bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The evolving therapeutic landscape in atopic dermatitis
Authors: Hernández-Zárate Luis Angel , Gómez-Núñez Carlos Andrés , Narváez-Labuhn Stefan , Morales-Velázquez Gerardo , González-Uribe Víctor
Published: January 2025

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting millions worldwide, with significant variations in clinical presentation influenced by socioeconomic, racial, and environmental factors. This review explores the current understanding of AD pathophysiology, emphasizing immune dysregulation, epithelial barrier dysfunction, and the role of cytokines, particularly interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13, in disease progression. Safety and efficacy concerns limit traditional corticosteroids, phototherapy, and systemic immunosuppressants, prompting interest in innovative therapies. New biologic agents, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (JAKis), target specific immune pathways, promising outcomes in moderate-to-severe AD cases. Biologics like dupilumab and emerging JAKis have shown substantial efficacy and safety in clinical trials, with notable reductions in inflammation and pruritus. However, these advancements present challenges, including hypersensitivity risks and the high costs of biologics, underscoring the need for further research on long-term safety and accessibility. The shift toward precision medicine in AD management marks a significant evolution, with future approaches likely to integrate targeted therapies alongside multidisciplinary care to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life (QoL).
ПРАКТИЧНИЙ МОНІТОРИНГ РОДЮЧОСТІ ҐРУНТУ З ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ҐРУНТОЗБЕРІГАЮЧИХ СИСТЕМ ЗЕМЛЕРОБСТВА (НА ПРИКЛАДІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ NO-TILL)
Authors: Войтовик М. В. , Баранник А. В. , Гарбар В. В. , Лісовський А. C.
Published: January 2025

Однією з основних причин деградації сільськогосподарських угідь (перш за все ріллі) є полицевий, або класичний, обробіток ґрунту. Погіршення якості ґрунтів – це глобальна світова проблема. Саме тому аграрний сектор розвинутих країн рухається в напрямі освоєння ґрунтозберігаючих енергоощадних систем землеробства. Натомість затримка з впровадження ґрунтозберігаючих систем землеробства в Україні призведе до катастрофи через глобальну деградацію ґрунтів. Енергоощадні ґрунтозберігаючі системи землеробства науково ще недостатньо вивчені, тож більшість агровиробників до кінця не розуміє їхню необхідність та економічну ефективність. Одним з ключових аспектів в цьому питанні є зміна властивостей ґрунтів унаслідок упровадження систем зберігаючого землеробства (No-Till, Strip-Till тощо), адже за доведення позитивної динаміки це може бути зайвим аргументом на користь переходу до таких технологій. У статті проаналізовано переваги і недоліки кожної ґрунтозберігаючої технології, але особливий акцент зроблено на практичному моніторингу родючості через призму змін властивостей ґрунтів в результаті впровадження технології No-till. Територія дослідження: Київська обл., Білоцерківський р-н., с. Блощинці, на базі господарства ТОВ «Мрія», в межах поля № 1. Ми прослідкували динаміку зміни властивостей ґрунту за тривалий період і в сталих межах, маючи за основу показники 2005 року (коли в межах господарства практикувався класичний обробіток ґрунту) і прослідкувати динаміку змін упродовж 13 років після впровадження технології No-till у 2007 році. Відбір проб і визначення властивостей ґрунтів проводилися за загальноприйнятими і затвердженими методиками досліджень. Результатами дослідження встановлено, що агрофізичні показники, як-от щільність будови ґрунту, не зазнали змін упродовж років. Агрохімічні показники, як найбільш мінливі в часі, зазнали більших змін, особливо показник вмісту гумусу, що за звітний період показав приріст на 1,4%. Зберігається позитивна динаміка росту показника легкогідролізованого Азоту, що корелює зі збільшенням вмісту гумусу. Використання рідких фосфорних стартових добрив під час посіву покращило динаміку за запасами рухомого Фосфору, натомість показники рухомого Калію мають тенденцію до зниження. Ступінь забезпечення ґрунту мікроелементами залишається на високому рівні. Простежується чітка тенденція до збільшення вмісту Бору з одночасним зменшенням вмісту інших мікроелементів, що є закономірним явищем, адже пожнивні рештки за технології No-till є найважливішим джерелом повернення мікроелементів у ґрунт. Негативного пестицидного навантаження на ґрунт не спостерігається згідно з отриманими даними.
РОЛЬ СІЛЬСЬКОГО ЗЕЛЕНОГО ТУРИЗМУ В ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННІ КОМПЛЕКСНОГО РОЗВИТКУ СІЛЬСЬКИХ ТЕРИТОРІЙ
Authors: Чорнобай Л. М. , Корженівська Н. Л.
Published: January 2025

