bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of intracameral Caspofungin in the management of Aspergillus keratitis: A case report
Authors: Nangia Prabhat , Gupta Samyak , Lambat Sarang , Nangia Vinay
Published: December 2023

A 48-year-old male patient with a history of fall of dust in his right eye while driving came for a second opinion. On examination, he had a dry-looking ulcer with feathery margins and a hypopyon, suggestive of fungal keratitis. Scraping showed septate fungal filaments. Aspergillus niger grew in culture, and the patient was asked to use frequent natamycin eye drops. However, the hypopyon continued to increase, so ketoconazole tablets were added. Intracameral injection of Amphotericin B was advised, but in view of a severe shortage of the drug in the region, injection of Caspofungin (CAS) was given intracamerally with patient consent. With a combination of oral, topical, and intracameral antifungal medication, the ulcer slowly resolved over a period of 1 month, leaving behind a nebulomacular corneal scar in a quiet eye. Intracameral CAS may provide a safe and effective alternative to voriconazole and amphotericin B in the setting of Aspergillus keratitis.
Area of the Fetal Ascending and Descending Aorta by Spatiotemporal Image Correlation in the Rendering Mode: Reproducibility and Comparison with Pregestational Diabetic Mothers
Authors: Scappa João Pedro Cassin , Peixoto Alberto Borges , Bravo-Valenzuela Nathalie Jeanne , Tonni Gabriele , Mattar Rosiane , Júnior Edward Araujo
Published: December 2023

Background:

The objective of this study was to assess the ascending and descending aorta area measurements by three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound using spatiotemporal image correlation (STIC) in the rendering mode comparing these measurements with pregestational diabetic mothers and assessing the reproducibility of the method.

Methods:

We carried out a retrospective cross-sectional study with 58 normal and nine fetuses from pregestational diabetic mothers between 20 and 33 + 6 weeks of gestation. Fetal heart volumes were acquired at the level of four-chamber view to obtain the reconstructed planes for the ascending and descending aorta areas in the rendering mode. Linear regression was performed to assess the correlation between the fetal aorta areas and gestational age (GA). To assess the intra- and interobserver reproducibility, we used the concordance correlation coefficient (CCC).

Results:

The mean ascending and descending aorta areas were 0.12 (0.02–0.48) and 0.11 (0.04–0.39) cm2 in normal fetuses, respectively. There was a moderate positive correlation between GA and ascending aorta area measurements (0.005676*GA – 0.01283; r = 0.53, P < 0.0001) and strong positive correlation between GA and descending aorta area (0.01095*GA – 0.1581; r = 0.68, P < 0.0001). We observed a weak intra- and interobserver reproducibility with CCC ranging from 0.05 to 0.91. The mean difference in the ascending and descending aorta area measurements of normal and fetuses of pregestational diabetic mothers was −0.03 cm2 (P = 0.276) and −0.03 cm2 (P = 0.231), respectively.

Conclusion:

The fetal ascending and descending aorta area measurements obtained by 3D ultrasound using STIC in the rendering mode increased with GA in normal fetuses. The method showed weak intra- and interobserver reproducibility.
Hearing Loss among the Elderly at a Geriatric Centre in South-west Nigeria
Authors: Sule Samuel Okoh , Fasunla Ayotunde James , Nwaorgu Onyekwere George Benjamin
Published: December 2023

Background:

Aging is an unavoidable process that is connected with several health issues, including presbycusis, a degenerative disease of the cochlear hair cells and central auditory pathways with a resultant reduction in hearing acuity. In developing countries like Nigeria, little attention is given to the elderly population with possible underreporting of presbycusis, hence the need for this study.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to investigate hearing loss, the type, and associated risk factors among the elderly attending a geriatric clinic in South-west Nigeria.

Patients, Materials and Methods:

It was a cross-sectional study of patients aged 60 years and above in a geriatric centre. All consented participants were given a structured questionnaire to collect important data such as demographics, history of hearing loss, family history of hearing loss, risk factors, and so on. Ear examinations, otoscopy, pure-tone audiometry, distortion-product otoacoustic emissions, and tympanometry were also performed on all patients.

Results:

Ninety-five participants, comprising 33 males and 62 females, were recruited, and their ages ranged from 60 to 89 years (74.5 ± 7.6 years). The mean pure-tone average was 42.2 dB ± 17.4 and 39.21 dB ± 17.4 in the right and left ears, respectively. About 80% of them have a hearing threshold above 15 dB, with 13 (13.7%) being conductive hearing loss, 48 (50.6%) sensorineural hearing loss, and 15 (15.8) mixed hearing loss. Presbycusis was diagnosed in 37 (38.9%) participants. There was a significant correlation between the pure-tone average and distortion-product otoacoustic emissions results in both ears of the participants (P = 0.0001). Tympanograms were abnormal in 21 (22%) right ears and 27 (28%) left ears.

Conclusion:

Hearing loss is highly prevalent among the elderly, with presbycusis being the most common type. Periodic hearing screening for the elderly is hereby recommended.
A Comparison of the Effects of Preoperative Administration of Omeprazole and Ranitidine on Gastric Volume and pH in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgeries under General Anaesthesia
Authors: Amucheazi Adaobi Obianuju , Ohaka Onyeka Ezinwanne
Published: December 2023

Background:

Proton-pump inhibitors and histamine-2-receptor blockers act by reducing gastric volume and increasing gastric pH. These help to mitigate the effects of aspiration. However, the better of the two agents has not been established.

