bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GABRIEL BASCONES DE LA CRUZ: FRANCESCO VENEZIA, JOHN HEJDUK Y EL ARTE DE LA MEMORIA
Authors: Barberá Pastor Carlos
Published: November 2022

El manuscrito es una reseña bibliográfica que expone la importancia, en el discurso arquitectónico, del libro titulado Francesco Venezia, John Hejduk y el arte de la memoria, escrito por Gabriel Bascones de la Cruz. El libro es una investigación que nos lleva a descubrir el arte de la memoria como ciencia a partir del análisis de las obras de Francesco Venezia y John Hejduk pasando por los teatros históricos de Giulio Camillo y Robert Fludd.
SARAH WILLIAMS GOLDHAGEN; RÉJEAN LEGAULT. ANXIOUS MODERNISMS: EXPERIMENTATION IN POSTWAR ARCHITECTURAL CULTURE
Authors: de Diego Ruiz Patricia
Published: November 2022

Este libro recoge la investigación enfocada en los elementos discursivos de varios autores entorno a la reformulación de la modernidad ortodoxa que se produce tras la posguerra de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En un clima de inquietud, oportunidad y expectación de una sociedad de masas cambiante por el auge de la tecnología , surgen figuras relevantes como Cedric Price, Alison y Peter Smithson, Jaap Bakema en Europa o Paul Rudolph, y Bernard Rudosky en Norteamérica como voces críticas con potentes propuestas de reconducción disciplinar. Otros arquitectos como Richard Neutra o Eero Saarinen se alinean más claramente con el sistema pero abriendo nuevos campos de trabajo; mientras que movimientos coetáneos surgidos como el Neorrealismo italiano, la Internacional Situacionista o el Metabolismo japonés experimentan con arquitecturas intensamente focalizadas en cuestiones como el regionalismo, la movilidad o la infraestructura. Sara Williams Goldgahen y Réjean Legaul como editores, suplementan los estudios individuales contextualizando marcos generales comunes y aportando novedosas redefiniciones que permiten una interesante supralectura.
ANOS SESSENTA, UTOPIA E QUOTIDIANO: PROCESSOS DISRUPTIVOS
Authors: Figueiredo Rute , Seco Rui
Published: November 2022

O número 27 da PpA visa reflectir sobre as palavras e obras de uma geração de arquitectos que viveu intensamente as contradições e mudanças —ideológicas, sociais e culturais— que marcaram a década de sessenta do século XX. Numa época de grande pressão demográfica e territorial, mas também de prodigioso desenvolvimento tecnológico —de que a exploração espacial era expressão eloquente—, os arquitectos procuraram soluções visionárias de um futuro mais ou menos distante, passíveis de responder aos problemas de organização urbana e do habitat, num ambiente quotidiano em crescente alienação. Os ensaios aqui reunidos pretendem inquirir sobre os métodos e discursos através dos quais os arquitectos reequacionaram os dilemas disciplinares e as tensões geradas pela crise dos modelos de cidade e de habitação colectiva. Das visões idealistas à crueza do mercado, da retórica do debate às figuras polarizadoras, dos sistemas modulares à produção de megaestruturas urbanas, os temas tratados funcionam como pontos de entrada muito distintos para a indagação sobre os processos disruptivos na arquitectura e cidade deste período
Myśliwski i Wittgenstein. Dwa traktaty o granicach języka
Authors: Kominek Andrzej
Published: November 2022

MYŚLIWSKI AND WITTGENSTEIN: TWO TREATISES ON THE LIMITS OF LANGUAGE

Limit is the key notion in Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, and it was expressed in the aphorism that is probably the best-known quotation from the treatise: „The limits of my language mean the limits of my world” (5.6). The subject of the article is comparative analysis of this notion in the presentation of the Austrian philosopher L. Wittgenstein, and of the Polish novelist, Wiesław Myśliwski. Wittgenstein believes that language only refers to the real world, and what is beyond it (e.g. religion, God or ethics) is inexpressible. For Myśliwski everything is expressible in language (he himself says nothing about it). It is because literature is a limitless creator of language and the world.
Nowa (stara) frazeologia w SMS-ach widzów Szkła kontaktowego
Authors: Gasz Agnieszka
Published: November 2022

NEW (OLD) PHRASEOLOGY IN SMS TEXTS SENT BY VIEWERS OF THE TV PROGRAMME “SZKŁO KONTAKTOWE”(“CONTACT LENS”)

The purpose of this article is to describe creative transformations of fixed expressions found in “Szkło kontaktowe” broadcast on the TVN24 information channel. The presented sample of research material, collected in 2020-2022, consists of 20 items. Linguistic analysis of the collected SMS texts included reconstruction of stem strings in investigated phrases. It also aimed at determining types of structural and semantic transformations and analysis of their extra-linguistic context (textological perspective). Description of the material is predominantly based on theoretical assumptions of standard and pragmatic phraseology. Additionally, some tools of cultural linguistics have been applied, particularly elements of reconstruction related to the linguistic picture of the world, which allows for the reconstruction of a fragment of the contemporary social and political reality reflected in the SMS comments of viewers.
Językowy obraz demokracji w polszczyźnie
Authors: Grzeszczak Monika
Published: November 2022

