bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing physical activity levels, body mass index, and waist circumference in children with and without developmental coordination disorder
Authors: Cavalcante Neto Jorge Lopes , Draghi Tatiane Targino Gomes , Rohr Liz Araújo , Tudella Eloisa
Published: January 2025

Abstract Objective To evaluate differences in levels of physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference between children with DCD and their typically developing (TD) peers. Additionally, we correlated motor performance, BMI, and physical activity levels in these children. Method Three hundred twenty-nine children aged 7-10 years participated: 96 with severe DCD (s-DCD), 94 with moderate DCD (m-DCD), and 139 TD children. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition (MABC-2) and the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) assessed motor performance and physical activity levels, respectively. Children's BMI and waist circumference (WC) were assessed using standard procedures. Results Most children were classified as sedentary (74.0% s-DCD, 80.9% m-DCD, 71.9% TD). No significant differences in physical activity levels were found between motor performance groups. Children with s-DCD had significantly larger waist circumferences (p < 0.01) and higher BMIs (p = 0.03) than the TD group. Conclusions The low levels of physical activity observed, regardless of motor performance, are concerning. Children with s-DCD had significantly higher waist circumference and BMI than other groups, which is not explained by physical activity levels in this sample.
INCLUSIÓN DIGITAL Y GÉNERO: INVESTIGACIÓN Y FORMACIÓN CLAVES DEL ÉXITO
Authors: Rodríguez-Ruiz Beatriz , Prado Susana Agudo
Published: January 2025

RESUMEN Este trabajo analiza la realidad de mujeres jóvenes en el contexto laboral con relación a las tecnologías emergentes como recursos de inclusión y empoderamiento. Los participantes son mujeres españolas (n = 307) empleadas en una empresa de carácter comercial feminizada. La investigación es cuantitativa y se centra en analizar el uso, la participación y la valoración de las tecnologías emergentes en el ámbito laboral y personal. Los resultados señalan que existe un menor uso de lo esperado, atendiendo a los datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística – INE (2022). Sus conocimientos, capacidades y usos se centran en el acceso o búsqueda de información a través de Internet como recurso técnico. Por ello, es necesario diseñar acciones formativas para empoderar a este colectivo en el contexto laboral.
The trend toward neoinstitutionalization and religious discourse: elements of analysis for psychiatric reform
Authors: Corrêa Luisa Motta , Lima Rossano Cabral
Published: January 2025

Abstract Based on the experience of Italian democratic psychiatry, deinstitutionalization became the main axis of the Brazilian psychiatric reform policies. However, the tendency to isolate mental health users persists, leading to recurrent hospitalizations or neo-institutionalization. In the absence of the old asylums, new circuits for the confinement of madness have been created, with therapeutic communities as a paradigmatic example. Considering that the institution is the set of sayings, practices, and moralities that objectify users, translating the dominant rationality, it is necessary to show the ideology of the new asylum strongholds to understand the function they are fulfilling in today’s society. Therefore, this study seeks to analyze, by a narrative bibliographical review, what these institutions represent, how they operate, and what questions they pose to the psychosocial care network - especially the in the Centro de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS - Psychosocial Care Center). In discussing the case of Centro Vita and the therapeutic communities, which express a similar logic, we found that if, on the one hand, they are places destined for the death of unproductive people, on the other hand, they embody moralities and mentalities crossed by religious discourse, responding to subjective and existential needs that must be urgently addressed in view of the growing social disaffiliation that plagues mental health users and their families.
Performance, methane production, and beef lipid profile of young bulls finished in feedlot
Authors: Rodrigues Barbara Martins , Alvarenga Ramon Costa , Lanna Dante Pazzanese Duarte , Berndt Alexandre , Souza Fernando Antônio de , Lopes Leandro Sâmia
Published: January 2025

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the growth performance, enteric methane production, carcass traits, and fatty acid profile of the Longissimus thoracis muscle of young Nellore and Angus x Nellore beef bulls fed with a high-lipid diet and finished in feedlot. Fifty young bulls were evaluated, being divided into two groups: Nellore (n=25) and Angus × Nellore (n=25), randomly assigned to four pens in a completely randomized design. The feedlot phase covered 105 days of feed. The diet (80% concentrate) was formulated to meet or exceed beef cattle requirements to reach an average daily gain of 1.6 kg per day. The crossbred animals showed a higher dry matter intake, feed efficiency, initial body weight, final body weight, average daily gain, average daily carcass gain, hot carcass weight, and percentage of rib. However, dressing percentage was similar for both groups. The Nellore animals produced more enteric methane, expressed in g kg-1 average daily gain), but, also, higher concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid. The two genetic groups show satisfactory growth rates, but the crossbred animals present a better growth performance and produce less methane per unit of beef. The animal’s genetic composition modifies its fatty acid profile.
Colorimetric, chemical, and genetic characterization of purple garlic in two producing regions in Brazil
Authors: Beise Dalvan Carlos , Silva Ana Kelly de Sousa , Guterres Suelen Martinez , Zanatta Caroline Bedin , Schneider Ketlin , Almeida Amanda Venturi Corrêa de , Mazzuco Volni , Soldi Cristian , Welter Leocir José , Stefenon Valdir Marcos
Published: January 2025

