bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A RARE CASE OF ACUTE SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION SECONDARY TO TRUE PRIMARY ENTEROLITH
Authors: Satish Ammapalem , V Arunkumar , S Kumar Nayana , S Monisha , Gupta Amit
Published: February 2025

Background: Enterolithiasis also known as gastro-intestinal concretions are uncommon and are formed in the setting of
intestinal stasis. Enteroliths are incidentally detected on imaging. Most enteroliths are asymptomatic, but they may rarely
lead to bowel obstruction, haemorrhage and perforation. Clinical Presentation: We report a case of a lady in her 70s presented to surgery
emergency with abdominal pain, distension, and constipation for 4 days. She had no history of abdominal surgery or foreign body ingestion.
Abdominal examination revealed soft, distended abdomen with exaggerated bowel sounds. Abdominal X-ray revealed multiple air-fluid levels
and dilated small bowel loops with a radio-opaque shadow in the pelvis. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography of abdomen showed a
lamellated high density oval structure in the distal ileum measuring 3.7x2.8 cm with upstream dilatation of jejunal and ileal loops. No signs of
pneumobilia or gallstones. Emergency exploratory laparotomy was done. Dense adhesions involving terminal ileum and omentum forming a
mass in right iliac fossa with dilated proximal bowel. 4x4 cm impacted enterolith 20 cm proximal to ileo-caecal junction with significant
thickening of bowel wall and luminal narrowing. Segmental resection of ileum and double barrel ileostomy was done. post operative period was
uneventful and patient was discharged on post operative day 5. Histopathology report of resected bowel was suggestive of chronic inflammation.
Conclusion: Enteroliths may be single or multiple and range in size from few millimetres to few centimetres. Small enteroliths causing partial
bowel obstruction can be managed non operatively. Enterolith causing acute obstruction requires surgical intervention. Optimal treatment
include milking into colon, enterotomy with enterolith removal and treatment of underlying pathology. Resection of involved segment is
considered if associated with impaction and stricture.
ASSOCIATIONS OF HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH HIV IN INDIA
Authors: Masineni Ragasudha , Raizada Alpana , Goel Ashish , Sharma Rahul , Dewan Pooja
Published: February 2025

Health related quality of life (HRQOL) studies in general and in HIV, in particular, have been rare in Indian adolescents
and have been mainly undertaken in western countries. Further, HRQOL studies mostly merge adolescents with children
or adults and thus fail to identify priorities specifically for adolescents. Adolescents living with HIV are an inadequately studied vulnerable group
with poor quality of life not only in physical but also psychological domain and need medical care as well as support from community. Our study a
cross-sectional, observational questionnaire-based study, conducted at ART clinic of a tertiary care hospital, Delhi was aimed to fill this gap by
assessing the quality of life of adolescents living with HIV and to assess the factors associated with Health related quality of life using WHOQOLBREF. In our study score was highest in psychological domain and lowest in environment domain. Female gender and poor nutritional status
were found to be associated with the poor Health related quality of life. Our study emphasizes the need for adherence to HAART regimens, gender
equality, reduced inequalities and adequate nutritional support in national programs to achieve zero hunger with special focus on adolescents
living with HIV can go a long way in improving their health-related quality of life.
ANTICHOLINERGIC BURDEN AND ITS EFFECTS ON ELDERLY POPULATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW & META-ANALYSIS
Authors: S Nabh Yashwanth , Nagabhushan Siddesh Bhushan Gangadharaswamy , Nagabhushan Harshitha Bhushan Gangadharaswamy , Rayapati Aashish Dilip , Kataria Riya
Published: February 2025

Anticholinergic medications are widely used in older adults but may be associated with adverse effects. This metaanalysis aimed to evaluate the impact of anticholinergic burden on cognitive function, falls, grip strength, and other
adverse events in the elderly population. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed,
EMBASE and Cochrane Library were searched for relevant studies. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed to calculate pooled risk
ratios (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Sixteen studies with 631,110 older adults were included. Anticholinergic drug use was associated
with significantly increased risks of cognitive decline (RR 1.83, 95% CI 0.84-3.99), falls (RR 2.75, 95% CI 0.54-13.93), and loss of grip strength
(RR 2.37, 95% CI 0.56-10.08) compared to controls. There was no significant association with overall adverse events. High heterogeneity was
observed for most outcomes. Conclusion: This meta-analysis found anticholinergic medication use in older adults is associated with increased
risks of cognitive decline, injurious falls, and loss of grip strength. Clinicians should carefully consider the risks and benefits when prescribing
anticholinergic drugs to elderly patients. Regular medication reviews may help reduce the anticholinergic burden in this vulnerable population.
Dampak Kebijakan Perpajakan Digital terhadap Pelaporan Pajak UMKM di Era Ekonomi Platform
Authors: Ciptawan  , Parerungan Semuel Dumak , Hantono
Published: February 2025

