bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREAS OF NATURE TOURISM RESOURCES IN SHAKI-ZAGATALA ECONOMIC AND GEOGRAPHIC REGION
Authors:   Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Institute of Geography named after academician H.A. Aliyev, Baku, Azerbaijan, IMRANI Zaur Tahir , HUSEYNZADE Aynur Ilgar ,   Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University, Tourism and Hospitality Faculty, Department of Tourism Business, Baku, Azerbaijan, BILALOV Bahadur Anver ,   Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University, Tourism and Hospitality Faculty, Department of Tourism Business, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: June 2024

Nature-based tourism makes individual tourist trips attractive. In this regard, when its scale becomes massive, it stimulates the socio-economic development of the region and significantly contributes to the gross domestic product. In this regard, tourism, considered a priority area of regional sustainable development, should be constantly developed. In addition, its sustainability should be measured mainly by nature tourism resources. Purpose. The main purpose of the research is the comprehensive analysis of the Shaki-Zagatala economic-geographic region, being considered one of the regions with the richest natural and tourism resources of Azerbaijan, the current problems and the priority directions that stimulate development. Research method. Analysis of nature tourism resources includes historical, comparative analysis, and descriptive observation methods. Result. The research process studied the natural conditions of the region from the tourism attractiveness point of view, determined the advantage of the relief factor during nature tourism trips, studied the indicato rs of climate comfort for the efficient organisation of tourists’ recreation, evaluated the tourism importance of forest resources, and analysed the hydro-tourism potential of water resources in recreation and health. Finally. The materials provided in the research process can be used in preparing regional development programs.
ECOTOURISM, SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND NATURE BASED TOURISM: AN ANALYSIS OF EMERGING FIELDS IN TOURISM SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE
Authors:   Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Faculty of Hotel Management, Tourism, and Gastronomy, Lima, Peru, ESPARZA-HUAMANCHUMO Rosse Marie , BOTEZAN Iuliana ,   Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Faculty of Library and Information Science, Library and Information Science Department, Madrid, Spain, SANCHEZ-JIMENEZ Rodrigo ,   Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Library and Information Science Department, Madrid, Spain, VILLALBA-CONDORI Klinge Orlando ,   Universidad Católica de Santa María, Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Arequipa, Perú
Published: June 2024

The emergence and rapid growth of tourism paradigms such as ecotourism, sustainable tourism, and nature-based tourism signify a shift towards more environmentally and culturally conscious forms of tourism. We conduct a comparative analysis of these emerging fields with the aim of providing insights to the field and inform future research directions in this dynamic area of study. Our investigation spans diverse geographical regions over an extended period (1986-2022) to provide a comprehensive understanding of the global landscape of alternative tourism. The study utilizes descriptive bibliometrics and scientific mapping techniques using data derived from Scopus to depict changes and contributions over time and identify thematic structures and their evolution. Along with more established regional actors such as the US and European contributors, China and Latin America appear as emergent participants. The analyzed fields seem more prone to interdisciplinary approaches and more impactful than the average Tourism research. Also, international collaboration seems to have played a crucial role in advancing research in these topics. Overall, the study reveals a vibrant field with outstanding features in the context of general Tourism scientific area.
ASSESSMENT OF THE READINESS OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY IN THE PAVLODAR REGION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Authors:   Toraighyrov University, Department of Geography and Tourism, Pavlodar, Republic of Kazakhstan, YESSIMOVA Dinara , FAURAT Alina ,   Toraighyrov University, Department of Geography and Tourism, Pavlodar, Republic of Kazakhstan, BELYY Alexandr ,   Toraighyrov University, Department of Geography and Tourism, Pavlodar, Republic of Kazakhstan, YESSIM Ayana ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Department of Tourism, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, NOVIKOVA Aleksandra ,   Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM), Berlin, Germany, OLSHANSKAYA Marina ,   AvantGarde Group, Bratislava, Slovakia, SAFAROV Ruslan ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, BILALOV Bahadur ,   Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University, Tourism and Hospitality Faculty, Baku, Azerbajan, BUMBAK Silviu-Vasile ,   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Geography, Sighetu Marmației Extention, Sighetu Marmației, Romania
Published: June 2024

Prior to the integration of sustainable development principles into the tourism industry of Pavlodar region, it is essential to assess the current situation and the readiness of the sector participants to implement them. This requires exploring international standards of sustainable tourism and adapting them for evaluation by managers, entrepreneurs, local communities and tourists. For this purpose, questionnaires were developed based on the sustainability criteria approved by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), including the assessment of sustainable management, social and environmental sustainability. The questionnaire results informed SWOT analysis that identified lack of awareness and motivation among industry participants to implement sustainable tourism due to additional costs, climate constraints and lack of government support. The environmentalism of the destinations and the government’s investment policy were identified among the strengths.
LYUBOV VLADIMIROVNA SAZONOVA (1933-2012)
Authors:   N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, UKHATOVA YU.V. , KOTELKINA I.V. ,   N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, VISHNYAKOVA M.A. ,   N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources
Published: June 2024

