bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biaya Transaksi Rumah Tangga Petani Cabai Rawit di Desa Huwongo Kecamatan Biluhu Kabupaten Gorontalo
Authors: Ashari Ulfira , Dahar Darmiati , Husain Salma Suleman , Nur Muh. Jabal
Published: February 2025

Cabai rawit (Capsicum Frutescens L) merupakan salah satu usaha yang diandalkan oleh penduduk Desa Huwongo Kecamatan Biluhu untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidup mereka. Tujuan penelitian ini meliputi: (1) untuk mengidentifikasi biaya transaksi petani cabai rawit di Desa Huwongo Kecamatan Biluhu Kabupaten Gorontalo dan (2) untuk menganalisis pengaruh biaya transaksi terhadap partisipasi rumah tangga petani dalam pemasaran cabai rawit di Desa Huwongo Kecamatan Biluhu. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis model probit, dengan jumlah sampel penelitian sebanyak 112 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa biaya transaksi pada petani cabai rawit di Desa Huwongo terbagi atas lama waktu yang dibutuhkan untuk mencari informasi (jam), harga terakhir transaksi yang diterima petani (Rp/Kg), lama waktu transaksi jual beli (jam), jarak lahan ke jalan raya (meter), jarak lahan ke tempat jual cabai rawit (meter), jarak rumah ke tempat jual cabai rawit (meter), jarak rumah ke lahan (meter), luas lahan (ha), lama pembayaran dari tengkulak (hari), pengalaman berbudidaya (tahun), pendapatan terakhir panen (Rp), dapat mengakses kredit (1= tidak, 0=ya). Hasil analisis menggunakan model probit menunjukkan bahwa biaya transaksi yang signifikan mempengaruhi keputusan petani dalam berpartisipasi pada budidaya cabai rawit saja yaitu: harga terakhir transaksi yang diterima petani, lama waktu transaksi jual beli, luas lahan, pengalaman berbudidaya cabai rawit, pendapatan terakhir panen cabai rawit.
Neural Network-Driven Privacy-Preserving Credit Risk Analysis: A Homomorphic Encryption Approach
Authors: Allavarpu V. V. L. Divakar , Naresh Vankamamidi S. , Mohan A. Krishna
Published: February 2025

With the increasing importance of credit risk analysis (CRA) with an emphasis on privacy, there's a notable need for a privacy-preserving machine learning (PPML) system. To address this demand, we propose a framework presenting a novel approach to privacy-preserving credit risk analysis (PPCRA) through integrating neural networks (NN) with homomorphic encryption (HE). The proposed framework offers robust privacy protection while maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of credit risk prediction systems. The implementation utilizes libraries such as TenSEAL and Torch to develop a HE-enabled NN model capable of processing encrypted data. Comprehensive security analysis establishes resilience against numerous privacy attacks of the system and empirical validation through experiments conducted on real-world financial datasets from multiple countries. The evaluation of the NN's performance, both with and without privacy preservation measures, provides insights into the efficacy of the proposed approach. This study offers significant advancements in privacy-preserving techniques for CRA, with implications for financial institutions and data security practitioners.
Energiehandelsportfolios im handelsrechtlichen Einzelabschluss und deren ertragsteuerliche Behandlung
Authors: Schmerkotte Ulrich
Published: February 2025

Die handels- und steuerrechtliche Behandlung von Energiehandelsportfolios ist trotz der bestehenden Vorschriften für Bewertungseinheiten umstritten und in der Unternehmenspraxis mit erheblichen Unsicherheiten behaftet. Im Kern geht es darum, ob bzw. unter welchen Voraussetzungen diese über Bewertungseinheiten zusammengefasst (und damit kompensatorisch) bilanziell abzubilden sind. Eine mit vielen Zahlenbeispielen unterlegte handels- und steuerrechtliche Würdigung unter tatsächlichen unternehmerischen Gegebenheiten unternimmt Ulrich Schmerkotte mit seinem praxisorientierten Ansatz.
Non-targeted effects of stereotactic radiotherapy: a review of the evidence coming from the clinical field
Authors: Barillaro Angela , Caroprese Mara , Feoli Chiara , Chioccola Emanuele , Goodyear Christina Amanda , Oliviero Caterina , Clemente Stefania , Farella Antonio , Conson Manuel , Pacelli Roberto
Published: February 2025

