bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adsorption dynamics of chloride removal with activated vetiver root powder: dynamic modeling perspectives and ANN predictions
Authors: Dhumal Riddhi Chandrakant , Sadgir Parag
Published: September 2024

This study evaluates activated vetiver root powder as chloride ion adsorbent for saline water treatment. Experimental results demonstrate that activated vetiver root effectively removes chloride ions from saline solutions. Higher bed heights and lower flow rates improve efficiency by providing more adsorption sites and a longer contact time. However, higher concentrations lead to rapid bed exhaustion, highlighting the need for parameter optimization. Dynamic adsorption modeling using Thomas, Yoon–Nelson, and Clark models assesses the impact of bed height, flow rates, and initial concentration on chloride removal efficiency. Breakthrough equations closely fitted experimental data in the following order: Thomas model (R2 = 0.999) > Clark (R2 = 0.996) > Yoon–Nelson (R2 = 0.994). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis identifies pores and pockets as main surface components. Insights into adsorption mechanisms were gained through infrared and X-ray spectroscopies. A novel predictive algorithm for chloride removal in a continuous mode was developed using neural networks. Artificial neural network (ANN) prediction ability was assessed using MSE and R2 values. Future commercial applications of activated vetiver powder can be investigated using real salinity-induced wastewater. Additionally, assessing the adsorbent's regeneration and reusability is vital for confirming its cost-effectiveness and sustainability in longstanding use. This study offers perceptions for developing efficient water treatment strategies by understanding adsorption dynamics and surface characteristics for optimizing chloride removal processes.
Job openings and hires decline in 2023 as the labor market cools
Authors: Huang Victor , Cheng En Ping
Published: September 2024

This article discusses national trends for job openings, hires, and separations throughout 2023. Separations are broken down further into quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations. Among industries, churn rates (hires rates plus separations rates) and job openings rates are examined and analyzed. Next, establishment size class data are presented at the total private level, and the article concludes with a brief look at state data, specifically state job openings compared with unemployment.
CLASSIFICATION OF X-RAY AND CT IMAGES IN DIFFERENT COLOR SPACES USING ROBUST CNN
Authors: Aydın Atasoy Nesrin , Kura İrem
Published: September 2024

Since deep learning models have been successfully used in many fields, they have been used to identify sick and healthy people in X-ray or Computed Tomography (CT) chest radiology images. In this study, Covid-19 and pneumonia classification is performed on both X-ray and CT images using the robust Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). BGR, HSV, and CIE LAB color space transformations are applied to X-ray and CT images to show that the model performs a successful classification independent of dataset characteristics. The binary classification accuracy rates of Covid-19 and pneumonia for X-ray images and CT images are 98.7% and 98.4%, 97.6% and 99.4%, respectively. Precision, Recall, Specificity, F1 score, and Mean Squared Error metrics are calculated for each X-ray and CT dataset. In addition, 5-fold cross-validation proved accuracy of the model. Although X-ray and CT chest radiology images are transformed into different color spaces, the proposed model performed a successful classification. Thus, even if the image characteristics of the radiology device brands change, the computer-based system will be able to make successful disease diagnoses at low cost where expert personnel are insufficient.
GOOSE ALGORİTMASI KULLANILARAK ÇİFT BANTLI MİKROŞERİT BAĞLANTILI KOMBİNE BANT GEÇİREN FİLTRE TASARIM PROBLEMİNDE DİZİ ARALIK SEÇİMİNİN SONUÇ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ
Authors: Uluslu Ahmet , Allaberdiyev Kervendurdy
Published: September 2024

Çift bantlı mikrodalga bant geçiren filtreler, çok bantlı radyo dalgası ve kablosuz uygulamalardaki talebi karşılamak için son gelişmelerde büyük ilgi görmüştür. Bu ihtiyacı karşılamak için optimizasyon yöntemlerine sıkça başvurulmaktadır. Burada karşılaşılan bir diğer büyük problem ise optimizasyonda seçilecek giriş veri setlerinin değer genişlik aralığının seçimidir. Bu makalede, 5G kablosuz iletişim sistemleri için 2,8 GHz ve 3,3 GHz için spektrum bant geçiren kompakt bir mikroşerit bant geçiren filtre (BGF) optimizasyon problemi üzerinden giriş veri seti aralığının seçiminin optimizasyon problemi üzerindeki başarısının katkısı sunulmaktadır. Yapılan çalışmada giriş parametre sayısının yüksekliğinin yanı sıra seçilen filtre modelinin çift bantlı olması optimizasyon problemini oldukça zorlaştırmaktadır. Bu nedenle algoritma olarak güncel ve oldukça başarılı bir algoritma tercih edilmiştir. Tasarım sonuçları MATLAB programı kullanılarak filtrenin S (dB) parametreleri simülasyon olarak sergilenmiştir. Ayrıca seçilen aralıkların sonuçları tablo olarak ele alındığında oldukça değişken başarılar elde edildiği görülmektedir. Buda optimizasyon problemlerinde, giriş veri setinde genişlik aralık seçimi büyük önem arz ettiğini göstermektedir.
DNA-Based Variability of Length Polymorphism of Plant Allergens Coding Genes Homologs in Selected Lamiaceae Herbs
Authors: Urbanová Lucia , Farkasova Silvia , Speváková Ivana , Kyseľ Matúš , Šimora Veronika , Kacaniova Miroslava , Žiarovská Jana
Published: September 2024

