bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Percutaneous Endoscopic Colostomy Tube to the Rescue
Authors: Numan Laith , Brotherton Tim , Baliss Michelle , Ghosh Soumojit , Lamm Vladimir , Klos Coen , Sayuk Gregory , Presti Michael , Elwing Jill
Published: October 2023

Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy (PEC) tube placement is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat recurrent colonic pseudo-obstruction, sigmoid volvulus, chronic intractable constipation, and neurogenic bowel. PEC is a viable treatment alternative for patients who have failed conservative therapies and are deemed high risk for surgical management. We present a case of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after Clostridioides difficile infection that was unresponsive to medical treatment or endoscopic decompression. A PEC tube was placed into the transverse colon with successful resolution of the colonic distension.
Between phatic communion and coping tactic. Casamançais multilingual practices
Authors:   University of Konstanz, Heil Tilmann
Published: October 2023

This paper enquires into the role of multilingual practices in conviviality in shared, socially and culturally mixed localities. I ask how Casamançais use diverse repertoires to get by in everyday life in both Casamance, Senegal and Catalonia, Spain. The concept of conviviality stresses fragile, dynamic processes characteristic of everyday ways of living together with maintained difference. I argue that minimal, but diversified language practices, which compose linguistically diverse repertoires, are central in facilitating conviviality among local residents. Minimal interactions and 'small talk', or phatic communion, cushion potentially conflictual socio-cultural differences and inequalities. Firstly, I will evaluate discourses on multilingual practices of Casamançais in both contexts. Second, I will critically explore the reasons for and quality of the widespread use of diverse repertoires. I conclude that multilingual practices facilitate phatic communion sometimes playfully and sometimes as part of coping strategies in situations in which structural forces determine which choices will be more successful than others. The process of conviviality spans both these aspects describing ever-dynamic and ever-fragile ways of living with difference.
Conviviality and phatic communion?
Authors:   King's College London, Centre for Language Discourse & Communication practices, Rampton Ben
Published: October 2023

The focus on 'unimportant' language in this collection is driven by major contemporary questions. In conditions of superdiversity, the old binaries-minority/majority, migrant/host etc. -can no longer account for the splits and alignments emerging in globalised environments and in response, social scientists have turned their attention to informal processes, seeking new principles for social cohesion in low-key local 'conviviality' (Gilroy 2006; Vertovec 2007; Wetherell 2009). Along similar lines, commentators point to the decline of traditional party politics and look instead to social media and digital communication as new resources for grassroots mobilisation. So does the communication of apparently trivial matters really hold the seeds to social renewal, or are such ideas romantically over-inflated? The papers provide a range of answers to questions of this kind, and I won't try to summarise their nuanced formulations or to endorse or challenge their substantive claims. But whatever their conclusions, 'conviviality' and 'phatic communication' play a major part in the discussion; and in what follows, I will comment on how and where I think these notions are problematic or productive. My remarks are largely methodological, dwelling in particular on the challenges of working across social processes of different scale, though I will conclude with some notes on surveillance, a (substantive) issue that in sociolinguistics is often underplayed.
Overcoming dormancy of pecan trees in mild winter conditions
Authors: Ribeiro Crosa Claudia Farela , De Marco Rudinei , Farias Barreto Caroline , Ryu Yamamoto Robson , Barbosa Malgarim Marcelo , Martins Carlos Roberto
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to determine chill accumulation to overcome endodormancy of pecan trees using the biological method. Cuttings of isolated nodes in different months and their exposure to natural chill under field conditions were used. The experiment was carried out using seven pecan cultivars: Barton, Mohawk, Jackson, Success, Desirable, Farley and Melhorada (Pitol 1), planted in orchards in the municipality of Canguçu, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Every 30 days from June onwards, when 50% of leaves had fallen from trees (phenological stage 95), 20 cuttings per cultivar were collected in each period untill September. They were sterilized and sent to the phytotron for budbreak monitoring. Budbreak average time, time to reach 50% of budbreak and the final budbreak rate were evaluated. Average budbreak time of cultivars showed little variation along collection period. Chill requirement of pecan cultivars ranged from 51 to 369 chill hours (below 7.2 °C) to reach DD50. It was not possible to determine the chill requirement of the studied cultivars. The moment of cutting collection had little influence on average budbreak time and final budbreak rate.
Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and prostate-specific antigen: a retrospective study in men without prostate pathology
Authors: Laguna Javier , Wijngaard Robin , Hidalgo Susana , González-Escribano Cristina , Ortiz Victoria , Bedini José Luis , Filella Xavier
Published: October 2023

Objectives

Recently, vitamin D status has been associated with prostate cancer risk. However, some studies argue that there is no association of vitamin D with prostate cancer risk and serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentrations. No clear conclusions can be drawn from the studies found in the literature. Our aim was to assess the relationship between PSA and 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D].

