bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cycling Motilities: Conditions, Weights and Reliefs for Cycling in Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods in Sweden
Authors: Balkmar Dag , Henriksson Malin , Joelsson Tanja
Published: December 2024

In current Swedish planning and policy discourse, cycling is seen as an efficient way to commute in urban environments and a key component in advancing more sustainable transport. In Sweden, cycling is more prevalent among the more afflu-ent population, but there is (with some exceptions) little knowledge on cycling in low-income areas. Given that well-developed cycling infrastructure is available and that bicycling is a comparably low-cost transport mode, higher rates of cycling in disadvantaged neighbourhoods could be expected. For policies that increase inclu-sive cycling to be implemented, there is a need to understand what makes cycling achievable  for  diverse  groups.  Based  on  the  everyday  cycling  experiences  of  31 families living in socially disadvantaged and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods in Sweden, this paper provides qualitative accounts of cycling, knowledge that can inform policy. Key concepts from urban sociology are used to analyse a person’s conditions for cycling. Our findings suggest that while cycling could be considered a practical, social, and flexible mode of transport, especially for younger people, only a few adults in our sample cycled. The results reflect an ambivalence toward cycling as part of everyday mobility. Cycling was perceived as something “typically Swedish”, a norm conditioned by age, gender, and body related weights and reliefs and hard to combine with everyday care- and work responsibilities. The gap between preferred and used mode implies an untapped cycling potential, a finding that suggests that pro cycling policies need to pay increased attention to broader social justice perspectives to support cycling (also) in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
İnfâk ve İsrâfla İlgili Âyetlerde Müfessirlerin Ahlâk Kültür İlişkisine Dair Yorumları
Authors: Yazıcı Elif
Published: December 2024

Bu araştırma müfessirlerin yorumları bağlamında infâk ve isrâfla ilgili âyetlerde ahlâk kültür ilişkisini ele almaktadır. Araştırmanın amacı, bu âyetlerde ahlâk kültür irtibatını ortaya koymaktır. Mesele câhiliye örfü ve nüzûl ortamının ilgili âyetlere nasıl yansıdığının tespiti açısından önem arz etmektedir. Konu Mekkî sûrelerle sınırlandırılmış ve meseleye dair on iki âyet incelenmiştir. Bütüncül bir bakış açısıyla ele alınması yönüyle benzer çalışmalardan ayrılmaktadır. Yöntemi, yorumlama ve karşılaştırmadır. Bir âyet dışındaki tüm âyetlerin yorumunda filolojik açıklamalar, esbab-ı nüzûl rivâyetleri, câhiliye ve nüzûl döneminin âdetleri yer almaktadır. İnfâk eden ve etmeyenlere yönelik hür ve köle benzetmesiyle en-Nahl 75. âyet doğrudan câhiliyedeki toplum yapısına; infâk ticâret ilişkisiyle Fâtır 35/29. âyet nüzûl ortamına atıfta bulunmaktadır. İsrâfla ilgili el-A‘râf 7/31. âyet câhiliye örfündeki haccla ilgili bir uygulamayı kaldırmıştır. Ayrıca el-İsrâ 17/26-27, 29. ve el-Müzzemmil 73/20. âyetteki ifadeler dil kültür ilişkisini ortaya koymuştur. Müfessirlerin bu âyetlerin yorumunda dilbilimsel izahlara yoğunlaştığı tespit edilmiştir.
Evaluation of Non-Genetic Factors Affecting Birth Weight of Kalahari Red Goats in South Africa
Authors: Ramaroka M.P. , Tada O. , Banga C.B.
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the effect of non-genetic factors on the birth weight of Kalahari Red goats, a critical economic parameter in livestock production. Analysing data from 1902 goat kids born between 2008 and 2017 in different regions of South Africa, including the Northern (Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Northwest, and Limpopo), Southern (Eastern Cape and the eastern part of Western Cape), and Eastern (KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern part of Eastern Cape), the research employs a least-squares analysis of variance (ANOVA) using the General Linear Model (GLM) procedure. The results highlight the significance of various factors in determining birth weight. Season of birth, sire age, doe age, sex of the kid, breeder, year of birth, and birth type emerge as influential sources of variation (p < 0.05). Notably, region and kidding interval show no significant effect on birth weight (p > 0.05). Male kids generally have a higher average birth weight compared to females. Single births result in higher weights than multiple births (twins, triplets, and quadruplets). The study underscores the importance of considering these factors in genetic evaluation models. It emphasises their relevance in enhancing the understanding of prenatal growth and postnatal development in Kalahari Red goats within the context of livestock production.
Livelihood Assets Influence on Rural Youth Participating in Support Initiatives to Enhance Agricultural Participation
Authors: Songca S.S. , Henning J.I.F. , Madende P.
Published: December 2024