Medicinal plants have been a part of human life from a very early age. In the field of plant genetics, they are still widely investigated for their genomic variability. This study used two DNA marker techniques to obtain polymorphic profiles in selected species from Lamiaceae. Both are based on the variability of plant genes that code for allergens - BBAP (Bet v 1-Based Amplicon Polymorphism) and PBAP (Profilin-Based Amplicon Polymorphism). Variability of Bet v 1 homologues within individual genomes showed similarity of basil and oregano as well as basil with common sage and rosemary with creeping thyme. PBAP profiles were the most similar profiles for basil and rosemary.
Examining the Popularity, Content, and Intersections With the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Definition of Recovery in a Nonclinical Online Cannabis Cessation Community: Infodemiology Study of Reddit Posts (Preprint)
Authors: Thulin Elyse J , Walton Maureen A , Bonar Erin E , Fernandez Anne
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Cannabis consumption has increased in recent years, as has cannabis use disorder. While researchers have explored public online community discussions of active cannabis use, less is known about the popularity and content of publicly available online communities intended to support cannabis cessation.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to examine the level of engagement and dominant content of an online community for cannabis cessation through 3 specific aims. First, we examine the use of a subreddit cannabis cessation community (r/leaves) over time to evaluate the popularity of this type of resource for individuals who want to stop using cannabis. Second, we examine the content of posts in the community to identify popular topics related to cessation. Third, we compare the thematic findings relative to the 4 domains of recovery defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). By examining these 3 gaps, we take the initial steps toward understanding the experiences being shared online among individuals interested in cannabis cessation and compare them with the principles outlined in the SAMHSA definition of recovery.

METHODS

Using the Pushshift application programming interface, we collected the count of posts by year between 2011 and 2021 and the narrative of the 100 posts with the most comments per year in a popular cannabis cessation–focused subreddit (r/leaves). A linear model and a nonlinear model were compared to evaluate change in the number of posts by year. Mixed natural language processing and qualitative analyses were applied to identify top terms, phrases, and themes present in posts over time. Overlap between themes and the 4 SAMHSA domains of recovery (health, purpose, community, and home) were examined.

RESULTS

The number of annual posts in r/leaves increased from 420 in 2011 to 34,841 in 2021 (83-fold increase), with exponential growth since 2018. The term that was the most common across posts was “smoke” (2019 posts). Five major themes were identified, and a narrative arc was represented, from motivations and perceived benefits of cannabis use to the negative consequences of use, strategies to change behaviors, and the positive and negative consequences of change. There was substantial overlap between these 5 themes and 3 of SAMHSA’s 4 domains of recovery: health, purpose, and community. However, the domain of home was less commonly identified.

CONCLUSIONS

Engagement in this online cannabis support community appears to be increasing. Individuals using this forum discussed several topics, including multiple aspects of recovery defined by the SAMHSA. Online communities, such as this one may, serve as an important pathway for individuals seeking to reduce or cease their consumption of cannabis.
A Realist Evaluation of a Self-Management App for Chronic Low Back Pain (Preprint)
Authors: Hunter Rebecca , Gorely Trish , Beattie Michelle
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

As the world’s population ages, the number of people living with chronic low back pain (CLBP) is increasing. CLBP places significant strain on people living with the condition and the healthcare services supporting them. Mobile health apps offer a promising way to alleviate some of this burden. However more research is needed to understand who might benefit from a mobile app to self-manage CLBP, why and under what circumstances.

OBJECTIVE

This study evaluated and refined existing theories on how mobile apps can support self-management of chronic low back pain (CLBP) in a real-world setting. The aim was to identify key contextual factors that generate mechanisms which explain why the app works for some people with chronic low back pain and not for others and under what circumstances

METHODS

A realist evaluation using one-on-one telephone interviews with participants who used the Curable app for three months to self-manage CLBP. Realist interviews, conducted in a teacher-learner cycle, explored programme theories from a prior realist synthesis. Abductive and retroductive analysis generated context-mechanism-outcome configurations (CMOCs) explaining who benefits from the app, why, and under what circumstances.

RESULTS

Sixteen original CMOCs were tested and refined using the analysis of nine interviews with people with CLBP who trailed the Curable app. This resulted in twenty final CMOC’s supporting three programme theories around the concepts of empowerment, burden of care, and timing. These theories suggest that: 1) personalised and accessible apps can empower patients when introduced alongside existing care, 2) apps may reduce the burden of self-management by offering ongoing support and communication with healthcare professionals, and 3) while early app introduction has potential benefits, it is essential for patients to feel validated and accept the chronicity of their condition first.

