bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Recurrent opportunistic infections in a HIV-negative patient with combined C6 and NFKB1 mutations: A case report, pedigree analysis, and literature review
Authors: Zheng Yamei , Guan Liwen , Li Jiao , Fu Yihui
Published: January 2025

Introduction

Recurrent opportunistic infections are particularly common in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, these opportunistic infections have also been reported in HIV-negative patients, especially those with primary immunodeficiency disorder (PID), a condition that involves a large heterogeneous group of disorders arising from defects in immune system development and/or function.

Case

Here, we report a very rare case of recurrent opportunistic infections in a non-HIV-infected patient combined with mutations in complement component C6 and nuclear factor kB subunit 1 (NFKB1). The patient first developed Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, followed by cytomegalovirus esophagitis. Reduced CD4+ T and B lymphocyte counts, hypogammaglobulinemia were observed. The patient was HIV negative, and congenital immunodeficiency-related genes indicated combined C6 and
NFKB1
mutations. Gene detection was undertaken with blood samples from the patient’s parents and younger brother. None of the family members possessed both gene mutations, suggesting that the simultaneous mutations of C6 and NFKB1 caused primary immunodeficiency in the patient and resulted in recurrent opportunistic infections. In addition, we performed a review of the relevant literature to assess the clinical manifestations of C6 and
NFKB1
mutations.

Conclusion

A diagnosis of PID should be suspected in patients with recurrent opportunistic infections, decreased CD4+ T and B lymphocyte, and hypoimmunoglobulinemia when secondary immunodeficiency factors can be excluded. In addition, genetic testing of family members should be performed, which may lead to the discovery of novel familial gene mutations.
Predictive value of plasma sB7-H3 and YKL-40 in pediatric refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Authors: Zhao QiuMin , Ji ShiYan , Jiang HaiPing , Lu DongMing , Qian LiFen , Zhang JingWen , Cui Yue , Lin Wei , Ge HaoYing , Gu Meng
Published: January 2025

Objective

This study investigated the clinical significance of plasma sB7-H3 and YKL-40 levels in children with refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (RMPP).

Methods

A total of 182 RMPP patients (103 general Mycoplasma pneumoniae patients and 79 RMPP patients) were included. sB7-H3, YKL-40, and other inflammatory factors were measured. Independent factors associated with the early diagnosis of RMPP were determined. The value of each independent risk factor in predicting RMPP was evaluated.

Results

The RMPP group reported significantly longer hospital stays and total fever durations. Levels of C-reactive protein, D-dimer, IL-13, IL-6/-10, sB7-H3, and YKL-40 were higher in the RMPP group. sB7-H3 was positively correlated with IL-13, IL-6, and IL-4, whereas YKL-40 was positively correlated with all of the above indicators (IL-5 was also included). sB7-H3 and YKL-40 were independent risk factors for RMPP. The critical values for sB7-H3 and YKL-40 were 3.525 and 313.3 ng/mL, respectively. sB7-H3 and YKL-40 had areas under the curve of 0.734 and 0.859, respectively. YKL-40 had high sensitivity and specificity of 88.61 and 87.38%, respectively. Both indicators had predictive value, YKL-40 had the highest predictive ability for RMPP.

Conclusion

Detection of sB7-H3 and YKL-40 levels in the plasma may be useful in diagnosing RMPP early in the disease process.
Photon antibunching in single-molecule vibrational sum-frequency generation
Authors: Moradi Kalarde Fatemeh , Ciccarello Francesco , Sánchez Muñoz Carlos , Feist Johannes , Galland Christophe
Published: January 2025

Sum-frequency generation (SFG) enables the coherent upconversion of electromagnetic signals and plays a significant role in mid-infrared vibrational spectroscopy for molecular analysis. Recent research indicates that plasmonic nanocavities, which confine light to extremely small volumes, can facilitate the detection of vibrational SFG signals from individual molecules by leveraging surface-enhanced Raman scattering combined with mid-infrared laser excitation. In this article, we compute the degree of second order coherence (g
(2)(0)) of the upconverted mid-infrared field under realistic parameters and accounting for the anharmonic potential that characterizes vibrational modes of individual molecules. On the one hand, we delineate the regime in which the device should operate in order to preserve the second-order coherence of the mid-infrared source, as required in quantum applications. On the other hand, we show that an anharmonic molecular potential can lead to antibunching of the upconverted photons under coherent, Poisson-distributed mid-infrared and visible drives. Our results therefore open a path toward bright and tunable source of indistinguishable single photons by leveraging “vibrational blockade” in a resonantly and parametrically driven molecule, without the need for strong light-matter coupling.
Cutting-edge metal-organic frameworks: revolutionizing the adsorptive removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from water
Authors: Abbas Samra , Ahmad Khalil , Naseem Khalida , Kashif Muhammad , Majeed Hammad , Qureshi Khizar , Rehman Shah Habib U. , Ahmad Irfan , Khalid Aisha , Awais Sophia , Ashfaq Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Water is a basic unit for survival of living creature and over the past few years, increased industrialization and urbanization caused a huge contamination of natural water resources. Major water contaminants are pharmacological-wastes, especially antibiotics from hospitals and pharmaceutical industries which causes water pollution. Pharmacological contaminants elimination from ecosystem is very critical environmental challenge because they are persistent and cause potential health hazards. Owing to high surface area, tunable-porosity, and versatile functionality of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), and their composites have emerged as promising materials for water purification. Various antibiotics including amoxicillin, doxycycline, levofloxacin, and ciprofloxacin are successfully removed from wastewater using MOFs and composites, which purifies the water by adsorption-mechanism. This study reviews the advanced progressions in the application of MOF-based composites and MOFs for the adsorption of pharmaceutical pollutants. Additionally, plant-based MOFs have been explored for their eco-friendly and cost-effective potential in pharmaceutical pollutant removal. Despite these advancements, challenges such as the scalability of MOF synthesis, stability under operational conditions, and potential toxicity need to be addressed for their commercial application. Future research should focus on optimizing the synthesis processes, enhancing the recyclability of MOFs, and conducting long-term environmental-impact assessments to ensure sustainable and effective water treatment solutions.
Investigation of the effect of Si content on the structural, mechanical, and tribological properties of TiAlN/AlSi protective multilayers
Authors: Lekoui Fouaz , Amrani Rachid , Henni Laid , Filali Walid , Garoudja Elyes , Ouchabane Mohammed , Oussalah Slimane , Hassani Salim
Published: January 2025

