bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Attitudinal aspects of Consultants, Builders, Local People and Other Stakeholders towards Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Authors: Shrestha Diwat Kumar , Praveen B.M.
Published: January 2025

Sustainable infrastructure development is critical in today’s world, balancing the need for progress with the preservation of natural resources. However, the success of such initiatives largely depends on the attitudes and perceptions of key stakeholders, including consultants, builders, local communities, and government entities. This article explores these attitudinal aspects, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and strategies to align stakeholders’ perspectives with sustainable practices. The pursuit of sustainable infrastructure development has gained significant importance in Nepal, driven by increasing environmental challenges, rapid urbanization, and the need for resilient, eco-friendly systems. This study explores the attitudinal aspects of key stakeholders consultants, builders, local communities, and other entities towards sustainable infrastructure development.
Consultants, as designers and planners, demonstrate a growing awareness of sustainable practices, but their efforts are often constrained by resource limitations, inadequate policy enforcement, and a lack of advanced technical training. Builders and contractors are primarily concerned with cost and time efficiency, which can lead to resistance against adopting sustainable materials and practices unless incentivized. Local communities, despite having intrinsic knowledge of their environments and a vested interest in long-term benefits, often face limited inclusion in planning processes and lack awareness about sustainable construction's broader impact. Meanwhile, environmental organizations, government bodies, and international donors show strong advocacy for sustainability but are hampered by fragmented coordination, inconsistent policy implementation, and resource constraints.
This study highlights the importance of aligning stakeholders' attitudes and actions to achieve sustainable outcomes. It emphasizes the need for capacity building, inclusive planning, financial incentives, and stricter enforcement of sustainability policies. Addressing these attitudinal and systemic gaps can foster a collaborative environment for sustainable infrastructure development, benefiting both the environment and society at large.
Open Borders and Their Impact: A Buddhist Perspective on Agriculture, Business, and Society in Matihani
Authors: Karn Dipesh Kumar
Published: January 2025

Background: Matihani, a culturally rich community, presents a unique blend of Buddhist philosophical traditions integrated into education, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development. Buddhist principles such as mindfulness, interdependence, and ethical conduct have significantly influenced the local way of life, fostering holistic growth and harmony. However, the practical application of these principles in modern development contexts remains underexplored.
Objective: The study aims to analyze the role of Buddhist philosophy in promoting sustainable education, environmental conservation, and socio-economic development in Matihani. It also seeks to highlight the relevance of Buddhist teachings in addressing contemporary challenges faced by the community.
Methods: Secondary data was gathered through a comprehensive review of literature, local documents, and policy records. Thematic and content analysis methods were used to analyze the data, with a focus on triangulation to ensure reliability. 
Findings: The study revealed that Buddhist philosophy significantly influences various aspects of community life: (i) Education: The principles of mindfulness and compassion are integrated into local teaching practices, fostering a value-based learning environment. (ii) Environmental Sustainability: The Buddhist tenet of interdependence guides community-led conservation initiatives, promoting harmony with nature. (iii) Socio-Economic Development: Ethical decision-making inspired by Buddhist values underpins local economic activities, encouraging equitable and sustainable growth. Despite these strengths, challenges such as modernization pressures, resource constraints, and gaps in policy implementation hinder the full realization of Buddhist-inspired practices.
Conclusion: The study concludes that Buddhist philosophy offers a robust framework for holistic and sustainable development in Matihani. By incorporating mindfulness, interdependence, and ethical conduct, the community demonstrates the transformative potential of traditional wisdom in addressing modern challenges. Recommendations emphasize the need for policy support, capacity building, and collaborative efforts to further integrate Buddhist teachings into development strategies.
Novelty: This study provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective by bridging Buddhist philosophy with contemporary development practices. It highlights how ancient wisdom can offer practical solutions to modern issues, contributing to global discussions on sustainable development and ethical living.
Wybrane konteksty współczesnej fotografii w Polsce (1947–2017)
Authors: Musiał Janusz
Published: January 2025