CONCLUSIONS

A self-management app if personalised and flexible to adapt to a user's fluctuating capacity and needs can be an empowering tool to self-mange CLBP. However, to prevent feelings of abandonment these apps should be introduced as an adjunct to ongoing care and not as a replacement.
Designing a self-guided digital intervention for self-management of shoulder pain in people living with spinal cord injury: A tutorial on using a person-based approach (Preprint)
Authors: Stavric Verna , Saywell Nicola L , Kayes Nicola M
Published: September 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

Shoulder pain is prevalent in people living with spinal cord injury (pwSCI). Technology and digital rehabilitation tools are increasingly available, but this has not yet included provision of a self-guided exercise intervention focused on managing shoulder pain for pwSCI. We drew on the person-based approach (PBA) to intervention development, to design a Shoulder Pain Intervention delivered over the interNet (SPIN) to address this gap. However, in preparation for the design process we found few published examples of how the PBA had been operationalized. The aim of this paper is to provide a detailed explanation of our approach and how we operationalized the PBA in the design of SPIN to maximize relevance and engagement. Our design process followed the key PBA steps, combining additional evidence and theoretical components. Each step ensured guiding principles were formulated and followed to maximize the probability that SPIN would be fit for purpose. We followed three steps: 1) we drew from themes from preparatory research (existing and primary) to identify the key behavioral issues, needs and challenges, and existing features to form the basis of SPIN design; 2) we formatted guiding principles that included articulating specific design objectives to provide a framework to identify system requirements; and 3) we selected and refined intervention features using existing literature, behavioral theory, and tools such as the ‘Behaviour Change Wheel’. We have designed SPIN by incorporating a deep understanding of the users’ needs and best available evidence, to maximize engagement and positive outcomes. In this paper we have made clear how we operationalized the PBA phases, including how existing evidence, theory, tools, and methods were leveraged to support the PBA process. In explicating our process, we have provided a blueprint to provide guidance to future researchers using this approach.
Dyslipidemia in latent autoimmune diabetes in adults: the relationship with vitamin D
Authors: Tsaryk I.O. , Pashkovska N.V. , Pankiv V.I. , Pashkovskyy V.M.
Published: September 2024

Background. Among the heterogeneous types of diabetes, latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) attracts the most attention today. Despite the large number of studies on dyslipidemia in diabetes and its relationship with vitamin D deficiency, data on the course of these conditions in patients with LADA are practically absent. The purpose of our study was to determine the characteristics of lipid metabolism in patients with LADA and its phenotypes compared to classical type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) depending on vitamin D status. Materials and methods. We study 56 patients with DM: 34 individuals with LADA and 22 with classical T1DM. They underwent a number of general clinical laboratory tests, study of carbohydrate metabolism, liver function, the blood lipid spectrum, vitamin D status. Results. Analysis of the lipid metabolism indicators in patients with LADA compared to data of patients with classical T1DM showed that dyslipidemia was observed in all experimental groups. In the LADA group, the degree of dyslipidemia according to indicators of lipid metabolism (total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides (TG), atherogenic index) was higher than in T1DM, which indicates a higher frequency of dyslipidemia in this subtype of autoimmune diabetes in particular and, accordingly, the metabolic syndrome in general. These changes, in our opinion, are caused by the heterogeneous nature of LADA with the involvement of mechanisms of insulin resistance in its development and course. Conclusions. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with lipid metabolism disorders, in particular, with an increase in TG and a decrease in HDL-C, as well as with LADA decompensation, which indicates the need for its normalization in this type of diabetes regardless of the phenotype.
Hepatocentric approach to achieving compensation of diabetes mellitus in people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Authors: Protas N.M. , Kostitska I.O. , Bielinskyi M.V.
Published: September 2024

Background. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered a comorbid condition with an unfavorable prognosis and a signifi­cant economic burden on the global healthcare system. Despite patient-centered treatment goals and the coordinated efforts of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, a significant proportion of patients fail to achieve glycemic control, indicating the complex and multifactorial pathogenesis of T2DM. Achieving glycemic targets with a hepatocentric approach should be considered an alternative way to improve the treatment algorithm for patients with T2DM and NASH. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of dapagliflozin on achieving glycemic control in individuals with T2DM and NASH. Materials and methods. Sixty patients with T2DM and NASH were examined and divided into two groups based on antidiabetic therapy: group I (n = 30) received basic medi­cal therapy (BMT) which included metformin (2000 mg/day), alpha-lipoic acid (600 mg/day), and rosuvastatin (10 mg/day) in combination with insulin therapy; group II (n = 30) received BMT in combination with dapagliflozin at a daily dose of 10 mg. All patients underwent comprehensive laboratory tests, including calculations of non-invasive screening biomarkers (HEPAmet fibrosis score) and liver fibrosis severity (Fibrosis-4 index, FIB-4), as well as clinical and instrumental diagnostics using liver shear wave elastography (METAVIR, kPa). The study period lasted 12 weeks. Results. After 3 months of treatment, group I showed a tendency toward norma­lization of glycemic control parameters, while the level of glycated hemoglobin significantly decreased (∆ –22.92 %, p < 0.001) in group II. Throughout the study period, no episodes of hypoglycemia or adverse events were reported. The effectiveness of the additional administration of dapagliflozin supports the hepatocentric approach to achieving glycemic control with normalization of fibrosis markers (HEPAmet: AUC 0.828 (95% CI: 0.712–0.943, p < 0.001); FIB-4: AUC 0.765 (95% CI: 0.643–0.887, p < 0.001)) and a significant reduction of METAVIR scores (AUC 0.996 (95% CI: 0.986–1.005, p < 0.001)) according to liver shear wave elastography. Conclusions. The study results indicate that administration of dapagliflozin at a dose of 10 mg/day with BMT effectively impacts glycemic control and activates additional hepatoprotective mechanisms in patients with T2DM and NASH. A hepatocentric approach to the safe and effective management of T2DM in individuals with NASH is justified by the timely use of an updated treatment algorithm with an emphasis on sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors.
Career Decision-Making Difficulties: Why Exploration Alone Is Not Enough for High School Students
Authors: Simanjuntak Janice Grace Lusiani Larasati
Published: September 2024

