bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Epidemiology and risk factors of surgical site infections following spinal surgery in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Albeshry Abdulrahman , Almarhabi Abdullah , Hamid Abdulelah , Almeraiheel Abdulaziz , Alruwaili Khalid , Aithan Fares , Alghamidi Fouad , Al-Hawas Sultan , Shawosh Moath , Alshahrani Waleed
Published: November 2024

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant complication following spinal surgery, contributing to prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and patient morbidity. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the epidemiology and risk factors associated with SSIs following spinal surgery in Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and regional sources, identified five studies involving 1,745 patients. The pooled incidence rate of SSIs was 7% (95% CI: 3%-12%). Notable risk factors included diabetes, obesity, extended surgery duration, and blood transfusions. Posterior surgical approaches and prolonged hospital stays were also associated with increased SSI risk. Heterogeneity among studies was high (I² = 90%), indicating variability in SSI rates, likely due to differences in study design and patient demographics. The quality assessment classified three studies as high quality and two as moderate quality. The findings underscore the importance of targeted preventive strategies and improved perioperative management, particularly in high-risk patients. Further high-quality research is essential to optimize clinical outcomes for spinal surgery patients in Saudi Arabia.
Foreign body aspiration through the eyes of a pediatric pulmonologist: Is it possible to reduce the rate of negative rigid bronchoscopies?
Authors: Sunman Birce , Nayır Büyükşahin Halime , Güzelkaş İsmail , Alboğa Didem , Akgül Erdal Meltem , Demir Havva İpek , Atan Raziye , Çapraz Yavuz Burcu , Ardıçlı Burak , User İdil Rana , Tekşam Özlem , Emiralioğlu Nagehan , Yalçın Ebru , Doğru Deniz , Özçelik Uğur , Kiper Nural
Published: November 2024

Background. Identifying a foreign body aspiration (FBA) still remains a diagnostic difficulty. Moreover, the indications for bronchoscopy in subjects of suspected foreign bodies are not clear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of pediatric pulmonologists in diagnosing FBA.
Methods. This was a retrospective, single-center study on children who underwent rigid bronchoscopy for suspected FBA. Data on the patients were obtained from the medical records. Patients who had foreign bodies (FB) identified during rigid bronchoscopy were classified as FB positive, and those in whom rigid bronchoscopy did not detect FB were defined as FB negative. Demographic data as well as consultation status with a pediatric pulmonologist were compared between these two groups. Furthermore, the patients were categorized into three groups based on their clinical scores that assessed the likelihood of the presence of FB: low risk, moderate risk, and high risk.
Results. Out of 474 rigid bronchoscopies, 232 (48.9%) detected FB. Consultation by a pediatric pulmonologist was not requested in 388 (81.8%). Out of these 388 patients, 206 (53%) were negative for FB. In terms of FB detection success, there was no difference between individuals who sought pulmonology consultation and those who did not (58.1% vs. 53.1% respectively, p=0.059). However, when the children were categorized based on their risk levels, the incidence of detecting FB among children in low-risk group was 42% when they received consultation from the pulmonology department, whereas this incidence dropped to 5.6% when pulmonology consultation was not sought (p<0.001).
Conclusions. Consulting a pediatric pulmonologist, particularly for low-risk individuals, might reduce the likelihood of performing unnecessary bronchoscopies. Given that rigid bronchoscopy is an intrusive technique, it is crucial to reduce the number of negative bronchoscopies in order to mitigate complications associated with it.
MAKEPUNG DALAM PERSPEKTIF SPORT TOURISM SEBAGAI POTENSI PENGEMBANGAN ATRAKSI WISATA BUDAYA DI KABUPATEN JEMBRANA
Authors: Utama I Putu Sagita Jaya , Murtono Putu Agus
Published: November 2024

Kabupaten Jembrana sebagai salah satu destinasi pariwisata di Bali memiliki keunikan tersendiri. Dari sekian tradisi khas yang dimilikinya, Jembrana selalu dikenal dengan sebutan “Bumi Makepung”. Tradisi tersebut merupakan perhelatan yang selalu menarik perhatian masyarakat, dan diselenggarakan dalam format perlombaan balap kerbau oleh masyarakat lokal Jembrana sebagai tradisi yang diwariskan turun temurun. Namun keberadaannya yang sudah sejak lama ternyata masih minim mendapat kajian terutama dari sisi pariwisata baik dalam bentuk artikel maupun literatur lainnya. Hal tersebut menjadi tujuan ditulisnya artikel ini yang berkeinginan untuk memperkaya pengetahuan tentang makepung dan dapat memberikan pemahaman bahwa makepung dapat dilihat sebagai suatu potensi atraksi wisata olah raga berbalut keunikan budaya yang potensial untuk dikembangkan. Sehingga melalui pendekatan sistematik article review, observasi dan wawancara bersama para penggiat makepung, tulisan ini memuat pandangan dari sumber-sumber penelitian tentang makepung utamanya dari perspektif wisata olah raga atau sport tourism.
Kata kunci: makepung, wisata olahraga, wisata budaya.
Cumulative margin as an authority management tool
Authors: Shapovalov Aleksandr Andreevich , Suvorova Arina Valerievna
Published: November 2024

