bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Updated Surveillance Metrics and History of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2023) in the Middle East and North Africa: Longitudinal Trend Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Soetikno Alan G , Lundberg Alexander L , Ozer Egon A , Wu Scott A , Welch Sarah B , Mason Maryann , Liu Yingxuan , Havey Robert J , Murphy Robert L , Hawkins Claudia , Moss Charles B , Post Lori Ann
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

This study updates the COVID-19 pandemic surveillance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) we first conducted in 2020 with 2 additional years of data for the region.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to determine whether the MENA region meets the criteria for moving from a pandemic to endemic. In doing so, this study considers pandemic trends, dynamic and genomic surveillance methods, and region-specific historical context for the pandemic. These considerations continue through the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration of the end of the public health emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic on May 5, 2023.

METHODS

In addition to updates to traditional surveillance data and dynamic panel estimates from the original study by Post et al, this study used data on sequenced SARS-CoV-2 variants from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID) to identify the appearance and duration of variants of concern. We used Nextclade nomenclature to collect clade designations from sequences and Pangolin nomenclature for lineage designations of SARS-CoV-2. Finally, we conducted a 1-sided t test to determine whether regional weekly speed of COVID-19 spread was greater than an outbreak threshold of 10. We ran the test iteratively with 6 months of data from September 4, 2020, to May 12, 2023.

RESULTS

The speed of COVID-19 spread for the region had remained below the outbreak threshold for 7 continuous months by the time of the WHO declaration. Acceleration and jerk were also low and stable. Although the 1- and 7-day persistence coefficients remained statistically significant and positive, the weekly shift parameters suggested the coefficients had most recently turned negative, meaning the clustering effect of new COVID-19 cases became even smaller in the 2 weeks around the WHO declaration. From December 2021 onward, Omicron was the predominant variant of concern in sequenced viral samples. The rolling t test of the speed of spread equal to 10 became entirely insignificant from October 2022 onward.

CONCLUSIONS

The COVID-19 pandemic had far-reaching effects on MENA, impacting health care systems, economies, and social well-being. Although COVID-19 continues to circulate in the MENA region, the rate of transmission remained well below the threshold of an outbreak for over 1 year ahead of the WHO declaration. COVID-19 is endemic in the region and no longer reaches the threshold of the pandemic definition. Both standard and enhanced surveillance metrics confirm that the pandemic had transitioned to endemic by the time of the WHO declaration.
Survey of Citizens’ Preferences for Combined Contact Tracing App Features During a Pandemic: Conjoint Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Bito Seiji , Hayashi Yachie , Fujita Takanori , Takahashi Ikuo , Arai Hiromi , Yonemura Shigeto
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

During the COVID-19 pandemic, an increased need for novel solutions such as digital contact tracing apps to mitigate virus spread became apparent. These apps have the potential to enhance public health initiatives through timely contact tracing and infection rate reduction. However, public and academic scrutiny has emerged around the adoption and use of these apps due to privacy concerns.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to investigate public attitudes and preferences for contact tracing apps, specifically in Japan, using conjoint analysis to examine what specifications the public values most in such apps. By offering a nuanced understanding of the values that citizens prioritize, this study can help balance public health benefits and data privacy standards when designing contact tracing apps and serve as reference data for discussions on legal development and social consensus formation in the future.

METHODS

A cross-sectional, web-based questionnaire survey was conducted to determine how various factors related to the development and integration of infectious disease apps affect the public’s intention to use such apps. Individuals were recruited anonymously by a survey company. All respondents were asked to indicate their preferences for a combination of basic attributes and infectious disease app features for conjoint analysis. The respondents were randomly divided into 2 groups: one responded to a scenario where the government was assumed to be the entity dealing with infectious disease apps (ie, the government cluster), and the other responded to a scenario where a commercial company was assumed to be this entity (ie, the business cluster). Samples of 500 respondents from each randomly selected group were used as target data.

RESULTS

For the government cluster, the most important attribute in scenario A was distributor rights (42.557), followed by public benefits (29.458), personal health benefits (22.725), and profit sharing (5.260). For the business cluster, the most important attribute was distributor rights (45.870), followed by public benefits (32.896), personal health benefits (13.994), and profit sharing (7.240). Hence, personal health benefits tend to be more important in encouraging active app use than personal financial benefits. However, the factor that increased motivation for app use the most was the public health benefits of cutting infections by half. Further, concern about the use of personal data collected by the app for any secondary purpose was a negative incentive, which was more significant toward app use compared to the other 3 factors.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings suggest that potential app users are positively motivated not only by personal health benefits but also by contributing to public health. Thus, a combined approach can be taken to increase app use.
año 12 número 48
Authors: Guillén Riebeling Raquel del Socorro
Published: October 2023

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Propuesta de historia clínica de obesos
Authors: Terrón Maya Lina Adriana
Published: October 2023

