bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Climate change, mental health, and reproductive decision-making: A systematic review
Authors: Dillarstone Hope , Brown Laura J. , Flores Elaine C.
Published: November 2023

The impact of climate change on reproductive decision-making is becoming a significant issue, with anecdotal evidence indicating a growing number of people factoring their concerns about climate change into their childbearing plans. Although empirical research has explored climate change and its relationship to mental health, as well as the motivations behind reproductive decision-making independently, a gap in the literature remains that bridges these topics at their nexus. This review endeavours to fill this gap by synthesising the available evidence connecting climate change-related concerns with reproductive decision-making and exploring the reasons and motivations behind this relationship. A systematic review using six databases was conducted to identify relevant literature. Included studies reported quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods data related to: (1) climate change, (2) mental health and wellbeing concerns, and (3) reproductive decision-making. Findings were synthesised narratively using a parallel-results convergent synthesis design and the quality of studies was appraised using three validated assessment tools. Four hundred and forty-six documents were screened using pre-defined inclusion criteria, resulting in the inclusion of thirteen studies. The studies were conducted between 2012 and 2022 primarily in Global North countries (e.g., USA, Canada, New Zealand, and European countries). Climate change concerns were typically associated with less positive attitudes towards reproduction and a desire and/or intent for fewer children or none at all. Four themes explaining this relationship were identified: uncertainty about the future of an unborn child, environmentalist views centred on overpopulation and overconsumption, meeting family subsistence needs, and environmental and political sentiments. The current evidence reveals a complex relationship between climate change concerns and reproductive decision-making, grounded in ethical, environmental, livelihood, and political considerations. Further research is required to better understand and address this issue with an intercultural approach, particularly among many highly affected Global South populations, to ensure comparability and generalisable results.
Performance of diagnostic tests for Trypanosoma brucei brucei in experimentally infected pigs
Authors: Ilboudo Kadidiata , Boulangé Alain , Hounyèmè Robert Eustache , Gimonneau Geoffrey , Kaboré Jacques , Belem Adrien Gaston Marie , Desquesnes Marc , Lejon Veerle , Koffi Mathurin , Jamonneau Vincent , Thévenon Sophie
Published: November 2023

Animal African trypanosomosis is an important vector-borne disease of livestock in sub-Saharan Africa. Pigs seem relatively tolerant to trypanosome infection and could act as a reservoir of trypanosomes affecting animals and humans. Our ability to reliably detect trypanosome infection in pigs depends on the performance of diagnostic tools, which is not well known. In pigs experimentally infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei, we evaluated the performance of parasitological Buffy Coat Technique (BCT), two molecular (TBR and 5.8S PCR) and four serological tests (CATT, HAT Sero-K-Set rapid diagnostic test–RDT, indirect ELISA, immune trypanolysis). Most diagnostic tests showed high specificity, estimated at 100% (95% CI = 74–100%) with the exception of CATT and RDT whose specificity varied between 100% (95% CI = 74–100%) to 50% (95% CI = 7–93%) during the experiment. The sensitivity of each test fluctuated over the course of the infection. The percentage of positive BCT over the infection (30%) was lower than of positive PCR (56% and 62%, depending on primers). Among the serological tests, the percentage of positive tests was 97%, 96%, 86% and 84% for RDT, ELISA, immune trypanolysis and CATT, respectively. Fair agreement was observed between both molecular tests (κ = 0.36). Among the serological tests, the agreement between the ELISA and the RDT was substantial (κ = 0.65). Our results on the T.b. brucei infection model suggest that serological techniques are efficient in detecting the chronic phase of infection, PCR is able to detect positive samples several months after parasites inoculation while BCT becomes negative. BCT examination and RDT are useful to get a quick information in the field, and BCT can be used for treatment decision. ELISA appears most suited for epidemiological studies. The selection of diagnostic tests for trypanosomosis in pigs depends on the context, the objectives and the available resources.
Lay community mental health workers (cadres) in Indonesian health services: A qualitative exploration of the views of people with mental health problems and their families
Authors: Windarwati Heni Dwi , Susanti Herni , Brooks Helen , Wardani Ice Yulia , Hasniah  , Raya Mardha , Ati Niken Asih Laras , Sari Hasmila
Published: November 2023

Introduction

In community-based mental health services, lay workers recruited and trained to support mental health programs, known as mental health cadres, have an important role in supporting the care of families and people with mental disorders. This study aims to explore the experiences of people with mental disorders and their families about the role of mental health cadres in improving mental health and caring for people with mental disorders.

Methods

This study employed a qualitative descriptive design for data gathering. Focus groups were conducted between August 2020 and January 2021 with 19 people with mental health difficulties (people diagnosed with schizophrenia) and 25 family members who are the primary caregivers of people with mental disorders from three provinces in Indonesia: West Java, East Java, and Aceh. Participants were purposively sampled with inclusion and exclusion criteria used were people with mental disorders and their families who regularly interact with mental health cadres. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis through six stages of coding and theme development.

