bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ecological Civilization Education: an Indispensable Part of China’s Ecological Civilization Construction Road
Authors: ZHANG Boliang , DONG Yusen , LI Dongliang
Published: February 2025

In the context of global sustainable development (SD) and China's ecological civilization construction (ECC), China has entered a new era of change, and its social, economic and environmental development is moving toward SD. However, due to inadequate understanding of the root causes of environmental problems, in the process of promoting the ECC, the key role of education in this process is ignored. At the same time, the United Nations (UN) clearly pointed out that education is extremely important in promoting SD and increasing the capacity of people to solve the environment and development issues in the agenda in 21st century. Integrating the concept of ecological civilization into education plays a crucial role in solving environmental problems. However, with the popularization of ecological civilization education (ECE) and the deepening of research, its existing problems are becoming more and more obvious, so it is necessary to make a systematic plan for the development of ECE. By reviewing the historical process of ECD development, this paper aims to discover the important role of ECD in China's ECC process and the realization of SD, discusses the relevant prospects and challenges of ECE, and summarizes and puts forward the policy and enlightenment for the future development of ECE in China. This paper contributes to the ongoing discussion on education to address environmental or development issues, enabling relevant policy makers and stakeholders to see the present or future opportunities and complexities of ECD and make the right choices.
How can data manipulation matter in predicting the failure risk? Evidence from Romanian companies
Authors: Lucuţ Capraș Isabella , Achim Monica Violeta , Hint Mihaela Stefan , Găban Lucian Vasile
Published: February 2025

Recent fraud scandals have raised concerns about the reliability of financial data disclosed in financial statements. The main purpose of this article is to investigate how financial data manipulation affects company failure risk. The research sample comprises 63 non-financial Romanian companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange between 2015 and 2020. Three types of statistical methods were used to determine and consolidate the results. The results partially support the strand in literature according to which there is a correlation between manipulated data and failure risk. More specifically, the findings indicate that there is no statistically significant correlation between the Beneish Model and the Altman Z-score. However, after a more in-depth investigation taking into account the specific elements that indicate the existence of customized data in financial data, it was discovered that, among the eight Beneish model component variables, days' sales in a receivable index, sales growth index, and total accruals to total assets have a significant impact on the measurement of bankruptcy risk. This study constitutes an important contribution to the body of knowledge because it focuses not only on the relationship between the risk of failure and financial statement manipulation, but it examines also the significance of financial manipulation indicators in predicting the likelihood of bankruptcy. Our findings are valuable to decision makers seeking a deeper understanding of the reality behind financial data presented in financial statements.
Testing Galaxy Formation Models with the Stellar Mass–Halo Mass Relations for Star-forming and Quiescent Galaxies
Authors: Wang Kai , Peng Yingjie
Published: February 2025

The tight relationship between the stellar mass and halo mass of galaxies is one of the most fundamental scaling relations in galaxy formation and evolution. It has become a critical constraint for galaxy formation models. Over the past decade, growing evidence has convincingly shown that the stellar mass–halo mass relations (SHMRs) for star-forming and quiescent central galaxies differ significantly: at a given stellar mass, the average host halo mass of quiescent centrals is more massive than that of star-forming centrals. Despite the importance of this feature, its scientific implications have not yet been fully recognized or thoroughly explored in the field. In this work, we demonstrate that the semi-analytical model L-GALAXIES successfully reproduces these observational results, whereas three state-of-the-art hydrodynamic galaxy formation simulations (TNG, Illustris, and EAGLE) do not. Consequently, in L-GALAXIES, star-forming central galaxies are more efficient at converting baryons into stars than quiescent central galaxies at a given halo mass, while the other models predict similar efficiencies for both populations. Further analysis reveals that these fundamental discrepancies stem from distinct evolutionary paths on the stellar mass–halo mass plane. We show that the observed SHMRs for star-forming and quiescent galaxies support galaxy formation models in which quenching only weakly correlates with halo assembly histories and the stellar mass of star-forming galaxies can increase significantly after cosmic noon. In contrast, models in which quenching strongly preferentially happens in early-formed halos are not very favored. Additionally, we find that galaxy downsizing is present in L-GALAXIES and TNG but absent in Illustris and EAGLE.
Immune response and leukocyte profile in patients infested with Sarcoptes scabiei in Duhok Province of Kurdistan region, Iraq
Authors: Ahmed Ahmed J , AL-Muffti Shamal A , Najeeb Malika K
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Scabies is a skin condition that affects humans and many other mammalian hosts. It is brought on by the major obligate parasite Sarcoptes scabiei, which lives and reproduces in the epidermis and causes significant morbidity in both humans and animals.
Methodology: The current study aimed to determine the immunological responses of 60 patients who were clinically infested with scabies and who attended the Department of Dermatology at Azadi Teaching Hospital and the Gulan General Hospital at Akre. Serum samples were tested to measure the levels of total immunoglobulin E (IgE), interleukin 4 (IL-4), interleukin 5 (IL-5), complement protein 3 (C3), and complement protein 4 (C4) in all patients with scabies; and compared with non-infested healthy individuals as a control group. A fresh blood sample from each patient was tested for total white blood cell (WBC) count, lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils.
Results: The present study showed a significant increase in the mean of total WBCs and absolute eosinophil counts in patients infested with scabies when compared with controls (p ≤ 0.05). There were significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) in the mean of total IgE, IL4, Il-5, C3, and C4 serum levels in patients infested with scabies when compared with the controls. Non-significant differences (p < 0.05) were recorded for the other parameters that were measured.
Conclusions: Scabies infection increased the levels of eosinophils and other immunological parameters, including IL4, Il-5, C3, C4, and total IgE.
Stilnost in zvrstnost
Authors: Toporišič Jože
Published: February 2025