La obesidad es un problema de salud pública a nivel mundial, convirtiéndose por esta razón en un asunto para resolver de los gobiernos y los sistemas de salud y administrativos. Esto es por su impacto en la salud pública y a las potenciales consecuencias en la salud y la calidad de vida de los individuos que la padecen y de sus familias, así como en los sistemas de salud y en la economía global. Es un padecimiento multifactorial que requiere de un método de prevención y tratamiento que al ser llevadas a la práctica evidencie la efectividad de los mismos y aporte un beneficio a la población en general. Por lo que es necesario que el profesional de la salud cuente con conocimiento de este padecimiento y de sus posibles complicaciones, además de considerar las diferentes opciones para su tratamiento, como el manejo de conductas para un estilo de vida saludable, que permiten a su vez establecer una adecuada calidad de vida, esperanza de vida y la salud laboral de los individuos. El objetivo de este articulo es establecer una propuesta de integración de la Historia Clínica que es pertinente para la intervención en el sobrepeso y la obesidad, considerando que es imprescindible contar con datos pertinentes para ello, se presenta una propuesta con las diferentes secciones de debe contener esta Historia Clínica y los datos que se pueden incluir en cada una.
Consideraciones en la atención de la obesidad
Authors: Guiza Montiel María del Rosario
Published: October 2023

El sobrepeso y la obesidad son considerados un grave problema de salud pública, por la comorbilidad con enfermedades crónicas como las cardiovasculares y la diabetes, que tienen una mayor prevalencia en la población que presenta sobrepeso y obesidad. Con el objetivo de combatir y revertir este problema de salud se establecen ciertas pautas para la modificación del estilo de vida, ya que se considera una forma de contribución a la epidemia de obesidad, sin negar la responsabilidad que tiene la estructura social. Ya que la obesidad y el sobrepeso rebasan la perspectiva biomédica, se ha propuesto incluso un enfoque social para dar respuestas a la presencia de este padecimiento. Por lo que el objetivo de este trabajo es visualizar algunas de las explicaciones del origen del sobrepeso y la obesidad, para dar paso a la consideración de algunas de las propuestas que se han planteado para la atención con profesionales de la salud.
Ilyphagus gebruki n. sp., an abyssal flabelligerid from the Eastern Pacific (Annelida: Sedentaria: Flabelligeridae)
Authors: Salazar-Vallejo Sergio I.
Published: October 2023

The taxonomy of abyssal polychaetes is problematic because they are fragile and easily damaged during collection. Ilyphagus Chamberlin, 1919 is an abyssal flabelligerid annelid genus that includes 4 species; a new species from the Eastern Pacific is herein described: I. gebruki n. sp. This new species is diagnosed as having a cigar-shaped body, more than 5 times longer than wide, with long body papillae, branchial plate with 8 branchial filaments, notochaetae with articles progressively longer, and neurochaetae smooth. The species ranges from off the Aleutian Islands to the Peru-Chile Trench and was sampled in sediments distributed between 5,047 and 7,000 m depth.
El laberinto neodesarrollista. Volver a la heterodoxia por la sostenibilidad socioambiental
Authors: Travela Juan Carlos
Published: October 2023

En Argentina se identifica una clara coincidencia entre neoliberales y neodesarrollistas respecto al aumento de las exportaciones como primera condición para avanzar hacia el desarrollo; consolidando el poder político y económico que ostenta la cúpula empresarial exportadora y configurando, a su vez, una senda de desarrollo insostenible en términos socioambientales. Un laberinto sin salida. Este trabajo se ha propuesto desandar este laberinto, tendiendo puentes entre distintas corrientes de la heterodoxia económica que permitan construir una salida. La pujante consolidación del neodesarrollismo a nivel académico y político en Argentina dan cuenta de la relevancia de esta discusión que, por los elementos en juego, trasciende al ámbito nacional para situarse como un problema del desarrollo a nivel global.
The impact of public banks on municipalities: a study of the bank of Pará
Authors: De Moura Vogt Camila , Alcantara Alencar Douglas
Published: October 2023

This study examines the influence of the State Bank of Pará, a development bank, on the socioeconomic growth of municipalities in the State of Pará, Brazil. Unlike commercial banks that often reduce their branch network, Banpará has expanded its presence in almost all municipalities. Using spatial econometrics and impact assessment methodologies, the study measures the impact of Banpará branches on these municipalities. The results demonstrate a positive effect contributing to higher gross value added (GVA) in the services sector and public administration of Pará. Additionally, municipalities that established a Banpará branch between 2010 and 2019 exhibited positive results in salaries and production. These findings highlight the critical role of development banks in prioritizing socioeconomic development and fostering inclusive growth.
La robótica como medio de aprendizaje
Authors: Piñero Virué Rocío , Rodríguez González César Antonio , Reyes Rebollo Miguel María , Fernández Batanero José María
Published: October 2023

Se presenta un estudio cuya finalidad es potenciar la atención del individuo a través de la robótica, en el ámbito personal y educativo. La muestra participante es un sujeto con necesidades específicas de apoyo educativo por trastorno de déficit de atención con gran motivación por la tecnología, en concreto, por la robótica. La metodología utilizada de corte experimental longitudinal permitió durante cuatro años evaluar las actitudes y aptitudes del sujeto en ambos ámbitos. Se utilizaron tres instrumentos de medida: cuestionario, entrevista y observación, para conseguir datos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Los resultados obtenidos fueron significativos: se observó un aumento en la capacidad de atención y concentración, adquisición de lateralidad, disponibilidad hacia las tareas grupales, aprendizaje reflexivo y comprensivo, felicidad, autoestima y mayor autonomía para la construcción de su propio aprendizaje. Se concluye con la corroboración de la robótica en la aportación de ventajas para el progreso del desarrollo integral del sujeto.
Enriquecer de rincón a rincón
Authors: Casino-García Ana María , Llopis-Bueno María José , Vaello-Margarit María José , Llinares-Insa Lucía Inmaculada
Published: October 2023

