bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP OF DAILY FETAL MOVEMENT COUNT, AMNIOTIC FLUID INDEX, COLOUR DOPPLER WITH PERINATAL OUTCOME
Authors: Reddy Neha , Jeenwal Aarti
Published: July 2024

Background: In 2015 there were 2.6 million stillbirths globally, with more than 7178 deaths a day. Because more than 75% fetal death occur before the onset of labor and IUGR constitutes 5% of perinatal morbidity and mortality, it would be essential to extend the principle of intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring to the antepartum period in an effort to prevent these fetal deaths and morbidity. Here comes the importance of Antepartum Fetal Surveillance (AFS). Antepartum Fetal Surveillance (AFS) is the assessment of fetal wellbeing in utero before the onset of labour. The main aim of antepartum fetal surveillance is to reduce perinatal mortality and morbidity and to avoid fetal death. Methods It is Prospective study conducted in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, M.G.M. Medical College and M.Y. Hospital, Indore (M.P.) during the period from April 2015 to March 2016. The study has been started after the approval of topic by ethical and scientific review committee of MGM MEDICAL College, Indore. Results All the three seen to have significant correlation with perinatal outcome. Conclusion: In our study, all the three indices when abnormal were significantly associated with poor perinatal outcome. DFMC seen to be highly sensitive with more than half of the still births reporting with chief complaint of loss of fetal movements. So it can be considered as the earliest marker of fetal wellbeing with Color Doppler being highly specific predictor for early detection of IUGR.
DERMOID CYST IN CANAL OF NUCK: A CASE REPORT
Authors:   Specialist General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, HMS-AL Garhoud Hospital - Dubai, UAE., Mohamed Ismail Amer Sobhy , Mohamed Mansour Hanaa ,   Specialist Obestetrics and Gynecology, Midcare Hospital - Sharjah, UAE., Al Shihabi Areej ,   Specialist General and Breast Surgeon, KSA, USA.
Published: July 2024

Canal of Nuck in females is corresponding to processus vaginalis in males.Defects in canal of Nuck are rare conditions that appears usually early in young females.Failure of complete obliteration of the canal of Nuckresults in an indirect inguinal hernia or a hydrocele of the canal.In this study, we present a 28 year old married lady with cystic lesion in the right inguinal canal diagnosed as- cyst of canal of Nuck.Surgical excision was done plus repair of canal defect using proline mesh.
Why do people save water? A systematic review of household water consumption behaviour in times of water availability uncertainty
Authors: de Sousa Cláudia Orsini Machado , Dias Fouto Nuno Manoel Martins
Published: July 2024

Continued global warming is projected to increase the severity of droughts, and, as water scarcity intensifies in different regions, water demand-side management (DSM) has emerged as an important topic. In this study, we present an overview of recent research on the factors that influence water consumption behaviour, considering the scenario of global water availability changes. To do so, we reviewed 55 articles, published from 2010 to 2022, that focused on water consumption behaviour in a drought context. In the reviewed articles, we identified six factors that are most frequently addressed in the literature: psychological factors, water-saving technologies, awareness, water availability context, socioeconomic/demographic characteristics, and governmental policies. Based on the analysis of the findings in the literature regarding these factors, we developed an integrated framework that clarifies how they are interconnected and influence household water consumption.
En un lugar del paraíso
Authors: Henríquez Guillermo
Published: July 2024

The tales in this selection not only summarize the author's most visible thematic and artistic concerns, but also bear witness to an irreverent poetics, resistant to norms regarding literary genres and grammatical prescriptions. These stories stand out for their constant and cunning experimental vocation. An unavoidable author in the narratives about literature from the region and the country.
Usabilidade da informação: reflexões introdutórias
Authors: Maia Maria Aniolly Queiroz , Shintaku Milton , Luiz Vechiato Fernando
Published: July 2024

A Web estabeleceu novas formas de disseminar e divulgar a informação, em formas multimídias e em grande quantidade. Entretanto, nem sempre é fácil medir ou entender se existe facilidade em usá-la, visto que grande parte dos estudos sobre usabilidade são voltados para as interfaces e não para o conteúdo informacional. Por isso, o presente estudo tem por objetivo levantar o entendimento sobre a usabilidade da informação em fontes de informação nacionais e internacionais. Para tanto, o estudo faz uso da pesquisa bibliográfica, utilizando as principais bases disponíveis em um estudo de abordagem mista (quali e quanti). Como resultado, evidenciou que a usabilidade da informação, por vezes é definida a partir do conceito de usabilidade de forma geral, o que pode influenciar nas reflexões e geração de conhecimentos futuros. Assim, ressaltou-se que ainda não há consenso sobre o conceito de usabilidade da informação, necessitando de estudos teóricos e práticos mais aprofundados sobre o tema.
Natural and Regulative-Imperative in the Spatial Development of Russia
Authors: Leksin V. N. , Shvetsov A. N.
Published: July 2024

