bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Navigating the Therapeutic Dilemma: Safety and Efficacy of Antiplatelet, Anticoagulation and Statin Therapy in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, a Case-Based Literature Review
Authors: Risly N. M. M. , IK Jayasinghe , N Athauda , JF Sahana
Published: January 2025

Dengue hemorrhagic fever presents as a management challenge in patients requiring concurrent dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), anticoagulation and statins. Similar scenarios are profuse in endemic regions like Kandy, Sri Lanka. We present two cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in similar context which was managed based on thorough literature review which suggests that, while DAPT and anticoagulation may need to be discontinued in severe thrombocytopenia, statins can often be safely continued under close monitoring. We highlight the advanced management guidelines for similar complex clinical scenarios that need to balance thrombotic and bleeding risks, as in DHF. Local guidelines which address specific similar context are lacking and this narrative review highlights the need to develop evidence-based recommendations.
Janus kinase inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease: where do we stand and what may be the future?
Authors: Maranini Beatrice , Foti Roberta , Taha Moustapha , Venturelli Veronica , Lo Monaco Andrea , Govoni Marcello
Published: January 2025

Objective. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is rare, but it is one of the most frequent extra-articular manifestations and a relevant cause of morbidity and mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Over the past few years, Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) have been reported to have promising efficacy in the treatment of active RA, but recent concerns have been raised about their safety profile, namely malignancy and cardiovascular disease, limiting their use to certain patient categories.
Methods. The objective of this narrative review is to summarize the current evidence of the efficacy and safety of JAKis in RA-ILD management, investigating a possible emerging role for this drug class in such subset of patients.
Results. Current studies focusing on JAKis in RA-ILD are scarce, but they globally report an overall stabilization of respiratory symptoms, functional data, and radiographic extension of ILD. In some cohorts, JAKis determined even an encouraging improvement in lung disease, and few reports presented good tolerability of JAKis in combination with antifibrotics. Concerning the safety profile, no significant increased risk of pulmonary infection has been reported.
Conclusions. Thus far, evidence regarding the role of JAKis in the treatment of RA-ILD remains relatively limited, and additional prospective studies are needed to better understand the place of JAKis, if any, in preventing/stabilizing ILD in RA patients.
Ultrasonographic evaluation of major salivary glands in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a comparative case series
Authors: Moshrif Abdelhfeez , Hamed Amira M.M. , Younis Mohammed M. , Allam Lobna M. , Abdelazim Mohamed
Published: January 2025

Background and aim

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic disease in childhood. Impaired salivary gland function has been previously reported in children with JIA. Our study explores the possible subclinical lesions of major salivary glands in children with JIA by musculoskeletal ultrasound (US) and correlates the findings with disease activity and inflammatory indices.

Patients and methods

Major salivary glands of 28 children with JIA (according to International League of Associations for Rheumatology criteria) and 20 healthy controls were evaluated by ultrasound. The findings were correlated with other disease parameters. Ages of participants ranged from 5 to 16 years, with a mean of 11.04± 2.968 years and 33 (68.75%) participants were females.

Results

According to the Grey-scale score, there were 16 (57.1%) patients with normal parenchyma (grade 0), four (14.3%) patients with minimal change (grade 1), two (7.1%) patients with moderate change (grade 2), and six (21.4%) patients with severe change (grade 3). Power Doppler signal has been detected in the submandibular glands of only two patients with systemic-onset JIA. No abnormality has been detected in the healthy control group. There was a significant positive correlation between Grey-scale total score with erythrocyte sedimentation rate (r=0.694, P<0.001), juvenile arthritis disease activity score (r=0.713, P<0.001), and parents’ disease assessment (r=0.678, P<0.003).

Conclusion

Ultrasound detected subclinical salivary gland abnormalities are frequent in JIA patients and are associated with disease activity. However, more studies are needed to support these preliminary results.
Effect on the size of optic nerve sheath diameter in patients undergoing surgeries under spinal anaesthesia versus peripheral nerve blocks – A randomised controlled study
Authors: Lakshmi Sangineni Kalyani Surya Dhana , Ram A Bhargav , Prasad CH Rama Krishna , Garre Sandeep , Waghray Anish
Published: January 2025

Background and Aims:

Post-dural puncture headache is a complication of spinal anaesthesia, theorised to be triggered by a lowering in intracranial pressure due to the cerebrospinal fluid leak through the dural puncture. Our objective was to evaluate whether there is a decrease in optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) with a reduction in intracranial pressure after spinal anaesthesia.

Methods:

Patients were randomised by a computer-generated randomisation table to receive spinal anaesthesia (Group S) or peripheral nerve block (Group P) after assessing their eligibility for the anaesthesia procedure as per the protocol. The ONSD was measured in the preoperative period and again at 4 h and 24 h after the anaesthetic, both in the supine and sitting positions, along with haemodynamic parameters. Continuous variables such as age, height, weight, mean arterial pressures, and ONSD were expressed as mean [standard deviation (SD)] [95% confidence interval (CI)] and compared using the student’s t-test. Repeated measure ANOVA and Bonferroni were used to compare intra-group parameters.

Results:

The mean decrease in the ONSD from a baseline mean of 3.95 (SD: 0.17) (95%CI: 3.87, 4.02) to 3.89 (SD: 0.26) (95%CI: 3.78, 4.007) mm at 4 h and 3.94 (SD: 0.12) (95%CI: 3.89, 4.0) mm at 24 h after spinal anaesthesia was statistically significant. The changes in the ONSD measurements in Group P were not statistically significant. Headache was not reported at 24 h or in the follow-up at postoperative day 5.

