bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Torsemide can be used for long-term management of congestive heart failure in equids: a description of 12 cases (2019–2024)
Authors: Shroff Kavita , Stefanovski Darko , Reef Virginia B. , Kraus Marc S. , Solis Cristobal Navas de
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVE

Information about congestive heart failure (CHF) treatment in the horse is limited. Torsemide, an oral loop diuretic, is increasingly used in humans, dogs, and cats with CHF. Torsemide is well absorbed and induces diuresis in healthy horses, and its use in a horse with CHF has been reported. This retrospective descriptive study aimed to describe the use of torsemide in equids with CHF.

ANIMALS

12 equids (10 horses, 1 miniature donkey, and 1 mule).

CLINICAL PRESENTATION

Horses presented to a referral practice with clinical signs of congestive heart failure. Diagnosis was confirmed with echocardiography. Treatment with torsemide as well as other cardiac medications was instituted. The cases were evaluated and monitored with physical examinations, clinicopathologic data, and repeat echocardiograms.

RESULTS

Torsemide (PO, q 12 h [median 0.5 mg/kg; IQR, 0.5 to 0.5 mg/kg; range, 0.25 to 1 mg/kg]) was well tolerated in the 12 cases. There were improvements in heart rate and respiratory rate and increases in plasma creatinine concentration (median, 1.3 vs 1.9 mg/dL) that followed therapeutic interventions that included torsemide. Median survival time of equids with CHF treated with torsemide was 189 days (IQR, 10 to 348.25 days; range, 2 to 806 days), with 2 distinct clusters. Four cases were euthanized within 2 weeks after starting treatment, while 8 survived longer than 137 days or are currently alive.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Torsemide can be used in equids diagnosed with CHF without serious adverse events and has the potential to be a useful oral diuretic. The nature of the study does not allow us to conclude that torsemide had a causal relationship with clinical progression.
Artificial intelligence is beginning to create value for selected small animal veterinary applications while remaining immature for others
Authors: Albergante Luca , O’Flynn Ciaran , De Meyer Geert
Published: January 2025

Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology with great potential to support veterinarians across many aspects of their multifaceted job. However, realizing this potential requires AI solutions that truly address specific pain points. Here we review 4 use cases in which AI has been applied to small animal veterinary medicine: image analysis, early disease detection, administration support, and disease surveillance. For each of these, we briefly present the current state of the technology and available AI applications. Results show that tangible value creation is heterogeneous across use cases and that availability of accurate and reliable data (eg, in the form of curated electronic health records) is a major limiting factor.
So, why Tartu?: Reflections on semiotics, praxis and international student (night)life
Authors: Murdeshwar Rahul
Published: January 2025

Tartu holds a special place in the history and education of semiotics and draws students from around the world. Semiotics is a learnt way of thinking and being, and so an induction into the field for international graduate students in Tartu is inseparable from its lived experience. This paper describes an account of living semiotics as a foreigner in Tartu, through its application to a personal field of interest, i.e. local underground nightlife and electronic dance music cultures. Besides offering strands of an analytical conception of nightlife and dance music cultures, this paper also reflects on students’ extracurricular commitments in this field to a cultural and artistic practice of applied semiotics.
The Image that Does Not Represent: Mythological Approach
Authors: Sabitov Daniyar
Published: January 2025

Can an image not signify? This paper explores two cases: self-referential images and mythological images. While Winfred Nöth defends the universality of semiotics against a potential paradox, this paper argues that subjection to semiotic logic can distort the understanding of domains such as myth. Mythological images do not adhere to formal logic and lack distinct signifiers and signified. By studying myth from within, without attempting to interpret it through external frameworks, the unique asemiotic nature of the identity between subject and object is revealed.
O Corpo Revivido: Memórias “Pós”-Covid
Authors: de Freitas da Silva Claudinei Aparecido
Published: January 2025

The work is composed of two mutually structuring moments. First, it briefly and critically reconstructs the broader spectrum of the health crisis surrounding Covid-19 that came to light in 2019 and which, in a distant or more recent period, received unique attention in the literary work of Shakespeare and Camus. Second, it provides an account of an experience in which the author, once a victim of the pandemic, retains memories that still have a therapeutic impact on the post-hospital period. Broadly speaking, by looking at this double and mutual record, the text advocates the thesis that such memories are an invitation to permanent reflection without, however, losing sight of another way of life as a possible utopia, whether as a diagnosis or as an antidote to the crisis. From this perspective, Merleau-Ponty’s mature work becomes, in particular, an indispensable guide as a backdrop in this scenario by bringing to light the symptomatically dazzling aspect of the human condition and its ills. The ongoing project of a nouvelle ontologie, in the philosopher’s final itinerary, emblematically circumscribed as “ontological rehabilitation of the sensible,” embraces, in turn, this task and commitment. It is, in short, a philosophy thought from the deepest dimension of our carnality, an experience of thought archaeologically rooted as intertwined with life and, therefore, not indifferent to pain and suffering. It is to this extent that the reflection contains, as a final proposition, the premise that the marks left, in flesh and blood, in the light of the revived experience of the body, greatly prospect a horizon of meaning to be better understood and reconstructed.
Determination of Thermal Physical Characteristics of the Panasonic NCR18650b Lithium-Ion Power Supply Element
Authors: Lazarenko Oleksandr , Pazen Oleg , Velykyi Yarema , Parkhomenko Ruslan , Stepaniak Yurii
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the work was to determine the thermophysical characteristics of Panasonic NCR18650B (LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2) batteries under the condition of an external heating source. Obtaining the appropriate thermophysical characteristics of lithium-ion battery (LIB) cells can be confirmed by experimental studies and mathematical calculations. Obtaining relevant results in the future makes it possible to carry out a professional assessment of the heating temperature of such LIB, the conditions of their combustion, and the spread of fire in general. According to the results of experimental studies, namely, under the condition of the action of an external source of high temperature (flame) and uniform heating of the outer walls of the LIB, its inner part is heated to an average temperature of 168 °C for 70 seconds. For comparison, the corresponding temperature in the middle of the LIB without internal filling (cathode and anode) is reached within 45 seconds. The developed mathematical model based on the differential equation of thermal conductivity in the cylindrical coordinate system and the use of the Newton-Richmann`s Law of Heat Exchange made it possible to carry out mathematical modelling of the heating process of a LIB. Further comparison of the experimental values with the mathematical model confirmed the correctness of the experiment. The obtained mathematical model based on the experimental values made it possible to obtain the corresponding numerical values of the specific heat capacity, material density, thermal conductivity coefficient and heat exchange between the surface and the near-surface layer of the Panasonic NCR18650B.
Cancer Risk Factors Awareness in Slovenian Adolescents
Authors: JARM Katja , ŠAJN Eva , HADŽIĆ Enej , JURAK Gregor , KRAJC Mateja , IVANUŠ Urška , BUT-HADŽIĆ Jasna
Published: January 2025