Methods

We selected 415 individuals without prostate pathologies and subgroups were generated according to age and 25(OH)D. Statistical analyses were performed using Shapiro–Wilk test, Student’s t and ANOVA tests, and Pearson’s correlation. Besides, the minimum sample size needed to obtain statistically significant results between groups according to 25(OH)D concentration was calculated and a Student’s t-test for paired samples was performed to study individuals with two PSA measurements over time, where 25(OH)D concentration increased or decreased more than 25 %.

Results

We observed a slight correlation between age and PSA concentration (r=0.379, p<0.001). However, we found no significant differences when we compared PSA concentrations between groups according to 25(OH)D concentrations (p=0.891): 1.25 ± 1.32 μg/L (group with 25(OH)D<50 nmol/L) and 1.17 ± 0.90 (group with 25(OH)D≥50 nmol/L). Pearson’s correlation coefficient was close to 0. The minimum samples size to obtain statistically significant results was 815,346 men, and we observed no differences in PSA concentrations in individuals with two measurements.

Conclusions

Our findings show no association in men without prostate pathologies, based on 25(OH)D levels.
Association of low pregnancy associated plasma protein-A with increased umbilical artery pulsatility index in cases of fetal weight between the 3rd and 10th percentiles: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Dias da Silva Carolina , Sarmento Gonçalves Inês , Ramalho Carla
Published: October 2023

Objectives

This study aims to evaluate if low levels of serum maternal pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) during the first trimester are related to increased umbilical artery pulsatility index (UA PI) later in pregnancy, in cases of estimated fetal weight between the 3rd and 10th percentiles, in order to establish PAPP-A as a predictor of this particular cases of fetal growth restriction (FGR).

Methods

An observational, retrospective cohort study, conducted at a tertiary University Hospital located in Oporto, Portugal. Pregnant women who did the first trimester combined screening, between May 2013 and June 2020 and gave birth in the same hospital, with an estimated fetal weight (EFW) between the 3rd and 10th percentiles were included. The primary outcome is the difference in increased UA PI prevalence between two groups: PAPP-A<0.45 MoM and PAPP-A≥0.45 MoM. As secondary outcomes were evaluated differences in neonatal weight, gestational age at delivery, cesarean delivery, neonatal intensive care unit hospitalization, 5-min Apgar score below 7 and live birth rate between the same two groups.

Results

We included 664 pregnancies: 110 cases of PAPP-A<0.45 MoM and 554 cases with PAPP-A≥0.45 MoM. Increased UA PI prevalence, which was the primary outcome of this study, was significantly different between the two groups (p=0.005), as the PAPP-A<0.45 MoM group presents a higher prevalence (12.7 %) when compared to the PAPP-A≥0.45 MoM group (5.4 %). The secondary outcome cesarean delivery rate was significantly different between the groups (p=0.014), as the PAPP-A<0.45 MoM group presents a higher prevalence (42.7 %) than the PAPP-A≥0.45 MoM group (30.1 %). No other secondary outcomes showed differences between the two groups.

Conclusions

There is an association of low serum maternal PAPP-A (<0.45 MoM) during the first trimester and increased UA PI (>95th percentile) later in pregnancy, in cases of EFW between the 3rd and 10th percentiles. However, this association is not strong enough alone for low PAPP-A to be a reliable predictor of increased UA PI in this population.
Study and prediction analysis on road performance of basalt fiber permeable concrete
Authors: Wang Wenhua , Zhu Jinzhong , Cheng Xiaojun , Jiang Da , Shi Guoqin , Chen Xinghan
Published: October 2023

To analyze the influence of basalt fiber on the performance of permeable concrete for road applications, this study focuses on two key performance indicators: compressive strength and permeability coefficient of basalt fiber permeable concrete. Based on orthogonal experimental data, regression prediction equations were established using SPSS software to assess the effects of different fiber parameters on the compressive strength and permeability coefficient. The predicted results were then compared with experimental data. The findings indicate that the average relative error of the predicted values for both performance indicators is within a manageable range of 5%, demonstrating a high prediction accuracy. Using these regression equations, we can examine the variations in the road performance of basalt fiber permeable concrete under different fiber parameter conditions, thereby overcoming the limitations of conducting numerous parameter analysis experiments.
Rahmenwerk für die vier Phasen der digitalisierten Wertstrommethode
Authors: Erlach Klaus , Böhm Markus , Böttcher Lena , Gessert Stephan , Kegler Sarah , Teriete Tim , Ungern-Sternberg Roman
Published: October 2023

In seinem Ursprung ist der Wertstrom eine zutiefst analoge Methode zur zielorientierten Produktionsoptimierung. Bei der Digitalisierung der Wertstrommethode sind bisher zahlreiche Insellösungen entwickelt worden, die sich auf spezifische Phasen und Anwendungsfälle beziehen. Erforderlich ist jedoch ein Gesamtkonzept von Datenmodell und Methodik, um eine durchgängige und fehlerfreie Digitalisierung zu ermöglichen. Als Grundlage zukünftiger Forschungsaktivitäten beschreibt dieser Artikel ein Rahmenwerk für die gesamte digitalisierte Wertstrommethode, das auf den bewährten PDCA-Zyklus zurückgreift und die vier Phasen der Wertstrommethode darin einordnet: Von Wertstromkartierung über Wertstromanalyse und Wertstromdesign bis hin zum Wertstrommanagement.
Menschzentrierte Digitalisierung im Sondermaschinenbau
Authors: Schmidt Daniela , Kuhn Dominik , Becker Daniel , Müller Rainer , Bierwirth Kathrin , Hielscher Volker
Published: October 2023