Government efforts to encourage youth participation in the agricultural sector through support initiatives have yet to realise the envisioned outcomes. With research primarily considering the factors influencing youth participation in the agricultural sector, involvement in agricultural support initiatives is rarely considered. The main aim of the research is to explore whether differences in access to assets within the Modified Sustainable Livelihood Framework influence youth participation in support initiatives. Data was collected between 2018 and 2021 from 369 randomly selected youth from QwaQwa and Thaba' Nchu in the Free State Province, South Africa. The regression results confirmed that participation in support initiatives is low. Already being involved in the sector, marital status, cooperative membership, and social grants were used for inputs as the exogenous factors and resilience and optimism as endogenous factors representing psychological capital were found to enhance participation in support initiatives. Youth need to draw on their endogenous capabilities to seek and access support initiatives while also seeking options to access livelihood assets. This will complement the efforts by governments and other institutions to enhance their participation in the sector. We recommend that policies consider that youth are not involved in the sector and have limited resource access. Secondly, the policies should motivate youth to achieve self-sustainability in their operations and not depend on unearned money such as grants.
Rangeland Management Practices and Perceptions of Communal Livestock Farmers' Towards Rangeland Degradation in the North West Province of South Africa
Authors: Bodiba K.C. , Teele T. , Letsoalo N.L. , Legodu G.L.
Published: December 2024

This study assessed rangeland management practices and perceptions of livestock farmers towards rangeland degradation in the Moretele communal areas of North West Province, South Africa. Understanding these issues is crucial for developing interventions to improve rangeland productivity and sustainability. A semi-structured questionnaire surveyed 106 randomly selected communal farmers across four villages (Lebalangwa, Mmakgabetlwane, Noroki, & Swartdam). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software. The majority of participants were males. Most farmers had less than years of farming experience, and most were farming with mixed livestock (cattle, sheep, and goats). Based on the farmers' perceptions, over 70% of the farmers agreed that rangelands are overgrazed and considered the condition of the rangelands to have declined dramatically over time. The most important traditional rangeland management strategy adopted by the farmers was mobility. Better pastures and water access were common reasons for mobility across all areas. The study suggests that, in future, development agencies and government must work closely with local communities to train and empower them in rangeland management skills.
Perceptions of Communal Farmers on Extension Support Services Accessibility in the Port St Johns, Eastern Cape Province
Authors: Gwala L. , Yusuf F.S.G. , Loki O. , Bontsa N.V. , Mdiya L. , Rani Z.T.
Published: December 2024

Communal farming is mainly practised in most rural areas of South Africa, and agricultural production plays a significant part in rural livelihoods. Lack of access to adequate resources has led to high vulnerability. Farmers' understanding, awareness, and experience of extension services are important. Extension services are vital in supporting farmers in acquiring information, gaining knowledge and skills, and engaging in agricultural production to solve farming-related problems. Therefore, the paper seeks to determine farmers' perceptions of extension services accessed. The study used a cross-sectional research design to collect data using a 5-Likert scale questionnaire. A snowball sampling method was used to select 115 communal farmers from Ntsimbini village in Port St Johns Local Municipality. Descriptive statistics and principal component analysis were used to analyse the collected data. The study's findings revealed that production challenges associated with limited access to support services affect crop and livestock production. Findings on farmers' perceptions revealed poor access to production inputs and infrastructural support. Therefore, extension services accessibility affects production inputs and infrastructural support. The study recommends that access and use of extension support services be improved through communication strategies conducive to all stakeholders involved in communal farming, as this will help improve access to support services for farmers.
Institutional Factors Affecting Smallholder Farmers' Decision to Adopt Climate Change Adaptation Strategies: Evidence from Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality Eastern Cape, South Africa
Authors: Shiba W.T. , Mdiya L. , Aliber M. , Zantsi S.
Published: December 2024

In recent years, adaptation to climate change has become a global focus; therefore, the present study was conducted in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality to understand the adaptation strategies employed by smallholder farmers to the adverse impact of climate change and to examine the extent to which institutional factors play a role in farmers' decisions to adapt to climate change. Using a multistage research design, data were collected from 120 smallholder farmers by administering a pre-tested questionnaire with both open- and closed-ended questions. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics and a binary logistic regression model. The results revealed that farmers employed crop diversification, crop rotation, calendar redefinition, resilient crop varieties, and tree planting as adaptation strategies in response to climate change. The binary logistic regression model results indicated that access to extension services, climate change information, and farmers' organisations influenced farmers' decisions to adopt climate change adaptation strategies. Policymakers should focus on enhancing rural institutional services and increasing climate change education to improve smallholder farmers' capacity in a changing climate.
Wool Versus Mutton: Enterprise Budgets from Survey Data for the Karoo and the Effects of Drought on Profitability
Authors: Conradie B.
Published: December 2024

The study assesses the profitability of Karoo farms. It develops an enterprise wool and mutton production budget from eight years of survey data collected from 73 farms. Costs are presented in constant 2019 Rand so that data from various years can be pooled. According to income composition, farms were classified into mutton, wool or mixed mutton-wool operations. Mutton and mixed farms run similar-sized flocks on similar-sized properties, while wool farms operate larger flocks on more land. Mutton producers stock their land 15% less densely than wool or mixed farms, which use the same stocking density. At R80.89 per hectare, the small stock enterprise on mixed farms is approximately 40% more expensive to operate than the unit cost of production on mutton or wool farms, which are similar. Wool farms generate the best per-hectare incomes, 48% higher than the unit income of livestock on mixed farms and 62% higher than the per-hectare income on mutton farms. Net farm income is presented and discussed, and profitability is related to rainfall.
Back to Basics: Mitigating the Harmful Effects of Droughts for Efficient Livestock Productivity in the Grasslands of the Central Free State in South Africa
Authors: Mokhesengoane T.E. , Van der Westhuizen H.C. , Van Niekerk J.A.
Published: December 2024

