bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Promoting Team Success Through Reflection on Communication Needs
Authors: Richards Claire
Published: January 2025

Background

Graduate nursing students often face challenges in team-based projects due to diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Team charter development is helpful for making expectations clear, but it misses a critical step of self-reflection and shared understanding that can further improve team functioning.

Method

This innovation integrated a communication needs reflection exercise, based on the Birkman Method, into team charter meetings in a graduate-level course. Students reflect on their communication needs individually before sharing and discussing strategies for respectful engagement as a team.

Results

Incorporating reflection on communication needs into team charters was well received. The process can enhance self-awareness and respect for diversity of communication needs within teams.

Conclusion

Implementation of a structured process for self-reflection and sharing in team charters is a low-effort teaching innovation with the potential for high results. Formalizing a process of self-reflection and sharing has the potential to increase student self-awareness and respect for diversity.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2025;64(X):XXX–XXX.]
Boundedness of Gaussian Bessel potentials and fractional derivatives on variable Gaussian Besov$ - $Lipschitz spaces
Authors: Pineda Ebner , Rodriguez Luz , Urbina Wilfredo
Published: January 2025

In this paper, following [6], we study the regularity properties of Bessel potentials and Bessel fractional derivatives in the context of variable Gaussian Besov$ - $Lipschitz spaces $ B_{p(\cdot), q(\cdot)}^{\alpha}(\gamma_{d}), $ which were defined and studied in [9], under certain conditions on $ p(\cdot) $ and $ q(\cdot) $.
« Sur la couleur des nègres » : de l’Antiquité à Buffon… en passant par le monde ibérique
Authors: Tardieu Jean-Pierre
Published: January 2025

Buffon en écrivant « Sur la couleur des nègres », dans son Histoire naturelle (1749-1789), avait probablement connaissance des analyses de l’Espagnol Feijoo (1730), lesquelles développaient les propositions de Saavedra Fajardo (1641) : on retrouve sous sa plume bien entendu l’évocation de l’influence de la chaleur excessive sur la couleur des Noirs dont l’évocation remonte à l’Antiquité, et le même rejet de théories crédules véhiculées par la scolastique, mais aussi les mêmes considérations au sujet de l’effet du relief et des vents sur la couleur des êtres humains, et surtout l’approche comparative avec l’Amérique (Pérou, Brésil) qui permettait de le démontrer.
Elizabeth Robins Pennell y la hispanofilia estadounidense de finales del siglo XIX
Authors: Gifra-Adroher Pere
Published: January 2025

Este artículo explora tres facetas poco conocidas de la escritora estadounidense Elizabeth Robins Pennell relacionadas con España y las sitúa dentro del contexto de la «hispanomanía» o fiebre por lo hispánico vivida en los Estados Unidos durante el período de entresiglos. La primera faceta, la literatura de viajes, se manifiesta en dos artículos publicados en 1896 en The Century Magazine, así como en el prólogo que redactó para una edición de La Alhambra de Washington Irving. La segunda, la crítica artística, aparece reflejada en unas reseñas sobre arte español publicadas de forma intermitente entre 1894 y 1918, mientras que la tercera, la divulgación gastronómica, se patentiza en breves apartados de los libros The Feast of Autolycus (1896) y My Cookery Books (1903) donde realiza algunos comentarios sobre la cocina española. Pese a no formar parte de ninguna red transnacional de tipo científico, Pennell se convirtió gracias a sus textos en un eslabón más de la cadena de transmisión cultural del hispanismo en los Estados Unidos.
The district hospital: A rare story of success and a way forward
Authors: Fader Jason , Fader Tim
Published: January 2025

The district hospital is a vital part of the healthcare system in sub-Saharan Africa. It is the key to enabling Primary Health Care to be done well, which in turn can allow for Universal Health Coverage to be achieved. There are numerous challenges at district hospitals making successful ones somewhat rare. One example of a successful district hospital is put forth in this article. In order to increase the number of successful district hospitals a means of sharing solutions to common problems needs to be created, which would ideally be an online repository of said solutions, available to any interested district hospital.
Rosa moschata ameliorates haloperidol-induced Parkinson's disease via reduction of neurodegeneration and oxidative stress
Authors: Alotaibi Badriyah S. , Saleem Uzma , Farrukh Maryam , Chaudhary Zunera , Anwar Nabia , Alsharif Ifat , Alanzi Abdullah R. , Albishi Tasahil S. , Jaber Fatima A. , Al-Qahtani Wedad Saeed , Shah Muhammad Ajmal
Published: January 2025

Objective:

To investigate the effect of Rosa moschata (R. moschata) extract on haloperidol-induced Parkinson’s disease (PD) in rats.

Methods:

Haloperidol (1 mg/kg) was given to rats intraperitoneally for 3 weeks for induction of PD. R. moschata extract (150, 300 and 600 mg/kg) was administered orally for 21 days. The neuroprotective role of R. moschata leaf extract in PD was explored by performing neurobehavioral tests and RT-PCR analysis and measuring neurotransmitters and oxidative stress biomarkers.