Der zunehmende Trend zur Digitalisierung im produzierenden Gewerbe zwingt kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) dazu, einen komplexen Transformationsprozess zu durchlaufen und innovative Lösungen zu implementieren, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben. Am Beispiel eines stahlverarbeitenden KMUs wird in dieser Studie der Digitalisierungsprozess von Teilen des Fertigungsworkflows unter Anwendung eines meProjektmanagementansatzes zur Verbesserung der Usability und Akzeptanz dargestellt. Zum Ende der Projektlaufzeit soll ein Verbreitungs- und Transferkonzept für branchenähnlichen KMU zur Verfügung stehen.
Einsatz von grünem Wasserstoff im Verkehrssektor
Authors: Mais Franziska , Gümbel Till , Gramberg Till , Jelschow Vladimir , Gross Erwin , Sauer Alexander
Published: October 2023

Das Potenzial von grünem Wasserstoff (folglich als H2) im Verkehrssek-tor wurde für die Region Schwarzwald untersucht und eine Roadmap mit Maßnahmen für einen erfolgreichen Markthochlauf entwickelt. Durch eine Metastudienanalyse wurde der Bedarf für H2 ermittelt. Über eine qualitative und quantitative Datenerhebung wurden Perspektiven von Expert:innen für die Aufstellung von Szenarioannahmen für den H2-Bedarf generiert. Basierend auf den Ergebnissen wurde eine Roadmap erstellt, die die notwendigen Schritte in den Bereichen Infrastruktur, Politik, Markt sowie Forschung und Entwicklung aufzeigt.
Führungskompetenzen im Zeitalter der Künstlichen Intelligenz
Authors: Bock Tobias , von der Oelsnitz Dietrich
Published: October 2023

Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) wird durch die automatisierte Verarbeitung von großen Mengen an Daten und Informationen, Entscheidungen in Unternehmen umfangreich verändern. Diese Transformation bringt neue Chancen für Unternehmen mit sich wie beispielsweise bessere und schneller Entscheidungen und Herausforderungen wie beispielsweise die Akzeptanz und Umsetzung der KI ermittelten Entscheidungen. Um diese Transformation nachhaltig zu bewältigen und mögliche negativen Auswirkungen zu minimieren ist der effektive Umgang der Führung in der Einführung und Nutzung der Technologie unerlässlich. Basierend auf einer strukturierten Literaturrecherche und Interviews mit KI- und HR-Experten in der deutschen Automobilindustrie wurden Führungskompetenzen identifiziert, die im Zeitalter der KI relevant sein werden. Dieser kurze Studienbericht trägt zur Erweiterung des Wissens über Führungstheorien bei und bietet eine Grundlage für zukünftige Führungskräften-Entwicklungsprogrammen.
Dichtheitstests an Batteriezellen im Takt der Serienproduktion
Authors: Seitz Sandra
Published: October 2023

In der Elektromobilität kommt der Traktionsbatterie eine Schlüsselrolle zu. Keine andere Komponente im Elektrofahrzeug ist so bedeutsam und wertvoll wie seine Batterie. Ein Großteil der Wertschöpfung beginnt mit der einzelnen Lithium-Ionen-Zelle, dem kleinsten und wichtigsten Bestandteil der Antriebsbatterie. Für die Qualität und Sicherheit von Lithium-Ionen-Zellen ist ihre dauerhafte Dichtheit ein entscheidendes Kriterium. So ist unbedingt zu vermeiden, dass in eine Zelle im Laufe ihres Lebenszyklus Wasserdampf eintritt, denn das Wasser würde mit dem Elektrolyten der Zelle zu giftiger Flusssäure reagieren. Umgekehrt darf aber auch kein Elektrolyt austreten, denn dies würde die Kapazität und die Lebensdauer der Batteriezelle stark beeinträchtigen. Aussagefähige Dichtheitsprüfungen sind darum, auch in der Zellen-Massenfertigung unabdingbar. Die Aufgabe besteht darin, in der Serienfertigung jede einzelne Lithium-Ionen-Zelle sorgfältig auf ihre Dichtheit zu prüfen.
AMÉRICA LATINA, UM PROJETO DE SOCIEDADE SUBORDINADA?
Authors: Machado Fernanda Milena Alves , Azevedo Laís Benevenuto de
Published: October 2023