Extensive livestock production in South Africa depends on rangeland productivity and effective livestock management practices. This study aims to identify various processes to mitigate the adverse effects of droughts on livestock farming in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Stocking rates on land-reform farms during drought, rangeland management impacts on the reproduction performance of beef cattle and rangeland condition and soil data were investigated. The results showed a significant difference between rangeland condition and soil carbon, demonstrating the essential role of rangeland management in carbon sequestration. In conclusion, knowledge regarding stocking rates and prudent rangeland management practices (condition and carbon sequestration) is paramount for sustainable livestock farming during climate change. Intensive training of farmers in sustainable rangeland management is recommended to mitigate the effect of droughts and to ensure sustainable livestock production with a minimised carbon footprint.
Can Agricultural Extension Inspire South African Students to Pursue Careers in Agriculture?
Authors: Maka L.
Published: December 2024

Agricultural extension and education programs can influence students' decisions to pursue a career in agriculture. Understanding the influence of agricultural extension on students' aspirations to pursue a profession in agriculture is critical for tackling agricultural sector concerns. This paper examines how agricultural extension programs affect students' intentions to pursue a career in agriculture, including their plans to study agriculture, work in the agricultural sector, and start their own agricultural business. Data was collected from 163 postgraduate students from South Africa using Google Forms. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 19 was used to analyse the quantitative data, and content analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data (open-ended questions in the questionnaire). 44.8% of participants mentioned that they chose agriculture to assist farmers and the community, 37.4% for employment, 24.5% for farming, 28.8% for agricultural entrepreneurship, 15.3% for marketing, promotion, and selling agricultural products, 11.7% for university application, and 6.7% to meet family and peer expectations. Approximately a quarter of the participants (25.2%) were dissatisfied with their agricultural educational qualifications. The main reasons participants were not satisfied with their education qualification were that there were limited employment opportunities, and they wanted to study further/obtain a higher qualification. The government and educational institutions must take steps to address the issue of limited employment opportunities. This could include investing in job training programs to help people develop the skills they need for in-demand jobs, working with businesses to create more jobs in high-growth industries, and making it easier for people to start their businesses. This paper recommends that agricultural extension programs in basic education be more interactive and hands-on, allowing students to develop their vision of becoming future agricultural experts.
The expanding middle class of China: a game changer in the international system
Authors: Soto Marulanda Juan Camilo
Published: December 2024

This research paper explores the economic implications of the expanding middle class in China for the international system. To achieve this, the study analyzes the three key arguments proposed by Chun et al (2017) that are linked to the middle class in literature: 1) There is the impact on entrepreneurial activity, 2) the accumulation of savings, 3) the expansion of the domestic market. Using secondary sources such as journals and statistics, the paper evaluates how these arguments are reflected in the Chinese middle class and what their effects are on the international system. Concluding that China's middle class possesses opportunities like extended trade and investment for the rest of the world. As well as threads, particularly, the lending capacity derived from the middle class gives China a strategic position that may cause economic imbalances in the international system and generate financial risk for other countries.
Okul Yöneticilerinin Okul Temelli Mesleki Gelişim Modeline Yönelik Görüşleri
Authors: Şahin Ümran
Published: December 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı; öğretmenlere mesleki yeterliklerini geliştirmek amacıyla kendi gelişim modelini kendisinin oluşturması ve planı uygulaması, izlemesi süreçlerinde yol haritası sunan Okul Temelli Mesleki Gelişim (OTMG) Modeline yönelik okul yöneticilerinin görüşlerini belirlemektir. Araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden fenomenoloji deseni kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmadaki katılımcılar, ölçüt örneklemeye göre belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu Denizli iline bağlı merkez ilçelerde resmi ilkokullarda OTMG modelini uygulayan okullarda görev yapan sekiz okul yöneticisi oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma verileri katılımcılarla yapılan yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşmelerden elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde içerik analiz tekniği kullanılmıştır. Görüşmelerden elde edilen verilerin içerik analizi sonucunda altı temaya ulaşılmıştır. Bu temalar: Okul Müdürünün Gözünden OTMG Modeli, Öğretmenime katkısı, Okuluma Katkısı, Benim Okulumda, Karşılaşılan Zorluklar ve Öneriler şeklindedir. Okul müdürleri OTMG modelinin öğretimde verimliliği artırmak amacıyla ihtiyaca yönelik öğretmenin mesleki gelişimi olduğu yönde olduğunu vurgulayarak modeli bir yol haritası, sürekli öğrenme ile bilgi ve beceri destekleme olarak tanımlamışlardır. Okul müdürleri, modelin öğretmenlerin donanımlı olmasını sağlaması ve işbirlikli çalışmalara yönlendirmesi açısından katkısı olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Okullarda öğretmenlerin en çok AB projeleri, akıl ve zeka oyunları ile ihmal ve istismar konularında seminerler istedikleri sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Yaratıcı Yazma Ürünlerinde Akran Zorbalığının Temsili 7. Sınıf Uygulama Örneği
Authors: Öztürk Serpil
Published: December 2024

