bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Harnessing Molecularly Imprinted Polymers in Surface Plasmon Resonance and Quartz Crystal Microbalance for 17α-Ethinyl Estradiol Detection: A Comparative Study
Authors: Okan Meltem , Duman Memed
Published: December 2024

Estradiol is a critical hormone for reproductive health in females and males both. Monitoring estradiol levels can aid in diagnosing various conditions such as menopause, infertility and even some cancers. Estradiol is also a type of endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) that has diverse impacts on ecosystems as well as human health. In can enter the environment through agricultural runoff, sewage and industrial effluents. Adapting both perspectives, establishing biosensors for estradiol detection becomes crucial. In this study, 17-α-ethinylestradiol imprinted polymeric nanoparticles (17EE-MIPs) were synthesized using mini-emulsion polymerization and characterized. Prior to consecutive Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) based analysis, 17EE-MIPs were tested with Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), from which the equilibrium and binding kinetic analysis as well as equilibrium isotherm models were derived. Freundlich model was found to best represent the 17EE-MIP based SPR platform. Next, 17EE-MIPs were covalently attached on the QCM crystal and different 17EE concentrations were tested consecutively without regeneration steps. Both systems yielded very high linearity with R2 values of 0.9798 and 0.9895 for SPR and QCM, respectively. The limit of detection (LOD) of the SPR and QCM sensor were calculated as 11.57 and 1.335 µM, respectively. Here, two sensing platforms were employed to crosscheck the performance of the 17EE-MIPs, both verified to respond to low concentrations of 17EE with high consistency.
Are HIV-infected people at risk group for COVID-19 morbidity and severe course?
Authors: Sergevnin V. I. , Rozhkova Marina V.
Published: December 2024

Opinions regarding the frequency and severity of COVID-19 clinical course in HIV-infected vs. HIV-negative people are controversial. The study was aimed to assess the incidence and severity of COVID-19 clinical course in HIV-infected people in comparison with the general population in the years 2020–2023. The information resource COVID-19 accounting of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing in Perm Region and Regional information and analytical medical system “Unified Health Care Informational System in Perm Region” over 2020–2023 has been studied. The degree of immunodeficiency and viral load (VL) in HIV-infected patients (2459 and 2364 patients, respectively) were taken into account on the based on the data from medical examinations conducted during 6 months before COVID-19 diagnosis. The incidence rate among HIV-infected people was calculated per 100 thousand of people living with HIV (PLHIV), among the general population — per 100 thousand of residents. The comparison of morbidity rates was carried out using the Student’s t-test. The significance of differences in COVID-19 incidence rate depending on the level of immunodeficiency and VL according to data from limited sample studies was assessed using the distribution-free test χ2 and Fischer’s exact test. The results showed that COVID-19 incidence among different age and social groups of PLHIV is 1.3–2.6 times lower than among similar groups in HIV-negative cohort. The reduced COVID-19 incidence is recorded mainly in patients with relatively minor immune disorders and low VL. COVID-19 incidence increases in HIV-infected people with low CD4 lymphocyte count and high VL. At the same time, COVID-19 in HIV-infected as well as in HIV-negative people occurs mainly in a mild form. With severe immunodeficiency and high VL in HIV-infected people, the proportion of moderate and severe clinical forms of COVID-19 increases.
Epidemic manifestations of HIV combined with chronic viral hepatitis in the Far Eastern Federal District
Authors: Bazykina Elena A. , Trotsenko O. E. , Balakhontseva L. A. , Kotova V. O.
Published: December 2024

Coinfection is one of the most complex public health issues and is challenging both in choosing treatment strategy and in implementing epidemiological surveillance. The latter in the Russian Federation includes no specific monitoring after HIV and chronic viral hepatitis (CVH) coinfection. The objective of the study was to perform a retrospective epidemiological analysis of CVH, HIV-infection, HIV+CVH coinfection incidence, conduct integral assessment of HIV+CVH coinfection epidemic manifestations in the Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD) during the years 2007–2022. It was established that HIV-infection and HIV+CVH coinfection incidence showed a unilateral long-term growth trend reaching in 2022 up to 4.3 cases/100 000 population (by 6-fold higher than in 2007), which for HIV-infection incidence was as high as 30.7 cases/100 000 population (by 2-fold higher than in 2007). CVH incidence decrease with average long-term decline comprising 4.4% per year and in 2022 reaching 26.1 cases/100 000 population. Primorye Territory had highest incidence of HIV+CVH coinfection in 2022 that exceeded average level recorded among territories of the FEFD by 2.3-fold. Primorye Territory is a territory historically characterized by widespread of HIV-infection and CVH in human population partly due to broad drug use. Ranking of HIV+CVH coinfection incidence revealed territories with favorable epidemic situation as follows: Kamchatka Territory, Khabarovsk Territory, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Magadan Region. HIV infection and CVH are long-lasting conditions therefore individuals with verified diagnosis may remain a source of infection. Hence, the analysis of the disease incidence alone was found to be insufficient for assessing epidemic situation. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis was carried out to calculate integral index based on the sum of ranks of HIV+CVH coinfection incidence, prevalence and average long-term incidence, prevalence of CVH among HIV-positive subjects. Ranking of the integral index established unfavorable epidemic situation for HIV+CVH coinfection in the Magadan Region and Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Both territories had an upward incidence trend, high prevalence of CVH among HIV-positive subjects. In addition, the Magadan Region had highest prevalence of HIV+CVH coinfection. Primorye Territory and Jewish Autonomous Region were also classified as unfavorable. Existing epidemiological surveillance after HIV-infection needs to be supplemented with separate monitoring over HIV+CVH coinfection. Estimating an integral index in addition to evaluation of incidence for assessment of the epidemic situation over coinfection will improve the analysis.
Assessing the Impact of Environment Tax on Carbon Emissions of African Countries
Authors:   Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, India, Mehta Dhyani , Derbeneva Valentina V. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Published: December 2024