Knjiga je razdeljena na dva dela: prvi obravnava stilnost, drugi zvrstnost. Prvi del ima tri velika poglavja, drugi pa dve, naslovljena so tako: Stilistika, Interpretacija besedil slovenske književnosti 19. in 20. stoletja in Praktična stilistika neumetnostnih besedil. Drugi del obravnava zvrstnost pod naslovoma Pojmovanja in poimenovanja za zvrstnosti slovenskega jezika in Časovne oblike raznih zvrsti od 16. stoletja do vključno predmarca.
Global Higher Education
Authors: Mapara Jacob , Siamena Ethel , Mazodze Crispen
Published: February 2025

This chapter argues that there is a sustained onslaught on epistemologies and identities of the inhabitants of the Global South through the hegemony of Western ways of knowing through the promotion of globalization. It posits that peddling this myth sustains Western epistemological hegemonies that have perpetuated and sustained the extirpation of those of the Global South. Through these subtle weapons of mass destruction, the researchers observed that most formerly colonized Indigenous communities have lost their identities and cultures. They further contend that scholarships by the countries in the Global North, including the new geo-political arrivants China and Russia continuously pummel and destroy indigenous identities under the guise of building relationships. Through these observations, the chapter accentuates the observation that while people are not being decimated physically, this occurs subtly. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of embracing and harnessing all epistemologies to build better more sustainable and resilient communities.
The materials of mythology: the limits of schelling’s philosophy of mythology
Authors: Félix Wagner Dalla Costa
Published: February 2025

Schelling postulates the origin of mythology as relative monotheism, preceding the polytheistic system of gods presumably present in all mythologies. A monotheism relative to the polytheism that succeeds it is understood as an inaugural moment in the formation of the consciousness of divinity, and the passage to polytheism is seen as a necessary development to overcome a relative monotheism towards absolute monotheism in the history of peoples. We would like to argue, however, that the original intuition about the communality of all mythologies is dependent on a specific interpretation and selection of the material sources of the mythologies as Schelling understood them, which, the author claims, should be taken as an already finalised work. This material delimitation is linked to Schelling's position not only on what authentically constitutes a ‘system of the gods’, but also on which humans constitute a people, to which a mythology belongs. However, while broadening the concept of mythology seems to be a peaceful solution to the problem of the limitations of its sources, the same cannot be said of the original intuition at the basis of the project. If this intuition is the affirmation of the consciousness of divinity as the unformed memory of a previous harmonious state, before differentiation into a polytheistic system, we ask whether this relative monotheism can be understood as a universal principle, or whether different mythological traditions would be irreducible to each other. We point to the shamanistic accounts of Amazonian cosmologies as a counterpoint to examine the role of the consciousness of divinity in the unfolding of mythology and the historical consciousness of peoples. We propose that the anthropological concept of perspectivism, by which many of these cosmologies are described, will allow us to ask the question about the possibility of a different understanding of the formation of consciousness.
F. Schlegel resenhista de Herder: apresentação e tradução
Authors: Ferreira Icaro Gonçalez
Published: February 2025

Schlegel resenhista de Herder: apresentação e tradução
Formative versus reflective measurement models in nursing research: a secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional study in Korea
Authors: Park Eun Seo , Cho Young Il , Kim Hyo Jin , Im YeoJin , Kim Dong Hee
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study aimed to empirically verify the impact of measurement model selection on research outcomes and their interpretation through an analysis of children’s emotional and social problems measured by the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) using both reflective and formative measurement models. These models were represented by covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) and partial least squares SEM (PLS-SEM), respectively.Methods: This secondary data analysis evaluated children’s emotional and social problems as both reflective and formative constructs. Reflective models were analyzed using CB-SEM, while formative models were assessed using PLS-SEM. Comparisons between these two approaches were based on model fit and parameter estimates.Results: In the CB-SEM analysis, which assumed a reflective measurement model, a model was not identified due to inadequate fit indices and a Heywood case, indicating improper model specification. In contrast, the PLS-SEM analysis, assuming a formative measurement model, demonstrated adequate reliability and validity with significant path coefficients, supporting the appropriateness of the formative model for the PSC.Conclusion: The findings indicate that the PSC is more appropriately analyzed as a formative measurement model using PLS-SEM, rather than as a reflective model using CB-SEM. This study highlights the necessity of selecting an appropriate measurement model based on the theoretical and empirical characteristics of constructs in nursing research. Future research should ensure that the nature of measurement variables is accurately reflected in the choice of statistical models to improve the validity of research outcomes.
Assaults on health personnel and the effect of victimization Indirect on the psychological and physical well-being of workers
Authors: Gualtieri Giacomo , Pozza Andrea , Gusinu Roberto , Giovannini Valtere , Carabellese Fulvio , Masti Alessandra , Ferretti Fabio , Coluccia Anna
Published: February 2025

