bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perception and application of zootherapy for the management of cattle diseases occurred in northern laterite region of West Bengal, India
Authors: MANDAL SUMAN KALYAN , RAHAMAN CHOWDHURY HABIBUR
Published: January 2023

Abstract. Mandal SK, Rahaman CH. 2022. Perception and application of zootherapy for the management of cattle diseases occurred in northern laterite region of West Bengal, India. Asian J Ethnobiol 5: 12-19. The present study aims to invent the glory of traditional knowledge about zootherapy for livestock diseases in the northern laterite region of West Bengal, India. Semi-structured and open interviews were taken for data collection. Data were analyzed with statistical indices like use mention factor (UM) and use value index (UV). A total of 21 zoological specimens have been recorded. Mammals are the most common species (8 species) used in this region for livestock health care. It has been found that in 57% of cases, endo- & exoskeletal structures like bone, feather, horn, scale, shell, beak, teeth, etc., are used as ethnoveterinary medicine. Four species have been identified as the most frequently used species in the region are Coracias benghalensis (Linnaeus, 1758) (UM=16; UV=0.12), Herpestes javanicus palustris (Ghose, 1965) (UM=12; UV=0.09), Varanus bengalensis (Daudin, 1802) (UM=11; UV=0.08) and Lamellidens marginalis (Lamarck, 1819) (UM=11; UV=0.08). Among the recorded species, more than 50% are enlisted in the IUCN Red List. The present study provides baseline information regarding the depth of ethnozoological knowledge and its current status in the studied area, which will further help frame some conservation strategies for the medicinally important and threatened animal species.
A Rare Case of Habitual Dislocation of the Fourth Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Authors: Shah Rajiv , Geevarughese Nikku Mathew , Kanani Piyush , Shah Shivam
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Dislocations of lesser metatarsophalangeal joints (MTPJs) following Trauma, inflammatory arthritis, and synovitis are not uncommon. Closed reduction is sufficient in most instances. However, if it is not addressed scientifically in the first instance; rarely, a habitual dislocation may result. Case Report: We present a case of a 43-year-old male patient with painful habitual dorsal dislocation of the fourth MTPJ following a trivial trauma 2 years back, resulting in an inability to wear closed footwear. The patient was managed with the repair of the plantar plate, excision of the neuroma, and transfer of long flexor to dorsum to act as dynamic check rein. At 3 months, he was able to wear shoes and returned to normal activities. There was no radiographic evidence of arthritis or avascular necrosis at 2 years follow-up, and he was comfortably using closed footwear. Conclusion: Isolated dislocation of the lesser MTPJs is an uncommon entity. Traditional practice is closed reduction. However, if the reduction is inadequate, open reduction should be performed to prevent chances of recurrence Keywords: Metatarsophalangeal joint dislocation, habitual dislocation, interdigital neuroma, plantar plate repair, flexor tendon transfer
Underestimation of a Giant Lipoma on Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Rajani Amyn M , Mittal Anmol R S , Kulkarni Vishal U , Rajani Khushi A , Rajani Kashish A
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Lipomas are the most common benign mesenchymal tumor. The solitary subcutaneous lipoma accounts for approximately one-quarter to one-half of all soft-tissue tumors. Giant lipomas involving the upper extremities are rare tumors. This case report presents a subcutaneous giant lipoma in the upper arm weighing 350 g. Due to its long-term presence, the lipoma caused discomfort and pressure effects in the arm. Gross underestimation on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) made its removal challenging and difficult. Case Report: Through this case, we report a 64-year-old female who consulted us in the clinic with complaints of discomfort, feeling of heaviness, and a mass in the right arm since 5 years. On clinical examination, there was asymmetry in her arms with her right upper arm showing a visible swelling (8 cm × 6 cm) over its posterolateral aspect. On palpation, the mass was soft, boggy, not attached to the underlying bone or muscle, and not involving the skin. A provisional diagnosis of lipoma was made and the patient was asked to undergo plain and contrast-enhanced MRI for the confirmation of the diagnosis, the extent of the lesion, and infiltration into the surrounding soft tissue. The MRI revealed a lobulated deep lipoma in the subcutaneous plane with pressure effects over the posterior fibers of the deltoid muscle. Surgical excision of the lipoma was carried out. The cavity was closed using retention stitches to prevent the formation of a seroma or ematoma. Complaints of pain, weakness, heaviness, and discomfort completely subsided by the 1st month follow-up. The patient was then followed up every 3 months for 1 year. No complication or recurrence was noted throughout this period of time. Conclusion: The extent of lipomas can be underestimated on radiological imaging. It is common to find a bigger lesion than reported and to plan and execute the incision and surgical approach accordingly. Blunt dissection should be preferred when there are chances of neurovascular involvement or injury. Keywords: Giant lipoma, benign, upper arm, surgical excision, debridement.
Evaluate Database Management System Quality By Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Methodolog
Authors: Al Nawaiseh Asmaa Jameel , Albtoush Audi , Al-Msiedeen Ra´fat , Al Nawaiseh Sabah Jamil
Published: January 2023