Over the past decade, African nations have seen substantial economic growth and rising global influence, yet carbon emissions in the region have increased since 1995. In response, several African countries have implemented environmental taxes to curb emissions and prevent environmental degradation. This study investigates the impact of environmental taxes and economic growth on carbon emissions in AFRICA-13 countries, using nonlinear quantile regression, FMOLS, and DOLS methods on panel data from 1995 to 2023. The findings reveal a significant relationship between environmental taxes, economic growth, and carbon emissions. Specifically, the negative and significant coefficients for environmental taxes suggest that higher taxes are effective in reducing carbon emissions. On the other hand, the positive and significant coefficients for manufacturing and national income – indicators of economic growth – indicate that as economic growth increases, so do carbon emissions, aligning with the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. While AFRICA-13 countries have implemented policies to address environmental challenges, the link between economic growth and increased emissions underscores the ongoing challenge of balancing development with environmental sustainability. This study provides new insights into the effectiveness of environmental taxes, demonstrating that they serve as effective counter-incentives for polluting activities and contribute to emission reductions. The experiences of the AFRICA-13 countries offer valuable lessons for global policymakers, illustrating how fiscal policy can be leveraged to rebalance the energy mix and promote the use of cleaner alternative energy sources while addressing the dual objectives of economic growth and environmental protection.
Provision of primary health care for people with disabilities: requirements for accessible environment organization
Authors: Shepel R. N. , Senenko A. Sh. , Savchenko E. D. , Garmaeva A. B. , Drapkina O. M.
Published: December 2024

Provision of health care for persons with disabilities (PDs) requires additional conditions — creation of an accessible environment in medical facilities and surroundings.

Aim. To study principles of providing inclusive and safe environment for PDs in healthcare facilities providing primary health care.

Material and methods. A search and analysis of regulatory legal documents and statistical data on providing an accessible environment for PDs was conducted. Data from the official websites of the Federal State Statistics Service and the Russian Public Opinion Research Center were used. The search for regulatory legal acts was carried out using the reference legal system Consultant Plus. The following research methods were used: descriptive statistics, content analysis.

Results. The tendency towards an increase in the number of people with repeated disability and the number of disabled children allows to predict a further increase in the number of disabled persons in adulthood. Accessibility and inclusive conditions are a prerequisite for such patients visiting primary health care facilities. The requirements for them are regulated by a large number of guidelines, which were systematized within the study.

Conclusion. The increase in the number of PDs determines the relevance of creating an inclusive environment taking into account the needs of people with various health and mobility impairments. In addition to creating technical conditions for a inclusive and safe environment, a set of organizational solutions is needed, including regulations for employees responsible for distributing patient flows in the healthcare facilities and their interaction. Federal state educational standards and typical job functions of employees of healthcare facilities (nurse, medical registrar, medical administrator) need to be revised in terms of specifying their participation in providing assistance to PDs.
Prognostic Values of Homocysteine and Potassium Levels in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients after Intravenous Thrombolysis with Recombinant Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator
Authors: Li Keliang , Xu Min , Zhang Yun , Zhao Lipeng
Published: December 2024

Abnormal levels of homocysteine (Hcy) and potassium are associated with poor prognosis of patients with ischemic stroke. Nonetheless, the roles Hcy and potassium in the prognosis of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) receiving intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) with recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA) are still unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the association between the levels of Hcy and potassium and clinical prognosis in AIS patients receiving IVT with rt-PA. AIS patients receiving IVT with rt-PA were enrolled in this study. AIS patients were divided into early neurological deterioration (END) and no END group according to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores. Moreover, patients were divided into favorable outcome and poor outcome according to the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied for detecting the risk factors. Four-hundred-twenty-six patients with AIS IVT with rt-PA were recruited: 24 patients showed END within 24 h. One-hundred-fifty-seven patients showed poor outcome. Multivariate analysis showed that higher levels of Hcy level (P < 0.001) and lower levels of potassium level (P < 0.01) were more frequently in patients with END and poor outcomes in AIS patients with IVT at the three-month visit. Taken together, the high Hcy and low potassium levels may be the potential biomarker for AIS patients receiving IVT with rt-PA.
Oncología, manejo y seguimiento de patologías : Cáncer de mama
Authors:   Ministerio de Salud : Hospital Abel Gilbert Pontón, Vera Ruela José Manuel , Ortiz Pilacuán Carmen Cecilia ,   Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena, Laínez Tomalá Andy Damián ,   Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
Published: December 2024

