bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Invertebrate composting quality of the invasive alga Rugulopteryx okamurae, prospects for its bio-recycling, management and circular economy
Authors: Patón Daniel , García-Gómez José Carlos
Published: October 2024

In recent decades, the invasive seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae has had a huge environmental impact on marine biodiversity, fisheries, GHG emissions and public health along much of the Iberian Peninsula and islands coastline. Due to the enormous amount of algae biomass that is expelled to the beaches where it slowly rots, some circular economy business initiatives, such as composting, are emerging. In the present study, we compared the quality of compost obtained from earthworms (Dendrobaena veneta), cockroaches (Eublaberus sp.), mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) and black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens). Batches fed with 100% organic kitchen waste (control group) were compared with batches fed with 50% algae and 50% kitchen waste (treatment group). Our results show that the most sensitive species (D. veneta and T. molitor) to R. okamurae toxins compost adequately. The C/N ratio, electrical conductivity (EC), pH, total organic matter (TOM), C, K, K2O, Mg, MgO, N, P, P2O5, B, Cu, Ni and Zn of the compost obtained were determined. A high quality compost was obtained in which only the EC values are slightly elevated. Particularly good was the compost obtained with H. illucens and Eublaberus sp. This quality is in agreement with previous research on the mass balance of composting. Therefore, both species offer, in the field of circular economy, encouraging prospects for the development of composting enterprises.
Sphaeroptica: A tool for pseudo-3D visualization and 3D measurements on arthropods
Authors: Mathys Aurore , Pollet Yann , Gressin Adrien , Muth Xavier , Brecko Jonathan , Dekoninck Wouter , Vandenspiegel Didier , Jodogne Sébastien , Semal Patrick
Published: October 2024

Natural history collections are invaluable reference collections. Digitizing these collections is a transformative process that improves the accessibility, preservation, and exploitation of specimens and associated data in the long term. Arthropods make up the majority of zoological collections. However, arthropods are small, have detailed color textures and share small, complex and shiny structures, which poses a challenge to conventional digitization methods. Sphaeroptica is a multi-images viewer that uses a sphere of oriented images. It allows the visualization of insects including their tiniest features, the positioning of landmarks, and the extraction of 3D coordinates for measuring linear distances or for use in geometric morphometrics analysis. The quantitative comparisons show that the measures obtained with Sphaeroptica are similar to the measurements derived from 3D μCT models with an average difference inferior to 1%, while featuring the high resolution of color stacked pictures with all details like setae, chaetae, scales, and other small and/or complex structures. Shaeroptica was developed for the digitization of small arthropods but it can be used with any sphere of aligned images resulting from the digitization of objects or specimens with complex surface and shining, black, or translucent texture which cannot easily be digitized using structured light scanner or Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry.
Benchmarking methods for computing local sensitivities in ordinary differential equation models at dynamic and steady states
Authors: Lakrisenko Polina , Pathirana Dilan , Weindl Daniel , Hasenauer Jan
Published: October 2024

Estimating parameters of dynamic models from experimental data is a challenging, and often computationally-demanding task. It requires a large number of model simulations and objective function gradient computations, if gradient-based optimization is used. In many cases, steady-state computation is a part of model simulation, either due to steady-state data or an assumption that the system is at steady state at the initial time point. Various methods are available for steady-state and gradient computation. Yet, the most efficient pair of methods (one for steady states, one for gradients) for a particular model is often not clear. In order to facilitate the selection of methods, we explore six method pairs for computing the steady state and sensitivities at steady state using six real-world problems. The method pairs involve numerical integration or Newton’s method to compute the steady-state, and—for both forward and adjoint sensitivity analysis—numerical integration or a tailored method to compute the sensitivities at steady-state. Our evaluation shows that all method pairs provide accurate steady-state and gradient values, and that the two method pairs that combine numerical integration for the steady-state with a tailored method for the sensitivities at steady-state were the most robust, and amongst the most computationally-efficient. We also observed that while Newton’s method for steady-state computation yields a substantial speedup compared to numerical integration, it may lead to a large number of simulation failures. Overall, our study provides a concise overview across current methods for computing sensitivities at steady state. While our study shows that there is no universally-best method pair, it also provides guidance to modelers in choosing the right methods for a problem at hand.
Associations between the waist-to-height ratio index and migraine: A cross-section study of the NHANES 1999–2004
Authors: Jin Jing , Zheng Yafang , Gao Tianqi , Lin Xuanyu , Li Shi , Huang Chunyuan
Published: October 2024

Background

The importance of obesity as a factor that increases the probability of migraine episodes is increasingly acknowledged. Thus, this study aimed to explore the potential correlation between central obesity and migraine, emphasizing the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) as a key measure in assessing this relationship.

Methods

This cross-sectional analysis included 13,344 individuals who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999–2004. To investigate the association associations between WHtR and migraine, we utilized refined multivariate logistic regression models, smoothing curve fitting methods, subpopulation analysis, and interactive testing.