A presente pesquisa parte do seguinte questionamento: por que as economias latino-americanas foram incapazes de superar determinados limites de desenvolvimento comparado às economias centrais durante toda sua história de integração ao capitalismo? Nossa hipótese vai no sentido da estruturalidade da condição subordinada e dependente da economia e da sociedade latino-americanas no interior do modo de produção capitalista. Incluímos modelo de sociedade de forma a abarcar a própria estruturação do trabalho e, portanto, das relações sociais na região, sob o molde de um regime de acumulação que pauta uma posição perpetuamente desigual e dependente na periferia do sistema. Buscamos demonstrar ainda que a acumulação violenta e saqueadora embasa a própria construção da infraestrutura capitalista na América Latina. E mais, que a violência e o saque não se diluem à medida que o regime de acumulação se sofistica. Pelo contrário, se aprofundam e se institucionalizam exponencialmente, tornando-se a égide do regime de acumulação na atual etapa imperialista, financeirizada e neoliberal de desenvolvimento do capitalismo. A pesquisa se estrutura metodologicamente por meio do materialismo histórico-dialético, à medida que utiliza do arcabouço teórico a respeito do capitalismo contemporâneo e da Teoria Marxista da Dependência para fazer apontamentos sobre a subordinação da região latino-americana.
Building Resilience in Jamaica’s Farming Communities: Insights From a Climate-Smart Intervention
Authors: Campbell Donovan , Lester Shaneica
Published: October 2023

Rural farmers, especially those with limited resources, are on the frontline of the climate crisis. In the Caribbean, vulnerability of agri-food systems to climatic disturbances is recognized, but empirical evidence detailing effective adaptation strategies remains patchy. In Jamaica, a combination of challenges—ranging from diminishing availability of arable land and stagnant agricultural innovation to the marginalization of small-scale farming and recurrent climatic shocks—has led to significant agricultural setbacks and socioeconomic distress for local farmers. This case study is based on a synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data derived from a climate adaptation initiative in Peckham, Clarendon, a pivotal agricultural hub in Jamaica. The data acquisition methodologies encompassed livelihood baseline assessments, community engagement surveys, training workshops, and focus group discussions. Synthesis of data from 31 agricultural training sessions and 16 climate-smart agriculture workshops, involving 458 farmers, offers cogent evidence of the initiative’s tangible impacts on the Peckham farming community. The initiative was guided by two core objectives: (1) enhancing food security and rural livelihoods through the implementation of a renewable energy-powered aquaponics framework, and (2) improving land and water resource management practices. To achieve these goals, the Farmer-Field School approach was employed to promote climate-smart agricultural practices and strengthen the institutional capabilities of farming groups. The insights from the assessment underscore the potential of integrated climate-resilient agricultural practices in addressing both economic and environmental challenges faced by rural farmers.
How can China’s coal cities achieve high-quality development?—An empirical study based on the “resource curse” hypothesis
Authors: Zhang Li , Wang Jun , Zhi Yin , Liu Xinzhu
Published: October 2023

The relationship between the utilization of natural resources and high-quality economic growth has always been a concern of the academic community. China’s coal cities to varying degrees suffer from population outflow, economic stagnation or even negative growth, precipitous drop in housing prices, serious environmental damage, and other problems. There is a negative correlation from the perspective of location between the enrichment of coal resources and economic development in China, confirming the existence of coal “resource curse” in China’s interprovincial scope. Through establishing quantitative models. This article analyzes the transmission mechanism of the nonlinear impact of coal industry development on regional total factor productivity (TFP) from the 2 paths of industrial structure evolution and factor allocation efficiency. The sample panel data of 44 coal cities in China from 2003 to 2017 are examined to empirically test the impact of coal industry development in China’s coal cities on TFP and its transmission mechanism. In the coal industry development, the service industry is being squeezed out to some degree, while the manufacturing industry is suffered from “double deindustrialization” and severe shrinkage. Such an industrial structure transformation is one of the transmission paths of “resource curse.” The development of human capital (HC) and finance has a threshold effect on the impact of the coal industry development on the TFP of coal cities. The excessive growth of coal industry has a restraining effect on the development level of HC and finance that influences the efficiency of resource allocation, resulting in failure of such industries to promote the TFP. With the improvement of HC and finance sectors in coal cities, the development of coal industry has promoted the TFP. Therefore, this article holds that the government should aim at improving the efficiency of factor allocation, formulate scientific and reasonable industrial adjustment policies, upgrade industrial structure, and actively develop manufacturing and producer services. Meanwhile, in the process of coal city development, it should pay attention to improving HC input, actively develop green finance industry to promote the development of capital market, and promote the green transformation of coal industry. Actively develop new sources of energy. The sustainable development of coal cities should be guided according to different life cycle stages in order to achieve healthy and sustainable development and break the “resource curse.”
APP substrate ectodomain defines amyloid‐β peptide length by restraining γ‐secretase processivity and facilitating product release
Authors: Koch Matthias , Enzlein Thomas , Chen Shu‐Yu , Petit Dieter , Lismont Sam , Zacharias Martin , Hopf Carsten , Chávez‐Gutiérrez Lucía
Published: October 2023