El cáncer de mama es un tumor maligno que se origina en las células de la mama y se caracteriza por su crecimiento descontrolado. Como lo dice la Organización Panamericana de la Salud, el cáncer de mama es el tipo de cáncer más frecuente y la causa más común de muerte en mujeres a nivel mundial, causando más años de vida ajustados por discapacidad perdidos en mujeres que cualquier otro cáncer. La carga de enfermedad que representa el cáncer de mama es mayor en los países en vías de desarrollo, donde la mayoría de las muertes por este tipo de cáncer ocurren prematuramente, en mujeres menores de 70 años, de ahí la importancia de conocer el manejo y seguimiento de estas patologías. Los dos tipos más comunes de cáncer de mama son el carcinoma ductal y el carcinoma lobu-lar.
La geopolítica estética del Antropoceno en la mega Ciudad de México
Authors: Krieger Peter
Published: December 2024

En este artículo se explora el potencial epistémico y discursivo de la imagen en los debates sobre el proceso de autodestrucción que provoca el desarrollo de las megaciudades en el Antropoceno. Se enfoca el caso paradigmático de la Ciudad de México. Las ocho fotografías seleccionadas –también llamadas imágenes de reflexión– perfilan, siguiendo a Bruno Latour, las alteraciones geomorfológicas como políticas terrestres. Este análisis, fuente del conocimiento complejo y crítico, se inscribe en la denominada “vuelta geológica” y reanima la herencia conceptual de Alexander von Humboldt, en concreto las sinergias entre la investigación geológica, la indagación estética y la producción artística. Se concluye con una revisión conceptual y reflexiva en torno a la geoestética del siglo XXI.
Limites à institucionalização da política orgânica e agroecológica catarinense, Brasil
Authors: Rossato Fagundes Julie , Antônio Ferraz Cário Silvio , Da Silva Leite Andre Luis
Published: December 2024

Santa Catarina foi o décimo quinto Estado brasileiro a aprovar uma Política de Agroecologia e Produção Orgânica, seguindo o mesmo movimento para constituição de outras políticas nacionais. Este artigo buscou contextualizar a trajetória histórica da Peapo catarinense e as variáveis da ação pública (atores, representações e instituições) presentes no processo, com o objetivo de identificar os principais limites à sua institucionalização, tendo abordagem qualitativa-descritiva do tipo Estudo de Caso. Mediante análise documental e entrevistas com atores participantes do processo, foi possível inferir que as convenções sociais se apresentam como elementos de avanço e de retrocesso, onde antigos problemas são superados, e concomitantemente outros surgem, dotados de path dependence.
El aluvión de 2022 en una comuna de Quito: Urbanización, vulnerabilidad y políticas interespecies
Authors: Ordóñez Charpentier Angélica
Published: December 2024

En el presente artículo se analiza el aluvión ocurrido en enero de 2022 en la comuna Santa Clara de San Millán, ubicada en Quito, Ecuador. El objetivo es reflexionar acerca de las políticas públicas dirigidas a enfrentar los desastres naturales, las cuales deberían reconocer la interacción entre ambiente, animales y humanos. Además de considerar a todo desastre como producto de las condiciones sociales y de las desigualdades estructurales, se debate teóricamente sobre la manera en que se despliegan los desastres, el rol de la desigualdad y la construcción de la vulnerabilidad. De esta manera, se propone imaginar, a partir de un enfoque interespecies, nuevas formas de habitar la ciudad que asuman –desde la justicia ambiental– los riesgos urbanos exacerbados por un contexto de degradación ecológica y de cambio climático a nivel mundial.
La “gran transición”: necesidad de cambios en la educación tecnológica superior
Authors: Castro Soto Oscar Arturo
Published: December 2024

La llamada “gran transición” es un momento histórico en el que la humanidad experimenta un cambio tecnológico exponencial en todas las áreas del conocimiento a partir del desarrollo de la tecnología. En el presente ensayo se busca aportar elementos para analizar los efectos producidos por la pandemia y el cambio tecnológico en la educación tecnológica superior. Además de la transformación tecnológica exponencial, la gran transición se caracteriza por un el consumo generalizado de productos digitales y la emergencia del capitalismo algorítmico. Desde una mirada epistemológica crítica y descolonizadora frente a tales cambios y a partir de experiencias alternativas digitales, pedagogías alternas y reivindicación de nuevos derechos con base en la tecnología, se reflexiona sobre la necesidad de reformar el sistema de educación tecnológica superior.
Teoría feminista y pensamiento político: repensar los derechos, la libertad y la igualdad
Authors: Di Tullio Anabella
Published: December 2024