Aim:

This prospective randomised, double-blind study was undertaken to compare the effects of omeprazole and ranitidine. Patients,

Materials and Methods:

One hundred and sixty American Society of Anaesthesiologist I and II adults scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia were divided into two groups: Group R received 50 mg ranitidine and Group O 20 mg omeprazole. The drugs were given intravenously 2 h before the induction of anaesthesia. Gastric content was aspirated after induction and before extubation. The gastric volume and pH were measured and analysed.

Results:

The mean postintubation and preextubation gastric volumes were greater in Group R, whereas Group O exhibited an elevated mean postintubation and a significantly higher preextubation gastric pH.

Conclusions:

The effect of omeprazole is superior to that of ranitidine as regards increasing gastric pH and reducing volume.
Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Presenting to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, South-east Nigeria
Authors: Orunta Chidinma Pamela , Ibeneme Chikaodili Adaeze , Ogbonna Ikechukwu Frank , Ukaegbu Uloaku , Otaigbe Barbara E.
Published: December 2023

Background:

With the availability of highly active anti-retroviral therapy and attendant increased lifespan of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children, late complications of the disease, especially cardiovascular complications have become a growing problem for them. The cardiovascular complications of HIV infection start early in the course of the disease, although may remain asymptomatic until later in life, when they manifest with life-threatening symptoms. The electrocardiogram (ECG) is an invaluable tool in the early diagnosis of these abnormalities.

Aim:

This study assessed the prevalence and types of ECG abnormalities among HIV-infected children.

Patients, Materials and Methods:

It was a hospital-based, comparative, cross-sectional study involving randomly selected HIV-infected children (subjects) and age- and gender-matched HIV-uninfected children (controls). Relevant information was obtained through questionnaires, medical records, and physical examination. All participants underwent a 12-lead ECG assessment.

Results:

Electrocardiographic abnormalities were observed in 42.9% of subjects compared to 17.9% of controls (χ
2 = 8.28; P = 0.004). The participants were about three times more likely to have ECG abnormalities than controls (odds ratio = 3.45, 95% confidence interval = 1.45–8.19). Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) was the most common abnormality in the subjects (14.3%), and compared to controls (1.8%), this was significant (χ
2 = 0.032; P = 0.032). Other ECG abnormalities such as right ventricular hypertrophy, T-wave changes, and T-axis abnormalities were more prevalent among subjects (10.7%, 5.4%, and 10.7%, respectively) than controls (1.8%, 3.6%, and 14%, respectively), although not significant.

Conclusion:

Electrocardiographic abnormalities are quite prevalent among HIV-infected children, with LVH being predominant. It is recommended that routine ECG evaluations be done on HIV-infected children to enable the early detection and prompt management of these problems.
Plexiform Neurofibroma Presenting as Ambiguous Genitalia
Authors: Okwesili Obinna Remigius , Nnabugwu Ikenna Ifeanyi , Nwosu Ekeoma Okey
Published: December 2023

Plexiform neurofibroma rarely affects the external genitalia and is a rare cause of clitoromegaly. The essential aspect of the management is doing a clitoroplasty with the preservation of glandular and neurovascular tissues. We present the case of an 18-year-old female who had ambiguous genitalia due to an enlarged clitoris due to neurofibromatosis that was the size of a penis with indistinct labia majora. She was managed by carrying out a feminising genitoplasty, a combination of clitoroplasty and labiaplasty.
Electric reduced transition probabilities of \(^{186}\text{W}\) and \(^{186}\text{Os}\) isobars through the interacting boson model-I
Authors: Salam A , Hossain Imam , Kassim Huda H. , Saleh Ahmed , Alghanmi A H H , Sharrad Fadhil I , Aldahan N
Published: December 2023

In this study, we applied the Interacting Boson Model (IBM-I) to compute the electric reduced transition probabilities B(E2)\(\downarrow\) of even-even neutron rich \(^{186}\text{W}\) and \(^{186}\text{Os}\) isobars. The ratio \(R_{4/2} = E(4_{1}^{+}) / E(2_{1}^{+})\) has also been calculated for those isobars and the SU(3) symmetry for those isobars has been reported. \(E(4_{1}^{+})\) and \(E(2_{1}^{+})\) indicate the energy level of \(4_{1}^{+}\) and \(2_{1}^{+}\), respectively. We have described the strength of B(E2) in W.u. for \(^{186}\text{W}\) and \(^{186}\text{Os}\) isobars of some of the low-lying quadrupole collective states in contrast to obtainable measured data. The electric reduced transition probabilities B(E2)\(\downarrow\) from yrast state gamma transition from \(12_1^{+} \rightarrow 10_1^{+}\), \(10_1^{+} \rightarrow 8_1^{+}\), \(8_1^{+} \rightarrow 6_1^{+}\), \(6_1^{+} \rightarrow 4_1^{+}\), \(4_1^{+} \rightarrow 2_1^{+}\) and \(2_1^{+} \rightarrow 0_1^{+}\) and other bands states and B(E2) ratio of \(^{186}\text{W}\) and \(^{186}\text{Os}\) isobars have been compared with obtainable measured data and other previous studies. Also calculated were the systematic strength of B(E2), intrinsic quadrupole moments, and deformation parameters of even-even \(^{186}\text{W}\) and \(^{186}\text{Os}\) isobars. The data from these calculations are in good matching with the obtainable measured data. The IBM-I model for the strength of B(E2) has been systematically deduced in SU(3) limit for a few yrasts states transitions in \(^{186}\text{W}\) and \(^{186}\text{Os}\) isobars.
Die Mensch-Hund-Beziehung in der deutschen Literatur des 19. Jahrhunderts
Authors: Samide Irena
Published: December 2023

