bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Experimental Model for Fluid Dynamics and Pressures During Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
Authors: Farshad Mazda , Stauffer Alexandra , Zipser Carl Moritz , Kheram Najmeh , Spirig José Miguel , Widmer Jonas , Hagel Vincent , Schader Jana Felicitas
Published: September 2024

Objective: Endoscopic spine surgery is an emerging technique of minimally invasive spine surgery. However, headache, seizure, and autonomic dysreflexia are possible irrigation-related complications following full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD). Pressure elevation through fluid irrigation may contribute to these adverse events. A validated experimental model to investigate parameters for guideline definition is lacking. This study aimed to create an experimental setting for FELD with pressure assessments to prove the concept of repeatable and sensitive measurement of intracranial, intra- and epidural pressures during spine endoscopy.Methods: To measure intradural pressure, catheters were introduced through a sacral approach and advanced to lumbar, thoracic, and cervical levels in human cadavers. Similarly, lumbar epidural and intracranial probes were placed. The dural sac was filled with Ringer solution to a physiologic pressure of 15 cmH2O. Lumbar endoscopy was performed on 3 human cadavers at the L3–4 level. Pressure changes were measured continuously at all sites and the effects of backflow-occlusion were monitored.Results: Reproducibility of the experimental model was validated with catheters at the correct locations and stable compartmental pressure baselines at all levels for 3 specimens (mean±standard deviation: 1.3±2.9 mmHg, 9.0±2.0 mmHg, 6.0±1.2 mmHg, respectively). Pressure increase could be detected sensitively by closing the system with backflow-occlusion.Conclusion: An experimental setup for feasible, repeatable, and precise pressure measurement during FELD in a human cadaveric setup has been developed. This allows investigation of the effects of endoscopic techniques and pump pressures on intra-, epidural and intracranial pressure and enables ranges of safe pump pressures per clinical situations.
Incidence and Risk Factors for Lumbar Sympathetic Chain Injury After Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Authors: Singhatanadgige Weerasak , Tangdamrongtham Thanadol , Limthongkul Worawat , Yingsakmongkol Wicharn , Kerr Stephen J. , Tanasansomboon Teerachat , Kotheeranurak Vit
Published: September 2024

Objective: Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF), performed using a retroperitoneal approach, can lead to complications related to the approach, such as lumbar sympathetic chain injury (LSCI). Although LSCI is a common complication of OLIF, its reported incidence varies across studies due to an absence of specific diagnostic criteria. Moreover, research on the risk factors of postoperative sympathetic chain injuries after OLIF remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the incidence, and identify independent risk factors for LSCI, in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal diseases who underwent OLIF.Methods: Between October 2020 and August 2023, a retrospective review was conducted at our institute on 200 patients who underwent OLIF at 1 to 4 consecutive spinal levels (L1–5) for degenerative spinal diseases including spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative scoliosis. We excluded those with infections, trauma, tumors, and lower extremity edema/warmth due to other causes. The patients were categorized into 2 groups: those with and without LSCI symptoms. Demographic data, operative data, and pre- and postoperative parameters were evaluated for their association with LSCI using a univariate logistic regression model. Variables with a p-value <0.1 in the univariate analysis were included in a multivariate model to identify the independent risk factors.Results: Thirty-five of 200 patients (17.5%) developed LSCI symptoms after OLIF. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that prolonged retraction time, particularly exceeding 31.5 miniutes, remained an independent risk factor (adjusted odds ratio, 12.59; p<0.001).Conclusion: This study demonstrated that prolonged retraction time was an independent risk factor for LSCI following OLIF, particularly when it exceeded 31.5 minutes. Protecting the lumbar sympathetic chain during surgery and minimizing retraction time are crucial to avoiding LSCI following OLIF.
Different Degeneration Patterns of Paraspinal Muscles Between Double-Level and Single-Level Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: An Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis of 140 Patients
Authors: Li Yi , Wang Ruiling , Li Junjun , Wang Linfeng , Shen Yong
Published: September 2024

Objective: To evaluate the degeneration patterns of paraspinal muscles in double-level degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (dl-DLS) versus single-level degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (sl-DLS).Methods: A total of 67 dl-DLS and 73 sl-DLS patients were included. Multifidus (MF), erector spinae (ES), and psoas major (PM)’s fatty infiltration (FI) and relative cross-sectional area (rCSA) were measured. Sagittal parameters such as lumbar lordosis (LL), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), pelvic incidence (PI), pelvic tilt (PT), sacral slope (SS) were also assessed. Comparisons and correlation analysis were performed between the 2 groups.Results: MF atrophy is worse in dl-DLS patients from L3–4 to L5–S1, with higher FI from L1–2 to L5–S1 compared to sl-DLS patients. ES atrophy and FI are more pronounced in dl-DLS patients from L1–2 to L5–S1. PM atrophy is more significant in dl-DLS patients at L2–3 to L5–S1, with heavier FI from L1–2 to L3–4, though no difference in FI from L4–5 to L5–S1. The rCSA and FI of MF and ES show significant differences between adjacent segments in both groups, except for MF rCSA between L3–4 and L4–5 in dl-DLS. In dl-DLS, PM rCSA negatively correlates with PT from L4–5 to L2–3, while FI of MF and ES in L5–S1 positively correlates with LL. In sl-DLS, PM FI in L4–5 and L5–S1 negatively correlates with LL.Conclusion: Degeneration of MF, ES, and PM is more severe in dl-DLS patients, particularly at the spondylolisthesis level. Severe paraspinal muscle degeneration can lead to spinal force imbalance and progression from sl-DLS to dl-DLS. The degradation of PM and ES correlates negatively with PT and SVA, indicating a link to pelvic decompensation and SVA abnormalities, potentially causing disproportionate degenerative changes in dl-DLS patients.
Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Cervical Disc Replacement Versus Posterior Endoscopic Cervical Decompression: A Matched-Pair Comparison Analysis
Authors: Kotheeranurak Vit , Jitpakdee Khanathip , Lewandrowski Kai-Uwe , Lin Guang-Xun , Singhatanadgige Weerasak , Limthongkul Worawat , Yingsakmongkol Wicharn , Kim Jin-Sung , Liawrungrueang Wongthawat
Published: September 2024

