bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unexplained subfertility: active or conservative management?
Authors: Ahmad Siti Maisarah , Mat Jin Norazilah , Ahmad Mohd Faizal , Abdul Karim Abdul Kadir , Abu Muhammad Azrai
Published: December 2023

Objectives

Unexplained subfertility (UEI) describes a couple whose standard subfertility workout consider acceptable but unable to conceived.

Methods

This retrospective study was conducted in the Advanced Reproductive Centre, UKM Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, from January 2016 to December 2019. The data of 268 UEI couples were obtained from the clinical database. Women aged 21–45 years old was included and further divided into four groups according to the female partner’s age and subfertility duration: group A (age <35 years and subfertility <2 years), group B (age <35 years and subfertility >2 years), group C (age >35 years and subfertility <2 years), and group D (age >35 years and subfertility <2 years). All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 22.0 for Windows.

Results

A total of 255 cases were included in this study. The mean age of the women was 32.9 ± 4.04 years, and the mean subfertility duration was 5.04 ± 2.9 years. A total of 51 (20 %) cases underwent timed sexual intercourse, 147 (57.6 %) cases had intrauterine insemination (IUI), whereas 57 (22.4 %) cases opted for in vitro fertilization (IVF). A total of 204 cases underwent active management (IUI/IVF), which showed a significant difference (p<0.05). Out of eight clinical pregnancies, half of them were from group B.

Conclusions

Active management in younger women with a shorter subfertility duration revealed a better pregnancy outcome. Otherwise, individualized treatment should be considered in selecting a suitable treatment plan.
Research on electric energy measurement system based on intelligent sensor data in artificial intelligence environment
Authors: Zhang Jieliang , Jiang Libin , Zhang Huanghui , Zhao Sikan , Yong Lin
Published: December 2023

Electric power resources are the core energy for a country’s economic development and growth. China is at the peak of electric energy consumption at this stage. Improving the accuracy and integrity of electric energy metering technology is of great significance for evaluating the use and consumption of resources in China. Under the background of artificial intelligence, this research analyzes and studies the integrated module, demand status, performance optimization, and coupling degree of the electric energy metering system (hereinafter referred to as EES) through the application of two different types of sensors. The results show that the application of intelligent sensors has a better integration effect with the system management of electric energy metering, which plays a very important role in promoting the sustainable development of automation and informatization of the EES.
Gelatin-based forsterite–hydroxyapatite hybrid coating on Ti6Al4V to improve its biocompatibility and corrosion resistance
Authors: Prakash P. Shakti , Barnwal Surendra Kumar , Shukla Pravin Kumar , Mehta Jitendra , Kumar Prashant , Tewari Ravi Prakash
Published: December 2023

Titanium and its alloys are extensively used for medical implant material due to their superior biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and strength. However, fabrication of corrosion free titanium and its alloys is still a challenging task since it might affect the surrounding tissues. Therefore, some protection is needed to enhance the performance of the implants in the body in terms of biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. In this work, the hybrid of gelatin-based forsterite–hydroxyapatite synthesized by the sol–gel process was coated by dip-coating on titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V). The variable concentration effects of forsterite–hydroxyapatite in gelatin matrix and the coating applications on the surface morphology as well as corrosion performance of coated substrates were evaluated. The electrochemical corrosion behaviour was investigated through Tafel polarization curves. Outcomes show that the substrate prepared with 5 wt.% of forsterite–hydroxyapatite has a maximum corrosion resistance, crack-free coating, is hermetic and adherent to the substrate.
AttentionPose: Attention-driven end-to-end model for precise 6D pose estimation
Authors: Rasheed Mayada Abdalsalam , Farhan Rabah Nori , Jasim Wesam M.
Published: December 2023

Addressing the complex problem of 6D pose estimation from single RGB images is essential for robotics, augmented reality, and autonomous driving applications. The aim of this study is to overcome limitations in handling scenes with high object occlusion and clutter. We introduce an attention-driven end-to-end model that builds upon existing methods employing pixel-wise unit vectors and voting for object keypoints. Integrating attention mechanisms allows the model to focus computational resources on salient features, enhancing accuracy. Experimental results using the LINEMOD benchmark dataset demonstrate an accuracy rate of 99.73%, outperforming state-of-the-art approaches. The model also exhibits strong generalization capabilities, achieving an average accuracy of 97.36% on objects not included in the dataset. This work concludes that the attention mechanism significantly elevates the performance and robustness of 6D pose estimation, particularly in challenging environments, and opens new avenues for real-world applications.
Getting “good” data in a pandemic, part 1: assessing the validity and quality of data collected remotely
Authors: Kostadinova Viktorija , Gardner Matt Hunt
Published: December 2023

The articles presented in this special issue contribute to recent scholarship on remote data collection. The topics covered can be described in terms of two focal areas. The first focus is on the ways in which research can be adapted to remote data collection, and the second on the ways in which data collected remotely should be considered alongside data collected using “traditional” methods. The overarching epistemological question uniting these focal areas is whether remote data collection yields data of substantive quality. While varied in their aims and approaches, the studies presented suggest that remote data collection methods can be used on a par with traditional approaches, thus aligning with the findings of already existing scholarship on remote data collection methods. The detailed findings presented in the papers provide valuable methodological information for further development of methods in sociolinguistics and related areas. Though these studies originated in conditions when remote data collection was the only option, they reveal the suitability of remote data collection methods beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote methods can get “good” data; the experience of conducting fieldwork during the pandemic, while a challenge, was a catalyst for creativity, innovation, and enrichment in the field.
Predation of the black-eared opossum (Didelphis aurita) on the great kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) and the water rat (Nectomys squamipes)
Authors: Machado Guilherme , Fischer Luciano Gomes , de-Oliveira-Nogueira Carlos Henrique , Constantino Wendel Dias , Braga Amanda , Braga Caryne
Published: December 2023