Any organization that intends to use component-based software development, like outsourcing software, must first evaluate existing components against system requirements to find the best fit among many alternatives. As a result, there should be a mechanism to help with decision-making. Our proposed methodology tries to select the best alternative among available components, using the best decision-making approach. As an integrated method for order preference, the methodology in this paper uses two well-known criterion decision-making procedures, namely Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). By analyzing and selecting the optimal solution among a variety of Out Sourcing (OS) modules, the new model design makes the decision-making process easier. We evaluated two software attributes and predicted which was more effective. In this case, the advantage of utilizing AHP is that it allows the developer to evaluate the structure of the OS selection problem and calculate weights for the chosen criteria. After that, the SAW technique is used to calculate the alternatives ratings for OS components. The integration strategy used in our model and the resulting preference indication, which is produced as an explicit numeric value.
Fringe pattern demodulation using the fan two-dimensional continuous wavelet transform conjugate to Shannon entropy
Authors: Elfagrich Mahfoud
Published: January 2023

This paper proposes an algorithm for phase demodulating fringe patterns using a two-dimensional continuous wavelet transform (2D-CWT). This algorithm exploits the isotropy property of the fan mother wavelet conjugated to Shannon entropy to perform the ridge extraction process by using only 2D-CWT arguments. The proposed algorithm’s performance is shown through simulated fringe patterns corrupted by speckle noise. Also, to evaluate the accuracy of the ridge extracted from the modulus to that obtained from the arguments of 2D-CWT, the developed algorithm is compared to the maximum ridge extraction algorithm for 2D-CWT and cost function ridge extraction algorithm for 2D-CWT, which extract the ridge from the 2D-CWT modulus. Furthermore, we demonstrate the ability of the proposed algorithm to demodulate real fringe patterns derived from optical metrology for temperature measurement. The most important result of the proposed method is that it is provably optimal in estimating the 2D-CWT ridge of oriented fringes. The added strength of the algorithm is that it is simpler and has better resistance to speckle noise than previous methods because it employs scalograms of arguments, which are the origin of the definition of the ridge.
Quantitative detection for textured surface cracks based on cluster integration
Authors: Xu Bin , Wu Yujie , Li Jinhua , Zhang Bo , Liu Kai
Published: January 2023

The zirconium plate is one of the essential components in nuclear reactor systems. During the manufacture of the zirconium plate, cracks occur on the surface inevitably suffering from the limitation of industrial technology, causing the failure of the zirconium plate and even leading to the leakage of nuclear fuels. Thus, the precise detection of cracks topography on zirconium plates is significant. However, when the frequency of the horizontal line structure is intensive, and the pattern of cracks is diverse, it is challenging to exactly detect and identify cracks. Therefore, the paper proposed a quantitative detection scheme, including a two-phase cluster integration strategy (TPCIS) and trunk reconstruction measurement evaluation to segment defect areas precisely and measure morphological characteristics of cracks quantitatively. In addition, this paper utilized artificial cracks as a dataset to analyze the performance of the algorithm. The adequate experiments demonstrate that the TPCIS achieves an average detection rate of 92.9%. For measuring the area, length, and width of cracks with the width of 50 µm, the proposed method can control the relative errors within 1.5%, which are of higher accuracy and stability compared with previous methods.
The association between clinical, subclinical features and autoantibody profile in Vietnamese dermatomyositis patients
Authors: Le My Huyen , Dinh Hoa Thi , Le Thu Thi Hoai , Hoang Phuong Thi , Vu Minh Nguyet , Le Doanh Huu
Published: January 2023

There is still a lack of research in Vietnam on the autoantibody profile of dermatomyositis (DM) and its association with clinical and subclinical characteristics. Therefore, we conducted this study to investigate clinical and subclinical correlations with autoantibodies in DM patients. 72 DM patients at Vietnam National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology (NHDV) from March 2019 to September 2021 were included in this cross-sectional study. Clinical manifestations and laboratory test results of the patients were obtained at the time of visit. Of these, 63 patients were tested for the presence of autoantibodies using an Immunoblot assay. Our findings show that the average age of patients was 41.7 years. The female-male ratio was 1.7:1. The most common skin and muscle manifestations were myalgia (79.2%), heliotrope rash (62.5%), shawl sign (61.1%), Gottron’s sign (59.7%), muscle weakness (59.7%), Gottron’s papule (52.8%), periungual telangiectasia (41.7%), V-sign (38.9%), poikiloderma (26.4%), periungual fissures (20.8%), Raynaud’s phenomenon (15.3%). Among the 63 patients tested for autoantibodies, myositis-specific antibodies (MSAs) were found in 71.4% of the serum samples, and myositis-associated antibodies (MAAs) in 36.5%. Anti-TIF1γ antibody accounted for the highest percentage (28.6%), followed by anti-Ro52 (22.2%), anti-synthetase (17.5%), anti-Mi-2 and anti-MDA5 (both 14.3%). Anti-synthetase antibodies (ARS-Abs) showed a significant association with arthralgia, fever, and Raynaud’s phenomenon, while anti-TIF1γ antibodies showed a strong association with V-sign and poikiloderma (p<0.05). Clinical features in dermatomyositis are heterogeneous. Our study results show some associations between clinical features and autoantibodies in patients with DM. The analysis of DM-related autoantibodies is clinically useful, will be essential for the approaches to diagnosis, and management of DM patients.
The predictive validity of Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-III at 2 years for later general abilities: Findings from a rural, disadvantaged cohort in Pakistan
Authors: Rasheed Muneera A. , Kvestad Ingrid , Shaheen Fariha , Memon Uzma , Strand Tor A.
Published: January 2023