Akran zorbalığı okulda, pansiyonda, yemekhanede, bahçede hatta lavabolarda öğrencilerin sıklıkla karşılaştığı bir durumdur. Tanımının dahi zor yapıldığı akran zorbalığı bilinmesi, öğrenilmesi gereken bir alandır. Konu yeterince bilinmediği takdirde yaşanan olumsuzluklar, bazen uzun yıllara yayılırken bazense ömür boyunca bireyin taşıması gereken bir yük olarak kalır. Bilindiği üzere yaratıcı yazma ile birey hayal gücünü harekete geçirerek keyifli yazma süreci yaşar ve var olan problem durumu hakkında düşünme imkânı bulur. Düşünme süreci sayesinde kişi, probleme birbirinden farklı çözüm yolları üretir. Bu doğrultuda araştırmanın amacı 7. sınıf öğrencilerinin akran zorbalığı konusunda yaratıcı yazma becerilerinden hareketle ortaya çıkardıkları metinlerdeki yönelimlerini tespit etmek, hangi tür akran zorbalığına ve akran zorbalığı rollerine yer verdiklerini bulmak, ayrıca duruma nasıl çözüm getirdiklerini tespit etmektir. Çalışmada betimsel analiz kullanılmıştır. Çalışma grubuysa 7. sınıfa giden 28 öğrenciden oluşmuştur. Çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda ulaşılan verilerin frekans ve yüzdelik değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Ayrıca metinler akran zorbalığı türlerine, rollerine ve çözüm rollerine göre sınıflandırılmıştır. Öğrenci metinlerinde en çok fiziksel ve sözel zorbalık yer bulurken en az maddi zarar veren zorbalık ile sanal zorbalık tercih edilmiştir. Erkek öğrencilerin savunucu izleyici rolünü, kız öğrencilere göre anlamlı bir farklılıkla metinlerinde işledikleri saptanmıştır. Bununla beraber erkek öğrencilerin yazılarında problem durumuna çözümleri az da olsa ‘‘mekânı terk etme’’ şeklinde karşımıza çıkmıştır.
Comparison of Dosimetric Characteristics and Treatment Efficiency of VMAT Plans on Halcyon and Infinity Linear Accelerator Platforms for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Radiotherapy v1
Authors: Shao Kainan , Du Fenglei , Qiu Lingyun , Chen Weijun
Published: December 2024

This study aims to evaluate the dosimetric performance and treatment efficiency of two linear accelerators, Halcyon and Infinity, in volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A retrospective analysis was conducted on treatment plans for 60 NSCLC patients who received conventional fractionated radiotherapy. All plans were optimized using RayStation 9A, with identical dose constraints and optimization parameters to ensure a fair comparison. Key comparisons were made regarding dose coverage of the target (CTV and PTV), dose exposure to organs at risk (OARs), treatment plan complexity (e.g., control points and monitor units (MUs)), and treatment efficiency (treatment time). The results indicate that the Halcyon platform has a significant advantage in treatment efficiency, while the differences in dosimetric characteristics between the two platforms were minimal. This study provides critical data to support platform selection in clinical practice and lays the foundation for future multi-center comparative studies.
Erythrosis pigmentosa peribuccalis Brocq
Authors: Shchava Svetlana N. , Shishkina Marina A.
Published: December 2024

Pigmented peribuccal erythrosis of Brocq is a rare disease, with less than 50 cases reported in the literature, affecting mainly women. The dermatosis manifests itself as small follicular pigmented and slightly hyperkeratotic papules that are grouped centrofacially to form plaques with clear contours around the mouth and nose, sometimes with lesions in the forehead. The color intensity may change during the day, due to the presence of a vascular component. The dermatosis does not cause subjective symptoms and the main complaints of patients are reduced to aesthetic discomfort due to the sharp transition from orange-brown coloring around the mouth and nose to the normal color of the cheeks. The etiology of this condition is currently unknown, the features of the dermatoscopic picture have not been described, and standardized and effective methods of therapy have not been developed.
This article describes the clinical manifestations and dermatoscopic picture of this rare dermatosis in a 23-year-old girl with a disease duration of 6 years and ineffectiveness of previous treatment, who had pronounced and persistent positive dynamics against the background of treatment of concomitant cystic ovarian formations, the use of external agents with a keratolytic effect and strict photoprotection.
"An anagram of the body" Shakespeare and the Body/Text Commodified in My Own Private Idaho Authors
Authors: Ferguson Ailsa Grant
Published: December 2024

Appropriation of Shakespeare in postmodern film, as distinct from adaptation, presents a partially seen textual body, cut off by the frame of the cinematic screen. My Own Private Idaho (1992, USA) in particular is overtly dominated, both visually and thematically, by the fragmentation of textual and physical bodies — the Shakespearean body as well its own. This essay examines the use of Henry IV's marginal characters and the echoic corporeal tropes of the play in the film's preoccupation with the body, using as a framework Barthesian critical ideas about the body-text (The Pleasure of the Text, 1975) and visual body tropes explored by Linda Nochlin (The Body in Pieces, 1994). Shakespeare's text becomes a body fragmented and commodified in Idaho, a film that presents both tragedy and rebellion via the manipulation of physical and textual bodies.
Khaki Hamlets: Shakespeare, Joyce, and the Agency of Literary Texts Authors
Authors: Bayer Mark
Published: December 2024