Results

Of the 13,344 participants, 2,764 (20.72%) had migraines. A significant positive correlation was observed between the WHtR and migraine incidence in both the partially adjusted model (3.08 [95% CI: 1.92–4.94]) and the crude model (1.95 [95% CI: 1.23–3.08]). The participants in the highest quartile of the WHtR had a 13% greater incidence of migraine than those in the lowest quartile [1.13(0.99,1.28)]. The interaction analysis revealed a statistically significant difference (p<0.01) in this relationship among the subgroups. Notably, the correlation between WHtR and migraine risk was not significant and negative in patients ≥60 years, indicating that obesity has a mitigating role in preventing migraine in this elderly population.

Conclusions

The incidence of migraine increased concomitantly with increased WHtR. However, central obesity has a protective effect against migraine occurrence in individuals ≥60 years. Thus, our findings underscore the importance of WHtR in migraine prevention and management strategies and highlight its potential as a critical biomarker for mitigating migraine incidence.
Effects of religion, politics and distance to providers on HPV vaccine attitudes and intentions of parents in rural Utah
Authors: Lee Abigail A. , Skyles Ty J. , Jensen Jamie L. , Ord Brandon , Davis Spencer C. , East Matthew J. , Asay A. Eli , Obray Acelan M. , Syndergaard Tess , Davis Tyler , Nielson Bryce U. , Larson Ruth J. , Miner Dashiell S. , Hinton Kaitlyn , Zentz Lydia , Busacker Lydia , Poole Brian D.
Published: October 2024

Purpose

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes an estimated 300,000 high grade cervical dysplasias and 36,000 preventable cancers each year in the United States alone. Despite having a safe, effective and long lasting vaccine since 2006, the rate of uptake has been suboptimal, particularly in rural areas. In 2020, Utah ranked near last in teenage HPV vaccination rates with rural areas trailing urban areas by about 18 percent. In this study, we identified factors that affect the intent of rural Utah parents to vaccinate their children against HPV.

Methods

A survey was distributed electronically to Utah residents in rural areas. Recruitment was carried out through targeted advertising, community organizations, and professional survey panels. The survey was open from Nov. 15, 2022 to April 15, 2023. A total of 410 respondents were used for analysis. Survey results were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling.

Findings

Distance to care was shown to negatively influence direct intent to vaccinate, while trust in government, general vaccine attitudes, and HPV knowledge positively influence intent to vaccinate. It was found that religious practice decreased vaccine hesitancy while cautious sexual attitudes, distance to care, and general negative vaccine attitudes increased vaccine hesitancy. Conservative political identity and high income were both shown to decrease vaccine hesitancy as covariates.
Effects of acute gamma irradiation on the morphology of Curcuma alismatifolia ‘Siam Shadow’ and C. alismatifolia ‘Siam Scarlet’
Authors: Pikulthong Vachiraporn , Inboon Sirichanya , Ariya Santi , Boonman Narumon , Wanna Chanate , Wongwiwat Piyada , Phakpaknam Sirirat
Published: October 2024

Curcuma alismatifolia (Pathumma in Thailand), also known as Siam Tulip, is an economically valuable cut flower in Thailand and is continuously bred to enhance its captivating array of colors. This study aimed to investigate the effects of acute gamma irradiation on 2 cultivars of C. alismatifolia ‘Siam Shadow’ and C. alismatifolia ‘Siam Scarlet’ for in vitro propagation and determination of the lethal dose 50 (LD50). The irradiation was conducted at doses of 0, 20, 30, 40 and 80 Gy using young shoots tissue culture. The results of the experiment revealed that the LD50 for ‘Siam Shadow’ could not be determined while ‘Siam Scarlet’ was 29.06 Gy. ‘Siam Shadow’ exhibited chimera leaf formation when exposed to a gamma irradiated dose of 40 Gy, while ‘Siam Scarlet’ exhibited chimera leaf formation when gamma irradiated at doses of 20 Gy in vitro. After planting in a greenhouse, ‘Siam Shadow’ was irradiated with 30 Gy of gamma irradiated, had reduced bract numbers and the bracts became smaller. Conversely, ‘Siam Scarlet’ irradiated with 20 Gy of gamma irradiated, produced smaller inflorescences with only 2 bracts, while irradiation with 30 Gy resulted in 2 lobes and spotted leaves at the edges of the leaves. The results indicated that both the C. alismatifolia cultivars and gamma irradiation rates had a significant influence on survival rate, number of shoots, plant height, chlorophyll mutants and morphology. As the outcome, it was determined that gamma irradiation with optimum doses of gamma rays could induce new characteristics in C. alismatifolia.
MLEČNO PROFILNI TEST - REZULTATI DVOLETNIH OPAZOVANJ
Authors: ZADNIK T. , KLOPČIČ Marija , PENGOV A.
Published: October 2024

