bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vibration Analysis of the Distributed Optical Vibration Sensor (DOVS) on Various Surrounding Materials and Water Content
Authors: Mohd Asseri S.N.F , Norizan S. F. , Zulkifli M. Z. , Latif A. A. , Thambiratnam Kavintheran
Published: February 2025

Distributed optical vibration sensing (DOVS) is an optical sensing method that monitors acoustic turbulence in optical fibres, and then demodulating and processing the optical signal to correlate it to an external parameter. Optical based DOVS sensors have a few key advantages, including large-scale monitoring, good concealment, good flexibility and anti-electromagnetic interference which makes them useful for a wide range of applications. In this work, a distributed vibration sensing (DVS) is demonstrated using a 1550 nm erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) as a broadband emission source and a single-mode fiber (SMF) as the sensing mechanism. An Arduino piezoelectric transducer (PZT) vibrator is used as the vibration source in the experiments, while sand, soil, and cement with different water compositions are used as the test media. The different water content has varying refractive indices and elasticities. The vibration analysis is measured through the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) where the frequency drift, intensity, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is observed. Results of the testing show a similar sensitivity of intensity for different materials and water content which is 0.016dB/mL. Meanwhile, the highest frequency drift is observed for sand with varied water content which is 0.617Hz/mL. Similarly, the highest SNR of 23.5dB was also obtained for soil with a water content of 250 mL, while the lowest SNR was that of cement with the same water content at 15.1dB. This indicates that the DOVS system is capable of picking up even minor vibrations in cement, soil and sand, and would thus have significant applications in structural monitoring.
Exploring Mathematics through Game-Based Learning Mastermind Game: Colour Code Breaker
Authors: Yeak Su Hoe , Ahmed Sukri Suzarina , Yaacob Noorehan , Tau Keong Ang , Zulkifly Mohammad Izat Emir , Mohamad Ahmad Qushairi , Shafie Sharidan , Md Basir Md Faisal
Published: February 2025

Mastermind, a classic code-breaking game for two players, features various versions with differing numbers of code pegs (ranging from 4 to 6) and rules concerning repeated colours and blank pegs. This paper explores a simplified variant of Mastermind, where solutions are restricted to code pegs with unique colours and no blank pegs. By focusing on a subset of two code pegs, we model each attempt as a linear system. Through three attempts that satisfy the criteria of a linear system, we determine the initial colour solution for each small group. Further analysis allows for the calculation of the correct colours and their positions within each group using probability measurements. This approach provides a systematic method for solving the simplified Mastermind game and demonstrates the application of linear systems and probabilistic techniques in code-breaking. The findings offer insights into the effectiveness of these mathematical methods in deriving accurate solutions and enhancing problem-solving strategies within the game.
Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Pasien yang diberi Tindakan Medis Tanpa Informed consent dihubungkan dengan Asas Perlindungan dan Keselamatan Pasca Lahirnya Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2023 tentang Kesehatan Jo
Authors: Mochammad Rakha Haikal Fadillah  , Lindawaty S. Sewu
Published: February 2025

Persetujuan tindakan medis, atau yang sering disebut informed consent , merupakan hal yang sangat penting untuk diperoleh sebelum dokter atau tenaga medis melakukan suatu prosedur terhadap pasien, baik secara lisan maupun tertulis. Setiap pasien berhak untuk memutuskan, apakah menerima atau menolak tindakan medis yang akan dilakukan terhadapnya. Adanya peraturan mengenai informed consent ini sejalan dengan asas perlindungan dan keselamatan yang tercantum dalam Pasal 2 huruf g Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2023 tentang Kesehatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian yuridis normatif dengan pendekatan melalui peraturan-peraturan yang tertulis dan pengkajian terhadap norma dan kaidah yang berlaku. Hasil penelitian ini ialah bahwa Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 28 Tahun 2024 tentang Pelaksanaan Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2023 tentang Kesehatan belum membahas secara mendalam mengenai informed consent. Oleh karena itu, perlu ada pengaturan lebih lanjut terkait informed consent dalam peraturan yang terpisah. Dengan adanya peraturan yang memadai tentang informed consent dan perlindungan hukum yang melindungi pasien dari setiap penyimpangan yang dilakukan oleh tenaga kesehatan, maka sudah terpenuhi nya asas perlindungan dan keselamatan dalam Pasal 2 huruf g Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2023 tentang kesehatan. Asas perlindungan dan keselamatan mengungkapkan bahwa penyelenggaraan upaya kesehatan harus menjamin perlindungan dan keselamatan baik bagi pemberi maupun penerima pelayanan kesehatan, dengan mengutamakan keselamatan pasien, masyarakat, dan lingkungan.
Analisis Yuridis Peran dan Tanggung Jawab Notaris Terhadap Pembuatan Akta Pengikatan Jual Beli Tanah Adat Tanpa Ada Sertifikat Hak Milik
Authors: Sinurat Dendy Francysco , Silviana Ana
Published: February 2025