Prof. Lyubov V. Sazonova, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, held a number of major posts in the management of VIR: Director of the Polar Experiment Station, Head of the Vegetable and Cucurbit Crop Department, and the Institute's Deputy Director for Science. Her name was closely associated with the vegetable crop research at the Polar Experiment Station and the entire Institute. L. V. Sazonova's scientific heritage serves as a foundation for further research efforts of present-day scientists. This book contemplates focal milestones of the life and scientific activities of Prof. L. V. Sazonova. The most complete list of her publications is presented. The book is addressed to researchers, teachers, postgraduate and undergraduate students of biological and agricultural universities, specialists in biology-related areas, and historians of natural science.
El cine da qué pensar. Una lectura ricœuriana del tiempo y la narración audiovisual
Authors: Salas Murillo Bértold
Published: June 2024

La investigación lleva las categorías y apuestas de la hermenéutica del tiempo de Paul Ricœur, concebida fundamentalmente para el mundo de la acción y el texto escrito, al relato audiovisual. Esta operación tiene un doble propósito: poner a prueba los alcances del pensamiento ricœuriano, e identificar las posibilidades que éste ofrece a los estudios fílmicos. Para ello, retoma la triple mimesis que constituye la configuración del tiempo, expuesta en Tiempo y narración (Temps et récit, 1983, 1984, 1985), y la emplea en el examen de tres fábulas sobre el tiempo, los filmes Close-Up (Kiarostami, 1990), JFK (Stone, 1991) y El arca rusa (Sokurov, 2002). El abordaje de estas obras muestra la pertinencia de la hermenéutica para comprender la configuración de lo temporal y lo narrativo en la experiencia de un texto audiovisual. Asimismo, conduce a identificar diferencias entre el texto escrito, objeto de estudio de Ricœur, y el audiovisual, y proponer adecuaciones a la teoría del hermeneuta francés, como son la postulación de una precomprensión narrativa específicamente audiovisual; la revisión del vínculo entre mundo y lenguaje, así como del nexo con el referente, en relatos cuyo sistema sígnico está constituido por imágenes y sonidos; y la distinción entre las nociones de imagen e imaginación.
El modelo híbrido-dual en la Universidad Rosario Castellanos: transformando la enseñanza del Derecho a través de casos prácticos
Authors: Pérez Tinajero Guadalupe Liliana
Published: June 2024

En el presente artículo se diseñó a partir de una intervención educativa para valorar a la herramienta pedagógica de los casos fáciles, difíciles y trágicos dentro de un modelo pedagógico híbrido-dual. Este modelo hace referencia a diferentes espacios educativos, entre ellos, el espacio áulico y el espacio virtual. Además, entendiendo que las competencias argumentativas resultan indispensables para la enseñanza del derecho actual, es la búsqueda para aplicar herramientas tradicionales en los nuevos modelos pedagógicos.
THE ROLE OF THE CONCEPT DICTIONARY IN AUTOMA-BASED PROGRAMMING ON THE EXAMPLE OF DEVELOPING AN AUTOMATED AQUARIUM CONTROL SYSTEM
Authors: Gumunyuk Pavel , Shurpo Alexandr
Published: June 2024

The paper considers the issue of using automa-based programming technology methods for developing software for an automated aquarium. The technological process of operating the aquarium is analyzed in detail and the choice of cer-tain hardware solutions included in the automated aquarium control system is substantiated. The need to write a con-trol system for the object (aquarium) is justified and the methods of its use are proved. The control system structure is analyzed, where each new piece of code in this program is given an explanation of its functionality and application possibilities for reference, taken from the concept dictionary of automa-based programming techniques. The result is presented in the form of a program code and block diagrams that translate the rules of this system operation into the language of logic, based on the knowledge about the technological structure of the aquarium. This software develop-ment method is a “machine” translation of a clearly written human text, being an attempt to show that the process of writing a program code is a process of translating a text from one language into another, and also that this method of programming is easy to learn and convenient in operation. In this case, the first language is understandable to hu-mans, and the second language is adapted for computers. For a stable operation of this translation technique, a dic-tionary is needed that allows the user to create a task for the computer.
Strategi Pengembangan Objek Wisata dan Pengelolaan Wisata Berkelanjutan Terhadap Perekonomian Masyarakat Garut
Authors: Rovy Rosidah  , Latifaturrahmah  , Nova Wahyuni  , Yayat
Published: June 2024

