, doctrina y jurisprudencia relacionada con la garantía de Hábeas Corpus. En el Ecuador la acción de Habeas Corpus se ha desarrollado doctrinaria y jurisprudencialmente en varios textos y en sentencias de la Corte constitucional, sin embargo, la falta de empoderamiento sobre el espíritu de dicha garantía, hace que en algunas ocasiones no cumpla con su verdadero objetivo o propósito.
Aprendizaje Significativo Critico. Una articulación renovadora de la formación educativa
Authors: Orozco-Colcha Olga-del-Carmen , Esteves-Fajardo zila.esteve Zila Isabel
Published: July 2023

La educación como tema estratégico constituye un elemento de continua discusión sobre todo en lo referente a nuevos enfoques y teorías del aprendizaje, como la perspectiva constructivista y sociocrítica, que centran al individuo como protagonista del proceso de aprendizaje. Desde este planteamiento se presenta el siguiente artículo con el propósito de describir como el aprendizaje significativo y el pensamiento crítico se constituyen en una articulación renovadora de la formación educativa. Metodológicamente responde a una investigación descriptiva de tipo documental y de diseño bibliográfico. Se concluye que el aprendizaje significativo crítico se constituye en articulación entre Aprendizaje Significativo y el Desarrollo del Pensamiento Crítico, el cual representa una posibilidad para renovar la formación al enmarcarse en el paradigma de aprender a desaprender –reaprender.
El Diseño Universal del Aprendizaje: Referente teórico práctico para la educación inclusiva
Authors: Domínguez-Chica Magali Beatriz , Esteves-Fajardo Zila Isabel
Published: July 2023

Hoy día, el educador tiene el gran reto de atender a cada uno de los estudiantes de manera integral e inclusiva, pues existe una heterogeneidad de estilos y ritmos de aprendizaje, por cuanto cada estudiante aprende de forma diferente. En este contexto se   desarrolla el presente artículo conducente en describir los elementos característicos del Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje (DUA), que lo determinan como referente teórico para la Educación Inclusiva. Metodológicamente, el estudio corresponde con una investigación de tipo documental que se desarrolló mediante un diseño documental a nivel descriptivo. Como conclusión se enuncia que el DUA, es un enfoque teórico que está rompiendo paradigmas en relación a la educación inclusiva y con base en la neurociencia, puesto que va más allá de la discapacidad o la educación especial, y busca lograr que el aprendizaje sea verdaderamente significativo para todos.
Diseño universal del aprendizaje para el fortalecimiento de la lectura y escritura en educación inicial
Authors: Meléndrez Orozco Silvia Patricia , Esteves-Fajardo Zila Isabel
Published: July 2023

El objetivo general de la investigación fue describir el diseño universal del aprendizaje para el fortalecimiento la lectura y escritura en educación inicial. Se desarrolló desde un enfoque cuantitativo con un método descriptivo con diseño no experimental, el cual se apoyó en el análisis documental–bibliográfico. Se organizó un proceso investigativo en donde la población de estudio, se basó primordialmente en documentos escritos como tesis, y artículos científicos, entre otros, estudiándolos y construir conclusiones que ayudan en la generación de nuevos conocimientos. Se concluye que, el uso de métodos que permitan la integración y fortalecimiento de la lectura y escritura en educación inicial, contribuirá favorablemente en la motivación del niño en el proceso cognitivo en el cual va adquiriendo las bases indispensables para su crecimiento intelectual desde la lúdica y el diseño universal de aprendizaje, cuyas herramientas deben estar dinamizadas por las Parvularias que acompañan significativamente a los infantes.
Estimulación de la lectura con títeres en educación inicial y preparatoria
Authors: Mendoza-Castro Glenda Margarita , Navarrete-Casco Ronak Vicente
Published: July 2023

El objetivo general de la presente investigación fue describir la estimulación de la lectura con títeres en educación inicial y preparatoria. El estudio fue una investigación descriptiva documental con diseño bibliográfico, el enfoque fue cuantitativa, ya que se utilizaron técnicas de exploración documental para fundamentar la estimulación de la lectura con la utilización de títeres. Desde la perspectiva del análisis sintético permitió el estudio de la información, se empleó como instrumento de investigación la ficha de análisis, lo que contribuyó a extraer las ideas y contrastarlas. Así como artículos científicos y tesis entre otras. Se concluye que, los títeres son un recurso fantástico, de imaginación y creatividad, es una técnica valiosa para ser utilizada en el aula para lograr de esta manera una mejor enseñanza de una forma dinámica y divertida que le permite crear una experiencia significativa en los niños, estimulando el interés por la lectura, desde temprana edad.
Los Títeres como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo del lenguaje oral en Educación Inicial
Authors: Chimbo-Chimbo Nancy Irene , Esteves-Fajardo Zila Isabel
Published: July 2023

