bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and epidemiology of intestinal cestodes of small ruminants in Algeria
Authors: Zerguine karima , Meryem Benmarce , Djammam Imane , Neghiche Samar Rana
Published: March 2024

Our study aims to identify and assess the prevalence of Anoplocephalidae parasitizing the intestines of small ruminants, as well as to study their epidemiology in Algeria. The methods used to achieve our goals are autopsy and staining. The results showed the presence of six species of tapeworms belonging to four genera : Moniezia expansa, Moniezia benedeni, Stilesia globipunctata, Stilesia sp, Avitellina centripunctata and Thysaniezia ovilla, with variable infestation rates affecting 14% of sheep and 8% of goats. Moniezia expansa is the dominant parasitic species and was found with high rates in goats and sheep.
The study of factors influencing the occurrence of Anoplocephalidae showed that females were affected more than males for both hosts. Likewise, younger animals are more parasitized than the adults. The most infested animal breeds are Berber and Rembi. Our results show several parasitic associations of two cestodes worms. The most frequent association in our samples is that of Moniezia expansa - Stilesia globipunctata with a rate of 50%. The regional and seasonal studied showed that the infestation of small ruminants by Anoplocephalidae was also influenced by the nature of the climate.
Reduction of water consumption for heating plant cooling with an indirect cooling system
Authors: Hlaváček Ondřej , Vagenknechtová Alice
Published: March 2024

In order to combat drought, many industrial companies are taking austerity measures in their water management. They are driven not only by economic reasons but also by tightening legislation (Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic 2001), directly prohibiting the extraction of water from the environment when a drought is declared. The article deals with the case of a company that operates a heating plant for an industrial zone and the adjacent town. The water source is a river 2.5 km away. In the event of a drought, the company is affected by a ban on river-water extraction, which has a direct impact on the operation of the heating plant and the entire industrial zone, with the current heating-plant cooling system consuming up to 60% of the industrial water. Previous studies have shown the impossibility of installing a dry or hybrid cooling system in the area. A possible economical option is closed-loop cooling. Most of the cooling water is lost by evaporation, the rest by surface blowdown, neither of which occurs in a closed circuit. This paper deals with an alternative closed cooling system using a river and its design parameter calculation, including a comparison of the different options for pipe location and routing.
Effect of the Heavy Component Interference on the Phase Behavior of Quinary Hydrocarbon Mixtures
Authors: Buleiko V. M. , Buleiko D. V.
Published: March 2024

We have presented the results of a calorimetric study of the heavy component interference in the quinary hydrocarbon mixtures of methane, propane, octane, nonane, and decane. The phase diagrams for these mixtures have been plotted based on the experimental data. The phase transitions are localized by the finite discontinuities and singularities in temperature derivatives of the thermodynamic potentials. The heat capacity, internal energy, pressure, and temperature derivative of pressure at constant volume are measured in the range 170–250 K, up to 36 MPa. The investigated systems are presented as the combination of the simple hydrocarbon mixtures. The simple hydrocarbon mixture is the mixture, which consists of components forming the macrophase (a binary mixture with the constant methane/propane ratio) and one of C4+ heavy components forming a microphase. Every heavy component, which forms the hydrocarbon mixture, has a limited domain of influence on the phase behavior of the system in the p-T-x state space. The configuration of this domain is predetermined by the heavy component concentration. The transformation of the phase diagram and, consequently, the transformation of the phase behavior of the mixture due to the interference of heavy components are observed. Our investigations show that quinary hydrocarbon mixture for the low concentration of octane, nonane, and decane splits into four phases, the macrophase composed of methane, propane, octane, nonane and decane, and three microphases formed by octane, nonane, and decane. This split is similar to the split of the simple hydrocarbon mixture. The heavy components, octane, nonane, and decane dissolved in the macrophase partly. Besides, the heavy components provoke a split of the liquid part of the quinary mixture into two liquid phases.
The d'Alembert solution in hyperboloidal foliations
Authors: Kroon Juan Antonio Valiente , Silva Lidia Joana Gomes Da
Published: March 2024

We explicitly construct the analogue of the d'Alembert solution to the 1+1 wave equation in an hyperboloidal setting. This hyperboloidal d'Alembert solution is used, in turn, to gain intuition into the behaviour of solutions to the wave equation in a hyperboloidal foliation and to explain some apparently anomalous behaviour observed in numerically constructed solutions discussed in the literature.
Randomized experiment testing the effect of messaging about reductions in exposure to harmful chemicals on intentions to use JUUL e-cigarettes among tobacco product users and nonusers
Authors: Shiffman Saul , Hannon Michael , McCaffrey Stacey
Published: March 2024

