bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Betwixt and Between: Julie Delpy as Liminal Artist
Authors: CHAPLIN FELICITY
Published: January 2025

As a French-American artist working since her early career in mainstream and auteur French cinema—as well as European cinema—and Hollywood and American indie cinema, we can position Julie Delpy as a liminal artist of non-belonging, at home fully neither in France nor in the United States, instead constantly acting, writing and directing from a position in between. Delpy’s insider/outsider status speaks to her liminal status in the French, European and American film establishments. Liminality is, however, less an incidental by-product of a precarious transnational location; it is rather the defining feature of Delpy as an artist, which makes her work difficult to categorize. This article argues that Delpy is a liminal artist in the following ways: her French-American hybrid cultural identity, her work in several industrial contexts and her use of autofiction and genre hybridity in her film and television work.
Time-dependent Acceleration and Escape of Charged Particles at Traveling Shocks in the Near-Sun Environment
Authors: Do Thomas M. , Fraschetti Federico , Kota Jozsef , Giacalone Joe , Cohen Christina M. S. , McComas David J.
Published: January 2025

Current multi-spacecraft in situ measurements allow for the investigation of the time evolution of energetic particles at interplanetary shocks (IPs) at small (≲0.1 au) heliocentric distances. The energy spectrum of accelerated particles at IPs was shown by a previous 1D transport model that includes both self-excited plus preexisting turbulence and a term representing the escape of particles from the system to gradually steepen as a result of a finite acceleration-to-escape timescales ratio; such a model was found in excellent agreement with the entire sample of the ground-level enhancement spectra of solar cycle 23. We solve the time-dependent case of such a model in the case of diffusion dominated by preexisting turbulence. The average timescale for particle acceleration at various heliocentric distances, from 1 au down to the inner heliosphere (<0.1 au), is shorter than in the no-escape case, as higher energy particles have a shorter time to accelerate before completely leaving the system into the upstream medium. A simple scaling with time of the time-dependent spectrum is provided. We compare the “nose” structure at a few ∼100s keV protons first measured in situ by Parker Solar Probe in crossing the very fast 2022 September 5 shock at 0.07 au; we find that the nose is reasonably well explained by a lack of the highest energy particles not yet produced by the young shock by both our model and the no-escape version.
Unveiling the Dark Side of Ultraviolet/Optical Bright Galaxies: Optically Thick Dust Absorption
Authors: Cheng Yingjie , Giavalisco Mauro , Backhaus Bren E. , Bhatawdekar Rachana , Cleri Nikko J. , Costantin Luca , Daddi Emanuele , Dickinson Mark , Finkelstein Steven L. , Hirschmann Michaela , Holwerda Benne W. , Koekemoer Anton M. , Lucas Ray A. , Pacucci Fabio , Pérez-González Pablo G. , Rodighiero Giulia , Seillé Lise-Marie , Whitaker Katherine E. , Yung L. Y. Aaron , Arrabal Haro Pablo , Bagley Micaela B. , Kartaltepe Jeyhan S. , Papovich Casey , Pirzkal Nor
Published: January 2025

Over the past decades, a population of galaxies invisible in optical/near-infrared (NIR), but bright at longer wavelengths, have been identified through color selections. These so-called optically faint/dark galaxies are considered to be massive quiescent galaxies or highly dust-attenuated galaxies. Having the entire galaxy obscured by dust, however, is likely an extreme case of the much more common occurrence of optically thin and thick absorption coexisting in the same system. With the power of JWST imaging, we are able to spatially resolve massive galaxies at z ∼ 3, accurately model their spectral energy distributions, and identify candidate optically thick substructures. We target galaxies with

