bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Malaria Prevention Strategies in Kalimantan, Indonesia: A Secondary Analysis of 2018 Basic Health Research Data
Authors: Ridha Muhammad Rasyid , Andiarsa Dicky , Hazairin Noor Ihya , Wiliani ZM Erni , Ramadhani Tri , Yudhastuti Ririh
Published: October 2024

Background: Kalimantan remains malaria-endemic, particularly in rural areas, where prevention efforts face challenges such as insecticide resistance and limited healthcare access. Despite available measures like insecticide-treated nets, gaps in understanding individual and household prevention practices persist, especially in relation to demographics and effectiveness in reducing malaria transmission.Purpose: This study aimed to examine the individual and household-level malaria prevention strategies utilized in rural Kalimantan and evaluate their effectiveness in reducing malaria incidence.Methods: The study is a secondary analysis of the 2018 Basic Health Research. A total of 67,155 respondents in Kalimantan were analyzed including respondent characteristics, memories of malaria infection, and individual and household malaria prevention efforts. Bivariate regression and multivariable logistic regression were used in data analysis.Results: Older participants were less likely to report having malaria, although self-reported malaria rates were higher among older respondents compared to younger ones. Women reported lower malaria rates than men, especially in South Kalimantan. Agricultural workers showed a higher likelihood of reporting malaria than the jobless, though not statistically significant. In West Kalimantan, the use of bed nets was associated with higher self-reported malaria rates (OR=1.838, 95% CI:1.147–2.943). Short-term use of Insecticide Treated Nets showed varying odds across provinces: Central Kalimantan (OR = 3.659, 95% CI 1.378–9.717), South Kalimantan (OR = 10.811, 95% CI 3.649–32.030), East Kalimantan (OR = 2.615, 95% CI 1.041–6.567), and West Kalimantan (OR = 2.428, 95% CI 1.446–4.078). In all provinces, preventive measures such as coils or electric mats reduced self-reported malaria cases. The use of mosquito screens was effective in South Kalimantan (OR = 0.208, 95% CI 0.027–1.598), Central Kalimantan (OR = 0.365, 95% CI 0.120–2.181), and North Kalimantan (OR = 0.000, 95% CI 0.000–0.000). The multivariate model highlighted mosquito nets as the most effective household-scale prevention in nearly all Kalimantan provinces, except North Kalimantan.Conclusion: This study shows that individuals aged 25 and over, women, non-farmers, and those using insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and other preventive measures, especially in rural areas, were less likely to report malaria, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions from local health authorities
Predictors of Prediabetes Among Young Adults in East Java, Indonesia: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Pratiwi Ika Nur , Widyawati Ika Yuni , Nursalam Nursalam , Pawanis Zulfayandi , Qonaah Arina , Lee Bih O
Published: October 2024

Background: Prediabetes is a condition that can be controlled and managed to prevent the occurrence of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This condition can occur at all ages, especially in young adults. However, little is known about what factors increase the risk of prediabetes in young adults in East Java, Indonesia.Purpose: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and the influential risk factors of prediabetes among young adults in East Java, Indonesia.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. The purposive sampling technique was used to recruit young adults in Surabaya, East Java Province, Indonesia. International physical activity questionnaire short-form version questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and physical indicators for anthropometry were used to obtain data on sociodemographic characteristics, prediabetes knowledge, and physical activity. In addition, Blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose (IFG), and body mass index (BMI) were measured. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to determine risk factors associated with prediabetesResults: There were 126 participants recruited with 69 (54.8%) had prediabetes based on impaired fasting glucose (IFG) levels. Age (p=0.035), routine exercise (p=0.015), activity level (p=0.026), body weight (p=<0.001), waist circumference (p=0.002), BMI (p=<0.001) and obesity (p=<0.001) were significant factors associated with prediabetes.Conclusion: The high prevalence of prediabetes in young adults is associated with age, routine exercise, activity level, body weight, waist circumference), BMI and obesity. It is crucial to implement strategies, for example through regular IFG testing to identify young adults with these risk factors for prediabetes screening.
Altitudinal Variations of Ground Species in the Southern Aravalli regions of Rajasthan, India
Authors: Stanly Shimly , P Karthikeyan , Kumari Arpita , S Rajendrakumar
Published: October 2024

Ground layer species sustain a variety of plants and animals; and maintain a healthy and resilient forest ecosystem by contributing to ecological functioning, structural support, and biodiversity. The western Indian Aravalli range is noted for its vegetation. Studies from these regions indicate that various environmental factors influence plant diversity and its distributions. The present study examines the impacts of altitude on ground species in Rajasthan's southern Aravalli hill ranges. We conducted field investigations year-round in Phulwari Ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary at different altitudes. A random transect method was used; five 1m2 plots were laid at every 250m interval. Species’ names and numbers were recorded from sampling plots. Sanctuary-wise species richness, density, and diversity were analyzed and related with altitude. The protected areas of Southern Aravalli do not follow an altitude-specific pattern in ground species distribution. Specific lower altitude ranges had the most species richness, density, and diversity. While altitude showed both positive and negative correlations with respect to ground species richness, diversity and density. The study findings help in conserving and preserving ground layer species in the Aravalli regions of Rajasthan.
Evaluation of the unavailability of the primary circuit of Triga SSR reactor, importance factors and risk criteria for its components
Authors: Morlova Elena D. , Mladin Daniela
Published: October 2024

