bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisiting the Hβ Size–Luminosity Relation Using a Uniform Reverberation-mapping Analysis
Authors: Wang Shu , Woo Jong-Hak
Published: November 2024

We revisit the relation between active galactic nucleus (AGN) broad-line region (BLR) size and luminosity by conducting a uniform Hβ reverberation-mapping analysis for 212 AGNs with archival light curves. Our analysis incorporates three different lag measurement methods, including the interpolated cross-correlation function (ICCF), JAVELIN, and PyROA, alongside a consistently defined lag-searching window and an alias removal procedure. We find that ICCF, albeit with larger uncertainties compared to other methods, is the most reliable method based on our visual inspection of the matches between Hβ and the shifted continuum light curves. Combining this sample with the 32 AGNs from Seoul National University AGN Monitoring Project, we obtain the best-fit relation between the BLR size (R
BLR) and the continuum luminosity at 5100 Å (L
5100) with a slope significantly flatter than 0.5. By selecting a subsample of 157 AGNs with the best-quality lag measurements using a set of quantitative criteria and visual inspection, we find a consistent slope and a slightly decreased intrinsic scatter. We further investigate the effect of luminosity tracers, including L
5100, Hβ luminosity (L
Hβ
), [O iii] luminosity (L
[O III]), and 2–10 keV hard X-ray luminosity L
2–10keV. We find that sub-Eddington and super-Eddington AGNs exhibit systematic offsets in both R
BLR–L
5100 and R
BLR–L
Hβ
relations, while they show comparable R
BLR–L
[O III] and R
BLR–L
2–10keV relations. We discuss the potential causes for these different deviations when employing different luminosity tracers.
Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt in a teenager: a case report
Authors: Arias-Mariño Daniela , Rojas-Urrea Alejandro , Velandia-Siabato Duvan Felipe , Orozco-Mojica Marlon Alberto , Bohorquez-Diaz Andres Manuel , García-Agudelo Lorena
Published: November 2024

The congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt is a rare anomaly characterized by aplasia or hypoplasia of intrahepatic portal venous branches that generate complete or partial extrahepatic shunting of portal venous intra-systemic veins. The clinical presentation is variable, including nausea, abdominal pain, anorexia, and jaundice. This entity has been associated with other congenital anomalies, and the most common are the cardiovascular anomalies. Imaging studies are essential to confirm the diagnosis, establish pre-operative planning, and determine the surgical procedure to be performed. We presented the case of a 15-year-old adolescent who had abdominal symptoms and was found to have a portal venous vascular abnormality.
Visual and refractive outcome after 12 years of treatment of type 1 prethreshold retinopathy of prematurity
Authors: Marinov Vasil G. , Sivkova Nelly P. , Krasteva Maya B. , Simitchiev Kiril K.
Published: November 2024

Aim: In this study, the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and refraction in preterm-born infants in South-Eastern Bulgaria after 12 years of treatment for type 1 prethreshold retinopathy of prematurity were presented, and the outcomes of laser treatment and cryotherapy were compared.

Materials and methods: Since 2010, we have treated 319 eyes of 164 prematurely born children for type 1 prethreshold retinopathy of prematurity and were prospectively followed up. The mean (range) gestational age was 28.6 weeks of gestation (23–33) and the mean (range) birth weight was 1143 g (570–1990). Cryotherapy was applied on 76 eyes (23.2%), laser was used in 215 eyes (65.5%), anti-VEGF – in 10 eyes (3%) and surgery – in 18 eyes (5.5%). Twelve children (24 eyes, 7.3%) were lost to the follow-up. BCVA was tested in 114 eyes and refraction in 190 eyes. Because of the small number of eyes treated surgically or with anti-VEGF (18 and 10, respectively), these children’s eyes were excluded from the statistical analysis.

Results: Fifty eyes showed BCVA between 0.6 and 1.0; 25 eyes – between 0.2 and 0.5; 5 eyes – between 0.04 and 0.1; 5 eyes between light perception –0.03 and 4 eyes were totally blind. Laser-treated eyes showed statistically significantly higher BCVA compared to the cryotherapy treated eyes (Fisher’s exact test, p=0.012). Myopia (any myopic refraction) was found in 50 eyes; hyperopia (>+2 D) – in 20 eyes; astigmatism (difference between the two principal meridians >0.75 D) – in 70 eyes, and emmetropia – in 30 eyes. Although in the laser-treated group more eyes showed emmetropic and hyperopic refraction compared to cryo treated group (25 eyes vs. 7 eyes – emmetropia and 15 eyes vs. 5 eyes – hyperopia, respectively), the difference did not reach statistical significance (Fisher’s exact test, p=0.106).