Abstract The objective of this work was to compare the purple garlic cultivated in the Planalto Catarinense region with the one in Midwestern/ Southeastern region of Brazil, concerning colorimetric and chemical aspects, as well as genetic patterns. The color of the bulbils was determined through colorimetric analysis, the volatile compounds were characterized by solid phase micro-extraction and gas chromatography, and the genetic diversity was analyzed using microsatellite markers. Garlic bulbs grown in the Planalto Catarinense region have a more intense purplish color. The samples from the Midwestern/Southeastern region present a significantly lower concentration of volatile compounds. There is no consistent genetic difference between samples from the Planalto Catarinense and Midwestern/Southeastern regions. The purple garlic from each cultivation region has singularities, mainly due to the farmers’ management method and edaphoclimatic factors. The uniqueness presented through the colorimetric and chemical analyses fulfills the basic requirements that are necessary for the Geographical Indication of these products.
The influence of cracks on the corrosion initiation time caused by chloride diffusion in concrete structures using the Boundary Element Method
Authors: Souza Vinícius de Barros , Leonel Edson Denner
Published: January 2025

Abstract Reinforced concrete structures in coastal zones are subject to corrosion triggered by chloride ions. In contact with the concrete surface, such ions penetrate through the material’s porous microstructure, mainly by diffusion, and accumulate on the reinforcement’s surface, promoting a local breakage of the passive layer. In the classic structural service life model, the time span between the structure’s exposure to chloride ions and the reinforcement depassivation is called corrosion initiation time, which may be drastically reduced in cracked concrete. Aiming to estimate the corrosion initiation time, this study uses the two-dimensional transient formulation of the Boundary Element Method (BEM) to model the chloride diffusion in reinforced concrete parts with pre-existing cracks. In this approach, different crack lengths are simulated using the subregion technique, whose crack thickness is not required. The reinforcements are represented by circular voids with nil flux in the boundary. In a rectangular beam cross-section, cracks up to 60 mm long were simulated from the concrete cover. Based on the cases studied, the influence of concrete cracking on corrosion initiation time is more significant for cracks over 20 mm long, although this result may vary depending on the position of the crack relative to the reinforcement.
Search for new antimicrobials against extended spectrum β-lactamase-positive Escherichia coli: Potential of fungi from the phylum Ascomycota
Authors: Pinto Filho Segundo Walter Oliva , Oliveira Luciana Aires de , Cortez Ana Cláudia Alves , Souza Érica Simplício de , Frickmann Hagen , Souza João Vicente Braga de
Published: January 2025

Abstract Pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli can cause gastrointestinal infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), bacteremia, and other severe infections. Some isolates of this species are capable of producing extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) enzymes, which mediate resistance against penicillin derivates and cephalosporins. Fungi of the Ascomycota phylum are known to produce antibiotics from different classes with activity against various bacterial agents. Among them, the genera Penicillium, Cephalosporium, Acremonium and Fusidium are known for the production of antimicrobial substances such as penicillin derivates, cephalosporins and fusidic acid. Currently, the search for new antimicrobials produced by species of the Ascomycota phylum includes the assessment of less explored habitats including aquatic environments, extreme environments, and the interior of plants/animals. The genus Penicillium remains promising for the discovery of new antimicrobial substances against resistant bacteria. In addition, those fungi have also been investigated regarding their usefulness for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles with antimicrobial activity. This narrative review introduces clinically relevant Escherichia coli pathovars, the historical contributions of the phylum Ascomycota to the production of antimicrobials, aspects of bioprocesses in the production of antimicrobial metabolites and different approaches of research targeting new antimicrobials such as screenings for fungi in environments not yet studied and the green synthesis mediated by fungi with antimicrobial activity.
Enhancing transdermal drug delivery: formulation and evaluation of simvastatin-loaded invasomes in carbopol gel for improved permeability and prolonged release
Authors: Dash Deepak Kumar , Panda Dibya Sundar , Pattnaik Satyanarayan , Vaiswade Riya , Gupta Gayatri
Published: January 2025

Abstract The transdermal pathway serves as a significant route for achieving localized or systemic effects. Within this context, the stratum corneum is a crucial barrier limiting the permeation of many drugs. To surmount this barrier, carriers, and nanocarriers have been utilised, notably ‘invasome’ being one such example. In our study, we formulated invasomes loaded with simvastatin using the conventional thin-layer evaporation technique. This formulation involved the use of soy phosphatidylcholine, terpene (Limonene), chloroform, and ethanol. Simvastatin-loadedinvasomes were incorporated into a carbopol 934 solution to create a gel. We prepared and assessed different formulationsfor various parameters, including zeta potential, scanning electron microscopy, entrapment efficiency, viscosity, and drug content, and conducted in vitro studies. The entrapment efficiency was as high as 83.17±0.61%. The maximum in vitro drug permeation (45.44±0.4%) was found in the gel with 0.5% soy phosphatidylcholine and 0.25% terpene. Upon evaluating these parameters, our findings suggest that the simvastatin invasomal gel effectively enhances drug permeability across membranes and successfully achieves prolonged drug release.
Unlocking the potential of collagen: A comprehensive review on its dermocosmetic benefits and applications
Authors: Andrei Felicia , Toma Ana , Avram Ștefania , Popa Valentin , Gencia Ioana , Cristodor Patricia
Published: January 2025