Understanding the predatory behavior of a species is critical to its ecological role. Little is known about the predatory behavior of the marsupial Didelphis aurita. Here, we present two cases to shed light on its opportunistic nature: an opossum struggling to locate and attack an immobile juvenile bird, indicating olfactory detection and visual constraints, and an opossum carrying a weakened rat that was host of four blowfly larvae. These events reinforce D. aurita’s opportunistic behavior in attacking debilitated vertebrates.
Influence of soundscape on quality of work from home during the second phase of the pandemic in Brazil
Authors: Peixoto Nara Gabriela Mesquita , Rafael Ferreira Lucas , Klein Michael Edison , Michalski Ranny Loureiro Xavier Nascimento , Monteiro Leonardo Marques
Published: December 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic prompted several countries to implement measures restricting people’s movements. This situation presented an opportunity to understand the acoustic environment experienced by the population during that time. This study aims to assess the impact of the soundscape in the home office environment during the pandemic. A survey was carried out using an online survey to collect data on the work environment before and during the pandemic. The questions identified the predominant sound sources using pre-defined taxonomy and non-parametric statistical tests. The findings underscore the common occurrence of multitasking during work from home and its correlation with decreased workplace quality. Notably, exterior sounds received lower pleasantness ratings compared to interior sounds, and the presence of human and mechanical sounds had a more significant impact on the overall assessment of workplace quality. Individuals who live in apartments or mixed-use areas tend to perceive outdoor sounds less favorably than those who live in houses or residential areas. On the other hand, individuals who live with two or more people tend to perceive indoor sounds more unfavorably than those who live alone. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion about the influence of the soundscape during the pandemic and mobility restrictions on the quality of home office environments.
Robotic vs. laparoscopic approach in obese patients with endometrial cancer: which is the best? A mini-review
Authors: Golia D’Augè Tullio , Cuccu Ilaria , De Angelis Emanuele , Buzzaccarini Giovanni , D’Oria Ottavia , Besharat Aris Raad , Caserta Donatella , Muzii Ludovico , Bogani Giorgio , Di Donato Violante , Giannini Andrea
Published: December 2023

This literature review aims to analyze available data on minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for the surgical treatment of endometrial cancer (EC) in obese patients and compare the surgical outcomes of patients with EC, treated with robotic and laparoscopic hysterectomy. An extensive literature search was conducted about studies on obese EC women who underwent robotic or laparoscopic hysterectomy. MIS reduces the impact of common adverse effects in obese patients. The robotic approach can ensure many advantages: reduction in blood loss, operative time, and hospital stay; indeed, robotic surgery seems to add other benefits when lymphadenectomy is required. Robotic surgery is more expensive compared to other approaches but considering global cost, this is less expensive than abdominal hysterectomy and its cost decreases with increasing procedural volume. Intra, peri and post-operative outcomes of obese patients with endometrial carcinoma treated with mininvasive surgery have been analyzed, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. However, the gold standard between classical laparoscopy and robotic laparoscopy has not been defined. Robotic surgery shows better surgical outcomes, but its potential is limited due to its costs and long operating times. However, oncologic outcomes remain the most important aspects and are still to be defined.
Are we missing the opioid consumption in low- and middle-income countries?
Authors: Correia Igor , Meziat-Filho Ney , Furlan Andrea D. , Saragiotto Bruno , Reis Felipe J. J.
Published: December 2023

Objectives

The rise in opioid prescriptions with a parallel increase in opioid use disorders remains a significant challenge in some developed countries (opioid epidemic). However, little is known about opioid consumption in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this short report, we aim to discuss the increase in opioid consumption in LMICs by providing an update on the opioid perspective in Brazil.

Methods

We analyzed opioid sales on the publicly available Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) database from 2015 to 2020.

Results

In Brazil, opioid sales increased 34.8 %, from 8,839,029 prescriptions in 2015 to 11,913,823 prescriptions in 2020, this represents an increase from 44 to 56 prescriptions for every 1,000 inhabitants. Codeine phosphate combined with paracetamol and tramadol hydrochloride were the most common opioids prescribed with an increase each year.