Aim

To evaluate Slovenian adolescents’ awareness of common cancer risk and protective factors, identifying knowledge gaps to develop targeted health education initiatives.

Methods

A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 795 students aged 13 to 19 years in primary and secondary schools in Slovenia. The responses were analysed using descriptive and analytical statistics. The relationship between educational level, age and gender and awareness of selected cancer risk factors was analysed performing univariate and multivariate logistic regression.

Results

Overall, adolescents demonstrated good awareness of certain risk factors such as smoking (98%), sun exposure (90%) and physical activity (87%). Significant knowledge gaps were identified regarding dietary factors. While 49% recognized red meat consumption as a risk factor, knowledge of protective fruit and vegetable consumption and alcohol consumption as a risk was relatively low at 14% and 38%, respectively. Gender differences were found, with boys better at recognising smoking (p=0.025) and girls better at recognising alcohol (p<0.001). Older students were less aware of the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption (p<0.001), and secondary school students were less aware of the importance of healthy body mass, red meat and alcohol consumption (all p<0.001).

Conclusion

Slovenian adolescents have varied knowledge of cancer risks, showing both strengths and areas for improvement in preventive education. We have identified important gaps in knowledge about diet and alcohol consumption, particularly among older, secondary school students and boys, where targeted interventions can have a major impact on promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing future cancer risks.
Epidemiology and Risk Factor Analysis of Systemic Allergic Reaction to Bee Venom in the Slovenian Population of Beekeepers
Authors: CARLI Tanja , LOCATELLI Igor , KOŠNIK Mitja , BEVK Danilo , KUKEC Andreja
Published: January 2025

Objectives

To estimate the lifetime prevalence of first and recurrent systemic allergic reaction to bee venom among Slovenian beekeepers. Additionally, we aimed to elucidate the risk factors predisposing beekeepers to developing systemic allergic reaction to bee venom.

Methods

A nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,080 beekeepers who are members of the Slovenian beekeeper’s association, between 1 November 2021 and 31 May 2023. Epidemiological data were collected using a validated questionnaire, with the clinician-confirmed observed health outcome.

Results

The estimated overall lifetime prevalence of self-reported first systemic allergic reaction to bee venom was 9.4% (102/1,080), with 40.7% (24/59) of the clinician-confirmed cases being severe (grade III-IV according to the Mueller classification). The estimated overall lifetime prevalence of reported recurrent systemic allergic reaction to bee venom was lower at 3.7% (40/1,080), with 60.0% (9/15) of the clinician-confirmed cases being severe (grade III-IV according to the Mueller classification). Risk factors associated with the first systemic allergic reaction to bee venom included age, male sex, number of bee stings per season, a history of large local reaction and experiencing nasal symptoms while working at hives. Younger male beekeepers, with a low number of bee stings per season, a history of large local reaction and nasal symptoms while working at hives, are at a high risk of having systemic allergic reaction to bee venom.

Conclusions

High lifetime prevalence of clinician-confirmed severe first and recurrent systemic allergic reaction to bee venom underscored the importance of targeted public health strategies and clinical interventions to protect this high-risk population.
Exploring General Practitioner Work in Upper Austria: A Pilot Retrospective Observational Study Across Thirty Practices
Authors: ZELKO Erika , PEINBAUER Thomas , VOGGENBERGER Lisa , BEKELAER Fabian , PANTOGLOU Julia , STÜBL Denise , REBHANDL Erwin
Published: January 2025

Introduction

This study investigates the differences in patient care across various organisational forms of general practitioners (GPs) in Upper Austria.

Methods

Data was collected from GPs across Upper Austria, examining patient demographics, prescription patterns, staff employment, services offered and the proximity of practices to hospitals. The variability in recording patient visit reasons was also analysed.