Bentang alam Indonesia yang beragam adalah rumah bagi banyak kelompok masyarakat adat, yang masing-masing memiliki adat istiadat, bahasa, dan tradisi yang unik. Meskipun mempunyai arti penting secara budaya, tanah adat di Indonesia menghadapi berbagai ancaman, termasuk perampasan tanah, penggundulan hutan, pertambangan, dan pembangunan infrastruktur. Penjualan ilegal tanah adat yang difasilitasi oleh notaris merupakan tantangan besar dalam tata kelola pertanahan di Indonesia, meskipun terdapat peraturan pemerintah yang bertujuan untuk mencegah tindakan tersebut. Pada penelitian ini digunakan metode Pendekatan penelitian yuridis normatif atau hukum normatif. Hasil dari pelanggaran yang dilakukan oleh Notaris dapat dikenakan tiga sanksi yaitu, sanksi perdata, sanksi andministratif, dan sanksi pidana.
Kriteria Disparitas Pemidanaan yang Dapat Dipertanggungjawabkan
Authors: Viano Lewi Kong Ateng Kenny
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini membahas kriteria disparitas pemidanaan yang dianggap berbahaya karena mengancam nilai keadilan dan didalamnya terdapat proses peradilan hukum yang memahas mendalam mengenai teknik-teknik atau kriteria dan unsur-unsur tindak pidana dan syarat penjatuhannya terhadap terdakwa yang disidangkan, yaitu berdasarkan kelakuan atau akibat, hal ikhwal atau keadaan yang menyertai perbuatan, keadaan tambahan yang memberatkan pidana, unsur melawan hukum yang objektif serta unsur melawan hukum yang subyektif, dan diketahui bahwa disparitas pidana merupakan hal yang wajar dan lumrah denga syarat penjatuhannya atau pemutusannya berdasarkan kriteria disparitas pemidanaan yang baik antara lain pertimbangan kondisi pelaku, kesesuaian hukum yang berlaku, proses transparan dan terbuka, pengawasan dan akuntabilitas dan  kesesuaian dengan tujuan pemidanaan.
Nota Técnica n. 65 (Diest) : Inteligência artificial em justiça e segurança pública : exemplos e recomendações para políticas públicas
Authors: Coelho Danilo Santa Cruz
Published: February 2025

Nesta nota, apresentamos quatro exemplos de pesquisas do Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea) nas áreas de justiça e segurança pública que utilizam algoritmos de IA: três no subcampo de Aprendizado de Máquina (Machine Learning) e um, ainda em andamento, no subcampo de Processamento de Linguagem Natural. Também destacamos duas experiências práticas nessas áreas nos EUA que evidenciam os graves danos que a aplicação irrefletida dessas ferramentas pode causar, especialmente a grupos minoritários e vulneráveis, servindo como alerta para que a sociedade evite replicar essas práticas sem as devidas precauções. Por fim, com essa preocupação, listamos recomendações de especialistas renomados para a elaboração e uso dessas ferramentas em políticas públicas.
Exploring Mass Transfer Mechanisms in Symbiotic Systems
Authors: Vathachira Irin Babu , Hillman Yael , Kashi Amit
Published: February 2025

We define two regimes of the parameter space of symbiotic systems based on the dominant mass transfer mechanism. A wide range of white dwarf (WD) mass, donor mass, and donor radius combinations are explored to determine the separation for each parameter combination, below which wind Roche-lobe (RL) overflow will be the dominant mass transfer mechanism. The underlying concept is the premise that the wind accelerates. If it reaches the RL before attaining sufficient velocity to escape, it will be trapped and gravitationally focused through the inner Lagrangian point toward the accreting WD. However, if the wind succeeds in attaining the required velocity to escape from the donor’s RL, it will disperse isotropically, and the dominant mass transfer mechanism will be the Bondi–Hoyle–Lyttleton prescription, in which only a fraction of the wind will be accreted onto the WD. We present these two regimes of the 4D parameter space, covering 375 different parameter combinations.
Dependence of Multiband Absolute Magnitudes and Color Indexes of the Tip of the Red Giant Branch Stars on Metallicity in Galactic Globular Clusters
Authors: Shao 邵 Zhenzhen 珍珍 , Wang 王 Shu 舒 , Jiang 姜 Biwei 碧沩 , Wang 王 Xiaofeng 晓锋 , Ge 葛 Zhishuai 志帅 , Zhu 祝 Haichang 海畅
Published: February 2025

The tip of the red giant branch (TRGB) stars have attracted intensive attention in recent years because their I-band absolute magnitudes, M

I
, are often used for distance calibration in the Hubble constant measurements because of its almost independence on metallicity ([Fe/H]). However, a discrepancy exists between various studies, and the theoretical stellar model predicts the dependence of their luminosity on [Fe/H]. Here, we present a careful study of the dependence of absolute magnitudes and color indexes on metallicity in optical and near-infrared bands. With the TRGB stars identified in 33 Galactic globular clusters by the reddest color in the G
BP − G
RP versus G
RP diagram, it is confirmed that M

I
is almost constant of  −4.017 ± 0.036 ± 0.027 mag when [Fe/H] < −1.2, which would give H
0 = 70.86 ± 1.2 ± 0.9 km s−1 Mpc−1 with this updated luminosity calibration for Type Ia supernovae. However, for [Fe/H] > −1.2, M

I
is found to become fainter with lower metallicity, which would lead to a larger Hubble constant. In the optical G
BP, G
RP, and V bands, the absolute magnitude of TRGB stars tends to increase with metallicity, while in the infrared J, H, and K

s
bands, the variation with metallicity shows an inverse tendency. In addition, the analytical relations of the color indexes with metallicity are presented, which have smaller dispersion than those derived for the corresponding absolute magnitudes.
Modeling Complex Organic Molecules’ Formation in Cold Cores: Multiphase Models with Nonthermal Mechanisms
Authors: Lu Yang , Quan Donghui , Chang Qiang , Chen Long-Fei , Li Di
Published: February 2025