Pengembangan objek wisata dan pengelolaan wisata berkelanjutan merupakan faktor kunci dalam memperkuat perekonomian masyarakat Garut, sebuah kabupaten yang kaya akan potensi wisata alam dan budaya.  Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam memahami pentingnya pengembangan objek wisata dan pengelolaan wisata berkelanjutan dalam mendukung perekonomian masyarakat Garut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi pengembangan objek wisata dan dampak pengelolaan wisata berkelanjutan terhadap pendapatan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat setempat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kombinasi antara penelitian lapangan, analisis data sekunder, dan wawancara dengan pemangku kepentingan terkait pariwisata di Garut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi pengembangan objek wisata yang fokus pada pelestarian alam setempat serta partisipasi aktif masyarakat dan promosi pariwisata yang efektif, dalam pengelolaan wisata berkelanjutan telah menghasilkan peningkatan kunjungan wisatawan dan memiliki dampak positif pada pertumbuhan ekonomi masyarakat Garut dalam pendapatan sektor pariwisata, termasuk peningkatan lapangan kerja, pengembangan usaha kecil dan menengah, dan peningkatan infrastruktur. Selain itu, upaya untuk menjaga lingkungan dan budaya telah menjadikan Garut sebagai destinasi yang lebih menarik bagi wisatawan yang peduli terhadap lingkungan.  Kebaruan dari penelitian ini dapat menjadi dasar bagi pengambil kebijakan untuk melanjutkan upaya mengembangkan potensi daerah dalam menjaga ekosistem dan budaya.
Kata kunci: Strategi pengembangan, Objek wisata, Pengelolaan wisata, Wisata berkelanjutan,  Perekonomian.
THE ANALYSIS OF GREEN BANKING DISCLOSURE: A PERSPECTIVE ON THE BANKING SECTOR IN INDONESIA
Authors: Windasari Rachmawati  , Abdul Karim  , Abdul Manan
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of financial performance on green banking disclosure, using control mechanisms as moderating factors. This is a quantitative study with secondary data. The population consists of banking companies listed on the IDX during 2018-2021 with a purposive sampling technique. Financial performance is measured by profitability using two proxies, return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). GBD is measured using Green Banking Disclosure Index through content analysis. Smart PLS does statistical testing. This study shows that profitability (ROA) affects GBD. Meanwhile, profitability (ROE) does not affect the GBD. Furthermore, the board of commissioners and audit committees moderate the relationship between profitability (ROA and ROE) and GBD. The results provide important insights into the relationship between financial performance, sustainable banking disclosure, and the role of control mechanisms (the board of commissioners and audit committees) in the banking context in Indonesia.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CARBON TAX IN INDONESIA: REGULATIONS, CHALLENGES, AND ITS IMPACTS
Authors: Hermiliani Olpah  , Ambarwati  , Suwandi  , Wiwin Alief Bachtiar  , Lala Dwipa Ananda
Published: June 2024

Through Law No. 7 of 2021, the Indonesian government has enacted carbon tax regulations to address climate change. While seen as an environmental and revenue solution, the policy encounters challenges. The carbon tax aims to reduce emissions and promote clean energy but poses economic risks for low-income groups. Despite potential national revenue gains, it may escalate production costs and prices, impacting domestic product competitiveness globally. Utilizing literature studies, this research analyzes the challenges, regulations, and impact of the implementation of the carbon tax in Indonesia. The study underscores the importance of considering various factors, including timing, for effective implementation. Strategic timing affects the overall economy, economic structure, and societal consumption patterns. A wellthought-out approach can enhance the carbon tax's effectiveness in reducing emissions and fostering a sustainable economic transition.
Patrones de consumo alimentario y riesgo de enfermedad colelitiásica (EC): Estudio de Casos y Controles en Rosario Argentina.
Authors: Bertola Compagnucci Agustina , Perroud Herman A , Batallés Stella M , Villavicencio Roberto , Berli Daniel E , Pezzotto Stella M
Published: June 2024

Introducción: La exposición nutricional se considera la principal exposición ambiental que contribuye a la formación de cálculos biliares. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar el patrón de consumo alimentario de casos y controles de EC y estimar el riesgo de desarrollar la enfermedad según los distintos patrones constituidos. Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio analítico retrospectivo transversal de casos y controles, anidado a un estudio de prevalencia realizado en Rosario. Todos los participantes fueron entrevistados personalmente. El consumo de alimentos se consignó a través de un cuestionario semi-cuantitativo de frecuencia de consumo. Para determinar patrones de consumo alimentario se realizó un análisis de componentes principales, y análisis de regresión logística múltiple para evaluar riesgos. Resultados: La muestra quedó conformada por 51 casos y 69 controles. Se determinaron dos componentes que permitían diferenciar los casos de los controles, a través de las cuales se establecieron 2 patrones de consumo. Los casos se caracterizaron por un consumo determinado por el Patrón Poco saludable (altas ingestas de grasas animales, azúcar, cereales, granos, fiambres y embutidos) y los controles por el consumo del patrón Saludable (altas ingestas de pollo sin piel, frutas secas, carne vacuna magra, frutas, lácteos enteros). El patrón Poco saludable, aumentó el riesgo de desarrollar EC mientras que el patrón Saludable, se comportó como protector. Conclusión principal: Los patrones constituidos diferencian los casos de los controles, y la ingesta propia de los casos se correlaciona con un perfil de consumo que caracteriza a las culturas occidentales modernas y urbanas.
Uso “off label” de inmunoglobulina g endovenosa en un hospital pediátrico de alta complejidad de Argentina
Authors: Rivero Roxana , Strusberg Ingrid , Joekes Silvia , Yori Silvana , Barros Herrero Carolina , Rousseau Marcela Noemí , Fontana Daniela
Published: June 2024

