bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Martjanska pesmarica
Authors: Novak Vilko
Published: February 2025

Knjiga je znanstveno-kritična izdaja rokopisa pesmarice, ki je po dosedanjih ugotovitvah nastal v Martjáncih v Prekmurju, deloma že v 16., večinoma pa v prvi polovici 17. stoletja. Obsežni uvodni študiji, ki jo je napisal urednik dela, Vilko Novak, sledi prepis celotnega besedila, ki so mu za ilustracijo dodane fotografije posameznih delov pesmarice, opremljen pa je tudi s spremnimi opombami.
Slovar jezika slovenskih protestantskih piscev 16. stoletja
Authors: Merše Majda , Novak France , Premk Francka
Published: February 2025

Poskusni snopič Slovarja jezika slovenskih protestantskih piscev 16. stoletja razgrinja zamisel enojezičnega razlagalnega zgodovinskega slovarja, kakršno omogoča celovito, informativno zelo bogato gradivo, zbrano s popolnim izpisom vseh knjižnih izdaj s slovenskim besedilom. Rezultat projekta je slovarska monografija Besedje slovenskega knjižnega jezika 16. stoletja (2011).
Analyse spatio-temporelle de la mise à disposition de deux moyens de prévention du paludisme : les moustiquaires imprégnées d’insecticide à longue durée d’action et le traitement préventif intermittent en Côte d'Ivoire entre 2017 et 2019
Authors: Azongnibo Konan Rodolphe Mardoché , Assi Serge-Brice , Aimain Alexis Serge , Niamké Gnamké Mathieu , Kouakou Aristide Colette Adjoua , Anoh Kouassi Paul , Adja Akré Maurice , Bonnet Emmanuel , Fournet Florence
Published: February 2025

Peu de données sont disponibles pour évaluer la couverture en moustiquaires imprégnées d’insecticide à longue durée d’action (MILDA) et en traitement préventif intermittent (TPI) en Côte d’Ivoire alors que ces informations permettraient d’améliorer la prévention du paludisme. L’objectif de l’étude était d’analyser le taux de distribution de MILDA et de la troisième dose de TPI (TPI3) à l’échelle des districts sanitaires de la Côte d’Ivoire entre 2017 et 2019. Les données utilisées, issues du système de soins, correspondent au nombre de MILDA distribuées lors des consultations prénatales (CPN) et par le programme élargi de vaccination aux enfants, ainsi que le nombre de TPI3 distribué aux femmes enceintes en CPN. Les taux de distribution ont été analysés par les indices de Moran. Les analyses mettent en évidence les zones ouest et nord-ouest comme des zones de concentration de districts sanitaires présentant des taux de distribution de MILDA et de TPI3 faibles.
Nuevos datos para la biografía de Agustín Moreto (II): Calderón y Moreto en Toledo, entre la Hermandad del Refugio y la Congregación de la Santa Escuela de Cristo
Authors: Lobato María Luisa
Published: February 2025

Se presentan las Hermandades del Refugio y la Congregación de la Santa Escuela de Cristo de Toledo, con especial atención a las décadas de 1650 y 1660. Fue en este periodo cuando Agustín Moreto y Pedro Calderón de la Barca, dramaturgos y sacerdotes, ocuparon en ellas diversos cargos. Moreto participó en ambas y Calderón en la Hermandad de Refugio. Alcanzaron diversas dignidades, Calderón la de Hermano Mayor de El Refugio (1656), el mismo cargo que ocupó Moreto en la Escuela de Cristo (1667). Calderón fue nombrado por el cardenal Moscoso capellán de la capilla de los Reyes Nuevos de la catedral de Toledo y escribió obras poéticas por encargo suyo. Se analiza, además, la relación de ambos con el cardenal Moscoso y Sandoval, de quien fue capellán Moreto, que también lo sería de su sucesor, el cardenal Pascual de Aragón. Moreto fue enterrado en la capilla de la Escuela de Cristo, que pertenecía entonces a la parroquia de San Juan Bautista. Ambas instituciones se constituyeron en espacios de sociabilidad de personajes muy importantes de su tiempo.
En un lugar de Vigata: utopías isleñas en Don Chisciotte in Sicilia de Roberto Mandracchia
Authors: Criscuolo Alessandra
Published: February 2025

Este trabajo se propone examinar un caso peculiar de recepción cervantina en la Italia contemporánea, con su adaptación a la realidad e imaginario local de la región de Sicilia en el presente: Don Chisciotte in Sicilia (Don Quijote en Sicilia, 2022) de Roberto Mandracchia. El análisis se centra en el contexto, la forma y los recursos mediante los cuales el escritor ha llevado a cabo su personal reescritura quijotesca en la ciudad inventada de Vigata, con su propio repertorio de personajes y situaciones tópicas, estableciendo las contigüidades con ese lugar de la Mancha y los protagonistas de Cervantes.
Eugenio Gerardo Lobo y el desengaño bajobarroco de un «capitán coplero»
Authors: Ruiz Pérez Pedro
Published: February 2025