The subject of the study is an approach to sales management based on cumulative margin. The object of the study is a car sales business. The purpose of this study is to determine the essence of cumulative margin and its key features. The automotive business in Russia has been actively developing: brands, cars, customer behavior are changing, and with them approaches to managing the automotive business. The problem is that in a dynamically changing market and growing competition, it is increasingly difficult for companies to ensure sustainable business development, profit-oriented and long-term customer relationships. The situation encourages entrepreneurs to continuously look for new and improve old methods of sales management and customer interaction. Special attention is paid to the modern approach to managing and improving business efficiency. The methodology of this study is based on methods of system analysis, which allow a deeper understanding of the interrelationships and structures of the subject of research. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that cumulative margin is considered from the point of view of an approach to sales management as a tool to increase business efficiency. As part of the study, a brief analysis of the basic concepts of management and business efficiency improvement was carried out. The definition of cumulative margin is proposed. Management based on the investigated approach is considered from the point of view of the ecosystem. The functions of cumulative margin at the strategic and operational levels of management of the organization are defined. Examples of the use of cumulative margin at different levels are given. The advantages and disadvantages of the investigated approach are presented. Conclusions are formulated regarding the effectiveness of the business management approach based on cumulative margins in the field of car sales. Examples of activities in which management based on cumulative margin may be relevant are given.
Generalized, Three-Dimensional Wind Tunnel Wall Correction Using Nonlinear Least-Squares Optimization
Authors: Noel Simon , Doherty John J. , Birch David M. , Tipnis Tanmay
Published: November 2024

A novel three-dimensional technique for correcting wind tunnel measurements for wall interference has been developed. The flow around the test body and its wake is approximated as a series of inviscid singularities, while the wind tunnel walls and model support are approximated using a panel method. A nonlinear least-squares approach with trust-region reflective optimization is then used to obtain the strength and locations of singularities together with the domain boundary panel strengths by fitting to measured wall pressures. The technique is demonstrated using computational fluid dynamics for the test case of a well-documented slender delta wing body with high blockage and validated against both experiments and legacy data. The nonlinear least-squares wall correction method is shown to demonstrate a significant improvement in wall corrections compared to the classical two-variable technique.
Magnetic PDMS@SiO2/Fe3O4 composite friction layer material for enhanced triboelectric nanogenerator output performance
Authors: Zhang Shaojun , Yin Zhirao , Wang Tianshu , Sun Rui , Zhang Qianyong , Zhao Chun , Wang Youzhi , Wang Mingyu
Published: November 2024

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) have exhibited remarkable potential in harnessing stochastic low-frequency mechanical energy from oceanic surfaces, attributed to their versatile architectures and capability for extensive deployment. Nonetheless, the relatively modest power output per unit area remains a critical limitation impeding the advancement of TENG technology. Consequently, the innovation of novel material systems and devices to augment the output performance and efficiency of TENG is paramount in achieving effective ocean energy exploitation. In our study, a vertical contact PC-TENG was utilized as an energy harvester, incorporating magnetic nano-oxide particles to bolster the output efficiency of TENG. This investigation represents the inaugural application of SiO2 and Fe3O4 nanoparticles within PDMS negative friction layers. This strategy augments the specific surface area, improving the contact between the friction materials and enhancing charge transfer efficiency. Moreover, the magnetic properties of Fe3O4 facilitate charge separation on the material’s surface, culminating in an elevated voltage output. Comprehensive characterizations were conducted using SEM, FTIR, electrometer, and contact angle meter, while simulations were corroborated with COMSOL Multiphysics field simulation software. The output performance witnessed optimization through the incorporation of Fe3O4, culminating in a peak open-circuit voltage (VOC) of 85.1212 V, a maximum short-circuit current (ISC) of 8.4037 μA, and a maximum transferred charge (QSC) of 0.5638 nC, reflecting enhancements of 28%, 32%, and 27%, respectively, compared to conventional PDMS materials. The peak output power, achieved with an impedance match of 55 MΩ, was recorded at 19.03 mW, marking a 70.8% improvement in output performance. The findings revealed that the contact angle of PDMS@SiO2/Fe3O4 composites reached 100.092°, enhancing hydrophobicity by 8% relative to traditional PDMS materials, thereby rendering it more suitable for humid environments. COMSOL Multiphysics field simulation results further substantiated the viability of the PDMS@SiO2/Fe3O4 composite friction layer material for applications in oceanic wave environments. Ultimately, a rectifier bridge was introduced to convert the alternating current generated by the PC-TENG into a direct current. This research offers a novel paradigm for the utilization of TENG in the realm of marine energy.
UNDERREPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT AFTER THE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTORAL GENDER QUOTAS : LESSONS FROM CROATIA
Authors: Lulić Mira , Pašuld Sanda
Published: November 2024