Introducción: La Organización Mundial de la Salud recomienda priorizar fármacos seguros y eficaces comprobados mediante estudios clínicos o epidemiológicos. Sin embargo, en grupos poblacionales con escasa investigación, un fármaco puede utilizarse para una indicación o, forma farmacéutica diferente a la aprobada por la agencia reguladora (“off label”), extrapolando datos provenientes de estudios en adultos y, exponiendo a los pacientes pediátricos a desarrollar una Reacción Adversa Medicamentosa (RAM) por consideraciones de seguridad no estudiadas sistemáticamente. Inmunoglobulina G endovenosa (IgG EV), medicamento de alto costo, es utilizado con escasa evidencia en algunas patologías poco prevalentes. Este trabajo describe y analiza el uso “off label” de IgG EV en el Hospital de Pediatría J. P. Garrahan. Métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, prospectivo sobre indicaciones “off label” de IgG EV. La técnica de muestreo fue no probabilística y por conveniencia durante 7 meses. Resultados: Se estudiaron 305 infusiones de IgG EV que correspondieron a 111 pacientes. La clasificación de la indicación mostró que 22% (n=67) de las infusiones fueron “off label”. En neurología hubo mayor porcentaje de indicaciones “off label” (46%) y dentro de ellas el 45% correspondió al uso en desórdenes neurológicos. El 81% de dosis indicadas “off label” estuvieron en rango 0,8-1g/kg. Las infusiones indicadas “off label” presentaron el 61.5% (n=8) de las RAM. Las del servicio de Neurología, representaron el 87,5 %, siendo 75% del grupo “Desórdenes neurológicos”. Conclusión: En algunos casos IgG EV fue indicada en forma “off label”, encontrándose una relación estadísticamente significativa con la aparición de RAM. Este hallazgo motiva al planteo de nuevas hipótesis para realizar más estudios.
Síndrome metabólico y características metabólicas en donantes de sangre
Authors: Aro Pedro , Paredes Rodrigo , Tello Grace , Lezama Christian , Oyola Ana , Talavera Lesly , Acosta Max , Tello Milton
Published: June 2024

Introducción: El síndrome metabólico (SM) está asociado a un incremento del riesgo cardiovascular. Los donantes de sangre son una población aparentemente sana en donde ciertas características cardiometabolicas no son evaluadas en su selección, existiendo limitada información sobre su presencia. Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de síndrome metabólico y sus características metabólicas en donantes de sangre. Materiales y métodos: Estudio transversal realizado en 244 donantes de sangre entre 18 y 55 años que acudieron al Servicio de Hemoterapia y Banco de sangre del Hospital Cayetano Heredia en Lima- Perú, durante el mes de mayo del 2023. Se realizó el diagnóstico de SM según los criterios del Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III). Se realizó un análisis bivariado entre el SM y características metabólicas con el sexo y se consideró un nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: El 63.9% de los donantes de sangre fueron del sexo masculino. El 43.6 % de la población presentó SM. Las características más frecuentes fueron la hipertrigliceridemia (54.5%), obesidad abdominal (51.2%) y lipoproteina de alta densidad (HDL) bajo (48.8%). El rango de edad de 40 a 49 años presentó la mayor frecuencia de SM (14.3%). La hipertrigliceridemia y presión arterial elevada estuvieron asociadas al sexo masculino (p=0.003 y p=0.019 respectivamente), mientras que el HDL bajo al sexo femenino (p <0.001). Conclusiones: Los donantes de sangre presentan una frecuencia elevada de SM. La detección de SM en poblaciones aparentemente sanas como parte de la atención primaria podría permitir formular estrategias de detección temprana de factores de riesgo cardiovascular.
Ablación percutánea por radiofrecuencia de osteoma osteoide: resultados en 9 años de experiencia en un centro de tercer nivel.
Authors: Duva Miguel Agustin , Del Valle Juan Bautista , Savluk Lorena , Borensztein Matías Adrián
Published: June 2024

Introducción:  El osteoma osteoide es un tumor óseo benigno, que representa el 2-3% de las neoplasias óseas primarias y hasta el 10-12% de los tumores óseos benignos. Tiene mayor incidencia en adultos jóvenes, con predominancia masculina. En los últimos años las técnicas de termoablación mínimamente invasivas han sido utilizadas para el tratamiento del osteoma osteoide, como alternativa a la cirugía clásica. En este estudio evaluaremos los resultados y complicaciones de ablación por radiofrecuencia de osteoma osteoide.    
Materiales y métodos:  Se analizó una cohorte de pacientes en forma retrospectiva con diagnóstico de osteoma osteoide tratados con radiofrecuencia en el Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires desde Enero del año 2014 hasta Diciembre del año 2022. Todos los pacientes fueron evaluados con la Escala Visual Analógica del dolor (EVA) pre y post procedimiento. El éxito técnico del procedimiento fue considerado como el correcto posicionamiento del electrodo de radiofrecuencia en el nido de la lesión, y el éxito clínico primario como ausencia de dolor post procedimiento. Mientras que los pacientes que requirieron de una segunda sesión de radiofrecuencia para controlar los síntomas serán incluidos como éxito clínico secundario. 
Resultados:        Durante el período mencionado se realizaron 61 ablaciones percutáneas de osteoma osteoide. Se incluyeron en el análisis 57 pacientes, 32 fueron hombres y 25 mujeres. La media de dolor medido por EVA pre procedimiento fue 9. Del total de los pacientes, 23 fueron tratados de manera ambulatoria, el resto permanecieron internados durante 24hs. El tiempo medio de seguimiento fue de 21,7 meses (DS8,3). Se realizó biopsia de la lesión durante el procedimiento en 52 pacientes. Se logró el éxito técnico en 57 pacientes (100%), de ellos el éxito clínico primario se logró en 46 pacientes (80,7%). Los 11 pacientes que continuaron con dolor o presentaron recurrencia de los síntomas luego de un período asintomáticos fueron tratados con una segunda sesión de radiofrecuencia, logrando un éxito clínico secundario 94,7%. Un solo paciente presentó complicaciones post procedimiento (1,7%), correspondiente a hematoma en la planta del pie.
Conclusión:        Podemos concluir que la ablación percutánea por radiofrecuencia de OO guiada por tomografía en manos de expertos, es un procedimiento seguro, de alta efectividad y baja tasa de complicaciones que puede realizarse de manera ambulatoria. Por lo que consideramos que debe ser tenida en cuenta como primera elección para el tratamiento de esta patología.
Fiebrefobia
Authors: Kassisse Jorge , Pirul Pineda Jennifer , Weisstaub Gerardo , Castillo Pérez Susan , Vasquez de Kartzow Rodrigo
Published: June 2024