W swojej istocie fotografia to proces automatycznego tworzenia obrazu przez sam przedmiot, poprzez działanie światła na materiał światłoczuły. Fotografia to także humanistyczna dyscyplina, która od kilkunastu dekad rozwija rozmaite techniki i technologie, style i tendencje. Obecnie żyjemy w czasach, gdy fotografia jest dostępna niemal zawsze i wszędzie. Doświadczamy wielu porządków, cyrkulacji obrazów fotograficznych, na ekranach rozmaitych wyświetlaczy, w codziennej prasie drukowanej, w albumach i katalogach oraz na ścianach galerii czy muzeów.
Niniejsza publikacja stanowi próbę odniesienia się do wybranych zagadnień dotyczących fotografii artystycznej w Polsce. Autorzy tekstów wywodzą się z różnych tradycji badań nad medium fotografii, są teoretykami oraz praktykami, co owocuje ukazaniem różnych perspektyw rozwoju twórczości fotograficznej w naszym kraju. Monografia stawia sobie za cel naświetlenie wyłonionych aspektów związanych z medium fotografii w Polsce w latach 1947–2017. Tworzy panoramę wybranych wydarzeń, faktów, działań, osobowości i tendencji, które zaistniały w ostatnich siedmiu dekadach – od 1947 roku. Kolejne teksty budują pomost pomiędzy tradycjami przedwojennego Fotoklubu Polskiego, aktywnością Jana Bułhaka, zorganizowaną działalnością Związku Polskich Artystów Fotografików (ZPAF), intermedialnymi zjawiskami w fotografii przełomu lat sześćdziesiątych i siedemdziesiątych XX wieku, twórczością artystów osobnych m.in.: Andrzeja Różyckiego, Zygmunta Rytki, Stefana Wojneckiego, Zbigniewa Dłubaka, fotografią reporterską na Górnym Śląsku, praktyką wystawienniczą Galerii Extravagance w Sosnowieckim Centrum Sztuki – Zamek Sielecki, plenerem jako formą artystycznego spotkania oraz dokumentacją filmową jako portretem artysty fotografa.
Publikacja jest adresowana do studentów kierunków artystycznych, którzy pracują z medium fotografii zarówno na polu praktycznym, jak i naukowym.
Evaluation of Using RDFT Method for Grid Synchronisation
Authors: H. Abduljabbar Ali , Al-Zubaidi Saif , Talib Razzooqee Ahmed
Published: January 2025

The proposed work measures the accuracy of synchronization to grid using filtering technique. Where two algorithms of Recursive Discrete Fourier Transform (RDFT) are used, each one turned for a specific frequency. The algorithms are implemented using STM microcontroller. It is shown from the results, that this method can provide accurate calculations and can comply with the domestic standards of synchronisation. The need of such a method can be clear at load-side, as grid waveform can be distorted due to non-linear loads or heavy electronic loads with rectifier filter. Distorting grid with unwanted harmonics can make synchronisation difficult while using Zero Crossing Detectors (ZCD) or Phase Locked Loop (PLL). The RDFT tool, is fast and accurate method to detect waveform by filtering out undesirable perturbation. STM32F4 microcontroller was used to implemented the method and Results were obtained. The results show that using two RDFT method provides high accuracy in comparison to other.
Improving the job shop scheduling algorithm to minimize total penalty costs considering maintenance activity
Authors: Puryani Puryani , Chalida Nurmalia , Soepardi Apriani , Chaeron Mochammad , Nafisah Laila
Published: January 2025

Production scheduling is generally based on the assumption that resources are always available. In reality, these resources, machines, and supporting facilities experience limited availability due to interruptions during the production process. Therefore, to improve these conditions, the maintenance process conducted to reduce the disruption level of the machine needs to be scheduled as part of the available for job processing leading to penalty costs, such as tardiness and earliness. This research aims to develop a new algorithm to solve job shop scheduling problems to minimize the total penalty cost by considering machine unavailability due to scheduled maintenance activities. The proposed model modifies the existing model using a combination of priority rules and a heuristic approach algorithm known as priority dispatching. The result showed that the proposed model produces a greater total cost with a larger flow time than the previous model. Although the flow time is larger, it is more realistic according to real conditions because the proposed model considers machine maintenance activities. Furthermore, the combination of priority rules used also affected the flow time and the total penalty costs incurred, which can be minimized through several alternatives.
Research project report. ‘Knowledge is power’: The boundaries of political advising and lobbying in the political decision-making process – political expert culture in a Polish-German comparative perspective
Authors: Kopka Artur
Published: January 2025

This paper presents the assumptions, the implementation process and the results of the research project: ‘Knowledge is power’: The boundaries of political advising and lobbying in the political decision-making process – political expert culture in a Polish-German comparative perspective, carried out between 2020 and 2022. The main objective of the project was to analyse the perception of political advising and lobbying within political decision-making processes by politicians and their advisers in Poland and Germany. The basis for the project was empirical material obtained in 150 standardised in-depth interviews with MP’s and experts involved in political advisory processes in both countries.
The role of the European Union in reducing the effects of floods from the perspective of the crisis management phases
Authors: Jękot Rafał
Published: January 2025

The aim of this essay is to analyse the most important legal acts and action mechanisms introduced by the European Union in the field of reducing the effects of floods, which pose a serious threat to the safety of the inhabitants of Europe, and which are a source of potential crisis situations. The text discusses the EU's actions in the legislative and institutional areas, which are part of the crisis management cycle consisting of prevention, preparation, response, and recovery phases. Based on the conducted analysis, it can be noted that the European Union's approach to security should provide comprehensive solutions, combining the development of civil cooperation with adaptation to new threats
Use of dalbavancin in treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections: Case series from a Canadian perspective
Authors: Leung Wayne , Bhalla Janhavi , Ataie Lili , Elsayed Sameer , Bondy Lise , Devlin Megan , Shalhoub Sarah , Saeed Huma , Mohammadi Mahshid , Silverman Michael , Shahmirzadi Reza Rahimi
Published: January 2025

Introduction:

Treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs) with intravenous (IV) antibiotics is difficult in marginalized populations, such as people who inject drugs, due to issues such as unstable housing or mental health conditions. These factors often require extended hospital admissions for IV antibiotics. Dalbavancin, a novel lipoglycopeptide antibiotic effective against gram-positive bacteria, lasts over 14 days and may be suitable for patients who struggle with traditional IV antibiotic administration.

