bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Monitoring Summertime Erosion Patterns Over an Arctic Permafrost Coast with Recent Sub-meter Resolution Microsatellite SAR Data
Authors: Tsai Ya-Lun S.
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Arctic coasts experience some of the highest rates of erosion in the world, particularly due to permafrost degradation resulting from the recent exacerbation of climate change. Therefore, not only have coastal defense and energy facilities been threatened, but maintenance costs for the infrastructure of cold regions have also risen. To monitor the coastal erosion pattern of the circum-Arctic, earlier studies often employ spaceborne or airborne optical multi-spectral images to depict shoreline changes, which are limited by frequent clouds and haze in Arctic regions and, thus, hamper the time-series analysis. Instead, this study aims to explore the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images, especially the recently developed microsatellite SAR data, which provide unprecedented high-resolution at a sub-meter scale, to measure the summertime spatio-temporal dynamics of an ice-rich permafrost coast along the Beaufort Sea, Alaska. The results reveal a maximum shoreline change envelope (SCE) of 64.89 m during the three-month study period. To examine the differences between the estimations and the observations derived from the conventional Sentinel-1 data, the proposed multi-stage statistical-driven scheme is used. A statistically significant positive relationship between two depicted SCEs with the presence of heteroscedasticity is confirmed. In detail, the agreement between two SCEs increases with the magnitude of the SCE, indicating that the microsatellite SAR can depict more trivial changes in coastline positions. Founded on the results and detailed discussion on the uniqueness and limitations of current SAR sensors, the promising opportunity to utilize the blooming microsatellite SAR datasets for coastal monitoring is highlighted.
Light-absorbing black carbon and brown carbon components of smoke aerosol from DSCOVR EPIC measurements over North America and Central Africa
Authors: Choi Myungje , Lyapustin Alexei , Schuster Gregory L. , Go Sujung , Wang Yujie , Korkin Sergey , Kahn Ralph , Reid Jeffrey S. , Hyer Edward J. , Eck Thomas F. , Chin Mian , Diner David J. , Kalashnikova Olga , Dubovik Oleg , Kim Jhoon , Moosmüller Hans
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Wildfires and agricultural burning generate seemingly increasing smoke aerosol emissions, impacting societal and natural ecosystems. To understand smoke’s effects on climate and public health, we analyzed the spatiotemporal distribution of smoke aerosols, focusing on two major light-absorbing components, black carbon (BC) and brown carbon (BrC) aerosols. Using NASA’s Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) instrument aboard the NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) spacecraft, we inferred BC and BrC volume fractions and particle mass concentrations based on spectral absorption provided by the Multi-Angle Implementation of Atmospheric Correction (MAIAC) algorithm with 1–2 hours temporal resolution and ~10 km spatial resolution over North America and Central Africa. Our analyses of regional smoke properties reveal distinct characteristics for aerosol optical depth (AOD) at 443 nm, spectral single scattering albedo (SSA), aerosol layer height (ALH), and BC and BrC amounts. Smoke cases in North America show extremely high AOD up to 6, with elevated ALH (6–7 km) and significant BrC components up to 250 mg/m2 along the transport paths, whereas the smoke aerosols in Central Africa exhibited stronger light absorption (i.e., lower SSA) and lower AOD, resulting in higher BC mass concentrations and similar BrC mass concentrations than the cases in North America. Seasonal burning source locations in Central Africa following the seasonal shift of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone and diurnal variations in smoke amounts were also captured. Comparison of retrieved AOD443, SSA443, SSA680, and ALH with collocated AERONET and CALIOP measurements shows agreement with rmse of 0.2, 0.03–0.04, 0.02–0.04, and 0.8–1.3 km, respectively. Analysis of spatiotemporally average reveals distinct geographical characteristics in smoke properties closely linked to burning types and meteorological conditions. Forest wildfires over western North America generated smoke with small BC volume fraction of 0.011 and high ALH with large variability (2.2 ± 1.2 km), whereas smoke from wildfires and agricultural burning over Mexico region shows more absorption and low ALH. Smoke from savanna fires over Central Africa has the most absorption with high BC volume fraction (0.015) and low ALH with small variation (1.8 ± 0.6 km) among the analyzed regions. Tropical forest smoke was less absorbing and had a high variance in ALH. We also quantify the estimation uncertainties related to the assumptions of BC and BrC refractive indices. The MAIAC EPIC smoke properties with BC and BrC volume and mass fractions and assessment of layer height provide observational constraints for radiative forcing modeling and air quality and health studies.
European topsoil bulk density and organic carbon stock database (0–20 cm) using machine-learning-based pedotransfer functions
Authors: Chen Songchao , Chen Zhongxing , Zhang Xianglin , Luo Zhongkui , Schillaci Calogero , Arrouays Dominique , Richer-de-Forges Anne Christine , Shi Zhou
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Soil bulk density (BD) serves as a fundamental indicator of soil health and quality, exerting a significant influence on critical factors such as plant growth, nutrient availability, and water retention. Due to its limited availability in soil databases, the application of pedotransfer functions (PTFs) has emerged as a potent tool for predicting BD using other easily measurable soil properties, while the impact of these PTFs' performance on soil organic carbon (SOC) stock calculation has been rarely explored. In this study, we proposed an innovative local modeling approach for predicting BD of fine earth (BDfine) across Europe using the recently released BDfine data from the LUCAS Soil (Land Use and Coverage Area Frame Survey Soil) 2018 (0–20 cm) and relevant predictors. Our approach involved a combination of neighbor sample search, forward recursive feature selection (FRFS), and random forest (RF) models (local-RFFRFS). The results showed that local-RFFRFS had a good performance in predicting BDfine (R2 of 0.58, root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.19 g cm−3, relative error (RE) of 16.27 %), surpassing the earlier-published PTFs (R2 of 0.40–0.45, RMSE of 0.22 g cm−3, RE of 19.11 %–21.18 %) and global PTFs using RF models with and without FRFS (R2 of 0.56–0.57, RMSE of 0.19 g cm−3, RE of 16.47 %–16.74 %). Interestingly, we found that the best earlier-published PTF (R2 = 0.84, RMSE = 1.39 kg m−2, RE of 17.57 %) performed close to the local-RFFRFS (R2 = 0.85, RMSE = 1.32 kg m−2, RE of 15.01 %) in SOC stock calculation using BDfine predictions. However, the local-RFFRFS still performed better (ΔR2 > 0.2) for soil samples with low SOC stocks (< 3 kg m−2). Therefore, we suggest that the local-RFFRFS is a promising method for BDfine prediction, while earlier-published PTFs would be more efficient when BDfine is subsequently utilized for calculating SOC stock. Finally, we produced two topsoil BDfine and SOC stock datasets (18 945 and 15 389 soil samples) at 0–20 cm for LUCAS Soil 2018 using the best earlier-published PTF and local-RFFRFS, respectively. This dataset is archived on the Zenodo platform at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10211884 (S. Chen et al., 2023). The outcomes of this study present a meaningful advancement in enhancing the predictive accuracy of BDfine, and the resultant BDfine and SOC stock datasets for topsoil across the Europe enable more precise soil hydrological and biological modeling.
Jupyter Book as an open online teaching environment in the geosciences: Lessons learned from Geo-SfM and Geo-UAV
Authors: Betlem Peter , Rodes Nil , Mollie Cohen Sara , Vander Kloet Marie
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Together with our students, we co-created two open-access geoscientific course modules using the Jupyter Book environment that formed part of one undergraduate-level and one open-ended (undergraduate – professor) geology course that comprised both field and classroom teaching. The modules covered the acquisition of drone data and subsequent processing of 3D models and were iteratively revised over a four-year period. Each module implemented an in-line collection of videos, animations, code snippets, slides, and interactive material to complement the main text as a diverse open learning environment. Behind the scenes, Github was used to facilitate content version, co-creation and open publishing of the resources. We found that students were favourable to the framework and especially valued the framework’s accessibility, inclusivity, co-creation capabilities, and interactivity. Collaboration certainly helped cultivate an interest in revising the source materials and updating information where it was deemed outdated or unclear, regardless of the contributor’s background, affiliation or level of experience. However, effective co-creation relied on students to be able to use the tools at their disposal, plus be given the opportunity to contribute in their own ways. Through our combined efforts, we succeeded in providing lasting, up-to-date and open course materials to a campus with a small department that does not have significant experience nor capacity in developing and maintaining open educational resources. Work remains to establish optimal playtime durations for integrated animations and videos, as well as the translation of the modules into different languages. Finally, our efforts are an important step in the development of open educational geoscientific content co-created with input from technical experts, social scientists, and students alike.
Promoción en las carreras eclesiásticas mediante el servicio diplomático de los reinos de Portugal y Castilla (1378-1480)
Authors: Vigil Montes Néstor
Published: May 2024

