bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of a Geography Module with a Disaster Mitigation Learning Model Based on the Concept of Local Wisdom in Disaster Preparedness
Authors: Abdullah Irwan , Maryani Enok
Published: April 2024

Ternate City is one of the areas that has a high level of disaster vulnerability in Indonesia. In addition, the level of public awareness and knowledge about disaster experiences the highest level of vulnerability to local disasters, such as landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions. as for the purpose of this research is). Developing a disaster mitigation learning model based on the concept of local wisdom in disaster preparedness?. And designing disaster mitigation lessons based on the concept of local wisdom in disaster preparedness? . The 4-d model consists of four stages, namely: definition, design, development, and deployment. Researchers have developed a disaster mitigation geography learning module based on the concept of local wisdom in disaster preparedness, especially at State Senior High School 5 Ternate City. The results of the development of learning modules can be seen from the aspect of content 82.23% with proper qualifications, the aspect of the science and technology community model 85% with very decent qualifications, the aspect of format 82% with very decent qualifications, the language aspect 93% with very good qualifications. proper qualifications and presentation aspects of 80% with proper qualifications. While the average value of the validator results is 85.5%. in addition to disaster mitigation learning materials, namely, types of disaster characteristics and disaster management cycles, distribution of disaster-prone areas in Indonesia, disaster management through education, local wisdom and use of technology and the role of society in natural disaster mitigation. In addition, the subjects at State Senior High School 5 Kota Ternate showed that the assessment results of highly qualified students were 75%, and the assessment of students with very high qualifications was 8.33%, while those with high qualifications were moderate student assessment qualifications of 16%. It can be concluded that teacher learning teaches students to understand learning material well, both from learning modules and community technology science models that are applied in learningKeywords: Geography Module, Disaster Mitigation, Local wisdom, Disaster Preparedness
Optimizing Tourism Development Through Landslide Hazard Mapping in Raung Volcano
Authors: Bachri Syamsul , Shrestha Rajendra Prasad , Sumarmi Sumarmi , Aksa Furqan Ishak , Prastiwi Mellinia Regina , Putri Nanda Regita , Billah Egi Nursari , Hakiki A.Riyan Rahman , Hidiyah Tabita May
Published: April 2024

The series of volcanic activities of Mount Raung triggered primary and secondary hazards in the area around the volcano. Kalibaru watershed is one of the areas prone to landslides due to secondary hazards of eruption activity in the direction of west and northwest part of this region. This study aims to optimize tourism by mapping landslide hazard using Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation (SMCE) around Mount Raung. This research used 46 points of landslide data through remote sensing, field observation. Ten landslide triggering factors, namely TPI (Topographic Position Index), TWI (Topographic Wetness Index), SPI (Stream Power Index), slope, distance to river, rainfall, geology, land use, distance to road, and soil type was used to map the landslide hazard. This study used ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) analysis to validate the landslide susceptibility mapping with an AUC (Area Under Curve) value of 0.93, which indicates that the mapping has a high accuracy value. The results showed that the landslide susceptibility is divided into three classes: high susceptible, moderate susceptible, and low susceptible. The high susceptible area covers 151.62 km2 (21%), the moderate susceptible area covers 407.99 km2 (56%), and the low susceptible area covers 166.79 km2 (23%). Based on the results of the mapping, tourism development in the area of Mount Raung is recommended in areas that are classified as medium and low landslide susceptibility.Keywords: Mount Raung, Landslides, SMCE, Tourism Development
Measuring The Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) with Copernicus Sentinel-5P Near Real Time in Medan City
Authors: Yanti Jeddah , Tampubolon Togi , Liu Chian-Yi , Alonge Titus Adeyemi , Qaiyimah Dinil , Abidin Muh Rais , Mannan Abdul , Saputra Rizki Rachmad
Published: April 2024