Сільський зелений туризм відіграє ключову роль у формуванні сталого розвитку сільських територій України, інтегруючи економічні, соціальні та екологічні аспекти розвитку регіонів. Його значення полягає у створенні можливостей для диверсифікації економічної діяльності на селі, підвищення якості життя місцевого населення та збереженні довкілля. Цей вид діяльності є потужним економічним драйвером для всебічного розвитку сільських територій. Однією з основних переваг є зростання доходів місцевих мешканців та залучення додаткових фінансових ресурсів через туристичні потоки. Це підтримка не лише розвитку малого і середнього бізнесу, а й створення нових робочих місць, що є фактором запобігання внутрішньої та зовнішньої міграції сільського населення. Одним із важливих результатів розвитку сільського зеленого туризму є поліпшення соціальної структури села. Сільський туризм сприяє збереженню і популяризації місцевих традицій і культури, що стимулює відродження народних ремесел, фольклору, кухні. Це стає потужним драйвером для розвитку місцевих культурних ініціатив та підвищення самосвідомості, створює можливості для інтеграції молоді в місцеве господарство. Сільська молодь та молоді фахівці можуть працювати в агротуризмі, тим самим залишаючись у своїх рідних селах і отримуючи достойні заробітки. Завдяки зростанню соціально-економічної активності зменшується соціальна напруга, посилюється соціальна відповідальність, а також збільшується активність місцевих жителів. Сільський зелений туризм є внутрішнім механізмом забезпечення комплексного розвитку сільських територій. Завдяки своєму потенціалу для стимулювання економічного, соціального та екологічного розвитку він сприяє підвищенню життєвого рівня місцевих жителів, створенню нових робочих місць, збереженню культурної спадщини та покращенню екологічного стану населення в сільських громадах. З огляду на ці переваги, важливим є сприяння розвитку цього виду економічної діяльності на селі, створюючи сприятливі умови для інвестування, навчання та співпраці на усіх рівнях.
ВЗАЄМОЗВ’ЯЗОК МІЖ МАРМУРОВІСТЮ ЯЛОВИЧИНИ ТА ЇЇ ЯКІСНИМИ ОЗНАКАМИ У ПОМІСНИХ БУГАЙЦІВ ВІД УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ ЧОРНО-РЯБОЇ МОЛОЧНОЇ І ГОЛШТИНСЬКОЇ ПОРІД
Authors: Крук О. П.
Published: January 2025

У статті викладено результати дослідження взаємозв’язку між мармуровістю (вкрапленнями жиру у середині м’язів) яловичини та забійними показниками, морфологічним складом, якісними ознаками туш у помісних бугайців від корів української чорно-рябої молочної (УЧРМП) та бугаїв голштинської (Г) порід. Визначення взаємозв’язку між мармуровістю яловичини та її якісними ознаками у поширених помісей від української чорно-рябої молочної та голштинської худоби є актуальним. Метою роботи було встановлення кореляційного зв’язку між мармуровістю яловичини та морфологічним складом і якісними ознаками 26 туш від 20–22-місячних бугайців фермерського господарства (ФГ) «Журавушка» Броварського району Київської області. Забій тварин провели в забійному цеху с. Калинівка. Живу масу перед забоєм тварин визначили зважуванням їх до й після 24-годинного голодування за вільного доступу до води. Після забою тварин оцінили розвиток жирового покриву на тушах та їх конформацію (м’ясистість) туш та, згідно із системою Commission Regulation system (EC, 2008). Мармуровість m. longissimus dorsi, колір м’язової і жирової тканин дослідили відповідно до стандарту Japan Meat Grading Association (2000). Отримані дані свідчать про позитивно вірогідну (Р>0,95) кореляцію між мармуровістю яловичини і відсотком м’язової тканини (r=0,576), кісток у туші (r=0,638), розвитком жирової тканини на туші (r=0,661), кольором яловичини (r=0,644) і негативну з відсотком сухожилок і зв’язок (r=-0,742). Проявляється тенденція до зворотної кореляції між мармуровістю яловичини і забійним виходом (туш), відсотком м’язової тканини вищого та першого сортів, жирової тканини, площі «м’язового вічка», позитивної з відсотком м’язової тканини другого сорту, конформації (м’ясистості) туш та товщиною підшкірного жиру на них. Отримані дані можна використовувати для сортування туш помісних бугайців від корів української чорно-рябої і бугаїв голштинської молочних порід відповідно до призначення з урахування зв’язків між мармуровістю m. longissimus dorsi яловичини та якісними ознаками туш.
Creative Learning and Student Inclusion: An Innovative Pedagogical Approach to Teaching History
Authors:   Universidade do Planalto Catarinense, Waltrick Gustavo Cezar , Walter Sagaz Dionéia , Pereira da Silva Madalena
Published: January 2025

The article focuses on the intertwining of Creative
Learning and Inclusion in History teaching for upper
elementary students. It analyzes to what extent
Creative Learning is adopted in pedagogical activities
in History teaching to promote the inclusion of students with special educational needs, as well as understanding its potential as an inclusive pedagogical
approach, with an emphasis on including students
with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The qualitative research uses exploratory bibliographic methods
to identify Creative Learning processes, demonstrate expectations, and propose inclusive pedagogical
actions based on the studied approach. Activities
were created to exemplify propositions that teachers
can incorporate into their classrooms, ensuring all
students, regardless of their abilities, can participate and learn. Technological innovations and active
methodologies are increasingly present and assist
teachers in developing their activities. In this context, Creative Learning offers a path of possibilities
to energize History teaching, highlighting creation,
imagination, sharing, engagement, and student inclusion.
Niobium-Tantalum Minerals Decipher Evolution of the Qiongjiagang Li-Rich Granitic Pegmatites in the Himalayan Orogenic Belt, Tibet
Authors: HE Changtong , QIN Kezhang , ZHAO Junxing , ZHOU Qifeng , LI Jinxiang
Published: January 2025