Results

Several themes were identified. The most significant theme was emotional support provided by cadres in terms of reception from cadres about people with mental health problems (59.1%), tangible support in which cadres help people with mental disorders get treatment (52.27%), and cadre roles as duties/mandates (51.36%) was factors that facilitated the success. The finding of this study indicated that cadres were considered to provide a range of different support to people with mental health disorders and their families. In carrying out their role, there were factors that participants felt increased success in implementing the role of cadres. The cadre-patient/family relationship was influenced by perceived shame, trust relationship, and stigma. This research also revealed patient and family expectations about cadres’ roles.

Conclusions

Exploring the experiences of people with mental disorders and their families who received support from cadres could examine the factor that increases success in implementing cadre roles and barriers to mental health services by cadres, which are shame, mistrust, and stigma in the community. Therefore, paying attention to the expectations of people with mental health problems and their families about the cadre’s roles in improving mental health services in the community is essential.
In Silico identification of novel phytochemicals that target SFRP4: An early biomarker of diabesity
Authors: Rehman Asim , Bukhari Shazia Anwer , Akhter Naheed , Ijaz Hussain Muhammad Abdullah , Chauhdary Zunera
Published: November 2023

The simultaneous coexistence of complicated metabolic conditions like obesity and diabetes within an individual is known as diabesity. Obesity is the key factor for many chronic diseases, including insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Metabolic stress due to nutrient overload releases different inflammatory mediators. Secreted frizzled-related protein 4 (SFRP4) is also an inflammatory mediator that impairs insulin secretion. SFRP4 acts as an early biomarker for diabesity expressed with interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) in the adipose tissues that hinder the exocytosis of insulin-secreting granules from the pancreatic β-cells and is a potential target for preserving β-cell dysfunction and the diabesity treatment. The current study aimed to screen potential bioactive compounds targeting and inhibiting the diabesity-linked SFRP4 protein through an in silico approach. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of human SFRP4 was predicted through comparative modeling techniques and evaluated by various online bioinformatics tools. The molecular docking and MD simulation investigations were carried out against phytochemicals with anti-diabetic and anti-obesity properties to shortlist the best SFRP4 inhibitor. Hesperetin, Curcumin, Isorhamnetin, Embelin, Epicatechin, and Methyl Eugenol interacted strongly with SFRP4 by displaying zero RMSD and binding affinities of -6.5, -6.4, -6.3, -5.3, -6.3 and -5.8 kcal/mol respectively. Additionally, the root mean square fluctuation and root mean square deviation graphs from the MD simulation results demonstrated that hesperetin has good variations throughout the simulation period as compared to others. This dynamic stability and control behavior of hesperetin, when it interacts with SFRP4, shows that it has the potential to modulate the function and activity of the protein. Therefore, hesperetin is identified as an effective and top drug candidate through this analysis for preserving beta-cell function and treating diabesity by targeting SFRP4. The findings of this study could be useful in the design and development of diabesity drugs.
Physical activity status among adolescents in Southern Ethiopia: A mixed methods study
Authors: Zeleke Eshetu Andarge , Fikadu Teshale , Bekele Muluken , Sidamo Negussie Boti , Temesgen Worsa Kidus
Published: November 2023

Background

Adolescents physical activity is associated with current and future health benefits, reduction of cardio-vascular risk factors, improved bone mineral density, and mental health. The aim of the current study is to assess physical activity status and its factors among adolescents in Arba Minch and Jinka towns, Southern Ethiopia.

Methods

The study was conducted on 1255 randomly selected schools adolescents of Arba Minch and Jinka town by employing a mixed method. The qualitative data was obtained by Focus Group Discussion. Multiple linear regressions were done to identify factors affecting physical activity. Codes, sub-categories, and main categories were derived from the transcripts and presented in narrative ways to describe adolescent student’s perception on physical activity, its barriers and facilitators by comparing with quantitative findings.

Results

The mean physical activity level was 2.08 (95% CI: 2.04–2.12). A student’s self-perception about being physically active, being a member of a sport or fitness team, and engaging in after-school activity to earn money, being older, sex, a self-perception of being healthy, higher levels of vegetable and fruit consumption, having someone who encouraged physical activity, perceiving one’s family as being active, self-perception of not being overweight and attending schools that have a sports/playground were factors associated with physical activity. The qualitative finding showed a related finding. Poor awareness on the recommended physical activity, benefits of physical activity, lack of interest, restrictions from family members, peers and the community, uncomfortable environment were barriers to physical activity.

Conclusion and recommendation

The physical activity level of adolescents was low. Age, sex, a positive self-perception about PA and general health, and perception about one’s family PA, healthy eating practice, and the presence of role model were associated factors. Lack of self-motivation, interest and family restrictions were barriers to physical activity. PA promotion should be made by incorporating PA into school health programs and strengthening the existing school curriculum.
Operational Experiment and Related Legal Issues in Latvia: An Overview
Authors: Grinciuns Mārcis
Published: November 2023

Operational Activities Law of the Republic of Latvia states operational activities that are performed in order to prevent or detect criminal offences and to safeguard the independence of the State, its constitutional order and territorial integrity.

This research focuses on “Operational experiment” which is an operational activity defined in Section 15, paragraph three of the Operational Activities Law. It allows Latvian law enforcement authorities to create specific circumstances (situations) in order to determine criminal purposes of persons. Usually, this activity is used to investigate illicit narcotic drug trafficking, corruption cases and other crime investigations where “test-purchase” operations are required.