Vzorci mleka iz bazena so se izkazali za pomemben orientacijsko - diagnostičen material s katerim lahko hitro, enostavno in predvsem ceneje kot z analizo krvi molznic, ugotovimo prisotnost najpogostejših produkcijskih bolezni v čredi. Iz rezultatov analiz skupnega vzorca mleka je mogoče ugotoviti nivo prehranskega in zdravstvenega statusa črede. Na osnovi pogovora z rejcem, nadaljnjimi analizami reje, krmnega obroka, kliničnega pregleda živali, vzorcev krvi in mleka ter drugega materiala, lahko tako čredo primerno obravnavamo in ustrezno ukrepamo. Ugotovitve temeljijo na 1547 tedenskih analizah vzorcev mleka iz bazena. Na štirih območjih v Sloveniji smo na 30 kmetijah leta 1993 (n=12) in 1994 (n=18) enkrat na teden jemali in analizirali vzorce mleka na vsebnost mašobe, beljakovin, laktoze, uree, natrija, kalija, acetona in na število somatskih celic. Izračunali smo tudi koeficient med vsebnostjo maščobe in beljakovinami ter beljakovinami in ureo. Z modelom analize variance smo ugotovili, da so na rezultate analiz mleka statistično pomembno (P<0,05) vplivali predvsem leto raziskave, kmetija in sezona (zimski-letni krmni obrok), manj pa (P>0,05) zdravstveni status mlečne žleze (SCCx103/ml) in ketolaktija. Rezultati mlečno profilnega testa so uporabni za rejce in strokovnjake, ki se na katerikoli način vključujejo v prirejo in predelavo mleka.
OCENA PLEMENSKE VREDNOSTI ZA LASTNOSTI MLEČNOSTI Z MODELOM ŽIVALI PRI SLOVENSKI LISASTI PASMI
Authors: MÖNIG Elizabeta Špela
Published: October 2024

Standardni model za oceno plemenskih vrednosti v svetu je model živali. Pri oceni plemenske vrednosti upoštevamo tudi informacije ostalih sorodnikov in partnerjev pri parjenju. Z modelom lahko simultano ocenjujemo več lastnosti. Plemenske vrednosti za bike in krave ocenjujemo skupaj, hkrati ocenjujemo genetski produkcijski potencial sorodnih živali, ki še nimajo lastne proizvodnje, kar vpliva na skrajšanje generacijskega intervala. Ocenili smo plemenske vrednosti za populacijo slovenske lisaste pasme (N=49593, od tega 200 bikov) za obdobje 15 let (1975-1990) z BLUP-sire modelom, ki je trenutno standardna metoda v Sloveniji in BLUP modelom živali. V primerjavi z BLUP-sire modelom so plemenske vrednosti za bike v povprečju nižje tako za lastnost kg-mleka kakor tudi za lastnost kg-masti. Standardna deviacija plemenskih vrednosti ocenjenih z modelom živali je zelo majhna. Ocenjena korelacija med plemenskimi vrednostmi izračunanimi na istem materialu z obema metodama je visoka. Tako tudi ni bistvenih sprememb v rangu posameznih bikov. Zelo majhen je genetski napredek ocenjen na podlagi plemenskih vrednosti izračunanih z modelom živali pri obeh lastnostih tako pri bikih kot tudi pri kravah. Na podlagi dobljenih rezultatov bomo morali za nadaljnje delo skrbno preveriti točnost podatkov, posebej pedigrejev in oceniti še nekatere korekcijske faktorje ter tako model še bolje prilagoditi razmeram slovenske lisaste populacije.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIVE VALUE OF GRASS, CONSERVED BY VARIOUS METHODS
Authors: ŽGAJNAR J. , LAVRENČIČ A. , STOPAR J.
Published: October 2024

Chemical composition, apparent digestibility, degradability of dry matter and crude protein in the rumen at 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hours after incubation, and the effective degradability of crude protein and nutritive value were established in deep frozen grass and in silages, made from unwilted grass, unwilted grass conserved with 0.4 % EnsimaxÒ , and wilted grass. When fresh unwilted grass (201 g per kg DM) was ensiled very carefully in 1 m3 silos, no significant differences in chemical composition, degradability, apparent digestibility and nutritive value were observed in comparison to silage conserved with EnsimaxÒ . Silage from wilted grass was significantly less digestible and had 17 % less digestible crude protein (DCP), starch equivalent (SE) and NEL (MJ) per kg DM compared to silage from unwilted grass.
DECREASE OF CHOLESTEROL IN SOME CHEESE
Authors: VUJIČIĆ I.F. , ŠKRINJAR Marija , VULIĆ Mirjana , KÖNYVES T. , KURELJUŠIĆ I. , MIRECKI S.
Published: October 2024

The occurrence of cholesterol decrease were examined during the ripening of cheese: Trappist, Kachkaval, goat’s Njeguški, and White. The amount of cholesterol during the ripening was gradually decreasing in all cheeses. The decrease in Trappist cheese after 14, 30 and 60 days was 35%, 40% and 45%, respectively; in Kachkaval cheese after 14 and 30 days was 17% and 27%, respectively; in Njeguški cheese after 14 and 45 days was 18 and 30%, respectively; in White cheese #1 after 7, 14 and 21 days was 25%, 28% and 32%, respectively; in White cheese #2 after 7, 14 and 21 days was 24%, 30% and 31%, respectively.
Osoba z głęboką wieloraką niepełnosprawnością jako uczestnik interakcji
Authors: Jerzyk Monika
Published: October 2024