The Qiongjiagang giant pegmatite lithium deposit, located in the central section of the Himalayan orogenic belt, mainly comprises the spodumene-bearing pegmatite type, marginally accompanied by a petalite-bearing leucogranite dike and a lepidolite-bearing pegmatite. Existing uncertainties around the niobium (Nb) and tantalum (Ta) mineralization characteristics and their genetic ties among three types of Li-rich dikes justify further research. To enhance comprehension, backscattered electron imaging, energy dispersive spectrometry mapping, and electron microprobe analyses were employed. Microscopic features suggest that the Nb-Ta mineralization from Qiongjiagang spodumene-bearing pegmatite appears as the result of saturation of early magmatic columbite after lithium (Li) quenching arising from poikilitic spodumene crystallization. Subsequently, autometasomatism of hydrosilicate liquid caused partial dissolution of magmatic columbite as well as replacement of early primary minerals, forming fluid-induced Ta-rich overgrown and interstitial microcrystals (metasomatic columbite and pyrochlore) in microfractures. Muscovite crystallization and high Ta solubility may cause Nb-Ta element fractionation of individual zoned columbite and declining Nb/Ta ratios between discrete columbite and microcrystals. Both the continuous whole-rock compositional evolution from granite to lepidolite-bearing pegmatite and the gradual manganese (Mn) enrichment and titanium (Ti) decline of columbite geochemistry imply that the three types of dikes originated from three batches of sequential pulses of Li-rich magmas, demonstrated by progressive tourmaline or biotite fractionation of parent magma. The distinct Mn/Fe variation of columbite and whole-rock geochemistry also suggests that the three types of Li-rich magmas were already highly evolved in the upper part of their parental granitic magma chamber, instead of only fractionating once they escaped to the host rocks. Consequently, the textures and composition of columbite not only provide valuable insights into the magmatic-hydrothermal evolution of spodumene-bearing pegmatite, they also emphasize columbite's potential as a tracer for the degree of differentiation of magma.
Auswertung standardisierter mikrometeorologischer Daten der ICOS-Station Grillenburg mit Ausführungen für die Erdwärmenutzung
Authors: Schlott André , Schlott Siegfried , Mauder Matthias , Grünwald Thomas
Published: January 2025

Oberflächennahe Geothermie ist eine der möglichen Technologien für eine erfolgreiche Wärmewende. Die Auslegung dieser Anlagen erfolgt anhand von Entzugsleistungen, die so bemessen sind, dass sich der Boden in den Sommermonaten regenerieren kann. Der vorliegende Beitrag beleuchtet die Zusammenhänge zwischen Solarstrahlung, Außenluft, Geländeoberkante und Erdreich. Diese Schnittstelle wird bisher in verschiedenen Fachdisziplinen kaum beachtet. Anhand der in Teil 1 dieses Beitrags diskutierten Messwerte der ICOS-Station Grillenburg zeigt sich, dass die im ungestörten Erdreich aufgenommene Jahresenergiemenge deutlich weniger als ein Prozent der jährlichen Nettostrahlung beträgt. Im folgenden, zweiten Teil dieses Beitrags werden einige bekannte Einflussfaktoren auf die Energiebilanz an der Geländeoberkante diskutiert und deren mögliche Auswirkungen erörtert.
Surgical approach to idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Authors:   Universidade Salvador-UNIFACS, Salvador, BA, Brasil, Oliveira Bianca Gabriella de , Lucena Lucas da Silva ,   Médico residente de Ortopedia e Traumatologia pelo Hospital Fornecedores de Cana, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brasil, Silva Tiago Alves da ,   Médico residente de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Hospital Fornecedores de Cana, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brasil, Cerqueira Fred Schinaider ,   Médico residente de Ortopedia e Traumatologia pelo Hospital Fornecedores de Cana, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brasil, Simões Marcella Rodrigues Costa ,   Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
Published: January 2025

Objectives: to analyze surgical approaches for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis and the prognosis achieved. Methodology: A systematic review with meta-analysis was carried out using the electronic databases PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane Library. Results: The sample consisted of 217 patients with a mean age of 15 years diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. In all the studies included, the pathological curvature was reduced by more than 49%. Conclusion: The pathological curvature was reduced in all surgical interventions, and the short- and long-term post-operative results were satisfactory.
Robust estimation of the latent trait in graded response models
Authors: Filonczuk Audrey , Cheng Ying
Published: January 2025

Aberrant responses (e.g., careless responses, miskeyed items, etc.) often contaminate psychological assessments and surveys. Previous robust estimators for dichotomous IRT models have produced more accurate latent trait estimates with data containing response disturbances. However, for widely used Likert-type items with three or more response categories, a robust estimator for estimating latent traits does not exist. We propose a robust estimator for the graded response model (GRM) that can be applied to Likert-type items. Two weighting mechanisms for downweighting “suspicious” responses are considered: the Huber and the bisquare weight functions. Simulations reveal the estimator reduces bias for various test lengths, numbers of response categories, and types of response disturbances. The reduction in bias and stable standard errors suggests that the robust estimator for the GRM is effective in counteracting the harmful effects of response disturbances and providing more accurate scores on psychological assessments. The robust estimator is then applied to data from the Big Five Inventory-2 (Ober et al., 2021) to demonstrate its use. Potential applications and implications are discussed.
ROAR-CAT: Rapid Online Assessment of Reading ability with Computerized Adaptive Testing
Authors: Ma Wanjing Anya , Richie-Halford Adam , Burkhardt Amy K. , Kanopka Klint , Chou Clementine , Domingue Benjamin W. , Yeatman Jason D.
Published: January 2025