Los estudiantes de altas capacidades tienen necesidades educativas que no suelen ser suficientemente atendidas por la escuela desde una perspectiva inclusiva. El objetivo de este trabajo es diseñar e implementar una experiencia educativa de enriquecimiento curricular en horario escolar que garantice la equidad a un alumno de 3º de primaria identificado, a la vez que contribuya a la creatividad e interés de sus compañeros. El marco teórico seguido fue el modelo de los tres anillos de Renzulli y Gaesser y el de enriquecimiento para todo el alumnado (SEM) de Renzulli y Reis. La metodología utilizada fue la de rincones por medio de retos formativos. Los resultados obtenidos muestran la eficacia de la experiencia educativa y la consecución de los objetivos propuestos. Este trabajo se discute a la luz de las necesidades de los docentes y del empleo de metodologías para atender la diversidad.
Inclusión e ideología
Authors: Berbegal Vázquez Alfredo , Arraiz Pérez Ana , Sabirón Sierra Fernando , Merino Orozco Abel
Published: October 2023

¿Hasta qué punto la investigación educativa reproduce referentes socializados de la problemática de la inclusión educativa? Ayudada de las aportaciones del campo de la ontología social, se despliega una interrogación metódica que distingue entre principios, discursos y experiencias afectivas y políticas de la inclusión-exclusión social. La propuesta apela a la responsabilidad ética de la investigación educativa de evaluar sus presupuestos teóricos y de detenerse en los componentes ideológicos inherentes a las formas de reconocimiento científico-social de la diversidad humana. Para ilustrar este planteamiento, se seleccionan y analizan cuatro programáticas: la pedagogía del oprimido, el modelo social de discapacidad, la sociología de la aceptación y la ética del cuidado. Se concluye destacando los riesgos y los desafíos para desarrollar una racionalidad que tolere la naturaleza controversial de los procesos de inclusión-exclusión, al fortalecer la fundamentación de la investigación educativa y rehabilitar su criticidad en las sociedades plurales y complejas actuales.
El cine en la escuela
Authors: Bácares Jara Camilo
Published: October 2023

El cine ha sido un protagonista intermitente y secundario en la escuela. Desde su invención fue utilizado para ilustrar, documentar y pensar lo curricular a través de las imágenes. Aun así, con igual ahínco se le ha rechazado y apartado de los procesos educativos. Mediante una propuesta histórica, en este texto se plantean siete fenómenos y discursos que explican esta tensión, es decir, las razones, saberes y representaciones que han determinado que el cine carezca de un papel principal en la educación de los niños, niñas y jóvenes. Entre ellos se cuentan el estigma sobre la imagen, la iconoclasia, la tradición visual escolar, algunos planteamientos de la medicina, la psicología, el derecho y la teología, la minusvaloración del cine como un arte y los imaginarios de los docentes que rechazan al cinematógrafo por la forma en que los ha retratado.
Ocio familiar durante el confinamiento
Authors: Vila-Couñago Esther , Gradaílle Pernas Rita , Teijeiro Bóo Yésica
Published: October 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación se centra en analizar cómo ha sido el tiempo de ocio de las familias con hijos/as con necesidades específicas de apoyo educativo (NEAE), escolarizados en educación primaria, durante el confinamiento vivido en el año 2020 en España. Se sigue una metodología descriptivo-comparativa, basada en un cuestionario ad hoc y respondido online por 127 familias. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto la incidencia de las condiciones laborales y el nivel de conciliación percibido sobre el ocio familiar y revelan ciertas particularidades que caracterizan a las familias con hijos/as con NEAE, al valorar más bajo el gusto por compartir tiempo de ocio en familia y mostrar mayor insatisfacción respecto de las familias con hijos/as sin NEAE. Las conclusiones destacan el ocio como fuente de salud y de cohesión familiar, así como la importancia de invertir en servicios inclusivos y comunitarios para un ocio familiar saludable y de calidad.
Razonamiento de los estudiantes de preescolar sobre los fenómenos físicos
Authors: Flores-Camacho Fernando , Gallegos-Cázares Leticia , Calderón-Canales Elena
Published: October 2023