Physical and verbal aggressions can frequently occur in the workplace during the career of workers of public healthcare services. Numerous studies show the effects of these events on the psycho-physical health of the victims but the indirect effect that this violence can cause has not yet been studied. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of indirect victimization on the levels of work stress in a sample of workers of the University Hospital of Siena. Two hundred ninety-seven workers completed online questionnaires on direct/indirect victimization experiences in the workplace and burnout dimensions assessed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). A two-way MANOVA model was used to analyse the effect of physical and verbal direct/indirect victimization on the levels of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal accomplishment. Physical victimization had a significant effect on all MBI dimensions, while verbal victimization had a significant impact on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization but not on personal accomplishment. Indirect victimization due to verbal aggressions had a significant effect on depersonalization. Aggressions in the workplace should be addressed by prevention and risk management strategies to protect healthcare workers from violent events and to allow their perception of a safe work environment to be preserved.
ACTUALITY AND ORIGINALITY IN THE SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT OF ANGELO IANNACCONE (1925-1982)
Authors: Sacco Angelo , Magnavita Nicola
Published: February 2025

Background. Angelo lannaccone is certainly one of the most important personalities in the field of occupational medicine of the last century.Aims. The fiftieth anniversary of the Post-graduate School of Occupational Medicine of the Catholic University of Rome gives us the opportunity to define this extraordinary figure of man and scientist, at over 35 years from his death.Results. Prof. lannaccone was among the very first, if not the fürst to deal with chronobiology and occupational ergonomics in Italy, adopting the modern perspective of "upstream" prevention, since the design phase, which had to be based on the adaptation of work to man and not vice versa. He carried out important and pioneering studies on the effects of benzene on the hematopoietic apparatus and of various industrial toxicants on the neuroendocrine system. In establishing the formative principles for the occupational physician, he devoted a significant space to industrial hygiene, in the interdisciplinary perspective of prevention sciences. He gave a significant contribution to the scientific society of occupational medicine, first as a member of the board, then as the president of the Italian Society of Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene. He realized the Institute of Occupational Medicine of the Catholic University of Rome and founded the post-graduate school.Conclusions. Prof. lannaccone's contribution to occupational health and industrial hygiene emphasized applied research and prevention in the workplace.
[Laboratory animal allergies]
Authors: Corradi Massimo , Selis Luisella , Pelà Giovanna , Mozzoni Paola , Andreoli Roberta , Goldoni Matteo
Published: February 2025

Laboratory animal allergy (LAA) is caused by an immunological hypersensitivity reaction to highmolecular-weight antigens that are present in laboratory animals' urine, dander and saliva. All laboratory animal facility personnel who regularly come in contact with laboratory animals, such as technicians, researchers, cleaning staff, veterinarians and even administrative staff, are at risk of developing LAA. Generally, most epidemiological studies indicate a LAA prevalence ranging from 6% to 44% and an incidence ranging from 9% to 30%. Prevalence and incidence data vary widely because the diagnosis is not uniformly defined: some diagnoses are made solely on the basis of symptoms, whereas others also require a positive skin test or confirmation of the presence of laboratory animal allergen-specific IgE antibodies.
Unusual metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland involving locoregional lymph nodes
Authors: SeyedForootan Faraz , Motiee-Langroudi Maziar , Moradi Mina , Aminishakib Pouyan
Published: February 2025

Carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a complex group of malignant neoplasms arising in PA. When microscopic features of the neoplastic cells are representative of carcinoma, the pathologist can easily make a definite diagnosis, but when worrisome morphology is replaced by metastatic behavior, the metastasizing PA (MPA) is a diagnostic challenge for the pathologist. Here, we present an unusual MPA to cervical lymph nodes and discuss diagnostic challenges.
Ultrasonographic Measurements of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Hepatic Vessels among University-aged Youth in Baghdad, Iraq
Authors: Khammas Abdul Sattar Arif , Mohammed Safwan Saeed
Published: February 2025

Background:

Ultrasound measurements of the liver, gallbladder, and hepatic vessels are important for clinicians as these measurements can be affected anatomically, physiologically, and pathologically. The objective of this study was to determine the correlation between ultrasound measurements and anthropometric measures.

Methods:

A prospective observational design was carried in this study. A total of 135 university-aged youth with ages ranging between 18 and 24 years were examined sonographically. Ultrasound measurements include liver length and thickness, gallbladder length, width, thickness, volume and wall thickness, portal and hepatic veins’ diameter, and subcutaneous tissue thickness.

