bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital Representation of Patients as Medical Digital Twins: Data-Centric Viewpoint
Authors: Demuth Stanislas , De Sèze Jérôme , Edan Gilles , Ziemssen Tjalf , Simon Françoise , Gourraud Pierre-Antoine
Published: January 2025

Precision medicine involves a paradigm shift toward personalized data-driven clinical decisions. The concept of a medical “digital twin” has recently become popular to designate digital representations of patients as a support for a wide range of data science applications. However, the concept is ambiguous when it comes to practical implementations. Here, we propose a medical digital twin framework with a data-centric approach. We argue that a single digital representation of patients cannot support all the data uses of digital twins for technical and regulatory reasons. Instead, we propose a data architecture leveraging three main families of digital representations: (1) multimodal dashboards integrating various raw health records at points of care to assist with perception and documentation, (2) virtual patients, which provide nonsensitive data for collective secondary uses, and (3) individual predictions that support clinical decisions. For a given patient, multiple digital representations may be generated according to the different clinical pathways the patient goes through, each tailored to balance the trade-offs associated with the respective intended uses. Therefore, our proposed framework conceives the medical digital twin as a data architecture leveraging several digital representations of patients along clinical pathways.
The Research Agenda for Perinatal Innovation and Digital Health Project: Human-Centered Approach to Multipartner Research Agenda Codevelopment
Authors: Amhaz Haneen , Chen Sally Xuanping , Elchehimi Amanee , Han Kylin Jialin , Gil Jade Morales , Yao Lu , Vidler Marianne , Berry-Einarson Kathryn , Dewar Kathryn , Tuason May , Prestley Nicole , Doan Quynh , van Rooij Tibor , Costa Tina , Ogilvie Gina , Payne Beth A
Published: January 2025

Background

Digital health innovations provide an opportunity to improve access to care, information, and quality of care during the perinatal period, a critical period of health for mothers and infants. However, research to develop perinatal digital health solutions needs to be informed by actual patient and health system needs in order to optimize implementation, adoption, and sustainability.

Objective

Our aim was to co-design a research agenda with defined research priorities that reflected health system realities and patient needs.

Methods

Co-design of the research agenda involved a series of activities: (1) review of the provincial Digital Health Strategy and Maternity Services Strategy to identify relevant health system priorities, (2) anonymous survey targeting perinatal care providers to ascertain their current use and perceived need for digital tools, (3) engagement meetings using human-centered design methods with multilingual patients who are currently or recently pregnant to understand their health experiences and needs, and (4) a workshop that brought together patients and other project partners to prioritize identified challenges and opportunities for perinatal digital health in a set of research questions. These questions were grouped into themes using a deductive analysis approach starting with current BC Digital Health Strategy guiding principles.

Results

Between September 15, 2022, and August 31, 2023, we engaged with more than 150 perinatal health care providers, researchers, and health system stakeholders and a patient advisory group of women who were recently pregnant to understand the perceived needs and priorities for digital innovation in perinatal care in British Columbia, Canada. As a combined group, partners were able to define 12 priority research questions in 3 themes. The themes prioritized are digital innovation for (1) patient autonomy and support, (2) standardized educational resources for patients and providers, and (3) improved access to health information.

Conclusions

Our research agenda highlights the needs for perinatal digital health research to support improvements in the quality of care in British Columbia. By using a human-centered design approach, we were able to co-design research priorities that are meaningful to patients and health system stakeholders. The identified priority research questions are merely a stepping stone in the research process and now need to be actioned by research teams and health systems partners.
Use of the FHTHWA Index as a Novel Approach for Predicting the Incidence of Diabetes in a Japanese Population Without Diabetes: Data Analysis Study
Authors: Wang Jiao , Chen Jianrong , Liu Ying , Xu Jixiong
Published: January 2025

Background

Many tools have been developed to predict the risk of diabetes in a population without diabetes; however, these tools have shortcomings that include the omission of race, inclusion of variables that are not readily available to patients, and low sensitivity or specificity.

Objective

We aimed to develop and validate an easy, systematic index for predicting diabetes risk in the Asian population.

Methods

We collected the data from the NAGALA (NAfld [nonalcoholic fatty liver disease] in the Gifu Area, Longitudinal Analysis) database. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator model was used to select potentially relevant features. Multiple Cox proportional hazard analysis was used to develop a model based on the training set.

Results

The final study population of 15464 participants had a mean age of 42 (range 18-79) years; 54.5% (8430) were men. The mean follow-up duration was 6.05 (SD 3.78) years. A total of 373 (2.41%) participants showed progression to diabetes during the follow-up period. Then, we established a novel parameter (the FHTHWA index), to evaluate the incidence of diabetes in a population without diabetes, comprising 6 parameters based on the training set. After multivariable adjustment, individuals in tertile 3 had a significantly higher rate of diabetes compared with those in tertile 1 (hazard ratio 32.141, 95% CI 11.545‐89.476). Time receiver operating characteristic curve analyses showed that the FHTHWA index had high accuracy, with the area under the curve value being around 0.9 during the more than 12 years of follow-up.