Results:

An improvement in motor functions and muscle strength was observed in PD rats treated with R. moschata extract. The levels of dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione, and superoxide dismutase were significantly increased (P < 0.001), whereas acetylcholinesterase and malondialdehyde levels were markedly decreased by treatment with R. moschata extract (P < 0.001). The extract also markedly downregulated the mRNA expressions of IL-1β, α-synuclein, IL-1α, and TNF-α in brain tissue. Moreover, histopathological analysis indicated that neurofibrillary tangles and plaques were noticeably decreased in a dose-dependent manner in PD rats treated with R. moschata extract.

Conclusions:

R. moschata extract alleviates haloperidol-induced PD in rats by reducing oxidative stress and neurodegeneration. It may be used for management and treatment of PD. However, additional studies are required to confirm its efficacy and molecular mechanisms.
Trigonelline exerts its neuroprotective effects in experimental spinal cord injury through modulation of inflammation, apoptosis, and neurotrophic factors
Authors: Ye Zhi-Lan , Cao Yuan
Published: January 2025

Objective:

To assess the protective effects of trigonelline against spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats.

Methods:

Rats (Sprague-Dawley, male) were randomly assigned to seven groups (n=15 per group): normal, sham, SCI control (1% DMSO), methylprednisolone (30 mg/kg), and trigonelline (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg). Rats received respective treatment daily for 28 days. SCI was induced by using a temporary aneurysm clip. Behavioral, biochemical, and histological analyses were performed to investigate the neuroprotective effect of trigonelline.

Results:

Trigonelline (100 and 200 mg/kg) treatment effectively (P<0.05) mitigated SCI-induced changes in mechano-tactile sensation, allodynia, hyperalgesia, and motor nerve conduction velocity. It notably (P<0.05) downregulated apoptotic (Bax and caspase-3) and inflammatory (COX-II) markers, while upregulating Bcl-2 and BDNF mRNA expression in the spinal cord (P<0.05). Furthermore, trigonelline effectively alleviated (P<0.05) SCI-induced alterations in mitochondrial complex levels, resulting in enhanced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenase, succinate dehydrogenase, redox activity, and cytochrome-C levels. Histological examination of spinal cord tissue indicated that trigonelline significantly (P<0.05) ameliorated the histological damage caused by SCI, thereby improving neuronal degeneration, inflammatory cell infiltration, and necrosis.

Conclusions:

Trigonelline shows neuroprotective properties in SCI rats by reducing allodynia, hyperalgesia, and inflammation, stabilizing mitochondrial enzyme complexes, and modulating apoptotic and neurotrophic factors. Thus, trigonelline holds promise as a potential neuroprotective agent.
GEMIN5 and neurodevelopmental diseases: from functional insights to disease perception
Authors: Martinez-Salas Encarnacion , Francisco-Velilla Rosario
Published: January 2025

GEMIN5 is a predominantly cytoplasmic multifunctional protein, known to be involved in recognizing snRNAs through its WD40 repeats domain placed at the N-terminus. A dimerization domain in the middle region acts as a hub for protein-protein interaction, while a non-canonical RNA-binding site is placed towards the C-terminus. The singular organization of structural domains present in GEMIN5 enables this protein to perform multiple functions through its ability to interact with distinct partners, both RNAs and proteins. This protein exerts a different role in translation regulation depending on its physiological state, such that while GEMIN5 down-regulates global RNA translation, the C-terminal half of the protein promotes translation of its mRNA. Additionally, GEMIN5 is responsible for the preferential partitioning of mRNAs into polysomes. Besides selective translation, GEMIN5 forms part of distinct ribonucleoprotein complexes, reflecting the dynamic organization of macromolecular complexes in response to internal and external signals. In accordance with its contribution to fundamental cellular processes, recent reports described clinical loss of function mutants suggesting that GEMIN5 deficiency is detrimental to cell growth and survival. Remarkably, patients carrying GEMIN5 biallelic variants suffer from neurodevelopmental delay, hypotonia, and cerebellar ataxia. Molecular analyses of individual variants, which are defective in protein dimerization, display decreased levels of ribosome association, reinforcing the involvement of the protein in translation regulation. Importantly, the number of clinical variants and the phenotypic spectrum associated with GEMIN5 disorders is increasing as the knowledge of the protein functions and the pathways linked to its activity augments. Here we discuss relevant advances concerning the functional and structural features of GEMIN5 and its separate domains in RNA-binding, protein interactome, and translation regulation, and how these data can help to understand the involvement of protein malfunction in clinical variants found in patients developing neurodevelopmental disorders.
Precise travelling-wave behaviour in problems with doubly nonlinear diffusion
Authors: Du Yihong , Gárriz Alejandro , Quirós Fernando
Published: January 2025

