bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IL‐27 produced during acute malaria infection regulates Plasmodium‐specific memory CD4+ T cells
Authors: Macalinao Maria Lourdes , Inoue Shin‐Ichi , Tsogtsaikhan Sanjaadorj , Matsumoto Hirotaka , Bayarsaikhan Ganchimeg , Jian Jiun‐Yu , Kimura Kazumi , Yasumizu Yoshiaki , Inoue Tsuyoshi , Yoshida Hiroki , Hafalla Julius , Kimura Daisuke , Yui Katsuyuki
Published: October 2023

Malaria infection elicits both protective and pathogenic immune responses, and IL‐27 is a critical cytokine that regulate effector responses during infection. Here, we identified a critical window of CD4+ T cell responses that is targeted by IL‐27. Neutralization of IL‐27 during acute infection with Plasmodium chabaudi expanded specific CD4+ T cells, which were maintained at high levels thereafter. In the chronic phase, Plasmodium‐specific CD4+ T cells in IL‐27‐neutralized mice consisted mainly of CD127+KLRG1− and CD127−KLRG1+ subpopulations that displayed distinct cytokine production, proliferative capacity, and are maintained in a manner independent of active infection. Single‐cell RNA‐seq analysis revealed that these CD4+ T cell subsets formed independent clusters that express unique Th1‐type genes. These IL‐27‐neutralized mice exhibited enhanced cellular and humoral immune responses and protection. These findings demonstrate that IL‐27, which is produced during the acute phase of malaria infection, inhibits the development of unique Th1 memory precursor CD4+ T cells, suggesting potential implications for the development of vaccines and other strategic interventions.
How Patriarchal Culture Localizes Human Trafficking Eradication Norm: Case Study on the Implementation of Human Trafficking Eradication Law in Indonesia
Authors: Bastari Gema Ramadhan
Published: October 2023

One of the main critical notes on the effort to combat trafficking in persons is the lack of victim protection in favor of criminal prosecution. This paper argues that this problem can be explained by looking at the norm that shapes the effort to eradicate human trafficking. In this paper, the author will employ norm localization theory to explain how the existing patriarchal culture in Indonesia is threatened by the norm of human trafficking eradication socialized by the Palermo Protocol and localizes the norm to sustain their existence. This will be done by studying the implementation of human trafficking eradication law in Indonesia, i.e. Law No. 21 of 2007 concerning the Eradication of the Crime of Human Trafficking. Ultimately, this paper finds that the norm of human trafficking eradication in Indonesia has been localized by reducing the definition of human trafficking to a crime of rape against women. This localized norm then complements the rape culture in Indonesia by allowing the continuation of victim blaming practice, which in turn denies the victim their right to receive protection and freedom of movement.
Black Market of Democracy: The Anomaly of Buying Political Party Recommendation Letters of Regional Leader Candidates in Indonesia
Authors: Rofiq Rofiq
Published: October 2023

This article is arranged based on qualitative research results with a case study approach in one of the major political parties in Indonesia. This research found that recruiting regional leader candidates by political parties is not open and undemocratic. There are fraudulent actions and anomalies in the recruitment of regional leader candidates. The practice of buying and selling recommendation letters from the central party is real and occurs. Even though it is carried out secretly by some party elites, the perpetrators seem to be in a black market, as their existence is carried out tactically and cautiously. The selection of regional leader candidates conducted by political parties is followed by all groups, both from outside the party and cadres of the party itself. In reality, those with adequate political resources, especially from a financial perspective, will get party approval.
The Role of Lembaga Gemawan (NGO) Encouraging Women's Political Participation in West Kalimantan
Authors: Anugrah Akhmad Rifky Setya , Amalia Annisa Dina , Afhiani Syarifah Nurma , Patriani Ira , Apriyani Eka
Published: October 2023

Women’s participation in political activities in Indonesia has grown since the reformation era in 1998. Democracy believes everyone has an equal right to participate in politics, and no one is left behind. The affirmative policy regarding women's participation in politics has been regulated in Article 65, paragraph (1) of Constitution No 12 of 2003, which mentions that at least 30% of parliament members should involve women as representatives. However, in reality, many cases show that women always become a second party with the privilege to participate in politics. Lembaga Gemawan is one of the local NGOs in West Kalimantan which focuses on women's empowerment, including political participation. This article discusses the role of the NGO (Lembaga Gemawan) in encouraging women's participation in local politics in West Kalimantan. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. The research results show that the Gemawan Institute has a positive role in encouraging women's participation in local politics in West Kalimantan through two strategies, 1) establishing empowered women's communities at the local level, such as the Mempawah Regency Women's Union (SPKM) and the Kayong Utara Regency Women's Union (SETARA); 2) organized a strategic course on winning women candidates at the provincial level by providing political education for women candidates.
DEBERÍAMOS REVISAR O CARÁCTER DA INSCRICIÓN?
Authors: Vigil de Quiñones Otero Diego , Camacho Pita Sebastián
Published: October 2023

Una cuestión que ha suscitado ríos de tinta entre los civilistas desde que se promulgó la Ley Hipotecaria es si la inscripción registral en el Estado español es constitutiva o meramente declarativa. Algunas razones justificarían modificar la regla actual. Pero, aun sin hacerlo, si valoramos el efecto irritante de no inscribir podemos comprender a quienes defienden que la inscripción es cuasi- constitutiva en todos los casos. Más que un cambio legal, hace falta un cambio de mentalidad doctrinal al respecto.
Protocolo para el reciclaje de los residuos de yesos generados en los procesos de elaboración de prótesis dentales en una Institución Universitaria de Medellín
Authors: Mosquera Palomino Josefina , Vélez Gómez Carlos Ignacio
Published: October 2023