Titanium aluminum nitride and aluminum silicon alloys (TiAlN/AlSi) or for simplicity (TAN/AS) bilayer system were deposited on glass and piston aluminum substrates by following three steps. First, AlSi films realized by thermal evaporation with different Si content (7, 10, 13, 22) %. Then, TiAl films were deposited on AlSi layers using a reactive DC magnetron sputtering system, and finally the realization of TAN/AS multilayers were done by nitriding via Direct Current Plasma Nitriding (DCPN) in a custom setup, with pure nitrogen gas. For each sample, the structural properties like phase’s formation and vibration modes were investigated by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy, while AFM microscopy investigated surface topography. The mechanical and tribological properties in terms of hardness and friction coefficient were determined using the nanoindentation technique and tribometer. It has been found that all the coatings TAN/AS have crystalline structures with the presence of TiAlN, TiN, AlN, TiAl, and α-Al phases. Raman spectroscopy reveals the appearance of TO/LO, 2O, and 2TO/LO modes for all layers. AFM images show that the coatings have low roughness, Ra values decrease from 17.3 nm for 7 % Si to 5.5 nm for 13 % Si and increases to 9.9 nm at 22 % Si. The grain size exhibits a reversed behavior compared to that of roughness. The hardness and Young modulus reach their optimum values at 13 % Si with no respect to Hall–Petch law. The friction coefficient of TAN/AS coatings decreases with Si content and reaches its lowest value (<0.1) at 22 % Si as a potential protective layer.
Nunalleq Digital Museum: multi-vocal narration of a Yup'ik past
Authors: Hillerdal Charlotta , Watterson Alice , Strunk Lonny Alaskuk , Cleveland Jaqueline Nalikutaar , Anderson John
Published: January 2025

Digital technology facilitates remote access to archaeological collections and offers an accessible platform for knowledge sharing and innovative storytelling. Here, the authors present a newly developed online museum resource co-curated by archaeologists and the descendant community in Quinhagak, Alaska.
Long Duration Load Carriage Performance Is Associated With Army Combat Fitness Test Scores and Fat-Free Mass
Authors: Sax van der Weyden Megan , Merrigan Justin J. , Martin Joel
Published: January 2025

Sax van der Weyden, M, Merrigan, JJ, and Martin, J. Long duration load carriage performance is associated with Army Combat Fitness Test scores and fat free mass. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2024—A common occupational task for the military is carrying heavy loads for long periods of time. The US Army has set a time standard of 3 hours to complete a 19.31-km march with a 15.9-kg ruck sack for combat arms training and specialty schools. The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics associated with 19.31-km foot march completion rates in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets. Demographics, anthropometrics/body composition, Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) scores, and vertical countermovement jump (CMJ) data were collected on 65 ROTC cadets who conducted a 19.31-km foot march. Independent t tests and Mann-Whitney U tests compared variables between those who did and did not finish the foot march in less than 3 hours. Logistic regressions were used to calculate the odds of completing the foot march using military experience, fat-free mass, ACFT, and CMJ outcomes. Cadets who met the 3 hours standard had lower body fat percent, greater fat-free mass, higher ACFT scores, and higher CMJs than those who did not. In addition, for every one point increase in ACFT score and 1-kg increase in fat-free mass, a cadet's chances of finishing the foot march increased by 6.1 and 24%, respectively. When analyzing ACFT events separately, 2-mile run was the only significant variable, and for every 1 point increase in 2-mile run score, a cadet's chances of finishing the foot march increased by 9%. Thus, aspiring and current soldiers should train to improve aerobic fitness and build muscle mass in preparation for load carriage requirements.
Rhythmic Exercises Before Basketball Training: A Study on Motor Skills, Static Balance, and Reaction Speed in School-Aged Children
Authors: Racil Ghazi , Padulo Johnny , Trabelsi Yassine , Frizziero Antonio , Russo Luca , Migliaccio Gian Mario
Published: January 2025