Conclusions

The results suggest that opioid prescriptions are rising in Brazil in a 5 years period. Brazil may have a unique opportunity to learn from other countries and develop consistent policies and guidelines to better educate patients and prescribers and to prevent an opioid crisis.
Association of seropositivity of toxoplasmosis and type 2 diabetes among adult females in Erbil city
Authors: F. Mala Shaymaa , M. Bakre Hawri
Published: December 2023

Background and objective: Toxoplasma gondii is an important opportunistic parasite in immune-compromised individuals that causes toxoplasmosis. An intracellular pathogen could cause severe complications. Diabetes is a significant component that enhances the host's vulnerability and risk of acquiring a variety of infections. The objectives of the current study are to reveal the relationships between toxoplasmosis and type 2 diabetes in addition to find out the most specific gene for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii. Methods: In this case-control study, 201 blood samples were taken from type 2 diabetic women with 100 healthy women as control groups to detect anti-Toxoplasma IgG and IgM antibodies by performing latex agglutination test and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Detection of B1 and RE genes of Toxoplasma gondii among seropositive individuals by nested PCR and evaluation of leptin hormone in both groups were performed. Results: Among 201 type 2 diabetic cases, 64 cases (32.0%) were seropositive for anti-Toxoplasma antibodies, with 15 samples (15%) among 100 healthy control group via latex agglutination test. ELISA performed for only latex positive samples and the results were 64 ((32%) IgG+, (0%) IgM+) patient group (15.0% IgG+, 0.0% IgM+) healthy group with the P-value 0.0001 which is highly significant. The results of nested PCR were (46.88%) (IgG+, IgM-) and (1.56%) (IgG+, IgM-) for B1 and RE genes, respectively. Increased levels of leptin hormone were observed in patients in compare to healthy controls. Conclusion: Both Diabetes and the elderly increase the chance of vulnerability to get toxoplasmosis. Diabetes, toxoplasmosis and high body mass index results in elevation of leptin hormone that leads to diabetes. B1 gene is the specific gene for detection of T. gondii in our area.
Umbilical cord anomalies in high-risk pregnancy and its association with the perinatal outcome: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Mohammed Zak Haliz , Kareem Alalaf Shahla , Abdulkareem Ahmed Amal
Published: December 2023

Background and objective: There are no local investigation on the role of the abnormal umbilical cord on neonatal and maternal outcomes in this region. This study aimed to examine the association of umbilical cord abnormalities on neonatal and maternal outcomes in Iraqi Kurdistan. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, the patients who attended the Duhok Obstetrics and Gynecology Teaching Hospital in Duhok city were examined between 1/11/2020 and 1/11/2021. The sample size is 500 women, inclusion criteria are age>18 years, acceptance to participate, gestational age >24 weeks and singleton pregnancy. The exclusion criteria are women who refused to participate, multiple pregnancy and stillbirth. Results: The mean age of the pregnant women was 29.0 (16 - 45 years old). The most prevalent maternal complications were placenta Previa (7.06%), Polyhydramnios (9.88%), and post-partum hemorrhage (7.06%). In this study the most common abnormalities of UC were abnormal diameter of UC (29.4%), decreased Wharton jelly content (15.5%) and short UC (11.9%).Most of the patients’ babies had normal weight (79.64%), (16.94%) had low birth weight and (3.43%) had very low birth weight. A percentage of the babies died either early neonatal (1.41%) or stillbirth (5.24%). The study found that the patients with abnormal diameter of UC cord were more likely to have babies with low birth weight (35.62% vs. 9.14%, P <0.0001) and were more likely to suffer from stillbirth (9.59% vs. 3.43%). Patients with short UC were more prone to have abruptio placenta (20.34% vs. 2.75%) and PROM (13.56% vs. 3.66%) ,and neonates with short UC were more likely to be LBW, VLBW and suffer from early neonatal death. Conclusion: This study showed that the patients with abnormal umbilical cord have significantly higher rates of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes.
Anteproyecto de Ley Integral contra la Trata
Authors: Sanz Mulas Nieves
Published: December 2023

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El rápido incremento de la “esclavitud moderna” se explica en la severidad de las políticas migratorias de los países ricos, las contrageografías de la globalización, la crisis económica mundial, la creciente feminización de la pobreza y la transformación de las economías de mercado en sociedades de mercado. Colectividades en las que se propugna un modelo de vida basado en la satisfacción inmediata de los deseos, por lo que todo parece susceptible de ser vendido o comprado; todo puede ser objeto de mercantilización. Una banalización del consumo que ignora la situación y el contexto específico de ese otro cuyo cuerpo o fuerza que se compra. La vulnerabilidad y la demanda son, en consecuencia, “el alfa y omega” de la trata. Un “demonio amorfo” que encarna una variedad de posturas (moralistas, ideológicas y de seguridad) que justifican respuestas principalmente antimigratorias y criminalizadoras. Supuestas soluciones que sólo ponen las cosas peor.
Migración y familia, sus desafíos ante los nuevos paradigmas del derecho: perspectiva México-Cuba
Authors: Medina Cuenca Arnel , Romano Casas Guadalupe , Trujillo González José Saúl
Published: December 2023

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Legislación con perspectiva de género: Análisis comparativo entre la ley de violencia de género de España y México
Authors: Carmona Arias Carlos Zabdiel , GUERRERO OLVERA MIGUEL , CARMONA ARIAS EDGAR ATHZEL
Published: December 2023

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Excavaciones arqueológicas en la Cañada Honda de Itálica (Santiponce, Sevilla). Primeros resultados
Authors: Hidalgo Prieto Rafael , Velázquez Guerrero Maite , Carrasco Gómez Inmaculada , Teichner Felix , Hermann Florian , Kiesow Ulrich , Peña Cervantes Yolanda , Roales Macías Adriana , Ufano Fernández Arturo , Zarco Martínez Eva , Romero Gustos Gonzalo , Ottati Adalberto , Durán Molina Rocío , Loza Azuaga Luisa , Becerra Fernández Daniel , Ontiveros Ortega Esther , Felipe Colodrero Ana , Vázquez Paz Jacobo , Ortiz Román Guillermo
Published: December 2023