Introducción: La fiebre es común en la niñez y existe un alto nivel de preocupación por parte de los cuidadores para manejarla, a esto se le denomina “fiebrefobia”. El objetivo fue evaluar la presencia de fiebrefobia y factores asociados en la población de estudio. Materiales y método: estudio observacional, transversal, con recolección prospectiva y analítico durante el 2021 a 2022, a través de una encuesta ad hoc auto administrada a los padres y/o cuidadores de pacientes menores de 6 años que consultaron a la emergencia del Hospital de Niños Dr. Roberto del Río en Santiago de Chile. Se analizó la asociación entre las variables sociodemográficas, conocimientos, actitudes y temores frente al niño febril mediante Chi cuadrado, Fisher además de análisis de regresión logística univariante. Resultados: Se realizaron 381 encuestas. El 98% presentó algún grado de fiebrefobia. El 40,6% definió fiebre bajo los 38°C. El 56 % de los cuidadores utilizaba medidas físicas. La principal secuela temida por los tutores fueron las convulsiones (82 %) y un 42,7% refirió que podía ser letal. La mayoría (92%) utilizó fuentes de información no confiables y dos tercios (66%) nunca recibieron información sobre el tema por parte del personal de salud.  La regresión logística evidenció que el hecho de ser progenitor, el nivel de escolaridad básica o media y un umbral térmico menor a 38°C fueron las variables mayormente asociadas a la fiebrefobia. Conclusiones. La fiebrefobia es un fenómeno vigente en nuestra población y la entrega de información adecuada y oportuna pudiese prevenirlo.
Correlation between Anterior Mitral Annular Plane Systolic Excursion and Left Atrial Appendage Stasis in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Fan Jia-Li , Wang Hai-Peng , Lu Yao , Wang Heng , Ma Chang-Sheng
Published: June 2024

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) can lead to a decline in left atrial appendage (LAA) function, potentially increasing the likelihood of LAA thrombus (LAAT) and spontaneous echo contrast (SEC). Measuring LAA flow velocity through transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is currently the primary method for evaluating LAA function. This study aims to explore the potential correlation between anterior mitral annular plane systolic excursion (aMAPSE) and LAA stasis in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Methods: A total of 465 patients with NVAF were enrolled between October 2018 and November 2021. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and TEE were performed before scheduled electrical cardioversion. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to balance confounders between the groups with and without LAAT/dense SEC. Results: Patients in the LAAT/dense SEC group showed increased left atrial (LA) diameter, LAA area, alongside reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), LAA velocity, conjunction thickening ratio, aMAPSE, and LAA fraction area change (FAC) compared to those in the non-LAAT/dense SEC group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified aMAPSE and LAA FAC as independent predictors for LAAT/dense SEC. Specifically, an aMAPSE of <6.76 mm and an LAA FAC of <29.65% predicted LAAT/dense SEC with high diagnostic accuracy, demonstrated by an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.81 (sensitivity 0.81, specificity 0.80) for aMAPSE, and an AUC of 0.80 (sensitivity 0.70, specificity 0.84) for LAA FAC. Conclusions: Both aMAPSE and LAA FAC independently correlated with and accurately predict LAAT/dense SEC. Incorporating aMAPSE into routine TEE evaluations for LAA function alongside LAA flow velocity is recommended.
Sporocadaceae revisited
Authors: Razaghi P. , Raza M. , Han S.L. , Ma Z.Y. , Cai L. , Zhao P. , Chen Q. , Phurbu D. , Liu F.
Published: June 2024