Probabilistic Safety Assessment is a tool for improving a nuclear installation and its safety in all its function phases. PSA provides a methodical way of identifying sequences resulting from a wide range of initiating events concerning an accident, and includes systematic and realistic determination of accident frequencies and their consequences. This paper analyzes the unavailability of the TRIGA SSR reactor primary circuit, obtaining the system unavailability value, identifying main contributors to system failure, and calculating risk importance factors. Two cases were considered: one without considering Common Cause Failure (CCF) in the developed fault tree, and the second considering CCF on pumps and heat exchangers lines. The aim was to assess their influence on the primary system’s unavailability. Two importance factors, Fussell–Vesely and Risk Achievement Worth, were employed to identify components with a strong impact on the risk (probability of system failure). These factors aid in enhancing maintenance activities and testing. The analysis utilized the EDFT code, part of the PSAMAN code package developed in SCN-Pitesti.
Ambient Temporalities: Rethinking Object-Oriented Time through Kant, Husserl, and Heidegger
Authors: Stephenson Jamie
Published: October 2024

Immanuel Kant is often conveyed as a Platonic or Newtonian thinker of the temporal, expressing time as an absolute and continuous repository wherein all objects occur. However, employing themes from his aesthetic writings, what happens when Kantian “sublime” time is reoriented towards a more discontinuous temporal register? This essay employs just such a reading, while also utilising Graham Harman’s Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO), as a methodological device for rethinking both Kantian and object time as neither solely continuous nor discontinuous, but somewhere inbetween these two determinations, in what I term their “ontological ambience.” By doing so I offer a critique of both Kantian orthodoxy and Harmanian OOO, via a comparative analysis of (1) how Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger thematise Kantian temporality, and (2) how Harman develops their subsequent ideas about time. This schema provides post-Kantian philosophy with a provisional model for thinking posthuman time in new and productive ways: as ambient temporalities.
Hierarchical Bayesian Modelling of Macroeconomic Variables in Ghana
Authors: Koranteng Emmanuel Amoako , Engmann Gideon Mensah , Jakperik Dioggban
Published: October 2024

This study analyzed the impact of macroeconomic variables (manufacturing, real exchange rate, government expenditure, and gross fixed capital formation) on GDP growth in Ghana. Utilizing secondary data from the World Development Indicators of the World Bank (1991–2021), we employed a hierarchical Bayesian linear model with interaction effects to assess these relationships. The results indicate that the real exchange rate, manufacturing, and government expenditure have a positive influence on GDP growth, while gross fixed capital formation exhibits a moderately negative effect. To enhance economic growth, it is crucial to optimize capital investments, bolster export competitiveness through targeted policies, and invest in manufacturing innovation. These findings offer actionable insights for policymakers aiming to stimulate economic growth in Ghana.
I Know It When I Hear It
Authors: Weisner Lucy
Published: October 2024

In the following article I consider a catalog of audio description porn videos available on the online adult entertainment platform Pornhub. Attending to the visual and aural elements of the original source video and their simultaneous narration in the audio descriptive tracks, I argue that this transcription offers us, the viewer/auditor, an ekphrastic encounter with the pornographic moving image mediated by the acousmatic gendered voice of the audio describer. While academic scholarship on pornography informs my discussion of the source videos, theories of ekphrasis ranging from its usage in Ancient Greek rhetoric, to its formulation in twentieth-century anglophone literary theory, and finally to its application in digital visual culture, will underpin my analysis of the audio description. Through ekphrasis I ultimately distinguish the audio description of pornography as a creative genre in its own right, as well as offer an extensive and interdisciplinary approach that extends beyond the recursive or self-reflexive lens of porn studies scholarship, and newly positions hardcore film pornography within a larger body of academic inquiry in conversation with epic poetry and art history.
Challenges and Opportunities for Psychological Research in the Majority World
Authors: Uskul Ayse K. , Thalmayer Amber Gayle , Bernardo Allan B. I. , González Roberto , Kende Anna , Laher Sumaya , Lášticová Barbara , Saab Rim , Salas Gonzalo , Singh Purnima , Zeinoun Pia , Norenzayan Ara , Chao Melody M. , Shoda Yuichi , Cooper M. Lynne
Published: October 2024

How can psychology transform itself into an inclusive science that engages with the rich cultural diversity of humanity? How can we strive towards a broader and deeper understanding of human behavior that is both generalizable across populations and attentive to its diversity? To address these major questions of our field, relying on scholars from different world regions, we outline first the opportunities associated with conducting psychological research in these and other majority world regions, highlighting international collaborations. Cross-cutting research themes in psychological research in the majority world are presented along with the urgent need to adopt a more critical lens to research and knowledge production within psychology. Indigenization, critical, transformative and liberatory approaches to understanding psychological phenomena framed within the decolonial imperative are presented as future options for a more diverse and equitable psychological science. Next, we address challenges, including limited institutional research infrastructure, limited national investment in research, political and social challenges these regions face, and the impact of imported (rather than locally produced) psychological knowledge. We conclude by offering recommendations to enable psychological science to be more representative of the world’s population. Our aim is to facilitate a broader, better-informed, and more empathic conversation among psychological scientists worldwide about ways to make psychological science more representative, culturally informed and inclusive.
Tomato dry farming as an agroecological model for California’s drought resilient future: Farmers’ perspectives and experiences
Authors: Socolar Yvonne , Carlisle Liz , Bowles Timothy M.
Published: October 2024