Methods:

This was a case series in which we reviewed 19 patients referred to our Cellulitis Clinic in London, Ontario, Canada, between February 1 and July 30, 2023, who received a single dose of IV dalbavancin for ABSSSIs as outpatients. Those who were enrolled had severe infections requiring IV antibiotics, with psychosocial factors precluding outpatient IV therapy, or were at high risk of non-adherence to oral antibiotics.

Results:

The median age of patients was 43 (range 36 to 56); they were mostly male (74%), unemployed (89%), and with unstable housing (58%). Positive outcomes were observed in 13/19 (68%) patients, with 3/19 having indeterminate outcomes (could not be reached for follow-up but were not admitted to any institution within our catchment area) and 3/19 having negative outcomes (needed further antibiotics following dalbavancin).

Conclusion:

Our experience shows that a single IV dose of dalbavancin is effective in treating ABSSSIs in patients with complex psychosocial factors, as positive outcomes were observed in most patients. Dalbavancin eliminates the need for indwelling IV access and may reduce hospital admissions for patients in whom traditional antibiotic regimens may be challenging.
Introduction: Languages and plants together promote planetary health
Authors: Hart Robbie E. , Harrison K. David
Published: January 2025

We are pleased to present this special edition of Sociolinguistic Studies devoted to the triadic relation among people, the plants they rely upon and nurture, and the languages they speak. Given the current global recognition of threats to biodiversity, and of the language extinction crisis, it is fitting that a leading sociolinguistics journal should explore how languages reflect human adaptation and coexistence with plants. Renewed attention to the nexus of these two diversities, and a way of working that includes and centers Indigenous and local authors and perspectives will be key tools in addressing the intertwined threats to the diversity of both plants and languages. The articles in this issue invite us to visit locations as diverse as Mexico, Mongolia, Siberia, Vietnam, and Vanuatu. In all these places, and many more, we can witness the ways in which people talk about, perceive, use, and foster plant biodiversity to the benefit of the entire planet.
Experiencing a Harmonious Doctor-Patient Relationship: Analysing Life Narratives of Infectious Disease
Authors: Rong Huang
Published: January 2025

The doctor-patient relationship in Chinese healthcare has long been strained, but during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, a temporary shift toward harmonious interpersonal interactions was observed by both the doctor and the patient. This article examines the emergence of life narratives by patients, healthcare practitioners, and journalists, exploring how different perspectives influence the establishment of a positive doctor-patient relationship during the most widely spread infectious disease in the twenty-first century so far. While patients primarily perceived the disease as a disruption of their daily routines, front-line responders, despite experiencing similar sentiments, persisted in their medical duties to combat the impact of COVID-19. These narratives serve as a reminder of how understanding the complexity, variations, and limitations of medicine can contribute to an improved doctor-patient relationship and enhance the humanistic spirit in healthcare.
Finitud, violencia, acogida, esperanza
Authors: Reyes Linares Pedro Antonio
Published: January 2025

Reyes Linares, Pedro Antonio. Finitud, violencia, acogida, esperanza. La intención del artículo es acercarnos al diálogo contemporáneo que, a partir del pensamiento fenomenológico existencial de Heidegger sobre la finitud de la existencia humana, ha encontrado vías de pensamiento que permiten mantener la tensión hacia la realización ética y política, amenazada en nuestro tiempo por la violencia de modelos antropológicos y sociales unidimensionales. Pensadores como John Caputo, Adriana Cavarero, Jacques Derrida y Xavier Zubiri han propuesto la sobreabundancia como carácter fundamental de la afectividad en que se constituye la humanidad, y que da la clave para repensar la historia como ámbito de creación de un ambiente humano de acogida, confianza y esperanza que como una fuente constante e insondable posibilita la realización siempre nueva de la vida interpersonal.
Hacia una realización de la(s) justicia(s): Los espacios de la contingencia
Authors: Grande Aldana Carlos Alonso
Published: January 2025

Grande Aldana, Carlos Alonso. Hacia una realización de la(s) justicia(s): Los espacios de la contingencia. ¿Cómo es que con maneras tan sofisticadas de concebir una teoría de la justicia su realización termina por ser su mayor problema? El presente ensayo propone una lectura que dé cuenta de los principales problemas de la modernidad que entreveran las fallas sistémicas del capitalismo y sus implicaciones para una realización de la justicia. Finalmente, se reflexiona sobre la contingencia y las consecuencias que tendría asumirla.
Rare case of retroperitoneal liposarcoma presented as perineal swelling (The tip of Iceberg)
Authors: Mohamed Taha Noha
Published: January 2025

Background: Primary typical and atypical lipomatous tumors are the most common soft tissue tumors, where liposarcomas are the most common sarcoma. They are mostly found in the retroperitoneum and extremities. Rarely these tumors could present as hernias through different hernial orifices, this case report presents a rare presentation of retroperitoneal liposarcoma presented as a perineal swelling herniating through the ischiorectal and ischioanal fossa.