Sequential proteolysis of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) by γ‐secretases generates amyloid‐β (Aβ) peptides and defines the proportion of short‐to‐long Aβ peptides, which is tightly connected to Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis. Here, we study the mechanism that controls substrate processing by γ‐secretases and Aβ peptide length. We found that polar interactions established by the APPC99 ectodomain (ECD), involving but not limited to its juxtamembrane region, restrain both the extent and degree of γ‐secretases processive cleavage by destabilizing enzyme–substrate interactions. We show that increasing hydrophobicity, via mutation or ligand binding, at APPC99‐ECD attenuates substrate‐driven product release and rescues the effects of Alzheimer's disease‐associated pathogenic γ‐secretase and APP variants on Aβ length. In addition, our study reveals that APPC99‐ECD facilitates the paradoxical production of longer Aβs caused by some γ‐secretase inhibitors, which act as high‐affinity competitors of the substrate. These findings assign a pivotal role to the substrate ECD in the sequential proteolysis by γ‐secretases and suggest it as a sweet spot for the potential design of APP‐targeting compounds selectively promoting its processing by these enzymes.
The Urgency of Classification of the Voter List as a Fulfillment of Political Rights
Authors: Yandra Alexsander , Faridhi Adrian , Andrizal Andrizal , Setiawan Husni , Nurchotimah Aulia Sholichah Iman
Published: October 2023

This study discusses the accuracy of the final voter list (DPT) with a focus on the process of classifying voter data. At the stage of determining the DPT by the Riau KPUD, it was found that 51,469 voters Did Not Meet the Requirements (Tidak Memenuhi Syarat/TMS) registered as permanent voters. On the other hand, there are still many potential voters who are 17 years old or married and are not registered as voters. This phenomenon is a problem that has always been an evaluation material for every general election organizer. This research was conducted using a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were obtained by means of in-depth interviews with informants and collecting literature related to research issues. As a reference for analysis, this study uses the theory of democracy and the political rights of voters. The data were processed using an etic-emic approach so that a comprehensive analysis was found. The main argument of this research is that the classification and updating of data is an important step in determining the DPT to ensure that every citizen has good political rights.
Implications of Political Trust, Kinship Politics, and Political Participation (Makassar City Election in 2020)
Authors: Bakar Dadang Mas , Hidayat Eri Radityawara , Malik Ihsan
Published: October 2023

Several previous studies on political participation prove that trust is an essential variable in increasing individual political participation. Besides that, Kinship politics make community participation decline. This study aims to see the implications of political trust in increasing public participation in the implementation of the 2020 regional elections simultaneously in Makassar City and how the political kinship implications are with the other two variables. In this research, a literature study approach is used by taking data on political trust and political participation and supporting theories that can reveal the implications of these two variables. The entire data found was then analyzed, which was connected to the situation in Makassar City in 2020. This research focuses on the regional elections held in Makassar City in 2020 due to the 2018 regional elections, won by empty boxes. This study found that the level of trust and political participation in Makassar city is very similar, proving the implications of these two variables. Then, several things can influence trust to increase political participation, namely kinship politics, security, and political knowledge through political education. This study also provides several recommendations for activities that can be carried out to increase political participation through a political trust approach.
Indonesian Democracy and Islamic Religious Activities in the Age of "New Normal"
Authors: Winarni Leni
Published: October 2023

This paper discusses relations of democracy enforcement and religious freedom in the pandemic era of Covid-19 in Indonesia, especially Muslim. In the "new normal" climate, some believe that perhaps one of the best ways to stop the spread is to impose lockdowns. The centralized style of government typically adopts this policy. However, Indonesia does not implement this policy with various considerations. However, on the other hand, when democratic countries such as Indonesia want to impose restrictions on religious activities, this regulation seems a religious freedom limitation. In several cases at the beginning of Covid-19 that hit Indonesia in March, it was often connected to clusters of religious events involving many people. While the policy of restricting worship often drew protests from religious adherents. Against the backdrops of religious politics as the impact of the 2019 democratic party in the Presidential Election, this paper looks at how this phenomenon has become tremendously politicized and has a common thread between those who refused, ignored, and accepted, and even got involved to support government policy. Herein lies the government's importance in managing its citizens' awareness to fight Covid-19 without intending to restrict religious freedom and stopping the politicization of religion.
Smart Governance in Indonesian Village Towards SDGs Achievement
Authors: Oktarina Adelia , Pertiwi Cita , Paluseri Andi Risdawati Alwi , Fazri Muhammad , Nababan Febrina Elia , Roidatua Marthella Rivera , Imron Dian Karinawati
Published: October 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase of digital technology adoption in the community, both in terms of its utilization and intensity. Digital Indonesia 2022 data released by We Are Social with Kepios shows an increase of 1 percent or 2.1 million internet users in January 2022 compared to January 2021 with increasing diverse internet usage variations. Digital transformation not only occurs in urban but also in rural areas. BPS data shows that the growth of internet users in villages is greater than in cities in 2020. This changing habit from the community encourages the village government to transform services and village development through smart governance. This research aims to describe the role of smart governance in supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals. This research was conducted by descriptive analysis using various works of literature as data. Various data show that smart governance encourages the creation of a village digital database, which is then used in the planning and decision-making process. During a pandemic, smart governance supports population administration services through features and application development. The results of the analysis conclude that smart governance generally drives the 17 goals of the SDGs, but particularly propels the achievements of SDGs' goals 16 and 17.
Online political trust in Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo: Who is the new potential candidate?
Authors: Baharuddin Tawakkal
Published: October 2023