In recent years, a significant number of oxygen-bearing complex organic molecules (COMs) have been detected in the gas phase of cold dark clouds such as TMC-1. The formation of these COMs cannot be explained by diffusive mechanisms on grains and gas-phase reactions. This study investigates the formation of oxygen-bearing COMs in cold dark clouds using multiphase gas–grain models that incorporate cosmic ray-induced nondiffusive radiation chemistry and nonthermal sputtering desorption mechanisms. Additionally, we present the effects of varying elemental C/O ratio and different sputtering rates. We utilized an accelerated Gillespie algorithm, based on the regular Gillespie algorithm. The results of our models for dimethyl ether (CH3OCH3), methyl formate (HCOOCH3), acetaldehyde (CH3CHO), ethanol (C2H5OH), and methanol (CH3OH) show reasonable agreement with observations toward TMC-1, within a factor of 3. Out of the 94 species compared with observations, 63 show agreement within 1 order of magnitude, accounting for 67.02%. Overall inclusion of nonthermal mechanisms in multiphase models shows notable improvement of modeling on oxygen-bearing COMs in the interstellar medium.
France Prešeren – kultura – Evropa
Authors: Faganel Jože , Dolinar Darko
Published: February 2025

France Prešeren ostaja tudi na prelomu tisočletij vodilna slovenska pesniška osebnost. V svojem času je sintetiziral umetniško, zgodovinsko in kulturno izročilo na Slovenskem in ga utiril v osrednji tok evropske kulturne ustvarjalnosti. Dosedanja raziskovanja so glede tega sicer preverila in predstavila dovolj prepričljivega gradiva, čeprav je bilo v raziskovalni vnemi čutiti čudenje nad genijem, izhajajoče iz domnevnega občutka ne-toliko-vrednosti, na drugi strani pa poudarjanje kompenziranja slovenskega samo-po-sebi-umevnega zamudništva. V zborniku so predstavljena vabljena predavanja na mednarodnem simpoziju ob dvestoletnici rojstva našega najpomembnejšega pesnika. Avtorji so kot delovno izhodišče postavili tezo, da more prav Prešernovo ustvarjalno bogastvo samo utrjevati slovensko kulturno prepoznavnost v Evropi in hkrati dopolnjevati njen kulturni mozaik z vrednotami, na katerih temelji ideja združevanja evropskih narodov.
Multisensor Data Fusion and Its Application
Authors: Egbe Gregory Omozuhiomwen , Arinze Stella Ndidi , Obi Emenike Raymond , Nwajana Augustine O.
Published: February 2025

Smart industrial processes are impossible without the use of machinery. Majority of these machines comprise rotating machines. As supporting tools for developing maintenance strategies, a Data-driven approach for multifault diagnosis of Rotating Machines is currently used in smart industry. This Chapter presents Multisensor Data Fusion and its application in Predictive maintenance methodology for multifault diagnosis of Industrial Rotating Machines. The main objective of Multisensor Data Fusion, rather than the different sensors being applied independently, are optimally fused to take advantage of their respective strengths, by combining data from multiple sensors and related information to achieve specific inferences than could be achieved by a single sensor. This chapter presents a methodology using data extraction features domain parameters for multifault diagnosis of Rotating Machines. The analysis shows that Root Mean Square Amplitude increases as fault develops, Crest Factor is more for healthy bearing and less for faulty bearing, these can provide early warning of faults
Effective Strategies for Involving Faculty and Staff in Every Stage of the Accreditation Journey to Achieve Excellence
Authors: Venkatesh R. , Rajavelu S.
Published: February 2025

The basis of the chapter is thus to outline in detail the strategies that are necessary in faculty and staff engagement during all phases of the accreditation process, underpinned by the pursuit of institutional excellence. It serves to further provide an in-depth review of best practices and new methods which educational leaders can engage in to foster a collaborative atmosphere. It illustrates the commitment of faculty and staff through more active involvement and dedication could contribute much to increasing the quality of accreditation outcomes and the overall quality of the institution. The discussion has been enlightened with the help of case studies and empirical research in illustrating tangible benefits of inclusive engagement. It also offers practical recommendations regarding how to devise a unified accreditation strategy that effectively captures insights and contributions by all stakeholders. It is a resource for educational leaders desiring best practices in creating an exemplary accreditation process as a driver of continuous improvement within their institutions.
Epistemological and ontological dualities as a challenge for a holistic modernity
Authors: Kick Hermes Andreas
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the philosophical, scientific, and artistic dimensions of home, alienation, and the slow return home as a framework for understanding the crises of modern knowledge and existence. It critiques the dominance of reductionist objectivism in science and the fragmentation of meaning in contemporary culture, arguing that both subjective and relational perspectives have been undervalued. Drawing on thinkers such as Karl Jaspers, Martin Heidegger, and Wilhelm Dilthey, the study examines how unresolved epistemological and ontological dualities—such as subjectivism versus objectivism and materialism versus idealism—have shaped intellectual and cultural developments since the Enlightenment. The concept of the border situation, introduced by Jaspers, is central to this analysis, describing moments of existential rupture that force individuals and societies to confront fundamental contradictions. The slow return home is presented not as a simple restoration of tradition but as a dynamic process of integration, where insights gained through alienation enable a deeper, reconstructed sense of belonging. By maintaining a dialectical balance between objectivity and subjectivity, science and art, rationality and intuition, this paper advocates for an approach to knowledge that transcends ideological rigidity and fosters existential illumination.
A survival framework for SMME’s based on COVID-19 events in the Western Cape of South Africa
Authors: Strydom Carin , Van der Merwe Stephan
Published: February 2025