Conclusion:

Measurement of ONSD is an easy, economical method for identifying decreased intracranial pressure after spinal anaesthesia. Further research could identify cut-off values to prognosticate PDPH in high-risk individuals.
Novel sequential proximal iliopsoas compartment block: A four-in-one block as a primary anaesthetic technique for intramedullary femoral nailing surgery: A retrospective study
Authors: Almeida Carlos Rodrigues
Published: January 2025

Background and Aims:

The fragile elderly population suffering from hip fractures presents an anaesthetic challenge; therefore, widening the armamentarium for surgical treatment should be sought. This retrospective study presents a new primary anaesthetic method for intramedullary femoral nailing (IMFN) surgery in the context of hip fracture: the sequential proximal iliopsoas compartment (SPIC) block.

Methods:

This single-centre retrospective study involved 25 patients aged 80 or older submitted to IMFN surgery. The patients were given a single-shot SPIC block using a total of 25 ml of ropivacaine 0.5% plus dexamethasone 8 mg administered sequentially in the proximal iliopsoas space, divided equally as per two different sites as a primary anaesthetic technique associated with moderate sedation. The outcome measure was the adequacy of the anaesthetic approach. The one-tailed Wilcoxon signed-rank test compared the preoperative numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) with the NPRS at 24 h and the pre-incision with the maximum intraoperative mean arterial pressure.

Results:

The patients were successfully anaesthetised, had no vasopressor consumption, had good surgical conditions, and had no complaints recorded. No tachycardia or hypertensive events were noted. No additional opioids were given. No statistically different values were observed when the pre-incisional and intraoperative mean arterial pressure values were compared (P = 0.52), and the preoperative NPRS compared with the NPRS at 24 h showed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

The SPIC block combined only with moderate sedation permits adequate anaesthesia while avoiding the significant risk of neuraxial/sympathetic blockade.
Right Lobe Donor Hepatectomy for Living Donor Liver Transplant following Sleeve Gastrectomy: The First Reported Case from India
Authors: Shrimal Anurag , Vasa Divyata , Shaikh Taher , Patel Gaurav , Golhar Ankush , Kalal Chetan , Singh Anil
Published: January 2025

Donor steatosis is a major risk factor precluding living liver donation. We present the first case reported from India of right lobe donor hepatectomy following bariatric surgery. A 30 year old morbidly obese (weight 100kg, BMI 42.7kg/m2, Obesity class III, PCOD) female presented voluntarily for evaluation as a living liver donor for her relative, a 52 year old male alcoholic DCLD, CTP 11, MELD-Na 37. She was turned down as a donor due to NAFLD prioritizing donor safety and was advised weight loss to improve her overall health. In view of morbid obesity, she underwent Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. After 8 months with reversal of NAFLD, she weighed 64.5kg, BMI 27.6 kg/m 2 and had significant reduction in visceral and total body fat with CT LAI +9. Donor liver biopsy showed normal liver architecture with minimal steatosis (<1%). The patient was still on DDLT waitlist (Weight - 69kg, CTP 8, MELD-Na 20) with no other living donor option. She underwent Right Lobe Donor Hepatectomy without MHV (Graft Weight 660 gm, GRWR - 1.3, FLR~32.4%). An intraoperative donor liver biopsy revealed well maintained hepatocytic architecture. She was discharged on POD 5. Five months post- surgery, her weight is 61.6kg, BMI 26.3kg/m 2 with normal liver function and she has no metabolic syndrome. The recipient suffered no graft or renal dysfunction, was discharged on POD 10 and has been well throughout the 5 month postoperative follow-up. In conclusion, reversal of NAFLD following bariatric surgery is beneficial for donor health. A careful consideration for living donor hepatectomy is feasible solution in absence of any suitable donor.
Ayurveda holistic approach in the management of foliate papillitis: A case report
Authors: Bisht Rahul , Mehar Kapil , Yadav Kajal , Khan Rizwan , Bavalatti Narayan , Rajagopala Manjusha
Published: January 2025

Foliate papillitis (FP) is the inflammation of the foliate papillae present in the tongue, which is caused by exposure or damage to their mucosal coverings. It is a painful condition with associated burning sensation on the lateral sides of the tongue. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Pittaja jihvakantaka. This report presents the case of a 30-year-old male patient who presented on 23 October 2021 with complaints of pain, burning sensation, and swelling on the bilateral side of the tongue since the last 1.5 months. The patient had taken vaccination for COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia on 15 September 2021 and later developed complaints of acid reflux after 2 days. The patient did not have any other systemic illness and no previous history of acid reflux or any oral disease. Inspection of the oral cavity at the posterolateral border of the tongue on both sides revealed congestion and hypertrophy of foliate papillae. On palpation, tenderness was present, but no discharge was seen. The findings led to diagnosis of FP. Based on the pathogenesis, the patient was treated with Avipattikara churna, Kamadudha rasa, Triphala guggulu, Irimedadi taila Mukha lepa (application over the tongue and oral mucosa), and Anu taila pratimarsha nasya (~low-dose medication through the nasal route) along with strict adherence to Pathya-Apathya for a duration of 3 months. After 3-month treatment, pain and burning sensation were completely relieved. The hypertrophy of foliate papillae was also completely relieved. This case report showed that FP can be managed successfully through Ayurveda.
Treatment of dairy cattle farming wastewater using constructed wetland system cultivated with rice
Authors: Almeida Gilda Vieira de , Jorge Marcos Filgueiras , Nascentes Alexandre Lioi , Alves Dinara Grasiela , Cecchin Daiane , Hüther Cristina Moll , Francisco João Paulo , Hamacher Leonardo da Silva , Silva Leonardo Duarte Batista da
Published: January 2025