Political trust has long been one of the indicators to assess whether the democratic system is running stable. This study seeks to develop this idea with new discussions, particularly the assessment of online political trust, by focusing on cases related to the 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election issue, which raised the names of potential new candidates in the regional elections. The identified candidates are Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo. This study used a quantitative approach with descriptive content analysis. Data collection is carried out based on the candidate's official account on Twitter and other relevant information. This study relies on the Nvivo 12 Plus analysis tool. This study found that political trust can be legitimized through online social networks such as social media. Anies Baswedan emerged as the dominant candidate influencing online political trust on Twitter. The high results of public discussion significantly affect the increase in trust in candidates who are often mentioned and popular on social media. Another dominant factor that influences is the online activity of the candidates. This study found the relevance of online political trust for candidates and democracy, namely determining the electability of candidates, elections, and political participation. Online political trust is increasingly important in the context of politics and democracy. In cyberspace, people access much information about political issues, which often shapes their political views and trust. The findings of this study also confirm that online political trust can be an essential indicator for assessing the progress of digital democracy in the future.
OPEN GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION DURING THE PANDEMIC: LESSON – LEARNED FROM SURAKARTA CITY GOVERNMENT
Authors: Nugroho Rino Ardian , Dihandiska Apneta Vionuke , Prakoso Septyanto Galan , Putra Ferdian Ahya Al
Published: October 2023

Open government initiative is needed to ensure good governance by providing more transparent, innovative, collaborative, and participatory services to fulfill public needs. The need for open government is becoming higher during Covid-19 pandemic. The government of Surakarta city also experienced this situation as part of minimizing the impact of Covid-19 spread, by utilizing social media. The purpose of this study measures the open government maturity in Surakarta City Government during the early stage of the Covid-19 pandemic. The output of this study could be useful to hinder the spread of misinformation and disinformation in the pandemic situation that may reoccur in the future. The finding of this study is also useful as an example case of the implementation of open government during critical times. This research design uses qualitative descriptive methods and the analysis will be based on the Open Government Implementation Model (OGIM), by matching the current performance of Surakarta city government with the stages on OGIM. The result indicated that during the Covid-19 pandemic, Surakarta City Government has reached stage four of OGIM. The pandemic does not hinder the Surakarta City Government in providing openness to the public. The novelty of this study lies in the focus of analysis of open government implementation in a city level during the pandemic.
BENTHAM Y LA DESPENALIZACIÓN DE LA SODOMÍA. ARGUMENTOS UTILITARISTAS Y CONTEXTO HISTÓRICO
Authors: Vázquez García Francisco
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo es una puesta al día de la contextualización y presentación de los argumentos a favor de la despenalización de la sodomía expuestos por Bentham en diversos escritos, en su mayoría inéditos. En primer lugar y a raíz de la publicación del reciente estudio de Charles Upchurch se señala la necesidad de revisar la historiografía acerca de la relación de Bentham con la despenalización de las relaciones homosexuales. En segundo lugar, se contextualiza su producción escrita sobre el problema. Por último, se analizan los argumentos utilizados por el filósofo, enfatizando su carácter utilitarista.
Untangling the Thread of Racism
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: October 2023

Health professionals who care for children will find a thoughtful and hands-on resource to address racism and race-related issues in their practices in this essay collection. Leading experts from across disciplines frame the issues and provide practical information on prevention, intervention, and anticipatory guidance. Each chapter is grounded in the recommendations outlined in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement “The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health.” The AAP is committed to reducing the ongoing costs and burden of racism to children, the health care system, and society—this book is an important contribution to that effort and ongoing conversation. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/Untangling-the-Thread-of-Racism-A-Primer-for-Pediatric-Health-Professionals-Paperback
Addressing the Impact of Racism On the Mental Health of Youth: A Focus On Pediatric Health Professionals and Collaborators
Authors: Breland-Noble Alfiee M. , Weller Bridget E. , Patterson Akilah , Anderson Riana Elyse
Published: October 2023

Racism in all forms, including racial discrimination, historical racism, structural oppression, and institutional discrimination, has well-documented adverse effects on the mental health of children and adolescents. It is associated with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and behavioral issues. In this chapter, we detail the effects of racism on the mental health of youth of color from birth to 25 years of age and provide recommendations for pediatric health professionals and collaborators to mitigate the adverse influence of racism on youth mental health.

Keywords: racism, mental health, youth
Book Sharing and Children’s Literature As a Strategy for Facilitating Conversations On Race
Authors: Navsaria Dipesh
Published: October 2023

Book sharing can play an essential role in anti-racism work with families. Fundamentally, reading books together serves several critical functions, not all of which are the exclusive domain of conversations around racism and discrimination. Sharing books offers a route for building vital elements of relational health. It is a foundation for family discussions where parents or caregivers can play that all-important, sense-making role for their children as they explore and wonder about the world around them. Book sharing can create a scaffold for conversations or ease the route into discussing topics, particularly if they are not necessarily easy to take on.