En este trabajo se presenta un análisis de cómo establecen inferencias los estudiantes de preescolar para interpretar y comprender fenómenos físicos. Con base en la aproximación epistemológica-inferencial de las representaciones, se determinan las herramientas epistémicas con las cuales establecen los estudiantes sus razonamientos. Las niñas y niños que participaron son estudiantes preescolares de una zona rural, los cuales fueron entrevistados ante situaciones experimentales y de su experiencia cotidiana con el sonido. Los resultados muestran un conjunto de herramientas epistémicas que constituyen un modelo o representación funcional que les permite a niñas y niños llevar a cabo razonamientos coherentes y complejos. Las conclusiones llevan a la conveniencia de que, en los procesos de enseñanza de las ciencias, los estudiantes tengan experiencias con diversas representaciones externas y actividades donde se atiendan de manera específica sus procesos de razonamiento.
Notas en torno a la globalización y el desarrollo
Authors: Cordera Campos Rolando
Published: October 2023

La crisis sanitaria iniciada en 2020 provocó una conmoción global no solo por el severo daño a la salud de millones de personas y las muchas muertes, sino por haber dejado al descubierto las vulnerabilidades y fragilidades de los sistemas sanitarios derivadas de años de abandono y desatención de una gran «escasez» de ingresos públicos para contar con servicios públicos eficientes, suficientes y universales. Esto sin mencionar los efectos negativos sobre las economías.
Política Social en México en el siglo XXI. Cambios, continuidades y retos
Authors: Yaschine Arroyo Iliana
Published: October 2023

Desde finales de la década de 1970 del siglo pasado, el Estado mexicano ya había conformado un entramado institucional para atender la cuestión social que había generado resultados positivos sobre distintos indicadores de bienestar. Y, sin embargo, el régimen de bienestar mexicano se caracterizó desde sus inicios por una alta segmentación y estratificación que, en la medida en que favoreció a algunos sectores y excluyó a otros, se constituyó como uno de los mecanismos para la producción y reproducción de desigualdades sociales y pobreza en el país. Desde ese momento, y hasta la fecha, está abierta la pregunta sobre cómo abordar los desafíos de las desigualdades sociales y de la pobreza.
Automated Multi-Purpose Agriculture Robot
Authors: Nandeshwar Vikas J. , Chawla Prerna , Chavan Soham , Chavan Vedant , Chavare Sayali , Chavan Vaibhavi
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Agriculture is very important occupation of our country. Almost, all the occupations directly or indirectly are related to Agriculture. However, issues concerning agriculture have always been hindering the development of country. The only solution to this is smart agriculture by adapting to various modernizing methods of agriculture. Now, our paper discusses about the applications of Robotics in agriculture. Hence, this robot can carry out multiple tasks simultaneously such as irrigation, ploughing, spraying fertilizers, etc. And saves a lot of money for farmer also, the yields gained will be profitable. Overall, the project will definitely benefit to the farmers. The whole agricultural system works with battery and is controlled via Bluetooth technology by Bluetooth Car app. Robot can cover a large area
Strength and Durability Assessment of Bacteria Based Self-Healing Concrete
Authors: Krishnamoorthy C , Narmadha Mrs. S.
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Crack formation is very common phenomenon in concrete structure which allows the water and different type of chemical into the concrete through the cracks and decreases their durability, strength and which also affect the reinforcement when it comes in contact with water, CO2 and other chemicals. For repairing the cracks developed in the concrete, it requires regular maintenance and special type of treatment which will be very expensive. So, to overcome from this problem autonomous self-healing mechanism is introduced in the concrete which helps to repair the cracks by producing calcium carbonate crystals which block the micro cracks and pores in the concrete. The selection of the bacteria was according to their survival in the alkaline environment. The condition of growth is different for different types of bacteria. For the growth, bacteria were put in a medium containing different chemical at a particular temperature and for a particular time period. Bacteria improves the structural properties such as tensile strength, water permeability, durability and compressive strength of the normal concrete which was found by the performing different type of experiment on too many specimens had varying sizes used by different researchers for their study of bacterial concrete in comparison with the conventional concrete. So, I am using Bacillus Subtilis bacteria in concrete of different cell concentrations and detecting optimum cell concentration by performing strength and durability studies
China’s food problem: Issues of system transformation and security in a crisis
Authors: Yakimovich Elena A.
Published: October 2023