The amount of waste produced each day by dairy cattle is one of the largest problems in intensive management systems.  Therefore, disposing of residues from animal facilities has become a challenge for farmers and specialists due to its technical, sanitary, and economic aspects.  Organic effluents from confined dairy production systems require proper dairy wastewater treatment before disposal. When discharged into water bodies without adequate treatment, these effluents can cause physical and chemical changes in water sources, posing risks to public health and water supply due to the presence of pathogens and/or toxic elements.  This study evaluates the efficiency of a constructed wetland system (CWS) cultivated with rice (Oryza sativa) in removing pollutants from dairy cattle  wastewater, while also assessing the crop yield as an integral indicator of the system’s performance. Given the limited number of samples collected, the results presented should be considered as a preliminary analysis, providing insights into the system’s performance and potential for future studies. The constructed wetland system has a surface area of 4 m² and operates with a flow of 500 L dia-1 and hydraulic retention time of 1.72 days; gravel was used as a support medium. The analyses conducted led to the conclusion that the constructed wetland system, cultivated with rice, demonstrated effective pollutant reduction, particularly excelling in the removal of organic matter (35%), turbidity (43%) and nitrite (36%). Rice cultivation showed adaptation to the constructed wetland system, exhibited satisfactory growth, and showed no signs of nutrient deficiency.
Keywords: biological treatment, cultivated beds, reuse, water resources.
Features of seismic activity in Palmyride fold belt (Syria): a quantitative analysis
Authors: Mohamad Khir Abdul Wahed , Darawcheh Ryad , Hasan Adnan
Published: January 2025

Palmyride fold belt is considered a keystone region to understand the tectonic and geological evolution of the northern part of Arabian plate. The Palmyride region was affected by the last major seismic event of magnitude MS 5.6, which occurred on 24th December 1996’. In this study, a special earthquake catalogue for Palmyride fold belt zone covering the period 1969-2020 has been compiled based on published seismic bulletins with the goal of deepening our understanding of the nature of this active seismic zone. A quantitative analysis of this catalogue showed that the seismic activity of the Palmyra fold zone during the last 50 years has produced moderate magnitude events. Generally, Palmyride fold belt is characterized by moderate instrumental seismic activity regarding the total number of recorded events (1444 events) and the maximum observed magnitude (MS 5.6). The magnitude of completeness has been estimated to be 2.3.The Gutenberg-Richter relationship inferred that the b-value is about 0.87 using the maximum likelihood method. Accordingly, the return period for an event of magnitude 7.0 is assessed to be 600 years. The maximum likelihood Kijko’s procedure has predicted the maximum possible magnitude to be 6.37. Such large earthquake is probable regarding the last historical earthquake occurred on 13 January 1043 AD. This new study has better quantified the seismic potential of the area and shows the probability of occurrence of potentially damaging earthquakes. This paper provides a geological framework and analysis of seismic activity in the Palmyride Fold Belt in Syria, a crucial topic for understanding the tectonic dynamics of the region.
Multi-Structural Games and Number of Quantifiers
Authors: Fagin Ronald , Lenchner Jonathan , Regan Kenneth W. , Vyas Nikhil
Published: January 2025

We study multi-structural games, played on two sets $\mathcal{A}$ and $\mathcal{B}$ of structures. These games generalize Ehrenfeucht-Fra\"{i}ss\'{e} games. Whereas Ehrenfeucht-Fra\"{i}ss\'{e} games capture the quantifier rank of a first-order sentence, multi-structural games capture the number of quantifiers, in the sense that Spoiler wins the $r$-round game if and only if there is a first-order sentence $\phi$ with at most $r$ quantifiers, where every structure in $\mathcal{A}$ satisfies $\phi$ and no structure in $\mathcal{B}$ satisfies $\phi$. We use these games to give a complete characterization of the number of quantifiers required to distinguish linear orders of different sizes, and develop machinery for analyzing structures beyond linear orders.
»Über die Eide«: Zucht und Kritik im Preußen der Aufklärung
Authors: Twellmann Marcus
Published: January 2025

Über Amtseide und Bekenntniseide, Judeneide, Gerichts-, Huldigungs- und Fahneneide stritten die Gelehrten des 18. Jahrhunderts mit einer Intensität, die zunächst überrascht. Aber gerade hier zeigt sich die Aktualität der Aufklärung.
Denn schon im Zeitalter der Aufklärung mussten die Eide als staatliche Einrichtungen der Disziplinierung wie Überreste einer Verknotung von Politik, Recht und Religion erscheinen, deren Auflösung längst begonnen hatte. Gerade am Eid entzündete sich die Kritik von Theologen und Philosophen, Juristen und nicht zuletzt Literaten. Ihre literarischen Techniken und Taktiken werden in dieser Studie untersucht. Dabei zeigt sich, dass in der Auseinandersetzzung mit den Regierungspraktiken des Absolutismus die Parteigänger der Aufklärung Schreibverfahren entwickelten, die die institutionellen Voraussetzungen ihres Denkens, Redens und Publizierens thematisierten und verhandelbar machten. Auf dem Spiel stand nicht mehr und nicht weniger als die Möglichkeit eines Raumes der aufklärerischen Kritik. Die Frage des Eids nämlich betraf auch die Rechtsstellung vieler Aufklärer und damit die Bedingungen ihres Schreibens. Denn als Amtsträger waren sie vielfach selbst eidlich gebunden. Immanuel Kant etwa, Professor und zeitweiliger Kanzler einer staatlichen Universität, trug seine Lehre in einem staatsfreien Raum vor, der zugleich nur durch den Staat eröffnet und garantiert werden konnte. Sein Bestand war abgesichert durch Eide. Die in diesem Buch dargestellte Kunst der Kritik erweist die ungebrochene Aktualität von Aufklärung, spielt sie sich doch an jener Grenze ab, an der Wissen und Macht im Konflikt stehen.
Stehen und Gehen: Prozessionskultur und narrative Performanz im Sevilla des Siglo de Oro
Authors: Sprenger Ulrike
Published: January 2025