THE LINGUISTIC IMAGE OF DEMOCRACY IN POLISH LANGUAGE

The article attempts to reconstruct the linguistic image of DEMOCRACY in Polish language in accordance with the methodological assumptions of the “Lublin school of cognitive ethnolinguistics”. The material for analysis has been excerpted from three types of sources: dictionaries, surveys and texts. First, a set of fundamental defining features (“basic features”) of the concept of DEMOCRACY has been established, which focused on four aspects: political, social, ethical and economic. Second, using the operation of profiling, the author of the article outlined which sets of features are ascribed to DEMOCRACY in various types of Polish public discourse. Particular attention has been given to the following (basic) features of the analysed concept: power/majority rule, freedom, equality, tolerance and pluralism.
Intensiwa typu orobić się w gwarze jednej wsi małopolskiej
Authors: Kucharzyk Renata
Published: November 2022

INTENSIVES OF THE TYPE OROBIĆ SIĘ IN THE LOCAL DIALECT OF A LESSER POLAND VILLAGE The subject of the article includes dialectal verb formations with the prefix o- expressing the intensity of action, e.g. ochodzić się – `spend a long lime wandering’, orobić się – `slave away, work hard’, oszukać się – `look for a long time’. The analysis focused on several dozen selected derivatives functioning in the dialect of a village in Lesser Poland. Verbs with the structure o- + verb + się are very productive word-formation types in the dialect under study, as they can be formed from most imperfective verbs. The discussion takes into account the formal, semantic and functional aspects of the described verb formations.
O frazematyce w Słowniku warmińskim Wiktora Steffena
Authors: Wełpa-Siudek Agnieszka
Published: November 2022

ON PHRASEMATICS IN WIKTOR STEFFEN’S SŁOWNIK WARMIŃSKI

The aim of the article is describing and analysing phrasematics from Słownik warmiński. There are over two hundreds phrasemes and most of them are placed in quotes or in the author’s comments. The Author described the collected material using Lewicki’s phraseological division into types, including proverbs (e. g. Skumpi dubel traci) and showed sample phrasemes belonging to the thematic fields such as poverty and health, stupidity and wisdom, features of character, drinking alcohol, and violence. The last part of the article concerns the phenomenon of variance in dialects and it shows that a dialect can express the same thing in many different ways (eg. dressing up yourself or someone else excessively).
Lucjan Malinowski i Słownik staropolski
Authors: Deptuchowa Ewa
Published: November 2022

LUCJAN MALINOWSKI AND SŁOWNIK STAROPOLSKI

The objective of the article is showing the role played by Lucjan Malinowski (1839-1898) in the preparation of Słownik staropolski (Dictionary of the Old Polish Language). Using the materials documenting the creation and activity of the Academy of Learning, he shows one of the aspects of activities taken up within the institution. The idea of preparing Słownik staropolski (1953-2002) is connected with professor L. Malinowski. The author of the article shows Malinowski’s contribution to the undertaking in the context of his role played in the history of the Academy of Learning and the University of Kraków.
Dziedzictwo Lucjana Malinowskiego – krakowska szkoła dialektologiczna
Authors: Rak Maciej
Published: November 2022

HERITAGE OF LUCJAN MALINOWSKI – KRAKÓW DIALECTOLOGICAL SCHOOL

Systematic studies in dialectology have been carried out by Kraków linguists since 150 years. They were initiated by Lucjan Malinowski in the book: Beiträge zur slavischen dialectologie. I. Ueber die Oppelnsche Mundart in Oberschlesien. (1. Heft: Laut- und Formenlehre) (1873). L. Malinowski’s best student was K. Nitsch who is called the father of Polish dialectology. Neogrammarian primacy of voice rights, which Malinowski came across in Jena, resulted in the fact that at first (until 1920s) Kraków dialectologists focused on phonetics and inflection of dialects of particular villages. Such an atomizing approach was overcome by K. Nitsch who prepared some works covering the whole Polish dialectal area. By removing the social and cultural factor from the research range, neogrammarians (including L. Malinowski) influenced the fact that the Kraków dialectological school adopted the retrospective point of view and opened to sociolinguistics and ethnolinguistics as late as in 1980s. Therefore, we can conclude that L. Malinowski’s scientific influence and his work was very lasting and very important.
Scurvy: A case report of rare orthopaedic complications associated with multi-nutritional deficiencies
Authors: Carroll Melissa , Yoon Joseph , Elliott Patrick
Published: November 2022

Suboptimal nutrition can lead to deficiencies in micronutrients such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which can present with catastrophic neurological sequalae. Deficiencies of vitamin C, vitamin B3 (niacin) and zinc levels contribute to reduced bone density. Vitamin C associated vertebral fractures although rare in adults, are still treatable if diagnosed early with a thorough clinical and nutritional history and early supplementation.  Radiological clues suggestive of scurvy induced vertebral fractures can be diagnosed on plain X-ray and MRI spine imaging.
Social Media Literacy of Tourism Village Activists in Wanurejo, Borobudur:
Authors: Sari Yoana Puspita , Pambuko Zulfikar Bagus , Muliawanti Lintang , Fidian Athia
Published: November 2022