Vor dem Hintergrund der Human-Animal-Studies werden im folgenden Beitrag die Tiergeschichten zweier herausragender österreichischer AutorInnen des 19. Jahrhunderts, Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach und Ferdinand von Saar, näher untersucht. Dabei wird der Frage nachgegangen, inwieweit sich bereits in der Literatur des ausgehenden 19. Jahrhunderts tierethische Aspekte nachweisen lassen und welche Formen diese annehmen. Der Beitrag fokussiert sich auf diejenigen Erzählungen, in denen Mensch-Hund-Beziehung im Mittelpunkt steht. Es stellt sich vor allem die Frage, ob Ebner Eschenbachs und von Saars Texte als tierethische Literatur gesehen werden können, oder bei ihnen noch immer der anthropozentrische und anthropomorphe Ansatz vorherrscht. Die Beantwortung dieser zentralen Forschungsfrage enthüllt, dass die Erzählungen stark dem traditionellen anthropozentrischen Weltbild verhaftet sind und dass wenigstens in Tambi und Krambambuli auch ein eindeutig anthropomorpher Blick dominiert. Dennoch offenbart eine eingehendere Analyse auch eine subtile Kritik am Anthropomorphismus. Gerade die Vermenschlichung der dargestellten Hunde und die damit einhergehende Vernachlässigung ihrer ursprünglichen tierischen Natur sind nämlich für das tragische Schicksal der beiden tierischen Protagonisten und den damit verbundenen physischen und/oder psychischen Niedergang ihrer Besitzer verantwortlich.
Traduire la diversité culturelle dans le roman de guerre postcolonial Allah n’est pas obligé d’Ahmadou Kourouma
Authors: Gacoin-Marks Florence
Published: December 2023

L’article traite de la traduction du roman de guerre africain Allah n’est pas obligé d’Ahmadou Kourouma. De manière générale, le style de l’écrivain est connu pour les nombreux africanismes qui le colorent et l’enrichissent. Dans le roman mentionné, le narrateur veut s’adresser à tous les lecteurs possibles des romans francophones, c’est pourquoi sa narration entremêle des éléments linguistiques provenant de différentes aires culturelles (français littéraire, africanismes et anglicismes) et de différents registres (langue enfantine, langue familière, définitions du dictionnaire). Cette diversité linguistique oblige le traducteur du roman vers une langue étrangère (par exemple vers le slovène) à développer une stratégie cohérente basée sur l’analyse, dans laquelle la fonction de divers éléments dans la structure du récit sera d’abord déterminée (crédibilité psycho-linguistique, distance ironique pour souligner l’insupportabilité de la réalité décrite...) et ensuite le niveau de traduisibilité de ces éléments. En parallèle, nous examinerons comment la traductrice slovène du roman a résolu les problèmes et dans quelle mesure elle a réussi à transférer dans sa langue la diversité linguistique du roman d’Ahmadou Kourouma.
Wer spricht?
Authors: Javor Briški Marija
Published: December 2023

Die vergleichende Analyse von Wolframs von Eschenbach Willehalm und der Hystoria von dem wirdigen ritter sant Wilhelm ist auf die Formen und Funktionen der Erzählerstimme und der Figurenrede fokussiert, wobei die inquit-Formeln eingehender untersucht werden. Erzählerstimme und Figurenrede haben angesichts der modifizierten Rezeptionsbedingungen und des Übergangs von Vers zu Prosa erhebliche Veränderungen erfahren.
Die Heinrich-Heine-Rezeption in der im slowenischen ethnischen Gebiet erschienenen Presse bis 1860
Authors: Krisper Mineja , Kramberger Petra
Published: December 2023