Background: Many small-, medium- and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) struggled for survival in South Africa during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Unexpectedly, several SMMEs in the Western Cape province of South Africa not only survived but also thrived. Investigation was therefore needed to better understand how they survived to fill the knowledge gap.Aim: This research aimed at ascertaining the reasons why and how SMMEs survived a prolonged pandemic. It thereby investigated the possibilities of developing a framework for SMME survival during crises such as a prolonged pandemic.Setting: The study involved 16 different types of successful SMMEs, which operated in the Western Cape, South Africa, before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: The study employed semi-structured interviews with 16 participants as SMME owners, following a qualitative approach. Qualitative data were generated via snowball sampling following the COVID-19 pandemic and were analysed manually.Results: Study’s findings enabled the development of a proposed survival framework for SMMEs during times of crisis, such as a pandemic.Conclusion: The study succeeded in better understanding the challenges experienced by the SMMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic. It revealed several survival factors and actions, including the contribution of the Western Cape Government’s attempts towards an entrepreneurial ecosystem.Contribution: Drawing in part on resilience theory, a possible survival framework is proposed for entrepreneurs to consider whereby they may establish self-constructed support for the continuity of their SMMEs during prolonged times of crisis.
Prediction and Correlation of Midnoon Dip in Oxygen Saturation and Circadian Clock Discordance with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Mortality
Authors: Prabhu Madhav , Balasubramanian R. , Kour Harpreet , Darshan Arathi , Appajigol Jayaprakash , Patil Rekhs S. , Prasad JangBahadur
Published: February 2025

Background:

Various factors have been identified as contributors to mortality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study aims to elucidate the relationship between admission investigations, hourly oxygen saturation (SpO2), and circadian rhythm in COVID-19 mortality.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using sociodemographic and laboratory data from the medical records department of a tertiary care hospital. Data from 218 COVID-19 fatalities during the second wave (March 2021–June 2021) were analyzed using means, percentages, averages, correlation, and coefficients of determination with SPSS software version 20.0.

Results:

The majority of deaths occurred in males, the unemployed, those over 60 years, and patients with comorbidities. The study also examined contributing factors in 35.3% of patients who died without comorbidities. Elevated levels of lactate dehydrogenase, interleukin-6, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, D-dimer, and ferritin were predictive of hypoxemia progression. A notable dip in mean SpO2 at midday indicated circadian rhythm disruption in COVID-19 patients.

Conclusions:

A midday dip in SpO2, likely due to circadian rhythm disruption, was a notable feature in patients who died due to COVID-19. Elevated inflammatory markers are significant predictors of hypoxemia progression.
Type problem, the first eigenvalue and Hardy inequalities
Authors: Carron Gilles , Chen Bo-Yong , Xiong Yuanpu
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we study the relationship between the type problem and the asymptotic behaviour of the first (Dirichlet) eigenvalues

\lambda_{1}(B_{r})

of “balls”

B_{r}:=\{\rho<r\}

on a complete Riemannian manifold

M

as

r\rightarrow +\infty

, where

\rho

is a Lipschitz continuous exhaustion function with

|\nabla\rho|\leq1

a.e. on

M

. We obtain several sharp results. First, if

r^{2} \lambda_{1}(B_{r})\ge \gamma>0

for all

r>r_{0}

, we obtain a sharp estimate of the volume growth:

|B_{r}|\ge cr^{\mu(\gamma)}.

Moreover, when

\gamma>j_{0}^{2}\approx 5.784

, where

j_{0}

denotes the first positive zero of the Bessel function

J_{0}

, then

M

is non-parabolic and we have a Hardy-type inequality. In the case where

r_{0}=0

, a sharp Hardy-type inequality holds. These spectral conditions are satisfied if one assumes that

\Delta\rho^{2}\geq2\mu(\gamma)>0

. In particular, when

\inf_{M}\Delta\rho^{2}>4

,

M

is non-parabolic and we get a sharp Hardy-type inequality. Related results for finite volume case are also studied.
Mitochondrial Phylogeny, Diversification, and Biogeographical History of the Carangids (Actinopterygii: Carangiformes) from the Odisha Coast, Bay of Bengal, India
Authors: Tripathy Bibarani , Swain Surya N , Acharya Usha R
Published: February 2025

Recent theoretical and practical advances in phylogenetic species delimitation have made biodiversity studies increasingly robust. In widespread taxa, delimiting species is a thought-provoking task; the carangid species are excellent example since they show high degree of phenotypic plasticity with a widespread distribution throughout the globe. The species of the family Carangidae are highly diverse, commercially important, and widely distributed across the Bay of Bengal. To date, information about genetic diversity, and phylogenetic relationships is not well established in the Bay of Bengal. In this study, we integrate two mitochondrial markers (COI and 16S rRNA) and 25 morphological characteristics to explore the phylogenetic relationships, and biogeographical history of the family Carangidae at the generic level. We collected 15 species among ten genera from the Odisha coast, Bay of Bengal, India. Phylogenetic analyses by both neighbor-joining (NJ) and maximum likelihood (ML) produce high congruence trees defining well-supported clades. Two species delimitation methods were analysed: Assemble Species by Automatic Partitioning (ASAP) and Poisson tree processes (PTP). In addition to phylogenetic analyses and species delimitation, the divergence time was estimated based on RelTime-ML method. Our results suggest that the studied carangids were diversified from the common ancestor in the early Cretaceous period (142 Mya).
First Molecular Data for Trematode Bianium tonkinensis Nguyen, Nguyen, Ha, Ermolenko, 2017 (Digenea: Lepocreadiidae) from Vietnam and the Problem of Paraphyly of the Genus Bianium
Authors: Atopkin Dmitry M. , Beloded Alina Y. , Nguyen Ha V. , Hoang Hien V. , Besprozvannykh Vladimir V.
Published: February 2025