Conclusion: Timely treatment of type 1 prethreshold retinopathy of prematurity leads to very good anatomical and functional results. Laser treatment leads to significantly higher BCVA, compared to cryotherapy. Emmetropia and hyperopia are more commonly seen in laser-treated eyes.
Advanced psoriasis treatment: Development and optimization of resorcinol-loaded nanoemulgel with lavender oil
Authors: Singh Indu , Singh Riya , Chauhan Shikha Baghel , Swami Rajan
Published: November 2024

Psoriasis, a long-term autoimmune illness, affects 2%–5% of people worldwide. Drugs from BCS class II that are commonly used to treat psoriasis include resorcinol, which presents burning feelings and itchiness as adverse effects. To minimize adverse effects and increase the effectiveness of treatment, a topical nanoemulgel was developed in the current research. A resorcinol-loaded nanoemulgel was developed using the nanoemulsion technique, and the Design Expert® CCD method was used for optimization. Particle size (PS), zeta potential (ZP), and percentage of entrapment efficiency (EE%) served as the foundation for the optimization. The morphology, chemical interactions between excipients, crystallinity, and thermal behavior of the optimized resorcinol-loaded nanoemulgel were examined by TEM, FTIR, and XRD physicochemical studies. The resorcinol-loaded nanoemulgel was successfully loaded and characterized. For the in vitro release, the dialysis bag technique was employed. The ideal PS, PDI, and ZP values for the optimized resorcinol-loaded nanoemulgel were 31.32 ± 3.1 nm, 0.24 ± 0.005, and −10.6 ± 1.0 mV, respectively. The FTIR data revealed that no chemical interactions were observed between the components of resorcinol-loaded nanoemulgel, while the TEM results supported the spherical shape. The in vitro study confirmed a sustained release of resorcinol-loaded nanoemulgel.
Gut microbiota differences between sports and non-sports major students: a population-controlled trial
Authors: Ma Benlong , Zhang Yifang , Yuan Wenbo , Hu Nan , Li Shanshan
Published: November 2024

Physical exercise contributes to good health and affects gut microbiota. We investigated the gut microbiota features of students majoring in sports. Fecal samples were collected from the sports majors (SS group, 50 students, 11 males, and 39 females, 18.7 ± 0.8 years old) and non-sports majors (NC group, 50 students, 23 males, and 27 females, 19.0 ± 1.0 years old) for high-throughput sequencing analysis. Their clinical data were statistically analyzed. The results showed that the gut microbiota compositions are similar in evolution and development, and significant differences were observed in the proportion of rare species, such as Fusobacterium, Mitsuokella, Acidaminococcus, and Butyricicoccus. Compared with the NC group, the SS group exhibited a more diverse gut microbiota, with a high abundance of Alistipes, Faecalibacterium, Roseburia, Prevotella, etc., at the genus level, as well as Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Bifidobacterium adolescentis, Bacteroides uniformis, and Bacteroides plebeius at the species level. The research shows that long-term physical exercise or training can enhance gut microbiota diversity and boost beneficial bacteria, which are conducive to intestinal environmental conditions.
Afforestation of common land in the Classical Karst: relations between the authorities, the local population, and the economic consequences of afforestation
Authors: Peresin Meden Nikita
Published: November 2024

The findings of environmental history are in the service of ecology and represent an important contribution to the understanding of the sustainable management of land. The aim of this article is to shed light on the relations between the local population and the authorities regarding the afforestation of common land in Komen in the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, placing them in a broader Mediterranean context. The local population was not opposed to afforestation per se, but to the prohibition of usufruct on afforested land, which had major economic consequences for the local population. Authorities did not always take into consideration the annual agricultural processes, local customs, and natural resource needs in their afforestation decisions. The prohibition of usufruct was followed by a shortage of fodder and firewood, which led to forest violations to satisfy demands. Thus, afforestation has undermined the basis of agriculture. In addition, already afforested land remained under common ownership for a relatively long time.
Assessment of diffusive recharge at regional scale in karst systems, Amazon basin, Ecuador
Authors: Flores Carpio Yetzabbel Gerarda , González Karla Milena , Camacho Christian Orlando , Toulkeridis Theofilos , Szűcs Péter
Published: November 2024

Karst systems play a crucial role in drinking water supply and biodiversity. Therefore, their comprehensive characterization of their recharge mechanisms is essential for safeguard water resource quality and sustainable management. This study utilizes the open-access thematic cartography of Ecuador to analyze the lithological, geomorphological, and hydrographic boundaries of groundwater karst systems. Then, employing the APLIS method, the diffusive recharge for each system is calculated. As a result, five hydrogeological karst systems and twelve small isolated karst bodies were delineated within the Amazon Region of Ecuador, collectively occupying a total area of 11112 km2. The effective infiltration of precipitation within these systems was found to vary between 11.11% and 77.11%, with a predominant low infiltration range (20%-40%) covering 48% of the karst area. One of the multiple parameters used in water balance calculations is defined by this research, serving as the initial step in creating conceptual models for evaluating karst aquifer systems in Ecuador from a hydrological perspective. The findings not only offer insights into the vulnerability and characteristics of these systems but also establish the foundation for informed decision-making in sustainable groundwater resource management and protection efforts.
Ways of Seeing Polar Bears in Fantasy Films, Fiction and Folklore
Authors: Henderson Lizanne
Published: November 2024

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) has had many archetypal functions throughout time and across cultures and has been a key character within traditional tales and mythologies across the Arctic regions. Within Inuit and Greenlandic hunting cultures the polar bear is an important resource for food and clothing, but the bear has also held folkloric and spiritual significance. However, within the realm of anglophonic fantasy-horror films and fiction, the polar bear has frequently been portrayed as a figure of fear, recalling nineteenth century European explorers descriptions of encounters with bears in accounts of Arctic expeditions. A sample of negative representations of polar bears within fantasy-horror film, television, and fictional adaptations are explored and compared to traditional Inuit perspectives, revealing profoundly different perceptions of the natural world.
Editorial Note
Authors: Editor-in-Chief
Published: November 2024