Borobudur Temple is one of the five Indonesian super-priority destinations targeted to be the "New Bali." Wanurejo tourist village is one of the areas affected by this and is considered a buffer zone to develop. Therefore, skilled human resources are required in the use of digital technology, especially social media, to be able to promote tourism destinations extensively and to increase tourism visits. This study compared and analyzed Wanurejo tourism village activists' social media literacy levels based on socioeconomic circumstances, particularly age. In order to acquire the data, a questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument. The 87 respondents who were Wanurejo tourism village activists make up the sample for this study. Data analyses were performed using descriptive and differences analysis. The findings demonstrated that the most popular social media platforms for communication, promotion, and information retrieval were WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.
Additionally, Wanurejo tourism village activists had moderate social media literacy (71.58), characterized mainly by technical mastery. Based on the characteristics of the respondents, younger tourism village activists had a better level of social media literacy than older ones. According to the latest education, a higher education level was associated with greater social media literacy. As for the aspect of gender, income, and work experience, there were no notable differences in social media literacy. Therefore, strengthening social media literacy to support tourism promotion needs to be focused on millennials and highly educated tourism village activists.
Relationship between Brand Ambassador Song Joong Ki with Scarlett Whitening Brand Image
Authors: Fajri Aminah Devina , Putri K. Y.S. , Safitri Dini
Published: November 2022

With the development of technology and information, the competition between companies is getting tougher. Using a brand ambassador is undoubtedly one of the marketing strategies that can communicate the brand and improve the brand image. Of course, every company wants its products to have a good impression and be accepted by various circles of society. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between the Scarlett Whitening brand ambassador, Song Joong Ki, and the brand image of the Scarlett Whitening product. This research uses descriptive quantitative analysis. The sampling technique used in this research is purposive sampling. The data collection used in this research is using a questionnaire. The results of this study obtained the correlation coefficient of the X variable, namely the brand ambassador, with the Y variable, namely the brand image, 0.997. This value proves that Song Joong Ki's brand ambassador has a strong relationship with the brand image of Scarlett Whitening products.
Digital Literacy as The Basis for The Use of Digital Wallets during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Darmawan Marzuki , Wenerda Indah
Published: November 2022

This research aims to find out how far students in Yogyakarta carry digital literacy as the basis for using their e-wallets. An E-wallet is one of the cashless payment tools currently a means of payment that is widely used by the people of Indonesia, especially the younger generation. Students, as part of the younger generation, often use e-wallets as a means of payment instead of cash. Students have a basic knowledge of digital wallets from experience and the information they get from their environment. The basis of expertise is digital literacy by students using e-wallets. 
This research uses a qualitative research method with resource sampling and purposive techniques. Researchers used data collection techniques with interviews and document studies to find data from sources. Then the data can be tested by triangulation of the data source.
This research results in students actively using digital wallets in online transaction activities. From this practice, if referring to digital literacy competencies using ten JAPELIDI competencies in four quadrants, functional and critical consuming quadrants are the most dominant carried out by students. At the same time, the other quadrant has yet to be done by students using digital wallets.
Media Convergence Strategy on Metro TV: Optimizing the Use of New Media in the OPSI Program
Authors: Maulianza Medo , Ariestyani Arleen , Ahdareni Riana Jogi , Aprilianti Limia
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine Metro TV's media strategy in media convergence, especially in optimizing the use of new media for broadcast programs: "OPSI." This study describes how the media implements the use of social media for the development of tv programs. The method in this study uses descriptive qualitative with in-depth interviews and observations. Metro TV seeks to optimize the advantages of new media for media convergence to broadcast in a multiplatform way. These advantages include multimedia, topicality, fastness, update, flexibility, breadth, and interaction. It is used to expand the reach and adapt to the audience's habits in consuming media today. Moreover, it can be used as a medium for promotion before the program airs.
How do students respond to the use of the Sevima Edlink Application in learning at the university?
Authors: Sahlan Sahlan , Donuata Pujianti B. , Fitriani Nurul
Published: November 2022

This study aims to analyze student responses to online learning using the Sevima edlink application. The research includes a type of descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The research will be carried out in the 2021/2022 academic year. The study population was IKIP Muhammadiyah Maumere students, and the sample was 3rd and 5th-semester Physics Education Students, totaling 20 people. Sampling using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a questionnaire specified in the Google Form form. Questionnaires were distributed to physics education students who took thermodynamics online courses in semesters 3 and 5. Data analysis using percentage technique. The results showed that 80.81% of students responded positively to using the Sevima Edlink application in thermodynamics lectures. From the analysis results, it can be concluded that the average student responds positively to taking online lectures on thermodynamics courses using the Sevima edlink application.
Quick sand filtration in restaurant waste treatment with coconut fiber and activated carbon media: application of Van der Waals Force
Authors: Hamdan Abd Mujahid , Yahya Husnawati , Muharrami Suci , Maulana Rahmad
Published: November 2022