Introducción: El yeso utilizado en la elaboración de prótesis dentales es el sulfato de calcio di hidratado CaSO4 (2H2O) casi puro, debido a que es indispensable para la obtención de modelos de estudio y laboratorio, además, representa un 55% de los residuos generados en los laboratorios dentales, es desechado sin identificar y clasificar; a la fecha, no hay protocolos para su disposición final que permitan su aprovechamiento y potencialidad del material reciclado. Objetivo: Realizar un protocolo para el reciclaje los residuos de yeso generados en los procesos de elaboración de prótesis dentales. Metodología: Se realizó una investigación experimental de enfoque cuantitativo. Las etapas del proceso de reciclaje fueron: recolección, cuantificación de los residuos de yesos tipo II, III, IV, limpieza, trituración, pre secado, tamizado, pesaje, empacado y rotulación del material reciclado. Además, se elaboraron probetas cilíndricas de 20 mm de diámetro con 40 mm de altura que sirvieron para someter el material a pruebas mecánicas. Resultados: luego de establecer un protocolo de adecuación de los residuos de yeso, el material se sometió a ensayos mecánicos y de acuerdo a las pruebas mecánicas de la Norma Técnico Colombiana NTC 562 de materiales dentales - yeso dental, el material reciclado tiene buenas propiedades mecánicas. Conclusiones: Se estableció un protocolo de adecuación del yeso reciclado y un protocolo para procedimientos de laboratorio en los cuales se puede utilizar el material reciclado, contribuyendo de esta forma al desarrollo sostenible y calidad ambiental en los procesos de elaboración de prótesis dentales.
Cardiac Involvement Due to COVID-19: Insights from Imaging and Histopathology
Authors: Puntmann Valentina O , Shchendrygina Anastasia , Rodriguez Bolanos Carlos , Ka Mame Madjiguène , Valbuena Silvia , Rolf Andreas , Escher Felicitas , Nagel Eike
Published: October 2023

Lingering cardiac symptoms are increasingly recognised complications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, now referred to as post-acute cardiovascular sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). In the acute phase, cardiac injury is driven by cytokine release and stems from ischaemic and thrombotic complications, resulting in myocardial necrosis. Patients with pre-existing cardiac conditions are particularly vulnerable. Myocarditis due to a direct viral infection is rare. Chronic symptoms relate to either worsening of pre-existing heart disease (PASC – cardiovascular disease) or delayed chronic inflammatory condition due to heterogenous immune dysregulation (PASC – cardiovascular syndrome), the latter affecting a broad segment of previously well people. Both PASC presentations are associated with increased cardiovascular risk, long-term disability and reduced quality of life. The recognition and management of PASC in clinical settings remains a considerable challenge. Sensitive diagnostic methods are needed to detect subtler inflammatory changes that underlie the persistent symptoms in PASC – cardiovascular syndrome, alongside considerable clinical experience in inflammatory cardiac conditions.
Evaluation of the antimicrobial potential of digested and undigested carob phenolic extracts: Impact on selected gut microbiota
Authors: Chaalal M. , Ydjedd S. , Chemache L. , López-Nicolás R. , Sánchez-Moya T. , Frontela-Saseta C. , Ros-Berruezo G. , Kati D.E.
Published: October 2023

Carob pulp is a natural source of polyphenols, which have been shown to possess health benefits. These compounds play a crucial role in initiating, shaping, and modulating the gut microbiota. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of carob pulp phenolic extracts on nine specific groups of human gut microbiota before and after in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. The effects of pure gallic and coumaric acids were also tested. The results showed that the treated phenolic compounds exhibited inhibitory effects on the growth of most pathogenic bacteria. Gallic acid, in particular, demonstrated the most potent antimicrobial effect on Listeria monocytogenes, reducing its growth to below 5%. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli showed a growth reduction of up to 10%. Furthermore, both phenolic acids, before and after digestion, led to a slight reduction in E. coli O157:H7 numbers. Probiotic bacteria experienced minimal decrease following exposure to phenolic extracts. However, the growth of Lactobacillus casei ssp. rhamnosus was significantly inhibited by almost 50%. Interestingly, the in vitro digestion process exhibited a stronger antibacterial effect against pathogenic bacteria compared to probiotic bacteria. These results highlight the potential of carob phenolic extracts in modulating the intestinal microbiota, thereby offering interesting prospects for the development of diet-based health strategies.
Az alsó végtag myxoinflammatoricus fibroblastos sarcomája
Authors: Almakrami Mohammed , Pancsa Tamás , Kuthi Levente , Sejben Anita
Published: October 2023