Using data from a rural cohort in Pakistan (N = 1298), the study examined the predictive validity of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSID) 3rd edition on later tests of general abilities. The BSID III subscales (cognitive, language and motor) were administered at 2 years; general ability was assessed using the Verbal, Performance and Full-Scale score from the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) III at 4 years, and the Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI) from the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) V at 8 years. The combined BSID subscales explained 15% of the variation of the WPPSI III full scale, 16% of the Verbal scale, 7% of the Performance scale and 1% of the FRI. BSID III scores at 24 months should be used with caution to predict future intellectual abilities.
Eco-epidemiology of rodent-associated trombiculid mites and infection with Orientia spp. in Southern Chile
Authors: Silva de la Fuente María Carolina , Pérez Caricia , Martínez-Valdebenito Constanza , Pérez Ruth , Vial Cecilia , Stekolnikov Alexandr , Abarca Katia , Weitzel Thomas , Acosta-Jamett Gerardo
Published: January 2023

Background

Scrub typhus is a potentially severe infection caused by bacteria of the genusOrientia, endemic in Asia-Pacific and recently discovered in southern Chile. The presented study aimed to determine the prevalence and species richness of rodent-associated trombiculid mites and their infection withOrientiaspp. in different areas of two regions in southern Chile.

Methodology/Principal findings

During summer 2020, trombiculid mites were collected from rodents captured in three areas in southern Chile known to be endemic for scrub typhus (Cochamó and Chiloé Island in the Los Lagos Region and Tortel in the Aysén Region). A total of 132 rodents belonging to five species were captured using Sherman-like traps; 89.4% were infested with trombiculids. Mite specimens were morphologically identified and subsequently tested byOrientia-specific qPCR. Six mite species were identified. Among chigger-infested rodents, 33.9% carriedOrientia-positive mites; this rate was higher in Tortel (63.8%) than in Cochamó (45.0%) and Chiloé Island (2.0%). The analysis of individual mites (n = 901) revealed that 31.2% ofHerpetacarus antarcticasamples (n = 202) were positive forOrientiaDNA; the prevalence was 7.0% inParatrombicula neuquenensis(n = 213), 6.9% inHerpetacarus eloisae(n = 144), 3.6% inArgentinacarus expansus(n = 55), and 0% inParatrombicula goffi(n = 110) andQuadraseta chiloensis(n = 177). The southernmost site (Tortel) showed the highest rates of trombiculid infestation, trombiculid load, andOrientiainfection in the captured rodents.

Conclusions/Significance

Our study provides new insights into the trombiculid fauna and prevalence ofOrientiain mites collected from wild rodents in southern Chile.OrientiaDNA was detected in four of the six mite species. Rates of infestation, mite loads, andOrientiaprevalences differed geographically and were highest in the Aysén Region. Our data improve our knowledge on possible vectors of scrub typhus and their distribution in Chile.
Use of multifocal electroretinograms to determine stage of glaucoma
Authors: Moroto Naoya , Nakakura Shunsuke , Tabuchi Hitoshi , Mochizuki Kiyofumi , Manabe Yusuke , Sakaguchi Hirokazu
Published: January 2023

Purpose

To determine whether multifocal electroretinograms (mfERGs) recorded with natural pupils and skin electrodes can be used to determine the stage of open angle glaucoma (OAG).

Methods

Two hundred eighteen eyes of 132 OAG patients and 62 eyes of 62 normal subjects whose best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.1 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) units (20/25) or less were studied. The mean deviations (MDs) obtained by Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer (HFA), optical coherence tomographic (OCT) images, and mfERGs were analyzed. The glaucoma was classified into 4 stages: preperimetric glaucoma (PPG), early stage, moderate stage, and advanced stage glaucoma. The parameters of the mfERGs examined were the amplitudes of the two positive peaks (P1, P2) of the second order kernels in the nasal and temporal fields within the central 15° diameter.

Results

The mean age of all participants (patients and normals) was 63.8 ± 10.8 years. With the progression of glaucoma, the amplitudes of P1 in the nasal hemifield increased and the amplitudes of P2 decreased. The nasal to temporal ratio (N/T ratio) of the P1 amplitudes and the negative slope of the line between P1 and P2 (P1P2 Slope) in the nasal field were larger at each glaucoma stage except at the PPG stage. Both the N/T amplitude ratio and P1P2 Slope were weakly but significantly correlated with the MD (r = -0.3139, P<0.0001; r = 0.4501, P<0.0001, respectively), and the OCT parameters (all P<0.0001) except the outer layer thickness.