Organic spatial development is possible under the condition of a reasonable combination of naturalness and regulation of spatially conditioned processes and phenomena. In different periods, the ratio of these principles is different. In Soviet times, spatial development was absolutely dominated by comprehensive directive state planning and management. In the 1990s of post-Soviet reforms, there was a sharp turn towards immoderate and spontaneous decentralization of the spatial organization of life. In the 2000s, counter-reforms began a rapid return to the strengthening of state regulation in this area, which in many respects turned out to be excessive in terms of tasks and costs and unjustified in expectations. The meaning and content, tools and planned results of the current state policy of spatial development are concentrated in the “Strategy of Spatial Development of the Russian Federation for the Period up to 2025”, which claims to be a doctrinal document of modern regional policy. Its development and adoption were accompanied by a multitude of expert comments – from unconditionally apologetic to acutely critical. As the deadline for the end of the strategy approaches, a comprehensive assessment of its effectiveness and effectiveness becomes relevant, especially in connection with the preparation of a new strategy until 2030. The authors see the cornerstone drawback of the current strategy in ignoring the systemic nature of the spatial organization of society, which should be interpreted as an anthropogenic megasystem with its inherent systemic features of integrity, structural organization, direct and reverse connections, with a powerful potential for natural self-organization and selfdevelopment, supplemented in the special transitional conditions of post-Soviet spatial transformations by the regulatory influence on them from the outside State. The authors also emphasize that due to the unprecedented post-Soviet transitional spatial realities, it is impossible to count on diligent study and direct borrowing of foreign experience, due to its inadequacy of the modern Russian situation.
Results of the Far East Mortgage Program for Consumers, Developers, and the Government
Authors: Tomtosov A. F.
Published: July 2024

The volume of mortgage loans issued in eleven regions of the Far Eastern Federal District at the end of 2023 increased 2.5 times by the start of the Far Eastern Mortgage program in 2020. The most interesting result of the program is an increase in demand for primary real estate and a simultaneous decrease in the affordability of this housing. Since the start of the program, prices have increased by 116% vs. 26% while maintaining historical growth rates. By the end of 2021, the price of an apartment, including interest under the Far East Program, has become higher than that of an apartment while maintaining the historical rate of price appreciation under the family mortgage rate. The program has effectively made housing less affordable. The main conclusion is that for program participants (young families under 35), the most effective benefit of stimulating home buying is lower interest payments, not down payments. The main beneficiaries of rising prices and the scale of lending are developers. Considering the increased price of construction materials, the developers’ margin in the Far Eastern Federal District in 2023 increased to 58%. On the one hand, the government has achieved its goal of boosting the housing market in the Far East and has found an effective tool to encourage young families to buy real estate. This is evidenced by the extension of the program until 2030. On the other hand, several economic shocks led to a significant increase in the key interest rate and the accompanying growth of the program implementation costs.
Dos ortógrafos portugueses aos Portugalliae Monumenta Linguistica
Authors: Kemmler Rolf , Assunção Carlos , Coelho Sónia , Fontes Susana
Published: July 2024

Desde o ano de 2019, a equipa de historiografia linguística portuguesa do Centro de Estudos em Letras da Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro tem vindo a dedicar uma parte importante da sua atividade de investigação à série monográfica Ortógrafos Portugueses, destinada à realização e publicação de edições semidiplomáticas, complementadas com os respetivos estudos introdutórios, da totalidade dos tratados metaortográficos da língua portuguesa desde 1574 até 1796. Para além dos volumes serem publicados em formato digital (pdf) no site do CEL, estes livros também farão parte do ‘Corpus Ortográfico do Português’, que integra um projeto de humanidades digitais, o Portugaliae Monumenta Linguistica, uma base de dados de apoio à divulgação, consulta e pesquisa de textos linguísticos antigos de origem portuguesa. No presente artigo, pretende-se apresentar a série monográfica Ortógrafos Portugueses, as diferentes edições que integram esta coleção, assim como o projeto Portugalliae Monumenta Linguistica.
Introdução (Vol. 38.1/2024)
Authors: Fernandes Gonçalo , Oliveira Márcia Almeida , Lourenço-Gomes Maria do Carmo
Published: July 2024

Na sequência do XXIV Colóquio de Outono, realizado na Universidade do Minho em novembro de 2022, organizado por Anabela Leal de Barros, Idalete Dias, Isabel Cristina Mateus, Sílvia Araújo e Vítor Moura (CEHUM), reunimos um conjunto de contribuições no Dossiê Temático do volume 38.1 da Revista Diacrítica focando precisamente a temática do património textual em língua portuguesa. O dossiê temático do volume 38.1 (2024), “Património Textual: Abordagens Interdisciplinares”, constituiu assim uma oportunidade para ampliar a temática do evento, promovendo uma abordagem especializada nos domínios dos estudos literários, linguísticos, culturais, estéticos e filosóficos, com especial destaque para as áreas da filologia e da crítica textual. Para além do dossiê temático, são ainda apresentados, nesta introdução ao volume, os artigos que compõem as secções Varia e Recensão.
The renewable energy research contribution of Tanzania: A review
Authors: Shame Buruhan Haji , Ubaidillah  , Tjahjana Dominicus Danardono Dwi Prija , Arifin Zainal , Aziz Muhammad , Harwijayanti Widyanita , Haji Mohammed M.
Published: July 2024