Era ekonomi platform telah secara signifikan mengubah lanskap bisnis, khususnya bagi Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM). Dalam lima tahun terakhir, pemerintah di seluruh dunia, termasuk Indonesia, telah menerapkan kebijakan perpajakan digital untuk meningkatkan kepatuhan pajak dan mengintegrasikan ekonomi digital ke dalam sistem perpajakan formal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak kebijakan perpajakan digital terhadap pelaporan pajak UMKM di Indonesia, dengan fokus pada tantangan dan peluang yang muncul dari implementasinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan tinjauan literatur dan penelitian kepustakaan, yang mengacu pada berbagai sumber, termasuk kebijakan perpajakan, laporan resmi, dan studi akademik terkini. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa kebijakan perpajakan digital, seperti penerapan Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP) berbasis digital dan sistem pelaporan pajak daring, telah meningkatkan efisiensi administrasi pajak. Namun, banyak UMKM menghadapi tantangan, termasuk rendahnya literasi digital, infrastruktur teknologi yang tidak memadai, dan persepsi negatif terhadap beban pajak tambahan. Di sisi lain, kebijakan ini memberikan peluang bagi UMKM untuk lebih terintegrasi ke dalam ekosistem ekonomi digital, menawarkan akses yang lebih besar ke pasar global, dan meningkatkan transparansi bisnis. Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya dukungan pemerintah dalam bentuk edukasi pajak dan subsidi teknologi untuk meningkatkan kepatuhan pajak UMKM di era digital. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi berupa wawasan bagi pembuat kebijakan tentang cara mengimplementasikan kebijakan perpajakan digital secara efektif untuk memberdayakan UMKM tanpa menghambat pertumbuhan mereka dalam ekonomi platform.
VALIDACIÓN LÓGICA: CUESTIONARIO DE CONTEXTO PARA EVALUAR EXPRESIÓN ORAL (NIÑOS DE 3 A 7 AÑOS)
Authors: Sánchez-Delgado Purificación , Jornet-Melia Jesus Miguel , Mezzadra Joaquin Ignacio , Guillot-Muñoz Eva María
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio centra su atención en el desarrollo de la expresión oral a partir de tareas narrativas de niños/as de 3 a 7 años. Su objetivo principal fue realizar la validación lógica de un cuestionario de contexto para evaluar las percepciones docentes sobre el desarrollo del lenguaje, el contexto escolar y familiar, y aspectos del desarrollo general de los alumnos/as. Se utilizó una metodología mixta (cualitativa y cuantitativa) que incluyó un proceso de revisión exhaustiva de la literatura, la validación de contenido del constructo por medio de grupos focales y comité de expertos, el diseño de 67 ítems que conformaron el instrumento, la valoración de éstos por un comité de jueces y los análisis estadísticos sobre los niveles de congruencia global e individual. Por medio de procesos iterativos de consenso intersubjetivo, los resultados obtenidos evidenciaron niveles altos de concordancia para las 3 dimensiones propuestas (relevancia, pertinencia y claridad) por medio del análisis de descriptivos y coeficientes W de Kendall y correlación intraclase. Aunque aún está pendiente la última fase del proceso de validación, se concluye que los resultados del presente estudio permiten dejar preparada las bases para la versión final del instrumento, cuya finalidad es aportar evidencias empíricas de validación criterial para comparar con los resultados de la prueba EVAL-LEX, destinada a evaluar la expresión oral en niños de 3 a 7 años a partir de tareas narrativas en diversos contextos sociolingüísticos. De esta forma, se espera contar con una herramienta sólida capaz de contribuir a la detección temprana de dificultades del lenguaje dentro del ámbito escolar y así tomar decisiones informadas para la búsqueda de nuevas estrategias dirigidas a la mejora de la competencia lingüística.
Evaluation of the IMPROVE-DD score in COVID-19 patients submitted to venous thromboembolism investigation at a hospital in Brazil
Authors: Argolo Ferreira1 Ronney , Zanatta1 Lian , Bispo de Oliveira1 Juliane , Ibele Carvalho Gomes1 Janaina , Ritt2,3 Luiz , Cavalcanti Rocha1,2,3 Ana Thereza
Published: February 2025

Objectives: To evaluate the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who underwent diagnostic tests for suspected VTE, and to correlate the IMPROVE-DD score with the incidence of VTE in this cohort. Methods: This retrospective study included consecutive patients with COVID-19 and suspected VTE, admitted between March 2020 and September 2021 at a private hospital in Salvador (BA), Brazil, who underwent lower or upper limb venous Doppler ultrasound or chest angiotomography. Descriptive analyses and comparisons using the chi-square test were performed to identify factors potentially associated with the risk of VTE. Results: A total of 517 patients were included, with an in-hospital VTE incidence of 18.6% (96 events). Risk factors significantly associated with VTE included obesity, ICU admission, central venous catheter use, longer hospital stays, greater lung tomographic involvement/severity, the need for mechanical ventilation, D-dimer levels at least twice the upper limit of normal (2xULN), and the IMPROVE-DD score. The mean IMPROVE-DD score among patients with VTE was 4.7 (±3) versus 3.3 (±2.4) in those without VTE (p < 0.0001). D-dimer 2xULN was sensitive in identifying 94% of the 96 patients with VTE (p < 0.0001). The in-hospital mortality rate was 14.1%, with higher rates observed in patients with VTE (24%) compared to those without VTE (11.9%) (p = 0.003). Conclusions: The incidence of VTE in hospitalized COVID-19 patients was high and correlated with increased mortality. The IMPROVE-DD score effectively identified patients at risk for in-hospital VTE, suggesting it could help to identify a high-risk subgroup that may benefit from extended thromboprophylaxis.
Lesões Intraepiteliais e Neoplasia Cervical Uterina de Mulheres em Juiz de Fora/Minas Gerais: Estudo Caso-Controle
Authors: Luís Tavares de Oliveira Jorge , Cristina Pinheiro Rodrigues Nádia , O'dwyer Gisele , Leite Maia Monteiro Denise
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: determinar fatores relacionados à ocorrência de lesões citológicas precursoras em mulheres de Juiz de Fora/Minas Gerais assistidas na atenção básica. Método: estudo caso-controle entre 2017 a 2021. A amostra consistiu de 222 casos e 231 controles. Análises em três dimensões: sociodemográfica, sexual/reprodutiva e atenção à saúde. Odds ratios e intervalos de 95% de confiança calculados por regressão logística. Resultado: lesões precursoras reduzem com idade ≥ 60 anos, casadas, anticoncepcional injetável, coitarca > 15 anos, primeiro filho >18 anos, 1 a 3 filhos e assistidas pela Estratégia da Saúde da Família. Fatores protetores para lesões precursoras: mulheres entre 30 a 39 anos, não utilizar preservativos, ensino médio, ≥ 4 gestações, ≥ 4 partos, citologia de repetição e assistidas pelo modelo tradicional. Conclusão: conhecer o perfil de mulheres susceptíveis ao desenvolvimento de lesões precursoras e neoplasia cervical uterina possibilita aos gestores e profissionais elaborar estratégias efetivas no rastreamento, detecção e diagnóstico.
A Study on Curvature in Lorentzian Generalized Sasakian-Space-Forms and Its Applications
Authors: SAVITA S SHINDE  , VIJAY. M.P  , SHIVAKUMAR MD
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we investigate the curvature properties of Lorentzian generalized Sasakian-space-forms. We establish the necessary and sufficient conditions for these manifolds to be projectively flat, conformally flat, conharmonically flat, and Ricci semisymmetric, exploring their interrelationships. Additionally, as an application of these theorems, we study the behavior of Ricci almost solitons on conformally flat Lorentzian generalized Sasakian-space-forms.
A study on transformer fluids & effects of nano particles on it-review
Authors: VIJAY.M.P ,  , SHIVAKUMAR MD  , SOWMYA M
Published: February 2025