We study a family of reaction-diffusion equations of the form

u_{t}=\Delta_{p} u^{m} + h(u)

for

x\in\mathbb{R}^{N}

, with a doubly nonlinear diffusion term

\Delta_{p} u^{m}

involving both the

p

-Laplacian and the porous medium operators. The reaction term

h(u)

is also rather general, covering in particular monostable, bistable and combustion type nonlinearities. We consider the so-called slow diffusion regime, which leads to a degenerate behaviour at the level

u=0

, and so nonnegative solutions with compactly supported initial data have a compact support for any later time, hence generating a free boundary. Equations of this family have a unique (up to translations) travelling wave with a finite front (free boundary). When the initial datum is compactly supported and the solution converges to 1 (which is the case, as we show, for wide classes of such initial data), in the radially symmetric case, we prove that the solution converges to a translation of this unique travelling wave in the radial direction, with a precise logarithmic correction in the position of the free boundary when the dimension

N\geq 2

; and in the nonradial case, we obtain the asymptotic location of the free boundary and level sets up to an error term of size

O(1)

. Such precise results have been known in high space dimensions only in the special case

p=2

and

h(u)

a particular monostable nonlinearity from the recent work by Du, Quirós and Zhou (2020). The extension to the much more general situation here relies on several new techniques, including a crucial estimate for the flux, which is new even for the case

h(u)\equiv 0

in high space dimensions, and is of independent interest. Most of our results are new also for the special cases (a)

p=2

(porous medium diffusion) and (b)

m=1

(

p

-Laplacian diffusion).
CentipedeRTK, un réseau pour la géolocalisation haute précision au service de l'environnement
Authors: Ancelin Julien , Ladet Sylvie , Heintz Wilfried
Published: January 2025

Positioning RTK, or Real-Time Kinematics, is a long-established technology that improves the positioning provided by a GNSS mobile receiver, based on a network of fixed reference receiver antenna, precisely positioned over the territory. Although highly effective, this solution is still very costly and therefore not available to all users. The emergence of low-cost electronic products has given rise to the CentipedeRTK network. The network is based on an open and shared methodology for building RTK antennas that are networked for free and collaborative use, whatever their purpose. Since its launch in 2019, the network has gone from strength to strength, and its uses are multiplying in a variety of fields, from forestry research to environmental monitoring.

Le positionnement RTK ou Cinématique Temps réel est une technologie éprouvée qui permet d’améliorer le positionnement fourni par un récepteur mobile GNSS, en se basant sur un réseau de récepteurs à antenne, fixes, servant de référence, positionnés précisément sur le territoire. Bien que très efficace, cette solution reste encore très coûteuse et n’est donc pas à la portée de tous les utilisateurs. L’émergence des produits électroniques low-cost a permis au réseau CentipedeRTK de voir le jour. Celui-ci se base sur l‘ouverture et le partage d’une méthodologie de construction d’antennes RTK mises en réseau pour un usage libre et collaboratif, quelle que soit la finalité de son utilisation. Depuis son démarrage en 2019, le réseau ne cesse de croître et ses usages se multiplient dans différents domaines, allant de la recherche forestière jusqu’au suivi des mesures environnementales.
Vasculites associadas aos anticorpos anticitoplasma de neutrófilos (ANCA): granulomatose eosinofílica com poliangiite
Authors: Ikedo Carolina Tiemi Tonholo , Dutra Chélida de Souza , Dantas João Gabriel , de Souza Alexandre Wagner Silva
Published: January 2025

A granulomatose eosinofílica com poliangiite (GEPA) é uma vasculite associada aos anticorpos anticitoplasma de neutrófilos (ANCA) que cursa com inflamação granulomatosa rica em eosinófilos, vasculite necrosante de pequenos e médios vasos, asma de início tardio e eosinofilia. Além da asma, os pacientes comumente são acometidos por rinossinusite crônica, com ou sem polipose nasal. Essas manifestações caracterizam a fase prodrômica da GEPA que evolui para a fase eosinofílica, manifestada por infiltrados ou nódulos pulmonares não escavados, acometimento cardíaco e/ou gastroenterite eosinofílica. Além disso, há a fase vasculítica com neuropatia periférica, envolvimento renal e vasculite cutânea. Apenas cerca de um terço dos pacientes apresentam ANCA, principalmente com anticorpos antimieloperoxidase (anti-MPO). O status dos ANCA está associado a dois imunofenótipos: pacientes ANCA apresentam maior frequência de manifestações vasculíticas, enquanto pacientes com ANCA negativo tendem a apresentar maior frequência de manifestações eosinofílicas. Pacientes com GEPA em atividade e manifestações graves são tratados com ciclofosfamida ou rituximabe como terapia de indução, enquanto pacientes que não apresentam manifestações graves são tratados com glicocorticoides em concomitância à terapia de manutenção. As opções para a terapia de manutenção são o mepolizumabe e o benralizumabe, como terapias anti-interleucina 5. Imunossupressores, como metotrexato, azatioprina e micofenolato mofetil são opções secundárias para a terapia de manutenção na GEPA.