The article studies the legal issue of women’s political (under)representation in the Croatian Parliament from the independence of the Republic of Croatia to the present day, with a special focus on the ineffectiveness of electoral gender quotas as positive measures to increase the number of women in parliament. Namely, Croatia is the only country in the European Union that introduced electoral gender quotas by law, after which it recorded a serious decrease in the number of women in parliament. The Gender Equality Act in 2008 and Act on the Election of the Members of the Croatian Parliament (amendments 2015) prescribes 40 % quotas for each gender. However, not only did these quotas fail to achieve the expected result, but unexpectedly, the number of women parliamentarians in Croatia even decreased after their introduction. For every modern legal state and democratic society, it is very important to understand how electoral gender quotas work and how they can positively affect the representation of women in political decision-making. Care should be taken in determining what legislative solutions and political activities should be undertaken to increase the number of women in parliaments. The article begins by addressing the definition and terminological challenges associated with basic terms, and then proceeds to offer an overview and analysis of positive legal regulations on electoral gender quotas and equality within the legal system of Croatia. Furthermore, the article provides an analysis of the number of women in the Croatian Parliament across all previous parliamentary elections from the country’s independence to the present day. In conclusion, it proposes a thorough and effective redefinition and redesign of existing solutions for electoral gender quotas, advocating for concrete measures and activities aimed at increasing the number of female parliamentarians in the Croatian Parliament. Although this research topic has predominantly been explored by political scientists in Croatian academia, it is also a legal matter. Given the lack of research in the field of law, this article aims to address this gap in legal science. In addition to employing standard scientific methods common in the scientific field of law, quantitative scientific methods are also used in the study.
Syringocystadenoma papilliferum with tubular apocrine adenoma without nevus sebaceous – A rare composite tumor of pinna presenting in a blaschkoid pattern
Authors: Behera Pushpanjali , Arora Pooja , Bhardwaj Minakshi , Phulware Ravi Hari
Published: November 2024

Syringocystadenoma papilliferum (SCAP) is an uncommon benign adnexal tumor, most commonly involving the head-and-neck region. It usually occurs singly or may be seen in association with other tumors. The association of tubular apocrine adenoma (TAA) with SCAP in the background of nevus sebaceous (NS) on the scalp is well documented. However, the coexistence of these two tumors without pre-existing NS is uncommon. We report a case of blaschkoid SCAP associated with TAA over the right pinna and adjacent scalp without pre-existing NS in a young male patient.
Effectiveness of thalamotomy with Gamma Knife radiosurgery as a multitarget strategy in patients with complex trigeminal neuralgia
Authors: Leal-Isaza Juan Pablo , Molina-Romero Oscar Iván , Diez-Palma Juan Carlos , Fonnegra-Caballero Andrés , Hernández Andrés Segura , Ramirez-Melo Laura Daniela , Fonnegra-Pardo Julio Roberto
Published: November 2024

Background:

In the setting of refractory neuralgia or other complex facial pains, the intensity of the pain does not decrease despite medical and even surgical interventions. This report aims to describe the experience of an institution in the management of refractory trigeminal neuralgia and other complex facial pains with Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKR), including thalamotomy as a multitarget strategy.

Methods:

We conducted a retrospective observational study. Data were obtained from 50 patients with complex trigeminal neuralgia treated with GKR, in whom the thalamus was included as a target. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) scale were considered before treatment and at the follow-up. The Wilcoxon test was used to compare the VAS scores and the McNemar test for the BNI scale.

Results:

The mean age was 62.7 years (standard deviation = 16.3). The indications for management with thalamotomy were neuralgia refractory to medical management (68%), recurrent pain after previous rhizolysis with GKR (20%), atypical deafferentation-type pain in patients with radiofrequency background (10%), and anatomical deformation of the trigeminal nerve by a tumor (2%). Before treatment, all patients were classified as BNI V. At follow-up, a satisfactory response to treatment was described in 82.05% of cases (P= 0.001 McNemar). The median preoperative pain evaluated with VAS was 10 (interquartile range [IQR] = 10–10), while at follow-up, it was 6 (IQR = 1–7) (P= 0.001 Wilcoxon).

Conclusion:

The thalamus is a versatile, effective, and safe therapeutic target for ablative management in patients with complex facial pain.
Odor Classification: Exploring Feature Performance and Imbalanced Data Learning Techniques
Authors: Ameta Durgesh , Behera Laxmidhar , Chakraborty Aniruddha , Sandhan Tushar , Kumar Surendra , Mishra Rishav
Published: November 2024

This research delves into olfaction, a sensory modality that remains complex and inadequately understood. We aim to fill in two gaps in recent studies that attempted to use machine learning and deep learning approaches to predict human smell perception. The first one is that molecules are usually represented with molecular fingerprints, mass spectra, and vibrational spectra; however, the influence of the selected representation method on predictive performance is inadequately documented in direct comparative studies. To fill this gap, we assembled a large novel dataset of 2606 molecules with three kinds of features: mass spectra (MS), vibrational spectra (VS) and molecular fingerprint features (FP). We evaluated their performance using four different multi-label classification models. The second objective is to address an inherent challenge in odor classification multi-label datasets (MLD)—the issue of class imbalance by random resampling techniques and an explainable, cost-sensitive multilayer perceptron model (CSMLP). Experimental results suggest significantly better performance of the molecular fingerprint-based features compared with mass and vibrational spectra with the micro-averaged F1 evaluation metric. The proposed resampling techniques and cost-sensitive model outperform the results of previous studies. We also report the predictive performance of multimodal features obtained by fusing the three mentioned features. This comprehensive and systematic study compares the predictive performance for odor classification of different features and utilises a multifaceted approach to deal with data imbalance. Our explainable model sheds further light on features and odour relations. The results hold the potential to guide the development of the electric nose and our dataset will be made publicly available.
Are Friends of Schools the Enemies of Equity? The Interplay of School Funding Policies and External Fundraising
Authors: Barrow Lisa , Komisarow Sarah , Sartain Lauren
Published: November 2024

