bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Microstructure Refinement or Increased Copper Solubility: Factors That Contribute to the Pitting Corrosion Tendency in Aluminum–Copper Alloys
Authors: Niaz Akbar , Alwi Muhammad Mudassir Ahmad
Published: January 2025

Aluminum–copper alloys are commonly used in the aerospace industry due to their low density and high strength. Pitting corrosion is the major problem of Al-Cu alloys due to the presence of largely separated electrochemical potential difference phases. Microstructure refinement and phase homogenization of the alloys are believed to be the factors that contribute to decreasing the galvanic coupling between phases, hence decreasing the pitting tendency. In this work, we investigate whether microstructure refinement is the only factor that contributes to pitting or whether some other factors are involved in the pitting tendency. The investigation was conducted on two frequently used aerospace aluminum–copper alloys, Al-2024 T3 and Al-2014 T6. The surface refinement was conducted by laser surface melting, and microstructure characterization was conducted by scanning electron microscopy with an energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. Phase identification before and after the laser surface melting was conducted by X-ray diffraction, while pitting tendency was measured by a polarization test in 1 molar sodium chloride solution. These experimental results revealed that the enrichment of copper in the α-matrix phase was the major contributing factor in pitting as compared to the largely believed microstructural phase refinement.
Complex Dynamics in Circular and Deformed Bilayer Graphene-Inspired Billiards with Anisotropy and Strain
Authors: Seemann Lukas , Lukin Jana , Häßler Max , Gemming Sibylle , Hentschel Martina
Published: January 2025

While billiard systems of various shapes have been used as paradigmatic model systems in the fields of nonlinear dynamics and quantum chaos, few studies have investigated anisotropic billiards. Motivated by the tremendous advances in using and controlling electronic and optical mesoscopic systems with bilayer graphene (BLG), representing an easily accessible anisotropic material for electrons when trigonal warping is present, we investigate billiards of various anisotropies and geometries using a trajectory-tracing approach founded on the concept of ray–wave correspondence. We find that the presence of anisotropy can change the billiards’ dynamics dramatically from its isotropic counterpart. It may induce chaotic and mixed dynamics in otherwise integrable systems and may stabilize originally unstable trajectories. We characterize the dynamics of anisotropic billiards in real and phase space using Lyapunov exponents and the Poincaré surface of section as phase space representation.
Association Between Heavy Metal Exposure and Central Nervous System Tumors: A Case-Control Study Using Single and Multi-Metal Models
Authors: Luo Sen , Wu Haixia , Xiao Fang , Yang Tianwen , Wang Wei , Du Hang , Su Peng
Published: January 2025

(1) Background: Neoplasms of the central nervous system (CNS) encompass a cluster of malignant diseases originating from tissues or structures within the CNS. Environmental factors, including heavy metals, may contribute to their development. Therefore, this research was to investigate the association between heavy metal exposure and CNS tumor susceptibility using single and muti-metal models. (2) Methods: 63 CNS tumor patients and 71 controls were included. Urine samples from the CNS tumor patients and controls were analyzed for 47 metals using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry in this study. Statistical analyses included conditional Wilcoxon rank-sum tests, logistic regression, Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression, and Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR). (3) Results: In the single metal model, higher levels of seventeen metals might be associated with a lower incidence of CNS tumor, while higher exposure levels of five metals are associated with a higher incidence of tumor. LASSO regression selected nine metals for further BKMR analysis. The joint effects showed decreased tumor risk with increased metal mixture concentration. The level of the metals Ge, As, Rb, Zr, and Sn may be related to the incidence of meningiomas and gliomas. (4) Conclusions: This study explored the association between various metals and CNS tumors, providing ideas for future prospective cohort studies and laboratory studies, and providing a foundation for new ideas in the prevention and treatment of CNS tumors.
Investigation of the Earliest Ozone Pollution Events in Hangzhou Bay, China Based on Observations and ERA5 Reanalysis Data
Authors: Yao Tianen , Li Xinhao , Li Zhi , Yang Xinyu , Zhang Jinjia , Wang Yaqi , Guo Jianhui , Li Jing
Published: January 2025

Ozone pollution in Hangzhou Bay, one of the seven petrochemical clusters in China, is severe. Early ozone pollution has been detected recently, such as the maximum daily 8 h average (MDA8) ozone concentration in Jiaxing achieving 171.0 μg/m3 on 7 March 2023. Satellites have observed tropospheric column concentrations of ozone precursors formaldehyde (HCHO) and nitrogen dioxide (NOx), and quantitative models are proposed to reveal the causes of the early onset of ozone pollution. VOC-limited and transitional regimes dominate most areas in Hangzhou Bay, and NOx-limited regimes dominate the region around Hangzhou Bay, such as northeastern Jiangsu Province. Results show that HCHO column concentrations are increasing in VOC-limited regions, and NOx column concentrations are increasing more rapidly than HCHO in NOx-limited regions. According to multivariate linear regression (MLR), early spring ozone pollution in Hangzhou Bay is mainly caused by meteorological drivers. Hangzhou Bay has formed an atmospheric meteorological environment with high temperature and low humidity. The richer solar radiation intensifies the photochemical reactions associated with tropospheric ozone formation, producing more tropospheric ozone. Based on the Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP) algorithm, ozone pollution increases when solar radiation exceeds 12 million J/m2 and is accompanied by high temperatures. Overall, reducing VOC emissions helps to mitigate ozone growth in Shanghai and northern Hangzhou Bay, while reducing NOx emissions is more effective in northeastern Jiangsu Province.
Exploring Parent-Driven Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination in Indigenous Children: Insights from a National Survey
Authors: Alami Abdallah , Dave Sailly , Ebrahim Marwa , Zareef Israa , Uhlik Caren , Laroche Julie
Published: January 2025

