bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategi Pengelolaan Mangrove Berkelanjutan Berbasis Sosial Ekonomi di Kecamatan Kuala Jambi, Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur, Provinsi Jambi
Authors: Galvanis Wesy Jufan , Anwar Kasful , Suhermanto Achmad
Published: November 2024

Ekosistem mangrove di Kecamatan Kuala Jambi, Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur, Provinsi Jambi, memiliki peran penting dalam menjaga keseimbangan ekologi dan mendukung kehidupan masyarakat pesisir. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kondisi ekologi ekosistem mangrove berdasarkan kerapatan vegetasi dan faktor-faktor yang memengaruhinya. Penelitian dilakukan dari Mei hingga Agustus 2024 menggunakan metode campuran yang meliputi observasi lapangan, wawancara, dan analisis citra satelit Landsat 8. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kerapatan mangrove di beberapa lokasi mengalami penurunan yang signifikan, dari luas 448,94 ha (62,91%) pada tahun 2018 menjadi 129,52 ha (18,2%) akibat konversi lahan untuk perkebunan dan pemanfaatan lahan yang tidak sesuai. Dimensi ekonomi ekosistem mangrove di Kuala Jambi cukup berkelanjutan dengan nilai indeks keberlanjutan sebesar 51,21. Strategi seperti ekowisata berbasis mangrove dan silvofishery yang memberi manfaat ekonomi sambil menjaga kelestarian. Pemberdayaan masyarakat dan pengembangan kebijakan juga penting. Dimensi sosial meiliki nilai indeks keberlanjutan sebesar 64,94 termasuk dalam kategori cukup berkelanjutan. Partisipasi dan kesadaran masyarakat masih tergolong rendah, sehingga sangat diperlukan peningkatan pendidikan dan keterlibatan masyarakat dalam pengelolaan mangrove yang menjadi kunci untuk keberlanjutan jangka panjang. Pemahaman dan regulasi yang baik akan mendukung pelestarian ekosistem mangrove secara berkelanjutan.
Centrales de beneficio de café; un ejemplo práctico: La Central de Cenicafé
Authors: Lopez Roberto , Jaramillo Eduardo
Published: November 2024

Este trabajo didáctico pretende indicar los sistemas y condiciones más apropiadas para la operación de una central de Beneficio. Se da información sobre el proceso de beneficio, sus equipos y eficiencia, los sistemas de compra del producto para beneficiar, las informaciones económicas que deben tomarse en una Central de Beneficio. Se hace un análisis económico sobre la información procedente de los resultados de la Central de Cenicafé. Se dan sugerencias para el establecimiento de una Central de Beneficio.
Paul Fourdrinier (1698–1758) – a reassessment
Authors: Simpson Peter
Published: November 2024

This paper is written to reassess Paul Fourdrinier as a creative talent and contributor to English artistic and architectural life.

1

At the end of the 19th century, during which he was accidentally confused with a non-existent Peter or Pierre Fourdrinier, the Dictionary of National Biography included this entry: ‘He was more frequently employed on architectural works, to which his mechanical style of engraving was well suited.’

2

Little further research was undertaken on Fourdrinier’s work and legacy until his biography was published in 2017, but we are now able to update this previous limited judgement on the extent of his achievements and influence.

3

Fourdrinier is distinguished by his remarkable versatility, as is shown in his very intricate architectural pieces and his free-flowing artistic renderings, reminiscent of the style of his probable teacher, Bernard Picart. By reassembling his entire known
oeuvre
, samples of which are shown below, it has been possible to see and appreciate the breadth of his talent.
The Huguenots, Louis XIV and the Courts of Europe: from Westminster to Dresden
Authors: Mansel Philip
Published: November 2024

Huguenot courtiers were no less representative of the diaspora than Huguenot soldiers or craftsmen. Since courts were among the key institutions of early modern Europe, and Huguenots were refugees in search of employment, they were bound to seek posts at court. Protestantism did not lessen reverence for monarchy. The Huguenot court historiographer in Brandenburg, for example, Charles Ancillon from Metz, called the Elector Frederick III ‘a mortal God’.
Dreams of silk and wine: Huguenot refugees and the quest for empire
Authors: Stanwood Owen
Published: November 2024

The migration of Huguenot refugees to Britain’s North American colonies reveals a bold plan to transform the empire. Administrators hoped that the new arrivals would jumpstart new economic pursuits in the colonies, especially the production of silk and wine. Huguenots themselves embraced the vision, promoting themselves as talented people who could reinvigorate British America. These plans all failed, but they inspired the formation of new Huguenot colonies around the continent, especially in Virginia and South Carolina, from the 1680s well into the eighteenth century.
Huguenot pastor Jean Jembelin and his sermons: part 1. Normandy 1676–1685
Authors: Tudor Philippa
Published: November 2024

This article (the second part of which will be published in this Journal in 2025) discusses Huguenot pastor Jean Jembelin and the sermons he preached between 1676 and 1727. Jembelin, a native of Caen (Normandy), began his ministry in nearby Bernières in 1676 and moved to serve the church of Saint-Lô in 1680. Jembelin recorded 146 of his sermons in a large volume, Lambeth Palace Library MS 3976, which has been newly catalogued. The sermons he recorded include two he preached at provincial synods, Quevilly in September 1677, and Alençon in 1678, and another that he preached in the presence of magistrates in July 1683. Never intended for publication, the manuscript is a rare survival from this period of censorship and persecution in France. It provides a unique insight into Jembelin’s preaching ministry in the years leading up to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes on 15 October 1685.
Smuggling, stealing, selling, shooting and safe-guarding a Huguenot library in Dublin, 1707–2024
Authors: McELLIGOTT JASON
Published: November 2024