Transformer fluids play a critical role in the operation and longevity of electrical transformers. Recent advancements in nanotechnology have shown that incorporating nanomaterials can significantly enhance the properties of transformer fluids, leading to improved thermal performance, electrical breakdown strength, and chemical stability. This review explores the influence of various nanomaterials on transformer fluids, highlighting key findings from latest recent studies. Challenges and future research directions are also discussed to pave the way for innovative solutions in transformer fluid technology.
NETWORK INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYSIS
Authors:   Grozny State Petroleum Technical University named after Academician M. D. Millionshchikov, Magamadova Tabarik S. , Dadaeva Rezeda I. ,   Grozny State Petroleum Technical University named after Academician M. D. Millionshchikov
Published: February 2025

With the popularization of applications for intelligent mobile devices and the constant development of network technologies, the demand for applications for a wireless network environment is growing. In addition, the cost of creating a wireless network environment is very low, there are more and more wireless network environments, and the security problems of network information in wireless network environments are becoming more serious. According to statistics provided in the 2015 Wireless Network Security Report, more than 90% of wireless network applications currently have security issues, and the number of security incidents involving theft of user and corporate information through wireless network environments is increasing. Therefore, research in the field of information security based on wireless network environments is of great practical importance. This article first examines the characteristics of a wireless network environment, then analyzes information security issues in a wireless network environment, and finally examines a security technology based on a WIFI wireless network environment to provide wireless network users with network security background information.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing Cybersecurity
Authors: - Syeda Kawsar
Published: February 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made tremendous development in many regions, along with cybersecurity. As cyber threats turn out to be more complex, AI is increasingly utilized in cybersecurity to help locate, reduce, and prevent attacks. This paper focuses on how AI helps find attack patterns, automate responses, enhance safety, and guide enhanced decision-making. It additionally discusses the merits and challenges of the usage of AI in cybersecurity, together with ethical problems, the need for experts, and the threats of AI being used by attackers. By looking at real-world examples and case files, this paper pursuit to give an understanding of the way AI affects cybersecurity.
Subject Matter of Copyright Under Indian Copyright Act, A Study on Judicial Documents in India
Authors: - Parvathy Ramachandran
Published: February 2025

This study delves into the intricate fabric of copyright law in India, exploring the legal nuances and evolving jurisprudence surrounding intellectual property rights. Focused on the Indian Copyright Act, the research scrutinizes landmark and latest judicial decisions to unravel the complexities and trends shaping the realm of copyright protection.
The analysis begins with an overview of the foundational principles enshrined in the Indian Copyright Act, providing a comprehensive understanding of the statutory framework. Subsequently, the study examines key judicial pronouncements that have significantly influenced the interpretation and application of copyright law in India. These decisions span various facets, including the scope of protection, infringement, fair use, and the interplay between copyright and emerging technologies.
The research sheds light on the evolving nature of copyright law, as courts grapple with the challenges posed by advancements in digital technology and the internet. Noteworthy cases involving the digital exploitation of copyrighted works, peer-to-peer sharing, and online platforms are scrutinized to illustrate the judiciary's responses to the evolving landscape of creative expression.
Moreover, the study explores the delicate balance between protecting the rights of creators and fostering innovation and public access to knowledge. Landmark decisions on fair dealing, transformative use, and the public domain are examined to discern how Indian courts navigate these complex considerations.
Symptom Management Experiences among Breast Cancer Survivors Undergoing Chemotherapy: Insights from a Mixed Method Approach
Authors: - Bibilin Wilson , - Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran , - Kannan Kasinadhan , - Duraikannu Anandhi , - Nathiya Balasubramaniyan , - Pradeepa Govindaraj , - Vasanth Pandian Thommai Antony  Savari Muthu
Published: February 2025