Racil, G, Padulo, J, Trabelsi, Y, Frizziero, A, Russo, L, and Migliaccio, GM. Rhythmic exercises before basketball training: A study on motor skills, static balance, and reaction speed in school-aged children. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2024—The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of combining rhythmic exercises with basketball training on the improvement of basic motor and physical skills in children. Thirty-four female subjects, all from the same secondary school and aged 12 ± 0.7 years, participated in a 6-week training program (3 times per week). They were randomly divided into 3 groups: one group practiced rhythmic exercises in combination with basketball training (R-BT, n = 12), another group practiced basketball only (BT, n = 11), and a control group (CON, n = 11). The subjects underwent assessments that included regular and irregular rhythmic exercises, flexibility, coordination, and static balance. After the intervention, all groups showed improvements in their motor skills (MS) when they followed a regular rhythm. The R-BT group showed significantly higher performance in hopping and jumping from preintervention to postintervention [p = 0.003, effect size (ES) = 0.67 and p = 0.005, ES = 0.64, respectively] and differed significantly from the other 2 groups (p < 0.01). In addition, the R-BT group showed a greater improvement in the implementation of irregular rhythms (p < 0.001) and differed significantly from the other groups in all parameters (p < 0.01). The Stork Stand Balance Test improved in the R-BT group and outperformed the other 2 groups, whereas the Alternate-Hand Wall-Toss Test improved in both the R-BT and the BT groups compared with the control group, indicating better coordination. In summary, basketball training preceded by a regular rhythm can lead to greater improvement in MS, resulting in improved coordination and leg stability. These results could be considered crucial for young school-age children who play basketball.
Wrist Wraps Do Not Affect Barbell Bench Press Muscular Strength, Power, or Endurance in Resistance-Trained Men and Women
Authors: Harris Dillon R. , Harris Dakota R. , Cardaci Thomas D. , Cintineo Harry P. , Funderburk Leslee K. , Machek Steven B.
Published: January 2025

Harris, DR, Harris, DR, Cardaci, TD, Cintineo, HP, Funderburk, LK, and Machek, SB. Wrist wraps do not impact barbell bench press muscular strength, power, or endurance in resistance-trained men and women. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2024—Although wrist wraps have become increasingly prevalent in both competitive and recreational demographics to improve upper-body strength, their posited ability to augment bench press performance by enhanced wrist stability still remains underinvestigated. Furthermore, no data exist determining the efficacy of varying wrap styles on bench-specific muscular strength and associated power, and quantitative and subjective differences between sexes. Eighteen resistance-trained male and female subjects (9M/9F; 24 ± 4 years; 176 ± 33 cm; 80 ± 15 kg) visited the laboratory on 3 separate occasions in randomized, crossover, and counterbalanced design to wear either a flexible wrist wrap (FW), stiff wrap (SW), or an unwrapped/no-wrap control (NW) condition. All subjects underwent a bench press one-repetition maximum (1RM) test and linear position transducer-derived power and velocity assessments. Furthermore, subjective stability (SS) and discomfort (SD) were determined promptly following 1RM attempts. Analyses failed to detect any main condition or interaction effects for bench press 1RM; however, a statistically significant main sex effect was observed (p < 0.001;

= 0.597) favoring male subjects relative to female subjects. Neither power nor velocity measurements revealed any significant main condition or sex effects, nor any interactions. Nonparametric assessments further revealed significant wrist wrap condition effects for both SS and SD (p < 0.001 in both cases), whereby NW was statistically more comfortable (p < 0.001) than either wrap condition, without any difference between FW and SW (p > 0.05). Although wrist wraps did not significantly alter bench press-specific strength and power, subjects nonetheless perceived wrist wraps as subjectively more stable irrespective of increased discomfort.
The Impact of Service Robot Communication Style on Consumers’ Continued Willingness to Use
Authors: Chen Jinsong , Zhang Yuexin , Wang Luona
Published: January 2025

Integrating service robots has transformed service interactions, with their communication behaviors crucial in consumer engagement and satisfaction. Yet, the influence of their communication styles on consumer attitudes and behaviors is understudied. Utilizing the SOR theory, this study investigates how the communication styles of service robots (social-oriented vs. task-oriented) affect consumer willingness for continued use, through situational experiments and questionnaires. The study finds that service robots with a social-oriented communication style are more likely to enhance consumer willingness to continue usage, with positive emotions mediating this relationship. Additionally, the service context moderates the impact of communication style on these positive emotions. This study expands the application of communication style effects to human-robot interactions, offering new insights into service robots’ design and effective communication.
Otwórz się na zmiany, czyli rzeczywistość biblioteki Centrum Informacji Naukowo-Technicznej Politechniki Lubelskiej z nowym systemem Alma
Authors:   Centrum Informacji Naukowo-Technicznej Politechniki Lubelskiej, Pomorska-Kowalczyk Anna , Mikos Ewelina ,   Centrum Informacji Naukowo-Technicznej Politechniki Lubelskiej
Published: January 2025