This study aims to monitor the impact of sulfur dioxide (SO2), a significant contributor to atmospheric corrosion and associated with air pollution, in urban and industrial areas through empirical models of spatial distribution and temporal estimation in Medan. Datasets of Sentinel 5P NRTI are worth using to monitor the formation of sulfate aerosols or SO2 emissions from natural sources and anthropogenic origin in near real-time from 2019 until 2023 on the local scale, Medan. The source dataset covers 1,11 km of spatial image resolution on orbital in daily revisit time with a spectral bound between the ultraviolet and the shortwave infrared. The measurement of atmospheric SO2 concentrations is generated by enumerating the SO2 vertical column density technique at the soil surface with the cloud-based platform The Earth Engine (EE) Code Editor to handle large data sizes and produce interactive mapping. Based on the availability of auxiliary results, the number of spreading SO2 concentrations fell from 0,92 mmol/m2 in 2019 to 0,41 mmol/m2 in 2023, a reduction of 49.98 percent. The average of SO2 concentrations has decreased substantially over the years. Consequently, these pollutants have recorded long-term health and meteorological parameters impact that substances can rise or reduce acid rain.Keywords:Â Air pollution, Meteorological parameters, Sentinel 5P NRTI, SO2
Factors associated with the timely diagnosis of malaria and the utilization of types of healthcare facilities: a retrospective study in the Republic of Korea
Authors: Kim HyunJung , Tak Sangwoo , Lee So-dam , Park Seongwoo , Hwang Kyungwon
Published: April 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze trends in the timely diagnosis of malaria cases over the past 10 years in relation to the utilization of different types of healthcare facilities.Methods: The study included 3,697 confirmed and suspected cases of malaria reported between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2022, in the national integrative disease and healthcare management system. Some cases lacking a case report or with information missing from the case report were excluded from the analysis. A generalized linear model with a Poisson distribution was constructed to estimate rate ratios and 95% confidence intervals adjusted for other variables, such as distance.Results: When cases involving diagnosis >5 days after symptom onset in confirmed patients (5DD) were examined according to the type of healthcare facility, the rate ratio of 5DD cases was found to be higher for public health facilities than for tertiary hospitals. Specifically, the rate ratio was higher when the diagnosis was established at a tertiary hospital, even after a participant had visited primary or secondary hospitals. In an analysis adjusted for the distance to each participant’s healthcare facility, the results did not differ substantially from the results of the crude analysis.Conclusion: It is imperative to improve the diagnostic capabilities of public facilities and raise awareness of malaria at primary healthcare facilities for effective prevention and control.
El trabajo en la producción audiovisual en la era de las plataformas. Acomodamientos, tensiones y nuevos desafíos en la Argentina de la pospandemia
Authors: Bulloni María Noel
Published: April 2024

El artículo aborda la emergencia y reciente evolución de las plataformas de streaming en la industria audiovisual argentina. En particular, se interroga acerca de las consecuencias de dicho fenómeno sobre las condiciones laborales en la producción local de contenidos y sobre los posicionamientos, adaptaciones y tensiones que atraviesan los trabajadores que la conforman. Se emplea una estrategia metodológica que prioriza la mirada cualitativa y que descansa en el análisis de fuentes documentales y en entrevistas en profundidad. El análisis presentado da cuenta de que actualmente las plataformas de streaming audiovisual presentan efectos beneficiosos sobre los niveles de empleo en la producción local de contenidos y que incluso revitalizan el influjo de la organización colectiva en la regulación de condiciones de trabajo en el segmento que logra vincularse a aquellas. Asimismo, se pone de relieve que los actores de la producción local se vinculan de forma subordinada con estos jugadores globales en el marco de un proceso de trabajo complejo, que en ciertos aspectos profundiza las tradicionales asimetrías de la división internacional del trabajo audiovisual.
Trabajos como origen y recuperación de las depresiones. Relatos biográficos sobre cuestiones laborales y experiencias de depresión (Santa Fe, Argentina)
Authors: Grippaldi Esteban
Published: April 2024

El objetivo del artículo consiste en analizar las incidencias del trabajo en el desarrollo de la depresión en personas que participan en espacios terapéuticos. Especíﬁcamente, se indaga a partir de las narrativas biográﬁcas en el papel que desempeñan las cuestiones laborales en el origen y la recuperación de padecimientos depresivos. El artículo presenta resultados de una investigación empírica realizada en la ciudad de Santa Fe, Argentina, que utiliza el método biográﬁco en su versión de relatos de vida y se apoya en el análisis de cuarenta y dos entrevistas biográﬁcas. A partir del análisis, sostiene que desde el punto de vista de quienes atraviesan procesos de depresión las actividades laborales adquieren un papel central en la gestación y recuperación de las depresiones. Estas narrativas que consideran la depresión producida y reparada por asuntos laborales contribuyen a considerar la dimensión social y política de este sufrimiento psíquico masivo, en detrimento de su conceptualización como falla individual, íntima y privada.
Modelo cultural de formação docente
Authors: Inoue Leila Maria
Published: April 2024

Neste artigo, foi analisada a Revista de Educação publicada pelos professores da antiga Escola Normal de Piracicaba (SP) entre 1921 e 1923, com o objetivo de compreender, por meio da análise do ciclo de vida, da materialidade e do conteúdo do periódico, como os professores estavam sendo formados nesse período. Esta pesquisa foi realizada sob a perspectiva da História Cultural, baseada em Roger Chartier. Esse referencial toma o impresso em sua materialidade de objeto cultural, preocupando-se com as práticas que o produzem e os usos que são feitos dele. Como considerações finais, verifico que a Revista de Educação funciona como estratégia editorial, como suporte material das práticas escolares e como dispositivo de normatização pedagógica, que tinha por objetivo formar o professor primário com a divulgação das ideias educacionais propostas pela Reforma Sampaio Dória, e que as temáticas e o conjunto de saberes abordados pelos artigos formavam um modelo cultural de formação docente.
Professoras em formação: dimensões do estágio supervisionado
Authors: Malavasi Maria Marcia Sigrist , Almeida Luana Costa , Chaluh Laura Noemi
Published: April 2024