Keywords: book selection, reading aloud, children’s literature
The Role of Quality and Safety in Furthering Health Equity
Authors: Kim Julia M. , Jackson Meghan Drayton , Shah Rahul
Published: October 2023

Equity is 1 of 6 goals for improvement in health care quality, in addition to safety, effectiveness, timeliness, patient centeredness, and efficiency, as outlined in 2001 by the Institute of Medicine, now known as the National Academy of Medicine. Quality and safety are crucial in dismantling racism and furthering health equity. In this chapter, we review the evidence and describe action steps that pediatric health professionals and teams can take to achieve health equity in the context of quality and safety.

Keywords: quality improvement, patient safety, equity
Late Roman «villae» and the «rus»: Interrogating Rural Interdependencies in the Ebro River Valley (Navarra, Spain)
Authors: Beckmann Sarah
Published: October 2023

The last century of archaeological exploration has brought to light many late antique villae (mid-3rd – early-5th centuries CE), and much has been made of the ways these sites visually reinforce the increasingly fraught patron-client relations that characterize the late antique world in scholarship. My paper challenges these assumptions, using material evidence to illustrate a more complex, symbiotic relationship between late antique villae and the rus. The late Roman countryside was stratified, but to presume an especially oppressive relationship between estates and rural populations is to perpetuate synthesis of this period as synonymous with decline, and to disregard more nuanced evidence in the archaeological record. I discuss cult structures on three estates in the Ebro River Valley in ancient Tarraconensis (Spain) to argue that villae courted and catered to sub-elite rural population groups, who were themselves receptive to such offerings. By highlighting these interdependencies, this paper aims to bring greater contour to our understanding of the mechanisms animating the provincial countryside in late antiquity.
Pamiętniki i dzienniki Zmartwychwstańców z II połowy XIX wieku
Authors: Gawlik Maciej
Published: October 2023

The Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord, founded in Paris in 1836 by Bogdan Janski, from the very beginning had among its ranks people who used the pen to describe the reality that they and the Congregation lived through, to mention only its Founders: Bogdan Janski, Piotr Semenko and Hieronim Kajsiewicz. Their memoirs, diaries and recollections enrich and broaden knowledge, both of the fate of the individuals and of the Congregation and the Church, which the authors of the memoirs served in different fields and dimentions. The first part of the article deals with the presentation of the authors and their works, written throughout the second half of the 19th century. The second part includes excerpts from their works, which sometimes stand at a high literary level and testify to the great erudition of the authors. The appendix provides a list of selected publications of memoir literature held in the General Archives of the Resurrectionists in Rome.
Toma de decisiones basadas en la evidencia: un enfoque de codiseño para la información sobre biodiversidad en los Andes tropicales
Authors: Valdez Jose W. , Pereira Henrique M. , Morejón Gustavo Francisco , Acosta‐Muñoz Cristina , Garcia Francisco Javier Bonet , Vergara Lucía Castro , Claros Xavier R. , Gill Michael J. , Josse Carmen , Lafuente‐Cartagena Indyra , Langstroth Robert , Sheppard Sidney Novoa , Orihuela Gabriela , Prieto‐Albuja Francisco J. , Quillahuaman Natividad , Terán Marcos F. , Zambrana‐Torrelio Carlos M. , Navarro Laetitia M. , Fernandez Miguel
Published: October 2023

La conservación de la biodiversidad es un problema complejo y transdisciplinario que requiere el compromiso y la cooperación entre instituciones científicas, sociales, económicas y políticas. Sin embargo, los enfoques tradicionales/convencionales  a menudo no logran  reunir y abordar las necesidades de todos los actores relevantes en los procesos de toma de decisiones. Los Andes tropicales, un área clave  de biodiversidad donde los esfuerzos de conservación a menudo entran en conflicto con cuestiones socioeconómicas y políticas que priorizan el desarrollo económico, proporcionan un modelo ideal para desarrollar e implementar enfoques más efectivos. En este estudio, presentamos un enfoque co-diseño que integra y mejora el flujo de información sobre biodiversidad en los Andes tropicales, creando resultados personalizados que satisfacen las necesidades, tanto económicas como sociales, de las partes interesadas. Empleamos un proceso de consulta que reunió a usuarios y productores de información sobre biodiversidad a nivel local, nacional y regional, a través de encuestas y talleres. Este enfoque ha permitido identificar necesidades prioritarias y limitaciones del flujo de información sobre biodiversidad en la región; lo cual llevó al codiseño de indicadores de biodiversidad relevantes para los usuarios. Aprovechando las capacidades existentes de los usuarios y productores de información sobre biodiversidad, pudimos co-diseñar múltiples indicadores de biodiversidad y priorizar dos de estos para su implementación completa, asegurando que los datos sean localizables, accesibles, interoperables y reutilizables, según los principios FAIR. Este enfoque ayudó a abordar las limitaciones que se identificaron en el proceso de participación de las partes interesadas; incluidas las brechas en la disponibilidad de datos y la necesidad de información sobre biodiversidad más accesible. Además, se incorporaron talleres de desarrollo de capacidades para todos los productores de información sobre biodiversidad involucrados, los cuales apuntaron no sólo a mejorar el flujo actual de información sobre biodiversidad en la región, sino también facilitar su sostenibilidad futura. Nuestro enfoque puede servir como un modelo valioso para incorporar la información sobre biodiversidad y hacerla más inclusiva en el futuro; especialmente si consideramos las diversas perspectivas globales, valores y sistemas de conocimiento implicados en las interacciones entre  la ciencia, la política y su aplicación práctica.
GINÁSTICA ARTÍSTICA NO ENSINO SUPERIOR: IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DO SPORT EDUCATION A PARTIR DA PERSPECTIVA FREIRIANA
Authors: Lopes Priscila , Luguetti Carla Nascimento , Prodócimo Elaine
Published: October 2023