Los eclesiásticos, como servidores de las monarquías lusa y castellana durante el período bajomedieval, participaron frecuentemente en las embajadas que enviaban para negociar con otras formaciones políticas y, en algunos casos, fueron recompensados por sus monarcas con la promoción en sus carreras eclesiásticas. El análisis de las diversas trayectorias de los eclesiásticos portugueses y castellanos que colaboraron en la diplomacia nos permitirá trazar hasta qué punto fue importante la existencia de estos premios, y si fue habitual la construcción o promoción de carreras eclesiásticas en torno al servicio diplomático.
Las gentes del Cantábrico en Valencia a finales de la Edad Media: redes, movilidad y permanencia
Authors: Conde Mendoza Inazio
Published: May 2024

El presente artículo examina la presencia y las redes que las gentes procedentes de las villas del Cantábrico establecieron en la ciudad de Valencia en el tránsito del s. XV al s. XVI. Su llegada a la ciudad de Valencia, realizada fundamentalmente a bordo de sus embarcaciones para participar en el comercio marítimo mediterráneo, se retrotrae al s. XIV, aunque experimentan un notable incremento en las últimas décadas de la Edad Media. Los biscahinos del norte de la Corona de Castilla formaban un grupo integrado por vizcaínos y guipuzcoanos, pero también cántabros y alaveses. A partir del estudio prosopográfico de la ingente documentación notarial valenciana, principalmente del notario Jaume Salvador del Archivo del Reino de Valencia, complementada por los avecindamientos, es posible analizar las diversas razones que empujaron a su movilidad y asentamiento, la propia definición del grupo, su organización institucional y su vida en la ciudad.
The Banking System of Russia in 1987-1994: A New Organization and New
Problems
Authors:   Taganrog Institute of Management
            and Economics, Sinichenko Olesya
Published: May 2024