School districts across the US have adopted funding policies designed to distribute resources more equitably across schools. Concurrently, schools are increasing external fundraising efforts to supplement district budget allocations. We document both funding policies and fundraising efforts in Chicago Public Schools. We find that adoption of a weighted-student funding policy reallocated more dollars to schools with high shares of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch, creating a policy-induced per-pupil expenditure gap. Further, almost all schools raised external funds over the study period, with most dollars raised concentrated in schools serving relatively affluent populations. We estimate that external fundraising offset the policy-induced per-pupil expenditure gap between schools enrolling the lowest and highest shares of FRL-eligible students by 23-35 percent.
Records of Gunther's gracile skink, Riopa guentheri (Peters, 1879) (Reptilia: Scincidae: Lygosominae) from Central India
Authors: Kumar Bhilala Ashok , Ashaharraza Khan , Ingle Mukesh , Das Ashis K. , Sambath S. , Mohapatra Pratyush P.
Published: November 2024

Gunther's gracile skink, Riopa guentheri (Peters, 1879) is reported for the first time from Madhya Pradesh and eastern parts of Maharashtra. The records are supported with eight voucher samples collected from four locations in Madhya Pradesh and Amravati district, Maharashtra. Previous distribution locality of this species from Jharkhand is corrected to Bishrampur of Chhattisgarh. Morphological description of this little known species is provided along with detailed account on hemipenis. Furthermore, notes on its natural history and habitat information are discussed based on the recent observations.
A preliminary study of moths (Insecta: Lepidoptera) of Goa University Campus, Goa
Authors: Gurule Sachin A. , Brookes Ryan D.
Published: November 2024

The diversity of moths in the Goa University campus has been reported based on a brief survey undertaken by the corresponding author during 28 September 2018 to 18 October 2018. A total of 200 species belonging to 23 families and 13 super families is presented along with colour photographs. A range extension of the uraniid moth Pseudhyria rubra Hampson hitherto known only from S. India is reported for the first time from Goa in the western part of the country. Also, the thyridid moth Collinsa decoratalis Warren is reported as a new record from the Western Ghats. Most importantly, the present study is the first attempt to document the moth fauna of Goa.
Checklist of the family Sphingidae Latreille, 1802 (Lepidoptera: Bombycoidea) from Shirui Hills, Manipur, India
Authors: Singh Irungbam Jatishwor , FaltÃ½nek Fric ZdenÄ›k
Published: November 2024

The present communication consists of the first-ever checklist of Sphingidae Latreille, 1802 comprising thirty-six species under nineteen genera of three subfamilies with twenty-nine new records to Manipur. Of which, two species viz. Sphinx oberthueri (Rothschild and Jordan, 1903) and Theretra tibetiana Vaglia and Haxaire, 2010 are new records to India. Field sampling was carried out at Shirui Hills, Ukhrul district, Manipur for four years (2016 to 2019) during March-April (Premonsoon), June-July (Monsoon), and September-October (Post-monsoon). The light-trapping method was employed at five localities of different elevations at Shirui Hills.
Checklist of Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) of Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir, India
Authors: Sheikh Taslima , Akram Awan Muhammad , Parey Sajad H.
Published: November 2024

Checklist of all known butterfly species ever recorded in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (UT J&K) has been compiled. This checklist covers 308 species belonging to 154 genera under 14 subfamilies of 6 families. Eighteen species of butterflies are being reported for the first time from Jammu and Kashmir. A complete bibliographic reference of all known species has been incorporated by consulting all previous published literature on butterflies of Jammu & Kashmir.
Additional information on the Giant Himalayan Horned Frog, Megophrys periosa Mahony, Kamei, Teeling & Biju, 2018 (Anura: Megophryidae)
Authors: Saikia Bhaskar , Sinha Bikramjit , Shabnam N. A. , Dinesh K. P.
Published: November 2024

In the last decade, there has been a major revision in the cryptic species complexes of the genus Megophrys Kuhl & Van Hasselt (and earlier Xenophrys), resulting in reports of many new species and new records from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Here we report additional information on the morphological variations of the recently described species Megophrys periosa Mahony, Kamei, Teeling, and Biju, 2018 (Anura: Megophryidae) from the surroundings of the type locality. The species was confirmed by generating the 16S rRNA sequences and comparing them with that of M. robusta Boulenger, 1908, a sympatric species with similar morphological characters. A preliminary phylogenetic tree has been made and discussed. Besides updating the altitudinal range for the species, a remark on the type locality is also made.
A preliminary checklist of moths (Lepidoptera) from southern Rajasthan, India
Authors: Kumar Koli Vijay , Prajapati Utkarsh
Published: November 2024

Moths are non-papilionoid Lepidoptera and least studied than butterflies, likely due to mostly being nocturnal habit and cryptic colouration. A preliminary checklist of moth fauna from various southern Rajasthan is presented in the present study based on records from 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2020. We identified 154 moth species representing 10 super families, 18 families and 58 subfamilies. The most species rich families were Crambidae (n=46; 29.87%) Noctuidae (n=30; 19.48%) and Erebidae (n=29; 18.83%), and Geometridae (n=19; 12.34%). The significant outcome of this work is the report of 126 species for the first time from the state of Rajasthan.
Caesio xanthonota Bleeker, 1853, a new record of fusilier (Perciformes: Caesionidae) from Odisha coast, India
Authors: Ranjan Mohanty Swarup , Patnaik Lipika , Mohapatra Anil
Published: November 2024