Abstract Collagen, the predominant protein in various organisms, is pivotal for tissue structure and mechanical properties. It has been extensively studied for its cosmetic, surgical, and anti-ageing applications, reflecting a growing interest in collagen-based cosmetics in Romania and prompting further research in this area. The study aimed to assess collagen’s efficacy and safety in dermocosmetology, comparing collagen peptides’ effectiveness in oral and topical applications. An analysis of the published studies on the subject was carried out, comparing the effectiveness of using collagen in different ways to improve skin conditions. The investigation included a literature review on collagen’s role in enhancing skin properties, covering its discovery, structure, chemical composition, systemic and topical applications, diverse sources, and skin penetration mechanisms. Hydrolysed collagen and its antioxidant properties are considered. The methods of investigating and monitoring the safety of cosmetic preparations are described. It has been concluded that topical collagen, similarly to nutraceutical supplements with collagen peptides, can slow down and reduce the signs of skin ageing and can increase skin elasticity, density, and moisture in equal measure. Studies have confirmed the harmlessness of collagen beyond doubt, but further investigation is necessary to determine the effectiveness of using different types of collagen.
Potential QT-prolonging drug-drug interactions in cardiovascular disease patients
Authors: Kovačević Milena , Ćulafić Milica , Jovanović Marija , Kovačević Sandra Vezmar , Vučićević Katarina , Miljković Branislava , Stevanović Predrag , Radovanović Slavica
Published: January 2025

Abstract The study aimed to assess the prevalence and characteristics of potential drug-drug interactions (pDDIs) that increase the risk of QT prolongation, in a population of cardiovascular disease patients. An observational retrospective study was conducted at a cardiology ward. A total of 351 patients were included in the analysis, with almost equal gender distribution (female 48.4%) and mean age 70±10 years. In the total set of tested drug pairs (5620), QT-prolonging pDDIs were identified in 13 drug pairs on admission. The highest frequency was observed for ciprofloxacin (involved in 5 pDDIs), followed by propafenone (4 pDDIs) and beta2-agonists (4 pDDIs). The pharmacodynamic mechanism was involved in all pDDIs. The study revealed a low prevalence of QT-prolonging pDDIs on admission to the cardiology ward, about 3% in the studied population. However, given that underlying heart disease is a significant risk factor for the occurrence of QTc prolongation, the additional risk for acquired QT prolongation should not be neglected. Due to serious consequences caused by QT prolongation and TdP, the key role of health professionals is to identify predisposed patients and to recognize pDDIs involving QT-prolonging agents. Hence, patients’ modifiable risk factors for QT prolongation should be minimized, if not eliminated.
Salivary stimulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of aqueous Lilium brownii var. viridulum Baker extract for Sjögren’s syndrome: in vitro and in vivo studies
Authors: Ha Na-Yeon , Jeong Haein , Chang Mun Seog , Kim Jinsung
Published: January 2025

Abstract Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) damages exocrine glands, and Lilium brownii var. viridulum Baker (Lilii Bulbus, LB) shows potential as a therapeutic agent. This study evaluated LB’s efficacy in alleviating xerostomia using non-obese diabetic/severe combined immunodeficiency (NOD/SCID) mice and human salivary gland acinar (NS-SV-AC) cells. In vitro, NS-SV-AC cells were treated with LB (1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 µg/mL) and 5-aza-2′-deoxycytidine (2 µM/mL) for 48 h. Cell viability, fluid secretion, and aquaporin-5 (AQP-5) expression were assessed. In vivo, thirty 20-week-old NOD/SCID mice received LB orally (100, 500, and 1,000 mg/kg) for 4 weeks, with salivary secretion rates measured. AQP-5 and M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (M3R) expression and inflammatory mediator levels were determined using western blotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Histopathological examination of salivary glands was also performed. LB significantly increased NS-SV-AC cell proliferation, fluid secretion, and AQP-5 expression. In NOD/SCID mice, LB reduced anti-SSA/Ro and anti-SSB/La antibodies, tumor necrosis factor-α, interferon-γ, and interleukin-6, while increasing AQP-5 and M3R expression. This resulted in increased salivary secretion and reduced glandular inflammation. LB extract appears promising for managing oral health by enhancing salivation, upregulating AQP-5, and modulating immune-inflammatory responses.
Operaciones de suma y resta con números complejos de forma binómica, polar y trigonométrica
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Bejarano Segura Daniel
Published: January 2025