Der deutsche Dichter Heinrich Heine (1797–1856) zählt zu den herausragendsten und gleichzeitig kontroversesten Persönlichkeiten seiner Zeit, welche später in den deutschen literarischen Kanon aufgenommen wurden. Die Rezeption Heines in der Vergangenheit zeichnet sich durch wiederholte Ablehnung aus, da sowohl die Gesellschaft als auch Kritiker seinen politischen und religiösen Ansichten eher negativ gegenüberstanden. Der vorliegende Beitrag konzentriert sich auf die Rezeption Heinrich Heines im slowenischen ethnischen Gebiet bis zum Jahr 1860 und gliedert sich in drei Kapitel. Das erste Kapitel untersucht Heines Rezeption vor dem Jahr 1856, das zweite Kapitel beleuchtet seine Rezeption im Todesjahr des Dichters 1856, während sich das dritte Kapitel der Rezeption zwischen den Jahren 1857 und 1860 widmet. Die Studie umfasst eine Analyse von Veröffentlichungen in insgesamt neun journalistischen Organen, die zu dieser Zeit auf dem slowenischen ethnischen Gebiet herausgegeben wurden. Die untersuchten Zeitungen sind die Laibacher Zeitung samt ihren Beilagen, dem Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitung, dem Illyrischen Blatt und den Blättern aus Krain, die Carinthia, die Carniolia, die Kmetijske in rokodelske novice, die Zgodnja danica sowie die literarische Zeitschrift Slovenski glasnik. Heines Präsenz ist bis zum Jahr 1860 in nahezu allen genannten Zeitungen mindestens einmal nachweisbar, mit Ausnahme der literarischen Zeitschrift Slovenski glasnik.
What is the Human Heart?
Authors: Veremchuk Eldar
Published: December 2023

The article discusses ontological metaphors with the target domain HEART in the text of the New Testament. It aims at exploring cross-domain mappings through the analysis of metaphoric expressions, involving lexeme heart, obtained by the Bible corpus analysis employing the method of continuous sampling. The research is based on the principles of Conceptual Metaphor Theory and proves its tenet that abstract ideas are conceptualized on the basis of knowledge about basic concrete things. It is stated that the two superordinate mappings involve domains THING and PERSON. Each of these mappings has elaborations and metaphoric extensions, which unravel the heart’s non-ordinary and unexpected features, justifying a different viewpoint to its understanding. The obtained results can be useful for adapts of Christianityб theologists and literary scholars as they provide insight into conceiving one of the essential theological concepts – HEART, deeper than its literal reading, which contributes to a more profound understanding of the Biblical messages.
Hydrodynamics of nearshore coastal waters: Implications for marine cage farming in Kenya
Authors: Mirera David O. , Salim Athman , Kendi Joselyne
Published: December 2023

Hydrodynamic characteristics are important considerations in the design of cages used for fish farming in nearshore marine environments. The hydrodynamics of sites in mangrove creeks and comparatively open water channels in Kilifi and Kwale Counties in Kenya were sampled across tidal cycles and seasons using an Acoustic Wave and Current Profiler (AWAC). Water temperature ranged between 25.9 °C and 33.0 °C, and was lower in deeper areas with larger tidal heights than in shallower areas with smaller tidal heights. The water column height ranged between 9.68 - 14.69 m at Kijiweni, 1.16 - 6.7 m at Kibokoni and Tsunza, and 0.72 - 2.57 m at Dabaso. Maximum current speeds were 0.83 - 0.87 m/s at Kijiweni, 1.1 m/s at Kibokoni, 0.89m/s Tsunza, and 0.34 m/s at Dabaso. Wave height reached 0.35 and 0.36 m at Kijiweni, 2.7 m at Kibokoni, 1.3 m at Tsunza, and 1.6 m at Dabaso. The considerable difference in hydrodynamic characteristics between the sampling sites indicate that cages for marine fish farming should be designed specifically for local conditions in mangrove creeks and Cages for fish farming therefore require specific design and structural features depending on the local hydrodynamic conditions.
Anatomy, palynology and seed micromorphology of Turkish rare Verbascum racemiferum Boiss. & Hausskkn Ex Boiss. (Scrophulariaceae)
Authors: MUNGAN KILIÇ Fatma , KILIÇ Murat
Published: December 2023

Verbascum racemiferum Boiss. & Hausskkn ex Boiss. is a member of the Verbascum L. (Scrophulariaceae) genus known as "Sığırkuyruğu". It is an rare species that grows in Turkey which is a center of endemism for Verbascum species. In this study, the anatomical, palynological and seed micromorphological features of V. racemiferum, which is known to grow only in Mardin in the Southeastern Anatolia region, were investigated for the first time. In the root cross-section, the xylem elements occupy a considerable area. In the stem cross-section, the upper part of the epidermis cells is surrounded by a separate cuticle layer and the pith region covers a large area. The main vein of the leaf is shapped as collateral bundle. Idioblasts were observed in the leaves of V. racemiferum. Pollen grains of V. racemiferum are tricolporate-tricolpate, spheroidal; P/E ratio is 0.96 and exine ornamentation is reticulate. Seeds of V. racemiferum are brown and oblong-ovate to prismatic and alveolate. The apex is acute beak. The seed coat ornamentation is irregular polygonal cells, with densely and distinct vesicles. In addition, this study will be a reference to studies on the genus Verbascum.
Transcribing Handwritten Text with Python and Microsoft Azure Computer Vision
Authors: Blackadar Jeff
Published: December 2023

Tools for machine transcription of handwriting are practical and labour-saving if you need to analyse or present text in digital form. This lesson will explain how to write a Python program to transcribe handwritten documents using Microsoft's Azure Cognitive Services, a commercially available service that has a cost-free option for low volumes of use.
The dynamic avifaunal assemblage of a fragmented urbanised habitat at Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Authors: Razali Haslina , Kalarikkal Remya Kottarathu , Ang Guat Lian , Grafe Ulmar
Published: December 2023