The article attempts to describe the communication competences of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. It presents a person with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in the context of his or her biographical experiences, including interactions and relationships. It shows communication as a process based on reciprocity, thus emphasizing the importance of actions taken by both parties of this interaction. This text contains a description of the complexity of communication methods available to people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities and a proposal of qualitatively significant ways of acting on the part of interaction partners.
On trialities and their absolute geometries
Authors: Leemans Dimitri , Stokes Klara , Tranchida Philippe
Published: October 2024

We introduce the notion of moving absolute geometry of a geometry with triality and show that, in the classical case where the triality is of type (I
σ) and the absolute geometry is a generalized hexagon, the moving 5 3 6 absolute geometry also gives interesting flag-transitive geometries with Buekenhout diagram for the groups G
2(k) and 3
D
4(k), for any prime power k ≥ 2. We also classify the absolute geometries for geometries with trialities but no dualities coming from maps of Class III with automorphism group L
2(q
3), where q ≥ 2 is prime power. We then investigate the moving absolute geometries for these geometries, illustrating their interest in this case.
University Library Collaboration in Belgium: Successes and Obstacles
Authors: Dekeyser Raf , Van Kiel Hilde
Published: October 2024

The paper starts with a description of the complexity of the Belgian nation and an overview of its universities. During the term of the authors’ librarianship at their university, there were regular meetings with their colleagues from the other universities, both at a national and a Flemish level. For both, a brief description is given of the actions originating from these collaborations. Nevertheless, these collaborations were also influenced negatively by the existing competitivity between their universities. At a national level, this led to a failure of the dream of installing a unified library management system. At a Flemish level, resentments were raised by the discussion on how to divide the funding that the Ministry of Education had allocated for the acquisition of digital journals.
Synthesis of novel meta-diamide compounds containing pyrazole moiety and their insecticidal evaluation
Authors: Liu Jiyong , Yan Yu , Wu Minghui , Xiang Juncheng , Pang Huailin , Li Bin , Lv Liang
Published: October 2024

A novel series of meta-diamide compounds incorporating a pyrazole moiety (2a–2v) were designed and synthesized based on cyproflanilide. Their structures were validated through 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and HRMS analyses. These compounds were evaluated for their insecticidal activity against Plutella xylostella, Mythimna separate, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, and Nilaparvata lugens. Most of the title compounds exhibited good activity against N. lugens at 400 mg/L. Compound 2k demonstrated potential for further optimization as an insecticidal lead, thereby extending the application of meta-diamide compounds in the field of sucking mouthparts.
Dialect levelling and merchant writing in Renaissance Italy
Authors: Brown Joshua
Published: October 2024

This article aims to assess the extent to which merchant language in Renaissance Italy can be said to have undergone a process of dialect levelling. Merchant letters in the Italian context are characterised by their high degree of verb allomorphy, both verbal and nominal. Previous investigations have shown that this degree of allomorphy is much more present in merchant texts than in other text genres immediately preceding codification in the 1500s. This article continues this line of research, showing how a process of dialect levelling occurs in a corpus of merchant writing sent from Milan in the late 1300s and early 1400s. Specifically, it focuses on 1pl. verb endings and the presence of voicing in past participles to show that Tuscan linguistic items infiltrated and then spread into neighbouring dialectal areas, such as Gallo-Italian, that is typologically distinct from Tuscan. Since this process of levelling was occurring at the same time as literary Tuscan was spreading, sometimes mediated also by merchants, the article also discusses these issues. While focus is placed on the contribution of merchant language in Renaissance Italy, the article can be seen as a case-study as evidence of language evolution ‘from below’. Overall, it argues that historical sociolinguistics provide powerful tools which help to show the various processes identified during standardization.
A pithos with Carian inscription from Mengefe settlement, north of the ancient city of Keramos, Caria
Authors: Kızıl Abuzer , Adiego Ignasi-Xavier
Published: October 2024

This article presents an edition and commentary of a hitherto unpublished Carian inscription found in the ancient settlement of Mengefe, north of Keramos, in 2008. The inscription is carved on the mouth of a pithos and consists of 58 readable signs. The text offers significant new information about Carian.
Lydian o-vocalism and the word for ‘rite, cult supply’
Authors: Billing Oscar , Sasseville David
Published: October 2024

Lydian o-vocalism has proved a difficult problem of historical phonology and the origin of many o-vowels remains unclear. In this paper, one sound law responsible for secondary o-vocalism is presented: the backing of an accented *á when adjacent to k. This sound law provides an etymology for the nominal suffix -oka- and can be supported by several independent data points. One consequence is the elucidation of the word kocwid as meaning ‘rite, cult supply’, leading to an improved understanding of three separate Lydian passages. An ongoing rounding of á to o when adjacent to f is also hypothesised, based on new evidence with observable a/o-vacillation.
Discourse-related expletives: Challenges and opportunities
Authors: Booth Hannah , Groothuis Kim A.
Published: October 2024