Unitermos: vasculites sistêmicas; anticorpos anticitoplasma de neutrófilos; ANCA; granulomatose eosinofílica com poliangiite; asma eosinofílica.
Vasculites associadas aos anticorpos anticitoplasma de neutrófilos (ANCA): granulomatose com poliangiite e poliangiite microscópica
Authors: Dutra Chélida de Souza , Ikedo Carolina Tiemi Tonholo , Dantas João Gabriel , de Souza Alexandre Wagner Silva
Published: January 2025

As vasculites associadas aos anticorpos anticitoplasma de neutrófilos (ANCA) são doenças caracterizadas por inflamação de pequenos vasos. As vasculites associadas aos ANCA (VAA) mais comuns são a granulomatose com poliangiite (GPA) e a poliangiite microscópica (PAM). A GPA está associada à proteinase 3 (PR3)-ANCA e à inflamação granulomatosa necrosante de vias aéreas superiores e inferiores, órbita e sistema nervoso central, evoluindo para vasculite sistêmica. A PAM está mais associada ao mieloperoxidase (MPO)-ANCA e causa vasculite necrosante de pequenos vasos, na ausência de inflamação granulomatosa. Ela é uma causa clássica de síndrome pulmão-rim, habitualmente associada à vasculite cutânea e neuropatia periférica. O exame histopatológico de órgãos acometidos é o padrão ouro para o diagnóstico de GPA e PAM, principalmente em biópsia renal e pulmonar a céu aberto. A pesquisa de ANCA é fundamental na avaliação do paciente com suspeita de VAA para determinar o diagnóstico e características dos pacientes. Após o diagnóstico de VAA, pacientes devem ser estratificados quanto à presença ou não de manifestações com risco à vida ou à função de órgãos. Em fases de atividade de doença, a terapia de indução tem o objetivo de controlar o processo inflamatório e prevenir dano permanente. Para manifestações graves, glicocorticoides (GC) em altas doses, associados à ciclofosfamida ou rituximabe, são as opções. Em pacientes que não apresentem manifestações graves, metotrexato, micofenolato mofetil ou rituximabe são opções. A terapia de manutenção deve ser iniciada logo após a obtenção da remissão; as principais opções de terapia de manutenção são rituximabe, azatioprina e metotrexato.

Unitermos: vasculite sistêmica, anticorpos anticitoplasma de neutrófilos, ANCA, granulomatose com poliangiite, poliangiite microscópica, vasculite renal limitada.
Doença antimembrana basal glomerular
Authors: Domingues José Luiz , Bacchiega Ana Beatriz Santos
Published: January 2025

A doença antimembrana basal glomerular é uma vasculite rara que causa glomerulonefrite e lesão pulmonar, resultante de autoanticorpos contra o colágeno tipo IV presente na membrana basal glomerular e alveolar. Sua incidência é de 1-1,64 por milhão, com picos etários nas segunda-terceira e sexta décadas. Caracteriza-se por glomerulonefrite rapidamente progressiva e hemorragia alveolar. O diagnóstico é confirmado pela detecção de anticorpos anti-MBG e biópsia renal, que revela crescentes depósitos lineares de IgG na membrana basal. A associação com fatores genéticos, como o alelo HLA-DRB1*1501, e gatilhos ambientais, como uso de drogas e infecções, tem sido identificada. O tratamento envolve imunossupressores, como ciclofosfamida e corticosteroides, e plasmaférese, especialmente em casos com hemorragia alveolar. Não existem evidências robustas para terapêutica combinada, porém dados sugerem um benefício significativo na progressão da doença. O acompanhamento dos níveis de anticorpos e o ajuste de tratamento conforme resposta clínica são cruciais. Novas abordagens terapêuticas, incluindo imlifidase e inibidores do complemento, estão em investigação, embora ainda não possuam dados conclusivos. A complexidade da doença demanda constante atualização nas estratégias de manejo e pesquisa.

Unitermos: doença antimembrana basal glomerular; doença de Goodpasture; síndrome pulmão-rim; insuficiência renal rapidamente progressiva; hemorragia alveolar.
Molecular Detection of Helicobacter Pylori Among Patients Attending General Hospital Potiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria
Authors: Jajere Ahmed Idriss
Published: January 2025

This study investigated on the detection of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection among patients attending General Hospital Potiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria. Three diagnostic methods were employed: antibodies test, antigen screening test and PCR screening. A high prevalence of H. pylori infection was observed, with an overall positive rate of 87.5% using the antibodies test, 75.00% using the antigen screening test and 70.50% using PCR screening. The prevalence varied based on gender, age, socio-economic status, education and location. Females and individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds were found to have slightly higher prevalence rates. Middle-aged individuals and certain hospital locations also showed higher infection rates. The findings highlight the need for increased awareness and targeted interventions to address the burden of H. pylori infection in the region. Further research is necessary to explore the specific factors contributing to the observed variations in prevalence and to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Mandibular Brown Tumor Linked to Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report
Authors: Puranik Chaitanya P
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Brown Tumors (BT) are rare, non-neoplastic, osteolytic lesions associated with Hyperparathyroidism (HPT). BTs are rare in the craniofacial region and diagnosis is uncommon in children.