The present study reports the yellowback fusilier Caesio xanthonota Bleeker, 1853 (Perciformes: Caesionidae) for the first time from the Odisha coast on the basis of a single specimen collected from the Paradip fish landing centre, Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, India. The details of morphometric measurements and meristic characters are discussed in this paper.
A review of the genus Nysson Latreille (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae: Bembicinae: Nyssonini) from India
Authors: Girish Kumar P.
Published: November 2024

The digger wasp genus Nysson Latreille is reviewed from India. The species Nysson erythropoda Cameron, 1890 is reported for the first time from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, N. excavatus Turner, 1914 from Goa, Karnataka and Kerala and N. rugosus Cameron, 1890 from Goa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. A key to species of Nysson for the Indian subcontinent is provided.
Herpetofaunal Diversity of Zoological Survey of India Campus, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Sinha Bikramjit , Prosad Nath Kirty , Devi Gurumayum Shantabala
Published: November 2024

The present study is based on herpetofaunal observations made from November 2019 to November 2020, as well as the study of both collections made from the study area and deposited in the National Zoological Collection (NZC) of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), APRC, Itanagar. The herpetofaunal diversity of ZSI campus, Itanagar, comprises 37 species under 32 genera, 14 families and 3 orders. Reptiles (78%) are found to be more diverse than the amphibians (22%) in the area. The herpetofauna of the ZSI campus represents 12% and 27% of the total Amphibian and Reptilian diversity of the state, respectively. The occurrence of one endangered species, Coura mouhotii (Gray, 1862) and quite a few taxa of legal protection value, highlights the importance of the herpetofaunal diversity of the ZSI campus, Itanagar.
Psilorhynchus magnaoculus, a new species of torrent minnow (Teleostei: Psilorhynchidae) from Myanmar
Authors: Shangningam Bungdon , Kosygin Laishram
Published: November 2024

Psilorhynchus magnaoculus sp. nov. (Teleostei: Psilorhynchidae) is described from the Yu River, Sagaing region, Myanmar. The new species is distinctive in having a squarish snout, a large eye, contributing 42.6âˆ’43.6 per cent of head length, almost equal to the length of snout and a notch on the ethmoid region of the snout.
Diversity of short-horned grasshoppers (Insecta: Orthoptera) in the Sunderban Biosphere Reserve, West Bengal, India
Authors: Chand D. Suresh , Das Swapan Kr. , Kumar Hirdesh
Published: November 2024

The present study aimed to establish the diversity of short-horned grasshoppers in the Sunderban Biosphere Reserve. The survey was conducted from April 2011 to March 2013 at 29 different localities of Sunderbans. Altogether 19 species of Acridoidea and Pyrgomorphoidea under 16 genera belonging to 13 tribes of 9 subfamilies spread over 2 families from Sunderban Biosphere Reserve are reported. The distribution of some species differed markedly from one site to another. Among the two families, Acrididae holds the highest number of species, followed by family Pyrgomorphidae. Among them, Gastrimargus africanus africanus (Saussure, 1888), Heteracris pulchra (Bolivar, 1902), Hieroglyphus banian (Fabricius, 1798) and Tristria pulvinata (Uvarov, 1912) are reported for the first time from Sunderban Biosphere Reserve.
Notes on Carangids (Carangiformes: Carangidae) from West Bengal Coast with new records
Authors: Ray Dipanjan , Mishra Subhrendu S. , Mohapatra Anil , Ghorai Narayan
Published: November 2024

Carangid diversity along West Bengal coast is discussed with additional record of five more species, viz, Alepes melanoptera, Carangoides talamparoides, Decapterus macrosoma, Seriolina nigrofasciata and Ulua mentalis along with taxonomic account from this region. With these reports of these five species the West Bengal state represents 41 species of carangids along the coast. Status of Caranx carangus (Bloch) from Indian coast discussed.
Distribution and roosting ecology of the lesser mousetailed bat, Rhinopoma hardwickii Gray, 1831 (Chiroptera: Rhinopomatidae)
Authors: Elangovan Vadamalai
Published: November 2024

The mouse-tailed bats belong to family Rhinopomatidae face serious threat due to habitat destruction. A study on distribution, roost selection and reproductive behaviour of the lesser mouse-tailed bat, Rhinopoma hardwickii (Gray, 1831) was carried out in Uttar Pradesh as the state holds good number of historical monuments and natural caves suitable for survival of R. hardwickii. The individuals of R. hardwickii were characterized by long free tail, well developed muzzle like snout of pig, connected ear pinnae and hairless lower abdomen. The distribution of R. hardwickii was observed in dry and rocky regions of Uttar Pradesh. The roosts of R. hardwickii found in historical monuments, abandoned buildings and natural caves. The average temperature (29.8 Â± 2.0 Â°C) and relative humidity (63.6 Â± 4.2 %) did not fluctuate among the roosts. The colony size was ranged from 120 to 930 individuals. The bats occupied the surface of wall and attics solitarily during summer and clustered during winter. Rhinopoma hardwickii shared roost with R. microphyllum (Brunnich, 1782), Taphozous nudiventris (Cretzschmar, 1826) and Hipposideros fulvus (Gray, 1838). The individuals of R. hardwickii undergone mating during February-March and the gravid females gave birth during June-July. The study suggests that R. hardwickii preferred arid region wherein monuments, abandoned buildings and natural caves abundant, as they offer suitable conditions and reduced disturbance for their survival. Thus, the monuments which harbour R. hardwickii need to be protected without much renovation and human disturbances.
A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE ON DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Authors: Medfouni Hynda , Mekarssi Lemya , Djeffal Khalid
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aims to comprehensively review digital entrepreneurship (DE) research, identifying key themes, trends, and future research directions.
 