Background: Breast cancer, a significant global health concern, involves complex treatment regimens like chemotherapy that adversely affect patients’ physical and psychological well- being. The primary aim was to explore the Chemotherapy symptoms management experiences among Breast Cancer Survivors.
Objective: To investigate the range of symptoms management experienced by breast cancer survivors during and after chemotherapy. To measure the chemotherapy symptoms severity among breast cancer survivors. To associate the symptoms severity levels with selected socio demographic variables. To integrate the qualitative and quantitative findings.
Materials and Methods: In the present study, researcher adopted Mixed method design by quantitative 60 samples and qualitative 6 sample using non-probability purposive and convenient technique. The tools include Socio-Demographic Data, Edmonton symptom assessment scale and Breast cancer survivors experience.
Results: The study revealed significant findings across various themes. Under the theme of symptom experiences, patients experienced notable hair loss, taste alterations, and weight fluctuations. The Emotional and Psychological Effects theme highlighted issues such as isolation, fear, and oscillations between hope and despair. Support Systems were crucial, with significant roles played by family, friends, and medical professionals in providing emotional and physical support. Adaptation and Lifestyle Changes involved necessary dietary modifications and reduced activity, emphasizing the psychological resilience exhibited by patients. Notably, 80% of the patients were mildy experienced , while 20% were moderately experienced.
Conclusion: The findings underscore the necessity for an integrated approach in nursing practice, focusing on both the nutritional and psychological aspects of patient care. Regular assessments, personalized care plans, and the involvement of comprehensive support systems are essential to mitigate the adverse effects of chemotherapy and enhance patient well-being and treatment outcomes.
The Impact of Collage Climate on Psychological Well Being among Government College Students in Bhilai
Authors: - Dr.Sushma Shrivastava , - Dr.Neema Balan , - Kiran Rai
Published: February 2025

The study embarked on an Investigative journey to explore the Impact of collage climate on the psychological well-being of government college students in Bhilai, India. Despite substantial research on each construct Independently, the nuanced relationship between collage climate and psychological well-being has been less explored, especially in the context of government collage in Bhilai. The primary objectives included assessing the current state of college climate, measuring the psychological well- being of students, and investigating the relationship between the two constructs. Employing a cross-sectional study design, the research collected data from 100 students using questionnaires. Initially, three hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistical methods. The absence of significant findings led to the re- evaluation and refinement of the research hypotheses. Upon testing the revised hypotheses, a statistically significant relationship was found between a moderate level ocellate climate and higher psychological well-being, supported by a chi-square value of 78.93 and a p-value of 2.94x1016. The findings underscore the pivotal role of a moderate collage climate in enhancing psychological well-being. The study exemplifies the iterative nature of research, demonstrating how initial non-significant findings can guide hypothesis refinement for more nuanced and significant outcomes. The study has critical implications for educational policy and future research.
Measuring the Effectiveness of Deloitte HR Framework Strategy
Authors: - G.Susanth , - D.N.L Bhumika , - N. Jahnavi , - Dr. Sundari dadhabai
Published: February 2025

This research was done on deloitte hr stretegy
Hameed's Quality of Life Sheet and Equation
Authors: - Abdul Hameed Kunhi
Published: February 2025

The quality of life is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various dimensions, including personal, professional, social, and psychological well-being. Hameed's Quality of Life Sheet and Equation provides a structured and quantitative method for evaluating an individual's overall life quality. This equation considers past experiences, current circumstances, and future aspirations, assigning appropriate weightage to the present as the most impactful factor. This research aims to explain the equation in depth, analyze its implications, and highlight its applications in personal development, decision-making, and strategic life planning. The paper compares this equation with existing quality-of-life models, evaluates its effectiveness through ratings, and provides real-life examples to validate its applicability.
Class Presentation Phobia for English as a Foreign Language among Undergraduate Students: A Study of EFL Learners
Authors: - Apexa Patel , - Dr. Babita Kar
Published: February 2025

Foreign language anxiety (xenoglossophobia) denotes the discomfort, fear, and uneasiness experienced while using or learning a second language, particularly in oral communication. In an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) context, this study focuses on first-year undergraduate students' anxiety levels during English presentations. It also examines how gender affects this anxiousness. An adapted version of Horwitz et al.'s Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) was used to collect data from 164 Bachelor of Computer Application students, 78 of whom were female and 86 of whom were male (1986). According to statistical analysis using descriptive methods and t-tests, students had a significant amount of presenting anxiety, with females reporting significantly higher anxiety than males. The findings suggest that addressing gender-related differences in language anxiety could help educators support students in overcoming public speaking challenges, improving both their academic performance and communication skills.
A Study to Determine Mental Health Consequences of Social Networking among Urban Geriatric Population - A Quantitative Study
Authors: - Elilarasi mani , - venkatesh mathen kumar vasudevan , - shankar shanmugam rajendren , - anbazhagan marudhan , - jayalakshmi lakshmanan , - Senthil Kumar Azhagirisamy , - Maheswari Narayanasamy
Published: February 2025

: Aging is accompanied by unique challenges, including heightened risks of social isolation and mental health issues. The rapid urbanization and proliferation of social media among older adults present both opportunities and challenges for mental well-being. While social media engagement fosters connections, it may also exacerbate loneliness and other mental health concerns, especially in urban geriatric populations.
The Role of Primary School Students in Planting and Caring for Saplings in Coastal Areas: A Sustainable Approach to Environmental Protection
Authors: - Tarun kumar Jana
Published: February 2025