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10.3 and 2.5 < z < 3.5, and get 486 galaxies in Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science Survey and Public Release Imaging for Extragalactic Research fields. Based on excess NIR luminosity, we identify 162 galaxies (∼33% of the parent sample) as candidate hosts of optically thick substructures. We then carry out spatially resolved spectral energy distribution modeling to explore the physical properties of those dark substructures and estimate the amount of optically thick obscuration. We find that optically thick dust is ubiquitous in normal massive galaxies with a wide variety of star formation rate (SFR) and morphology. 10%–20% of the stellar mass/SFR are unaccounted for in our selected galaxies, and the fraction is insensitive to stellar mass or SFR. The dark substructures are generally dustier than the rest of the galaxies and are irregularly distributed, arguing against an obscured active galactic nucleus as the source of the NIR excess. A correlation between the obscured luminosity and the presence of a recent starburst in the past  ≲100 Myr is also observed.
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt in the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis with intracranial hypertension
Authors: Cao Cheng’an , Luo Lun , Huang Tengchao , Zheng Wenhan , Ling Cong , Guo Ying
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) combined with intracranial hypertension is associated with a poor prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic efficacy and prognostic factors of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt in non-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) CM patients with intracranial hypertension.
Methodology: A total of 136 non-HIV CM patients with intracranial hypertension treated in our hospital from July 2010 to December 2019 were retrospectively included. 57 patients underwent VP shunt placement (shunt group) and 79 patients received conservative therapy (conservative group). The clinical symptoms after treatment, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test results, and therapeutic outcomes were compared between the groups.
Results: VP shunt significantly reduced the incidences of headache, vomiting, cranial nerve injury, intracranial pressure, and CSF leukocyte level in CM patients (all p < 0.05). The shunt group had a significantly higher curative rate, shorter seroconversion time, hospitalization time, and disease duration (all p < 0.001). However, no significant difference in the survival outcome was observed between the groups (p = 0.163). Cox proportional-hazard regression analysis showed that seroconversion time was the only independent factor associated with the survival outcome.
Conclusions: Our results suggested that the VP shunt is an effective and safe treatment for non-HIV CM patients combined with intracranial hypertension. Seroconversion time was the only independent factor associated with the survival outcome.
Antibiotic Resistance Trends in ESKAPE Pathogens Isolated at a Health Practice and Research Hospital: A Five-Year Retrospective Study
Authors: Orhan Zerife , Kirişci Özlem , Doğaner Adem , Altun Mehzat , Küçük Burak , Aral Murat
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance remains a global threat with increasing morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of this study was to identify the antimicrobial resistance trends among ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp.) isolated from clinical samples at a Health Practice and Research Hospital over five years.
Methodology: Microbiological diagnosis utilized classical culture methods and automated systems. Antimicrobial susceptibility analysis was conducted using BD Phoenix, adhering to European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) standards.
Results: A total of 15,272 clinical strains of ESKAPE pathogens were identified in this study. The most frequently isolated pathogens among ESKAPE were K. pneumoniae (3.938, 27.79%), Acinetobacter baumannii (3,013, 19.73%) and Enterococcus faecium (2,966, 19.24%). Bacterial strains were isolated predominantly from urine (3,263, 21.37%), followed by blood cultures (3,099, 20.29%). ESKAPE pathogens were most commonly found in internal intensive care units (4,758, 31.16%), followed by surgical intensive care units (4,000, 26.19%). Reduced resistance rates were observed for most antibiotics against Enterococcus faecium and Staphylococcus aureus. The vancomycin resistance rate for Enterococcus faecium was 18.48%, and the methicillin resistance rate for Staphylococcus aureus was 44.87%. A concerning trend of increasing antimicrobial resistance was noted in Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp.
Conclusions: The alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance among Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Klebsiella pneumoniae is a significant concern. The high rates of antimicrobial resistance observed in ESKAPE pathogens underscore the urgent need for improvement in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control programs.
Detection of multidrug-resistant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from healthy black Bengal goat in Bangladesh
Authors: Biswas Sarbani , Islam Md. Ariful , Islam Jahidul , Khatun Mst. Minara , Rahman Md. Zaminur
Published: January 2025

Introduction: The emergence of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) is a growing public health concern. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and multi-drug resistant (MDR) profiles of MRSA in goats in Bangladesh.
Methodology: A total of 150 samples from goats comprised of rectal swab (n = 50), nasal swab (n = 50), and milk (n = 50) were collected. Isolation of S. aureus from samples was conducted onto mannitol salt agar (MSA). Identification of S. aureus was performed by cultural characteristics, Gram staining, biochemical tests (catalase, coagulase, indole, methyl red, and Voges-Proskaur), and nuc gene-specific PCR assay. The MRSA was identified by cefoxitin disc diffusion test and mecA gene-specific PCR assay. The MDR profiles of MRSA were performed against ampicillin, amoxicillin, gentamicin, cefoxitin, vancomycin, azithromycin, cefotaxime, ciprofloxacin and nalidixic acid by disc diffusion method.
Results: The overall prevalence of S. aureus was 35.3% and MRSA was 7.3%. The prevalence of MRSA was 12% in rectal swabs, 8% in nasal swabs, and 2% in milk. The highest resistance of MRSA was against ampicillin (91%) followed by azithromycin (55%), amoxycillin (36%), nalidixic acid (27%), ciprofloxacin (18%) and cefotaxime (9%). Most MRSA isolates (90.9%) exhibited resistance to at least three classes of antibiotics and were MDR.
Conclusions: This study shows that goats may harbor MDR-MRSA, posing a risk to public health.
Prevalence, diversity, and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from river sediments in Northwest Mexico
Authors: Medrano-Félix José Andrés , Guerra-Rodríguez Juan Carlos , Verdugo Arredondo Vianey Araceli , González-Torres Berenice , Garrido-Palazuelos Lennin Isaac , González-López Irvin , Castro-del Campo Nohelia , López-Cuevas Osvaldo , Chaidez Quiroz Cristóbal
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Salmonella is a major foodborne pathogen widely distributed in the environment. Surface water, soil, and sediments may confer a protective effect on Salmonella against non-host conditions.
Methodology: This study focused on determining the prevalence of Salmonella spp. in river sediments from Sinaloa central region by the Most Probable Number (MPN) technique and determining the antimicrobial resistance profile by Kirby-Bauer assay.
Results: Results showed the prevalence of Salmonella from 37.5 to 62.5% of the samples, oscillating from 0.322 to 20 MPN/4g, with August being the month with the highest levels. In silico geno-serotyping reveals the presence of Salmonella serotypes Typhi, Javiana, Ohio, Montevideo, Oranienburg, Pomona, Agona, Livingstone, Weltevreden, Anatum, and Minnesota. The most prevalent serotypes in river sediments were Pomona, Montevideo, and Oranienburg. Almost all isolates showed resistance to erythromycin, rifampin, and penicillin.
Conclusions: This study reveals the prevalence and distribution of Salmonella enterica in river sediments, which may represent a potential niche for establishment and survival in the environment and become a potential contamination source.
An evaluation of clonal relationship by PFGE method in Acinetobacter baumannii isolates, examining integron presence and antibiotic resistance
Authors: Öner Sedef Zeliha , Er Hatice , Çalışkan Ahmet , Demir Melek , Şenol Hande , Kaleli İlknur
Published: January 2025