This article examines the part of the legal regulation for operational experiments that determines what situations are intended to be created when the measure is being implemented. Linguistic analysis and legal interpretation (translation) of the currently effective legal regulation for operational experiments in conjunction with the actual content of operational experiments that are put into practice showed that there are certain deficiencies in the legislation which occur in cases when it is necessary to create infringement situation which is not a crime.

Such situations are created when it is necessary to determine if officials facing an infringement, which is not a crime, in the course of fulfilling their official duties, will act in accordance with duties assigned to their post or will ask the infringer (performer of the operational experiment) for a bribe.

Keywords: operational activities, operational experiment, investigatory experiment, test purchase, undercover operations, entrapment, incitement, provocation, sustainable development.
Isolated Colonic Varices in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Abdalla Abubaker , Veeramachaneni Hima , Smith Kiara , Sharma Sanskriti , Patel Vaishali
Published: November 2023

Colonic varices are a rare subtype of ectopic varices and form due to portal hypertension, splenic or portal vein thrombosis, and mesenteric vein obstruction. When present, they are most common in the rectum. We discuss a patient with hematochezia who had isolated right-sided colonic varices related to pancreatic cancer, which is rare. The mass involved the superior mesenteric vein, leading to left-sided portal hypertension and resultant varices. These are difficult to diagnosis because they flatten with insufflation on colonoscopy, so computed tomography or angiography is the gold standard. Treatment options are limited and may require a multidisciplinary approach.
Deformation rule of bored pile & steel support for deep foundation pit in sandy pebble geology
Authors: Cheng Xuansheng , He Jiuru , Li Xinlei , Xia Qingchun , Su Hongling , Chen Chaobo
Published: November 2023

Regarding the whole excavation process of the support system of the Southwest Jiaotong University Station of Chengdu Metro Line 6 (the deep foundation pit bored pile + steel support and support system) as the engineering background, this paper studies the deformation rule of the deep foundation pit bored pile + steel support of the sandy pebble foundation. The deformation rule of this support system, the settlement rule of the ground surface outside the pit, and the rule of the uplift of the loose at the bottom of the pit are studied. A key analysis of the positive corner of the foundation pit is conducted, and the rationality of the optimization of the support scheme is evaluated. This paper provides effective guidance for the subsequent deep foundation pit construction and provides a reference for deep foundation pit construction.
Analysis of the influence of side wall opening on the arch structure of metro station using the PBA method
Authors: Dai Yongxing , Pei Xingkai , Chen Zekun , Shi Bolun , Zhang Huijian , Yang Yujie , Chen Wei
Published: November 2023

In order to meet the traffic and commercial needs, it is sometimes necessary to open the side wall of the metro station, while the current research on the mechanical properties and safety of the arch caused by the opening of the side wall of the station by pile-beam-arch (PBA) method is rarely involved. In this paper, based on the Tianhe East Station project of Guangzhou Metro Line 11 located in soft-hard uneven stratum using PBA method, the settlement law and mechanical characteristics of the arch under different side wall opening conditions is analyzed, and the influence of opening construction and opening span on the safety of arch is also further studied. The results show that the settlement caused by the opening of the side wall is mainly concentrated in the upper part of the opening area, and gradually expands around the opening area with the increase of opening span, and the maximum settlement occurs in the middle part of the arch. Opening leads to the differential settlement at both ends of the arch. With the increase in opening span, the settlement growth trend of the right side of the arch is greater than that of the left side. The opening of the side wall leads to the increase of the safety factor of the arch body and the decrease of the safety factor of the right arch foot, while the change of the safety factor of the left arch foot is not obvious, and the safety factor meets the specification requirements.
Post-humanismo y persona
Authors: Rodríguez Moya Esteban Sebastián , Mercier Claire Lea Antoinette
Published: November 2023

El presente escrito pretende explicar la relevancia y actualidad ética del pensamiento personalista comunitario de Emmanuel Mounier contextualizándolo en medio de los desafíos del post-humanismo. De este modo, la exposición se centrará en un primer momento en el mundo actual y la “muerte del ser humano”, para luego detallar en qué consiste el post-humanismo y el personalismo comunitario. Finalmente, se confrontarán las ideas provenientes del post-humanismo con la propuesta de Mounier.
Do Adaptability and Innovation Speed Matter in Increasing Sales of MSMEs during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Authors: Sabuhari Rahmat , Soleman Marwan Man , Adam Mukhtar A. , Abdul Haji Sulfi
Published: November 2023

Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Eastern Indonesia are threatened with bankruptcy during the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation occurred due to significantly decreased peopleâ€™s purchasing power, and most production activities stopped. In light of this issue, this study aims to investigate how well MSMEsâ€™ adaptability and innovation speed in Eastern Indonesia have increased their sales during the pandemic. We collected the data by distributing questionnaires on offline and online channels using Google Forms to MSMEs owners in Maluku and North Maluku Provinces. We eventually gathered 262 pieces of data and analyzed it through the PLS-SEM approach. The results showed that adaptability has a positive and significant effect on sales and the speed of innovation, while innovative speed has no impact on sales. In other words, the innovation speed can also not mediate adaptability to MSMEs sales. The results of this study are expected to benefit MSMEs owners in implementing appropriate business strategies, especially how MSMEs owners have the adaptability and innovation speed to manage their business in this condition of uncertainty. Additionally, this research is expected to provide an empirical contribution to the government of Indonesia in making considerations, policies, and decision-making related to the empowerment of MSMEs during the pandemic and beyond.Â
The Effect of Polychronicity on Employee Engagement: Conditional Process of Job Satisfaction and Compensation
Authors: Andriani Rian , Disman Disman
Published: November 2023