The article delves into the evolution of the banking institutions in Russia from
1987 to 1994. The necessity to move away from a single-level banking system by the late
1980s became apparent as it failed to meet the demands of a market economy. The
emergence of specialized banks significantly expanded the functionality of banking
operations, accompanied by the establishment of numerous regional branches. However,
their dependence on the government persisted, and the banks' own capital increased
slowly. The advent of commercial banks marked the beginning of the development of a
full-fledged two-level structure of the Russian banking system. The number of commercial
banks increased rapidly, attributed to the low requirements for obtaining licenses to
conduct banking operations. Many banks encountered either liquidation or merging with
the others as control over their activities was tightened and new regulations were
introduced. The article outlines the legislative history regulating the monetary and
credit system. The development and establishment of the banking system in Russia
constitute a complex and contradictory process, including the criminalization of this
sector in the early 90s, linked to the insufficient regulatory activity of the Central
Bank of Russia. This led to citizens mistrust in banks, especially during the growth and
subsequent collapse of financial pyramids. Unresolved issues in the banking and
financial sectors led to another institutional crisis in 1995.
The Political and Economic Theory of Populism
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State
            University, Belyakov Gleb
Published: May 2024

The paper presents a cross-disciplinary theory of populism. The first part of the
article considers a definition of populism, the main electorate of populist forces, and
the economic triggers of protest votes for populist parties. The second part deals with
the different types of political populism, the reasons for their actualization in the
21st century, and the institutional consequences of populist power. The demand for
populism comes from fragmented social groups that lost out in the social transformations
following the neoliberal revolution of the 1970s and experienced the negative shocks of
globalization. The protest electorate is organized around charismatic leaders who find
'scapegoats' in the form of traditional elites, migrants, or minorities and claim to
speak for the «nation». Populism can contribute to democratization in its early stages.
However, once in power, populists tend to undermine the system of checks and balances,
leading to a decline in the quality of institutions and a slowdown in economic growth.
The third part of the paper assesses the impact of economic populism. It is concluded
that the definitional approaches used in academic literature do not meet the requirement
of universality and do not imply a sufficient level of operationalization necessary for
empirical research. An alternative approach is proposed that develops the «classical»
definition of R. Dornbusch and S. Edwards: economic policy aimed at provoking economic
shocks in order to increase the political ratings of the authorities and downplaying
socio-economic risks. This approach enables economic populism to transcend the
ideological framework of «right-left» economic policy, separate it from the economic
policy of political populists, and evaluate the populist policies of mainstream parties.
The theory of economic populism converges with the theory of political business cycles,
but is not limited to elections and focuses on assessing demand rather than
supply.
Expensive Free
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State
            University, Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the
            President of the Russian Federation, Shastitko Andrey , Morosanova Anastasia ,   Lomonosov Moscow State
            University, Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the
            President of the Russian Federation
Published: May 2024

Digital platforms, as a rule, offer their services to at least one of the parties
without a monetary fee, but by charging another resource – information – in the form of
personal information and digital footprints. Analysis mechanisms of collected
information provide companies with hidden competitive power, which, on the one hand,
allows them to increase efficiency, but on the other hand, carries potential threats for
many individual users and for economic welfare. The main research question concerns the
presence of incentives to maintain or enhance privacy on the Internet, which arise not
only from users, but also from business, as well as the role of government regulators in
this process. Some of the urgent regulatory decisions to develop a competitive
environment in digital markets and ensure transparency of processes within ecosystems,
discussed in this article, can provide progress in user control over their personal
information. At the same time, the proposed changes will lead to additional information
security risks (and other aspects). The question of ensuring the guarantor reliability
related to privacy on the Internet remains open.
Amyand’s Hernia in an Infant: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors:   Department of General Surgery, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, P.O.Box 3010, Moshi, Tanzania., Koipapi Sengua , Tadayo Joshua ,   Department of General Surgery, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, P.O.Box 3010, Moshi, Tanzania., Mtaita Dorah ,   College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa, P.O.Box 1009, Arusha, Tanzania., Msuya David ,   Department of General Surgery, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, P.O.Box 3010, Moshi, Tanzania.
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Inguinal hernia is a common surgical disease among a pediatric population with patent processus vaginalis being the major risk factor. Omentum and small intestine loops are the oftenencountered hernia sac contents, however in a rare instance (1% of cases), a vermiform appendix is found in the sac, and it is referred as Amyand’s hernia (AH). The appendix can be normal, inflamed, strangulated, or perforated. Case presentation: 7-week-old male baby with 2-week history of right groin swelling, excessive crying and restlessness. He was clinically stable with irreducible right inguinoscrotal swelling. An ultrasonography confirmed a 1.5 cm abdominal wall defect with bowels in the sac. A clinical diagnosis of incarcerated inguinal hernia was made, and the patient was prepared for surgery. A standard herniotomy incision was done, hernia sac was found and opened and appendix and cecum were found. The contents were reduced, the sac was ligated and transected, and the incision was closed in layers. The post-operative follow ups were uneventful. Discussion: AH is a rare condition, with estimated prevalence of 0.19% to 1.7% and 0.1% occurrence of appendicitis. The clinical presentations of AH include painful groin swelling, inguino-scrotal erythema, tenderness, and features of obstructed or strangulated inguinal hernia. Diagnosis is often made during surgery as it is exceedingly difficult to diagnose it pre-operatively as it resembles inguinal hernia, and it can mimic testicular torsion or inflammation in case of erythema and tenderness. The surgical approach depends on the status of appendix, and it can be reduction of appendix or appendectomy if inflamed. Conclusions: Although rare, an index of suspicion should be kept in all inguinal hernia repairs. The appendix should be preserved if normal as with emergence of novel surgical technologies, the appendix can be of significant use especially for the children.
Cost-Minimization Analysis of Robotic Versus LaparoscopicAssisted Liver Cancer Resection
Authors:   Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China., Aboudou Taslim , Li Meixuan ,   Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China., Li Yanfei ,   Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China., Abdu Hassan Idris ,   College of Health Management, Shangluo University, Shangluo, 70000, Shaanxi, China., Mohamad Lutfi Edress Abdu ,   University of Shandi, Shandi State, Sudan., Wang Dan ,   College of Health Management, Shangluo University, Shangluo, 70000, Shaanxi, China., Yiyang Wang ,   College of Health Management, Shangluo University, Shangluo, 70000, Shaanxi, China., Tianyu Liu ,   College of Health Management, Shangluo University, Shangluo, 70000, Shaanxi, China., Yang Kehu ,   Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Published: May 2024