En el cambio de siglo la dominante metafísica de la cultura altobarroca, con su componente dramático, se ve desplazada por el impacto de la nueva ciencia y su epistemología inductiva, que devuelve a lo mundano su dimensión de realidad. En los versos de Lobo y en su práctica editorial se manifiesta el modo en que la poética se ajusta al nuevo modelo epistémico, invirtiendo las pretensiones de trascendencia propias del paradigma de la lírica anterior. Se propone un acercamiento a este giro y su relación con la poética bajobarroca en la lectura de los sonetos recogidos en el primer apartado de la edición definitiva de sus Obras poéticas líricas (1738), donde se conjugan diferentes modulaciones del desengaño que podemos considerar sintomáticas de una visión del mundo y de la poesía desplegada entre las décadas finales del siglo XVII y el ecuador del siguiente.
Del desengaño a la alegría en los pronósticos de Diego Torres Villarroel
Authors: Durán López Fernando
Published: February 2025

Este artículo analiza, desde una perspectiva crítica y en el contexto de las diferentes interpretaciones recibidas, el peso del desengaño barroco en la obra de Diego Torres Villarroel, en particular en sus pronósticos astrológicos. Frente a teorías como la formulada por Russell P. Sebold, y a la supuesta imitación servil de Quevedo que se le ha atribuido, se sostiene aquí que los rasgos de mortificación y degradación de la realidad son en Torres Villarroel convenciones puramente fingidas y que, en realidad, el elemento dominante en su obra es una reivindicación de la vida, el tiempo y el mundo reales, sin desgarro afectivo ni moral, en el que ocupa un papel central el concepto de alegría.
De «Don Claro Líquido del Desengaño» a «El desengañado a tiempo». Ensayos, cartas ficticias y poesías al servicio del desengaño en la prensa española dieciochesca
Authors: Le Guellec Maud
Published: February 2025

En la edición actual del Diccionario de la Real Academia Española, el término «desengaño» posee dos líneas de significación distintas. Por un lado, corresponde al «conocimiento de la verdad con que se sale del engaño o error en que se estaba» y, por otro, se pone énfasis en el «efecto que el desengaño produce en el ánimo: decepción, desencanto, frustración». En las ediciones dieciochescas del mismo diccionario, sin embargo, solo consta la primera significación, vinculada con la idea de revelación. En este artículo, me propongo estudiar de qué manera la relación intrínseca que une Ilustración y proceso de salida del error se manifiesta en el ámbito específico de la prensa cultural. Se analizarán ensayos, cartas ficticias, anécdotas o poemas que mencionan el «desengaño» en su firma o su título, con el objetivo de plantear motivos y modalidades del uso de dicho término.
Des érudits du Siècle d’or au travail : les recherches de Jerónimo Zurita et Juan Bautista Pérez sur la Divisio Wambæ
Authors: Gazel David
Published: February 2025

Depuis Pélage d’Oviedo, sinon plus tôt encore, la Divisio Wambæ n’a cessé d’attiser la curiosité de générations d'historiens. À la fin du XVIe s., le texte fut l’objet d’une intense activité de recherche où s’affairèrent de grands érudits comme Jerónimo Zurita, Juan Bautista Pérez, Andreas Schott, Ambrosio de Morales, García de Loaysa, Bernado de Brito ou Juan de Mariana. La découverte récente par Francisco Bautista d’un témoignage jusqu’à présent ignoré permet de mieux appréhender les rapports entre les travaux des trois premiers et la genèse de ce que Vázquez de Parga qualifia de « primer esbozo de edición crítica » de la Divisio Wambæ.
Pan-americanism, intereses comerciales y poder marítimo: sincronía en la política estadounidense hacia América Latina y el Pacífico sureste en la década de 1880
Authors: Puga Serrano Isidora
Published: February 2025

Este artículo analiza la perspectiva de la política estadounidense respecto al panamericanismo de la década de 1880 como estrategia para fortalecer su influencia económica y política en la región y en la costa del Pacífico, desafiando la preeminencia de Gran Bretaña. A diferencia de otros enfoques que interpretan esta aproximación como una estrategia imperialista, este estudio sostiene que Estados Unidos promovió un proyecto hemisférico basado en la cooperación económica, la expansión comercial y la creación de instituciones continentales comunes. A través del análisis de la conferencia panamericana de 1890 y la urgencia por adquirir una “New Navy” o, se argumenta que la expansión económica y la seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos estaban estrechamente vinculadas a su capacidad de proyectar poder naval, particularmente en el Pacífico sur, área de creciente interés estratégico.
El estudio de la Universidad Popular Mexicana (1912-1922): Una ventana hacia la historia de la beneficencia privada y del Estado mexicano a inicios del siglo XX.
Authors: Quezada Dotor Ana Gabriela
Published: February 2025