La Educación Inicial en Ecuador propende, esencialmente, alrededor de tres ejes de desarrollo y aprendizaje, resaltando el eje de expresión y comunicación, ya que desde este ámbito se propician las capacidades comunicativas y expresivas de los niños, manifiestas mediante los diversos lenguajes y lenguas, con las que se exteriorizan los pensamientos, actitudes, experiencias y emociones, posibilitando las interrelaciones con los otros. A tenor de esto se presenta este artículo cuyo propósito está enmarcado en identificar el aporte de los títeres como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo del lenguaje oral en Educación Inicial. Metodológicamente, responde a un estudio de tipo documental, descriptivo con diseño bibliográfico. A manera de colofón, se tiene que el arte de títere es una estrategia y un recurso didáctico importante que facilita el desarrollo espontáneo de la oralidad, en terminos de habla, enunciación y proyección de la voz, posibilitando una mejor sociabilidad del niño en edad escolar.
El Diseño universal de aprendizaje y la inclusión socioeducativa en educación inicial
Authors: Jiménez-Campoverde Carmen Josefa , Cuadrado-Vaca Jorge Gustavo
Published: July 2023

La educación inicial hace referencia a el primer nivel del sistema de educación encargado del proceso de acompañamiento de niños y niñas para que desarrollen sus capacidades y habilidades de manera integral. Considerando este planteamiento, se presenta este artículo enmarca en describir los posibles aportes del DUA en la Educación Inicial, por cuanto es una manera de acercarse a la aplicación del concepto de inclusión socioeducativa. Cabe destacar, que metodológicamente el artículo responde a una investigación de tipo documental a nivel descriptivo y desplegada mediante un diseño bibliográfico. Para concluir, se puede decir que, el sistema de educación ecuatoriano, y por ende la educación Inicial, se sustenta en el modelo DUA, el cual da la posibilidad de abordar y responder a la diversidad de necesidades socio educativas de todos los estudiantes en esta etapa escolar, y con ello desarrollar una real política de inclusión educativa.
Una mirada a la educación inicial como política pública en Ecuador
Authors: Ambas-Peralta Liliana Elizabeth , Esteves-Fajardo Zila Isabel
Published: July 2023

En Ecuador, es de reciente data que se reconoce constitucionalmente por primera vez a la Educación Inicial como parte del sistema educativo nacional. A partir de este se desarrolla este articulo enfocado en describir ciertos avances de la Educación Inicial en Ecuador como política pública. Metodológicamente, el artículo se corresponde con un estudio de tipo documental descriptivo, y se desarrolló mediante un diseño bibliográfico. A manera de colofón, se enuncia la Educación Inicial como política pública, muestra significativos avances en materia de fundamentos teóricos, aspectos legislativos, prácticas socioeducativas y de innovación tecnológica.
Estrategia educativa digital para la enseñanza de la asignatura de matemática
Authors: Moreira-Palma Adriana Paola , Rivadeneira-Loor Fredy
Published: July 2023

El objetivo se fundamentó en proponer estrategias educativas digital para la enseñanza de la asignatura de matemática de la Unidad Educativa Raffaello Santi de Portoviejo, provincia de Manabí – Ecuador. De tipo descriptivo, se utilizó un diseño no experimental de campo, bajo la modalidad de proyecto factible. Teóricamente la propuesta de una estrategia para fortalecer el proceso de enseñanza de matemáticas mediante el uso de estrategias educativas digitales en la Unidad Educativa Raffaello Santi, se basa en la implementación de un ambiente de aprendizaje basado en la plataforma CANVAS con apoyo del enfoque o paradigma del constructivismo social tecnológico y con énfasis en aplicar 16 actividades o recursos, siendo posible por cuanto los docentes encuestados, se encuentran en la disposición de trabajar cooperativamente para desarrollar o propuesto.
Cuidados, vulnerabilidad y violencia de género (Argentina 2019-2021)
Authors: Perusset Veras Macarena
Published: July 2023

Este trabajo reconstruye el camino seguido por Flavia, una víctima de violencia de género, quien junto a sus hermanas dejó su casa en la provincia de La Rioja y se dirigió hacia una pequeña comuna del noroeste cordobés. Nos basamos en la investigación etnográfica realizada, analizando la búsqueda y construcción de un hogar, para lo que abordamos el concepto de ‘vulnerabilidad’. El trabajo de campo nos permite explorar cómo las mujeres –y sus familias– que han atravesado situaciones de violencia de género, viven en "hogares vulnerables" y han podido reconstruirse frente a los eventos de violencia, apoyándose en los lazos familiares y en redes sociales de ayuda para volver a formar un hogar. Este estudio nos permite, además, observar la manera en que el término ‘vulnerabilidad’ fue utilizado en distintas situaciones o escenarios como recurso moral y burocrático, tanto por las autoridades públicas, para seleccionar a quiénes proteger, como por las personas vulneradas, para reclamar sus derechos. La vulnerabilidad emerge como un espacio de experiencia en el que las personas aprenden a navegar y donde se superponen la angustia, la creatividad y las redes de apoyo social.