Los números complejos son una extensión de los números reales que permite trabajar con raíces cuadradas de números negativos. Estos números tienen una gran importancia en el campo de la ingeniería civil y de sistemas, ya que permiten modelar y resolver problemas en diversas áreas como la electrónica, la mecánica, la hidráulica, entre otras. Las operaciones fundamentales de los números complejos son la suma, la resta, la multiplicación y la división, las cuales pueden realizarse en la forma binómica, polar y trigonométrica. La forma binómica representa los números complejos como una suma o resta de una parte real y una parte imaginaria, mientras que la forma polar y trigonométrica los representan como un módulo y un ángulo. Estas formas permiten realizar operaciones más eficientes y simplificadas, lo que facilita la solución de problemas en la ingeniería civil y de sistemas. Además, los números complejos también tienen aplicaciones en el diseño de estructuras, el análisis de circuitos eléctricos y la programación de sistemas informáticos.
Interacciones pedagógicas, género, competencia percibida, desempeño e interés en áreas STEM
Authors: González-Córdoba Estefanie , Rojas-Ospina Tatiana
Published: January 2025

El presente estudio buscó analizar la relación entre las interacciones pedagógicas que puedan ser diferenciadas según el género y la competencia percibida, el desempeño, y el interés de estudiantes en tres asignaturas stem (Biología, Sistemas, Matemáticas), en los grados 6.° a 11.°. Se filmaron las interacciones entre docentes y estudiantes, y se solicitó al alumnado diligenciar un instrumento de autoinforme para medir su interés y competencia percibida. También se tomaron los datos de su desempeño en las diferentes asignaturas. Participaron 103 estudiantes de secundaria y cinco docentes de una institución pública de Cali. Los resultados muestran niveles medios en el interés, la competencia percibida, y el desempeño, y una disminución generalizada de estos a medida que se avanza en el ciclo escolar, así como correlaciones positivas significativas moderadas entre el interés y la competencia percibida. Se evidenció que las mujeres mostraron resultados inferiores a los hombres en la competencia percibida. También se identificaron interacciones diferenciadas por género en la modalidad de reacción evaluativa docente, y se establecieron relaciones entre tres tipos de interacciones diferenciadas por género y la variable de desempeño, teniendo un impacto positivo para los hombres.
Brechas de género educativas en Bogotá y el derecho a la educación
Authors: Rodríguez de Luque Jesús José
Published: January 2025

Este estudio tiene tres propósitos. Primero, se investiga cuán grandes son las brechas de género en los resultados en matemáticas y ciencias naturales en las localidades y colegios de Bogotá. Segundo, se investigan las asociaciones entre las brechas de género en dichas áreas e indicadores de disponibilidad, aceptabilidad y adaptabilidad del derecho a la educación en los colegios de la ciudad. Tercero, se investigan las asociaciones (independientes y heterogéneas de género) entre los resultados individuales en dichas áreas y los indicadores anteriormente mencionados del derecho a la educación. Para ello, se usaron las bases de datos del Índice del Derecho a la Educación del sector oficial de Bogotá y la base de datos del examen Saber 11 del año 2020. Asimismo, se realizaron análisis descriptivos, regresiones lineales y regresiones multinivel. Los resultados mostraron que las brechas de género en contra de las mujeres en las áreas analizadas son un fenómeno prevalente en casi todas las localidades y colegios de la ciudad de Bogotá. Asimismo, los resultados mostraron que las brechas de género en dichas áreas tienden a ser más favorables para las mujeres en los colegios con mejores condiciones de disponibilidad, aceptabilidad y adaptabilidad. No obstante, los resultados de los modelos multinivel mostraron que los indicadores de aceptabilidad y disponibilidad predicen mejores resultados en los puntajes individuales de matemáticas y ciencias naturales, y que estas asociaciones no están moderadas por el género del estudiantado.
Early Childhood Education in Times of Pandemic: The lived experience of children in Latinamerican countries
Authors: Fermín-González Marlene , Caffarena-Barcenilla Carolina , Barco Blanca , Echenique-Arguinzones Ada
Published: January 2025

In recent years, the pandemic has altered everyday relationships and social experiences. This research is framed within this context, emphasizing the concept of childhood as a social construct, historically and geographically redefined. The daily experiences and relationships of children worldwide have been significantly affected by the Pandemic. It is essential to understand these transformations through the voices of children. The primary aim of this research was to interpret the educational experiences of young children in Latin America during the Covid-19 health emergency. Data was collected through four strategies based on the mosaic approach: face-to-face interviews, virtual interviews, audio recordings, and drawings, involving a total of 46 children from 7 countries: Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Argentina. The results show that during the pandemic, there were limitations on play, communication was primarily directed by teachers in virtual settings, children expressed a need for contact with peers, family mediation was crucial for learning, movement was restricted, and here was a greater emphasis on content of the didactic processes. This study aims to contribute to the positioning of participatory research with children as a necessary paradigm for addressing issues that concern them.
¿Qué distingue a un buen profesor universitario? Mirada de estudiantes de una universidad brasileña
Authors: Carvalho de Souza Domingues María José , Ramos-Beckhauser Sheila Patrícia , Ganga-Contreras Francisco , Alarcón-Henríquez Nancy
Published: January 2025