The Rapid Online Assessment of Reading (ROAR) is a web-based lexical decision task that measures single-word reading abilities in children and adults without a proctor. Here we study whether item response theory (IRT) and computerized adaptive testing (CAT) can be used to create a more efficient online measure of word recognition. To construct an item bank, we first analyzed data taken from four groups of students (N = 1960) who differed in age, socioeconomic status, and language-based learning disabilities. The majority of item parameters were highly consistent across groups (r = .78–.94), and six items that functioned differently across groups were removed. Next, we implemented a JavaScript CAT algorithm and conducted a validation experiment with 485 students in grades 1–8 who were randomly assigned to complete trials of all items in the item bank in either (a) a random order or (b) a CAT order. We found that, to achieve reliability of 0.9, CAT improved test efficiency by 40%: 75 CAT items produced the same standard error of measurement as 125 items in a random order. Subsequent validation in 32 public school classrooms showed that an approximately 3-min ROAR-CAT can achieve high correlations (r = .89 for first grade, r = .73 for second grade) with alternative 5–15-min individually proctored oral reading assessments. Our findings suggest that ROAR-CAT is a promising tool for efficiently and accurately measuring single-word reading ability. Furthermore, our development process serves as a model for creating adaptive online assessments that bridge research and practice.
Unveiling Risk Factors for Treatment Failure in Patients with Graves’ Disease: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Korea
Authors: Kim Jung A , Kim Kyeong Jin , Choi Jimi , Kim Kyoung Jin , Song Eyun , Yu Ji Hee , Kim Nam Hoon , Yoo Hye Jin , Seo Ji A , Kim Nan Hee , Choi Kyung Mook , Baik Sei Hyun , Kim Sin Gon
Published: January 2025

Background: Antithyroid drug (ATD) treatment is the preferred initial treatment for Graves’ disease (GD) in South Korea, despite higher treatment failure rates than radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy or thyroidectomy. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of treatment failure associated with the primary modalities for GD treatment in real-world practice.Methods: We included 452,001 patients diagnosed with GD between 2004 and 2020 from the Korean National Health Insurance Service-National Health Information Database. Treatment failure was defined as switching from ATD, RAI, or thyroidectomy treatments, and for ATD specifically, inability to discontinue medication for over 2 years.Results: Mean age was 46.2 years, with females constituting 70.8%. Initial treatments for GD included ATDs (98.0%), thyroidectomy (1.3%), and RAI (0.7%), with a noted increment in ATD application from 96.2% in 2004 to 98.8% in 2020. During a median follow- up of 8.5 years, the treatment failure rates were 58.5% for ATDs, 21.3% for RAI, and 2.1% for thyroidectomy. Multivariate analysis indicated that the hazard ratio for treatment failure with ATD was 2.81 times higher than RAI. RAI treatments ≥10 mCi had 37% lower failure rates than doses <10 mCi.Conclusion: ATDs are the most commonly used for GD in South Korea, followed by thyroidectomy and RAI. Although the risk of treatment failure for ATD is higher than that of RAI therapy, initial RAI treatment in South Korea is relatively limited compared to that in Western countries. Further studies are required to evaluate the cause of low initial RAI treatment rates in South Korea.
Assessment of the relationship between vascular diseases and exposure to toxic metals
Authors: Şahin Serkan , Zekey Fethi Sada , Er Zafer Cengiz , Türksoy Vugar Ali
Published: January 2025

Aims: Understanding the factors in the etiology of vascular diseases is crucial for prevention. This study assesses the relationship between toxic metal exposure and vascular disease development.
Methods: Blood samples from 41 healthy volunteers and 48 cardiovascular disease patients were analyzed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The participants' health data were obtained from hospital records.
Results: ICP-MS results showed higher levels of As (5.97 µg/L), Cd (0.44 µg/L), Hg (0.48 µg/L), Pb (37.10 µg/L), Se (75.76 µg/L), Cu (1611.99 µg/L), Mn (14.55 µg/L), Co (0.14 µg/L), Mo (1.93 µg/L), and Ni (0.25 µg/L) in the experimental group. Conversely, Zn (557.0 µg/L), Cr (4.12 µg/L), and Sb (2.35 µg/L) levels were lower. Triglyceride (135.99 mg/dl), folate (8.77 ng/dl), and T3 (1.30 ng/dl) were higher, while HDL (44.13 mg/dl) was lower in the experimental group.
Conclusion: These findings suggest a potential relationship between higher exposure to certain toxic metals and the development of vascular diseases. The higher concentrations of toxic metals in the blood of patients with vascular diseases underline the need for further research to confirm these associations and explore potential mechanisms.
Influence of Enterococcus faecium, a probiotic component, on ion channels in colon cancer
Authors: Seçer Çelik Fatma , Altveş Safaa
Published: January 2025

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effect of probiotic bacterium Enterococcus faecium (E. faecium) on the gene expression of ion channels in colon cancer cells.
Methods: The cytotoxic effect on SW480 colon cancer cell line was analyzed by MTT cell proliferation test using E. faecium bacterial cell culture free supernatants. The effect of E. faecium on ion channel genes in SW480 cells was determined by qRT PCR analysis. STRING analysis was used to reveal protein-protein interactions of ion channel proteins. Bioinformatic analysis of healthy and colon cancer patient data on ion channels was revealed with GEPIA platform.
Results: The SW480 cell line's viability was enhanced by E. fecieum bacterial cell culture free supernatants dosages of 0.5 and 1.09 mg/ml, but it dramatically declined between 2.187 and 17.5 mg/ml doses, according the MTT study. Analysis of gene expression revealed that the TRPV2 and TRPM8 genes had significantly increased. The examined ion channel proteins were discovered to be substantially linked to one another based on STRING analysis. The TRPM2 gene we looked at revealed a notable rise in colon cancer patients based on data from both healthy and colon cancer patients on the GEPIA platform.
Conclusion: E. faecium has been shown to have many beneficial effects on health. Our study has shown that it also has an effect on ion channels in cancer cells and that ion channels are of great importance for cell survival and death.
Does greater richness of life bring greater happiness in older adults?
Authors: Gümüş Demir Zeynep
Published: January 2025