Objective: To compare clinical and radiographic outcomes between 2 motion preservation surgeries, cervical disc replacement (CDR) and posterior endoscopic cervical decompression (PECD), for unilateral cervical radiculopathy.Methods: Between February 2018 and December 2020, 60 patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy who underwent either CDR or PECD were retrospectively recruited as matched pairs. Clinical outcomes included visual analogue scale (VAS) scores for neck and arm pain, Neck Disability Index (NDI), and satisfaction rates. The radiographic outcome was index level motion. Intraoperative data, complications, and hospital stay were collected. Preoperative and postoperative outcomes were compared.Results: Patients undergoing CDR or PECD were included, with 30 cases in each group. Matched pairs were compared in terms of demographic data and preoperative measurements. CDR was associated with shorter operative times, whereas PECD resulted in less intraoperative blood loss. The total complication rate was 5%. NDI and VAS for neck and arm were significantly improved in both groups, with no significant differences between the 2 groups. Satisfaction rates of good and excellent exceeded 87% in both groups. CDR was superior to PECD in the restoration of disc height. Early postoperative follow-up showed no significant difference in terms of index level motion. PECD demonstrated significantly shorter hospital stays and quicker return-to-work times (p<0.05).Conclusion: PECD achieved equivalent clinical and radiologic outcomes compared with CDR when the certain criteria for surgery were met. Both techniques demonstrated the potential to maintain index level motion. Additionally, PECD resulted in less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and faster return-to-work times. Conversely, CDR offered shorter operative times and better restoration of disc height.
Minimisation of Environmental Impact of Commercial Aviation in Europe: Hydrogen-Powered Aircrafts
Authors: Sizov Pavel , Philtjens Denton , Yuen Jamie , - Kunjam , Bryant Joe
Published: September 2024

This paper examines hydrogen-powered aircraft as a means to reduce commercial aviation's long-run environmental impact in Europe, aligning with the EU's 2050 net- zero emissions goal. Focusing on short-haul intra-European flights, our study proposes a network of on-site electrolysers powering a fleet of hybrid hydrogen aircrafts. We model (1) the monetary cost of emissions in aviation, (2) how pollutive flight routes are, and (3) the private (monetary) costs of equipping airports with hydrogen infrastructure and servicing aircrafts. We develop a novel combinatorial optimisation algorithm to select airports to decarbonise across a range of carbon cost cases. We find that €2.79bn in long-run annual welfare can be unlocked under the base case. Finally, we illustrate how an EU-wide kerosene tax is expected to provide an additional €3.13bn long-run annual welfare with this approach.
Potential protein markers for differential diagnosis of thyroid neoplasms
Authors: Aksenova T. N. , Bondarenko E. V. , Ioutsi V. A. , Abdulkhabirova F. M. , Vanushko V. E. , Belousov P. V. , Dzodzaeva A. V. , Kitsilovskaya N. A. , Mokrysheva N. G.
Published: September 2024

Tumors of the thyroid gland are extremely common. The incidence of malignant thyroid neoplasms has increased rapidly in recent decades, although it is unclear whether this is a true increase or the result of widespread use of screening ultrasound. The standard diagnostic procedure for determining the risk of malignancy and indications for surgical treatment of thyroid neoplasms is fine-needle aspiration biopsy followed by cytologic examination of the cellular aspirate. Despite the fact that in the majority of cases it is possible to make a differential diagnosis between thyroid cancer and benign thyroid masses, there is a diagnostic problem with intermediate categories of cytologic findings according to Bethesda, which makes it necessary to search for alternative solutions. This determines the need to expand preoperative diagnostic possibilities. One of the key directions of work on its realization is the study of proteomic data in various thyroid pathologies. The study of the proteome of thyroid tumors opens the possibility of identifying specific protein markers or mechanisms that play a key role in the oncogenesis and metastasis of thyroid tumors, as well as potential targets for new methods of diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. All this determines the relevance and practical importance of studying thyroid pathology at the molecular level, taking into account the potential of proteins as markers.
PEREMPUAN SEBAGAI OBJEK MALE GAZE PEMBACA: TELAAH KRITIS KARYA SASTRA FEMINIS PEREMPUAN INDONESIA
Authors: Febrianto Anggit , Udasmoro Wening
Published: September 2024