Against the background of a global decline in food security over the past three to four years, China, remaining the world’s largest food importer, has made notable progress in improving its food security. China’s food security transformation has greatly improved not only the availability but also the affordability of food, as well as the sustainability of the Chinese food system. The increase in agricultural production, including grain production in China, indicates a transition from an extensive development model with high resource dependence to a sustainable intensification model. As a result of rapid economic and social development, the food pattern has changed based on high value foods such as meat, dairy products, fish and fish products. However, there are a number of serious problems in China’s food system. China has insufficient self-sufficiency and high import dependence on a number of food products. New to China’s nutritional challenges are the overweight part of the population and the resulting increasing burden on the health care system. In addition, China’s food losses exceed those of developed countries. The changes that the world economy is undergoing, the influence of non-market factors such as ideology, geopolitics and challenges to the multilateral trade and investment system, can seriously disrupt the global agricultural market and reduce the food security of China, which is heavily dependent on foreign food trade. The transformation of China’s food system is aimed at preventing and eliminating the risks of disruption of food imports, diversifying import sources, reducing the cost of agricultural products through scientific and technological progress and increasing investment in infrastructure, the transition of Chinese agriculture from a strategy of increasing production to improving the quality of products and its security.
BUTTERFLY DIVERSITY IN THE FOREST OF BUKUM VILLAGE SIBOLANGIT DISTRICT DELI SERDANG REGENCY NORTH SUMATRA
Authors: Harahap Hamidah , Hutasuhut Melfa Aisyah , Idami Zahratul
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAK Kupu-kupu adalah serangga yang aktif di siang hari yang memiliki peran penting sebagai polinator pada suatu ekosistem dan bioindikator pada suatu lingkungan. Penelitian dilakukan untuk mengetahui diversitas jenis, kemerataan jenis, dan perahu relatif jenis kupu-kupu di Hutan Desa Bukum Kecamatan Sibolangit Kabupaten Deli Serdang Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini bersifat survey eksploratif dengan metode jelajah dan metode VES. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan jaring serangga, di pagi hari pukul 08.00-10.00 WIB dan sore hari 14.00-16.00 WIB. Terdapat 39 jenis kupu-kupu dari 6 famili dengan 473 individu. Indeks diversitas jenis kupu-kupu di Hutan Desa Bukum memiliki nilai rata-rata yaitu 2,93 yang termasuk dalam kategori sedang. Indeks kemerataan jenis kupu-kupu di Hutan Desa Bukum memiliki nilai rata-rata yaitu 0,79 yang termasuk dalam kategori tinggi. Indeks kelimpahan relatif jenis kupu-kupu di Hutan Desa Bukum yaitu jenis kupu-kupu Ypthima baldus dengan nilai rata-rata kelimpahan 18,60%. Berdasarkan analisis indeks diversitas, indeks kemerataan, dan indeks kelimpahan relatif jenis menunjukkan bahwa faktor abiotik atau kondisi lingkungan di Hutan Desa Bukum sesuai dengan siklus hidupnya kupu-kupu. Kata Kunci: Diversitas, Hutan Desa Bukum, Kemerataan, Kelimpahan relatif, Kupu-Kupu                                                                                                              ABSTRACT Butterflies are insects who active in the day that have an important role as pollinators in an ecosystem and bioindicators in an environment. The study was conducted to determine species diversity, species evenness, and relative abundance of butterfly species in the Forest of Bukum Village Sibolangit District Deli Serdang Regency North Sumatra. This research is an exploratory survey using the roaming method and the VES method. Sampling using insect nets, in the morning at 08.00-10.00 WIB and in the afternoon 14.00-16.00 WIB. There are 39 species of butterflies from 6 families with 473 individuals. The butterfly species diversity index in the Forest of Bukum Village has an average value of 2.93 which is included in the medium category. The evenness index of butterfly species in the Forest of Bukum Village has an average value of 0.79 which is included in the high category. The relative abundance index of butterfly species in the Forest of Bukum Village is the Ypthima baldus butterfly species with an average abundance value of 18.60%. Based on the analysis of the diversity index, evenness index, and relative abundance index of species, it shows that abiotic factors or environmental conditions in the Forest of Bukum Village are in accordance with the life cycle of the butterfly. Keywords: Diversity, Bukum Village Forest, Equality, Relative Abundance, Butterfly
The Loneliness of the Empty Armor in the Trilogy of Italo Calvino “Our Ancestors”
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Saburova Ludmila E. ,   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the representation of an artificial body in Italo Calvino’s novel The Nonexistent Knight (1959), which is part of the trilogy “Our Ancestors”. Creating the trilogy, I. Calvino sought to depict the family tree of modern man. In this work, consisting of three novels, the author shows man’s path to freedom: from gaining critical individual consciousness through overcoming duality to self-creation based on conscious self-overcoming. The novel “The Nonexistent Knight” is dedicated to passing the first part of this path. The main character of the story is an empty armor that considers itself a paladin of Charlemagne and serves him faithfully. The image of a hollow suit of armor, driven by the idea of service and lacking individuality, is correlated in the writer’s mind with the gray masses of people during the “economic boom” in Italy. In the process of research, it is established that the image of the main character of the novel turned out to be much more complex and multilayered than it had been originally conceived by the author. In addition to performing the function of a perfect warrior, the non-existent knight suffers from loneliness and envies living peop
From Golem-Incompleteness to Subject Integrity: Gustav Meyrink’s “Golem”
Authors: Shabelnik Anna V.
Published: October 2023

The article analyses Der Golem (1915) by G. Meyrink as a text, which includes different motifs, derived from various versions of the original legend and integrated in the author’s contemplations about the process of personality formation. The main focus of the analysis is the central aspect of the legend, and its elaboration within Meyrink’s poetics: the antinomy “rabbi / golem” as a reflection of a wider opposition “creator” (wise) and “creature” (innocent). The relativity of the category “knowledge” / “innocence”, and ambivalence of the demiurgic aspect is reinforced in the novel, on the one hand, by frame narration, on the other hand, by a broad system of characters, formed by multiple pieces of associations centered around the original legend: a rabbi — a father — an archivist — a junk-dealer — a puppeteer — a magician — a carver — a doctor. The idea of division into fragments is fundamental for all Meyrink’s novels, where protagonists are being shaped throughout the narration from “golems” into an absolute entity. Thus, underneath the references to exotic spiritual practices one can see a romantic longing for the missing integrity, as well as the modernist interpretation of the Bildungsroman structure.
The Ideal Actor in Pirandello’s Play “Giants of the Mountain”: Corporeality between Reality and Fantasy
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Bibikova Alexandra M.
Published: October 2023