Background: In the treatment of patients with liver cancer, laparoscopic liver cancer resection is the earliest and most widely used minimally invasive surgery. Robotic surgery technology helps surgeons overcome the shortcomings of traditional laparoscopic surgery by providing surgeons with high-resolution 3D images, wrist instruments that provide degrees of freedom, and tremor filtering technology. Objective: We designed a cost-minimization analysis to explore the cost difference of roboticassisted versus laparoscopic-assisted liver cancer resection, so as to provide the valuable reference for clinical practice and patients. Results: A total of 51 patients performed with liver cancer were carefully chosen from Gansu Provincial People’s Hospital, which included eighteen patients with robot-assisted hepatectomy and thirty-three patients with laparoscopic-assisted hepatectomy. The Cost-minimization analysis showed that the average medical cost per patient receiving robotic surgery was 60,322 yuan, and the average medical cost per patient receiving laparoscopic surgery was 46,867 yuan. Compared with robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery could save 13,455 yuan. Method: Cost-minimization analysis was designed to determine the best option economic for medical technology with the similarity of efficacy and safety for robotic hepatectomy and laparoscopic hepatectomy. Excel 2016 software was used to collect and analyze cost data. Oneway deterministic sensitivity analysis was performed to assess the uncertainty of the parameter (cost of operation, cost of medical materials, cost of adjuvant therapy, cost of medicine, cost of medical examination, cost of anesthesia, cost of health care, and cost of hospitalization) values and gauge the reliability and generalizability of the results. Conclusion: The comparison between robotic-assisted liver surgery and laparoscopic surgery shows that the average medical cost was higher in robotic surgery when compared to laparoscopic liver cancer.
Custodiol Histidine-Tryptophan-ketoglutarate Versus Blood Cardioplegia in Totally Thoracoscopic Cardiac Surgery
Authors:   Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China., Ma Jianrui
Published: May 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the myocardial protection performance between Custodial histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate cardioplegic solution and blood cardioplegic solution in the context of totally thoracoscopic cardiac surgery. Methods: A total of 101 patients who underwent thoracoscopic cardiac surgery adopting either blood cardioplegic or histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital from January 2021 to December 2021 were retrospectively enrolled. Postoperative outcomes assessed by myocardial enzyme level, the capacity of return to spontaneous rhythm, left ventricle ejection fraction, myocardial infarction, vasoactive-inotropic score, mechanical ventilation time, intensive care unit stay, hospital stay, mechanical circulatory support, and in-hospital mortality were compared between the two groups. Results: 69 and 32 patients adopted blood cardioplegic and histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solutions, respectively. The cardiac troponin I and creatine kinase-MB at the peak period or at the postoperative period of <24h, 24-48h, and >48h were similar between the two groups (p>0.05). There was also no significance regarding the postoperative left ventricle ejection fraction, vasoactive-inotropic score, and incidence of myocardial infarction (p>0.05). However, blood cardioplegic solution administration resulted in a significantly more occurrence of return to spontaneous rhythm in contrast to the histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution (p=0.025). Multivariate logistic regression for outcomes revealed that histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate administration was associated with a lower possibility to return to spontaneous rhythm (odds ratio (OR)=0.238; confidence interval CI=0.072-0.783; p=0.018]. Additionally, increased aortic cross-clamp time per 10 mins was associated with a higher risk of myocardial infarction (OR=1.499; CI=1.161-1.934; p=0.002) while increased total volume was associated with a lower risk of myocardial infarction (OR=0.997; CI=0.994-0.999; p=0.029) Conclusion: Delivery of histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution offered equivalent myocardial protection to the delivery of blood cardioplegic solution in patients undergoing totally thoracoscopic cardiac surgery. In this setting, the histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate seems to be associated with decreased incidence of postoperative return to spontaneous rhythm.
Impact of Protective Mask Position on Inspired Gas Concentration During Oxygen Supplementation: A Study in Healthy Volunteers
Authors:   Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, The Nazareth Hospital-Nazareth, The Bar-Ilan University, Israel., Tome Riad
Published: May 2024

Purpose of study: Patients with respiratory diseases are often required to wear protective masks to minimize the risk of spreading infections. However, when these patients necessitate oxygen enrichment, the impact of wearing both a protective mask and an oxygen mask on the concentration of inhaled oxygen and carbon dioxide remains unclear. This study was conducted with the aim of comparing the inhaled concentrations of oxygen and carbon dioxide in five different scenarios, utilizing both an enrichment mask and a protective mask.
Hemodynamic Changes in Elective Cesarean Section, Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Comparison Study with Preoperative Ondansetron Administration
Authors:   Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, The Nazareth Hospital-Nazareth, The Bar-Ilan University, Israel., Tome Riad
Published: May 2024