En el presente artículo se propone un recorrido sobre tres conceptos centrales y estructurantes tanto de la teoría política feminista como del pensamiento político moderno occidental: las nociones igualdad, libertad y derechos. En un primer momento se realiza un recorrido en clave histórica sobre la situación de las mujeres a partir de las transformaciones económicas y políticas que el capitalismo trajo aparejadas. En el segundo apartado, se abordan en clave teórica los modos en los que el liberalismo da forma a las nociones que nos ocupan y las críticas que la teoría feminista realiza a ese abordaje. Por último, se presentan las ideas que aporta la teoría política feminista a los conceptos de derecho, igualdad y libertad.
El comercio informal en Quito: características, retos y necesidades
Authors: Enríquez Francisco
Published: December 2024

En 2023 el sector informal en Ecuador representaba dos tercios de la población económicamente activa del país. Por tanto, ni el Estado ni el sector privado proporcionan trabajo a la mayoría de personas que realizan actividades por cuenta propia para sobrevivir. El comercio de la calle ha sido y es perseguido; muchas veces lo ven como rezago del pasado que retrasa la modernización de la economía y de la sociedad. Pero lo informal no va a desaparecer, es parte de los modos de producción ancestrales de pueblos colonizados que han sabido adaptarse al modo de producción impuesto por la modernidad europea. El Estado, incluso mediante los Gobiernos municipales, ha intentado terminar con este tipo de actividades económicas al tratar de retirarlas del espacio público y reubicarlas en espacios cerrados: mercados, centros comerciales de sectores populares, etc. En este artículo se aborda esta problemática en Quito desde una visión que asume el comercio de la calle como parte del sistema económico de la ciudad y para el cual se deben adoptar políticas públicas que valoren su aporte económico, comercial y cultural, permitiendo la ocupación del espacio público de manera planificada y ordenada. Solo así el Estado, en lugar de ser obstáculo, contribuiría a que la economía urbana informal se integre al entramado urbano, de su planificación y de su sistema económico.
Designing Overexpression Plasmids for Cellular Studies v1
Authors: Kumar Mukesh
Published: December 2024

This protocol provides a detailed stepwise method for generating fluorescently tagged constructs using Gibson Assembly, enabling studies of protein localization and function in primary cultured neurons.
LRRK2RCKW single molecule kinesin motility assays_2024 v2
Authors: Salogiannis John , Surridge Katherine
Published: December 2024

This protocol is about LRRK2RCKW single molecule kinesin motility assays. Forked from dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.ewov14qykvr2/v1
An optimized CTAB based RNA extraction from rhizosphere, followed by universal rRNA depletion for metatranscriptomics v1
Authors: Tamrakar Kipa , Dolan Maureen
Published: December 2024

Metatranscriptomics is an approach to analyze the gene expression dynamics to find the functional microbial population in soil. This protocol describes an optimized CTAB based Phenol Chloroform method to extract good-quality RNA from soybean rhizosphere. Furthermore, it incorporates Zymo-Seq RiboFree Total RNA Library Kit to remove highly abundant ribosomal RNA (rRNA) that impedes the isolation of messenger RNA (mRNA)needed for transcriptomics analysis.
Fluorescence immunohistochemistry v1
Authors: Seifert Ashley
Published: December 2024

This protocol describes the procedure for immunohistochemistry detected by fluorescence used in the Seifert Lab. It assumes a starting sample of a paraffin-embedded tissue section.
Unveiling Disability Empowerment: Evaluating ICT Skill Enhancement Initiatives in Indonesia
Authors: Dunan Amri , Mudjiyanto Bambang , Karman  , Walujo Djoko
Published: December 2024

This study examines the role of information and communication technology (ICT) skill development programs, such as the Digital Talent Scholarship and ICT Jamboree, in empowering people with disability across Indonesia. Grounded in empowerment theory, it investigates how these programs contribute to personal autonomy, economic engagement, and social inclusion. The research focuses on participants’ perceptions of the impact of ICT training on their independence and social integration. It also identifies challenges in applying ICT skills in daily life, including barriers to employment and limited access to assistive technologies like Braille displays and hearing aids. Through a qualitative approach—using semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 99 participants from diverse people with disability groups—the findings reveal significant improvements in self-confidence, digital literacy, and participants’ ability to overcome employment and online communication challenges. While ICT shows potential to reduce social isolation and foster digital inclusion, disparities in proficiency and access to adaptive tools remain. The study emphasizes the need for more tailored interventions and advocates for increased funding, better accessibility, and stronger public-private partnerships to advance disability inclusion through ICT, extending beyond Indonesia to Asia and the Middle East.
DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIC COMPETENCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF CIVILISATION CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME
Authors:   Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol state pedagogical university, Ukraine, NABOKOVA Anna
Published: December 2024