In the "Scylla and Charybdis" episode of James Joyce's Ulysses (1922), Stephen Dedalaus and his friends debate the cultural afterlife of Hamlet. Stephen concludes that Hamlet has had a decidedly negative impact on successor cultures. There is, however, considerable irony in Stephen's position: Stephen's prosecution of Hamlet is eerily similar to the trials of Ulysses, itself the target of years of censorship amid accusations that the book was obscene, with a strong tendency to corrupt its readers. Stephen's comments in Ulysses and the novel's legal travails illustrate that the modernist desire to bracket artistic works as autonomous and separable from moral considerations is ultimately illusory and falls prey to its roots in a Kantian project that refuses such a separation.
Experiencias y transformaciones subjetivas: sufrimiento y coerción en el uso de psicofármacos en el tratamiento psiquiátrico en Chile
Authors: Castro Manuel Alejandro
Published: December 2024

Este artículo analiza el impacto del uso de psicofármacos en personas diagnosticadas con esquizofrenia, trastorno afectivo bipolar y depresión severa en Chile. A través de un enfoque cualitativo narrativo, se recogen las experiencias de 25 pacientes entre los 2018-2021, quienes describen cómo estos medicamentos, aunque efectivos para controlar los síntomas, generan sufrimiento psíquico y una sensación de coerción en su vida diaria. Los resultados muestran que el uso prolongado de psicofármacos provoca efectos secundarios significativos, como el deterioro físico, cognitivo y social, y que los pacientes sienten una dependencia constante hacia estos medicamentos. Además, el artículo critica la medicalización de los trastornos mentales en el contexto de la psiquiatría moderna, donde predomina el enfoque biomédico, reduciendo el malestar humano a un problema neuroquímico y desestimando factores sociales. Se concluye que, aunque los psicofármacos pueden estabilizar a los pacientes, también perpetúan formas de control y sufrimiento.
From Birds to Breaths: Investigating a Chronic Cough in a Bird Owner – A Case Report
Authors:   ¹Family Medicine, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar, Hassan Shahul Hameed Abdul
Published: December 2024

The interaction between humans and birds dates back to the dawn of humanity. This connection has led to
the emergence of certain diseases, one of which is hypersensitivity pneumonitis, also known as Bird
Fancier's Lung. First described in 1960(1), hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an immune-mediated reaction in
the lungs, often triggered by long-term exposure to birds and blood tests often reveal positive antibody
results specific to bird types, such as pigeons(2). It can present in a variety of ways, ranging from no
symptoms to severe pneumonia-like symptoms, including weight loss(1,3). Diagnosing this condition can be
challenging, as it may resemble lung cancer, as seen in our case, which involved a patient presenting with
cough, weight loss, and shortness of breath. A thorough history, including questions about pets, can raise
suspicion of Bird Fancier's Lung. Treatment may involve a course of oral steroids, avoidance of exposure,
or wearing protective equipment(4). In severe cases, oxygen therapy may be necessary(3)
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Our case describes the patient’s journey from the initial presentation to the formal diagnosis and successful
treatment, leading to the complete recovery of his symptoms. Despite the diagnosis, the patient chose to
continue his bird-breeding hobby while maintaining a low-dose oral prednisolone regimen.
Keywords: prolonged cough, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, birds, bird fancier's lung.
Beyond Frontal Leads: Unveiling Optimal Electrode Placements for BIS Monitoring in Neurosurgical Cases
Authors:   MBBS, KEMH Mumbai, Cheema Dr Roshni ,   MD Anesthesiology BHIMS, Mumbai
Published: December 2024

Introduction
Background: At the core of general anesthesia
lies the critical objective of ensuring patient
comfort while preventing awareness, not only to
alleviate psychological distress but also to shield
the anesthesiologist from potential legal
repercussions(1). The consequence of inadequate
sedation is the potential postoperative recollection
of pain and sounds, underscoring the
indispensable role of the Bispectral Index (BIS) in
monitoring sedation depth through EEG signals,
translated into an objective numerical value.(2)
Maintaining BIS values within the 40 to 60 range
is imperative to guarantee optimal anesthesia,
mitigate awareness, and diminish the likelihood of
patient distress and legal entanglements for the
anesthesiologist(3,4). This significance is
particularly accentuated in the intricate landscape
of extensive neurosurgical brain and spine
procedures.
Drug-Drug Interactions in the Red Zone of the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Antmen Ş. Efsun , Çulha Canan , Sancar Mesut , Erden Ertürk Sema , Canacankatan Necmiye , Canacankatan Mehmet
Published: December 2024

Aim: This study aimed to assess the potential for drug-drug interactions in adult patients admitted to the emergency departments.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 410 patients who were admitted to the red zone of the emergency departments, examined, treated, and received multiple medications. Drug-drug interaction analysis was conducted using LexiInteract software.
Results: The median age of patients was 63 (range, 19-96) years, with 55.4% (n=227) being female and 44.6% (n=183) were male. A total of 1,230 medications were identified among the patients. In 181 (44.1%) patients, 330 possible drug-drug interactions were detected. While there was no significant difference in the rate of drug-drug interactions between male and female patients (p=0.658), this rate was higher in patients aged 65 years and over (p=0.048) and patients with polypharmacy (p<0.001). Also, the interaction rates were higher in patients admitted with cerebrovascular disease (p=0.038) and trauma (p=0.002). According to the Lexicomp© drug information system, potential drug-drug interactions were classified into risk category C (n=299, 72.9%), risk category D (n=22, 5.4%), and risk category X (n=9, 2.2%). The most frequently interacting drug pairs were Furosemide-Salbutamol in category C, Enoxaparin-Acetylsalicylic acid in category D, and Dexketoprofen-Acetylsalicylic acid in category X.
Conclusion: Nearly half of the patients treated in the red zone of the emergency department were at risk of drug interactions. Assessing the risk of drug-drug interactions is essential before initiating medical instructions in critical areas of emergency department patient care, and follow-up should be organized about potential adverse effects.
Expression and Performance of Nepalese Wheat Genotypes under Irrigated and Multiple Abiotic Stress Conditions
Authors: Poudel M.R. , Neupane M. , Kushwaha U.K.S. , Lamshal N. , Solanki P.
Published: December 2024