Informing adults who smoke (AWS) that completely switching to e-cigarettes reduces their exposures to harmful chemicals could prompt them to switch to e-cigarettes. But it would be problematic if such messages prompted e-cigarette use by adults not using tobacco (Nonusers). This study assessed the effect of a reduced-exposure message on behavioral intentions among both these groups. In a randomized experiment, 3,485 AWS, 7,316 Nonusers (former- and never-users), and 1,756 adults using both cigarettes and e-cigarettes viewed an ad for JUUL e-cigarettes with or without a reduced-exposure message. Participants’ Openness-to-Try (OTT) and Openness-to-Use (OTU) JUUL were assessed. Exposure to the message significantly increased AWS’ OTT JUUL, while significantly decreasing it among Nonusers, resulting in a significant message x population interaction. The interaction was also significant for OTU; the message significantly increased OTU in AWS, and non-significantly decreased it among Nonusers. The message’s effect on AWS’ OTU was completely mediated by its effects on the perceived risk differential between JUUL use and smoking. Message exposure did not affect AWS’ intention to quit smoking, and decreased susceptibility to smoking among Nonusers Open to Using JUUL. The reduced-exposure message resulted in a pattern of behavioral intentions consistent with a favorable impact on population health.
An improved approach to convergent cross mapping method for strongly coupled time series data
Authors: Wang Ping , Gu Changgui , Yang Huijie
Published: March 2024

In numerous scientific domains, a significant challenge lies in identifying causal relationships among the various components of a system solely based on observational data. Recently, the convergent cross mapping (namely, CCM) method proposed by Sugihara et al. has demonstrated substantial potential for causal inference in the absence of models. By varying the coupling strength of the coupled Logistic model, we found that for asymmetrically strongly coupled time series, the CCM method fails in inferring both the direction and strength of causal relationships. In this paper, we propose an improved version of the CCM method, termed effective mutual information convergent cross mapping (namely, EMICCM) method, by considering inherent characteristics of time series such as nonlinearity and non-normal distribution features. As most real systems exhibit nonlinear and non-normally distributed characteristics, our method offers a more accurate measure for inferring causal relationships within them.
Invasive inflammatory fibroid polyp concomitant with Gastritis cystica polyposa and Inverted hyperplastic polyp of the stomach: a case report and literature review
Authors: yang Xingrong , Guo Sitong , Meng Ke , Tao Juan
Published: March 2024

Background Inflammatory fibrous polyp (IFP) is a distinct fibroblastic neoplasm with a predilection for the stomach and ileum. It contains prominent inflammatory infiltration, with a particularly eosinophils. Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) mutations are postulated as the pathogenesis of IFP. IFPs have been widely considered as benign tumors without malignant biological behaviors. However, rare invasive cases have been reported. Case presentation A 75-year-old woman presented with unexplained hematemesis, dizziness, and weakness for 3h. Physical examination revealed upper abdominal tenderness on palpation. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed a 6 cm nodule with a high-density shadow and ring enhancement with well-defined borders in the gastric body. Surgical excision was performed, and subsequent histopathological examination and immunohistochemical analyses confirmed the dignosis of gastric infiltrative IFP presenting along with gastritis cystica polyposa (GCP) and inverted hyperplastic polyp (IHP). The patient was positive for CD34 and PDGFRA expression, but PDGFRA exon 12, 14, and 18 mutations were not identified. There was no evidence of recurrence within the 4 years of surgery. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the second case of an IFP invading gastric’s serous layer and the first case of an IFP presenting with both GCP and IHP. Meanwhile, we speculate that the growth of an IFP leads to the formation of GCP and IHP. While an IFP is benign in most cases, it can be invasive in rare cases. It may show local recurrence with inadequate excision. We expect to help pathologists have a comprehensive understanding of the rare biological behavior, and to help surgeons achieve better clinical management through providing the case and literature review.
Intelligent Irrigation System With Smart Farming Using Ml and Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Authors: Manikandan P , Saravanan S. , Nagarajan C.
Published: March 2024

Due to increase in population, there is a drastic changes in whether condition which also affects agricultural productivity which leads to raise in food demand and creates a significant problem for humanity. This study suggests an automated control system of smart farming uses artificial intelligence, IoT and machine learning to monitor and regulate several agricultural regions vital to the entire farming process to solve lower productivity. Finally, provide better visualization and monitoring of the environment around us, we offered a web application that combines the different data produced by the sensors with the forecast from our models. The ensemble learning algorithm (SVM-KNN) to make an accuracy rate of 90% rather than individual SVM and KNN was 72% and 76%, respectively.
Intelligent and Efficient Task Caching for Mobile Edge Computing
Authors: Moradi Amir , Rezaei Fatemeh
Published: March 2024

Given the problems with a centralized cloud and the emergence of ultra-low latency applications and the needs of the Internet of Things (IoT), it has been found that novel methods are needed to support the centralized cloud technology. Mobile edge computing is one of the solutions to mitigate these challenges. In this paper, we study task caching at the network edge to improve network efficiency. In the proposed scheme, we get a general prediction of the possibility of re-requesting tasks in the future using convolutional neural networks (CNN). Using this possibility and the characteristics of a task itself, including the required cache space and the required amount of processing, we rank the number of this type of task in the neighbors and the number of last requests for this task using the fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and select the best replacement option available in the cache. The proposed scheme has proved to be of considerable benefit in terms of reducing the delay and energy usage, as well as improving overall network efficiency.
Amyloid Beta – induced leptomeningeal cell JAK/STAT signalling regulates inflammatory responses of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Abubaker Mannthalah , Stanton Janelle , Mahon Olwyn , Grabrucker Andreas , Newport David , Mulvihill John JE
Published: March 2024