Small, diversified farms on California’s Central Coast have been dry farming for decades, allowing farmers to use water stored in soils from winter rains to grow tomatoes and other vegetables with little-to-no irrigation in summers without rainfall. As recent water shortages in California have forced a reckoning with the precariousness of the state’s water supply, policy groups and the general public have become increasingly interested in dry farming as a promising means of achieving water conservation goals. Academic research on this practice, however, has been scarce. Amid growing urgency to develop low-water agricultural systems in the state, we interviewed 10 Central Coast dry farmers, representing over half of the commercial dry farm operations in the region where this practice was developed, to collaboratively answer 2 central research questions: (1) What business and land stewardship practices characterize successful tomato dry farming on California’s Central Coast? (2) What is the potential for dry farming to expand beyond its current adoption while maintaining its identity as a diversified practice that benefits small-scale operations? We summarize farmers’ wisdom into 9 themes about current dry farm practice, its potential for expansion and future opportunities. We also synthesize farmer-stated environmental constraints on dry farm feasibility into a map of suitable areas in California. As we consider how dry farming might expand to new areas and operations, we highlight dry farming’s history as an agroecological alternative to industrial farming in the region and the need for careful policy planning to maintain that identity. In examining this California Central Coast dry farming system, we ask if and how it can enhance the viability of nonindustrial farming operations as the food system adapts to less water availability. Because policies that encourage dry farm expansion could change economic landscapes in which dry farming operates, we caution that well-intentioned policies could edge small growers out of dry farm markets if not carefully designed. At the same time, we emphasize the opportunity for dry farm tomato systems to model an agroecological transition toward water savings in California.
Complete remission after glucocorticoid therapy in a patient with primary hypophysitis
Authors: Hacioglu Aysa , Ekinci Gazanfer , Karaca Zuleyha , Türe Uğur , Kelestimur Fahrettin
Published: October 2024

Primary hypophysitis is a rare disease that may have variable clinical presentations. The main treatment options are clinical observation, immunosuppressive drugs, and surgery. Glucocorticoids are used as first-line medical therapy; however, non-responsiveness and recurrences are the major problems. We present a 30-year-old male patient who had an excellent radiologic response to a single course of glucocorticoids. The patient presented with malaise and severe headaches of acute onset. Cranial MRI revealed a pituitary mass compressing the optic chiasm. Hormonal evaluation studies were consistent with anterior pituitary hormone dysfunction except for the growth hormone axis. There was a mild compression on the optic chiasm in the pituitary MRI. The patient was started on methylprednisolone therapy at a dose of 80 mg/day. The pituitary MRI revealed complete regression of the mass after 2 months, and there was a complete recovery of pituitary functions after 6 months. There is no consensus on the optimal dose and duration of glucocorticoid therapy for primary hypophysitis in the literature. We report that steroid therapy, even in lower doses, might be effective in mild-to-moderate cases.

Learning points

Primary hypophysitis is a rare disease with a varied clinical course, and hence the treatment strategies should be individualized.

There is no consensus on the optimal dose and duration of glucocorticoid therapy.

Glucocorticoid therapy may induce complete remission in some patients, especially with a mild-to-moderate disease course and during the acute phase of the disease.
IMPACT OF REAL-LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES ON REPRODUCTION: Rodent reproductive behavior among males and females after exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Authors: Maxon Jacob R , Mahoney Megan M
Published: October 2024

In brief

The rodent reproductive behavioral control column of the hypothalamus and the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis are critical systems that regulate copulatory behaviors in both males and females. We review how endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), specifically phthalates, bisphenol A, and chemical mixtures, dysregulate appetitive and consummatory copulatory behaviors and their neuroendocrine substrates, using mouse and rodent models.

Sexual reproduction – from both physiological and behavioral perspectives – is dependent upon appropriate connections between a diverse, hormone-modulated network of neural regions. Importantly, these substrates are regulated by hormones across the lifespan from early development to adulthood, making them targets of EDCs. Rodents, such as mice and rats, are invaluable to the characterization of EDCs because of their sex-specific, stereotyped appetitive and consummatory reproductive behaviors. Phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), and EDC mixtures pose a salient risk to the health of humans, wildlife, and livestock because these synthetic compounds are ubiquitous due to their widespread use in the mass production of consumer and industrial goods. This review outlines how the HPG axis regulates male and female sexual behaviors, and how phthalates and BPA can perturb appetitive and consummatory behaviors and impact neural substrates that modulate reproductive behavior. We will then discuss how to progress toward a clearer understanding of the reproductive and neurobiological changes that occur due to EDC exposure.
IMPACT OF REAL-LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES ON REPRODUCTION: A contemporary review of machine learning to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes from pharmaceuticals, including DDIs
Authors: Gardella Julie , Abrahamsson Dimitri , Zelikoff Judith
Published: October 2024

In brief

Clinical drug trials often do not include pregnant people due to health risks; therefore, many medications have an unknown effect on the developing fetus. Machine learning QSAR models have been used successfully to predict the fetal risk of pharmaceutical use during pregnancy.