Today’s academic libraries are in constant transformation. The way we think about the library is changing. Constant technological advances and dynamically changing environments are causing libraries to take a number of steps to meet the expectations of their users and adapt their offerings to current conditions. The Library of Scientific and Technical Information Centre of Lublin University of Technology (CINT PL) has also faced such a necessity. The Library had been using the Virtua library system (VTLS) for twenty years and then decided to implement a cloud-based library system Alma and the Primo VE (Primo) search engine. This article will describe the CINT PL Library’s experience in implementing these solutions. It will also attempt to answer questions such as: what were the librarians’ expectations of the new system and were they met? And finally, what was the reaction of the academic community to this change?
English as a barrier on the pathway of professional transitioning of Ukrainian migrant teachers in Australia
Authors:   Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Chybis Larysa , Lamping Sally ,   Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Dobinson Toni ,   Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Ford Kathryne ,   Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
Published: January 2025

Australia is seen as a promised land by migrants pursuing a better future for themselves and their families. Highly qualified migrants with vast work experience frequently encounter hurdles on their way to professional realisation, including the official language of the country – English. This study investigates the difficulties Ukrainian teachers face with the English language on their professional transition pathway in Australia. The research involves Ukrainian migrant teachers who obtained a specialist or master’s degree in Ukraine or another post-Soviet country, whose professional experience in Ukraine was in the teaching field, and who identify as Ukrainians. Narrative interviews, memos, documents, and artefacts are the data collection methods; thematic analysis is used to unpack the data. The participants were chosen using non-probability purposive snowball sampling, which engages contacts within the community and benefits projects with a small number of respondents. The inquiry elucidates the extent of the English problem for Ukrainian migrant teachers on their way to professional transition in Australia. The research will benefit other migrant teachers facing similar barriers when trying to re-enter their profession in the new environment and inform apposite institutions about the existing hurdles to facilitate positive changes in the field.
Employee, worker, jobholder, agent, staff and workforce in UK employment legislation: A genre-specific corpus study on synonymy, collocations and meaning
Authors:   University of Siedlce, Poland, Rzepkowska Agnieszka
Published: January 2025

In legal texts, synonymy may lead to confusion, especially if the synonymous words are terms which, by definition, should be unambiguous. This paper addresses the issue of synonyms in legal language through a genre-specific corpus study of employee, worker, jobholder, agent, staff and workforce – legal terms that appear similar in meaning – in the corpus of UK employment legislation. Specifically, the study looks at (a) the distribution of the terms in the corpus to determine the areas of law in which they are used, (b) the definitions of these terms in legal dictionaries, as well as general and business English dictionaries if the legal dictionaries fail to provide definitions, along with legal definitions from the 12 legislative documents constituting the corpus, (c) the immediate context of use (the co-text) to identify the most typical word combinations with the terms (candidate collocates), and (d) the differences between the terms based on the definitions and the collocational profile 2 of the terms. The findings suggest that, to some extent, the meanings of the terms overlap, indicating that they function as synonyms. However, they are not interchangeable in legislative acts as indicated by both their distribution in the corpus and their immediate context. Additionally, the study identified not only candidate collocations but also several multi-word terms defined within the legal acts.
Byproduct-based zeolite type A as absorbent material for decontamination of simulated radioactive wastewater
Authors: Araujo M.S. , Costa-Silva D.L. , Mello Castanho S.R. , Fungaro D.A.
Published: January 2025

The secure disposal of radioactive wastewater, a waste from nuclear operations, presents a significant challenge due to the presence of hazardous radionuclides like cesium. The efficient removal of cesium, a major fission product with a long half-life and potent radiation, is crucial for environmental and human health protection. Zeolites, with their high ion exchange capacity and porous structure, offer a promising solution for cesium removal from wastewater. The potential to synthesize zeolites from abundant and cost-effective agro-industrial residues further enhances their appeal for sustainable wastewater treatment. The present study investigates the adsorption of cesium from simulated radioactive wastewater using zeolite type A synthesized from sugarcane bagasse ash, a readily available Brazilian byproduct. The synthesized zeolite was characterized by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and thermal analysis techniques. The results confirmed the successful synthesis of high-purity zeolite A with excellent adsorption capacity for cesium. The structural integrity and thermal stability of the zeolite were maintained even after cesium adsorption, making it suitable for immobilization processes. The findings highlight the potential of zeolite synthesized from sugarcane bagasse ash as an effective and sustainable material for the treatment and removal of cesium from radioactive wastewater, contributing to environmental remediation efforts in the nuclear industry.
"Prior 8-month substance use trajectories predict psychological functioning at start of residential treatment "
Authors: K. Saba Shaddy , S. Black David
Published: January 2025