El siguiente texto es resultado de un ejercicio reflexivo sobre el objeto de estudio de mi investigación doctoral en curso, la Universidad Popular Mexicana (UPM), que tuvo lugar en el marco de la Segunda Conferencia de la Red Internacional de Estudiantes de Posgrado sobre América Latina El Estado en América Latina: Una exploración interdisciplinaria. Así, las siguientes líneas tienen como principal objetivo el de analizar la condición de la UPM como una institución de beneficencia privada, explorando cómo su regulación y sus actividades se relacionan estrechamente con el proceso de secularización del Estado mexicano. A través de este ejercicio, busco establecer un vínculo entre la UPM y la consolidación del Estado liberal mexicano, destacando el papel de la beneficencia en dicho proceso histórico. Para ello, haré una breve introducción de la institución. Luego, presentaré la historiografía existente sobre la misma y detallaré mi propuesta de análisis. Finalmente, me concentraré en la exposición de los aspectos que el estudio de la UPM nos permite observar sobre la historia del Estado mexicano en el periodo revolucionario, específicamente el marco normativo para la beneficencia privada y las prácticas de estas instituciones.
La Colección de Manuscritos Coloniales Hispanoamericanos del Helmerich Center for American Research, en Tulsa, Oklahoma (EE.UU.)
Authors: Rivero Hernández Iván
Published: February 2025

Este breve texto tiene como objetivo presentar un panorama sobre el Helmerich Center for American Research y la riqueza documental asociada al periodo colonial hispanoamericano que alberga, así como proporcionar algunos datos que puedan ser de utilidad para que el/la investigador/a americanista se beneficie de tal acervo.
Qui ne dit mot consent : autorité des grands noms et poids communautaire dans la querelle de la Belle Dame sans mercy
Authors: Delale Sarah
Published: February 2025

La querelle autour de La Belle dame sans mercy d’Alain Chartier permet d’étudier les pratiques littéraires collectives du xve siècle au prisme d’une auctorialité communautaire. Ce corpus, situé à la frontière entre production littéraire et débat social, illustre bien les principes mis en valeur par la sociologie de l’acteur-réseau et celle des cités de Boltanski. Plusieurs communautés s’y opposent autour de la question amoureuse : les partisans de la fin’amor, du Procès d’honneur feminin de Pierre Michault au Jardin de plaisance et fleur de rhetorique ; une communauté masculine misogyne qui transparaît par exemple dans Le Debat du jouvencel et du vieillart ; enfin une communauté essentiellement féminine qui se désolidarise de la fin’amor, du Loyal amant refusé et du Debat de la dame et de l’escuyer au Debat sans conclusion. Entre fiction et pièces poétiques composées après l’adultère d’Étiennette de Besançon et du comte Gaston IV de Foix, ces communautés s’affrontent sur la scène littéraire et dans l’univers narratif de textes souvent anonymes. Elles s’appuient sur des noms de plume emblématiques, des textes ou des personnages célèbres et des faits d’actualité pour forger des cités conjointement esthétiques et éthiques.
Figures d’autrices et pratiques groupales féminines dans quelques pièces du Jardin de plaisance (1501) : une contribution originale à la querelle des Dames des villes
Authors: Bichüe Jérémie , Provini Sandra
Published: February 2025

L’article porte sur une série de pièces figurant dans l’anthologie poétique du Jardin de plaisance imprimée par Antoine Vérard autour de 1500, et se rattachant à la célèbre querelle des Dames des villes. Contournant les discours stéréotypés qui font des Dames les objets d’une altercation comique, les textes considérés font entendre des voix féminines individualisées dont la mise en relation, au sein d’un riche dialogue intertextuel qui dessine une communauté de lectrices et d’autrices, passées et présentes, aboutit à la valorisation de figures d’« escrivantes ».
Introduction - Conflits environnementaux et gestions communautaires des aires naturelles protégées en Afrique francophone
Authors: Hubert Nicolas , Leyronas Stéphanie , Andriamasinoro Jessica , Nagalo Alexis
Published: February 2025

Dans la plupart des pays francophones d’Afrique subsaharienne, les espaces de conservation de l’environnement sont majoritairement des héritages des occupations coloniales. Pour les aires protégées plus récentes, leurs conceptualisations, implantations et programmes de gestion sont presque exclusivement réalisés par des acteurs internationaux, en collaboration plus ou moins étroite avec les autorités nationales, et avec une concertation et intégration plus ou moins importantes des communautés riveraines vivant au sein ou à proximité de ces espaces environnementaux. Présentés comme des projets internationaux de développement, ces aires protégées sont pour la plupart constituées de manière ex nihilo et ne sont que faiblement intégrées aux territoires et à leurs structures socio-environnementales, politiques et économiques. Cette introduction au numéro thématique effectue une synthèse non exhaustive de la littérature portant sur les aires protégées en Afrique francophone, les conflits environnementaux et les perspectives d’intégration et de gestion communautaire par et pour les communautés riveraines. Elle interroge en cela, d’une part, la manière dont les normes et pratiques environnementales, sociales et politiques endogènes des communautés riveraines peuvent contribuer à la conservation de la biodiversité et, d’autre part, comment leur intégration au sein des processus de gestion des aires naturelles protégées peut favoriser le renforcement des programmes de conservation de l’environnement et l’appropriation des services environnementaux qu’ils peuvent procurer.
The Synergistic Power of AIoT in Enhancing EFL Student CCT Skills in Higher Education
Authors: Muthmainnah Muthmainnah , Muliati Muliati , Kaur Dalwinder , Misdi Misdi , Al Yakin Ahmad , Apriani Eka , Kumar V. Vasantha
Published: February 2025