Aims: The happiness during old age years is closely linked to psychosocial factors such as richness of experience. Richness of experience refers to the level of meaning and fulfillment in individuals' lives through various activities and experiences. This research focused on exploring how the richness of experience is related to the happiness in older adults. In addition, the role of various demographic and psychosocial variables in shaping this relationship were examined.
Methods: The study sample consisted of 179 older adults. 64.2% of the participants were female and 35.8% were male. The participants were administered the psychologically rich life questionnaire, and the psychological well-being in the elderly scale as well as a sociodemographic form. Simple Linear Regression was used to analyze the predictive power of richness of experiences, and pearson correlation analysis was conducted to assess the strength of the relationships between richness of experiences and psychological well-being. Independent Groups t-test and ANOVA were applied to explore if there is a difference on the score based on the sociodemographic differences.
Results: The results of this study indicated a significant positive correlation between a psychologically rich life and psychological well-being in older adults. According to regression analysis, psychologically rich life was found to be a strong predictor of psychological well-being and explained 57% of the variance. Education level and income level were found to significantly affect psychologically rich life and psychological well-being levels such that university graduates and high-income group received the highest scores. Participants without a chronic disease were found to have significantly higher scores on psychological well-being and psychological rich life. No significant differences were found in terms of other sociodemographic variables such as gender, marital status and having children.
Conclusion: These findings suggest that richness of experiences can be an important factor that improves the quality of life of older adults and the value of diversity of experiences for psychological well-being.
Evaluation of prenatal-postnatal outcomes and risk factors in fetal jejunoileal atresia
Authors: Taşdemir Ümit , Eyisoy Ömer Gökhan , Gezer Murad , Cerrah Celayir Ayşenur , Eriç Özdemir Mucize , Demirci Oya
Published: January 2025

Aims: The aim of the current study is to reveal ultrasonographic and clinical features, evaluation of prenatal-postnatal outcomes and risk factors of fetal jejunoileal atresia.
Methods: This retrospective study evaluated all cases of fetal jejunoileal atresia identified between 2018 and 2024 at a tertiary centre of maternal-fetal medicine. In all cases, the pediatric surgery team confirmed the definitive diagnosis of jejunoileal atresia during the postnatal period. The cohort was divided into two groups, the "poor outcome" and "good outcome", in order to compare and evaluate risk factors determining the outcome.
Results: During the study period, a total of 18 cases were recorded. All cases in the cohort managed to reach live birth. 15 (83.3%) neonates survived after the surgical procedure, whereas 3 (16.7%) neonates were deceased during the post-operative period. Short bowel syndrome was diagnosed in 2 (11.1%) living cases during postoperative follow-ups.
The Impact of Project Manager's Competency onCorporate Performance: Focusing on The Mediating Effect of Management Efficiency
Authors:   Academic Society of Global Business Administration, Lee Seong-il , Kim Seung-Chul , Choi Sung-young , Park So-hyun
Published: January 2025

In a rapidly changing business environment, project managers' competency and efficient management processes are crucial for enhancing corporate performance. This study analyzed their impact on corporate performance and management efficiency, targeting 475 workers in the construction and engineering industries. The findings confirmed that project managers' capabilities significantly influence both corporate performance and management efficiency, with notable differences based on the industrial group.
These results highlight the importance of strengthening managerial capabilities and implementing efficient management systems to ensure project sustainability and maintain corporate performance. The study underscores that the required capabilities of project managers vary by industry, directly and indirectly affecting performance. By analyzing these industry-specific impacts, the study provides insights for developing tailored project management strategies, ultimately supporting long-term corporate success. It offers both academic and practical value by clarifying these relationships and suggesting industry-specific management approaches.
Produtividade do trabalho e financiamento do BNDES: uma abordagem focada no porte das empresas
Authors: Teixeira Felipe Orsolin , Nogueira Mauro Oddo
Published: January 2025

O estudo analisa a relação entre os financiamentos do Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) e a produtividade do trabalho entre 2009 e 2020. Utilizando estimações por meio de painéis dinâmicos e dados de diversas fontes, a pesquisa propõe que políticas industriais devem considerar as especificidades intrassetoriais e o porte das empresas para abordar efetivamente as disparidades de produtividade no país.
Texto para Discussão 3077
Authors: Igrejas Rafael , Cattani Yan Nonato , Maximino Leonardo de Santis , Komesu Daniel Kiyoyudi , Turolla Frederico Araujo , Goes Geraldo Sandoval
Published: January 2025