Results

Of the 30 participating GPs (Response Rate 5.1%), 17 worked in single practices, 7 in group practices, and 6 in PHC units. In our sample, single practices tend to prescribe more medications for chronic conditions. Group practices and PHC centres are more prevalent in areas with larger populations, offer online appointment bookings more frequently and employ more staff. The study also highlights variability in documenting patient visit reasons, emphasising the need for standardised documentation practices. The most common reasons for the patient to contact their GP, based on ICPC-2 categories, were general and non-specific, respiratory and locomotor problems, and the most common chronic diseases seen in the practice are cardiovascular, endocrine diseases and locomotor system problems. The most common therapeutic procedures were counselling and prescription of medication.

Conclusion

Our study, the first of its kind, reveals significant insights into the variability and adaptability of general medicine outpatient practices in Upper Austria, highlighting the need for improved diagnosis coding at the primary care level.
Factors Associated with Low Back Overuse Injuries in Sports Science Students – A Prospective Study
Authors: PODOBNIK Maja MIKŠA , ŠARABON Nejc , BILBAN Marjan , HADŽIĆ Vedran
Published: January 2025

Background

Sports science students (SPS) are more likely to be affected by low back pain (LBP) compared to the young, physically active population. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate potential risk factors for LBP in the population of SPS.

Methods

Before the beginning of the study the participants (n=54) performed initial physical performance testing and gave blood samples. Then they were followed up for 10 weeks. The observed outcome was LBP occurrence. The presence of the observed outcome was recorded using the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre Overuse Injury Questionnaire weekly. The association between LBP and potential explanatory factors - potential overtraining parameters (e.g. ferritin and iron levels, amount of sleep) and motor ability parameters (e.g. muscle strength, vertical jump) - was assessed using multiple binary logistic regression.

Results

During the 10 week prospective follow-up LBP was the most common problem affecting 13% of students. From the group of explanatory factors for LBP only two were included in the final model as statistically significant: low ferritin level (OR=8.70, p=0.008), and history of previous LBP (OR=8.69; p=0.006) made students more likely experience new LBP problems.

Conclusions

The SPS that are more at risk of experiencing LBP are those with a history of LBP and those with low ferritin level. Awareness should be raised among students about the importance of comprehensive LBP prevention (preventive exercise, preventive medical check up including blood test).
Optimizing Financial Data Analysis: A Comparative Study of Preprocessing Techniques for Regression Modeling of Apple Inc.’S Net Income and Stock Prices
Authors: Ungar Kevin , Oprean-Stan Camelia
Published: January 2025

This article presents a comprehensive methodology for processing financial datasets of Apple Inc., encompassing quarterly income and daily stock prices, spanning from March 31, 2009, to December 31, 2023. Leveraging 60 observations for quarterly income and 3774 observations for daily stock prices, sourced from Macrotrends and Yahoo Finance respectively, the study outlines five distinct datasets crafted through varied preprocessing techniques. Through detailed explanations of aggregation, interpolation (linear, polynomial, and cubic spline) and lagged variables methods, the study elucidates the steps taken to transform raw data into analytically rich datasets. Subsequently, the article delves into regression analysis, aiming to decipher which of the five data processing methods best suits capital market analysis, by employing both linear and polynomial regression models on each preprocessed dataset and evaluating their performance using a range of metrics, including cross-validation score, MSE, MAE, RMSE, R-squared, and Adjusted R-squared. The research findings reveal that linear interpolation with polynomial regression emerges as the top-performing method, boasting the lowest validation MSE and MAE values, alongside the highest R-squared and Adjusted R-squared values.
Pemanfaatan Akuifer untuk Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Air Bersih di Kawasan Blang Bintang, Aceh Besar
Authors: Zul Fadhli Zul Fadhli Zul Fadhli , Miska Layna , Marwan Marwan , Safitri Rini , Syukri Muhammad , Marvita Yurda , Anda Sabrian Tri , Azmi Nurul
Published: January 2025

Groundwater is water that sourced from rainwater, river water and others which seeps into the ground and accumulates in a layer called an aquifer. Estimation of the distribution and identification of aquifer geometry is carried out to assist the people of Cot Madhi Village in an effort to design the depth of drilling to obtain water that will be used for their basic and supporting needs. In this measurement, the 1D resistivity geoelectric method is used to determine the resistivity value changes of the rock layer which serves to identify the type of aquifer and the depth of the aquifer for efficient drilling of well activities. The measurement uses Supersting instruments with Wenner-Schlumberger cable configuration. The results showed subsurface resistivity values in the measurement area between 3.4 - 112.1 Ωm. The penetration depth in this measurement is up to 165 meters deep. The resistivity model profile indicates a very economical water layer (aquifer) with a resistivity of 27.3 Ωm located at a depth of 54-84 meters with a thickness of 30 meters. This research found a potential aquifer layer as a source of clean water.
#021 Osteonecrose dos maxilares associada a medicamentos ou metástase? Relato de caso clínico
Authors:   Unidade Local de Saúde de São João, Costa Rui , Santos Beatriz ,   Unidade Local de Saúde de São João, Barbosa José ,   Unidade Local de Saúde de São João, Melo Rute ,   Unidade Local de Saúde de São João, Carreiro Carolina ,   Unidade Local de Saúde de São João, Magalhães Ana ,   Unidade Local de Saúde de São João
Published: January 2025