Noch heute wirken die berühmten Karprozessionen wie Relikte eines fremden und dunklen Spanien, kontrolliert von Gegenreformation und Inquisition.
Ulrike Sprenger zeigt dagegen am Beispiel Sevillas, wie diese Prozessionen zu ihrer Blütezeit Anfang des 17. Jahrhunderts sich den öffentlichen Raum neu erschließen und Schritt halten mit dem Aufbruch in die Neuzeit. Im performativen Wechsel von Stehen und Gehen entfalten insbesondere die blutigen Flagellantenzüge ein suggestives Spektrum bewegter und bewegender Bilder, die sich der Kontrolle der Autoritäten entziehen und sich die Stadt neu erobern. Die im Umfeld dieser prozessionalen Stadtkultur entstehende Textvielfalt erweist sich als in ähnlicher Weise performativ und produktiv. Angefangen bei den Ursprungslegenden zu Marienbildnissen über Stadtchroniken bis hin zum Theater scheinen diese Texte zunächst darauf angelegt, regionale Sakralgeographie neu zu befestigen, bringen dabei jedoch eine durchaus weltliche narrative Vielfalt hervor. Sevillas Prozessionskultur um 1600 wird so zum frühmodernen Fallbeispiel dafür, wie zentrale Autoritäten die lokale Identitätsfindung in gleichem Maße disziplinieren und entfesseln.
Totenkult und Geschichtsschreibung: Eine Konstellationsgeschichte zwischen Mittelalter und Moderne (Bern und Ulm)
Authors: Dörk Uwe W.
Published: January 2025

Totenkult und Geschichtsschreibung werden heute keineswegs zufällig auseinandergehalten. Historiographie ist kritisch, Totenkult der Ehre verpflichtet. Diese Trennung hat aber ihre eigene Geschichte.

Von der Antike bis in die Aufklärung hinein diente die Geschichtsschreibung der Sicherung des »Nachlebens« und war Teil totenkultischer Praktiken. Seit dem Spätmittelalter entfaltete sie jedoch eine eigentümliche emanzipatorische Kraft: Verhalf sie zunächst den Laien, sich vom klerikalisierten Totenkult zu lösen, wurde sie seit der Aufklärung zu einem Instrument der Emanzipation von Tradition schlechthin. Mochten Taten früher aus der Vergegenwärtigung großer Toter motiviert sein, so weigert sich gerade das Jahrhundert des Historismus, seinen Geist dem Totenhaus der Geschichte zu überlassen (Hegel). Historische Kritik war zu einer Waffe in der Hand der Lebenden geworden, um die Toten zu richten, Bestehendes zu vernichten und eine neue Welt zu errichten (Marx, Nietzsche). Insofern hatte die Geschichtsschreibung - obgleich sie schon am Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts antiquiert erschien - an der Entstehung dessen, was sie in Abgrenzung zur Tradition als Moderne bezeichnet hatte, einen konstitutiven Beitrag geleistet, der weit über begriffliche und ästhetische Dimensionen hinausgeht.
Estrategias digitales en la gestión de la reputación e imagen pública de medios de comunicación en Santa Rosa, Ecuador
Authors: Cabrera Morocho Xavier Rogelio , Mena Clerque Sandra Elizabeth
Published: January 2025

En el contexto de la comunicación digital, la gestión de la reputación online se ha convertido en un elemento fundamental para individuos y organizaciones. Actualmente, la creciente digitalización y el uso masivo de redes sociales han transformado la manera en que los medios de comunicación gestionan su reputación, presentando desafíos específicos como la falta de control sobre los mensajes difundidos y la proliferación de información en línea. Este estudio analiza cómo estas estrategias de gestión de la reputación on line impactan en los medios de comunicación, para lo cual se ha tomado como caso de estudio, al medio de comunicación Multicanal en Santa Rosa. La metodología empleada fue de enfoque mixto, con entrevistas a expertos en gestión de reputación y un análisis de métricas de interacción, lo cual permitió obtener una visión integral sobre cómo las estrategias de comunicación impactan en la reputación on line en medios de comunicación digital. Los resultados evidencian la importancia de implementar estrategias efectivas para la gestión de la reputación online en medios de comunicación. Una de las conclusiones de este estudio es que los medios de comunicación que deseen mejorar su reputación on line deben enfocarse en fomentar la interacción y el feedback con los usuarios.
Posicionamiento de marca: estrategias integradas de marketing digital para el éxito empresarial
Authors: Castro Barahona Eliana Cristina , Manzur Rizquez Katherine
Published: January 2025