Domestic liquid waste has become the leading cause of aquatic pollution, with a percentage of 60-70%. One of the media that has the potential to process water is coco fibre. This study aimed to analyze the Effectiveness of both media in reducing restaurant waste. The experiment was conducted with variations in the Thickness of coco fibre and activated carbon media of 10, 15, and 20 cm and sand 40 mesh of 10 cm. The addition of sand media proved more effective in meeting quality standards with the Effectiveness of the reduction of Total Suspended Solid (TSS), Chemical oxygen demand (COD), and turbidity, the highest obtained at the Thickness of coco fibre media 20 cm activated carbon 20 cm, and sand 40 mesh 10 cm, which is respectively 95.78, 93.04, and 98.72%, which is influenced by the Thickness and time of contact of waste with the media.
Fundamental Physics Practicum e-module to determine the value of the Earth's gravitational acceleration based on recorded experiments
Authors: Setyaningsih Natalia Erna , Nu’man Agus , Ratnasari Fifin Dewi , Kawuryan Danang Subarkah Hadi
Published: November 2022

The research aims to improve the effectiveness of fundamental physics practicum to determine the value of the Earth's gravitational acceleration, whether carried out online or offline.   This type of research is development research. The research was conducted using the 4D method: define, design, development, and disseminate. The product developed as a module contains a guidebook into an electronic module by integrating a practicum video (recorded experiment) that contains how to use the tools and practicum work steps. Data collection techniques are carried out by interviews and questionnaires. Questionnaires are given to a material, language and media experts to find out the validity of the e-module. Questionnaires are also given to lecturers who teach fundamental physics courses and students participating in introductory physics courses to find out the feasibility of e-modules. From the study, the average score of material, language and media experts was 89.08%, stating that the e-module was very valid. At the same time, the average score for the feasibility test is 89.38% which states that the e-module is very feasible. Thus, the development of a fundamental physics practicum e-module can increase the effectiveness of the fundamental physics practicum in determining the value of the Earth's gravitational acceleration.
POSTRIZATION system to reduce metal levels and increase the pH of pit water active tin mining
Authors: Ritdamaya Desti , Sukarelawan Moh. Irma , Jessica Jessica , Lince Lince , Velysya Velysya
Published: November 2022

The pits left by unconventional tin miners in Bangka Belitung have formed a kind of water reservoir usually used for consumption when there is a drought or scarcity of clean water. This pit water has been contaminated with heavy metals and has a low pH, making it unfit for consumption. Therefore, this study aims to test the POSTRIZATION system that has been developed to increase pH and reduce heavy metal levels so that the water quality becomes fit for consumption. Increasing the pH and decreasing the metal content is carried out through 3 stages: composting, filtration, and distillation. The water sample came from one of the active mining pits in Baturusa, Bangka Regency. The pH level and metal content were measured before and after treatment. The pH level of the water was measured using a pH meter, and the metal content was measured using an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS). Changes in pH and metal content were calculated using the percentage technique. The POSTRIZATION results showed that the pH of the water increased to 7.6, and the metal content decreased by more than 93%. So, the POSTRIZATION system effectively restores the quality of pit water to fit for consumption. This, directly or indirectly, can prevent people from getting various diseases due to consuming water contaminated with heavy metals.
The effect of project-based distance learning on mastery of work and energy concepts
Authors: Larasati Relia Eksifa , Yuliati Lia , Suwasono Purbo
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of the project-based distance learning model on students' mastery of concepts on work and energy material. This research method is a mixed method with the Embedded Experimental Model design. Quantitative data came from working on the pre-test and post-test of mastery of the concept of 34 students, with the results of qualitative data through interviews and qualitative analysis. The results showed that the project-based distance learning model had a significant effect (d-effect size = 2.33) (α=0.000) on students' mastery of concepts, and the magnitude of the increase in concept mastery used N-gain 0.766. Qualitative analysis used crosstabulation and the results of student interviews, which stated that students experienced an increase in mastery of concepts after being given treatment. The findings of the researchers proved that there was student creativity which was shown in high categories in each indicator of project outcome assessment based on aspects of fluency (85.2%), flexibility (75%), originality (80.1%), and elaboration (75.7%).
Nanoscale grating characterization using EUV scatterometry and soft x-ray scattering with plasma and synchrotron radiation
Authors: Lohr Leonhard M. , Ciesielski Richard , Glabisch Sven , Schröder Sophia , Brose Sascha , Soltwisch Victor
Published: November 2022