Este estudo tem como objetivo estimar os investimentos (Capex – capital expenditure) e os custos operacionais (Opex – operational expenditure) necessários para viabilizar consórcios públicos de resíduos sólidos urbanos RSUs) em regiões onde ainda não há destinação final adequada. Para tanto, foram tomadas amostras de consórcios de RSUs no Brasil que ainda não apresentavam rotas tecnológicas completas, utilizando o Estudo de modelagem de projetos de manejo de RSU em arranjos regionais (EMPMRAR), produzido pelo Ministério da Economia (ME) em 2022 (Brasil, 2022b). Para a amostra de consórcios selecionada, aplicou-se uma rota tecnológica (RT) sugerida pelo estudo referencial, alinhada ao atingimento das metas do Plano Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (Planares) até 2040. Como pano de fundo, tem-se ainda a análise de potenciais impactos socioeconômicos, em linha com as prioridades da Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU) definidas pelos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS). Entre os consórcios públicos selecionados, a partir de uma amostra de dezoito consócios, foram estimados investimentos de R$ 1,6 bilhão para Opex e R$ 173 milhões para Capex, ao longo de concessões de 35 anos. Como orientações para políticas públicas, o estudo extrapola os resultados para a realidade brasileira de 46 milhões de habitantes, que ainda habitam em localidades sem disposição final adequada de resíduos sólidos, necessitando de investimento total de R$ 225 bilhões ao longo de 35 anos de concessões.
The Optical Extinction Law Depends on Magnetic Field Orientation: The RV–ψ Relation
Authors: Hensley Brandon S.
Published: January 2025

For aspherical interstellar dust grains aligned with their short axes preferentially parallel to the local magnetic field, the amount of extinction per grain is larger when the magnetic field is along the line of sight and smaller when in the plane of the sky. To the extent that optical extinction arises from both aligned and unaligned grain populations with different extinction properties, changes in the magnetic field orientation induce changes in its wavelength dependence, parameterized by R

V
 ≡ A

V
/E(B − V). We demonstrate that the measured total and polarized extinction curves of the diffuse Galactic interstellar medium imply R

V
varies from 3.21 when the magnetic field is along the line of sight (ψ = 0) to R

V
 = 3.05 when in the plane of the sky (ψ = 90°). This effect could therefore account for much of the large-scale R

V
variation observed across the sky (σ(R

V
) ≃ 0.2), particularly at high Galactic latitudes.
Ultradiffuse Dwarf Galaxies Hosting Pseudobulges
Authors: Rong Yu , Zhang Hong-Xin , Cheng Cheng , Guo Qi , Ding Weiyu , Hua Zichen , Wang Huiyuan , Kong Xu
Published: January 2025

By analyzing data from DESI Legacy Imaging Survey of the dwarf galaxies in the Arecibo Legacy Fast Alfa Survey, we have identified five ultradiffuse galaxies (UDGs) featuring central pseudobulges. These UDGs display blue pseudobulges with Sérsic indices n < 2.5 and effective radii spanning 300–700 pc, along with bluer thin stellar disks exhibiting low surface brightness and expansive effective radii that align with the UDG definition. The rotation velocities of these UDGs, determined using H i line widths and optical inclinations, exceed those of most dwarf galaxies of similar mass, suggesting the high halo spins or substantial dark matter halos. We propose that these UDGs likely formed through mergers of dwarf galaxies lacking old stars in their progenitors, resulting in the development of central bulge-like structures during starbursts triggered by the mergers while also enhancing their halo spin. Subsequent gas accretion facilitated the formation of extended stellar disks. It is also worth noting the possibility that these UDGs could alternatively represent “failed L
⋆ galaxies” with massive dark matter halos but reduced star formation efficiencies. If future high-resolution H i observations confirm the presence of massive halos around these UDGs, they may have formed due to intense AGN feedback in the early Universe and may be the descendants of “little red dots” observed by the James Webb Space Telescope, which are characterized by heightened central black hole masses and intensified accretion and feedback processes in the early Universe.
Grit, Spirituality, and Hope in Women Veterans
Authors: Fowler Susan B.
Published: January 2025

Purpose

To describe relationships among grit, spirituality, and hope in women Veterans (
N
= 80).

Method

A descriptive, correlational design was used. Study variables were measured with the Short Grit Scale, Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, and Hope Scale.

Results

Mean scores for spirituality, grit, and hope were 4.37 (
SD
= 1.04), 3.47 (
SD
= 0.68), and 51.24 (
SD
= 7.17), respectively. Spirituality was positively associated with grit but was not statistically significant (
r
= 0.17,
p
= 0.14). Spirituality was positively associated with total hope (
r
= 0.241,
p
= 0.04). Total hope was positively correlated with grit (
r
= 0.378,
p
< 0.001). The coefficient measuring the total effect of spirituality on grit was 0.12 (
p
= 0.11). When hope was introduced, the coefficient was reduced to 0.05, indicating that hope mediated the relationship between spirituality and grit.

Conclusion

Strong levels of spirituality, grit, and hope were evident in women Veterans. Positive relationships were found between variables, with hope influencing the relationship between spirituality and grit. Spirituality, hope, and grit are sources of strength in women Veterans that provide opportunities for support by the health care team. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx
(xx), xx–xx.]
Structural Determinants of Health Literacy Among Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: Insights From the Survey of Racism and Public Health
Authors: Bather Jemar R. , Goodman Melody S. , Kaphingst Kimberly A.
Published: January 2025

Background

Formerly incarcerated individuals (FIIs) encounter difficulties with covering the cost of dental and medical care, adhering to medication regimens, and receiving fair treatment from health care providers. Yet, no published research has examined modifiable pathways to increase FIIs' health literacy (HL), which is essential for addressing the health needs of this vulnerable population.