En este artículo presentamos el resumen de los resultados de la excavación arqueológica desarrollada en la Cañada Honda de Itálica entre los años 2017 y 2019. Gracias a esta actividad se ha podido excavar parte de la crujía que conforma la cabecera de la domus del mismo nombre, abordando también la documentación y análisis arqueológico de las estructuras que hasta ahora se encontraban a la vista, resultado de excavaciones previas a nuestra intervención. Igualmente, los nuevos datos estratigráficos aportados por la excavación han permitido ajustar la datación del abandono de la casa, que situamos en la segunda mitad del s. III d.C., momento a partir del cual se produce el expolio y derrumbe del edificio.

Junto e ello, también se han llevado a cabo nuevas prospecciones geofísicas en el ángulo suroeste de la muralla tardoantigüa de Itálica, posteriormente contrastadas mediante la excavación de sondeos. Estos trabajos han permitido identificar por primera vez la muralla tardoantigua de Itálica, definir sus peculiaridades formales y conocer sus técnicas constructivas, caracterizadas por la reutilización de materiales de expolio, así como proponer para su construcción una datación que situamos entre la segunda mitad del s. IV y la primera mitad del s. V.
Evaluación del Impacto de los Sistemas de Acreditación de Educación Superior en el Proceso de Enseñanza-Aprendizaje
Authors: Martínez-Zarzuelo Angélica , Rodriguez-Mantilla Jesús Miguel , García-Domingo Begoña
Published: December 2023

Este estudio tiene como objetivo general evaluar, en el contexto de la educación superior, el impacto que los sistemas de acreditación producen en el Proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de titulaciones de grado, considerando las valoraciones de diferentes miembros de instituciones educativas. Se ha utilizado un instrumento de evaluación, diseñado ad hoc, y aplicado a una muestra de 1858 sujetos. Se han realizado análisis descriptivos, diferenciales y análisis de varianza factorial con modelos lineales generales univariantes. Los resultados obtenidos muestran, en términos generales, que los sistemas de acreditación han tenido un impacto de nivel medio-bajo en el Proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de las titulaciones evaluadas. Se han identificado diferencias significativas en el impacto que han supuesto los sistemas de acreditación en la mejora de esta dimensión en función del tipo de audiencia, titulación, titularidad, Comunidad Autónoma y sexo. Además, se ha encontrado la existencia de un efecto de interacción en el Proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje entre las variables audiencia y sexo. Los resultados de este estudio aportan evidencias sobre el impacto que producen los sistemas de acreditación en el Proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de las universidades de la muestra
La evolución de las controversias en la Unión Europea respecto a la aplicación al Sáhara Occidental de sus Acuerdos con Marruecos en materia de relaciones pesqueras y agroalimentarias
Authors: Torrejón Rodríguez Juan Domingo
Published: December 2023

La aplicación al Sáhara Occidental de diversos acuerdos que regulan las relaciones económicas entre la UE y Marruecos ha generado un largo debate, iniciado a finales de los años ochenta, en el seno de las instituciones. Este debate ha pasado por dos grandes fases y se ha articulado en cuatro grandes ejes temáticos: el deber de no reconocimiento, la soberanía permanente de los pueblos sobre sus recursos naturales, el consentimiento del pueblo saharaui y las cuestiones relativas a la presentación, novedad aportada por las sentencias anulatorias de 2021. En este artículo analizaremos las dos etapas y los cuatro ejes temáticos.
Metric system education in J. Damijonaitis manuals
Authors: Ragalytė Birutė , Paukštienė Alma
Published: December 2023

Metric system education in J. Damijonaitis manuals is presented. Basic actions with metrical number are discribed.
In Memoriam the mathematicians of Vilnius University
Authors: Jasiūnas Henrikas , Verikaitė Vitolda
Published: December 2023

Mathematcians of old Vilnius University, whose tombs are known to us, have been mentioned in this paper. Those mathematicians deceased more recently, as well as contemporary ones, are honored for their contributions to the mathematical sciences in hopes of nurturing a younger generation of mathematicians.
Proteolytic Activity of Bacillus Strains Isolated from Soil of Rice Agrocenosis
Authors: Gudzenko O.V. , Varbanets L.D. , Avdiyuk K.V. , Pasichnyk L.А.
Published: December 2023