El objetivo central de este trabajo es analizar las características de un buen profesor universitario desde la percepción de un grupo de estudiantes de pregrado en el campo de las ciencias sociales aplicadas. La investigación se caracteriza como cuantitativa. Se aplicó un cuestionario a los cursos de Administración, Ciencias Contables, Ciencias Económicas, Tecnología en Comercio Exterior y Tecnología en Marketing de una universidad pública, obteniendo 224 respuestas válidas. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva y análisis factorial. Los resultados de la investigación indican que los estudiantes definen un buen docente como aquel que utiliza las tecnologías en el aula, en su comunicación mantiene una buena relación y está capacitado para relacionar la teoría con la práctica. Los resultados de este estudio son importantes para que los docentes realicen una autoevaluación y la universidad reconsidere y reorganice su formación continua. Esto contribuirá a que su cuerpo docente esté en sintonía con las demandas necesarias para la actualización tecnológica con el objetivo de cumplir con las expectativas de los estudiantes para una mejor comunicación y relaciones en el aula.
Bilingual Education Programs in Primary Education: What Do Parents Think?
Authors: Ramírez-Orduña Martina Soledad , Rodríguez-Rodríguez Daniel , Batista-Espinosa Francisco Javier , Barboyon Combey Laura
Published: January 2025

Bilingual education programs are increasingly being implemented during mandatory schooling to meet to the educational and labor demands of a globalized world. For these programs to be successful, they must be implemented effectively and supported by all stakeholders. Therefore, the objective of this research is to determine parental opinions on bilingual (English-Spanish) programs used in schools in the monolingual Autonomous Community of Extremadura (Spain). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 136 parents of students in the final stage of Elementary Education to gather their perceptions of bilingual education programs. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted on the collected data, providing a comprehensive interpretation of family opinions. Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory was used to facilitate the interpretation of thematic categories from the qualitative data. The results show some positive opinions in thematic categories related to knowledge acquisition and the usefulness of the language. However, the majority of parents expressed concerns about teaching techniques, teacher training, students' emotions and excessive workload, and their own perceived difficulty in participating in their children's education. Additionally, positive opinions were mostly associated with the macrosystem of the social environment, while negative opinions were linked to the mesosystem of the teaching staff. The results suggest that parental opinions should be considered for the successful implementation of bilingual education projects.
El legado pedagógico de Fernando González y su impacto en la formación de Estanislao Zuleta
Authors: Moreno-García Manuel Eduardo
Published: January 2025

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la influencia pedagógica que ejerció el filósofo colombiano Fernando González sobre Estanislao Zuleta. Para ello, se llevará a cabo una exploración detallada de la concepción de pedagogía desarrollada por González, junto con una exposición de la actividad pedagógica, que, según algunos testimonios, González ejerció sobre Zuleta. De esta manera, se busca lograr tres objetivos: en primer lugar, evaluar el posible aporte ofrecido por González al concepto de pedagogía, su relación con la didáctica y con el proyecto educativo desde la década de los treinta en Colombia. En segundo lugar, establecer la forma en que González estimuló en Zuleta la curiosidad, el deseo de pensar por sí mismo y la actitud hacia la filosofía como herramienta fundamental para construir una autenticidad en su pensamiento. En tercer lugar, contribuir a la discusión que autores como Jaramillo (2022) y Caballero (2014) adelantan sobre la biografía intelectual de Zuleta. 
La investigación se llevó a cabo desde una metodología interpretativa, apoyada en la revisión de algunos pasajes en donde González expuso su propuesta pedagógica, así como en algunos documentos en donde personas cercanas a los filósofos dan cuenta de la actividad pedagógica ejercida por González sobre Zuleta. Este artículo se desarrolla en tres momentos, por medio de los cuales se establece la estrategia pedagógica que González utilizó para acercar al joven Zuleta al descubrimiento de una auténtica inquietud filosófica.
Kissing Balloons Angioplasty for Infra-genicular Lower Limb Critical Ischemia
Authors: M Ayman Fakhry , Sohiel Nagib , A Elabd
Published: January 2025

Background: This study aimed to analyze the technical aspects and follow-up findings regarding patients with critical limb ischemia who underwent the Kissing Balloon Technique (KBT).

Methods: 20 patients (22 bifurcations) were enrolled in this retrospective analysis between September 2020 and February 2022. All patients were submitted to infrapopletial intervention for critical limb ischemia. The KBT is the primary treatment in 3 situations: for cases with > 70% stenosis of the main artery located less than 1 cm of the bifurcation, occlusion of one branch with greater than 50% stenosis of the contralateral branch, or greater than 50% bilateral stenosis.

Results: Primary patency at 30 days, 1 year, and 2 years was 100%, 68.1%, and 68.1, respectively. Limb salvage rates at 30 days, 1 year, and 2 years were 100%, 86.6%, and 65.0%, respectively. Wound healing rates at 30 days, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years were 7.1%, 34.4%, 44.5%, and 68.7%, respectively. The bifurcations of the V-shape and T-shape groups were compared in terms of wound healing, primary patency, and limb salvage. No differences were observed in wound healing (P ¼ 0.268), primary patency (P ¼ 0.394), and limb salvage (P ¼ 0.755).