Conclusions

This research successfully developed a diabetes risk assessment index tailored for the Japanese population by utilizing an extensive dataset and a wide range of indices. By categorizing the diabetes risk levels among Japanese individuals, this study offers a novel predictive tool for identifying potential patients, while also delivering valuable insights into diabetes prevention strategies for the healthy Japanese populace.
The Research Agenda for Perinatal Innovation and Digital Health Project: Human-Centered Approach to Multipartner Research Agenda Codevelopment (Preprint)
Authors: Amhaz Haneen , Chen Sally Xuanping , Elchehimi Amanee , Han Kylin Jialin , Gil Jade Morales , Yao Lu , Vidler Marianne , Berry-Einarson Kathryn , Dewar Kathryn , Tuason May , Prestley Nicole , Doan Quynh , van Rooij Tibor , Costa Tina , Ogilvie Gina , Payne Beth A
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Digital health innovations provide an opportunity to improve access to care, information, and quality of care during the perinatal period, a critical period of health for mothers and infants. However, research to develop perinatal digital health solutions needs to be informed by actual patient and health system needs in order to optimize implementation, adoption, and sustainability.

OBJECTIVE

Our aim was to co-design a research agenda with defined research priorities that reflected health system realities and patient needs.

METHODS

Co-design of the research agenda involved a series of activities: (1) review of the provincial Digital Health Strategy and Maternity Services Strategy to identify relevant health system priorities, (2) anonymous survey targeting perinatal care providers to ascertain their current use and perceived need for digital tools, (3) engagement meetings using human-centered design methods with multilingual patients who are currently or recently pregnant to understand their health experiences and needs, and (4) a workshop that brought together patients and other project partners to prioritize identified challenges and opportunities for perinatal digital health in a set of research questions. These questions were grouped into themes using a deductive analysis approach starting with current BC Digital Health Strategy guiding principles.

RESULTS

Between September 15, 2022, and August 31, 2023, we engaged with more than 150 perinatal health care providers, researchers, and health system stakeholders and a patient advisory group of women who were recently pregnant to understand the perceived needs and priorities for digital innovation in perinatal care in British Columbia, Canada. As a combined group, partners were able to define 12 priority research questions in 3 themes. The themes prioritized are digital innovation for (1) patient autonomy and support, (2) standardized educational resources for patients and providers, and (3) improved access to health information.

CONCLUSIONS

Our research agenda highlights the needs for perinatal digital health research to support improvements in the quality of care in British Columbia. By using a human-centered design approach, we were able to co-design research priorities that are meaningful to patients and health system stakeholders. The identified priority research questions are merely a stepping stone in the research process and now need to be actioned by research teams and health systems partners.
Increasing Access to Mental Health Supports for 18- to 25-Year-Old Indigenous Youth With the JoyPop Mobile Mental Health App: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: MacIsaac Angela , Neufeld Teagan , Malik Ishaq , Toombs Elaine , Olthuis Janine V , Schmidt Fred , Dunning Crystal , Stasiuk Kristine , Bobinski Tina , Ohinmaa Arto , Stewart Sherry H , Newton Amanda S , Mushquash Aislin R
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Transitional-aged youth have a high burden of mental health difficulties in Canada, with Indigenous youth, in particular, experiencing additional circumstances that challenge their well-being. Mobile health (mHealth) approaches hold promise for supporting individuals in areas with less access to services such as Northern Ontario.

OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the JoyPop app in increasing emotion regulation skills for Indigenous transitional-aged youth (aged 18-25 years) on a waitlist for mental health services when compared with usual practice (UP). The secondary objectives are to (1) evaluate the impact of the app on general mental health symptoms and treatment readiness and (2) evaluate whether using the app is associated with a reduction in the use (and therefore cost) of other services while one is waiting for mental health services.

METHODS

The study is a pragmatic, parallel-arm randomized controlled superiority trial design spanning a 4-week period. All participants will receive UP, which involves waitlist monitoring practices at the study site, which includes regular check-in phone calls to obtain any updates regarding functioning. Participants will be allocated to the intervention (JoyPop+UP) or control (UP) condition in a 1:1 ratio using stratified block randomization. Participants will complete self-report measures of emotion regulation (primary outcome), mental health, treatment readiness, and service use during 3 assessments (baseline, second [after 2 weeks], and third [after 4 weeks]). Descriptive statistics pertaining to baseline variables and app usage will be reported. Linear mixed modeling will be used to analyze change in outcomes over time as a function of condition assignment, while a cost-consequence analysis will be used to evaluate the association between app use and service use.

RESULTS

Recruitment began September 1, 2023, and is ongoing. In total, 2 participants have completed the study.

CONCLUSIONS

This study will assess whether the JoyPop app is effective for Indigenous transitional-aged youth on a waitlist for mental health services. Positive findings may support the integration of the app into mental health services as a waitlist management tool.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05991154; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05991154

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/64745
Misinformation and profitability of Hepatitis B Virus claims on Instagram (Preprint)
Authors: Warner Zachary G , Turner Cindy A , Alvarez Rodrigo , Gallegos-Orozco Juan F , Green Ashley , Warner Echo L
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Patients increasingly use the internet to find health information and social support, yet online health information is vastly unregulated and often contains misinformation. The chronic nature and high worldwide prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) suggests it may be a common topic of online discourse, but the prevalence and reach of HBV online misinformation is understudied.