Case presentation: A 53 years old male patient presented to the outpatient surgery clinic in Al-Hayat National Hospital, Riyadh, kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) complaining of swelling in the left gluteal area for two years, that progressively increased in size with no other symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a large retroperitoneal soft tissue mass lesion of fat content herniating into the perineal region. Complete surgical excision of this mass were done.

Conclusions: liposarcoma herniating through ischiorectal and ischioanal fossa are rare form of retroperitoneal liposarcoma as in this case where radiology plays an important role in initial diagnosis, staging and surgical planning.
Factors Affecting Radiotherapy Treatment
Authors: Mohammed Alzahrani Hanan
Published: January 2025

Radiotherapy, an integral element in treating cancer, has experienced continuous advancements over the course of its historical evolution. The effectiveness of radiotherapy in achieving optimal tumor control and improving patient survival can be significantly influenced by a myriad of factors. This comprehensive literature review delves into the critical determinants shaping survival rates in radiation therapy. Key factors under scrutiny encompass tumor characteristics, patient-specific considerations, variabilities in therapeutic approaches, and the dynamic evolution of personalized treatment modalities. The interplay of these elements reflects the multifaceted nature of radiation therapy impact on cancer outcomes therefore improving the life quality for cancer patients.
Follicular lymphoma. Controlled Clinical Trial with An Integral Therapy in Untreated Patients
Authors: Aviles Agustin
Published: January 2025

Follicular lymphoma (FL) is the second most frequent non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and until now the best treatment has not been defined, most studies show an excellent Overall Survival (OS), but relapse is observed at very short time. Thus, actually the goal of most studies is to Increase Progression-free survival (PFS)

Patients and Methods:

We developed an regimen on patients with FL, untreated, stage III-IV, to include: 6 cycles of CHOP (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin and prednisone), if the patient achieve Complete response (CR) patients received 375 mg/m2 at monthly cycles (days 1,8,15) for six months. Subsequently were allocated in a proportion1:1: thalidomide, 100 mg, oral, days 1 to 21, at monthly interval for 3 years.

Results:

CR was achieved in 701 (91%); 343 patients received thalidomide an 358 were the control group. PFS in maintenance group was 88% (95% Confidence Interval: 82%-965) and OS was 93% (95CI: 87%-97%), that were statistical better that the control group: 69% (61%-77%)

Conclusion:

The use of a continuous chemotherapy: induction, consolidation with rituximab and maintenance with low doses of thalidomide, achieve excellent response because significantly increase PFS and OS.
Giant Neurocysticercosis
Authors: Balo José Clayton
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic infection of the central nervous system. About 50 million people are infected in developing countries and it is considered endemic mainly in Latin America, Central America, Asia and Africa. Many individuals are asymptomatic, but in symptomatic individuals, clinical findings depend on the location, size, number of cysts and autoimmune process related to parasite aggression. Headache and seizures are the most common clinical manifestations. Treatment can be medical and surgical with variable prognosis.

Objective: To report a clinical case with a pathological diagnosis of solitary and giant neurocysticercosis.

Clinical case report: A 35-year-old male patient, with no personal medical history, came in with headache and generalized tonic-clonic seizures, which were not preceded by auras, and bladder sphincter relaxation. A simple computed tomography of the skull with contrast was performed, showing a left frontoparietal hypodense rounded lesion, approximately 8 cm in diameter, with a hyperdense mural nodule that caused mass effect on the structures of the midline and adjacent gyri without contrast uptake; compatible with giant cystic neurocysticercosis. A left frontoparietal craniotomy was performed with evacuation of the cyst and removal of the mural nodule.

Conclusions: Neurocysticercosis is a prevalent disease in Angola. Generally, treatment is clinical, but in some cases surgical intervention is recommended, specifically in patients with single and giant neurocysticercosis associated with irritative and deficit symptoms, obtaining a pathological diagnosis of the lesion.
Does a New Fascial Closure Technique during Cesarean Section have an Impact on the Postoperative Corner Pain and Patient Satisfaction?
Authors: Yildiz Eren Ceren
Published: January 2025

Cesarean section is one of the most common operations worldwide. For this reason, techniques related to cesarean delivery have extremely important. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate postoperative pain and patient satisfaction following a new fascia closure technique.

This study was designed as a prospective randomized controlled trial. In this context, a total of 51 women who were planned for lower segment cesarean section with Pfannenstiel incision were randomly divided into two groups. In our new technique, the corner nodes were embedded under the fascia layer on the muscle layer. The main outcome measures used in the assessment were postoperative corner pain not requiring analgesic supplementation and patient satisfaction. Postoperative pain was evaluated with the verbal rating scale and patient satisfaction with the verbal rating satisfaction scale. Preparative and postoperative hemoglobin estimation, blood loss, and length of hospital stay were used as secondary outcome measures.

There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of estimated blood loss, pre- and post-procedure hemoglobin values, and length of hospital stay (p>0.05). Similarly, no statistically significant difference was found in terms of the results of the early postoperative verbal rating scale and the patient satisfaction scale. A rating scale was applied to the participants in the sixth week postpartum. According to the results, corner pain and patient satisfaction scores in the group in which the new technique was applied were found to be more satisfactory than the traditional technique. This difference is also statistically significant.

