bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fungi: a veritable tool for refractory pollutant remediation
Authors: Mudaliar Shivangi , Agrawal Komal , Verma Pradeep
Published: November 2023

The rapidly escalating population, urbanization, and industrial development are intensifying problems related to pollution. Soil and water pollution affect the health of organisms and the environment. Remarkable results in environmental cleaning have been obtained through the practice of bioremediation. Bioremediation is a sustainable and inexpensive method for wastewater treatment. Currently, the focus is on having clean technologies that generate less waste, with maximum output. Mycoremediation has several advantages over other bioremediation tools. Fungi are abundantly found in the environment and offer a non-toxic, zero maintenance, recyclable, less invasive, and secure approach for the treatment of wastewater. Fungus and their enzyme systems have been well explored for the degradation of toxic wastes and remediation of polluted sites. The extracellular enzyme system of fungus secretes various enzymes that break down the complex substances into simpler forms. Additionally, it is an in-situ remediation approach that exploits the capability of the fungus to reuse. This chapter deals with the idea of mycoremediation and its mechanism. The role of fungal cell walls in the biosorption, bioaccumulation, and biomineralization of heavy metals has also been discussed.
Eco-efficiency analysis of rainfed and irrigated maize systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Mitrović Ivana , Todorović Mladen , Marković Mihajlo , Mehmeti Andi
Published: November 2023

This study evaluated the eco-efficiency of rainfed and irrigated maize production in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Environmental impact assessments were performed through energy, carbon footprint, and water scarcity footprint analysis. For economic analysis, gross and net returns and benefit–cost ratios were calculated. Eco-efficiency was measured by the ratio between the net return and environmental criteria. The findings indicate that the transition from rainfed to irrigated maize cultivation per unit of land results in a 53.7% higher yield and gross value of production, but also a 69.8% increase in energy input, a 22% rise in greenhouse gas emissions, and a 3.6-fold increase in the water scarcity footprint. While a positive link exists in irrigated maize between higher yield and lower carbon footprint per unit of product, rainfed systems outperform in energy efficiency, productivity, profitability, water scarcity footprint, and overall eco-efficiency. Both systems rely heavily on nonrenewable energy sources, with fertilization (affecting energy and carbon footprint), mechanization (affecting carbon footprint), and irrigation (exacerbating water scarcity) as the main contributors to the negative environmental impacts. The implementation of optimization strategies for these inputs is of paramount importance to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainability in maize farming in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Determining the relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and comfort in inflammatory bowel patients
Authors: Bilgin Aylin
Published: November 2023

Aim: This study aimed to reveal the effect of gastrointestinal symptoms on comfort levels in patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. 115 patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease between January 15, 2023, and May 15, 2023, were included in this study. Comfort level was evaluated using the General Comfort Scale Short Form. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and regression analyses.

Results: The mean age in the study was The mean age in the study was 41.29 (standard deviation (SD)= 12.81) year. The mean comfort level was 98.93 (SD=19.06). There was a difference between gastrointestinal symptom burden scores according to gender (t = 3.048, p = 0.003), marital status There was a difference between gastrointestinal symptom burden scores according to gender (independent sample t-test (t) = 3.048, p = 0.003), and the presence of chronic disease (t = -4.115, p < 0.001). There is a weak negative relationship between age and comfort level There is a weak negative relationship between age and comfort level (pearson correlation (r) = -0.191, p = 0.041).

Conclusion: This study emphasized that gastrointestinal symptom burden is an important determinant of comfort level in patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease and comfort decreases as gastrointestinal symptom load increases.
Meme kanseri tanısı alan hastalarda hastalık kabulü ve yaşam kalitesinin incelenmesi
Authors: Özçınr Zeynep , Yılmaz Emel , Yeniay Levent , Baydur Hakan
Published: November 2023

Amaç: Araştırma meme kanseri tanısı alan hastalarda hastalık kabulü ve yaşam kalitesinin belirlenmesi amacı ile yapılmıştır.

Yöntemler: Araştırma tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel türdedir. Çalışmaya ülkemizdeki bir üniversite hastanesinin genel cerrahi kliniği meme polikliniği’ne daha önce meme kanseri tanısı ile ameliyat olan ve kontrol muayenesine gelen 154 hasta dahil edildi. Veriler kişisel bilgi formu, Hastalığı Kabul Ölçeği, Avrupa Kanser Araştırma ve Tedavi Teşkilatı Yaşam Kalitesi (EORTC QLQ-C30) ve Meme Kanserine Özgü Yaşam Kalitesi (EORTC QLQ-BR23) ölçekleri, Kısa Form-12 (SF-12) ile toplandı. Tanımlayıcı istatistikler, tek değişkenli analizler ve Spearman korelasyon analizi verilerin analizinde kullanıldı.

Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan hastaların yaş ortalamasının 53,70±11,44 yıl olduğu belirlendi. Araştırma grubunun %57,8’inin sol memede kanser ve %44,8’inin Evre I’de ve ameliyattan sonra geçen süre ortalamasının 26,92±10,79 ay olduğu bulundu. Hastaların %39,0’ına meme koruyucu cerrahi yapıldığı, %35,7’sine ameliyat sonrası radyoterapi ve kemoterapi uygulandığı belirlendi. Hastalık Kabulü Ölçeği puan ortalaması 30,54±7,59, SF-12 fiziksel özet skor: 43,39±6,85, zihinsel özet skor: 39,44±10,05’tir. Hastaların EORTC QLQ-C30 fonksiyonel skala alt boyut puanları yüksek, semptom skalası alt boyut puanları düşük olarak saptandı. EORTC QLQ-BR23 ölçeği fonksiyonel skala (cinsel haz ve gelecek beklentisi hariç) ve semptom skalası alt boyutlarından düşük puan aldıkları belirlendi.

Sonuç: Araştırma sonucunda meme kanserli hastaların hastalığı kabul düzeylerinin yüksek, kansere bağlı fonksiyonel durumlarının iyi olduğu, semptomları daha az hissettikleri ancak genel yaşam kalitelerinin düşük olduğu saptandı.
Effect of COVID-19 on emergency admissions for young patients with ischemic stroke: An interrupted time series analysis
Authors: SÜMBÜL ŞEKERCİ Betül , PASİN Özge , YAMAN Asli , PASİN Tuğçe , ŞEKERCİ Abdüsselam
Published: November 2023

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the influence of Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) on the frequency of emergency admissions for ischemic stroke among both young and general populations at a university hospital in Turkey.

Methods: An interrupted time series analysis was employed in this study, utilizing retrospectively collected data from the Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital system. The study included patients who visited the hospital emergency department from May 2019 to February 2023 and were diagnosed with ischemic stroke.

Results: 2196 patients with ischemic stroke were admitted to our hospital and 277 of them were young stroke patients. During the pre-pandemic period, there was a noteworthy rise in overall admissions for ischemic stroke (p0.05). The COVID-19 pandemic had an immediate impact on emergency ischemic stroke admissions, leading to a significant decrease in total admission numbers. Upon analyzing the post-COVID-19 period, we observed that COVID-19 did not exert a significant influence on the rate of strokes among the youth population.

Conclusion: The hospital admissions of patients with ischemic stroke have been significantly affected by the outcomes of quarantine measures implemented during the COVID-19 period. However, when the analysis of the post-COVID-19 period was conducted using interrupted time series analysis, a significant impact of COVID-19 on the admissions of young patients with ischemic stroke was not observed.
The relationship between inflammatory markers and mortality in patients undergoing proximal femoral nail fixation for intertrochanteric femur fractures
Authors: DANIŞMAN Murat , BULUT Azime
Published: November 2023

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the predictability of mortality based on biomarkers measured using complete blood count in geriatric patients who underwent proximal femoral nail fixation for intertrochanteric femur fractures.

Methods: We included in this retrospective study 247 patients who had undergone proximal femoral nailing due to osteoporotic intertrochanteric femur fracture. The patients were divided into two groups according to 1-year mortality outcome: group A, survivors (n=162), and group B, deceased patients (n=85). Preoperative demographic information, the number of days until surgery, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, hemoglobin level, platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII) were recorded.

Results: No statistically significant differences were found between the groups in terms of sex, type of anesthesia, leukocyte count, and neutrophil level (p>0.05), but statistically significant differences were found in age, number of days until surgery, CRP level, hemoglobin level, lymphocyte count, and platelet count (p
Da solidão ao encontro
Authors: Toledo Monica dos Santos , Vasconcellos Mônica
Published: November 2023

O artigo apresenta argumentos em defesa de uma formação de professores em perspectiva colaborativa, a partir do entrelaçamento de estudos desenvolvidos nas áreas de formação de professores, currículo e didática. Em termos metodológicos, trata-se de um ensaio teórico, com o objetivo de oferecer contribuições para uma formação docente sustentada pela colaboração. Seus resultados apontam para a relevância da perspectiva colaborativa na formação de professores, visto que, quando constitutiva da cultura profissional docente, pode contribuir para uma educação humanizadora, o desenvolvimento profissional docente e o fortalecimento da autonomia na profissão. Além disso, a colaboração no contexto da docência corrobora com uma educação fundada na diferença como vantagem pedagógica, pelo reconhecimento da escola como comunidade onde todos aprendem, ensinam e partilham experiências. A partir do debate, compreendemos ser urgente e possível, em colaboração, que os professores experimentem e compartilhem outras docências em direção a um exercício profissional coletivo, democrático, reflexivo e inclusivo.
Tarumã-do-Cerrado (Vitex cymosa Bertero ex Spreng) for Food Diversity and Nutraceutical Products
Authors: Ballard Cíntia Reis , dos Santos Philipe , dos Santos Elisvânia Freitas , do Nascimento Valter Aragão , Grimaldi Renato , Cazarin Cinthia Baú Betim , Martínez Julian , Maróstica Mário Roberto
Published: November 2023

Background:

Tarumã-do-Cerrado (Vitex cymosa Bertero ex Spreng, TC) is a littleexplored Brazilian native fruit.