Background: The wheat crop plays a crucial role in Nepal’s agricultural economy. This study aims to evaluate the performance and stability of various wheat genotypes under different environmental conditions, with the goal of identifying the most stable and adaptable genotype. Methods: The experiments was conducted across five environments using 20 wheat genotypes in alpha lattice design with two replications at Bhairahawa, Nepal. Result: The most significant yield reduction, of 86.37%, occurred under drought conditions compared to irrigated ones, where NL_1447 recorded the highest yield of 5943 kg/ha under irrigated conditions. The average yield of wheat genotypes under irrigated,rainfed,drought,heat stress rainfed and heat stress irrigated environments were 4770,1520,650,1952 and 3049 kg/ha, respectively. Analysis of variance indicated that grain yield variation was significantly explained by genotype, environmentand genotype ´environment interaction, accounting for 2.27%, 91.6% and 6.1%, respectively. NL_1504 was particularly well-suited to irrigated conditions, NL_1488 to heat stress irrigated conditionsand Bhrikuti to heat stress rainfed conditions.
Mujeres entre lo Rural y lo Urbano: Dialogando Saberes desde la Tradición Pacífica
Authors: Luna Monart Luz Elena
Published: December 2024

This article narrates the experience of working with banished women from the Colombian Pacific Coast through the creation of meeting spaces for dialogue and the construction of sisterhood between rural and urban women, having as a topic of conversation: plants and their different uses. and beliefs according to each culture. We work from women's autobiographical stories to create a scenic device that is also an activator of dialogue between women from different cultures. This research is framed in creation research, deconstructing ways and forms typical of traditional research and returning to methods and tools typical of the humanities, especially from biographical methods and the informal conversation typical of ethnography. Finally, the conclusions show that art as a mediator can be a tool that facilitates dialogue and encounter, but also, it is a commitment and an ethical and political responsibility when working with a population that has been victims of various violence.
Implementación de estrategias STEAM para fortalecer el pensamiento computacional en la gestión educativa disruptiva
Authors: Palmera Quintero Luis Manuel , Gutiérrez de Piñeres Orozco Jesús Alberto , Solano Cabarcas Miguel José , Jalabe Carlos Andrés
Published: December 2024

The challenges of contemporary society and the requirement to prepare students for a constantly changing world have given rise to disruptive innovation in educational management, this method is based on the adoption of new tactics and procedures that contradict conventional wisdom and promote more interesting and relevant learning. Disruptive innovation in educational management typically aims to change the way teaching and learning take place, while fostering important skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving. To achieve this, the STEAM methodology has been adopted, which incorporates the study of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics into the curriculum. A descriptive quantitative approach has been used to evaluate the effects of educational innovations that allowed supporting the implementation of the methodology. The goal is to measure how much academic performance, student engagement, and motivation have changed and improved through data analysis and objective information collection. The results of this descriptive quantitative approach have shown the innovative potential of disruptive educational management in the context of logical thinking. In the conclusions, the potential of disruptive innovation in educational management is highlighted, which has shown to be a powerful tool to raise educational quality and also to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century.
Evidence Base in LICs and LMICs on TVET to Help Young People Into Employment
Authors: Avis William
Published: December 2024

This rapid literature review collates available evidence on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and employment. The evidence base concerning the impact of particular TVET interventions is complex and multifaceted involving a range of different types of intervention often varying from system to system and country to country. More specifically, the body of literature on TVET in relation to young people in the global south is relatively limited. In many of the existing reviews, evaluations of training and retraining are presented alongside other typical active labour market programmes (ALMPs), such as employment services, public works, wage and employment subsidies, and self-employment assistance.
LADIK KATALIN KÖLTÉSZETÉNEK BIOPOÉTIKAI MEGKÖZELÍTÉSE
Authors: SZŰCS Dóra
Published: December 2024

A tanulmány a Ladik Katalin 2022-ben megjelent Idővitorla – Válogatott versek (1962–2022) című kötetében reprezenált lírai opus biopoétikai elemeinek feltárását tűzte ki céljául, ezzel egy új olvasat lehetőségét adva meg az alapvetően (neo)avantgárd-centrikus, folklorisztikus elemeket fókuszba helyező recepció kiegészítéseképp. A biopoétikai (és más, a humánum hegemóniáját megkérdőjelező poszthumanista) megközelítések az élet – bios – irodalmi megjelenítési lehetőségeit kutatva a kultúra és natúra, a humán és nonhumán, a nyelv és test kapcsolatán keresztül mindeddig rejtve maradt jelentésrétegek felfedését kísérlik meg. Ladik Katalin vizsgált kötetében élesen kirajzolhatók költészetének jellemző vonásai, visszatérő motívumai, így a kutatás szempontjából fokozottan releváns természeti létezők versbeli reprezentációjának sokfélesége is. A dolgozatban a környezet, a flóra és a fauna poétikai megjelenésmódjai és az emberivel alkotott viszonyrendszerei mellett helyet kap a légzés (és hangképzés) versbeágyazódásának vizsgálata, valamint az univerzális létsezés kérdései is az Idővitorla kontextusában.
VÁRROMOK
Authors: HERMANN Zoltán
Published: December 2024