The study monitored undergraduate students in English language education courses as they utilized artificial intelligence-enhanced learning resources. We created this course by integrating GenAI and IoT from various applications like Google (IoT), YouTube, and AI-ChatGPT into the learning plan, with a focus on modernity and interaction through AIoT. We aim to enhance students' communication and critical thinking skills by incorporating this technology into a dynamic learning environment that fosters 21st-century learning skills. The integration of AI-ChatGPT, YouTube, Mind mapping and Google (IoT) into the English education curriculum enhances students' critical thinking and communication skills, making learning more engaging and enjoyable. Insights like these highlights how the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform classroom methods and improve student achievement in the modern era.
Transforming Civic Education With ChatGPT to Boost Student Interaction and Social learning in the GenAI Era
Authors: Al Yakin Ahmad M. , Rasyid A. Ramli Rasjid , Al-Matari Ali Said , Muthmainnah Muthmainnah Muthmainnah , Obaid Ahmed J , Cardoso Luis M. , Elngar Ahmad A.
Published: February 2025

To increase social interaction and encourage independent learning in Pancasila and citizenship education classes, this project investigates the use of ChatGPT as a new teaching tool. The main goal is to test how well ChatGPT encourages student participation and group work in different classroom environments. By offering empirical evidence of the efficacy of ChatGPT as a teaching tool, this research adds to the growing body of literature on AI in education. We have highlighted the importance of AI in facilitating social interactions and self-directed learning, which is essential for the growth of analytical and communicative abilities. Educators and lawmakers can use this research's practical insights on how to incorporate AI tools into school courses to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. To better equip their students to face the problems of the digital age, instructors should participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to learn how to use AI tools in the classroom.
Transformative AI Applications in Business Decision-Making
Authors: Ghosh Uday Kumar
Published: February 2025

This chapter examines AI's transformative role in business decision-making within modern management science. It traces AI's evolution from rule-based systems to advanced machine learning algorithms. The study explores vital AI applications in decision-making, including data analytics, predictive modeling, and natural language processing, with industry examples. Ethical considerations and challenges of AI implementation, such as algorithmic bias and data privacy, are analyzed. The chapter addresses integrating AI into business processes, focusing on organizational readiness and change management. It emphasizes collaboration between business leaders, AI experts, and IT teams. Future AI trends and their impact on strategic planning are explored, highlighting human-AI collaboration. The study balances leveraging AI capabilities with maintaining human judgment, emphasizing responsible AI adoption. This analysis provides insights for business leaders, researchers, and policymakers navigating the AI-driven future of business decision-making.
Factors Associated with Standard Hour Variations of Production Lines: A Case of a Sri Lankan Manufacturing Company
Authors: Senavirathna M. S. D. , Rathnamali K. P. P.
Published: February 2025

Time study is a modern efficiency indicator in Apparel Industry. The time study concept leads the industries to have a focus not only on the material and machinery inputs but also the time taken in each step to produce the product. Relating with the time study concept, standard hour variation in production lines is a major issue faced by XYZ (Pvt) Ltd that caused several inefficiencies in their business operations. Therefore, this article discusses the factors associated with standard hour variations of production lines in XYZ (Pvt) Ltd and applies the theory of constrain with the intention of making recommendations to bridge the gap between planned hours and actual hours in production lines. Based on a qualitative approach the study uses case study strategy. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews, questionnaires and secondary data. The findings reveal many factors affecting the negative variation of standard hours such as time waste on machine breakdown, boring and stressful work environment, unfamiliar styles of products, and capability issues of the employees and delays in internal inputs. Hence, the study recommends the implementation of long-term, enduring practices that aim to assist policymakers and practitioners in mitigating the disparity between planned and actual standard hours.
Real-world data on home high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in end-stage respiratory disease
Authors: Magalhães Ferreira Pedro , Ribeiro Mariana , Gonçalves Miguel , Damas Carla
Published: February 2025

High-flow nasal oxygen therapy (HFNOT) is a cornerstone treatment modality in severe acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, with benefits in improving oxygen deficit while normalizing breathing rate and having an effect on airway humidification. These physiological effects indicate a potential benefit in end-stage chronic respiratory failure. We aimed to assess the clinical impact of home HFNOT in reducing both exacerbation rates and overall disease burden in end-stage chronic respiratory disease. We designed a retrospective study including patients followed in the pulmonology department of a tertiary center who started home HFNOT until June 2023. Pre- and post-home HFNOT exacerbations and hospital admissions were registered, and each patient served as their own control for the statistical analysis. In total, 36 patients were included in the study: 24 patients (66.7%) with interstitial lung disease and 12 (33.3%) with obstructive lung disease. Overall, the median titrated fraction of inspired oxygen was significantly lower in obstructive patients; no significant differences were found between groups regarding titrated airflow. Obstructive patients had a significantly higher number of pre-treatment exacerbations and hospital stays. Both clinical subgroups presented less median overall post-treatment exacerbations and hospital admissions vs. pre-treatment start. Although mortality was high, home treatment was well tolerated by most patients, with only one patient interrupting high-flow therapy due to intolerance. Home HFNOT proved to be an overall feasible treatment strategy for patients with end-stage respiratory disease. Obstructive lung disease patients benefited the most from the treatment, possibly due to hypercapnia correction.
Measuring and addressing violence against women with disabilities in Africa
Authors: Odimegwu Clifford , Bolarinwa Obasanjo A. , Adebisi Yusuff
Published: February 2025