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Factors Associated with the Adaptation of Freelancing by Selected State University Students in Sri Lanka
Authors: Dunumadalawa D. G. M. C. , Senarath T. U. S. , Sudasinghe S. A. H. S.
Published: November 2024

The freelance career model has become a global trend in the 21st century, especially popular among the younger generation. Freelancing refers to a work arrangement where individuals offer their services to clients or businesses on a project-by-project basis, working independently with multiple clients simultaneously. Sri Lanka faces a significant unemployment issue, particularly among youth, which the government has struggled to resolve. This research investigates the factors influencing the adoption of freelancing among selected state university students in Sri Lanka. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, involving surveys and interviews with a sample of 382 students from four state universities. The findings reveal a positive inclination among students toward freelancing, with key relationships identified. These include the impact of personal restraints, payment restraints, freelance market characteristics, technical knowledge, and social restraints on freelancing adaptation. The study offers valuable insights for educational institutions, policymakers, and students to effectively integrate freelancing into the academic environment.
Determining Differentially Expressed Genes in Dengue Patients During Disease Progression
Authors: Coorey H. , Jayatillake R. , Jayathilaka N. , Ambanpola N.
Published: November 2024

Gene expression studies on gene transcription to synthesize functional gene products have been used extensively to understand biological differences between different disease conditions. Thus, this study determines differentially expressed genes in dengue infection during disease progression following the three phases: Febrile, Defervescence and Convalescent. Integrative data analysis of two publicly available longitudinal datasets in Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database has been employed to accomplish the prime objective of exploring temporal gene expression patterns. The Friedman test was given more emphasis due to the non-normality distributions of data. Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and linear mixed models were also implemented to examine the potential of detecting differentially expressed genes despite non-normality. The Friedman test revealed significant differences in gene expression levels across different phases in dengue disease over time. This led to a notably higher count of genes showing differential expression compared to the other two methods: Repeated measures ANOVA and linear mixed models. The pathway analysis approach consists of significant differentially expressed genes derived from the Friedman test. The results identified upregulated pathways with any significant change in the overall expression of genes within pathways over time for the Febrile and Defervescence phases considering the Convalescent phase as a baseline. Moreover, genes available in pathways were not identified by the two parametric tests for non-normal data implying that the parametric approaches resulted in the least significance for data with non-normal distributions.
Implementing a Quality Improvement Project on Improving AED Access on a College Campus: An Educational Technique
Authors: Pagnotta Kelly D. , Wainwright Susan F.
Published: November 2024

Context

Athletic training educators are tasked with designing experiences that meet the standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education standards and foster student engagement and learning, including the new standards on quality improvement (QI) and quality assurance, communication, and advocacy. As newer curricular content standards, many educators are exploring ways to engage students in these processes in meaningful, engaging ways.

Objective

Describe an educational experience for students to engage in a real-time QI project aimed to improve campus access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Background

This project focused on QI in AED access and time-to-shock for out-of-hospital survival rates in sudden cardiac arrest. AEDs should be available and administered within 2 to 3 minutes of collapse to improve out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest survival rates.

Description

Using the Plan, Do, Study, Act cycle for QI, students engaged in a structured real-life QI project as part of coursework and in-class activities. As a multiyear, continuous project various cohorts got to learn and build off previously completed work to improve campus access to AEDs.

Advantage(s)

This project can be completed in a didactic or clinical setting. Various Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education standards were taught and assessed while providing students with the real-life experience and hands on experiences grounded in the social constructivism learning theory.

Conclusion(s)

Creating real-life learning experiences for students to engage in a QI project centered around campus access for AEDs improves student learning of QI, emergency preparedness, and advocacy through real-life, problem-based activities and highlights the impact athletic trainers and athletic training students can have on campus safety plans.
Religious hydro-healing and medical hydrotherapy: Links, benefits, contrasts and challenges
Authors: Orogun Daniel O.
Published: November 2024

here seems to be some recognition of the relevance of dihydrogen oxide (water) in many spheres. Among others, literature in poetry, religious texts and medical science, address the value of water in emotional, physical and psychological healings. To understudy how religion, spirituality and medical science connect and contrast in domesticating water for healing purposes, this article undertook literary research on religious and medical hydro-healings in Christianity, African and Native American traditional religions, and medical science. It presented links, benefits, challenges and contrasts between spiritual healing and medical water therapy as well as inter-religious connections. Based on the literature, the article discovered that spiritual hydro-healing is spiritual, instantaneous and non-scientific, but medical hydrotherapy is organic, naturopathic, gradual and scientific or logical. On the positive side, the article found that indigenous spiritual knowledge is a key motivating factor in the popularity of hydro-healing practices. Whereas, on the negative, it observed the danger of the grey areas of spiritual hydro-healings which include, but are not limited to, unethical practices, commercialisation of healing waters, addiction, river baptism mortality and the quest for instantaneous hydro-healing leading to health hazards and death.Contribution: The article concluded with an urgent call to stakeholders to pay attention to the hydro-healing practices that can compromise public health and safety.
Are there ecological and seasonal factors influencing the resurgence of mpox in Africa?
Authors: Ndembi Nicaise , Mbala-Kingebeni Placide , Khalifa Banda , Mazaba Mazyanga L. , Foláyan Morẹ́nikẹ́ O.
Published: November 2024