This article examines the important personal library of the Huguenot refugee Élie Bouhéreau (1643–1719). The collection entered Marsh’s Library in Dublin in 1707 and remains in the Reading Room in which it was originally placed. Visitors to Marsh’s Library have often been told that the collection survives intact in its original form on the shelves. However, around 10 per cent of the initial donation of 2,057 volumes has been lost through theft, war damage, and a sale of ‘duplicates’ in 1833. This article discusses what is missing from Bouhéreau’s library and what these lost items tell us about the nature and scope of the original collection. It concludes with a discussion of the most pressing current threat to these books: climate change.
Diversity of spiders in Daba Mountain National Nature Reserve, Chongqing, China (I), three new Cicurina species of Cicurinidae (Araneae)
Authors: Wang Lu-Yu , Mu Yan-Nan , Yang Ling-Xiang , Zhang Zhi-Sheng
Published: November 2024

Three new species of the genus Cicurina Menge, 1871 are described from Daba Mountain National Nature Reserve, Chongqing, China: C. chengkousp. nov. (♂♀), C. dabashansp. nov. (♂♀) and C. longihamatasp. nov. (♂♀). Morphological descriptions, photos and illustrations of copulatory organs are provided.
Threshold dynamics of stochastic SIRSW infectious disease model with multiparameter perturbation
Authors: Yin Zhengwen , Tan Yuanshun
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we investigated a stochastic SIRS epidemic infectious disease model that accounted for environmentally driven infection and incorporated multiparameter perturbations. In addition to establishing the existence and uniqueness of the global positive solution of the model, we derived the threshold conditions for the extinction and persistence of the disease using the comparison theorem and It$ \hat{o} $'s formula of stochastic differential equations. Subsequently, we obtained the asymptotic stability of both the disease-free equilibrium and the endemic equilibrium of the deterministic model corresponding to the stochastic model through stochastic stability theory. The results indicated that high-intensity noise perturbation can inhibit the spread of the disease, and the dynamic behavior of the disease transitioned from persistence to extinction as noise intensity increased. Our study also demonstrated that, compared to perturbations in the indirect infection rate, changes in noise intensity that affect the direct infection rate will have a more significant impact on disease transmission.
University Students’ Perceptions and Practices of Online Co-construction of Digital Citizenship Competencies
Authors: Alkhalaf Afrah Khalaf
Published: November 2024

Preparing students to engage in global discussions is essential in today’s world. As a result, instructors are increasingly interested in developing ways to enhance university students’ digital citizenship skills. This qualitative study explores methods to foster these skills through asynchronous online discussion activities, focusing on students’ behavior and feedback during and after the activities. Thematic analysis was used to evaluate data collected from the posts of 64 students in 10 groups and the transcript of focus groups and interviews. The findings highlight instructional strategies that enhance students’ digital citizenship, showcasing how they interact with instructors and peers. Students developed key skills such as resilience in handling conflicts, self-motivation, peer learning, and professional communication, including justifying claims and providing evidence. The study also reveals that students demonstrated a deeper understanding of digital citizenship and were eager to apply their skills in various digital contexts. These results offer important insights for higher education institutions on promoting digital citizenship and guiding instructors in integrating it into curricula.
The Relative Identity of All Objects: Tiantai Buddhism Meets Analytic Metaphysics
Authors: Kang Li
Published: November 2024

According to Zhiyi 智顗 (538–597), the founder of the Chinese Buddhist Tiantai school 天台宗, “one object is all objects;” hence, all objects are profoundly interconnected. In this paper, I critically examine Zhiyi’s metaphysics of objects as presented in the historical Tiantai texts and subsequently develop a contemporary and accessible thesis of interconnectedness by integrating Zhiyi’s views with resources from contemporary analytic philosophy, particularly relative identity. By drawing on Zhiyi’s insights and incorporating contemporary philosophical ideas, I also illustrate how historical Chinese Buddhism and contemporary analytic metaphysics can be mutually informing.
Evaluation of Synthetic Herbicide Imazapic Isopropylamine 262.5 g/L + Imazapyr Isopropylamine 87.5 g/L for Weed Management in Tea Lands
Authors: De Silva M S D L , Dharmadasa E S W S M , Wijesekera S N , Prematunge E T W P , Liyanage M G S
Published: November 2024