Those undergoing pregnancy are often excluded from clinical drug trials due to the risk that participation would pose to their health and the health of the developing fetus. However, they often require pharmaceuticals to manage health conditions that, if left untreated, could harm themselves or the fetus. This can mean that such individuals take one or more pharmaceuticals during pregnancy, many of which have unknown reproductive effects. Machine learning models have been used to successfully predict a number of reproductive toxicological outcomes for pharmaceuticals, including transplacental transfer, US Food and Drug Administration safety rating, and drug interactions. Models use quantitative chemical and structural features of active compounds as inputs to make predictions concerning the outcome of interest using computational algorithms. Models are validated and evaluated rigorously with metrics such as accuracy, area under the receiver operator curve, sensitivity, and precision. Results from these models can be a potential source of valuable information for pregnant people and their medical providers when making decisions regarding therapeutic drug use. This review summarizes current machine learning applications to make predictions about the risk and toxicity of medication use during pregnancy. Our review of the recent literature revealed that machine learning quantitative structure-activity relationship models can be used successfully to predict the transplacental transfer and the US Food and Drug Administration pregnancy safety category of pharmaceuticals; such models have also been employed to predict drug interactions, though not specifically during pregnancy. This latter topic is a potential area for future research. In this review, no single algorithm or descriptor-calculation software emerged as the most widely used, and their performances depend on a variety of factors, including the outcome of interest and combination of such algorithms and software.
Climatic temperature indices for the coastal resilience observatory in Tabasco (Dos Bocas)‒LANRESC
Authors: Andrade-Velázquez Mercedes , Montero-Martínez Martín José , Vargas Magaña María Fernanda
Published: October 2024

This study focused on calculating climate change indices derived from maximum and minimum temperature variables for the Coastal Resilience Observatory in Tabasco, Dos Bocas, located in Paraíso, Tabasco, Mexico. The indices were computed using CLIMPACT2, 2007 version, and a total of 26 indices were obtained for the period from 1940 to 2022. Subsequently, significant trends were calculated using statistical tests such as Mann‒Kendall, trend-free prewhitening, bias correction applied to prewhitening, and variance correction (by two methods). Sen's slope method was employed to determine the extent of alteration in extreme climate indices. Increasing trends were found in the indices tn90p (%), tx90p (%), tr (days), txgt50p (%), wdsi (days), su (days), tmge10 (days), tmge5 (days), gddgrow (days), and gsl (days), indicating the presence of local warming and providing evidence of climate change detection. These results contribute to updating climate information in the area and serve as a proposal for replication in the other six Coastal Observatories of the National Coastal Resilience Laboratory in Mexico, as part of measures related to climate stressors in coastal areas where these observatories are located. This information is valuable for decision-makers and the general population, as it will support socio-environmental adaptation and mitigation measures in the face of climate change as part of efforts to enhance the resilience of socioecosystems in coastal areas.
Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of acute viral gastroenteritis in 350 paediatric patients hospitalised between 2019 and 2022 in the Military Institute of Medicine – National Research Institute in Warsaw, Poland: a single-centre retrospective analysis
Authors: Guzek Aneta , Tomaszewski Dariusz , Piechota Wiesław , Mackiewicz Katarzyna , Pieńkowska-Olczak Anna , Leszczyńska-Pilich Michalina , Rybicki Zbigniew , Kalicki Bolesław
Published: October 2024

Introduction and objective: Acute gastroenteritis, a common childhood illness worldwide, manifests with symptoms including fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. It is highly contagious, with transmission occurring through contaminated water, food, or poor hygiene. Globally, 1.7 billion cases of diarrhoeal diseases are diagnosed annually, causing approximately 525,000 deaths among children under the age of five. Dehydration caused by diarrhoea is a primary cause of hospitalisation, particularly in developing countries. Aim: Analysis of the aetiology, frequency, and seasonal distribution of viral pathogens responsible for acute gastroenteritis in children hospitalised between 2019 and 2022 at the Military Institute of Medicine – National Research Institute in Warsaw, Poland. Materials and methods: Medical records of patients aged 0 to 18 diagnosed with rotavirus, norovirus, and adenovirus-induced acute gastroenteritis were analysed. The pathogens had been identified with reliable immunochromatographic tests. Exclusion criteria encompassed bacterial infections, dietary errors, and inflammatory conditions. Data examined included age, gender, aetiology of gastroenteritis, seasonality, duration of hospitalisation, and clinical symptoms (diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and dehydration). Laboratory results such as white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, electrolyte levels, and organ function markers were also evaluated. Results: Data from 350 children hospitalised between 2019 and 2022 were analysed. The highest number of hospitalisations occurred in 2019 and 2022, with fewer cases in 2020–2021, likely reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most patients were between 6 and 12 months old. Rotavirus infection commonly presented with fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and dehydration. Adenovirus and mixed infections were associated with slightly higher C-reactive protein levels, while rotavirus infections showed mildly elevated aspartate aminotransferase levels. Haematocrit, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and electrolyte levels were similar across all cases. Conclusions: Our analysis showed that rotavirus was the most frequent cause of acute viral diarrhoea in children, followed by norovirus and adenovirus, with mixed infections being the least common. The peak incidence occurred in autumn and winter, except in 2021, reflecting changes in the dynamics of infections related to the coronavirus pandemic. Biochemical findings were not sufficiently characteristic to infer the aetiology of the disease.
Diet of the crested porcupine Hystrix cristata (Rodentia, Hystricidae) in a semi-arid area of its native North African range
Authors: Bounaceur Farid , Khammes El Homsi Nora , Abdelahamid Djamel , Lassgaa Fatine , Benamor Naceur , Nebouti Bentamra , Djillali Mohamed , Bissaad Fatima Zohra , Aulagnier Stéphane
Published: October 2024