Microorganisms are the most common sources of commercial enzymes due to their physiological and biochemical properties, facile culture conditions, and ease of cell manipulation. Among microbial enzymes, proteases are ubiquitous in nature and have been found in all living forms encompassing the eukaryotes like plants, animals, fungi, and protists as well as the prokaryotic domains of bacteria and archaea. Proteases are the most important for the industry and constitute approximately 60% of the total industrial enzyme market. Among the bacteria, the genus Bacillus has a very prominent place in terms of the commercial production of proteases. Earlier from the water and bottom sediments of the Black Sea, we have isolated a number of producers of proteolytic enzymes from Bacillus species. The aim of this work was to investigate the ability of representatives of a number of soil bacilli species to synthesize enzymes that hydrolyze such protein substrates as elastin, fibrin, fibrinogen, and keratin. Methods. The objects of the study were 8 cultures (KS 1 — KS 8) isolated from the soil of the rice agrocenosis. Cultures were grown under conditions of deep cultivation at 28 °С, with a mixing speed of for the nutrient medium of 230 rpm for 4 days. Methods of determining proteolytic (caseinolytic, elastolytic, fibrinolytic, fibrinogenolytic, and keratinase) activity in the culture liquid supernatant were used. Disulfide reductase activity was measured spectrophotometrically at 412 nm by evaluating the yellow sulfide formed during the reduction of 5,5’-dithiobis-(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB). Results. The study of the spectrum of proteolytic activities of 8 freshly isolated strains showed that only KS 6 under experimental conditions did not show the ability to hydrolyze any of the studied substrates (casein, elastin, fibrin, fibrinogen, and keratin). Strains KS 1, KS 2, KS 7, and KS 8 showed higher levels of activity compared to other strains studied. The most interesting for further research are: І) strain KS 1, which showed the highest fibrinolytic activity, ІІ) strain KS 2 as the most effective producer with elastase and fibrinogenolytic activity, III) KS 7 and KS 8, which simultaneously showed the highest rates as keratinase (7 U/mL and 9 U/mL) and sulfate reductase (33 μmol/min and 31 μmol/min) activity, respectively. Conclusions. According to the catalytic properties, a number of representatives of Bacillus, isolated from the soil of the rice agrocenosis may be promising for further research as an enzyme producer with proteolytic activity.
Síndrome de fricción escapulotorácica por un osteocondroma subescapular: presentación de un caso y revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Pinzón Escobar Juan Andrés , Castilla Pérez Roger Mauricio , Flórez Hernández Daniela María
Published: December 2023

El síndrome de fricción escapulotorácica, resalto o chasquido escapular es un cuadro poco frecuente, descrito, por primera vez, por Boinet, en 1867. Se produce por una incongruencia en la articulación escapulotorácica, asociada a múltiples causas, como bursitis, exostosis, masas óseas, tejidos fibrótico o muscular anómalos, consolidación defectuosa de fracturas o variaciones de la anatomía costal o escapular. El propósito de este artículo es comunicar un caso clínico de una adolescente con dolor incapacitante y deformidad en la región escapular derecha, de más de cuatro años de evolución. Los estudios diagnósticos revelaron una masa ósea única subescapular sugestiva de un osteocondroma de gran tamaño, más de 2,5 cm x 4 cm x 4 cm. También, se presenta una revisión y actualización de la bibliografía sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento actual de esta enfermedad.
40.° aniversario de la Biblioteca de la AAOT
Authors: Gutiérrez María de los Ángeles
Published: December 2023

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Integrating Social Care Into a Specialized Medical Home for Sex-Trafficked Youth
Authors: Raj Anish , Krass Polina , Hackett Kali , Green Sarah , Wood Joanne N.
Published: December 2023

After a series of meetings between medical personnel and community stakeholders, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia successfully launched the Adolescent Protection Collaborative in July 2021. This novel clinic created a specialized medical home for sex-trafficked youth. The clinic was staffed by a core team of child abuse pediatrics and adolescent medicine physicians and a social worker who provided coordinated evaluations and same-day services, followed by ongoing long-term care. The Adolescent Protection Collaborative model was built on interdisciplinary collaboration with the goal of consolidating medical services and reducing fragmentation of care. A Community Advisory Committee was formed and aided in linking interested youth with additional services. Healthcare navigation was facilitated through support of a clinic-specific social worker, and transportation barriers were largely eliminated through a grant-funded program. Pilot data from the initial 21 months of clinical operations revealed that 88% of 43 referred patients (ages ranging from 13–22 years with a mean of 16 years) attended a scheduled appointment with 55% returning for follow up. Most patients (68%) identified as Black. All (100%) had past or present involvement with child protective services. Fifty percent of referrals tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection with a total of 33 sexually transmitted infections diagnosed and treated. Patient-desired contraception was facilitated for approximately 67% of referrals. Social care needs, such as referrals for educational support, case management, housing and employment resources, and mental health linkages, were offered alongside standard medical services. The described clinic model demonstrates promise in meeting the unique healthcare needs of sex-trafficked youth.
Attitudes and Perception Surrounding Heart Failure Fellowship Training: A Survey Study
Authors: Shariff Raja Ezman Raja , Azri Mohd Afiq Hannan Mohd , Moize Burhanuddin , Alias Aqtab Mazhar , Yusoff Mohd Rahal , Ibrahim Khairul Shafiq , Ghazi Azmee Mohd , Kasim Sazzli
Published: December 2023