Violence against women with disabilities (VAWDs) in Africa is a significant issue, with women facing higher risks of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. However, data on VAWD are scarce, hindering effective policy development. Challenges include the lack of disaggregated data by sex and disability, methodological gaps and the absence of culturally relevant measurement tools. Common tools such as the Washington Group Short Set on Functioning often miss important nuances. To improve data accuracy, integrating comprehensive disability measures into national surveys and developing context-specific tools are essential. Accurate data are crucial for creating policies to reduce violence and protect women with disabilities in Africa.
Association of Physical Activity with Sleep Quality in Indian Medical Students: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Yogesh M , Shihora Jeel , Thakkar Dipenkumar , Makwana Naresh
Published: February 2025

Background:

Medical students are at high risk for poor sleep quality because of academic pressures. Physical activity improves sleep in general populations but has been understudied by medical students. This study aimed 1) to assess the association between physical activity levels and sleep quality among Indian medical students and 2) to explore student perceptions about barriers/facilitators influencing sleep and exercise patterns through a mixed methods design.

Materials and Methods:

A mixed-method study (cross-sectional and qualitative study) was conducted among 380 medical students who completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and sociodemographics. A sub-sample of 20 students also participated in semistructured interviews regarding sleep health and barriers/motivators for physical activity. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used in the quantitative strand. Inductive coding identified themes from qualitative interviews.

Results:

380 medical students participated (mean age 21.5 ± 1.8 years, 60% female). Overall, 57% had poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5). In univariate analyses, students with low physical activity (PA) had worse PSQI scores than moderate and high PA groups (mean PSQI 7.8 vs 6.1 vs 4.9, P < 0.001). Male gender, clinical training years, and overweight/obesity were also associated with higher PSQI scores (all P < 0.05). In multivariate logistic regression, compared with low PA, moderate PA (AOR = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.25-0.64), and high PA (AOR = 0.15, 95% CI: 0.08-0.28) were associated with significantly lower odds of poor sleep quality after adjusting for covariates. Qualitative interviews with students (n = 20) revealed perceived barriers to academic workload interfering with sleep and exercise behaviors.

Conclusion:

Higher physical activity correlates with superior self-reported sleep quality in this medical student sample. Integrating activity promotion into medical school curricula may improve sleep health among students facing considerable lifestyle challenges.
Adverse Drug Reactions in Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis Patients on Longer Bedaquiline-based Regimen at a Tertiary Care Center in Mumbai
Authors: Saini Abhishek , Jadhav Snehal
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Background:

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has remained a major global public health concern over the years due to the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. The prolonged duration of drug treatment and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) may affect the compliance and eventually the treatment outcome.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of ADRs in patients during treatment of MDR-TB.

Materials and Methods:

We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the patients diagnosed with MDR-TB during May 2021 to June 2022 and completed their treatment by December 2023 at the respiratory medicine outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital, Mumbai. We enrolled 169 patients treated with all oral longer bedaquiline-based regimens under programmatic condition. The data regarding demography, drug-resistant pattern, and ADRs were recorded. ADRs were evaluated for onset, causality assessment, severity assessment, and measures required to alleviate them.

Results:

Among a sample size of 169 patients, 60 (35.50%) patients developed a total of 106 ADR during the treatment. These ADRs were categorized into 10 types. In 37 patients out of 60 (61.66%), more than 1 ADR were observed during the treatment. The incidence of ADRs among females was higher 43 (25.44%) than males 17 (10%). All patients developed ADR after 2 months of treatment initiation. Among the ADRs, the most commonly observed were peripheral neuropathy 32 (30.18%), followed by nausea and vomiting 21 (19.8%). The 39 (36%) serious ADRs observed lead to the omission of offending drug.

Conclusion:

Our study included 10 types of ADRs with peripheral neuropathy as the most common, followed by nausea and vomiting. Majority of ADRs were mild, had a probable relationship with the offending drug, and were manageable. ADRs were mostly associated with linezolid.
Tuina Mitigates Blood–Brain Barrier Disruption in Hypoxic–Ischemic Encephalopathy Rats by Inhibiting PARthanatos in Endothelial Cells
Authors: Kong Xiang-Yu , Chen Dan-Mei , Zhong He-Quan , Qiao Rui , Si Chen-Qin , Kasimu Ayipaxiaguli , Zhang Yun-Peng , Zhu Jie , Li Bing
Published: February 2025

Objective:

This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of Tuina on the blood–brain barrier (BBB) in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) rats and evaluate the underlying mechanisms of endothelial PARthanatos attenuation.

Materials and Methods:

Male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were subjected to occlusion of the left common carotid artery and hypoxia-ischemia. Tuina treatment was performed once daily for 15 min. Body weight, righting reflex, and balance beam tests were conducted to evaluate the growth state. Evans blue (EB) staining and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to assess BBB permeability. Cortical cell morphology was analyzed using the electron microscopy and hematoxylin and eosin staining. Immunofluorescence co-staining revealed Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP1) hyperactivation in cortical endothelial cells. Tight junction and PARthanatos-related proteins were detected by western blotting.