This study explores trajectories of substance use days over the eight months prior to residential treatment among at-risk, diverse women with SUD and assesses whether trajectories are linked to psychological functioning at baseline and subsequent drug/alcohol relapse. Data are from n=245 mostly Hispanic/Latina women undergoing residential SUD treatment. Group-Based Trajectory Modeling identified trajectories of substance use days, measured with the Timeline Followback (TLFB) over the eight months preceding treatment. psychological functioning (measured with the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short Form, FFMQ-SF; Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, DERS; and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale, DASS) and relapse by trajectory. We identified five groups: Low Days, Start High/Early Decrease, Start High/Middle Decrease, High Days/Late Decrease, and Recent Increase/Late Decrease. The High Days/Late Decrease group had higher DERS scores compared with the Low Days and Start High/Middle Decrease groups (p<.001 for both comparisons), and higher DASS scores compared with the Low Days, Start High/Early Decrease, and Start High/Middle Decrease groups (p<.0125 for all comparisons). Substance use trajectories representing a high proportion of using days proximal to treatment predicted worse psychological functioning. It may be worthwhile to develop lower-burden measures that capture substance use trajectories.
Hypothermic Storage of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-based Spheroids at a Temperature of 22°C
Authors:   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Trufanova Natalia , Trufanov Oleh ,   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Bozhok Galyna ,   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Revenko Olena ,   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Cherkashina Daria ,   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Pakhomov Oleksandr ,   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Petrenko Oleksandr ,   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

Spheroids formed from mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) provide optimal microenvironment for cell potential and stemmness support being also promising structures for relevant research models as well as cell therapies development. Practical application requires the development of effective methods for storing spheroids. Storage at ambient temperature (22°C) can be safer and more convenient for short term transportation of MSC-based spheroids. Herein we report that the spheroids formed by human adipose tissue-derived MSCs can be stored at ambient temperature (22°C) for up to 7 days with efficient preservation of viability, metabolic activity, ability to attach, and differentiation capacity. Cytoskeleton reorganization, cell size reduction, and metabolic activity decrease were shown to result from spheroidal formation and were extremely important for the development of spheroid resistance to the subsequent ambient storage.
Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Health Care Utilization in Pediatric Appendicitis
Authors: Ciuchta Jennifer L. , Anosike Brenda I. , Silver Alyssa H. , Herold Betsy C.
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES

Limited data exist on the role neighborhood-level social determinants of health (SDOH) play in health care utilization in pediatric patients with common, nonelective surgical conditions. We aimed to test the hypothesis that lower neighborhood-level SDOH are associated with increased health care utilization in pediatric acute uncomplicated appendicitis (AUA) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS

This retrospective cohort study included patients aged younger than 19 years, hospitalized through emergency departments, and diagnosed with AUA. Discharge data from January 1, 2017, through February 28, 2022, were obtained from 28 hospitals in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Childhood Opportunity Index (COI) was used as an estimate of neighborhood-level SDOH. Logistic regression with generalized estimating equations assessed for association of COI level with prolonged length of stay (PLOS, defined as ≥2 SD above mean LOS) and/or a related 30-day return visit.

RESULTS

We identified 37 670 children with AUA. We found that 2678 (7.1%) had PLOS, 1340 (3.6%) had related 30-day return visits, and 241 (0.6%) had both outcomes. After adjusting for sex, age, overweight/obesity, and pre–/intra–COVID-19 pandemic time frames, children with very low COI levels were 70% more likely to have PLOS (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.70; CI, 1.2–2.37), 27% more likely to have related 30-day return visits (aOR, 1.27; CI, 1.04–1.53), and 64% more likely to have both (aOR, 1.64; CI, 1.11–2.44) compared with those with a very high COI level.

CONCLUSIONS

In pediatric patients presenting with AUA, a very low COI level was associated with increased health care utilization. Further research is needed to identify contributing factors and develop strategies to mitigate disparities.
Spatial variability of soil penetration resistance in cotton growing areas
Authors: Rampazzo João Pedro de Oliveira , Teixeira de Oliveira Job , Castro Tulio Russino , Roque Cassiano Garcia , Cunha Fernando França da
Published: January 2025

Resistance to soil penetration is a problem in cotton growing areas; this harms plant development and crop productivity. An analysis of spatial variability allows studying the variability of soil physical properties, especially those related to compaction and resistance to penetration. The hypothesis of this study was based on the possibility of evaluating soil compaction in areas cultivated with cotton crops through an analysis of spatial variability. Thus, the aim of the study was to evaluate the spatial variability of soil resistance to penetration and its effects on cotton productivity. The research was carried out in Paraíso das Águas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, in an agricultural area belonging to Fazenda Indaiá II. The experimental area consisted of a plot of 60 ha, where cotton seeds of the FM 978 6LTP cultivar were planted. The x and y directions of the Cartesian coordinate system were defined and the experimental mesh was staked, spaced 9.9 m apart. Cotton productivity was evaluated (t ha-1) as well as gravimetric soil moisture at a depth of 0 to 0.20 m as well as mechanical resistance to penetration in the following layers: 0 to 0.10 m (RP1), 0.10 to 0.20 m (RP2), 0.20 to 0.30 m (RP3), 0.30 to 0.40 m (RP4), 0.40 to 0.50 m (RP5), 0.50 to 0.60 m (RP6), including average penetration resistance (RPM). For each evaluated variable, classical descriptive analysis and analysis of spatial variability were carried out, with the construction of semi-variogram and later kriging and cokriging maps. To analyze the dependence and spatial interdependence between the variables, the soil resistance to penetration showed spatial variability in the cotton crops; and there was an inversely proportional relationship between cotton productivity and soil resistance to penetration, where the lower the penetration resistance, the higher the cotton productivity.
“Quiso, un tiempo desteñido y rota, ser nuestra virgen compatriota”. Celebrar a la Virgen a través de la historia: tres momentos del culto mariano en Colombia
Authors: Correa-Higuera Juan-Francisco
Published: January 2025