The health industry has the third highest voluntary turnover rate in the world; thus, the degree of participation in the health industry is still relatively low. Low employee engagement continues to make employee engagement an intriguing issue of study, notably in Indonesia. According to a survey, 76%Â of employees are not engaged in their work. This study aims to investigate the effect of polychronicity on employee engagement with the conditional process of job satisfaction as a mediating variable and compensation as a moderating variable. Testing the model using the PROCESS statistical tool version 3.5, the sample was determined based on the Slovin formula so that 212 individuals participated in the study. According to the findings, compensation is effective in moderating the effect of polychronicity on job satisfaction, compensation is effective in moderating the effect of polychronicity on employee engagement, and compensation is effective in moderating the effect of job satisfaction on employee engagement. Each interaction is in a high category. The study implicates the result of the analysis of the conditional process model on the effect of polychronicity, job satisfaction, and compensation on employee engagement in the health industry.
Compensation, Perceptions of Organizational Culture, and Turnover Intention: Does Organizational Commitment Mediate the Relationship?
Authors: Laksmana Aditya Candra , Kristanto Heru
Published: November 2023

An employeeâ€™s turnover intention to the company is related to organizational commitment, where several factors, such as compensation and perception of organizational culture, strongly support the success of organizational commitment. This research was conducted at PT Andalan Busana Boyolali Indonesia, with 155 respondents who met the requirements with a sampling technique admired as simple random sampling. The data analysis techniques used are Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through AMOS 21 software and the Sobel test to explore the proposed relationship. The results of this study indicate that compensation and perceptions of organizational culture are directly related to having a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment. Meanwhile, compensation and the perception of organizational culture are directly related to negatively and significantly affecting turnover intentions. In addition, the results also show that employee organizational commitment mediates the effect of compensation and organizational culture perceptions on turnover intentions. This research provides information for companies and related parties to reduce employee turnover rates by increasing financial and non-financial appreciation and evaluating the prevailing organizational culture to provide employee comfort.
Ultrasound-Assisted Biomimetic Synthesis of MOF-Hap Nanocomposite via 10xSBFLike for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Metformin
Authors: D.C. Español Mark Tristan , G. Garcia ER Joshua , V. Maligaya Louise Andrea , S. Santos Carla Mae , H. Santos Jan Abigail , G. Suarnaba Nemia , C. Rubi Rugi Vicente , Raguindin Reibelle
Published: November 2023

High levels of emerging pollutants, such as pharmaceutical compounds like metformin (MET), have been an issue for many years. The effective removal of these compounds from wastewater poses a significant challenge and has spurred interest among researchers. This study aims to integrate two of the prominent research interests in photocatalysis, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF), and Hydroxyapatite (HAp), and tests their effectiveness in the photocatalytic degradation of MET. The MOF-HAp was produced using a biomimetic method via 10xSBF-like solution with and without ultrasound assistance at varying biomimetic times. MOF-HAp nanocomposite’s photocatalytic degradation capabilities were tested by degrading MET, considering varying parameters – initial pollutant concentration, catalyst loading, and exposure time. Results showed that a biomimetic time of 6 h synthesized with ultrasound irradiation presented the most promising physicochemical properties for MOF-HAp, as verified by the X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analyses. In the photocatalytic degradation of MET, catalyst loading, exposure time, and initial pollutant concentration were found to have significant effects on the percent degradation. The initial concentration of 8 ppm, catalyst loading of 0.25 g, and 120 min of exposure time produced the highest percent degradation with an average of 82.25%. The findings of this study prove MOF-HAp's potential to effectively degrade organic and pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater.
In silico Study on Structural Inhibition of Bacterial DNA Gyrase by Major Secondary Metabolites Found in Grape Seed Extract
Authors: Lawan Haritha , Tharakee Hashitha
Published: November 2023

In the early 20th century, during the era of investigating and identifying essential “vitamins”, scientific research focused on grape seed extracts and their bioactive components, particularly polyphenols. Extensive studies have demonstrated that grape seed extract, rich in proanthocyanidins, offers protection against a wide spectrum of diseases, encompassing inflammation, cardiac ailments, peptic ulcers, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and microbial infections. To explore potential secondary metabolites within grape seed extract that could serve as structural inhibitors of bacterial DNA Gyrase, molecular docking studies were performed. The docking results revealed that two phytochemicals, namely (-)-catechin and Procyanidin-B2, exhibited the highest potency in inhibiting DNA gyrase subunit B. Subsequent in silico physicochemical and pharmacokinetic parameter predictions were conducted using specialized web servers for the examined phytochemicals. Notably, (-)-catechin displayed superior inhibitory and ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity) characteristics, suggesting its potential for utilization in synthesizing novel antibacterial compounds.
In Vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of Bamboo Tali Leaf (Gigantochloa apus) Ethanol Extract
Authors: Hidayah Nurul , Hafshah Mutista
Published: November 2023