Objective

The aim of this article is to examine neighborhood characteristics (neighborhood deprivation, racial and economic polarization, and residential segregation) and public assistance program enrollment as structural determinants of limited health literacy (LHL) among FIIs.

Methods

Using a socioecological framework, we analyzed a subsample of 578 FIIs from the 2023 Survey of Racism and Public Health, an online cross-sectional survey spanning U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Regions 1, 2, and 3. HL was assessed using the Brief Health Literacy Screen. Logistic regression models estimated unadjusted and adjusted associations of LHL with neighborhood characteristics and public assistance program enrollment. Adjusted models controlled for age, race and ethnicity, gender identity, educational attainment, marital and employment status, number of children, chronic health conditions, and incarceration length.

Key Results

The 578 FIIs had an average age of 46, with 42% having LHL. We observed a statistically significant association between public assistance program enrollment and LHL (unadjusted odds ratio [OR] = 2.72, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.87, 4.01; adjusted
OR
= 2.50, 95% CI: 1.62, 3.88). We found no statistically significant associations of LHL with neighborhood deprivation, racial and economic polarization, and residential segregation.

Conclusions

Our findings suggest that there may be an opportunity to develop tailored interventions for increasing HL among FIIs through public assistance programs. Dissemination of HL resources among this marginalized group can improve their self-management of chronic diseases. This is of paramount importance because FIIs must simultaneously navigate other challenges after incarceration (e.g., unstable housing). [

HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice
. 2025;9(1):e8–e18.

]
Numerical solutions of multi-term fractional reaction-diffusion equations
Authors: Zou Leqiang , Zhang Yanzi
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we have proposed a numerical approach based on generalized alternating numerical fluxes to solve the multi-term fractional reaction-diffusion equation. This type of equation frequently arises in the mathematical modeling of ultra-slow diffusion phenomena observed in various physical problems. These phenomena are characterized by solutions that exhibit logarithmic decay as time $ t $ approaches infinity. For spatial discretization, we employed the discontinuous Galerkin method with generalized alternating numerical fluxes. Temporal discretization was handled using the finite difference method. To ensure the robustness of the proposed scheme, we rigorously established its unconditional stability through mathematical induction. Finally, we conducted a series of comprehensive numerical experiments to validate the accuracy and efficiency of the scheme, demonstrating its potential for practical applications.
Volatile profile, phenolic content and antioxidant activity of chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) essential oils obtained by different extraction methods
Authors: Aydeniz B. , Guneser O.
Published: January 2025

This investigation aims to reveal the physico-chemical properties and volatile profiles of essential oils derived from chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) by employing both hydrodistillation (HDE) and microwave-assisted hydrodistillation (MAHDE) approaches. Microwaves are preferred for seed pre-treatment in HDE, whereas MAHDE uses microwaves directly. Each extraction technique showed different effects on the oil yield, physico-chemical quality parameters, antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content, as well as the volatile profiles of the essential oils. Although chia essential oils extracted by HDE have three and five times more total phenolic (30.6 mg GAE/kg oil) and antioxidant capacity (62.7 μM Trolox/100 g oil) values than these of MAHDE, chia essential oils extracted by MAHDE had a higher distinct effect on the yield (4.20%) of essential oils and prevented the loss of volatile compounds. Both essential oils were subjected to GC-MS analysis, which identified 40 and 48 volatile compounds (mainly as linalool, mesitylene, anethol, cumene, eugenol, β-ocimene, eugenol acetate) in HDE and MAHDE, respectively. The results of this study contribute to the potential use of chia essential oil as a valuable raw material in the food & nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. This research represents the first documentation of the volatile profile of chia seed essential oil.
Influence of thermal processing on physicochemical properties and fatty acid composition of grape seed oils
Authors: Gecgel U. , Kırca D. , Apaydin D.
Published: January 2025

In this study, the oils from four different grape seed varieties were heat-treated at 40 and 80 °C for 30 minutes to determine the changes in physicochemical properties and fatty acid composition. Overall, the heat treatments increased the peroxide value and free fatty acids in the oils. The highest total phenolic content values (from 259.67 to 524.77 mg GAE/kg) for all varieties were detected at the control temperature and decreased after both heat treatment applications. Likewise, to total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of the grape seed oils decreased significantly as the temperature applied increased. The dominant fatty acid in all varieties was detected as linoleic acid (from 71.10 to 72.09%), followed by oleic (from 14.55 to 16.64%) and palmitic (from 7.45 to 8.64%) acids. Considering the effect of heat treatment on the major fatty acids, the increase in temperature caused a small decrease in linoleic acid values and a more significant increase in oleic acid values.
Palm-based oils as milk fat alternatives in Mozzarella cheese analogue
Authors: Ismail N.H. , Mat Yusuff M. , Mohd Hassim N. A. , Saw M. H. , Wazir H. , Tang T.K. , Kanagaratnam S.
Published: January 2025

This research featured the noteworthy properties of a Mozzarella cheese analogue composed of palm oil (PO) and palm olein (POo) as milk fat alternatives. The objective of this study was to examine the properties of a palm-based Mozzarella cheese analogue (P-MCA) in comparison to a fat-free Mozzarella cheese analogue (FF-MCA) and a commercial Mozzarella cheese sample (C-MC) containing 68% palm-based Mozzarella cheese analogue. Mozzarella cheese samples were analyzed for compositional properties, color, functional properties (stretchability and meltability) and sensory evaluation. The stretchability and meltability of both P-MCA and FF-MCA were desirably and significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the C-MC. Moreover, the P-MCA had the significantly highest (p < 0.05) acceptance score for all sensory attributes in both raw form and as a pizza topping. In conclusion, the P-MCA showed superior performance in terms of functionality and sensory acceptance.
Par et pour les jeunes
Authors: Grand Jérôme
Published: January 2025