The article examines the essence and problems of implementing the concept of development of civic competence of students based on the materials of modern legislative and sectoral regulations, scientific research and current social practices. The article identifies relevant methodological approaches to the study of the problem of developing civic competence in the process of teaching students of Ukrainian higher education institutions as a guarantee of successful democratisation and unification of Ukrainian society in the context of Russian aggression and the ongoing war in Ukraine. It is established that the scientific consideration of the process of development of students civic competence is characterised by a multi-level approach to the prosocial direction of the development of students‘ consciousness, public interests, methods and means of their implementation. The role of communication in the process of formation of the applicant's personality as a means of developing civic competence (potential and integrative property of the individual and social group), which is determined by the interaction of applicants with the social environment in the process of studying at the university, is considered. The problem area of civic competence development is outlined, which includes its attitudinal, value and identification components, which are determined by the factors of the social environment, in particular, the practices of encouraging, restricting and declaring public expectations regarding the desired manifestations of citizenship. Attention is focused on the importance of socio-philosophical study of changes in value orientations as a factor influencing the quality of civic education of students in the process of formation of the applicant's personality at the individual-subjective, national-cultural and socio-political levels. The necessity of a comprehensive socio-philosophical reflection on the axiological aspects of the problem of developing the civic competence of student youth in the context of wartime challenges and in the long term is substantiated.
Integrated Methodological Approach for the Balance Between Conservation and Traditional Use in a Protected Area
Authors: Ramón Puebla Adonis Maikel , Troche-Souza Carlos , Bollo Manent Manuel
Published: December 2024

Protected Natural Areas often impose restrictions that require a delicate balance between conservation and the traditional uses upheld by local communities. This study presents a novel integrated methodological approach using anthropo-natural landscapes as the primary unit of analysis. The methodology evaluates natural suitability for various appropriate uses within the protected area, considering legal compatibility, environmental sustainability, socioeconomic benefits, and technical-financial feasibility. Our case study of the Pico Azul – La Escalera Environmental Protection Zone reveals that 59.2% of the territory is primarily suited for conservation activities, 38.3% for the rehabilitation of degraded areas, and only 2.5% for extensive livestock farming and rainfed agriculture. Additionally, 24% of the area, comprising mainly non-degraded sectors, is designed for the sustainable use of non-timber forest resources. Furthermore, alternative tourism is identified as a viable secondary use in 10.2% of the most preserved landscapes. This research underscores the importance of a comprehensive and balanced approach to managing protected areas, ensuring both conservation goals and the livelihoods of local communities are met.
Centrando la atención en el inmigrante: revisión de textos pioneros sobre historia de la inmigración en Colombia (1982-1999)
Authors: Rhenals-Doria Ana Milena , Torres-Poveda Cristian Hernando
Published: December 2024

La presente revisión historiográfica busca recopilar, clasificar y analizar los ritmos historiográficos y tendencias interpretativas relacionadas con la historia de la inmigración en Colombia durante 1982 y 1999. Se pretende señalar que la década de 1990 representa el punto de despegue de la producción historiográfica sobre la inmigración en Colombia, en tanto los trabajos revisados abordan la inmigración como tema central en la historia de Colombia y no como tema satélite dentro de otras investigaciones sobre el país, emergiendo la figura del sujeto inmigrante como agente central de las narrativas históricas de la época. Este ejercicio se basa en una amplia revisión de fuentes secundarias en los principales repositorios académicos y culturales del país. Los resultados pretenden dar un diagnóstico sobre el estado de la historiografía señalada en Colombia durante los 80 y 90, esperando que dicho diagnóstico sirva como base y guía de futuras investigaciones sobre historia de la inmigración tanto en el plano regional como interregional.
La Cantuta en sesiones de consejos de ministros (1950-1980): tensiones entre pleonexia y comunitarismo en la formación magisterial
Authors: Mazzi Huaycucho Víctor , Trinidad Loli Nicéforo Ladislao , Morillo Flores John Janel
Published: December 2024

Este artículo estudia las consecuencias de las decisiones tomadas en sesiones del Consejo de ministros (1950-1980) en relación con la principal institución de formación de los maestros en Perú: la Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle-La Cantuta, cuyas medidas, adoptadas en diferentes periodos de gobiernos, marcaron el ritmo de las políticas educativas respecto a su adestramiento y, además, propiciaron conflictos, acaecidos como producto de una pugna signada por los intentos por capturar el control institucional de su autonomía académico-administrativa, por un lado, y por la resistencia por defenderla, por otro. Los acuerdos tomados en distintas sesiones de ministros evidencian la perspectiva gubernamental sobre la formación de los educadores en la que se patrocina y privilegia un enfoque pleonéxico de esta, contrario a concebirla y situarla como un bien común.
To Count as a Girl: Misdirection in 10 Things I Hate About You
Authors: McLennan Rachael
Published: December 2024