Objective:

The sustainable bioprospecting of new fruits is essential to devise strategies for preventing and treating noncommunicable diseases, like obesity, and even contribute to food diversity and discovering functional ingredients.

Methods:

This study evaluated the proximate composition, minerals, dietary fiber, and their fractions, phenolic compounds by two types of extraction, and antioxidant activity in the TC edible
part. We also determined its fatty acid profile from the seed’s crude oil.

Results:

TC has 100 g low-fat content (0.19 g) containing good phosphorus (91.50 mg) source
and is rich in chromium (0.05 mg) and molybdenum (0.53 mg). It has a high range of dietary fiber
in fresh and freeze-dried fruit (4.01 g and 26.23 g, respectively). The different extraction conditions showed medium to high content (101.58 to 598.80 µg GAE/100 g) of phenolic compounds.
Antioxidant activity has been demonstrated in vitro using electron or hydrogen/proton transfer
mechanisms. The crude oilseed is a source of oleic (35.91%) and linoleic acid (32.20%).

Conclusion:

TC provides essential nutrients, fibers, and bioactive compounds to be allied to sustainable health strategies for food diversity and nutraceutical product development.
Yetişkin Bireylerde Akılcı İlaç Kullanımı Öz Farkındalığı ile Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Arasındaki İlişki: Kesitsel Bir Araştırma
Authors: DURMUŞ İSKENDER Mahinur , ÖZCAN Ebru , GÜLSOY Ahmet , UYAN Yusuf
Published: November 2023

Giriş: Bireylerin sağlık okuryazarlık düzeylerinin yükseltilmesi ve akılcı ilaç kullanımı konusunda farkındalık kazandırılması sağlık sisteminin gelişmesinde ve etkin işleyişinde büyük önem taşımaktadır.
Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, yetişkin bireylerde akılcı ilaç kullanımı öz farkındalığı ile sağlık okuryazarlığı arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesidir.
Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel türde yürütülen bu araştırmanın örneklemini 3500 kişi oluşturdu. Veriler Demografik Bilgi Formu, Akılcı İlaç Kullanımı Farkındalığı ve Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği kullanılarak Eylül 2022- Kasım 2022 tarihleri arasında çevrimiçi olarak toplanmıştır.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların akılcı ilaç kullanımı farkındalığı ve sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyleri genel olarak yüksek düzeydedir. Ancak eğitim düzeyi azaldıkça ve yaş arttıkça sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyinin azaldığı görülmektedir. Ayrıca akılcı ilaç kullanımı farkındalığı ile sağlık okuryazarlık arasında pozitif yönlü bir ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır.
Sonuç: Araştırma sonucunda, sağlık okuryazarlığı arttıkça, akılcı ilaç kullanımı öz farkındalığının arttığı belirlenmiştir. Toplumda tüm yaş grubundaki bireylere akılcı ilaç kullanımı farkındalığı kazandırılması ve sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyinin yükseltilmesi sağlık sisteminin etkin işleyişi ve toplumsal sağlığın yükseltilmesinde oldukça önemlidir.
Deprem Sonrası Antakya’da Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerisi
Authors: İNANDI Tacettin , ÖZER Cahit
Published: November 2023

Bu yazıda deprem sonrasında büyük bir zarar gören Antakya ve Defne ilçelerinde yaşanan birinci basamak sağlık hizmetlerine ilişkin sorunların saptanmasına ve bu sorunlara çözüm önerileri geliştirilmeye çalışılmıştır.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Trujillo Vargas José
Published: November 2023

EDITORIAL
The Analysis of Factors to Predict Eating Behavior among Adolescent Girls: A Community-Based Study in Indonesia
Authors: Angraini Dian Isti , Saftarina Fitria , Wijaya Sofyan Musyabiq
Published: November 2023

Background: The eating behavior of adolescent girls is often not concerned with the nutritional content of food, consuming more fast food, causing changes in eating behavior leading to unhealthy eating behavior. The impact of unhealthy eating behavior is the emergence of obesity and underweight. Adolescent eating behavior is influenced by predisposing, supporting, and reinforcing factors.

Aims: This study aims to analyze the factors to predict the eating behavior of community-based adolescent girls in Indonesia.

Method: This study uses a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 210 adolescent girls aged 15-18 years in the city of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. Data were taken from July to October 2022. The sample was taken using the multistage random sampling method and analyzed using the chi-square test and logistic regression.