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Bounding the frontiers: An assessment of the Gaza’s relations with the Hlengwe of Zimbabwe (1835–1895)
Authors: Mathebula Mandla M.
Published: November 2024

The Hlengwe people of southeastern Zimbabwe are one of the sub-groups of the Tsonga people who straddle parts of Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Swaziland. In Zimbabwe, they constitute the only Tsonga group resident there. Like other sub-groups of the Tsonga, orthodox paradigm of their history suggests that they were once attacked, defeated and subjugated by the Gaza of Soshangane. Alternatively, they are said to have been forced to pay tribute to the Gaza which on its own is incorrectly viewed as subjugation. As a result, they are assumed to have been subjugated by the Gaza during the latter’s dominance of southern Mozambique and eastern parts of Zimbabwe. Consequently, they are referred to as Shanganes, the name applied to people who were part of the Gaza under Soshangane and his successors. This article investigates the Gaza’s and the Hlengwe’s movements and activities to determine if indeed the two groups’ interactions resulted in the Gaza’s subjugation of the Hlengwe. In a broader sense, it looks at the manner in which the borders of the Gaza are often overstated.Contribution: This work contributes to the body of knowledge in the field of African history, especially minority groups.
Current advances in multimodal imaging in geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration: A review
Authors: Cohn Amy C. , Guymer Robyn H.
Published: November 2024

As we move toward an era in which there will be treatment options for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration, the need to accurately understand and interpret multimodal imaging (MMI) for the condition is paramount. This review discusses the evolution of MMI in GA and how it has led to a greater understanding of different phenotypes and risk factors for progression. These advancements have allowed novel imaging biomarkers to be used as end points in large interventional studies exploring new therapies for GA treatment. Due to differences in drug approval timing, ophthalmologists in some jurisdictions are already treating patients with complement inhibiting intravitreal therapies and using MMI to guide management. Cementing knowledge of how GA appears on MMI and evolves over time will be vital for best practice as these interventions become more widely available.
Development of New Spray Dust Suppression Materials in Metal Mines and Prediction of Algorithm Simulation Effect
Authors: Peng Bin
Published: November 2024

PROBLEM: Dust contamination in metal mining poses substantial dangers to environmental quality and human health. Modern mining operations cannot use traditional spray dust suppression methods because they are poorly adapted to changing climate conditions, low efficient, and detrimental to the environment.
INTRODUCTION: Dust pollution seriously impacts the environment and human health in metal mine operations. Traditional spray dust suppression technology has many problems, such as limited effect, environmental impact, and poor climate adaptability.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this article is to develop a new type of spray dust suppression material and predict its dust suppression effect through algorithm simulation. Firstly, efficient and environmentally friendly dust-reducing materials were screened, and after evaluating the dust-reducing effect under laboratory conditions, the optimal material combination was determined.
METHODS: Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), a numerical model of the spray process was constructed to simulate the dust suppression effect of different materials under different climatic conditions.
RESULTS: The results show that the highest dust reduction efficiency of the new spray dust reduction material is more than 4.3% higher than that of the traditional material, and it shows good stability.
CONCLUSION: The new spray dust control material and its effect prediction method studied in this article provide an effective solution for dust control in metal mines, which has important theoretical value and practical application prospects.
From the Modernization theory to the debate on Asian values: trajectory of alternative social sciences in Singapore (1970s-1990s)
Authors: Brisson Thomas
Published: November 2024

Singapore offers an interesting puzzle for the study of differentialist science policies.How can we understand that the city-state, which had long adopted a modernising and universalist scientific stance, came to reverse this agenda in the 1970s, in order to promote an endogenous and particularist conception of the social sciences? This reversal, which saw Singapore oppose the Euro-American scientific establishment, is particularly counterintuitive as it occurred precisely when the island was completing its integration into the circuits of the Western capitalist economy. To understand this, the article proposes to analyse in detail the relations between Singaporean political and scientific circles, in order to identify the configurations in which the differentialist hypothesis gained credibility. In doing so, it shows both the multiplicity of actors and scales involved in this transformation, as well as the still contested and unfinished nature of differential science policies.

Singapour offre une énigme intéressante à l’étude des politiques scientifiques différentialistes. Comment comprendre, en effet, que la Cité-État, qui a longtemps adopté une position scientifique modernisatrice et universaliste, en soit venu à renverser cet agenda dans les années 1970, afin de promouvoir une conception endogène et particulariste des sciences sociales ? Ce renversement, qui vit Singapour s’opposer à l’appareil scientifique euro-américain, est d’autant plus contre-intuitif qu’il intervint précisément au moment où l’île achevait son insertion aux circuits de l’économie capitaliste occidentale. Pour le comprendre, l’article propose d’analyser en détails les relations entre les milieux politiques et scientifiques singapouriens, afin de dégager les configurations dans lesquelles l’hypothèse différentialiste a gagné en crédibilité. Ce faisant, il montre à la fois la multiplicité des acteurs et des échelles impliqués dans cette transformation, mais aussi le caractère toujours contesté et inachevé des politiques scientifiques différentielles.
Iulian Bocai, « Filologii. Instituționalizarea studiului literar în Europa » [Philologies. L’institutionnalisation des études littéraires en Europe]: Bucarest, Editura Tracus Arte, 386 pages, 2020, en roumain
Authors: Bumbas Alexandru
Published: November 2024