O objetivo da pesquisa foi compreender as estratégias pedagógicas mediadas por uma docente em um curso de graduação em Educação Física na implementação do Sport Education (SE) para desenvolver os conhecimentos sobre a Ginástica Artística (GA) a partir da proposta pedagógica freiriana. De cunho qualitativo, utilizou-se a pesquisa-ação como método de pesquisa, com a implementação do processo pedagógico desenvolvido em 12 semanas com a participação da docente pesquisadora e 17 estudantes. Os dados foram levantados semanalmente e incluíram: documentação pedagógica produzida durante a disciplina; diários de campo redigidos pela docente ao final de cada encontro; discussões com uma amiga crítica durante o desenvolvimento do processo educativo; realização de grupos focais após todo o processo. A Análise Temática foi utilizada para o tratamento dos dados. Os resultados indicam que as três estratégias pedagógicas construídas foram fundamentais para a implementação do SE na GA: o Desempenho de diferentes funções, a Dinâmica do desenho e a Cocriação do código de pontuação. Esse conjunto de estratégias caracteriza uma mediação pedagógica condizente com a proposta pedagógica de Paulo Freire ao evidenciar saberes fundamentais inerentes à natureza ética de uma prática educativa libertadora, quais sejam: Leitura de mundo, Espírito investigador, Estímulo à autonomia, Horizontalidade, Problematização e (Re)construção de (novos) conhecimentos.
Artificial Intelligence in Bone Metastasis Imaging: Recent Progresses from Diagnosis to Treatment - A Narrative Review
Authors: Caloro Elena , Gnocchi Giulia , Quarrella Cettina , Ce Maurizio , Carrafiello Gianpaolo , Cellina Michaela
Published: October 2023

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) represents an actual revolution in the radiological field, including bone lesion imaging. Bone lesions are often detected both in healthy and oncological patients and the differential diagnosis can be challenging but decisive, because it affects the diagnostic and therapeutic process, especially in case of metastases. Several studies have already demonstrated how the integration of AI-based tools in the current clinical workflow could bring benefits to patients and to healthcare workers. AI technologies could help radiologists in early bone metastases detection, increasing the diagnostic accuracy and reducing the overdiagnosis and the number of unnecessary deeper investigations. In addition, radiomics and radiogenomics approaches could go beyond the qualitative features, visible to the human eyes, extrapolating cancer genomic and behavior information from imaging, in order to plan a targeted and personalized treatment. In this article, we want to provide a comprehensive summary of the most promising AI applications in bone metastasis imaging and their role from diagnosis to treatment and prognosis, including the analysis of future challenges and new perspectives.
A Study on Ways to Increase Economic Cooperation between Korea and Turkey
Authors:   The Korea International Trade Research Institute, Lee Do-Hyung
Published: October 2023

Purpose - Despite friendly diplomatic relations between Korea and Turkey, relatively little attention has been paid to economic cooperation. This research aims to find ways to expand future-oriented economic cooperation between the two countries based on the demand for cooperation in each industry.
Design/Methodology/Approach - In order to examine the possibility of cooperation with Turkey, the industrial structure of Turkey and related policies of were analyzed. In addition, the current status and direction of each industry in Turkey, along with foreign economic cooperation in Turkey, including Korea, were examined.
Findings - First, technology compatibility and standardization can be realized by participating as a collaboration partner from the infrastructure establishment stage of the industry fostered by the Turkish government. Second, it is necessary to expand cooperation targets to state-owned enterprises and local conglomerates with monopolistic market power. Third, it is necessary to diversify cooperation methods by industry and growth stage because there is a large difference in the degree of development of each industry in Turkey.
Research Implications - In order to deepen Korea-Turkey economic cooperation, it is essential to respond promptly to the actual demands for cooperation in each industry. However, since it is difficult to identify such demands at the level of individual companies, a cooperation system involving government departments, relevant public organizations, and major companies in each industry of the two countries needs to be built.