The pathological signature of Alzheimer's disease (AD) includes the accumulation of toxic protein aggregates, mainly consisting of amyloid beta (Aβ). Recent strides in fundamental research underscore the pivotal role of waste clearance mechanisms in the brain suggesting it may be an early indication of early-onset AD. This study delves into the involvement of leptomeningeal cells (LMCs), crucial components forming integral barriers within the clearance system, in the context of AD. In this study, we examined the inflammatory responses of LMCs to Aβ, investigating their morphological changes and oxidative responses. The LMCs showed no changes in growth, viability, oxidative stress and vimentin expression in the presence of Aβ. Furthermore, LMCs exhibited a proinflammatory response unique to the Aβ when compared to an LPS control. When treated with JAK/STAT inhibitors, LMCs' inflammatory responses reverted to control levels, suggesting a crucial role of the JAK/STAT pathway in mediating LMC responses to Aβ-induced inflammation. Lastly, Aβ treated LMCs conditioned media demonstrated a reduction in S100B levels in astrocytes compared to both astrocyte control and Aβ-treated astrocytes. This observation suggests a potential anti-inflammatory role of LMCs toward astrocytes, potentially impacting the intricate cellular interplay in AD.
Upper Limb Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors with Lymphedema: A Latent Class Analysis and Network Analysis
Authors: Shen Aomei , Lukkahatai Nada , Zhang Zijuan , Zhao Hongmeng , Salim Nezar Ahmed , Han Gyumin , Qiang Wanmin , Lu Qian
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Breast cancer survivors (BCS) with lymphedema experience multiple symptoms in upper limbs that significantly impact their quality of life. The complexity of symptomology and the connection among these symptoms are unclear. This study aimed to identify upper limb symptom subgroups and symptom networks among BCS.
Methods: This secondary analysis included individuals with lymphedema (defined as an inter-limb circumference difference of ≥ 2 cm) from three cross-sectional studies among post-surgery BCS. Upper limb symptoms were assessed by the Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Symptom Experience Index. Descriptive analysis, latent class analysis, logistic regression analysis, and network analysis were performed.
Results: A total of 341 BCS with upper limb lymphedema were included. Swelling, heaviness and tightness were the most prevalent symptoms. Four distinct latent classes were identified: “Severe symptom” group (Class 1: 9.4%), “Movement-limitation and lymph-stasis” group (Class 2: 24.6%), “Lymph-stasis” group (Class 3: 37.5%), and “Low Symptom” group (Class 4: 28.4%). BCS with axillary lymph node dissection, radiotherapy, longer post-surgery duration, and without medical insurance were less likely to belong to the low symptom group (P< 0.001). Symptom network density decreased from Class 1 to 4. Core symptoms for each symptom network were tenderness, firmness, arm-swelling, and heaviness, respectively.
Conclusion: This study identified four distinct categories of upper limb symptoms and influencing factors among individuals with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL).
Implications for cancer survivors Our findings suggest the need to consider individualized approaches to symptom management and support for BCRL, taking into account their specific symptom clusters and associated risk factors.
Big Is Green, Procompetitive, and Profitable: The Economics of Route Consolidation
Authors: Froeb Luke M , Lane MARK , Powell G. EDWARD , Shor Mikhael , Tschantz Steven
Published: March 2024

The Travelling Salesman Problem and its cousin, the Vehicle Routing Problem, are typically studied in the field of Operations as a problem of optimization. In this paper, we show how to generalize the framework to handle any economic optimization problem using the idea of opportunity cost to elicit preferences. We prove that an optimum exists and then use stochastic search to estimate it for a realistic application involving actual drive times, multiple drivers, and overtime in Austin Texas. We find the benefits of route consolidation are large enough to offset potential anticompetitive effects for reasonable demand elasticities, and that the reduction in delivery miles results in lower costs, less pollution, and fewer accidents, injuries, and deaths. But unlike classic pollution externalities, most of benefits of route consolidation are internal to the merging parties, so they would be realized absent government intervention.
Dynamics of gas and greenhouse gases of ensiling barley with lactic acid bacteria during fermentation
Authors: Xue Yanlin , Wu Nier , Na Na , Sun Juanjuan , Sun Lin , Qili Moge , Li Dongyang , Li E , Yang Baozhu
Published: March 2024

Greenhouse gases (GHG) are generated in silage, especially in barley silage, during fermentation. However, little is known regarding the dynamics of GHG productions in silage during fermentation. The GHG accumulation and reduction were assessed in barley silage in the study. Barley was harvested at milk stage and ensiled without (CK) and with commercial lactic acid bacterial additives (L1 or L2). Gas and GHG productions, fermentation quality, fermentation weight loss (FWL), and bacterial communities were analyzed at d 0, d 1, d 3, d 6, d 15, d 35, and d 90 after ensiling. The gas and GHG productions rapidly increased in all silages during early fermentation phase and then decreased (P < 0.05). The gas and GHG productions in CK were higher than those in L1 and L2 from d 1 to d 35 (P < 0.05) and the peak productions of gas and GHG were observed at d 6 in CK and at d 3 in L1 and L2. The gas and GHG had positive correlation with Coliforms, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, and Atlantibacter from d 0 to d 6 (P < 0.05), but had negative correlation with Lentilactobacillus, Lactiplantibacillus, and Lacticaseibacillus from d 1 to d 35 (P < 0.05). The L1 and L2 had increasing pH and decreasing LA after d 15 (P < 0.05). Lentilactobacillus in L1 and L2 dominated the bacterial communities from d 35 to d 90 and correlated positively with pH and AA and negatively with LA from d 6 to d 90 (P < 0.05). The FWL had positive correlation with gas and GHG from d 1 to d 35 (P < 0.05). The ensiling fermentation process was divided into gas accumulation and reduction phases. Inoculating LAB reduces the gas and GHG productions. The activities of enterobacteria majorly contributes to the gas and GHG accumulations. The gas and GHG might participate in LAB metabolism during gas reduction phase. Lentilactobacillus activity causes mainly fermentation quality deterioration during late fermentation phase. The gas and GHG generated in silage contribute to the FWL during fermentation.
Advanced Microfluidic Biomarker for Multianalyte Sweat Analysis
Authors: s Vanaja , p Saran Raj
Published: March 2024