Background: Globally and in Canada, Indigenous populations have faced heightened vulnerability during pandemics, with historical inequities exacerbated by multigenerational colonial policies. This study aimed to identify parental factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination among Indigenous children in Canada. Methods: Data from a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey of parents/guardians with children under 18 years of age were analyzed. The study focused on Indigenous children, examining vaccine uptake, parental hesitancy, and related sociodemographic factors. Multivariable logistic regression models were employed to identify key predictors of COVID-19 vaccination. Results: COVID-19 vaccine coverage among Indigenous children was 61.8%, with higher uptake among Inuit (74.4%) children compared to Métis (61.2%) and First Nations (59.6%) children. Nearly half of Indigenous parents (53.4%) expressed hesitancy, primarily due to perceived concerns about insufficient research on the vaccine in children. Higher vaccine uptake was associated with parental education, adherence to routine vaccinations, and urban residence. Conversely, parental hesitancy, particularly related to medical concerns, significantly decreased the likelihood of vaccine uptake. Conclusions: The study highlights the complexity of vaccine hesitancy among Indigenous parents. Targeted interventions, including culturally adapted educational initiatives, community engagement, and healthcare provider advocacy, are essential to improve vaccine uptake.
Histoplasma capsulatum in Bat Species in Portugal
Authors: Bento Jaqueline T. , Coelho Ana Cláudia , Rebelo Hugo , Mesquita João R.
Published: January 2025

Histoplasmosis, caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, poses health risks to various mammals, including humans. Bats are primary wild carriers of Histoplasma capsulatum, playing a crucial role in its epidemiology. However, fecal shedding in Europe remains poorly studied, with no data available for Portugal. This study analyzed 285 guano samples from 22 bat species, collected across Portuguese regions between 2014 and 2018, using a nested PCR assay. Despite using a sensitive method, no positive samples were detected. These results align with other European studies, suggesting that Histoplasma capsulatum circulates at low levels in European bat populations. However, they contrast with findings from regions like Brazil and Mexico, where the fungus is more prevalent due to differing geographic, climatic, and ecological factors. The absence of Histoplasma capsulatum in Portuguese bat guano highlights the importance of local environmental conditions and raises questions about its distribution in Europe. Although bats can harbor zoonotic pathogens, our findings suggest they do not shed Histoplasma capsulatum in Portugal. Continuous monitoring and research are essential in understanding infectious disease dynamics. Targeted surveillance in caves could improve early detection and management strategies for potential histoplasmosis outbreaks, contributing to public health efforts in these ecosystems.
Royal Appointments on Golden Leaves: Suphannabat as an Epigraphic Tradition of the Siamese Royal Court
Authors: Panarut Peera , Grabowsky Volker
Published: January 2025

This article explores suphannabat, golden-plate inscriptions of the Siamese royal court, as an epigraphic tradition dating back to the fifteenth century. The Siamese royal court produced these golden plates to bestow royal, noble, and monastic titles, to record the regnal title at coronations (suphannabat chaloem phra pòramaphithai), and as diplomatic letters sent to foreign sovereigns (phra ratchasan suphannabat). The suphannabat inscriptions were produced to perform ritual and symbolic functions, representing the authority of the king and of the persons upon whom royal titles were bestowed. The epigraphic tradition of suphannabat continues in twenty-first-century Thailand.
Desafios e estratégias da AIFU na fiscalização de estabelecimentos comerciais em áreas urbanas críticas
Authors: Santos Barton Cutler dos , Valente Fernando Santi
Published: January 2025