Results:

A significant and positive correlation was observed between liver length with height (P < 0.001), weight (P = 0.006), body mass index (BMI) (P = 0.025), waist circumference (WC) (P = 0.048), and waist-to-hip circumference ratio (WHR) (P = 0.004). A significant and positive correlation was found between gallbladder volume and portal vein diameter with height (P = 0.034, P < 0.001), weight (P = 0.028, P = 0.032), and BMI (P = 0.047, P = 0.041), respectively. Furthermore, liver length and liver thickness were positively and significantly related with gallbladder volume (P = 0.038, P = 0.047), portal vein diameter (P = 0.029, P = 0.040), and subcutaneous tissue thickness (P = 0.017, P = 0.049), respectively. Gallbladder length and volume were negatively and significantly correlated with gallbladder wall thickness (P = 0.037, P = 0.041, respectively). A significant increase in the liver length, liver thickness, and portal vein diameter was observed in favor of the central obesity group.

Conclusion:

Ultrasound measurements confirmed a physiological correlation between liver size with gallbladder volume, portal vein diameter, and subcutaneous tissue thickness. Anthropometric measurements, particularly BMI, are considered determinants for increasing the liver size, gallbladder volume, and portal vein.
Exploring Cachexia: Severity, Functional Abilities, and Personal Experiences of Cancer Survivors through a Mixed-Methods Analysis
Authors: Ramalingam Deepika , Ethiraj Theranirajan , Rajendran Shankar Shanmugam , Anandhi Duraikannu , Jayaraman Divya , Ahamed Shabana , Elangovan Venba
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Cachexia, an involuntary weight loss and wasting of muscle, severely impairs the quality of life and treatment outcomes of survivors after cancer.

Objectives:

The study opted for this mixed-method design to assess cachexia severity; functional impacts of cachexia; and lived experiences among survivors with the condition.

Methods:

The cross-sectional study carried out at a tertiary care center in Chennai was based on the scores of 60 survivors of cancer, evaluated using the Cachexia Severity Score and Functional Assessment of Anorexia/Cachexia Therapy Scale, along with semi-structured interviews for six participants.

Results:

The study found a significant negative correlation between cachexia severity and functional ability (r = −0.32, P = 0.01). Cachexia severity (mean: 81.65) and functional ability (mean: 7.10) indicated significant functional impairment. Qualitative interviews highlighted emotional and physical challenges, with family support and religious beliefs as coping mechanisms, emphasizing the need for holistic care.

Conclusion:

Addressing cachexia therefore requires integrating physical rehabilitation, mental health support, and lifestyle adjustments to improve survivors’ quality of life and mitigate its multidimensional impact.
The Role of Dental Practitioners in Promoting Electric Toothbrushes: A Knowledge Practice Assessment Evaluation
Authors: Pallavi Km , Sachdeva Priyanka , Hashmi Ahmad Shoeb , Chandrasekaran Sooriaprakas , Amreen Sadaf , Khan Nazia , Kashwani Ritik
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Electric toothbrushes are more effective than manual brushes for cleaning teeth, removing plaque, and preventing dental complications. However, there is limited evidence on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of dental professionals towards their use. This study aims to assess awareness, perceived relevance, and application of electric toothbrushes among dentists and dental students.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted using structured self-administered questionnaires, targeting 302 participants including dental students, private practitioners, and academic faculty. The questionnaire administered online and in person consisted of two sections: knowledge, assessment, and practice assessment. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.

Results:

The knowledge assessment, 72.5% of participants had prior knowledge about electric toothbrushes and 68.2% associated them with improved oral care. In the practice assessment, 61.3% had never recommended electric toothbrushes in practice or training, but 70.5% expressed willingness to do so in the future. Perceived capability of utilizing electric toothbrushes was rated as average (⅗) 41.5% and as high (4 or 5/5) 18.3%.

Conclusion:

Despite positive attitudes toward electric toothbrushes, their use remains limited among dental professionals. Participants recognize the need for more education and resources to bridge gaps and knowledge and confidence regarding electric toothbrushes in dental practice are essential for modern oral care.
Isolated chylopericardium: A rare complication postpediatric cardiac surgery: A case report
Authors: Sharma Aayush , Manvi Veeresh , Salve Gananjay , Manvi Nidhi
Published: February 2025

Common complications following congenital cardiac surgery include pleural effusion, excessive bleeding, cardiac arrest, and systemic infections. Chylopericardium, however, is very rare. Our patient experienced exertional dyspnea, 1 month after undergoing a bidirectional Glenn shunt with one and a half ventricular repair. A two-dimensional echocardiogram revealed cardiac tamponade without any sign of pleural effusion, necessitating emergency pericardiocentesis. Analysis of the drained fluid confirmed its biochemical composition consistent with chyle. Despite 2 weeks of pericardial drainage and optimal medical management, the chylopericardium persisted. Ultimately, the child required corrective surgery which involved thoracic duct ligation and creation of pleuropericardial window.
Review of Contrecoup Injuries
Authors: Janardhanan Maanasa , Prathap Akhilesh , Thomas Eapen
Published: February 2025