The central objectives of this study are to locate existing research on renewable energy, examine the energy policy of Tanzania, assess bibliometric factors, determine the direction of the current research, and comprehend unexplored research topics. This exploration focuses on a bibliometric-based study using computer-assisted software tools known as VOS viewer and RStudio in analyzing the Scopus data retrieved package for the key phrase of "Renewable energy" in the article titles published from 2002 to 2022. A total of 661 publications (which is only 0.45% and 6.3% of the global and continental publications from Africa respectively) were analysed after refining using different bibliometric criteria like study site, type of document, publication stage, language used in the document, and publication time interval. The results shows that Energy fuels, engineering, technology, environmental sciences, ecology, and business economics are the most frequently studied fields. Also, from a total of 661 publications, only 32 documents were published from Tanzania for 20 years from 2022 which is less than 2 publication/year. This study concludes that there is a notable lack of research output from Tanzania in this critical field. This gap underscores the need for greater investment in renewable energy research and development within the country, as well as targeted efforts to build research capacity and foster collaboration among academia, government, and industry stakeholders.
Synthesis and characterization of hydroxyapatite/SiO2/gelatin composites as bone scaffold candidates
Authors: Wahda Indah , Syaharuddin Kasim  , Maming  , Hasnah Natsir  , St Fauziah  , Yusafir Hala  , Andi Muhammad Anshar  , Usman Andriani , Windasari  , Indah Raya
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the characteristics of hydroxyapatite/SiO2/gelatin composites to fulfil the bone scaffold standards. XRF analysis showed that limestone has a high CaO content of 92.89%, allowing it be used for hydroxyapatite synthesis. The wet precipitation method was used to synthesize hydroxyapatite; meanwhile, the freeze-drying method was used to synthesize the hydroxyapatite/SiO2/gelatin scaffold. FTIR analysis confirmed the characteristic peaks, which indicated the presence of compounds of hydroxyapatite (OH- and PO43-), SiO2 (Si-OH and Si-O-Si), and gelatin (N-H, C-H, and C=O). XRD analysis showed 98.1% hydroxyapatite phase and 1.9% SiO2 phase and SEM analysis showed a scaffold pore size of 155-218?m, optimal for cell attachment. Furthermore, mechanical testing resulted in a compressive strength of 1.71 MPa and porosity testing resulted in a porosity of 75%. This characterization showed the potential use of hydroxyapatite/SiO2/gelatin composites as bone scaffolds. This research can enable further development of scaffold materials in the field of tissue engineering.
Physico-chemical characteristics of Ca/P ratio on the composition and structure of oxygenated apatite
Authors: Jerdioui S. , Bouammalia H. , Mejdoubi E. , Touzani R. , Azzaoui K. , Hammouti Belheir , Sabbahi R. , Nandiyanto Asep Bayu Dani , Elansari L. L.
Published: July 2024

Phosphocalcic apatites have osteoconductive and bioactive properties that make them suitable for bone reconstruction. But, they are inactive against pathogenic microorganisms that can infect bone tissue. To overcome this limitation, we synthesized oxygen-doped phosphocalcic apatites that can release molecular oxygen as a bioactive molecule. We investigated how the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio (Ca/P) gave impacts on the chemical and structural composition of the oxygen-doped phosphocalcic apatites. We here used the double decomposition method, which involved mixing calcium nitrate and diammonium phosphate solutions in an ammonia buffer. We then characterized the products using several analysis, including infrared absorption spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, nitrogen adsorption-desorption, and elemental chemical analysis. It was found that the oxygen-doped phosphocalcic apatites were calcium-deficient and had a well-defined crystallinity at room temperature. After calcination at 900°C, the crystallinity improved further. The thermal analysis showed two mass losses: one at 50°C due to water adsorption and another at 450°C due to CO2 release. The specific surface area was about 100 ± 2 m2/g without any change with the Ca/P ratio. The quantity of molecular oxygen increased with the Ca/P ratio and reached an optimal value of the order of 3.6 ×10-4 mol for Ca/P=1/65 with the chemical formula of Ca9.9(PO4)6(OH)1.25(O2)0.74(CO3)0.01. It is important to make further analysis to know more about the properties of oxygenated apatite, and to combine this apatite with polymers purposely to have biomedical composites. It then can be concluded that the oxygen-doped phosphocalcic apatites could be a promising biomaterial for bone infection prevention and treatment. This research highlights an oxygenation treatment of phosphocalcic apatite and brings new ideas and possibilities for future research and development to get better understanding of the behavior of these biomaterials to be more effective, especially in the biological field. As a perspective, improving the biological properties in these biomaterials needs to be further explored, including experimental parameters for the obtainment of more conclusive results.
Study in the impact of quaternized graphene oxide (QGO) composition as modifier on the chemical, physical, mechanical, and performance properties of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based nanocomposite membrane
Authors: Ashabul Kahfi  , Kusumawati Nita , Setiarso Pirim , Supari Muslim  , Sinta Anjas Cahyani  , Nafisatus Zakiyah
Published: July 2024