A myxoinflammatoricus fibroblastos sarcoma (MIFS) ritka, ’low-grade’,
fájdalommentes, mesenchymalis eredetű daganat. A lágyrész- és csonttumoroknak az
Egészségügyi Világszervezet (WHO) által kiadott jelenlegi, 5. kiadású
osztályozásában a MIFS esetében nincs meghatározva pontos diagnosztikus
genetikai eltérés. Egy 71 éves nőbeteg esetét mutatjuk be, akinek a
kórtörténetében benignus essentialis hypertensio szerepelt. A jobb sípcsontja
fölötti elváltozás miatt került kivizsgálásra. Az elváltozást 1,5 évvel az
orvosi megjelenés előtt észlelte, és csak a bőrfelületen jelentkező fájdalom,
erózió és papulaképződés miatt kereste fel az egészségügyi intézményt.
Mikroszkóposan az elváltozás cellularis és pleiomorph megjelenésű, nodularis
szerkezetű volt, a subcutan zsírszövet ún. lépesmézszerű infiltrációjával. A
dermis kollagénrostjai között szintén tumorszövet volt látható. A daganatsejtek
nagyrészt multinuclearis morfológiát mutattak prominens, vírusos inclusioszerű
nucleolusszal, nagy mennyiségű fibrillaris, gyakran vakuolizált és ún.
tejüvegszerű citoplazmával. Az immunhisztokémiai vizsgálat során a tumorsejtek
multifokális pozitivitást mutattak CD34-, CD31-, podoplanin- (D2–40), ciklin-D1-
és epithelialis membránantigén (EMA-) reakciókkal. A tumorsejtek továbbá diffúz
pozitívnak bizonyultak a simaizomaktinnal (SMA). Mivel az általunk vizsgált
elváltozás a jelenlegi WHO-osztályozás minden lényeges kritériumának megfelelt,
az esetet ’high-grade’ vonásokat mutató MIFS-nek kórisméztük. Tapasztalataink
alapján a podoplanin, ciklin-D1, CD10, EMA, CD34 és CD31 immunhisztokémiai
reakciókból álló panel segíti a helyes diagnózis felállítását. Esetünk rávilágít
e ritka, fokálisan ’high-grade’ vonásokat mutató, a hétköznapokban kihívást
jelentő betegség szövettani jellemzőire. A diffúz SMA-pozitivitás ismert, de
ritka jellemzője a daganatnak. Orv Hetil. 2023; 164(41): 1637–1641.
A language policy framework for professional and occupational contexts
Authors: Coleman Hywel
Published: October 2023

This article proposes a comprehensive framework for describing and analysing language policies in professional and occupational contexts. The discussion avoids Eurocentrism by examining language policies in Asia and Africa as well as Europe. It also avoids a bias towards the professions, by including language policies that impact on employees in mines and marketplaces. The framework that emerges draws on research in five contexts: a tin mine and a university in Indonesia; dentists’ surgeries in the UK; markets in eight West African countries; and schools in Gabon. Making use of evidence from actual language policies in such a wide range of professions and occupations and in such diverse locations and cultures ensures that the framework is robust. This framework has three principal components: Context (location, scope, employment category, stakeholders); Design (policy status, objectives, assumptions); and Power (policy initiator, benefits for stakeholders with power, responsibilities for those without power). Application of this analytical framework demonstrates that language policies in all contexts and all locations must be equally sensitive to the needs of all stakeholders.
Hockey White in Canada
Authors: Wing Dakota , Jerca Ana-Maria
Published: October 2023

While multiculturalism and hockey are two features that are often said to define Canadian identity, they do not often overlap. This paper explores the Twitter discourse surrounding Harnarayan Singh's 2021 debut sports broadcasts on Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet. Singh is the first Sikh person to call play-by-play in English in a national broadcast. We analyse this against the backdrop of racist remnants of colonialism in hockey resulting in the current majority presence of white players and sportscasters. Viewers’ reactions to Singh's broadcasts mostly demonstrate positive alignment with Singh and support for inclusivity in hockey, however we find a pattern of race-related ideological assumptions embodying the existing tensions between movements to increase diversity in hockey while acknowledging a historic culture of racism in the sport.
The good, the bad, and the pretty
Authors: Bakker Iris
Published: October 2023

South Korea has experienced a stark increase in its population's diversity since the late 1980s. Though South Korean media adopts a superficially positive stance towards migrants, it perpetuates assimilative expectations and emphasises a racial hierarchy. This study critically examines its constructions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ migrants through a thematic analysis of three popular, unscripted South Korean television shows (Abnormal Summit, Love of 7.7 Billion and Hello Counselor). A little over eight hours of content was examined. The episodes indicate a preference for the migrant perceived as intelligent, high-status, likeable, cosmopolitan and ‘deserving’. Notably, migrants also face paradoxical expectations to assimilate, but not to do so ‘too much’ to avoid disrupting ideals of Koreanness, particularly in terms of language proficiency. Linguistic standards for ethnically Korean immigrants indicate even more ambivalent standards, as they are expected to speak as natively as possible while retaining their ‘outsider’ status.
Korean neologisms of 2017–2021
Authors: Jung Hae-Yun , Lee Soojin
Published: October 2023

This paper investigates the Korean neologisms of the years 2017 to 2021, collected by the Center for Korean Language Information Studies at Kyungpook National University, and examines in particular the 1,081 neologisms that contains at least one borrowed element, which constitute 58.2% of the neologisms collected during that timeframe. The analysis of the source languages of the loans (i.e., the borrowed elements) confirms the preponderance of English in neologism creation due to its status and prestige globally, with 1,024 neologisms containing at least one English morpheme. The examination of semantic categories of the loan-based neologisms shows the dominant interest of Korean speakers in the Economy, Society, and Life & Lifestyle domains, which is also reflected in those that were included in the dictionary Urimalsaem or suggested for inclusion by the dictionary users. Those neologisms in particular were further analysed and proved to be testament to cultural changes in Korean society, which has been shifting from a traditionally Confucian, male-dominant, work-oriented, and holistic society to a society that gives more space to women (ppaminisuthu “dad feminist”) as well as the individual (nanalayntu “me-me-land”) and their well-being (welapayl “work-life balance”, chonkhangsu “countryside vacances”).
Perfil dos acidentes de trabalho com crianças e adolescentes no Brasil, de 2011 a 2020
Authors: Hennington Élida Azevedo , Rezende Flávio Astolpho Vieira Souto
Published: October 2023