Modern semiconductor structures reach sizes in the nanometer regime.
Optical metrology characterizes test structures for the quality
assessment of semiconductor fabrication. The limits of radiation to
resolve nanometer structure sizes can be overcome by shortening the
wavelength. The compact source extreme ultraviolet (EUV) scatterometer
presented here characterizes samples in the EUV spectral range using
plasma radiation. Reference measurements with synchrotron radiation
are carried out using a beamline scatterometer. A comparison including
Markov chain Monte Carlo sampling shows that the compact source and
beamline setups can both determine the given dimensional parameters of
a nanoscale grating with uncertainties in the sub-nanometer range.
Grating characterization based on soft

x

ray scattering has increased
accuracy.
Asymmetric resonant light absorption in a chloroplast microstructure
Authors: Pankin Pavel S. , Shabanov Alexandr V. , Maksimov Dmitrii N. , Nabol Stepan V. , Buzin Daniil S. , Krasnov Aleksey I. , Romanenko Gavriil A. , Sutormin Vitaly S. , Gunyakov Vladimir A. , Zelenov Fyodor V. , Masyugin Albert N. , Vyatkin Vladimir P. , Nemtsev Ivan V. , Volochaev Mikhail N. , Vetrov Stepan Ya. , Timofeev Ivan V.
Published: November 2022

It is shown that in the chloroplast periodic structure with a defect, the resonant absorption of light can be implemented. It is found that the resonant light absorption depends significantly on the position of a defect. In terms of the absorption of light energy, an asymmetric resonator is more efficient than a symmetric one.
Versatile, compact chirped pulse amplifier pump system for ultrafast optical parametric amplifiers
Authors: Zobus Yannik , Brabetz Christian , Loeser Markus , Albach Daniel , Siebold Mathias , Bagnoud Vincent
Published: November 2022

We report on the development of a pump system for ultrafast optical parametric amplifiers (uOPA) as an upgrade for the existing uOPA at the Petawatt High Energy Laser for heavy Ion eXperiments (PHELIX) and the new Petawatt ENergy-Efficient Laser for Optical Plasma Experiments (PEnELOPE). The system consists of a two-stage chirped pulse amplifier, centered around a high energy Yb:YAG regenerative amplifier that delivers 108 mJ uncompressed output energy, resulting in 92 mJ at 1030 nm after compression, pulse durations of 1.4 ps, a high beam quality of

M

x

/

y

2

= 1.02 / 1.16 and a relative energy stability of 0.35 %. A second harmonic generation (SHG) efficiency of up to 70 % is achievable and a maximum pulse energy of 43 mJ at 515 nm has been obtained, which is only limited by the damage threshold of the SHG crystal. A self-phase modulation stage makes this system a widely applicable, self-seedable pump module for uOPA without placing strong requirements on its seed oscillator.
Availability and functionality of neonatal care units in healthcare facilities in Mtwara region, Tanzania: The quest for quality of in-patient care for small and sick newborns
Authors: Kamala Serveus Ruyobya , Julius Zamoyoni , Kosia Efraim M. , Manzi Fatuma
Published: November 2022

Background

Evidence shows that delivery of prompt and appropriate in-patient newborn care (IPNC) through health facility (HF)-based neonatal care and stabilization units (NCU/NSUs) reduce preventable newborn mortalities (NMs). This study investigated the HFs for availability and performance of NCU/NSUs in providing quality IPNC, and explored factors influencing the observed performance outcomes in Mtwara region, Tanzania.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using a follow-up explanatory mixed-methods approach. HF-based records and characteristics allowing for delivery of quality IPNC were reviewed first to establish the overall HF performance. The review findings were clarified by healthcare staff and managers through in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs).

Results

About 70.6% (12/17) of surveyed HFs had at least one NCU/NSU room dedicated for delivery of IPNC but none had a fully established NCUs/NSU, and 74.7% (3,600/4,819) of needy newborns were admitted/transferred in for management. Essential medicines such as tetracycline eye ointment were unavailable in 75% (3/4) of the district hospitals (DHs). A disparity existed between the availability and functioning of equipment including infant radiant warmers (92% vs 73%). Governance, support from implementing patterns (IPs), and access to healthcare commodities were identified from qualitative inquiries as factors influencing the establishment and running of NCUs/NSUs at the HFs in Mtwara region, Tanzania.

Conclusion

Despite the positive progress, the establishment and performance of NCUs/NSUs in providing quality IPNC in HFs in Mtwara region is lagging behind the Tanzania neonatal care guideline requirements, particularly after the IPs of newborn health interventions completed their terms in 2016. This study suggests additional improvement plans for Mtwara region and other comparable settings to optimize the provision of quality IPNC and lower avoidable NMs.
The impact of breast milk feeding on early brain development in preterm infants in China: An observational study
Authors: Zhang Yao , Deng Qingqi , Wang Jinhua , Wang Hua , Li Qiufang , Zhu Binghua , Ji Chai , Xu Xinfen , Johnston Linda
Published: November 2022

Background

The prevailing consensus from large epidemiological studies is that breastfeeding is associated with improved IQ and cognitive functioning in later childhood and adolescence. Current research is exploring the association between breastfeeding and early brain development in preterm infants.

Objective

To explore the differences in brain gray matter between breastmilk-fed and formula-fed preterm infants using structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging.