Introduction: This study aims to investigate the presence of class 1, 2, and 3 integrons in Acinetobacter baumannii isolates, evaluate the relationship between integrons and antibiotic resistance and determine the clonal relationship between isolates by PFGE method.
Methodology: A total of 188 A. baumannii strains between February 2020 and March 2023 were included in the study. The antibiotic susceptibility was assessed per the recommendations of “The European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing”. Integrons have been identified by polymerase chain reaction. The clonal relationship between isolates was evaluated with PFGE.
Results: Integron carriage was observed in 45.7% of isolates. Of these, 44.1% carried class 0.5% carried class 2, and 2 (1.1%) carried both classes of integrons. Among the integron positive isolates, the rate of only class 1 integron was 96.5% (83/86), the rate of only class 2 was 1.2% (1/86), and the rate of only two integron classes together was 2.3% (2/86). In the presence of class 1 integrons, the MDR and XDR phenotypes were found to be high (p = 0.005, p = 0.029). PFGE method detected 26 clusters and 177 pulsotypes on the dendrogram. When the clusters are evaluated separately within themselves, in all of the isolates in the Y and Z clusters (100%), class 1 integron positivity was observed in cluster A at 52.2%, cluster J at 42.1%, and cluster N at 22.2%.
Conclusions: Class 1 integron positivity observed in all of the isolates in the two clusters suggests the likelihood of clonal transfer alongside the horizontal transfer.
Evaluating knee function post-ACL reconstruction: conventional versus all-inside technique using Lysholm score
Authors: Nestorovski Zoran , Vangelovska Zorica , Ciriviri Jasmin , Talevski Darko , Манева Ana Marija
Published: January 2025

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a common surgical intervention. The aim of this paper was to make a comparison in terms of subjective symptoms that occur in a specific Lysholm scoring scale-in-progress before the operative period, 3 and 8 months after surgical treatment with two surgical methods. Materials and Methods: Eighty patients underwent primary ACL reconstruction at the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology in the City General Hospital “8th September” in Skopje in a period of two years. The first group (40 subjects) constituted the control group (CG), surgically treated with a standard method using a graft from m. semitendinosus and m. gracilis. The second group (40 subjects) was the study group (SG) surgically treated with the ALL-INSIDE method using a m. semitendinosus graft. In all subjects preoperatively, at 3 and 8 months after surgical treatment, Lysholm scale was completed representing a designed questionnaire for evaluation of subjective symptoms. Results: Preoperatively, most patients from SG had a score lower than 65 to 55 % (22), while in CG between 65 and 83 – 50% (20). After 3 months of surgical treatment, SG patients had averagely a higher score than CG patients (88.60 ± 11.8 vs. 85.75 ± 17.8), but without statistical significance. Among SG and CG patients, 8 months after surgery (p = 0.043), SG patients had a significantly higher mean score than CG patients (97.62 ± 5.3 vs. 92.40 ± 15.1). Lysholm scale analysed qualitatively 8 months after surgical treatment showed no significant difference between them, i.e., the tested difference in the distribution of patients with a score of less than 65, from 65 to 83, from 84 to 90 and more than 90, and depending on the type of the surgical method was statistically insignificant (p = 0.123).  Conclusion: The type of surgical technique used had no significant influence on the subjective complaints of patients after 3 months of surgical treatment. But after 8 months, a better functional result was obtained in SG patients
Suitability of referenced models for designing balanced scorecards in Healthcare Organizations
Authors: Roselló Calzada Toni , Ribas Vila Imma , Caro Benito Conxi
Published: January 2025

Purpose: Nowadays, the healthcare sector is shifting towards a new management model more oriented to patients. This transformation necessitates the promotion of better coordination among various healthcare services. Consequently, this entails a revision of their Balanced Scorecard framework to measure future outcomes related to patient health and well-being. The aim of this research is to identify the methodologies used in the development of a BSC for healthcare organizations and to assess its effectiveness in measuring and monitoring the management objectives.Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted through a comprehensive literature review of the literature from 2013 to 2022 related to the design of BSC in healthcare organizations.Findings: Based on the findings of this research, we conclude that none of the identified reference models adequately address the comprehensive objectives of healthcare organizations. Hence, further research is needed aimed at proposing a model adapted to the evolving management model of the healthcare organizations.Practical implications: This present study improves the underlying motivations driving healthcare organizations to adopt Balanced Scorecards (BSCs) and align them with the strategic objectives, quality systems and processes, to facilitate more informed decision-making. Consequently, this research is relevant in the context of selecting an appropriate methodology for designing, implementing, and enhancing BSCs in a healthcare organization.Originality/value: This is one of pioneering efforts to assess the influence of the Balance Scorecard on decision-making within healthcare organizations, considering aspects encompassing strategy, quality systems and the performance indicators performance as well as the relation between them.
Réanalyser les données phonographiques au prisme du concept de variation
Authors: Parussa Gabriella
Published: January 2025