Examination of our technique in large samples with multicenter planned studies will benefit its development. It is thought that after this stage, it can enter into widespread use.
Comparison of Conventional Methods (Nitrazine Test, Ferning Test) and Placental Alpha- Microglobulin1 (Pamg1) in Cervicovaginal Discharge for the Diagnosis of Rupture of Membranes: A case -Control Research Study
Authors: Eren Ceren Yildiz
Published: January 2025

Aim/Background:Because of these potential complications, accurate methods are needed for the diagnosis of premature rupture of fetal membranes. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic efficacy of the nitrazine test, ferning test and measurement of placental alpha microgluboline I test in participants with premature rupture of fetal membranes signs and symptoms.

Materials and Methods: Our study was planned as a prospective and observational study. The case and control group consisted of 21 pregnant women. All participants were examined with a detailed history and detailed physical examination. All participants were examined with conventional clinical tests and measurement of placental alpha microgluboline I test.

Results:The relationship between the study and control groups in terms of mean age, gravida, parity, and gestational age at first admission was examined, and it was determined that there was no statistically significant difference The data obtained from our study showed that the PAMG-1 immunoassay has 85% sensitivity, 100% specificity, 100% PPD, and 87.5% NPD. For the nitrazine test, these values were calculated as 90.5% sensitivity, 92.5% specificity, 95.0% PPV and 90.9% NPV, respectively. For the Ferning test, it has 85.7% sensitivity, 100% specificity, 100% PPD, and 87.5% NPD.

Conclusion: The results obtained from our study differed from those obtained from some other studies. It was considered that the difference was due to the number of participants or the difference in practice. It is possible to reach more accurate results with studies to be carried out on larger data sets.
Pathological consequences of the failure of the Bauhinia flap as possible causes of the development of allergies and dermatoses
Authors: Leonidovich Martynov Vladimir
Published: January 2025

Currently, there is a paradoxical situation when the prevailing opinion in medicine recognizes the harmfulness of dysfunction of such barrier structures as the cardia, the gatekeeper, the sphincter of Oddi, heart valves, valves of the veins of the lower extremities, etc., but ignores the failure of the ileocecal locking apparatus (Bauhinia valve) as a possible cause of the pathology of the digestive system, as well as various extraintestinal diseases. According to our data, based on the analysis of 976 irrigoscopies, the failure of the Bauhinia valve (NBZ) was detected in 56% of cases.
Impact the Connection Between Adaptive Immunity and Systemic Lupus Erythematous
Authors: A. Ali Fattma
Published: January 2025

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disorder of unknown etiology that mostly impact females. SLE illness is defined by the emergence of auto antibodies and the accumulation of immune complexes, leading to inflammation and tissue damage in multiple organs. Patients suffering from this condition may display pathological harm to several organs such as the kidneys, skin, joints, blood, or neurological system.

Objectives: Our study aimed to carry out the role of the adaptive immunity including the main cells of adaptive immunity T cells, B cells, IL-6, IL-10 in the systemic lupus erythematous autoimmune disease.

Main body: T lymphocytes immune tolerance. The breakdown is a crucial factor in the development of SLE and T lymphocytes perform a significant role in this pathway. It may result in triggering and stimulation of B lymphocytes and dendritic cells at sites of inflammation, as well as abnormal release of cytokines and cellular signaling. B lymphocytes in patients with SLE suffer from impaired regional and peripheral tolerance. Lupus arises from an abundance of self-reactive B lymphocytes that produce a variety of auto antibodies. Interactions between T cells and B cells are widely recognized. IL-6, a type of inflammatory cytokine, has been linked to the development of SLE in both mice and humans based on scientific research. IL-10 has been observed to have two distinct functions in SLE patients. It is a cytokine that reduces inflammation by preventing the production of other cytokines that promote inflammation, such as IFN-c. In addition, IL-10 plays a role in the B cell function, resulting in the growth and specialization of B cells, the switching of antibody classes, and the reduction of B cell mortality in germinal centers, so facilitating the creation of autoantibodies.

Conclusion: The underlying mechanisms of SLE are not yet understood completely. Multiple predisposing factors are likely involved in the development of SLE and play a crucial role in triggering and sustaining aberrant immunological reactions. Nevertheless, the precise mechanism by which the disease develops is still not fully understood.
Laparoscopically Repaired Posterior Benign Gastric Wall Perforation – A Rare Case Report
Authors: Mittal Vinamra
Published: January 2025