Career exploration is important for high school students to face career decision-making difficulties. This study aims to investigate the effect of career exploration training on career decision-making difficulties among 12th-grade high school students. A total of 24 SMAK BPPK grade 12 high school students in Bandung were divided into two matching groups (experimental group and control group) based on pretest scores measured by the Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire. Pretest and posttest scores data were analyzed using the related samples t-test. The results of this research show that there is no effect of career exploration training on career decision-making difficulties of grade 12 high school students. This research confirms that career exploration will be beneficial for career decision-making if it is accompanied by confidence and the ability to integrate various information into a decision (creative self-efficacy). This self-efficacy can be supported by parents, older siblings, or teachers.
Navigating the AI Frontier: A Comprehensive Framework for Career Transition into AI Software Engineering
Authors: Patel Subash
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has created a significant demand for skilled professionals, particularly in AI software engineering. This article presents a comprehensive framework for facilitating the career transition of software engineers into the AI domain. Through a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both qualitative interviews with industry experts and a quantitative survey of professionals who have successfully transitioned to AI roles, we identify key components of an effective transition strategy. Our findings reveal a multi-faceted process encompassing skill assessment, targeted learning pathways, practical experience acquisition, and strategic networking. The proposed framework addresses common obstacles in the transition process and provides evidence-based strategies for overcoming them. Additionally, we explore the critical role of continuous learning in maintaining relevance in the rapidly evolving AI field. This article contributes to the growing body of literature on career adaptation in the face of technological change and offers practical implications for individuals, employers, and educational institutions navigating the AI talent landscape. Our findings suggest that with a structured approach and commitment to ongoing development, software engineers can successfully pivot their careers to meet the growing demand for AI expertise
Machine Learning in Data Analytics and Reporting: Advancing Decision-Making Processes in the Digital Age
Authors: Nanjappan Saravana Kumar
Published: September 2024

Abstract: This article examines the transformative impact of machine learning (ML) on data analytics and reporting practices, highlighting its potential to revolutionize decision-making processes across various industries. We comprehensively analyze current literature and industry practices and explore how ML techniques enhance data processing, predictive analytics, and visualization capabilities. The article delves into advanced ML applications, including automated data cleaning, feature engineering, and real-time analytics, demonstrating their efficacy in extracting actionable insights from complex datasets. Furthermore, we investigate the role of ML in generating intelligent reports, creating interactive dashboards, and providing contextual recommendations. The article also addresses critical challenges such as data security, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations in ML-driven analytics. Our findings suggest that the integration of ML in data analytics and reporting not only improves accuracy and efficiency but also enables more sophisticated, data-driven decision-making strategies. This article contributes to the growing body of knowledge on ML applications in business intelligence and provides a foundation for future research in this rapidly evolving field.
Achyranthes Aspera: An Analgesic Approach with Seed, Leaves and Root Extract
Authors: M Kawade Sakshi , P Kolhe Vandana , C Kardile Vaishnavi , M Nalkol Bhumi , M Nalkol Vaishnavi , B Kakade Sakshi , R Shaikh Alfiya
Published: September 2024

Abstract: Achyranthes aspera, generally known as" Prickly Chaff Flower," is a medicinal factory with significant ethnopharmacological significance, deeply embedded in colorful traditional pain mending systems worldwide. The experimenters have explored its bioactive composites, which include alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and triterpenoids, attributing these ingredients to show analgesic exertion. In traditional systems of drugs, seeds, roots, leaves are the most important corridor which are used medicinally. The review reveals that wide figures of phytochemical ingredients have been insulated from the factory which possesses conditioning like analgesic, anticancer, antiperiodic, diuretic, purgative, laxative, antiasthmatic, hepatoprotective,anti-allergic and colorful other important medicinal parcels. The present review describe analgesic eventuality of Achyranthes Aspera.
Sewage Gas Monitoring and Alert System
Authors: Gomase Payal , Bembalge Kanchan , Hedau Ravina , Modak Shruti , Tagde Khushi
Published: September 2024

Abstract: In order to ensure public health and environmental sustainability, sewage systems are essential. However, the buildup of toxic gases in these systems poses significant threats to human health and environmental problems. The design and implementation of a smart Internet of Things device for sewage gas monitoring and alert system are presented in this research study. To identify and alert about the presence of dangerous gases in real-time, the suggested system combines gas sensors, data processing algorithms, connection characteristics, and an alert mechanism. The gadget includes programmable alert settings, remote monitoring capabilities, and the possibility of interaction with current wastewater management systems. The device's usability, data processing methods, communication protocols, and hardware and software components are all covered in the study. The outcomes show how well the suggested system performs in terms of timely notifications and permitting proactive measures to reduce the dangers related to exposure to sewage gas. The Sewage Gas Monitoring and Alert System is designed to enhance safety and environmental monitoring in sewage system by detecting hazardous gases and providing timely alerts. This system utilizes advanced gas sensor to monitor the concentration of dangerous gases such as methane (CH4), hydrogen sulphide(H2S), carbon monoxide(CO), and ammonia(NH3). The primary objective of this project is to prevent accidents and health hazards by providing an early warning system for the presence of toxic gases in sewage environment .This system can be deployed in municipal sewage systems, industrial waste management facilities and other areas where gas monitoring is critical.
Assessing the Engagement Strategies of Indonesia’s Top 5 Universities on Instagram
Authors: Akbari Deni Adha , Rochaety Eti , Wulan Mulyaning , Purwandari Diah , Adji Fanina
Published: September 2024