Sporocadaceae is a species-rich and cosmopolitan fungal family including species of plant pathogens, endophytes or saprobes, and parasites of humans and animals. The taxonomy of Sporocadaceae has recently been revised using a polyphasic approach. However, much remains unknown
about the diversity of species and their host associations. A collection of 488 strains, mostly from China and associated with 129 host plant species, was studied based on morphological comparisons and multi-locus (LSU, ITS, tef-1α,tub2, and rpb2) phylogenies. Our
results revealed that they belonged to 86 species, one new genus (Cavernicola gen. nov.) and seven known genera, including Discosia, Monochaetia, Neopestalotiopsis, Pestalotiopsis, Seimatosporium, Seiridium and Sporocadus. Of these, 43 new species
and three new combinations (Dis. kaki, Mon. bulbophylli, and Neo. keteleeriae) are proposed in this paper. In addition, Neo. vaccinii, Pes. kaki and Pes. nanjingensis are synonymised under Neo. hispanica, Pes. menhaiensis
and Pes. sichuanensis, respectively. We also corrected seven problematic sequences of type materials of previously published species, namely Neo. iranensis (tef-1α, ITS, tub2), Pes. jesteri (tef-1α), Pes. photinicola(ITS,
tub2) and Pes. yunnanensis (ITS). Based on this study, Pestalotiopsis and Neopestalotiopsis are the most commonly detected genera within the Sporocadaceae family, associated with 84 and 70 plant species, respectively. Furthermore, considering the importance
of Sporocadaceae and the fact that commonly used loci provide little valid information for species delimitation in this family, especially for Neopestalotiopsis and Pestalotiopsis, we initiated a phylogenomic project in this study. It will not only contribute to the knowledge
of species boundaries but will also provide an important basis for evolutionary studies and research on secondary metabolites in Sporocadaceae.
On the Role of Formers in Violent Extremism Tertiary Prevention Programs
Authors: McBride Megan K , Stern Jessica E , Spurrell Wilson
Published: June 2024

The question of what roles, if any, former extremists can or should play in P/CVE efforts is one that has received increased attention in recent years. This article contributes to that conversation by collecting input from preventing/countering violent extremism (P/CVE) experts we brought together in June 2023 for a full-day workshop. More specifically, our research team recruited a group of 13 US-based, nationally recognized P/CVE experts—all of whom had some experience with formers—to participate in a structured discussion about the protection, supervision, and use of formers in P/CVE work. The issues raised by the experts fell into four broad categories: the roles that formers have played in US P/CVE, the qualifications and training formers should have, the effectiveness of formers in facilitating P/CVE, and the ethics of their involvement. Broadly speaking, we find that P/CVE practitioners’ support for the involvement of formers in P/CVE activities is heavily caveated by a range of concerns related to qualifications, training, and scope of work. Additionally, a review of the literature finds minimal support for the involvement of formers in P/CVE, and raises a range of ethical issues that the field has not yet fully addressed.
Public Support for Pro-Climate and Counter-Climate Protests
Authors: de Kleer Dirck , van Teutem Simon , De Vries Catherine Eunice
Published: June 2024

With climate protests on the rise, we ask how do they affect support for pro- and counter-climate movements? We answer this question using evidence from two studies – a survey experiment and media content analysis – conducted in the Netherlands, a leading country in the green transition. Our experimental findings reveal an asymmetric bias in public support for protests. For the same protest action, public support is higher for counter-climate movements compared to pro- climate ones. This bias is most pronounced among right-leaning individuals, with low education and trust in science and politics. Our content analysis traces the bias back to newspaper reporting. While sentiment about protest groups is balanced in tabloid and broadsheet newspapers, tabloid reporting is more negative about pro- climate movements. These results highlight an important aspect of the backlash against green policies: A bias against pro-climate movements within parts of the public and media.
Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Modeling of Geothermal Energy Systems in Deep Mines: Uncertainty Quantification and Design Optimization
Authors: Zhang Le , Dieudonné Anne-Catherine , Daniilidis Alexandros , Dong Longjun , Cao Wenzhuo , Thibaut Robin , Tas Luka , Hermans Thomas
Published: June 2024

Exploiting geothermal energy using existing deep mining systems streamlines the development of geothermal systems while addressing the cooling needs of deep mines. However, the combined effects of low-temperature and high-pressure injection during geothermal operations adversely impact the stability of deep mine drifts. This makes it crucial to reliably assess the stability of the drifts and ensure the desired temperature evolution near drifts and the production well. In this paper, we investigate the impact of deep geothermal operations on the stability of mine drifts through thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) numerical modeling. The results show that impact of cold water injection on the stability of the mine is predominantly influenced by thermal effects, in addition to poro-elastic effects. The reduction in temperature and the increase in pore pressure both contribute to a decrease in effective stress, which is detrimental to the drift stability, though the evolution of the different mechanisms differs. Furthermore, we utilize the distance-based generalized sensitivity analysis (DGSA) method to quantify the sensitivity of the THM model parameters (including design parameters and material properties), thereby optimizing the system design. The results show that the distance between the mine system and the geothermal system is the paramount factor influencing the system's response. Other design parameters (injection rate and temperature, well spacing) and material properties (thermal expansion coefficient, permeability, Young's modulus and heat capacity) also hold substantial significance. Conversely, the system's behaviour is not sensitive to parameters such as porosity and thermal conductivity. By analyzing the range of parameters using DGSA, we provide recommendations for optimizing the system. The verification results show that, given favorable geological settings as suggested, rational selection of system design parameters can facilitate efficient geothermal extraction activities in deep mines. This approach finds optimized development options considering uncertainty of the subsurface, offering valuable advice and guidance for decision-making in geothermal production.
Exploration of Climate Data and Temperature Forecasting using Machine Learning
Authors: AlBalawi Eman
Published: June 2024