The article discusses the concept of replacing a stage actor with an automaton, a puppet, a dummy, or bodiless substance in the last unfinished play by Luigi Pirandello, “I giganti della montagna” (“Giants of the Mountain”) (1931–1936). The interaction of live and mechanical actors in the magical villa Scalogna, trying to act “The Tale of a Replaced Son” reveals a conflict between them. Cotrone, who expresses the thoughts of Pirandello himself, puts artificial actors — dolls or disembodied spirits — above artists from flesh and blood. Undoubtedly, in this respect, the influence on Pirandello, on the one hand, of his personal experience as the director of the troupe, on the other, the ideals of Italian futurists, which glorified the emergence of cars and gases in the theater from 1910–1920, also in the form of “obsolete” live actors. The paper also highlights the stage incarnations that Pirandello’s puppets received in some performances of the play (Streller 1947, 1966 and 1994, Missiroli 1979, Kamenkovich and Agureeva 2014, Latini 2018).
The Motif of the Animated Doll in the Experimental Work of V.G. Shershenevich “The Adventures of the Electric Harlequinˮ
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nikolaeva Alla A.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the poetics of the experimental work of one of the leaders of Russian imaginism V.G. Shershenevich “The Adventures of the Electric Harlequin”. In the course of the study it is established, that the motif of the animated doll plays a plot-forming role. This motif is also associated with the motif of duality, which is characteristic of Shershenevich’s dramaturgy of 1916–1922. This fact suggests the presence of the Hoffmann tradition in the work of the imaginist. It is proved, that, on the one hand, the motif of the animated doll is connected with the content features of the work and allows the author to raise current social problems. On the other hand, this motif is connected with the author’s experiments with form and visual perception of the text, since it is stated with the help of a graphic underline effect.
egressos como sujeitos do processo de autoavaliação
Authors: Trevisol Joviles Vitório , Balsanello Geomara
Published: October 2023

O artigo apresenta os resultados de um estudo realizado com os egressos da pós-graduação da área de educação de uma universidade pública federal localizada na região Sul do Brasil. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida com o propósito de oferecer subsídios para a elaboração da política de autoavaliação e do planejamento estratégico do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da UFFS. De modo mais específico, o estudo procurou (i) identificar as principais características do perfil dos egressos; (ii) conhecer a percepção dos concluintes sobre a qualidade, importância e impacto do curso; (iii) analisar as principais potencialidades e fragilidades do curso, e (iv) sistematizar os aprimoramentos sugeridos pelos egressos. Os dados foram coletados por meio um questionário online. O estudo evidenciou, entre outros aspectos, que os egressos do programa de pós-graduação estudado são, majoritariamente, mulheres (82,4%), brancos (81,1%), com idade de até 35 anos (60,8%), residentes no Estado de Santa Catarina (68,9%) e com vínculo profissional em instituições públicas (79,7%). O curso foi considerado bom e ótimo pela maioria dos egressos. A qualidade do corpo docente foi mencionada como a principal qualidade do curso. A totalidade dos egressos se encontra empregada (93,3%) ou realizando algum curso (6,8%). Para 82,4% o curso agregou muita na formação e na carreira profissional. Cerca de 81,1% informaram que houve incremento salarial após a conclusão do curso.
The latest status of nitrogen saturation on Kureha Hill, Toyama, Japan, based on 20-year observations
Authors: Takahashi Miyu , Kawakami Tomonori
Published: October 2023

Excessive anthropogenic nitrogen fixation alters the nitrogen cycle and
increases nitrogen deposition, leading to nitrogen saturation, which
leads to forest decline and nitrate leakage into stream waters. Kureha
Hill in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, is considered to be in nitrogen
saturation, since many streams have contained high concentrations of
nitrate for more than 20 years. This study verified the latest status of
nitrogen saturation by comparing the latest data with 20-year
observational data. Results showed that the current nitrate
concentration in stream water is lower than that observed 20 years ago.
However, the C/N ratio of the soil between 12 and 18, indicates that
nitrogen saturation could take place. In addition, the net nitrogen
mineralization and net nitrification rate showed no significant change
from the past data. Based on the nitrogen leakage to the stream water,
Kureha Hill’s nitrogen saturation was found to be less intense; however,
its potential to produce nitrate has been unchanged for 20 years.
RCOVID: AN ALGORITHM TO DETECT COVID-19 REINFECTIONS IN LARGE-ROUTINE EXAM DATABASE
Authors: CAVAZZOTTO TIMOTHY GUSTAVO , DAVID LUALIS EDI DE , Carraro Emerson
Published: October 2023