Case report: A nine-year-old female presented with significant cortical expansion of the anterior, right mandible with an intact mucosal surface and mobility of permanent incisors (#23-26). The medical history included end-stage renal disease secondary to hypoplastic kidneys, severe malnutrition, rickets disease and tertiary HPT (2494 pg/mL). Blood urea nitrogen (68 mg/dL), calcium (12.3 mg/dL), and creatinine (4.1 mg/dL) values were elevated. The patient received regular hemodialysis along with vitamin D supplements and calcimimetics. The panoramic radiograph revealed a diffuse, ground-glass appearance of bone, consistent with renal osteodystrophy. Computed tomography imaging exhibited a well-circumscribed, osteolytic lesion with cortical thinning of the right mandible in the parasymphyseal region (11×13×12 mm). Histopathologic examination demonstrated a giant cell lesion, consistent with BT.

Conclusion: Management of BT ranges from conservative intralesional steroid injection to recontouring or excision. In this case, ongoing management aims to stabilize renal insufficiency and hyperparathyroidism, which is essential for achieving partial or complete resolution of the BT.
HERBICIDE USE IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW OF ITS EFFECTS ON HUMAN, ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Authors: OYETUNJI Goodness , OLAGUNJU Emmanuel , AJAYI Oluwakemi , ADESINA Gabriel
Published: January 2025

Herbicides are a class of pesticide compounds with a specific role in weed control. Most herbicides have a positive effect on crop production; however, they are also harmful to the environment, animals, and humans when misused. The aims of this study were to identify commonly used herbicides in Nigeria, examine the effects of herbicides from the perspective of One Health (i.e., the health of humans, animals, and the environment), and increase public awareness of the negative impact of herbicide misuse on human, animal, and environmental health in Nigeria. We conducted a systematic literature search for this study using Google Scholar, the Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE), Research Gate, and PubMed, focusing on research studies conducted in Nigeria. In total, 192 articles were included in this review. Atrazine, glyphosate, metolachlor, paraquat, and 2,4-D are the most commonly used herbicides in Nigeria. According to reports, some of these chemicals inhibit plant photosynthesis and disrupt the female luteinising hormone surge, which disrupts ovulation. Moreover, these chemicals can lead to negative outcomes, such as headaches, oxidative stress, and pollution. Only 1.0, 9.4, and 16.1% of the studies examined the impact of herbicides on human, animal, and environmental health, respectively. Similarly, only 11 studies (5.7%) investigated bioherbicide development in Nigeria, and only 2.6% tested for herbicide residues in crops. Nigeria desperately needs public education regarding the use of herbicides. One health intervention is urgently needed.
Sustainable Development in Business Reporting: From Chaos to Structured Accounting Data
Authors: Shkromyda Vitalii , Gnatiuk Taras , Shkromyda Nadiia , Vasylyuk Mariya , Lubenchenko Olga
Published: January 2025

Objectives: This study aims to summarise recent scientific and practical developments regarding the systematisation of sustainable development accounting data and to provide directions for their improvement. The aim is to enhance transparency and efficiency in sustainability management.
 
Theoretical Framework: Business and sustainable development are interrelated concepts that require companies to act responsibly and in a balanced manner, considering economic, social, and environmental aspects. Monitoring sustainable development indicators is a crucial component of business reporting, as it enables companies to effectively manage their activities to achieve economic, social, and environmental development.
 
Method: The study was based on the analysis of conceptual models, theories and philosophical approaches to the definition and implementation of sustainable development in accounting.
 
Results and Discussion: The scientific achievements of scholars and practitioners in business reporting for sustainable development have been systematised. The report considers key aspects of the informativeness of data. It also analyses the practical significance of the Natural Resource Use Efficiency Index. Additionally, it outlines possible ways of cooperation between CSRD and S&P Global to ensure practical approaches to accounting and reporting on sustainable development in the context of modern realities.
 
Research Implications: The article identifies the primary directions for improving and systematising accounting in business reporting on sustainable development.
 
Originality/Value: This paper presents a comparative analysis of the leading international accounting standards for sustainable development, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages.
Ensuring Social Security and State Stability in Wartime Conditions: Mechanisms and Strategies
Authors: Ivanov Andrii , Pienov Vadym , Shyrobokov Yurii , Makarevych Olha , Bondar Nataliia
Published: January 2025

Objective: The research will investigate the procedures for providing social protection in armed conflict.
 
Theoretical Framework: Among the significant factors that define social security, the study defines legal defence, economic security, social security through the availability of necessary social services, and physical security of the people.
 
Method: The research methods include operations with legal documents, the comparison of the research with the data of the experience of other countries, the analysis of the content of articles, and statistical and systematic analysis.
 
Results and Discussion: Thus, there is a need to enhance legislation and provide effective mechanisms for its implementation. Economic security is brought through financing tools and SME support, according to financing aids. Healthcare and education are social services; thus, they require adjustments in case of a war. The emotional impact on people's state should be supported, and it is indeed necessary for their souls and minds. Social motives and projects are intended to help improve the existing situation of the most susceptible categories of the population. Interaction between state and non-governmental organisations play significant roles in providing social security.
 
Research Implications: The practical implications of the presented findings refer to the formulation of guidelines to enhance the efficiency of social security in contexts of military conflict and enhance the level of protection of the human rights of the citizens.
 