En un mercado saturado como el de Quito, Ecuador el posicionamiento de marca es fundamental para el éxito empresarial, pues permite a las empresas diferenciarse y crear conexiones emocionales con los consumidores. A diferencia del branding, que se enfoca en la identidad visual, el posicionamiento se centra en la percepción y el valor que los clientes otorgan a la marca. Este estudio examina diversas tácticas para lograr un posicionamiento competitivo y eficaz, destacando el impacto y las estrategias integradas de marketing digital. La presente investigación empleó métodos cualitativos y cuantitativos, como entrevistas a expertos de marketing, comunicación corporativa y administración, además de emprendedores locales, para explorar la influencia de las estrategias digitales en la percepción y aceptación de la marca. Se midieron métricas clave, como alcance y engagement, y se evaluó cómo las estrategias ayudaron a construir un posicionamiento sólido sin comprometer la autenticidad de la marca. En conclusión, las estrategias de marketing digital integradas son cruciales para el éxito y la diferenciación en un mercado dinámico y competitivo. Adaptarlas a las particularidades locales y profundizar en la psicología del consumidor permite a las marcas enfrentar los desafíos del mercado, destacarse de la competencia y asegurar una ventaja sostenible a largo plazo.
Impacto del contenido audiovisual en la promoción digital de los artistas urbanos en Tena, Ecuador
Authors: Escobar Salinas Angel Fabián , Rodríguez Manzano José Luis
Published: January 2025

Este estudio analiza el impacto del contenido audiovisual en la promoción digital de artistas urbanos de Tena, Ecuador, en un contexto digital globalizado y competitivo. A través de un enfoque metodológico mixto, se combinaron métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos, incluyendo el análisis de interacciones en redes sociales, entrevistas a expertos en comunicación y encuestas a artistas locales. Con un diseño transversal, se recolectaron datos entre septiembre y octubre de 2024, se evaluaron variables como calidad del contenido, alcance de la audiencia y percepción de identidad cultural. Las métricas analizadas mediante Google Analytics y estadísticas de redes sociales, se integraron al estudio para evaluar el impacto en tiempo real. Los instrumentos de recolección fueron validados con el Coeficiente de Validez de Contenido (CVC) y el Alfa de Cronbach (0.82 de fiabilidad). Los resultados muestran que la calidad del contenido es determinante para el éxito en plataformas como YouTube e Instagram, donde los artistas alcanzan mayor visibilidad y engagement. Sin embargo, las limitaciones en las estrategias de marketing digital, el acceso a tecnologías y formación en producción audiovisual afectan su competitividad internacional. En conclusión, la calidad del contenido audiovisual es un factor determinante para aumentar la visibilidad y el engagement de los artistas en las plataformas digitales.
Análisis de la narrativa visual del presidente Daniel Noboa en Instagram y su impacto en la percepción pública
Authors: Hernández Ruiz Nelson Alexanders , España Salvador Rommy Andrea
Published: January 2025

En la era digital, las redes sociales redefinen la comunicación política, por lo que la estética visual en los contenidos digitales juega un papel crucial. Las publicaciones de Instagram del presidente Daniel Noboa ofrecen un caso de estudio para entender cómo las narrativas visuales influyen en la percepción pública. Instagram con más de 2.35 mil millones de usuarios activos mensuales en 2023, es una herramienta poderosa en el escenario político global, se ha convertido en una plataforma clave para la comunicación política, donde las narrativas visuales pueden influir significativamente en la opinión pública. Por tal motivo surge la necesidad de analizar la estética visual en las publicaciones del presidente Daniel Noboa, para comprender su influencia en la percepción y respuesta de la audiencia de Instagram. Se empleó un estudio de tipo relacional, enfoque mixto, combinando análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo. Se utilizó un muestreo aleatorio simple, que facilitó observar tendencias y patrones en las publicaciones. Los resultados muestran como la estética visual utilizada en las publicaciones de Instagram del presidente Daniel Noboa tienen un impacto significativo en la percepción y respuesta de la audiencia. En conclusión, las narrativas visuales políticas en Instagram impactan en la percepción pública en Ecuador.
L’impacte de la precarietat laboral sobre els símptomes depressius dels pares
Authors: Gumà Lao Jordi , Baranowska-Rataj Anna
Published: January 2025

Els efectes negatius de la desocupació poden transcendir a la persona que l’experimenta. En aquest número de Perspectives Demogràfiques examinem la relació entre la desocupació dels fills adults i la salut mental dels seus pares. Els resultats confirmen que els pares amb algun fill desocupat presenten una mitjana de símptomes de depressió superior que els seus homòlegs amb tots els seus fills emprats. La magnitud de l’efecte és diferent entre països, sent aquells amb un estat del benestar menys protector i centrat en la família (sud i est d’Europa) els que mostren pitjors valors. En el cas d’Espanya, l’impacte és similar per a mares i pares, encara que aquest augment addicional resulta dramàtic per a elles en implicar que superin el valor a partir del qual es produeix la manifestació clínica de la depressió. L’impacte de la desocupació dels fills és nul entre els progenitors amb major nivell educatiu. En el seu conjunt, els resultats conviden a considerar una aproximació multigeneracional en l’estudi de la salut mental de la població gran.
Origami as a means of developing speech in theatrical activities with children of preschool age
Authors:   MBDOU kindergarten No. 1, Matveeva N. M.
Published: January 2025