Adult worms of the genus Bianium (Lepocreadiidae) were collected from the intestines of fish Lagocephalus lunaris from the coastal waters of Cat Ba Island, Vietnam. Species identification and validation of these trematodes based on morphological and molecular datasets with the analysis of phylogenetic relationships within the Lepocreadiidae were carried out. The morphological characteristics of the worms from our study agree with the diagnosis of the genus Bianium and most similar morphologically to B. tonkinensis from Vietnam based on comparative analysis of our material with type material, published earlier. Based on molecular data (ITS2 and 28S rDNA), trematode from our material is close to several lepocreadiid species, namely B. arabicum, and Diploproctodaeum monstrorum from Australia by p-distance values at the interspecific level. Results of phylogenetic analysis show that the genus Bianium is paraphyletic, confirming results of earlier studies. Trematodes from our study belong to the species Bianium tonkinensis. The taxonomical status of B. arabicum from New Caledonia is still questionable. We support the statement that the Australian trematode, misidentified earlier as B. plicitum, is unknown species, which presumably belong to the genus Bianium.
Analysis of the Evolutionary Relationship between Species of the New Triatoma pseudomaculata Subcomplex (Hemiptera, Triatominae) and Proposal for the Creation of the Triatoma costalimai Subcomplex
Authors: da Silva Masarin Isabella , de Oliveira Jader , Visinho dos Reis Yago , Ravazi Amanda , Fernandez Madeira Fernanda , Cristina Antoniassi Fernandes Tadin Samanta , Galvão Cleber , Tercília Vilela de Azeredo-Oliveira Maria , da Rosa João Aristeu , Alevi Kaio Cesar Chaboli
Published: February 2025

Triatomines are insects of great importance for public health, as they are vectors of protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas disease. The genus Triatoma is the most representative in number of species and one of the most important from an epidemiological point of view. The Triatoma pseudomaculata subcomplex (composed of the species Triatoma arthurneivai, T. pseudomaculata, and T. wygodzinskyi [from the old subcomplex Triatoma maculata] and Triatoma baratai, Triatoma costalimai, Triatoma deaneorum, Triatoma jatai, and Triatoma williami [from the old Triatoma matogrossensis subcomplex]) was recently proposed based on chromosomal data. Thus, considering that the experimental crossings helped with systematic questions about triatomines, we performed crosses between the species of the T. pseudomaculata subcomplex. Thus, we crossed T. pseudomaculata and Triatoma costalimai to assess the possible presence of interspecific genomic and reproductive compatibility. In addition, based on the molecular data available on GenBank, we performed a phylogenetic systematics study to assess the evolutionary relationship of the species of the T. pseudomaculata subcomplex. Experimental crosses did not result in hybrids, demonstrating that there is a prezygotic barrier established between these species. Based on the above, we confirmed the specific status of T. pseudomaculata and T. costalimai based on the biological species concept. Furthermore, the reproductive incompatibility associated with the phylogenetic systematic analyses demonstrate that T. costalimai does not belong to the T. pseudomaculata subcomplex. Thus, we suggest that the sister species T. costalimai and T. jatai should be grouped into a new subcomplex called T. costalimai.
Cleaning and Disinfection Practices of Reused Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Containers in Health Care Settings: Evidence from Five Rural Districts in Uganda
Authors: Tusabe Fred , Ishida Kanako , Ocitti Francis , Yapswale Sauda , Kesande Maureen , Isabirye Herbert , Nanyondo Judith , Trinies Victoria , Medley Alexandra , Lamorde Mohammed , Berendes David
Published: February 2025

Local alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) production systems in low-resource settings, such as in health care facilities (HCFs) in low- and middle-income countries, frequently reuse containers for storing and dispensing ABHR. Cleaning/disinfection (C/D) of ABHR containers is necessary to safely reuse them and is an integral part of the WHO’s guidelines on local ABHR production. However, HCFs may not be aware of the need for C/D; combined with suboptimal implementation, this poses a risk of contamination of ABHR. As part of district-led ABHR production in HCFs in five rural districts in Uganda, we developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) for C/D of reused ABHR containers and provided on-site training for infection prevention and control personnel. Using in-person surveys, we assessed the availability of C/D supplies and equipment and the self-reported C/D practices before and after the training. At baseline, almost all (n = 90/91) HCFs reported reusing ABHR containers; 8% and 12% of HCFs routinely had all of the key C/D materials needed for adequately cleaning and disinfecting containers using chlorine and thermal disinfection methods, respectively. HCFs that reported adequately cleaning containers per the SOP increased from 3% (n = 2) at baseline to 18% (n = 16) after the training, whereas adequate disinfection increased from 0% (n = 0) to 5% (n = 5). All HCFs that performed disinfection reported using chlorine, and none reported using thermal disinfection. Improving access to C/D supplies, providing routine mentorship, and monitoring ABHR container C/D are needed to further improve C/D practices.
The Performance of a Rapid Coronavirus Disease 2019 Antigen Test in Rural Gabon
Authors: Davi Saskia Dede , Okwu Dearie Glory , Endamne Lillian Rene , Hildebrandt Teite Rebecca , Zoleko-Manego Rella , Mombo-Ngoma Ghyslain , Agbanrin Maradona Daouda , Adamou Rafiou , Adegnika Ayola Akim , Agnandji Selidji Todagbe , Ramharter Michael , Mischlinger Johannes
Published: February 2025