Resumo Objetivo: descrever o perfil dos acidentes de trabalho envolvendo crianças e adolescentes na faixa etária de 5 a 17 anos no Brasil, no período de 2011 a 2020. Métodos: estudo descritivo com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN) e do Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade (SIM). Resultados: de 2011 a 2020, foram registrados, no SINAN, 24.909 casos de acidentes de trabalho envolvendo menores de 18 anos. A maioria ocorreu com indivíduos do sexo masculino (82,3%), na faixa etária de 16 a 17 anos (84,6%), brancos (44,0%), principalmente em ocupações do subgrupo da Classificação Brasileira de Ocupações “trabalhadores dos serviços”. Cerca de a metade dos acidentes atingiram mãos e membros superiores (48,7%) e o principal diagnóstico foi “ferimento do punho e da mão” (17,7%). Foram registrados 466 óbitos no período, sendo 15,9% referentes a mortes de crianças de 5 a 13 anos de idade. Conclusão: houve registro de casos de acidentes de trabalho e óbitos relacionados ao trabalho infantil, inclusive envolvendo menores de 14 anos, faixa etária para a qual o trabalho é proibido. É preciso assegurar o desenvolvimento de pesquisas e de ações que contribuam para a eliminação do trabalho infantil.
Standardisation of low clinker cements containing calcined clay and limestone: a review by RILEM TC-282 CCL
Authors: Kanavaris Fragkoulis , Vieira Manuel , Bishnoi Shashank , Zhao Zengfeng , Wilson William , Tagnit Hamou Arezki , Avet Francois , Castel Arnaud , Zunino Franco , Visalakshi Talakokula , Martirena Fernando , Bernal Susan A. , Juenger Maria C. G. , Riding Kyle
Published: October 2023

Materials used in concrete construction are highly regulated through national standards that set minimum material reactivity, composition, and performance. Advances have shown that the combination of calcined clay and limestone fines in cementitious systems can have a synergistic reaction that allows for high levels of clinker replacement while maintaining adequate mechanical properties and durability. Recent modifications to national standards and codes have been made to allow for the use of calcined clay and limestone fines in concrete, albeit with some restrictions on use. Building codes also impose limits such as maximum water-to-cement/binder)-ratio, minimum strength, and minimum cement content as means to meet design service life requirements in lieu of measuring durability properties. This paper reviews the major standards and codes related to calcined clay materials and their use in concrete and suggests changes that could increase adoption and clinker replacement. It is hoped that this review will provide insights that can help facilitate the wider adoption of these materials in the construction industry as well as to identify potential changes in standards or creation of new ones which might be needed to enable the rapid widespread uptake of this promising technology.
Filtering eye-tracking data from an EyeLink 1000: Comparing heuristic, savitzky-golay, IIR and FIR digital filters
Authors: Raju Mehedi Hasan , Friedman Lee , Bouman Troy , Komogortsev Oleg
Published: October 2023

In a prior report (Raju et al., 2023) we concluded that, if the goal was to preserve events such as saccades, microsaccades, and smooth pursuit in eye-tracking recordings, data with sine wave frequencies less than 75 Hz were the signal and data above 75 Hz were noise.  Here, we compare five filters in their ability to preserve signal and remove noise. We compared the proprietary STD and EXTRA heuristic filters provided by our EyeLink 1000 (SR-Research, Ottawa, Canada), a Savitzky-Golay (SG) filter, an infinite impulse response (IIR) filter (low-pass Butterworth), and a finite impulse filter (FIR). For each of the non-heuristic filters, we systematically searched for optimal parameters.  Both the IIR and the FIR filters were zero-phase filters. All filters were evaluated on 216 fixation segments (256 samples), from nine subjects.   Mean frequency response profiles and amplitude spectra for all five filters are provided.  Also, we examined the effect of our filters on a noisy recording.  Our FIR filter had the sharpest roll-off of any filter. Therefore, it maintained the signal and removed noise more effectively than any other filter. On this basis, we recommend the use of our FIR filter.  We also report on the effect of these filters on temporal autocorrelation.
1923-2023: Türkiye’de Yabancı Turist Tipolojisinin Dönüşümü
Authors: BİNGÖL Serhat
Published: October 2023

Turizm hareketlerine yönelik kavramlaştırmalardan hareketle bu çalışma, turist tipolojisi kavramı çerçevesinde ele alınmıştır. Ancak çalışmada bir turist tipolojisi oluşturmak yerine, Cumhuriyet Dönemi boyunca Türkiye’yi ziyaret eden yabancı turist grupları incelenmiştir. Bu nedenle araştırmanın amacı, 1923-2023 yılları arasında Türkiye’yi ziyaret eden yabancı turistlerin tipolojilerindeki değişim ve dönüşümleri değerlendirmektir. Bu bağlamda, yabancı turistlerin seyahat nedenleri ve demografik özellikleri temel alınarak, turist tipoloji-
sinin dönüşüm süreci yorumlanmıştır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden olan literatür taraması ve doküman analizi kullanılmıştır. Bu kapsamda, Türkiye’deki turizm kurumları tarafından yayımlanan raporlar ile akademik araştırmalar, doküman analizi yoluyla karşılaştırılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, Türkiye’deki uluslararası turist hareketlerinin seyri ve turist tipolojisindeki dönemsel değişimler ortaya konmuştur. Buna göre, 1923-1980 yılları arasında Türkiye’yi ziyaret eden yabancı turistler genellikle nitelikli kültür turistleri ve hippilerden
oluşurken, 1980-2000 yılları arasında ise kitle turistleri olarak tanımlanmışlardır. Son olarak, 2000-2023 döneminde ise farklı turist gruplarının ziyaretleri nedeniyle bu turistler, post-turistler olarak sınıflandırılmıştır.
Türkiye’de Gastronomi Eğitiminin Tarihi ve Gelişimi
Authors: ŞAT Rana , SEZEN Talha Serdar , DOĞDUBAY Murat
Published: October 2023