Inflammation is a physiological process that serves as a defense mechanism for the body against foreign substances, bacteria, or irritants. Inflammation can be cured with anti-inflammatory drugs. One of the plants that has the potential to be an anti-inflammatory agent is the bamboo leaf. This research aims to analyze the content of secondary metabolites, determine the inhibition value and IC50 value of the anti-inflammatory activity of the ethanol extract of bamboo tali leaves. Bamboo tali leaves were macerated using 96% ethanol and subjected to phytochemical screening. The extract was then tested for anti-inflammatory activity in vitro with the Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) protein denaturation inhibition method. Bamboo tali leaf ethanol extract contains flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and phenols. The anti-inflammatory activity of the ethanol extract of bamboo tali leaves with concentrations of 28, 42, 56, 70, and 84 ppm had an inhibition percentage value of 23.14 ± 0.008%; 34.30 0.026%; 54.51 0.060%; 69.07 ± 0.006%; and 87.02 ± 0.021% with an IC50 value of 52.991 ppm. These results indicate that the ethanol extract of bamboo tali leaves has the potential to be an anti-inflammatory with a strong IC50 value below 100 ppm.
Prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae Producing Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) in Broiler Meat (Gallus domesticus) Sold in Regional Markets of West Surabaya
Authors: Risnanda Kadek Rio , Masfufatun Masfufatun , Listyawati Agusniar Furkani , Kuntaman Kuntaman , Sudibya Akhmad
Published: November 2023

Broiler meat is a foodstuff that is easily damaged by bacterial growth. Several pathogenic bacteria from the Enterobacteriaceae family have also been found as contaminants in chicken meat. While Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL) are enzymes that have the ability to hydrolyze antibiotics of the penicillin class, first, second, and third generation cephalosporins as well as the monobactam group. Based on this phenomenon, the researchers wanted to examine the prevalence of the ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae family in broiler chicken (Gallus domesticus) meat sold in the West Surabaya market. This research is a descriptive observational type using a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study was broiler chicken meat taken from broiler traders in several markets in West Surabaya which had met the inclusion and exclusion criteria with a large sample of 50 samples. Then the data were analyzed using the chi-square test. The results of the analysis showed that 13 samples produced ESBL. The prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae bacteria producing ESBL in broiler chicken (Gallus domesticus) meat in several markets in West Surabaya is 26% of the 50 samples used. The results of the chi-square test showed that there was no significant difference between locations where ESBL was found.
Związki romantyczne młodzieży z zaburzeniami psychicznymi
Authors: Kubiak Hanna
Published: November 2023

The article deals with the issue of romantic relationships experienced by adolescents with mental disorders. It presents the importance of participation in romantic relationships for the development of adolescents and how the process can be disrupted if the adolescents experience mental disorders. The difficulties concern both entering pre-intimate relationships as well as functioning in them. The main obstacles in this situation are related to the self-esteem of adolescents with mental disorders and the phenomenon of labeling them. The support system around young people with mental health problems consists not only of parents and teachers, but also of psychotherapists, educators and psychiatrists. The text ends with psycho-pedagogical postulates.
Możliwości interpretacyjne kategorii wstrętu na przykładzie popkulturowej figury zombie. Perspektywa edukacji estetycznej
Authors: Lisiecka Alicja
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the interpretive potential of disgust, examining the pop culture zombie figure. The analyses are conducted from the perspective of aesthetic education. The author focuses on such aspects of the zombie figure as: epidemic, impurity, concept of the Other, abjection, the body, and corporeality. The literature used in the analyses comes from various disciplines: psychology, philosophy, aesthetics, pedagogy, etc.
Kazimierza Sośnickiego pedagogika polityczna. Zapomniany dyskurs
Authors: Kwieciński Zbigniew
Published: November 2023

The understanding of political pedagogy by Kazimierz Sośnicki as a kind of comparative pedagogy studies on the relationship between political systems and the educational system, as well as the goals, contents and effects of school actions. Main issues of these studies and their results. A special lecture on fascist and Nazi pedagogy at the secret University in Lviv. Other forms of practicing political pedagogy in interwar Poland. The processes of reproduction of authoritarian systems in the research of M. S. Archer. Linguistic confusion in our public sphere. Hopes for continuations. I intend to contribute to the memento of an important trend in Polish pedagogy, abandoned after the war. In my opinion, it should be included in pedagogy and education. It is necessary both in pedagogy and pedagogical practice to educate for critical political wisdom. In the face of the disarray of political structures and the language of public debates, it is necessary to develop the capacity for an independent position, over partial divisions and fighting. The subject of political pedagogy was practiced with a gusto in the 1930s.
Przemoc seksualna wobec dzieci w okresie pandemii COVID-19: systematyczny przegląd literatury
Authors: Ulańska Patrycja , Orlińska Aleksandra , Gierczyk Marcin
Published: November 2023