Speech development is a key, significant and necessary cognitive function. Insufficient development of fine motor skills, most often, is an indicator
of speech impairment. The development of fine hand motility in older preschool children
through the creation of crafts in the origami technique. Application of products of activity
performed in origami technology in theatrical activity.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT OF WELDED JOINTS USING FRACTURE MECHANICS PARAMETERS AND RISK BASED APPROACH
Authors:   Mašinski fakultet, Univerzitet u Beogradu, Sedmak Aleksandar , Kirin Snežana ,   Inovacioni centar Mašinskog fakultet, Beograd, Golubović Tamara ,   Inovacioni centar Tehnološko-metaluršskog fakultet, Beograd
Published: January 2025

Structural integrity assessment of welded joints is presented, based on calculation of fracture mechanics parameters and risk analysis by using risk matrix, with an aim to improve safety of welded structures. As a case study, pressure vessel is presented, with crack-like defects, non-acceptable according to standard. Linear elastic fracture mechanics parameter, the stress intensity factor, KI, was determined by the conservative and simplified procedure, whereas its critical value, the fracture toughness, was taken from previous experimental investigations. Plastic collapse was also taken into account to construct the Failure Assessment Diagram and to estimate failure probability, so that risk matrix can be obtained knowing also the consequence of failure.
EFFECT OF LASER BEAM AND ARC POWER ON WELD BEAD GEOMETRY IN HYBRID LASER ARC WELDING OF STRUCTURAL STEEL
Authors: Petreski Martin , Runchev Dobre , Vrtanoski Gligorche , Zdraveski Filip , Stankoski Marko
Published: January 2025

Hybrid Laser Arc Welding – HLAW combines the advantages of Laser Beam Welding - LBW and Gas Metal Arc Welding - GMAW, resulting in a welding process of high welding speed, less heat input, deeper penetration into the welding material, and increased process efficiency compared to conventional welding processes. The merger of the two heat sources, laser beam and arc, in a single welding process leads to a weld joint characterized by two zones, an upper-wide zone or laser-arc zone and a lower narrow zone or laser zone. This study investigates the impact of laser beam and arc currents on the weld bead geometry in the arc-leading hybrid laser arc welding process of 12 (mm) structural steel. Through systematic experimentation, single-pass hybrid laser arc welds were performed in a butt joint configuration with zero-gap at various power settings, laser beam power range 10 - 13 (kW), and arc current range 340 - 400 (A) to determine their influence on weld bead width, height,
and depth. The quality level of the hybrid laser arc welds was evaluated according to ISO 12932. The results indicate that increasing laser beam power enhances weld bead depth and narrows bead width, while the arc current is directly related to weld bead height and overall smoothness. The findings show that weld bead geometry is a function of laser beam and arc power ratio, an increased ratio leads to a narrow weld bead and vice versa.
EFFECTS OF TOOL ROTATION AND WELDING SPEEDS ON TOUGHNESS AND TENSILE STRENGTH OF AA 6060 WELDED BY FSW
Authors:   Fakultet Tehnickih Nauka, Departman za proizvodno masinstvo, Novi Sad, Srbija, Hauck Albert , Pecanac Milan ,   Fakultet Tehnickih Nauka, Departman za proizvodno masinstvo, Novi Sad, Srbija, Kulundzic Nenad ,   Fakultet Tehnickih Nauka, Departman za proizvodno masinstvo, Novi Sad, Srbija, Balos Sebastian ,   Fakultet Tehnickih Nauka, Departman za proizvodno masinstvo, Novi Sad, Srbija
Published: January 2025

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) stands out as an innovative and demanding solid-state welding method gaining traction in modern fabrication. This paper explores the welding of an aluminium-silicone-magnesium alloy using FSW technique with a use of a robot, by utilizing welding speeds of 160 to 250 mm/min. Variation of the tool's rotary and welding speed was conducted to determine the optimal parameters for achieving desirable macro and mechanical properties, including tensile strength and impact energy. It was shown that higher tensile properties and lower impact energies are obtained with lower tool rotation speeds, which can be related to a lower heat input. The highest weld efficiency obtained was 91 %, proving that a relatively effective replacement of precipitation hardening with strain hardening occurred in the welding process.
RELAXATION OF RESIDUAL TENSIONS BY THE EXPLOSION METHOD
Authors:   Tehweld d.o.o. Loznica, Srbija, Đorđević Mića , Đorđević Dragan ,   Tehweld d.o.o. Loznica, Srbija, Đorđević Vladimir ,   Tehweld d.o.o. Loznica, Srbija, Gačić Nenad ,   IWE, Enikon Loznica, Srbija, Vuherer Tomaž ,   IWE, Fakultet za strojarstvo, Maribor, Slovenia
Published: January 2025

The paper will present in detail the unconventional method of residual stress relaxation using explosion energy, which was used for the first time during the production of vessels - decanters, decomposers and pipelines at the "Birač" alumina factory in Zvornik. The factory was built in the seventies of the last century. For the purposes of relaxation of residual stresses after welding, in E.O. Paton AN (Academy of Sciences) in cooperation with the Institute for Welding "Energoinvest" Sarajevo, a procedure for relaxation of residual stresses by explosion on welded joints was patented in 1976. The total length of the weld, which was treated with an explosion, was over 20,000 m.
Peran Perlindungan Konsumen Terhadap Higiene Makanan dan Kualitas Lingkungan Restoran Menurut Hukum Positif
Authors: Saputra Okky , Pieris John , Widiarty Wiwik Sri
Published: January 2025