Results:

Tuina significantly increased body weight and reduced righting reflex time in rats with HIE. Tuina-treated HIE rats exhibited fewer hind limb slips and required less time to cross the balance beam. The EB content in the brains of Tuina-treated HIE rats was significantly lower than in the brains of HIE rats. MRI showed that the intensity in Tuina-treated HIE rats was significantly lower than in untreated HIE rats. After HI injury, Tuina alleviated neuronal mitochondrial and ER damage and diminished CD31+/PARP1 + immunofluorescence in the cortex. In the Tuina + HIE group, the level of tight junction proteins increased, while PARP1 and apoptosis-inducing factors levels were reduced in the cortex compared to the HIE group.

Conclusions:

Tuina attenuated BBB disruption in rats with HIE by increasing the expression of tight junction proteins and reducing the expression of endothelial PARthanatos in the cortex.
Clinical benefits and controversies of jejunostomy feeding in patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Authors: Munini Martino , Fodor Margot , Corradi Alessio , Frena Antonio
Published: February 2025

Globally, gastric cancer ranks as the fifth most common malignancy and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Gastrectomy combined with perioperative chemotherapy is currently the standard of care in locally advanced stages, but the completion rate of multimodal approach is influenced also by patient related factors. Malnutrition is a well-known risk factor associated with poor oncological outcomes. Its perioperative supplementation could lead to an improvement of the nutritional status. This article reviews and comments the retrospective study conducted by Jaquet et al, which evaluates the impact of enteral nutrition by jejunostomy feeding in patients undergoing gastrectomy for cancer. The authors included 172 patients, 35% of whom received jejunostomy. Patients with optimized biological nutritional parameters (body mass index, albumin, prealbumin) showed reduced major complications (> III), according to the Dindo-Clavien classification, 0 (0%) vs 8 (4.7%) (P = 0.05). In the era of multimodal treatment, optimization of nutritional and performance status is integral part of the therapeutic strategy.
Global trends and research hotspots in esophageal strictures: A bibliometric study
Authors: Wang Xiao-Ying , Chen Hong-Yu , Sun Qi , Li Man-Hua , Xu Meng-Nan , Sun Tao , Huang Zi-Han , Zhao Dong-Lin , Li Bai-Rong , Ning Shou-Bin , Fan Chong-Xi
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Esophageal stricture is a prevalent condition affecting the digestive system, primarily marked by dysphagia and the obstruction of food passage through the esophagus. This narrowing of the esophageal lumen can significantly impact a person’s ability to eat and drink comfortably, often leading to a decrease in nutritional intake and quality of life.

AIM

To explore the current research status and future trends of esophageal stricture through bibliometric analysis.

METHODS

Literature on esophageal stricture from 2004 to 2023 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Statistical analysis was performed using Excel, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and RStudio. This study provides data on annual production trends, countries/regions, influential authors, institutions, journals, references, and keywords.

RESULTS

The study included 1485 publications written by 7469 authors from 1692 institutions across 66 countries/regions, published in 417 journals. The United States, China, and Japan are the major contributors to this field, with many quality papers. Song Ho-young, Diseases of the Esophagus , Gastrointestinal Endoscopy , and Mayo Clinic are the top authors, journals, co-cited journals, and institutions, respectively. The most frequent keywords are stent, endoscopy, management, etiology, and prevention; regenerative medicine, endoscopic injection, and autologous tissue transplantation are the latest research frontiers. These keywords reflect continuous advancements in technical innovation, treatment strategies, preventive measures in the esophageal stricture research field, and a sustained focus on improving patient prognosis. In contrast, the basic sciences were underrepresented.

CONCLUSION

This study provides an insightful analysis of the developments in the field of esophageal stricture over the past twenty years, with stent placement is currently a hot research topic.
Lung metastasis following temporary discontinuation of lenvatinib and tislelizumab in hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report
Authors: Wang Chen-Dong , Liu Run-Dong , Liu Ming-Jie , Song Jia
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prevalent malignancy in China, primarily diagnosed at advanced stages, which limits treatment options and increases mortality rates. Conversion therapy, which includes systemic and locoregional treatments, aims to render unresectable tumors resectable. Nonetheless, research is scant on the risks of disease progression during the temporary cessation of targeted drugs and immune checkpoint inhibitors before surgery.

CASE SUMMARY

This report describes a 58-year-old male with HCC who developed lung metastases following the discontinuation of lenvatinib and tislelizumab, revealing the necessity for further investigation into the management of HCC patients during the perioperative period, particularly concerning the timing and duration of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

CONCLUSION

Our study highlights the complex challenges in managing advanced HCC and emphasizes the critical need for ongoing research to refine treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Comparative analysis of Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy combined with doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation and Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy in hemorrhoidal disease treatment
Authors: Eray Ismail Cem , Topal Ugur , Gumus Serdar , Isiker Kubilay , Yavuz Burak , Aydin Ishak
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

In hemorrhoidal disease, despite the existence of numerous treatment options to alleviate symptoms, surgical intervention continues to be the gold standard. The advantages and disadvantages of many methods have been shown in numerous studies However, only a few studies have compared the effectiveness of combined methods.