Methods

A convenience sample of breastmilk-fed preterm infants(n = 34) and formula-fed infants (n = 22) aged approximately 32 weeks. At near term-equivalent age, MR scanning was performed. Gray matter structural and functional differences between the two groups were assessed using MATLAB software for voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) analysis.

Results

Maternal and neonatal demographic characteristics showed no significant difference between the two groups. Breastmilk-fed infants had greater regional gray matter volume on MRI than formula-fed infants in multiple brain regions, including the bilateral frontal lobe (BA11, BA46), right temporal lobe (BA37), and left caudate nucleus, at a statistical threshold of p<0.01 (AlphaSim corrected) with a cluster size of >40 voxels. Compared with formula-fed infants, breastmilk-fed infants showed increased brain activation on fMRI in the right superior temporal gyrus (BA41).

Conclusion

Breastmilk-fed infants had greater regional gray matter development and increased regional gray matter function compared with formula-fed infants at near term-equivalent age, suggesting breastmilk feeding in the early period after birth may have some degree of influence on early brain development in preterm infants.
Social distancing with chronic pain during COVID-19: A cross-sectional correlational analysis
Authors: Donaghy Bethany , Walker Susannah C. , Moore David J.
Published: November 2022

Background

Understanding of the role social factors play in chronic pain is growing, with more adaptive and satisfying social relationships helping pain management. During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing measures facilitated a naturalistic study of how changes to social interaction affected chronic pain intensity.

Methods

In a cross-sectional correlational design, questionnaire data was collected over a 38-day period during the March 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, individuals with chronic pain were asked about their current pain experience as well as notable social factors which might relate to pain.

Results

Multiple regression analysis revealed social satisfaction significantly predicted pain experience, with a reduction in social participation during COVID-19 lockdowns increasing pain disability, and increased social satisfaction associated with decreasing pain intensity.

Conclusions

While pain management often focuses on the functional aspects of pain alleviation, these findings suggest psychological aspects of socialising satisfaction also impact pain experience. Pain management strategies should consider ways to increase social satisfaction in individuals with chronic pain, perhaps by facilitating socialisation in the home using remote communication methods similar to those which became popular during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Growth standard charts for monitoring bodyweight in intact domestic shorthair kittens from the USA
Authors: Salt Carina , German Alexander J. , Henzel Kristin S. , Butterwick Richard F.
Published: November 2022

The optimal growth of domesticated cats has not yet been well defined. This study first aimed to create evidence-based growth standards for healthy pet domestic shorthair (DSH) kittens, and then compare the pattern of growth curves depicted by the standards with growth patterns in other healthy DSH kittens and those with abnormal body condition. Data were derived from the clinical records of the BANFIELD® Pet Hospital (BANFIELD) network in the USA and from a research population in the UK (Waltham Petcare Science Institute, UK). A ‘modelling’ dataset was first created from the BANFIELD records, comprising bodyweight data from immature client-owned DSH cats that had remained healthy and in ideal body condition within the first 2.5y of life. This was used to construct growth centile curves for male and female kittens, covering the age range 8 to 78 weeks, using Generalised Additive Models for Location, Shape and Scale. Growth patterns depicted by the centile curves were compared with the growth patterns of healthy DSH kittens from both research colonies and kittens attending BANFIELD that were classified as overweight or underweight. Overall, there was a broad agreement to the growth standards with approximately half of the research population (206/507, 49%) staying within 2 centile lines of their starting centile, and upward and downward movements outside this range being roughly equally distributed. Compared with the growth standards, the 122 overweight BANFIELD kittens were heavier on average at the start of monitoring and subsequently grew more quickly with 63 (52%) crossing at least 2 standard centile lines upwards. Only 4 underweight DSH kittens were available in the BANFIELD database; compared with the standards, there was a marked initial dip in growth followed by subsequent catch-up growth and 2/4 kittens crossed 2 or more centile lines downwards at some point. Evidence-based growth standards are developed here for male and female sexually-intact DSH kittens. Crossing centiles in an upwards and downwards direction is associated with cats becoming overweight or underweight by early adulthood, respectively. Further work is required to determine whether the clinical use of these growth standards will improve the health and wellbeing of pet cats.
Treatment patterns, healthcare resource use, and costs associated with uncomplicated urinary tract infection among female patients in the United States
Authors: Moon Rena C. , Marijam Alen , Mitrani-Gold Fanny S. , Gibbons Daniel C. , Kartashov Alex , Rosenthal Ning A. , Joshi Ashish V.
Published: November 2022

Background

We evaluated associations between antibiotic prescription and healthcare resource use and costs (Part A), and between antibiotic switching and healthcare resource use, costs, and uncomplicated urinary tract infection recurrence (Part B) in female patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infection in the United States.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study of linked Optum and Premier Healthcare Database data included female patients ≥12 years old with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection diagnosis (index date), who were prescribed antibiotics during an outpatient/emergency department visit between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2018. In Part A, patients were stratified by antibiotic prescription appropriateness: appropriate and optimal (compliant with Infectious Diseases Society of America 2011 guidelines for drug class/treatment duration) versus inappropriate/suboptimal (inappropriate drug class/treatment duration per Infectious Diseases Society of America 2011 guidelines, and/or treatment failure). In Part B, patients were stratified by treatment pattern (antibiotic switch vs no antibiotic switch). Healthcare resource use and costs during index episode (within 28 days of index date) and 12-month follow-up were compared.