Günümüzde gastronomi kavramı yeme içme eyleminin ötesinde, fizyolojik bir ihtiyaç olarak algılanmasının yanı sıra; insanların sosyalleşebilmesi, seyahat deneyimi elde edebilmesi ve statü kazanması gibi birçok unsuru içerisinde barındırmaktadır. Bu nedenle günümüzde gastronomi ve gastronomi turizmi kavramına olan talep gün geçtikçe artmaktadır. Gastronomi ve Aşçılık alanında Türk dilinin ilk yazılı belgeleri niteliğini taşıyan Orhun Yazıtlarından bu yana, Türk dili tarihi boyunca toplumda aşçılık alanında gastronomiyle ilgili hangi faaliyetlerin sürdürüldüğü hakkında bilgi edinilmiştir. İnsanların günümüzde sürekli olarak değişmekte olan ve gelişim gösteren ihtiyaçlarına cevap olunması için birtakım meslek grupları kaybolmuş, bazıları ise toplumsal ihtiyaçlar doğrultusunda yenilenmiştir. Popülaritesi artan meslek gruplarından aşçılık mesleğine ilişkin geleneksel olarak ustalık ve çıraklık eğitimi, 1960’lı yıllarda başlayarak orta eğitim düzeyinde verilmiştir. Günümüze kadar gelen Gastronomi ve Aşçılık ile ilgili daha kapsamlı bilgi edinmek amacıyla 1980’li yıllarda ise ön lisans ve 2000 yıllarında lisans düzeyinde olarak eğitim faaliyetleri yürütülmeye devam edilmiştir. Bu bağlamda bu araştırmada 1923-2023 tarihleri arasında aşçılık ve mutfak alanında yürütülen gastronomi eğitim ve öğretim programlarında yürütülen eğitimlerin temel unsurlarına, belgelendirme sürecine, eğitim kapsamına, eğitim için sunulan katkılara ve diploma şartlarının geçmişten günümüze tarihinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemleri ve inceleme yaklaşımı kullanılarak, ikincil kaynakların derlenmesi ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda aşçılık ve gastronominin gelişebilmesi için öneriler sunulmuştur.
The Object of Anticorruption Criminological Security: Key Research Directions
Authors: Damm Irina
Published: October 2023

Ensuring the protection of the person, the society and the state against corruption threats and dangers is one of the key directions of state policy in the sphere of corruption counteraction. Anticorruption activities require a fundamental scientific basis, the search for which has been ongoing in recent decades, while the potential of criminology for corruption counteraction is still being researched. The concept of anticorruption criminological security could act as an ideological basis for new systemic approaches to counteracting crimes of corruption because it incorporates the strategy of influencing not only the crimes of corruption, but also the objects of anticorruption criminological security. The latter are a new ideal object, the identification of relevant theoretical and methodological aspects whose research is crucial for developing the concept of anticorruption criminological security and ensuring anticorruption activities. A promising area for researching the object of anticorruption criminological security is studying its substantive content as well as determining its place in the existing system of scientific knowledge. Studying the contents of the object of anticorruption criminological security as a new criminological category made it possible to single out the objects of anticorruption criminological protection and the objects of anticorruption criminological defense. In turn, studying approaches to understanding the object of criminal law protection and the object of crime makes it possible to begin the research of the contents of the object of criminological protection that acts as a generic category for the object of anticorruption criminological protection. The conducted study allowed the authors to demonstrate the value of researching anticorruption criminological security and to outline the key vectors for the development of theoretical views on the object of anticorruption criminological security.
Primary Mathematics and Turkish Teachers' Views on Distance Education: A Scale Development Study
Authors: ŞAHİN Mahmut Ali , MISIRLI Zeynel Abidin
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable scale to determine the attitudes of primary school mathematics teachers and Turkish teachers who started to give distance education due to the transition from normal education to distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, a literature review was conducted, and then an item pool of 119 items was created. The created items were examined by five field experts and one language expert. After the examinations, the remaining 59 items and 145 teachers in six districts of Balıkesir province were piloted, and data were collected. An explanatory factor analysis (EFA) of the collected data was performed. As a result of EFA, a scale consisting of five factors and 16 items was developed. The scale formed as a result of EFA was applied to a larger sample group (N = 321). A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of the obtained data was performed. As a result of the CFA, all fit indices were determined to be good or perfect. As a result, a valid and reliable scale consisting of five factors and 16 items was developed.
In memory of Professor Vladimir Alexandrovich Klevno
Authors: Barinov Evgeniy H. , Ivanov Pavel L. , Romanko Natalya A. , Kononov Evgeny V. , Goryachev Artem V.
Published: October 2023