Desde el período colonial el culto mariano es parte constitutiva de la práctica religiosa colombiana. De hecho, la adoración de divinidades femeninas, en el Altiplano andino, prepara el terreno para la aceptación del culto a la Virgen María por parte de las comunidades colonizadas, dando lugar a prácticas religiosas que se hacen duraderas en el tiempo. Dentro de este contexto, ¿cómo logran la imagen y el relato de la Virgen de Chiquinquirá posicionarse progresivamente, hasta convertirse en uno de los elementos que definen la identidad narrativa colectiva, tanto en elperíodo neogranadino como en el republicano? El presente texto busca responder esta pregunta, recurriendo, metodológicamente, a tres disciplinas: la historia, la sociología de la religión y la crítica literaria. La confrontación de fuentes primarias, iluminada, en el ámbito de la larga duración por los análisis sociológicos y de la crítica literaria, permite proponer una interpretación sobre la evolución y la territorialización del elemento devocional mariano, hasta lograr su incorporación en la definición de las identidades territoriales. Se hará, a su vez, una aproximacióna tres momentos del culto mariano, escogidos por su tipología particular: la consagración territorial por medio de un voto y de un patronazgo.
Influence of Thermal Aging on the Sliding Wear of a Biocomposite Material Reinforced with Bamboo Fibers
Authors: Blanco Eudi , Fajardo Jorge , Carrasquero Edwuin , Urbina Caribay , López Luis , Cruz Luis
Published: January 2025

This study evaluated the effect of thermal aging on the tribological properties of biocomposites formed by an isotactic polypropylene matrix (iPP) reinforced with 20 wt% (PP/20F), 30 wt% (PP/30F), and 40 wt% (PP/40F) of randomly oriented bamboo fibers. iPP, along with the grafting of maleic anhydride molecules (MAPP), was used as a coupling agent. The accelerated thermal aging involved the continuous heating of the materials at 98 °C for 10 days. Wear tests were performed under the Pin-on-Disk configuration to determine the wear factor (K) and the friction coefficient (µ) of the materials. After thermal aging, the µ value of the PP/20F composite increased by 40.5%, while, for raw PP, PP/30F, and PP/40F, the increase was 2.1, 7.5, and 2.2%, respectively. The aged PP/30F composite achieved the highest µ value. The loss of wear resistance due to aging was more prominent in the raw PP. The K factor of the aged and unaged PP/20F was the lowest. The use of scanning electron microscopy allowed identifying that adhesive, abrasive, and fatigue wear mechanisms were the dominant ones.
Language Learning Materials Counteracting Rural Racializations: A Practical Attempt in ELT
Authors: Cruz-Arcila Ferney , Bonilla-Medina Sandra Ximena , Solano-Cohen Vanessa
Published: January 2025

Colombia is one of the most socioeconomically unequal countries worldwide, with rural regions facing severe poverty, under-resourced schools, precarious economic opportunities, and an unresolved armed conflict. These inequalities are often overlooked in ELT policies and social practices, as rural institutions and educational actors are expected to adhere to English teaching goals that are more aligned with an urban ideal. This misrecognition of the rural socioeconomic and cultural conditions, along with historical racial intersections from colonization, contribute to emerging forms of racialization. Drawing on our research to explore the linkages between L2 education and race, this article examines the racialization of rurality from an ELT angle and introduces a didactic proposal to foster critical consciousness and enact deracialization.
Intuitive to Strategic Translanguaging: Insights From Vietnamese EFL Classrooms
Authors: Cong-Lem Ngo
Published: January 2025

This article reports a qualitative case study on the translanguaging practices of Vietnamese English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) educators and explores the mechanisms behind individual differences in their practices through an integrative cultural-historical activity theory perspective. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and post-observation interviews with three educators at a public university in Vietnam. The findings highlight diverse functions of translanguaging, including checking comprehension, emphasizing content, and reducing English-speaking anxiety. Rooted in Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), this research introduces Proximal Language Scaffolding to highlight a strategic approach to using L1 and L2 for language learning within students’ ZPD. This research provides new insights into the nuanced implementation of translanguaging in EFL contexts and offers significant implications for teacher development and educational practices.
Determinantes sociales de la salud: propuesta explicativa alternativa al enfoque biomédico de la conducta suicida
Authors: Hernández Bello Ladini Sunanda , De La Hoz Restrepo Fernando Pio , Cogollo Milanes Zuleima
Published: January 2025