The aim of this article is to review research on child sexual violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic review procedure based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses protocol was adopted. Analysis of twelve articles published between 2020 and 2022 in peer-reviewed journals showed that social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increase in cases of child sexual violence in developing countries, while it decreased in developed countries. In the articles analyzed, girls were more often the victims of sexual violence during the COVID-19 pandemic than boys.
Critical systematic investigation of the Cd–Ce system: phase stability and Gibbs energies of formation and equilibria via thermodynamic description
Authors: Liu Jinming , Huang Xiaolong , Du Quan , Ouyang Lingyu , Xiao Jian , Li Yong
Published: November 2023

The CALPHAD (CAlculation of PHAse Diagrams) technique is used in the critical remodeling of the Cd–Ce system. On the basis of new experimental data in the literature, the excess Gibbs energies of the solution phase expression (liquid, bcc, fcc, and hcp_A3) are described using the Redlich–Kister equation. Four compounds (Cd3Ce, Cd6Ce, Cd11Ce, and Cd17Ce2) are treated as stochiometric compounds. Two intermetallic compounds (Cd2Ce and Cd58Ce13), which exhibit a little homogeneity range, are treated as a two-sublattice model. Two thermodynamic models are used for the CdCe and bcc. Model I is to model the compound CdCe and bcc-Ce separately. Model II is to use the formula (Cd, Ce)0.5(Cd, Ce)0.5(Va)3 to describe the compound CdCe with a CsCl-type structure (B2) and cope with the disorder–order transition from bcc-A2 to bcc-B2. The present work shows that four eutectic reactions, three peritectic reactions, two eutectoid reactions, one peritectoid transformation and three congruent reactions are observed, and the stoichiometric compound Cd17Ce2 is only stable from 804 to 882 °C in the Cd–Ce system.
Geschichte schreiben als „dichte Beschreibung“. Der jüngere Plinius und seine Sklaven
Authors: Froehlich Susanne
Published: November 2023

Plinius der Jüngere berichtet in seinen Briefen verschiedentlich über seine Sklaven. Weitaus häufiger jedoch bleiben diese auf der Textebene unsichtbar, obwohl ihre Anwesenheit in den geschilderten Zusammenhängen vorauszusetzen ist. Der Beitrag beleuchtet im Rückgriff auf Clifford Geertz’ Methode der „dichten Beschreibung“ die Bedeutung, die der Diskurs über die Behandlung von Sklaven für Plinius hatte, und untersucht in diesem Licht die von ihm beschriebenen Nahverhältnisse zu bestimmten Sklaven und Freigelassenen seiner familia urbana. Die „dichte Beschreibung“ wird dabei mittels einer Diskursanalyse umgesetzt, die zum Verständnis der Lebenswelt des Plinius beitragen soll. Diese wird mit Rudolf Vierhaus als „symbolisch gedeutete Wirklichkeit“ aufgefaßt. Die Stimmen der Sklavinnen und Sklaven selbst sind dagegen in diesem Diskurs nicht greifbar.
Predictive value of combined serum IL-6 with UREA on severity of neonatal pneumonia: an observational study
Authors: Li Ci , Xu Zhe , Sun Hongqi , Yang Liu , Nie Manjie , Gong Weihua , Yang Junmei , Li Tiewei
Published: November 2023

Objectives

IL-6 is an inflammatory marker and urea nitrogen (UREA) is a common indicator of glomerular filtration function. Their combined detection has predictive value for the severity of neonatal pneumonia.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional analysis of the clinical and laboratory data, collected from 105 neonatal patients (including 76 mild to moderate pneumonia patients and 29 severe pneumonia patients).

Results

Mann–Whitney U-test showed serum IL-6 and UREA levels were significantly increased in severe pneumonia, compared with that in mild to moderate pneumonia (p<0.05). Correlation analysis showed the severity of neonatal pneumonia was positively correlated with serum IL-6 (r=0.284, p<0.05) and UREA (r=0.303, p<0.05) levels. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed the increased levels of IL-6 (OR=1.002, 95 % CI 1.001–1.004) and UREA (OR=1.420, 95 % CI 1.046–1.926) were independent risk factors for the severity of neonatal pneumonia. ROC curve analysis showed that the predictive value of combined detection of serum IL-6 and UREA in the severity of neonatal pneumonia was better than that of either detection alone (area under curve [AUC] = 0.809, 95 % CI 0.711–0.894, p<0.001).

Conclusions

Combined detection of IL-6 and UREA had a good predictive value for evaluating the severity of neonatal pneumonia.
“There was much new to grok”: an analysis of word coinage in science fiction literature
Authors: Gee Matt
Published: November 2023