Coastal regions worldwide face environmental challenges such as erosion, rising sea levels, and loss of biodiversity. Engaging primary school students in planting and nurturing saplings can play a crucial role in sustainable environmental protection. This study explores the impact of involving young students in tree plantation activities in coastal areas, emphasizing their role in fostering ecological balance and climate resilience. The research highlights the benefits of early environmental education, hands-on learning experiences, and community engagement in fostering long-term conservation habits. Findings suggest that integrating plantation programs into school curricula enhances students’ environmental awareness, instills responsibility, and contributes to coastal ecosystem restoration.
Study in Tribology Science and Its Importance in Mechanical Engineering
Authors: - Adam. E . , - Waled . Y. , - Alsalhin. G. , - Jamal Abdulrasul , - Majdi. A.
Published: February 2025

Tribology is the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion, which makes it particularly important in mechanical engineering because so much energy is lost to friction in mechanical components.
In this research, the study of tribology technology will be addressed in detail in mechanical engineering by introducing the technology and its development throughout history, as well as talking at length about its basic elements friction, wear and lubrication in addition to ways of test and measurement methods, some applications of tribology technology will be explained, also advanced research in this field will be discussed and finally we will be talk about future of tribology.
Detection of Defects in PCB Images by Numbering, Measurement of Chain Features and Machine Learning
Authors: Melnyk Roman , Viazovskyy Pavlo
Published: February 2025

The approach contains algorithms for determining connection and resistance defects. They are thinning, numbering, comparison of corteges, and measurement of the trace resistance. Imposing a tolerance on the concentrated resistance changes it is possible to mark the suspicious printed circuit boards and calculate data for application of Machine Learning. All software procedures solve the task of data preparation for multi-layer neural networks Brain.js which divides printed circuit boards into two classes: defective and working.
Risk factors for atherosclerosis development in patients with systemic scleroderma
Authors:   Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, N.A. Ganieva , F.K. Ziyaeva ,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, K. Dwivedi ,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, V. Koli ,   Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Published: February 2025

Systemic scleroderma (SSc), also known as systemic sclerosis, is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs, as well as vascular abnormalities. Atherosclerosis, the accumulation of lipids and fibrous tissue in arterial walls, is a significant cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Patients with systemic scleroderma are at an elevated risk for developing atherosclerosis, with vascular damage playing a central role in its pathogenesis. This article reviews the multifactorial risk factors contributing to the development of atherosclerosis in patients with systemic scleroderma, focusing on endothelial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, dyslipidemia, and other clinical factors. The goal of this article is to enhance the understanding of cardiovascular risk in this population and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and targeted interventions.
Middle Bronze Age II Pottery Kiln at Oylum Höyük
Authors: Ezer Sabahattin
Published: February 2025

Despite the newly acquired information with increasing studies in Türkiye, archaeological evidence regarding ceramic production in some regions and periods is still not sufficient. Although our knowledge about prehistoric and protohistoric pyrotechnology increases, we can currently say little about the size of ceramic production, the settlement and regional density of pottery kilns, their distribution, development and contexts, in short their roles. The pottery kiln discovered at Oylum Höyük in 2020 and dated to Middle Bronze Age II is in good physical condition compared to its contemporaries in Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and the Levant. Oylum Höyük kiln is currently the best documented MBA kiln in Türkiye. Therefore, all its technological features could be identified, revealing valuable information for understanding pottery kiln technology and development. The kiln, consisting of three parts including ash pit, combustion chamber and firing chamber, can be described as an updraught kiln with an arched combustion chamber and a firing chamber with circular plan. Extensive data from the MBA pottery kilns unearthed in the Levant allows us to compare the Oylum Höyük kiln with its contemporaries and to conclude that it is typologically and technologically closer to the Levant kilns. The area, which was represented in the MBA I by a monumental structure probably with administrative function, started to be used as an industrial production site with several pyrotechnic installations in the early phase of MBA II. We can say with certainty that there was a radical change in the settlement organization.
Rupen Sevag Çilingiryan Cinayeti ve Bir Komplo Teorisi
Authors: Şahin Erman
Published: February 2025

Ermeni Şair Rupen Sevag Çilingiryan 24 Nisan 1915 ve sonrasında gerçekleşen tutuklamalar kapsamında Çankırı’ya yollanmış ve daha sonra Çankırı-Ankara yolu üzerinde bir eşkıya saldırısı sonucu hayatını kaybetmiştir. Çilingiryan cinayeti ile alakalı olarak son yıllarda yapılan bazı yayınlarda bu cinayetin İttihat ve Terakki Hükûmeti tarafından organize edildiği yönünde iddialar ortaya atılmıştır. Bu makalede Çilingiryan cinayetini işleyen Kürt Alo çetesinin genelde İttihat ve Terakki Hükûmeti ve özelde de Osmanlı Dahiliye Nazırı Talat Paşa tarafından korunup, kollandıklarına ve çetenin tutuklanan üyelerini kurtarmak adına Dahiliye Nazırının girişimlerde bulunduğuna dair iddialar incelenmiştir. Söz konusu iddialar için sunulan bulgular ikna edici olmaktan uzak oldukları gibi, bunlar kullanılan belgelerin bağlamından kopartılarak kullanılmasına ve yanlış yorumlanmasına dayanmaktadır. Bu iddialar, kaynaklarda Kürt Alo ile Nallıhanlı Mehmet Ali olarak bahsi geçen iki farklı şahsın tek ve aynı kişi oldukları varsayımına dayanmaktadır. Bu makalede bu iki kişinin farklı ve birbiri ile ilgisi bulunmayan kişiler olduğu arşiv kayıtları ile ortaya koyulmuştur. Bunların ayrı ve alakasız kişiler olmasına ek olarak, Dahiliye Nazırının bu cinayeti işleyen çeteyi korumak ve kurtarmak için girişimlerde bulunduğu iddiasının dayanaksız olduğu ortaya konulmuştur. Nitekim, söz konusu Kürt Alo çetesine yönelik yürütülen soruşturma ve harekât neticesinde çetenin bazı mensuplarının yakalanmış olması ve çetenin yakalanması adına İttihat ve Terakki yöneticileri tarafından yapılan yazışmalar da bu iddiaları ileri sürenler tarafından tamamen göz ardı edilmiştir.
Epigrafik ve Arkeolojik Veriler Işığında Alexandria Troas’taki Kültler ve İkonografileri
Authors: Öztepe Erhan
Published: February 2025