The most widely used anesthesia technique for cesarean delivery is the spinal anesthesia (SA). In Bnai-Zion Medical Center over than 90% of the elective cesarean sections performed under SA. However, this type of anesthesia frequently associated with side effects that primarily affect the parturient and the fetal health [1]. Nearly, 70-80% of obstetric patients experience spinal anesthesiainduced hypotension (SAIH) without pharmacological prophylaxis [2]. This hypotension is commonly accompanied with reflex tachycardia, nausea and vomiting, and in rare occasions bradycardia can be observed. Most authors agree that hypotension presents when systolic blood pressure (SBP) reduced from baseline of more than 20% [3]. The main mechanism of SAIH is decreased systemic vascular resistance resulting from arterial vasodilation [4].
Bibliometric Analysis of the Relationship Between Breast Cancer and Exercise Based on Citespace
Authors:   Exercise Rehabilitation Research Institute, Sangmyung University, Seoul, Korea., Jia Ning Zhang , Soo Baek Seung ,   Exercise Rehabilitation Research Institute, Sangmyung University, Seoul, Korea.
Published: May 2024

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on the relationship between breast cancer and exercise using Citespace software, in order to explore the research hotspots, trends, and deficiencies in this field. Relevant literature including keywords such as “breast cancer” and “exercise” was retrieved from the Web of Science database and analyzed using Citespace software for data processing and visualization. The main conclusions of this study are as follows: In co-occurrence analysis of keywords, researchers mainly focus on the prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment of breast cancer, as well as the effects of different types of exercise on breast cancer. Meanwhile, the cooccurrence patterns of keywords in studies related to exercise and breast cancer indicate an increasing attention to the relationship between breast cancer and exercise, making it gradually one of the hotspots in breast cancer research. The timeline of keywords and burst detection analysis show that researchers have increasingly focused on the relationship between breast cancer and exercise in recent years, with research intensity showing an increasing trend year by year. Furthermore, in recent years, researchers have begun to emphasize the role of exercise in breast cancer rehabilitation, rather than just prevention and treatment. Discipline analysis indicates that research in this field involves multiple disciplinary areas, including medicine, oncology, sports science, nutrition, etc. Additionally, an analysis of papers published by country reveals that the United States leads in research on the relationship between breast cancer and exercise, followed closely by the United Kingdom, China, Canada, Australia, and other countries. Conclusion: Literature on the relationship between breast cancer and exercise shows a trend of increasing quantity year by year. However, there are still some deficiencies in this field, such as lack of uniform research methods, overly limited research samples, and insufficient rigor in research results. Therefore, further strengthening research on the relationship between breast cancer and exercise is highly necessary.
Enhancing Titanium Implants with rhBMP-2 for Improved Osseointegration
Authors:   School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire, UK., Anu Sam , Waqar Ahmed ,   School of Mathematics and Physics, College of Health and Science, University of Lincoln, UK., Fadi BARRAK ,   School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire, UK.
Published: May 2024

Early dental implant occurs failure due to poor osseointegration between the bone tissue and implant surface. Adding osseoinductive biomaterials such as bone morphogenetic proteins to the surface of the implant improves the quality and osseointegration of osseointegration. They trigger the conversion of mesenchymal stem cells into osteoblast cells producing new bone. This study aimed to assess the effects of adding bone morphogenetic proteins (rhBMP-2) to the implant surfaces on the extend and strength of osseointegration. This review used studies from Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source, Medline on EBSCo host platform, and CINAHL Ultimate Databases. In-vivo studies with randomised controlled trials from 01/01/2013 to 12/31/2023 were included. Seven animal studies on the surface modification of SLA implants with rhBMP-2 on different carriers were selected based on the inclusion criteria with low risk of bias. The bone area, volume, and bone-implant contact in the new bone formed were measured. The strength of osseointegration was measured in two studies as removal torque and implant stability quotient. Statistically significant increase in new bone formation and boneimplant contact was seen in rhBMP-2 immobilized on heparinised implant surface. Three studies showed significant increase in bone formation when rhBMP-2 was added. bone-implant contact showed statistically significant increase in the experimental group in only two studies. There was no significant difference in the bone-implant contact, removal torque and implant stability quotient analysis in five studies. The biofunctionalisation using rhBMP-2 is promising to increase the extent and strength of osseointegration. It influences the outcome measures of osseointegration even though to display statistical significance rhBMP-2 should have sustained release and concentration. Carriers such as Hydroxyapatite (HAp), Heparin and poly (D,L lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) microspheres can biofunctionalise implant surfaces with rhBMP-2. Further studies are needed to identify the ideal carriers and doses needed to increase in the bone implant contact and strength of osseointegration.
INTERNAL AUDIT IN THE CONTROL CONCEPT
Authors: DANILKOVA S. , PANKOV D.
Published: May 2024

The article, based on many years of international experience in the formation and development of internal audit, scientific publications, and the practice of domestic, Russian, and foreign business entities, examines the issues of recognizing the essence of internal audit in the control concept. The authors substantiate the dualism of internal audit as a form of audit and an element of the internal control system, which makes it possible to comprehensively identify its essence in contrast to the existing set of one-sided views as a control measure. Analysis of the judgments of various scientists on the problem under study made it possible to generalize the main components of internal audit and reveal their content in the concept of control.
TikTok en campañas políticas: estudio de caso de las elecciones regionales en Colombia, 2023
Authors: Wilches Tinjacá Jaime Andrés , Guerrero Sierra Hugo Fernando , Niño González César
Published: May 2024