Reinfection affected 3.7–4.8% of COVID-19 survivors globally. No
statistical validation was reported in retrospective or cross-sectional
studies that used large-sample data from routine laboratory testing to
detect reinfections. Therefore, we create and validate an algorithm
(RCOVID) to detect COVID-19 reinfection cases in a large sample
database. We apply RCOVID in three versions of simulation database with
of valid and invalid cases of COVID-19 reinfection based on the CDC
definition. Additionally, we tested the RCOVID in a real-world routine
exam database with 10,539,186. The algorithm detects precisely all
infections of the simulated database, with 100% of sensitivity,
specificity, and Kappa agreement. Finally, in the real-world database
with 7,393,829 valid notifications (after cleaning) and 2,321,185 cases
of infections, RCOVID detected 142,308 first reinfections, 4,384 second
reinfections, and 110 third reinfections, and 1 case of fourth
reinfections. RCOVID is a reliable tool valid to detect COVID-19
reinfection cases in large sample routine exams.
Unraveling the Genomic Landscape of Campylorhynchus Wrens along Western Ecuador’s Precipitation Gradient: Insights into Isolation by Distance, Isolation by Environment, and Hybridization
Authors: Montalvo Luis , Kimball Rebecca , Austin James , Robinson Scott
Published: October 2023

Climate variability influences genetic and phenotypic diversity within
species, impacting biodiversity’s evolution. Gene flow and selection
maintain changes in genetic and phenotypic variants along an
environmental gradient. We investigated a hybrid zone in western
Ecuador, involving two wren species (Aves: Troglodytidae),
Campylorhynchus zonatus and C. fasciatus, and their admixed populations.
We addressed two primary questions: (1) What is the relative
contribution of Isolation by Distance (IBD) and Isolation by Environment
(IBE) to genetic differentiation in these species along the western
Ecuadorian environmental gradient? (2) Is there evidence of genetic
admixture and introgression between these taxa in western Ecuador? We
analyzed 4,409 SNPs from 112 blood samples sequenced using ddRadSeq.
Clusters ranged from K=2-4, aligning with geographic origins, known
phylogenetics, and physical or ecological constraints. IBD was evident
across all models, while IBE was less pronounced but still significant
for annual mean precipitation and precipitation seasonality. Genetic
admixture between C. f. pallescens and C. zonatus gradually changed
along the environmental gradient. Genetic differentiation in the two C.
f. pallescens populations could be attributed to an unreported potential
physical barrier in central western Ecuador. The proximity of the Andes
to the coastline restricted lowland habitats, limiting dispersal and
gene flow, especially among dry-habitat specialists. Taxonomic changes
are not proposed, but the admixture in C. f. pallescens suggests it may
be a hybrid between C. z. brevirostris and C. fasciatus, with varying
degrees of admixture in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. This
study enhances our understanding of avian population genomics in
tropical regions.
High-fat diets: you are what you eat....your extracellular vesicles too!
Authors: Rome Sophie , Tacconi Stefano
Published: October 2023

Recent works indicate that the lipid composition of extracellular
vesicles (EVs) can modify their biological functions and their
incorporation into recipient cells. In particular high-fat diets affect
EV biogenesis, EV lipid composition, EV targeting and consequently the
cross-talk between tissues. This review connects different research
topics to show that a vicious circle is established during the
development of high-fat diet-induced obesity, connecting the alteration
of lipid metabolism, the composition of extracellular vesicles and the
spread of deleterious lipids between tissues, which participates in
NAFLD/NASH and diabetes development. According to the studies described
in this review, it is urgent to take an interest in this question as the
modulation of EV lipid composition could be an important factor to take
into account during the therapeutic management of patients suffering
from metabolic syndrome and related pathologies such as obesity and
diabetes. Furthermore, as lipid modification of EVs is a strategy
currently being tested to enable better integration into their target
tissue or cell, it is important to consider the impact of these lipid
modifications on the homeostasis of these targets.

KEY WORDS: extracellular vesicles, lipids, high-fat diets, NAFLD, NASH,
diabetes obesity, metabolic syndrome

RUNNING TITLE: Fat diets affect extracellular vesicle fate
Occupancy and N-mixture modeling applications in ecology: A bibliometric analysi
Authors: Rozylowicz Laurentiu , Popescu Viorel D. , Manolache Steluta , Nita Andreea , Gradinaru Simona R. , Mirea Marian D. , Bancila Raluca I.
Published: October 2023

The rapid decline in global biodiversity underscores the critical need
for comprehensive monitoring of wildlife distribution and abundance.
This study explores the trends in applied hierarchical modeling, which
is an important tool in addressing these conservation challenges. By
analyzing a dataset of 668 peer-reviewed articles published between 2012
and 2022, we examine the taxonomic focus, detection procedures, study
designs, and modeling choices within the field of population ecology.
Our findings revealed that most studies concentrated on single taxonomic
groups, particularly mammals and birds. Data collection methods included
visual surveys, acoustic surveys, camera traps, and traps, with some
studies combining multiple techniques. Notably, the United States
dominated geographical focus, accounting for 46% of published papers.
In terms of modeling approaches, single-season occupancy was the most
prevalent, followed by various other models, including multi-species
occupancy and N-mixture models. While hierarchical modeling has
gained popularity, citations for these articles remained relatively
modest, with only a few achieving over 100 citations. Authorship
analysis revealed a highly collaborative network of researchers, with
key authors contributing significantly to the field’s development and
dissemination. Co-authorship and co-citation networks highlighted the
importance of authors who can bridge differing scientific groups and
those that have made substantial contributions to hierarchical modeling
methods. Despite its growth, the field faces challenges related to
standardization in modeling and reporting practices. While efforts to
address these issues are currently underway, a cohesive framework for
hierarchical modeling in ecology is still in an emerging stage .
Assessing the State of Care Coordination in Two Industrial Countries: A Systematic Review
Authors: ABDELMAGUID Engy , ZÖLLNER York , REINTJES Ralf
Published: October 2023