Le volume que présente Iulian Bocai tente de répondre à une question vertigineuse : quel type de pensée est la pensée philologique ?
REFORMA FISCAL: DESAFIOS E PROGNÓSTICOS NA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UM IMPOSTO SOBRE VALOR AGREGADO (IVA)
Authors: Rafael Soares Duarte de Moura  , Antônio Marcos Rodrigues Caracas
Published: November 2024

O sistema tributário nacional sempre gerou insatisfações nos mais variados vetores econômicos. A onerosidade e a complexidade, mais do que a carga tributária elevada, constituem fatores que agravam nossa competitividade e captação. Essa estrutura complexa, vez ou outra, ronda as proposições legislativas, sempre na iminência de crises econômicas onde os agentes inseridos na estrutura sofrem não só pelas flutuações dos fatores econômicos, mas com o próprio sistema interno que deveria favorecer o desenvolvimento, contudo acaba por prejudicá-lo. O ambiente político, no momento em que vivemos, parece se inclinar para alguma efetividade prática, com proposições legislativas que objetivam mudar o sistema fiscal nacional. A estrutura de Imposto sobre Valor Agregado (IVA) parece ser a resolução que as proposições legislativas encontraram para melhorar o sistema tributário, sendo o objeto de análise deste trabalho o modo como o mesmo opera e os obstáculos de sua implementação no país, juntamente com os instrumentos para tal.
O PRECONCEITO SOCIAL, O REFUGIADO E AS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS SOCIAIS
Authors: Janice Cláudia Freire Sant'Ana  , Sara Maria do Nascimento Honório
Published: November 2024

O presente estudo abordou a relação da sociedade civil e a recepção dos refugiados venezuelanos no Brasil. Tratou-se de observar a incidência ou não da discriminação histórico-cultural em desfavor do “outro”, daquele que é considerado o diferente. Nesse sentido, se perquiriu a maneira do cidadão brasileiro, a partir do seu lugar de fala, recepcionar essas pessoas que adentram ao país em situação de vulnerabilidade. Assim, foi utilizado o método de pesquisa qualitativa, com o método dedutivo e histórico, a fim de entender o paradigma que construiu o preconceito aos refugiados venezuelanos na atualidade. Sob esse aspecto, questionou-se a presença do preconceito e do estigma no que concerne às políticas públicas, visando a implementação da legislação contemporânea, sobre as questões humanitárias referentes aos refugiados. Diante disso, foi possível verificar que a mudança de tratamento a ser dado aos refugiados passa necessariamente pela conscientização da sociedade civil, pelo quesito da educação interna, para mitigar o preconceito quanto à aceitação da alteridade. Diante disso, o trabalho buscou como aporte as teorias desenvolvidas por Paulo Freire e Emanuelle Tourme-Jouannet. Constatou-se a existência de um fosso abissal entre o que preleciona o ordenamento jurídico brasileiro e o acolhimento do refugiado no Brasil.
O LIMITE DA RESPONSABILIDADE DOS BANCOS NAS FRAUDES DE TERCEIROS CONTRA OS CONSUMIDORES
Authors: Fernanda Fagundes Veloso Lana
Published: November 2024

O Código de Defesa do Consumidor tem aplicação nas relações de consumobancárias estando consumidor e fornecedor sujeitos aos seus ditames, inclusive na apuração de responsabilidade civil por fraudes e golpes em operações bancárias. No atual cenário econômico/social muitas tecnologias vêm sendo implantadas com o intuído de facilitar o acesso a produtos e serviços pelos consumidores, ao mesmo tempo que diminuem os custos dos bancos. Mas, concomitantemente, os consumidores estão mais vulneráveis e expostos a falhas no sistema, vazamento de dados e prática de crimes. Assim faz-se imprescindível a análise do alcance da responsabilidade dos bancos nesses atos fraudulentos e golpistas, visto que muitas vezes não há qualquer falha na sua conduta, e sim uma participação ativa dos próprios consumidores, que, mesmo sem conhecimento das consequências de suas ações, acabam sendo enganados e lesados, pretendendo serem ressarcidos pelos bancos.
A LUTA DAS MULHERES CONTRA A VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA E O AFASTAMENTO DO TRABALHO VIA INSS: UM AVANÇO JURISPRUDENCIAL BRASILEIRO
Authors: José Adélcio da Silva Júnior  , Vitória Dreide Xavier Araújo Silva  , Maurício Gabriel Mendes Gaia
Published: November 2024