Kuzeybatı Anadolu’nun en büyük yerleşimlerinden biri olan Alexandria Troas antik kentinin, kuruluşundan itibaren yazılı kaynaklar ve arkeolojik buluntuların verdiği bilgiler ışığında çeşitli inanışlara ve kültlere ev sahipliği yaptığı görülmektedir. Antik kentteki en eski kültlerin başında Apollon Smintheus kültü gelmektedir. Günümüzde yaklaşık olarak Çanakkale ili sınırlarını kapsayan Troas Bölgesi’nin en eski ve saygı gören kültlerinden olan Apollon kültü, Smintheus sıfatıyla Homeros’un İlyada Destanı’ndaki dizelerinde ilk kez karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Apollon Smintheus kültü, antik kentte kuruluş evresinden itibaren tanınsa da asıl güçlü ilişki Roma İmparatorluk Dönemi’nden itibaren, Gülpınar’daki Apollon Smintheus Tapınağı’nın Alexandria Troas’ın ana kült merkezi olmasıyla, MS 3. yüzyıla kadar sürmüştür. Apollon’un yanı sıra antik kentte varlığı bilinen Dionysos ve Aphrodite kültleri de yazıtlar yardımıyla tanınmaktadır. Roma Dönemi’yle birlikte sikkeler üzerindeki betimlerden tanıdığımız Tykhe de kent tanrıçası olarak antik kentte saygı gören kültlerden biri olmalıdır. Karia Bölgesi’nde Lagina’da bulunmuş olan MÖ 81 yılına tarihli Grekçe bir yazıt yoluyla kurabildiğimiz Hekate ile Alexandria Troas arasındaki dinî bağın erken Geç Helenistik Dönem’e kadar gittiği, son yıllarda Forum’da yürütülen kazılar sırasında bulunmuş olan farklı boyutlardaki üç gövdeli Hekate heykelleri ise kültün Roma Dönemi’ndeki varlığı ve kültün bu kentte daha eskiye dayandığının somut kanıtı niteliğindedir. Alexandria Troas’ın İmparator Augustus ile birlikte bir koloni yerleşimi haline gelmesinden sonra kente kazandırılan kültlerden biri de İmparatorluk kültüdür.
Euromos Agorası Güney Stoasında 2021 Yılında Yapılan Kazılarda Ele Geçen Çiviler
Authors: Kızıl Abuzer
Published: February 2025

Euromos Antik Kenti Agorası Güney Stoada 2021 yılında yapılan kazılar neticesinde ele geçen toplam 64 adet çivi bu makalenin konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Çiviler antik kent kazılarında yoğun olarak ortaya çıkarılan buluntular arasında yer almasına rağmen çok çalışılmış bir konu değildir. Bu çalışma ile bu boşluğun doldurulması, daha sonra yapılacak olan çalışmalara bir başvuru kaynağı olması ve çivilerin öneminin vurgulanması amaçlanmıştır. Kazı buluntusu çivilerin incelenmesine yönelik bu çalışmanın amaçlarından biri de yerel atölyelerin ürünü olan metal buluntuların değerlendirilmesi ve metal sanatı içerisindeki yerinin saptanması olmakla birlikte ele geçen çivilerin eski ahşap yapı tekniği kapsamında, bir yapının form ve işlevinin bir parçası olarak nasıl kullanıldığını tartışmaktır. Güney stoada ortaya çıkarılan çivilerden 2 adedi bronz diğerleri demirdir. Çiviler nitelik, nicelik ve işlevsellik bakımından sınıflandırılarak incelenmiş ve istatistikleri çıkartılmıştır. Sonuç kısmında ise çivilerin formları, ham maddeleri, işlevleri ve kullanım alanları ile ilgili genel bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Güney Stoa’da yapılan kazı çalışmaları sırasında tarihlemeye yardımcı çok sayıda sikke, altın yüzük ve küpe gibi buluntular da ele geçmiştir. Bu buluntular ile birlikte ele geçen ve çalışmaya konu olan çivilerin de yapı, form ve işlevleri bakımından benzer örneklerle karşılaştırıldığında tarihlemeye yardımcı olan bu buluntular ile tutarlılık gösterdiği sonucuna varılmıştır.
Impact of Teleparallelism on Addressing Current Tensions and Exploring the GW Cosmology
Authors: Mishra Sai Swagat , Kavya N. S. , Sahoo P. K. , Venkatesha V.
Published: February 2025