Critical readings of 10 Things I Hate About You have primarily focused on whether, and to what extent, Kat has relinquished the feminist values she displays prior to her "taming" and usually claim that the film is conservative in its treatment of gender. This article complicates such readings. It focuses on the poem Kat reads and performs at the film's conclusion in order to argue that the strategy of misdirection is vital for understanding that ambiguity is key to the film's foregrounding and treatment of 1990s adolescent girlhood.
Dedication
Authors: Williams Deanne
Published: December 2024

We dedicate this special issue of Borrowers and Lenders on Shakespeare and Girlhood to the late Maya Angelou, who spoke feelingly about her conviction that "Shakespeare must be a black girl," as she was when she read Sonnet 29, "When in disgrace with Fortune and men's eyes" and remembered how she was saved by her grandmother's "sweet love."
Representations of Shakespeare's Humanity and Iconicity: Incidental Appropriations in Four British Television Broadcasts
Authors: Olive Sarah
Published: December 2024

Since his lifetime, Shakespeare has been constructed as both an icon and a human, above and beyond most individuals, yet simultaneously one of us. Representations of Shakespeare on television are able to thrive on these seemingly contradictory attributes. Yet Shakespeare is not only credited with humanity and iconicity; he is also figured as bestowing these qualities on others. This article draws the evidence for continuing portrayals of Shakespeare's combined humanity and iconicity in the twenty-first century from four television programs: "The Shakespeare Code" episode of Dr. Who, "The Supersizers Go Elizabethan,""The Quality of Mercy" episode of Lewis, and the series Jamie's Dream School. More broadly, this article extends the work on television appropriations of Shakespeare by authors such as Peter Holland and Douglas Lanier and argues for the adoption of the new term "incidental appropriation" with which to discuss Shakespeare on television beyond adaptations of his plays or documentaries about his life.
Stability evaluation of draft tube tunnels of Palamuru Ranga Reddy lift irrigation scheme lift-Ⅲ, Telangana state, India
Authors: Singh L. G. , Naithani A. K. , Jain Prasnna , Rawat D. S.
Published: December 2024

Geological and geotechnical evaluation for the 7–9 m diameter and 100 m length, 10 numbers of parallel draft tube tunnels were carried out. The draft tubes are constructed to connect the underground pump house and surge pool for lifting the water. Due to adverse geological conditions and the complex geometry of the structure, a sequential excavation method and controlled blasting were adopted, which minimized the risk of instability during the excavation of the draft tubes. To classify the rock masses and recommendation of support, detailed engineering geological investigations were done. The rocks encountered during the excavation of these tunnels are granites/granitic gneiss which are traversed by mafic dykes of Dharwar Craton. Prominent three to four joint sets were recorded during geological mapping and rock mass shows W-I to W-II weathering grade. For the determination of principal stresses, an in-situ hydrofracturing test was conducted in the borehole. Q-values were determined based on the rock joints and their characteristics, 3D mapping of geological units and stress measurement conducted inside the borehole. The Q-system provides a quantitative assessment of rock mass stability in jointed rock for underground tunnel design and construction. Good stability is indicated by high Q-values, while poor stability is shown by low values. Based on the “Q” system, the entire lengths of the tunnels were characterised as poor to fair rock mass categories. Wedge analysis was conducted along the tunnel alignments using RocScience Unwedge software and accordingly, stability was checked. Engineering geological investigations identified potential geotechnical issues, and corresponding engineering solutions were recommended. A support system was designed based on the Q-system and site-specific geological conditions.
The aesthetic properties of the genre of classical Chinese poetry Ci and the spiritual-moral basis of their formation (from the point of view of “The beauty of weakness as a virtue”)
Authors:   Nankai University, Fangfang Ye
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes the aesthetic properties of the genre of classical Chinese poetry Сi and the
spiritual-moral basis of their formation from the point of view of the concept “The beauty of weakness as
virtue”, put forward by the famous specialist in the field of classical Chinese poetry Ye Jiaying. The relevance
of the topic is determined by the fact that, although many classical Chinese Ci poems have been translated into
Russian, there is little research on the aesthetic properties of the genre itself, especially from the point of view
of modern Chinese poetic theory. The article uses methods of description, interpretation, historical-cultural and
contextual analysis. The article aims is to explain the aesthetic properties and the reason for their formation from
the point of view of the concept “The beauty of weakness as a virtue”. It is ahown that the aesthetic properties
of the Ci lie in the presence of a deeply hidden, inexhaustible understatement in poetry. Formally, this is created
by alternating long and short verses; at the semantic level, the understatement in poetry appeared as a result of
the forced transformation of the inexpressible feelings and emotions of the poet, who was in a weak position, but
at the same time showed the quality of endurance, restraint and commitment to something good. The influence
of the ideas of Confucianism on the formation of the aesthetic properties of Ci poetry allows us to speak not
only about its artistic-aesthetic, but also its spiritual-moral significance. Altogether, it allows us to give a decent
assessment of the Ci genre, which for a long time was perceived as a genre less valuable than the Shi genre.
Aspiration Pneumonitis in an Obese Patient under General Anaesthesia for Fracture Humerus: A Case Report
Authors: Katewa Manoj Kumari , Rashmi . , Kumar Arvind , Kumari Manisha
Published: December 2024