In this short communication, a concept has been presented to model geographical data to predict future temperature of Tabuk, region. Machine learning has been applied to the weather station data to develop a prediction model. The preliminary results are promising and encouraging and are envisaging to further this research towards the determination of unknown temperature rise in the region. This is important to mention here, that the problem has been formulated as a Regression problem, NOT as a classification problem. Hence, applying Convolutional neural networks is not possible, due to the non-existence of classes or converting the temperature values to classes does not make any sense. Hence, this is defined as a regression problem which achieved encouraging desirable results.
Behavioral Conflict Management: Recommendations and Training based on Research on Violence in Work and Everyday Contexts
Authors: Lindegaard Marie Rosenkrantz , Liebst Lasse Suonperä , Friis Camilla Bank , Sunde Hans Myhre
Published: June 2024

Over the past decades, the field of violence studies has undergone a profound trans-formation. New video based research provided insights into how violence unfolds sequentially. These breakthroughs do not only benefit violence research, but also war-rant the formulation of recommendations and concrete training methods for de-escalating conflicts that are true to real life. This approach to preventive work has the advantage that it is often possible to intervene in the situation to de-escalate the con-flict through actions – unlike risk factors pre-ceding the situation, which the potential victim has little control over. This document summarizes the training recommenda-tions and suggestions provided on behalf of many years of research from several pro-jects. This includes two Ph.D. theses respectively focusing on ticket inspectors (Friis, 2022) and police officers (Sunde, in preperation) involved in work-related conflicts, as well as long-standing research, respectively on victims of commercial robberies (Liebst, Lindegaard, et al., 2019) and bystanders who witness violence in public spaces (Liebst et al., 2018). We also draw on other related studies that we have previously been part of as well as the rapidly expanding literature on situational violence research.
Związek między miłością, liczbą posiadanych dzieci, a poziomem wykształcenia.
Authors: Jurkiewicz Matylda
Published: June 2024

W moim badaniu zdecydowałam się na zbadanie, czy miłość koreluje z posiadaniem dzieci i poziomem wykształcenia. Dane do badania uzyskałam poprzez udostępnienie go w mediach społecznościowych i objęły one 68 osób, płci męskiej i żeńskiej, jednak warunkiem było bycie w związku. W badaniu oparłam się na już wcześniej przeprowadzonym na plemieniu Hadza, w którym badano korelacje między miłością, a liczbą posiadanych dzieci przez Sorokowskiego i współpracowników (2017). Wykorzystałam ten sam wskaźnik trójkątnej skali miłości Sternberga STLS, dodając pytanie o mój trzeci wskaźnik, czyli poziom wykształcenia i pytania metrykalne. Badanie jednak nie wykazało związku między miłością, poziomem wykształcenia i liczbą posiadanych dzieci.
Frequency as a Fifth dimension of reality
Authors: Weisser Adam
Published: June 2024

Over the last century, the quest to formulate physics to account for Reality has attracted a large number of theoreticians to propose various fundamental models that have tended toward a growing level of abstractness. While space and time have been largely recognized as the four fundamental dimensions that make our perceived reality, their completeness has been challenged either by positing hidden dimensions, or by exploring the possibility that space-time itself is an emergent property of measurable physics. One quantity that has not entered this exploration is frequency. While it is featured in numerous physical contexts, it is normally implied that it is a mere parameter that is determined by the boundary conditions, or that it contains the same information as the time, period, wavelength, or energy—all supporting the notion that frequency is fully dependent on the other dimensions. In contrast, in psychophysics of vision, hearing, and touch, frequency is a quantity that appears independent, so that both its input and output are not directly dependent on perception of space and time. Also, many important engineering applications treat frequency as a variable rather than as a parameter that is constrained alongside time. This paper explores the various conventions with respect to frequency in the physical, mathematical, and engineering literatures. It scrutinizes frequency against the standard dimensions of space-time in nine properties that may be deemed universal. It is argued that in all but the most trivial physical systems frequency should be considered an additional fifth dimension of reality. More generally, it is argued that only one of these claims can be simultaneously true:1. The universe is fully deterministic with total knowledge of past and future.2. Time is not a fundamental, obligatory dimension of reality.3. Frequency is a fundamental dimension of reality.
Quantifying Heteroscedasticity in Linear Models Using Quantile LOWESS Intervals
Authors: Sladekova Martina , Field Andy Peter
Published: June 2024

Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation, which is frequently applied in psychology, assumes constant variance of errors across predictor levels. This assumption is known as homoscedasticity, while its violation is referred to as heteroscedasticity. In categorical predictors, heteroscedasticity can be quantified by calculating the ratio of variances across groups. For continuous predictors, diagnostic residual plots are often used to assess whether the assumption had been met, but there is currently no measure that can quantify the amount of heteroscedasticity in an interpretable way. In this study, we have developed and evaluated a measure that constructs a quantile LOWESS interval (QLI) around the residuals and estimates the linear, quadratic, cubic and quartic change in the width of this interval as a function of the predictor or the fitted values. Further, we evaluated simple linear models under different patterns of heteroscedasticity in a simulation in order to provide benchmark values of QLI estimates associated with inadequate control over false-positive results, loss of power, and loss of coverage probability of confidence intervals. The QLI method provided consistent estimates of trends for models with 60 or more cases, and this was true across variance patterns. We discuss QLI-generated estimates in relation to performance of OLS linear models. Finally, we present an example of how to apply the QLI method to quantify heteroscedasticity and how to interpret the estimates it provides, focusing on the implications for the OLS analysis.
Psychology Researchers' Self-Reported Knowledge of Sources of Bias in General Linear Models and How it Affects Their Analytic Practice
Authors: Sladekova Martina , Field Andy Peter
Published: June 2024