Results: As many as 75 adolescent girls (35.7%) have unhealthy eating behavior, 164 people (78.1%) have poor nutritional knowledge, 6 people (2.9%) experience early menarche, 98 people (46.7%) were malnourished, 99 people (47.1%) had an eating disorder, 74 people (35.2%) had a risky personality, 109 people (51.9%) were dissatisfied with their body image, 100 people (47.6%) had a low allowance, 109 people (51.9%) influenced by social media, 98 people (46.7%) influenced by idols, 136 people (64.8%) influenced by family, 111 people (52.9%) influenced by teachers, and 76 people (36.2%) were influenced by their peers. Statistically, the factors related to the eating behavior of adolescent girls were knowledge (p=0.016), nutritional status (p=0.000), eating disorder (p=.0.008), personality (p=0.002), body image (p= 0.006), allowance (p=0.11), social media (p=0.000), idol figures (p=0.03), family (p=0.037), teachers (p=0.048) and peers (p=0.000 ), while menarche was not related (p=0,241). The most associated factors in predicting the eating behavior of adolescent girls are nutritional status, eating disorders, personality, body image, social media, idol figures, teachers, and peers.

Conclusion: The prevalence of unhealthy eating behavior in adolescent girls is 35.7% and the most associated factors in predicting the eating behavior of adolescent girls are nutritional status, eating disorders, personality, body image, social media, idol figures, teachers, and peers.
Characteristics, Opportunities, and Challenges of Osteopathy Based on the Perceptions of Osteopaths in Austria: Qualitative Interview Study
Authors: Manschel Jonas , Porthun Jan , Winkler Ulrike , Beuckels Jean Marie A T , Martin David
Published: November 2023

Background

There are no uniform regulations for the osteopathic profession in Europe. It is subject to country-specific regulations defining who shall be allowed to practice osteopathy and which qualification shall be required. In recent years, legal regulations have been established in several European countries for the profession of osteopathy; however, these are also still pending for Austria. Currently, physiotherapists and physicians with osteopathic training are practicing osteopathy in Austria.

Objective

This study aims to examine the characteristics, challenges, and opportunities of osteopaths in Austria.

Methods

Guideline-based interviews with osteopaths (N=10) were conducted. The different research questions were examined using a qualitative content analysis.

Results

The study provided a differentiated insight into the professional situation of osteopaths in Austria. The most important result was that all interviewees unanimously supported a legal regulation of their profession. However, owing to their different professional self-image—on the one hand, individuals working on a structural basis, and, on the other hand, individuals working on a cranial or biodynamic basis—they were able to imagine a uniform professional regulation only to a limited extent. Additional topics for the interviewed osteopaths in Austria were the quality assurance of training and the urgent need for scientific research. Furthermore, the study also dealt with the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily practice and on education and training in osteopathy.

Conclusions

This study is a pioneering study with regard to systematic basic research on osteopathy in Austria. The obtained results and the newly acquired research questions not only have the potential to serve as a basis for further studies but also provide insight into the working and professional situation of osteopaths in Austria for universities, schools, professional associations, politics, and—last but not least—all interested parties.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR2-10.2196/15399
Best Practices in Evolving Privacy Frameworks for Patient Age Data: Census Data Study
Authors: Moffatt Colin , Leshin Jonah
Published: November 2023

Background

Over the previous 4 decennial censuses, the population of the United States has grown older, with the proportion of individuals aged at least 90 years old in the 2010 census being more than 2 and a half times what it was in the 1980 census. This suggests that the threshold for constraining age introduced in the Safe Harbor method of the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in 1996 may be increased without exceeding the original levels of risk. This is desirable to maintain or even increase the utility of affected data sets without compromising privacy.

Objective

In light of the upcoming release of 2020 census data, this study presents a straightforward recipe for updating age-constrained thresholds in the context of new census data and derives recommendations for new thresholds from the 2010 census.

Methods

Using census data dating back to 1980, we used group size considerations to analyze the risk associated with various maximum age thresholds over time. We inferred the level of risk of the age cutoff of 90 years at the time of HIPAA’s inception in 1996 and used this as a baseline from which to recommend updated cutoffs.

Results

The maximum age threshold may be increased by at least 2 years without exceeding the levels of risk conferred in HIPAA’s original recommendations. Moreover, in the presence of additional information that restricts the population in question to a known subgroup with increased longevity (for example, restricting to female patients), the threshold may be increased further.

Conclusions

Increasing the maximum age threshold would enable the data user to gain more utility from the data without introducing risk beyond what was originally envisioned with the enactment of HIPAA. Going forward, a recurring update of such thresholds is advised, in line with the considerations detailed in the paper.
Participatory Action Research Methodology to Co-Create Cho!ces: An Interactive Game to Raise Awareness about Sexual Assault Bystander Intervention among Youth (Preprint)
Authors: Villar Maria Elena , Concha Maritza , Wendorf Muhamad Jessica , Rodriguez Jessica , Ford Samantha , Marti Ayuso Nerea
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Youth sexual assault and sexual abuse are particularly troubling with implications for public health, mental health, educational outcomes, the need for criminal justice intervention, and the likelihood of revictimization or perpetration. Despite receiving increased attention, the problem continues to exist with no clear sign of diminishing. In this regard, serious games create spaces of simulated interactions where people can practice behaviors without exposing themselves to risk in a supportive learning environment. At the same time, bystander interventions can contribute to promoting positive social norms, promoting empowerment, and providing support to victims.