Theoretical Framework: The review draws upon frameworks including entrepreneurial ecosystem theory, digital platform theory, and theories of entrepreneurial intention formation to understand DE dynamics.
 
Method: A systematic and bibliometric analysis of 276 English-language articles published between 2000 and 2023 from the Scopus database was conducted. VOSviewer software analyzed publication trends, keywords, and citations.
 
Results and Discussion: DE research has significantly grown, particularly in the last five years. Five thematic clusters emerged: DE ecosystems, cultivating digital entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship in the digital economy, exploring new frontiers, and sustainable, competitive digital enterprises. The study highlights influential works and emerging areas such as digital platforms, entrepreneurial intention, and DE education. The discussion contextualizes these findings within the theoretical frameworks and their implications.
 
Research Implications: This research provides valuable insights for researchers, educators, and policymakers. It emphasizes the need for further research on the impact of digital technologies on entrepreneurial ecosystems, individual entrepreneurial intentions, and the role of education in fostering DE.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes by offering a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of DE research, identifying knowledge gaps, and proposing a future research agenda. The systematic approach utilizing bibliometric techniques provides a robust analysis of the DE literature, enhancing understanding of this evolving field.
Implementation of a STEM-Based Project-Based Learning Model to Improve Students' Science Process Skills on Alternative Energy Material
Authors: Batrisyia Saskia Quraruaini , Suwarna Irma Rahma , Liliawati Winny
Published: November 2024

Science process skills are skills that students must have in learning Physics because students are required to be able to apply scientific methods and knowledge and develop the knowledge skills they already have, so that science process skills are needed by students to face the real world which is dominated by technology and science. The purpose of this study is to ascertain how students' science process abilities in studying physics are affected by a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) project-based learning approach. The study's sample was selected through the use of purposeful sampling. The sample consisted of thirty-four X grade students from a public high school in Bandung City. Formative pretest-posttest testing was used in this study as part of a quantitative pre-experiment methodology. Twelve multiple-choice questions were utilized in a formative evaluation of the abilities of the science process to collect research data. The results revealed that the moderate group had an N-Gain score of 0.61. A high category for observing and classifying indicators and a medium category for forecasting, measuring, drawing conclusions, and presenting indicators are used to categorize the improvement in science process skills indicators. Thus, the STEM-based learning model can improve students' science process skills.
Non-invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae infections are associated with different serotypes than invasive infections, Belgium, 2020 to 2023
Authors: Passaris Ioannis , Depickère Stéphanie , Braeye Toon , Mukovnikova Marina , Vodolazkaia Alexandra , Abels Chloé , Cuypers Lize , Desmet Stefanie , Ceyssens Pieter-Jan ,   NIPD study group Belgium
Published: November 2024

Background

Despite widely implemented pneumococcal vaccination programmes, Streptococcus pneumoniae remains a global risk for human health. Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause invasive (IPD) or non-invasive pneumococcal disease (NIPD). Surveillance is mainly focusing on IPD, assessing the full impact of pneumococcal vaccination programmes on pneumococcal disease is challenging.

Aim

We aimed to prospectively investigate serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of S. pneumoniae isolates from patients with NIPD and compare with data on IPD isolates and with a 2007–2008 dataset on NIPD.

Methods

Between September 2020 and April 2023, we collected isolates and patient data from patients with NIPD from 23 clinical laboratories in Belgium. Capsular typing was performed by a validated Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopic method, and AMR was assessed with broth microdilution, using the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) clinical breakpoints.

Results

We received S. pneumoniae isolates from 1,008 patients with lower respiratory tract infections (n = 760), otitis media (n = 190) and sinusitis (n = 58). Serotype 3 was the most prevalent serotype among the NIPD isolates. Serotypes not included in the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) were significantly more common among the NIPD than among the IPD isolates. Antimicrobial resistance levels were significantly higher among the NIPD isolates (n = 539; 2020–2022) compared with the IPD isolates (n = 2,344; 2021–2022). Resistance to several β-lactam antimicrobials had increased significantly compared with 15 years before.

Conclusions

The NIPD isolates were strongly associated with non-vaccine serotypes and with increased AMR levels. This underlines the importance of continued NIPD surveillance for informed policy making on vaccination programmes.
Setting thresholds to determine COVID-19 activity levels using the mean standard deviation (MSD) method, England, 2022–2024
Authors: Sinnathamby Mary A , Bourouphael Tania , Boateng Jacob , Collonnaz Magali , Quinot Catherine , Aziz Nurin Abdul , Elgohari Suzanne , Green Rebecca E , Dabrera Gavin , Lopez-Bernal Jamie , Allen Alex
Published: November 2024