Pengawasan ketat terhadap pangan olahan di restoran online mencakup pemeriksaan keamanan, tanggal kedaluwarsa, dan sumber bahan baku. Diperlukan inspeksi rutin oleh otoritas terkait dan penegakan hukum terhadap pelanggar aturan kebersihan dan keamanan makanan. Berdasarkan hal ini, penelitian dalam tesis ini akan membahas peran pemerintah dalam melindungi konsumen dari buruknya kualitas dan kebersihan restoran online serta perlindungan hukum bagi konsumen yang mengalami kerugian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode hukum normatif dengan mengkaji peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku serta data sekunder dari bahan hukum primer, sekunder, dan tersier. Dalam konteks keamanan pangan, khususnya makanan olahan siap saji, kepastian hukum diperlukan untuk melindungi konsumen dan memberikan jaminan bagi pelaku usaha dalam menjalankan bisnis mereka. Namun, PP No. 86 Tahun 2019 hanya mengatur sanksi administratif seperti pencabutan izin dan denda maksimal Rp100.000.000, tanpa mencantumkan perlindungan langsung atas hak-hak konsumen yang dirugikan. Perlindungan hukum konsumen terkait kualitas dan kebersihan makanan restoran online hanya diatur dalam Pasal 19 ayat (2) UUPK, yang memberikan opsi ganti rugi berupa pengembalian uang, penggantian barang/jasa, perawatan kesehatan, atau santunan sesuai ketentuan hukum.
Efektivitas Assertive Training Untuk Meningkatkan Perilaku Asertif pada Santri Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Ulum Jakarta yang Terdampak Covid-19
Authors: Prabaningrum Citra , Widyarini M.M. Nilam
Published: January 2025

Nilai-nilai keagamaan yang diajarkan di pesantren bertujuan membentuk kepribadian santri yang sesuai dengan standar moral yang berlaku di masyarakat. Ternyata hal itu tidak mempengaruhi dan menekan perilaku bullying di kalangan santri. Perilaku asertif penting dimiliki oleh santri sebab dengan adanya perilaku asertif, santri dapat berkomunikasi dan berinteraksi dengan efektif di lingkungan sekitarnya. Pelatihan asertivitas terbukti efektif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan interpersonal siswa. Pelatihan asertivitas pada masa remaja berfungsi untuk mengurangi kebimbangan, memecahkan masalah, menyelesaikan konflik, dan mengembangkan cara-cara pengambilan keputusan. Dengan pelatihan asertivitas akan membantu siswa korban bullying untuk berperilaku asertif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efektivitas asertif training pada santri di Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Ulum. Penelitian ini dilakukan kepada 20 santri-santri terdapat 19 orang yang  memiliki tingkat asertivitas sedang dan 1 orang memiliki asertivitas tinggi. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan 4 tahap pertemuan yang diberikan oleh 20 orang santri dengan tingkan aserifitas sedang hingga tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil intervensi yang telah dilakukan  dalam 4 tahap pertemuan yang diberikan kepada 20 santri tersebut, diperoleh hasil bahwa  sebanyak  15 orang mengalami peningkatan dari sedang ke tinggi, dan 5 orang ditingkat asertifitas sedang.
Narrative Analysis of the Web Series "Suka Duka Berduka" to Review the Relationship between Characters
Authors: Srimayasandy Syahyuni
Published: January 2025

This article discusses the relationship between characters in the Indonesian web series ‘Suka Duka Berduka’. This web series is an Indonesian web series with conflicts over inheritance within the family. This study uses the Aktan model approach made by Greimas. Through this approach, it can be concluded that in the web series ‘Suka Duka Berduka’ characters cannot only occupy a position. However, it can move around according to the needs of the story. For example, a sending character can become a receiving character. Thus, it can be concluded that in a story the position of the actor is not always constant, but can be flexible according to the needs of the story. This study also supports the previous argument, where the position of Aktan does not have to be filled with a character or figure but can also be a condition or situation.
Taxonomic investigations into carabodid mites (Acari, Oribatida, Carabodidae) of the Harşit Valley, Türkiye
Authors: Arık Büşra , Ayyıldız Nusret
Published: January 2025

Oribatid mites are a dominant and biodiversity-rich group of arthropods that primarily inhabit the soil-litter system. In order to contribute to the studies on oribatid mites in Türkiye, the species belonging to the family Carabodidae of oribatid mites extracted from the soil, litter, moss, lichen, and bark collected from the Harşit valley between 2013-2015 were evaluated taxonomically. As a result of the investigations Carabodes (C.) labyrinthicus (Michael), Carabodes (C.) pirinensis Kunst, Carabodes (C.) rugosior Berlese, Carabodes (Flexa) dubius Kulijev and Carabodes (Klapperiches) willmanni Bernini taxa were determined. Of these, C. willmanni was identified as a new record for the fauna of Türkiye. The distinguishing features of the identified species were given together with scanning electron microscope photographs. Identified taxa were discussed with previously known ones based on morphological characters, and their geographical distributions are given.
A preliminary report with new records of feather mites (Acariformes: Astigmata) collected from birds ringed at Boğazkent Bird Ringing Station (Antalya, Türkiye)
Authors: Eren Gökhan , Kızılkaya Esat , Karaardıç Hakan , Karaca Mehmet
Published: January 2025