Since the fall of Suharto in May 1998, women's involvement in literature has increased rapidly, causing a rush of feminist themes and content in literary works in this period. However, the literary works of women writers, even female feminists, are still unable to escape the tendency to objectify women. This research will show that in the works of female feminist writers, female characters are still displayed as objects of the reader’s male gaze. Four novels will be studied, namely Perempuan Berkalung Sorban and Geni Jora by Abidah El Khalieqy, and Tabula Rasa and Gadis Kretek by Ratih Kumala. This study is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques were carried out using the literature study method, namely by reading carefully and thoroughly the four material object novels. Collected data will be analyzed using the Male Gaze Theory by Laura Mulvey. According to the Male Gaze Theory, women are constantly looked at, watched, and displayed, with a certain appearance that has a strong visual and sexual influence so that they are referred to as to-be-looked-at-ness. The results of this study show that in the four novels, there are two repeated patterns, that consistently place women as objects of the reader’s male gaze, namely (1) the exposure of women's intimate organs in an erotic context and (2) beautiful and detailed descriptions of women's faces and bodies.
Effects of cell culture time and cytokines on migration of dental pulp stem cell‐derived chondrogenic cells in collagen hydrogels
Authors: Yao Li , Flynn Nikol , Kaphle Pranita
Published: September 2024

The transplantation of collagen hydrogels encapsulating human dental pulp stem cell (DPSC)‐derived chondrogenic cells is potentially a novel approach for the regeneration of degenerated nucleus pulposus (NP) and cartilage. Grafted cell migration allows cells to disperse in the hydrogels and the treated tissue from the grafted location. We previously reported the cell migration in type I and type II hydrogels. It is important to explore further how cell culture time affect the cell motility. In this study, we observed the decreased motility of DPSC‐derived chondrogenic cells after culturing for 2 weeks compared with cells cultured for 2 days in these gels. The Alamarblue assay showed the cell proliferation during the two‐week cell culture period. The findings suggest that the transitions of cell motility and proliferation during the longer culture time. The result indicates that the early culture stage is an optimal time for cell transplantation. In a degenerated disc, the expression of IL‐1β and TNFα increased significantly compared with healthy tissue and therefore may affect grafted cell migration. The incorporation of IL‐1β and TNFα into the collagen hydrogels decreased cell motility. The study indicates that the control of IL‐1β and TNFα production may help to maintain cell motility after transplantation.
Varieties and transformations in emic interpretations of Catholic rituals in contemporary Podhale: a semiotic perspective on religious change
Authors: Wójciak Dorota
Published: September 2024

In this paper, I examine intergenerational differences in emic interpretations of various types of ritual references in the religious culture of the Podhale region (Poland), which is known for its lavish celebrations of Catholic holidays and rites of passage. Drawing on Roy Rappaport’s theory of ritual communication, particularly the distinction between self-referential and canonical messages, I analyze Podhale highlanders’ attitudes toward the self-referential messages communicated by ritual participants. The analysis of my respondents’ narratives revealed that a change in attitude toward ritual messages considering individual social status correlates with a change in the conceptualization of the ritual’s reference to its transcendent object. This paper presents this phenomenon through the lens of the basic concepts of Charles Sanders Peirce’s theory of semiosis and demonstrates that some changes in the religious culture of Podhale can be interpreted as changes in the dynamics between the components of the sign.
Temperature-dependent diffraction studies on the stannides Sr3Rh4Sn4, Sr3Ir4Sn4 and Sr2.43Eu0.57Ir4Sn4
Authors: Kösters Jutta , Bönnighausen Judith , Block Theresa , Pöttgen Rainer
Published: September 2024

The stannides Sr3Rh4Sn4 and Sr2.43Eu0.57Ir4Sn4 (Na3Pt4Ge4-type, space group I

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3m) were synthesized by induction-melting of the elements in sealed tantalum tubes followed by an annealing sequence to increase the crystallinity. Their polycrystalline samples were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction and the structures were refined from single crystal X-ray diffractometer data. The basic building units are [Rh4Sn4] respectively [Ir4Sn4] stellae quadrangulae which condense to rigid three-dimensional networks. A striking crystal chemical feature of the Na3Pt4Ge4-type phases are pronounced anisotropic displacements of the divalent cations. Additional structure refinements of Sr3Rh4Sn4 and Sr2.43Eu0.57Ir4Sn4 and the previously reported stannide Sr3Ir4Sn4 at 90 K reveal less anisotropic behavior in going to lower temperatures.
What's in It for Me? Contextualizing the Potential Clinical Impacts of Lecanemab, Donanemab, and Other Anti-β-amyloid Monoclonal Antibodies in Early Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Jin Michelle , Noble James M.
Published: September 2024