We developed a new activity level setting threshold method, the mean standard deviation (MSD) method to quantify COVID-19 activity levels. This has been validated against the moving epidemic method (MEM), which has been used for influenza for many years, and we observed very similar results. The MSD method can prove to be a tool to use for respiratory viruses with limited historical data or seasonality to quantify activity levels when other respiratory viruses are also circulating.
Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase from the non‐genetically modified Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain UN‐01
Authors:   EFSA Panel on Food Enzymes (FEZ), Zorn Holger , Barat Baviera José Manuel , Bolognesi Claudia , Catania Francesco , Gadermaier Gabriele , Greiner Ralf , Mayo Baltasar , Mortensen Alicja , Roos Yrjö Henrik , Solano Marize L. M. , Sramkova Monika , Van Loveren Henk , Vernis Laurence , Sanmartín Laura , Aguilera Jaime , Andryszkiewicz Magdalena , Apergi Kyriaki , Peluso Silvia , di Piazza Giulio , Liu Yi
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The food enzyme α‐amylase (4‐α‐d‐glucan glucanohydrolase; EC 3.2.1.1) is produced with the non‐genetically modified microorganism Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain UN‐01 by Nagase (Europa) GmbH. The production strain qualified for the qualified presumption of safety approach and no issues of concern arose from the production process of the food enzyme, therefore, the Panel considered that toxicological studies were unnecessary. It is intended to be used in five food manufacturing processes. Since residual amounts of total organic solids (TOS) are removed during two processes, dietary exposure was calculated only for the remaining three food manufacturing processes. It was estimated to be up to 0.434 mg TOS/kg body weight per day in European populations. A search for homology of the amino acid sequence of the food enzyme to known allergens was made and one match with a respiratory allergen was found. Known sources of food allergens were used in the food enzyme manufacturing process. The Panel considered that the risk of allergic reactions upon dietary exposure to this food enzyme cannot be excluded. Based on the data provided, the Panel concluded that this food enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns, under the intended conditions of use.
A hőségriasztási rendszer felülvizsgálata és fejlesztése
Authors: Páldy Anna , Bobvos János , Rudnai Tamás
Published: November 2024

A hőhullámok hatására 2003-ban figyeltek fel Európa-szerte, és bár ezt követően sok országban vezettek be hőségriasztást és preventív intézkedéseket, azonban így is 11-35% között regisztrálnak a hőhullámok alatt többlethalálozást. A Nemzeti Népegészségügyi és Gyógyszerészeti Központ (NNGYK) jogelőd intézménye 2005-ben dolgozta ki a hazai hőségriasztást, azóta évente 1-5 alkalommal vált szükségessé a kihirdetése. 2011 és 2023 között az éves országos többlethalálozás átlagosan 814 (28-1741) fő. Közleményünkben áttekintjük a hőségriasztás jogi hátterét, a riasztást megalapozó vizsgálatok eredményeit. Bemutatjuk a nemzetközi irodalomban használt hőségindexek összehasonlító elemzését, ami alapján a napi középhőmérséklet-mutató kiválasztása és a riasztási küszöbhőmérséklet (25°C, ill. 27°C) meghatározása történt. A küszöbértékek felülvizsgálata alapján ezek használata továbbra is indokolt. Kitérünk a hőségriasztás előrejelzésének, a hőmérséklet-halálozás valós idejű nyomon követésének nehézségeire. Bemutatjuk a hőségriasztások alatti többlethalálozás jellegzetességeit, összefüggését az influenza és a felső légúti fertőzések súlyosságával. Megállapítottuk, hogy 2011-2023 között a hőségriasztások alatti többlethalálozás enyhe csökkenő tendenciát mutat, amely a hőségtervek, az intézményi és lakossági alkalmazkodás erősödésére enged következtetni.
Development of 'Kenalin' Learning Media Based on the Smart Apps Creator Application to Improve Student Learning Outcomes in Class IV Elementary School Science Subjects
Authors: Mushlihurrohman Na'im , Suratno
Published: November 2024

Science and Technology learning in class IV at SD Negeri Kandri 01 is still not optimal in the use of IT-based learning media. This affects the learning outcomes of students who have not met the KKTP. This research aims to develop, and test the feasibility, and effectiveness of the "Kenalin" learning media based on the Smart Apps Creator application for the material Indonesiaku Kaya Budaya and also to find out whether the 'Kenalin' learning media can significantly improve student learning outcomes. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) with the Borg and Gall development model. Using test techniques (pretest and posttest) and non-test techniques (observation, interviews, initial data analysis, and final data analysis). The data analysis method used in this research includes initial data analysis using the normality test, as well as final data analysis using the average difference test using theT-Test and measuring the average increase using N-Gain. Based on the results of material validation and media validation, it was found that the 'Kenalin' media met the standard criteria for being very worthy with a score of 92.50% from material expert validators and 95% from media expert validators. The effectiveness of using the 'Kenalin' media was assessed by comparing the pretest and posttest scores using the N- Gain test which obtained a score of 0.58 which was included in the medium category and the paired simple test obtained a result of 0.000 <0.005, so Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. This research concludes that the "Kenalin" learning media based on Smart Apps Creator is suitable and effective for use as a learning media for the material My Indonesia is Rich in Culture, student learning outcomes also show a significant improvement.
Torsão ovariana durante a gravidez
Authors: Santos Amanda Mendes , Fagian Natasha Cordeiro , Feitosa Bárbara Maria Ramalho , Santana Luiz Henrique de Lima , Carvalho Maria Luísa Ginuino , Silva Rayanne Magalhães Andrade da
Published: November 2024

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Síndrome do cordão umbilical prolapsado
Authors: Lazera Victória de Menezes Sá , Pinheiro Glendse Giovanna Costa , Silva Ana Cecília Pereira , Pereira Yasmin Amanda Ribeiro , Rodrigues Barbosa , Silva Isabela Cristina Silva da , Cavallini Luana Cristina Melnek , Altieri Flavio Lobo , Verde Ana Clara Lima
Published: November 2024