The H
0 and S
8 tensions highlight critical discrepancies in modern cosmology, challenging the standard Lambda cold dark matter model. The H
0 tension arises from conflicting measurements between local probes and early-Universe predictions. Similarly, the S
8 tension, related to the amplitude of matter clustering, exposes inconsistencies between cosmic microwave background data and weak gravitational lensing surveys. The primary goal of this work is to address these tensions by modifying the underlying geometric framework. Specifically, we test two f(T) gravity models using cosmic chronometers, baryonic acoustic oscillations, gamma-ray bursts, and Pantheon+SH0ES data sets and compare the results with gravitational-wave data for validation. Both teleparallel models demonstrate promising performance in simultaneously alleviating the H
0 and S
8 tensions.
Torsional Alfvén Shock Waves in Stratified Coronal Loops
Authors: Hejazi S. M. , Vasheghani Farahani S. , Hajisharifi K.
Published: February 2025

The evolution of weakly nonlinear Alfvén waves in coronal loops in the density structuring both across and along the field while experiencing dissipation is highlighted. Energy transfer due to shock formation in coronal loops provides the basis for the context of the present study. Coronal loops are modeled analytically using the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) theory in cylindrical geometry, incorporating stratification and viscosity. The effects of the external medium, along with equilibrium conditions, are considered, with the background magnetic field aligned parallel to the loop axis. The second-order thin flux tube approximation is employed to derive a Cohen–Kulsrud–Burgers type of evolutionary equation that highlights the influences of nonlinear, dissipative, and stratification terms, alongside the effect of the external medium. The Alfvén wave speed in coronal loops reaches its maximum when shocks are experienced. If not due to low amplitudes, the maximum is observed at the other footpoint. The location of shock formation is determined by the ratio of the Alfvén wave amplitude and the background Alfvén wave speed. The existence of energy transfer mechanisms due to MHD shocks at various locations of coronal loops, especially loop footpoints, brings to mind that observed energy transfers in the case of coronal loops or a set of loops not only provide coronal heating but also provide transition region heating subject to conditions. For high plasma-β values at lower altitudes, shock formation is less dependent on the external medium and depends strongly on the loop’s internal dynamics. This is contrary to open magnetic structures.
Dataset of Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) diet composition on the SW Black Sea coast using DNA metabarcoding
Authors: Vassileva Liliana , Lozanova Lyudmila , Marinov Martin , Morinière Jérôme , Neov Boyko , Nikolov Boris , Simov Nikolay , Klayn Stefania
Published: February 2025

Food quality and availability at migration stopover sites is crucial for wader migration success, particularly nowadays with their populations in decline due to widespread anthropogenic habitat degradation and loss.

We studied the diet composition and preferences of the Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) at a stopover site on the Black Sea-Meditteranean Flyway - Pomorie Lake, SW Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, - through DNA metabarcoding of faeces. The study aimed to determine the bird's feeding strategy, coastal habitat use, and possible seasonal variations as a result of local prey availability.

The dataset includes new data on Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) prey items on the south-western Black Sea coast, Bulgaria. The diet composition data provides valuable insights on coastal biodiversity in the area as "sampled" by this generalist invertivore, and contributes to the knowledge of Grey plover prey choice and habitat use in a little-studied microtidal marine region.
The role of the climate niche in repeated abrupt tree declines and ecotone dynamics in the Appalachian Mountains during the Holocene
Authors: Shuman Bryan , Stefanova Ivanka , Stefanescu Ioana C. , Ray-Cozzens Tessa , Johnson Jonathan , Nelson David M.
Published: February 2025

Forests in eastern North American did not achieve a stable composition during the Holocene. Both prolonged and abrupt shifts in the distributions of tree species were common. Studying the dynamics involved can help anticipate the responsiveness of forest biogeography to climate change today. Here, we evaluate changes in two >12,000-year fossil pollen stratigraphies from the Appalachian Plateaus Province, Pennsylvania. They show repeated episodes of forest turnover following the widespread collapse of hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) populations at ca. 5000 years before present (YBP). The changes from 5000-2500 YBP include abrupt declines in taxa such as birch (Betula spp.) and beech (Fagus grandifolia), which produced unique forest phases each lasting 300-500 years. Emergent communities included the resurgence of oak (Quercus spp.) and white pine (Pinus strobus), which had been important several thousand years earlier. Two oak maxima at 4800-4250 and 3800-3200 YBP mark northward shifts in the regional oak-hardwood ecotone known as the “Tension Zone” and involve centennial-scale droughts during a millennial-scale period of warming. The changes, like those elsewhere along the ecotone from Ontario to Massachusetts, differ from successional dynamics that might have been expected after the hemlock decline. Instead, the forest histories included abrupt changes, short-lived communities, and asynchronous changes across sites consistent with the interaction of a) individualistic species’ climate niches and b) multiple scales of climate variation. Comparison of the pollen records with heuristic forest history simulations demonstrates that landscape-scale forest changes, integrated across mosaics of many stands, match patterns expected from deterministic, equilibrium responses to climate change.
Two new species of Stenoloba Staudinger, 1892 from China (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, Bryophilinae)
Authors: Li Jian , Zhang Chao , Han Hui-Lin , Kononenko Vladimir S.
Published: February 2025

Two new species of the moth genus Stenoloba Staudinger, 1892, S. zhaotongasp. nov. and S. oculibasissp. nov., are described from China. The former includes photos of both female and male genitalia, while the latter only includes photos of male genitalia.
A new species of Gracixalus (Anura, Rhacophoridae) from Guangxi, China, with comments on the taxonomy of Orixalus
Authors: Luo Jiaqi , Zhang Ben’an , Pan Yuanqiang , Yu Guohua
Published: February 2025