We investigated the feeding ecology of the crested porcupine Hystrix cristata in a semi-arid area of its northwestern Algerian native range over 8 months (September to April). Our results from micro-histological analysis based on faecal pellets revealed that this strict herbivore ate only 10 plant species, 8 wild and 2 cultivated, belonging to 9 families including Lamiaceae, Palmaceae, Poaceae, Ramnaceae and Fabaceae. The autumn diet was dominated by Thymus algeriensis, Ziziphus lotus, Chamaerops humilis and Triticum aestivum, the winter diet by T. algeriensis and C. humilis, and the spring diet by Muscari comosum, with a large amount of Vicia faba and T. aestivum. We confirm the role of this rodent species as a generalist herbivore which barely feeds on cultivated plants when wild resources are diverse and abundant.
A telemedicina alkalmazási lehetőségei az otthoni hospice-ellátásban, avagy mit tanultunk a COVID–19-pandémiából?
Authors: Fortuna János , Lukács Miklós , Busa Csilla
Published: October 2024

Bevezetés: Külföldön a telemedicina egyre jelentősebb szerepet
játszik az otthoni hospice-ellátásban. Ehhez hozzájárult, hogy COVID–19-pandémia
idején a korlátozó intézkedések ezt az ellátási formát is érintették, és a
személyes konzultációk kiváltására vagy kiegészítésére egyre nagyobb arányban
alkalmaztak telemedicinális megoldásokat. Célkitűzés:
Retrospektív pilotkutatásunk célkitűzése annak vizsgálata volt, hogy
használtak-e telemedicinális eszközöket Magyarországon az otthoni
hospice-szolgálatok a pandémia idején, és a járvány elmúltával alkalmazzák-e
továbbra is a telemedicinát. Módszer: Online kérdőíves
felmérést végeztünk otthoni hospice-ellátást végző szolgálatok koordinátorai
(szolgálatvezetői) és szakápolói körében. Az adatok feldolgozása az IBM SPSS
szoftverrel történt, az adatelemzés során leíró statisztikai elemzés készült.
Eredmények: A telemedicinában alkalmazható eszközök közül a
telefonos kapcsolattartás volt a leggyakrabban használt módszer a
hospice-szolgálatoknál a COVID–19-pandémia idején a személyes vizitek számának
csökkentésére, az otthoni hospice-betegek állapotának nyomon követésére pedig az
egyedüliként használt eszköz a pulzoximéter volt applikációval. Az orvostól
történő tanácskérésben a személyes kapcsolattartást felváltotta a telefonos
konzultáció. A telemedicinális eszközök használatát az ellátók többsége
hasznosnak tartotta, elsősorban a munkatársak leterheltségének csökkenése miatt.
Tapasztalataik szerint az ellátottak fele szívesen alkalmazta a telemedicinális
eszközöket, és többségük számára nem okozott gondot a használatuk. A
COVID–19-pandémia alatt kialakult, telemedicinához kötődő megoldások közül
néhány gyakorlatot az ellátók hasznosnak tartottak, és a későbbiekben is
szívesen alkalmaznák. Következtetés: Hazánkban is van igény és
fogadókészség a telemedicina integrálására és fejlesztésére az otthoni
hospice-ellátásban, amely az ellátáshoz való egyenlőtlen hozzáférést is
mérsékelhetné. Orv Hetil. 2024; 165(40): 1579–1586.
A vérlemezkében gazdag fibrin alkalmazása a parodontalis sebészetben
Authors: Csifó-Nagy Boróka Klára , Dőri Ferenc
Published: October 2024