Conclusion: The KBT is a feasible bifurcation approach for infrapopletial angioplasties to maintain the patency of both branches after ballooning. The comparison between the anterior tibial artery and tibioperoneal trunk bifurcation and the peroneal artery and posterior tibial artery bifurcation revealed no difference in wound healing, primary patency, and limb salvage.
Factores relacionados con la omisión del desayuno en estudiantes universitarios de Cali, Colombia, 2022
Authors:   Institucional Universidad Libre, Arias Salazar Claudia Marcela , Herrera Medina Rodolfo ,   Universidad Libre, Redondo Ariza Ayleen Sneyhg ,   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Sánchez Machado Diana Marcela ,   Universidad Libre, Parra González Lina Marcela ,   Universidad Libre
Published: January 2025

Antecedentes: en varios países se considera que el desayuno es una de las comidas principales con múltiples beneficios para la salud; sin embargo, se evidencia que la omisión del desayuno es cada vez más frecuente en población universitaria, lo que puede ser un factor de riesgo para futuras enfermedades cardiometabólicas. Varias hipótesis plantean que el horario académico, el tipo de transporte y las dificultades económicas son factores modificables que pueden impactar en la frecuencia del desayuno. Objetivo: determinar el porcentaje y los factores relacionados con la omisión del desayuno en estudiantes de pregrado (> 18 años) de la Universidad Libre de Cali, Colombia, en el año 2022. Materiales y métodos: estudio transversal en 528 estudiantes colombianos a quienes se les aplicó una encuesta autoadministrada. Se calculó el porcentaje de la omisión del desayuno y se utilizó regresión logística múltiple para identificar los factores relacionados con la variable dependiente. Resultados: el porcentaje de la omisión del desayuno fue del 40,9 % (IC95 % 37, 45), la mediana de edad fue de 20 años; factores como edad, etnia, sexo, estado civil, facultad, tipo de transporte, lugar de desayuno y persona que prepara el desayuno se relacionaron con la omisión del desayuno (p < 0,05). Los estudiantes con tipo de movilidad en bicicleta o a pie tenían más probabilidades de omitir el desayuno en comparación con los que usaron moto, transporte público o carro, ORa 3,46 [IC95 % 1,11, 10,76] ajustado por edad y persona que prepara el desayuno, fue estadísticamente significativo (p = 0,01). Conclusiones: el porcentaje de la omisión del desayuno en los estudiantes de pregrado fue alto y está relacionado con factores modificables como tipo de transporte, el cual es favorecido si se llega en un medio diferente de a pie o en bicicleta a la universidad, lugar de desayuno y persona que prepara el desayuno. Conociendo estos factores, se pueden crear estrategias y campañas de concientización para mejorar este hábito en la población universitaria.
Leche de cabra (Capra aegagrus hircus): una revisión de su valor nutricional, actividades biológicas, tratamiento térmico y productos alimenticios derivados
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Zeña Chiara Elizabeth Nivia , Huamanchay Meza Angie Valery ,   Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Balladares Quintana Alfonso David ,   Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Guadalupe-Sifuentes de Posadas Luz Fabiola ,   Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Arias Arroyo Gladys Constanza ,   Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Published: January 2025

Antecedentes: la leche de cabra es una gran fuente de energía y nutrientes, sobre todo por sus aportes en calcio y fósforo, además de ser considerada una de las principales alternativas de la leche de vaca por su tolerancia y aceptabilidad. Objetivo: explorar los beneficios tanto nutricionales como funcionales de la leche de cabra y de sus productos alimenticios derivados y el efecto del tratamiento térmico. Materiales y métodos: se realizó una búsqueda preliminar de artículos en las bases de datos Google Scholar, Pubmed, Scopus, Taylor & Francis y Science Direct, luego se combinaron los términos “leche de cabra” con “valor nutricional”, “actividades biológicas”, “tratamiento térmico”, “proceso de elaboración” en una fórmula de búsqueda. Resultados: según los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se obtuvieron 63 artículos, los cuales contribuyeron con la evidencia de los beneficios de la leche de cabra como alternativa de la leche de vaca, así como también los productos alimenticios que se pueden elaborar a partir de ella. Conclusión: la leche de cabra posee un alto valor nutricional, se resalta su mayor contenido en calcio y menor contenido de lactosa. Además, presenta una mayor digestibilidad, menor alergenicidad, favorece la absorción de nutrientes, genera una mayor biodisponibilidad de hierro y previniene la anemia ferropénica.
Unity for Whom? Theological Reflections on South Africa’s 2024 Government of National Unity
Authors: Vilakati Vusi , Bentley Wessel
Published: January 2025