Dentre os entraves que comprometem a segurança pública no Brasil, destaca-se a ineficácia de ações adequadas de fiscalização urbana sistematizadas. As abordagens interdisciplinares e a especialização de ações podem ser imprescindíveis na definição do fato urbano e dos riscos associados à exclusão social. Nesse aspecto, a Ação Integrada de Fiscalização Urbana (AIFU), embora tenha aceitações limitadas na literatura sobre políticas públicas, caracteriza-se como uma das ações coordenadas para efetivação da articulação entre segurança e cidadania no espaço urbano, abarcando todas as instâncias de governo e a sociedade civil. Nos moldes das intendências da Polícia Militar do Paraná (PMPR, 2015), a AIFU segue um protocolo que articula prioridades e práticas, visando a implementação das demandas locais na segurança pública e fiscalização urbana, atendendo às normas postas pelo Estatuto da Cidade (Brasil, 2001) e pelo Código de Posturas do Município de Curitiba (2004). Verifica-se, contudo, que a execução da coordenação das ações depende do enfrentamento de problemas históricos que acometem a administração pública brasileira, tais como a desconcentração do poder e a falta de articulação interinstitucional (LIMA, 2003). Consta o papel da cidadania participativa em fontes, como no Guia de Introdução à Participação Cidadã (Cidades Sustentáveis, 2025), que justifica a importância do trabalho posicional da cidadania na implementação de políticas públicas urbanas. Outrossim, a Content Analysis de Bardin (2011) contribui para um maior esclarecimento sobre como a participação coletiva pode se aproximar da formulação de estratégias voltadas para a redução das vulnerabilidades urbanas da organização institucional. Contudo, ainda há questões a respeito da AIFU, como as da liberdade social e a concepção da fiscalização como um instrumento de coação, como prevê os estudos sobre segurança do trabalho (IDP, 2024) para desenvolvimento e fiscalização em SST (Proteção, 2025) para seu melhoramento. Isto é, a AIFU poderá atuar como um modelo de controle integrado e flexível às especificidades locais, desde que suas atividades sejam avaliadas continuamente e aprimoradas em função de dados e do diálogo entre Estado e sociedade. Neste artigo, busca-se verificar a efetividade da AIFU no intuito brasileiro em suas diretrizes operacionais, seus reflexos sobre a segurança urbana e suas dificuldades em se colocar como pilar das políticas públicas voltadas para a redução de riscos e vulnerabilidades. Partindo de fontes como a Lei nº 10.257 (Brasil, 2001) e as diretrizes PMPR (2023), conclui-se que a integração entre as fatias do poder público e os cidadãos é fundamental para garantir o sucesso de ações, como as da AIFU, ao mesmo tempo que se reconhece a necessidade de enfrentar as resistências e limitações estruturais que comprometem a plena efetividade destas.
Uso de ferramenta de inteligência artificial para avaliação de prescrições e seu impacto em intervenções farmacêuticas
Authors: Lopes Mariana Galvão , Gonzatti Janaína Rodrigues Chagas , Rocha Bruno Simas da , Martinbiancho Jaqueline Kohut , Mocelin Clei Angelo , Diemen Tatiana Von , Jacoby Thalita Silva , Mahmud Simone , Moura Deise Silva de , Loreto Melina Silva de
Published: January 2025

O uso de Inteligência Artificial (IA) na revisão de prescrições médicas é uma estratégia promissora para fortalecer a prevenção de erros de medicação, melhorar a segurança do paciente e otimizar o trabalho dos farmacêuticos. No Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), a implementação dessa tecnologia ocorreu em duas etapas: primeiro, os farmacêuticos revisam manualmente as prescrições por meio de um aplicativo de gestão hospitalar proprio da instituição; em seguida, uma ferramenta de IA complementa essa revisão, priorizando as prescrições com potenciais problemas relacionados a medicamentos.A implementação de uma ferramenta de Inteligência Artificial (IA) para revisão de prescrições médicas no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) tem se mostrado propícia na identificação de potenciais erros de medicamentos, priorizando intervenções farmacêuticas em prescrições com maior risco. Integrando-se ao sistema de gestão hospitalar, a IA analisa dados clínicos dos pacientes, gerando alertas sobre problemas como dose inadequada e interações medicamentosas, entre outros. A análise dos resultados evidencia que as intervenções sinalizadas pela IA estão associadas a problemas relevantes, como dose, frequência e apresentação inadequadas, proporcionando uma abordagem mais ágil e assertiva do farmacêutico, apesar dos desafios éticos e de infraestrutura associados à implementação da IA.
Índios do Brasil
Authors: Melatti Julio Cezar
Published: January 2025

Julio Cezar Melatti oferece em Índios do Brasil uma criteriosa atualização do conhecimento existente sobre os índios brasileiros, desde a Pré-história até os dias atuais. O autor apresenta de forma resumida todos os aspectos referentes à história, organização sociocultural e política das populações indígenas brasileiras, oferecendo uma visão geral sobre o tema, com linguagem acessível ao público não-especializado. O livro já teve outras oito edições em língua portuguesa e uma em espanhol, e para esta nova edição contou com acréscimos, atualizações e alterações. Mesmo com o passar dos anos desde a primeira edição, e com o aumento de publicações sobre a temática indígena no país, este livro continua cumprindo seu papel de complementar as informações que os estudantes recebem, mostrando uma visão mais próxima da realidade.
Kızılçam (Pinus brutia Ten.) ve Karaçam (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold.) Ormanlarında Farklı Yaklaşımlarla Gösterge Bitki Türlerinin Analizi
Authors: Tekeş Ayşegül , Özkan Kürşad
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışma, Bozdağlar Yöresi’nde bulunan kızılçam (Pinus brutia Ten.) ve karaçamın (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold) gösterge bitki türlerini belirlemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmada 170 örnek alan verisi kullanılmıştır ve vejetasyon veri seti var-yok olarak düzenlenmiştir. Ardından bu veri seti niteliklerarası ilişki analizi, Spearman’ın sıralama korelasyon katsayısı analizi, Kendall’ın Tau katsayısı analizi ve indikatör tür analizine göre değerlendirilmiştir. Tüm bu analizlerin sonucunda, kızılçam için en önemli pozitif gösterge tür Cistus creticus, karaçam için en önemli pozitif gösterge tür Chamaecytisus pygmaeus olarak belirlenmiştir. Farklı analiz yöntemlerinin kullanılması, her iki hedef tür için en önemli pozitif ve negatif gösterge türlerinin saptanmasını sağlamış olup, bu durum, bu türlerin ekolojik rollerinin güçlü göstergeler olduğuna işaret etmektedir. Ancak yöntemler arasında belirlenen gösterge türlerin sayısı ve çeşitliliği bakımından farklılıklar gözlemlenmiştir. Bu durum yöntem farklılıklarının sonuçlarından kaynaklanmaktadır. Çalışma sonucunda elde edilen bulgular, orman ekosistemlerinin sürdürülebilir yönetimi ve ağaçlandırma projeleri için rehberlik sağlayabilecektir.
Comparative Assessment of Faecal Microbiota in Healthy and Epileptic Dogs
Authors: Aksoy Nilgün , Yaman Şeyda , Çiftci Alper
Published: January 2025