El uso de TikTok en las campañas políticas se ha convertido en una tendencia local y global, porque abarata la financiación de candidatos y posibilita explorar formatos multimediales. En esta dirección, el objetivo del artículo es analizar el uso de esta red social en las elecciones regionales de Colombia durante el año 2023, teniendo como hipótesis que, independiente del contexto geográfico, TikTok incidió en la elección de los candidatos ganadores y con ello valida la postura teórica de las leyes de la interfaz. La metodología toma como corpus el número de seguidores y “tiktoks” realizados por los dos candidatos con mayor votación en cada uno de los 32 departamentos y capitales de Colombia. El método integra dos estrategias: un análisis descriptivo de redes sociales que evidencia los casos en los que el candidato ganador tenía más seguidores o piezas comunicativas en TikTok, y un análisis de correlación canónica que establece la relación entre la utilización de la red social y las zonas geográficas del país. La discusión sugiere que TikTok se ha convertido en una herramienta fundamental para las campañas políticas que trasciende el territorio y que esta tendencia se mantendrá en ascenso, debido a la singularidad de su algoritmo y diversidad de ofertas para la interacción de usuarios. El artículo aporta a la literatura de campañas electorales, interfaz de TikTok e influencia en contextos territoriales. Por último, se propone una agenda de investigación que profundice en las transformaciones de este fenómeno para la cultura “pop-lítica” y las emociones sociales.
Advergaming: técnica publicitaria para integrar a las personas sordas en el mundo del videojuego
Authors: Cortez-Tuesta María Fernanda , Gallardo-Echenique Eliana
Published: May 2024

El uso del advergaming se ha convertido en una de las novedosas técnicas de la publicidad gracias a las cuales las marcas transmiten de manera innovadora sus mensajes al público. En Perú existe una brecha en la integración de las personas sordas dentro de los discursos publicitarios de las marcas y campañas, sobre todo si se utiliza el advergaming para establecer una buena conexión con ellos. Este estudio cuenta con dos objetivos: analizar cómo la marca Pilsen contribuye o no a crear espacios inclusivos con el advergaming y determinar qué elementos de la técnica publicitaria son relevantes para integrar a la comunidad sorda dentro del mundo del videojuego. Se adoptó una metodología cualitativa para analizar el anuncio E-nterpreters mediante la realización de entrevistas semiestructuradas a un grupo de estudiantes de la carrera de Educación Especial del décimo ciclo de una universidad privada de Lima. Se encontró que Pilsen sí contribuyó a crear espacios inclusivos con la técnica del advergaming.
Evidence Against the Undertaxation of Digital Companies from the Weighted Effective Tax Rate Method Analysis
Authors: Peterka Pavel , Stroukal Dominik
Published: May 2024

This study scrutinizes the prevalent belief that traditional companies face a more substantial taxation burden compared to digital firms. Our research delves into the effective corporate tax rate (ECTR) for an extensive sample of 463 global companies, encompassing 217 digital and 246 traditional entities, over the period from 2010 to 2020. Utilizing a unique dataset, our analysis reveals that the effective tax rates for digital and traditional companies do not significantly diverge. Contrary to common perceptions, in certain years, digital companies shouldered a heavier tax burden. This finding suggests that to achieve parity in taxation between digital and traditional firms, digital entities would have warranted tax relief, particularly between 2012 and 2015 when their tax rates were demonstrably higher. Furthermore, our models highlight a gradual increase in the effective corporate tax rate for digital companies over time, reflecting their growth and stabilization in the market. Throughout the entire period under study, including each individual year from 2010 to 2020, the difference in the effective tax rate between digital and traditional companies did not exceed an average of three percentage points across the selected countries. This threshold of three percent is notably the same as the digital tax proposed by the European Commission as a provisional measure. Since the observed difference consistently fell below this margin, imposing an additional 3% tax on digital services would, in effect, impose a disproportionately higher tax burden on digital firms than on their traditional counterparts.
From Trending to Teaching: A Framework to Analyze TikTok Videos for Vocabulary Instruction
Authors: Shanthi Alice , Jumaat Nur Alyaa Fatinah , Suppiah Puspalata C , Johar Elia Md , Arumugam Nalini
Published: May 2024

TikTok, a popular short-form video platform, has evolved into a versatile communication tool with potential applications in education. Examining the various multimodal components present in TikTok videos can offer valuable insights for vocabulary acquisition. TikTok combines multiple modes (multimodal), like visuals, text, audio, and movement, to engage users. Understanding the synergy between these modes on TikTok, in conveying meaning and maintaining engagement, could inform more effective vocabulary teaching methods. This paper delves into the examination of two frameworks for analysing multimodal elements in pedagogical materials. The first framework discussed is Serafini's (2010), while the second is Machin and Mayr's (2012). The findings suggest that a key distinction lies in Serafini's narrow focus on pedagogy compared to Machin and Mayr's broader approach, which scrutinises the construction of meaning. The study concludes that Serafini's framework is most appropriate for analysing multimodal elements in pedagogical materials as it directly addresses the learning objectives in student learning. The results of this study hold implications for students, educators, and educational establishments.
Avaliação prospectiva imagem do corpo em estudantes de dança
Authors: Vieira da Silva Rosa Maria
Published: May 2024