On August 25, 2023, forensic medicine in Russia suffered an irreparable loss: our colleague and friend, the editor-in-chief of the journal Russian Journal of Forensic Medicine, Professor Vladimir A. Klevno, passed away.
The article provides information about the life and creative path of a prominent figure of Russian forensic medicine, MD, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor Vladimir A. Klevno health care organiser, head of the Department of Forensic Medicine of the Faculty of Forensic Medicine of the Vladimirsky Moscow Medical Institute, certified doctor in forensic medicine and health care organisation, academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, member of the Council of the National Medical Chamber, president of the Association of Forensic Medicine and editor-in-chief Russian Journal of Forensiс Medicine.
Control adaptativo ciclo a ciclo de relés electromecánicos
Authors: Serrano Seco Eloy , Moya-Lasheras Eduardo , Ramirez-Laboreo Edgar
Published: October 2023

El uso de relés y contactores electromecánicos está ampliamente extendido debido a sus ventajas económicas y en prestaciones. Sin embargo, estos dispositivos sufren de fuertes colisiones en los extremos de sus carreras de movimiento, provocando rebotes, vibraciones, desgaste prematuro y ruido acústico. Ante la necesidad de mitigar estos efectos, proponemos una estructura de control adaptativo ciclo a ciclo con el objetivo de conseguir trayectorias con aterrizaje suave. La estructura de control incluye un término de prealimentación, el cual traduce la trayectoria de posición deseada en una trayectoria de corriente; un seguidor de corriente; y un lazo externo para reducir los errores de modelado o perturbaciones que afectan al desempeño del término de prealimentación. Al no ser viable técnica y económicamente realimentar la posición del elemento móvil a controlar y sus derivadas, la realimentación del bucle externo se basa en una señal de audio, la cual está relacionada con la velocidad de impacto. Los experimentos demuestran la eficacia de la propuesta.
Gestión de energía en comunidades energéticas mediante Blockchain y MPC estocástico y distribuido
Authors: Sivianes Manuel , Velarde Pablo , Zafra Ascensión , Bordons Carlos
Published: October 2023

Este trabajo presenta una plataforma de gestión de energía distribuida que utiliza un contrato inteligente implementado en una red Blockchain para optimizar el rendimiento de una comunidad energética ante perturbaciones estocásticas, como la variabilidad en la radiación solar y las fluctuaciones en la demanda de energía por parte de los agentes. Estas perturbaciones se modelan mediante distribuciones de probabilidad y se abordan mediante un esquema de control predictivo distribuido basado en restricciones estocásticas. El rendimiento del algoritmo propuesto se evalúa a través de diversas simulaciones.
Desarrollo de modelos de predicción de radiación solar mediante técnicas de machine learning
Authors: Abad-Alcaraz Verónica , Castilla Nieto María del Mar , Álvarez Hervás José Domingo , Carballo José A. , Bonilla Javier
Published: October 2023

La creciente demanda de paneles solares en los últimos años ha hecho que cada vez más empresas se dediquen por completo a la instalación de paneles fotovoltaicos o captadores solares con el fin de aprovechar al máximo la energía solar. Ya sea para un huerto solar o para conseguir edificios más eficientes energéticamente, el disponer de predicciones de radiación solar y, por tanto, de la producción de electricidad o de calor, facilita la toma de decisiones y permite realizar una gestión óptima de la producción y demanda de energía. Sin embargo, la predicción de la radiación solar es un desafío importante debido, entre otros factores, a su alta variabilidad espacial y temporal y a la influencia de las condiciones atmosféricas. Este trabajo presenta una comparación de modelos de predicción de radiación solar desarrollados mediante técnicas de aprendizaje automático utilizando datos históricos de la Plataforma Solar de Almería. Los resultados obtenidos resultan prometedores ya que, en la mayoría de los casos, se han obtenido errores inferiores al 12 %.
Métodos de simulación de fluidos aplicados a lagunas y embalses
Authors: Ferrero-Losada Samuel , López-Orozco José Antonio , Besada-Portas Eva , Carazo Barbero Gonzalo , Risco-Martín José Luis
Published: October 2023

Existe una gran variedad de m´etodos para simular un fluido incompresible como el agua. Estos se pueden clasificar en diferentes tipos según utilicen partículas, una malla o una combinación de ambos como soporte de la simulación; o según el enfoque en que se aborde la incompresibilidad del fluido (débilmente compresible o realmente incompresible). Con esta variedad de opciones, es necesario comparar los métodos para asegurar la utilización del más adecuado, considerando las ventajas y desventajas de cada uno. Por ello, se analizan de manera general algunos de estos métodos con un escenario específico en mente: un lago con una entrada y una salida de agua en régimen estacionario. El objetivo es discernir cuál de estos métodos es mejor para llevar a cabo dicha simulación, o tiene el menor número de problemas en cuanto a las condiciones de contorno, aplicación de fuerzas externas, o inestabilidades numéricas. Finalmente, se presenta un caso de prueba sencillo empleando la opción considerada más adecuada. Los resultados de este artículo se emplearán en futuros trabajos en el estudio de blooms de cianobacterias en dichos cuerpos acuáticos.
Demanda de carreras de la educación superior en la Universidad Nacional de Itapúa. Año 2019
Authors: Lugo Rolón Susana , Lugo Rolón Mirtha , Delvalle Cabral Marcos
Published: October 2023