A new treefrog of the genus Gracixalus, Gracixalus huapingsp. nov., is described based on the specimens collected from Huaping National Natural Reserve, Guangxi, China. Both maximum likelihood analysis and Bayesian inference found that the Huaping population formed a distinct lineage as sister to Gracixalus jinxiuensis. It was strongly supported that Gracixalus consists of four distinct clades. Morphological analysis suggested that the new species can be distinguished from other known congeners by a combination of the following morphological characters: size small, SVL 26.6–28.8 mm in males and 29.8–32.8 mm in females; vomerine teeth absent; dorsal surface yellowish brown; internal vocal sac and linea masculina present in males; vocal sac opening oval and rim of the opening dark brown; throat smooth; iris golden brown; flanks granular with white blotch. In addition, we agree that the genus Orixalus is a junior subjective synonym of Gracixalus and consider that more studies are needed to investigate the species diversity and taxonomy of genus Gracixalus.
Quelle place pour le captage et le stockage géologique de carbone dans la stratégie de décarbonation française ? Débats et promesses autour de l’avis de l’Ademe de 2020
Authors: Marchand Guillaume , Chailleux Sébastien
Published: February 2025

Les technologies de captage et de stockage géologique de carbone (csc) s’inscrivent pleinement dans l’idéal de modernisation écologique, puisqu’elles devraient permettre de mettre en œuvre une transition écologique plus douce, ne nécessitant pas de transformation profonde des comportements et de l’appareil productif et pouvant offrir des pistes de reconversion à l’industrie pétrolière et gazière. Après une période de relative difficulté au cours des années 2010, les technologies de captage et de stockage géologique du carbone ont opéré un retour à la fin de cette décennie dans les agendas politiques et les stratégies industrielles européennes liés à la transition écologique. Cependant, en juillet 2020, l’Ademe a publié un avis technique pointant le potentiel limité de cette technologie pour la décarbonation de l’économie française. Nous nous intéressons dans cet article à la façon dont les principaux promoteurs de cette technologie ont reçu cet avis et les échanges qu’il a générés au sein de cette coalition. En nous appuyant sur l’économie des promesses technoscientifiques, nous mettons en avant trois fragilités du discours de promotion du csc que la note de l’Ademe donne à voir : 1) une fragilité de la crédibilité scientifique à travers un désalignement des acteurs au sein de la coalition et la mise en avant d’incertitudes ; 2) une fragilité de l’horizon des attentes entre un gouvernement français qui voit dans le csc un outil marginal et des acteurs industriels, en particulier pétrogaziers, qui en font un instrument plus central dans la transition énergétique ; 3) une fragilité dans le soutien politique et industriel que la marginalité de la solution fait peser sur la filière.
Industrialiser la méthanisation agricole. Les reconfigurations d’une filière soumise aux exigences de production et de rentabilité
Authors: Bouzin Antoine
Published: February 2025

On observe au cours des années 2010 une transformation du cadrage des politiques publiques afférentes à la méthanisation. En effet, le plan Énergie Méthanisation Autonomie Azote coporté en 2013 par les ministères de l’Agriculture et de l’Écologie présente la méthanisation comme une solution à divers problèmes publics – énergétique, climatique, traitement des déchets, économique, agro-environnemental – et désigne les mondes agricoles pour conduire la filière. On observe néanmoins à la fin des années 2010 un resserrement des attentes de l’État autour des enjeux énergie-climat. La priorité accordée à la production d’énergie est couplée à d’autres attentes d’ordre budgétaire impliquant des exigences en termes d’industrialisation et de rentabilité, soit en définitive un référentiel congruent avec les principes de la modernisation écologique. En outre, la diffusion des modèles de méthanisation en injection et la diminution des tarifs d’achat entérinée en 2020 tendent à imposer un nouveau modèle économique pour la filière. Si l’augmentation des coûts d’investissement complique l’accès des mondes agricoles à la filière, les industriels de l’énergie manifestent a contrario leur volonté d’intégrer le secteur et affichent des objectifs de production conséquents. C’est à la fois la définition des modèles légitimes de méthanisation et l’image de la filière elle-même, de son rôle dans la société, qui font l’objet d’une lutte cristallisée par la double concurrence d’une part entre les unités en cogénération et en injection, et d’autre part entre les unités agricoles et les unités centralisées.
Dalida (1933-1987) : construction et évolution d’un répertoire méditerranéen
Authors: Sawas Stéphane
Published: February 2025

Née dans l’Égypte multiculturelle de l’entre-deux-guerres, la chanteuse italienne Dalida développe à Paris, des années 1950 aux années 1980, un répertoire plurilingue qui se caractérise par une forte identité méditerranéenne. L’accent italien de l’interprète et la coprésence de plusieurs langues, principalement méditerranéennes, dans le texte et/ou lors de performances, confèrent un souffle d’altérité immédiatement reconnaissable. Les nombreuses chansons initialement interprétées en italien, en grec, en arabe ou en hébreu, traduites et adaptées pour Dalida de manière parfois singulière, contribuent en outre à une circulation des imaginaires de part et d’autre de la Méditerranée. Ainsi, à travers un dialogue interlinguistique et intertextuel privilégié, son répertoire, aujourd’hui populaire sur les cinq continents, en vient à incarner avec nostalgie la mémoire d’une identité méditerranéenne cosmopolite.