No presente artigo, é descrito a organização e a metodologia utilizadas na disciplina “Estágio Supervisionado nos anos inicias do Ensino Fundamental”, analisando sua contribuição para a formação das futuras professoras no curso de pedagogia de uma universidade pública. A proposta se embasa nas dimensões do trabalho e da gestão como eixos formativos a partir da compreensão dessas como importantes elementos para a constituição profissional de nossas estudantes. Neste artigo, é discutido e problematizado uma proposta para a disciplina, que implicou o desenvolvimento de um projeto de gestão na escola. Para isso foi preciso que outros eixos da organização do trabalho pedagógico fossem considerados durante o estágio. A abordagem acerca da gestão escolar, embora muitas vezes negligenciada como espaço dialogal nas disciplinas de estágio, torna-se dimensão essencial a fim de garantir aos estudantes uma experiência reflexiva para essa dimensão da atuação do profissional egresso do curso de pedagogia.
O homem das árvores
Authors: Souza Paulo César Antonini de , Gonçalves Junior Luiz
Published: April 2024

Esse estudo teve como objetivo desvelar as relações entre os discentes de 8ªs séries da E.E. Professora Dinah Lucia Balestrero da cidade de Brotas, interior do estado de São Paulo, com o mundo em que vivem, destacando processos criativos no e com o meio ambiente, a partir de uma intervenção pedagógica em Arte-Educação, fundamentada principalmente no trabalho artístico de Krajcberg. Como procedimentos metodológicos utilizaram-se: registros fotográficos, apontamentos dos relatórios e das falas discentes e de seus familiares, colhidas durante a intervenção. Com base nos dados, considera-se que a troca de experiências e a comunicação proporcionada pelas aulas, tornaram as discussões sobre o meio ambiente significativas para todos/as, atentando que o ser humano vive de corpo encarnado no mundo e interfere neste. O contato com o trabalho de Krajcberg refletiu em valores éticos ambientais com alternativas de diálogo com o mundo e outros seres vivos, vencendo limites impostos pela instituição de uma estética baseada em conceitos da mídia.
Ensino fundamental de nove anos no Brasil antes da obrigatoriedade
Authors: Klein Sylvie Bonifácio
Published: April 2024

Esse artigo apresenta aspectos sobre duas experiências em redes municipais (Belo Horizonte e Porto Alegre) que implementaram o Ensino Fundamental de nove anos e inseriram a criança de seis anos no Ensino Fundamental na década de 1990, antecedendo a alteração nacional que estabeleceu essa organização como uma norma para todo o país. Tinha-se como objetivo verificar semelhanças e diferenças entre a implementação do Ensino Fundamental de nove anos nos municípios citados e o atual momento vivido pela organização da educação nacional. Adotou-se como metodologia pesquisa documental e bibliográfica, em especial sobre as propostas de educação que realizaram a alteração nesses municípios. Ao articular os princípios e as argumentações vividas nessas experiências com o momento atual de reorganização da educação nacional, percebeu-se distinções significativas entre as políticas implementadas nos municípios estudados e a política nacional adotada a partir da Lei Federal nº 11.274/06.
Sobre a definição das metas de aprendizagem para a educação pré-escolar em Portugal
Authors: Pereira Íris Susana Pires
Published: April 2024

Neste texto, discute-se a recente definição das metas de aprendizagem para a educação pré-escolar em Portugal, avaliando em particular o teor das metas de aprendizagem de caráter linguístico. O principal argumento que se defende é o de que assim se inicia uma ênfase curricular na educação pré-escolar - que se traduz, no domínio específico da linguagem oral e abordagem à escrita, na definição de um conjunto de metas conceptualmente frágeis, restritivas, em diversos casos, local e globalmente incoerentes com outros documentos que regulam este nível educativo.
Jazigos e covas rasas: o livro que Gilberto Freyre não escreveu?
Authors: Aragão Solange de
Published: April 2024

Este artigo trata do quarto volume da História da Sociedade Patriarcal no Brasil, de Gilberto Freyre, intitulado Jazigos e covas rasas. Existem pelo menos três hipóteses em torno da elaboração desse livro: a de que esse volume foi apenas planejado pelo sociólogo; a de que o volume foi iniciado, mas não foi concluído; e, finalmente, a de que o texto foi escrito, mas o manuscrito desapareceu misteriosamente da residência de Gilberto Freyre. O objetivo aqui é discutir quais seriam as prováveis ideias contidas nesse quarto volume, a partir da análise dos três volumes iniciais publicados por Freyre nas décadas de 1930 e de 1950 - Casa-grande & senzala, Sobrados e mucambos, e Ordem e Progresso -, considerando ainda o que o próprio sociólogo escreveu sobre esse possível quarto volume no prefácio à primeira edição de Ordem e progresso e em sua nota metodológica, e também na introdução à segunda edição de Sobrados e mucambos.
Empreendimentos aeroportuários e seus impactos: o caso de Viracopos
Authors: Souza Paulo Domingos de , Bueno Laura Machado de Mello
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar os aspectos socioambientais que envolvem as propostas de expansão do Aeroporto de Viracopos, em Campinas, São Paulo. Busca-se, através de uma investigação de políticas urbanas, conhecer a realidade que cerca a expansão de grandes empreendimentos aeroportuários em áreas urbanas e, mais especificamente, o processo de ampliação do referido aeroporto. Dadas as suas dimensões e implicações, este estudo apresenta o processo histórico da cidade de Campinas e do Aeroporto de Viracopos, para, a partir desse contexto, analisar os diversos aspectos que envolvem o projeto, como as questões de gestão urbana, meio ambiente, especulação imobiliária, economia e uso e ocupação do solo. Sendo a ampliação um tema de destaque nacional e impacto nas relações globalizadas, este estudo analisa como ela se insere no contexto urbano e como afeta aquelas relações. Busca-se, assim, entender a cidade de Campinas como um complexo tecido urbano, e compreender como o aeroporto interfere nas políticas publicas em nivel local, regional e ate mesmo nacional.
Foot-and-mouth disease seroprevalence is higher in young female crossbred sheep and goats compared to their counterparts in the border area between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Authors: Kabir Abdul , Kamboh Asghar A. , Abubakar Muhammad , Matar Abdulkareem M. , Kumar Kanwar
Published: April 2024