Este trabajo se propone describir y analizar los principales elementos resultantes de una investigación orientada a caracterizar la demanda de carreras de grado de la educación superior en Paraguay, priorizando la demanda sobre la educación universitaria pública en los distritos con sede y filiales de la Universidad Nacional de Itapúa. El estudio se llevó a cabo en el segundo semestre de 2019, suponiendo la colecta de información mediante cuestionario estructurado en colegios representativos de Itapúa, como una aproximación a las intenciones de continuar estudios superiores, las carreras elegidas y las universidades previsualizadas. Los datos muestran que la demanda de educación superior se encuentra fuertemente condicionada por la escasa capacidad del subsistema educativo básico y medio para retener la población ingresante, la des- igualdad de oportunidades originadas en la estructura social, así como de la relación entre cupos ofertados, preinscritos e ingresantes a la educación de grado universitario. La descentralización de la oferta educativa por parte de la UNI representa un esquema válido para acercar las ofertas de carreras y titulación a la población en edad de educación superior en los treinta distritos del Departamento, aunque requiere ajustes para su maximización. Los resultados podrían contribuir a la toma de decisiones para la mejora continua de la educación y con la satisfacción de las necesidades de la población. Se concluye en que la descentralización de las carreras de la UNI acerca las posibilidades de estudio a la población, sin embargo, esta situación no es suficiente para llegar a toda la población con interés de estudiar, existen barreras en cuanto al transporte y los recursos económicos para hacer frente a los costos de estudio. Es necesaria la sistematización de la información que sirva de base a este tipo de investigaciones, y profundizar dentro de los datos sistematizados o bien, ir en busca de nuevos elementos que permitan comprender con mayor seguridad el porqué de los datos que acaban de presentarse y analizarse.
Metapresencialidad: concepto fundante de una teoría crítica de la salud digital
Authors: Almeida Filho Naomar
Published: October 2023

En este texto, propongo el concepto de “metapresencialidad” como elemento fundante para una teoría crítica de la salud digital. En primer lugar, presento los conceptos de técnica, tecnología y objeto técnico, centrales en las teorías de Álvaro Vieira Pinto y Milton Santos. En segundo lugar, a partir de la filosofía de la información de Luciano Floridi, cuestiono la pertinencia de la dicotomía real-material-concreto versus digital-virtual-informacional como fundamento ontológico de los conceptos de realidad, lugar y presencia, destacando las nociones de realidad virtual y realidad extendida. En tercer lugar, introduzco una crítica etimológica e histórica de la serie presencia-telepresencia-metapresencia, enfocando la noción emergente de metapresencialidad en forma de protoconcepto y su eventual formalización como fundamento conceptual para una apropiación sociotécnica y una integración tecnosocial de las tecnologías digitales. Finalmente, discuto la salud digital como campo de saberes, técnicas y prácticas y evalúo las ventajas epistemológicas y pragmáticas de la metapresencialidad como concepto en los campos de la informática, la educación y la salud.
A Scoping Review of the Biological, Socioeconomic and Environmental Determinants of Overweight and Obesity Among Middle Eastern and Northern African Nationalities
Authors: Valdez Glenn Ford D , Ajzoon Muna , Al Zuwameri Noor
Published: October 2023

Objectives: Globally, and particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, overweight and obesity have become serious public health concerns. This scoping review aimed to identify and summarise the available data on the determinants of overweight and obesity among MENA nationalities. Methods: An extensive search of electronic databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed and ProQuest, for articles published from 2007 until 2022 was conducted. A total of 10 articles, of the 333 that were found in the original search, met the inclusion criteria. Data extraction and quality assessment were applied to each of the selected studies. Results: There is an intricate interplay of anthropometric, behavioural, sociodemographic and environmental factors that caused overweight and obesity in this population. Conclusions: A thorough synthesis of the factors influencing overweight and obesity in MENA nationalities was provided by this scoping review.
Keywords: Overweight; Obesity; Body Mass Index; Saudi Arabia; Oman.
Benefícios da atividade física para idosos frequentadores de uma academia da saúde em uma cidade do norte de Minas Gerais
Authors: Dias Ernandes Gonçalves , Costa Elivan Pereira , Araújo Paulo Ricardo Mendonça de , Campos Lyliane Martins , Caldeira Maiza Barbosa
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Investigar os benefícios da atividade física para idosos frequentadores de uma academia da saúde em uma cidade do norte de Minas Gerais. Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de abordagem qualitativa realizado com 13 idosas com idade entre 60 e 79 anos. Os dados foram coletados entre agosto e setembro de 2021, por meio de uma entrevista de roteiro semiestruturado e analisadas mediante Análise Temática. Resultados: Para as idosas a prática regular de atividade física é eficaz no tratamento da ansiedade e depressão, e no controle da hipertensão arterial. Ainda, promove melhora no estado de humor, aumento da disposição para realizar atividades da vida diária, da flexibilidade das articulações, preservação da memória e redução de dores no corpo. Conclusão: A prática de atividade física é importante para preservação da saúde e estabilização de doença pré-existentes, porém, é necessário que recebam apoio e incentivo dos amigos, gestores e profissionais da saúde para que se sintam motivados e mantenham-se fisicamente ativos.
Correlações entre perfil socioacadêmico, habilidades sociais e uso de substâncias psicoativas por estagiários da saúde
Authors: SILVA Meire Luci da , Dias Marcela Doescher , Correa Kelly Cristina , Rondina Regina Cassia , Silva Nilson Rogério
Published: October 2023