O presente estudo visa aprofundar a compreensão da luta persistente das mulheres contra a violência doméstica e o consequente afastamento do trabalho por meio do Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS). A análise aborda a complexa questão da violência de gênero em um contexto histórico e social marcado pela prevalência do patriarcado e do machismo, fatores que historicamente levaram à dominação masculina e à subjugação das mulheres. A imagem estereotipada da mulher como frágil, vulnerável e inferior tem contribuído para torná-la alvo principal de atos violentos, uma realidade que infelizmente persiste até os dias atuais. Nesse sentido, é fundamental mergulhar no passado histórico para compreender a situação atual e traçar perspectivas para o futuro. A metodologia adotada neste estudo compreende uma revisão bibliográfica, permitindo uma análise abrangente e aprofundada do tema. Além disso, será dedicada atenção especial ao exame da jurisprudência como orientação para a compreensão da garantia e proteção dos direitos das mulheres, em face das alarmantes estatísticas de violência doméstica e homicídios relacionados ao gênero feminino. Portanto, por meio desta pesquisa, busca-se contribuir para um entendimento mais abrangente e informado das causas e impactos da violência doméstica contra as mulheres, bem como para destacar a importância de estratégias legais e sociais para a proteção e promoção dos direitos fundamentais das mulheres em nossa sociedade.
INFLUÊNCIA DO PENSAMENTO DE RUI BARBOSA NA EDUCAÇÃO BRASILEIRA NA TRANSIÇÃO DO IMPÉRIO PARA A REPÚBLICA
Authors: Wannessa Aquino Reis Nunes
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo discorrer acerca do pensamento do jurista Rui Barbosa sobre a educação brasileira, tendo como recorte temporal a transição do período imperial para o período republicano (1887-1910). Para desenvolvimento e fundamentação do trabalho foram utilizados os autores Nogueira (1996), Machado (1999; 2010), Lourenço Filho (2001), Porto Júnior (2003), Oliveira Júnior (2015), dentre outros. As fontes utilizadas, além de escritos do próprio intelectual em estudo, foram os seus discursos e pareceres que estão reunidos cronologicamente em extensa obra de dezenas de volumes, organizada e publicada pela Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa. Advogado e político, grande defensor das liberdades individuais e da modernização do país, com a eloquência, projetava a educação como motor para o desenvolvimento nacional. Conhecido pelas suas contribuições no âmbito jurídico e político nacional, as suas ações em prol da oferta de um ensino de qualidade e de melhorias na educação são ainda pouco estudadas. Busca-se, através deste trabalho, apresentar as contribuições de Rui Barbosa no âmbito educacional, sem o fim de esgotar a grandeza de seu legado, evidenciando as tendências de seu pensamento dentro do período delimitado.
DIREITO E CINEMA, OS DIREITOS FUNDAMENTAIS VISTOS SOB A LUZ DE UM CLÁSSICO
Authors: Lailson Braga Baeta Neves  , Fabíola Sayonara Araújo Baeta Neves
Published: November 2024

Trata-se de estudo destinado a analisar o filme “O Vento Será Tua Herança” sob a ótica do devido processo legal no Estado Democrático de Direito, especialmente ao que refere às garantias constitucionais que estão asseguradas na Constituição da República Federativa do Brasil. É importante demonstrar que ao proporcionar ao cidadão essa importantíssima garantia que é capaz de protegê-lo contra quaisquer arbitrariedades do Estado e de outros indivíduos, sendo mencionada garantia recepcionada pela Constituição de 1988, no artigo 5º, inciso LIV, no capítulo referente aos direitos e garantias individuais, a garantia do devido processo legal. Pelo princípio do devido processo legal (due process of law) qualquer impostação que atinja a liberdade ou os bens de uma pessoa, deve estar sujeita ao crivo do Poder Judiciário, que atuará mediante juiz natural, em processo contraditório que assegure às partes ampla defesa. Assim, demonstra através do filme O vento Será Tua Herança as arbitrariedades e injustiça que podem ocorrer quando não se observa os princípios de um processo judicial.
RESENHA SOBRE A OBRA MEMÓRIAS DA PLANTAÇÃO: EPISÓDIOS DE RACISMO COTIDIANO
Authors: Elton Dias Xavier  , Lavínya Gabriele Soares de Jesus
Published: November 2024

A obra “Memórias da Plantação: Episódios de racismo cotidiano”, de autoria de Grada Kilomba – artista interdisciplinar e multidisciplinar, escritora, teórica, filósofa, pesquisadora e psicóloga –, foi publicada originalmente em inglês, no ano de 2008, e, apenas em 2019, foi lançada no Brasil pela editora Cobogó e traduzida por Jess Oliveira. Com o intuito de discutir sobre temáticas cruciais acerca do racismo e da herança colonial, Kilomba redige sua obra a partir da análise de vertentes vinculadas a essas problemáticas, que recaem sobre o sujeito negro e, ainda, por meio de uma compilação de entrevistas que relatam as vivências traumáticas do racismo cotidiano pela própria autora e também por suas entrevistadas.
Evaluation of adherence, safety and effectiveness of an antibiotic de-escalation strategy in patients with febrile neutropenia during autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Authors: Andrés Herrera Rueda Guillermo , Velásquez Salazar Pamela , Cardona Molina Angélica , Saldarriaga bedoya Kevin , Ospina Ospina Sigifredo , Karduss Urueta Amado José
Published: November 2024