Access to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing is limited in rural sub-Saharan Africa. We evaluated the performance of the Siemens CLINITEST® rapid coronavirus disease 2019 antigen test under real-life conditions during the pandemic in rural Gabon. From August 2021 to February 2022, 277 participants were tested in Sindara and Lambaréné, Gabon, via outpatient mobile services. Of these participants, 54.6% were female, with a median age of 29 years (interquartile range: 12–55). The test performance was analyzed for the main population and for SARS-CoV-2 infected sub-populations at both study sites (Lambaréné and Sindara). We further evaluated subpopulations with higher viral loads using a cycle threshold (Ct) value restricted to <35, 30, 25, and 20. Overall test sensitivity in the main population was 33.3% (95% CI: 23.6–44.3%), improving to 83.3% (95% CI: 35.9–99.6%) with a Ct value of <20. Specificity across all populations was 100% (190/190; 95% CI: 98.1–100%). The prevalence of polymerase chain reaction-defined SARS-CoV-2 was 31.4%. The positive predictive value was 100% (95% CI: 88.1–100%), and negative predictive value was 76.6% (95% CI: 70.8–81.7%). Sensitivity in Sindara was 71.4% (95% CI: 29–96.3%) and 30% (95% CI: 20.3–41.3%) in Lambaréné. The Siemens CLINITEST® demonstrated high specificity but low sensitivity overall. However, it exceeded the WHO-defined quality criteria of 80% in participants with high viral loads, making it a useful tool in resource-limited settings.
Management of an Uncommon Snakebite Envenomation (Azemiops kharini)
Authors: Guo Shuan-Zhu , Zhan Shi-Ming , Zhuang Shuo-Feng , Chen Jin , Li Tian-Xing
Published: February 2025

Envenomation and death resulting from snakebites represent a significant public health problem worldwide, posing a substantial threat to human lives. Azemiops kharini (white-headed Burmese viper) venom is a mixed toxin that usually causes swelling and pain, paresthesias, blood clotting disorders, cardiopulmonary arrest, and even multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. The patient exhibited symptoms of envenomation after an A. kharini snakebite, including decreased fibrinogen levels and finger stiffness. Management entailed the administration of a combination therapy consisting of multiple monovalent antivenoms along with Jidesheng snake pill. Finally, a favorable outcome was observed. We present a case of A. kharini snakebite envenomation managed at our medical facility for the benefit of fellow health care providers.
Mucosal Leishmaniasis in Tunisia: Observations from a Rare Case Report
Authors: Chouaieb Hamed , Akhoundi Mohammad , Omri Malika El , Ismail Samar , Khammari Imen , Bellazreg Foued , Bellakhdher Mouna , Abdelkefi Mohamed , Hachfi Wissem , Fathallah Akila
Published: February 2025

Mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) is a parasitic disease affecting the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and oral cavity. It is most prevalent in Central and South America, whereas cases in the Old World are relatively rare. Herein, we present the case of an immunocompetent man from Tunisia with a long-delayed diagnosis of ML, characterized by lesions in the nasal mucosa without cutaneous involvement. This report underlines the importance of multidisciplinary care and adherence to follow-up in managing this disease. Clinicians should remain vigilant regarding this parasitosis, its potential complications, and the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Diversité et dendrologie des cacaoyers d’une agroforêt en zone de forêt dense et humide de l’Est-Cameroun
Authors: Essomba Henri Séraphin , Betti Jean Lagarde , Priso Richard Jules , Nguemmogne Linda Raïssa , Ngueguim Jules , Obiang Benjamin Ondo , Njimbam Oumar Farrick
Published: February 2025

Le défi actuel des acteurs de la filière cacao au Cameroun est de trouver des stratégies pour augmenter la production en cabosses  matures et mûres des systèmes agroforestiers à base de cacaoyers (SAFc) camerounais afin de mieux répondre à la forte demande  mondiale en fève de cacao. L’objectif de cette étude était de caractériser la diversité des cacaoyers et évaluer la dendrologie de variantes  de cacaoyers identifiées dans un SAFc en zone de forêt dense et humide camerounaise. Un inventaire d’aménagement forestier a été fait  du 02 septembre au 25 octobre 2020 afin de collecter les informations sur les cacaoyers de l’Exploitation Agricole BETTI (EAB). 3597 tiges  de cacaoyers ont été dénombrées, représentant une densité moyenne de 309,11 tiges/ha et une surface terrière moyenne de 6,81 m2 / ha. La caractérisation floristique des cacaoyers faite suivant des critères morphologiques des cabosses a permis d’identifier 18 variantes  différentes de cacaoyers dont cinq : BoLiAl, BoPrOv, VePrOv, VbPrAl, BoPrAl ont des indices d’efficacités plus élevées dans un  environnement complexe et très contraignant, c'est-à-dire qu’elles ont une production élevée en termes du nombre de cabosses et une  bonne résistance de ces cabosses aux maladies et ravageurs. Le suivi de chacune de ces cinq variantes dans des parcelles sous  traitements d’ombrage différent serait intéressant pour définir des modèles de SAFc qui combinent les ambitions de production du cacao  de qualité et en quantité et de conservation d’un niveau élevé de la biodiversité en milieu forestiers.
Pénurie de maïs (Zea mays L.) dans le centre et Sud-Est de la République Démocratique du Congo : enjeux, stratégies et pistes de solution (Synthèse bibliographique)
Authors: Miji Joseph Bulabula , Ndiadia Roland Mulumba , Nzokwani Augustin Ngombo
Published: February 2025

Depuis quelques années, une pénurie de maïs est observée dans plusieurs provinces de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC),  principalement dans le grand Katanga et le grand Kasaï. Et pourtant, ce grand pays au cœur de l’Afrique dispose de vastes étendues des  terres arables qui devraient lui permettre d’assurer la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle de sa population. Cet article analyse  l’importance de la culture du maïs et les défis majeurs de sa production : inefficacité des pratiques agricoles, nécessité d’améliorer le  système foncier, la problématique des voies d’évacuation ainsi que la concurrence des importations étrangères. Il propose des stratégies  et pistes de solution capables de prévenir les pénuries récurrentes de maïs. L’objectif de la présente étude était d’inciter les chercheurs  et décideurs à réaliser la nécessité de revitaliser le secteur agricole du pays afin de prévenir d’éventuelles crises de maïs dans l’avenir.
Mise en evidence des altérations de la moelle osseuse par la coloration de la reticuline à Abidjan
Authors: Alassani Faїza , Yapo Vincent , Bamba Issouf , Sawadogo Duni , Honde Michel
Published: February 2025