Kisfaludy Sándor (1772–1844) 1807-ben kiadott Himfy című művének három regéje (Csobáncz, Tátika, Somló) nem egyszerűen a magyar preromantika, a romantikus, individuális olvasásmódok kitüntetett szövege, de – hipotézisem szerint – az olvasás közösségi, mediatizált formáit is fel lehet fedezni bennük. A régi, nemesi, közösségi, társas összejövetelek gyakran kerülnek elő a helyi mondákat imitáló verses elbeszélésekben (a regékben), a történetmesélés részeiként. Kisfaludy társasági szórakozást idéző strófái a történetek idejében, a 14–16. században lezajló, idillizált nemesi mulatságokat idéznek meg, másfelől viszont a 18–19. századi, főleg a balatonfüredi gyógykúráikon idejüket töltő, kirándulgató társaságok kedvtelésének leírásai, múltba való visszavetítései, allegóriái is.
Kisfaludy már saját útleírásaiban is használja ezt a „turisztikai” elbeszélői kisműfajt, de az irodalomtörténészek által felkutatott, tematikus forrásai, Veit Weber és Joseph Alois Gleich gótikus rémtörténetei is tele vannak ezekkel a mondákat imitáló kisműfajokkal. Feltételezhető, korabeli leírások is alátámasztják: a Kisfaludy-regéket színházi élőképként elő is adták, kirándulócsoportok a regék címeiben megjelölt várromoknál gyűltek egybe és közösen olvasták, szavalták, énekelték ezeket még a 19. század első felében.
LYÁNYOK, LYÁNYOK: LAKODALOM
Authors: BITTNER Mónika
Published: December 2024

Pintér Béla első előadását Népi rablét címmel 1998. december 19-én láthatta a közönség. A darab több mint tizenöt éve nem szerepel a Pintér Béla és Társulata repertoárjában, viszont a mű társadalomkritikai üzenete az ősbemutató óta eltelt jó negyedszázaddal később talán aktuálisabb, mint valaha. A Népi rablét ismertetőjében az olvasható, hogy egy vidéki lakodalom három napjának eseményeit láthatjuk egy előadásba sűrítve, valójában azonban egy vidéki lakodalom ürügyén bemutatott társadalmi probléma bontakozik ki előttünk, amely az ünnep kiüresedését, vagy pontosabban a fogyasztói társadalomban eltorzult hagyományokat, a rosszul értelmezett folklórt és a homo festivus pusztulását jeleníti meg.
Estudo de Aula em uma prática com modelagem matemática
Authors: Silva Karina Alessandra Pessoa da , Tortola Emerson
Published: December 2024

Neste artigo investigamos a articulação dos componentes do estudo de aula na implementação de uma prática com modelagem na Educação Básica por professores participantes de uma disciplina de Modelagem Matemática de um mestrado profissional. A disciplina foi organizada de modo que os participantes aprenderam sobre, aprenderam por meio e ensinaram usando modelagem, culminando na implementação de uma prática, a qual foi planejada em conformidade com os pressupostos do estudo de aula. As aulas, em uma turma de 9º ano, as discussões e reflexões, antes e após a implementação, foram gravadas, os registros escritos produzidos foram disponibilizados e um relatório descrevendo a experiência foi elaborado. A análise qualitativa sinalizou um movimento colaborativo e reflexivo de pensar sobre como a atividade de modelagem pode ser encaminhada de modo que os conhecimentos matemáticos, condizentes com a turma escolhida, fossem abordados e, ainda, as ações e conhecimentos dos alunos respeitados.
Percepções de aprendizagem dos envolvidos no Lesson Study e Discalculia do Desenvolvimento
Authors: Passos Bruno Barros dos , Menduni-Bortoloti Roberta D'Angela
Published: December 2024

Com abordagem qualitativa, esta pesquisa se caracteriza como pesquisa-ação e objetiva identificar percepções de aprendizagem das professoras da Sala de Recursos Multifuncionais (SRM) e do estudante com Discalculia do Desenvolvimento (DD) envolvidos em um Lesson Study (LS) sobre o Sistema Monetário Brasileiro. Os instrumentos de investigação utilizados para a produção dos dados foram: entrevistas semiestruturadas, filmagens e gravações de áudio. Como resultados, por parte das professoras da SRM, houve aprendizagem sobre a DD, mudanças na prática pedagógica e no planejamento das professoras; em relação ao estudante com DD, houve aprendizagem quanto às operações, diferenciação entre parte inteira e decimal, manipulação e representação de diferentes composições numéricas com cédulas e moedas. Além disso, o estudante com DD aprendeu a usar a calculadora, e para além de conhecimentos matemáticos, aprendeu a ter autocontrole ao comprar, gerir seu dinheiro e fazer trocas conscientes de produtos ao realizar compras.
Tardive Orofacial Dyskinesia due to Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Schizophrenia
Authors: Nurfarahin Musa , Gui Tan Ming
Published: December 2024