Recent research has highlighted the existence of expletive(-like) elements in various languages that are related to discourse, serving as fillers for designated topic/focus positions and/or contributing specific discourse–pragmatic effects. Such elements pose a number of challenges and opportunities, both for our overall conception of expletives and for our understanding of the syntax–discourse interface, although work in this area to date has mainly focused on the phenomenon in individual varieties. In this study, we critically survey the current state-of-the art on this topic and discuss four main areas where we see particular challenges and opportunities for research: (i) categories and definitions, (ii) typological correlations, (iii) theoretical modelling and (iv) language change. Overall, this article brings together a broad array of empirical findings and theoretical approaches on the phenomenon of discourse-related expletives and highlights the many avenues for future work in this area.
Literati or Demolition Men? References to Thoth in New Kingdom Epigraphy from the Precinct of Senwosret III at Dahshur
Authors: Navratilova Hana
Published: October 2024

References to Thoth in New Kingdom epigraphy in the Middle Kingdom precinct of Senwosret III at Dahshur include two case studies: a literary dipinto and a depiction of an ibis. The fragmentary text might have contained a hymn to the god of writing, or a text resembling eulogy of the scribal profession. Alongside Kemyt, it attests to an emphasis on literacy and specialist knowledge. An image of Thoth articulated the allegiance to the patron of scribes. The New Kingdom writing and visual practices contribute to an understanding of the New Kingdom community involved in the use and destruction of the Middle Kingdom pyramid complex.
A Prayer to Horus Praising Edfu
Authors: Gabler Kathrin
Published: October 2024

The article publishes a hieratic ostracon from the Ramesside Period, now stored in the magazine of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities at Elkab and probably found in (Hagr) Edfu. The text is a prayer to Horus and belongs to the literary genre known as the ‘praises of cities’. The first lines present a close parallel to Ostracon Nakhtmin 87/173, obverse, ll. 1–2, found in Theban Tomb 87; that ostracon bears a prayer to Amun and dates back to Dynasty 18. A comparison of both versions shows how easily such poems could be adapted and how the texts were passed on to later generations. On the Edfu ostracon, the copying work involved either a memory slip or perhaps a deliberate pun.
Kann Technik sanktionieren? Der technische Vollvollzug von Normen als soziologisches Problem
Authors: Barth Jonas , Egbert Simon
Published: October 2024

Angesichts der zunehmenden Autonomisierung von (algorithmischen) Technologien stellt sich immer stärker die Frage, wie solche Technologien zu regulieren sind und wie sich solche Technologien regulierend auf das menschliche Zusammenleben auswirken. Vor diesem Hintergrund wird in diesem Beitrag diskutiert, inwieweit Technologien eine sanktionierende Wirkung haben können und in welchen sozio-technischen Zusammenhängen von einer technischen Sanktionsleistung gesprochen werden kann. Im Zuge dessen werden rechtswissenschaftliche und techniksoziologische Diskussionen zusammengeführt und vor dem Hintergrund eines (rechts-)soziologischen Sanktionsbegriffs, der auf die enge Verbindung mit sozialen Normen verweist, mit Bezug auf die Beispiele autonome Waffensysteme und alkoholsensitive Wegfahrsperren, analysiert. Diese unterscheiden sich mit Blick auf ihre Regulierungsweise in zeitlicher, sachlicher und sozialer bzw. symbolischer Hinsicht. Es wird argumentiert, dass Technik in einigen Fällen in der Tat sanktionieren kann, sie aber oft lediglich eine Funktionalisierung von Normbezügen durchführt. Diese begriffliche und konzeptuelle Differenzierung scheint umso wichtiger, je breiter und stärker Algorithmen und Technik insgesamt ins gesellschaftliche Leben regulierend eingreifen.
Recomendações para o cuidado de enfermagem à autolesão entre adolescentes e jovens: revisão sistemática
Authors: Lopes Daniela Gonsalves , Costa Luiza Cesar Riani , Morais e Oliveira Ana Paula de , Fumincelli Lais , Oliveira Wanderlei Abadio de , Carlos Diene Monique
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: mapear as recomendações para o cuidado de Enfermagem na autolesão não suicida entre adolescentes e jovens. Métodos: revisão sistemática, utilizando a meta-agregação para a síntese dos estudos com dados qualitativos, conforme recomendado pelo JBI. A busca foi conduzida nas bases LILACS e BDENF; MEDLINE; CINAHL; Web of Science; APA PsycInfo; EBSCOhost; Scopus Preview; Embase; e repositório PubMed Central. Resultados: foram incluídos 16 estudos, sendo identificados dois achados sintetizados. No primeiro, identificou-se a importância de relações permeadas pelo vínculo e confiança, livres de estigmas que envolvam o adolescente ou jovem como protagonistas. No segundo achado, emergiu a necessidade de formação adequada à Enfermagem, além do preparo físico dos diferentes serviços para acolher esta população em situação de autolesão.  Conclusão: o cuidado necessita ser executado de forma humanizada, com a construção de confiança e em ambiente acolhedor. Deve-se focar em ações pautadas na comunidade e na lógica interprofissional e intersetorial. Contribuições para a prática: evidenciou-se a necessidade de sistematização de um cuidado individualizado, centrado no adolescente/jovem e família. A educação permanente e apoio em saúde mental da Enfermagem foram recomendados.
Conhecimento dos discentes sobre cuidados paliativos na graduação de enfermagem
Authors: Manso Juliana Cardoso Feitoza , Silva Aline Mayra Lopes , Veras Filho Rubens Nunes , Moreira Deborah Pedrosa , Pontes Ana Kelvia Oliveira Rodrigues , Pereira Aline de Souza , Mourão Carla Monique Lopes
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: compreender o conhecimento na graduação sobre cuidados paliativos dos discentes de enfermagem. Métodos: estudo qualitativo realizado em uma Instituição de Educação Superior privada com 16 graduandos do 9º e 10º semestre do curso de enfermagem. Foram realizadas entrevistas individuais, gravadas em arquivos de áudio em um smartphone e, posteriormente, transcritas. Resultados: emergiram quatro categorias temáticas principais: conhecimento dos discentes sobre cuidados paliativos; papel do enfermeiro no cuidado ao paciente que enfrenta uma doença ameaçadora à vida e sua família; abordagem dos cuidados paliativos na graduação de enfermagem; fragilidade emocional para lidar com pacientes em fim de vida. Conclusão: identificou-se que os participantes possuem um entendimento parcial sobre cuidados paliativos, concentrando-se principalmente nos aspectos relacionados ao conforto e à qualidade de vida dos pacientes terminais. Contribuições para a prática: destacam-se lacunas no conhecimento sobre a assistência paliativa entre estudantes de enfermagem, sublinhando a necessidade de enriquecer currículos educacionais. Ressalta-se também a importância do suporte emocional e desenvolvimento de resiliência, incentivando melhorias na formação acadêmica e em práticas profissionais em cuidados paliativos.
METHOD OF INCREASING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF PHOTOELECTRIC PANELS BY CONVERTING THEM INTO A HYBRID COLLECTOR
Authors:   Odesa Polytechnic National University, Razinkov V. О. , Kapalin V. V. ,   SC "ENERGOSERVIS" LLC
Published: October 2024