Introdução: A metastização óssea é frequente em diversos carcinomas, sendo que o carcinoma da mama é apontado como o que mais metastiza para os maxilares. Nestes
doentes, para prevenir, controlar e tratar a ação osteolítica
tumoral, terapêuticas anti-reabsortivas, como os bifosfonatos, são frequentemente usadas. Contudo, estes fármacos
aumentam o risco de uma condição designada por osteonecrose dos maxilares. A osteonecrose dos maxilares associada a medicamentos é caracterizada por osso exposto ou
sondável por mais de 8 semanas em doentes sob ou com
história pregressa de terapêutica anti-reabsortiva. Assim,
em doentes oncológicos o aparecimento de lesões ósseas
dos maxilares poderá traduzir um complexo diagnóstico
diferencial, do qual fazem parte as metástases ósseas e a
osteonecrose associada a medicamentos. Descrição do Caso
Clínico: Mulher de 71 anos, com diagnóstico de carcinoma
da mama com metastização torácica e óssea difusa, sob tratamento quimioterápico com Carboplatina e Gencitabina e
tratamento anti-reabsortivo com Ácido Zolendrónico, recorre ao Serviço de Urgência da Unidade Local de Saúde de São
João com um quadro de provável peri-implantite no 4º Quadrante com 5 meses de evolução. Tratava-se de uma doente
edêntula, reabilitada com prótese sobre implantes. Durante
o processo de investigação diagnóstica apresentou por um
período superior a 2 meses a presença de múltiplos focos de
sondagem de osso com drenagens purulentas escassas sobre a crista alveolar do 4º quadrante, tendo posteriormente
desenvolvido nessa mesma localização uma área de exposição óssea. Foi realizado um diagnóstico presuntivo de osteonecrose dos maxilares associada a medicamentos e realizado estudo anatomopatológico, microbiológico e
imagiológico para confirmação etiológica e definição de
plano terapêutico médico-cirúrgico. Discussão e Conclusões: Os avanços científicos na gestão de doentes oncológicos têm vindo a aumentar a sua sobrevida, levando ao uso
frequente de terapêutica anti-reabsortiva. A prevalência de
osteonecrose dos maxilares neste grupo é de aproximadamente 3% . A gestão destes doentes é complexa, pois a abordagem cirúrgica implica, muitas vezes, a suspensão temporária da quimioterapia, o que poderá comprometer o
controlo da doença oncológica de base. Portanto, uma abordagem multidisciplinar é essencial para uma decisão conjunta no diagnóstico e tratamento, tendo sempre presente
o bem-estar do doente oncológico.
Village Transformation through SDGs Concept: Tackling Digital Crime, Stunting, Improving Religiousness through Education and Waste Management
Authors: Syafana Firziawan Adam , Purnomo Halim , Fauzi Aulia Andhara , Dzakwan Abdillah , Zenn Darell , Mawaddah Dien , Satria Enggi Fajar Dimas , Al Farizi Iqbal Luthfiansyah , Nugroho Muhammad Fakhri , Amir Naufal Fikri , Asya Putri Asti Noor , Annisa Yolanda Ayu , Rahmatika Dien Noviany
Published: January 2025

This article discusses village transformation through the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) concept with a focus on tackling digital crime, stunting, and increasing religiosity. In this context, the village integrates digital approaches in education and waste management as part of sustainable development efforts. Tackling digital crime is done through community socialization and education on cyber threats, while health and nutrition programs are implemented to address stunting. In addition, increased religiosity is achieved through education at the Qur'anic Education Park (TPA) by utilizing technology to strengthen religious values. Effective waste management is also part of the initiative to maintain environmental health and quality of life. This article examines the impact of this transformation on the village community and how the synergy between technology, health, education and religiosity can support the overall achievement of the SDGs.
Ectopic Common Origin of Right Coronary and Left Circumflex Arteries from Ascending Aorta in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors:   Medical University Of Lodz, Nawarska Katarzyna
Published: January 2025

Coronary artery anomalies are found in 0.6% to 1.55% of patients [1]. Most cases remain asymptomatic, are detected during elective coronary angiography, and are hemodynamically insignificant [2]. Anomalies can be classified based on the coronary arteries' origin, course, or termination [2,3]. Recognition of these anomalies is crucial for treatment, especially in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS).
Investigating the Dynamic Biophysical Properties of a Tunable Hydrogel for 3D Cell Culture
Authors:   Thewell Bioscience, New Jersey, United States
Published: January 2025

The hydrogel-based 3D cell culture model more accurately depicts the in vivo cellular microenvironment than traditional 2D cell culture systems. It enables cells to develop, operate and produce feedback like they would in living organisms. However, current animal-derived hydrogel systems struggle with the batch to batch inconsistencies and undefined compounds.
Pengaruh Tri Hita Karana Terhadap Minat Wirausaha Generasi Muda di Kabupaten Buleleng
Authors: Pureadnyana Gede , Damayanti Nyoman Mery , Deivani Putu Agnes , Sugihantari Ni Putu Rinasthy Sri , Divayana Dewa Gede Satya Yoga , Masdiantini Putu Riesty
Published: January 2025