Depuis longtemps la variation graphique a suscité l’intérêt des médiévistes : les philologues l’ont repoussée dans l’apparat critique des éditions ou l’ont volontairement ignorée, les scriptologues l’ont souvent utilisée comme un moyen de localiser les textes. Le but de cette contribution est de réactualiser le concept de variation pour l’étude du code graphique en tant que système et selon une approche diachronique. L’étude a été effectuée principalement sur un corpus de textes composés avant la fixation des normes orthographiques (9e-16e siècle), mais elle interroge aussi la variation dans l’écrit contemporain (CMO : communication médiatisée par ordinateur) pour montrer la persistance de certains mécanismes de changement, leurs implications sociolinguistiques ainsi que le rôle important joué par les scripteurs et les scriptrices, malgré les règles orthographiques.
Sentiment linguistique et perception de la variation comme indice du changement linguistique
Authors: Glikman Julie
Published: January 2025

Dans cette contribution, nous nous intéressons à l’apport du jugement des locuteurs sur la compréhension du changement linguistique. À partir d’enquêtes menées auprès de locuteurs francophones, dans lesquelles nous avons demandé aux participants de sélectionner parmi plusieurs propositions celle qui était la plus proche de leur usage spontané, nous cherchons à analyser ce qui peut guider le choix des locuteurs parmi les différentes variantes en concurrence. Nous proposons ainsi de qualifier de micro-changement les différentes phases de modification du statut de la variante, étapes nécessaires du changement linguistique. Nous montrons également que la stigmatisation d’une forme peut se manifester à l’apparition d’une innovation, mais aussi lors de la phase de disparition d’une variante. Cette étude nous permet également de réinterroger le lien entre fréquence d’emploi des formes et changement linguistique.
Quand redire, c’est faire. La variation médiale de la réfection
Authors: Mahrer Rudolf , Zuccarino Giovanni
Published: January 2025

L’oral et l’écrit disposent à l’auto-correction de manière si différente qu’on a longtemps considéré qu’ils étaient incomparables à cet égard. On envisage d’ailleurs ordinairement la réfection orale et écrite au moyen de notions distinctes (la reformulation vs la réécriture, par exemple). Dans cet article, nous adoptons la perspective inverse : nous partons du principe que l’énonciation, quelle que soit sa modalité matérielle et sémiotique, met en jeu le même répertoire d’opérations, mais que ces opérations rencontrent des conditions d’effectuation différentes à l’oral et à l’écrit. Pour comparer la réfection à l’oral et à l’écrit, il faut d’abord considérer leurs situations de production, alors que le sens du texte s’élabore parallèlement à l’émission de ses formes. Il faut ensuite adopter la perspective de la textualisation, qui s’attache à décrire les opérations de production du texte. Sous ce rapport, nous verrons que l’oral et l’écrit se prêtent aux mêmes modalités de réfection (ajout, suppression, remplacement et déplacement), mais que celles-ci trouvent à l’écrit des conditions d’exercice optimales qui font d’elles un important ressort de l’invention. Nous illustrerons la fécondité de cette approche en comparant des faits de réfection empruntés à l’écrit des notes de cours de Roland Barthes à l’oral du cours en question. En partant ainsi de l’identité des opérations de réfection par-delà l’opposition médiale, ce qui est instauré, c’est à la fois la possibilité d’une comparaison intermédiale et le moyen d’appréhender les effets de la matérialité sur les processus langagiers.
L’écologie dans l’offre programmatique de Vox
Authors: Marin Vincent
Published: January 2025

L’offre programmatique du parti nationaliste espagnol Vox s’est considérablement densifiée entre les élections générales du 28 avril 2019 et celles du 23 juillet 2023, en particulier sur les questions relatives à l’environnement. Cette densification repose néanmoins dans une large mesure sur une construction en trompe-l’œil : loin d’opérer un virage écologique, le parti de Santiago Abascal produit un discours très général en privilégiant une approche transversale et en exprimant des positionnements en la matière non exempts de contradictions et d’incohérences. Le rejet des conventions internationales et des accords environnementaux multilatéraux, la dichotomie établie entre écologie et économie et la proposition de suspension des subventions publiques aux associations écologistes lui permettent cependant de réaffirmer les éléments structurels de son identité politique et sont révélateurs de l’influence des thèses climato-sceptiques au sein de son programme.
Traducir para universalizar: el epistolario de Mathilde Pomès (1886-1977) como testimonio de su labor traductora en Francia
Authors: Hidalgo Marian Panchón
Published: January 2025

La hispanista Mathilde Pomès es considerada una de las traductoras francesas más notables e influyentes del siglo XX. Muestra de ello son las numerosas cartas conservadas por Pomès y custodiadas desde 2016 en la Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE) gracias a la donación de Elisa Ruiz García. En ellas se observa el papel indiscutible de Pomès como mediadora intercultural, la cual decidió visibilizar a autores hispanohablantes desconocidos por el público meta francés gracias a su condición de consagrante (Casanova, 2002) y por pertenecer al grupo dominante dentro del polisistema literario mundial (Even-Zohar, 1990). Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este artículo es presentar los intercambios epistolares entre Pomès y algunos escritores de lengua española para así conocer más de cerca su labor traductora y la valoración que tenían de ella estos intelectuales de la época.
La hispanista Francisca de Passier: apuntes biográficos y análisis retórico de la modestia
Authors: Pousada-Lobeira Noelia
Published: January 2025