This research aims to assess the engagement strategies of Indonesia's top 5 universities on Instagram, analyzing how these strategies enhance interaction with the audience. Utilizing a combination of content analysis and machine learning, the study scrutinizes various elements like posting frequency, content type, and usage of hashtags. The findings reveal that strategic content placement, emotional appeal, and the incorporation of interactive elements significantly bolster engagement. These strategies are particularly effective in fostering a vibrant academic community and enhancing the universities' outreach efforts. This study contributes to the understanding of digital engagement in higher education and offers actionable insights for optimizing social media marketing strategies.
El embarazo en filosofía de la biología: un enfoque organísmico relacional
Authors: Etxeberria Agirian Arantza , Cortés-García David
Published: September 2024

El embarazo es un tema relativamente novedoso en los debates filosóficos. Introducido fundamentalmente desde perspectivas feministas, plantea desafíos a las posiciones tradicionales. Consideramos que la exploración de estas cuestiones es especialmente para la filosofía de la biología, pues obliga a reconsiderar la naturaleza de la reproducción, así como la concepción convencional de la biología del embarazo, y a revisar cómo la literatura más reciente sobre su evolución obliga a cambiar el modelo. Este trabajo sostiene que el estudio filosófico del embarazo tiene el potencial de transformar significativamente los debates actuales en la filosofía de la biología. En particular, puede reformular nuestra comprensión de los organismos y sus procesos, afectando conceptos clave como la individualidad, las relaciones inter-organísmicas, la temporalidad, la historicidad y la fisión.
El “Gran Debate sobre la Racionalidad”
Authors: García Campos Jonatan
Published: September 2024

Hace varias décadas la psicología cognitiva del razonamiento desarrolló una serie de trabajos que se conocieron posteriormente como la tradición de heurística y sesgo (HS). El cómo fueron interpretados provocó un conjunto de respuestas tanto desde la psicología como la filosofía. Lo anterior se debe a que se asoció a la HS la idea de que los seres humanos son “sistemática y predeciblemente irracionales”. A ello se le denominó la interpretación pesimista de la racionalidad. Frente a ésta surgieron un abanico de propuestas en psicología cognitiva, cuyos resultados fueron interpretados como básicamente optimistas, lo que generó claramente una tensión con la interpretación pesimista. El debate entre algunas de estas propuestas llegó a un punto álgido en que algunos teóricos denominaron como el “Gran Debate sobre la Racionalidad”. El propósito del trabajo es examinar críticamente este debate. Mostraré que detrás de las discusiones en dicho debate no hay una única manera de entenderlo y bajo el mote del “Gran Debate sobre la Racionalidad” existen varios problemas teóricos, algunos descriptivos, otros evaluativos y normativos, que es importante distinguir.
El gato y su cubanía. José Agustín Goytisolo, embajador de la poesía cubana en la España del tardofranquismo
Authors: Bustamante Escalona Fernanda
Published: September 2024

Es posible que estemos familiarizados con los estudios en torno a la poesía del escritor catalán José Agustín Goytisolo (1928-1999), así como de su generación del cincuenta; que sepamos de su posicionamiento político como intelectual de izquierdas y de su compromiso con diferentes causas sociales y políticas, situación que plasmó no solo en su activismo sino también en sus letras. No obstante, ¿cuánto ignoramos de su interés por América latina, su historia y sus letras; y particularmente de su relación con la Cuba revolucionaria y su poesía?, ¿cuánto desconocemos de la relación intelectual y editorial-profesional que tuvo con diferentes figuras; así como de sus labores dentro del sector del libro, ya no como poeta sino como crítico y editor?, es decir, ¿qué sabemos del papel que desempeñó Goytisolo —en cuanto «mediador oculto» o gatekeeper— en el proceso de inserción y legitimación de los poetas cubanos de ese entonces y de las redes intelectuales de las que formó parte? En un intento por dar algunas respuestas a estos interrogantes, en este libro se trazan —al tiempo que recuperan y revelan— ciertos datos y acontecimientos preliminares que son clave en el desarrollo del ejercicio de reconocer y visibilizar la cubanía de Goytisolo.
Liderazgo transformacional y legitimidad: caso de estudio en la carrera de Administración de Empresas de una universidad ecuatoriana
Authors: Vizcaíno Cárdenas Gloria Susana , Yanez Borja Wilson Andrés
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: identificar los constructos que tienen una mayor incidencia en la percepción del liderazgo transformacional (LT) y la legitimidad (LL) en estudiantes de la carrera de Administración de Empresas de una universidad ecuatoriana.
Diseño/metodología: el estudio se desarrolló bajo un enfoque cuantitativo, descriptivo, diseño no experimental con alcance correlacional. Se aplicó una encuesta mediante un cuestionario estandarizado que evaluaba los constructos en estudio. El estudio se realizó a una población de 368 estudiantes.
Resultados: los resultados mostraron una fuerte relación entre los constructos de LT y LL. En el caso del LT, los constructos de mayor valoración fueron: consideración individual y laissez faire. Con respecto a los constructos de (LL), los universitarios reportaron una alta valoración a todos los constructos: disposición para aceptar la autoridad, obligación para obedecer a las autoridades, favorabilidad de las evaluaciones, atributos de las autoridades (competencias e integridad), ya que juegan un papel crucial en el reconocimiento legítimo de la autoridad.
Conclusiones: se concluye que los estudiantes de Administración de Empresas demandan un mayor enfoque particular en el constructo de consideración individual como elemento clave para cultivar liderazgo transformacional. La legitimidad del liderazgo emerge como factor fundamental para alcanzar un liderazgo que sea reconocido como justo y merecido por los colaboradores. La identificación de una relación positiva y moderada entre el liderazgo transformacional y la legitimidad del líder sugiere una conexión significativa que puede ser aplicada de manera efectiva en diversos entornos empresariales, integrando estrategias y prácticas que fomenten la legitimidad y el liderazgo transformacional para optimizar la eficacia y el rendimiento en el ámbito educativo y empresarial.
Originalidad: este estudio proporciona evidencia empírica en relación con la legitimidad del líder y la consideración del liderazgo transformacional en un contexto académico.
Open Originality as Overcoming Nihilism
Authors:   Russian Institute of Art History, Kazin Alexander L.
Published: September 2024