Conclusions

Our findings indicate that the amplitudes of P1 and P2 of the second order kernel of the mfERGs in the nasal field of the center region can be good markers for the stages of glaucoma.
Cytospora paraplurivora sp. nov. isolated from orchards with fruit tree decline syndrome in Ontario, Canada
Authors: Ilyukhin Evgeny , Nguyen Hai D. T. , Castle Alan J. , Ellouze Walid
Published: January 2023

A new species ofCytosporawas isolated from cankered wood ofPrunusspp. during a survey of orchards exhibiting symptoms of fruit tree decline syndrome in southern Ontario, Canada. We found isolates that are morphologically similar to species in theCytosporaceaefamily, which is characterized by single or labyrinthine locules, filamentous conidiophores or clavate to elongate obovoid asci and allantoid, hyaline conidia. Multi-gene phylogenetic analysis of ITS, LSU,actandtef1- αshowed that the isolates form a distinct clade, sister toCytospora plurivora. Morphologically, our isolates showed differences in the length of conidia and culture characteristics compared toC.plurivora, suggesting the establishment of a new species. The species is described asCytospora paraplurivorasp. nov. and placed in the familyCytosporaceaeofDiaporthales. Additionally, we sequenced, assembled and characterized the genome of the representative isolate for this new species. The phylogenomic analysis confirms the species order and family level classification.C.paraplurivorasp. nov. has the potential to severely affect stone fruits production, causing cankers and dieback in stressed trees, and eventually leads to tree decline. Pathogenicity tests show that the species is pathogenic toPrunus persica var.persica.
Impact of surface coating and systemic anticoagulants on hemostasis and inflammation in a human whole blood model
Authors: Spiegelburg Doreen Tabea , Mannes Marco , Schultze Anke , Scheibenberger Frieder , Müller Frederik , Klitzing Amadeo , Messerer David Alexander Christian , Nilsson Ekdahl Kristina , Nilsson Bo , Huber-Lang Markus , Braun Christian Karl
Published: January 2023

Background

Surface compatibility with blood is critical both for scientific investigations on hemostasis and clinical applications. Regarding in vitro and ex vivo investigations, minimal alteration in physiological hemostasis is of particular importance to draw reliable conclusions on the human coagulation system. At the same time, artificial coagulation activation must be avoided, which is relevant for the patient, for example to prevent stent graft occlusion. The aim was to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of antithrombotic and antifouling surface coatings in the context of their suitability for ex vivo incubation and the study of coagulation properties.

Methods

We investigated the impact of different protocols for surface coating of synthetic material and different anticoagulants on hemostasis and platelet activation in ex vivo human whole blood.

Blood samples from healthy donors were incubated in coated microtubes on a rotating wheel at 37°C. Two protocols for surface coating were analyzed for hemostatic parameters and metabolic status, a heparin-based coating (CHC, Corline Heparin Conjugate) without further anticoagulation and a passivating coating (MPC, 2-methacryloyloxethyl phosphorylcholine) with added anticoagulants (enoxaparin, ENOX; or fondaparinux, FPX). Employing the MPC-based coating, the anticoagulants enoxaparin and fondaparinux were compared regarding their differential effects on plasmatic coagulation by thrombelastometry and on platelet activation by flowcytometry and platelet function assays.

Results

Using the CHC coating, significant coagulation cascade activation was observed, whereas parameters remained mostly unchanged with MPC-based protocols. Extended incubation caused significantly elevated levels of the soluble membrane attack complex. Neither ENOX nor FPX caused a relevant impairment of platelet function or activation capacity and thrombelastometric parameters remained unchanged with both protocols. For translational purposes, we additionally modeled endotoxemia with the MPC-based protocols by incubating with lipopolysaccharide plus/minus thrombin. While coagulation parameters remained unchanged, elevated Interleukin 8 and Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 demonstrated preserved immune cell responsiveness.

Conclusions

The MPC-based protocols demonstrated better hemocompatibility compared to CHC, and ENOX and FPX proved useful for additional anticoagulation. Furthermore, this simple-to-use whole blood model may be useful for experimental analyses of the early coagulatory and immunological response without decalcification.
Attitude toward end-of-life care in emergency medicine residents- can a short workshop make a difference?
Authors: Sadigh Nader , Seyedhosseini Javad , Tahmasebi Mamak , Shirani Farzaneh
Published: January 2023

Background

There is a growing demand for palliative care (PC) in Emergency departments (ED) as the number of patients who need end-of-life (EOL) care is increasing. Despite significant variability amongst residency programs, there is a lack of structured core curriculum for PC/EOL care in most emergency medicine (EM) training programs, which often do not meet the needs of EM physicians. In this study, we evaluate the effect of a short EOL care workshop on changing the attitude of Iranian EM residents towards EOL care in ED.

Method

In this prospective before/after educational study at Tehran University of medical science, we enrolled 40 EM residents using a random sampling method. We obtained demographic and practice background information, and participants underwent a half-day PC training workshop designed by an expert panel. We administered a translated and validated Standard PEAS (physician End of Life Care Attitude Scale) questionnaire before and four weeks after an educational intervention. Baseline and differences in attitude were reported and compared by paired t-test, repeated measure ANOVA, and ANOVA.

Results

None of the participants had prior experience of formal PC training. All of the 40 participants completed the follow-up questionnaire. Baseline attitude was not different among demographic groups. The mean (SD) PEAS score before and four weeks after the workshop was 86.9 (5.8) versus 89(6.9), respectively (P = 0.023). Residents with no previous close exposure to a terminal illness in their family members had significantly more attitude change than those with such an experience (P = 0.045).