Feather mites (Astigmata: Analgoidea, Pterolichoidea) are arthropods that live parasitically or commensal on the wing, tail and body feathers of birds. These mites have high host specificity and diversity. Here we studied feather mites collected from birds subjected to ectoparasitic examination during ringing at the Boğazkent Bird Ringing Station (Antalya, Türkiye). Feather mite infestation was detected in 50 of 103 hosts representing 30 species during the study. As a result of microscopic examinations, 16 feather mites were identified, five of which are new records for Türkiye: Dermonoton parallelus (Mégnin and Trouessart, 1884), Gymnolichus secundus Černý and Schumilo, 1973, Proctophyllodes anthi (Vitzthum, 1922), Pteronyssus robini (Faccini and Atyeo, 1981), and Pteroherpus africanus Mironov and Kopij, 2000. Additionally, new host-parasite associations for the feather mite fauna of Türkiye were revealed in the species Dolichodectes edwardsi (Trouessart, 1885), P. clavatus Fritsch, 1961, P. pinnatus (Nitzsch, 1818), and Trouessartia kratochvili Černý, 1979.
Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Dismenore pada Mahasiswa Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi
Authors: Ar-Rakhimi Lintang , Wantania John J. E. , Suparman Erna
Published: January 2025

Prevalensi kejadian dismenore di Indonesia cenderung tinggi yaitu mencapai 64,25%. Terdapat berbagai faktor yang mempengaruhi dismenorea di antaranya adalah usia menarche, lama menstruasi, status gizi, dan kebiasaan mengonsumsi makanan cepat saji. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara usia menarche, lama menstruasi, status gizi, dan kebiasaan mengonsumsi makanan cepat saji terhadap kejadian dismenore pada mahasiswa kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi. Metode: Penelitian kuantitatif, metode survei analitik, pendekatan cross sectional dengan menggunakan instrumen kuesioner dalam bentuk link Google form. Jumlah sampel menggunakan metode simple random sampling sebesar 319 orang Hasil: dari 319 orang responden terdapat 294 mahasiswi yang mengalami kejadian dismenore. Usia menarche, lama menstruasi, status gizi (IMT), dan konsumsi makanan cepat saji tidak berhubungan dengan kejadian dismenore pada mahasiswa kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi (P-value>0.05). Kesimpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan antara usia menarche, lama menstruasi, status gizi (IMT), dan konsumsi makanan cepat saji dengan kejadian dismenore pada mahasiswa kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi.
The Mediating Effect of Accountability on the Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Apparatus Performance with Organizational Commitment as a Moderating Variable: Evidence from the Government of Tanjung Balai
Authors:   Medan Selayang District Office, Medan City, North Sumatra, Siahaan Irmalinda , Zulaidar Zulaidar ,   Medan City Government, Regional Research, and Innovation Agency, Simarmata Verawaty ,   Medan City Government, Regional Research, and Innovation Agency
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyse job satisfaction's influence on government apparatuses' performance in the Tanjung Balai City Government, considering accountability as a mediating variable and organizational commitment as a moderating variable. Against the backdrop of challenges, the Tanjung Balai City Government faces through 2025, this research focuses on enhancing public service quality and public welfare. The study employs a quantitative approach with a survey design. The research sample, selected through purposive sampling, consists of 130 structural officials of the Tanjung Balai City regional government involved in budget preparation processes. The findings are expected to provide strategic recommendations for improving performance through better human resource management policies, accountability practices, and organizational commitment initiatives. Furthermore, this study aims to offer insights into the impact of job satisfaction on apparatus performance and the mediating role of accountability in enhancing performance effectiveness.
The Effect of ESG Ratings Information on Share Prices
Authors:   Widyatama University, Jln Cikutra 204A, Bandung, West Jawa, Indonesia, Wijaya Aida , Novianto Robertus Ary ,   Widyatama University, Jln Cikutra 204A, Bandung, West Jawa, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

With various encouragement from the world community since the Paris Agreement, companies continue to be encouraged to implement sustainable activities. For this reason, the government through the Financial Services Authority has required public companies to report sustainability activities, also known as ESG (Environment, Social and Governance). The latest development is that public companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) are also being assessed regarding ESG activities, which is being carried out by an independent party, namely Morningstar Sustainalitycs. The assessment submitted to the public is related to the score or value of the ESG activities carried out by the company, including whether there is a decrease or increase in value from the previous assessment. This research aims to see whether ESG value information also influences investors' assessments of companies, which is proxied by the company's share price. This research was concluded that there was an influence of information on the decline of ESG risk value provided by the IDX on company share prices using the linear regression statistical method. However the information regarding the ESG Risk clasiffication did not have significant moderating effect on the share price. It is hoped that the implications of this research will increase investor awareness of ESG activities, which will ultimately encourage companies to implement ESG activities seriously.
The Influence of Training, Social Capital, and Commitment on Employee Performance (A Study at the Fire and Rescue Department of Surabaya City)
Authors:   Magister Management Program, Universitas Negeri Surabaya,, Kristanti Monika Rahayu , Wardoyo Dewie Tri Wijayati ,   Universitas Negeri Surabaya,, Witjaksono Andre Dwijanto ,   Universitas Negeri Surabaya,
Published: January 2025

This study examines the influence of training, social capital, and commitment on employee performance at the Fire and Rescue Department of Surabaya City. Effective human resource management is crucial for developing superior and high-quality human resources, enabling employees to work reliably and professionally. Training is a vital investment that provides long-term benefits to both organizations and employees. Social capital is considered a valuable asset because employee quality and competence directly affect organizational productivity and success. Organizational commitment serves as a key indicator of employee performance. This study aims to analyze the partial and simultaneous effects of training, social capital, and commitment on employee performance. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed, utilizing questionnaires and interviews. Path analysis was used for data analysis. The results indicate that training does not have a significant effect on employee performance, whereas social capital and commitment significantly influence performance. Additionally, training, social capital, and commitment collectively have a significant impact on employee performance. This finding highlights the importance of continuous training and fostering social capital and commitment among employees to enhance their performance.