Introduction: There are ongoing concerns about optimal antibiotic regimens for febrile neutropenia during autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Objectives: We assessed adherence, safety, and clinical outcomes of  an antibiotic de-escalation protocol at a hematopoietic stem cell transplant reference center. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of clinical data from 100 patients who developed febrile neutropenia during autologous stem cell transplantation between January 2020 and June 2021. In addition to presenting descriptive variables, we compared clinical outcomes, including treatment duration, hospitalization length, ICU admission, and mortality, among intervention groups. Results: Approximately 61% of the patients underwent the antibiotic de-escalation strategy, with an adherence rate of approximately 80% and only 20 protocol deviations. Comparing intervention groups, statistically significant differences favored the de-escalation and early termination group, which had shorter hospital stays (16 vs. 18 days, p 0.01) and fewer days of antibiotic treatment (5 vs. 8 days, p 0.006). There were no differences in safety outcomes. Conclusions: The antibiotic de-escalation strategy demonstrated significant adherence and proved to be safe and effective, with the added benefit of shorter hospital stays and reduced antibiotic exposure.
10-Year Real-World Data on Acute Myeloid Leukemia:
Authors: Campos Camilla , Orathes Ponte Silva Alini Maria , Feistauer Felipe , Teixeira da Silva Lais , Favano Thiago , Salvino Marco Aurélio
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Despite advances in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) diagnosis and treatment, the outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are far apart from those in high-income countries (HIC). Objective: To describe the clinical features and outcomes of AML patients in Brazil's public health system, we conducted a retrospective analysis of all cases of non-promyelocytic AML diagnosed within 10 years (2007- 2017) in northeastern Brazil, Bahia. Methodology: We analyzed the real-life outcomes of 62 patients diagnosed with non-promyelocytic AML between 2007 and 2017 at a university hospital in Northeast Brazil. We classified patients using the European LeukemiaNet 2022 guideline into favorable (n=8), intermediate (n=18), and adverse risk (n=7) groups. Twenty-nine were not otherwise classified because no cytogenetic and/or molecular tests were available at diagnosis. Results: Allogeneic bone marrow transplant (alloBMT) was performed in 16 patients (37%). Median overall survival (mOS) was seven months. Among patients receiving alloBMT, mOS was 49 months, while for the chemotherapy group, it was six months (P = 0.003). For 10-year real-life data, we found complete remission of 53%, 5-year OS of 27%, and a mortality rate during induction therapy of 27%, inferior to HIC. Conclusion: Inferior outcomes found in LMIC result from a multifactorial scenario and an unmet need in the worldwide panorama of AML.
PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT (PBM) STRATEGIES IN BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION UNIT - IMPACT ON PRIMARY OUTCOMES
Authors: Magalhães Chaves Ana Vitória , Garcia Yhasmine Delles Oliveira , Nunes Barroso Karine Sampaio , Mota Segundo Hércules Amorim , Facundo de Alencar Araripe Lara , Mariano de Alencar Paulo Henrique , Maria de Barros Carlos Luciana , Barroso Duarte Fernando
Published: November 2024

Objective: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HCT) recipients are among the largest consumers of allogeneic red blood cells and platelets. The impact of Patient Blood Management (PBM) strategies on these recipients is poorly understood. Therefore, we evaluated the PBM strategies and their impact on patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic HCT. Methodology: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 333 patients who underwent HCT at the Bone Marrow Transplant Center of the Walter Cantídio University Hospital (HUWC) from 2018 to 2022. Clinical data were collected from medical records. Statistical analysis was performed using Jamovi software version 2.03, with a statistical significance level of p = 0.05. Results: The mean age of the patients was 45 years, with 51% being male. Of the transplants performed, 63% were autologous. The most common diagnosis was plasma cell neoplasia (36.3%). Restrictive strategies were adopted, and the transfusion parameters during HSCT hospitalization were as follows: Hemoglobin <7g/dL, platelets <50,000/µL in case of bleeding or lumbar puncture, <20,000/µL in the presence of fever or central venous access puncture, and <10,000/µL prophylactically. The transfusion requests consisted of 1 unit of red blood cells and 1 unit of platelet "buffy coat" per administration. During hospitalization, 94.3% of the patients received platelet transfusions, and 50.3% received red blood cells. Patients undergoing allogeneic HCT required more transfusions, experienced more transfusion reactions (24.6%), and had a higher number of deaths during hospitalization (p<0.0001) compared to those undergoing autologous HCT. The most frequent transfusion reactions were allergic (8.7%) and febrile non-hemolytic (15%). The number of red blood cell and platelet transfusions showed a strong (p<0.5) and significant (p<0.01) correlation with the collected volume and engraftment time. There was no correlation between the number of transfusions and age or patient survival after hospital discharge. The number of transfusions during this period did not have a significant impact on survival. However, higher mortality was observed among patients who received more transfusions and those who underwent allogeneic HCT. Conclusion: The implementation of PBM for HCT recipients was associated with a significant reduction in allogeneic red blood cell and platelet transfusions and a reduction in transfusion-related costs, without any negative impact on clinical outcomes.
DEVICE FOR SYNCHRONIZATION ELECTRON ACCELERATOR
Authors: Chertishchev I.O. , Mats V.O. , Momot V.O. , Romanovsky S.K. , Titarenko Yu.O. , Tytov V.Yu.
Published: November 2024

A device designed for continuous management and control of the parameters of elements and nodes of an electronic accelerator has been developed. The created device makes it possible to control the modes of the accelerator taking into account the state of electrical blockages and counting the necessary time exposures.
Swap Kanalı Üzerinden Parasal Aktarım Mekanizması: Türkiye Örneği
Authors: Taşdemir Cesim , Arvas Mehmet Akif
Published: November 2024