Today's young generation faces many economic problems, including high levels of unemployment, competition in the job market, and difficulties in meeting financial needs and expectations. Thus, this study aims to analyse the influence of Tri Hita Karana on the entrepreneurial interest of young people in Buleleng Regency. The population used in this study were all young people in Buleleng Regency. With the number of respondents as many as 90 respondents. Data collection methods in this study using a questionnaire method and reinforced with documentation and interviews. Meanwhile, the data was analysed using multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution). The results found that partially parahyangan elements have a positive and significant influence on entrepreneurial interest in Buleleng Regency, pawongan elements have a positive and significant influence on entrepreneurial interest in Buleleng Regency, and palemahan elements have a positive and significant influence on entrepreneurial interest in Buleleng Regency.
Faktor-Faktor yang Memengaruhi Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor di Wilayah Samsat Palembang IV
Authors: Fatama Dinda Nafilah , Faridah Faridah , Aprianti Siska
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Tax Whitening, Samsat Around, Taxpayer Awareness and Taxpayer Knowledge on Taxpayer Compliance for Motorized Vehicles in Palembang IV City. The study population consists of all motorized vehicle taxpayers totaling 407,498 motorized vehicle taxpayers in the Palembang IV Samsat Region. Accidental sampling is the sample method used. Using the Slovin formula, the sample size was determined to be 100. Each sample was asked if they were willing to complete the questionnaire. SPSS software was used to perform multiple linear regression analysis on the data. Based on the results of the analysis, it is evident that tax bleaching, mobile samsat and taxpayer knowledge partially increase the compliance of WPKB in the Palembang IV Samsat area. Meanwhile, taxpayer awareness has no effect on WPKB compliance in the Palembang IV Samsat area.
The Modern Woman's Image in Single’s Inferno 3
Authors: Putri Astrid Hidayanti Ananda
Published: January 2025

Reality dating shows have emerged as an influential genre in global entertainment, shaping and reflecting cultural norms related to relationships, gender, and identity. Single's Inferno 3, a Korean dating reality show, exemplifies this influence, particularly in its reception in Indonesia. Among the contestants, Choi Hye-seon stands out for her confident and authentic persona, challenging traditional archetypes of femininity. Unlike participants who often align with beauty pageant ideals, Choi Hye-seon is portrayed as a multifaceted individual with notable achievements in bioinformatics and professional experience in Silicon Valley. This study analyzes her representation in Episodes 1 and 12 of Single's Inferno 3 as a case study to explore the evolving concept of the modern woman in contemporary media. Grounded in postmodern feminist theory, which critiques essentialist views of womanhood and emphasizes the diversity of women's experiences, this research examines how Choi Hye-seon disrupts conventional stereotypes of femininity. Using Multimodal Discourse Analysis (MDA), the study deconstructs the visual, verbal, and interactive elements contributing to her portrayal as an empowered, multi-dimensional figure. The findings reveal how Single's Inferno 3 constructs a narrative that aligns with shifting global perceptions of women's roles, positioning Choi Hye-seon as a symbol of the modern woman who navigates personal authenticity alongside intellectual and professional pursuits. This study contributes to the broader discourse on gender representation in reality television, highlighting how media can serve as a site for negotiating and redefining contemporary notions of womanhood in a globalized context.
A Case Study on a Translation of a Defective Source Text
Authors: Taufan Gullit Tornado , Ismailia Titik , Pramudita Rizqi Febrian , Suharsono Degita Danur
Published: January 2025

Translating defective or flawed source texts can be very challenging for translators. Defective texts are often characterized by spelling and grammatical errors, inappropriate uses of punctuations, unclear messages and expressions, incomplete and ambiguous information, etc. In translation such texts require careful analysis that may lead to corrections and revisions of the source texts before the translation process occurs. This case study highlights how a translator handled defective source texts, in this case a tourism booklet. The aim of the study was to investigate the errors found in the booklet, how the translator dealt with the challenges, and how the defective text influenced the whole process of the translation. The findings show that the errors found were structural and substantial ones, the translator needed to undergo several strategies to handle solve the problems, and the defective source text influenced the overall process of the translation especially in the initial step.
Nuevos lazos familiares: entre los amigos y las máquinas en la narrativa chilena reciente: Zambra, Viera Gallo, Ghigliotto y Trabucco
Authors: Silva Contreras Macarena , Daza Paulina
Published: January 2025

Este artículo muestra cómo se representan nuevos modelos familiares, disponibles en el contexto global y sus múltiples cambios en cuatro obras de la narrativa chilena publicadas en la primera parte del dos mil, de María José Viera Gallo, Alia Trabucco, Alejandro Zambra y Galo Ghigliotto. Se distingue de qué manera los roles familiares son compartidos por sujetos comprometidos afectivamente, independiente del parentesco consanguíneo y se advierten formas en las que se fortalecen o crean vínculos familiares entre el sujeto contemporáneo y las máquinas. El análisis literario se desarrolla teniendo como referencia los estudios de Antony Giddens (1999) sobre los efectos de la globalización en nuestras vidas; las reflexiones de Aristóteles (2005) y Josepa Cucó (1995) sobre la amistad; una mirada internacional sobre la definición de familia actual (2015) y los postulados de Mabel Moraña (2012) en relación a los afectos y las marcas de pertenencia del sujeto respecto al mundo.
أزمات النظام السياسي وأثرها على الهوية الوطنية في العراق
Authors: الباحثة : سارة حسين حسن  , ا.د قاسم علوان سعيد
Published: January 2025