A new era of disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease (AD) arrived in 2021 following the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to grant accelerated approval for aducanumab, an anti-β-amyloid (Aβ) monoclonal antibody designed to target Aβ aggregates, a biological component of AD. More recently, trial outcomes for lecanemab and donanemab, two additional antibodies of this drug class, have shown favorable and significant slowing of metrics for cognitive and functional decline. Lecanemab and donanemab have since received similar FDA approval to aducanumab in January 2023 and July 2024, respectively. Given that these therapies are a clearly emerging tool in the repertoire of clinicians treating AD and related dementias, a critical dialogue has been ongoing regarding the potential impacts and place for these therapies. Here, we seek to contextualize this debate by first considering factors involved in theoretically extrapolating current randomized control trial outcomes to estimate meaningful clinical impacts. In the process of this exercise, we outline a generally useful concept termed Summative Treatment-Associated Benefit measuring Long-term Efficacy/Effectiveness Area as a metric of summative benefits of treatment over the life course of an individual. Second, we consider current real-world factors, such as conditions of FDA approval and other points involved in clinical decision-making that will influence and/or temper the actual impacts of this drug class.
Facile synthesis of PVDF/SnO2 nanocomposite thin films for optoelectronic applications
Authors:   Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan, Hafeez S. A. , Saleem M. ,   Department of Physics, School of Science and Engineering (SSE), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan, Waqas U. ,   Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan, Ather N. ,   Institute of Physics, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Ramay S. M. ,   Department of Physics and Astronomy, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Shar M. A. ,   Department of Mechanical & Energy Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP, United Kingdom, Atiq S. ,   Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
Published: September 2024

Thin films of pure polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and PVDF/SnO2 nanocomposites were fabricated by sol ̶gel spin coating method. The weight percentage of SnO2 in PVDF matrix was varied from 0.25%, 0.5%, and 1%. X-ray diffraction graphs exhibited the rutile structure of SnO2. Scanning electron microscope confirmed densely packed morphology of pure PVDF and dispersion of SnO2 agglomerated spherical particles in PVDF matrix. The presence of all constituent elements in a specific ratio was confirmed from energydispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Furthermore, optical properties were taken by ellipsometry in terms of ψ (Psi) and Δ (Delta) values which were acquired through the specific fitting model, and these modeled values were fitted with the experimental values. The real part of the dielectric function showed a high refractive index at minimum energy for pure PVDF as compared to PVDF/SnO2 nanocomposite films whereas the imaginary part exhibited significantly high absorption spectra at minimum energy for pure PVDF and vice versa for PVDF/SnO2 films. Furthermore, pure PVDF film showed high absorption which increased with the increase of energy of interacting light but decreased with the incorporation of SnO2 nanoparticles. The entire observation exhibited that PVDF/SnO2 nanocomposite thin films can be utilized for optical devices like transpicuous conductors and chemical sensors etc.
Optimization of the inverted perovskite CH3NH3PbI3 planar heterojunction for solar cells applications
Authors:   LATSI Laboratory, Department of electronics, University Blida1, Blida, Algeria, Kemouche M. , Aissat A. ,   University of Ahmed Draia, Adrar, Algeria, Nacer S. ,   LATSI Laboratory, Department of electronics, University Blida1, Blida, Algeria, Dupont S. ,   Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (IEMN), UMR CNRS 8520, University of Sciences and Technologies of Lille 1, Avenue Poincare, 60069, 59652 Villeneuve of Ascq, France, Vilcot J. P. ,   Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (IEMN), UMR CNRS 8520, University of Sciences and Technologies of Lille 1, Avenue Poincare, 60069, 59652 Villeneuve of Ascq, France
Published: September 2024

The purpose of our paper is to simulate and optimize the electro-optical characteristics of a reversed Perovskite planar solar cell. Firstly, the synthesis of the CH3NH3PbI3 was exposed. Then, the absorption, reflection and transmission phenomena were studied. The effects of the thicknesses of CH3NH3PbI (d) and HTL (D) layers on the efficiency of the presented have been simulated. Subsequently, the back contact metals effect on Jsc, Voc, FF and η was taken into account. For a thickness d=0.6µm, the output parameters reached Voc=1.07V, Jsc=22.75mA/cm2 , FF=78% and η=19.02%. Besides, the efficiency is reduced by the defect density at the CH3NH3PbI3/PEDOT:PSS interface more than that at the PCBM/CH3NH3PbI3 interface and it should be less than 1013 cm-3 to have better solar cell performance.
Study in Laboratory of Aqueous Solutions Representing the Acidity of a Uranium Mine Under Decommissioning
Authors: De Oliveira Reis Mariana , Batista de Almeida Alexandre , Ayouni-Derouiche Linda , Heeren de Oliveira Arno , De Sousa Ricardo Geraldo , De Souza Medeiros Batista Adriana
Published: September 2024

The mine decommissioning process is associated to the mitigation of environmental impacts and recovery of degraded areas during the useful life of the unit. In the case of uranium mining, aspects concerning environmental radioprotection are necessary, thus avoiding increased human exposure to radiation and undesirable effects on the ecosystem. In order to adequately treat impacted areas, the possible form of management for environmental remediation will depend on the conditions of the particular mine. In the case of the Caldas Decommissioning Unit (UDC), mine acidity is a relevant issue, and the control of chemical elements in order to maintain the parameters defined by legislation must be continuously observed. Aiming to study strategic elements for the treatment of acid drainage water in the Caldas region, simulated solutions prepared in the laboratory, composed of Fe, Al and Mn, were proposed. It was possible to prepare a mixed solution with a concentration of these elements close to that found in the UDC, and representative of the acidity condition of the mine. The removal of elements by adsorption was also evaluated separately and together, verifying the influence of ions on the process. It was observed that the adsorbent material (RT) has a high adsorption power for iron, the ability to also adsorb manganese in concentrations close to those found in UDC, being influenced by the high aluminum content, which reduces its removal efficiency due to previous saturation. However, even in this case, the effectiveness of RT in treating acidic drainage waters is still evident, which can be enhanced by the combination of treatment methods. The study presented is especially relevant due to the conduct of activities that are representative of a real solution, but carried out in a controlled and simplified environment.
International drug trafficking a drug officers perspective
Authors: O’Hagan Andrew
Published: September 2024