Aim: To compare care coordination in Germany and the United
States, considering healthcare system structure, policies, coordination
mechanisms, and country-specific challenges. Design & methods:
A systematic review was conducted, analyzing peer-reviewed articles in
English from 2013 to 2018 using PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar.
Results: Our analysis included 24 studies, with nine focusing
on Germany and 15 on the United States. Case manager designations were
often inconsistent or absent. Despite some electronic health record
adoption, fax and paper formats persisted, causing interoperability
issues. Challenges, including physician resistance, technical barriers,
and a lack of financial incentives, are revealed. Conclusion:
This study highlights insufficient high-quality evidence for effective
care coordination in both countries. Strategies are needed to overcome
barriers hindering patient information sharing across care levels and
enhance healthcare coordination.
Victim-survivors’ proposed solutions to addressing image-based sexual abuse in the U.S.: Legal, corporate, educational, technological, and cultural approaches
Authors: Eaton Asia , Krieger Michelle , Siegel Jaclyn , Miller Abbey
Published: October 2023

Sexual violence is a world-wide health problem that has begun to
escalate in online and virtual spaces. One form of
technology-facilitated sexual violence that has escalated in recent
years is image-based sexual abuse (IBSA), or the nonconsensual creation,
distribution, and/or threat of distribution of nude or sexual images.
Using a trauma-informed and victim-centered framework, we asked
victim-survivors for structural solutions to IBSA based on their own
experiences. Using thematic analysis on 36 semi-structured interviews
with adult U.S. victim-survivors of IBSA, we found that victim-survivors
proposed structural solutions to IBSA along 5 general dimensions: legal
(creating/strengthening laws, enforcing laws, facilitating legal
navigation), corporate (corporate responsibility/activism and solutions
for employers), educational (IBSA education, outreach and advocacy, and
developing communities of support), technological (more platform
accountability, improved procedures for uploading images, better avenues
for reporting and removing images, and enhanced platform policies), and
cultural. Many solutions built on existing structures (e.g., sexual
education in schools) and frameworks (e.g., creating support groups like
those for people in recovery from alcohol abuse), enabling educational
professionals, policy makers, victim-support service providers, and
corporations to readily implement them.
Asia’s Transition to Net Zero: Opportunities and Challenges in Agriculture
Authors: Panda Architesh , Yamano Takashi
Published: October 2023

While a large portion of the Asian population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods and food security, the agriculture sector is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the region. In some Asian economies, it accounts for more than 40% of total emissions. This report reviews a variety of tools and technologies to alter emissions pathways in Asia and discusses the institutional, political, and economic challenges for achieving a cost-effective, inclusive, and resilient transition to net-zero agriculture.
Effects of Farmers-Herders Clashes on the Supply and Demand of Foodstuffs: A Case Study of Selected States in Nigeria
Authors:   1 & 2 Department of Business Administration & Management, 2Department of General Studies The Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria,, Adewale Adeola Oluyemisi , Akwayi Ishaku
Published: October 2023

The study examined the effects of farmers-herders clashes on foodstuffs supply and demand in Nigeria with special reference to Oyo, Benue, and Ebonyi States in Nigeria. The institutional and environmental factors influencing the clashes, associated effects on foodstuffs supply and demand, and the relevance of management options including modern cattle ranching were explored with the use of the descriptive research approach. The study employed well-structured questionnaire to collect data from 582 farmers in villages across the States. Findings of the study indicated that the farmers-herders clashes involving conflicts over land, water resources, and grazing continue to have significant effect on foodstuffs supply and demand in Nigeria. These have affected agricultural activities and the overall food production system in Nigeria. Addressing these clashes requires a holistic and multi-faceted approach that involves collaboration among government agencies, local communities, civil society organisations, and international partner through careful planning, community engagement, and focus on sustainability to ensure long-term benefits for both food production and economic development. The study therefore recommends Government active adoption of a bottom-top approach to policy decisions that facilitate dialogue and mediation between farmers and herders through engagement of community leaders, religious figures, and local authorities to hold the clashes at bay and sustainably increase foodstuffs supply and demand in Nigeria. Keywords: Foodstuffs, Clashes, Herders, Farmers. Demands, Supply, Nigeria Journal Reference Format: Adewale, A.O. & Ishaku, A. (2023): Effects of Farmers-Herders Clashes on the Supply and Demand of Foodstuffs: A Case Study of Selected States in Nigeria. Humanities, Management, Arts, Education & the Social Sciences Journal. Vol. 11. No. 3, Pp 59-68. www.isteams.net/humanitiesjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/HUMANITIES/V11N3P5