OBJECTIVE

The goal is to promote bystander intervention to safely identify, report, and deter sexual violence.

METHODS

A total of 10 youths (aged 16-22 with parental consent for minors) attended 10 sessions over the course of 6 months for the development of the game. Youth and community partners were responsible for creating the rules of the game, selecting a name, developing the board game, and completing preliminary testing with youth in the targeted community.

RESULTS

The participants completed a pre- and post-game test to give feedback on the game. The majority (91%) of the participants increased their knowledge of how to report sexual violence from the bystander perspective. All these increases were maintained at the 30-day follow-up review. Overall, participants perceived that Cho!ces’ instructions were easy to follow, agreed that the facilitator established rapport, and that Cho!ces encouraged people to talk more about how to intervene when witnessing a sexual violence incident

CONCLUSIONS

The pilot test results confirmed that players gained knowledge of sexual violence. The results indicated that the game generated a positive outcome and increased the likelihood of adoption of behaviors. Also, involving communities made the game more representative and inclusive and allowed for the development of lasting partnerships. Youth were asked about the 3 most important things they learned in this process. From their responses, the most recurrent learning topics included how to start a discussion about difficult topics, the importance of being open, and how to deliberate about sexual violence situations. They also learned about what it means to be a bystander.

CLINICALTRIAL

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Treatment outcomes analysis in supracondylar humerus fractures in children and adolescents
Authors: Buryanov О.A. , Naumenko V.O. , Kvasha V.P. , Коvalchuk D.Y. , Pylypchuk О.R. , Fedorenko D.I.
Published: November 2023

Background. Distal epimetaphyseal humerus fractures in children and adolescents are relatively common injuries, with supracondylar and transcondylar fractures being the most prevalent. Among injuries to the distal humerus, these fractures occur most frequently and are one of the most common household injuries, composing 47.5–80 % of all intra-articular fractures of the elbow in children aged 3–12 years. Poor treatment outcomes range from 6.67 to 18.2 %. The aim is to study a current stage and therapeutic challenges in supracondylar humerus fractures in children and adolescents, and to find out optimal management based on analysis of the long-term treatment outcomes in this category of patients. Materials and methods. A retrospective study of treatment outcomes was conducted in 123 patients with supracondylar humerus fractures in 2019–2021. Average age of patients was 7.38 ± 0.34 years. Targeted clinical and instrumental examination have been performed in all patients. Fracture type was assessed based on AO Pediatric Comprehensive Classification of Long-Bone Fractures (PCCF). Mayo Elbow Performance Score was used to evaluate treatment outcomes. Results. Determining the type of supracondylar humerus fractures using AO PCCF compared to Gartland classification is justified as it allows for a more detailed assessment of the injury, thereby expanding the possibilities for developing individualized treatment strategies. Poor treatment outcomes with reduction + external immobilization constitute 3.7 % of cases, closed reduction + percutaneous fixation + external immobilization — 6.1 %, open reduction + pin fixation + external immobilization — 8.8 %. Conclusions. Supracondylar fractures are one of the most frequent injuries to the distal humerus and mostly occur in boys aged 4 to 9 years (58.3 % of cases). Fractures type II.1 (boys/girls ratio is 33.3/37.3 %) and III.1 (23.7/27.6 %) are dominating. Deepening the knowledge through anatomical and biomechanical studies of the structures with crossed and coronal pins will improve the existing fixation devices and will become the basis for the development of new ones, which will significantly improve treatment outcomes in supracondylar humerus fractures in children and adolescents.
Comparison of Butter and Oleogel As Fat Replacement from Red Palm Oil With Cocoa Butter Gelator and Their Influence on The Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Gelato
Authors: Wrdhi Warmini Ni Made Wesi Sinta , Hidayat Chusnul , Yanti Rini
Published: November 2023

Red palm oil (RPO) has a high β-carotene content and can be used as a fat replacement in dairy products. However, the direct application of RPO in gelato will affect the product's physical properties. Besides that, the distinctive characteristics of RPO can also affect the sensory properties of food, reducing the product's palatability. Therefore, in this study, an oleogelation process was carried out on RPO into oleogel, which was applied to gelato. This study aimed to determine the comparison between butter and RPO oleogel with cocoa butter gelator at specific concentrations (5%, 10%, 15%) and its effect on the physical and chemical characteristics of gelato, and the percentage of the best treatment compared to control gelato. The results showed that gelato treatment affected the physical and chemical characteristics (proximate). The best gelato formulation was CBO 1 (2.1% oleogel + 2.9% unsalted butter). Then, the best oleogel percentage was CB5% (5% cocoa butter and 95% RPO gelator concentration) with an oil loss value of 18.18%±0.16. The gelato overrun value was 17.62±0.53 %; melting time was 21 minutes 42 seconds; hardness was 397.09±4.81 N, and chewiness was 58.96±0.48 N; it had a bright yellow color; viscosity before and after aging was 3435.22±14.09 cP and 4228.89±7.88 N; fat content was 4.90±0.12%; and β-carotene content was 20.67±0.19 ppm, which can be claimed as high β-carotene gelato.
“I Think She’s Forgiven Me”: Utilizing the Language of Play to Nurture Connection between a Nonverbal Child and Their Mother
Authors: Whitaker Julia , Matsudaira Chika
Published: November 2023