تتناول هذه الدراسة مستقبل عوائد النفط العراقي في ظل خروج العراق من الفصل السابع من ميثاق الأمم المتحدة، وتحلل الآثار المحتملة لهذه الخطوة على الاقتصاد العراقي والسياسات الاقتصادية المستقبلية. يمثل هذا التطور فرصة تاريخية للعراق لاستعادة سيادته الكاملة على موارده النفطية وتعزيز مكانته الاقتصادية، إلا أنه يحمل في طياته أيضًا تحديات كبيرة تتطلب استراتيجيات دقيقة للتعامل معها.
تُبرز الدراسة أهمية تبني سياسات مالية ونقدية مستدامة توازن بين استغلال العوائد النفطية وتحقيق الاستقرار الاقتصادي. كما تؤكد على ضرورة تنويع مصادر الدخل لتقليل الاعتماد المفرط على النفط الذي يشكل العمود الفقري للاقتصاد العراقي. من جهة أخرى، تتطلب هذه المرحلة تعزيز بيئة الاستثمار وجذب رؤوس الأموال الأجنبية من خلال تحسين البنية التحتية وتطوير التشريعات الداعمة للنمو الاقتصادي.
وتسلط الدراسة الضوء على أهمية التعاون الدولي في دعم جهود التنمية وإعادة الإعمار، بما يسهم في تعزيز النمو الاقتصادي والاجتماعي. كما تشير إلى ضرورة إدارة العوائد النفطية بشكل فعّال لتحقيق التنمية المستدامة وضمان توزيع عادل للثروات بما ينعكس إيجابًا على المجتمع العراقي.
تهدف الدراسة إلى تقديم توصيات عملية لمساعدة صناع القرار في العراق على مواجهة التحديات واستغلال الفرص الناتجة عن هذا التحول، بما يعزز الاستقرار الاقتصادي ويدعم التنمية المستدامة، ويضع العراق على مسار اقتصادي متوازن يحقق رفاهية مواطنيه على المدى الطويل.
Wspomnienie o Ś.P Prof. dr hab. Konradzie Nowackim
Authors: Stelmasiak Jerzy
Published: January 2025

Świętej Pamięci Profesor Konrad Nowacki był wybitnym przedstawicielem wrocławskiej szkoły administratywistów, jak i prawa ochrony środowiska. Jego bardzo bogaty dorobek naukowy obejmuje szeroko rozumianą problematykę prawa ochrony środowiska o charakterze komparatystycznym. Dotyczy to w szczególności badań porównawczych w zakresie prawa ochrony środowiska w Republice Federalnej Niemiec i Austrii. Dlatego też w 2009 r. z Jego inicjatywy Uniwersytet Wrocławski i Uniwersytet Techniczny w Cottbus utworzyły Polsko-Niemieckie Centrum Prawa Publicznego i Ochrony Środowiska. Ponadto w 2015 r. Profesor  Konrad Nowacki otrzymał tytuł doktora honoris causa Uniwersytetu w Cottbus.
Unconventional Nonlinear Hall Effects in Twisted Multilayer 2D Materials
Authors: Okyay Mahmut , Choi Min , Xu Qiang , Dieguez Adrian , Del Ben Mauro , Ibrahim Khaled , Wong Bryan
Published: January 2025

We present the first investigation of unusual nonlinear Hall effects in twisted multilayer 2D materials. Contrary to expectations, our study shows that these nonlinear effects are not merely extensions of their monolayer counterparts. Instead, we find that stacking order and pairwise interactions between neighboring layers, mediated by Berry curvatures, play a pivotal role in shaping their collective nonlinear optical response. By combining large-scale Real-Time Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (RT-TDDFT) simulations with model Hamiltonian analyses, we demonstrate a remarkable second-harmonic transverse response in hexagonal boron nitride four-layers, even in cases where the total Berry curvature cancels out. Furthermore, our symmetry analysis of the layered structures provides a simplified framework for predicting nonlinear responses in multilayer materials in general. Our investigation challenges the prevailing understanding of nonlinear optical responses in layered materials and opens new avenues for the design and development of advanced materials with tailored optical properties.
Optimised Process to Produce Calcium Acetate from Waste Blue Mussel Shells and its Use as a De-icer
Authors: Murphy Jennifer , Morgan Melissa , Christian-Robinson Sachel , Fitzgerald Megan , Kerton Francesca
Published: January 2025

The preparation of calcium acetate from mussel (Mytilus edulis) shells and acetic acid was optimised via design of experiments. The solid product was identified as the monohydrate via powder X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy and Thermogravimetric analysis. Comparisons were made to optical grade calcite in place of the bio-sourced calcium carbonate for the synthesis. An exploratory central composite design compared the yield of calcium acetate with respect to shell material used (shells dried in air at room temperature, dried at 220 °C or calcined), concentration of acetic acid, and time. The yield of Ca(CH₃COO)₂·H₂O was optimized further using heated, crushed shells using a custom optimal design. A maximum yield of 93% was reached after 32 h using 9% v/v CH₃COOH or an 85% yield using food-grade white vinegar after 24 h. De-icing experiments showed that Ca(CH₃COO)₂·H₂O produced from waste blue mussel shells melted 6 wt.% of ice at a concentration of 30% (m/v). For comparison, 11 wt.% defrosted using CaCl2 30% (m/v) and 13 wt.% defrosted using NaCl 30% (m/v).
Self-assembly versatility of fatty acid-amino acid conjugates
Authors: Wang Ali , Dong Shunqing , Tan Junjun
Published: January 2025