Avaliação prospectiva imagem do corpo em estudantes de dança
Imaginários do corpo: A dança independente em Portugal
Authors: Roubaud Luísa
Published: May 2024

Imaginários do corpo: A dança independente em Portugal
Dança inclusiva em contexto artístico: Análise de duas companhias
Authors: Amoedo Henrique
Published: May 2024

Dança inclusiva em contexto artístico: Análise de duas companhias
As máscaras de dança cokwe na perspectiva de uma estética africana
Authors: Marques Ana Clara
Published: May 2024

As máscaras de dança cokwe na perspectiva de uma estética africana
Cosa deve sapere oggi il pediatra del trattamento dell’epatite C nell’era dei nuovi farmaci antivirali?
Authors: Veraldi Silvio , Maggiore Giuseppe
Published: May 2024

The treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with the new directacting antivirals (DAAs) has dramatically modified the natural history of the HCV-related disease, eradicating the virus in over 90% of treated patients, with negligible collateral effects. The high costs of treatment, however, represent a factor that limits patients’ access to therapy and burdens the countries’ healthcare systems. In Italy the estimated cost of treatment for a naïve patient (8/12 weeks) amounts to approximately €5,500 (VAT excluded). HCV liver disease especially affects adults, in Italy the average prevalence of hepatitis C ranges between 2.4% and 3.3% in the general population. The prevalence of hepatitis C in children is significantly lower (0.15%) and the liver disease is rarely progressive in the paediatric age; however, there are not tools capable of interrupting the main route of infection, namely the vertical transmission from the infected mother. The effectiveness and great manageability of these new direct antivirals have also allowed their use in paediatrics starting from three years of age.
Akciğere Wedge Rezeksiyon Uygulanan Bir Hastada, Roy Uyum Modeline Göre Yapılandırılmış Hemşirelik Bakımı Uygulaması
Authors: Çeliktürk Doruker Nihal , Demir Korkmaz Fatma , Kurcan Çiğdem , Sever Serpil
Published: May 2024

Akciğer kanseri dünyada ve ülkemizde en sık görülen kanser türüdür. Tedavisinde en etkili yöntem cerrahi tedavi olup bunlardan biri de wedge-rezeksiyondur. Wedge-rezeksiyon, pulmoner fonksiyonlar göz önünde bulundurularak en az parankimal doku kaybının amaçlandığı cerrahi yöntemdir. Bu girişim uygulanan hastaların hemşirelik bakımının yapılandırılması bakım kalitesinin artırılması için temel oluşturabilir.
Bu olgu sunumunda akciğere wedge-rezeksiyon uygulanmış bir hastanın hemşirelik bakımı Roy Uyum Modeline göre yapılandırılarak hemşirelik bakımı fizyolojik, benlik kavramı, rol fonksiyonu ve karşılıklı bağlılık alanlarında planlanmış ve değerlendirilmiştir.
Postpartum Depresyonun Oluşumunda Potansiyel Bir Risk Faktörü: Obstetrik Şiddet
Authors: Yazgı Demir Zahide Gül , Yılmaz Mualla
Published: May 2024

Öz: Postpartum depresyon, doğum sonrası dönemde oldukça yaygın görülen önemli ruhsal hastalıklardan biridir. Postpartum depresyonu olan kadın fiziksel ve psikolojik sağlık, düşük yaşam kalitesi, partner ilişkileri, madde kullanımı, intihar düşüncesi nedeniyle kendine zarar verme gibi nedenlerle risk altındadır. Bunun yanı sıra postpartum depresyon zayıf anne-bebek etkileşimini, anne-bebek bağlanmasını, ebeveynlik stilini ve duyarlılığını, emzirmenin azalmasını/güçleşmesini olumsuz yönde etkileyerek bebeğin gelişimi için de risk oluşturmaktadır. Postpartum depresyonun etkileri göz önüne alındığında hastalığın önlenmesi için öncelikli adım hastalığın oluşumunda rol oynayan risk faktörlerini tanımlamak ve erken müdahalelere odaklanmaktır. Bu bağlamda bu derlemede, postpartum depresyonun oluşumunda potansiyel bir risk faktörü olan doğum sırasında saygısızlık ve istismar/obstetrik şiddet kavramı, türleri, risk faktörleri ve etkileri konusunda bilgi verilerek, kadın ruh sağlığının korunmasında obstetrik şiddetin önlenmesinin önemine dikkat çekilmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Anahtar Sözcükler: Obstetrik şiddet; postpartum depresyon; sağlık profesyoneli; saygısızlık ve istismar.
Primipar Gebelerin Gebelik Algıları ve Doğum Öz-Yeterliği Arasındaki İlişkinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Kahraman Ayşenur , Şen Aytekin Melek , Mete Sandalcı Eylem , Alparslan Özgür
Published: May 2024