Those who traffic controlled drugs could be considered to be the scourge of modern society, the substances are many and varied, but the methods remain very similar almost globally. Because of this analogy it is prudent to examine the trade, methods and routes of what could be considered to the two main Class A controlled drugs globally, Heroin and Cocaine. The roles of both the drug traffickers and law enforcement will also be explored to give a greater understanding of the roles and procedures undertaken by those on both sides of the law.
Importance of the use of complementary diagnostic measures in the detection of injuries caused by sexual violence
Authors: Jorge González-Santamartina , Carmen SalvadorMartínez María del , Jorge GonzálezFernández
Published: September 2024

Sexual violence produces physical, psychological and social damage in those who are victims of it. The identification of lesions in the anogenital areas is important when gathering evidence of non-consensual sexual relations. A retrospective study was carried out on a sample (n=202) of victims of sexual violence who required forensic medical attention in La Rioja (Spain), between 2008 and 2020. Of the 129 cases in which there was penetration, injuries were identified in the anogenital area in 16.2% (n=29) of the victims, the most frequent locations being the vaginal introitus and the anus. The comparative analysis of these results with other studies allows us to establish the hypothesis that anogenital examination with a simple visual inspection leads to under-diagnosis of possible physical injuries, which is why the use of complementary exploratory techniques is recommended in cases of sexual violence.
Encontrando el amor compañero: amor de pareja de mujeres firmantes de paz, durante y después de la guerra
Authors: Quiroga Cruz Marcela
Published: September 2024

Este artículo nace, en parte, de las reflexiones y análisis de entrevistas realizadas a cinco mujeres firmantes de la paz, provenientes de las farc-ep, para una investigación[1] sobre el amor de pareja de estas mujeres, en el contexto de la reincorporación de ese extinto grupo guerrillero. Luego de la firma del Acuerdo de paz, recoge narrativas sobre cómo vivieron sus relaciones de pareja durante y después de la guerra. A cinco años de la firma del acuerdo, el balance refleja una nueva forma de amor que riñe con el concepto de amor romántico; dejando para las participantes del estudio el reto de leer su subjetividad, incluso desde la posibilidad de la individualización, y de comprender el amor compañero como una experiencia política que atraviesa la subjetividad de las relaciones humanas.
 
[1] Estudio realizado para obtener el título de Magíster en Trabajo social con énfasis en familia y redes sociales de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
Suicide and suicide attempt rates among children and youth in Europe in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Lipska Julia , Leś Klaudia Karina
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim: Suicide, the act of taking one’s own life, represents the most final decision a person can make. When this type of decision involves an adolescent or a child, people are often left questioning what led to it. The visibly increasing number of suicides in Poland in last years, especially among individuals as young as 12, motivated the authors to take a look at the current state of knowledge about young people’s mental health. The authors investigated whether the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath had a particularly strong impact on young people’s lives and what imprint it has left on their mental well-being. Another aim of this work was to summarise possible factors related to the pandemic that could have had a negative or positive influence on minors’ mental state and health, with a specific focus on Europe. Materials and methods: PubMed and Google Scholar literature search, and Google-based research. Results: The review presents statistics on suicides and suicide attempts in various European countries, and analyses possible reasons, including mental disorders and the impact of home confinement caused by the pandemic. Conclusion: It can be presumed that the pandemic had a negative impact on young people’s mental state. However, the overall outcomes are in correlation with pre-existing family and peer relationships, abusive environments, and problems that developed before the pandemic, as well as mental disorders. Also, the quality of mental health support systems varies between countries, making it difficult to generalise the findings.
Seasonings and Flavourings in Canada Before 1840
Authors: Williamson Mary F
Published: September 2024

This article looks at the range of flavourings and condiments available in colonial Quebec and Ontario from the 1600s to the 1840s and the publication of the first Canadian cookbooks,
What Did God Have for Breakfast?
Authors: Lyman-Dixon Anthony
Published: September 2024

What some religious texts say about divine eating habits.
Ladakhi Kitchen
Authors: Reifenberg Gabriele
Published: September 2024