Development and Evaluation of an Arduino-Powered (Non-Intrusive) System for Analyzing Glucose Ions in Human Sweat Utilizing an RGB TCS3200 Sensor. The presented research introduces an innovative method for the precise quantitative analysis of ions in human sweat employing a TCS3200 colour sensor. Sweat composition serves as a valuable window into an individual's physiological state, making it an appealing target for non-invasive monitoring. The RGB TCS3200 colour sensor, originally designed for colour detection, has been adapted for ion analysis through a rigorous calibration process. This study presents a comprehensive methodology encompassing sample collection, sensor calibration, data acquisition, and thorough analysis. The fundamental principle of our method is predicated on establishing correlations between alterations in the colour spectrum of sweat samples and the concentration of specific ions. Our investigation systematically explores the sensor's response to varying ion concentrations, and the outcomes are rigorously validated against established laboratory techniques.
Risk factors analysis of hypofibrinogenemia associated with tigecycline
Authors: Liu Jiheng , Yuan Xuefeng , Wen Long , Tan Xin , Sui Qian , Liu Xiaohui
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This aim of this study was to analyze the effect of tigecycline on blood coagulation parameters and identify which variables may be related with it.
Patients and methods: This is a retrospective and observational study conducted in a tertiary general hospital in China. All patients over 18 years old, who received tigecycline for >48 hours were included. After treatment with tigecycline, patients were divided into two groups according to fibrinogen plasma concentration< 2.0 g/L. Data of patients were collected. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors for hypofbrinogenemia associated with tigecycline.
Results: 50 patients (71.3 ±20.2 years) were analyzed. The median duration of treatment was 8 days (3～20). 24 patients develoed hypofibrinogenemia, 3 gastrointestinal bleeding events were observed and 4 of them required fibrinogen administration. We identified the cumulative dose (OR =15.28, IC 95% 2.10-111.02, p = 0.01) and the baseline direct bilirubin >0.4mg/dL (OR =5.79, IC 95% 1.13-27.98, p = 0.04) as risk factors for tigecycline induced hypofibrinogenemia, while the baseline fibrinogen (OR =0.53, IC95% 0.29-0.97, p = 0.04) was likely a protective factor.
Conclusions:Tigecycline administration may be related with hypofibrinogenemia. Medical workers should realize that the use of tigecycline may induce hypofibrinogenemia or even serious adverse reactions, and monitor the coagulation routine during treatment, especially when the cumulative dose of tigecycline was greater or liver dysfunction especially direct bilirubin abnormality.
Tumor Blood Volume Measurement in Brain Gliomas Using Velocity-Selective Arterial Spin Labeling
Authors: Qu Yaoming , Ma Andong , Yan Xinran , Ou Xiaochan , Zou Xia , Rui Qihong , Wen Haitao , Wang Xianlong , Zhu Dan , Qin Qin , Wen Zhibo
Published: March 2024

Background
To evaluate the feasibility and performance of velocity selective (VS) ASL based cerebral blood volume (CBV) mapping among glioma patients in clinical practice, comparing with the VSASL based cerebral blood flow (CBF) mapping and dynamic susceptibility contrast-enhanced perfusion-weighted imaging (DSC-PWI).
Methods
This study included patients with histologically proven brain glioma who underwent preoperative MRI including VSASL based CBV, CBF and DSC-PWI between 2017 and 2021. Visual inspection was performed to evaluate the lesion conspicuity on VSASL derived CBV maps based on 1–3 criteria by comparing to the surrounding parenchyma. The relative values of maximum tumor blood volume (rTBV) and tumor blood flow (rTBF), derived from VSASL or DSC-PWI were compared between low-grade and high-grade glioma. Linear regression and Bland–Altman analyses were constructed to evaluate the correlation and agreement of rTBV measurements between VSASL method and DSC-PWI. The diagnosis ability for discrimination between low- and high-grade glioma were evaluated using ROC curves.
Results
Forty-eight participants (mean age, 45 ± 13 years; 25 men; 23 high-grade gliomas) were evaluated. The lesion conspicuity of VSASL based CBV maps was good on visual inspection (averaged scores: 2.26 ± 0.76, weighted kappa of 0.8 between readers). Moreover, VSASL provided highly correlated quantifications of rTBV (R2 = 0.83, p < 0.001) compared to DSC-PWI, and further improved diagnostic performance than VSASL derived rTBF measurements (ROC AUC = 0.94 vs. 0.89).
Conclusions
VSASL served as a promising and accurate means in quantification of TBV for glioma stratification in clinical patients, indicating its potential as a viable non-contrast alternative to DSC-PWI for brain tumor applications.
Biofilm biofertilizer manipulates toxic heavy metals and micronutrients in the soil-plant systems in Sri Lanka to produce high-quality rice: a sign of ecosystem intelligence
Authors: Warnakulasooriya Dilan , Premarathna Mahesh , Ekanayake Sidath , Seneviratne Gamini
Published: March 2024