Idiopathic epilepsy is a neurological condition affecting dogs and cats characterized by repeated seizures for which no cause other than a hypothesized genetic predisposition can be identified. The aim of this study was to comparatively evaluate the content of mesophilic aerobic bacteria, coliform bacteria, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus and Lactobacillus spp. in the faecal flora of healthy dogs and dogs diagnosed with epilepsy. Feces of 10 healthy dogs and 10 dogs diagnosed with epilepsy were used as study material. Selective isolation and counts were performed with inoculating the faecal samples were on Tryptic Soy Agar for mesophilic aerobic bacteria, MacConkey Agar for coliform bacteria, Eosin Methylene Blue Agar for E. coli, Bile Esculin Agar for Enterococcus spp., Mannitol Salt Agar for S. aureus and De Man, Rogosa and Sharpe Agar for Lactobacillus spp. The numbers of mesophilic aerobic bacteria, coliform bacteria, E. coli, Enterococcus spp., S. aureus and Lactobacillus spp. were 6.6x106, 2.6x105, 1.4x105, 1.6x105, 3.2x104 and 4.1 x 104 cfu/mg in the faecal flora of healthy dogs; and 9.0x106, 5.0x105, 2.8x105, 6.4x105, 6.3x104, and 1.2x104 cfu/mg in dogs diagnosed with epilepsy, respectively. As a result, there was a decrease in the number of Lactobacillus spp. in the faecal flora of dogs with epilepsy compared to healthy dogs, while the number of other bacteria increased. It was concluded that adding probiotic bacteria to the diet of epileptic dogs could help regulate the gut microbiota and reduce the severity and frequency of seizures.
Readiness of persons with physical disabilities to provide first aid in emergency situations
Authors: Yamnenko N. , Polishchuk M. , Nikolska A. , Okhrimenko O. , Valko I. , Yarymovych S. , Nikolenko V. , Vysotska O.
Published: January 2025

One of the urgent problems of the state level in Ukraine and other countries faced with the consequences of hostilities is the issue of physical, psychological and social rehabilitation of people with disabilities. Thanks to the policy on the implementation of the ideas of accessibility of the environment, inclusiveness of the educational process, barrier-free communication, the movement towards equality of rights and opportunities, the possibilities of using tools deve­loped by scientists in the field of medicine (rehabilitation), psychology, valeology, etc. for the return of a person with a disability are beginning to appear to an active life, taking into account new opportunities and their role in society. When rehabilitating people with amputations, it is impossible to ignore not only the acquisition of simple household skills, but also the development of a procedure for emergency situations in which a person with a disability may feel helpless due to a lack of physical capabilities. A person becoming disabled during hostilities occurs in conditions of increased danger and is often accompanied by psycho-traumatic factors. Howe­ver, scientists record cases of the adaptive psychological phenomenon – "post-traumatic stress growth", which is based on the focus of attention on strengths, resources, and the ability of the psyche to adapt, cope with adversity and turn it into a potential for change. First aid training, adapted to persons who have lost a limb, should not only have high-quality pedagogical tools, but also take into account the motivation of potential listeners. The need to be important and use one's experience is particularly pronounced among military personnel. Having an active civic position, they often take an active part in overcoming emergency situations. In order to determine the readiness of persons with physical disabilities to provide first aid in emergency situations, a questionnaire of persons undergoing rehabilitation at medical institutions was used.

Keywords: public health, disability, limb amputation, first aid training.
Income and wages embedded in the growth of industrial sector output in Latin America
Authors:   Centro de Investigación y Docencias Económicas, Márquez-Mendoza Marco Antonio , Llanez-Anaya Helmer Fernando ,   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia
Published: January 2025

Latin America is an underdeveloped region with high poverty levels and a significant concentration of income. The export promotion model has not yet overcome these characteristics; conversely, they have worsened. This paper aims to measure the vertical distribution of income and wages in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru using Input-Output tables for 1995–2011 and the income and wages contained in economic growth. The document hypothesizes that due to the export promotion model, which has led to a significant concentration of income and low wages, the internal market has been weakened, leading to low growth. This paper proposes that to increase per capita income among economies, it is necessary to modify the contributions of state activity and, thereby, the distribution among the other factors and inputs in economic growth.
Familias, territorio y ejido en Ticul Yucatán, México. Observaciones desde la historia y la antropología demográfica.
Authors: Díaz Tinoco Itzel Rubi
Published: January 2025

El presente texto es una aproximación al análisis de los movimientos, caídas y ascensos de la población desde la óptica de la historia y de la antropología demográfica, disciplinas que por medio del reconocimiento y estudio de fuentes primarias, buscan encontrar elementos que marquen un camino para el entendimiento de las situaciones y hechos económicos, sociales y políticos que influyeron en la dinámica poblacional de un lugar determinado. En nuestro caso, presentamos un esfuerzo por señalar un acercamiento al devenir histórico de la composición demográfica en el ejido de Ticul Yucatán, en un análisis comparativo entre el periodo de la posrevolución y la contrarreforma agraria.
Development of a Web-Based Village Tourism Management Information System to Support Sustainable Tourism Destinations
Authors: Tuhuteru Hennie , Palyama Dessy Gloria , Ferdinandus Junioverrill Gavriel , Metiary Desya Y
Published: January 2025