OBJECTIVE

To document the characteristics and prevalence of HBV misinformation in Instagram posts, factors that may influence the impact these posts have on viewers, and engagement with HVB misinformation on Instagram.

METHODS

In December 2021, we searched for publicly available Instagram posts using the terms “hepatitis b” and “hep b” and extracted data from the top posts and user profiles for each term. Each of the N=103 posts were coded for 58 variables including post characteristics, types of HBV claims (e.g., treatment, prevention, cure), presence of misinformation (determined by medical experts), engagement (e.g., number of likes), and profitability. We calculated descriptive and inferential statistics to describe the characteristics, prevalence, and reach of HBV claims by misinformation and profitability.

RESULTS

Over a quarter of posts (n=27, 26.2%) contained HBV misinformation. There was significantly more misinformation about treatment (55.6% vs. 44.4%), cures (75.0% vs. 25.0%), natural remedies (92.3% vs. 7.7%), symptoms (60.0% vs. 40.0%), and censorship (66.7% vs. 33.3%) than accurate information about these topics (all P<.01). Compared to accurate information, misinformation posts had more engagement (1,599.1 likes vs. 970.0 likes on average, P<.001). Significantly more misinformation posts were for profit (47% vs. 14%, P<.01) than accurate posts.

CONCLUSIONS

HBV misinformation has more engagement than accurate information and is significantly more likely to be for profit. More research is needed to understand how exposure to health information can influence patient/caregiver behaviors, health disparities, and health outcomes.
Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity and Magnetic Properties of CoFe2O4/TiO2-Ag/S for Visible Light-Driven Photodegradation of Methylene Blue
Authors: Kunarti Eko Sri , Agustiningsih Dewi , Pambudi Fajar Inggit , Syoufian Akhmad , Santosa Sri Juari
Published: January 2025

Environmental concerns drive the need for effective photocatalysts that can operate under visible light to degrade organic pollutants in wastewater. This study investigated TiO2-based photocatalyst doped with Ag and S to enhance its visible-light response, modified further with CoFe2O4 to introduce magnetic properties, resulting in a composite, CoFe2O4/TiO2-Ag/S. The synthesis was carried out by using cobalt nitrate hexahydrate and ferric nitrate nonahydrate for CoFe2O4 precursor, titanium tetraisopropoxide for TiO2 precursor, and silver nitrate with thiourea for Ag and S dopants. Results from characterization analyses, including FTIR, XRD, UV-vis, SEM-EDX, TEM, and VSM, confirmed the composite structure, with magnetic properties reflected in saturation magnetization of 10.69 emu g−1 and an extended UV-vis absorption edge indicating improved visible light activity. Photocatalytic tests for methylene blue degradation showed the highest performance (92%) with a 1:1 Ag:S ratio under visible light at pH 10 over 120 min, using 20 mg of catalyst in 5 ppm solution. Additionally, the composite demonstrated strong stability, retaining efficiency across six cycles of reuse.
Freeze-Drying Microencapsulation of Ruellia tuberosa L. Extracts: A Comparative Study Using Different Polymers as Encapsulants
Authors: Gunawan Firza Rajasa , Ulfa Siti Mariyah , Safitri Anna
Published: January 2025

Ruellia tuberosa L. leaf and root extracts have been investigated for their biological activity and potential health advantages, including their antidiabetic, antioxidant, and antidiuretic qualities. This research evaluates the freeze-drying microencapsulation of R. tuberosa L. extracts using gum Arabic, maltodextrin, and their combination as coating materials. The resulting microcapsules were tested for encapsulation efficiency, biological activity, and controlled release. Characterization techniques included scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and particle size analysis (PSA). The choice of encapsulant significantly influenced encapsulation efficiency, morphology, and biological activity. Microcapsules using a combination of gum Arabic and maltodextrin exhibited more spherical shapes and smaller particle sizes than those using either material alone. Alpha-amylase inhibition tests showed that microcapsules effectively inhibit the enzyme, with the coating combination performing best, followed by gum Arabic and then maltodextrin. All microcapsules exhibit moderate antioxidant activity, again in the same order. The active compound release was greater at pH 7.4 compared to pH 2.2 from 0 to 120 min. Therefore, freeze-drying microencapsulation with biodegradable polymers is a viable method for delivering the health benefits of R. tuberosa L. extracts, yielding a convenient powder form suitable for drug delivery systems.
Enhanced Optical Properties of ZnO-TiO2 Films Through Co-Sensitization with Multiple Natural Dyes
Authors: Musyarofah Musyarofah , Nuraini Inas , Prayitno Budi , Ernawati Lusi , Ismail Andi Idhil , Triwikantoro Triwikantoro
Published: January 2025