Urbanisation reshapes ecosystems and fundamentally influences species assemblages. Urban habitats are also highly dynamic with changes taking place on both spatial and temporal scales. The campus of Universiti Brunei Darussalam is an example of an urban habitat consisting of a mosaic of green spaces, fragments of kerangas forest, planted native and ornamental plants as well as building infrastructure, roads and pathways. The aim of this study is to provide an insight into the bird assemblages found within the university campus. Two survey periods were conducted in 2006/2007 and in 2019/2020 using the line transect method. A total of 49 bird species belonging to 23 families and 10 orders were recorded in this study. No evidence of differences in species richness was observed between the two surveys after exclusion of migrants. Insectivores were the most species-rich followed by omnivores, granivores, carnivores and frugivores. As predicted, there was a higher number of non-forest dependent bird species than forest-dependent species. Vegetation cover was lower in 2007 than in 2019, but species composition was similar between the surveys, and the co-occurrence of bird species was random. Even though the bird diversity was considered depauperated, it was comprised of a wide range of species classified as residents, migrants and waterbirds, indicating their ability to tolerate urbanisation. More studies are required to confirm that bird species are surviving and reproducing in this urban habitat.
A cross-sectional assessment of patient satisfaction with community pharmacy services in Lebanon: The IMPHACT-LB study
Authors: Sacre Hala , Safwan Jihan , Sakr Fouad , Haddad Chadia , Akel Marwan , Hajj Aline , Zeenny Rony M , Salameh Pascale
Published: December 2023

Background: After the pharmacy profession has shifted from product-oriented practices to a more patient-centered approach, patient satisfaction has become an essential indicator of overall quality of care. This study aimed to assess the impact of pharmacy services and pharmacist-patient relationships on patient satisfaction in a crisis context, considering patient characteristics, economic factors, access to care, and health status.    
Methods: A web-based cross-sectional study (April 11-April 27, 2023) assessed patient satisfaction using validated tools among 865 Lebanese adults.   
Results: Satisfaction with pharmaceutical care was moderate (60%), varying between 58% and 63%. Notably, higher satisfaction was significantly and positively correlated with having private health insurance (Beta=0.583), taking more medications (Beta=0.166), and receiving advice from pharmacists about a healthy lifestyle (Beta=0.651), while lower satisfaction was associated with a university level of education (Beta=-0.505), older age (Beta=-0.022), and perceiving pharmacists as medication experts (Beta=-1.007).   
Conclusion: Age, education, health coverage, and patient expectations, in addition to services offered by community pharmacists, significantly affected satisfaction in times of crisis. Stakeholders should address pharmaceutical care holistically, acting concomitantly on improving health coverage, access to care, reasonable expectations, and optimising community pharmacy services.
African Labour’s Cold War
Authors: Taratko Carolyn
Published: December 2023

This article examines the conflict over “free” trade unionism within the Ghana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) during the 1950s and early 1960s. It demonstrates how labour leaders sought to anchor economic rights in ambitious development planning and extend their influence across the continent in the wake of decolonization. In contrast to colonial-era concepts of free trade unions as apolitical associations, anti- colonial and postcolonial leaders recognized the transformative political potential of labour organizing. On the basis of GTUC publications and the correspondence of its leadership with the International Conference of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) in Brussels, this article shows how Ghanaian labour leaders attempted to leave behind colonial-era dependencies while subordinating Cold War rivalries to what they per- ceived as the special, historically unique situation of newly decolonized countries. Ghanaian leaders eschewed existing models for international trade unionism, leading to a brief period of disaffiliation from the Western-oriented ICFTU as they attempted to chart their own path by mobilizing labour across the African continent. Ultimately, these attempts failed, and the forceful bid for a pan-African labour alliance under the Nkrumah government alienated many other African nations as leadership experienced increasing protest at home.
A Return to the Grandmother of Modern Activism
Authors: Drent Janneke
Published: December 2023

From 1971 to 1981, a group of 103 farming families living on the French Larzac plateau united to protect their sheep farms and land from expropriation to create space for the planned extension of the nearby Larzac military camp. Five decades later, the name ‘Larzac’ still remains part of French collective memory as a symbol of local activism, directly contesting the legitimacy of nationwide centralised decision-making. This article analyses how the myth of the Larzac struggle as the grandmother of small-scale French collective action first emerged in French media coverage, as well as engagement by both the Larzac farmers and activists of the Occitan regionalist movement. It also shows how the continuous reappropriation of this myth has shaped other newer kinds of protest, as the memory of the Larzac is mobilised to speak to issues that are still relevant today, namely the protection of local regional identity and culture writ large.
Epigenética involucrada en el desarrollo de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria: una aproximación a la anorexia nerviosa
Authors: Castillo Flores Patricia Samarat
Published: December 2023