Aspiration under general anaesthesia is a dreaded complication which can significantly affects the morbidity and mortility in the postoperative period. Factors such as delayed gastric emptying seen in obesity, pregnancy, paralytic ileus, altered consciousness as under general anaesthesia, head injury can predispose the patient to pulmonary aspiration. The two entities aspiration pneumonia and aspiration pneumonitis although difficult to differentiate in the early course of event but it is of crucial importance to know the pulmonary pathology for effective management of the patient. A morbidly obese patient was posted for fracture humerus surgery under GA who landed in cannot ventilate situation, had pulmonary aspiration which was managed efficiently in ICU.
Assessing the Psychometric Properties of Academic Engagement Questionnaire in Nursing Students
Authors: Sadeghifar Jamil , Attar-moghaddam Hamidreza Baradaran , Tofighi Shahram , Tolide Marzie , Shariati Mohamad
Published: December 2024

Background: Academic Engagement is considered as one of the important factors related to the learners’ academic achievement. It is known as a significant research issue in higher education. The present study aimed to make an instrument for investigating academic engagement among nursing students of Ilam University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: The present study is a methodological and cross-sectional research. To localize the academic engagement questionnaire, first, it was translated into Persian using forward-backward method. Then, its content and face validity were evaluated and approved. In order to determine the validity and reliability, the questionnaire was delivered to 120 nursing students and their comments were collected and analyzed. SPSS and AMOS software, statistical tests of exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used for data analysis.
Results: According to the results, the internal consistency of the questionnaire was confirmed by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α = 0.906). The EFA and CFA were used to examine the dimensionality of three domains of vigor, dedication, and absorption. Values of Goodness of Fit Index (GFI), Non-Normed Fit Index (NFI), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) indices were 0.89, 0.92, 0.90 and 0.97, respectively
Conclusion: The reliability and validity of the translated academic engagement questionnaire were relatively acceptable in reviewing the academic engagement of medical students, especially nursing students. Future studies should focus on more samples and examine the impact of nurses' background and educational variables on academic engagement.
Presenting a Qualitative Model for the Implementation of Transformational Leadership in the Form of an Interactive Leadership Framework (Case Study: Hospitals in Zanjan Province)
Authors: Alavi Soheila , Gholamzadeh Dariush
Published: December 2024

Background: The method of choosing the leadership style of an organization is very important in the success of the organization in gaining a competitive advantage in society, and on the other hand, the method of managing and creating change and innovation is also considered necessary for the success of the organization as these factors dynamically affect each other. Some create obstacles on the way and some strengthen each other.
Methods: The statistical population considered for this research in the qualitative part included participants, some of whom were academic professors, and some were managers of high managerial and organizational levels who were proficient in management topics in medical sciences hospitals. In terms of method, this research had a mixed approach. In other words, a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was used. In data collection, in general, documentary studies and field method using MAXQDA software were used.
Results: The results of the evaluation showed that the observed correlation between the examined components and the transformative leadership variable was completely significant. Therefore, it was concluded that the model examined in this research had a sufficient level of significance to be used as a guide to increase the transformation of the organization by relying on the role of interactive leadership in the hospitals of Zanjan province.
Conclusion: One of the important and influential factors of an organization's success is how to apply management and effective leadership styles of managers of that organization. There are managers who can choose different styles in directing human resources. Their appropriate behavior patterns in any organization cause strong morale and motivation among employees, -and subsequently, increase the motivation of employees, their level of satisfaction and the level of productivity.
Validity and Reliability Evaluation of the Dietary Habits Scale for Adults (25-55 years old) Derived from Iranian Traditional Medicine
Authors: Abolhosseini Hossein , Setayesh Mohammad , Namayandeh Mahdieh
Published: December 2024

Methods: This cross-sectional study was designed to develop the dietary habits scale and evaluate its validity and reliability. The scale was drafted with two subscales including eating manners and drinking manners based on the principles of Iranian medicine. Afterward, to determine the construct validity and reliability of the scale, it was administered to 40 people aged 25 to 55 years. Data were analyzed using SPSS21 and AMOS software.
Results: The content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI) were 0.99 and 0.79, respectively. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) test was used to evaluate its dimensionality. The CFMIN/DF was 1.80, and RMSEA, GFI, and CFI were 0.05, 0.91, and 0.93, respectively. The internal consistency of the scale was confirmed by calculating the Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α = 0.805).
Conclusion: The eating habits scale developed based on the Iranian medicine has acceptable reliability and validity for its administration on the participants. In future studies, researchers are recommended to focus on different demographic groups and examine the impact of contextual and clinical variables.
‘A bridge to those in need’ Frontline Provider Perspectives on the Accountability of Social Assistance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Seferis Louisa , Karem Harem , Harvey Paul , Rohwerder Brigitte
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the accountability of social assistance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), focusing on the roles of frontline staff of local and international organisations since government-led programmes became inactive in 2015. It highlights how local organisations can bridge gaps in social assistance by informing communities, supporting referrals, and contributing to social protection reform. The research also highlights cultural challenges faced by social assistance workers in Iraq.