The ability to communicate, to understand and share meaning, is a salient feature of human development, crucial for integration in, and acceptance by, the social group and for the emergence of a sense of selfhood. Human infants are primed to communicate through playful interaction from the moment of birth and play remains the primary mode of communication throughout childhood, accessible by all ages and abilities. Play is integral to the development of intersubjectivity on which all human connection depends, and which is vital to social acceptance and emotional wellbeing. This paper describes the way in which play represents a mode of metacommunication when a child is diagnosed with a serious illness or disability as a means of sharing meaning around healthcare experiences. A case example from the Japanese context illustrates the way in which the Health Play Specialist uses the language of play to nurture connection in a parent-child dyad living with a diagnosis of neurological impairment, reinforcing the need for wider recognition of the role of play as the universal language of childhood.
The Effectiveness of Free Software for Detecting AI-Generated Writing
Authors: Price Gregory , D. Sakellarios Marc
Published: November 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances, educators are faced with the challenge of detecting AI-generated writing in student assignments. This study explores the effectiveness of freely available AI detection software in identifying AI-generated content and its implications for teacher evaluation of student work. The research involved Japanese university students who used AI for English writing assignments. We compared our manual analysis with results from five different free AI writing detectors. The findings reveal the limitations of free AI detection tools and the need for cautious use in educational settings.
AI in Inventory Management: Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities
Authors: Singh Navdeep
Published: November 2023

Abstract: This paper delves into the multifaceted role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in inventory management, encompassing its applications, challenges, and future opportunities. AI's integration into inventory management systems has revolutionized supply chain operations, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making processes. The paper explores various AI applications, including demand forecasting, stock optimization, and automated reordering. However, it also acknowledges the challenges in AI implementation, such as data quality, interpretability, and model transparency. The research highlights the synergy between AI and emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), pointing towards new innovative solutions that were unimaginable in the past. In conclusion, the paper presents a balanced view of AI's transformative impact on inventory management, emphasizing both its current benefits and the hurdles that need to be overcome for its successful integration. Furthermore, this comprehensive analysis not only provides insights into the current state of AI in inventory management but also sheds light on its promising future, marked by efficiency and technological advancement
Enhancing Latvia’s Early Childhood Preventive System through a Comparative Analysis with Italy
Authors:   University of Latvia, Rektina Andra
Published: November 2023

This study presents an ongoing comparative analysis of Italy’s inclusive education system, including its early childhood preventive system. Italy is considered among the key countries in Europe for developed inclusive education and intervention systems due to its strong commitment to inclusive services and its demonstrated success in providing high-quality support and intervention to young children with development difficulties. The results of this study will provide valuable insights into the structure, policies and practices of the Italian inclusive education system and – briefly – into the development of a more effective and efficient inclusive early childhood preventive and inclusive education system in Latvia. The study is based on a review of the relevant statutory acts, literature and policy documents. The study highlights the key factors that contribute to the success of the Italian system and identifies best practices that could be adapted and implemented in Latvia. For instance, in cases where a child is diagnosed with learning impairments, a personalized didactic plan is created instead of an individualized learning plan as it is considered a more social approach to addressing learning difficulties. Italy has had extensive experience with the creation of functionally dynamic plans within inclusive education for many years, a counterpart of which can be seen in Latvia. However, the full potential of this approach is not utilized, hence it is important to learn about the practices of other countries in creating such plans. These and other questions are discussed in the analysis in order to improve the quality and accessibility of inclusive education in Latvia and to promote positive outcomes for young children and their families.
Self-Confidence in 4th and 9th Grades: Differences between Age, Gender and School Subjects
Authors:   University of Latvia, Kampmane Kristine , Geske Andrejs , Ozola Antra
Published: November 2023

This study focused on students’ self-confidence and analyzed the relationship between self-confidence and gender, age, subject, achievement, and other variables. The students from Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark were compared. The authors of this research analyzed the data from three large scale studies and compared 4th and 15-year-old students’ self-confidence in reading, Mathematics, and Science. IEA TIMSS2019 and PIRLS2016 for 4th grade students and OECD PISA2012, PISA2015, and PISA2018 for 15-year-old students (further in the study referred to as 9th grade students). The data analysis was performed on each above-mentioned study and each cycle separately. The authors of this research quartered all students into four self-confidence groups and performed linear regression analysis where self-confidence was the dependent variable and other described variables – independent. The authors compared students from the lowest and the highest self-confidence groups. Reading achievement was a strong predictor of reading self-confidence for both grade levels and both self-confidence groups. Mathematics achievement was an equally strong predictor of both self-confidence groups in the 4th grade while in the 9th grade, it was strongly related to the highest self-confidence group. Science achievement wasn’t significantly nor strongly related to any of the self-confidence groups or grades. The fact that students like/enjoy reading/Mathematics/Science was a strong predictor of reading/Mathematics/Science self-confidence in both grade and self-confidence groups, but for students in the lowest self-confidence group this factor was more strongly related to self-confidence. Mathematics anxiety was strongly and negatively related to self-confidence.
School Socioeconomic Segregation in Baltic Sea Countries
Authors:   University of Latvia, Geske Andrejs , Kiseļova Rita , Pole Olga
Published: November 2023