Results

Of 5870 patients (mean age 44.5 years), 2762 (47.1%) had inappropriate/suboptimal prescriptions and 567 (9.7%) switched antibiotic. Inappropriate/suboptimal prescriptions were associated with higher healthcare resource use (mean number of ambulatory care and pharmacy claims [both p < 0.001]), and higher total mean cost (inpatient, outpatient/emergency department, ambulatory visits, and pharmacy costs) per patient ($2616) than appropriate and optimal prescriptions ($649; p < 0.001) (Part A). Antibiotic switching was associated with more pharmacy claims and higher total mean costs (p ≤ 0.01), and a higher incidence of recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infection (18.9%) than no antibiotic switching (14.2%; p < 0.001) (Part B).

Conclusions

Inappropriate/suboptimal prescriptions and antibiotic switching were associated with high costs, ambulatory care, and pharmacy claims, suggesting a need for improved uncomplicated urinary tract infection prescribing practices in the United States.
The impact of caregivers on nosocomial transmission during a COVID-19 outbreak in a community-based hospital in South Korea
Authors: Lee Hyo-Jin , Lee Hae Kook , Kim Yang Ree
Published: November 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic becomes a cause of concern for hospital transmission. Caregivers may play an important role as vectors for nosocomial infections; however, infection control for caregivers often is neglected. A nosocomial COVID-19 outbreak occurred in a 768-bed hospital from March 20, 2020, to April 14, 2020. We conducted a retrospective chart review and epidemiologic investigation on all cases. A total of 54 cases of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 occurred in the community-based hospital. They included 26 (48.1%) patients, 21 (38.9%) caregivers, and 7 (13.0%) healthcare workers. These 21 caregivers cared for 18 patients, and of these, 9 were positive for COVID-19, 6 were negative, and 3 died before testing. Of the 6 negative patients, 3 had no exposure because the caregiver began to show symptoms at least 5 days after their discharge. Of the 9 positive patients, 4 cases of transmission took place from patient to caregiver (one patient transmitted COVID-19 to two caregivers), and 6 cases of transmission occurred from caregiver to patient. Of the 54 hospital-acquired cases, 38 occurred in the 8th-floor ward and 8 occurred in the 4th-floor ward. The index case of each ward was a caregiver. Counting the number of cases where transmission occurred only between patients and their own caregivers, 9 patients were suspected of having exposure to COVID-19 from their own caregivers. Six patients (66.7%) were infected by COVID-19-confirmed caregivers, and 3 patients were uninfected. Fewer patients among the infected were able to perform independent activities compared to uninfected patients. Not only patients and healthcare workers but also caregivers groups may be vulnerable to COVID-19 and be transmission sources of nosocomial outbreaks. Therefore, infection control programs for caregivers in addition to patients and healthcare workers can be equally important.
Experiencing a significant win and its sociodemographic and motivational predictors: A comparative analysis of pure-chance gamblers from Poland and France
Authors: Lelonek-Kuleta Bernadeta , Bartczuk Rafał P. , Tovar Marie-Line , Benoit Emmanuel , Costes Jean-Michel
Published: November 2022

Research on the relationship between wins and gambling behavior often focuses on winning considerably large amounts of money. It seems, however, that it is not the amount of the win, but the significance that the player assigns to the win, that exerts a decisive influence on gambling behavior. Therefore, in this study we adopted the concept of significant win: a win perceived by gamblers as important to them. The research aimed to discover what kind of wins are experienced as significant and what factors explain experiencing wins as significant. This study, conducted in Poland (N = 3,143) and France (N = 5,692), also had a comparative goal: discovering intercultural differences in experiencing significant wins. A computer-assisted web survey was administered to gamblers who engaged in pure-chance gambling, where the participant does not influence the outcome of the gamble after the initial bet is placed—selected from representative samples in both countries. We used logistic regression models to examine predictors of significant win experience in both countries and the differences between the countries. The results demonstrated that Polish gamblers more frequently considered a win significant when it was accompanied by strong, often negative emotions and was higher in monetary value normalized in terms of average monthly personal income, than French gamblers. French gamblers more frequently associated a significant win with a positive experience. The common predictors of a significant win experience in both countries were: being in debt, experiencing the win of a close person, gambling in a game of pure chance other than lotteries, more systematic pursuit of gambling, self-enhancement motivation, and coping motivation to gamble. Age at initiation into gambling was a significant predictor only in the French sample, whereas a financial motivation was a significant predictor in the Polish one. The results confirmed that the subjective perception of gambling wins is only partially related to the amounts of wins, which has practical implications for planning prevention strategies.
Editorial
Authors: Hackett Lisa J. , Coghlan Jo
Published: November 2022