Background: Despite the burgeoning burden of heart failure (HF) in South-east Asia, very few opportunities exist to be formally trained in HF within the region. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and perception surrounding HF training and HF as a potential subspeciality. Methods: A national-level, 28-item online survey study was conducted between 20 October and 20 November 2022. The target group for the survey was cardiology fellows-in-training, cardiologist post-training (non-consultants) and consultant cardiologists. A total of 82 people were asked to complete the survey. The type of data collected included the following areas of interest: respondent demographics; knowledge and perception of current clinical practice locally; knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of training in HF, associated cardiology subspecialities and AHFT; and attitudes and perceptions towards a recommended HF curriculum designed by the authors. Results: Fifty-one responses were obtained (response rate 62.2%). The mean (± SD) age of respondents was 39.4 ± 6.5 years, most of whom were men (84.3%). Most respondents were cardiology fellows-in-training (58.8%) and consultant cardiologists (29.4%). Although most respondents (82.4%) felt that advanced HF and transplantation (AHFT) training should be made available, only 52.9% felt that training was feasible in Malaysia. Nevertheless, training without AHFT exposure may still be feasible, especially when incorporating other subspecialities. When introduced to our proposed HF curriculum, most respondents (82.4%) felt that it was feasible for implementation locally, although many (66.7%) felt that the lack of AHFT exposure would make it less attractive and that a rotation in an AHFT-capable centre would be essential (90.2%). When asked about other ‘adjunctive’ rotations, again most agreed that echocardiography, critical care cardiology and cardiac MRI training were potentially supplementary. Although exposure to clinical research and training was most welcome (78.4%), formal research through a Master’s or PhD degree was not essential. Conclusion: The survey highlights several important issues surrounding knowledge and perception of current cardiology training in South-east Asia. The information obtained will be useful in designing a HF curriculum that is ‘fit for purpose’ in Malaysia.
instituição dos ministérios do acolitado e do leitorado destinados aos fiéis leigos a partir da reforma da Ministeria Quaedam e das suas normas para a Igreja no Brasil
Authors: Herold Maikel
Published: December 2023

A redescoberta da vocação laical foi um dos grandes triunfos do Concílio Vaticano II, de modo que houve um reconhecimento da sua participação na inteira missão da Igreja. Isto fica muito evidente no que o concílio chamou de ‘índole secular’, ou seja, a santificação e ordenação das coisas do mundo a Deus. Porém, também se reconheceu que nos serviços ad intra, os leigos podem colaborar com os ministros ordenados, visto manifestar esta mútua colaboração bem como a ministerialidade da Igreja como um todo. Nas regiões onde faltam sacerdotes, isto se revela ainda mais importante. Por isso, a Igreja propõe a instituição de modo estável dos ministérios de leitor e acólito. Por conta disto e levando em consideração tanto o magistério pontifício, quanto a norma e doutrina canônica (da Ministeria Quaedam e as regras para o Brasil), o artigo trata de analisar o caráter ministerial dos leigos dando uma especificidade a estes dois ministérios, visto serem uma possibilidade de pôr em prática o que foi solicitado pela Assembleia Especial do Sínodo dos Bispos para a Região Pan-Amazônica: ao invés de uma ‘pastoral da visita’, uma ‘pastoral da presença’
The phenomenon of the New Right in European and Latin American narrative literature
Authors: Palomar Vidal Richard
Published: December 2023

The workshop “The phenomenon of the New Right in European and Latin American narrative literature: New perpetrators – old patterns of thinking?” organised by Dr. Lena Seauve took place on 13 October 2023 at the Institute for Latin American Studies (Lateinamerika-Institut) of the Freie Universität Berlin (Boltzmannstraße 1, 14195 Berlin). Far-right ideology has transcended national boundaries and now holds a global presence. This perspective served as the focal point for the workshop, providing a basis to examine the movement on a global scale. The workshop aimed to showcase this diverse phenomenon, connecting perspectives from European nations like France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, as well as South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Its goal was to highlight commonalities among these nations and their literary landscapes, exploring figures, texts, and modes of thought related to the far-right ideology.
Une vie avec Léon Cordes (1913-1987)
Authors: Pech Rémy
Published: December 2023

Léon Cordes (1913-1985) est imprégné d’un héritage culturel où se mêlent, de Minerve à Argeliers, le souvenir des cathares, la Croisade menée contre eux au XIIIème siècle, et, tout proche, celui de la révolte vigneronne de 1907. Dès les années 1930, il prend part à l’éclosion d’un occitanisme entièrement renouvelé, aux côtés de Charles Camproux, puis de Robert Lafont et Max Rouquette. Auteur de théâtre et rédacteur de revues, poète sensible, il revendique le profil singulier d’un paysan viscéralement lié à sa terre, mais maîtrisant toutes les disciplines littéraires pour s’engager par la création dans la défense et le développement d’une langue et d’une civilisation occitanes passionnément vécues. Le présent article, né de l’admiration et de l’amitié, s’efforce de restituer les grandes étapes d’un parcours insuffisamment reconnu, celui d’un écrivain-paysan dont le profond enracinement s’est accompagné d’une ouverture délibérée à la modernité. 

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Léon Còrdas (1913-1985) es impregnat d’un eiretatge cultural ont se mesclan, de Menerba a Argeliers, lo sovenir dels catars, de la Crosada  menada contra elis al segle XIIIen, e, tot proche lo de la granda revolta vinhairona de 1907. Tre las annadas 1930, participa a l’espeliment d’un occitanisme completament renovat, amb Carles Camprós, puèi Robert Lafont e Max Roqueta.