Los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA) son enfermedades graves asociadas con una calidad de vida reducida. Afectan la vida de quien los padece en todas las esferas, además de ser potencialmente mortales. Sabemos que la mayoría de los trastornos psiquiátricos son resultado de la interacción entre genética y medio ambiente, en el caso de la anorexia nerviosa (AN) las investigaciones demuestran la importancia de los genes serotoninérgicos, dopaminérgicos, opioides, reguladores del apetito y endocannabinoides en la génesis de la enfermedad. La expresión de estos genes podría estar regulada por mecanismos epigenéticos. La epigenética se refiere a mecanismos bioquímicos que regulan la expresión génica mediante silenciamiento por metilación a distintos niveles moleculares y está relacionada con los impactos biopsicosociales sufridos a lo largo de la vida. El surgimiento de la ciencia epigenética replantea la forma en que los factores ambientales pueden interactuar para producir distintos fenotipos de TCA. El objetivo de la presente revisión es recopilar y sintetizar la información existente en la literatura y presentarla al lector de manera que favorezca la comprensión del tema y resulte de utilidad para la práctica futura.
Hidrotherapy to Reduce Plasma Glucose among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at Rsup Fatmawati (A Case Study)
Authors: Nadira Refaraz , Sestramita Sestramita , Wasilah Hinin
Published: December 2023

Background: Diabetes mellitus type 2 occur when there is a problem about insulin production in the body, body resistant to the insulin, or the sensitivity of body to insulin decreased. Management of diabetes mellitus type 2 is needed to prevent further complications. Hydrotherapy is a complementary therapy by using water that can reduce plasma glucose levels among patients with diabetes mellitus. Purpose: the purpose of this case study is to determine the effectiveness of hydrotherapy on reducing plasma glucose level among patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. Methods: the type of this case study is descriptive. Data collection conducted through interviews, observation, and documentation. The subjects in this study were 2 patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 from Fatmawati General Hospital. Result: after finished hydrotherapy for 3 days, the patient's plasma glucose levels decreased significantly with an average decrease in subject I was 41,3 mg/dl and subject II was 23,3 mg/dl. Conclusion: researcher recommends hydrotherapy to be carried out by patient with diabetes mellitus type 2.
The Effect of Providing Self-Breast Examination (SADARI) Educational Videos on The Level of Sadari Knowledge among Adolescent Girls in Kebonromo Village, Ngrampal District, Sragen Regency
Authors: S.Kep.,Ns.,M.Kep Lesty Ani
Published: December 2023

The objective of this study is to determine the influence of providing SADARI educational videos on the SADARI knowledge level. This research employs a quasi-experimental design, specifically a quantitative one-group pretest-posttest with a cross-sectional approach. Data analysis is conducted using the Wilcoxon test. The population in Kebonromo village comprises 153 adolescent female respondents, and the sample is selected through simple random sampling, involving 60 respondents. The pretest results indicate that one respondent has sufficient knowledge, while 59 respondents have insufficient knowledge. In the posttest, 47 respondents exhibit good knowledge, and 13 respondents have sufficient knowledge. Bivariate analysis using the Wilcoxon test reveals Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) with a significance value of 0.000. In conclusion, there is an influence of SADARI education with video on the SADARI knowledge level among adolescent girls in Kebonromo village, Ngrampal district, Sragen regency.
Teologi Komunikasi : Teologi Komunikasi Lintas Budaya Mata Kuliah Coll. Theologicum
Authors: Situmorang Rolandi H
Published: December 2023

Percakapan tentang kebenaran Injil yang disampaikan dalam lintas budaya. Dalam berkomunikasi seringkali terjadi hambatan disebabkan karena adanya perbedaan makna, bahasa, persepsi, fisik dan budaya. Jika tantangan tidak dikelola dengan cermat, maka memunculkan konflik dan bermanfaat bagi pemaknaan hidup seseorang maupun masyarakat. Proses analisis dilakukan dengan cara studi pustaka yakni mengumpulkan sumber berupa jurnal terkait komunikasi lintas budaya serta buku-buku tentang komunikasi sehingga didapati gambaran terkait dengan topik yang dibahas. Peneltian ini memaparkan uraian Injil dengan budaya melalui kontekstualisasi. Kontekstualisasi Alkitabiah membuat Injil tidak asing dan dapat diterima di berbagai budaya. Injil akan menjadi cahaya yang menerangi budaya  yang gelap tanpa mengusir orang-orangnya, justru sebalikya mereka menerima Injil dan bersama-sama memurnikan budaya yang tidak sesuai dengan berita Injil.
THE DYNAMIC INTERPLAY OF PHONOLOGY AND SEMANTICS IN MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPLORATION
Authors: Shen Zijun , Hu Hanjing , Zhao Mingting , Lai Minjie , Zaib Kamran
Published: December 2023

Phonology, semantics, and pragmatics are the three aspects of language fundamental to know how language works and how people process and use it. By examining the interaction between the memory hypothesis and linguistics in speech and semantic organization, this study seeks to better understand how individuals use language to express themselves. This study delves into finding out the association between phonology and semantics by developing a multi-faceted correspondence organization and applying ideas from computer network science and chart hypothesis. A correspondence framework of the International Phonetic Alphabet and semantic network examination in R was used to investigate the information once obtained through a web-based information gathering drive. As per the discoveries, the dynamic and ensnared association between phonology and semantics affects the correspondence that happens in the media. The aftereffects of this study offer new points of view on the idea of language and the job it plays in human communication. Understanding how semantics and phonics interact in different situations is essential for modern communication, this study is an effort to analyze the relation between words' meanings and sounds. By studying words usage in different mediums, we want to learn how these important elements affect platform interactions. Thus, the present study explains how semantics and phonology shape media and how this link can improve communication. The review suggests a multi-faceted framework that divides the linguistic framework into various layers with different hub relationships. This advanced four-layer contact network is designed to identify and analyze language confusion with precision and accuracy. It incorporates free associations, word associations, and three semantic layers to measure articulation, semantics, punctuation, and jargon. Using a comprehensive inside-and-out technique, this evaluation examines phonology and semantics through multi-faceted network analysis, allowing for effective assessment of language understanding and improvement.
 