The ZnO-TiO2 films were co-sensitized with single, double, and triple natural dyes, leading to distinct effects on the optical properties. ZnO (wurtzite) and TiO2 (anatase) were prepared from commercial powders and the XRD results revealed that the crystallite size is 158 and 443 nm, respectively. The UV absorbance of ZnO powder shows significant peaks at wavelengths of 255 and 345 nm, with a band gap energy of 3.07 eV. Meanwhile, TiO2 powder exhibits a maximum peak at 325 nm and possesses a band gap energy of 3.16 eV. The extraction of natural dyes (Moringa oleifera, Biancaea sappan, Matricaria chamomilla, Rosa, and Chrysanthemum) was carried out using a cost-effective and simple method involving immersion in ethanol for 2 × 24 h followed by filtration. FTIR test results show the presence of O–H, C–H, C=C, and C–O functional groups. The results of coating the ZnO-TiO2 film with natural dyes show that the UV spectrum peaks are higher than the visible light wavelength. Co-sensitization of double natural dyes demonstrated different effects on the ZnO-TiO2 film, i.e., achieved panchromatic absorption mainly in the UV wavelength spectrum.
Dual-Functional Fe3O4@SiO2/Ag/AgCl Nanocomposites as Photocatalyst for Degrading Methylene Blue Dye Under Natural Light Irradiation
Authors: Nguyen Kha Minh , Pham Nga Ngan , Tran Hien Thi-Thu , Nguyen Son Truong
Published: January 2025

The textile dyeing industry not only plays a crucial economic role in many nations but also significantly contributes to environmental pollution, particularly in aquatic environments. To mitigate this impact, various materials have been explored for their ability to remove dyes from wastewater. Among these, visible-light-responsive photocatalysts based on Ag nanomaterials have attracted considerable attention. However, challenges remain, including the degradation efficiency and the recoverability of photocatalysts. In this study, Fe3O4@SiO2/Ag/AgCl (FSAC) nanocomposites were synthesized and evaluated for methylene blue (MB) dye degradation under natural light irradiation. The magnetic properties of FSAC remained those of the core Fe3O4 nanoparticles, with a band gap energy of approximately 1.8 eV. Results showed that the photocatalytic decomposition of MB under 25 W natural light was significantly enhanced in the presence of the FSAC nanocomposites, compared to Fe3O4, Fe3O4@SiO2, and Fe3O4@SiO2/Ag nanoparticles. With its dual-functional magnetic and plasmonic properties, enabling both efficient recovery and superior catalytic performance, the FSAC composite holds excellent promise as a photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants in water.
Una frontera difusa entre la psiquiatría, la neurología y la cultura
Authors: Medina Rodríguez José Carlos
Published: January 2025

Este texto se adentra en el fenómeno de una rara variante de la autoscopia, la heautoscopia, en el que una persona no solo se ve desde fuera, sino que enfrenta cara a cara a una copia de sí misma. La presencia de este "doble" es tan vívida que, en ocasiones, quienes lo experimentan llegan a perder la prueba de realidad, creyendo firmemente que esa réplica tiene vida propia. Esta desconexión con lo verdadero desmorona por completo la percepción de la identidad, creando una división profunda entre el yo y su reflejo. A través del análisis de un caso clínico, se describe cómo la psiquiatría y la neurología convergen en formas inquietantes y devastadoras. Sin embargo, el fenómeno de la heautoscopia no se queda limitado a lo clínico. Este encuentro con el "doble" se conecta con algo mucho más antiguo: el mito del "otro yo" presente en la historia, en las leyendas y la cultura popular, en el cual la aparición de esta figura siempre ha sido una advertencia ominosa del conflicto interno que todos llevamos dentro y de la dualidad que habita en el ser humano.
Manual Didáctico electrónico de aspectos emocionales relacionados con la eficiencia terminal
Authors: Pérez Espinosa Jorge Rogelio
Published: January 2025

Las instituciones educativas están en constante evaluación, permitiendo analizar qué
elementos de su estructura administrativa y académica necesitan mejoría. Dicha
evaluación se realiza a través de indicadores, por ejemplo, la eficiencia terminal ya
que, es importante que los alumnos egresen en el lapso establecido por el plan de
estudios y se titulen en tiempo y forma.
La etapa final de la formación del estudiante universitario implica considerar la
decisión de elegir una opción de titulación, aspecto que genera cierto grado de
ansiedad y momentos de crisis. La titulación es un proceso individual, en donde el
sustentante manifiesta esencialmente sus ideas, intereses, valores y actitudes, que se
entrelazan con los asesores, compañeros, profesores y familia durante este
acompañamiento académico. Es indispensable que el estudiante y asesor o director
reflexionen los aspectos emocionales que inciden directa o indirectamente en el
proceso de titulación, por lo en tanto, este manual centra su atención en: opciones de
titulación, síndrome de todo menos tesis (TMT), rasgos de personalidad del estudiante
y su influencia en la titulación, la importancia de la adecuada elección del asesor o
director, la procrastinación, temores al presentar el examen frente a los sinodales,
etcétera.
Review of Large Language Models for Geospatial Query Understanding and Generation
Authors: Ahir Deepali
Published: January 2025

This paper examines Large Language Models (LLMs) for the task of interpreting and generating natural language
queries, with a particular focus on the geographic data domain. This paper examines three primary functions: Text-to-SQL,
which converts natural language queries to SQL queries for relational databases, Text-to-OverpassQL and Corpus query
language, which enters the language analysis. This review examines various approaches used to improve the performance of
Large Language Models (LLMs) in these areas, including rapid development, optimization, and data augmentation techniques.
It also addresses issues such as the ambiguity of natural language, the complexity of geographic data, the need for specialized
knowledge, and the visual problem. This paper describes in more detail the underlying data and measurement techniques used in
this area. By tying together existing research, this paper highlights the potential of LLM to provide independent access to
geographic data and identifies avenues for future research, such as improving security, integrating external information, and
improving more comprehensive measurement
Advancements in Email Spam Detection: A Systematic Review of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques
Authors: Pachare Rahul
Published: January 2025