Background: Preclinical animal studies have demonstrated that radiation treatment (RT) can induce effects beyond the anatomical site of irradiation. Non-targeted effects of RT (NTER) have been sporadically reported in clinical settings. However, with the advent of high-dose stereotactic radiation techniques (SRT) and immunotherapy (IT), renewed attention has been given to NTER. This systematic review aims to summarize current knowledge about NTER across various malignancies, with a focus on cases involving SRT.
Methods: A systematic database search was performed, and records were screened following PRISMA guidelines. Only full-text original articles written in English and reporting clinical studies involving NTER after SRT were included. The results are categorized by cancer type, with separate general and critical analyses.
Results: Sixty-three studies were reviewed, including 32 case reports/case series, 18 retrospective studies, and 13 prospective studies, predominantly published after 2018. NTER was most frequently observed in melanoma and lung cancer and commonly reported as the abscopal effect (AE), albeit with varying criteria. In most cases, IT with suboptimal response was ongoing at the time of SRT, and the median time to NTER onset was 3 months. Overall, NTER was documented in 297 patients: 34 from single cases and 263 from a pool of 1,212 evaluable patients (22%) across other studies. Prospective trials reported an NTER rate of 36%, rising to 56% in lung cancer.
Discussion: In prospective clinical studies, the phenomenon of NTER following SRT has been observed in a significant proportion of patients. Nevertheless, the literature is limited, with small patient cohorts. Interest in NTER has grown, particularly in the context of IT. Standardization of definitions and reporting, along with the conduct of more clinical trials, is essential to better understand how NTER can be induced by SRT.
SWOT Analysis of Romanian Coal Resources in the Context of Ensuring Energy Security
Authors: Safta Gheorghe Eugen , Fita Nicolae Daniel , Radu Sorin Mihai , Popescu Florin Gabriel , Obretenova Mila Ilieva
Published: February 2025

A safe and secure coal industry gives a strong energy industry and economy. Just in this way Romania can become a good and strong strategic partner with powerful energy states from all over the world. Thus, energy security becomes one of the most important pillars of Romanian security. For a secure energy industry, Romania needs strategic energy resources and highly specialized human resources, and Romania has a key role creating stability and security factors for the supply of energy resources that are quantified by coal. The authors consider that the security supply with coal of Romania is a strictly national and European security issue because the lack of coal can cause enormous damage to the European industry and economy, which are almost entirely dependent on coal-energy resources. But EU policy is contrary to this energy resource which is coal, but most EU countries are dependent on this. If coal mining is stopped, the EU may enter into energy insecurity, which is very harmful to the current security environment. The SWOT analysis of the security supply with coal to the National Energy System, comes in the context in which the possibility of a black-out is very likely, and the lack of coal can cause major damage through enormous financial losses, which through the domino effect can spread economic and Romanian insecurity. In this context, the analysis of the security supply with coal becomes an essential issue of European security and makes this paper of real interest.
Theoretical Substantiation of Profit Sources and Assessment of the Banking System's Potential for Financing Digitalization in Ukraine
Authors: Biryuk Dmytro , Demianchuk Olha , Sus Taras , Movchun Svetlana , Onyshko Svitlana
Published: February 2025

This paper analyzes the phenomenon of digitalization as a key driver of progress, shaping a unified digital space and modernizing the fundamental paradigm of societal development. The theoretical underpinnings of value creation of digitalizing banking services are substantiated. An assessment of the potential of the domestic banking system is conducted based on the dynamics of LCR, return on equity, profitability, business efficiency, and capital adequacy ratios of Ukraine's systemically important banks. The analysis results confirm the accumulation of sufficient financial resources by the banking system to financially support processes aimed at developing the digitalization of financial relations in Ukraine. Modeling banks' ability to further accumulate financial potential, taking into account the business expectations index, changes in operating income, and cost regulation, and considering the need to comply with regulatory requirements, was carried out. This made it possible to assert a high level of such capacity in banks such as PrivatBank, Credit Agricole, and Ukrsibbank. The presence of a high potential for increasing the financial potential of the development of the digital space at the expense of banking capital is proven. To utilize it for digitalization in Ukraine, appropriate conditions must be formed, primarily, financial stability must be maintained and a system of state incentives and guarantees for investment during periods of high risks of wartime must be developed.
Stylistic characteristics of the use of numerical components in phraseological units
Authors:   Researcher of Namangan State University, Uzbekistan, Nematjanova Dilafruz
Published: February 2025