Conclusion

A brief educational intervention improved EM residents’ attitudes toward EOL care. The optimal design and characteristics of this educational intervention yet remain to be defined by further studies.
Social isolation as a risk factor for all-cause mortality: Systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Authors: Naito Ryo , McKee Martin , Leong Darryl , Bangdiwala Shrikant , Rangarajan Sumathy , Islam Shofiqul , Yusuf Salim
Published: January 2023

Background

Although several epidemiological studies have linked social isolation to increased risk of mortality, the magnitude of any effect is unclear, in part because of the use of different measures of social isolation.

Objective

To examine the association between social isolation and all-cause mortality and investigate whether it differs in various subgroups or populations.

Data sources

We searched for relevant studies in electronic databases: MEDLINE (1946 to December 31, 2021), EMBASE (1974 to December 31, 2021), and PsycINFO (1806 to December 31, 2021).

Selection criteria

We included both prospective and retrospective cohort studies that examined the association between social isolation and all-cause mortality among adults.

Data collection and analysis

Two reviewers screened and extracted data independently. We contacted study authors to obtain missing information whenever possible. Data were pooled using a random effect model to calculate estimates of the effects of social isolation on all-cause mortality.

Results

Data from studies involving 1.30 million individuals were included. The pooled hazard ratio of social isolation for all-cause mortality was 1.33 (95% confidence interval; 1.26–1.41, heterogeneity: Chi² = 112.51, P < 0.00001, I² = 76%).

Conclusion

Social isolation is associated with increased risk for all-cause mortality.

Registration

PROSPERO (CRD42020152351).
Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) utilizes the NDP52/CALCOCO2 selective autophagy receptor to disassemble processing bodies
Authors: Robinson Carolyn-Ann , Singh Gillian K. , Kleer Mariel , Katsademas Thalia , Castle Elizabeth L. , Boudreau Bre Q. , Corcoran Jennifer A.
Published: January 2023

Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) causes the inflammatory and angiogenic endothelial cell neoplasm, Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS). We previously demonstrated that the KSHV Kaposin B (KapB) protein promotes inflammation via the disassembly of cytoplasmic ribonucleoprotein granules called processing bodies (PBs). PBs modify gene expression by silencing or degrading labile messenger RNAs (mRNAs), including many transcripts that encode inflammatory or angiogenic proteins associated with KS disease. Although our work implicated PB disassembly as one of the causes of inflammation during KSHV infection, the precise mechanism used by KapB to elicit PB disassembly was unclear. Here we reveal a new connection between the degradative process of autophagy and PB disassembly. We show that both latent KSHV infection and KapB expression enhanced autophagic flux via phosphorylation of the autophagy regulatory protein, Beclin. KapB was necessary for this effect, as infection with a recombinant virus that does not express the KapB protein did not induce Beclin phosphorylation or autophagic flux. Moreover, we showed that PB disassembly mediated by KSHV or KapB, depended on autophagy genes and the selective autophagy receptor NDP52/CALCOCO2 and that the PB scaffolding protein, Pat1b, co-immunoprecipitated with NDP52. These studies reveal a new role for autophagy and the selective autophagy receptor NDP52 in promoting PB turnover and the concomitant synthesis of inflammatory molecules during KSHV infection.
Introduction
Authors: Herrmann Gina , Jaén Portillo Isabel
Published: January 2023

This introduction offers a summary discussion of research articles drawn from the International Cinema Conference and Festival,Cine-Lit 9, ‘Mujer y Género’, held in Portland, Oregon in March 2019.
El discurso de odio islamófobo en las redes sociales. Un análisis de las actitudes ante la islamofobia en Twitter
Authors: Fuentes-Lara Cristina , Arcila-Calderón Carlos
Published: January 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación es estudiar el discurso de odio por islamofobia en España mediante el análisis de los mensajes de la red social Twitter. En la actualidad, la forma de comunicarnos ha girado hacia una comunicación digital en la que tienen cabida la desinformación y las fake news. Además, todo esto se retroalimenta del enfoque comunicativo de la posverdad donde priman las emociones por encima de los hechos contrastados. La migración y, concretamente, la islamofobia se ve incrementada por acontecimientos puntuales como atentados yihadistas en Europa, y por otros más sistémicos como los niños, niñas y adolescentes migrantes no acompañados en redes sociales. La metodología que se ha seguido en esta investigación es el análisis de contenido por medio de los mensajes de Twitter desde 2012 hasta 2021. Se han analizado más de 7.000 tuits que hacían referencia a hashtag islamófobos, y se han codificado -intercode- teniendo en cuenta las variables relacionadas con la temática. Posteriormente, se ha hecho un análisis estadístico univariante, bivariante y multivariante. Los resultados de la investigación muestran la existencia de un discurso de odio islamófobo en España diferencia en distintas posturas de islamofobia. Discusión: Existen tres perfiles en la sociedad española en relación con la islamofobia, estos son los ambivalentes, los no islamófobos y los islamófobos. Las principales conclusiones de esta investigación muestran la existencia de un discurso de odio centrado en la islamofobia; en el que se diferencian tres perfiles de actitudes ante la islamofobia: favorables, contrarios y ambivalentes.
Categorías de confianza para los informativos televisivos e indicadores para su medición: percepciones de grupos de interés en Alemania, España e Italia
Authors: Medina Mercedes , Etayo-Pérez Cristina , Serrano-Puche Javier
Published: January 2023