Contrecoup brain injury involves a contusion opposite to the actual site of impact to the head. In a coup injury, the brain strikes the skull at the site of the direct impact; a contrecoup injury occurs opposite to the site of the external force. These injuries occur when the moving head strikes a stationary object and coup injury occurs when a moving object impacts a stationary head. This type of injury has been studied and debated regarding its aetiology and significance. Four theories have been proposed for the development of contrecoup injury. They are positive pressure theory, negative pressure theory, rotational shear stress theory and angular acceleration theory. According to the current hypothesis, due to relative buoyancy of the brain in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), when the skull is abruptly stopped, the denser CSF continues forward, displacing the brain in the opposite direction leading to contrecoup injury. No single hypothesis can explain every facet of contrecoup damage, and a combination of mechanisms contributes to ultimately cause contrecoup injury. The concept of contrecoup injuries can also be applied to fractures in the maxillofacial region where an impact on one side produces a fracture on the opposite side. These injuries are frequently missed in cases, as clinicians focus on the fracture side and hence may be underreported.
$L^{p}$-cohomology for groups of isometries of Hadamard spaces
Authors: Hamenstädt Ursula
Published: February 2025

We show that a discrete group

\Gamma

which admits a non-elementary isometric action on a Hadamard manifold of bounded negative curvature admits an isometric action on an

L^{p}

-space

V

for some

p>1

with

H^{1}(\Gamma,V)\not=0

.
Quantum $\mathrm{SU}(3)$ as the $C^{*}$-algebra of a $2$-graph
Authors: Giselsson Olof
Published: February 2025

We show that, for

q\in(0,1)

, the

C^{*}

-algebra

\mathrm{SU}_{q}(3)

is isomorphic to a rank

2

graph

C^{*}

-algebra (in the sense of Kumjian and Pask), and describe the graph in terms of its skeleton and commutation relations. Moreover, this isomorphism is

\mathbb{T}^{2}

-equivariant with respect to the right action on

\mathrm{SU}_{q}(3)

and the gauge action coming from the

2

-graph.
The association between defecation frequency and mortality in critically ill patients with suspected sepsis in Israel
Authors: Roimi Michael , Shrot Anat , Ilan Roy , Tenenbaum Avraham , Epstein Danny , Bar-Lavie Yaron
Published: February 2025

Background: The pivotal role of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in sepsis is well recognized. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between defecation frequency as a basic assessment of GI function and the clinical outcomes of intensive care unit patients with suspected sepsis.Methods: This retrospective, single-center study included patients suspected of having sepsis. The number of defecations and consecutive days without defecation during the 72 hours preceding the suspected infection were assessed. The primary outcome was 30-day all-cause mortality. Multivariate regression analysis adjusting for potential confounders was employed to establish the associations between GI function and clinical outcomes.Results: The final analysis included 1,306 patients with a median age of 56.2 years (interquartile range [IQR], 39.6–69.1); 919 (70.4%) were male, and the median Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score was 22.0 (IQR, 17.0–27.0). The median Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score at the time of suspected infection was 5.0 (IQR, 3.0–7.0). Mortality rates were 20.3%, 28.0%, and 34.3% for patients with 0–2, 3–5, and >5 defecations, respectively (P<0.001). There was a strong correlation between the number of defecations and mortality (r=0.7, P=0.01). In multivariate analyses, each defecation was independently associated with increased mortality (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.07; 95% CI, 1.01–1.12; P=0.01), while each consecutive day without a defecation was associated with reduced mortality (aOR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.73–0.96; P=0.01).Conclusions: A higher number of defecations in the 72 hours preceding suspected sepsis is associated with increased 30-day all-cause mortality, suggesting a potential association with GI tract dysfunction.
Effect of atorvastatin as a renal protective agent in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome using the renal arterial resistive index
Authors: Raouf Mina Maher , Shadad Eslam Antar , Ali Nagy Sayed
Published: February 2025

Background: Current meta-analyses have yielded inconclusive results regarding the effectiveness of statins in preventing early renal injury in the context of poly-trauma. Notably, renal artery Doppler-derived resistance indices have shown a strong correlation with early detection of renal impairment, underscoring their importance in clinical assessment.Methods: The study involved 106 adults aged 18 years and older of both sexes, who presented to Minia University Hospital, Egypt, with poly-trauma with a two-point or greater increase in the sequential organ failure assessment score within the first 72 hours of hospital admission and who met two or more of the diagnostic criteria of systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Participants were randomly assigned to either the atorvastatin group, which received oral atorvastatin at a dosage of 20 mg every 12 hours for 1 week alongside conventional therapy (antimicrobial agents and balanced crystalloids), or the control group, which received conventional therapy along with a placebo tablet every 12 hours for 1 week.Results: The atorvastatin group yielded a significantly lower incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI; P<0.001). Additionally, there was significant reduction in renal resistance and pulsatility indices in the atorvastatin group. Furthermore, the atorvastatin group exhibited a shorter intensive care unit (ICU) stay (P=0.004). The renal index had a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 68% for AKI prediction when the cutoff value was 0.61. Pulsatility index had a sensitivity of 90% and a specificity of 53% when the cutoff value was 1.28.Conclusions: Atorvastatin was impactful in mitigating the incidence of AKI, improving renal resistive vascular indices, and abbreviating ICU stays in the poly-traumatized population.
Disinformation and its Impact on Media Management
Authors: Bąkowicz Katarzyna
Published: February 2025