Autor de teatre e redactor de revistas, poeta sensible, se reclama del perfil singular d’un païsan viscèralament ligat a sa terra, mas mestrejant totas las disciplinas literairas per s’engatjar al mejan de la creacion  dins la defensa e lo desvolopament d’una lenga e d’una civilisacion occitans viscudas amb passion. Aquel article, nascut d’admiracion e d’amistat, vòl far reviure las grandas estapas d’un trajecte pas pro reconegut, lo d’un escrivan-païsan que son enrasigament prigond es ligat amb una dobertura volguda a la modernitat.
Entre « Locarno » et « splendid isolation »
Authors: Kuhn Franz
Published: December 2023

Le rugby ne joue pas le même rôle dans les sociétés allemande et française. Alors que les stades sont très fréquentés en France et que le Top 14 fait partie des meilleurs championnats au monde, le rugby en Allemagne reste un sport marginal qui ne suscite pas l’intérêt du grand public. Malgré une évolution tout à fait opposée, l’Allemagne et la France partagent une histoire commune en matière de rugby : entre 1927 et 1938, les relations rugbystiques étaient intenses. On compte durant cette période 16 matchs internationaux entre les deux sélections, des rencontres qui sont aujourd’hui très majoritairement sombré dans l’oubli en raison de l’importance, moindre, accordée au rugby allemand au niveau international. De même, ces échanges ont rencontré peu d’écho au sein de la recherche académique. Ils sont pourtant le résultat d’une configuration politique et sportive particulière de l’entre-deux-guerres. Encouragées par ‘l’esprit de Locarno’, les relations entre les deux fédérations reprirent en 1926. Les intérêts des fédérations respectives ainsi que les enjeux politiques conduisirent à une intensification de ces relations dans les années 1930. Il en résulta une alliance intéressée qui vit naître en 1934 la Fédération Internationale de Rugby Amateur (FIRA).
Einleitung
Authors: Conord Fabien , Obergöker Timo
Published: December 2023

Einleitung zum Dossier
Sociocultural Values and Pragmatics of Caste Address Form in Multilingual Pakistani Student and Teacher Discourse
Authors: Soomro Muhammad Arif
Published: December 2023

Introduction. Pakistani universities’ multilingual and multicultural classrooms can create communication difficulties when trying to understand the attitude and meanings conveyed by caste address forms in student and teacher discourse. Address forms are influenced by sociocultural values, they reflect speakers’ linguistic reality and convey the social structure of the society. Among the variety of address forms in Pakistani English speakers’ caste as a category of address form represents their cultural identity and norms. This article aims to present the findings of the study regarding the use of caste as a category of forms of address among multilingual Pakistani English speakers in a university setting.
Materials and Methods. The author shares the results based on data collected from a vast range of tools such as discourse completion task questionnaires, open-ended interviews, official letters issued by the universities, and validated by ethnographic observation. A total number of n = 447 responses were received from public sector universities of Pakistan. The analysis of data was based on a mixed method of both quantitative and qualitative approaches and draws on an interdisciplinary theoretical framework based on cultural linguistics, cross- and intercultural pragmatics, cultural studies, theory of address forms, World Englishes, and sociolinguistics.
Results. The results reveal that caste address form usage in Pakistani English has socio-pragmatic dynamics. The students and teachers used caste as an address form in a variety of ways that adhere to sociocultural values to achieve their communicative needs. The caste usage showed closeness/intimacy, respect, and informality among both students and teachers. These results suggest that caste as the category of address forms is interpreted as an instrument that interlocutors use to discursively construct appropriate, situation-based aspects of their lingua-cultural identities. The results have implications for language learning and teaching, sociolinguistics, and academic discourse.
Discussion and Conclusion. In the multilingual academic setting, this study’s results suggest the influence of social and cultural values on the communication etiquettes of interlocutors. Pakistani English speakers adhere to their communication norms acknowledging varieties of sociopragmatic knowledge to achieve communicative needs. To sum up, results reveal variance in the use of caste as a category of address form showing multilingual Pakistani English speakers’ cultural and bi-multilingual identity. Their use and choice of address form express respect, intimacy/closeness, and informality at the same time, however, European addressing styles indicate either respect or intimacy.
Shear transfer in bolted precast concrete column connections
Authors: Yrjölä Jaakko , Bujnak Jan
Published: December 2023

Shear transfer through bolted precast concrete column connections is not a widely studied topic. The current design method is based on the standards for steel structures, and the developers adjusted it to conform with previous shear test results. The method adjusted for design in the ultimate limit states may not be suitable for assessing performance in the serviceability limit states, where the maximum shear force is limited either based on unallowed deformations or displacement. This paper assesses the suitability of the current design method for evaluating the maximum shear force in the serviceability limit states. When the authors applied the current method with load and safety factors usable in the serviceability limit states and compared the analytical results against the experimental data, they concluded that adjustments to existing design methods are needed. Improvements for design in the serviceability limit states are proposed.
Bronzegefäße als Beigaben im Gräberfeld des Biatorbágyer Vicus
Authors: De Decker Klara
Published: December 2023

Bronze vessels as grave goods in the burial of the Vicus at Biatorbágy. In the eastern area of Biatorbágy, north of the Autostrada / No 100, around the tenth kilometer stone in 1991, 1995, 2004 heading the planned construction works rescue excavations were carried out. Here several Roman bronze vessels, probably grave goods, were excavated. This necropolis belonged to the Roman vicus at Biatorbágy. Different types of vessels, a wine jug with a round opening, a handled dish for hand washing, on which are a depiction of a sleeping African and Bacchic attributes, a water jug with a spout, some fragments belonging to bucket or cauldron, a second water jug with sharp projecting shoulder, a jug with round mouth and decorated handle, a bath-saucer came to light. The first jug – compiled from old parts – a strange creation by a local master, was originally produced at the end of the 1st century A.D. The handled dish and the bath-saucer were fabricated at the end of the 1st century A.D.–beginning of the 2nd century A.D. Both water jugs were made around the middle of the 2nd century A.D.
Tracing the road of elephant ivory at the end of Late Antiquity – Archaeometric analysis of ivory artefacts from the 6th–7th-century Carpathian Basin
Authors: Bajnóczi Bernadett , Koncz István , Bollók Ádám
Published: December 2023