En una época marcada por la desinformación, el cumplimiento de los estándares profesionales por parte de los medios de comunicación es una de las vías para recuperar la confianza del público en las noticias. El objetivo de este artículo es evaluar críticamente el método empleado para elaborar un Sello de Calidad que permita distinguir a los medios por la confianza que generan en sus audiencias. Tras una revisión de la literatura, se han identificado las dimensiones e indicadores que hacen que un informativo de televisión pueda ser percibido como de calidad. Para confirmar que las categorías e indicadores eran pertinentes para la industria europea, se aplicó el método Delphi y se consultó a más de 200 expertos en España, Italia y Alemania, pertenecientes a diferentes grupos de interés del sector (académicos, anunciantes, representantes de la audiencia, reguladores, periodistas, ONGs y ejecutivos de medios). De las cuatro categorías asociadas a la calidad de los productos informativos (relativos a la empresa, a los profesionales, a la producción de contenidos y su distribución), los entrevistados consideran que la existencia de procedimientos adecuados de elaboración de noticias y de profesionales cualificados que cuenten con los recursos necesarios son los más importantes. Aunque existen algunas diferencias en las percepciones sobre la calidad informativa entre los diversos ‘stakeholders’ y según su nacionalidad, comprobamos que existe unanimidad en la necesidad de una acreditación externa que reconozca el buen trabajo periodístico y asegure que el producto informativo reúne los cánones de calidad exigibles de las buenas prácticas profesionales.
mito contemporáneo de la gran guerra patriótica en el cine ruso actual
Authors: Barrenechea Igor
Published: January 2023

La Gran Guerra Patriótica es uno de los acontecimientos bélicos más tremendos y desgarradores protagonizados por Rusia en el siglo xx, un pasado muy presente en la sociedad rusa actual, donde concurren historia, mitos y memoria. Así mismo, el cine no deja de ser un gran contador de relatos, algunos inspirados en hechos reales y otros ficticios, cuya intención ideológica y emocional nunca es inocente. Este artículo, precisamente, analiza las claves de la película Los 28 hombres de Panfilov (2016), siguiendo la metodología de las relaciones entre historia y cine, abordando el contexto donde se produce, y donde el mito y la historia se confunden de una manera muy intencional: un enaltecimiento del nacionalismo ruso y la sacralización de unos acontecimientos al servicio de una historia oficial.
Phylogenetic analysis of feline infectious peritonitis virus, feline enteric coronavirus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 of cats in Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: Aksono Eduardus Bimo , Iradatya Kania Rifa , Sucipto Teguh Hari , Fajar Nur Syamsiatul , Yuniarti Wiwik Misaco
Published: January 2023

Background and Aim: Questions about the origin of coronavirus and its introduction to human beings have persisted. The detection of a variety of coronavirus related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in bats and pangolins led to the widespread belief that SARS-CoV-2 originated from wild animals and was introduced to humans through an intermediate animal. Thus, coronaviruses from animals, especially those in close contact with humans, have attracted particular attention. This study aimed to phylogenetically analyze feline enteric coronavirus (FECV), feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV), and SARS-CoV-2 found in cats in Surabaya amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The results will provide a basis for developing basic preventive and pet healthcare strategies.

Materials and Methods: Samples were collected on physical examinations of domestic and Persian cats (males and females) from March 2020 to March 2022. Samples were collected if there were clinical signs of FECV and FIP based on a veterinarian's diagnosis in several clinics in Surabaya. Laboratory examinations in this study were performed by reverse-transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with primers for conserved regions of FIP and FECV, DNA sequencing was performed with Applied Biosystem Genetic Analyzer protocol, homology analysis was performed using Basic Local Alignment Search Tool NCBI, phylogenetic analysis was carried out with BioEdit 7.2 software, and sequences were compared with references from GenBank.

Results: Samples were collected from ten cats showing clinical signs of FECV and FIP, based on a veterinarian's diagnosis. On RT-PCR examinations performed with specifically designed primers for detecting FIPV in blood, peritoneal fluid, and feces, only one sample showed positivity for FIPV (1/10), namely, a peritoneal sample from a domestic cat in Surabaya. Homology analysis of the FIPV Surabaya isolate showed 98% similarity with FECV and FIPV reported in GenBank (MT444152 and DQ010921, respectively). In phylogenetic analysis, the FIPV Surabaya isolate was clustered together with SARS-CoV-2 of Clade A (MT198653) from Spain, SARS-CoV-2 Clade A (MT192765) from the USA, SARS-CoV-2 Clade D (039888) from the USA, and SARS-CoV-2 Clade F (MT020781) from Finland.