General Linear Models (GLM) are commonly employed in psychology research. GLMs require a number of conditions to be met in order to provide unbiased and optimal parameter estimation and hypothesis tests. These conditions include adherence to statistical assumptions, and absence of outliers and influential cases. The extent to which psychology researchers attend to these sources of bias remains under-researched. Here we present the results of a self-report survey completed by 794 psychology researchers. Participants were presented with analytic scenarios and indicated the frequency with which they attend to GLM conditions. We also surveyed researchers' theoretical understanding of GLM conditions, and the methods they use to detect and address problems. We fitted Bayesian ordinal models and used highest posterior density (HPD) intervals to compare researchers' self-reported knowledge and statistical practice across scenarios, their subject area, and their involvement in teaching research methods and statistics. We found that researchers often do not attend to violations of GLM conditions, and there are gaps in their understanding of the consequences of these violations. We found no substantial differences across psychology subject areas, and the scores of research methods instructors were comparable to those of non-teaching faculty. We discuss the implications of these findings in the context of the reproducibility crisis and the credibility movement in psychology.
The Effect of Langerian Mindfulness on the Consumption and Conveyance of Fake News
Authors: Dhawan Neha , Cadieux Stephen , Langer Ellen J.
Published: June 2024

Fake news has real and widespread consequences. 57% of people reported seeing fake news during a recent election cycle, with 19% believing it influenced how they planned to vote (West, 2018). To date, very few studies have tested the effect of mindfulness as a potential strategy to mitigate the sway of fake news. Using a 2 (newscaster/audience) x2 (mindful/mindless) design, we tested the effect of Langerian mindfulness on fake news delivery and consumption. Recorded “newscasters” reading a fake news story were presented to audience participants. Half of the newscasters were mindful when recording the fake news story, and half of audience participants rating the story were also mindful. We hypothesized that a mindful audience would be less susceptible to the fake news claims purported in the article. Overall, we found that mindfulness had a significant impact on the audience: mindful participants were more likely to correctly identify which elements of the news story were fake and which elements were true. We also found that the mindful audience rated the newscaster as less charismatic and trustworthy, and the story as less shareable and informative, compared to the mindless audience. This study suggests that mindful consideration of alternative perspectives while consuming news may inoculate a person against the effect of fake news.
Citation practices in Wikipedia talk pages: First insights from an unexplored discussion channel
Authors: Arroyo-Machado Wenceslao , Torres-Salinas Daniel
Published: June 2024

Wikipedia talk pages serve as democratic forums for editors, fostering discussions on article content and policies, which markedly differ from the formal content of main articles. While existing research predominantly focuses on the articles themselves, this study explores the unique citation dynamics within talk pages. Utilising data from the Wikipedia Knowledge Graph, Crossref Event Data, and OpenAlex, we examine the characteristics and patterns of citations within these collaborative discussions. Preliminary findings suggest that talk pages, although less frequented than main articles, engage deeply with scholarly outputs, often discussing them without necessarily transferring these citations to the main article content. This underscores the distinct consumption patterns on talk pages and their importance in shaping public and scholarly discourse on Wikipedia.
The Promises and Pitfalls of Using Panel Data to Understand Individual Belief Change
Authors: Vaisey Stephen , Keskintürk Turgut
Published: June 2024

In this article, we investigate whether studies on political belief change can identify change trajectories at the individual level. Using simulations and empirical case studies, we propose a grid-search framework that allows researchers to evaluate the extent to which their target estimates generalize to individuals in their study population. We use simulated datasets to estimate plausible values for how many people changed, how much they changed, and who changed, based on observed survey response trajectories. Our results suggest that researchers should think carefully about the conditions under which they can make claims about belief change at the individual level.
Examining Tobacco Use among Secondary School Teachers: A Case Study of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City
Authors: Acharya Lal Mani
Published: June 2024

Tobacco consumption is the most significant preventable risk factor for morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting both developing and developed countries. Among school teachers, the use of tobacco products represents not only a detrimental habit but also a poor financial decision, a severe health risk, and a negative example for students. This cross-sectional, analytical study examines the prevalence and associated factors of tobacco use among 148 secondary school teachers in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, and prevalence rates were calculated using SPSS. Chi-square tests were employed to analyze the associated factors. The overall prevalence of tobacco use in any form among the teachers was 17.6%, with nearly all users being male. Female teachers were found to be 13.12 times less likely to use tobacco compared to their male counterparts. Specifically, 15 respondents reported smoking tobacco products, 17 reported using smokeless tobacco products, and 6 used both forms. More than 62% of respondents began using tobacco between the ages of 16 and 25. The reasons for initiating tobacco use included pleasure (42.3%), stress reduction (30.79%), curiosity (15.38%), and peer pressure (11.53%). The high prevalence of tobacco use among secondary school teachers in Nepalgunj is concerning, especially given their educational background. Only 1% of female teachers reported using any form of tobacco, likely due to prevailing social norms. Despite their education, many teachers indicated the need for specific training to effectively teach students about the dangers of tobacco use. This underscores the necessity for targeted training programs to equip teachers with the skills and techniques needed to discourage tobacco use among students.