High toxic heavy metals (THM) and low micronutrient contents in rice grains affect adversely on human health. Here we investigated the potential of using biofilm biofertilizer (BFBF) in managing THM and micronutrients in rice by conducting field experiments that compared BFBF practice with the chemical fertilizer (CF) alone practice in Sri Lanka. Bioaccumulation and translocation factors were evaluated to assess the THM and micronutrient distribution in soil-plant systems. The human health risk was also estimated. The BFBF practice showed a significant reduction in estimated daily intakes of the THM like As, Co, Cd, and Cr compared to the CF practice, thus decreasing hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) values for lowering health risk. In the CF practice, the translocation of As from panicle to rice seed was significantly increased, and As in rice seeds is reported to exceed the safe level in some cases in Sri Lanka. On the contrary, reduced translocation of As, and increased translocation of Cr within the safe level to rice seeds with the BFBF application were observed, implying a sign of intelligence in the paddy ecosystem. Interestingly, the HI had been kept below the threshold value by significantly reducing the HQ values of each THM, only in the BFBF practice. These results highlight the role of increased microbial diversity and abundance induced by the BFBF, in mitigating the health risks and enhancing the sustainability of the soil-plant system, a clear sign of ecosystem intelligence.
Source Forecasting and Economic/Environmental Assessment of Hybrid Renewable Energy System in North Eastern State of India
Authors: Komanapalli Vahini , Mansani Swapna , Hampannavar Santoshkumar , B Deepa
Published: March 2024

Clean and sustainable energy holds preeminent importance from a socio-environmental standpoint and can be achieved through the implementation of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES). As well as ensuring the stable and reliable operation of power systems amidst the increasing integration of renewable energy sources, precise source forecasting becomes indispensable. Thus, this paper presents a pioneering HRES design incorporating Photovoltaic (PV), Wind Turbine (WT), and Biogas Generator (Bio) technologies, wherein animal manure is utilized as biomass for the sustainable valorization of animal waste. The preliminary objective of this study is to address the prevailing gaps to attain sustainable energy production that is both cost-optimal and technically efficient. Consequently, this paper investigates source forecasting through time series modeling, and assesses the techno-environmental and economic viability of HRES (both off-grid and on-grid) within the northeastern state of India, specifically focusing on the case study of the Cachar district in Assam state. Moreover, real data analysis is conducted to model and optimize the hybrid system. The findings reveal promising outcomes in terms of cost, emissions, and electrical energy potential, which are presented and comprehensively discussed. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis is performed to assess the system's robustness. The analyzed results are compared and validated with existing literature including different energy economics with optimum configurations. Finally, this study endeavors to project a future power system for one of the prominent regions in Assam, an Indian state.
Surgical management of the consequences of ventral fixation failed due to severe osteoporosis (a case study)
Authors: Shuvalov Stanislav D. , Shulga Aleksey E. , Tolkachev Vladimir S. , Bazhanov Sergey P. , Ostrovskij Vladimir V.
Published: March 2024

The patients with spinal traumas due to osteoporosis are one of the most challenging cohorts as 15-35% of cases feature adverse outcomes including advanced kyphotic deformities and chronic compression of the spinal canal structures that lead to the progression of neurological symptoms. As the bone mineral density in those patients is low, their surgical management is associated with a higher risk of adverse outcomes. However, the studies on the surgical management of this pathology do not present a clear understanding of the preferred surgical techniques. Thus, the investigation of surgical outcomes in severe osteoporosis patients with spinal trauma is a major issue for neurosurgery, neurology, traumatology, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.
The objective of this research is to analyze the causes and consequences of the adverse surgical outcomes in an osteoporosis patient with a neglected Th12 injury, as well as to present the immediate outcome of the revision surgical management.
Material and methods. A case study of the surgical management in a 76-year-old female patient who suffered from an uncomplicated thoracic spine injury caused by her own height falling. As the conservative treatment turned inefficient, and clinical and radiological dynamics were negative, in 3 months after the injury he underwent a surgical management: right thoracophrenotomy, resection of the Th12 vertebral body with the spinal cord anterior decompression, Th10-L1 deformity correction and fixation with a ventral system and screws augmentation with bone cement, anterior supporting spinal fusion with a mesh endofixator. Soon after the surgery all neurological symptoms completely regressed, but 2 months later the patient’s severity of pain progressively increased to 10 scores in an upright position. As the previous densitometry study revealed severe osteoporosis in the patient’s lumbar spine, and he also featured clinical and radiological signs of unstable anterior fixation, the case conference made a decision to stabilize the patient’s thoracolumbar spine with a polysegmental screws-and-hooks dorsal system with screw elements augmented with bone cement.
Results. The investigation of the patient V’s surgical outcomes revealed no loss of correction or signs of the structure instability. Her neurological status featured no negative dynamics. The patient's gait is firm, he needs no additional support.
Conclusion. This case study proves the higher risk of the ventral fixation instability in osteoporosis patients as well as the possible need to increase the structure length. The active surgical technique and comprehensive rehabilitation management in spinal injury patients ensures complete functional restoration of lost functions.
Completeness of Radiology Request Forms at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Sidama Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Baye Andargie
Published: March 2024