Three decades into South Africa’s democracy, the 2024 elections precipitated a significant political shift, solidifying coalition governance and prompting the re-emergence of a Government of National Unity (GNU). This article analyses the GNU’s potential and challenges within this evolving political landscape, specifically examining the intersection of theology and governance. Drawing upon economic and social justice, unity, social cohesion, partnership, and ethical governance themes, the article explores how theological insights can shape political discourse and leadership. It posits that the church holds a crucial prophetic role in advocating for transformation, stewardship, and ethical governance, ultimately striving for a more just, equitable, and unified society. By integrating theological perspectives into the analysis of coalition politics and governance, this article provides a nuanced understanding of its implications for South African society.
NEW REGULATORY DOCUMENTS ON THE LAND HYDROLOGY AND THE HYDROLOGICAL DIRECTION OF ACTIVITY OF HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATIONS OF THE STATE EMERGENCIES SERVICE OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the State Service Emergencies of Ukraine, Kyiv, Manukalo V. O. , Samoilenko N. A. ,   Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the State Service Emergencies of Ukraine, Kyiv, Biletskyi K. V. ,   Boris Sreznevskyi Central Geophysical Observatory of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this article is to present the results of research by scientists of the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute on the development of a national base of regulatory documents in the field of land hydrology and ensuring the hydrological activities of the Hydrometeorological Service of Ukraine: state standards. Ukraine and guiding documents on conducting hydrological instrumental observations and works.
The state standard of Ukraine “DSTU 3517-97 Land Hydrology. Terms and definitions of basic concepts”, which entered into force in 1997, become the first regulatory document in the area of hydrometeorological activities. Almost 300 hydrological terms and their definitions were included in this standard.
In the following years, there was a long pause in the development of regulatory documents from the hydrological field of activity, that was caused by the limitation of financial and personnel resources of the Institute, which were involved in development of regulatory documents from the meteorological field of activity.
The active development of hydrological regulatory documents began again in 2018. During this period, the following documents were developed and implemented in practice in accordance with the established procedure the “Instructions for hydrometeorological stations and posts. Hydrological observations at posts” (2020), The national standard of Ukraine DSTU 3517:2024 “Land hydrology. Terms and definitions of basic concepts” (the deep re-developed version of the standard DSTU 3517-97), “Instructions for hydrometeorological stations and posts. Hydrological river works and observations at stations and posts. Organization of river observations and works at stations and posts” (2024). These regulatory documents replaced the corresponding Russian-language documents of the former USSR.
By the end of 2026, the development of the following two regulatory documents should be completed: first one – “Instructions for hydrometeorological stations and posts. Hydrological observations at stations and posts. Determination of hydrographic characteristics” and second one – “Instructions for hydrometeorological stations and posts. Organization and conduct of observations of evaporation from the water surface.”
The methodological approaches used in the development of these regulatory documents, as well as their main provisions, are considered in the article.
Sternal osteitis after Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Vaccination: a case series
Authors: Stalmakhovich Viktor N. , Dyukov Andrei A. , Teschuk Roman A.
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND: The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine has been in use around the world for the prevention of tuberculosis since 1921. Unfortunately, this vaccine is associated with the risk of various complications. Post-BCG osteitis is one of the most serious complications. Our observations show that the sternum is the most common site.
AIM: The aim of the paper is to increase the medical community’s awareness and knowledge of such a rare but serious disease as post-BCG osteitis. This paper may be of interest to various specialists, as most patients do not seek primary medical care from a surgeon.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 2009–2023 in Surgery Department No. 2 of the Irkutsk regional children’s clinical hospital, 8 children with post-BCG sternal osteitis were treated, which is 29.63% of all cases of post-BCG osteitis of various sites. Six patients were male and two were female. The mean age of patients was 9.12 months (range: 5 to 14 months). Prior to surgical treatment, one child was diagnosed with a fistula that formed an extensive wound surface on the anterior chest wall. All children underwent multispiral computed tomography of the chest as the main preoperative diagnostic modality. As an additional diagnostic modality, ultrasound of the soft tissues overlying a tumor-like formation on the anterior surface of the chest wall was performed.
RESULTS: In 7 out of 8 cases, the diagnosis was based on a set of clinical and epidemiological criteria. Histology and cytology of surgical specimens were performed to confirm the diagnosis. In one case, the diagnosis was fully confirmed by molecular genetic methods. Radical necrectomy was the main surgical treatment option. Based on histological and cytological data, children with confirmed post-BCG osteitis were referred to a tuberculosis clinic for specific chemotherapy. The surgeon’s follow-up examinations showed no recurrence of the disease.
CONCLUSIONS: Post-BCG osteitis is one of the rarest and most serious complications of tuberculosis vaccination. Early radical surgery and specific treatment result in 100% complete recovery of children.
In Helena Modjeska’s Web of Lies. Self-Censorship of Personal Documents
Authors: Kędziora Alicja
Published: January 2025

Helena Modjeska, the most outstanding Polish-American Shakespearean actress, came from a bourgeois family, was raised without a father, entered into a scandalous relationship with a married man and gave birth to two illegitimate children. The early years of her private life and stage career, carefully retouched by the artist, are still controversial among scholars. The aim of this article is to analyse Modjeska’s self-creative processes based on selected facts from her life, especially the self-censorship of selected personal documents, including several versions of the actress’s diaries, biographical texts, and press interviews. The research tools will be categories of lies classified according to the type, cause, purpose and thematic area to which they relate. The result of the research is to indicate why Modjeska lied, how, what it gave her and about what topic.
Poland’s Accession to The International Energy Agency in the Political Thought of Polish Political Parties
Authors: Paszkowski Michał
Published: January 2025