La biopsie ostéo-médullaire associée à l’étude histologique reste un atout majeur dans la mise en évidence des pathologies de la moelle  osseuse. L’objectif de cette étude était de montrer l’intérêt de la biopsie ostéo-medullaire colorée à la réticuline dans le diagnostic de ces  affections. Une étude transversale a eu pour cadre le laboratoire central du Plateau et l’UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et  Biologiques d’Abidjan. Elle a réuni 35 blocs d’inclusion à paraffine contenant des biopsies ostéo-médullaires (BOM) sur lesquels des  coupes histologiques ont été réalisées. Les colorations d’hématoxyline-éosine et de la réticuline ont été effectuées pour examen  microscopique. L’âge moyen des patients était de 45,1 ± 16,9 ans avec des extrêmes de 19 et 77 ans. L’aspect histologique après  coloration à l’Hématoxyline-éosine (H&E) a indiqué 13 cas de fibrose médullaire (37,1%) et la coloration de la réticuline a confirmé 6 six  (6) cas de fibrose réticulinique (17,2%). La coloration de la réticuline a mis en exergue six cas de fibrose réticulinique. Cette fibrose  réticulinique, s'observe lors des syndromes myéloprolifératifs, en particulier de la myélofibrose avec métaplasie myéloïde. Pour identifier  les fibroses non réticuliniques, il aurait fallu associer à la coloration de la réticuline celle du trichome de Masson.
Perfil dos Freqüentadores do Dia da Responsabilidade Social da Faculdade Ingá – UNINGÁ, Curso de Fisioterapia
Authors: TAKO KARINA VACCARO
Published: February 2025

O Dia da Responsabilidade Social é uma iniciativa daAssociação Brasileira de Mantenedoras de Ensino Superior (ABMES).Tem como principal objetivo organizar, anualmente, num só dia, em cadauma das IES e/ou em espaços definidos por elas, uma mostra de suasações. Isto quer dizer, fundamentalmente, que as instituições deverãoexpor, nas suas bases, os seus feitos nos projetos sociais nas áreas deensino, pesquisa e extensão. A 2º edição do Dia da ResponsabilidadeSocial da Faculdade Ingá – UNINGÁ, foi realizada em um ShoppingCenter da cidade de Maringá, PR, no período das 8h00min às 18h00min.Todo participante que se dirigia ao stand da Fisioterapia, respondia a umquestionário de identificação pessoal (nome, idade, sexo, estado civil,ocupação, grau de instrução) e um questionário para avaliar oconhecimento sobre a Fisioterapia. Também foram realizadas AvaliaçãoPostural e Avaliação do Sistema Cardiorrespiratório. Foram realizadosum total de 123 atendimentos no stand da Fisioterapia, sendo que destes,57 eram do sexo masculino e, 66, do sexo feminino. A média de idade foide 29,87 (homens) e 28,83 (mulheres). Foi possível observar que o perfildos freqüentadores do evento é predominantemente do sexo feminino,solteiros, com o 3º grau completo, na sua maioria estudantes.
Fisioterapia no alongamento de membros inferiores com utilização do fixador externo ilizarov: um estudo bibliográfico
Authors: NICOLAU FERNANDA REINA GRISAN , MOREIRA MÁRCIO GEORGE DIAS , GRABOWSKI JORGE LUIZ
Published: February 2025

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão bibliográfica sobre aatuação da fisioterapia como tratamento coadjuvante em pacientessubmetidos ao método cirúrgico de alongamento de membros inferiorespelo fixador externo Ilizarov, associada à técnica de osteotomia transversae distração óssea. Verificou-se que a imobilização por este métodoapresenta importantes complicações secundárias em músculos earticulações que podem ocasionar deformidades, interferindo no resultadofinal do tratamento. Assim, este estudo apresenta o tratamento defisioterapia e os resultados obtidos durante o processo usual deste método,e a continuação do tratamento após a remoção do fixador.
Perfil epidemiológico do setor de Ortopedia e Traumatologia da Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia da Uningá do período de fevereiro a junho de 2007
Authors: GOLIAS ANDREY ROGÉRIO CAMPOS , GRABOWSKI JOSÉ LUIZ , ORNELLAS ELOISA
Published: February 2025

A fisioterapia é uma ciência com o objetivo de tratar e avaliaro indivíduo como um todo, revertendo, se possível suas alteraçõespatológicas e funcionais. Este trabalho tem como objetivo traçar o perfilepidemiológico da Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia da Faculdade Uningá,classificando quanto a patologias, localização da patologia, gênero, idadee quantidades de sessões realizadas. Como resultado encontrou-se que aspatologias que mais acometem a população pesquisada são: Tendinite,alterações posturais e lombalgias, e as regiões mais acometidas são:coluna inteira, seguida da coluna lombar, ombro e joelho. Foramrealizados 1345 atendimentos no período. Ao finalizar este trabalho,pode-se observar que o setor de Ortopedia e Traumatologia teve umagrande demanda nesse período e agora tem seu perfil traçado.
Fisioterapia na doença de Osgood-Schlatter
Authors: GRABOWSKI JORGE LUIZ , BERTOLINI SONIA MARIA MARQUES GOMES
Published: February 2025