Experiments were conducted to determine the bio-efficacy of synthetic chemical named Mayoral SL (Imazapic isopropylamine 262.5 g/L + Imazapyr isopropylamine 87.5 g/L) against common weed species in tea lands. Three rates of Mayoral at 0.5, 0.75 and 1 L/ha in 500 L of water were tested as a post emergent non-selective herbicide in comparison with Glufosinate ammonium (15% Basta) at 1.3 L/ha and Glyphosate 36% at 2 L/ha and untreated control. Experimental Design was RCBD (Randomised Complete Block Design) with three replicates. Fresh weight (FW) and dry weight (DW) / 1.5 m2 of weeds were measured. Visual scores were performed on each plot to record weed injury rate as percentage of dead plants (DP) to that of untreated control. The data were analyzed using SAS package following ANOVA. Mayoral resulted in a significant control up to 12 WAA (Weeks After Application) in all three regions, compared to untreated control. Mayoral at 0.75 and 1 L/ha and standard herbicides, Glufosinate ammonium and Glyphosate showed comparable control of weeds up to 8 WAA in the Up-Country and in the Mid and Low-Country, 12 WAA. The most promising weed control was achieved with Mayoral at 1 L/ha.
Assessing the Influence of Labour Scarcity in Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka
Authors: Shyamalie H W , Karunarathna B M N C , Pilapitiya H M C G , Lakshani P T P , Chathuranga I H T , Nadeeshani K W N
Published: November 2024

Tea industry is a labour intensive industry and worker scarcity is being felt as a major impediment in tea sector. The objectives of this study were (i) to calculate supply and demand gap of the tea plantation workers and severity percentage of each selected estate (ii) to calculate annual labour declining rates in different tea growing regions (iii) to assess the effect of severity of labour scarcity on the productivity and cost of production in tea plantations. Time series data for ten-year period were collected from the estate records and stratified random sampling technique was used to select 66 sample estates. The results showed that compound annual labour declining rates in Up, Mid, Uva and Low-Country were 2.94%, 4.87%, 4.22% and 5.06%, respectively. Monthly severity level of each estate was calculated by using the gap between number of required and available workers. It was revealed that average productivity level declined with the increase of labour scarcity and means productivity difference increases with raise of severity of labour scarcity. There is a strong negative correlation between productivity levels and cost of production. Since these findings highlighted the importance of identifying solutions to worker scarcity, responsible authorities have to take actions either to attract and retain worker in tea plantations or to promote mitigation measures such as adopting labour efficient techniques; e.g. mechanization of field practices or employing different farming models or introducing labour bank to this problem for the sustainable tea industry in Sri Lanka.
Outcome of cataract surgery in juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis under two different biological regimens
Authors: Fadel Mariam R. , Hassan Elzanaty Radwa T. , Esmat Sara M.
Published: November 2024

Aim

In this study, we compared the outcome of cataract extraction in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)-associated uveitis treated with adalimumab (ADA) compared to patients treated with infliximab (IFX).

Patients and methods

The study included 22 eyes of 22 children with JIA-associated chronic anterior uveitis. The ADA group included 16 patients while the IFX group included six patients. All patients underwent irrigation/aspiration without intraocular lens implantation. The data were collected retrospectively before and 6 months after surgery including best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, slit lamp biomicroscopy, and fundus examination. All eyes included in the study had completely inactive intraocular inflammation for 3 months before surgery. The change in BCVA was the main outcome measure.

Results

The two groups were age and sex matched. In the ADA group, there was a statistically significant improvement in the mean LogMAR BCVA from 1.063±0.33 preoperatively to 0.538±0.54 postoperatively (P=0.0085), while in the IFX group the mean BCVA improved from 1.183±0.475 preoperatively to 0.683±0.594 postoperatively, with no statistically significant difference (P=0.068). The difference in the postoperative BCVA between the two groups was not statistically significant (P=0.68). A larger percentage of patients in the IFX group developed postoperative inflammation (33.3 vs. 25%).

Conclusion

The visual acuity improved after cataract extraction in patients with JIA-associated uveitis treated with ADA or IFX, but the improvement was more significant in the patients treated with ADA.
Clinical effectiveness of ultrasonic irrigation during root canal therapy: An umbrella review
Authors: Suneelkumar Chinni , Pandillapalli Sahithya , Anirudhan Subha , Swapna Sannapureddy , Kunam Divya , Kumar Yendluri Pavan , Anumula Lavanya
Published: November 2024

Aim:

The aim of this study was to synthesize available knowledge on the efficiency of ultrasonic irrigation (UI) on the reduction of bacteria, postoperative pain reduction, and radiographic assessment of periapical healing during nonsurgical root canal treatments depicted by previous published systematic reviews (SRs).

Methods:

SRs with or without meta-analyses published in any language, assessing outcomes of UI on the reduction of bacteria, postoperative pain reduction, and radiographic assessment of periapical healing during nonsurgical root canal treatment were included. Two reviewers worked independently on study selection, data extraction, and appraisal of the included reviews. Disagreements were settled with the assistance of a third reviewer.

Results:

Seven SRs were included. The “Joanna Briggs Institute [JBI] critical appraisal tool” which consists of 11 items was used for evaluation of the quality of included SRs. Each JBI item was given a score of 1 if the criterion was met or 0 if the criterion was not met or the information was unclear.

Conclusion:

In clinical practice, UI provides similar outcomes in root canal disinfection and periapical healing compared to other irrigation methods and achieves better postoperative pain reduction and canal cleanliness when compared to syringe irrigation.
Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance of root canal treated teeth restored with two post endodontic restorative materials: An in vitro analysis
Authors: Gautam Akancha Singh , Paramasivam Thangadurai , Sivarajan Ranjith Kumar
Published: November 2024

Aim:

This study aims to compare and evaluate the fracture resistance of root canal-treated teeth restored using smart dentin replacement (SDR) and short fiber-reinforced composite (SFC) resin composite.