Abstract. This work provides a general description of the method of increasing the energy characteristics of solar photovoltaic panels by converting them into a hybrid collector, as well as an economic assessment of the feasibility of using this method and a comparative analysis of efficiency. Due to the increased relevance of autonomous sources of electrical energy in today's society, special attention is paid to renewable energy sources, in particular solar photovoltaic panels. The construction of rooftop SPPs is becoming more and more relevant in the context of modern trends in distributed generation and reliability of electricity supply. Increasing the energy efficiency of solar photovoltaic panels is one of the aspects that harmoniously combines increasing energy sustainability, reliability and autonomy. The essence of the proposed method is to convert any existing solar photovoltaic panel into a hybrid collector through the use of a special device. Due to its design, this device almost does not affect the reduction of the intensity of solar radiation on the surface of the panel, but at the same time it allows receiving heat energy in the form of a heated coolant. Depending on the priority direction of operation of the hybrid collector, it is possible to increase the generation of electrical energy by reducing the surface temperature of the panel, reducing temperature losses, and more fully using thermal energy. Theoretically, it is possible to increase the efficiency of a solar photovoltaic panel by 166% using this method, which is a high indicator. And the specific cost of 1 kW h of energy for this method with full use of thermal energy is 5 times lower compared to existing designs. Key words: electrical energy, photovoltaic solar panels, temperature coefficient, hybrid collector, thermal energy, panel heating, insolation area
Pregnancy outcomes in type 2 versus type 1 diabetes: systematic review with meta-analyses
Authors: Drabløs Mari , Risstad Hilde , Alnæs-Katjavivi Patji , Qvigstad Elisabeth
Published: October 2024

Objective

Increasing numbers of pregnancies are complicated by pregestational diabetes mellitus, especially type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Some studies have reported similar or greater risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women with T2DM relative to type 1 diabetes (T1DM). We aimed to compare the risk of four pregnancy complications: pre-eclampsia, preterm delivery, macrosomia, and perinatal mortality, in pregnant women with T2DM vs T1DM in high-income countries.

Design

Systematic review with meta-analyses.

Methods

Systematic literature searches in Medline and Embase were performed. We included observational studies with original data of outcome occurrence in both women with pregestational T2DM and T1DM. Two researchers independently evaluated full-text studies for inclusion and assessed the risk of bias using the Newcastle–Ottawa scale. Finally, we performed four meta-analyses.

Results

We included 35 publications in total. Meta-analyses demonstrated that, compared to T1DM, T2DM was associated with a lower risk of pre-eclampsia (risk ratio (RR): 0.76; 95% CI: 0.68–0.85), preterm delivery (RR: 0.69; 95% CI: 0.62–0.77), and macrosomia (RR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.60–0.94). Perinatal mortality was more likely in pregnancies with T2DM (RR: 1.26; 95% CI: 1.06–1.50).

Conclusion

A summation of the research literature demonstrated that, compared to T1DM, women with T2DM had a lower risk of pre-eclampsia, preterm delivery, and macrosomia, but a higher risk of perinatal mortality.