Elephant ivory, a prestigious and valuable raw material in the post-Roman West and Byzantium between the 5th and 7th centuries AD, may originate from various sources. While both written and art historical evidence suggests that in the case of early medieval artefacts, African provenance is more likely than Asian, no data at hand is conclusive. The present paper investigates, with the help of FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, carbon and nitrogen concentration and nitrogen isotope (δ15N) analyses, the material resources of elephant ivory artefacts discovered in 6th- and 7th-century AD archaeological context in the Carpathian Basin to contribute to our understanding of late antique long-distance trade networks and economic relations.
Development, validation and greenness assessment of environmentally friendly analytical methods for the quantification of lenalidomide in pharmaceutical formulations
Authors: Demir İbrahim , Bulduk İbrahim , Enginar Hüseyin
Published: December 2023

Lenalidomide is a drug that has immune-modulating, anti-angiogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we developed green HPLC and spectrophotometric methods to determine the concentration of lenalidomide in pure and pharmaceutical formulations. In the HPLC method, 10 mM potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (pH: 2.0) and ethanol (50:50, V/V) were used as mobile phases, isocratic elution was applied at a flow rate of 1.0 mL min−1 and detection was made at 304 nm. In the spectrophotometric method, the spectral patterns of standard solutions in different solvents were comprehensively examined, the best spectra were obtained with ultrapure water, and a wavelength of 304 nm was selected for detection. Both methods have been validated according to ICH guidelines for various parameters. Correlation coefficients greater than 0.999 were determined for both methods in the concentration range of 5–30 μg mL−1. The developed methods were applied to commercial formulations, and comparisons of the results were made using the Student (t) test for means and the Fischer (F) test for standard deviations. No statistically significant difference was observed between the methods. The greenness evaluation of these methods was carried out using AGREE software. The developed methods are proposed as excellent environmental and operator-friendly alternatives for the quantification of Lenalidomide in pharmaceutical formulations.
H2 adsorption isotherms of Mg-MOF-74 isoreticulars: An integrated approach utilizing a thermochemical model and density functional theory
Authors: Nguyen Thuy-Trang , Cong-Phuong Cao , Le-Hoang Phong , Nguyen-Hoang Linh , Vu-Hoang Nam , Nguyen The Toan , Phan Bach Thang
Published: December 2023

A thermochemical model was developed to calculate the H2 adsorption isotherm of theoriginal Mg-MOF-74 framework, and its computationally designed isoreticular employing the adsorption energies and vibrational frequencies obtained from density functional theory calculations as input variables. The model reasonably replicates the experimental adsorption isotherm of the original framework at -196oC within the pressure range up to 1 bar. The strongest adsorption site of the new Mg-MOF-74 isoreticular exhibits saturation at lower pressure compared to the original one, despite a lower adsorption energy. This emphasizes the importance of vibrational, rotational, and translational contributions for comprehensively assessing the site’s adsorption performance. Because only the strongest adsorption site was taken into account for the site-site interaction, the model is only valid for low coverage rates of secondary sites. Consequently, it strongly overestimates the hydrogen uptake of the original isoreticular at higher temperature and pressure ranges where the cumulative coverage rate of the secondary adsorption sites is comparable to that of the strongest sites. In contrast, the model remains valid for the new isoreticular at a specific temperature between -40oC and 60oC within the pressure range up to 25 bar where the coverage rate of the secondary adsorption site is low. Its predictions highlights the significantly improved performance of the new framework compared to the original framework. Specially, it achieves a gravimetric hydrogen uptake value between 2.8 wt% and 1.9 wt% at a pressure of 25 bar within the mentioned temperature swing which is substantially higher than that of the original framework.
Introduction
Authors: Crawford Pat , Dalton Robert , Ten Brink Marisa
Published: December 2023

This issue of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Signage and Wayfinding highlights the importance of respecting diversity in signage. As our world becomes ever more connected, signage can influence groups previously not engaged in a location. Such people may speak a different language, have different values, or simply may be visiting for the first time. Our collective knowledge in signage research allows us to be flexible and adaptable, meeting the needs of diverse audiences in diverse places.
El corazón avisa
Authors: Ochoa Larrota Yamile
Published: December 2023

En Colombia, la enfermedad isquémica del corazón se ha ubicado de manera persistente como la primera causa de muerte en mujeres, situación que se relaciona con una historia amplia de factores de riesgo, antecedentes personales y familiares que determinan cambios en el estilo de vida de la mujer, que a su vez repercuten a nivel familiar, laboral y por ende en su estado de salud.

Conocer las diferentes formas de manifestación del síntoma, su significado e interpretación, como también las diferentes circunstancias que afectan la experiencia de síntoma, narrado propiamente por la mujer que lo vive, permite a los profesionales de la salud, atender de manera oportuna, evitando aumentar la comorbilidad en la población femenina.