Aim: To highlight tardive dyskinesia (TD) as a notable side effect of aripiprazole in the treatment of schizophrenia and discuss the potential therapeutic benefit of brexpiprazole as an alternative. Case Report: A 45-year-old male, diagnosed with schizophrenia, exhibited significant remission of psychotic symptoms after being treated with aripiprazole (10mg/day). However, after one year of consistent treatment, he developed tardive orofacial dyskinesia, characterized by lip-smacking and chewing motions. An extensive neurological evaluation with the aid of non-contrasted brain CT confirmed the TD diagnosis. Transitioning the patient from aripiprazole to brexpiprazole resulted in a cessation of TD symptoms within four months, with a continued stable remission of his psychotic symptoms. Conclusions: Despite its dopamine receptor partial agonism, which theoretically reduces the risk, aripiprazole can induce TD. It is crucial for clinicians to remain vigilant and monitor for TD even when prescribing second-generation antipsychotics like aripiprazole. In cases of aripiprazole-induced TD, brexpiprazole may offer an effective therapeutic alternative, warranting further research and attention.
Paraphrenia - a Review of a Forgotten Diagnosis
Authors: Melo Medeiros Ribeiro Pedro Jorge , Pão-Trigo Miguel , Mota-Oliveira Marco
Published: December 2024

Aim: Kraepelin described and systematized the clinical criteria for paraphrenia. We aim to review the history of paraphrenia, from its first mention in 1863 by Kahlbaum to nowadays, and to report a clinical case that meets Munro’s criteria for paraphrenia. Subjects and Methods: We conducted a non-systematic narrative review of on published scientific articles and books on the historical evolution of paraphrenia. Results: Kraepelin described paraphrenia as clinically placed between Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder. Contemporarily, Ballet proposed Chronic Hallucinatory Psychosis, an entity with clinical similarities to Paraphrenia. Mayer-Gross reviewed the paraphrenic patients diagnosed by Kraepelin, concluding that 64 % had a different diagnosis. Since then, paraphrenia became a controversial diagnosis, with decreased clinical usage, being absent from the current classification systems. More recently, there has been a resurgence of clinical investigation on this topic with the formulation of new diagnostic criteria by Munro, as well as some recent anatomo-pathological findings by Casanova. Conclusion: Additional clinical research on paraphrenia is needed in order to clarify its validity and diagnostic stability. Munro’s criteria may help to create more homogeneous and robust samples, with longer follow-up periods, allowing to elucidate the place of paraphrenia in nosological classifications.
HERMENEUTICS SITUATION AS THE PHILOSOPHIZING METHOD OF MARTIN HEIDEGGER AND ITS RELEVANCE TO SOCIAL RESEARCH
Authors: Anam Rifqi Khairul
Published: December 2024

Applying natural science methodologies to the social sciences causes a crisis in science. A crisis of science means the narrowing of researcher subjectivity so the possibility of research heuristics is drastically reduced. Martin Heidegger a philosopher of existentialism tried to solve this problem by developing a method that integrated schools of phenomenology and hermeneutics. This research aims to describe the hermeneutics situation method which embodies the two things above. This research is a type of library research that is descriptive and qualitative. The important value and novelty of this research is that it examines the closeness of philosophy and social science through Martin Heidegger’s way of thinking. A researcher does not live in isolation, he is connected to the context of life in which he lives. The context of life motivates researchers to see the meaning of something. In social research, researchers do not just meet social facts, but meet appropriate events (ereignis). So, social researchers are advised to avoid two things when conducting social research in the context of hermeneutics situation, namely the principle of subject-object division and the value-free principle. The reason is a presumption that a researcher was involved in the surrounding environment which then becomes the object of his research, even before conducting the research. This involvement is what makes the researcher able to understand the object of his research.
Transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) for Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer and Borderline Ovarian Tumors: A Case Series
Authors: Kellerhals Gaétan , Nef James , Hurni Yannick , Huber Daniela Emanuela
Published: December 2024

Surgical approaches for ovarian cancer have advanced significantly in recent years. Transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) is an emerging technique in gyneco-logical oncology, with limited reports of its use in ovarian cancer management. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of vNOTES for the surgical staging of early-stage adnexal malignancies. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all cases of borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) and early-stage ovarian cancer surgically staged using vNOTES at our institution between October 2021 and August 2024. Results: Eleven patients were included, 7 with ear-ly-stage ovarian or tubal cancer and 4 with BOTs. The median age was 47 (27 – 81) years, and the median body mass index was 28.1 (22.4 – 39.2) Kg/m². Complete vNOTES staging was achieved in all cases, including peritoneal washing, unilateral/bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, ab-dominal cavity inspection, peritoneal biopsies, infracolic omentectomy, and total hysterectomy when required. The median operating time was 70 (35 – 138) minutes, with a median blood loss of 50 (10 – 100) mL. No intraoperative complications occurred except for one case of minor ovar-ian spillage. No conversions to laparoscopy or laparotomy were needed. Postoperative compli-cations included one surgical site infection (9.1%) and two cases of postoperative cystitis (18.2%). No severe complications graded ≥3 on the Clavien-Dindo classification were observed. Conclu-sion: vNOTES appears to be a feasible and safe approach for the surgical staging of selected pa-tients with early stage adnexal malignancies. Further studies are needed to validate its long-term safety and oncological outcomes.