Conclusion: This study revealed a relationship between the SARS-CoV-2 viruses that infect humans and cats (FECV), which is an important finding for those keeping cats at home. However, this finding requires further comprehensive support from laboratory studies.
First study on microscopic and molecular detection of Acanthocheilonema reconditum and Leishmania infantum coinfection in dogs in Southwest Colombia
Authors: Pérez-Ramírez Ruben Dario , Lugo-Vargas Rodrigo , Petano-Duque Julieth Michel , Cruz-Méndez Juan Sebastian , Rondón-Barragán Iang Schroniltgen
Published: January 2023

Background and Aim: Canine vector-borne diseases represent an important issue for the welfare and health of animals, but also have great zoonotic potential. These diseases are caused by bacteria, nematodes such as filariae, and other parasites such as Leishmania spp. Given the difficulty in differentiating common microfilariae in dogs by microscopy and serological methods, molecular techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing should be valuable for reaching a reliable diagnosis. This study aimed to use microscopy and PCR to identify the microfilarial species in dogs from Valle del Cauca, Colombia, and a possible association with Leishmania infantum parasites.

Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 270 dogs from Pradera and Florida municipalities. Microfilariae were detected in dogs by optical microscopy and amplification with 5.8S-ITS2-28S. Species identification was achieved through the amplification of the gene cytochrome oxidase I (COX1).

Results: Microscopic detection of microfilariae was possible in 4.81% (13/270) of the dogs. In addition, by PCR of COX1 and Sanger sequencing of ITS2, Acanthocheilonema reconditum was identified as the circulating microfilarial species in 12 dogs, coinfecting with the species L. infantum (Leishmania donovani complex).

Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on A. reconditum and L. infantum mixed infection in dogs in Colombia, particularly in the Valle del Cauca.
The Effect of Investment, National Government Expenditure, Exports, and Imports on Indonesia’s Economic Growth
Authors: Daniel eka bonokeling  , Sholeh Maimun , Mispandi Mispandi
Published: January 2023

This study aims to see the effect of investment, government expenditure, exports, and imports on Indonesia’s economic growth. The type of this research is quantitative. This research was conducted using secondary data published by the World Bank. The data technique used is the documentation method. The data were analyzed through the Error Correction Model (ECM). The research period was annually from 1960 to 2018. The results of this study indicate as follows. (1) in the long term, investment negatively and significantly affects Indonesia’s economic growth with a value of -0.02% with a significance value (p) < 0.05; in the short term, investment negatively and insignificantly affects Indonesia’s economic growth with a value of -0.001% with a significance value (p) < 0.05. (2) In the long term, government control positively and significantly affects Indonesia’s economic growth by 7.75% with a significance value (p) < 0.05; in the short term, government spending positively and significantly affects Indonesia’s economic growth by 7.75% with a significance value (p) < 0.05. (3) In the long run, exports negatively and insignificantly affect Indonesia’s economic growth by 0.12% with a significance value (p) < 0.05; in the short term, exports are negatively and significantly affected by -0.93% with a significance value (p) < 0.10. (4) In the long term, imports positively and significantly affect economic growth by 1.53% with a significance value (p) < 0.05; then, in the short term, imports also positively and significantly affect economic growth by 1.57% with a significance value (p) < 0.05. (5) Simultaneously, investment, government expenditure, exports, and imports positively and significantly impact Indonesia’s economic growth, with an F- statistic value of 0.0000.
On Country Teacher Education: Developing a Success Program for and with Future Aboriginal Teachers
Authors:   Curtin University, Gower Graeme , Bogachenko Tatiana ,   Curtin University, Oliver Rhonda ,   Curtin University
Published: January 2023

A growing awareness of the value of Aboriginal teachers in Australian schools has motivated the development of the ‘On Country’ Teacher Education (OCTE) program through collaboration between the Western Australian Department of Education and Curtin University. The OCTE builds on previous initiatives to increase the number of Aboriginal teachers in Australian classrooms and has also developed new features. It enables Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEOs[1]) to obtain a teaching degree while studying ‘on Country’ and working in their (often remote) schools. An evaluation of the first year of this course through the interviews/yarns with the AIEOs, principals, and program staff is outlined, highlighting the value of support afforded by the program, course flexibility, and face-to-face workshops. We also describe how feedback provided through this evaluation has been considered and incorporated into the ongoing development of the course. [1] Formerly known as Aboriginal Education Workers (AEWs) in WA government schools.
Hand Hygiene among Nurses and Physicians at a Tertiary Hospital in Jordan during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Comparative Study
Authors:   Jordan University Hospital, The university of Jordan, Alfuqaha Othman , Alqurneh Mohammad , Banisaid Heba
Published: January 2023

Background: Hand hygiene has been one of the hottest topics in immunology and infection control, especially during the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the perception level of importance of hand hygiene among Jordanian nurses and physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, it investigated the potential associations of several demographic factors, including gender, age and site of work on hand hygiene among nurses and physicians. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional comparative study design. A convenience sampling procedure was performed on 183 participants (100 nurses and 83 physicians). World Health Organization (WHO) perception survey for HCPs was used in this study. Results: Results showed a high perception level of importance of hand hygiene among nurses and physicians during the spread of the COVID19 pandemic. Statistical analysis indicated that physicians had a significantly higher level of hand hygiene than nurses. Physicians and nurses showed high importance (46.4%) of preventing healthcare-associated infection in a patient’s clinical outcome. Age was found to be associated with the perception level of importance of hand hygiene among both professions, whereas gender and site of work were not found to be associated with the perception level of importance of hand hygiene in both professions. Conclusions and Implications to Nursing: Physicians had a higher level of hand hygiene compared to nurses during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. More formal educational sessions on hand hygiene should be provided to prevent healthcare-associated infection and promote clinical outcomes. Keywords: Hand-hygiene, Nurses, Physicians, Jordan.
The ​Role of ​Psychological ​Flexibility in ​Heart ​Failure: Structural ​Equation ​Model ​Analysis
Authors:   Jordan University of Science and Technology, Al-Hammouri Mohammed , Rababah Jehad , Khader Yousef , Hall Lynne , Moser Debra , Ta'an Wafa'a , Al-sheyab Nihaya , Mukattash Tareq , Al-Shatnawi Samah , Alfuqaha Othman , Rowland Michael
Published: January 2023