Dos son los objetivos del presente estudio. En primer lugar, se pretende dar cuenta de la información biográfica disponible acerca de Francisca de Passier, saboyana que, entre 1586 y 1605, parece haber sido una prolífica escritora, pero de la que únicamente se conserva un escrito: una traducción al español de las Cartas morales del francés Antoine de Nervèze. Tras analizar el legado de la traductora en la literatura española posterior, se ofrece una revisión de la dedicatoria de su traducción, redactada en lengua española a Pedro Enríquez de Acevedo, único documento escrito en primera persona por Francisca de Passier que se conserva. Es aquí donde la traductora se expresa con una retórica modesta que se atiene a los parámetros de la traducción del Renacimiento, pero, indirectamente, mediante ciertos recursos lingüísticos y literarios, Francisca de Passier reafirma su autoridad creativa y perfila su identidad en cuanto mujer y escritora.
Zonas Intermediárias de Circulação e a emergência de narrativas dissonantes na discursividade midiática
Authors: Soster Demétrio de Azeredo
Published: January 2025

Parte-se do pressuposto de que a processualidade da midiatização provoca a emergência de narrativas dissonantes na discursividade midiática. Narrativas dissonantes são perspectivas contra-hegemônicas que surgem a partir de complexas semioses e operam, no plano simbólico, em contraposição às ofertas de sentido que usualmente emergem dos dispositivos midiáticos no que eles têm de jornalístico (sites, jornais, revistas etc.). Ao fazê-lo, reconfiguram o sistema midiático, no que ele tem de jornalístico, exigindo, do que analisa, novas gramáticas de interpretação. A abordagem é qualitativa, nos moldes de Demo (2000); o objeto analisado é o site Sumaúma: jornalismo do centro do mundo.
Ixíon, o mitema do duplo e a imagem da queda espiralada em Um corpo que cai
Authors: Fantinel Danilo
Published: January 2025

Aos 65 anos, Um corpo que cai já foi tema de críticas e análises fílmicas hábeis em destacar suas significações audiovisuais. Entretanto, ainda que marcado por narrativa e soluções técnico-estéticas inovadoras, o filme de Alfred Hitchcock é movido por um antigo simbolismo. Nesta mitocrítica fílmica, buscaremos interpretá-lo por meio dos conteúdos do imaginário antropológico que o regem. Tentaremos demonstrar como sentidos propostos pelo mito grego de Ixíon, pelo mitema do duplo, pela dualidade arquetípica de vida/morte e pela imagem simbólica da queda espiralada inspiram uma trama repleta de vertigens, amor obsessivo, traições, duplicidades e morte.
Tensões comunicacionais
Authors: Signates Luiz
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho objetiva o estudo do objeto da comunicação, numa tentativa de enfrentamento dos problemas da exogenia e da dispersão do campo científico da comunicação, por meio da proposição de uma metateoria das tensões entre comunicabilidades e incomunicabilidades. Para isso, estuda o esforço teórico de alguns autores de referência, especialmente Ciro Marcondes Filho e José Luiz Braga, cujas contribuições epistemológicas e teóricas destacam-se como promotores de alguns avanços fundamentais da área. Ao final, procura dar fundamentação à proposta de um objeto metateórico de caráter dialético para a ciência da comunicação.
método cartográfico de Walter Benjamin
Authors: Melo Ribeiro Daniel
Published: January 2025

O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar uma proposta de método cartográfico de pesquisas em comunicação inspirada em conceitos desenvolvidos por Walter Benjamin. Partimos da seguinte pergunta: quais fundamentos conceituais orientam essa abordagem e como a cartografia, entendida em seu viés metodológico, poderia ser aplicada em uma pesquisa no campo da comunicação? Na primeira parte do estudo, apontamos a relevância do método cartográfico para a área. Em seguida, apresentamos os conceitos que fundamentam o pensamento cartográfico de Benjamin e sugerimos um procedimento baseado em três etapas: a deambulação, a arqueologia e a montagem. Por fim, levantamos pontos de convergência e divergência na aplicação desse método, tendo em vista questões que afetam os estudos contemporâneos em comunicação.
Processos e redes para além do humano
Authors: Laia Evandro José Medeiros
Published: January 2025

O campo da comunicação é construído a partir de pesquisas em processos, nas quais início e fim não coincidem exatamente com a temporalidade das coisas pesquisadas. A partir desta premissa, revisitamos a cartografia de inspiração deleuziana, cujo objetivo é acompanhar processos, e a cartografia de controvérsias, de inspiração latouriana, na qual o objetivo é tornar visíveis as associações entre humanos e não humanos. Inspirados nestas duas abordagens e com base no modelo de comunicação transespecífica dos xamãs yanomamis, descrito no perspectivismo ameríndio, propomos uma cartografia de equívocos, cujo objetivo é identificar os pontos de tradução da diferença de um modo menos redutor. A proposta leva em conta os desafios de uma comunicação por vir em processos nos quais é cada vez mais difícil estabelecer o início e o fim.
Computer Vision and Advanced Computational Algorithms for Risk Assessment and Performance Enhancement in Track and Field Teaching
Authors: Cui Liming , Li Lemin
Published: January 2025