Fatty acids, as amphiphilic molecules, are widely recognized for their self-assembly behaviors, which are influenced by the hydrophilic and hydrophobic components of their structure. In biological systems, the conjugates of fatty acids with various biomolecules play important biological roles. In addition, synthetic conjugates of fatty acids with other molecules such as peptides can modulate their self-assembly properties, enabling the design of functional materials for diverse applications in drug delivery, biomedicine, and materials science. In this study, we explored the self-assembly behavior of a series of fatty acid-amino acid conjugates which were synthesized through N-acylation of glycine (Gly), threonine (Thr) and phenylalanine (Phe) respectively with Octanoic acid (OA). We at first determined the critical aggregation concentration (CAC) of the conjugates by using pyrene as the fluorescent probe. The CAC of the three conjugates varies which strongly depends on the amino acid residue. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) further demonstrates that the conjugates self-assemble to both particle-like structures and fibrous structures. This study showcases the potential of fatty acid-amino acid conjugates as tunable amphiphiles and their potential applications in drug delivery, biomedicine, and material design.
Light-Driven Paramagnetic Tags for Efficient Pseudocontact Shifts Measurments in Protein NMR Spectroscopy
Authors: Chai Zhaofei , Wu Qiong , Cheng Kai , Wang Weixuan , Liu Xiaoli , Xie Yujun , Li Zhen , Jiang Ling , Li Conggang
Published: January 2025

Pseudocontact shifts (PCS) values are essential for studies of protein structure and dynamics. However, structural calcu-lations typically require multiple tags or labeling at multiple sites, which can be both time-consuming and expensive. In this study, we demonstrate that two independent sets of PCS values can be obtained using an azobenzene-based paramag-netic probe. Upon photo-isomerization, the magnetic field around the protein is redistributed, resulting in a distinct NMR spectrum and enabling the acquisition of a new set of structural constraints. This light-driven spatial motion of the para-magnetic center eliminates the need for additional mutations or chemical activators to induce magnetic transitions, pav-ing the way for the development of tensor-switchable paramagnetic tags.
Care Practices for Eliminating Microbial Content in Household Bath Towels
Authors: Monnie P. D. , Gavor M. E. , Agyirifo D. S.
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study evaluates the impact of different washing treatments and drying methods on bacterial and fungal contamination in bath towels used by students.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Using experimental procedures, sampled towels were subjected to various washing treatments, that is, no washing, washing with soap, washing with disinfectant, and washing with soap followed by a disinfectant rinse. They were then dried indoors (room drying) or outdoors (sun drying). Bacterial and fungal loads were measured using colony-forming units (CFU). The statistical software employed to analyse the data collected was the Statistical Package and Service Solution (SPSS) for Windows version 26.
Findings: Results show sun drying significantly reduces bacterial and fungal contamination compared to room drying across all washing treatments. The most effective reduction in microbial load was achieved by combining soap washing, disinfectant rinsing, and sun drying, which reduced bacterial load to as low as 0.97 ± 0.26 x 106 CFU/mL and fungal load to 0.593 ± 0.217 x 106 CFU/mL. T-test analysis confirmed room and sun-drying differences were statistically significant (p< 0.05).
Research Limitation: The study's sample size was limited, potentially affecting the generalizability of the findings to a larger population. In addition, it focused on conventional household care practices and did not explore advanced or industrial cleaning techniques, which might yield different results in microbial elimination.
Practical Implication: These findings emphasise the critical role of sun drying in enhancing towel hygiene and minimising microbial contamination, especially when combined with proper washing methods.
Social Implication: Improved towel care can reduce infection spread, benefiting households and communities, especially vulnerable groups like the elderly and children. Public awareness campaigns can drive behavioural changes in hygiene.
Originality/Value: This study advances knowledge by identifying effective, accessible care practices for reducing microbial contamination in household bath towels. This contributes to improved hygiene, public health, and foundational research for domestic textile hygiene. It offers insights into how hygiene practices affect public health.
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Serious Threat to Public Health
Authors: T.S. Ranganath Dr.
Published: January 2025

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Analisis persepsi mahasiswa Generasi Z dalam penggunaan media sosial dengan nilai toleransi di Kota Bandung
Authors: Suhendra Waway Qodratulloh , Hazma Hazma , Mauluddi Hasbi Assidiqi
Published: January 2025

Penggunaan media sosial yang masif menjadi sarana dalam sosialisasi karakter toleransi yang membentuk harmoni dalam masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan persepsi mahasiswa Generasi Z dalam penggunaan media sosial, dan hubungannya dengan nilai toleransi di Kota Bandung. Penelitian dilaksanakan dengan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan angket sebagai instrumen penelitian. Teknik pemilihan responden dilakukan dengan sampling bertujuan atau purposive sampling, disertai dengan teknik analisis deskriptif dan uji korelasi.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persepsi mahasiswa terhadap media sosial sebagai sarana penyebaran nilai toleransi positif. Analisis inferensial menunjukkan hubungan positif dan kuat antara persepsi mahasiswa dengan nilai toleransi dalam pemikiran dengan koefisien korelasi 0.685. Hubungan antara persepsi mahasiswa terhadap media sosial dengan nilai toleransi dalam tindakan dengan koefisien korelasi 0.694, yang menunjukkan hubungan yang kuat dan positif. Toleransi dalam pemikiran dan toleransi dalam tindakan menunjukkan nilai koefisien korelasi 0.806 yang menunjukkan korelasi yang sangat kuat.
Comparative analysis of morphological changes in dentin and cementum of rat teeth as a result of lead acetate action
Authors: Nikonov A.Yu. , Bobrovska N.P. , Dmitrieva A.A. , Breslavets N.M. , Krynychko V.V. , Gorgol N.I.
Published: January 2025

Background. In the last decade, despite the decline in production (closure or reduction of heavy and chemical industries) and a decrease in the amount of harmful emissions, there has been no significant improvement in the state of the environment. Anthropogenic environmental pollution with heavy metals poses a threat to human health, adversely affecting organs and systems, including the oral cavity and hard tissues of the teeth.