OBJECTIVE

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious disease in ruminants that causes significant economic losses worldwide. However, the prevalence of FMD virus (FMDV) in small ruminants has been overlooked in Pakistan. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of FMD in sheep and goats in the border area between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

ANIMALS

800 sheep and goats belongs to age groups of 6 month to > 2 years.

METHODS

A total of 800 serum samples were collected from sheep (n = 424) and goats (n = 376) and subjected to structural protein (SP) and 3ABC non-SP (NSP) ELISAs for the detection of antibodies against SP and NSP of the FMDV.

RESULTS

For NSP, 340/800 (42.5%) of samples were positive, while SP analysis revealed that serotype O (44.5%) was the most common in sheep and goats, followed by Asia-1 (42%) and A (32%) serotypes. Sheep (39%; 95% CI, 34 to 44) had a higher (P < .05) prevalence of FMD than goats (46%; 95% CI, 41 to 51). Statistically significant (P < .05) differences in the seroprevalence of FMD-SP and FMD-NSPs were observed between various agencies (areas) of the study area. Risk factors such as age, sex, breed, season, flock size, body condition, animal movement, and production system were significantly (P < .05) associated with FMDV prevalence.

CONCLUSIONS

This study showed that FMD is highly prevalent in sheep and goats in the border areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Therefore, outbreak investigation teams should be arranged at the border level to develop FMD risk-based surveillance and control plans for small ruminants in order to mitigate infection risks.
A lentivirus-vectored feline erythropoietin gene therapy strategy in tissue culture and rodent models for the potential treatment of chronic renal disease-associated anemia
Authors: Cook Sarah E. , Castillo Diego , Wolf Tatiana , Hillman Chadwick , Bauer Katherine , Williams Sonyia , Murphy Brian G.
Published: April 2024

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a third-generation lentivirus-based vector encoding the feline erythropoietin (EPO) (feEPO) gene in vitro and in rodent models in vivo. This vector incorporates a genetic mechanism to facilitate the termination of the therapeutic effect in the event of supraphysiologic polycythemia, the herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase (HSV-TK) “suicide gene.”

ANIMALS

CFRK cells and replication-defective lentiviral vectors encoding feEPO were used for in vitro experiments. Eight Fischer rats were enrolled in the pilot in vivo study, 24 EPO-deficient mice were used in the initial mouse study, and 15 EPO-deficient mice were enrolled in the final mouse study.

METHODS

Efficacy of a third-generation lentivirus encoding feEPO was determined in vitro using western blot assays. Subsequently, in a series of rodent experiments, animals were administered the viral vector in progressively increasing inoculation doses with serial measurements of blood packed cell volume (PCV) over time.

RESULTS

We documented production of feEPO protein in transduced CRFK cells with subsequent cessation of production when treated with the HSV-TK substrate ganciclovir. In vivo, we demonstrated variably persistent elevated PCV values in treated rats and mice with eventual return to baseline values over time.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

These results provide justification for a lentiviral gene therapy approach to the treatment of nonregenerative anemia associated with chronic renal disease in cats.
Off-label Therapy of Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism in a 35-year-old Male Patient Using Clomiphene Citrate – A Case Study
Authors: Kamińska Magdalena , Strzoda Adam Jan , Polak Agnieszka
Published: April 2024

Hypogonadism is either hypergonadotropic (primary) or hypogonadotropic (secondary). When the pituitary gland is secreting an excess of gonadotropins, primary hypogonadism is diagnosed. In secondary hypogonadism, the levels of gonadotro-pins in the serum remain low. Male patients affected with hypogonadism present numerous symptoms due to a lack of testosterone, e.g., erectile impairment, feminization of the body, and infertility. The deterioration of self-confidence and quality of life underlines the importance of the correct diagnosis and effective treatment. Clomiphene citrate is registered in Europe for the treatment of ovulatory failure in women. It is often used as an off-label drug to treat hypogonadism in men, as it proves efficient in some cases and is relatively safe and easily administered in comparison to other medicaments, e.g., testosterone and gonadotropin analogs. We report on a 35-year-old Caucasian male patient who was admitted to the Department of Endocrinology with symptoms of erectile dysfunction, lowered self-esteem, hypersomnia, and trouble conceiving. A complex diagnostic procedure was performed, which led to the final diagnosis of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and reactive hyperprolactinemia. The treatment with Clomiphene Citrate was implemented and brought significant improvement – the withdrawal of unwanted symptoms and restored hormonal balance – after two weeks.
Excitation Control of Brushless Induction Excited Synchronous Motor with Induction Machine Operating in Deep-Plugging Mode
Authors: Mondal Amit Kumar , Basak Saptarshi , Chakraborty Chandan
Published: April 2024