Digitalization in local tourism development is essential as it significantly impacts the growth and sustainability of Tourism Villages. This study aims to develop a website-based Tourism Management Information System to support sustainable tourism development in Tourism Villages in Maluku. The Rapid Application Development (RAD) method was utilized to build the system, consisting of four stages: Requirement Planning, User Design (Iterative: prototype, testing, and refinement), Construction, and Cutover. The iterative process during the User Design stage accelerated system development by continuously incorporating user feedback and needs. System testing employed usability testing during the User Design phase and black-box testing during the Construction phase. The results of this study demonstrate that the developed system successfully fulfills user requirements, enhancing the management and accessibility of Tourism Villages. Key features include tour package selection and an online reservation system, simplifying travel arrangements for visitors. This system significantly impacts tourism development by improving operational efficiency, promoting local attractions, and fostering economic growth in Tourism Villages. Furthermore, the system contributes to the sustainability of tourism by encouraging digital transformation, increasing visitor engagement, and supporting local communities through enhanced tourism services.
Water Quality Control and Monitoring at The Patih Drinking Water Depot Based on Nodemcu ESP32
Authors: St. Nurhayati Jabir  , Asyraful Insan Asry  , Rahmat Hidayat
Published: January 2025

Manual control and monitoring of water quality remain a significant challenge for managers of drinking water depots, potentially affecting water safety and operational efficiency. To address this, an automated system was developed to fill water tanks and monitor water quality using advanced sensors and a real-time notification system. The solution integrates a Node MCU ESP32 microcontroller, a pH sensor for detecting water acidity, a TDS sensor for dissolved solids, an ultrasonic sensor for water level detection, and a Telegram bot for remote monitoring and notifications. The system activates the pump under optimal conditions pH between 6.5 and 8.5, TDS below 150 ppm, and water level below 30 cm and deactivates it when conditions deviate, such as pH outside the range, TDS exceeding 150 ppm, or water level reaching 120 cm. Notifications on pump status, pH, TDS, and water levels are sent via Telegram. Testing demonstrated reliable operation, with the system correctly activating and deactivating the pump under specified conditions, enhancing water quality management and operational effectiveness in drinking water depots.
Design and Build The Dokestrans Application For Document Management of The Perum Damri Safety Management System
Authors: Moh. Adam Asshofi  , Joko Siswanto  , Nurul Fitriani
Published: January 2025

The Safety Management System (SMK) documents at the Public Transportation Company (PAU) Perum Damri are currently stored using Google Drive, leading to inefficiencies such as document loss, difficulty in locating specific files, and disorganized storage. These challenges hinder the effective compilation and management of SMK PAU documents, potentially impacting safety and compliance standards. To address these issues, the "Dokestrans" archiving system was developed as a comprehensive document management solution using the 4D methodology, which includes definition, design, development, and dissemination phases. The Dokestrans system streamlines document organization, provides graphical reports of documents collected per year or per element, and issues notifications for deficiencies in sub-elements, ensuring timely updates and compliance. Usability testing using the System Usability Scale (SUS) yielded an average score of 86, indicating excellent user satisfaction, while Blackbox testing confirmed the validity of all features. The implementation of Dokestrans significantly improves efficiency, accuracy, and organization in managing SMK PAU documents, contributing to enhanced safety management and operational effectiveness for public transportation companies.
GÉNERO Y PODER EN LA ANTIGÜEDAD ROMANA: EL CASO DE LAS ESTATUAS PÚBLICAS DE MUJERES IMPERIALES
Authors: López Gómez Helena
Published: January 2025

El presente artículo propone un acercamiento a la historia de las estatuas públicas para mujeres desde época Republicana hasta inicios del Principado. El objetivo es estudiar este tipo de monumentalidad como algo extraordinario dentro de la cultura política romana y analizar los motivos que llevaron a la erección de este tipo de construcciones para mujeres. Al mismo tiempo, entendiendo las estatuas públicas no solo como elementos políticos sino también propagandísticos, pretendemos estudiar los mensajes que se transmiten a través de las imágenes y sus contextos, con el objetivo de averiguar si realmente traducen una mayor capacidad de agencia femenina para los últimos años de la república y los primeros del imperio.
EL BRAZALETE ÁUREO DE TOÉN: UN CASO DE ESTUDIO DEL BRONCE FINAL EN EL ÁREA ATLÁNTICA
Authors: Sabucedo Santos Pablo
Published: January 2025

en el otoño de 1932 un campesino local de la parroquia de Santa María de Toén (Ourense), mientras trabajaba en una finca, encontró bajo una piedra un brazalete de oro prerromano. Dicha pieza sería descrita, fotografiada y estudiada en diversas publicaciones por los etnógrafos e historiadores especialistas en Prehistoria del Noroeste de la Península Ibérica, Florentino López Cuevillas y Fermín Bouza-Brey. Ambos autores coinciden en relacionar el brazalete con la orfebrería centroeuropea propia de la Cultura de Hallstatt de finales de la Edad del Bronce y comienzos de la Edad del Hierro. A partir del año 1934 se le pierde la pista hallándose en la actualidad en paradero desconocido.El presente trabajo pretende realizar una reconstrucción fidedigna del hallazgo del brazalete, así como vislumbrar en qué manos acabó y cuál fue su final. Además, se pretende dar solución al malentendido historiográfico que lo confunde en diversos trabajos con el brazalete de Ourense, descubierto este en el año 1921 y perteneciente a la colección Blanco-Cicerón (Museo Provincial de Lugo). Finalmente, también se ofrece una revisión de su adscripción cronológica asociando la pieza con la orfebrería tipo Villena-Estremoz, producida en talleres locales del sur de la Península Ibérica durante el Bronce Final (1300/1200 a.C. – 700 a.C.).
PROXECTO SENTINELA. TÉCNICAS E PROCEDEMENTOS PARA O REXISTRO DO PATRIMONIO CULTURAL INMOBLE
Authors: Valle Abad Patricia , Lago Cerviño Marta , Ruanova Álvarez Nerea , Rodríguez Nóvoa Alba Antía , Fernández Fernández Adolfo
Published: January 2025