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Hemorragia uterina disfuncional grave
Authors: Viana Anna Clara Rosa , Scandiuzzi Ana Luísa Barbosa Sena Nunes , Farcic Renata Mesquita , Medeiros Edinilza da Silva Machado , Cruz Mauro César Medeiros da , Medeiros Dalva Lorrane da Silva Machado
Published: November 2024

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Complicações graves da cirurgia ginecológica, como sangramento pós-operatório ou perfuração uterina
Authors: Rocha Lara Luiza Pitombeira , Kreutz Amanda Luiza Baumgartner , Oliveira Maria Danyelle Farias de , Silva Amanda Gabriele Lima da , Teixeira Camille Oliveira , Carvalho Daielle Teixeira de , Persigili Victória
Published: November 2024

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Ruptura da vesícula biliar durante a gravidez
Authors: Ramos Thaianny Benigno dos Santos , Peixoto Jenifer de Moura , Dias Luana Costa , Squillaci Mirella Palhardi , Lima Isabela de Castro Frota , Perondi Laura Leal , Carvalho Daielle Teixeira de
Published: November 2024

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Anafilaxia
Authors: Vinhal Renata de Sousa , Frugis Georgia Meneguci , Sousa Gabrielle Nunes de , Nogueira Maria Manuela Cecchini Souza Damasceno , Dias Ana Camila Messias , Alencar Maria Eduarda de Oliveira , Abreu Victoria Städler de , Villagra Ricardo Edberto Bascur , Piccinin Amanda Caroline Bogo
Published: November 2024

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Intussuscepção intestinal
Authors: Carvalho Nara Emilly Sanches de , Siqueira Ana Beatriz Tasso , Cunha Giovana Fungueto Freitas da , Paiva Miwa Maruyama de Moura , Nascimento Marcus Vinicius Cordeiro Aleixo do , Rocha Gabriela Queiroz de Oliveira , Kreutz Amanda Luiza Baumgartner , Freire Rubia Helen Sousa , Souza Luíza Alvarenga Pereira de , Fonseca Alexandra Muniz Gomes da
Published: November 2024

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Torção Testicular
Authors: Santos Larissa Lima dos , Silva Camille Izadora Cardoso da , Souza Rafaella Tuczynski , Santos Maryanne Maria Simplício , Araújo Juliana Luiza Paula de , Costa Kayo Luan Santos Vila Verde , Markmann Flávia
Published: November 2024

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Diverticulite aguda complicada por abscesso ou perfuração
Authors: Fernandes Charles Severo , Barbalho Medson Tavares , Teixeira Victor Siqueira , Pires Sara Raquel Ribeiro , Policarpo Eduarda da Cunha , Pereira Camila Soares , Miranda Emily Rocha , Santos Ana Laura Fonteles
Published: November 2024

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Alcalose metabólica grave
Authors: Teixeira Lucas Henrique , Batista Lucas Rêto , Rocha Lara Luiza Pitombeira , Souza Junior Huber Marcos de , Gauze Gabriela Spibida , Coutinho Roberta Di Piero , Lima Pedro Faleiros de , Pontello Andressa
Published: November 2024

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Hiperglicemia hiperosmolar hiperglicêmica
Authors: Souza Ana Luiza Oliveira de , Pires Sara Raquel Ribeiro , Barros Luana da Costa , Oliveira Marcela Alves de , Paiva Miwa Maruyama de Moura , Barreto Igor Joaquim Flores , Silva Maria Laura Marques
Published: November 2024

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Síndrome de ovário hiperestimulado grave
Authors: Ripoli Júlia Gentil , Antunes Lucas Souza , Ramalho Gabriela Diandra de Sousa Cirilo , Oliveira Alana Alves , Albino Giovanna Luiza , Lopes Luana Garcia , Fonseca Alexandra Muniz Gomes da
Published: November 2024

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Comportamento suicida e tentativa de suicídio
Authors: Paiva Leticia Moraes de , Glória Gabriel Henrique de Souza Alves , Sampieri Laís Jordão , Mendonça Gabriela Salomão Espírito Santo , Calaça Jéssica Bianca Rodrigues , Barbalho Medson Tavares , Cunha João Rafael Maroja Pedrosa da
Published: November 2024

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Mania grave com sintomas psicóticos
Authors: Figueiredo Maria Luisa Schincke , Góes Alice da Silva , Freitas Ana Clara Garcez Gomes de , Bezerra Emilly Wanicelly Alves , Vinhal Renata de Sousa , Maia Felipe Cordeiro , Santos Wellyton Kelvy Pereira
Published: November 2024

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Tentativa de auto-mutilação
Authors: Petta Amanda Ricardo , Barbosa Flávia Alessandra Mendes , Aguiar Fabiola Nogueira , Cunha Giovana Fungueto Freitas da , Santos Lucas Vinícius Barbosa dos , Oliveira Yohanna Kersia Simeão
Published: November 2024

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Emergências relacionadas a transtornos do sono
Authors: Gonçalves Heulália Teodora Cerqueira , Ribeiro Sofia Magliano de Morais , Athayde Mariana Farias de Araujo , Vellone Eloha , Stefanini Larissa Moraes , Gilbertoni Guilherme , Rocha João Rafael Salles
Published: November 2024

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