PRİMİPAR GEBELERİN GEBELİK ALGILARI VE DOĞUM ÖZ-YETERLİĞİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN BELİRLENMESİ
Amaç: Bu çalışmada primipar gebelerin gebelik algıları ve doğuma yönelik öz-yeterlikleri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı olarak yürütülen araştırmaya 227 gebe dahil edilmiştir. Araştırmanın verileri Gebe Tanılama Formu, Gebelerin Kendilerini Algılama Ölçeği ve Normal Doğuma Yönelik Öz-Yeterlik Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların Normal doğuma yönelik öz-yeterliklerinin orta düzeyde olduğu saptanmıştır. Gebelikte annelik algısının düşük düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Katılımcıların gebelikte gebeliğe ait beden algısının olumlu olduğu belirlenmiştir. Normal Doğuma Yönelik Öz-yeterlik Ölçeği ve Gebelerin Kendilerini Algılama Ölçeği arasında yapılan korelasyon analizinde ölçekler arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmamıştır (p>0.01). Gebelerin gebelikte kendilerini algılama ölçeği annelik algısı ile beden algısı alt boyutu arasında pozitif yönde zayıf düzeyde bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir (r=.393, p
Ảnh hưởng của nhiệt độ lên phát triển phôi và thành phần acid béo của ấu trùng cá chẽm (Lates calcarifer)
Authors: Phạm Đức Hùng , Nguyễn Thị Hà Trinh , Lục Minh Diệp
Published: May 2024

Nghiên cứu được tiến hành nhằm xác định ảnh hưởng của nhiệt độ ấp trứng lên sự phát triển phôi và thành phần acid béo của ấu trùng cá chẽm. Trứng thụ tinh được ấp ở bốn mức nhiệt độ 28, 30, 32 và 34°C trong các bể composite 300L/bể. Mỗi nghiệm thức được lặp lại ba lần. Kết quả cho thấy nhiệt độ ấp trứng có ảnh hưởng đến thời gian phát triển phôi trứng cá chẽm. Thời gian phát triển các giai đoạn chính của phôi dài nhất ở nhiệt độ ấp 28°C. Tỷ lệ nở và tỷ lệ sống của ấu trùng 2 ngày tuổi (2DAH) cao nhất ở nhiệt độ 28°C và 30°C và giảm có ý nghĩa ở nhiệt độ cao hơn (P < 0,05). Không có ảnh hưởng của nhiệt độ ấp đến thành phần acid béo không no nhiều nối đôi (PUFA) và các acid béo không no có trên bốn nối đôi (HUFA) của ấu trùng cá chẽm mới nở (P > 0,05), tuy nhiên thành phần acid béo của ấu trùng cá 2 ngày sau khi nở có sự sai khác ý nghĩa. Ở nhiệt độ 34°C, hàm lượng các acid béo HUFA của ấu trùng cá 2DAH giảm có ý nghĩa so với ấu trùng ở nhiệt độ thấp hơn. Những kết quả trên cho thấy nhiệt độ ấp từ 28 đến 30°C là phù hợp cho sự phát triển của phôi, tỷ lệ nở và chất lượng của ấu trùng cá chẽm.
Ảnh hưởng của việc trì hoãn cho ăn lần đầu lên sinh trưởng và tỷ lệ sống của ấu trùng cá khoang cổ cam (Amphiprion percula Lacepède, 1802)
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Lê Nghi , Nguyễn Tấn Sỹ , Nguyễn Thị Hà Trang , Trần Thị Lê Trang , Trần Văn Dũng
Published: May 2024

Nghiên cứu được thực hiện nhằm đánh giá ảnh hưởng của việc trì hoãn cho ăn lần đầu đến kết quả ương ấu trùng cá khoang cổ cam. Các thời điểm bắt đầu cho ăn được thử nghiệm gồm 12 giờ, 15 giờ, 18 giờ, 21 giờ và 24 giờ sau khi nở. Các chỉ tiêu sinh trưởng (chiều dài, khối lượng), tỷ lệ sống và sự hình thành các sọc trắng trên thân được sử dụng để đánh giá kết quả thí nghiệm. Ấu trùng được ương trong các bể kính 30 lít với mật độ 1 con/lít. Ấu trùng được cho ăn luân trùng trong 3 ngày đầu và nauplius Artemia từ ngày thứ 2 trở đi. Thí nghiệm được thực hiện với 3 lần lặp trong thời gian 45 ngày. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy việc trì hoãn cho ăn có ảnh hưởng tiêu cực đến các chỉ tiêu sinh trưởng, tỷ lệ sống và sự hình thành sọc trắng của ấu trùng cá khoang cổ cam. Trong đó, ấu trùng được cho ăn vào thời điểm 12 giờ sau khi nở đạt các chỉ tiêu sinh trưởng (chiều dài, khối lượng), hệ số phân đàn, tỷ lệ sống và sự hình thành các sọc trắng tốt nhất. Càng trì hoãn thời điểm bắt đầu cho ăn, các chỉ tiêu này càng giảm, thấp nhất ở nghiệm thức được cho ăn vào thời điểm 24 giờ sau khi nở. Từ nghiên cứu này có thể nhận thấy ấu trùng cá khoang cổ cam nên được bắt đầu cho ăn vào thời điểm 12 giờ sau khi nở nhằm đạt được các chỉ tiêu tăng trưởng, tỷ lệ sống và biến thái tối ưu.
Alexander's Eastern Campaigns for Religious Change in the Mediterranean Region
Authors: Ni Chang
Published: May 2024

Alexander's Eastern Expedition was one of the most brilliant expeditions in the world's military history. Although Alexander's Eastern Expedition brought profound disasters to the people of Eurasia and Africa, the process of accompanying the Eastern invasion objectively made the spread of Greek culture to the East and the process of infiltration of Oriental culture into Greek culture. At that time, religion and culture were inseparable under the system of the unity of church and state. As a result of the dispersal and fusion of primitive religions during this period, the mainstream religions that determined the values of the majority of the world's people in later times were formed, thus influencing the course of human civilization.