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UNRAVELING CAREER DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICAN LOGISTICS COMPANIES
Authors: Mdletshe Nkosinathi Emanuel
Published: December 2023

This study delves into the dynamics of career development practices and employee engagement within logistics companies in Durban City, South Africa. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, the investigation sought answers to key questions regarding the extent of career development practices, the levels of employee engagement, and the relationship between these two critical aspects. The study focused on a sample of 215 employees from five logistics companies in Durban City, South Africa, employing a stratified random sampling approach tailored to the unique characteristics of each company. Primary data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire, validated for content relevance and reliability, ensuring the instrument's consistency. Ethical principles, including informed consent, anonymity, voluntarism, and confidentiality, were rigorously upheld throughout the study. Data analysis utilized weighted mean and Pearson correlation as statistical tools. The main findings reveal a significant gap in the implementation of career development practices, particularly in essential areas such as career planning, succession planning, and career training. These deficiencies, reflected in low average weighted means, call for strategic interventions to address critical aspects of employee growth and development. Additionally, the study identifies suboptimal levels of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement among employees in logistics companies, emphasizing the need for comprehensive enhancement. A noteworthy discovery is the strong positive correlation between career development practices and employee engagement, highlighted by a robust Pearson Correlation of .887. This statistically significant relationship underscores the interconnectedness of these factors, suggesting that addressing identified gaps in career development practices could catalyze improvements in overall employee engagement within logistics companies. In conclusion, these findings collectively advocate for the enhancement of career development practices as a catalyst for improving employee engagement, fostering a more dynamic and productive workforce. The study's recommendations include the implementation of comprehensive career development programs, prioritization of engagement initiatives, and the integration of technological solutions for career training. These strategies, tailored to the evolving business landscape, hold the potential to contribute to the overall success and sustainability of logistics companies in South Africa.
 

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LAND OF FIRE, HEARTS OF ICE: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE INVOLUNTARY CHILDLESSNESS IN AZERBAIJAN
Authors: Graefen Bahar , Abdullayeva Aytan , Jabrayilov Araz , Alakbarova Gulgaz , Tahmazi Khayala , Gurbanova Jamila , Fazal Nadeem
Published: December 2023

Involuntary childlessness is a common and distressing problem affecting millions of couples worldwide. This phenomenon can have a profound impact on the psychological, emotional, and social well-being of individuals and couples, leading to feelings of grief, shame, and social isolation. This study aims to examine the psychological factors related to involuntary childlessness in Azerbaijan specifically. Electronic databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Proquest, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing, and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and Scopus were used as well as hand searching. Grey literature was searched using Google and Google Scholar, and the snowballing method was used to identify additional sources. The findings underscore the importance of integrating psychological care into fertility treatment programs and training medical professionals to provide holistic care to patients undergoing fertility treatment. To address the psychological impact of infertility, it is recommended that medical education, psychological services, and medical-psychological examination and treatment procedures be implemented at a national level. Further research should also be conducted to determine the effectiveness of psychotherapy for infertility-related issues, and appropriate psychosocial rehabilitation plans should be developed and implemented based on the results.
 

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Investigating the Laplace Transform Method’s Efficiency to a Simple Engineering Problem
Authors: DEMİR Hüseyin , ÇİLİNGİR SÜNGÜ İnci , KELES İbrahim
Published: December 2023

In this study, it is aimed to solve the differential equation that forms a simple engineering system and transform it into the Laplace domain, and then to investigate the effectiveness of the method used to compare the solutions with the exact solutions. For this purpose, first, the solutions of a given test function with analytical and numerical Laplace inverse transform methods (Durbin, Stehfest and Talbot) are given comparatively. Although the values obtained from these three methods overlap with each other but it is observed that the Talbot inverse transform method is more suitable than the other two methods due to its lower calculation time requirement. In addition, Talbot’s method and analytical solutions to engineering problems related to the vibratory mechanical system, heat conduction problem and a single matrix block in a fractured reservoir non-isothermal gravity drainage are numerically compared. It is understood that the Talbot inverse transform method is quite effective, and this is evident from the consistency of the numerical results and analytical results of the study. The findings show that the proposed method is very suitable and the method is easy to implement without much difficulty for solving a simple engineering problem.
An Empirical Study on Chinese Futures Market Based on Bollinger Bands Strategy and R
Authors: Zhang Enguang , Ma He
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Quantitative investment trading is becoming more and more popular due to the gradual integration of computer technology, mathematics, and statistics. It is of great practical significance to develop a multi-species portfolio investment model that takes into account various transaction costs and conforms to live trading. In this paper, we use the free software R to program the Bollinger Bands trading strategy and test it on the historical data of the Chinese futures market. Through in-sample optimization, out-of-sample testing and correlation test, the varieties with good back testing effect are selected for risky investment portfolio to provide investors involved in the Chinese futures market with specific trading strategies that can be used for reference, and at the same time to provide investors with a way of thinking to develop quantitative investment portfolio models.