This paper discusses the application of computer vision and advanced calculation algorithm in evaluating the teaching risk and teaching effect of track and field. Because of the inherent uncertainty and risk of PE and sports activities (especially track and field), it is necessary to establish an effective risk management mechanism. Using computer vision technology, this paper puts forward a method of analyzing and processing video data to detect and track moving objects, so as to identify potential risks in real time. This method not only improves the safety of students in track and field classes, but also provides valuable insights for improving teaching methods and reducing sports injuries. This paper discusses the background subtraction motion detection algorithm, which is very important for dynamic image modeling and shadow suppression, and can realize accurate motion state detection. The ultimate goal is to ensure the healthy development of school sports and optimize the teaching results of track and field sports.
Rapidly Progressing Primary Spondylodiscitis Due to Aeromonas hydrophila in an Immunocompetent Adult: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Rajan Vinod V. , Madhavan Midhun , Venu Anith T. , Parakadavathu Rakesh T.
Published: January 2025

We describe a case of primary cervical spondylodiscitis accompanied by myeloradiculopathy, produced by Aeromonas hydrophila in an otherwise healthy individual. The patient presented with acute onset of cervical myelopathy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cervical spine showed infective spondylodiscitis. The patient underwent cervical discectomy, debridement, and stabilization. Intraoperative findings were consistent with an infective process and cultures grew A. hydrophila. Patient was treated with sensitive antibiotics for 3 months leading to complete recovery. This is the first time that primary cervical spondylodiscitis by Aeromonas is reported, all other cases being secondary.
Effect of the provision of estimated waiting time on patient satisfaction with the Emergency Department: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Almulhim Khalid N. , AlMudayris Lina A. , Alshehri Zeyad K. , Alnawah Ahmed K. , Aljeri Danah A. , Hadadi Abdulaziz S.
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND:

Patient satisfaction is a quality measure that provides important details on the medical care provided. This study aimed to assess the effect of displaying “estimated waiting time” on patient’s satisfaction with emergency care.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This study included 190 patients from the Emergency Department (ED) of King Fahad Hofuf Hospital (KFHH) who were aged 18 and above and were triaged as 3 and above on the Canadian triage and acuity scale (CTAS). One hundred eighteen patients were selected as the entrance group, and 72 selected as the inside group that were further divided into intervention group (35) and control group (37); Intervention group received estimated waiting time. Two questionnaires were administered, first at the triage entrance and the second at the ED after being seen by the physician. Fischer’s exact test was applied to test for association between categorical variables, and Mann– Whitney U test was used to compare satisfaction scores between the groups.

RESULTS:

For the 118 patients at the triage entrance, 50% were aged 18-39 years, 62% were females, and 61% were triaged as category 3. One-third patients were willing to wait for 0-1 hour, and 28% described their symptoms as severe. Only 29.7% patients said they would wait until seen by doctor. No statistically significant difference in the level of satisfaction between patients who were provided with the estimated waiting time and those who were not (P=0.962).

CONCLUSION:

There were no statistically significant variations between the two groups’ preferences regarding patients’ awareness of their predicted waiting times. The results indicated that managing patients’ perceptions and expectations of waiting times effectively is inconsequential for the improvement of patient experience.
The use of modern e-health services including telemedicine and telepharmacy for remote patient care in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alhomoud Farah K.
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND:

Numerous preventive measures and regulations including electronic health (e-health) services were implemented during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite their importance, very little is known about their use. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the use of e-health application by healthcare providers (HCPs), and assess their awareness, perceptions, and practices of such services.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted during July to September 2024 using online self-administered questionnaires. Participants were selected using convenient sampling technique supplemented by snowball sampling. The calculated sample size was 218 participants. Data was collected through an online pretested English-language questionnaire. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze data; Chi-square test was used to examine the associations between HCPs’ responses regarding perceived benefits, risks, and needs related to e-health tools.

RESULTS:

Of the 471 survey participants who started filling out the survey, 64% (n=300) reported using e-health services since coronavirus disease and were included in the final analysis. Female HCPs used e-health applications twice as often as males, and a decline in e-health use was seen with increasing age of participants. Most common purpose for using e-health services were treatment (61%), consultations (60%), and follow up with patient (54%). The most used e-health tools were telephones or cell phones (69.0%) and WhatsApp applications (64.0%) followed by Zoom application (50.0%) and Sehhaty application. Technical problems such as poor internet connection and automatic updates of applications were reported by more than half of the users (52%). Participants reported perceived risks regarding privacy and data protection, and clinical risks associated with using e-health tools.