Originality/Value: The subject is devoted to social security problems in wartime because the existence of civil rights and the population's quality of life are threatened more than ever.
Lawyer-Judge Relations and Their Impact on the Quality and Efficiency of Justice
Authors: Teremetskyi Vladyslav Ivanovych , Bandurka Serhii Serhiiovych , Pidhorodynskyi Vadym Mykolaiovych , Makhmurova-Dyshliuk Olena Petrivna , Marushchak Nataliia Volodymyrivna , Kravchuk Valentyna Mykolaivna , Holovko Mykhailo Borysovych
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study explores the critical role that the relationship between lawyers and judges plays in the judicial process, affecting the efficiency and fairness of case outcomes.
 
Theoretical Framework: This study draws upon key theoretical and conceptual frameworks that underpin the exploration of lawyer-judge relationships and their impact on the quality and efficiency of justice, including Social Exchange Theory, Role Theory, Ethical and Professional Standards, as well as Institutional and Communication Theories.
 
Method: To explore the relationship between lawyers and judges, this study will use a mixed methods approach. We conducted a thorough review of the existing academic literature to establish a fundamental understanding of current theories and findings related to the relationship between lawyers and judges.
 
Results and Discussion: The research examines how this relationship is shaped by historical, ethical, and professional factors, along with personal dynamics. It underscores the importance of effective communication, mutual respect, and understanding each party's role in fostering constructive interactions. Maintaining judicial impartiality while allowing lawyers to advocate zealously for their clients is essential for ensuring public trust in the legal system.
 
Contributions: The findings emphasize the need for ongoing training programs to improve communication and ethical standards among legal professionals. Additionally, the study highlights those ethical codes, while essential, cannot address every potential conflict in the courtroom, making sound judgment and moral reasoning crucial for navigating complex interactions. A strong, respectful relationship between judges and lawyers is essential to upholding the integrity of the legal system and reinforcing the credibility of the judiciary.
Análisis del patrón gol en la competición del fútbol femenino: primera y segunda división
Authors: Pascual Verdú Norberto , Villena Rodas Pascual , Mártinez Carbonell José Antonio
Published: January 2025

Introducción: A pesar de la gran cantidad de estudios publicados acerca de los factores que intervienen en la consecución de los goles durante los partidos de fútbol, pocos de ellos se centraron en el fútbol femenino.  
Objetivo: Conocer las variables y el contexto más favorable para anotar gol en la 1ª división (primera Iberdrola) y 2ª división (retro Iberdrola) del fútbol femenino español, y determinar las principales diferencias que existen entre ellas.
Metodología: Se realizó un análisis observacional de 60 partidos de las dos ligas durante la temporada 2021/2022. Para ello, se elaboró un panel de codificación en el software de LongoMatch Open Source, que permitió registrar las acciones ocurridas según 6 variables: momento, superficie de golpeo, tipo de jugada, zona de juego, posición y titularidad o suplencia de las jugadoras. Los datos recopilados fueron almacenados en una base de datos y posteriormente sometidos a análisis estadístico mediante la comparación de medias utilizando la prueba no paramétrica U de Mann-Whitney para muestras independientes.  
Resultados: Se observó que ambas ligas presentaban unos valores muy similares para cada una de las variables, encontrando diferencias significativas para el momento del partido de 60-75 min (1ª División> 2ª División: p=.045), en la superficie de golpeo interior (1ª División < 2ª División: p=.033) y en el tipo de jugada del penalti (1ª División > 2ª División: p=.04).  Conclusiones: Conocer los contextos más idóneos para conseguir gol en la competición puede contribuir a realizar entrenamientos con acciones de finalización semejantes a las situaciones reales de juego.
Innovating Integrated Reporting for Private Tahfiz Institutions a Capital-Based Approach
Authors: Amirrudin Mira Susanti , Abdul Aris Nooraslinda , Imran Mohd Irsham Muhammad , Rahman Safawi Abdul , Rashid Wan Edura Wan
Published: January 2025

To secure their future, Private Tahfiz Institutions (PTIs) should explore a variety of income streams beyond just public or government funding. By diversifying their financial resources, these institutions can enhance their sustainability and thrive in their mission. By integrating a business model into their operations and activities, they can generate alternative revenue streams without compromising their educational objectives. The Integrated Reporting Capital Framework (IRCF) offers a structured approach for PTIs to identify and leverage various forms of capital to create and sustain value. The IRCF can help PTIs transform their capitals into enhanced value propositions, facilitating long-term growth and sustainability. This study investigates the application of the IRCF within PTIs, focusing on the six capitals outlined in Integrated Reporting: financial, manufactured, intellectual, human, social and relational, and natural capitals. The study adopted a qualitative approach, involving interviews with six private Tahfiz institutions in Kedah and Selangor. The findings indicate that PTIs possess diverse forms of capital that can be strategically harnessed to generate future value. The proposed IRCF-based business model empowers PTIs to optimize their resources for sustained growth across these capitals. The implications of this study are significant for both policymakers and the public. For policymakers, the findings support the development of initiatives that encourage PTIs to engage in income-generating activities while maintaining appropriate governance. For the public, this study fosters greater transparency and accountability in managing funds allocated to these institutions: Tahfiz Institutions, Business model, Sustainability, Integrated Reporting Capital Framework.
Enthroning Autonomous Local Government System in Nigeria Interrogating the Salience of the Supreme Court Verdict of July 11 2024
Authors: Saheed Ajisebiyawo, Adekunle , Osayomwanbor Ilawagbon, Osas
Published: January 2025