A fogágybetegség multifaktoriális eredetű krónikus gyulladás, mely a fog
tartószöveteinek pusztulását okozva, a kialakult csontdefektusok révén
kérdésessé teszi az érintett fogak prognózisát. A teljes körű parodontalis
terápia a rögzítőapparátus pusztulásának megállítását, illetve az elveszett
szöveti struktúrák helyreállítását célozza meg. A parodontalis intraossealis
defektusok morfológiájuknak köszönhetően kedvezőbb regeneratív potenciált
mutatnak. A biológiai ágensek, ezen belül a növekedési faktorok alkalmazása
iránti érdeklődés az elmúlt évtizedekben jelentősen nőtt, hozzájárulva a
parodontalis regeneráció elősegítéséhez. Az elmúlt két évtizedben az orvoslás
egyre több területén alkalmazzák az autológ vérlemezke-koncentrátumokat. A
vérlemezkében gazdag fibrin (platelet-rich fibrin), ebben a kategóriában, az
adott terápiás lehetőségek közül a legaktuálisabb. Előnyei, hogy alvadásgátló
hozzáadása nélkül preparálható, egy centrifugálást igényel, több formában
alkalmazható, továbbá nagy növekedésifaktor-koncentrációja kiemelten támogatja a
sebgyógyulást. A vérlemezkében gazdag fibrinnek mint humán autológ preparátumnak
a használata elősegítheti a parodontalis defektusok sikeres kezelését. A
vérlemezkében gazdag fibrin újabb generációja további lehetőségeket teremthet,
így a parodontalis sebgyógyulás terén is. Orv Hetil. 2024; 165(40):
1570–1578.
An ethnomethodological approach to the study of impairment
Authors: Due Brian L. , Rasmussen Gitte
Published: October 2024

The forthcoming special issue on ‘The practical and interactional accomplishment of living with visual impairment’ explores aspects of everyday life for people with visual impairment.
Research Trends on MoTrPAC and Exercise Science Applications
Authors: Lee Minchul
Published: October 2024

PURPOSE: Exercise plays a crucial role in maintaining human health and is widely recognized for its effectiveness in preventing and managing chronic diseases. However, the molecular mechanisms by which exercise exerts its beneficial effects on the body remain unclear. The Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC) is a collaborative research initiative that brings together multiple institutions and organizations to investigate the molecular mechanisms of exercise.METHODS: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the MoTrPAC, detailing its structure, research strategies, and methodologies. We reviewed the consortium’s primary research objectives, methodologies, key findings, and potential applications in exercise science. This analysis was conducted through a systematic review of online databases and search engines, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.RESULTS: The MoTrPAC uses animal models and human studies to explore the physiological effects of exercise on various tissues. Research by the consortium has demonstrated that different types and intensities of exercise induce specific gene expression changes, activate diverse metabolic pathways, such as fatty acid oxidation, glucose metabolism, and protein synthesis, and restructure protein interaction networks in muscle tissue. These studies have identified novel biomarkers that can be used to assess the molecular effects of exercise.CONCLUSIONS: MoTrPAC significantly advances our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of exercise. The consortium’s findings have the potential to inform the development of personalized exercise prescriptions and health management strategies. Future research should include more diverse populations and investigate the long-term effects of exercise to enhance our understanding of the profound impact of physical activity on human health.
Current Trends of Exercise Programs for Improving Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Authors: Lee Jae-Hyun , Jo Wooyeon , Jin Jaeho , Zheng Yaxiong , Lee Soyoon , Jang Se-Yeon , Kim Minseo , Moon Young-Jin , Jeong Hye Gwang , Lee Sang Ki
Published: October 2024

PURPOSE: Limited studies have analyzed exercise protocols for cognitive improvement in older adults. Therefore, we closely examined the composition, content, and operation methods of these exercise programs to identify current trends.METHODS: We searched the Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases for studies published between 2019 and 2024. The search terms used included “older adults”, “cognitive function”, “mild cognitive impairment”, “dementia”, “exercise”, “physical activity”, and other related terms, in both Korean and English.RESULTS: Aerobic exercises primarily comprised step-based exercises (walking and stepping) and dance routines, typically lasting 15-60 minutes per session, 1-3 times per week for 6-24 weeks, regardless of the individual’s cognitive level. Assistant instructors often participated, and in cases of severe cognitive impairment, patients’ caregivers also participated. Resistance exercises were most often performed using body weight and elastic bands, along with other tools and equipment, such as balls, water bottles, or specialized equipment. The exercises commonly involved 8-12 repetitions, 2-3 sets, with 1-minute rest between sets. Several programs included functional exercises to improve daily living performance. Other activities that were incorporated into the exercise programs included exergames and balance, mind-body, peripheral, and eye exercises.CONCLUSIONS: Recent cognitive exercise programs for older adults typically last three months and use a variety of tools or digital technologies within the scope of older adult exercise guidelines. Exercises for people with severe cognitive impairment tend to be more individualized, gradual, and flexible in their approach.
Effects of High Intensity Interval Training Program on Individual Movement during Competition in Field Hockey Players
Authors: Choi Hokyung , Kim Yoon , Choi Minkyung , Ma Rui , Kim Taegyu
Published: October 2024