This article explores the stylistic characteristics of phraseological units containing numerical components, with a particular focus on their use in artistic works. Drawing upon the works of prominent Uzbek researchers such as B. Abdirasulov and A.V. Kunin, the paper discusses the expressive power of numerical phraseological units in various languages, including Uzbek and English. It highlights how these units, used in both written and spoken speech, reflect the emotional and stylistic layers of language. The study emphasizes the role of numerical expressions in enriching the aesthetic qualities of literary texts, particularly through the example of Abdulhamid Cho‘lpon’s Kecha va Kunduz and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. By categorizing these expressions and analyzing their impact, the article offers valuable insights into the importance of phraseological units in literature, aiming to help students gain a deeper understanding of literary works.
Foundation documents of higher education organizations and their types
Authors:   Senior lecturer of the Department of "Legal Sciences" of the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulug'bek, Uzbekistan, Bahadirovich Raimov Elbek
Published: February 2025

This article provides information on the constituent documents of higher education institutions that determine their legal capacity and activities. In addition, the article provides analytical information and legal bases on the charters and regulations that determine the direction of activities of non-governmental and state educational organizations.
Handbook of Biosensors Technology
Authors: Çeven Murat , Takaoğlu Faruk , Yiğit Sinan , Abdul Canan Buse , Güney Günseli , Gürol İlke , Sarıçam Melike , Kamışlıoğlu Miraç , Büyük Bülent , Yeşilay Gamze , Erbay Celal , Maqbool Tahir , Altaf Awais , Ashraf Muhammad Abdul Basit
Published: February 2025

General Introduction of Biosensors
Murat ÇEVEN
Sümeyra SAVAŞ
Design, Fabrication of Optical Sensors and Applications
Faruk TAKAOĞLU
From Proof-of-Concept to Product:Design and Simulation of MEMS for Diagnosis
Sinan YİĞİT
Biomolecular Interactions and SurfaceChemistry for Biosensors
Canan Buse ABDUL
Günseli GÜNEY
İlke GÜROL
Crafting Tomorrow’s Diagnostics: Metal Nanoparticles in Biosensors – Types, Synthesis, and Future Frontiers in Health, Environment, and Food Safety
Melike SARIÇAM
Empowering Biosensors: The Surface FunctionalizationStrategies of Metal Nanoparticles for Enhanced Diagnostics
Melike SARIÇAM
Sümeyra SAVAŞ
Boron Effects Ultra-Sensitive Detection of Biosensor
Miraç KAMIŞLIOĞLU
Bülent BÜYÜK
MIP Based Biosensors
Günseli GÜNEY
Canan Buse ABDUL
İlke GÜROL
Applications, Tools and Techniques for Characterization and Analysis of Biosensors
Gamze YEŞİLAY
Recent Developments on Microfluidic Microbial Fuel Cells Technologies for Biosensor Research
Celal ERBAY
Nexus of Nanotechnology and Cancer: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
Tahir MAQBOOL
Awais ALTAF
Muhammad Abdul Basit ASHRAF
Predictors of Electronic Wastes Disposal Behaviour Among Young Adults in South-South, Nigeria
Authors: Osagwu Anthony Obiajulu , Nkamnebe Anayo D.
Published: February 2025

This study empirically investigates the predictors of electronic waste disposal behavior among young adults in Uyo, Nigeria. Employing a quantitative survey design, data were collected from a population of young adults who have been active users of electronic/electrical gadgets for the past five years. Given the infinite nature of this population, a non-probability sampling method, specifically quota sampling, was adopted. The sample size was determined using the formula for sample size estimation. The research instrument, a questionnaire, underwent validation procedures, including face validity, content validity, and construct validity. Reliability testing was conducted using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with multiple regressions employed to test the hypotheses. Additionally, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to confirm the results of the multiple regressions and assess the model's fitness for the data. The findings of this study indicate several significant determinants of electronic waste disposal behaviour among young adults in Uyo, Nigeria. Notably, attitude emerges as a pivotal driver of electronic waste disposal behavior, aligning with prior research conducted across diverse geographic and cultural contexts. This highlights the universal importance of cultivating a positive attitude towards responsible e-waste disposal, irrespective of regional disparities. Conversely, the study reveals that subjective norms do not exhibit a positive and significant association with electronic waste disposal behavior. Furthermore, perceived behavioral control is found to have a significant impact on electronic waste disposal behavior. The influence of environmental knowledge, however, is less pronounced than previously suggested. The research also emphasizes the influential role of individual responsibility in shaping electronic waste disposal behavior. The multifaceted nature of electronic waste disposal behavior is underscored, necessitating a context-specific approach to interventions and policies. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the promotion of attitudinal change, context-specific interventions, enhancement of perceived behavioral control, reassessment of environmental knowledge strategies, empowerment of individual responsibility, cross-cultural comparative studies, and the development and implementation of tailored policies to address the unique challenges of this demographic. This research offers valuable contributions to the scholarly discourse on e-waste management and informs strategies for sustainable and environmentally conscious communities.
Review of Pediatric Pain Management: Non-Pharmacological Approaches
Authors: Shawq Adraa Hussein
Published: February 2025