Background
Radiology request forms are essential communication tools between the physician and the radiologist. Complete, accurate and justified radiological examination requests are prerequisite to radiological exposures. However, global research showed evidence of high numbers of incomplete and inaccurate requests as well as that up to 77% radiological exposures are unjustified. This research is designed to measure the completeness, of Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Ultrasound and X-ray request forms sent from different units to departments of radiology at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (HUCSH). This research had positive effects on optimization of radiation protection.
Method
Hospital based cross sectional study design was conducted to assess the completeness of Radiology request forms at the radiology department of HUCSH. A review of all consecutive request forms received during data collection time (CT Scan, MRI, and Ultrasound) and for x-ray by using systematic random sampling method to assess the completeness of filling of the forms, details of clinical information, previous exposure and information about the requesting physician. Probability sampling method (stratified and systematic random sampling) used to select 385 request forms over a period of one month.
Result
This study generally demonstrated many of the data on the request form were incompletely filled. Patient’s full name, Age, Gender, Requested anatomic body part, MRN were the highest filled data in all the requests with a frequency of 98.4%,98.2%,97.4%,99.7%,96.1% In contrary, the least filled data were Previous imaging history(5/385(1.3%)), Address(6/385(1.6%)),History of previous IV contrast reaction(22/385(5.7%)), Relevant lab information ((23/385) (6%)) and History of allergy(94/385(24.4%)), had low filling rate for all modalities.
Conclusion
The completeness of the Radiology request forms was substandard and it should be improved.
Entrevista: Professor Thierry Ardouin e a pesquisa em torno da Formação Profissional
Authors: Ardouin Thierry , Vieira Alves Francisco Regis
Published: March 2024

O presente texto integra o primeiro  volume  da Revista Ensino em Debate (REDE) e tem por objetivo apresentar um diálogo com o professor e pesquisador da Universidade de Rouen Normandie, França, Prof. Dr. Thierry Ardouin, sobre sua trajetória formativa e profissional, bem como suas pesquisas sobre formação de adultos e, de modo especial, sobre a noção de Engenharia de Formação (l’ingénierie de formation). A noção de Engenharia de Formação possui extensa e longa tradição na cultura francesa e apresenta sua gênese em um amplo contexto que ultrapassa os interesses específicos pedagógicos e educacionais. O leitor poderá constatar que Thierry Ardouin explica sobre suas origens francesa, latina e anglo saxônica. Ademais, sob um viés de inovação pedagógica aplicada ao campo de formação profissional e educacional, a noção de Engenharia de Formação (l’ingénierie de formation) consolidou espaço e passou a ser utilizada por pesquisadores de matizes variados. De modo especial, quando examinamos o caso da França-Brasil, podemos constatar o emprego de tal noção no campo da Didática da Matemática, segundo a tradição francesa, que apresenta a noção de Engenharia Didática de Formação. Por fim, na entrevista, optamos por trazê-la em francês, mantendo o idioma de origem do entrevistado.
Palavras-chave: Formação profissional; Engenharia de Formação; Formação de adultos; Ensino.
The Effect of Fund Transfer Pricing on Brazilian Bank Branch Performance
Authors: Bicudo de Castro Vicente , Morch Rafael
Published: March 2024

Financial institutions have implemented fund transfer pricing in response to demands from regulatory bodies to better manage their risk and as part of their cash-pooling strategies. For banks, implementing a fund transfer price causes a redistribution of income between the various bank branches depending upon the determined transfer price and the volume of resources demanded or offered by each branch. In this context, this study's objective is to examine the effect of the potential implementation of fund transfer pricing on the performance of Brazilian bank branches. This study examines and runs a linear regression of 21 years of monthly banking statistics (2000-2020), lists the most relevant factors contributing to interbranch transfer volume, and demonstrates how an interbranch transfer volume analysis determines the fund transfer price effect in the performance of bank branches. Contrary to the expectations of prior studies, the total volume of interbranch transfers between Brazilian bank branches for the period examined is not zero, which means that, on average, bank branches generate resources that are allocated to other parts of the bank that are not bank branches. This study finds evidence that branches short of funds may be financing their income with resources from branches with excess funds and that implementing funds transfer pricing does not have a null effect in Brazilian bank branches. On average, the branches' incomes increase. While implementing a price for the transfer of funds leads to an increase in the bank branches' average income, it is not necessarily the case that a greater number of bank branches will register an increase in their income. This evidence is important because it demonstrates that a bank's strategy regarding the supply or demand of interbranch resources should inform decisions on whether or not to implement a fund transfer pricing policy.
FIBROTHECOMA: CLINICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL DATA ABOUT AN OBSERVATION
Authors:   Service de Gynecologie Obstetrique I CHU Hassan II, Faculte de Medecine, de Pharmacie et de Medecine Dentaire, Universite sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, FES., Traore I. , Boudhas S. ,   Service de Gynecologie Obstetrique I CHU Hassan II, Faculte de Medecine, de Pharmacie et de Medecine Dentaire, Universite sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, FES., Saoud K. ,   Service de Gynecologie Obstetrique I CHU Hassan II, Faculte de Medecine, de Pharmacie et de Medecine Dentaire, Universite sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, FES., Mamouni N. ,   Service de Gynecologie Obstetrique I CHU Hassan II, Faculte de Medecine, de Pharmacie et de Medecine Dentaire, Universite sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, FES., Errarhay S. ,   Service de Gynecologie Obstetrique I CHU Hassan II, Faculte de Medecine, de Pharmacie et de Medecine Dentaire, Universite sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, FES., Bouchikhi C. ,   Service de Gynecologie Obstetrique I CHU Hassan II, Faculte de Medecine, de Pharmacie et de Medecine Dentaire, Universite sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, FES., Banani A. ,   Service de Gynecologie Obstetrique I CHU Hassan II, Faculte de Medecine, de Pharmacie et de Medecine Dentaire, Universite sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, FES.
Published: March 2024