PURPOSE: This study aimed to develop a field hockey-specific training program based on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and to verify its effectiveness by observing changes in individual movements during international competitions for female field hockey players.METHODS: The field hockey-specific training program was developed based on HIIT (≥95%HRmax, work:rest ratio=1:1) through meetings with experts’ and the participation of 13 female field hockey players who were enrolled in the Korean national team. Participants were trained for nine weeks (27 sessions) using this training program. Their individual movements were collected using GPS units during the Four Nations competitions and the 2022 Asian Games before and after applying the training program. Individual movements were defined as total distance covered, meters per minute (MpM), maximal velocity (MV), absolute distance, proportion of total distance covered at low-intensity (LI), moderate-intensity (MI), and high-intensity (HI), and number of accelerations, decelerations, and sprint efforts (SE).RESULTS: After applying the training program, the MpM (9.6 m/min), MV (0.69 km/hr), and SE (3.47 bouts) improved compared to before applying the program. Further, after applying the training program, the absolute distance (633.94 m) and the proportion (14.83%) at LI decreased, while those of MI (553.40 m and 9.78%) and HI (273.07 m and 5.05%) increased compared to before applying the program.CONCLUSIONS: The field hockey-specific training program developed in this study resulted in positive changes in individual movements during competitions, leading to improvements in team and individual performance.
Effects of 16-Week Exercise on Insulin, HOMA-IR, and Glucose Levels in Obese Childhood
Authors: Ha Min-Seong , Yook Jang Soo , Lee Minchul
Published: October 2024

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 16-week exercise program on insulin, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and glucose levels. This study aimed to assess whether regular physical activity could improve insulin sensitivity and reduce metabolic risk, particularly in children with obesity.METHODS: Thirty-three elementary school students aged 11-12 years were recruited, 16 of whom were classified as having normal weight and 17 with obesity, based on body mass index percentiles. The participants engaged in a structured exercise program for 16 weeks, which included sports games, aerobic exercises, and resistance training, performed three times per week. Fasting insulin, glucose, and HOMA-IR levels were measured before and after the intervention.RESULTS: At baseline, the obese group exhibited significantly higher insulin and HOMA-IR levels, compared with the normal-weight group. After the 16-week exercise program, the obese group showed a significant reduction in both insulin and HOMA-IR levels, indicating improved insulin sensitivity. No significant changes in the glucose levels were observed in either group. The normal-weight group did not show significant changes in insulin or HOMA-IR levels after the intervention.CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that a 16-week structured exercise program can significantly improve insulin sensitivity in children with obesity, as evidenced by reductions in insulin and HOMA-IR levels. These results highlight the importance of incorporating regular physical activity into interventions aimed at managing obesity and its associated metabolic risks in children.
Risk factors associated with the occurrence of the adverse event phlebitis in hospitalized adult patients
Authors: Furlan Maryana da Silva , Saba Amanda , Lima Antônio Fernandes Costa
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to synthesize knowledge regarding risk factors associated with occurrence of adverse event phlebitis in hospitalized adult patients. Methods: an integrative literature review, carried out in the CINAHL, PubMed, Virtual Health Library, Embase, Web of Science and Scopus databases. The stages were carried out independently by two reviewers, and the data were analyzed descriptively. Results: from the analysis of 31 quantitative primary studies, the following risk factors were summarized: length of stay; use of antibiotics; peripheral intravenous catheter dwell time; receive less nursing care; catheter inserted multiple times; patients with infection and comorbidities; presence of pain at catheter insertion site; Teflon® catheter use; reduced patient mobility; quality of patient’s vein; skin elasticity; unsuccessful insertion. Conclusions: it is necessary to standardize the format for measuring occurrence of this adverse event and develop new studies with a higher level of evidence.
Economic complexity and elasticity ratio: a theoretical and empirical approach
Authors: MELLINI ANDRÉ , SILVA GUILHERME JONAS COSTA DA
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the role of economic complexity in the ratio of Thirlwall’s elasticities, fundamental to understanding the reason for the unequal growth of countries. To this end, a theoretical model is used for a group of nations. Differences in growth rates among countries are associated with different ratios of income elasticities of exports and imports. According to econometric estimates, the country that manages to increase the economic complexity of its export basket, the investment/GDP ratio and has a lower GDP per capita improves the elasticities ratio and, therefore, its long-term growth. In other words, the results are categorical in the sense of demonstrating the central role of these policies for the country to advance in the process of structural change and move towards the production of more complex manufactured goods, because these can ensure sustainable economic growth, that is, compatible with the equilibrium of the balance of payments.
The BNDES’ role in the Green Economy: institutional framework, disbursements and resource mobilisation (2010-2021)
Authors: BARTELEGA CAMILA FRANCO , MENDONÇA ANA ROSA RIBEIRO DE
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT This paper aimed to analyse the role of the BNDES in promoting the ‘green economy’ in Brazil over the past decade. We defend that, as a development bank, BNDES is an essential player in encouraging investments that are low-emission, environmentally sustainable, and climate-change resilient. The paper is organized as follows. After the introduction, section 2 delves into the role to be played by development banks in promoting environmentally sustainable, low GHG emission economies. Section 3 analyses the BNDES’ disbursements in the green economy between 2010 and 2021. Section 4 highlights the mobilization of BNDES resources for the green economy, including the management of environmental and climate funds, as well as the issuance of green and sustainable bonds. Finally, concluding remarks are presented.
Financial instability and climate change: new challenges for central banks
Authors: SANTOS LUIZ HENRIQUE BISPO , ARAÚJO ELIANE CRISTINA
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT The climate-induced financial instability hypothesis, developed in a context of growing concern about the economic consequences of the environmental crisis, expresses possible imbalances in the monetary and financial sides of the economic system promoted by climate change. This article aims to make a theoretical analysis and an empirical investigation of this hypothesis. To this end, it was sought: i) describe the channels through which climate change destabilizes financial systems; ii) identify the main responses of central banks; iii) verify the validity of this hypothesis, using the GMM method in a panel data structure formed by a sample of 90 countries in the period from 2002 to 2020. The results suggest that in recent years, climate change has increased financial volatility, while central banks have remained committed to conventional monetary policies.
Sustainable development in China: the pathway of decarbonizing the energy mix
Authors: GARCIA ISABELA DE OLIVEIRA , BORGHI ROBERTO ALEXANDRE ZANCHETTA
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT China is currently the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, reflecting the country’s energy sector and its dependence on fossil fuels. However, the model of economic growth supported by polluting energy is no longer sustainable, which leads to pressure for changes in favor of greener energy, in a way to meet the interests of the country’s new development strategy, in addition to ensuring energy security. In face of this framework, this article analyzes the ongoing process of decarbonization of the Chinese energy mix, concluding that efforts for energy transition in the country already reflect advances in renewable energy sectors, and converge with the goals of modernizing the economy.
A independência, a década de 1930 e o desenvolvimentismo
Authors: SALOMÃO IVAN COLANGELO , FONSECA PEDRO CEZAR DUTRA
Published: October 2024