Methods:

Forty-eight unrestored, noncarious maxillary premolar teeth, mounted on acrylic blocks, were randomly divided into four groups (n = 12). The teeth were endodontically treated following a mesio–occlusal–distal (MOD) cavity preparation (except Group I – Positive control. Group II was the negative control (unrestored) and the remaining two groups were restored with two core build-up materials: Group III with SDR flow+ (SureFil SDR Flow+, Dentsply, India) bulk fill flowable composite and Group IV with EverX Posterior™ (GC Company, Tokyo, Japan) SFC. Each group was subsequently subjected to compressive testing until failure, using a universal testing machine. The mean fracture resistance was analyzed statistically and the data were formulated.

Results:

No statistical significance between Groups I, III, and IV. Group III and IV performed better than Group II and the mean fracture resistance of Group II was lesser than the other groups.

Conclusion:

Within the constraints of the study, it can be stated that both SDR flow and EverX posterior performed well and were equally effective as a postendodontic restorative material, thus improving the fracture resistance of root canal-treated teeth.
Primary Hydatid Disease of the Spine
Authors: Kalola Shyam , Johnson Deepthi S. , Wadhwa Ranjan Kumar
Published: November 2024

Hydatid disease itself is a rare condition and accounts for one to two in one lakh cattle-raising populations in endemic regions. The possibility of spinal hydatid disease should be considered a differential diagnosis in spinal cord compression syndrome in endemic regions. The treatment is surgical decompression coupled with anti-helminthic therapy. Recurrence is common, while retention of spinal stability is the prime concern on a long-term basis.
Characteristics of Plantar Pressure Distribution in Diabetes Population with or without Peripheral Neuropathy
Authors: Latha V. K. , Thirunavukkarasu P.
Published: November 2024

Introduction:

Early identification of areas prone to diabetic foot ulcers during the initial stages of diabetes is crucial. This proactive approach can significantly reduce the risk of severe complications and improve overall foot health management for individuals with diabetes.

Objective:

This research aimed to pinpoint areas at risk for diabetic foot ulcers during the early stages of diabetes. Moreover, evaluated the plantar pressure in diabetic individuals, both with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study included 76 patients with diabetes mellitus who visited the outpatient department at the Government Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chennai, from September 2023 to January 2024. The assessment was conducted using the OHM 3000 series pedobarography in conjunction with the Michigan Neuro screening tool to identify Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. This involved a thorough evaluation of plantar pressure across forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot regions.

Results:

The study included 76 participants with a mean age of 53 ± 11.65 years, and 64% were female. Comparing those with DPN, 13 were male and 23 were female, whereas amongst the 40 without DPN, 14 were male and 26 were female. DPN participants had a mean age of 57 ± 10 years, BMI of 28.16 ± 4.82 kg/m2, while those without DPN had a mean age of 50 ± 12 years, BMI of 26.60 ± 4.39 kg/m2. Significant differences in pressure points were found, notably in left second metatarsal head pressure, right forefoot pressure, right great toe pressure and left hindfoot pressure with distinct weight distribution patterns between DPN and non-DPN participants.

Conclusion:

The non-invasive method of pedobarography provides precise insight into plantar pressure distribution, enabling effective intervention.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Sonographically Detected Cesarean Scar Defects: A Review
Authors: Vigashini Anu , Pallavee P.
Published: November 2024

Cesarean section is the most commonly performed uterine surgical procedure globally, with rising rates observed in India, increasing from 8.5% in 2005 to 17.2% in 2015. Cesarean section scars are associated with future obstetric complications such as placenta praevia, morbidly adherent placenta, and cesarean scar pregnancies. Scar defects are found in 42%–70% of women with previous cesarean sections. The objective of this study is to review the prevalence and risk factors of cesarean scar defects (CSDs) detected sonographically and to understand their clinical implications. A literature search was conducted using the keywords related to cesarean scar defects, transvaginal ultrasound, and abnormal uterine bleeding from PubMed Central, Medline, and Google Scholar. Articles analyzing prevalence, etiology, and risk factors were included, whereas treatment-related articles were excluded. Thirty-seven articles were analyzed. Studies indicate a prevalence of CSD between 24% and 70% with transvaginal ultrasound, and higher (56%–84%) with saline infusion sonography. CSD is defined as a hypoechoic area within the myometrium of the lower uterine segment, varying in definitions based on indentation measurements of 1 mm or 2 mm. Hypotheses on CSD formation include impaired wound healing from lower segment cesarean incisions, incomplete uterine wall closure, adhesion-related counteracting forces, and patient-related factors such as body mass index and hypertension. Identifying CSD is vital for evaluating women with previous cesarean sections and relevant gynecological symptoms. More long-term cohort studies are necessary to ascertain the incidence of CSD, its risk factors, and subsequent fertility outcomes. Special attention should be given to the quality of life for women affected by CSDs. Further research is warranted given the increasing cesarean section rates in India and the associated scope for study.
Identification of Terminal Syrinx in a 5-day-old Infant: The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnosing Back Swellings – A Clinical Review
Authors: Ramesh V.
Published: November 2024