School socioeconomic segregation has an impact on students’ academic performance and affects equity in education. This study aims to evaluate socioeconomic segregation in schools and its changes in the previous decades, using data obtained from international large-scale assessments (ILSA). In this study, data from eight European Union (EU) countries bordering the Baltic Sea (i.e. Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Poland and Germany) were analysed. Data from two International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) studies, i.e. Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2015 & 2019 (Grade 4), and International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) 2009 & 2016 (Grade 8), and data obtained from 7 cycles (2000 to 2018) of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) were used for the analysis. School segregation was assessed by calculating Dissimilarity Index. In each country, students in the highest 10% of socioeconomic status (SES) of their families and in the lowest 10% of SES of their families were examined. These two groups accordingly had the highest and the lowest achievements in students’ tests in each country. The obtained results show that the highest school segregation can be observed in Germany, Lithuania, Poland, but the lowest – in Finland and Sweden. The authors conclude that there is no significant decrease in segregation in the previous two decades, which would promote equal education opportunities. OECD PISA 2018 results show that in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland highest segregation for low SES group is in large cities, but for the high SES group – in rural areas. The causes of school segregation might be explained as – (1) high SES students reluctance to (or parents preference not to) attend small schools, (2) exclusion (e.g. through entrance exams) of low SES students from schools in large cities.
Comparison of Knowledge Retention in Face-To-Face and Online English Language Learning for Adults
Authors:   University of Latvia, Ginzburg Tatiana , Sarva Edīte
Published: November 2023

Online education has become increasingly important in recent years. With the development of technology more pedagogical methods can be applied online, thus increasing the diversity of learning experiences for learners and teaching opportunities for educators. Considering the benefits of online education such as accessibility, convenience, the possibility of differentiation and personalization, it is important to evaluate the feasibility of wider implementation of this learning modality. This is especially significant in adult education, as adult learners are self-motivated and potentially have developed self-directed learning competence – both essential for successful learning online. However, adults often experience time-related constraints so online may be the only learning modality available for some of them. There are ongoing and extensive discussions on the benefits and drawbacks of face-to-face and online learning. This paper aims to analyze the relationship between a course modality and knowledge retention as one of the important aspects of learning effectiveness. The data is gathered from two demographically similar cohorts of adult students who took an English language course of the same volume and content either online or face-to-face. The results show no statistically significant difference in knowledge retention between these modalities. However, there is an indication of better knowledge retention in writing after an online course.
Introduction of Regional Varieties of Latvian Language in Secondary School
Authors:   University of Latvia, Vulāne Anna , Seile Elza
Published: November 2023

Language, including local varieties, is an important component of national identity – subdialects and dialects, as well as Latgalian written language promote awareness and strengthening of regional identity and enrich the national language as a whole. Therefore, it is important that attention is paid to all language varieties. During the last decades regional varieties of Latvian language have not received sufficient coverage in learning content – there is either no information about them in learning materials or it is minimal. As a result, students not only do not acquire necessary linguistic, cultural and historical knowledge but also their language skills are not being fully developed. The article describes an experience that was gained in Latvian language classes while using developed lingvodidactic material to promote an understanding of regionalist issues. In the study, surveys, content analysis and case study methods were used. In trial operation it was determined that 10th-grade students do not have knowledge about regional varieties of the Latvian language, their history and importance in the development of Latvian language. Using the developed lingvodidactic material, students’ knowledge of Latvian dialects, subdialects and the Latgalian written language has improved. The ability to recognize differences between dialects and to acquire necessary information has improved as well as interest in the regional diversity of the Latvian language has been created which promoted development of an overall respectful attitude towards the Latvian language. The study results are consistent with conclusions from other studies and demonstrate consequences of imperfections in learning content which negatively affect students’ consciousness of national and cultural identity. The situation can be significantly improved by including students’ age-appropriate lingvodidactic material in the Latvian language learning content.
Empreendendo desde a infância: formas de governar a vida?
Authors: Manfré Ademir Henrique
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo submetido à Revista Práxis Educacional trata do tema Projeto de Vida, cultura do empreendedorismo e gestão de si. A partir de um estudo bibliográfico publicado nos últimos 10 anos sobre a temática, o objetivo geral foi analisar como o Projeto de vida – enquanto componente curricular transversal na educação escolar – alinha-se à cultura do empreendedorismo, direcionando as formas de governo de si. O Projeto de Vida, de acordo com essa cultura, promete desenvolver múltiplas dimensões, motivando os indivíduos a resolver problemas e a tomar decisões para alcançar objetivos e atingir a realização profissional. Quando associada ao Projeto de vida, essa cultura transfere os dispositivos empresariais – tais como competividade, lucratividade, desempenho e produtividade – ao âmbito educacional, subordinando os processos formativos a uma nova governamentalidade. Assim, partiu-se do seguinte questionamento: como o Projeto de Vida orienta as novas formas de governo da vida? A partir do exposto, defende-se que o debate acadêmico sobre Projeto de Vida ancora-se em princípios provenientes do mercado neoliberal, priorizando a formação de indivíduos economicamente produtivos, porém, politicamente submissos e dóceis. Desse modo, pretende-se colocar em discussão o papel desempenhado pela racionalidade pedagógica empreendedora no direcionamento das formas de governo de si. Como forma de direcionamento analítico, a crítica foucautiana surgiu como referencial teórico capaz de apresentar criticamente os limites dos dispositivos neoliberais que inserem a Educação nas diretrizes da produtividade e da governamentalidade.
La otra escuela: lecciones de experiencias latinoamericanas desde una perspectiva agroecológica
Authors: Domené-Painenao Olga Evelyn , Albalat-Botana Amparo , Vázquez-Nava Limbania
Published: November 2023