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) membranes were modified with quaternized graphene oxide (QGO) synthesized from graphene oxide and quaternized ammonium groups. PVDF/QGO membranes were created by blending PVDF and 0.01-0.05 g QGO via phase inversion. FTIR confirmed the successful QGO incorporation. PVDF/QGO membranes exhibited increased mechanical stiffness. Meanwhile, SEM revealed asymmetric morphology with surface and internal pores. AFM showed the membrane with 0.05 g and QGO had the highest surface roughness of 101.2 nm, which increased filtration area and flux. QGO improved hydrophilicity through hydroxyl and quaternary ammonium groups, enhancing water flux up to 1208 Lm?2h?1 for 0.05 g QGO. Cu2+ rejection increased to 75% for 0.05 g QGO membrane due to chelation and adsorption effects. PVDF/QGO membranes displayed bacterial growth inhibition, unlike pristine PVDF. The inhibition zone diameter increased with more QGO, indicating improved antibacterial activity. Overall, this study demonstrated that QGO improved PVDF membranes' hydrophilicity, antibacterial properties, and mechanical strength.
Preparation of Ni/ZSM-5 and Mo/ZSM-5 catalysts for hydrotreating palm oil into biojet fuel
Authors: Trisunaryanti Wega , Wijaya Karna , Tazkia Aulia Meylida
Published: July 2024

With the increasing demand for fuel for global usage and CO2 emissions, greener alternatives are needed, especially in biojet fuel production. Catalyst preparation involves the impregnation of Ni and Mo metals into H-ZSM-5 using a dry impregnation method with spray deposition, resulting in Ni/ZSM-5 and Mo/ZSM-5 catalysts. Catalyst characterization utilizes FT-IR, XRD, SAA, SEM-EDX, XRF, and NH3-TPD instruments. The activity and selectivity tests of the catalysts were conducted in the hydrotreating of palm oil using Ni/ZSM-5 monolayer, Ni/ZSM-5 bilayer, Mo/ZSM-5 monolayer, Mo/ZSM-5 bilayer, as well as Ni/ZSM-5 bottom-layer and Mo/ZSM-5 top-layer arrangements. The result showed double-layer Ni/ZSM-5 as the best catalyst in activity and selectivity in producing biojet fuel fractions with consecutive conversion, selectivity, and yield of 29.71%, 84.76%, and 24.34%, respectively. The layers of catalyst affected the catalytic activity and selectivity, resulting in a higher yield.
Efficient removal of amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, and tetracycline from aqueous solution by Cu-Bi2O3 synthesized using precipitation-assisted-microwave
Authors: Sa'adah Fatkhiyatus , Sutanto Heri , Hadiyanto Hadiyanto , Alkian Ilham
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the synthesis and characterization of Cu-Bi2O3 for degradation of antibiotics AMX, CIP, and TC using precipitation-assisted-microwave method at varying concentrations of Cu at 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8%. The effect of Cu concentration on the structural, morphological, and optical properties were studied by XRD, UV-Vis, and SEM-EDX. The optimal results were obtained by adding 4% Cu to the Bi2O3 matrix.  With an energy band gap of 2.32 eV, a crystal size of 37.04 nm, and ?-Bi2O3 and CuBi2O4 phases. The removal efficiency of each antibiotic using the photocatalytic method varies, with AMX at 52.06%, CIP at 61.72%, and TC at 69.44%. Cu-Bi2O3 degraded TC-type antibiotics more rapidly. The high removal efficiency and rapid reaction rate indicate that Cu-Bi2O3 is an effective antibiotic removal agent. This further confirms the fact that the addition of Cu to Bi2O3 material can increase its ability to degrade antibiotics more effective.
The McMaster Health Information Research Unit: Over a Quarter-Century of Health Informatics Supporting Evidence-Based Medicine
Authors: Lokker Cynthia , McKibbon K Ann , Afzal Muhammad , Navarro Tamara , Linkins Lori-Ann , Haynes R Brian , Iorio Alfonso
Published: July 2024

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) emerged from McMaster University in the 1980-1990s, which emphasizes the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. The Health Information Research Unit (HiRU) was created at McMaster University in 1985 to support EBM. Early on, digital health informatics took the form of teaching clinicians how to search MEDLINE with modems and phone lines. Searching and retrieval of published articles were transformed as electronic platforms provided greater access to clinically relevant studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines, with PubMed playing a pivotal role. In the early 2000s, the HiRU introduced Clinical Queries—validated search filters derived from the curated, gold-standard, human-appraised Hedges dataset—to enhance the precision of searches, allowing clinicians to hone their queries based on study design, population, and outcomes. Currently, almost 1 million articles are added to PubMed annually. To filter through this volume of heterogenous publications for clinically important articles, the HiRU team and other researchers have been applying classical machine learning, deep learning, and, increasingly, large language models (LLMs). These approaches are built upon the foundation of gold-standard annotated datasets and humans in the loop for active machine learning. In this viewpoint, we explore the evolution of health informatics in supporting evidence search and retrieval processes over the past 25+ years within the HiRU, including the evolving roles of LLMs and responsible artificial intelligence, as we continue to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge, enabling clinicians to integrate the best available evidence into their clinical practice.
Effort expectancy is the most important factor for physicians adopting the assisted diagnostic systems based on large language model：Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Yang Xiaotao , Man Dongliang , Yun Ke , zhang Shuang , Han Xiaoxu
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Background: The implementation of digital healthcare innovation was accelerating in China. Some medical large language models (LLM) were applied into different scenarios. The LLM-based assisted diagnostic systems (LLM-ADSs) were a major scenario.

OBJECTIVE

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influencing factors of physicians' adoption of the LLM-ADSs in tertiary hospitals in China.

METHODS

Methods: We developed and evaluated a 25-item measurement scale and used the results from a web-based survey among 250 physicians to test our hypothetical model, who’s from four grade A tertiary hospitals in four provinces in China. We used partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the data.