A 5-day-old male neonate presented with a palpable lumbar region swelling, leading to the suspicion of a neural tube defect (NTD) or other spinal abnormalities. The infant was born through cesarean section and appeared well-nourished, alert, and interactive with no neurological deficits or signs of infection. Brain screening using ultrasound and head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ruled out hydrocephalus and Arnold–Chiari malformation. Spinal imaging using MRI revealed a terminal syrinx in the conus medullaris, which was not apparent on clinical examination. Considering the potential complications and future neurological deterioration, a syringostomy was performed. Neonatal back swellings can be challenging diagnoses due to their broad spectrum of pathologies, including NTDs and terminal syringes. Terminal syringes involve the conus medullaris and cauda equina and may present as a palpable back swelling. These infants are typically asymptomatic at birth but can develop neurological deficits over time. MRI is the gold standard for evaluating suspected NTDs or terminal syringes due to its high resolution, multiplanar imaging capabilities, and lack of ionizing radiation. Ultrasound and computed tomography scans have limitations in diagnosing terminal syringes accurately. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to prevent potential complications and improve outcomes for these patients. The management strategy depends on how severe the underlying condition is. For infants without symptoms, close monitoring is recommended. If the baby shows symptoms or is at high risk, surgery can be considered. Syringostomy involves placing a shunt to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the syrinx into the abdominal cavity, reducing pressure and potentially improving neurological function. In conclusion, neonatal back swellings, particularly those caused by terminal syringes, require a thorough diagnostic evaluation and close follow-up. MRI is an essential diagnostic tool due to its high resolution and ability to delineate intracranial and spinal structures effectively. Early diagnosis and intervention can improve outcomes for these patients and prevent complications. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for terminal syringes in neonates with back swellings and pursue appropriate diagnostic tests, such as MRI, to ensure accurate diagnosis and timely management.
Internet Addiction, Digital Detox, and Mental Health: A Review of the Evidence with Clinical Examples
Authors: Neelakandan Subramanian
Published: November 2024

We all observe an increased adoption of digital technology solutions in the society where people spend several hours on devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops/computers, and other electronic devices. In this era of information technology, though it has become mandatory for academics and work-related activities, it does have its consequences on the mental health of the user; it may cause or worsen anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. The term “digital detox” refers to the practice of deliberately reducing or eliminating one’s use of digital devices for a specified period to improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Digital detox programs are aimed at a limited use of electronic devices or at least to perform other productive activities as an alternative for constant gadget usage which may negatively impact one’s well-being. Such programs usually entail establishment of particular restrictions on device usage, exercise, and social interaction. The study analyzed few cases/clinical examples of anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and ADHD to conceptualize the possibilities of using the digital detox programs to treat patients with mental health disorders apart from necessary psychotropic drugs and therapies. Digital detoxification programs present a reasonable perspective for anyone who wants to reduce the injurious consequences of numerous electronic devices and applications on the patient’s psyche. By practicing specific utilization control of the devices and replacing them with the healthier activities, one can decrease anxiety, depression, sleeping issues, and ADHD. Employers and policymakers can also help to prevent the emergence of technostress by introducing the so-called “technostress prevention program,” improving the work-life balance and performing measures that will help judicious use of technologies at the right level.
$s$-stability for $W^{s,n/s}$-harmonic maps in homotopy groups
Authors: Mazowiecka Katarzyna , Schikorra Armin
Published: November 2024

We study

s

-dependence for minimizing

W^{s,n/s}

-harmonic maps

u\colon \mathbb{S}^{n} \to \mathbb{S}^{\ell}

in homotopy classes. Sacks–Uhlenbeck theory shows that, for each

s

, minimizers exist in a generating subset of

\pi_{n}(\mathbb{S}^{\ell})

. We show that this generating subset can be chosen locally constant in

s

. We also show that as

s

varies, the minimal

W^{s,n/s}

-energy in each homotopy class changes continuously. In particular, we provide progress on a question raised by Mironescu [in: Perspectives in nonlinear partial differential equations (2007), 413–436] and Brezis–Mironescu [Sobolev maps to the circle (2021)].
Cowling–Haagerup constant of the product of discrete quantum groups
Authors: Krajczok Jacek
Published: November 2024

We show that (central) Cowling–Haagerup constant of discrete quantum groups is multiplicative

\Lambda_{\mathrm{cb}}(ℾ_{1}\times ℾ_{2})
=\Lambda_{\mathrm{cb}}(ℾ_1)\,
\Lambda_{\mathrm{cb}}(ℾ_{2})

,
which extends the result of Freslon (2015) to general (not necessarily unimodular) discrete quantum groups. The crucial feature of our approach is considering algebras

\mathrm{C}(\hat ℾ),
\operatorname{L}^{\infty}(\hat ℾ)

as operator modules over

\operatorname{L}^{1}(\hat ℾ)

.
Molecular detection of haemobacteria in Colombian wild birds
Authors: Arroyave Pérez Arley Onasis , Cifuentes Rincón Analorena , Jaramillo Delgado Ingrid Lorena , Correa Valencia Nathalia María del Pilar
Published: November 2024