Fbrothecomais a benigntumor of the sexcords of the ovary, from the fibrothecal group. These are rare tumorsthatgenerallyoccur in postmenopausewith a good prognosis and rare cases of fibrothecoma cancer have been reported. We report a case of fibrothecoma in a patient in genitalactivitywithouthistory in the obstetrics and gynecologydepartment CHU Hassa II Fez Morocco. The interest of this case isits occurrence in a patient withgenitalactivity.
EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF DIAPHRAGM ACTIVATION, GLUTEAL ACTIVATION, AND THEIR EFFECTS ON GLUTEAL AMNESIA, PELVIC FLOOR ACTIVATION, CLINICAL PILATES FOR JOINTS CORE TRAINING AND PRECAUTIONS IN EXERCISE SELECTION
Authors:   Surat, India. MIAP - L 16617, GSCPT - GPC15788 (Bachelor in Physiotherapy BPT, FOMT Fellowship in Osteopathy and Manipulation Therapy, Master Fitness Trainer IAFT Indian Academy of Fitness Training, Pilates and Power Yoga Trainer IAFT Indian Academy of Fitness Training)., Bhagat Amisha
Published: March 2024

Clinical Pilates has emerged as a prominent therapeutic approach aimed at improving movement control, stability, and rehabilitation outcomes across diverse populations. This research article delves into the pivotal aspects of Clinical Pilates, shedding light on the significance of diaphragm activation, gluteal activation, and their intricate relationship with gluteal amnesia, pelvic floor activation, Pilates for joint health, exercise selection precautions, and core training strategies. Through a synthesis of relevant concepts and evidence-based insights, this article offers practical recommendations tailored for Pilates practitioners and healthcare professionals, illuminating the multifaceted nature of Clinical Pilates and its profound impact on musculoskeletal health and functional well-being.
Inbound marketing and customer loyalty in the tourism sector
Authors: Miguel Saavedra-Azabache Luis , Jesús Vilchez-Linares Gaby , Edwin Cieza-Mostacero Segundo
Published: March 2024

The inbound marketing strategies employed by tourism companies have proven to be crucial in post-COVID-19 scenarios, facilitating their adaptability, visibility, and customer retention in adverse environments. The study aimed to determine the relationship between inbound marketing and customer loyalty in the tourism sector. It is a quantitative, correlational, and non-experimental study. The sample consisted of 380 tourists aged 18 and above who visited Trujillo, Peru, in the first quarter of 2022. Data collection utilized the survey technique with a questionnaire as the research instrument. Survey data were tabulated in MS Excel and analyzed using Jamovi 2.3.38, employing descriptive and inferential statistics. The correlation was assessed using the Spearman coefficient. The results highlighted that 40.8% of participants agreed that inbound marketing strategies implemented by Trujillo’s tourism sector were highly effective, while 60.0% expressed strong loyalty to these companies. Ultimately, a significance level below 0.05 was identified between the variables, indicating a significant relationship between them. Consequently, the study concluded the existence of a direct and moderate relationship between inbound marketing and customer loyalty in the investigated group.
AcknowledgmentWe express our gratitude to Antenor Orrego Private University for their invaluable support in the development of our research thesis. The guidance and resources provided were instrumental in achieving our academic objectives.We extend special thanks to the Faculty of Economic Sciences for their constant support, guidance, and valuable suggestions that have significantly enriched the quality of this research work. Additionally, we appreciate the teaching staff for their inspiration and dedication, which has positively influenced our academic and professional growth.The infrastructure and learning environment of Antenor Orrego Private University have played a crucial role in the achievement of this milestone. This research article is the outcome of the solid foundation we have acquired during our time at this institution.Finally, our sincere thanks to Antenor Orrego Private University for being the cornerstone of our academic education and for providing us with the necessary tools to carry out this research project.
HANNAH ARENDT E A FUNÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Neves Barbosa Vicente José Jõao
Published: March 2024