Gastric perforation, most commonly caused by peptic ulcer disease (PUD), is a surgical emergency. While perforations are generally found in the anterior aspect of the duodenum, only 5–8% involve the posterior wall of the stomach. Posterior perforations represent a rare and distinct clinical entity, with an estimated annual incidence of 3.8–14 cases per 100,000 individuals. Pre-operative diagnosis can be challenging, as these perforations are often identified only during surgery. Posterior perforation of peptic ulcer is a distinct clinical entity not commonly encountered. We present a case of a 28-year-old male who presented to the emergency with complaints of severe epigastric pain radiating to the back for 12 hours with shock. Initially, a diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis was assumed clinically but only after contrast-enhanced CT imaging, the diagnosis of Posterior gastric wall perforation was made. Following resuscitation, the patient underwent a Diagnostic Laparoscopy due to the diagnostic uncertainty. Intraoperative findings revealed a 1x1 cm perforation located on the posterior gastric wall, approximately 6 cm from the pylorus. The perforation was laparoscopically repaired using an omental Graham patch, accessed via the lesser sac through the supracolic compartment. The patient made an uneventful recovery and was discharged on postoperative day 7 with dietary advice and a follow-up plan.
Desarrollo de un monitor de parámetros ambientales para entornos hospitalarios críticos
Authors: Hernández Guevara Leopoldo , Morales Samayoa Carmen Celia
Published: January 2025

Introducción: La calidad de los servicios de salud ha mejorado al considerar factores como la eficacia tecnológica y la calidad del entorno de atención. Esto ha generado la necesidad de evaluar la calidad ambiental en espacios clínicos críticos. Metodología: El artículo propone un sistema de medición y monitoreo en tiempo real de parámetros ambientales clave, como la humedad relativa, temperatura, ruido ambiental y dióxido de carbono, utilizando tecnologías IoT y sensores comerciales con transmisión inalámbrica de datos. Resultados: El sistema permitirá evaluar y mejorar las condiciones ambientales en tiempo real, actuando cuando los parámetros superen los límites establecidos. Discusión: El monitoreo ambiental no solo cumple con las normativas, sino que también mejora la seguridad y comodidad en entornos clínicos. La comparación de mediciones con estándares permite intervenir rápidamente, garantizando un entorno óptimo para pacientes y personal. Conclusiones: El monitoreo continuo de componentes ambientales en entornos clínicos críticos es esencial para mejorar la calidad del servicio de salud, asegurando seguridad y comodidad para todos los ocupantes.
Psikanalitik Kuramda Baba İşlevi ve Ben İdeali Çerçevesinde Bir Film Analizi: Scarface
Authors: Faraji Haydeh , Bilğiş Cemile
Published: January 2025

Filmler, insanın zihinsel süreçlerine ayna tutabilen sanat yapıtlarıdır. Sinemanın doğası ve filmlerin sembolik yapısı, karakterlerin iç dünyalarını gözlemleme ve psikanalitik çerçevede yorumlayabilme olanağı sunmaktadır. Psikanalitik kuramda; zihinsel işleyişin oluşumunda ve ben’in gelişiminde baba işlevi kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Çocuğun gerçeklik ve toplumsal olan ile tanışabilmesi ve ben idealini bu eksende oluşturabilmesi; babanın, anne ile çocuk arasındaki ilişkiye dahil olabilme kapasitesi ile ilişkilidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; Scarface filmindeki Tony Montana karakteri üzerinden psikanalitik kuramdaki baba işlevi ve ben idealini değerlendirmektir. Tony Montana, Küba’dan Amerika’ya mülteci olarak gelmiş bir suçludur. Film boyunca Tony’nin nasıl büyük bir uyuşturucu baronu haline geldiği işlenirken bir yandan da zihinsel işleyişindeki kayıp baba figürü ile kurulmaya çalışılan ilkel bir özdeşimin ve baba işlevinin yetersizliğinin, ben ve ben ideali arasındaki uçuruma nasıl etki ettiği gözlemlenebilmektedir. İç dünyadaki kayıp babanın, Tony’nin gerçeklik ve toplumsal olanla uyum geliştirme imkanını engellediği ve her şeyi başaracak ve babadan alamadığını telafi edebilecek kişinin, sadece kendisi olduğuna dair bir yanılsamaya yol açtığı varsayılmaktadır.
Kadınlarda Uçuş Kaygısı ile İlgili Deneyimlerin Tematik Analiz ile İncelenmesi
Authors: Yılmaz Halıcı Özlem , Sarı Demir Sevda , Arıkan Selma
Published: January 2025