Participants recommend integrating local networks into social assistance design, enhancing coordination between organisations, and involving frontline staff in decision-making. They also encourage proactive community engagement, making social protection policies more accessible, and using storytelling for accountability.
Labia majoraplasti ile ilgili klinik deneyimimiz
Authors: Ağlamış Savaş Özgür , Adeviye Şahin Eda , Sahın Hanıfı , Şahin Turan
Published: December 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın arka planı, labia majoraplasti tekniğimiz ve komplikasyonları ile ilgili deneyimlerimizi ve cerrahi sonuçlarımızı paylaşmaktır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya labium majus sarkması, yağ dokusunda azalma, ciltte aşırı kırışıklık ve katlanma şikayeti ile başvuran 63 hasta dahil edildi. İşlem sonrası labia majoranın görünümü fotoğraflarla ve kadın genital benlik imajı ölçeğini (FGSIS) içeren hasta memnuniyet anketleriyle değerlendirildi.

Bulgular: İşlemden sonra hayatı tehdit eden herhangi bir komplikasyon veya ciddi sekeller görülmedi. Dolayısıyla, daha yüksek FGSIS puanı daha olumlu bir genital benlik imajına işaret ettiğinden ve kadının cinsel işlevi, cinsel davranışı ve cinsel davranışı ile önemli ölçüde ilişkili olduğundan, ameliyat sonrası genital güzellik açısından daha iyi sonuçlar elde edildi. cinsel ve genital sağlık bakım davranışları. 6 aylık takipte ortalama toplam FGSIS skoru ameliyat öncesi 20,4 ± 1,2 ve ameliyat sonrası 22,4 ± 1,4 olup istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farka işaret etmektedir (p = 0,026)

Sonuç: İç dudak estetiği, fonksiyonlara, hijyene ve estetik görünüme olumlu katkı sağlayan bir cerrahi işlemdir. Mevcut cerrahi teknikte yaşamı tehdit eden kalıcı sekel bırakan majör komplikasyonların görülmemesi ve minör komplikasyonların kısa sürede kontrol altına alınabilmesi bu çalışmada uygulanan tekniğin rahatlıkla uygulanabilir olduğunu göstermektedir. Aynı zamanda FGSIS sonuçlarında da olumlu yönde anlamlı bir iyileşme gözlendi ve hastalarda özgüven artışıyla ilişkilendirildi.
Mid-Term outcomes of osgood-schlatter patients undergoing arthroscopic excision
Authors: Akçaalan Serhat , Asiltürk Mehmet , Çağlar Ceyhun , Uğurlu Mustafa
Published: December 2024

Aim:If surgical intervention is necessary for Os-Good-Schlatter patients ,a number of surgical techniques including open surgical,arthroscopic and bursoscopic procedures are available.The aim of this study was to evaluate the mid-term clinical results of patients who underwent arthroscopic excision with the diagnosis of OSD.
Materials and Methods:This study was modeled with a retrospective design.16 patients who underwent arthroscopic ossicle excision were included in this study.The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score,Tegner Activity Scale and Lysholm Knee Score forms were administered to the patients in order to compare their pre-operative and post-operative condition.In addition,complications such as infection,residual bone fragments,re-hospitalization or recurrence were evaluated and recorded.
Results:A total of 16 patients were included in the study, and of these patients, 11 (68.75%) were male and 5 (31.25%) were female. The mean age of the patients is 28.8 (20–41 ± 7) years. The mean follow-up period was 82.9 (61–108 ± 15) months. The mean time for return to sports-related training activities for all of the patients was 9.2 (8–11) weeks. The mean VAS decreased from 6.8 ± 1.1 points preoperatively, to 5.7 ± 1.3 at the final follow-up (P < 0.001). In addition, the mean Tegner Activity Level score improved from 5.7 ± 0.6 preoperatively to 7.8 ± 0.9 at the final follow-up (P < 0.001). The mean Lysholm Knee Scale score was 77.4 ± 4.6 points in the preoperative period, increasing to 97.7 ± 5.8 points at the final follow-up (P < 0.001). In one patient, recurrence occurred at the 105th postoperative month and revision surgery was performed.
Conclusion:Arthroscopic ossicle excision for OSD can be considered an adequate technique when the mid-term results are evaluated.Although rare, recurrence may occur after arthroscopic surgery.In order to demonstrate the superiority of the arthroscopic method over open surgical procedures, comparative studies containing long-term results are required.