Colombia shows a high density and variety of bird species, making it one of the most diverse avian territories globally. Antioquia ranks among the top four provinces with the greatest variety of bird species, underscoring the importance of research efforts on the local bird fauna. Therefore, this study aimed to identify bacterial agents in the blood of wild birds from the municipality of Jardín (Antioquia, Colombia) by 16S qPCR sequencing. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Wild birds were captured using mist nets and blood samples were collected from each animal via puncture using sterile lancets in the brachial vein, and a drop of blood was collected on filter paper for qPCR analysis. The 16S gene in bacterial genomes was found in 13 out of 46 wild birds of the Passeriform and quasi-Passeriform orders, captured at three different locations within the study municipality at altitudes ranging from 1,665 to 2,034 m.a.s.l. Seven different bird species were recorded and four different haemobacteria were identified (i.e. Exiguobacterium spp., Escherichia coli, Stenotrophomonas spp., and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia). This study contributes to the knowledge in Colombia by identifying four different hemobacteria in wild birds. Further research is required on the health status of these birds and the attributable impacts on their populations and other related factors, including humans.
Acceptability, Feasibility, and Uptake of COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Self-Testing at the Community Level in Tanzania
Authors: Mwangoka Grace W. , Ali Ali M. , Mrisho Mwifadhi , Mkopi Abdallah , Mahende Muhidin , Msuya Hajirani M. , Temu Silas G. , Kazyoba Paul , Mihayo Michael G. , Juma Omar , Hamad Ali , Jongo Said A. , Lweno Omar , Tumbo Anneth , Mswata Sara S. , Hoppe Anne , Dani Pallavi , Abdulla Salim
Published: November 2024

The rapid diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is critical for comprehensive public health response strategies, and self-testing with antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) presents opportunities to test in hard-to-reach communities. Therefore, we evaluated the acceptability, feasibility, and uptake of Ag-RDT self-testing at the community level in Tanzania. From June to October 2022, symptomatic individuals or those with recent contact with a known or suspected COVID-19 patient were offered assisted testing and self-testing within mining communities and at transport hubs. This study included a cross-sectional survey before and after implementation. Participants were assessed for their acceptability and uptake of the nasal Ag-RDT self-test and their preference for nasal Ag-RDT self-testing. The survey data were collected in Open Data Kit, whereas the Ag-RDT results in the community were recorded by using the COVISUSPECT Mobile Application. Data analysis was performed by using STATA and R Statistical Software. A total of 538 individuals were screened, and 454 (84.4%) consented to be tested. The preference for self-testing was relatively low (33%), and the majority of participants (67%) opted to be assisted by a healthcare professional. Of the participants who opted for testing, 149 (32.8%) were able to self-test. Generally, there was no major difference in the various assessed parameters between the baseline and end-line surveys. The results from fitting multiple logistic regression indicated that after controlling for age, participants living in Dodoma were significantly less likely to opt for self-testing (odds ratio = 0.54; P-value = 0.023) compared with those living in Dar es Salaam. There was no significant difference in self-testing between participants living in Mara and those living in Dar es Salaam (odds ratio = 0.7; P-value = 0.179). After controlling for region, older (≥40 years) participants were significantly less likely to self-test compared with participants aged 18 to <40 years (odds ratio = 0.47; P-value = 0.002). The intervention was well-accepted in all areas in which Ag-RDTs were deployed. Our findings can therefore support the Ministry of Health by increasing accessibility to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 testing in the hard-to-reach communities in response to the next COVID-19 wave.
Hacia un modelo de educación holista
Authors: Ocaña Salgado Zyanya , Lugo Villaseñor Elisa
Published: November 2024

En este capítulo se hace una breve revisión del sistema o modelo de educación tradicional, en el que se sigue manteniendo una visión reduccionista, mecanicista, e instrumentalista, a pesar de los diversos esfuerzos académicos, iniciativas y enfoques contemporáneos, en la mayoría de las escuelas y universidad públicas se tardan en implementar los nuevos modelos de educación. En contraste se explora y explica qué es la Educación Holística, destacando su enfoque integral en el desarrollo humano, con miras a implementar un modelo educativo en el aula que fomenta la conexión entre mente, cuerpo y espíritu, a través de una educación que no solo nutra el intelecto, sino también otras dimensiones del ser humano, lo que implica cambios profundos de conciencia, tanto en los docentes como en los estudiantes. Para ello, primero se exploraron los enfoques que conforman el marco teórico propuesto, paralelamente, se construye un modelo práctico que se aplica en las aulas y se realiza una observación participativa analizado e interpretado bajo un análisis hermenéutico. Se concluye señalando las características que adquieren las comunidades de aprendizaje holista, es decir se describen las aulas donde ésta se puede aplicar y las trasformaciones que se logran y las habilidades que se adquieren en el proceso de aprendizaje.
El proceso cognitivo en el rendimiento académico para el aprendizaje del inglés
Authors: Romero Zárate Martha
Published: November 2024

El aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera involucra no solamente aprender vocabulario, estructuras gramaticales y la práctica de diálogos, si no también conocer cómo estos son adquiridos y cómo son estructurados. Los procesos cognitivos cobran un rol importante para conocer cómo los estudiantes universitarios logran procesar las estructuras del idioma a fin de que desarrollen una mejor articulación de ideas con cohesión y coherencia. En virtud de lo anterior, se aprecia la importancia de comprender y explicar los procesos cognitivos que se involucran durante el aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera y qué estrategias aplican los aprendices, así como éstas impactan en su rendimiento académico. Se presenta un estudio cualitativo el cual permite analizar aquellos procesos cognitivos que están inmersos durante el aprendizaje del inglés, ya que, para poder expresar una idea u opinión, ésta debe estar bien estructurada para que el receptor pueda comprender el mensaje, ya sea este oral o escrito. La técnica de investigación es la entrevista a profundidad para indagar sobre aquellos procesos que circundan en torno del aprendizaje del idioma inglés. El aporte de dicho estudio puede contribuir al campo de investigación sobre los procesos cognitivos básicos y complejos que se desarrollan durante el aprendizaje del inglés, los cuales tienen injerencia en el rendimiento académico de los universitarios, y que a su vez permiten el desarrollo de competencia lingüísticas para desarrollar una comunicación más fluida.
F&Y2 Wave 7-8 NI: Executive Summary
Authors: Wootton Alice , Heard Helen , Moore Alexandra , Armstrong Beth , King Lucy , Clifford Robin , Jenkins Matt , Mensah Daniel
Published: November 2024

Food and You 2 is a biannual ‘Official Statistic’ survey commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The survey measures self-reported consumers’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to food safety and other food issues amongst adults in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The modules presented in this report include ‘Food you can trust’, ‘Concerns about food’, ’Food security’, ‘Eating out and takeaways’, ‘Food allergies, intolerances and other hypersensitivities’, ‘Eating at home’, ‘Food shopping and labelling’ and ‘Healthy eating’.

This report presents findings from respondents in Northern Ireland, in Waves 7 and 8 of the Food and You 2 survey, therefore reported findings refer to data collected in Northern Ireland unless otherwise specified. Where the same data were collected in both Waves 7 and 8, the findings from Wave 8 are reported.

Wave 7 fieldwork was conducted between 28 April 2023 and 10 July 2023 with 1,526 adults in Northern Ireland. Wave 8 fieldwork was conducted between 12 October 2023 and 8 January 2024 with 1,550 adults in Northern Ireland.
Lexicon Variations on Traditional Weaving
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University, Bali Indonesia, Sukarini Ni Wayan , Suryati Ni Made ,   Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University, Bali Indonesia
Published: November 2024

The research entitled Lexicon Variation on Traditional Weaving is a qualitative research focusses on the analysis of the semantic function of the lexicon process. The focus of the analysis is formulated on two problems (1) types of lexicons weaving and (2) function and meaning of lexicon weaving. Observation and interview methods are applied for the data collection. Observation method is realized with interviewing the weavers when they do weave activity in the workshop. At the same time the owner of the weaving industry who is as the key informant is also interviewed. Unstructured deep interviewed was done for several weavers and the key informants. Theories on semantics from Leech (1981) and Lobner (2013) are applied for analysing the function and meaning of lexicons found in traditional weaving. It was found 100 of lexicons which were classified into 3 types. The dominant number of lexicons belong to the lexicon equipment which is followed apparently by lexicons for material and lexicons process. The semantic function of the lexicons in accordance with its classification is dominated by the lexicon process.
Factores que inciden en el uso de las nuevas tecnologías en fisioterapia: Caso Milagro-Ecuador
Authors: Correa Cum Dennisse Solange , Zurita Espinoza Keila Joyse , Abril Mera Tania María , Novillo Luzuriaga Nibia Noemí
Published: November 2024

l estudio se enfoca en examinar los elementos que afectan la adopción de tecnologías innovadoras en fisioterapia en la ciudad de Milagro, Ecuador, empleando un enfoque mixto que integra métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Según lo indicado por Hernández, Fernández y Baptista (2014), esta metodología permite captar tanto la realidad objetiva a través de datos que se pueden medir, como entender los significados subyacentes a través del análisis cualitativo. Se llevarán a cabo encuestas estructuradas con preguntas cerradas en escala Likert para recolectar datos cuantitativos de los fisioterapeutas, además de realizar entrevistas semiestructuradas que indagarán en sus experiencias y percepciones sobre la integración de tecnologías en su práctica, siguiendo las directrices de Kvale (2008). La población del estudio comprende aproximadamente 60 fisioterapeutas en Milagro, de los cuales se seleccionarán 30 mediante un muestreo intencionado, incluyendo tanto a aquellos con acceso a tecnologías avanzadas como a quienes no, lo que permitirá realizar comparaciones significativas. La investigación se desarrollará en varias fases, comenzando con una revisión documental acerca del uso de nuevas tecnologías en fisioterapia, seguida del diseño y validación de instrumentos de recolección de datos por parte de expertos, garantizando la confidencialidad durante el proceso de recolección en los centros de salud. Los datos cuantitativos serán analizados utilizando SPSS, con cálculos de frecuencias y correlaciones, mientras que el análisis cualitativo de las entrevistas se llevará a cabo con el software Atlas.ti, aplicando un enfoque de análisis temático que identificará las barreras y facilitadores en el uso de tecnologías emergentes. Los resultados iniciales de la encuesta muestran que el 60% de los fisioterapeutas tiene acceso a nuevas tecnologías, aunque solo el 50% las utiliza de manera frecuente, y el 40% de los encuestados tiene una percepción positiva sobre la efectividad de estas tecnologías. El análisis temático de las entrevistas destaca beneficios como mejoras en el diagnóstico y mayor eficiencia en el tratamiento, pero también revela desafíos como la falta de capacitación y los altos costos. En resumen, la investigación tiene como objetivo proporcionar una visión integral sobre los factores que impactan la adopción de nuevas tecnologías en fisioterapia en Milagro, Ecuador, y este enfoque mixto permitirá desarrollar estrategias que faciliten la integración efectiva de dichas tecnologías en la práctica clínica, beneficiando tanto a los fisioterapeutas como a los pacientes.
“A simplified Therapeutic Approach in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Through the Use of the Fixed-Ratio Combination of Insulin Glargine Plus lixisenatide (iglarlixi): An Account of Our Experience in Frail Elderly Patients”
Authors:   UOSD Endocrine Diseases of Metabolic Rate and Nutrition, PO Ospedale del Mare - ASL Napoli 1 Center, Italy, C Peirce
Published: November 2024