RESULTS

Results: The results indicated that physicians' acceptance of LLM-ADSs was moderately influenced by effort expectancy (f2=0.253), and weakly influenced by performance expectancy (f2=0.118), social influence (f2=0.042), and trust in AI (f2=0.028), with the effect size of these factors decreasing in order. Effort expectancy had a strong effect on performance expectancy (f2=0.639). Trust in AI was strongly influenced by performance expectancy (f2=0.404) and weakly influenced by effort expectancy (f2=0.115), respectively. Moreover, personal innovativeness weakly influenced effort expectancy (f2=0.037), and task-technology fit weakly influenced performance expectancy (f2=0.051). The model had explained 68% of physicians' acceptance.

CONCLUSIONS

The research enhances our understanding of the determinants of physicians’ acceptance of LLM-ADSs. Among these factors, effort expectancy was considered as the top priority. It highlights the importance of optimizing LLM-ADSs to be user-friendly and seamlessly integrated into clinical workflows to increase ease of use.
Waveform of the Reflected Impulse at the Oblique Sounding of the Sea Surface
Authors: Karaev Vladimir , Titchenko Yuriy , Panfilova Mariya , Meshkov Evgeniy , Kovaldov Dmitry
Published: July 2024

The height of sea waves is one of the most important characteristics describing the wave climate of the ocean. At the present, the main radar for remote measurement of wave heights is an altimeter. Measurements are performed at the vertical sounding (incidence angle equal to zero). The Brown model was developed to describe the waveform of the reflected impulse at the vertical sounding. There is no theoretical model for the case of oblique sounding. In the Kirchhoff approximation, the theoretical task about waveform of the reflected impulse at oblique sounding was considered. In the result of the investigation, the analytical formula for the waveform of the reflected impulse for oblique sounding at the small incidence angles (< 12◦) for a microwave radar with a narrow antenna beam was obtained. The waveform of the reflected impulse depends on the width of antenna beam, incidence angle, impulse duration, significant wave height (SWH), altitude of the radar, mean square slopes of large-scale, in comparison with radar wavelength, sea waves. It is shown that possibility exist to retrieve SWH using waveform the reflected impulse at the oblique sounding.
Faitatala as a Teaching Tool in Science: Contextualizing the Teaching of Science in Samoa
Authors: Suaalii Faguele
Published: July 2024

International literature states that the emphasis of science education should be on inquiry learning, where students are encouraged to construct meaningful understanding of scientific concepts through the use of contextualised instructional strategies. In this paper, the author reports on the findings about the use of faitatala as a contextualised instructional tool in the teaching and learning of science in Samoa. Faitatala in this paper specifically highlights two fundamental processes that are relevant to science education in Samoa. The first explores the processes of faitatala (including active listening and speaking) while the second emphasizes the presentation of information. This paper evolved from recent studies in Year 12 chemistry classrooms which formulated the foundation for this study. Learning is an active participation in class activities, active listening and reflective practices supported by constructive and contextualised instructional strategies (Suaalii & Bhattacharya, 2007; Suaalii, 2013) and positive learning environments (Suaalii, 2021). Therefore, this study explored the implementation of a science course (HTE580) at the Faculty of Education, National University of Samoa. Through interviews and talanoa sessions, the research participants shared their perspectives about the use of the faitatala method in the teaching and learning of science. The findings identified constructive and reflective perceptions about the faitatala method as a teaching tool for science.
España de Hemingway: el fenómeno orientalista en su obra sobre la Guerra Civil
Authors: Tirado de Salazar Rodrigo Octavio
Published: July 2024

El artículo analiza, bajo la óptica de la teoría del orientalismo postulada por Edward Said, tres obras de Ernest Hemingway que están relacionadas con la guerra civil española; el objetivo es destacar la visión orientalista impulsada por el autor para crear una narrativa específica sobre España que se aleja de los datos históricos, pero que responde a varios intereses políticos de la Internacional Comunista.
poesía como instrumento de motivación. Análisis de poemas de Georg Trakl y Bertolt Brecht: didáctica en la clase de alemán
Authors: Mager Hois Elisabeth A.
Published: July 2024

El artículo “La poesía como instrumento de motivación” tiene como objetivo motivar a los alumnos en el aprendizaje de alemán, debido a una drástica deserción de los estudiantes en las clases de nivel medio y superior (A1.2, A2.2) del Plan Global en el Centro de Enseñanza de Idiomas de la Facultad de Estudios Superiores Acatlán (FES Acatlán) de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).
Por ese motivo, se requiere un análisis profundo de los diferentes aspectos de la motivación y su aplicación en la clase de alemán. En este contexto, la poesía juega un papel importante, porque acerca a los alumnos a la cultura meta con el objetivo de fortalecer su personalidad, fomentar su conciencia social, ampliar su horizonte cultural y lograr el éxito en el aprendizaje de alemán. Se han escogido poesías expresionistas de Georg Trakl y poesías de Bertolt Brecht con una posición crítica hacia la sociedad. Estos poemas sirven a los estudiantes para madurar en su personalidad e interesarse por la cultura y lengua meta. Para este propósito, se ha agregado un apartado de recomendaciones didácticas, en el cual se refleja la teoría de la motivación y su aplicación en los talleres literarios. Así, el artículo se presenta en tres apartados: “Reflexión teórica acerca de la motivación”, “Motivación a través de poesía” y “Recomendación para la didáctica”.
México que nos sacude y duele. El derecho humano a la salud en contextos violentos y con débil Estado de Derecho
Authors: Tercero Ruiseco Mariana
Published: July 2024