JEL classification numbers: C60.
Keywords: Quantitative investment, R language, Chinese futures market, Bollinger Bands.
Táxons brasileiros x táxons andinos: estudos filogenéticos, morfológicos e taxonômicos em Argyrochosma e Jamesonia (Pteridace)
Authors:   , Braga Nayara Soares Smith
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho apresenta um estudo filogenético das populações de Jamesonia brasiliensis, Jamesonia cheilanthoides e do híbrido que ocorre entre elas na localidade do Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Sequências foram geradas e incorporadas a estudos filogenéticos do gênero. Ilustrações detalhadas são apresentadas, assim como comentários morfológicos, análises de esporos, descrições e informações de typus. Nos estudos moleculares, os marcadores usados foram o rbcL e o espaçador inter gênico trnL-trnF. A topologia mostrou que Jamesonia é um gênero monofilético, e mostrou que J. brasiliensis ocupa o mesmo clado que Jamesonia ×longifolia, juntamente com J. rotundifolia e J. alstonii. Jamesonia cheilanthoides ocupa um clado separado, juntamente com J. flexuosa e J. elongata. Morfologicamente, J. brasiliensis não apresenta diferenças quando comparada com os espécimes que ocorrem na Bolívia. Para Jamesonia cheilanthoides, a filogenia não apontou diferenças entre os espécimes que ocorrem no Itatiaia com o táxon do Peru. Morfologicamente, os espécimes que ocorrem no Itatiaia são os mesmos que ocorrem nas demais localidades de ocorrência da espécie. J. × longifolia apresenta características morfológicas tanto de Jamesonia brasiliensis (pinas coriáceas) quanto de Jamesonia cheilanthoides (protoescamas no rizoma) e na filogenia se encontra mais próxima de J. brasiliensis. Os esporos de J. ×longifolia não são uniformes e podem ser disformes e enegrescidos, evidenciando a sua origem híbrida. Além disso, no presente trabalho foi realizado um estudo filogenético na população de ‘Argyrochosma flava’ de Viçosa, Minas Gerais. Sequências de exemplares do Brasil foram geradas e incorporadas a estudos filogenéticos do gênero, até então não incluídos em tais trabalhos. Através do estudo do protólogo das espécies, novas combinações foram propostas, resgatando o epíteto específico de Acrostichum flavens, nome mais antigo, e que, portanto tem a prioridade perante a nomenclatura. Ilustrações detalhadas são apresentadas, assim como comentários morfológicos, dados de ocorrência, descrições e informações de typus. Nos estudos moleculares, os marcadores usados foram rbcL e o espaçador inter gênico trnL-trnF. A topologia mostrou que as espécies A. nivea, A. tenera e A. flavens se apresentam em clados monoespecíficos, com A. tenera mais próxima de A. flavens, com valores de bootstrap altos. Os estudos moleculares reforçam que o táxon Argyrochosma flavens é uma espécie, e não se trata de uma espécie críptica. Os dados genéticos indicam que o táxon que ocorre em Viçosa é geneticamente igual aos táxons de Argyrochosma flavens que ocorrem em outros países, tais como Peru e Equador. Os esporos do táxon foram contados, e A. flavens apresenta 32 esporos por esporângio, o que a coloca como uma espécie com reprodução apomítica. Palavras-chave: Apomoxia. Eriosorus. Hibridização.
Startup of the national project “Ukrainian Potato”
Authors: Volodin S. A. , Roik M. V.
Published: December 2023

Purpose. The purpose of the research was to organize, conduct and determine the results of the experiment on the implementation of the startup of the National Project “Ukrainian Potato” in 2021.
Methods. Dialectical methods of learning processes and phenomena, monographic (analysis of the results of the experiment on the implementation of the start-up of the National Project “Ukrainian Potatoes”), abstract-logical (theoretical generalizations and formation of conclusions), comparative analysis (the reasons and differences of the cultivation of different potato varieties on the test and demonstration site “Vakhnivka” were determined), empirical (comprehensive assessment and analysis of the research object).
Results. The experiment was conducted to create an effective market-adapted system of development, propagation and introduction into the production of improved potato planting material of Ukrainian selection on the cluster basis of public-private partnership with the participation of scientists, business, and a wide range of producers who grow potatoe on farms and in private vegetable gardens. The initiators and main performers of the startup are scientific institutions of the National Academy of Sciences, agricultural enterprises, and investors. The core of the project team consists of a creative team of individuals who are the owners of biological, economic developments, and market mechanisms.
Conclusions. An experiment was conducted to verify and demonstrate the advantages of domestic potato varieties and technologies for their cultivation in the conditions of joint production of science and business. The needs of the market were studied and an order for the creation of new varieties and improved planting material of existing varieties necessary for production was developed.