CONCLUSION:

HCPs’ positive experiences with e-health services in Saudi Arabia, valued for their cost-effectiveness and efficiency. However, patient misinterpretation, privacy risks, and clinical errors persist. Growing demand underscores the need for more explicit e-health regulations and broader professional involvement to enhance e-health service.
Adverse Drug Reactions and Associated Socio-demographic Factors amongst Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Patients: A Retrospective Review
Authors: Tiwari Rajesh , Bharti Aditi , Tomar Akanksha
Published: January 2025

Background:

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) needed prolonged treatment using the majority of second-line drugs (SLDs). Most of SLDs are reported to be associated with a higher rate of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), which may be a deterrent to treatment compliance. Hence, timely and intensive monitoring and management of ADR are essential components of the programmatic management of DR-TB (PMDT) to enhance treatment outcomes.

Aim:

This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence, management and risk factors for ADRs in DR-TB patients, and its association with treatment outcomes at a designated DR-TB Centre.

Patients and Method:

A record-based review was conducted at the district DR-TB Centre, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Study participants included patients enrolled under PMDT guidelines from January 2018 to December 2019. Conventional multidrug-resistant TB patients and transferred-out cases were excluded. Data collection and review were done through the NIKSHAY portal, PMDT treatment cards, ward DR-TB registers and case sheets traced by NIKSHAY ID. The severity of ADR was assessed using the Modified Scale of Hartwig and Siegel into mild, moderate and severe. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS software version 20. Chi-square test and t-test were applied, with a 95% confidence interval considering P ≤ 0.05 to be significant.

Results:

Out of 221 DR-TB patients, 42 patients reported at least one ADR (19%). Amongst these, a total of 78 episodes were reported during their course of treatment. Most frequent ADRs were related to the gastrointestinal system (47.5%), followed by weakness (17.9%) and jaundice or body aches (7.7% each). Most (73.1%) of the ADRs were mild to moderate while only 26.9% were severe on Hartwig and Siegel scale. Successful treatment outcome (cured and treatment completed) is reported to be 61.1% overall while only 35.7% amongst those reporting ADR. Moreover, treatment outcomes and low socio-economic status were statistically significant with ADRs.

Conclusion:

In this study, ADR is found to be reported by one-fifth of the patients. All were successfully managed without requiring any change of regime. However, reporting an ADR is significantly associated with unsuccessful treatment outcomes of DR-TB.
Microvesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells: A promising therapeutic strategy for acute respiratory distress syndrome-related pulmonary fibrosis?
Authors: Zhang Zhao , Shan Xin-Yun , Liang Ce , Zhao Lan , Shan Xiao-Qian
Published: January 2025

Pulmonary fibrosis significantly contributes to the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), markedly increasing patient mortality. Despite the established anti-fibrotic effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), numerous challenges hinder their clinical application. A recent study demonstrated that microvesicles (MVs) from MSCs (MSC-MVs) could attenuate ARDS-related pulmonary fibrosis and enhance lung function via hepatocyte growth factor mRNA transcription. This discovery presents a promising strategy for managing ARDS-associated pulmonary fibrosis. This article initially examines the safety and efficacy of MSCs from both basic science and clinical perspectives, subsequently exploring the potential and obstacles of employing MSC-MVs as a novel therapeutic approach. Additionally, it provides perspectives on future research into the application of MSC-MVs in ARDS-associated pulmonary fibrosis.
A systematic literature review on social media marketing and consumer behaviour
Authors: Vinodh K , Mahendran K , Moghana Lavanya S , Sriram N , Kalpana M
Published: January 2025

In this digital era, social media (SM) has radically transformed consumer behavior, serving as a platform where consumers discover products, compare prices, and evaluate merchandise through reviews and opinions. SM enables brands to connect with consumers in a personalized manner, creating a sense of interaction as though the brand is speaking directly to them. This systematic review explored the Social Media Marketing Activities (SMMA) employed by businesses to engage consumers, build trust, and drive purchase intentions. The study analyzed 41 scholarly articles published between 2019 and 2024, uncovering how SMMA strategies, such as influencer marketing, personalized content, and augmented reality, shape consumer-brand relationships. The findings highlighted that effective SMMA not only enhances brand loyalty but also significantly impacts consumer purchase intentions. Moreover, SMMA has become a vital tool for developing robust marketing strategies, bridging businesses and consumers through interactive and engaging approaches. It was concluded that the consumer-brand relationship positively and significantly influences purchasing decisions through SM. By addressing challenges such as privacy concerns and content saturation, brands can optimize their SMMA strategies to foster trust and ensure long-term engagement, making SM an indispensable part of modern marketing.
Comparisons and characteristics of site amplifications using noise and earthquake data: Examples from the Malta Seismic Network
Authors: Farrugia Daniela , Galea Pauline , D'Amico Sebastiano
Published: January 2025

In the past decade, numerous studies on the amplification effects due to the local geology have been conducted in the Maltese islands (Central Mediterranean). Due to the lack of permanent seismic stations on geological areas of concern, ambient noise techniques were utilised. The areas of interest are characterised by clay, that can reach a thickness of 75 m, buried beneath limestone which introduces a velocity inversion in the stratigraphy. With the expansion of the Malta Seismic Network (MSN) to three stations in such zones, the possibility of confirming and further investigating the results using empirical data arises. Here we present results, using 3 years of data including time domain and frequency-domain analysis in terms of Standard Spectral Ratio (SSR) and earthquake H/V. In particular, we note that the amplifications obtained using the SSR technique are significantly higher than those obtained using both noise and earthquake H/V techniques. Additional peaks below 1 Hz of significant amplitude are also obtained on the SSR curves. By separating the earthquake data set on the basis of distance from the islands, we show that this amplification is source-dependent, and that the high amplification values originate from larger, more distant earthquakes in the Hellenic arc.
La hipoteca sobre bienes inmuebles futuros y su inscripción en SUNARP
Authors: Alcántara Ocas Erick Rubén , Narváez Rodríguez Susan Giulliana
Published: January 2025