Este artigo relata o caso de um paciente com Doença de Osgood-Schlatter, submetido àfisioterapia, apresentando sinais de inchaço, dor, espessamento do tendão patelar eavulsão da tuberosidade tibial do joelho esquerdo. Os objetivos do tratamento foramalívio da dor, redução do inchaço e inflamação. O tratamento fisioterápico consistiu emterapia analgésica e antiinflamatória, exercícios de alongamento e fortalecimento dosquadríceps e isqueo-tibiais, repouso e afastamento dos esportes. Os resultadosdemonstraram melhora nestes aspectos, contribuindo para o retorno às atividadesesportivas.
Caracterização clínica-epidemiológica dos pacientes portadores de disfunção temporomandibular (DTM), atendidos na Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia da Faculdade Ingá
Authors: ALDA JOSIMARA BONIFÁCIO , GOLIAS ANDREY ROGÉRIO CAMPOS , PETERNELLA FABIANA NAVARRO , MENDES FERNANDO CORDEIRO VILAR , SANTOS GÉORGIA CARDOSO , GRABOWSKI JORGE LUIZ
Published: February 2025

A articulação temporomandibular é complexa, sinovial comsuperfícies fibrocartilaginosas compondo o sistema estomagnático, sendouma das articulações mais usadas do corpo humano. Este trabalhoobjetiva identificar características clínicas e epidemiológicas dospacientes portadores de Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM) atendidosna Clínica Escola da Faculdade Ingá, Maringá-PR, no período de agostode 2004 a julho de 2011. É uma pesquisa transversal, observacional,exploratória, com coleta de dados retrospectiva de indivíduos portadoresde DTM, buscando analisar variáveis: idade, sexo, estado civil, númerode atendimentos, número de faltas, motivo de alta, característica da dor,queixa principal, diagnóstico clínico, causa da DTM e associação comoutras queixas/patologias. Foram analisados os 7 pacientes que buscaramtratamento para DTM no período, que tiveram queixas variadas como:causa secundária devido incisão cirúrgica em um dente ocluso,hipoestesia, diminuição de amplitude articular devido reparação cirúrgicapor apresentar perfil retrognático, ansiedade, depressão, hábitosparafuncionais, cefaléia tensional, alterações posturais e nenhuma paciente tinha associação com outras patologias. Por ser um fenômenocomplexo, não pode ter tratamento fragmentado nem hierarquizado.Confirmando a necessidade de novas pesquisas epidemiológicas para adetecção, tendo um tratamento generalista e não especialista da DTM.
Adjusting to a Greener World
Authors: Hocquelet Mathieu , Nathalie Moncel
Published: February 2025

Starting from the hypothesis that the greening of production supposedly impacts three interconnected levels (employment systems, value chains and company strategies, occupations, skills, and work activities), the article provide insights resulting from mixed method research conducted by a Cereq team from 2020 to 2023. Firstly, analysis of statistical Cereq databases display two types of macrolevel results: the distribution of young people across green and greening jobs is shaped by segmentation between low skilled and high skilled jobs; the scope and way environmental norms impact workers’ activities depends on workplace organisations and management practices. Secondly, a three cases qualitative study in the construction; food retailing, solidarity economy sectors, underlines the importance of the relationship between companies and the market. This linkage remains a determining factor setting two greening trends at work: making profitable what is virtuous or making virtuous what is profitable, each organisation being able to be situated on a continuum from one to the other of these principles. Moreover, whereas environmental norms constrain workers to integrate new operating methods, the company surveys show how essential voluntary standards can be in orienting the trajectory of structures towards a more advanced and complex consideration of ecology in their activities, articulated with the health of the workers, their working conditions and the collective organisation of daily work.
Keywords: Greening, dynamics, workers, collective skills, health at work, deliberation, pathdependency
Obituary
Authors: Totterdill Peter
Published: February 2025

We are deeply saddened by news of the death of Professor Richard Ennals, a distinguished social scientist and activist. Richard's contributions to the fields of workplace innovation, action research, and education have left an indelible mark on those who encountered his work, and especially on those who knew him.
Editorial
Authors: Pomares Egoitz
Published: February 2025

In this special volume of the European Journal of Workplace Innovation, we wish to recognise the contributions of Professor Richard Ennals, who served as Editor-in-Chief from 2015 to 2024. His extensive work in workplace innovation, action research, and education has had a significant impact on the field. We acknowledge his leadership in fostering dialogue and advancing inquiry. In this issue, we include an obituary by Professor Peter Totterdill, offering a comprehensive reflection on Professor Ennals’ contributions and legacy.
This double issue presents 11 articles exploring key developments in workplace innovation. The contributions examine a range of critical themes, including organisational transformation, digitalisation, sustainability, and employee participation. Together, they offer a rigorous analysis of the challenges and opportunities shaping the evolving world of work and employment. The issue has been curated under the editorial guidance of guest editor Kenneth Abrahamsson.
Green Skills, Green Jobs, and the Green Eco-system.
Authors: Abrahamsson Kenneth , Pot Frank , Totterdill Peter , Preenen Paul
Published: February 2025

The global environmental, climate and biodiversity challenges require an urgent global response. The green transition and the move towards sustainability, including the transition to a climate-neutral economy, is triggering the need for a fundamental transformation of our society across a wide range of sectors. Europe must lead by example, by delivering on ambitious environmental, climate and biodiversity goals, enhancing growth, competitiveness, and quality job creation, while protecting the environment and ensuring a just transition to a more resource-efficient and circular economy.
SOURCE: EU COUNCIL CONCLUSIONS ON SKILLS AND COMPETENCES FOR THE GREEN TRANSITION. MARCH 7, 2023