The popularity of electrified transportation is rising at a sharp pace due to environmental concerns over internal combustion (IC) engines. Researchers are nowadays looking for a brushless and permanent magnet (PM)-less solution for electric vehicle (EV) motors. Wound-field synchronous motor (WFSM) is a potential solution for EVs and is being used in Renault Zoe EV and BMW iX3 e-Drive models. A Brushless Induction excited Synchronous Motor (BINSYM) is a WFSM where the exciter, an induction machine (IM), is embedded inside the synchronous machine (SM) frame. Two machines (SM and IM) are configured for different numbers of poles to achieve magnetic decoupling, which facilitates independent control of both machines. The purpose of IM is to maintain the excitation requirement of SM. The IM is controlled in deep-plugging mode at a constant slip frequency over the entire speed range to minimise its reactive power demand. The maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) and root mean square (rms) current minimisation algorithms are used to control the SM. Simulation of the BINSYM-based system under dynamic conditions (MTPA with varying field current and load transient) has been carried out in MATLAB/Simulink to validate the control strategies. Experimental findings from the laboratory prototype machine closely match the simulation results.
Corporate income tax: Taxpayer risks
Authors: MANDROSHCHENKO Ol'ga V.
Published: April 2024

Subject. The article discusses the formation of financial resources of taxpayers.
Objectives. The purpose is to analyze risks associated with corporate income tax assessment.
Methods. The study rests on methods of logical analysis.
Results. The paper established that the main risks for taxpayers are related to controversial issues of reflecting certain types of costs in tax accounting.
Conclusions. The findings can be taken into account by government authorities when developing amendments to the tax legislation of Russia.
Boundedly open economy: A regional dimension
Authors: BOLGOVA Elena V. , BOLGOV Sergei A. , KURNIKOVA Marina V.
Published: April 2024

Subject. This article discusses the resilience of the Russian economy to international sanctions. Objectives. The article aims to develop an economic model that ensures Russia's technological sovereignty and the development of foreign economic relations. Methods. For the study, we used a statistical analysis. Results. The article proposes an author-developed methodology for assessing the degree of openness of the economy of a region (country). It finds that the rejection of self-isolation and reliance on high-tech technologies are the main characteristics of a boundedly open economy, which makes it possible to ensure Russia's presence in foreign markets and protect the interests of Russian producers. Relevance. The use of the developed methodology in the practice of strategic planning will improve the efficiency of the planning and forecasting work of the executive authorities in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
Is mucormycosis an addition to the pandemic spectrum: An observational study
Authors: Ilyas Muhammad , Niaz Adeel , Khan Ghulam Dastgir , Rubi Ghazala , Khan Hurtamina , Javaid Waqas
Published: April 2024

Abstract:

Introduction and Objective:
A concerning increase in occurrences of mucormycosis, known as COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis (CAM), has been reported worldwide in people who are coping with COVID-19. The exact relationship between mucormycosis and COVID-19 is yet unknown, despite this apparent correlation. In order to ascertain the degree to which mucormycosis and coronavirus illness are associated, this study aims to clarify the nature of this association.

Method:

This study, which was an observational one, examined 35 individuals who had been diagnosed with mucormycosis. At Lahore General Hospital in Lahore, the ENT Department conducted this study to thoroughly evaluate the relationship between mucormycosis and coronavirus disease, patient demographics, such as age, gender, COVID-19 status, and co-morbidities, were carefully documented.

 

Results:

The majority of the patients (54.3%) were male, and the average age of those enrolled in the study was 49.40 ± 13.511 years. Of the patients, 25.7% had confirmed COVID-19 positive. Notably, diabetes mellitus was the predominant co-morbidity in a significant proportion of patients (74.3%), followed by DM/CKD (11.4%), DM/CLD (8.6%), and DM/HTN (5.7%). The findings of the statistical analysis showed that co-morbidities and COVID-19 were significantly correlated (P<0.05) in mucormycosis patients, whereas age and gender were not significantly correlate (P>0.05).