Actualmente el acceso a la salud en México se considera un derecho humano para todos los ciudadanos. Sin embargo, este derecho se ve comprometido en situaciones de violencia (a menudo criminal), que debilitan el Estado de Derecho y afectan la vida de las personas, socavando su cumplimiento. En este documento, abordaremos los siguientes puntos: a) las implicaciones de los entornos violentos y legales en el derecho humano a la salud en México, incluyendo un análisis del contexto histórico; b) una revisión de la literatura existente para comprender este fenómeno y actuar en consecuencia; c) las afectaciones al derecho a la salud en la sociedad mexicana, con énfasis en la criminalidad, el papel del Estado y el fenómeno del feminicidio; d) una exploración de alternativas de política y posibles escenarios futuros en este ámbito; y, finalmente; e) reflexiones para enmarcar mejor el tema en el contexto mexicano y considerar opciones a mediano y largo plazo como conclusiones finales a modo de balance.
The Past, Present, and Future of Sport-Related Concussions
Authors: Messer Brianna , Holahan Matthew
Published: July 2024

Sport-related concussions significantly affect Canadian athletes, with 85% of varsity football players sustaining more than one concussion throughout their career. When a concussion is suspected, the athlete is removed from play, assessed using a concussion assessment tool, and prescribed a stepwise return-to-play protocol. At the International Conference on Concussion in Sport, hosted in 2001, 2004, 2008, and 2016, the Concussion in Sport Group revised and updated concussion assessment tools from the SCAT to the SCAT-5 and evolved return-to-play guideline theory from complete rest to light aerobic exercise. Future advancements aim to track athletes' blood biomarkers to determine if they have completely recovered from the post-concussive neurometabolic cascade and can safely recommence sport.
Neuroscientist Spotlight: Dr. Nicole Avena's Pioneering Research and Advocacy on Food Addiction
Authors: Vieira Sarah
Published: July 2024

Dr. Avena has achieved excellence in multiple fields as a Professor of health psychology at Princeton University, a Neuroscientist Researcher, a public speaker, and an author. Her ground-breaking research on food addiction has opened new doors to the world of healthy eating and mental health! She was one of the first neuroscientists to explore the idea that food could be addictive and shed light on the dangers of excessive sugar. Dr. Avena shares her research findings publicly through talk shows and books on childhood and pregnancy nutrition to advocate the dangers of excessive sugar and the reality of food addiction.
Síndrome de burnout e relações com habilidades sociais, coping e variáveis sócio-ocupacionais em professores do ensino fundamental
Authors: Biavati Guimarães Ana Maria , Freitas Lucas Cordeiro , De Oliveira Daniela Carine Ramires
Published: July 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo geral verificar a relação entre síndrome de burnout, habilidades sociais, coping e variáveis sócio-ocupacionais em uma amostra de 166 professores do ensino fundamental de 13 escolas públicas do interior de Minas Gerais, Brasil, com idades entre 23 e 65 anos, sendo 73 % do sexo feminino. Foram utilizados o Inventário da Síndrome de Burnout (ISB), o Inventário de Habilidades Sociais 2 (IHS-2), o Inventário de Estratégias de Coping (IEC) e um questionário sócio-ocupacional desenvolvido especialmente para esta pesquisa. Obteve-se correlação negativa entre o burnout e o repertório de habilidades sociais (r = -0,273 e p < 0,01). As estratégias de coping que se correlacionaram positivamente com as habilidades sociais foram: busca de suporte social, resolução de problemas e reavaliação positiva. Ademais, houve correlação positiva entre coping e realização profissional, indicando que professores que adotaram estratégias de enfrentamento apresentaram maior tendência a sentirem-se realizados profissionalmente. As variáveis preditoras do burnout foram idade, estado civil, provimento familiar, número de filhos, tempo de serviço, tratamento contínuo de saúde e desenvoltura social. Discutiu-se a implicação desses resultados no tocante às ações protetivas de saúde mental docente e quanto à relevância do desenvolvimento socioemocional nas escolas.
Ayurvedic poisonous plants and their medicinal values
Authors: Urrehman Zahid , Begum Akila
Published: July 2024