Disinformation affects most spheres of social life, and it does not spare media enterprises, influencing their work on several levels. In recent years, we have witnessed changes in the structure of the media, the profession of journalism, and the process of source verification. All of this shapes the current information ecosystem, which in turn impacts the condition of contemporary societies. The aim of this article is to examine the changes that the increase in disinformation content has triggered in the operations of media enterprises. It is also important to answer the question of what practices the media employ to ensure that falsehoods, manipulation, and distorted realities do not destabilize their activities. The adopted methodology is a qualitative, exploratory, and verification-based study, including a critical literature review in the field of social communication and media management. The analysis shows that disinformation affects media companies by destabilizing the market, which influences their value and reduces trust in them as content creators and distributors. However, this has a positive side: the profession of journalism is becoming more professionalized, distinguishing it from media workers, and a completely new profession has emerged – that of the fact-checker. While disinformation as a phenomenon is generally viewed negatively, we can observe that its impact can also lead to the development of good practices and beneficial behaviors.
‘Important, not media-worthy’ – the subject of social welfare in selected media from a message management perspective
Authors: Szyszka Michał
Published: February 2025

In this article, I present the results of content analysis, extended by discourse analysis, which covered communications thematically related to social welfare in three media groups (Rzeczpospolita, Gazeta Wyborcza, Fakt, Super Express; Onet, WP), published between 2019 and 2022. The analysis of media narratives constructed around social welfare and social integration institutions, as well as social workers, is currently an important research gap, especially as the academic discourse of social policy and the professional discourse of practitioners (workers) in the social welfare system has been dominated for almost two decades by a perception of a negative, unfavourable, inappropriate and/or unfair media image of welfare institutions. I decided to verify this ‘hypothesis’ through a systematic analysis. At the same time, the study made it possible to identify the main thematic and situational contexts, narrative patterns, and quantitative proportions of individual ‘welfare motifs’ in situational frameworks such as information, response to individual or collective tragedy or scandal and intervention. The analysis confirmed the thesis of a highly schematic character of media texts dealing with the subject of social welfare and the particular phenomenon of message content management, oriented towards the preferences and expectations of individual media audiences. There is also a tendency to strongly link the ways in which the subject matter is framed, including the emotional tinge of the texts and the choice of narrative strategy, adequately to the frame and convention.
Growing Resilience: Unlocking the Potential of Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Collins Natasha , van Zanten Boris , Onah Innocent , Marsters Lizzie , Jungman Laura , Hunter Rory , von Turkovich Natalie , Anderson James , Vidad Gabriela , Gartner Todd , Jongman Brenden
Published: February 2025

This report analyzed nearly 300 nature-based solutions (NBS) projects across sub-Saharan Africa from 2012 to 2023. It offers a comprehensive overview of NBS in the region: what climate resilience objectives projects are addressing, where projects are occurring and at what scale, how they are funded, and intended co-benefits. It also provides recommendations to scale NBS projects for climate resilience. This report was co-developed by the WRI and the World Bank, with key contributions from the African Development Bank.
Празднование круглых дат со дня хиротонии в Российской империи начала XX в. по материалам «Известий по Санкт-Петербургской епархии»
Authors: Харчевников А.С.
Published: February 2025

К началу XX столетия в Российской империи сложилась определенная традиция чествования церковно- и священнослужителей, которые отмечали круглые даты со дня своей хиротонии. О столь важном событии в их жизни довольно часто упоминала и церковная пресса, которая, по сути, отображала сформировавшуюся в церковном народе нравственную традицию чествования пастырей за их многолетние труды. На основании нескольких десятков статей журнала «Известия по Санкт-Петербургской епархии», посвященных тому или иному юбиляру, автор статьи представил подробную информацию о разновидности подобных заметок, а также реконструировал события праздничного дня пастыря в Северной столице.