L’action se déroule dans une commune périurbaine modeste. Les jeunes ont envie de se retrouver et de passer du temps ensemble mais les activités et les lieux d’accueil qui leur sont destinés sont rares. Comment vivre ce temps ? Où se sentir à la maison entre potes ?Un groupe de jeunes adultes se mobilise. Ils mettent leur esprit d’initiative, leur sens du collectif et leur créativité au service d’un projet par et pour les jeunes. Ils s’organisent en association, se manifestent auprès des habitantes et sollicitent les pouvoirs publics. L’entreprise aboutit : le Lokal, un « centre de loisirs autogéré », voit le jour. Pendant plus de dix ans, plusieurs équipes de jeunes successives ont œuvré à proposer à leur commune – non sans difficulté – des activités culturelles et sportives au sein de leur lieu. Le récit offre un éclairage sur les politiques de la jeunesse dans des communes périurbaines dotées de peu de moyens, sur le rôle central tenu par les élues locaux, sur la posture professionnelle et l’approche adoptées par les travailleurs sociaux et travailleuses sociales en soutien à ces expériences en marge des institutions. Il offre aussi et surtout un éclairage sur une jeunesse engagée, responsable, créative, et persévérante.Au fil du texte, Jérôme Grand aborde divers concepts ayant sous-tendu le projet : l’autogestion – et son lien avec les valeurs de l’animation socioculturelle –, l’interaction avec les politiques en place, l’action communautaire, et l’empowerment collectif et individuel. Autant de notions qui nourrissent et interrogent nos manières de vivre l’action citoyenne.
Mobilité internationale étudiante et fuite des cerveaux : le cas des étudiants haïtiens en France dans le contexte post-séisme de janvier 2010
Authors: Primo Omane
Published: January 2025

Avec plus de 85 % d’Haïtiens qualifiés vivant à l’étranger, Haïti demeure confrontée à la question de la fuite des cerveaux, au-delà de la controverse à laquelle cette notion a donné lieu à partir des années 1990. Partant de ce constat, combiné à la place marginale occupée par une telle problématique dans les débats scientifiques, cet article se propose d’explorer les liens entre les pratiques de mobilité internationale des étudiants haïtiens et la fuite des cerveaux potentielle relative à cette catégorie de migrants, dans le contexte de l’après-séisme de janvier 2010. Prenant appui sur un corpus de données qualitatives, composé d’entretiens semi-directifs menés auprès de huit diplômés haïtiens (F/H) en France, l’article s’inscrit dans une démarche compréhensive qui interroge les motivations ayant été à la base de leur projet de mobilité étudiante internationale, ainsi que les raisons susceptibles de les conduire à ne pas vouloir retourner dans leur pays d’origine après leur parcours de formation universitaire.
De la stabilité des sites ornés de rivière en contexte tropical lors d’événements pluviométriques majeurs : Le cas de la tempête Fiona en Guadeloupe
Authors: Monney Julien , Berthet Johan , Mora Pascal
Published: January 2025

Cet article traite de l’impact des phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes sur les sites ornés de rivières en contexte tropical humide. En s’appuyant sur des observations archéologiques et hydrogéomorphologiques réalisées en Guadeloupe suite au passage de la tempête tropicale Fiona en septembre 2022, nous proposons une analyse des modifications occasionnées par les crues ainsi qu’une discussion des implications en matière de répartition spatiale actuelle des roches gravées dans le paysage et de vulnérabilité/stabilité face à la récurrence de ce genre d’aléa climatique.Les résultats révèlent des conséquences très variables selon les sites dont la nature et l’ampleur dépendent de l’emplacement des sites ornés par rapport à la distribution des précipitations, de leur position dans le réseau hydrographique (terrasses, lit actif, zone de transit, de dépôt), et de la maturité de ce dernier. À part le long de la rivière du Petit-Carbet, il apparaît que les roches gravées présentes en bordure de rivière depuis l’époque précolombienne occupent des emplacements privilégiés du point de vue de la conservation et/ou qu’elles possèdent des caractéristiques leur permettant de supporter des crues majeures (dimensions + nature du support). À l’inverse, le long du Petit-Carbet, le charriage de plusieurs roches gravées, dont certaines montraient pourtant une stabilité de leur implantation depuis une période antérieure à leur ornementation, souligne l’intensité des crues lors de Fiona, et un possible accroissement des pressions conservatoires.L’analyse met également en évidence l’importance de prendre en compte l’incidence des événements climatiques extrêmes sur la répartition spatiale des sites ornés afin d’aborder le rapport à l’espace des communautés humaines d’autrefois. Elle montre ainsi que le déficit apparent en sites ornés dans le nord de la Basse-Terre ne peut pas être imputé à des conditions météorologiques et/ou hydrogéomorphologiques défavorables. Dès lors, d’autres facteurs culturels ou taphonomiques sont à envisager pour expliquer la répartition spatiale très contrastée relevée entre le nord et le sud de l’île. Enfin, cette étude offre des éléments de discussion pour prioriser les mesures de conservation futures en fonction des vulnérabilités spécifiques des différents sites ornés, contribuant ainsi à une gestion plus efficace du patrimoine archéologique dans les régions tropicales humides.