Email spam continues to be a severe challenge, compromising productivity and security industry-wide. This systematic
review surveys developments in machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) methods for detecting spam, reviewing 120
studies (2010–2023). While legacy approaches such as blocklists and rule-based filtering struggle against changing threats,
ML/DL models—especially ensemble techniques (e.g., XGBoost) and neural networks (e.g., LSTM, BERT)—yield >95%
accuracy. Important gaps include dependence on stale datasets (e.g., Enron) and computational inefficiencies. New trends such
as explainable AI (XAI) and federated learning hold potential solutions. This review gives direction toward resilient, adaptive
spam detection systems, highlighting the importance of standardized benchmarks and adversarial testing for the mitigation of
contemporary spam strategies.
UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK MAKROALGA Kappaphycus Striatum TERHADAP BAKTERI Pseudomonas Aerugimunosa
Authors: Al-Farabi M. Naufal , Ratna Isna Sri , Marshanda Cindy , Putri Velia Rima , Amelia Restu , Putri Elinda Triana
Published: January 2025

Kappaphycus striatum seaweed is a seaweed better known as "sakul" which produces carrageenan. It has been widely cultivated because it has resistance to disease and is more adaptive than K. alvarezii. This research aims to find out how much the macroalgae Kappaphycus striatum can become an antibiotic from Pseudomonas sp bacteria. The method begins with maceration, taking the extract through a water bath, followed by making NA (Nutrient Agar) media for anti-bacterial testing The first 24 hours for a concentration of 10,000 the value of the inhibition zone is 2.17, then a concentration of 5,000 has a value of 2.10, a concentration of 1,000 has a value of 1.50, a concentration of 100 has a value of 1.60 and a concentration of 10 has a value of 1.50 2.07 for a concentration of 10,000, 1.63 for a concentration of 5,000, 1.60 for a concentration of 1,000, a value of 2.93 for a concentration of 100 and 1.13 for a concentration of 10. On the third day, the inhibition zone results were obtained with an average of 2.70 at a concentration of 10,000, 1.87 at a concentration of 5,000, 0.70 at a concentration of 10,000. concentration of 1,000, 1.37 at a concentration of 100 and 2.60 at a concentration of 10. Conclusions from the study This is Kappaphycus striatum, commonly known as "sakul," is a species of seaweed that is resistant to the bacteria Pseudomonas sp. The results showed that the inhibition zone varied at various concentrations over three days, with the highest inhibition zone at 2.70 mm for a concentration of 10,000 µg/ml on the third day, but with slightly fluctuating values
PERBANDINGAN SISTEM PEMELIHARAAN MODEL KANDANG POSTAL DAN KANDANG BATERAI TERHADAP HEN DAY PRODUCTION (HDP) AYAM PETELUR
Authors: Hadi Suryo , Pernanda Dani
Published: January 2025

Kandang merupakan salah satu hal penting yang harus disedikan dalam melakukan pemeliharaan ternak  baik ternak unggas, ruminansia maupun  jenis aneka ternak lainnya. Dalam segitiga produksi ternak yang terdiri dari Breeding, Feeding dan Managemen, manajemen pemeliharaan merupakan salah satu bagian dari keberhasilan usaha beternak ayam petelur. Termasuk dalam pemilihan dan penggunaan bentuk kandang yang tepat merupakan bagian dari kegiatan manajemen pemeliharaan ayam petelur. Studi literatur menyebutkan bahwa penggunaan bentuk kandang yang tepat dapat meningkatkan pendapatan dan menekan biaya produksi ayam petelur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan produksi ayam petelur yang dipelihara dalam kandang free-range (umbaran) dan kandang postal. Penelitian ini menggunakan materi ayam petelur strain Isa brown umur 39 sampai umur 43 minggu, sebanyak 96 ekor, dilakukan selama 5 minggu dimulai dari tanggal 25 Desember 2021 sampai dengan tanggal 28 Januari 2022. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ayam petelur yang dipelihara menggunakan kandang postal memiliki rata-rata Hen day production (HDP) sebesar 88%, sedangkan yang dipelihara dengan kandang baterai memiliki HDP sebesar 78%. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemeliharaan ayam petelur menggunakan kandang postal menghasilkan HDP lebih baik dibandingkan dengan pemeliharaan menggunakan kandang baterai.
Surface quality of planed tangential and radial sections of thermally modified Silver fir wood
Authors: Ajdinaj Dritan , Cota Holta , Lato Entela , Quku Doklea
Published: January 2025