Background: The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Model has gained empirical support, with limited evidence on the role of psychological flexibility in persons with heart failure. Objective: To examine the role of psychological flexibility in persons with heart failure. Methods: A total of 172 persons with heart failure from three major referral hospitals participated in the study. A proposed model based on the acceptance and commitment therapy was tested. Results: The results showed that the path between psychological flexibility and emotional outcomes is statistically significant. Psychological flexibility explained 52% of the variance. On the other hand, the path between psychological flexibility and behavioral outcomes was not significant. Conclusions: This study suggests that psychological flexibility plays a significant role in determining emotional outcomes in persons with heart failure. Implications to Nursing: Nurses need to assess persons with compromised psychological flexibility as a predictor of adverse emotional outcomes. Targeting psychological flexibility may improve stress and depression in persons with heart failure. Keywords: Psychological flexibility, Heart failure, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Depression, Stress.
Complementary Therapies Used Among Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Niswah Niswah , T Chinnawong , J Manasurakarn
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to reveal Complementary Therapies (CT) use among adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Aceh, Indonesia, and to determine the reasons of using the CT.Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was undertaken using a self-reported questionnaire. One hundred and fifty four adult patients with T2DM has been completed the questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data.Results: Herbs as a part of biological based therapies were the most popular of CT use among subjects in this study (100%) followed by mind-body intervention (94.2%), manipulation and body based methods (19.5%) and alternative medical methods (3.9%). The reasons for using each CT based on the belief in effects of CT on lowering blood sugar (100%), maintaining healthy body (76.6%), and relieving symptoms of DM (35.7%). Relatives and friends (98.7%) were main resources to obtain the CT information, and the family members (91.0%) were main support of CT use. While, the nature (89.0%) was the easiest source to access a CT product, followed by local markets (36.4%).Conclusion: This study found that herbs were believed by all subjects could reducing blood glucose, maintaining healthy body, and relieving symptoms of DM. Family members and easy to access the CT products from nature took the important role in influencing a person to use CT. More experimental studies examining effects of each CT especially herbal medicine and mind-body intervention are needed in the future.
The role of driver models in testing highly-automated driving: a survey
Authors: Lemmer Markus , Schwab Stefan , Hohmann Sören
Published: January 2023

A particular challenge in the development of highly-automated driving functions is the validation of these systems. A possible approach to cope with the validation effort is the use of simulations. Thereby, simulators can be used in various aspects of the validation process. For a meaningful application of simulators, individual aspects of reality are replaced by models. Based on an analysis of the different use cases, the various driver models from the state-of-art will be examined in this article with regard to their conceptual suitability for safeguarding highly automated driving functions.
Echtzeitfähige Modellierung eines innovativen Drückwalzprozesses für die eigenschaftsgeregelte Bauteilfertigung
Authors: Kersting Lukas , Arian Bahman , Rozo Vasquez Julian , Trächtler Ansgar , Homberg Werner , Walther Frank
Published: January 2023

Aufgrund aktueller Transformationsprozesse kommt der automatisierten und ressourceneffizienten Fertigung hochfester Leichtbauteile eine steigende Bedeutung zu, beispielsweise im Flugzeug- und Fahrzeugbau. Für kleine Losgrößen bietet sich hier insbesondere das Fertigungsverfahren des Drückwalzens an. Der konventionelle, industriell genutzte Drückwalzprozess stößt allerdings aufgrund der Prozesskomplexität hinsichtlich der Reproduzierbarkeit an seine Grenzen. Dies wird in der Praxis teilweise durch personengebundenes Erfahrungswissen kompensiert. Auch ist es nicht möglich, Bauteileigenschaften definiert einzustellen. Aus diesem Grund bietet der Einsatz einer neuartigen Eigenschaftsregelung Chancen zur Weiterentwicklung des Fertigungsprozesses und die Möglichkeit zur Prozessautomatisierung. Hier werden die Werkzeugbahnen abhängig einer Online-Eigenschaftsmessung über eine zusätzliche Reglerkaskade manipuliert. Die Entwicklung einer solchen Eigenschaftsregelung erfordert den Einsatz geeigneter, modellbasierter Entwurfsmethoden. In diesem Beitrag wird daher ein regelungstechnisches Systemmodell für das Drückwalzen metastabiler austenitischer Edelstähle vorgestellt. Das Simulationsmodell weist aufgrund seiner Echtzeitfähigkeit neben dem Einsatz als reines Entwurfsmodell weitere Nutzungsmöglichkeiten z.B. in Beobachtern auf und grenzt sich somit von domänenspezifischen Simulationstools wie der FEM ab.