AIM

To compare the results of a coloproctology clinic that switched to the Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation (DG-HAL) + Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy (FH) technique from the FH in the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.

METHODS

In this retrospective cohort, data from a total of 45 patients who underwent DG-HAL + FH (n = 24) and FH (n = 21) for grade III hemorrhoidal disease between 2020 and 2022 were analyzed. Demographic and clinical data, surgical duration, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay, postoperative analgesic consumption, pain scores using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), complications, time to return to normal activities, and the recurrence rate were compared in both groups.

RESULTS

The study included 45 patients, with 75.6% (n = 34) male and 24.4% (n = 11) female. The rate of intraoperative blood loss was higher in the FH group (P < 0.05). The VAS scores and postoperative complication rates were similar in both groups. The need for postoperative analgesics was lower in the DG-HAL + FH group (2 vs 4 days, P < 0.05), while the FH group showed a shorter time to return to normal activities (9.5 vs 6.0 days, P = 0.02). The recurrence rate (16.7% vs 0%) and Clavien–Dindo Score-1 complications (20.8% vs 9.5%, P = 0.29) were higher in the DG-HAL + FH group but were insignificant.

CONCLUSION

Our study revealed that the addition of the DG-HAL to classical hemorrhoidectomy caused less intraoperative bleeding and a lower postoperative analgesia requirement.
Exploring the Influence of Sociodemographic Factors on Media Literacy and News Consumption Patterns: A Case Study in Nigeria
Authors: Francis Temitope Desmond
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the relationship between sociodemographic factors and media literacy in Nigeria, focusing on news consumption behaviours. With a sample of 104 Nigerian citizens, the research adopts quantitative technique and sociological survey method to explore the role of variables such as age, education, socioeconomic status, and geographic location in shaping media literacy. The findings reveal significant disparities in media literacy levels, particularly in how different sociodemographic groups engage with digital and traditional news platforms. Younger participants and those with higher educational backgrounds demonstrated higher media literacy, while those with limited access to technology struggled with critical news assessment. This study contributes to understanding media consumption patterns in Nigeria and provides valuable insights for policy interventions to improve media literacy across diverse populations.
Analiza wykorzystania portali Facebook oraz Instagram w kampanii parlamentarnej kandydatów Komitetu Wyborczego Wyborców Mniejszość Niemiecka w 2023 roku
Authors: Drosik Adam
Published: February 2025

The article is an analysis of the monitoring of activities of candidates from the Electoral Committee of the German Minority (KWW Mniejszość Niemiecka) on Facebook and Instagram during the campaign for the Polish parliamentary elections in 2023. The aim of the study was to verify the following hypotheses: Social media (Facebook and Instagram) constitute an important element of communication in the electoral competition process, serving candidates at the electoral district level to present their own platforms. Social media (Facebook and Instagram) are significant tools for electoral mobilization utilized by candidates at the electoral district level. The starting point is a consideration of the first “Internet” campaigns in the United States. The study’s results are combined with a discussion that relates them to the most important mechanisms described in the literature (including echo chambers and filter bubbles) on which social media algorithms are based.
Effect of COVID-19 on Tap Water Consumption in Gyeongsangbuk-do
Authors: Woo Changyeon , Shin Seungeun , Lee Wontae
Published: February 2025

To understand the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on tap water consumption, we analyzed the patterns of tap water usage in 23 cities and counties in Gyeongsangbuk-do from 2016 to 2023. During this period, data on household, general (for businesses, enterprises, and stores), and public bathing water usage in Gyeongsangbuk-do were collected from the Ministry of Environment's statistics. Additionally, annual population data were gathered from the National Statistical Portal. Most cities and counties in Gyeongsangbuk-do have been experiencing a declining population trend; however, this trend accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Despite population decline and the pandemic, overall tap water consumption showed an increasing trend each year from 2016 to 2023. Compared to the pre-COVID-19 period (2016-2019), household water usage generally increased during the height of the pandemic (2020-2021). In contrast, the usage of general water and public bathing water showed a decreasing trend. Considering that the usage proportions of household, general, and public bathing water returned to 2019 levels during the recovery period from 2022 to 2023, it is evident that the changes in lifestyle, such as heightened awareness of hygiene and cleanliness and social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, temporarily impacted tap water usage patterns.
Medieval Sacral Architecture in Banská Štiavnica – Architectural Interpretation
Authors: Budayová Lýdia , Terao Vošková Katarína
Published: February 2025

Knowledge about the architectural–historical development of medieval sacral buildings in Banská Štiavnica has gained clearer contours in recent years thanks to many new findings from monument research and published studies that have been processed in the last two decades. Based on these scientific documents, we have elaborated on the theoretical reconstructions of the medieval architectural form of the churches and chapels of Banská Štiavnica from the thirteenth to the middle of the sixteenth century: Romanesque churches and chapels: the Church of the Virgin Mary, the Chapel of St Michael and the monastery Church of St Nicholas; Gothic churches and chapels: the Hospital Church of St Elizabeth of Hungary, the castle Chapel on Glanzenberg Hill, the late Gothic church of Our Lady of the Snows, the Town Hall Chapel of St Anne and the Church of St Catherine. The authors connect new knowledge with their recent research into the medieval residential development of the city.
Towards an easy-to-implement method of obtaining 3D models of historical wooden churches using a combination of modern techniques
Authors: Kęsik Jacek , Miłosz Marek , Montusiewicz Jerzy , Żyła Kamil
Published: February 2025