A poisonous plant is one that, when touched or consumed in large enough quantities, can be hazardous or lethal to humans or other animals. These plants can be utilized as herbal medicines with therapeutic effects when used in the right proportions and in small doses. Many plants are harmful to people when consumed or through skin contact with plant chemicals. Poisonous medicinal herbs are used to treat a variety of illnesses, including diabetes, cancer, infections, and fungal growth. According to the review, numerous phytochemical components that have diuretic, purgative, laxative, anti-allergic, and other significant therapeutic effects have been identified in a variety of medicinal plants. If utilized appropriately, poison can be life-giving, calming to the three Doshas, encouraging, and regenerating. The poisonous plants are categorized as Visha and Upvisha in Ayurvedic texts. Agadtantra is an important branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda. The importance of this branch has been described in our Vedas, Epics, and Samhita. Proper description, classification, clinical features, and management of any kind of Visha have been described in this branch. Some poisonous plants are Dhatura, Bhallataka, Vatsanabha, Bhanga, Vach, Kuchala, and Gunja, etc. The Shodhana process is the only bridge between Visha and Aushadhi. Shodhana is the process by which physical, chemical, and natural impurities are removed. It will intensify the potency and effectiveness of the drug and nullify its toxicity. The aim of this review article is to provide a brief overview of the numerous medicinal uses of some poisonous plants.
ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF OIL EXTRACT OF MERIANDRA BENGHALENSIS LEAVES FROM YEMEN
Authors: Ali Abduallah A. A. , Al-kaf Ali G. , Abbas Mohammed AN , Alseraji Ziad M. A. , Aklan Abdulnaser S. A. , Ahmed Bashar L.
Published: July 2024

Background: Twenty three genera and twenty three species of the Lamiaceae family are native to Yemen. The greatest antibacterial efficacy against a wide range of pathogens, including Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Escherichia coli was demonstrated by Lamiaceae essential oils. The primary components of Lamiaceae essential oils, including as carvacrol, thymol, p-cymene, 1,8-cineole, and caryophyllene, may be responsible for these characteristics.
Method: The plant green branches and new leaves were sliced into little bits. A Clevenger-style all-glass equipment was used to hydro distills the essential oil for five hours in order to separate it from each component. After being moved to a glass vial with a screw top, each oil was dried (with Na2SO4) and kept at 4°C in the dark until analysis. For assessing antibiotic sensitivity, a variety of bacterial and fungal strains kept in stock culture at the Al-Mamoun laboratories center were utilized, including: Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus), Gram-negative bacteria (Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia coli) and Fungi Candida albicans. In dichloromethane (DCM), the essential oil that had been previously synthesized was diluted 1/5, 1/3, and 1/ 1 v/v.
Result: The plant has significant effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia and, Candida albicans. In addition, the extract has high effect on Candida albicans than on bacteria. And their more effect on Klebsiella pneumoniae than Escherichia coli.
Conclusions: Result showed the plant has significant effect on staph. Aureus, E coli, Klebsielle, Candida albicans. The extract has high effect on Candida albicans than   bacteria. Also the extract has high effect on Klebsiella  than E. coli. The oil extract has more effect on gram negative than gram positive.
                 
Peer Review History:
Received 21 March 2024;   Revised 3 May 2024; Accepted 25 June; Available online 15 July 2024
Academic Editor: Dr. Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, AIMST University, Malaysia, drmmziqbal@gmail.com
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Dr. Jucimary Vieira dos Santos, Hemonorte Dalton Barbosa Cunha, Brazil, jucimaryvieira@yahoo.com.br 
Dr. Kamal Elbssir Mohammed Ali, Hail University KSA, kamalelbssir999@gmail.com
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION WITH ABO AND RHD BLOOD GROUPS
Authors: Al-Mohani Sadeq Kaid Mohammed , Al-Nawd Ebraheem Ali Ahmed
Published: July 2024

Background: ABO and Rh blood types are associated with a higher risk of disease and are essential for clinical practice and blood transfusion safety. The findings of earlier research on the relationship between blood types and HBV infection are still up for debate. There is no study conducted on the study population to reveal the relationship between ABO and RhD blood groups and infection with hepatitis B virus.
Aims: This study aimed to identify the relationship between blood types and hepatitis B virus infection in blood donors at Jiblah University Hospital in Jiblah town, Yemen
Methods:  A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Venous blood samples were drawn from 120 blood donors and tested for hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) using commercial kits (Roche Diagnostics GmbH, United Kingdom). ABO and Rh blood groups were determined by the cell pooling method. The results were analyzed using SPSS v.20.
Results: This study reported that the most frequent blood types were O positive and A positive 57 (47.5%) and 28 (23.3%) respectively, followed by B positive 14 (11.67%) and O negative 13 (10.83%). The overall phenotypic frequencies of ABO and RhD blood groups were O+>A+>B+>O->A->AB+>B->AB-. The prevalence of hepatitis B virus was 12 (10%). No statistical association was detected between ABO and RhD blood groups and hepatitis B infection.
Conclusions: High prevalence rates of hepatitis B virus infection among blood donors were identified in this study. There was no statistical association between ABO and RhD blood groups and hepatitis B infection.
                
Peer Review History:
Received 25 March 2024;   Revised 3 May 2024; Accepted 22 June; Available online 15 July 2024
Academic Editor: Prof. Cyprian Ogbonna ONYEJI, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, conyeji@oauife.edu.ng
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Dr. Leyla Açık, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey,  leylaacik@gmail.com
Prof. Hassan A.H. Al-Shamahy, Sana'a University, Yemen, shmahe@yemen.net.ye
CATEGORIZAÇÃO DE COMPORTAMENTOS ADAPTATIVOS DE PESSOAS QUE VIVEM COM HIV/AIDS
Authors: Lavezzo Fernanda , Bertolini Bruno Zaccari , Estofolete Cássia Fernanda , Branco Leda Maria , Miyazaki Eduardo Santos
Published: July 2024