By the beginning of the 20th century, a certain tradition of honoring church and clergymen who celebrated round anniversaries from the day of their ordination had developed in the Russian Empire. The church press also often mentioned such an important event in their lives, which, in essence, reflected the moral tradition of honoring pastors for their many years of work that had formed among the church people. Based on several dozen articles in the magazine “News of the St. Petersburg Diocese” dedicated to one or another anniversary hero, the author of the article presented detailed information about the variety of such notes, and also reconstructed the events of the pastor’s festive day in the Northern capital.
«Москва — Третий Рим»: к 500‑летию русской средневековой историософской концепции. Материалы круглого стола научного проекта СПбДА «Византийский кабинет»
Authors: Легеев М.В. , Макаров Д.И. , Василик В.В. , Даренский В.Ю. , Скотникова Г.В. , Сокурова О.Б. , Кибальниченко С.А. , Стогов Д.И. , Павлюченков Н.Н. , Ермишина К.Б. , Иванов И.А. , Гаврилов И.Б.
Published: February 2025

Публикуются тезисы и тексты докладов, присланных в редакцию «Русско-Византийского вестника» и прозвучавших на состоявшемся 17 сентября 2023 г. в Санкт-Петербургской духовной академии, в рамках конференции «Русско-Византийский Логос» и деятельности научного проекта «Византийский кабинет», онлайн-круглом столе «Москва — Третий Рим», посвященном 500‑летию формулировки старцем Спасо-Елеазаровского монастыря Филофеем знаменитой русской средневековой историософской концепции. Отмечено, что концепция «Москва — Третий Рим» является первой в русской церковной мысли попыткой целостной периодизации истории Христовой Церкви. Также показано, что она выступает архетипом национального самосознания и актуальной основой возрождения русского исторического сознания и духовности. Рассматриваются влияние теории «Москва — Третий Рим» на отечественную консервативную мысль конца XIX — начала XX в., ее преломление в наследии свящ. П. Флоренского, в историософии представителей евразийства, а также ее параллели с идеологией «румынизма» в первой половине ХХ в. — как синтеза национальной культуры, римской государственности и Православной веры. Обращение к теории «Москва — Третий Рим» современных отечественных ученых раскрывает новые грани понимания и значимости этой непреходящей историософской и эсхатологической концепции.

Abstracts and texts of reports sent to the editorial board of the Russo-Byzantine Herald and presented at the online round table “Moscow — the Third Rome” held on September 17, 2023, at the St. Petersburg Theological Academy, as part of the conference “Russian-Byzantine Logos” and the activities of the scientific project “Byzantine Cabinet”, dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the formulation of the famous Russian medieval historiosophical concept by the elder of the Spaso-Eleazar Monastery Philotheus are published. It is noted that the concept of “Moscow — the Third Rome” is the first attempt in Russian church thought at a holistic periodization of the history of Christ’s Church. It is also shown that it acts as an archetype of national self-awareness and a relevant basis for the revival of Russian historical consciousness and spirituality. The influence of the “Moscow is the Third Rome” theory on the domestic conservative thought of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, its refraction in the legacy of priest P. Florensky, in the historiosophy of the representatives of Eurasianism, as well as its parallels with the ideology of “Romanism” in the first half of the 20th century — as a synthesis of national culture, Roman statehood and the Orthodox faith are considered. The appeal to the “Moscow is the Third Rome” theory by modern domestic scientists reveals new facets of understanding and significance of this enduring historiosophical and eschatological concept.
Pengaruh Konformitas Teman Sebaya dan Minat Karir terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Memilih Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi
Authors: Rahmania Chanifah , Susilaningsih  , Ivada Elvia
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konformitas teman sebaya dan minat karir terhadap pengambilan keputusan memilih Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Pendidikan Akuntansi Universitas Sebelas Maret angkatan tahun 2021-2024 berjumlah 258 mahasiswa. Sampel diambil dengan menggunakan teknik proportional random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner untuk konformitas teman sebaya, minat karir dan pengambilan keputusan memilih Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis korelasi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh konformitas teman sebaya dan minat karir terhadap pengambilan keputusan memilih Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi.
EFFECTIVENESS OF BACK MASSAGE ON REDUCTION OF PERCEPTION OF LABOUR PAIN DURING FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR
Authors: Swain Ms. Liza , Savithri Dr. K Savithri , kumar Dr. Sikandar
Published: February 2025

When a woman receives a back massage during labour, it can help promote relaxation and reduce muscle
tension. The gentle pressure and kneading techniques applied to the back stimulate the release of endorphins,
which are the body's natural pain-relieving chemicals. This can lead to a decrease in the perception of pain and
a sense of well-being. It's worth noting that the effectiveness of back massage may vary from woman to woman.
Some women may find it extremely beneficial in managing their pain, while others may not experience the same
level of relief. Every labour is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another.
Implementasi Algoritma Shortest Job First (SJF) Pada Sistem Pembelian Menu Makanan Dan Minuman di Warkop Geidar
Authors: Fitria Liza , . Novianda , Amri Faisal
Published: February 2025