El propósito del estudio fue determinar si una hipoteca sobre bienes inmuebles futuros puede inscribirse en el registro. Para lo cual nos planteamos la siguiente interrogante: ¿Cómo la hipoteca sobre bienes inmuebles futuros puede inscribirse en SUNARP? Se eligió como escenario de estudio la Resolución N°1719-2009-SUNARP-TR-L, el Reglamento Registro Predios y la Directiva. N° 009-2008-SUNARP/SN. Se consideró el análisis del art. 1106 del Código Civil, sentencias del Tribunal Constitucional y de la Corte Suprema de Justicia. Consideramos que la suscripción de hipoteca sobre bienes futuros en la Superintendencia Nacional Registros Públicos tiene un sustento jurídico y económico que de aplicarse permitiría crear las condiciones para un efectivo acceso a la vivienda para los niveles socioeconómicos medios y medios bajos; otorgando seguridad jurídica al acreedor a través de la inscripción del acto jurídico en un asiento registral que garantiza el pago de la misma.
Aprendizaje colaborativo en el área de Comunicación de los estudiantes de 5° de primaria de una institución educativa, Trujillo 2023
Authors: Chigne Romero Angela Mariana , Geldres Centuríon Yeraldin Pía , Huaccha Delgado Nallely Nicole , Huaccha Delgado Miluska Janett , Vásquez Padilla Bianca Lizbeth , Vásquez Bolaños Yanely Katherine , Escurra Lagos Jean Carlos
Published: January 2025

El aprendizaje colaborativo viene a ser la interacción de un determinado grupo de individuos con el objetivo de fortalecer su desarrollo cognitivo y contar con un aprendizaje activo. Debido a esto, el propósito de la presente investigación se enfocó en determinar el nivel de aprendizaje colaborativo en el área de comunicación de los alumnos de 5° grado de nivel primaria de la Institución educativa, Trujillo 2023. Asimismo, se trabajó bajo una óptica cuantitativa, de nivel descriptivo y de corte transversal. Del mismo modo, se consideró como población un total de 63 alumnos además de una muestra compuesta por 30 estudiantes determinada por el muestreo de tipo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Como instrumento de evaluación de datos, se usó la rúbrica. Por ello, de acuerdo con los resultados alcanzados se pudo demostrar que el 60% de los estudiantes evaluados presentan un grado alto de aprendizaje colaborativo, del mismo modo, el 30% evidenció un grado medio y por último el 10% manifestó un grado bajo. Pudo concluirse que el grado de aprendizaje colaborativo es óptimo en alumnos.
Organic Farming: Emerging Practices, Effect on Environment and Nutrition
Authors: Kashyap P. , Jain M.
Published: January 2025

The global population surge has escalated the demand for food production. While conventional farming meets consumer demands, it often compromises food quality and safety. This method of agriculture has significant adverse effects on health and the environment, relying heavily on chemical fertilizers, costly seeds, and machinery. Conventional farming contributes to environmental degradation, food-borne illnesses, and soil infertility. In response to these issues, organic agriculture has gained prominence worldwide. The rising demand for organic products is driven by their nutritional and environmental benefits. Numerous studies have explored the advantages and disadvantages of various farming methods, comparing organic and conventional practices. This paper reviews the emerging impacts of organic farming on the environment and climate change and examines the nutritional differences and consumer preferences for vegetables produced by these two farming methods.
Deciphering Sustainable Product Preferences: Insights from Indian Consumer Behavior
Authors: G. Poorani , M. Banumathi
Published: January 2025

Consumer health and wellness are increasingly threatened by the deteriorating state of the environment, both locally and globally. Pollution, deforestation, habitat destruction, and climate change are among the myriad environmental challenges that directly impact human well-being. From air and water pollution to the depletion of natural resources, these environmental issues have profound implications for public health, exacerbating respiratory diseases, waterborne illnesses, and other health problems. In response to these environmental challenges, consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious in their purchasing decisions. They are seeking products and services that minimize harm to the environment, promote sustainability, and contribute positively to ecological conservation efforts. This shift in consumer preferences is driving the demand for sustainable products across various industries, including food and beverages, personal care, fashion, and household goods. Sustainable product marketing plays a critical role in addressing these consumer demands while also mitigating environmental impacts. By promoting products that are ethically sourced, eco-friendly, and produced using environmentally sustainable practices, businesses can align their operations with environmental conservation goals. This involves adopting eco-friendly packaging, reducing carbon emissions throughout the supply chain, and supporting renewable energy initiatives. In the context of the current study aiming to examine consumer purchasing patterns for sustainable products in India, the results offer valuable insights into the interplay between environmental consciousness, demographic factors, and consumer behavior. By delving into these dynamics, the study sheds light on the multifaceted influences that shape consumers’ decisions regarding sustainable products.