Conclusion:
In summary, this study suggests that mucormycosis could be an additional aspect of the pandemic's spectrum. The data from our study supports this claim, since a significant percentage (25.7%) of patients with mucormycosis also had a COVID-19 diagnosis concomitantly. The significance of more research and increased awareness about the co-occurrence of COVID-19 and mucormycosis in clinical settings is highlighted by this study.
A Spiral Module of Professionalism, Ethics, Research & Leadership Skills for Undergraduate Medical Education; The philosophy and structure.
Authors: Chaudhry Saima
Published: April 2024

The current medical education curricula are designed to address the competencies that result in the graduation of a holistic healthcare professionals. The global competency frameworks have highlighted the outcomes of future doctors that not only incorporate necessary medical knowledge and procedural skills but also equip the graduates with human skills of professionalism, ethics, leadership, lifelong learners, critical thinkers and problem solvers. This has led to the incorporation of these domains in the training curricula of undergraduate medical education in Pakistani universities as well. The focus of this paper is to highlight the structure of a Professionalism, Ethics, Research and Leadership skills (PERLs) module that can be implemented in health professions education to be able to graduate a humanistic doctor who can provide holistic care to the community.
Will Science Alone Save Your Fertility?
Authors:   Department of Anatomy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Malta, Calleja-Agius Jean , Attard Maria ,   Dar Guzeppa Debono Association, Gozo, Malta
Published: April 2024

This paper highlights the pressing need for increased awareness and education regarding reproductive health and fertility issues in the Maltese Islands. Despite living in the age of information, misconceptions and misinformation persist, particularly surrounding basic reproductive health knowledge. To address this gap, two conferences on fertility awareness were organized in Malta and Gozo as part of ‘The 3 Missions’ Project, in collaboration with the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector and Dar Guzeppa Debono Association. The conferences brought together various stakeholders including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and educators to discuss topics such as normal reproductive cycles, infertility treatments, and the legal framework surrounding assisted reproductive technologies (ART). International perspectives were also provided, shedding light on perceptions and practices in other European countries. Key recommendations emerged from these discussions, emphasizing the importance of standardized terminology, user-friendly information dissemination, and the destigmatization of infertility. Furthermore, the paper underscores the need for preconception parenthood preparation and highlights the psychological and social implications of infertility and parenthood. Overall, the conferences served as a platform to raise awareness and initiate collaborative efforts to address fertility-related challenges in the Maltese community.
Optimization of traditional methods for determining the similarity of project names and purchases using large language models
Authors: Golikov Aleksei Aleksandrovich , Akimov Dmitrii Andreevich , Danilova Yuliya
Published: April 2024

The subject of the study is the analysis and improvement of methods for determining the relevance of project names to the information content of purchases using large language models. The object of the study is a database containing the names of projects and purchases in the field of electric power industry, collected from open sources. The author examines in detail such aspects of the topic as the use of TF-IDF and cosine similarity metrics for primary data filtering, and also describes in detail the integration and evaluation of the effectiveness of large language models such as GigaChat, GPT-3.5, and GPT-4 in text data matching tasks. Special attention is paid to the methods of clarifying the similarity of names based on reflection introduced into the prompta of large language models, which makes it possible to increase the accuracy of data comparison.  The study uses TF-IDF and cosine similarity methods for primary data analysis, as well as large GigaChat, GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 language models for detailed verification of the relevance of project names and purchases, including reflection in model prompta to improve the accuracy of results. The novelty of the research lies in the development of a combined approach to determining the relevance of project names and purchases, combining traditional methods of processing text information (TF-IDF, cosine similarity) with the capabilities of large language models. A special contribution of the author to the research of the topic is the proposed methodology for improving the accuracy of data comparison by clarifying the results of primary selection using GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models with optimized prompta, including reflection. The main conclusions of the study are confirmation of the prospects of using the developed approach in the tasks of information support for procurement processes and project implementation, as well as the possibility of using the results obtained for the development of text data mining systems in various sectors of the economy. The study showed that the use of language models makes it possible to improve the value of the F2 measure to 0.65, which indicates a significant improvement in the quality of data comparison compared with basic methods.
Literary Gerontology Comes of Age: A Poetic Language of Ageing (2023), edited by Olga V. Lehmann and Oddgeir Synnes
Authors: Pretorius Antoinette
Published: April 2024

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Prophet Jonah Is not Alone: Understanding the History of Pentecostal Evangelism in Light of Contemporary Missionary Endeavours in Nigeria
Authors: Uroko Favour Chukwuemeka
Published: April 2024

This article examines reasons for the increasing neglect of rural evangelism in Nigeria. Some Pentecostal missionaries, churches and faith-based communities seem unwilling to go on evangelism missions to rural areas; thus the increasing number of churches and missionaries in the city compared to rural Nigeria. Missionary impacts have been felt in schools, hospitals and microfinance banks. Historiography reveals that missionaries before the last decade were willing to go to rural areas. Most churches and schools in rural areas were established by missionaries. However, Pentecostal missionaries are now shifting their interests from urban-rural to urban-urban evangelism. In this qualitative analysis, data were gathered from primary and secondary sources. Oral interviews and relevant academic literature form the sources of the data. Many scholars have written on the history of church missionary activities in Nigeria, but literature is scarce on reasons for the current decrease in the number of missionaries in rural areas. Why do Christian missionaries relegate rural evangelism to the background? What has been the impact on the church? Our findings show the reasons as the advent of mega-churches in Nigerian cities, financial reward from city missionary activities, resistance of some communities, punishment, increased financial burdens, the quest for popularity, intimidation, the few rural evangelists, and the lack of sufficient assistance. Missionary activities, if revived, will lead to the development of rural areas spiritually, morally, educationally, socially, and economically. The church should not restrict the spread of the gospel to specific places. Churches sending missionaries to rural areas should also provide financial support to strengthen these missionaries, as they serve as crucial links between the host church and the local community.
The First Time I Called Myself a ‘Witch’ Was the Most Magical Moment of My Life: Unmasking the Influence of Christianity in the Persecution of Witches Through Cultural Hegemony
Authors: Diko Mlamli
Published: April 2024