A presión humana e os eventos climáticos extremos son os principais factores de risco e degradación do patrimonio cultural inmoble. Esta erosión é especialmente notable nas zonas costeiras, debido aos cambios nas mareas, e por ser zonas cunha alta incidencia turística. O Parque Nacional Marítimo Terrestre das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia (PNMTIAG) constitúe un bo exemplo de ambas casuísticas, contando ademais cun importante patrimonio histórico, dentro dun entorno catalogado coma reserva da biosfera. O proxecto SENTINELA, financiado polo Ministerio para a Transición Ecolóxica e o Reto Demográfico (2023-2025), nace co obxectivo de monitorizar e rexistrar estes axentes de degradación, así como o seu impacto sobre o patrimonio cultural das illas do mencionado Parque. Para a súa consecución, deseñáronse diferentes protocolos de rexistro, adaptados á casuística (localización, tipoloxía, estado de conservación, etc.) de cada xacemento ou elemento histórico. Esta monitorización permitirá determinar a velocidade da degradación e o grado de afección que sofren, para establecer medidas correctoras que permitan preservar o patrimonio histórico dos arquipélagos. O presente artigo detalla as metodoloxías empregadas para este rexistro, así como as problemáticas xurdidas ao longo do proceso e os resultados acadados ata o de agora.
A STUDY OF HISTOPATHOLOGICAL SPECTRUM OF BREAST LESIONS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: K Shalini. , E PremaDevi. , Mathew Lionel , T Jaishree. , Saraswathi Saraswathi , M Muthukumar.
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION: Breast lesions are common in females of all age groups and include a variety of benign and malignant lesions the diagnosis of
which is difculty for both Clinicians as well as Pathologists. Histopathological examination forms the pivotal role in the nal diagnosis.
Malignant breast lesions form major part in malignancy census in a year apart from the commonly occuring benign lesions.
AIM:This study is undertaken to determine the age and gender distribution,frequency and histopathological spectrum of all breast lesions in a
tertiary care hospital.
MATERIALS &METHODS:This is a retrospective study of 102 cases conducted in the Department of Pathology at Sri Muthukumaran Medical
College and Research Institute from January 2020 to November 2021.Tissues were xed in 10% formalin followed by routine parafn embedded
processing and stained with Haematoxylin &Eosin.The Histopathological ndings were noted and nal diagnosis was made.
RESULTS: Female cases were predominant contributing to unilateral benign lesions. 84% cases were diagnosed as benign with broadenoma
having the highest incidence.Malignancy was conned to only 16% cases with Invasive ductal carcinoma being the predominant.
CONCLUSION:The clinical diagnosis of all breast diseases with symptoms of either pain or lump must be conrmed by Histopathological
examination.The pattern of breast lesions provides valuable information concerning correct and adequate treatment.
Innovative Approaches in English Language Teaching: A Comparative Analysis of Traditional and Modern Methods
Authors: Hashim Amir Abdulhussein
Published: January 2025

With English turning out to be a needed international tool for communication, debate after debate has risen on what methodology best teaches the language. This review article covers a range of ELT methodologies and their evolution, from traditional approaches contrasted with modern methods to strengths, limitations, and the place of technology within them. Traditional approaches to teaching, like grammar-translation, audio-lingual, and direct instruction, focus on the precept of structured learning; they focus on grammar rules and vocabulary. These methods, however, very often result in the negligence of communicative competence and also fail to engage learners actively, which in turn limits their real-life applicability. In contrast, contemporary methods such as CLT, TBL and TELL focus on interaction, fluency and learner autonomy. These methods, while promoting practical use of the language and integrating technology to enhance learning, also have tools for personalized and adaptive learning. However, the challenges posed by these methods, such as the digital divide and resistance to change among educators, are a significant barrier. Also very important is the need for interaction between traditional and modern, leading to a balanced framework by context sensitivity, which tries to maximize both linguistic and communicative proficiency. These recommendations then conclude the paper with a review of ideas on how best to synthesize innovative methods with old practices, emphasizing continuous professional development, investment in technology, and research into the longitudinal effects of hybrid teaching. With these factors in mind, educators will be able to accommodate the ever-changing nature of ELT and make sure learning is effective for students of diverse backgrounds.
Characterization of the Trophic State of Rivers’ N'Gotopkré, Anvo, Mouyassué and Toudoum of Aboisso Region (Côte d’Ivoire) from Micro-Algae: Palmer Method (1969)
Authors: Sévérine Konan Estelle , Marthe Yeo Kandana , Maryse Aka N’Guessan
Published: January 2025