Adherence to antiretroviral treatment is an important barrier to adequate health care. The objective of this study was to characterize people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and exhibit adaptive behaviors in response to treatment, and to compare the control variables for these behaviors. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. Outpatients on antiretroviral treatment who had, for more than 12 months, an undetectable viral load and CD4 ≥ 500 cells/mm3 were evaluated. For data collection, the following were used: sociodemographic questionnaire, semi-structured interview, WHOQOL-bref and Cross-sectional Symptom Scale. Quantitative and qualitative analyzes of the data were carried out. Of the 36 participants, the majority were male, with low education and low socioeconomic status. The majority identified two or more sources of social support and did not present severe psychiatric symptoms. There was an adequate perception of general quality of life and satisfaction with health. A statistically significant association was also found between mental health and quality of life. The majority reported having no difficulty with drug treatment and listed motivation related to quality of life, social support and spirituality. Among the main tips offered, persistence in treatment, the search for adequate information and social support stood out. It is concluded that adherence to antiretroviral treatment consists of a collaborative process and co-responsibility in health care. Psychological adaptation to HIV/AIDS associated with satisfaction with available social support and the presence of spirituality encourage adherence and maintenance of treatment and strengthen PLWHA's ability to cope.
Characterising transformations between quantum objects, 'completeness' of quantum properties, and transformations without a fixed causal order
Authors: Milz Simon , Quintino Marco Túlio
Published: July 2024

Many fundamental and key objects in quantum mechanics are linear mappings between particular affine/linear spaces. This structure includes basic quantum elements such as states, measurements, channels, instruments, non-signalling channels and channels with memory, and also higher-order operations such as superchannels, quantum combs, n-time processes, testers, and process matrices which may not respect a definite causal order. Deducing and characterising their structural properties in terms of linear and semidefinite constraints is not only of foundational relevance, but plays an important role in enabling the numerical optimisation over sets of quantum objects and allowing simpler connections between different concepts and objects. Here, we provide a general framework to deduce these properties in a direct and easy to use way. While primarily guided by practical quantum mechanical considerations, we also extend our analysis to mappings between general linear/affine spaces and derive their properties, opening the possibility for analysing sets which are not explicitly forbidden by quantum theory, but are still not much explored. Together, these results yield versatile and readily applicable tools for all tasks that require the characterisation of linear transformations, in quantum mechanics and beyond. As an application of our methods, we discuss how the existence of indefinite causality naturally emerges in higher-order quantum transformations and provide a simple strategy for the characterisation of mappings that have to preserve properties in a 'complete' sense, i.e., when acting non-trivially only on parts of an input space.
Implementasi Kurikulum PAI Dalam Menanggulangi Dampak Negatif Penggunaan Media Sosial Pada Anak
Authors: Sa'adah Umi Zahrotus , Marno Marno
Published: July 2024

Menjamurnya teknologi yang memberikan berbagai kemudahan tidak hanya dikonsumsi oleh kalangan atas melainkan semua kalangan dapat mengkonsumsinya. Mulai dari kalangan bawah, atas, tua, muda bahkan anak-anak sangat mahir untuk menggunakan teknologi salah satunya gadget. Penggunaan media sosial yang berlebihan memberikan dampak luar biasa pada sikap sosial anak. Hal ini dapat dibuktikan bahwa dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan, anak yang kecanduan media sosial akan merenggangkan hubungan dengan keluarga dan lingkungan sekitarnya. Penelitian ini akan memfokuskan pada upaya preventif dalam menanggulangi dampak negatif dari media sosial pada siswa, agar sikap sosial pada siswa dapat berkembang dan tercipta dengan baik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang dilaksanakkan di MI Hiyatul Ula Kota Probolinggo dan MI Plus Al-Azhar Kabupaten Blitar. Data ini didapatkan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam menanggulangi bahaya media sosial pada siswa dilakukan dengan guru memberikan pemahaman kepada siswa terkait pentingnya menumbuhkan sikap sosial dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Mengimplementasikan kurikulum PAI berbasis religius culture dalam membentuk sikap sosial anak. Begitupun peran orang tua dalam mengontrol penggunaan gadget agar tidak berlebihan.
Design and Economic Analysis of a Grid-Tied Microgrid Using Homer Software
Authors: DAYIOĞLU Mehmet , ÜNAL Rıdvan
Published: July 2024

The demand for electrical energy is increasing due to reasons such as economic growth, industrialization and electrification. The world responds to a large part of this electricity demand with fossil fuel-based production. However, the constraints on the sustainability of fossil resources and the negative effects of fossil-based production on nature have made renewable energy one of the most talked about concepts in the energy sector in recent years. After Russian – Ukrainian conflict, the effects of political crises between countries were seen in the field of energy, and many countries faced the risk of energy supply and high pricing policies. With its easy integration of renewable energy and its structure that reduces dependency in energy, Microgrids (MGs) are important for the energy systems of the future. However, the environmental dependence of renewable energy prevents it from being used as an absolute energy source in systems. In this study, a microgrid design for the city of Duquesne, USA whose main sources of electricity generation are solar and wind, has been realized and electrical and economic analyzes have been made over different scenarios as grid-tied, limited grid activation and standalone. Scenarios are evaluated on Net Present Value (NPV), Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), installation cost and renewable penetration. The grid-tied scenario, which reduces the LCOE by around 33% compared to the existing grid has been determined as the most economic option.