Purpose – to study the morphological changes in dentin and cementum of rat teeth under conditions of increased lead acetate content at different periods of dressing.

Materials and Methods. The experiments were performed on 36 white outbred male rats weighing 200–250 g, which were kept in vivarium conditions on a standard diet. The animals were divided into 2 groups: Group 1 – control (12 rats), healthy animals after quarantine, received normal drinking water and Group 2 (24 rats) – animals received lead acetate at a dose of 10 mg/kg body weight as a 1% solution intragastrically with drinking water daily. In the second group, 3 subgroups (8 rats in each) were divided into 1, 2, and 3 months of exposure.

Results. Pathomorphological studies of the hard tissues of the teeth of rats exposed to lead acetate revealed pathological changes in dentin in the form of hypermineralization with tubular stenosis and obliteration and in cementum hypercementosis, destruction with partial detachment from dentin, demineralization and destruction after one month and more pronounced after the 2nd and 3rd month of etching.

Conclusions. Pathomorphological changes in the hard tissues of the teeth of rats indicate the harmful effect of lead acetate, which creates a cariesogenic situation and promotes the development of the carious process. The development and evaluation of the effectiveness of a method for correcting the negative effects of lead acetate on hard dental tissues remains relevant.
Selisik Tindak Pidana Kenakalan ‘Perundungan Fisik’ Anak Di Lingkungan Sekolah Berdasarkan Aspek Hukum Pidana
Authors: Rahma Meida Adita , Fitriasih Surastini
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to analyze criminal acts related to the phenomenon of bullying among children in school environments, focusing on the delinquency of children aged 12-18 years in the form of physical violence such as bullying. This research particularly emphasizes the role of educators in handling bullying, which impacts the understanding of both the physical and psychological effects of bullying. This study uses a normative research method. Bullying that is considered a 'joke' can have a domino effect and have fatal consequences. Education by educators and parents, counseling or socialization, and the role of the community are very important to prevent and overcome bullying. The research findings reveal that bullying constitutes a criminal offense categorized within the realm of violence against children, with various underlying factors contributing to its occurrence. It is noteworthy that approximately 341 victims of physical bullying, involving severe assault resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, have been documented.

 

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisisTindak Pidana yang berkaitan dengan fenomena perudungan anak di lingkungan sekolah, dengan fokus pada kenakalan anak usia 12-18 tahun dalam bentuk kekerasan fisik seperti perundungan. khususnya peran tenaga pendidik dalam menangani tindakan perudungan yang berdampak pada pemahaman dampak dari perudungan fisik maupun psikologisPenelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian normatif. Perundungan yang dianggap sebagai ‘gurauan’ dapat memberikan domino effect dan berakibat fatal. Edukasi oleh tenaga pendidik dan orang tua, adanya konseling ataupun sosialiasi, peran dari masyarakat sangat penting untuk mencegah dan menanggulangi perundungan.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan  Kejahatan perundungan merupakan suatu tindak pidana yang tergolong ranah kekerasan terhadap anak dengan dilatarbelakangi berbagai macam faktor penyebab. Tercatat kurang lebih 341 korban perundungan anak golongan kekerasan fisik berupa penganiayaan menimbulkan luka berat hingga meninggal dunia.
Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Tenaga Kerja Sebagai Kreditur Istimewa
Authors: Arapenta Deary Christian , Karsona Agus Mulya , Sari Deviana Yunita
Published: January 2025

This research analyzes the impact of corporate bankruptcy and the legal protection that must be provided to workers, particularly regarding the normative rights that workers are entitled to receive. In such circumstances, workers' normative rights, such as wages, severance pay, and benefits, are often not fulfilled. Workers are in a weak position as creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, as the regulations prioritize secured creditors. This research employs the Normative Juridical method. The conclusion drawn from the discussion is that workers, as preferred creditors, must be prioritized in the payment of bankruptcy debts. There is a need for stricter supervision, stronger legal protection for workers in bankruptcy proceedings, and the necessity for reforms in bankruptcy law, especially in the mechanism for the settlement and distribution of bankruptcy assets to each creditor.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak kepailitan perusahaan dan bagaimana Perlindungan Hukum yang harus diberikan kepada tenaga kerja, terutama hak-hak normatif yang harus diterima pekerja. Dalam kondisi ini, hak-hak normatif pekerja, seperti gaji, pesangon, dan tunjangan, sering kali tidak dipenuhi. Pekerja berada pada posisi yang lemah sebagai Kreditur dalam proses kepailitan, karena aturan lebih mengutamakan Kreditur yang memiliki jaminan. Yuridis Normatif adalah metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Kesimpulan yang dapat diambil dari hasil pembahasan bahwa pekerja sebagai Kreditur preferen harus didahulukan dalam pembayaran utang pailit, diperlukan pengawasan yang lebih ketat, perlindungan hukum yang lebih kuat bagi tenaga kerja dalam proses kepailitan, dan diharuskan adanya pembaharuan undang-undang kepailitan khususnya dalam mekanisme pemberesan dan pembagian boedel pailit kepada masing-masing Kreditur.