Aboisso region is known for its high agricultural productivity, its numerous agro-industrial units and its gold panning activities. These sectors of activity could have consequences on water quality, and lead to changes in the composition and structure of micro-algae. This study aims to determine the trophic quality of some rivers in Aboisso region. Campaigns were conducted in four rivers N'Gotopkré, Anvo, Mouyassué and Toudoum. Phytoplankton samples were collected by horizontal traction over 6 m from surface water, using a plankton net with a 20 µm mesh size. The samples were observed using an Olympus CKX 41 optical microscope. Some books were used to identify phytoplankton species. The counting of phytoplankton was carried out using the Malassez cell and the counting unit was the cell. According determination of waters quality, Palmer method was used. A pollution index factor of 1 to 5 was assigned to 20 types of algae most tolerant to organic pollution. The microalgal flora recorded in the rivers consists of 31 taxa and divided into 3 phyla, Chlorophyta, Bacillariophyta and Cyanoprokaryota respectively with 15, 10 and 6 taxa. According to floral diversity, N’Gotopkré and Mouyassué rivers recorded the most taxa respectively with 18 and16 taxa. Analysis of phytoplankton densities indicated a predominance of Chlorophyta with 13.180.103 Cells/L and Mouyassué river with 13.080.103 Cells/L recorded the highest densities. The lowest floristic density was observed in Toudoum river with 740.103 Cells/L. According to the quality of rivers, among the 20 genera presented by Palmer (1969) as bio-indicators of organic pollution, 5 were identified in the rivers. These are the genera Oscillatoria, Scenedesmus, Navicula, Closterium and Pandorina. The different scores ranging from 0 to 13, showed values below organic pollution.
Spinal Aesthesia for Caesarean Section: Prospective and Comparative Study of the Use of Hyperbaric Bupivacaine: 10 mg Versus 7.5 mg
Authors: Boubacar Ba Elhadji , Ibrahima Ndiaye Pape , Miharisoa Isambatra , Ibrahima Gaye , Dénis Barboza , Alassane Leye Papa , Diawo Bah Mamadou , Oumar Kane
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Spinal anesthesia in obstetrics is indicated for uncomplicated or semi -urgent elective cesarean section outside of labor or during labor and in the absence of an epidural catheter. Although the trend is toward the use of a dose of bupivacaine increasingly weak, the search for the optimal dose remains a permanent concern in our hospital structures. The aim of this work was to compare the clinical effects of two hyperbaric Bupivacaine protocols (7.5 mg versus 10 mg) during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section. Patients and Methods: This is a prospective, descriptive and analytical study, conducted at the regional hospital of Ourossogui over a period of 3 months, involving 42 patients scheduled for cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. The population was divided into two equal groups (G1: 10 mg; G2: 7.5 mg) with random selection without morphological discrimination, according to a regular sequence: G1-G2; G1-G2... Results: The mean age was 24.79 years in our series (23.8 years for G1 and 24.6 years for G2). The following were observed in the 10 mg group (G1): a greater variation in blood pressure, a higher mean consumption of ephedrine, a longer duration of motor blockade and a higher incidence of complications of spinal anesthesia. However, in this group (G1), it was noted that the parturient was more comfortable during the high points (less pain) of the surgery. Furthermore, there was no correlation between the dose of Bupivacaine and the intensity of the motor blockade, as well as the sensory level. We did not record any major complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, maternal or perinatal death. All patients were transferred to hospital at the end of the procedure. Conclusion: In this preliminary work, the dose of 10 mg seems to be preferable due to the absence of major complications and better comfort for the parturient.
Giant Odontogenic Myxoma of the Maxillary: A Rare Entity
Authors: A Kassambara, , O Guindo, S. , A Coulibaly, , S Thiocary, , H Fongoro, , M Konare, , O Nientao, , K Keita, , R Kone, , Y Sissoko, , A Touré, , B Ba,
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Maxillary odontogenic myxoma is a locally invasive benign mesenchymal tumor. The objective of this case observation was to discuss the difficulties related to the management of a case of giant maxillary odontogenic myxoma. Observation: This was a 32-year-old patient who consulted in the stomatology and maxillofacial surgery department of the CHU-CNOS Pr HT of Bamako for a swelling of the left hemiface evolving for 3 years with deterioration of the general condition. She has no particular medical or surgical history. On physical examination, there was a large swelling of the left hemiface measuring 35/21cm, hard and painless to palpation. There was also exophthalmos of the left eye, filling of the left nasal fossa, left suborbital hypoesthesia, and ipsilateral submandibular adenopathy. A maxillofacial CT scan and operability assessment were performed. After intense renutrition, surgical excision was performed under general anesthesia with a primary tracheotomy. Histological examination of the surgical specimen concluded that it was an odontogenic myxoma. The outcome was favorable, there was no recurrence after 12 months. Conclusion: Odontogenic myxoma is a benign tumor with slow progression and can be locally invasive, making surgical management difficult.
Evaluation of the Anesthetic Management of Patients Operated for Maxillofacial Reconstruction Surgery in a Sub-Saherian Country: About Six Observed Cases
Authors: Boubacar BA Elhadji , Cheikh Fall , Makhtar Ndiaye Mouhamadou , Abibou Ndiaye , Ulimata Diop , Victoire Sène Marie , Birane Sène Etienne , Malick Diao Elhadji , Thiéyacine Boiro , Saad Bazid , Oumar Kane
Published: January 2025