Abstrak: Proses pemesanan dalam operasional di Warkop Geidar Kopi saat ini menggunakan sistem manual. Penggunaan media alat tulis membuat pelayan melakukan kesalahan pada pendataan pesanan pelanggan. Akibat dari permasalahan ini pelanggan sering mengeluh karena waktu pengerjaannya menjadi tidak efisien. Untuk mengatasinya dikembangkan sistem Self Service Order. Dalam membangun sistem ini menggunakan kerangka Software Development Life Cycle (SLDC) dengan model Waterfall dalam penerapan penelitian. Penerapan algoritma Shortest-Job First, penulis memanfaatkan laravel  berbasis bahasa pemograman php, tujuan implementasi ini mengoptimalkan waktu sistem antrian dengan cara memprioritaskan pelanggan berdasarkan durasi pesanan mereka. Sesuai dengan prinsip SJF pesanan dengan data order pendek akan dieksekusi duluan. Penguna Implementasi sistem ini berhasil meningkatkan kualitas layanan dengan mengoptimalkan waktu tunggu. Pengujian ini menggunakan 8 sample pelanggan dengan durasi yang berbeda. Total dari waktu tunggu 121 menit dengan rata- rata 15,12 menit/ pelanggan. Hasil ini membuktikan algortima SJF tidak hanya mudah diterapkan. Tetapi dapat mengasilkan waktu yang adaktif sesuai dengan waktu tunggu pelanggan. Kata kunci: warkop, SJF Pemesanan,Self ServiceAbstract: The ordering process in operations at Warkop Geidar Kopi currently uses a manual system. The use of stationery media makes waiters make mistakes in recording customer orders. As a result of this problem, customers often complain because the processing time is inefficient. To overcome this, a Self Service Order system was developed. In building this system using the Software development life cycle (SLDC) framework with the Waterfall model in conducting research. The implementation of the shortest-job first algorithm, the author utilizes laravel based on the php programming language, the purpose of this implementation is to optimize the queuing system time by prioritizing customers based on the duration of their orders. In accordance with the SJF principle, orders with short order data will be executed first. Users, Implementation of this system successfully improves service quality by optimizing waiting time. This test uses 8 customer samples with different durations. The total waiting time was 121 minutes with an average of 15.12 minutes/customer. These results prove that the SJF algorithm is not only easy to implement. But it can produce an active time according to customer waiting time.  Keywords: warkop, SJF, ordering, self service
Assessment of Energy Conversion Efficiency in Solar Cells: A Photovoltaic Performance Characterization Study
Authors: Vinay Kumar
Published: February 2025

This study focuses on the assessment of energy conversion efficiency in different types of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells—monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film—under varying environmental conditions. The research was conducted to evaluate the influence of temperature and light intensity on the performance of these solar cells, aiming to provide insights for optimizing solar energy systems. A three-month field test was conducted where solar cells were exposed to real-world conditions, with data collected on open-circuit voltage (Voc), short-circuit current (Isc), fill factor, maximum power output, and efficiency. Results indicated that monocrystalline cells consistently achieved the highest energy conversion efficiency, reaching 19.1% at 25°C and 80,000 luces, while polycrystalline and thin-film cells demonstrated efficiencies of 18.5% and 17.4%, respectively. The study found that temperature increases negatively impacted efficiency, with monocrystalline cells retaining the highest efficiency under elevated temperatures. These findings are significant for optimizing solar energy systems based on regional environmental factors. The study contributes to ongoing research by providing a comprehensive performance characterization of solar cells under practical conditions, bridging the gap between theoretical models and real-world applications. The results emphasize the need for innovation in solar cell technology to improve performance in high-temperature regions.
A Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis of Gender Prejudice in Selected English and Igbo Proverbs
Authors: Aleke Chibueze Egbe
Published: February 2025

This paper investigates the representation of women as espoused in selected English and Igbo proverbs. The aim is to analyze the traditional views on the perception and the roles of women as well as how power relationships of different gender are determined through linguistic choices in different language societies. Using the Interpretivist paradigm and feminist critical discourse analysis 16 Igbo proverbs purposely selected from both oral and written source and 19 English proverbs selected from Oxford Dictionary of English proverbs 7th edition were examined. Furthermore, the data has been categorized and analyzed how women are perceived, symbolized and portrayed through English and Igbo proverbs. It is also examined whether the stereotypical image of the woman is same in English and Igbo societies. The findings reveal that both cultures have some elements that motivate their men to maltreat, even â€žman handleâ€Ÿ women. It also brings to the limelight the inequalities that exist between the two sexes in English and Igbo societies in concrete and clearer terms.
Financial Performance as a Driver of ESG Disclosure: Evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Sulaiman Norhayati , Halid Sunarti , Isa Noor Saatila Mohd , Omar Norliana , Rahman Rahayu Abdul
Published: February 2025

This study explores the relationship between firm financial performance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure. Specifically, it examines three financial performance indicators: return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and market valuation (MV) to ESG disclosure. Based on 370 firm-year observations spanning 2012 to 2021, the findings reveal a positive and significant relationship between ESG disclosure and two financial performance proxies – ROA and MV. These results hold valuable implications for investors, policymakers, and relevant agencies, marking one of the first empirical studies on the impact of financial performance on the ESG scores of Malaysian listed firms. The study highlights the critical role of integrating ESG considerations into business strategies to achieve sustainable growth and promote a more transparent and responsible corporate environment.