La conducta suicida representa un grave problema de salud pública, las muertes por suicidio se estiman cada año en 800 000 personas. De ahí que su estudio haya cobrado relevancia, en la medida en que se requiere comprender el fenómeno, sus causas y las posturas teóricas que orientan la toma de decisiones y el diseño de estrategias de prevención. Sin embargo, la explicación hegemónica justifica la ocurrencia del fenómeno desde la interacción de múltiples factores de riesgo, en los cuales se fundamentan diversos modelos explicativos con enfoque biomédico-céntrico, que postulan la conducta suicida como una consecuencia de la psicopatología individual. Este ensayo desarrolla una crítica a la postura teórica hegemónica biomédica y resalta las bondades que tendría el estudio del fenómeno desde una perspectiva social, específicamente desde el modelo de los determinantes sociales de la salud de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, sin desmeritar los aportes teóricos y empíricos del enfoque biomédico, pero sí destacando sus debilidades y resaltando las fortalezas del enfoque social, que sin dejar de lado los factores individuales, ofrece una visión más integral en la comprensión de la conducta suicida.
Frecuencia del trauma genitourinario en accidentes de tránsito en motocicleta: Revisión de alcance
Authors: Castañeda Millán Gabriela , Hernández Aparicio David Andrés , Castañeda Millán David , Eslava Schmalbach Javier Hernando
Published: January 2025

Objetivo Describir la frecuencia del trauma genitourinario (TGU) causado por accidentes de tránsito en motocicleta.
Metodología Revisión de alcance de acuerdo con la metodología propuesta por Arksey y O´Malley  y la extensión para revisiones de alcance Prisma. Las búsquedas se realizaron en PubMed y Embase. Se incluyeron todos los estudios que describieron la frecuencia del TGU en población adulta (≥ 18 años) como consecuencia de accidentes de tránsito en motocicleta. Dos revisores independientes se encargaron de la selección por título y resumen y posteriormente de la evaluacion de la elegibilidad y la calidad de los estudios en texto completo.
Resultados La frecuencia de TGU fue mayor en hombres, con cifras entre el 94,5% y el 96,5%, respecto a 3,4% y 5,5% en mujeres. Los conductores fueron los más afectados en comparación con los pasajeros, con una proporción de 96,4%. Los testículos fueron los principales órganos afectados, con frecuencias de trauma reportadas entre el 0,4% y el 41%, seguidos del riñón (2,4% a 35%); escroto (0% a 14%); pene (0% a 13%); vejiga (0,4% a 4%); uréter (0 a 0,02%); uretra (0,2% a 2%); vagina (1%) y vulva (1%).
Conclusión La frecuencia del TGU en pacientes involucrados en accidente de motocicleta es alta. Afecta con mayor frecuencia a los hombres jóvenes conductores de motocicleta; los órganos más afectados son los genitales externos masculinos, los riñones y la vejiga. No obstante, en mujeres, es una causa importante de TGU no obstétrico.
Herramientas de sistemas de información geográfica para delimitar áreas en centros de salud familiar chilenos. Conceptos desde la práctica
Authors: Soto Provoste Sandra , Rebolledo Poblete Angela , González González Greys
Published: January 2025

El uso del sistemas de información geográfica (SIG) en la planificación de la salud ha demostrado ser fundamental, especialmente al considerar factores como la movilidad, el transporte y el crecimiento urbano. El crecimiento urbano sin regulación tiende a concentrar y segregar los servicios, dejando a las poblaciones más necesitadas, en la periferia sin acceso adecuado a la atención sanitaria (AS). El análisis de información geoespacial y su integración en la planificación sanitaria no solo mejora la distribución de los servicios, sino que facilita la toma de decisiones basada en una comprensión más completa del territorio. La implementación de estrategias SIG puede contribuir a una mejor equidad en la AS y a una planificación urbana más inclusiva y eficaz. Se presenta un ensayo con reflexiones sobre el uso de SIG en una comuna del sur de Chile.
Trynomia prawdy, miłości i wolności w Liście do Galatów. Uniwersalizm i skuteczność Pawłowego przekonywania
Authors: Sztuk Dariusz
Published: January 2025

Niektóre wątki, niektóre myśli – rezultat refleksji i dociekań Apostoła Narodów – przelane na karty papirusów i pergaminów mają odniesienie ponadczasowe, uniwersalne. Dotyczy to również odczytywania i aktualizacji w XXI wieku skierowanej do Kościołów Galacji refleksji św. Pawła, która pomimo upływu czasu i zmiany kontekstów pozostaje wyzwaniem dla Kościoła i jego wspólnot, a także dla ludzi żyjących w naszym czasie. Do wspomnianych wątków tematycznych należą: miłość, prawda i wolność – trynomium tak bardzo zaakcentowane w treści Listu do Galatów oraz przedstawione na tle życia i posługiwania samego apostoła pogan jako świadectwo przylgnięcia do nich i głoszenia z wykorzystaniem nośnych środków retorycznych, do których należy również periautologia.
Mądrość Boża i mądrość ludzka w Pawłowym orędziu do Koryntian (1 Kor 1, 17–3, 4)
Authors: Bogacz Roman
Published: January 2025