Introduction: The main challenge of general anesthesia in maxillofacial surgery is the maintenance of airway patency in a specialty where the anatomy of the upper airway can be modified. The aim of our work is to evaluate the anesthetic management of patients operated for maxillofacial reconstruction surgery. Patients and methods: This is a prospective descriptive observational study of six (06) patients operated for maxillofacial reconstruction surgery as part of a mission with a Western team. For each patient, we collected preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative data. Data analysis and processing were performed with Sphinx Plus software (Version: V5.TuiTe). Results: In this report of 06 patients, with a clear female predominance (sex ratio = 0.2) with an average age of 26 years, 66.6% benefited from a mandibulectomy + fibula flap against 33.3% for frontal tumor excision + parietal flap. Preoperatively, no limitation of mouth opening, the Mallampati score was > 2 in 2 patients or (1/3 patients), only one case of anemia at 9.7 g/dl (16.6%) for an average hemoglobin level of 12.4. Intraoperatively, all patients benefited from intravenous induction: rapid sequence in one patient (16.6%), classic sequence in 05 patients (83.3%). The average duration of surgery was 384 min with extremes of 210 min and 615 min. Estimated blood loss was on average 441 ml [50-1000 ml], with a transfusion rate of 50% and a noradrenaline use rate of 16.6% without hemorrhagic shock objectified in our series. Postoperative complications were represented by one or two cases of flap ischemia (33.3%) requiring surgical revision and one case of submaxillary hematoma, i.e. 16.6%. Conclusion: Maxillofacial reconstruction surgery is associated with a success rate that can be improved in our regions. And this requires a unwavering commitment to improving the technical platform as well as continuous training of staff.
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma with Plasmablastic Differentiation: Case Report
Authors: Aguilar Yessenia M. , Cordova Katherine E. , Dominguez Carla M. , Montesdeoca Maria A.
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Plasmablastic lymphoma is a subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. It is more frequent in immunosuppressed patients, with the oral cavity being the most common site of involvement, with less frequency in other extranodal regions such as paranasal sinuses, orbit, skin, bone and soft tissues. It is aggressive and has a poor prognosis, with an average survival of 1 year [1]. Clinical Case: We present he clinical case of a 69-year-old male patient, derived from neurosurgery due to a tumor in the frontal region of two weeks' evolution, nasal ventilatory insufficiency of the left nostril of 2 years' evolution, for 2 months he presented recurrent epistaxis. On physical examination a tumor in the frontal region was evident. CERS plus bicoronal craniectomy, resection of the rhinosinusal tumor was performed. Discussion: Plasmablastic lymphoma is a subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. It is more frequent in immunosuppressed patients, the oral cavity being the most common site of involvement, less frequently in other extranodal regions as in the case of the patient of rhinosinusal origin [5]. Conclusion: It is a diagnostic challenge, both its clinical and histological characteristics are ambiguous, which reduces the capacity for an accurate and rapid diagnosis, it requires intensive treatment with chemotherapy, however, it has a poor prognosis [7].
The Law of Housing Inequality
Authors: Emblad Patrik
Published: January 2025

Differences in the quality, size and location of people’s homes are often linked to differences in individuals’ economic preconditions. This is known as housing inequality. It is reasonable to assume that the link between housing accessibility and individual income becomes stronger the more the provision of housing is based on free market forces. Yet, this article argues that it’s a mistake to describe these market forces as free. They are a result of a legal institutional framework that set the market forces in motion. Furthermore, market forces are not only a result of law; they also affect law. Thus, legal and material processes affect each other. The article presents a model for analyzing how legal and material processes contribute to housing inequality. The collection of regulations that enable, enhance, or counteract these forces is what I call the law of housing inequality.
A rare clinical case of combined kidney damage associated with IgG4-associated systemic disease
Authors: Lavrishcheva Yu. V. , Belskikh A. N. , Rumyantsev A. Sh. , Yakovenko A. A.
Published: January 2025

IgG4-associated disease is a systemic disease. Kidney damage is often noted in the form of interstitial nephritis, obstructive nephropathy, less often -glomerulopathy (including membranous nephropathy). IgG4-associated disease was isolated as an independent nosological form in 2003, when signs of systemic damage (involvement of the biliary tract, salivary glands, retroperitoneal space) were found in patients with type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis, and in 2012 the first international nomenclature of the disease was proposed. The clinical manifestations of IgG4-associated disease are nonspecific and diverse, which determines the difficulties of differential diagnosis, including infections and tumors, and increases the period from the onset of the disease to diagnosis to an average of 2 years. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of studies devoted to this pathology, and in 2019, experts from the European Antirheumatic League (EULAR) and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) proposed classification criteria for IgG4-associated disease. IgG4-associated disease is more likely to develop in middle age and old age. The prevalence of the disease is higher among men than among women, although the frequency of various clinical forms may vary depending on age and gender. Thus, autoimmune pancreatitis type 1, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and tubulointerstitial nephritis are more common in men, and sialoadenitis, dacryoadenitis, and thyroiditis are more common in women. In this article, we present a clinical case of IgG4-associated systemic disease with a combined lesion of the tubulo-interstitial and glomerular compartments of kidney tissue with nephrotic syndrome as the only initial manifestation. Membranous nephropathy was confirmed by nephrobiopsy. The combination of IgG4 and tubulo-interstitial nephritis with membranous nephropathy is an extremely rare pathology. The nephrotic syndrome was completely resolved after treatment with immunosuppressants. Nephrobiopsy was crucial in the diagnosis of this condition, which allowed the patient to be prescribed proper and timely treatment.