Welcome to this ‘Masculinities on Film’ Special Issue. This volume examines how costume is used to construct masculinity across the world. Despite the differing national contexts, the researchers this volume demonstrate how the dressed male body can come to represent both the state and the social expectations within it.
‘Now you are one of us’: Mafia fashion on-screen
Authors: Bauman Rebecca
Published: November 2022

This article examines the role popular media have played in disseminating images of mafia fashion. Through the representation of criminal apparel on-screen spectators are encouraged to identify with the societal transgressions of the mafioso, engendering an abiding fascination with mafia style. By looking at Italian and Italian American productions from early silent cinema through contemporary television crime series, menswear becomes a primary means of harnessing spectatorial desire and identification that embraces enduring associations that link southern Italian identity with criminality and style. In the analysis of these texts it becomes apparent how costuming communicates a series of semiotic properties that reflect the complex interplay of masculine identities in an environment based on violence, power and appearance.
RETRACTED: From nonosh to pasha: The belated debut of queer men in contemporary Turkish popular culture
Authors: Gurgen Atalay Deniz , Ulusoy Nilay
Published: November 2022

The historical drama series, The Club (2021–22), narrating the story of a nightclub at the centre of Istanbul nightlife during the 1950s, achieved great success by becoming the eighth most-watched non-English-language series on an international digital streaming platform. The significant public affirmation the series gained rose on the representation of the leading character – the nightclub star. He directly refers to respected queer singer Zeki Müren (1931–96). Müren has been credited as the greatest performer in Turkey and a modern male icon with his artistic excellence in singing and his outstanding stage performances for over 40 years. He designed his own costumes as well as those of his musicians, the décor for his performances and the choreography of the dancers. Müren appeared on his stage in black tuxedos, suits with sparkling accessories or even mini-skirts with platform shoes. He was aware of the taboos on homosexuality and how this might have affected him. Although his sexuality was in question, his sex never was. He was, after all, an exemplary male citizen of the Turkish Republic with his kindness to his audience, his charity works, his artistic status. Many fans, including the media, referred to him as a pasha, a heroic military commander, to express that he was the most influential artist in Turkey. The referential association of the fictional character with Zeki Müren will be interpreted in the article to further discuss the portrayal of the queer performance in the series. For this purpose, the article will introduce the conceptualization of nonosh, a polite yet explicit contempt, and present an embraceable form of queer identity in Turkish society to define the common portraiture of queer in Turkish popular films and TV shows.
Advances Made in Implementing the Strategic Environmental Assessment in Southern Africa in the Light of Climate Change
Authors: Mubanga Raphael , Kwarteng Kwaku
Published: November 2022

The current study aims to provide an up-to-date status quo of the advances made in establishing and operationalising SEA and the subsequent integration of climate change in the Southern African region. It examines through a comparative qualitative assessment of SEA systems' status and implementation by highlighting individual countries' strengths, opportunities, and weaknesses to pave the way for effective strategic environmental decision-making. I used a desktop review of scientific papers and other relevant documents published about SEA and climate change in the region as the primary method used to collect all the information necessary for this study. Other documents were obtained from the governmental and other institutions websites to supplement the published documents. The findings of this study indicate that SEA in southern African countries is currently a crucial environmental policy consideration. Nevertheless, the study also exposes the heterogeneity in SEA adoption, climate change integration, and implementation in the region. A lot needs to be done as the formalisation of SEA in the region has been quite slow.
Survey Of Records Management Practices In Two Tertiary Institutions In Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Okoh Linda , Abioye Abiola A. , Okoh Jocelyn Cletus
Published: November 2022

Tertiary institutions are strategic to society’s life. They innovate learning processes, foster training, research and social re-engineering. Records generated are valuable resource for planning purposes and their management is of vital importance to institutional success. Records represent the tangible product of the work of staff and to recreate them in the event of a total loss would cost millions. It is thus critical to work towards harmonization and standardization of record management practices. This study surveyed records management practices in two institutions; The Polytechnic Ibadan and Lead City University Ibadan, using formulated research questions with a view to finding answers to the questions by way of the total enumeration sampling technique. Resulting data was analyzed using the SPSS software version 25.0.1. Findings revealed that a records management policy exists in both institutions, with an 85% policy implementation rate at the Polytechnic, Ibadan, while Lead City University reported a 52% policy implementation rate. High quantity of records is generated by both institutions in both paper and electronic formats. Record centres are available in both institutions but there existed the problem of limited space that records are even stored in offices. It was noted that fumigation was hardly carried out and a lower consideration was given to mould attack. Lead City University however employed the use of air-conditioning systems to manage and preserve records as a means of combating mould attacks. Based on the findings from this study, it can be concluded that the two tertiary institutions implement good records management practices but there is room for improvement. The records management policy of the institutions should be properly implemented. Regular appraisal of records should also be carried out in both institutions in compliance with the professional tenets of records management. Digitization, automation, reprography, records retention and disposition schedules should be encouraged in handling generation, management, preservation and security of records generated.