Co sprawiało, że przepowiadanie Pawła było skuteczne, że Apostoł Narodów pociągał za sobą tłumy i pod wpływem jego nauczania Kościół Chrystusowy rozrastał się w Imperium Rzymskim? By móc odpowiedzieć na to pytanie, w powyższym artykule określony został styl retoryczny Pierwszego Listu do Koryntian. Zaprezentowano także strukturę retoryczną fragmentu 1 Kor 1–4. Przyjrzeliśmy się szczególnie analizie retorycznej i egzegetycznej dwóch kroków argumentacji św. Pawła zawartych 1 Kor 1, 18–3, 4. Ich treść dotyczy przesłania płynącego z krzyża Chrystusa, orędzia do Koryntian wypływającego z nauki o zwycięskiej mocy Ukrzyżowanego oraz mądrości krzyża, którą pojąć mogą jedynie dojrzali w wierze chrześcijanie, zwani przez apostoła duchowymi. Ostatecznie ukazano działanie Ducha Świętego, który konstytuuje mądrość „człowieka duchowego” przeciwnego „człowiekowi zmysłowemu”.
Protecting New Zealand's agricultural legacy through education
Authors: Ram Rajesh
Published: January 2025

Renowned globally as a country that produces high quality goods, New Zealand has a reputation second to none when it comes to science and research related to increasing primary produce. Hence, New Zealand’s reliance on export of primary produce to drive the economy is no secret. However, education related to protecting this industry appears to be scant, including in schools.

New Zealand’s primary produce driven economy is protected through maintaining biosecurity. Biosecurity plays an expansive role, from protecting the economy through stopping pests and diseases of economic significance from arriving and establishing to protecting human health and sociocultural values. Given the emphasis on education to help manage the biosecurity pandemic caused by the outbreak of Covid-19, as a society we need to look beyond legislation, including the Biosecurity Act 1993, to manage biosecurity.

The long-term prospect for biosecurity in New Zealand might be said to be relatively secure, considering that New Zealand is an island nation with biosecurity regulations that have been in place for decades. However, the critical importance of maintaining biosecurity requires a strategic long-term approach. This conceptual article advocates for biosecurity education in New Zealand schools. Maintaining biosecurity not only prevents pests and diseases from arriving, but eradicating pests and diseases already present contributes to the conservation of endemic flora and fauna.

Further, New Zealand has a reputation for providing businesses with a highly transparent and democratic environment to operate. This foundation is built upon a strong economy that, nonetheless, is susceptible because, unlike other countries, New Zealand relies on the export of primary produce to drive its economy (International Trade Administration, 2023). Primary produce industries, such as dairy farming, that heavily rely on monoculture are prone to risks posed by diseases, such as foot and mouth. Subsequently, educating future generations on biosecurity can help maintain a stable agricultural sector, critical for a robust democracy and economy.
Smart Watch for Health Monitoring System
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka, India, M. K Prathibha , Nayak Ananya S ,   U.G. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka, India, R Anusha ,   U.G. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka, India, A G Archana ,   U.G. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka, India, S Harshitha ,   U.G. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Published: January 2025

This project presents a smart device designed to enhance personal safety and health monitoring. It
integrates advanced features such as fall detection using a MPU6050 gyroscope, GPS for location tracking and sharing,
heart rate and temperature monitoring with the MAX30105 sensor. An emergency help request button enables quick
alerts during emergency situations. Powered by an ESP32C microcontroller, the system includes an OLED display for
real-time data visualization and a lithium polymer battery for portability. This device offers a compact, reliable, and
efficient solution for personal safety and health management.
Development of an extracorporeal pump for ECMO systems
Authors: Kuleshov A. P. , Bogdanov V. K. , Grudinin N. V. , Buchnev A. S. , Esipova O. Yu.
Published: January 2025

Objective: today, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems remain the main type of short-term circulatory support in various clinical situations. One of the main elements of this system is a blood pump. The objective of this study is to develop the first domestic centrifugal pump for use in ECMO systems.

Materials and methods. Based on a systematic literature review, the main medical and technical requirements for an extracorporeal centrifugal pump were formulated. To create 3D mathematical models of the outer casing of the pump and all its internal components, calculations were performed in CAD software package SolidWorks (SolidWorks Corp., USA). Hydrodynamic test benches were designed and developed to evaluate the performance of the centrifugal pump mockup. The pump was studied to obtain its head-capacity curve (HCC) and hemolytic characteristics.

Results. 3D modeling of geometrical parameters of the pump flow impeller was performed. Fluid flow was assessed in the rotor rotation range at speeds from 3000 to 7000 rpm. Hydrodynamic bench tests were performed under conditions simulating the resistance of the oxygenator and connecting cannulas. The HCC was obtained based on the given medical and technical requirements for the operating flow range from 1 to 5 l/min at pressure dropsof 200 to 400 mm Hg.

Conclusion. Based on results from the 3D modeling and bench experiments, a model of extracorporeal centrifugal pump was obtained, which showed its efficiency during the first trials. Further experimental studies will be conducted to obtain the energy and biological characteristics of the developed device.
Perioperative prophylaxis of renal ischemia‑reperfusion injury
Authors: Popov S. V. , Guseinov R. G. , Sivak K. V. , Perepelitsa V. V. , Beshtoev A. , Lelyavina T.
Published: January 2025

This paper reviews the strategies for correcting ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in kidneys during surgeries and transplantation, discussed and proposed in the current literature. The pathophysiological mechanisms of IRI and a wide range of proposed methods for reducing the severity of injury are considered. The use of such techniques as the combination of ischemic, pharmacological pre- and postconditioning is still being studied. It was observed that researchers were very interested in immunological and biological (stem cell) therapeutic strategies as a potential avenue to lessen the severity of IRI.