RESUMO Este artigo defende a hipótese de que o rompimento do exclusivo colonial representou condição inicial e necessária para a construção de um projeto nacional de desenvolvimento que viria a se consolidar e a se consubstanciar a partir da Revolução de 1930. Inobstante seus méritos e equívocos, o desenvolvimentismo pode ser considerado até hoje a única experiência de política econômica adotada no Brasil cujos objetivos de desenvolvimento industrial também abarcassem medidas de ampliação da cidadania e de distribuição de renda.
Ontologia social e teoria crítica: em torno do diagnóstico de experiências sociais negativas
Authors: Hora Leonardo da
Published: October 2024

Resumo: O que significa afirmar que uma sociedade produz experiências sociais negativas? De um ponto de vista de ontologia social, qual a imagem ou figuração da sociedade pressuposta em tal diagnóstico? O presente artigo visa a enfrentar tais questionamentos, por meio da reconstrução de alguns modelos teóricos e, em particular, de alguns modelos críticos. Metodologicamente, trata-se de partir da forma como cada modelo diagnostica experiências sociais negativas, a fim de melhor se refletir sobre como há diferentes possibilidades de se entender o social. Este texto está dividido em três partes. Na primeira, com foco na teoria social clássica, abordam-se os tratamentos dispensados por Durkheim e Marx ao fenômeno do suicídio, além de se trabalhar o conceito de alienação, no segundo. Em seguida, no âmbito da teoria crítica frankfurtiana, expõe-se como tanto o modelo de Adorno quanto o de Honneth podem ser lidos como tentativas de enfrentar o problema do sofrimento social, no seio das sociedades modernas. Por fim, num terceiro momento, analisa-se o modo como as experiências sociais negativas são articuladas à ideia de crítica radical por Luc Boltanski. Tal perspectiva será apresentada como uma alternativa ao modelo honnethiano na superação de desafios que se colocam ao campo da teoria crítica, na atualidade.
Investidas parlamentares contra o Sinase: um direito na arena de disputa
Authors: Oliveira Ohana de Sá
Published: October 2024

Resumo: O artigo apresenta a análise das propostas de Projeto de Lei e de Emendas Constitucionais sem tramitação no Congresso Nacional do período de 2012 a 2019. A finalidade é problematizar as propostas contrárias ao Sistema Nacional de Atendimento Socioeducativo (Sinase), visando contribuir para o aprofundamento da discussão sobre a garantia de direitos aos adolescentes em cumprimento de medidas socioeducativas.
Rede de Filantropia para a Justiça Social: discurso ideológico de um aparelho privado de hegemonia
Authors: Bezerra Josinete de Carvalho , Arcoverde Ana Cristina Brito
Published: October 2024

Resumo: Este artigo apresenta a Rede de Filantropia para a Justiça Social, enfatizando seu funcionamento, função e ideologias nela reproduzidas para garantir a hegemonia das classes dominantes. O debate desenvolve uma análise bibliográfica sobre aparelhos privados de hegemonia e demais conceitos e categorias relacionadas ao termo, tendo por base, principalmente, estudos gramscianos. A base analítica referenciada permite identificar especificidades do aparelho privado de hegemonia (APH) em destaque, em sua mediação com a visão de mundo construída.
A reação neoconservadora à política de assistência ao aborto no Brasil
Authors: Medeiros Jayce Mayara M.
Published: October 2024

Resumo: Este artigo analisa as particularidades do conservadorismo brasileiro contemporâneo e as inflexões no direito ao aborto no Brasil. Tem como perspectiva de análise o materialismo histórico-dialético e as teses feministas situadas no campo da teoria crítica. Foram realizadas uma revisão de literatura para compreender as mediações entre o aborto e o avanço do neoconservadorismo, e uma pesquisa documental para identificar as estratégias neoconservadoras no campo legislativo para barrar o direito ao aborto no Brasil.