Modern 3D computer technologies allow for precise documentation of historic architectural objects by building digital 3D models. For this purpose, 3D laser scanning techniques using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and photogrammetry are commonly used. This article presents the use of both technologies for the 3D digitisation of historical wooden churches located in the Carpathian Region in Romania. It describes the methodology used to obtain digital mesh 3D models of this type of objects, from the planning stage, through the process of data acquisition in the field, to methods of data processing and integration of data from two different technologies in order to improve the generated digital 3D models. Particular emphasis was placed on avoiding cost increases and delays resulting from the need to use non-terrestrial data acquisition methods. The article presents the results of generating 3D models on the example of Orthodox churches in the villages of Creaca, Păniceni, Târgușor and Păusa located in the Cluj region in Transylvania. The results indicate that well-performed data integration allows for obtaining digital 3D models that will also be suitable for dissemination.
A scientific approach to the health and obstetrical problems of female genital mutilation of Somali women living in Turkey
Authors: Ahmed Hawa Hussein , Bilici Namık , Cengiz Mustafa , Altuner Yılmaz , Ertekin Rıfat , Ayhancı Adnan
Published: February 2025

Although female genital mutilation is widespread in Africa, it is a worldwide fact that it is practiced by more than 200 million women in many countries, especially in the Middle and Far East. It is performed in different ways in different countries around the world. Lifelong physiological, psychiatric, and obstetric problems are inevitable due to the loss of anatomical tissue in the female genital area after mutilation. In this study, the degree of disability, obstetric problems, behavior, and attitudes of Somali women living in Turkey were investigated. For this purpose, the situation of 190 Somali women in 15 provinces. Female genital mutilation was studied using a variety of parameters, and statistical chi-square tests and continuous quantitative variables were evaluated in normality tests. For this purpose, the data were presented considering the results of parametric or nonparametric tests. It was found that almost all Somali women living in Turkey are circumcised, but the mutilation rate is slightly lower than the global average. Circumcision was closely related to economic status, education, cultural traditions, and family structure. FGM was found to cause many obstetric and psychiatric problems. It was found that the attitude of Somali women living in Turkey towards female genital mutilation changes significantly with increasing education level, household income, awareness, and communication opportunities. Education, cultural change, financial situation, level of health care, and midwifery services effectively reduced FGM.
Draft genome of the endangered visayan spotted deer (Rusa alfredi), a Philippine endemic species
Authors: Javier Ma. Carmel F. , Noblezada Albert C. , Sienes Persie Mark Q. , Guino-o Robert S. , Palomar-Abesamis Nadia , Malay Maria Celia D. , del Castillo Carmelo S. , Ferriols Victor Marco Emmanuel N.
Published: February 2025

The Visayan Spotted Deer (VSD), or Rusa alfredi, is an endangered and endemic species in the Philippines. Despite its status, genomic information on R. alfredi, and the genus Rusa in general, is missing. This study presents the first draft genome assembly of the VSD using the Illumina short-read sequencing technology. The resulting RusAlf_1.1 assembly has a 2.52 Gb total length, with a contig N50 of 46 Kb and scaffold N50 size of 75 Mb. The assembly has a BUSCO complete score of 95.5%, demonstrating the genome’s completeness, and includes the annotation of 24,531 genes. Our phylogenetic analysis based on single-copy orthologs revealed a close evolutionary relationship between R. alfredi and the genus Cervus. RusAlf_1.1 represents a significant advancement in our understanding of the VSD. It opens opportunities for further research in population genetics and evolutionary biology, potentially contributing to more effective conservation and management strategies for this endangered species.
Caleidoscopio del abandono: un libro fragmentario sobre una tendencia sistémica
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Calcedo Roda Paula
Published: February 2025

Reseña del libro "Contar el abandono. Paisajes de un mundo en ruinas" editado por Gabriel Gatti e Iñaki Rubio-Mengual.
¿Licencias de paternidad o licenciados de ser padres? Petroleros en Chiapas y Tabasco
Authors:   ECOSUR, Matías Sánchez Daniela , Ramos Muñoz Dora Elía ,   El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Ruíz Blanco Oscar de J. ,   El Colegio de la Frontera Sur
Published: February 2025

Este estudio examina las prácticas de paternidad entre trabajadores de PEMEX en Chiapas y Tabasco, enfocándose en la solicitud de licencias de paternidad y las pensiones alimenticias. A través de un análisis de datos cuantitativos, se identifican patrones y diferencias en el ejercicio de la paternidad, considerando el régimen contractual y el contexto socioeconómico. Los resultados revelan una baja utilización de las licencias de paternidad, contrastada con un alto porcentaje de trabajadores sujetos a pensiones alimenticias. Se discute cómo estas prácticas reflejan las normas de género hegemónicas y las tensiones entre la paternidad entendida desde el cuidado y la provisión. Así como las demandas emergentes de equilibrio entre vida laboral y familiar en un sector dominado por ideales masculinos tradicionales.