Whereas Christianity and biblical narratives continue to constructively form human, theological, spiritual, and social existence, it cannot be downplayed that these two central components sometimes lead to destructive perceptions, actions, and behaviours. This is because Christianity and the Bible have continually influenced the comprehension of humanity and spirituality for centuries. With particular reference to witchcraft, particularly in the South African context, this article aims to unmask and scrutinise the influence of Christianity in the persecution of witches. To do this, this article elicits three biblical pieces of textual evidence from the Bible as one of the historical Christian narratives. To unmask and address the phenomenon of interest, cultural hegemony as a theoretical framework is applied to these three biblical pieces of textual evidence. As a result of this endeavour, this article makes three notable findings. First, as Christianity could be appreciated for constructively shaping social perceptions, actions, and behaviours, it should be implicated in certain immoralities. Second, some of the historical injustices, such as witch-hunts and the killing of witches, have, in large part, been propagated by Christian and biblical ideologies. Third (last), Christianity, as a dominant culture of its time, ought to be unmasked within the contemporary contexts for the very reason that it continues to (re)shape contemporary societies, and it is undoubtedly patent that it may continue to (re)shape future generational societies. This article’s recommendations and closing remarks underscore the necessity to examine Christianity alongside its biblical voices recurrently.
Sociodemographic characteristics and bone health in Argentine adults with a plant-based diet
Authors:   Universidad de Buenos Aires, Taboada Paula , Manuzza Marcela ,   Universidad de Buenos Aires, Mastaglia Silvina ,   Universidad de Buenos Aires
Published: April 2024

Objective: To analyze the sociodemographic characteristics and bone health among adult consumers of plant-based diets (PBD). Methods: Individuals aged 18 to 75 were invited to complete a self-administered survey via a digital platform. Results: A total of 1151 participants completed the survey; the majority were women [n=958 (83.2%)], young [age (years): 18-25: 35.8%; 26-35: 39.8%, and 36-45: 17.4%] and single (67.1%). The pattern of PBD consumption was mainly represented by veganism (54.0%), followed by lacto-ovo-vegetarianism (27.7%). The primary reason for their dietary choice was animal welfare (83.5%). Adherence to PBD, based on duration (years), was <1: 12.3%; 1-5: 67.4%; 10-15: 14.8%, and >15: 5.5%. 16% of vegans reported having experienced fractures, and 5.1% reported undergoing bone densitometry. Of these, 88.1% reported normal results, and 11.8% presented osteopenia. No cases of osteoporosis were recorded in the survey. Vitamin B12 was the predominant supplement among PBD consumers (61.4%). Conclusions: PBD consumers constitute a significant minority in our country, predominantly composed of women under 35 years old, with a projected increase in the coming years.
Factors associated with suicidal ideation in adults from the Lambayeque Region, Peru, during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Sánchez-Neyra Almir C. , Lloclla-Gonzales Herry ,   Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Silva-Díaz Heber ,   Universidad de San Martín de Porres
Published: April 2024

Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation in the adult population of the Lambayeque region, Peru, during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021. Material and methods: Observational, prospective and cross-analytical study; carried out in a sample of 365 adults. Data were collected through Beck's Suicidal Ideation instrument. and a sociodemographic data collection sheet. Results: The sample was characterized by a median age of 26 years (IQR=23-32) and a slight predominance of the female sex (52.2%). The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 28.3%; and was associated with young age (p=0.047), female sex (p<0.001), widowed marital status (p=0.002) and excessive alcohol consumption (p<0.001), and no religion (p <0.001), to the low income (p=0.032) and to the illness (p<0.001) or presence of relatives who died from COVID-19 (p<0.001). Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of suicidal ideation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is suggested to monitor the mental health of the study population.
Associated factors with treatment adherence in children aged 1 to 3 years: a study at the “Señor de los Milagros” Health Center, Huaycan – Ate
Authors:   Centro de Salud Señor de los Milagros, Oscanoa Huamán Imelda L. , Podestá Gavilano Luis E. ,   Hospital II Vitarte EsSalud
Published: April 2024

Objective: To determine the factors associated with treatment adherence in children aged 1 to 3 years at the "Señor de los Milagros" Health Center in Huaycán – Ate. Methods: This observational, retrospective, cross-sectional study investigated adherence to anti-anemic treatment in 169 children aged 1 to 3 years diagnosed with anemia, selected from an initial group of 300. Using a data collection form, variables covering maternal, sociocultural, treatment, and health system aspects were evaluated through bivariate analysis and Pearson's Chi-square test. Results: The results highlighted low treatment adherence, with only 4.7% of children showing high adherence and 15.4% demonstrating non-adherence. Higher adherence was observed in mothers with secondary education, homemakers, and those living with their partners. Factors such as receiving understandable information, respectful treatment, and proximity to the health center positively influenced adherence. Conclusion: There is a significant association between adherence to anti-anemic treatment and maternal, sociocultural, and treatment-related factors (p<0.05), suggesting that improving communication, socioeconomic support, and accessibility could enhance therapeutic adherence.
Forensic Genetics and Genomics in Peru: Current situation and future challenges
Authors:   Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Biomédicas, Neyra-Rivera Carlos
Published: April 2024