The article reviews the monograph by Kapitalina Antonovna Koksheneva, DSc in Philology, dedicated to the cultural and philosophical aspects of N. N. Strakhov’s legacy. The book under review is an innovative study that links the problems of nihilism and devaluing of the idea of personality, and the crisis of rationality in the European philosophical culture of the last third of the 19th century. The monograph examines the legacy of K. S. Stanislavsky in the context of the theory of “organic art.” The study is characterized by both new approaches and interdisciplinary thoroughness. Based on the concepts of understanding man and the national nature of the soul, created by Russian philosophers of the second half of the 19th century, the author defines the range of national ideals that N. N. Strakhov developed in “The Struggle with the West in Our Literature,” and which is fundamental, eternally relevant for Russian culture. The research of K. A. Koksheneva convincingly proves that only the metaphysical method allows us to understand the cultural studies of N. N. Strakhov and the circle of artists-creators and thinkers-creators close to him.
Epistolary Organization as a Semantic Code of M. Yu. Lermontov’s Poem “Valerik”
Authors:   State University of Education, Kiseleva Irina A.
Published: September 2024

The article examines Lermontov’s poem “Valerik” in terms of the spiritual content of the epistolary genre. The specific feature of “Valerik” is the pronominal organization of the text. Using pronominal constructions, Lermontov places semantic accents in the poem. The organizing pronouns “I — you — we” not only model the situation of writing but also act as markers of the mental state. The character’s introspection appears crucial for the poem: the lyrical subject experiences intense feelings and emotions, ponders them, and comprehends his essence through the events of the past and present. The form of the reversed monologue in “Valerik” implies a conversation with the addressee, which is facilitated by the verbal prosaization of the text. The documentary nature of the poem brings it closer to the tradition of the journalistic genre of writing and takes it beyond the limits of fine literature into the field of literature as a real-life experience. The textual, historical-cultural, structural-semantic, and axiological analysis of “Valerik” allows us to assert that in Lermontov’s artistic system, spiritual experience is directly related to the experience of human interaction. The epistolary form of the poem allows the poet to reveal the true purpose of poetry, which consists of spiritual communication.
Culturally Congruent Latino-Adapted Telemonitoring of Underrepresented Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: The CULTURA-DM2 Trial
Authors: Pekmezaris Renee , Martinez Sabrina , Correa Gomez Valeria , Marino Jose , Goris Nicole , Williams Myia S. , Cigaran Edgardo , Nouryan Christian N. , Patel Vidhi H. , Myers Alyson K. , Barbero Paulina , Granville Dilcia , Murray Lawrence F. , Guzman Josephine , Makaryus Amgad N. , McFarlane Samy I. , Zeltser Roman , Pena Maria , Sison Cristina , Lesser Martin L. , Kline Myriam , Polo Jennifer , DiClemente Ralph J. , Bauer Lorinda , Baron-Yurkew Andrea , Elsayad Chris , Muscarello Mary , Gehrhardt William , Zavala Natalie , Harris Yael T.
Published: September 2024

This study reports on the development and testing of a comprehensive diabetes telemonitoring program tailored to meet the needs of underserved Hispanic/Latino patients with diabetes. Individuals participating in the culturally tailored program had significantly better 6-month outcomes than those receiving comprehensive outpatient management for A1C, blood pressure, and diabetes self-efficacy, with no differences between groups in quality of life, medication adherence, emotional functioning, patient activation, or unscheduled physician visits. These findings suggest that culturally congruent diabetes telemonitoring may be effective for this underserved population.
Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop Therapy Compared With Standard Insulin Therapy Intrapartum and Early Postpartum in Women With Type 1 Diabetes: A Secondary Observational Analysis From the CRISTAL Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Beunen Kaat , Gillard Pieter , Van Wilder Nancy , Ballaux Dominique , Vanhaverbeke Gerd , Taes Youri , Aers Xavier-Philippe , Nobels Frank , Van Huffel Liesbeth , Marlier Joke , Lee Dahae , Cuypers Joke , Preumont Vanessa , Siegelaar Sarah E. , Painter Rebecca C. , Laenen Annouschka , Mathieu Chantal , Benhalima Katrien
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE

To determine efficacy and safety of intrapartum and early postpartum advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL) therapy compared with standard insulin therapy in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

CRISTAL was a double-arm, open-label, randomized controlled trial performed in Belgium and the Netherlands that assigned 95 pregnant participants with T1D 1:1 to a MiniMed 780G AHCL system (n = 46) or standard insulin therapy (n = 49). This prespecified, secondary observational analysis focused on differences in glycemic control and safety outcomes between participants from the original AHCL group who continued AHCL intrapartum (n = 27) and/or early postpartum (n = 37, until hospital discharge) and those from the original standard insulin therapy group using standard insulin therapy intrapartum (n = 45) and/or early postpartum (n = 34).

RESULTS

Of the 43 and 46 participants in the AHCL and standard insulin therapy groups, respectively, completing the trial, 27 (62.8%) in the AHCL group continued AHCL and 45 in the standard insulin therapy group (97.8%) continued standard insulin therapy intrapartum. Compared with standard insulin therapy, intrapartum AHCL was associated with more time in range 3.5–7.8 mmol/L (71.5 ± 17.7% vs. 63.1 ± 17.0%, P = 0.030) and numerically lower time above range >7.8 mmol/L (27.3 ± 17.4% vs. 35.3 ± 17.5%, P = 0.054), without increases in time below range <3.5 mmol/L (1.1 ± 2.4% vs. 1.5 ± 2.3%, P = 0.146). Early postpartum, 37 (86.0%) participants randomized to AHCL continued AHCL, with a median increase in insulin-to-carbohydrate ratios of 67% (interquartile range −14 to 126). Similar tight glycemic control (3.9–10.0 mmol/L: 86.8 ± 6.7% vs. 83.8 ± 8.1%, P = 0.124) was observed with AHCL versus standard insulin therapy. No severe hypoglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis was reported in either group.

CONCLUSIONS

AHCL is effective in maintaining tight glycemic control intrapartum and early postpartum and can be safely continued during periods of rapidly changing insulin requirements.
POPULAR TEACHING AND KNOWLEDGE: A HISTORICAL APPROACH OF THE COMMUNITY OF MAZAGÃO VELHO, AMAPÁ, BRAZIL
Authors: Mendes Ivone Jacarandá Braga , Machado Neli Teresinha Galarce
Published: September 2024

The approach of this research focused on the dissertative study on the implications for Teaching generated by precepts and cultural knowledge in an Afro-descendant community in Mazagão Velho, located in Amapá. Velho/AP. Thus, the investigation aimed to analyze current legislation on the topic of ethnic and racial plurality and the role of public schools in the updated conception of teaching developed in its Afro-descendant community in the municipality of Mazagão/AP, guaranteeing this legislation. Methodologically, the research presented a qualitative investigation by understanding which proposed objectives reverberate in the Teaching of the final years of Elementary School at Teacher Antonia Silva Santos state school, which were answered considering interviews with pedagogical coordinators and questionnaires with six teachers, two pedagogical coordinators and one manager. The results emphasize the relationship of those involved with the identity context of teaching in the community of Mazagão Velho, as well as the construction and advancement of educational knowledge on cultural themes and knowledge relating to popular traditions and the Afro-descendant community. The investigation presented a fragment of the educational context of Mazagão Velho/AP, continuously outlining and moving in time and space through its timely manifestations and cultural practices within society.
INOVAÇÕES NO MANEJO DA RESISTÊNCIA ANTIMICROBIANA EM HOSPITAIS DE ENSINO: UMA REVISÃO DE ESCOPO
Authors: Campos Tatiana da Silva , Camargo Fernanda Carolina
Published: September 2024