As can be witnessed in projects such as The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction (Prucher, Jeff. 2007. Brave new words: The Oxford dictionary of science fiction. Oxford: Oxford University Press), science fiction has been fertile ground for the creation of new words and concepts. Whereas the aforementioned dictionary was constructed by eliciting examples and citations from volunteers, this paper presents an initial foray into data-driven methods for uncovering lexis unique to science fiction. Words unique to science fiction texts are extracted by comparing a science fiction corpus against the British National Corpus (BNC Consortium. 2007. The British National Corpus, XML edition. Oxford Text Archive. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12024/2554 (accessed 29 June 2022)) to produce a list of 306 neologisms from 74 texts. In addition, this study seeks to examine the ways in which authors impart the meaning of such words to the reader, drawing on frameworks of semantic word relations and work in cognitive linguistics. This reveals the use of definitions and glosses by the authors, both in narration and direct speech, co-occurrence with synonyms, and the drip-feeding of attributes pertaining to the concept being referenced. In addition, characters can be shown to struggle with the concepts to which neologisms refer, allowing authors to explore themes of alienation and other-worldliness.
Discovering Eschatological Leadership in the Book of Isaiah. The Motif of Animal Peace between Messianic Hope and New Creation
Authors: Schulz Sarah
Published: November 2023

Animal peace as a motif appears in two places in the book of Isaiah, thereby connecting two texts that are each committed to a different concept of rulership. On the one hand, it appears in the context of the promise of a future Jewish king (Isa 11:6–9); on the other, it is embedded in the context of Yahweh’s universal role, which is associated with a new cosmic order (Isa 65:25). This article examines the literary-historical and theological-historical relationship between the texts as well as their conceptions of rulership from a redaction-historical perspective. This leads to the hypothesis that Isa 11 was redactionally aligned with Isa 65 by adding vv. 7–9, a process that is understood to be a clear indication of royal leadership becoming increasingly eschatologized.
Variables bioclimáticas que determinan la distribución de la hormiga myrmecocystus mexicanus en México
Authors: N. Hernandez-Silva , Juárez-García R.A.
Published: November 2023

La miel de M. mexicanus es empleada como alimento y remedio tradicional en algunas comunidades rurales de México, Dado esta importancia, se considera relevante conocer las variables ambientales que determinan su distribución para proponer estrategias de conservación y un óptimo aprovechamiento. Se elaboró una base de datos con el reporte de presencia de M. mexicanus. Y mediante el modelo de máxima entropía (Maxent), con el uso de 22 variables bioclimáticas como predictoras, se estimaron las Variables bioclimáticas que determinan la distribución de esta hormiga. Las variables de mayor importancia fueron: régimen de humedad del suelo (31.8%), régimen de humedad del suelo (18.86%), temperatura promedio del cuatrimestre más cálido (18.4%).
IDENTIFICACIÓN DE DESCRIPTORES EN MEZCALES ARTESANALES COMO HERRAMIENTA DE APOYO PARA ESTRATEGIAS DE MARKETING
Authors: González-Ponce T.D.N.J. , Tapia-Rodríguez M.Z. , Rodríguez-Hernández G.
Published: November 2023

El objetivo de este estudio es identificar los principales descriptores sensoriales de tres mezcales jóvenes en Guanajuato. Una vez identificados dichos atributos se pueden elaborar las estrategias de marketing necesarias para aumentar el consumo on trade y off trade en la región. El análisis se llevó a cabo en un área iluminada y ventilada. Realizado con un total de 17 mujeres y 13 hombres, con edades de 18 a 30 años, que expresaron ser consumidores frecuentes o sociales de bebidas alcohólicas. La evaluación sensorial se dio mediante el método Flash Profile. Se entregó una hoja con una lista de los principales atributos determinados en la sesión a, y las muestras de mezcal artesanal (elaborados con Agave agustifolia spp, en el mismo año de cosecha en la región, con la identificación de mezcal joven) codificadas de manera alfanumérica como “Z75”, “H10” y “B45”. Los consumidores evaluaron cada una de las muestras por separado mediante una escala de “menor intensidad” a “mayor intensidad”. Los datos fueron analizados mediante modelo de ANOVA (p£ 0.05). Se identificó el mapa de preferencias (PREFMAP) mediante el APC. Todas las determinaciones fueron realizadas en el software XLSTAT 2021. Obteniendo como resultado que las tres características con mayor poder de discriminación son a) el color, b) el olor a humo y c) el olor a quemado. Mientras que las que resultan menos representativas son: el olor dulce, sabor a químico y sabor a dulce. Estos resultados pueden contribuir a realizar una estrategia de mercado adecuada, dando así la capacidad a los productores de mezcal artesanal del estado de Guanajuato una mayor eficiencia al momento de comerciar.
Estado del arte de la investigación forestal: Programa de Socioeconomía del CENID COMEF (1994 – 2020)
Authors: Moctezuma López G. , Flores A. , Pérez Miranda R. , González Hernández A. , Díaz Correa A. , Ortiz Reyes A.D. , Reséndiz Martínez J.F. , Romero Sánchez M.E. , Moreno Sánchez F.
Published: November 2023