Para politikasının aktarımı, Merkez Bankası'nın para politikası araçlarında yaptığı değişikliklerin iktisadi faaliyete ve enflasyona nasıl yansıdığını açıklar. Bu aktarım süreci karmaşıktır ve ekonomi üzerindeki etkisinin zamanlaması ve boyutu konusunda büyük ölçüde belirsizlik bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada parasal aktarım mekanizmasının öncü göstergeler üzerine etkisi swap kanalı üzerinden Türkiye ekonomisi için araştırılmıştır. Çalışmada, 2006:1-2021-4 çeyrek dönem verileri kullanılarak Vektör Otoregresyon Modeli (VAR) tahmin sonuçları değerlendirilmiştir. Tahmin sonuçlarına göre, Türkiye’de uygulanan para politikasında ortaya çıkan bir birimlik bir şok SWAP üzerinden, üretim, fiyatlar ve para arzında istatistiki olarak anlamlı etkiler meydana getirmektedir.
Minerals and vitamins Composition of Unprocessed and heat Processed Maggots from different substrates
Authors:   Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, P.M.B. 2373, Makurdi, Nigeria, Simi Rose Alamba
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the mineral and vitamin composition of maggots derived from Musca domestica, focusing on the influence of substrate type and heat processing duration. Maggots were cultured using three organic substrate: cow manure with cow blood (CMM), swine manure with cow blood (SMM), and poultry manure with cow blood (PMM). Larvae were harvested at day 4 and subjected to varying drying times (35, 45, and 55 minutes) at a constant temperature of 90°C. The mineral and vitamin content of both unprocessed and processed maggot samples were quantified using standard methods, including Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for minerals and UV spectroscopy for vitamins. Statistical analysis was conducted using R software, employing Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to assess differences among groups, with Tukey’s Significant Difference (HSD) for mean separation. Results revealed significant differences in mineral concentrations across manure sources, with cow maggot meal exhibiting the highest levels of calcium, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus. Processing duration positively influenced mineral content, particularly calcium and phosphorus, with p-values less than 2.0 × 10-16 indicating highly significant differences. In terms of vitamins, substantial variations were observed, particularly in vitamin A and E levels, with poultry maggots displaying the highest vitamin A concentrations (445.32 ± 0.00 mg/100g), while overall vitamin E levels remained low. This research plays a critical role of substrate selection and processing methods in optimizing the nutritional profile of maggot. The findings highlight the potential of maggots as a sustainable protein source, providing valuable insights for enhancing animal feed formulations and promoting improved livestock health and productivity. Further investigations are warranted to explore the long-term effects of maggot meal incorporation into livestock diets and its implications for sustainable food systems.
Impak Ketidaktentuan Harga Minyak Kelapa Sawit Terhadap Masyarakat di Felda Lepar Hilir 1, Gambang
Authors: Mohd Azahar NurAisya Atierah , Sa’at Nor Hayati , Othman NorFatiha
Published: November 2024

Tujuan kajian ini untuk menganalisis impak ketidaktentuan harga minyak kelapa sawit terhadap kesejahteraan hidup peneroka Felda. Hasil penjualan kelapa sawit merupakan sumber pendapatan yang utama bagi peneroka Felda untuk menampung kos penyaraan hidup keluarga mereka. Kajian ini meneliti tentang impak ketidaktentuan harga minyak kelapa sawit terhadap kesejahteraan hidup masyarakat Felda dan dianalisis melalui tiga objektif iaitu demografi, impak positif dan impak negatif. Kajian ini menghasilkan satu alternatif lain dalam mengatasi masalah ketidaktentuan harga minyak kelapa sawit ini bagi mengelakkan kesejahteraan hidup peneroka Felda terjejas. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kuantitatif melalui pendekatan kajian survei yang melibatkan seramai 100 orang peneroka di Felda Lepar Hilir 1, iaitu sebanyak 6 blok yang telah dipilih untuk mengedarkan borang soal selidik. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa ramai peneroka yang mempunyai pekerjaan sampingan yang dijadikan sebagai pendapatan sampingan mereka daripada mengharapkan duit minyak kelapa sawit sahaja. Cadangan kajian masa depan ialah membuat kajian dengan menggunakan kaedah kualitatif melalui temu bual secara lebih mendalam pada setiap peneroka untuk mengetahui dengan lebih terperinci mengenai impak ketidaktentuan harga minyak kelapa sawit terhadap kesejahteraan hidup mereka. Kajian ini juga dapat memberi banyak peluang kepada pengkaji untuk menambahkan ilmu pengetahuan serta pengalaman kerana dapat mengaplikasikan kaedah kuantitatif melalui borang soal selidik yang akan diedarkan secara rawak kepada peneroka Felda. Secara keseluruhannya, diharapkan agar kajian ini dapat membantu pengkaji dalam menyelidik impak daripada berlakunya ketidaktentuan harga minyak kelapa sawit ini terhadap kesejahteraan hidup peneroka Felda.
Pedra, cal e bronze
Authors: Correia Lima de Almeida Anita
Published: November 2024

O artigo procura estudar as dinâmicas do abastecimento de água na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, ao longo do século XIX, examinando-se, em particular, a atuação dos guardas de chafariz. Tanto no período colonial, como no império, as fontes públicas foram edificadas como marcos de poder no mundo urbano. No entanto, a partir dos pontos de distribuição hídrica, numerosos aguadeiros ainda precisavam completar o circuito até as moradas, o que determinava a presença maciça de pessoas escravizadas nos chafarizes da cidade. Do ponto de vista dos órgãos da administração, isso impunha a necessidade de vigilância nos espaços da água no sentido da manutenção dos equipamentos, mas também do controle estrito de seus frequentadores. Nesse contexto, parecem ter sido conformados os princípios que definiram o papel desses agentes públicos – os guardas de chafariz – no Rio de Janeiro oitocentista.