The book of this name was reviewed by James Crowden in the last issue of PPC. I was so intrigued by it that I obtained from its author permission to reprint her introduction and fifteen of her favourite recipes, together with a couple of the illustrations by the artist the late Abdul Salam Tak, and the poem by Sonam Sopari. Prospect Books customers will not be surprised at the close relationship of the Ladakhi kitchen to that of Tibet described by Rinjing Dorje in his Food in Tibetan Life. Rinjing, by the way, still flourishes in Seattle, as does his family. He has been able to revisit his homeland.
I have made a few small alterations to the text to accommodate it to its new setting, and I should point out that the book has its full quiver of practical tips, pronunciation guide and glossary. It also has a nice map which I have not reproduced here. I am very grateful to Gabriele Reifenberg, who was assisted by Phuntsog Angmo and Tsewang Dolma, for allowing this reproduction. Should you want copies of the book itself, it can be bought for a minimum donation of £8.00 (to include postage and packing) from the author at 5 Owlstone Road, Cambridge CB3 9JH.
PERCEPTIONS OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS ABOUT THE CURRICULAR REORGANIZATION OF THE NOVO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: SANTOS JOSÉ VITOR PALHARES DOS , REPOLÊS MARIA CATARINA PAIVA
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to understand teachers' perceptions of professional and technological education at Fundação Osorio regarding the current curricular organization proposed by the Novo Ensino Médio. To this end, the data was collected through a qualitative survey, To this end, the data was collected through a qualitative survey, by application of an online questionnaire with 35 professors of professional and technological education at Fundação Osorio, using the Google Forms tool. The data were analyzed using Content Analysis. The results indicate that the consequences of the High School Reform fall mainly on teachers of propaedeutic education, while teachers of technical subjects reported few implications for didactic-pedagogical work and the teaching-learning process. Furthermore, many teachers believe that the Novo Ensino Médio could negatively impact the quality of technical courses and the profile of professionals to be trained, given the devaluation of some subjects in the curricula to the detriment of others, in addition to the lack of preparation and effective adherence of teachers and students to the reform. Interdisciplinarity was cited as the main benefit of the reform, however, at the same time, carrying out integrated activities and assessments was highlighted as the main difficulty, given the grouping of disciplines into large areas. This research allows us to advance the still incipient discussion about the importance of evaluating school curricula, especially after the Novo Ensino Médio, considering that the reform is recent and few studies have evaluated its consequences.
LIMITES E ALCANCES (IM)POSSÍVEIS ENTRE PSICANÁLISE E EDUCAÇÃO: DO TEMPO DE FREUD À ATUALIDADE
Authors: SANTOS SILVANO MESSIAS DOS , ALMEIDA INÊS MARIA MARQUES ZANFORLIN PIRES DE
Published: September 2024

RESUMO: O objetivo que sustenta o presente artigo é discutir a interface Psicanálise e Educação. Para tanto, faz-se um percurso histórico pelas tentativas de aproximação entre os campos: parte da primeira década do século XX, quando os diálogos em torno da relação Psicanálise e Educação têm início com Sándor Ferenczi e Oskar Pfister, dentre outros autores contemporâneos de Freud, para em seguida transitar pelos estudos psicanalíticos no campo da Educação desenvolvidos no Brasil ao longo dos últimos 100 anos. As experiências e produções teórico-práticas socializadas pela ampla lista de intelectuais interessados nas possíveis incidências da psicanálise no campo educativo, no Brasil e noutros países, nos levam a admitir que, embora encontrem resistências tanto no meio psicanalítico quanto no interior dos estudos educacionais, os possíveis encontros entre ambas as áreas não devem ser ignorados, não na perspectiva de um campo que sobrepõe o outro, mas de dois campos que podem se ferir e se nutrir mutuamente. Assim, conclui-se que, transcorridos mais de um século da invenção de Sigmund Freud, os limites e alcances das interlocuções Psicanálise e Educação não cessam de (não) se inscrever, incitando frutíferos debates sobre temas pedagógicos consagrados ou aspectos implicados na educação.
Cultural distance, friendship cities and production rates of contracted arable land in China’s overseas arable land investment
Authors: Ma Linyan , Pan Zichun , Wei Feng
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT: Based on the data of China’s overseas arable land investment in 47 countries along the “Belt and Road”, the Tobit model is used to analyze the effects of cultural distance and friendship cities on the production rates of contracted arable land in China’s overseas arable land investment. This study provided theoretical basis and empirical support for promoting China’s agricultural “going abroad” and improving the production rates of contracted arable land in China’s overseas arable land investment. The results show that differences in cultural distance, power distance and the degree of uncertainty avoidance have significant positive effects on the production rates of contracted arable land in China’s overseas arable land investment, and differences in individualism have a significant negative effect on the production rates. Friendship city has a positive but insignificant effect on the production rates, meanwhile, it also weaken the positive impact of cultural distance on production rates of contracted arable land in China’s overseas arable land investment. The proportion of joint ventures with host country, the economic level and institutional environment of the host country will all have an impact on the production rates. Finally, recommendations are proposed to promote the production rates of contracted arable land, such as focusing on the positive role of cultural distance, establishing friendship cities, and investing host countries with high potential precisely.
Bovine neosporosis in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: Elevated antibody detection rate in comparison to previous decades
Authors: Roman Isac Junior , Rosa Gilneia da , Rodrigues Fernando S. , Cargnelutti Juliana F. , Sangioni Luis Antonio , Vogel Fernanda S.F.
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to determine the frequency of anti-Neospora caninum antibody detection in three samples and sampling methods: A prevalence study, routine diagnostic laboratory samples, and fetal bovine serum samples. These samples were collected from cattle in Rio Grande do Sul (RS), southern Brazil, and analyzed using the indirect immunofluorescence reaction technique. For each sampling method, a historical study was used as a reference for comparison. In the prevalence study, 1,248 serum samples were collected from 2020 to 2022. The prevalence of N. caninum in the RS state was 22.8% (285/1248). This figure was statistically different compared to previous studies conducted in 2002, which reported a prevalence of 11.2% (p<0.001). In the routine diagnostic samples, an average rate of 29.95% (985/3289) of anti-N. caninum antibodies were detected. This rate was statistically higher than that of a previous study conducted in 2003, which reported a rate of 20% (p=0.01). Similar data were found in the fetal bovine serum samples, which showed an increase compared to previous studies conducted in 2010 that reported a rate of 15% (p=0.003). The increase in the detection rate of N. caninum antibodies underscores the need for measures to control and prevent bovine neosporosis.
Um lugar fora das ideias: a área de Políticas Públicas no Brasil
Authors: Marenco André , Bruxel Marília , Cate Lidia Ten
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Introdução: O artigo faz um diagnóstico da área de Políticas Públicas no Brasil enfocando duas dimensões: (i) o ensino, através dos perfis dos Programas de Pós-Graduação e dos docentes da área; e (ii) a pesquisa, através da análise da produção bibliográfica nacional em políticas públicas. Materiais e métodos: A partir de uma delimitação abrangente dessa área de estudos, foram recolhidos dados de 139 programas de pós-graduação na Plataforma Sucupira, cobrindo quatorze diferentes áreas de avaliação da CAPES. A análise subsequente foi baseada em uma pesquisa meticulosa realizada no banco de dados da SciELO Brasil, resultando na identificação de 13.432 publicações no período de 1968 a 2022. A análise prosseguiu com o objetivo de mapear a contribuição interdisciplinar e a adoção de modelos analíticos na literatura científica de políticas públicas. Resultados: A análise mostrou que as principais disciplinas que compõem o core internacional no estudo das políticas públicas, tais como Ciência Política, Economia e Administração Pública, têm uma participação restrita no número de programas de pós-graduação, na formação de doutores e na produção científica. Discussão: Apesar do expressivo número de doutores formados e de uma sólida produção científica, a variedade e a distribuição ampla em termos de instituições e temas sublinham os obstáculos para consolidar o domínio das políticas públicas como uma comunidade epistêmica interdisciplinar, que compartilhe referências e estruturas teóricas padronizadas.
Capacidades estatais municipais como condicionantes do desempenho das compras da agricultura familiar no âmbito do PNAE
Authors: Rodrigues Aline Xisto , Ferreira Marco Aurélio Marques , Araújo Juliana Maria de , Silveira Suely de Fátima Ramos
Published: September 2024