The quality of glued or coated wood largely depends on the strength of the bond between the adhesive or coating and the wood surface. The roughness of the surface plays a crucial role, as it significantly impacts both the wettability and the effectiveness of the bond. This study was carried out to provide information on the surface roughness of Abies alba (silver fir) planed after thermal modification, focusing on the anisotropic behavior of the material, particularly along the radial and tangential sections. Four groups of eight samples without defects were prepared. Half of the samples of each group presented clear tangential section while the other half presented clear radial ones. One group was used as control and the others were heated, applying three different temperatures 160 °C, 190 °C and 220 °C, at atmospheric pressure for 3 hours. The control and the three other heat-treated groups of samples were processed along the grain by a planer machine. 10 m/min feed speed was applied. Surface roughness measurements were performed with a stylus profilometer. A positive correlation was observed between the modification temperature and the roughness of the surface. It was noted that the radial section of natural wood presented greater roughness than the tangential one. For temperatures lower than 200 °C the roughness of both sections resulted almost equal, while above this temperature the roughness of the radial section increased over 20 % compared to the roughness of the tangential one. The information provided by this study is very important for the gluing and finishing processes that can be applied to thermally modified wood.
Reconstruindo os passos de uma ação
Authors: De Mattos Moreira Rejane , Moreyra de Figueiredo Cecilia Moreyra de Figueiredo , Garcia de Sousa Sandra Sueli
Published: January 2025

O artigo busca refletir sobre o papel da educação midiática no contexto das questões que envolvem temáticas como colonização, colonialidades e contra-colonialidades. Essas terminologias se relacionam, de forma direta, com princípios da racionalidade europeia que submetem outras formas de conhecer e enclausuram identidades em certos regimes discursivos, muitas vezes estereotipados. Apresentamos como a leitura de produtos midiáticos pode revelar essas instâncias de opressão e assim indicar para mediações críticas. O artigo pretende ainda estabelecer formas de elaborar leituras críticas de mídias com metodologias participativas e ativas. Para tanto, apresentamos o projeto EntreMídias que, desde 2018, busca orientar discentes sobre a importância da educação midiática, em aulas que começam em um laboratório de pesquisa e terminam em oficinas ministradas pelos próprios alunos. O objetivo do artigo, portanto, é entender como a análise crítica da mídia pode mostrar tipos discursivos advindos de uma cultura colonializante, ao mesmo tempo que demonstra processos de resistência pautados na diversidade e na busca por questões identitárias. Como técnica metodológica, nos valemos da pesquisa exploratória e descritiva para entendimento dos conceitos abordados, bem como para apresentação do projeto relatado. Em conclusão, entendemos que a educação midiática é fundamental para o exercício de princípios cidadãos, uma vez que só a partir do conhecimento do ecossistema midiático é possível fazer, consumir, criar e divulgar informações condizentes com o real, na contramão de universos desinformativos e alienantes.
The influence of the global financial crisis on the bank’s profitability: A spatial analysis
Authors: Al-Khayyat Yasameen Tareq Mohammed , Al-Husseini Batool Ismael Hasan , Mohammed Muna Jabbar , Sharaf Hussein Kadhim
Published: January 2025

In this study, the banking industry has faced as a consequence of a series of crises that have happened all over the world, this study reveals that the banking sector is under a tremendous deal of pressure to streamline its operations. This study uses spatial econometric methods to examine the impact of the global financial crisis (GFC) on banks’ profitability across regions. A panel dataset is analyzed, considering spatial dependence and spillover effects. The spatial lag model captures regional interactions, with robustness checks using alternative spatial weight matrices. Due to the combination of low interest rates and high capital levels, several financial institutions have been unable to successfully expand their profits since the GFC (Bashiru et al., 2023). In this study, the factors, both internal and external, that have an effect on the profitability of Iraqi banks are under investigation. The repercussions of the worldwide financial crisis are among the concerns that are being investigated as part of this examination among other things. The research was carried out was carried out in light of these statements. This research presents an empirical technique for investigating the matter, which follows the identification of factors found in prior studies on profitability.
Perioperative Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Use
Authors: Sobel Sandra Indacochea , Korytkowski Mary , Donihi Amy
Published: January 2025

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Technophobe!
Authors: Burge Mark R.
Published: January 2025

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From Purified Pork to Pumps: How Technology Has Impacted My Life with Diabetes
Authors: Sherr Jennifer
Published: January 2025

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My Story
Authors: Kowalski Aaron
Published: January 2025

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pump Testimonial
Authors: Unger Jeff
Published: January 2025

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Are Regular Aerobic Exercisers With Type 1 Diabetes Following Current Physical Activity Self-Management Guidelines? Insights From an Online Survey
Authors: Henske Joseph , Albashaireh Arwa , V. Turner Lauren , Beach Gavin , C. Riddell Michael
Published: January 2025

This study surveyed 102 adults with type 1 diabetes who were a part of online communities for regular exercisers with type 1 diabetes. These individuals, who met or exceeded aerobic exercise guidelines, were evaluated via self-report for their adherence to recommended glucose management strategies before, during, and after physical activity. Although most reported using diabetes-related technologies, 86% of respondents reported having frequent activity-related hypoglycemia. Eighty percent reported using trial-and-error strategies, and only 32% identified their health care professionals as a key source of exercise self-management education. Few followed consensus-based guidelines such as reducing insulin doses before exercise and refraining from exercising within 24 hours after a severe hypoglycemic event. [box] Key Points · Within this active cohort, there was a high prevalence of hypoglycemia, with 49% of participants indicating no hypoglycemia symptoms unless blood glucose was <60 mg/dL (<3.3 mmol/L). Eighty-six percent of respondents experienced exercise-induced hypoglycemia, with 18% having severe hypoglycemic events during exercise and 41% having overnight hypoglycemia. · Before exercise, only 27% of pump users reported adjusting basal insulin in the 60–90 minutes before exercise, and 51% reduced their pre-exercise meal bolus. Forty-two percent engaged their pump’s exercise mode during exercise. · Ten percent of participants experienced diabetic ketoacidosis after exercise, and only 27% restricted exercise in the 24 hours after having a severe hypoglycemic event, highlighting a potential lack of understanding of exercise guidelines. · Only 32% of respondents identified their medical team as a key source of information, whereas up to 80% reported relying on trial and error, social media groups, Google searches, and YouTube videos, underscoring the importance of developing online education resources for this population.
Parental knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards children’s oral habits: a descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors: Almugairin Sarah , Alwably Alanoud , Alayed Nada , Algazlan Alanoud , Alrowaily Hadeel , Eldwakhly Elzahraa , Almudhi Abdullazez
Published: January 2025