Background and Aims
Approximately 50% of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
do not reach glycemic targets and need treatment intensification
or simplification. The aim of the study was to reduce the use
of basal bolus approach among frail elderly patients to avoid
hypoglycemia or to intensify treatment in case of hyperglycemia.
The application of fixed-ratio combination of insulin glargine/
lixisenatide (iGlarLixi) promotes the mechanism of action of
both drugs on hyperglycaemia while minimizing adverse effects.
Materials/Patients and Methods
We enrolled 70 patients (aged>65) from July to December 2023
referred to our outpatients visit or admitted to Endocrine Diseases
department. 60% of patients presented basal bolus therapy and
with at least 3 episodes of recent hypoglycaemia, while 40% of
patients severe hyperglycaemia, requiring therapy intensification.
Results
45% of patients treated with iGlarLixi achieved an improvement
in glycated hemoglobin already in the first 3 months of therapy
with an average reduction of approximately 1 unit. Additionally,
30% of patients who transitioned from basal bolus therapy to
iGlarLixi achieved an average weight loss of 4 kg.
Discussion
In our experience in frail elderly patients the use of iGlarLixi
has revealed improvement in both fasting and postprandial blood
glucose, reducing the risk of fasting hypoglycaemia. Moreover,
it proved to be an effective treatment for enhancing glycated
haemoglobin levels and reducing body weight.
Selenium and thyroid dysfunction: from pathophysiology to treatment options
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Dudinskaya Ekaterina N.
Published: November 2024

The review focuses on the discussion of the role of selenium in the thyroid hormone metabolism and its impact on the risk of thyroid disorders, among which the most common are autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease) and Graves' disease. Selenium, which is a component of selenoproteins, such as glutathione peroxidase and iodothyronine deiodinases, is involved in the thyroid hormone synthesis and regulation and has an antioxidant effect on thyrocytes. Selenium deficiency can contribute to the development of thyroid disorders, aggravating the inflammatory processes and increasing the levels of antibodies against thyroid peroxidase (TPO AB) and thyroglobulin (TG AB).
Clinical trials show that selenium supplements can reduce the levels of thyroid autoantibodies in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis, thereby improving the thyroid structure and reducing inflammation. In patients with Graves' disease, selenium supplements demonstrate a positive effect on the ophthalmopathy progression and quality of life. However, the effect of selenium varies depending on the mineral baseline levels, which emphasizes the need for individual approach to treatment. The literature review shows an important role of selenium in maintaining health of the thyroid gland and emphasizes the need for further research aimed to optimize therapy based on the selenium supplementation.
Factors influencing the use of direct oral anticoagulants among patients with chronic chagas cardiomyopathy
Authors: Gómez-Ochoa Sergio Alejandro , Rojas Lyda Z. , Alarcón Meléndez Lizeth Johana , Quintero Santana María Alejandra , Becerra-Motta Lisbeth Paola , Serrano-García Angie Yarlady , Echeverría Luis E.
Published: November 2024

Objective. Chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) carries a high risk of embolic events due to structural changes in the left ventricle and frequent conduction disorders. However, there is limited data on anticoagulant prescription patterns and factors influencing the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in these patients. This study aims to characterize CCC patients based on the anticoagulant therapy received and identify factors associated with DOACs use. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary-level hospital in Colombia between 2019-2022. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess factors associated with anticoagulant therapy and DOACs use. Results. Among 224 CCC patients, 65.7% (n=153) were on anticoagulants, with DOACs being the most prescribed (53%). Notably, 35% of patients at high risk of stroke (CHA2DS2-VASc) were not receiving anticoagulants. Atrial fibrillation (OR 256.08; 95% CI 61.94-1058.72), ventricular aneurysms (OR 4.82; 95% CI 1.54-15.09), and reduced interventricular septal thickness (OR 0.75; 95% CI 0.60-0.92) were associated with anticoagulant use. DOACs were mainly prescribed for patients with atrial fibrillation (OR 13.29; 95% CI 2.47-71.56) and high bleeding risk (HAS-BLED ≥3, OR 11.36; 95% CI 1.15-112.11). Conclusions. A significant proportion of CCC patients were not receiving anticoagulants despite their high risk of stroke and embolic events. The use of anticoagulation was significantly associated with atrial fibrillation, the presence of ventricular aneurysms and reduced interventricular septal thickness. It is crucial to raise awareness among healthcare professionals in endemic areas to improve treatment.