El estudio del estado del arte en centros de investigación es un instrumento que ayuda a los tomadores de decisión a tener elementos para la asignación de todo tipo de recursos. La motivación del trabajo surge del XXV aniversario de la fundación del Cenid Comef en el año de 1994. Para conocer la evolución de las aportaciones del programa de investigación en socioeconomía, así como su cobertura geográfica y los subsectores que atiende. La metodología utilizada fue de tipo documental en dos fases; heurística y hermenéutica enfocandos a la evolución de los tópicos de investigación. Las variables que se seleccionaron fueron: libros, capítulos de libro, artículos científicos, generación de tecnologías y folletos. Así como la cobertura geográfica, los subsectores (forestal, agrícola y pecuario) que se atienden y los ítems de investigación. Se registraron 40 aportaciones científicas, de los cuales los más representativos fueron los artículos científicos (62.5%), capítulos de libro (27.8%), folletos (7.5%), libros (5%) y tecnología generadas (2.5%), con cobertura geográfica que en su mayoría fueron con aplicación nacional y en el subsector con mayor atención fue el forestal con 17 entregables (41%), con lo cual se concluye que de que el programa de investigación en socioeconomía cumple con el mandato de que sus estudios son de carácter transversal y tienen un porcentaje de alrededor del 50 % en cobertura geográfica a nivel nacional.
¿Prisión o confiscación de valor?
Authors: Zaffaroni Eugenio Raúl
Published: November 2023

Se presenta un estudio acerca de la pena de prisión y la forma en que, dentro de las sociedades contemporáneas, ha llegado a convertirse en la reacción punitiva por excelencia frente al delito. Contrario a esta tendencia, hasta aproximadamente el siglo XVIII, el encierro tenía solamente una finalidad equivalente a la de una medida cautelar parecida a la que ahora desempeña la prisión preventiva. Serán las teorías económicas sobre el valor las que propiciarían el cambio de mentalidad a partir del cual la prisión se convierte en el eje del sistema punitivo actual. Se diferencia el enfoque de los monetaristas, que únicamente pueden legitimar el castigo como equivalente a la confiscación, de las teorías subjetivistas, que encuentran una base legitimadora, por ejemplo, en la prevención alcanzada mediante el principio de utilidad. No deja de ser paradójico que las teorías económicas de Adam Smith, que poseían un mayor potencial para explicar el fundamento del “pago a través de un tiempo de encierro”, hayan sido ignoradas. Tal menosprecio se explica porque dichas teorías fueron una especie de camino prohibido, de acentuado idealismo, limitador del conocimiento, impermeable a todo dato de la realidad, lo que, por otra parte, le era necesario para asumir la función legitimante del poder punitivo de sociedades desiguales y de empresas neocolonialistas como las nuestras. Nuestro propósito es indagar los elementos ideológicos de los que se nutrieron los penalistas que naturalizaron al encierro como pena.
Migración por crisis y crisis de la migración. Una visión desde los derechos humanos
Authors: Chacón Hernández David
Published: November 2023

La crisis humanitaria de la migración no debe ser vista solamente por el trato material que reciben los migrantes. Si bien es cierto que es lo más inhumano, también cuenta la condición jurídica en la que se encuentran. Los erróneamente llamados indocumentados, son considerados “ilegales”, y como tal, indignos de los derechos análogos a los del ciudadano. En el imaginario de los países de recepción, el migrante no es apreciado como una persona que contribuye a la riqueza de un pueblo, no es visto como un sujeto que aporta a la economía, sino como una carga, esto es, como una persona más a la que se le hace el favor de permitirle ganar dinero y prestarle servicios públicos. Se destaca lo negativo y se oculta lo positivo. esas son las razones por las que se deben modificar los instrumentos legales que, en la perspectiva de los derechos humanos, ayuden a mejorar el trato a los migrantes.
Conferencia familiar restaurativa: estrategia de intervención en casos donde se presume alienación parental
Authors: Calderón Calderón José Manuel
Published: November 2023

Ante la alta incidencia de casos en el ámbito judicial, donde se  alude abuso en la infancia y alienación parental. Se realizó una investigación, donde se establecieron mediante la descripción teórica, análisis reflexivo, observación y escucha del fenómeno; los parámetros que justifican la intervención, mediante la conferencia familiar restaurativa, como herramienta eficiente para intervenir en casos judiciales, donde se presume alienación parental en la niñez. Los temas abordados son: el derecho de la niñez y adolescencia; constructo, características y origen de la conducta aliénate; conferencia familiar restaurativa. Esto desde el derecho, psicología, psicoanálisis y procesos restaurativos. Lo anterior aplicado a un caso de estudio.
El efecto erga omnes y los derechos humanos en la controversia constitucional del Tribunal Constitucional Mexicano durante el siglo XXI. Estudio de caso
Authors: Elizalde Castañeda Rodolfo Rafael , Wong Meraz Víctor Alejandro , Cisneros Mejía Francisco Arturo
Published: November 2023

En el presente artículo se analiza la controversia constitucional a partir de dos aspectos, el efecto erga omnes y los derechos humanos. Esto se hace a través del estudio fáctico de la sentencia dictada sobre el expediente 32/2012 que conoció y resolvió la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación en su rol de máximo intérprete de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. El efecto erga omnes consiste, primero, en la fuerza vinculante de esa sentencia derivado de los votos emitidos para su aprobación y, segundo, en la fuerza infranqueable de los derechos humanos conforme a las teorías de los derechos fundamentales. En esta contribución se muestra que los derechos humanos abordados por esa sentencia no están sujetos a los votos emitidos en su aprobación para que surtan efectos erga omnes, sobre todo, a partir de la reforma constitucional en México del 10 de junio de 2011, puesto que tienen sus propios efectos y principios interpretativos constitucionales y convencionales.