Over the years, representatives of political parties have emphasized the legitimacy of Poland’s accession to the International Energy Agency (IEA), one of the most significant international organizations in the realm of energy security. A key component in this process was the establishment of a strategic crude oil and liquid fuels reserves system. The objective of this article is to analyze the political discourse of Polish parties, spanning the ideological spectrum from left-wing to centrist and right-wing, concerning Poland’s accession to the IEA. The article examines the primary arguments put forth by politicians from these parties regarding the organization’s role in bolstering Poland’s energy security. The analysis begins with the thesis that political parties viewed membership in the IEA as a critical mechanism for enhancing national energy security.
Right-Wing Populism in Sweden – the Case of the Sweden Democrats
Authors: Długosz Sabina
Published: January 2025

The rise of populist groups has made it essential to analyse the dominant parties in modern Europe. Right-wing movements deserve particular attention in this case. The article addresses the issue of Swedish right wing populism, using the example of the governance of the Sweden Democrats. The ways of defining the indicated terms are discussed, considering the context of the 2022 parliamentary elections. The text provides an understanding of the strategies used by populist groups in Sweden and their impact on shaping public discourse, particularly in the growing importance of migration issues in Europe. The considerations are based on how the issue of migration has been used to dominate the public sphere. The study was prepared using a case study approach and content analysis. The aim was to analyse the vital electoral platforms of the Sweden Democrats. Both Polish- and foreign-language sources were used for the research. The article examines how the populist right presents the migration issue and what measures it employs to increase public support. The analysis shows that the key to the Sweden Democrats’ electoral victory was a rebranding initiated by the party leadership in the 1990s and the presentation of clear and straightforward goals to limit migration to Sweden.
TikTok as a Tool for Building a Political Image: An Empirical Study of the Impact of TikTok Messages on the Reception of Polish Politicians
Authors: Olszanecka-Marmola Agata , Marmola Maciej , Darmoń Krzysztof , Maślak Artur
Published: January 2025

TikTok has become the fastest-growing social media in recent years.Politicians have also begun to notice its potential and use this medium to build a political image and convince the youngest electorate to vote. The aim of the presented article is to diagnose how TikTok messages influence the evaluation of selected Polish politicians. To check this, we conducted a quasi-experimental study (N = 197) with two measurements. The results confirm that TikTok can be an effective tool for building a political image. The messages used in our study positively impacted the assessment of politicians who skillfully used TikTok’s logic by publishing entertainment content. An in-depth analysis showed that gender and political preferences determine the susceptibility to changing opinions about politicians under the influence of TikTok content, whereas the ideological views of voters are less important.
Analisis Perbandingan Pengeluaran Konsumen dalam Pembelian Buah dan Sayur di Pasar Offline dan Pasar Online di Kecamatan Medan Petisah Kota Medan
Authors: Ivana putri Nabila Salma , Lubis Mitra Mustika , Harahap Gustami
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor pada konsumen dalam membeli buah-buahan dan sayuran serta membandingkan pengeluaran konsumen di pasar offline dan online di Kecamatan Medan Petisah, Kota Medan. Sampel terdiri dari 100 ibu rumah tangga yang dipilih menggunakan metode accidental (pasar offline) dan snowball sampling (pasar online). Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kuantitatif dan komparatif menggunakan metode analisis regresi logistik dan uji independent sample t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor harga, kualitas produk, dan kualitas pelayanan memengaruhi keputusan pembelian. Harga dan kualitas produk berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan, sedangkan kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh negatif tetapi tidak signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Selain itu, terdapat perbedaan rata-rata pengeluaran konsumen, yaitu Rp1.060.370 di pasar offline dan Rp1.436.725 di pasar online, dengan selisih rata-rata sebesar Rp376.355.
Analisis Ketersediaan Luas Lahan Sawah dan Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Beras di Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Amanda Dea , Firdaus Nisrina Shinta Ayudya , Hadianto Adi
Published: January 2025

Ketahanan pangan di tingkat daerah tidak hanya mendukung kesejahteraan masyarakat secara langsung, tetapi juga meminimalkan ketergantungan pada distribusi pangan dari daerah lain yang rentan terganggu oleh berbagai faktor. Penurunan jumlah luas lahan sawah di Kabupaten Bogor berpotensi menyebabkan menurunnya produksi pangan daerah sehingga ketahanan pangan lokal dapat tidak tercapai. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi luas lahan sawah di Kabupaten Bogor serta meramalkan pemenuhan kebutuhan beras di Kabupaten Bogor sampai dengan tahun 2025. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa jumlah petani berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ketersediaan luas lahan sawah.  Berdasarkan estimasi, diketahui perkiraan produksi beras dan kebutuhan konsumsi masyarakat terus meningkat hingga tahun 2025. Meskipun demikian, permintaan beras tumbuh lebih cepat dibandingkan pertumbuhan produksinya. Sehingga, diprediksi bahwa hingga tahun 2025 pemenuhan sebagian kebutuhan beras di Kabupaten Bogor masih harus dipenuhi dari produksi daerah lainnya.