El siguiente trabajo pone en evidencia la importancia del sujeto, como fuente de saberes, conocimientos y potencial reconfigurador en procesos educativos de transformación agroecológica. Se muestra cómo la sinfonía de cuatro experiencias de organizaciones sociales en Latinoamérica que en su manera de ver, comprender y transformar la realidad revelan a un sujeto político en construcción. Son procesos en donde las formas de enseñanza aprendizaje corresponden otras maneras de hacer y pensar las agriculturas, y donde las agroecologías, entran en juego, como un poderoso impulsor que promueve acciones colectivas en la comunidad a través de procesos de educación popular o como una consecuencia. Es una educación que promueve y favorece la visibilización del protagonismo de lo(a)s sujetos y sus comunidades a través del reconocimiento de prácticas y conocimientos, lo que permite acercarnos a nuevas coordenadas de comprensión de la política y el sujeto, las subjetividades, los discursos y narrativas populares que se contraponen a las lógicas de poder y sus formas de control, dominación y apropiación. Estos espacios, significan un desafío para aprender a escuchar y dialogar con otras formas de comprensión desde lugares de enunciación distintos y a valorar la riqueza de los territorios y los sujetos pensantes que los transforman.
Illuminating the transition from an open to a semi-closed volcanic vent system through episodic tremor duration and shape
Authors: Eibl Eva Patricia Silke , Thordarson Thorvaldur , Moreland William M , Gudnason Egill Árni , Höskuldsson Ármann , Hersir Gylfi Pall
Published: November 2023

Volcanic eruptions generate continuous or episodic tremor, which can
provide unique information about activity changes during eruption.
However, the wealth of information in episodic tremor patterns is often
not harvested and transitions between patterns remain obscure. The 2021
Geldingadalir eruption of the Fagradalsfjall Fires, Iceland, is an
exceptional case, where the lava effusion caused continuous tremor, and
8696 tremor episodes spanning two orders of magnitude in duration and
repose. Based on seismometer and video camera data, we associate
several-minute-long, symmetrical episodes with an open vent system,
where lava remains in the crater bowl during repose, connected to a
shallow magma compartment. Ramp-shaped episodes, lasting several hours,
are associated with a temporary closure of the vent system, where no
lava remains in the crater bowl during repose and more time is required
to resume effusion. The transition from continuous to episodic effusion
is related to the cumulative time spent in effusion and repose, and to
external factors like crater wall collapses.
diversos métodos de avaliação de empresa e o fluxo de caixa descontado nos casos de apuração de haveres
Authors: Bortolino de Mendonca Andre , De Iudicibus Sergio , Santos Fernando de Almeida
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo procura demonstrar os diversos métodos existentes de avaliação de empresa, explicando quando deve ser aplicado a sistemática da apuração de haveres nos casos de dissolução de sociedade e que, para estes casos, o método de avaliação por meio de Fluxo de Caixa Descontado não é o mais adequado a ser aplicado. Realizou-se pesquisa exploratória qualitativa para conhecimento mais aprofundado acerca do tema, sendo aplicado questionário de pesquisa para peritos atuantes na Comarca de São Paulo através da plataforma Google forms, para comparação do entendimento pericial com as decisões do Superior Tribunal de Justiça que rege o tema. Apesar do posicionamento do Superior Tribunal de Justiça que não deverá ser aplicado o método do fluxo de caixa nas apurações de haveres, os resultados da pesquisa mostram que percentual elevado dos peritos entrevistados defendem a aplicação do Fluxo de Caixa Descontado como método eficaz a sua aplicação, justificando seu entendimento que os resultados futuros devem afetar o momento presente.