This paper critically assessed the obstacles and prospects of local government autonomy in Nigeria. Emphasis is on the 2024 Supreme Court judgement under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. To evaluate the constitutional and legal frameworks impacting local governments in Nigeria, the study used secondary sources, which include judicial judgements, legal documents, and scholarly publications, guided by the governance theory. The paper examined important constitutional clauses such as the State and Local Government Joint Account (Section 162(6)), the State Assembly’s legislative authority over local councils (Section 7(1)), and the lack of express acknowledgement of local governments as a third level of government. Findings of this study revealed that these provisions erode the fiscal and operational revenue self-sufficiency of local governments to a very large extent, thus re-echoing their subordination to the state governments. While the Supreme Court’s judgement did clear certain misinterpretation on the status of local governments, it failed to address the root cause of the restrictions that continue to place a cap on their decision-making authority. The paper recommended areas of constitutional changes needed, including amendment to the restrictive provisions of the constitution, and capacity building of local governments as prerequisites to actual decentralization and effective functionality of local councils in Nigeria, particularly as it relates to enthroning autonomous system of the local councils.
Earthquake Preparedness Measures and Response 0f the Calatagan and Mabini Municipalities in Batangas Province
Authors: Mendoza Noel , Atienz Roldan
Published: January 2025

The study concentrated on the earthquake disaster preparedness and measures of Calatagan, and Mabini Municipalities in the province of Batangas. It described the geographical locations of the aforementioned municipalities and provided information on the preparatory measures observed by the barangay and the households in terms of earthquake disaster preparedness. It also assessed the extent of the factors such as communication, logistics, and awareness maximized in households as well as the problems and issues met by the families in earthquake disaster preparedness as well as the LGU’s initiatives and mechanism to capacitate the individuals as to becoming earthquake prepared and responsive community.

The study is quantitative-qualitative design in nature and involved 312 constituents in Calatagan and Mabini, Batangas. The study employed weighted mean, frequency, percentage, and composite mean as the statistical treatment of data.

Findings of the study revealed that Calatagan and Mabini municipalities are both near the Philippine Fault Zone and the Manila Trench, making them susceptible to earthquakes. There were limited preparatory measures observed in household and barangay among the community members in Calatagan and Mabini, Batangas. Further, earthquake preparations relative to communication, logistics, and awareness were delivered to a moderate extent. The respondents also identified inability to receive in information, education, and communication campaigns, lack of knowledge in using 911 and joining the first aid training as the main problems and issues met in earthquake preparations. Likewise, public awareness campaigns and education programs, training sessions and drills to prepare individuals for earthquakes are the LGU’s initiatives. The proposed community extension program includes seminars and trainings on disaster preparations of the families in an earthquake.
Caracterización fisicoquímica y distribución agroecológica del durazno (Prunus persica) en la región grandes montañas
Authors: Dávila Lezama María del Rosario , Quiroz Guerrero Ismael , García Castillo Marali Anaid , Rodríguez Juárez Jorge David , Juárez Juárez María Antonieta Rosio
Published: January 2025

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el estado actual del cultivo de duraznos (Prunus persica) en la región de las grandes montañas. El área de estudio comprendió el municipio de Alpatláhuac, Veracruz, y las comunidades de Xicola y Ayahualulco. Se empleó un diseño completamente aleatorizado, recolectándose frutos de árboles en traspatios. Se realizaron análisis físicos midiendo el peso, diámetro y longitud de los frutos. Los resultados indicaron que el peso varió entre 44 y 76 gramos, con el valor más alto en el fruto T6. La longitud osciló entre 40 y 51.5 mm, con el fruto T1 presentando la mayor medida. En cuanto al diámetro, este varió entre 42 y 52.5 mm.
La correlación del pH con la altitud fue significativa, con un valor de R² de 0.3, lo que indica que, a mayor altitud, el pH disminuye. Para los °Bx, la correlación de R² fue 0.0019, mostrando una relación no significativa entre altitud y grados brix. En cuanto a la acidez, la correlación inversa fue significativa (R² = 0.2), sugiriendo que la acidez disminuye a medida que aumenta la altitud. Los análisis del jugo y el néctar indicaron que estos productos son aptos para el consumo humano, tanto como fruta fresca o para la elaboración de otros productos.
GRU-ASPP U-Net: Enhanced Multiple Sclerosis Lesion Segmentation Through Temporal-Spatial Feature Integration in Longitudinal MRI
Authors: Palaniappan Ramya , Rathinavelayutham Siva
Published: January 2025