Hannah Arendt é uma pensadora que dedicou basicamente a totalidade das suas pesquisas e reflexões à compreensão dos acontecimentos políticos do seu tempo, com foco principalmente nos fenômenos totalitários em suas versões comunista e nazista; isso significa dizer, em termos gerais, que sua maior contribuição foi no campo do pensamento político. Hannah Arendt, portanto, não é propriamente uma pensadora da educação, mas em sua época ela refletiu profundamente sobre essa atividade humana importante e indispensável, no intuito de compreender principalmente a sua verdadeira função na sociedade; o resultado dessa reflexão se mostrou não apenas consistente e útil naquele momento, mas também indispensável para o debate futuro sobre a prática educativa como um todo. Assim, o objetivo deste texto é apresentar e destacar, ainda que modo introdutório, o posicionamento dessa pensadora sobre a função da educação, a partir dos seus próprios escritos e dos textos de alguns autores que dedicam suas pesquisas à compreensão do seu pensamento.
Semana de Engenharia elétrica do IFBA - Campus Paulo Afonso
Authors: Tenório Lídia Carvalho Sandes , Pereira Monica Aparecida Tomé , Pereira Paulo José
Published: March 2024

Esse estudo tem o objetivo de apresentar um relato de experiência das atividades desenvolvidas durante duas edições da Semana de Engenharia Elétrica do IFBA Campus Paulo Afonso, realizadas em 2020 e 2021, de forma remota, em virtude da pandemia da COVID-19. A metodologia utilizada foi a realização de palestras, visita técnica virtual, minicursos, sessão técnica, apresentações de trabalhos, relatos de experiências de estagiários e egressos. Os resultados obtidos destacaram a importância da realização de eventos que, além de oferecerem conhecimento por meio das atividades propostas, também promovem um maior interesse e comprometimento por parte dos discentes com o curso, ao mesmo tempo, em que contribuem para a manutenção dos vínculos com a instituição. A realização de edições do evento de forma remota facilitou a participação de palestrantes de diversas regiões do país e do exterior, agregando valor às atividades. Para os discentes, essa oportunidade proporcionou reflexões significativas para a construção do conhecimento em diversas áreas da Engenharia Elétrica.
Formação continuada docente
Authors: Bittencourt Ricardo Luiz , Santos Vinicius Vieira dos
Published: March 2024

A formação continuada desponta como um dos elementos fundamentais para qualificar os processos educativos realizados no âmbito escolar. Assim, o presente estudo tematiza a importância da formação continuada docente no contexto da pandemia da COVID-19. Diante disso, considera-se como pergunta norteadora do estudo quais as contribuições da formação continuada para o desenvolvimento profissional docente em tempos de distanciamento social? Para responder ao questionamento, realizou-se uma pesquisa de campo, inspirada nos princípios da abordagem qualitativa, com sete professoras de uma escola pública estadual, situada na região da AMESC. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os dados analisados indicam que muito ainda precisa ser feito para que a formação continuada seja compreendida por escolas, mantenedoras, gestores e professores. É preciso que o coletivo dos educadores se aproprie de seus processos formativos de modo a se tornarem sujeitos do processo.
La reconstruction mémorielle au prisme de l’intermédialité : Cas de La Mystérieuse Flamme de la reine Loana d’Umberto Eco
Authors: Mintsa Stévin Yvan Obianga
Published: March 2024

This article explores how Umberto Eco approaches the reconstruction of memory in his novel The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loanausing the concept of intermediality. Intermediality refers to the interaction between different media such as literature, images, music, etc. We aim to demonstrate how Eco integrates these diverse media to represent and reconstruct the memories of the protagonist. It highlights how the use of a variety of media influences how memories are expressed, interpreted, and understood in the context of the narrative of the protagonist’s lost identity. By analyzing the novel from this perspective, the article provides new insights into how memory reconstruction can be shaped by intermediality in the context of Umberto Eco’s work.
La narration oublieuse La fuite sans l’expulsion dans le cinéma germanophone
Authors: Rigaux-Pirastru Brigitte
Published: March 2024

From 1945 to 1950 more than 12 million people considered to be German were forcibly displaced in Germany in its new restricted borders. The story of this migration, described as flight and expulsion, is highly complex. The analysis of its "forgetful narrative" in German-language cinema shows that the latter has played a major role in carving out two places of memory for the flight, the Treckand the shipwreck of the Wilhelm Gustloff, in the collective memory. It has also helped to build the myth of successful integration while neglecting to portray the events linked to expulsion, because of competing memories with that of the Shoah.
Histoires de famille Remémoration, transmission et réinvention d’une langue a l’autre
Authors: Volle Rose-Marie
Published: March 2024

As part of an artistic project combining writing and photography, we asked our students, future teachers of French as a foreign language, to tell and then write a story that had been passed down in their family from generation to generation. Drawing on references taken from Linguistics and Discourse Analysis in particular, we submit for analysis the texts and photographs from the "Histoire de famille" section of the "Voir avec tes yeux" project carried out during the 2019-2020 academic year with students in the Master FLE program at the University of Montpellier. Why might the appropriation of a foreign language be the ideal place to work on memory? Probably because it involves turning the neutral words of the foreign language into words for oneself, by transferring and translating part of the memory charge attached to the words of the mother tongue