Introdução: O estágio supervisionado na área da saúde é período de relacionar teoria e prática, podendo ser permeado de desafios e instabilidades. Objetivo: Investigar correlações entre variáveis socioacadêmicas, habilidades sociais e uso de substâncias psicoativas em estagiários da área da saúde. Metodologia: Pesquisa quantitativa e transversal. Amostra composta por estagiários da área da saúde de uma universidade pública paulista. Foram utilizados três instrumentos: Questionário socioacadêmico, Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test e Inventário de Habilidades Sociais. Para análise foram utilizados cálculos de estatística descritiva, protocolos dos instrumentos e Teste de Correlação de Pearson. Resultados: Participaram 113 estagiários, com média de idade de 22 anos, maioria do gênero feminino e solteira e, que já fizeram uso de substâncias. As substâncias mais utilizadas foram álcool, tabaco e maconha.  Parte expressiva apresentou repertório de habilidades sociais deficitário, destacando-se os fatores: Enfrentamento e autoafirmação com risco e Conversação e Desenvoltura Social. Observaram-se correlações positivas: maconha e tabaco; maconha e autocontrole da agressividade; curso e conversação e desenvoltura social; correlações negativas: maconha e religião; lazer e conversação e desenvoltura social. Conclusão: Necessidade de programas de atenção à saúde do estagiário voltado a prevenção do uso de substâncias e treino de habilidades sociais.
Relationship of gut microbiota, cell integrity, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in inflammation
Authors: Câmara Thalita de Albuquerque Veras , Silva Iandeyara Savanna Carneiro , Costa Maria Clara Caldas , Abreu Afonso Gomes
Published: October 2023

The gut microbiota is defined as microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract. This population is involved in critical functions for host homeostasis, including nutrient digestion and synthesis, cell integrity, immune system development, a barrier against pathogens, and consequently local inflammatory processes. The aim of this work was to investigate the relationship between cellular integrity, gut microbiota, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in inflammation. The study consists of a narrative literature review based on scientific articles published in journals indexed in electronic databases. The composition of the microbiota is relatively stable throughout life but can be altered by various factors such as maternal microbiota, age, genetic factors, antibiotic use, lifestyle, and especially diet. It is well known that dietary habits play a crucial role in altering the composition of the microbiota. Certain types of fats, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and n-3 fatty acids, are known to improve symptoms of various diseases, including cardiometabolic and inflammatory diseases. In particular, the changes in the gut microbiota associated with n-3 fatty acids are poorly understood. However, experimental studies suggest that n-3 promotes improvement in gut microbiota and intestinal integrity, in addition to controlling local inflammation.
Uso de agrotóxicos e prevalência de desfechos negativos ao nascer
Authors: Chiela Batista da Cruz Pamela , Tacca Emanuela Letícia , Gonçalves da Silva Maria Isabel , Spiegelberg Zuge Samuel , Da Silva Corralo Vanessa
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: analisar a prevalência de desfechos negativos ao nascer em Santa Catarina e sua relação com a exposição aos agrotóxicos. Materiais e métodos: estudo transversal, quantitativo, sendo a população composta por todos os nascidos vivos do estado entre 2000 e 2017. Obtiveram-se os dados do Sistema de Informações sobre Nascidos Vivos e o cálculo de prevalência baseou-se em 1000 nascidos vivos. Resultados: de 1.591.504 nascidos vivos, 13.089 apresentaram malformação congênita (prevalência=8,22). Os municípios de Pescaria Brava, Presidente Castello Branco e Chapadão do Lageado apresentaram as maiores prevalências desse desfecho (28,64, 25,74 e 17,64, respectivamente). A maior prevalência de baixo peso ao nascer ocorreu na macrorregião serrana, seguida do oeste catarinense. Ouro Verde e Bom Jesus apresentaram as maiores prevalências desse desfecho. Em relação à prematuridade, houve uma prevalência de 84,24 no estado, e as cidades com maior prevalência foram Rancho Queimado (143,11), Pescaria Brava (135,42) e Matos Costa (121,53). Conclusão: observou-se uma prevalência mais elevada de desfechos negativos ao nascer em cidades agrícolas, com grande parte do território ocupado por estabelecimentos agropecuários que utilizam agrotóxicos. Essas alterações podem estar relacionadas à exposição aos agrotóxicos, demonstrando a necessidade de realização de novas pesquisas sobre o tema.
Probióticos no pré e pós-operatório de câncer colorretal
Authors: Senga Daniella Miriê Yamaguti , Liu Ângela Sun Li Wu , Frangella Vera Silvia
Published: October 2023

Introdução: O câncer colorretal (CCR) é o terceiro mais incidente no mundo e apresenta estimativas alarmantes e agravadas pelos transtornos decorrentes da pandemia mundial de COVID-19. A doença e seu tratamento modificam profundamente o microbioma intestinal, podendo interferir no curso da enfermidade e desfecho clínico. Objetivo: Identificar os benefícios e os tipos de probióticos empregados no pré, pós e perioperatório de adultos e idosos com CCR. Materiais e métodos: Revisão integrativa baseada em artigos divulgados no período de 2011 até 2021, nos idiomas português e inglês, utilizando a combinação dos descritores: Idosos; Neoplasias Colorretais; Probióticos; Pré-operatório; Pós-operatório; Terapia Nutricional. Resultados: Selecionaram-se 6 artigos internacionais separados em: uso de probióticos somente no pré-operatório; apenas no pós-operatório; e no perioperatório de CCR. Dentre os benefícios encontrados destacam-se: redução da permeabilidade intestinal e da morbidade séptica pós-cirúrgica; modulação do sistema imunológico e resistência à antibioticoterapia, mas não se observou melhora da diarreia e nem interferência na ocorrência do íleo paralítico. As cepas comercializadas do gênero Lactobacillus e Bifidobacterium, administradas via oral, foram as mais citadas, sendo mais benéficas quando usadas no perioperatório. Conclusão: Os estudos apontam a segurança e os vários efeitos favoráveis do uso dos probióticos na assistência da população avaliada.