A Resistência antimicrobiana tem implicações sanitárias e políticas em escala global. Soma-se aos desafios de controle de infecção nos serviços de saúde que requerem esforços coordenados e multissetoriais envolvendo perspectivas clínico-biológicas, socioeconômicas e políticas nos âmbitos global, nacional e local. Objetiva-se identificar na produção científica, inovações para o manejo da resistência antimicrobiana em hospitais de ensino. Para tal, se tornaram elegíveis: artigos completos de acesso livre nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol entre 2013 a 2023. Foram excluídos: artigos de revisões, editoriais, carta ao editor, guidelines, projeto de pesquisas, monografias, dissertações e teses. As bases de dados pesquisadas foram: Lilacs, (n=81) (PubMed (n=138), Cochrane Library (n=0), Embase (n=208), Web Of Science (n=0) e Scopus (n=1554). Resultaram em uma amostra final composta por 17 artigos publicados em periódicos indexados na área da saúde. Os períodos com maior concentração de publicação sobre o tema foram os anos de 2015 (23,5%) e 2020 (23,5%). Foram mais frequentes, estudos quantitativos descritivos (70,6%), sendo: retrospectivos (n=5), transversal (n=4) e prospectivo (n=3). Estes resultados permitiram inferir que existe uma lacuna na produção desses estudos realizados no Brasil ou na América Latina. A maioria dos estudos analisados foram desenvolvidos em países   europeus, 41%; asiáticos 35%; africanos 12%; norte e sul-americanos, 6% cada. De forma geral, os resultados desta revisão podem apoiar a difusão e incorporação de inovações para o manejo da resistência antimicrobiana em hospitais de ensino e impactar para o melhor desenvolvimento das ações locais, nacionais e globais, contribuindo para a agenda política de enfrentamento da RAM.
ANÁLISE DA VIABIDADE ECONÔMICA DA Mentha periperita (HORTELÃ-PIMENTA) NA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR EM ITAPURANGA, GOIÁS
Authors: Reis Laís Naiara Gonçalves dos , Porfírio Laís Moraes de Oliveira , Almeida Taís Ferreira de , Martins Marco Túlio , Jardim Natália Ribeiro , Corrêa Silvia Luciane
Published: September 2024

Este estudo analisou a viabilidade econômica do cultivo de hortelã-pimenta (Mentha piperita) em áreas de 1.000 m² para agricultores familiares no município de Itapuranga-GO. O objetivo foi fornecer informações técnicas sobre o investimento necessário e o potencial de renda associado à produção dessa planta medicinal. A metodologia incluiu a avaliação dos custos de produção, que abrangeu desde o plantio até a comercialização, e a utilização de um secador de bandejas para otimizar a secagem da planta. A pesquisa revela que o investimento inicial foi de R$ 17.957,00 podendo ser recuperado no primeiro ano, com um saldo positivo estimado em R$ 4.300,30, após cobrir custos operacionais e depreciação. A receita anual esperada, a partir da segunda colheita, tem potencial para uma Margem Líquida (ML) de R$ 22.257,00, destacando a viabilidade financeira do cultivo. A produção de hortelã desidratada pode variar entre 200 kg e 400 kg por 1.000 m², com um preço de venda de até R$ 100,00 por quilo, dependendo do valor agregado. A alta demanda local, com 83% de consumo na área urbana e 66% na área rural, reforça o potencial de mercado. Este cultivo oferece uma alternativa sustentável e rentável para agricultores familiares, especialmente quando associado a práticas agroecológicas e estratégias de valorização do produto.
A TRAJETÓRIA E SUSTENTABILIDADE DO PARQUE MUNICIPAL NATURAL MARINHO DO RECIFE DE FORA EM PORTO SEGURO (BAHIA)
Authors: Sant’Ana Jilton de , Rabbani Roberto Muhájir Rahnemay , Rabbani Allívia Rouse Carregosa
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho descreve e interpreta o processo de gestão e a função do Parque Natural Municipal Marinho do Recife de Fora, como unidade de conservação da natureza, abordando os principais acontecimentos ocorridos na trajetória do parque até hoje. Realizou-se entrevistas com servidores que atuam na gestão e com ex-gestores do parque e aplicou-se questionário a representantes de empreendimentos privados que atuam na atividade econômica (visitação) relacionada ao parque. Os resultados demonstraram que a criação do PNMM do Recife de Fora, em 1997, representou a interrupção de uma trajetória de extrema degradação em razão das atividades antrópicas sem qualquer controle e fiscalização. Após sua criação, o parque continuou sendo objeto de degradação, provocando a intervenção do MPF, em 2002, num processo longo que se encerou oficialmente apenas em 2018. Mas a trajetória de degradação começou a mudar a partir de 2013, quando houve o fortalecimento do seu processo de governança e iniciou-se a elaboração do seu plano de manejo, que foi publicado em 2016. A partir de então o parque passou por períodos de instabilidade na gestão, mas tem mantido uma trajetória ascendente de sustentabilidade, com o início da implementação do plano de manejo, a regularidade de ingresso de receita e a criação do seu fundo financeiro.
Turning the Faroes Into One City. Demographic and Spatial Impacts of 60 Years of Transport Infrastructure Expansion.
Authors: Sancho Reinoso Alexis , Heleniak Timothy
Published: September 2024

Over the last six decades, the Faroe Islands, an 18-island archipelago in the North Atlantic, undertook a massive road construction project. The project included building many tunnels, the first of which opened in 1963, and sub-sea tunnels, the most recent one was inaugurated in December 2023. Transport infrastructure lies at the foundation of the country’s development, and ferry lines have been progressively replaced by fixed links regardless of socio-economic conditions, such as the economic and demographic collapse after the crash of the fisheries in the early 1990. This paper investigates the archipelago’s spatial and regional development over the last six decades in order to determine whether road expansion has contributed to demographically sustaining communities. This is done by analysing the development of transport infrastructure and its impact on population change at the regional, island, and village levels. Results show that fixed links have been critical in connecting distant villages and islands together across the archipelago. Yet, the few exceptions of the so-called ‘outer islands’ demonstrate that tunnels alone have been insufficient to achieve a demographically balanced country. In terms of spatial development, we argue that fixed links (i) have favoured individual mobility patterns; (ii) have re-configured existing centre-periphery relationships; and (iii) may have altered the archipelago’s insular condition.