Background: Oral health is fundamental to children’s health and well-being. Parental knowledge, awareness, and practices towards oral habits significantly influence children’s oral health. Early diagnosis and intervention to break abnormal oral habits are vital to prevent long-term detrimental effects on oral and facial development. Objective: This study aimed to assess parents’ knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards their children’s oral habits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed, where 2,000 participants were enrolled, of whom 563 Saudi mothers residing in Riyadh met the inclusion criteria. A validated, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographics, child information, parental awareness, and parental attitudes. 
Results: Regarding awareness, moderate overall awareness was reported among mothers, with the majority (over 70%) correctly identifying the negative effects of prolonged pacifier/bottle use and other habits on children’s oral health. As for the attitudes, most mothers recognized the importance of stopping sucking habits (digit and/or pacifier) by 18 months and agreed that persistent oral habits cause malocclusion and growth problems. However, a significant gap existed between knowledge and practice, with most mothers (92.9%) never consulting a dentist regarding their child’s ongoing oral habits. Mothers with higher education levels reported encouraging their children to stop habits and documented improvements observed after habit cessation. 
Conclusions: Although most mothers demonstrated moderate awareness of the detrimental effects of prolonged oral habits, a clear gap remains between knowledge and practice. This study emphasizes the need for educational programs to improve parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding children’s oral habits. Additionally, addressing cultural beliefs and cost barriers to dental treatment could increase the utilization of dental services, improving children’s oral health.
Estrategias de salud sexual y reproductiva para la prevención en embarazos adolescentes a nivel mundial
Authors:   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Jipijapa, Manabí, Ecuador., Fuentes Sánchez Elisa Tatiana
Published: January 2025

La adolescencia ocurre entre la infancia y la edad adulta, donde el embarazo en la adolescencia sigue siendo un problema importante para los trabajadores médicos, porque el embarazo durante este tiempo tiene repercusiones sociales significativas y médicas para la madre y su hijo. El objetivo de la investigación fue Analizar las estrategias de salud sexual y reproductiva para la prevención en embarazos adolescentes a nivel mundial, este estudio fue desarrollado a través de una metodología de tipo descriptiva con diseño documental, a través de una revisión sistemática bibliográfica. Dentro de nuestros principales resultados encontramos que en nuestra actualidad existen diversos métodos para prevenir el embarazo incluido el contraer enfermedades originadas por vía sexual, una de las medidas preventivas más comúnmente usada entre los adolescentes es el uso de condones, pese a ello existen otros métodos anticonceptivos como el uso de píldoras que ayudan a prevenir el embarazo, inculcar a los jóvenes desde temprana edad ayudaría a disminuir las tasas de natalidad en distintos países a nivel mundial. Podemos concluir que la gran mayoría de estudios basaron su estrategia para proporcionar información sobre la fisiología de la reproducción humana y promover el uso de métodos anticonceptivos. No tuvieron resultados muy impactantes.
Calidad de vida de los pacientes diagnosticados con hepatitis en Latinoamérica
Authors:   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Docente de la Carrera de Laboratorio Clínico, Jipijapa, Ecuador., Fuentes Sánchez Elisa Tatiana
Published: January 2025