Resumo O Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE) é reconhecido mundialmente como uma bem-sucedida política pública de segurança alimentar e nutricional, porém muitos municípios brasileiros têm demonstrado dificuldades em cumprir o mínimo de compras da agricultura familiar (AF) estabelecido na Lei nº 11.947/2009. Entre os possíveis condicionantes estão as capacidades estatais municipais, embora ainda faltem estudos empíricos inferenciais. Diante disso, este estudo teve como objetivo compreender as relações entre capacidades estatais locais e compras da AF no PNAE, utilizando como variável de resposta o percentual de recursos empregados pelos municípios em compras diretas da AF e, como explicativas, variáveis representativas das capacidades técnico-administrativa, político-relacional e do contexto local. Como técnica de análise foram utilizados testes t de diferença entre médias, teste Qui-quadrado e regressão quantílica. Os resultados confirmam a existência de uma diferença significante entre o nível de capacidade dos municípios que, em 2019, cumpriram o mínimo legal de aquisições e aqueles que falharam no alcance dessa meta. Revelou-se, ainda, a influência das capacidades estatais técnico-administrativas e político-relacionais no percentual de compras efetuado, corroborando a importância de se considerar esses elementos nos modelos analíticos e na gestão de políticas públicas implementadas nesse contexto.
Inventory policy using the Multi-Echelon Closed-Loop Supply Chain in the Acquisition Market
Authors: Sassaki Rafael Pereira , Rodríguez Elias Carlos Aguirre , Marins Fernando Augusto Silva , Chaves Antônio Augusto
Published: September 2024