Significance statement

Our review of pregnant women with diabetes suggests a higher risk of perinatal mortality for cases with maternal type 2 diabetes, even though the risks of pre-eclampsia, preterm delivery, and macrosomia were higher in cases with type 1 diabetes. Hence, the prevention of the development of type 2 diabetes and focus on improved gestational and diabetic care could be beneficial for fetal health.
Predictors of hypocalcaemia and hypoparathyroidism in patients undergoing thyroidectomy for benign and malignant pathologies
Authors: Lalitha Jino Johns , Ramalingam Natarajan , Rajan Remya , Riju Jeyashanth , Paulose Antony Abraham , Michael Rajiv Charles , Tirkey Amit Jiwan , Adhikari Twisha , Sahu Shalini , Nagayazhini R
Published: October 2024

Objective

To analyse the risk factors of hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcaemia after total thyroidectomy.

Methods

Clinical data of patients who underwent total thyroidectomy at a tertiary care hospital in southern part of India were collected retrospectively from January 2021 to May 2023. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyse the risk factors associated with transient hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcaemia separately.

Results

A total of 300 patients who underwent total thyroidectomy were enroled. The median age of the study population was 41 years, and 70% were females. Histopathological examination showed that 80.3% had thyroid cancer. The incidence of postoperative transient hypoparathyroidism was 26.7%, while postoperative transient hypocalcaemia was 12.3%. Multivariate analysis showed that the presence of hypothyroidism before surgery (OR = 3.230, 95% CI: 1.368–7.624, P = 0.007), performing central compartment neck dissection (CCND) (OR = 2.196, 95% CI: 1.133–4.257, P = 0.02) and parathyroid gland in the surgical specimen (OR = 5.547, 95% CI: 3.065–10.036, P < 0.0001) were independent predictors of postoperative transient hypoparathyroidism. Female gender (OR = 2.689, 95% CI: 1.049–6.895, P = 0.039), presence of parathyroid in the surgical specimen (OR = 1.067, 95% CI: 0.367–8.438, P = 0.004) and performing CCND (OR = 2.192, 95% CI: 0.990–4.850, P = 0.05) were independent predictors of postoperative transient hypocalcaemia.

Conclusion

Hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcaemia after thyroid surgery are common, and most of them are transient. The independent predictors of hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcaemia differ. Hypoparathyroidism appears to be a better predictor for patients who will develop postoperative hypocalcaemia.
Multifaceted modeling of small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors
Authors: Andrews Stephen Gabriel , Forsythe Steven D , Madigan James P , Sadowski Samira Mercedes
Published: October 2024

Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors, siNETs, are a group of rare cancers that arise from neuroendocrine cells in the lining of the jejunum and ileum, which are either classified as tumors, siNETs, or small intestinal neuroendocrine carcinomas, siNECs. Current treatment strategies for low-grade tumors include surgical resection, peptide radionucleotide receptor therapy, and somatostatin analogues, while high-grade and recurrent tumors may receive cytotoxic chemotherapy. These limited treatment options are linked to the lack of representative models that can both reflect the biology of the tumor and are amenable to mid-to-high throughput experimentation. Cell line generation is challenging considering the indolent nature of primary lesions, although some attempts have been successful using a variety of methods and include the primary P-STS line and those derived from metastatic lesions, including GOT1, CNDT2.5, and HC45. Patient-derived modeling, including organoids and xenografting, have allowed for multicellular and 3D representations of the original tumor. These specific models allow for multicellular populations derived from the tumor, providing better tumor representation for use in drug screening and in vitro assays. Currently, there are limited, although increasing, published models of siNETs implanted as xenografts in mice and zebrafish. As these cellular and animal models provide insights into siNET biology, theragnostic modeling has provided key information on the clinical progression and treatment of this disease. Significant strides toward more representative models have been made throughout the last decade. In this review, details of these attempts as well as future directions and strategies for more robust models will be addressed.
Chromosomal alteration patterns in PitNETs: massive losses in aggressive tumors
Authors: Jentus Maaia Margo , Bakker Leontine , Verstegen Marco , Pelsma Iris , van Wezel Tom , Ruano Dina , Kapiteijn Ellen , Crobach Stijn , Biermasz Nienke , Morreau Hans
Published: October 2024

The molecular biology of pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) revealed few recurrent mutations and extensive chromosomal alterations, with the latter being the driving force in a subset of these lesions. Addressing the need for an easily applicable diagnostic tool, we conducted a retrospective study of 61 PitNETs operated at a tertiary care center. All cases were subtyped according to the 2022 WHO Classification of Endocrine Tumors. A genome-wide next-generation sequencing panel targeting 1500 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) was used to classify chromosomal imbalances, loss of heterozygosity, and copy number variations in DNA from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues. We identified four distinct chromosomal patterns, with varying distribution among different tumor lineages. Forty-two of 61 (69%) PitNETs showed chromosomal alterations. Gonadotroph PitNETs showed mostly quiet genomes. The majority of lactotroph PitNETs (19/20, 95%) were altered, exhibiting a gained genome and a remarkably low recurrence rate. Nine of ten (90%) corticotroph PitNETs harbored chromosomal alterations, of which two aggressive corticotroph tumors and one metastatic corticotroph PitNET showed massive chromosomal losses, leading to near-haploid/near-homozygous genomes. The comparison of the molecular profile of primary and recurrent PitNETs of five patients showed no significant accumulation of alterations over time. A simple genome-wide 1500-SNP test can be used in the identification of outspoken aggressive subsets of PitNETs by the occurrence of a near-haploid/near-homozygous genome. Furthermore, the presence of neoplastic tissue in the resected material can be potentially confirmed for non-gonadotroph PitNETs under suboptimal histological assessment conditions.
IMPACT OF REAL-LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPROSURES ON REPRODUCTION: Adverse impacts of particulate matter air pollution on female and male reproduction
Authors: Luderer Ulrike
Published: October 2024

In brief

Particulate matter (PM) air pollution contains many chemicals that are individually known to have adverse effects on reproduction, as well as numerous others that have not been investigated for effects on reproduction. This review discusses the scientific literature investigating the effects of ambient and experimentally generated PM mixtures on reproduction.