Uçuş kaygısı farklı düzeylerde de olsa pek çok kişi tarafından deneyimlenmektedir. Alanyazındaki uçuş kaygısına yönelik çalışmaların çoğunlukla nicel araştırma yöntemiyle yürütülmüş olduğu görülmektedir. Ek olarak, pek çok diğer kaygı gibi uçuş kaygısının da kadınlar arasında daha yaygın olduğu bilinmektedir. Dolayısıyla bu çalışmanın amacı, uçuş kaygısı yaşayan kadınların bununla ilişkili bireysel deneyimlerinin incelenmesi ve ortaklaşan örüntülerin tespit edilmesidir. Bu çalışmaya, Uçuş Kaygısı Durumları Anketi ve Uçuş Kaygısı Tarzı Anketi puanlarına göre uçuş kaygısı düzeyinin yüksek olduğu belirlenen sekiz kadın katılmıştır. Katılımcılar 22-51 yaş aralığındadır. Katılımcılarla yaklaşık 1’er saat süren bireysel ve çevrimiçi yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda, incelenen konuya dair önemli olan, ortak veya paylaşılan deneyime ulaşabilmeyi sağlaması açısından tematik analiz yönteminin kullanılması uygun görülmüştür. Tematik analiz sonucunda “uçuşla ilgili olası sorunlara dair endişeli düşünceler”, “uçuşun ölümü çağrıştırması”, “tetikte olmak ve diken üstünde uçuş”, “uçuş kaygısının yol açtığı mahrumiyet hissi” ve “uçuş kaygısı ile başa çıkmak için başvurulan yollar” adlı beş ana tema elde edilmiştir. Genel olarak, bulguların ilgili alanyazınla tutarlı olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Uçuş kaygısı ile ilişkili faktörler, uçuş kaygısını yaşayan kişilerin hayatları üzerindeki olumsuz etkileri ve uçuş kaygısıyla baş etme yolları hakkında elde edilen bilgilerin klinik müdahalelerde ele alınabileceği düşünülmektedir.
Effect of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors on Performance of Momentum and Value Portfolios: Role of Audited Non-Financial Reporting
Authors: Hassan Asma , Abid Ammar
Published: January 2025

This study examines the nexus between environmental, social, and governance(ESG) performance and the performance of momentum and value portfolios. Further, the effect of audited non-financial information in this relationship has also been analyzed. This is achieved with the sample of listed companies from selected countries of the emerging market over the period of 2010 to 2019. The overall findings of the study suggest that investors of emerging countries do not consider sustainable investments as their stock-picking criteria as no significant relationship was found between environmental, social, and governance performance and the performance of momentum and value portfolios. Further, no significant effect of audited non-financial information in this relationship is found. The findings of the study offer significant insights for government, regulators, and policymakers to educate investors and companies about the importance of sustainable investments and emphasize the role of audit quality and the structure of audit committees in ESG disclosures.
Training on Cultivation of Fruit Plants in Pots (Tabulampot) for KWT Sida Makmur Pucang Banjarnegara
Authors: Wibowo Sapto Wibowo
Published: January 2025

Cultivation of fruit plants in pots (tabulampot) has been popular for a long time, especially in urban communities, both as a hobby and as an agricultural business. In terms of aesthetics, tabulampot is interesting to look at and adds to the beautiful yard of the house. The fruit can be enjoyed as family nutrition. So far, the home yard of Pucang Village residents has only been used with vegetable plants planted in polybags. Even if there are residents who plant fruit trees, they are not in pots but planted directly on the yard that has not been cemented. Thus, tabulampot cultivation training is the right solution for the residents of Pucang Village, Banjarnegara Regency. The purpose of this community service activity is to increase the knowledge and skills of Sida Makmur KWT members in Pucang Village intabulampot cultivation. The method used is counseling and demonstration. Counseling contains theoretical material about tabulampot. Demonstrations include making planting media, transplanting plants in pots, and plant care. The results of the training showed that KWT Sida Makmur members took counseling and practice seriously and enthusiastically so that they were able to absorb the tabulampot cultivation training material, and their knowledge and skills increased
Optimizing Coconut Shell Liquid Smoke as A Natural Preservative in Advancing Meatball Production
Authors: Mutamima Anisa , Sunarno Sunarno , Purnama Indra , Alfarisi Cory Dian , Fadli Ahmad , Yenti Silvia Reni , Barus Surya Danta Alberto
Published: January 2025

The Al-Anshar Foundation is an institution currently undertaking various projects and initiatives in the fields of education, social welfare, health, economics, culture, and public health. One of the business units managed by the foundation is the Ikhwan Meatball business, which is currently facing challenges such as limited production and market reach due to the short shelf life of the meatballs produced at room temperature. In this community engagement activity, a team consist of lecturers in the fields of chemical engineering and agriculture, was making efforts to assist the partner in addressing these challenges by equipping them with knowledge and skills to use liquid smoke from coconut shell as a natural preservative in meatball production. The activities included coordination with relevant parties, assistance in liquid smoke production, training on liquid smoke usage, product’s packaging improvement, and monitoring and evaluation. This initiative has yielded positive impacts, including an increase in the partner's skills in producing liquid smoke, a better understanding of the partner regarding the utilization of liquid smoke in meatball production, and an extension of the product's shelf life.
Assistance to Baitul Qur'an Santri in Recognizing Types of Waste and Their Processing
Authors: Sri Wahyuni  , Martalasari Martalasari , Dinata Marta , Sari Ermina , Awal Raudhah
Published: January 2025