La hepatitis es una enfermedad hepática inflamatoria que hace que sea imposible para la operación correcta, el impacto de la calidad de vida es un aspecto multifacético y puede verse afectada incluso sin la presencia de una enfermedad hepática avanzada; en ciertos casos, puede provocar fatiga, dolores musculares, depresión y ansiedad, lo que altera negativamente la vida cotidiana. El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar la calidad de vida de los pacientes diagnosticados con hepatitis en Latinoamérica, la investigación se llevó a cabo mediante un estudio de tipo descriptivo documental en base a una revisión sistemática de los últimos 5 años con estudios sobre la temática a tratar. Entre los hallazgos relevantes se destaca que las elevadas tasas de prevalencia e incidencia en algunos países ocasionadas por el virus de la hepatitis se dan en la población en general, especialmente en aquellas que están en proceso de hemodiálisis o hemofílicos, se deben a las diferentes rutas de transmisión y la falta de conocimiento de que ciertos grupos de población han existido, resumido con este tipo de virus. A la conclusión de que las principales mediciones de higiene para tratar este virus es mantener la calidad de los sistemas de suministro de agua público y establecer sistemas apropiados para eliminar las heces humanas.
Assessment of Relationship between the Course of Vertebral Arteries and Veins and Morphometric and Hemodynamic Parameters Based on Results of US Examinations
Authors:   Orel State University, Moshkin Andrey S.
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION: Vertebral arteries and veins are the most vulnerable part of cerebral hemodynamics and are well accessible for visualization at ultrasound examination.
AIM: To determine the relationship between the course and individual anatomical features of the vertebral arteries and veins when performing ultrasound examinations.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundred thirty-three volunteers, aged from 18 to 86 years were examined using diagnostic equipment SonoAce R7, Logiq F6. The data were grouped based on the course of the vessels and the gender of patients; statistical analysis was performed.
RESULTS: A straight course of vessels both sides was found in 52 individuals, not straight in 90, and the course did not coincide in 91 cases. The highest systolic blood linear velocity with the straight course of the arteries was on the left. The volume velocity was 84.0 ± 34.9 ml/min in the straight course, 84.9 ± 34.4 ml/min in the non-straight course.
CONCLUSION: The smallest difference in diameter of arteries was observed with a bilateral non-straight course. The highest blood volume velocity was recorded in arteries on the left with the straight course. The lowest hemodynamic parameters were noted in vertebral veins with the bilateral non-straight course. The average diameter of veins regardless of the side of visualization did not depend on the course and was 1.4 ± 0.3 mm. In the non-straight course, the volume velocity of venous blood flow was 11.3–12.3 ml/min, in the straight course 17.2 ± 11.7 ml/min.
Efficacy of Organic Amendments, Biofumigants, and Mulches against Phytophthora nicotianae var. nicotianae Causing Leaf Blight and Fruit Rot Disease
Authors: Sharma Shalini , Chandel Sunita , Jandaik Savita , Katoch Vijeta
Published: January 2025

An experiment was conducted during the 2022 and 2023 growing seasons, from April to August, at the experimental farm of the Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. The study aimed to explore the efficacy of various organic amendments, biofumigant crops, and mulches in mitigating losses caused by leaf blight and fruit rot, a significant disease affecting bell pepper production. The disease is prevalent all over the world wherever warm-humid conditions exist during the growing season. Different organic amendments viz; neem cake, cotton cake, mustard cake, vermicompost, sawdust, dried residues of cabbage, cauliflower, mustard and radish @500 g m-2; pine needles, wheat straw and polyethylene mulches were tested in field against the leaf blight and fruit rot disease. The trial was conducted in a completely randomized block design (RBD) keeping three replications in each treatment. Among the various treatments used, black polyethylene mulch, pine needle mulch, dried crop residue powder and oil cakes of mustard, when applied 10 days prior to planting of bell pepper seedlings in field resulted in maximum reduction of fruit rot incidence and leaf blight severity and also significantly increased the fruit yield. Thus, incorporating these treatments for the management of disease offers a promising, sustainable approach for improving the health and productivity of bell pepper, while also supporting sustainable agricultural practices by reducing reliance on chemical  treatments.
Influence of Biochar Based Nano-phosphorus on Phosphorus Uptake and Yield Performance of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Grown in Sandy Loam Soils
Authors: Kavitha M. , Prasad T. N. V. K. V. , Krishna T. Giridhara , Reddy G. Prabhakara , Reddy B. Ravindra , Naidu M. V. S.
Published: January 2025

An experiment was conducted during 2020 and 2021 at S.V. Agricultural college, Tirupati to improve phosphorus availability by application of biochar-based nano-phosphorus fertilizer in order to improve the phosphorus uptake and groundnut productivity in sustainable manner. Nanoscale phosphorus particles were prepared by the biological method by using Stevia leaf extract as reducing and stabilizing agent. Surface modification of biochar was done through acid wash and gum acacia was used as a binding agent for loading of nano-phosphorous particles and the techniques such as, UV-VIS spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Dynamic light scattering (DLS), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to characterize the biochar-based phosphorus fertilizer (BBPF), biochar-based nano-phosphorus fertilizer (BBNPF) and nano phosphorous (NP). The synthesized BBPF, BBNPF and NP mean size was 110.8, 87.6 and 53.7 nm, respectively. The experiments were conducted during two seasons viz., kharif-2020 (June–September) and rabi 2020–21 (November–March) with commercial groundnut variety Dharani. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design contain ten treatments with three replications. The phosphorus content and phosphorus uptake were higher with the soil application of 100% RDP+BBNPF @ 4 kg ha-1. The higher pod yield and haulm yield was recorded with the application of 100% RDP+BBNPF @ 4 kg ha-1. Loading of nano-phosphorus with biochar and the consequent application to the soil enhance the phosphorus availability with an extended period of time.
Clóvis Moura, incansável intelectual da práxis negra
Authors: Rodrigues de Almeida Lúcio Flávio
Published: January 2025

Em 2023 completam-se 20 anos da morte de Clóvis Moura (1925-2003), intelectual cuja trajetória política e teórica se voltou para subsidiar os embates  dos trabalhadores, movimentos sociais inclusos,  marcados pela forte presença do povo negro. Isso contribuiu para que a obra deste proclamado, com justeza, intelectual da práxis negra, se constituísse em fonte de pesquisas sobre a formação social brasileira e as perspectivas de sua transformação.