Identifying the different stages of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is essential for accurately predicting disease progression, often requiring the capabilities of deep learning networks. The spatial and temporal dependencies within image-based biomarkers frequently present irregular capture challenges across MRI scans taken at different time points, primarily due to unsynchronized multi-scale features and their corresponding network channels. Consequently, this may lead to false predictions of disease progression and inaccurate MS lesion segmentation. In this paper, we propose a novel deep learning pipeline that integrates advanced modules, namely Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), Atrous Spatial Pyramid Pooling (ASPP), and Squeeze and Excitation (SE) blocks, within a U-Net architecture to effectively manage multi-scale features and channel relationships. It is simply abbreviated as GRU-ASPP U-Net. The GRU modules at skip connectionsenable temporal feature capture, the ASPP module in the bottleneck layer facilitates multi-scale feature extraction, and SE blocks perform channel-wise feature recalibration. Evaluation metrics, including the Jaccard Coefficient (IoU) and Dice Coefficient, indicate that the proposed pipeline achieves promising prediction outcomes, with a Dice score of 0.87 and IoU of 0.79 (Fold 3). Moreover, this approach combines spatial and temporal analysis, providing a more stringent measure of segmentation accuracy and enhanced sensitivity to subtle overlaps in MS lesion segmentation.
 
Received: 20 September 2024 | Revised: 19 November 2024 | Accepted: 28 November 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Ramya Palaniappan: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization. Siva Rathinavelayutham: Validation, Data curation, Supervision, Project administration.
Hastanelerde Tıbbi Malzeme Depo Yeri Seçimi: Bir Vaka Çalışması
Authors: Durmuş Alkan
Published: January 2025

Hastanelerde yerleşim planlaması, operasyonel verimliliği ve hasta bakımını doğrudan etkileyen kritik bir unsurdur. Etkili bir yerleşim tasarımı, hasta ve sağlık personeli akışını optimize ederek hizmet kalitesini artırır. Literatür, hastane binalarında hasta ve personel seyahat mesafelerinin minimize edilmesi ve departman entegrasyonuna öncelik verilmesinin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bu makale, hastanelerde depolama alanlarının seçiminde dikkate alınması gereken faktörleri kapsamlı bir şekilde ele alarak hastane yöneticilerine bilinçli kararlar verme konusunda rehberlik etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Tıbbi malzemelerin stratejik depolama alanları, operasyonel verimliliği artırarak malzeme ve ekipmana hızlı erişim sağlar ve böylece hasta bakımında gecikmeleri önler. Analitik Hiyerarşi Süreci (AHP) yöntemi kullanılarak yapılan bu çalışmada, depo konumlarının operasyonel verimlilik, malzeme akışı ve hasta bakım süreçleri üzerindeki etkileri incelenmiştir. AHP analizi, "Konum (Lokasyon)" kriterinin depo yeri seçiminde en yüksek öneme sahip olduğunu, "Maliyet" kriterisinin ikinci sırada yer aldığını ve "Hijyen ve Sterilizasyon Koşulları" ile "Fiziksel Özellikler" kriterlerinin de önemli rol oynadığını ortaya koymuştur. Bu bulgular, AHP yönteminin depo yerleşiminde etkili bir araç olduğunu ve stratejik karar verme süreçlerinde önemli bir katkı sağladığını göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, hastane yerleşim planlaması, sermaye yatırımları açısından uzun vadeli etkiler yaratmakta ve günlük operasyonlar üzerinde belirgin bir etki sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışma, AHP yönteminin hastane depo yerleşiminde nasıl etkili bir şekilde kullanılabileceğine dair kapsamlı bir analiz sunarak, farklı hastane türleri ve değişen ihtiyaçlar doğrultusunda analizlerin güncellenmesi ve genişletilmesi gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır.
Innovations, Prospects, and Future Directions in Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Knezović Nikola , Topić Angela
Published: January 2025

Over the past three decades, extensive research has been conducted on Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), a production technology with roots dating back almost a century to its initial patent. WAAM has garnered increasing attention due to its ability to fabricate large near-net-shape metal products. Leveraging existing welding equipment for both the heat source and material feedstock provides a significant advantage in terms of lower initial investment costs. Initially prominent in the aerospace sector with a focus on lightweight metal alloys, WAAM has recently expanded its application scope to include stainless steels, functionally graded materials, and combinations of diverse alloys. This study aims to explore the latest advancements and potential pathways in WAAM technology, offering valuable insights and recommendations for future research directions.
Wire Additive Manufacturing, Welding, Stainless Steels, Alloys, Functionally Graded Materials
A Study on the Curriculum of Death and Loss for Social Workers
Authors:   The K Association of Education Research, Cha Yu-Rim
Published: January 2025

Social workers are increasingly experiencing the death and loss of clients in theirpractice. Despite the growing need for related education and support for social workers, nostudy has been conducted that specifically suggests a curriculum. Therefore, this study aims topresent a death and loss education curriculum for social workers to enhance theprofessionalism of social workers who deal with death. The educational content and methods were confirmed through a Delphi survey, and the results of the study are as follows. First,among the educational contents, ‘intervention methods for caring for social workers and theircolleagues who have experienced death’ and ‘understanding preparation for a dignified death’were found to be the most important. Second, it was emphasized that the educational methodshould be conducted five times or less for mid-level managers and new social workers, andthat the Korean Social Workers Association and external professional organizations should bethe main providers of education. The death and loss education curriculum for social workersshould be implemented to create an environment where social workers can work safely andhealthily.