Abstract The Closed-Loop Supply Chain (CLSC) stands out due to a growing concern about environmental aspects, in addition to being capable of maximizing the value of resources throughout a product’s life cycle by reducing waste. Multi-echelon supply chain management has been widely recognized as a tool well capable of minimizing total inventory costs and promoting greater cooperation among supply chain members. Nonetheless, inventory policy management is still poorly explored in literature regarding the acquisition industry. Therefore, this paper explores an inventory policy through modelling a multi-echelon CLSC in the payment card industry aimed to lower inventory, freight, and shortage costs. Results reveal that there was a reduction in total costs without negatively affecting the minimum service level expected by the company under study, considering the cost of acquisition, freight, and shortages, in addition to the influence of inventory mix on its policy.
Temporal trend in fetal mortality according to two death avoidability classifications
Authors: Xavier Rebeca Danielly Barros , Vilela Mirella Bezerra Rodrigues , Bonfim Cristine Vieira do , Oliveira Conceição Maria , Lira Pedro Israel Cabral de , Sarinho Silvia Wanick
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the temporal trend of fetal mortality and its components, of avoidable and ill-defined causes according to two avoidability classifications in Recife, Pernambuco, 2010–2021. Method: Ecological study of temporal trends of fetal mortality in Recife, 2010–2021. The Brazilian List of Avoidable Causes of Death for fetal deaths (LBE-OF) and Brazilian List of Avoidable Causes of Death for children under five years of age (LBE < 5) were used. The Joinpoint regression model was applied to analyze the temporal trends. Results: Trends in fetal mortality and its components were stationary. The group of avoidable causes presented higher mortality rates in both classifications, with an increasing trend according to the LBE-OF (Annual Percentage Change-APC: 2,1; p = 0,018) and stationary according to the LBE < 5. There was a decreasing trend in mortality from ill-defined causes only according to the LBE-OF (APC: –12,3; p < 0,001). Conclusion: The results showed the stagnation of the temporal trend in fetal mortality, the avoidability of most deaths, and the potential of LBE-OF in monitoring the quality of information on the basic causes and avoidability of fetal deaths.
Healthy dietary patterns linked to Brazilian adolescents’ school meal adherence
Authors: Froelich Mendalli , Andrade Amanda Cristina de Souza , Rodrigues Paulo Rogério Melo , Talvia Sanna Sinikka , Holub Christina , Cunha Diana Barbosa , Mendes Larissa Loures , Muraro Ana Paula
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to verify the association between adherence to school meals provided by the National School Feeding Program and dietary patterns in adolescents from Brazilian public schools. Methods: Data from the 2019 National School Health Survey were used, with a nationally representative sample of Brazilian school adolescents (n=53,477; 13–17 years old). Food consumption of healthy and unhealthy food markers was obtained from a food consumption questionnaire. Regular consumption was considered ≥5 times/week. Latent class analysis was used to identify dietary patterns whose association with adherence to school meals was evaluated by multinomial logistic regression models, with adjustment for sociodemographic and eating behavior variables. Results: Three dietary patterns were identified: “unhealthy” — higher consumption of soft drinks and sweets (9.2% of adolescents); “healthy” — higher consumption of beans, vegetables, and fruits (27.1%); and “monotonous” — higher consumption of beans (63.7%). High adherence to school meals (every day) and unsatisfactory adherence (1–4 times/week) were positively associated with the healthy pattern even after adjustment for possible potential confounders (OR 1.37, 95%CI 1.23–1.52; OR 1.20, 95%CI 1.10–1.30, respectively). Conclusion: The results showed that the consumption of school meals offered by the National School Feeding Program can contribute to healthy eating habits among Brazilian adolescents.
Análise dos casos notificados de violência de repetição no Espírito Santo
Authors: Leite Franciéle Marabotti Costa , Cavalcante Gabriela Ravete , Garcia Marieli Thomazini Piske , Souza Elisa Aparecida Gomes de , Pedroso Márcia Regina de Oliveira , Venturin Bruna
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: Identificar a frequência de violência recorrente nos casos notificados no Espírito Santo e os fatores associados. Métodos: Estudo transversal. Foram incluídos os dados de violência no Espírito Santo no período de 2011 a 2018, do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação, e, realizadas análises estatísticas por meio do teste do qui-quadrado e regressão de Poisson. Resultados: 54,2% (N:14.966) dos casos de violências notificadas são de repetição, e, maiores prevalências estiveram associadas ao sexo feminino (RP: 1,54), a vítima criança (RP: 1,29) ou idosa (RP: 1,25), a presença de deficiências/transtornos (RP: 1,42) e a ocorrência em zona urbana/periurbana (RP: 1,10). Além disso, nota-se maior frequência do agravo por agressor único (RP: 1,20), homem (RP:1,23), com 25 anos e mais (RP: 1,09), conhecido da vítima (RP: 2,81) e na residência (RP: 1,69). Conclusão: Os casos notificados de violência apresentaram uma alta frequência de recorrência, e estiveram associados às características estudadas da vítima, do agressor e do evento.
Fragilidade no contexto do transplante renal
Authors: Sandes-Freitas Tainá Veras de , Domingues-da-Silva Raoni de Oliveira , Sanders-Pinheiro Helady
Published: September 2024

Resumo A fragilidade, conceituada como a resposta inadequada a situações de estresse devido à perda da reserva fisiológica, foi descrita incialmente na população idosa, mas atualmente vem sendo identificada em populações mais jovens com doenças crônicas, como a doença renal crônica. Estima-se que cerca de 20% dos pacientes sejam frágeis no momento do transplante renal (TR), e há grande interesse pelo seu potencial valor preditor de desfechos desfavoráveis. Um número expressivo de evidências tem sido gerado, entretanto, ainda persistem várias áreas a serem mais exploradas. A patogênese é pouco conhecida e limitada à extrapolação dos achados de outras populações. A maioria dos estudos é observacional, envolvendo pacientes em lista ou após o TR, e há escassez de dados sobre a evolução em longo prazo e possíveis intervenções. Revisamos os estudos, incluindo aqueles com populações brasileiras, de avaliação de fragilidade nas fases pré e pós-TR, explorando a fisiopatologia, os fatores associados, os desafios do diagnóstico e os desfechos associados, na tentativa de fornecer embasamento para futuras intervenções.