Baitul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School Campus 3 which is located in the West Rumbai District Area, including Pekanbaru City, this campus has a very extensive educational environment so it is necessary to carry out maintenance to maintain the cleanliness of the boarding school, especially for students who may not have knowledge about classifying types of waste and the processor. For this reason, the service team wants to provide education on the introduction of types of waste and their processing. This outreach activity was attended by students, especially at the Aliyah and MTs levels. In the pretest, the percentage of participants who understood various aspects of waste management ranged from 12% to 76%, with the lowest understanding in electronic waste management and the highest in the definition and types of waste. After the counseling was carried out, the results were that participants were very enthusiastic in this activity, so that in the posttest activity the results were 100% of the 25 participants understood the activities carried out.
ІНТЕРКУЛЬТУРНІ КОДИ У СУЧАСНІЙ НІМЕЦЬКОМОВНІЙ ЛІТЕРАТУРІ
Authors: ШАЦЬКА Галина , БОЙЧУК Надія
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes intercultural codes in contemporary German-language literature, in particular, in the context of globalization and cultural interactions. The purpose of the article is to study the role of intercultural codes in contemporary German-language literature and to analyze their impact on the formation of intercultural dialogue. The article interprets intercultural codes as a set of cultural symbols, ideas, concepts and linguistic means that function as sign units in the text, allowing to reflect the interaction of different cultures, which are realized in literature through lexical borrowings, cultural allusions, symbols (object, natural, historical, etc.), themes and motifs characteristic of different cultures. The article explores how literary works written in German reflect the cultural characteristics, identity, and social norms of various peoples and societies belonging to German-speaking cultures. Particular attention is paid to how intercultural codes contribute to the formation of new forms of literary language and the perception of texts by readers from different cultural backgrounds. The article also analyzes the ways in which cultural elements of other languages, traditions, and symbols are integrated into German-language literature and the role of these elements in expanding opportunities for intercultural dialogue. The article provides examples from contemporary literature where intercultural codes are an important tool for expressing authorial ideas and also explores their impact on the reader and the formation of a common cultural context.
Word embedding attention and balanced cross entropy technique for sentiment analysis
Authors: Sagvekar Vijaya Ravindra , Sharma Prashant
Published: January 2025

Customer feedback is useful for product development and increases the sales of the product. Reviews on e-commerce websites provided by the user provide valuable information about the product. Sentiment analysis on the text review helps to analyze the sentiment of users about the product and predict the sales of a product. The existing techniques in sentiment analysis use Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models that have limitations of vanishing gradient problem and overfitting problem. Initially, the Amazon review dataset is collected and processed in word embedding stage. The CNN is utilized to extract the features from the input dataset for sentiment analysis. The Word Embedding Attention (WEA) technique provides higher weight to the words having strong relation with class. The CNN feature helps to provide higher performance for a smaller number of training data. This technique helps to increase the performance of the model related class-wise, thus increasing the precision and recall value. Finally, WEA technique in Bi-directional LSTM (BiLSTM) is used to increase the classification performance. The Balanced Cross-Entropy is proposed to maintain the gradient and solves the vanishing gradient problem in the network. The WEA-BiLSTM model has 97.4% accuracy, and 86.8% precision, and the existing CNN model has 97.1% accuracy and 85.4% precision in sentiment analysis. In this study, WEA-LSTM is used for the sentimental analysis of user reviews. This technique solves the vanishing gradient problem in the network by using Balanced Cross Entropy and helps to increase the performance of the model.
Re-engineering Dutch social surveys: From single-purpose surveys to an integrated design
Authors: Cuppen Menno , Van der Laan Paul , Van Nunspeet Wim
Published: January 2025

Statistics Netherlands and its division of Socio-economic and Spatial Statistics are facing increasing quality demands by customers and stakeholders. Information is needed at more detailed levels and more and more crossings need to be made among different variables of interest. Also timeliness and coherence of statistics are important issues. Next to these demands there is a strong incentive to collect data more efficiently and to reduce the costs of data collection.

The growing possibilities of administrative data sources, the rise of the internet as a survey mode and the availability of new methods and techniques provide opportunities to answer these demands. In 2010 as part of a large scale re-engineering programme of Dutch household surveys, an integrated design of household surveys combined with optimal use of administrative data and mixed mode data collection was introduced. This integrated design that consists of core questionnaire and specific topic modules can make social statistics richer, more cost-effective and more useful as a tool to answer policy needs.
Fuzzy database queries in official statistics: Perspective of using linguistic terms in query conditions
Authors: Hudec Miroslav
Published: January 2025

Institutes of official statistics work with mountains of data mainly stored in relational databases. Often, users face the problem of how to express their requirements for data by crisp query conditions, while, for users query can be described more naturally by linguistic terms. Lingustic terms directly included in queries enable more flexible retrieval of relevant data and data dissemination. Fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic have two advantages in this field: provide a better representation of the user requirements for data using linguistic terms and allow examination of records that clearly meet the given criteria, as well as those meeting the given criteria with certain degree. In order to illustrate advantages of fuzzy queries, examples have been realized on real data from official statistics.
Spatial harmonization of economic cycles: Statistical confirmation of European-Russian interaction in real sectors of the economy
Authors: Zarova Elena
Published: January 2025

The globalization process has prompted investigations and quantitative estimations of cross-country and inter-regional interaction of economic activities. Statistical research and econometric modeling results in this field have been published in the literature and on the Internet. However, they deal with the economy of developing countries. We examine the cyclic nature of different branches of economic activity in the Russian Federation and the statistical effect of interaction between Russian and European medium-term business cycles. The results of this statistical research are of interest in correlating forecasts to strengthen European – Russian economic interactions as a consequence of Russia joining the World Trade Organization.