PM air pollution consists of liquid and solid particles, which are categorized by size as less than 10 (PM10) μm, 2.5 (PM2.5) μm, or 0.1 μm (PM0.1 or ultrafine) in aerodynamic diameter and which vary in composition depending on the sources. PM exposure is ubiquitous and has been associated with many adverse health effects. This narrative review focuses on epidemiological and experimental studies that investigated the effects of PM exposure on female and male reproduction and on pregnancy.
Experience of Healthy Adult Women with the Receptive Music Therapy Using Body-Monochords – Qualitative Phenomenological Study
Authors: Kantor Jiri , Hamáčková Michaela
Published: October 2024

Resonance chair/harmonisation recliner are prototypes of body-monochords that were developed in the Czech Republic. These instruments are therapeutically used in music therapy practice, healthcare institutions and by people with disabilities. The aim of this study was to understand how people experience this intervention in the context of private music therapy practice. The design of this qualitative study was based on phenomenology. Six healthy women on maternity leave reflected their experience through semistructured interviews before and after therapeutic session with resonance chair/harmonisation recliner. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to identify 12 themes describing the course of these sessions.
The women experienced changes on physical, cognitive, and emotional levels related to relaxation and muscles relieve, calming of mind, different experience with feeling of vibrations, vivid imaginations, or changes in body perception. Intervention on resonance chair/harmonisation recliner offered positive experience to the participants and provided them with a space for self-care and rest. No serious adverse events were reported by the participants during or after the intervention. The intervention using resonance chair/harmonisation recliner was highly valued by our participants and has a meaningful usage in private music therapy practice. Future researchers may explore long-term experience of participants and identify other populations that may have specific benefit from this intervention.
NICU Caregiver Communication Preferences and Disparities by Primary Language: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Fisher Christina R. , Bourque Stephanie L. , Palau Mauricio A. , Nino de Guzman Ramirez Mariana , Hwang Sunah S.
Published: October 2024

OBJECTIVES

Effective communication between clinical providers and infant caregivers is vital to family-centered care and engagement in the NICU. Infants in the level IV NICU often have complex medical needs and prolonged lengths of stay, leading to challenges maintaining effective and consistent communication, particularly for families with a primary language other than English. The objective of this qualitative study is to determine the facilitators and barriers to effective communication among English- and Spanish-speaking caregivers in a level IV NICU.

METHODS

This phenomenology qualitative study consisted of interviews with English- or Spanish-speaking caregivers of infants admitted to a single-site level IV NICU for at least 7 days. Interviews were conducted using a semistructured interview guide that sought to understand the lived experience of parents communicating with providers. Themes from coded interview transcripts were identified using inductive thematic analysis.

RESULTS

Nineteen interviews were completed in participants’ primary language (English or Spanish), and 5 themes emerged from the analysis. For English- and Spanish-speaking caregivers, we discovered the importance of personal connection, the desire for receiving communication about changes directly from providers, and a strong desire for daily updates. For Spanish-speaking families, we found disparities in the use of communication-related technology and consistent communication from providers in their primary language.

CONCLUSIONS

In this qualitative study, we identified caregiver preferences for communication from providers in a level IV NICU and demonstrated disparate experiences for Spanish-speaking caregivers. Future work should focus on developing interventions that address these identified barriers to communication.
Development of the Methodology for Analysing the Social Activity of Companies Based on the Sustainability Report
Authors: Naumova Olga , Fedyakina Anastasia
Published: October 2024

Modern business conditions in the period of globalisation and instability of the external environment are characterised by the need to pay special attention to the issues of corporate social responsibility and social activity of companies. In times of crisis, it is companies, along with the state, that should act as a pillar for society. The aim of the research is to analyse the social activity of organisations and assess the level of their involvement in the sustainable development strategy on the example of companies in the Russian oil and gas sector. The study pays special attention to the issues of regulatory and legal support for the preparation of non-financial reporting. The analysis led to the determination that the extent of companies’ engagement in the execution of the sustainable social development strategy is markedly deficient. Currently, the disclosure of a company’s social investments in non-financial reporting is undertaken on a voluntary basis. As a consequence, variances exist in the formats employed, the frequency of reporting, and the alignment with the corporate interests of the organisation. This approach hinders the establishment of a dependable evaluation and comparison of data, as well as impedes the thorough analysis of the influence exerted by companies on social development. The novelty of this study centres around conducting a thorough evaluation of social activity and corporate engagement in the execution of sustainable development strategies. Moreover, the authors have contributed by identifying a set of recommended indicators for mandatory disclosure in non-financial reporting.