Forensic Genetics is defined as a field of knowledge that uses both genetic concepts and molecular tools. This is used to resolve cases in which it is desired to identify the identity of people allegedly involved in a criminal act, kinship ties, identification of missing persons, etc. Currently, Forensic Genetics mainly uses molecular markers of the type STRs (short tandem repeats), SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) and insertion/deletion INDELs)(1). In order to use these markers, it generally begins with DNA extraction, a multiplex polymerase chain reaction, capillary electrophoresis and analysis with specialized software to obtain a genetic profile that is unique for each individual.
Recurrent demyelination attacks after BNT162b2 vaccination: Two case reports and literature review
Authors: Varoglu Asuman Orhan , Hosver Bahadir , Torun Zeynep Erva Güllüoğlu
Published: April 2024

We describe two cases with recurrent demyelinating attacks following BioNTech BNT162b2 immunization. No reports of any recurring demyelinating attack cases connected to COVID-19 immunization. Case-1: A 37-year-old male patient was admitted due to diplopia and ptosis. Neurological examination showed isolated oculomotor cranial paralysis on the right side. The second dose of BNT162b2 was given 10 days ago. On T2- and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR)-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), hyperintense lesions were seen in the pons on T1, with no evidence of contrast enhancement. We diagnosed the patient with central pontine myelinolysis associated with BNT162b2. Six months later after the first attack, a new lesion appeared in the same region. Case-2: He applied to the hospital at the age of 57 years, complaining of numbness in his hands and feet, confusion, and cooperation disorder. During the neurological assessment, apathy, cooperation, and orienting disorders were found. Hyperintense lesions were seen in both hemispheres, with cortico-subcortical localization on MRI. The patient received the BNT162b2 two weeks ago. After the initial attack six months ago, new clinical signs and an increase in demyelinating lesions were found. Despite early corticosteroid treatment, BNT162b2 immunization may be associated with repeated demyelination attacks. In patients with diffusion restriction on MRI, we might suggest using corticosteroid therapy for approximately one year, a lot longer than the literatures suggested.
Prognostic value of chest computed tomography in adult inpatients with coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors: Ndabahweje Didier Ndyanabo , Mukuku Olivier , Kahindo Charles Kangitsi , Tshikwela Michel Lelo , Mvila Gertrude Luyeye , Aundu Antoine Molua , Mukaya Jean Tshibola , Wembonyama Stanislas Okitotsho , Tsongo Zacharie Kibendelwa
Published: April 2024

Objectives:

Chest computed tomography (CT) plays a crucial role in evaluating patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. This study aimed to assess the association between initial chest CT findings and mortality in adult inpatients with COVID-19 in the city of Goma, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Materials and Methods:

This was a multicenter retrospective study of patients hospitalized in Goma with COVID-19 pneumonia who underwent chest CT from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022. For each patient included, two experienced radiologists independently reviewed the initial chest CT. A multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify chest CT findings associated with mortality at the 5% significance level.

Results:

Of 76 patients included in the study, 26 (34.2%) died. The degree of lung parenchymal involvement >25% (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 16.27 [3.30–80.16]) and the presence of consolidations (aOR = 3.33 [1.00–11.47]) were predictive of mortality with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.8392. Sensitivity was 73.08%, specificity was 82%, positive predictive value was 67.86%, and negative predictive value was 85.42%.

Conclusion:

Lung involvement >25% and consolidations on chest CT appear to predict death in adult inpatients with COVID-19 pneumonia.
De la santé à la maladie et vice-versa : des procès de transition d’un état à l’autre
Authors: Darrault-Harris Ivan
Published: April 2024

Existe Définie comme un des droits fondamentaux de tout être humain, la santé, pour l’OMS, est un état de complet bien-être physique, mental et social et ne consiste donc pas seulement en une absence de maladie ou d'infirmité. Cette redéfinition ambitieuse multiplie, on le voit, les sources de mal-être et autant de nécessaires transitions, à examiner, pour atteindre et maintenir sur toutes ces dimensions un bien-être total. On envisagera dans cette perspective certains modes de transition emblématiques entre ces deux états : ainsi la guérison – sans transition - miraculeuse et instantanée, la guérison comme processus complexe impliquant une gradation des étapes soumises à la véridiction, voire une inscription, avec la maladie, dans la chronicité. Ainsi l’actuelle épidémie pose le problème d’un allongement duratif et inédit des symptômes, dans le cas du « Covid long » : transition interminable vers l’état de santé et dénonçant une illusoire guérison. Mais l’examen, si minutieux soit-il, de la temporalité transitionnelle ne saurait éluder la question des actants, multiples, convergents ou non, du changement, intimement liés à l’économie même des types de transition.