Nonpharmacological management as an alternative approach to reducing pain intensity among children has recently been widely tested in experimental studies. Many types of nonpharmacological pain management were investigated at different medical invasive procedures. Therefore, it's difficult to determine which approach is more effective for pain reduction among children. That is why this review is made. The current review aims to introduce an evidence base on pain management among children by applying the nonpharmacological approaches only. The data was carried out by searching the available databases such as Google Scholar, Research Gate, Semantic Scholar, and PubMed. The included studies were available free for download and were published for the last ten years. All selected studies were looking for the effect of nonpharmacological pain management among the pediatric population. 15 studies were selected according to study criteria out of 640 available studies.15 studies met the inclusion criteria, all studies include one type or more methods of nonpharmacological pain management for children, that tested the effect of such approaches on pain level. The non-nonpharmacological pain management approaches are approved to be as effective as and occasionally better than the pharmacological pain management approaches. This review highlights that adopting the nonpharmacological pain management approaches is effective and may be better than the pharmacological approaches in reducing the associated pain during medical procedures. This review draws a step for further research for new and creative approaches to decrease children's pain and increase their compliance during painful medical procedures.
HUBUNGAN ERGONOMI KERJA DENGAN KELUHAN MUSKULOSKELETAL PADA PEGAWAI PT. BANK NEGARA INDONESIA (PERSERO).TBK KANTOR CABANG SINGKAWANG
Authors: Zulkarnain Edward  , Luis Yulia  , Nopri Esmiralda  , Ivanna Ivanna Dwi Putri Riyanto
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Background: Suboptimal ergonomic can trigger various health issues, including musculoskeletal disorder. Musculosceletal Disorder, characterized by pain in muscles, joints, tendons, and the skeletal system, can affect individuals in diverse work sectors, including office environments. Bank employees, such as those at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia Singkawang Branch Office, are particularly susceptible to these pains due to poor work ergonomic. Prolonged sitting or standing with improper postures can lead to various problems such as pain, aches, and stiffness in various body parts.
Methods: This study uses a quantitative analytical design with a cross-sectional approach conducted at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia Singkawang Branch. The sample used in this study was all employees working at the Singkawang City Branch and Diponegoro Sub-Branch offices. The research results were tested using the chi-square test.
Results: The results of this study showed p-value of 0.012 (p <0.05) was obtained, indicating that there is a relationship between work ergonomics and musculoskeletal complaints.
Conclusion: Based on the research results, it was found that there is a relationship between Work Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Complaints in employees of PT. Bank Negara Indonesia

 

 
 

Keywords: Work Ergonomic, Musculosceletal disorder, Pain
Analysis of technology adoption and government policy in improving the financial performance of SMEs in the Indonesia agricultural sector
Authors: Hermawati Lisa , Pusvita Ema , Marwa Taufik , Yulianita Anna
Published: February 2025

Agriculture micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have an important function but face problems in improving financial performance, including low net income of agricultural commodities per season, low yields per hectare, and low added value of processed agricultural products. The study aimed to analyze the effects of technology-based acceleration programs, digital literacy, and agricultural technology on financial sector performance in MSMEs within the agricultural sector in South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The analysis method employed SEM-PLS on survey data collected from 160 respondents proportionally representing 13 regencies and four cities in South Sumatra Province. The independent variables consisted of the intensity of participation in technology-based acceleration programs, including mentoring, training, incubation, agricultural product development, and entrepreneurship. It also included digital literacy, such as mastery of smart agricultural applications, the ability to analyze harvest data and soil quality, and skills in innovating with agricultural technology, as well as government policies, including financing and access to credit, subsidies, and social assistance, training, and capacity building. The dependent variable focused on the improvement in financial performance, which included the level of income from agricultural commodities per season and net profit per season. The results of this study showed that the output of the R-Square SEM-PLS model indicated that participation in technology-based acceleration programs had a significant effect on the financial performance of MSMEs in the agricultural sector. Improving financial performance was also supported by digital literacy, which included applying intelligent agricultural skills, analyzing harvest data and soil quality, and the ability to innovate with digital technology. Technology-based acceleration programs, digital literacy, modern agricultural technology, and government policies collectively contributed to improving financial performance in MSMEs within the agricultural sector.
Comparative efficiency testing of a composite hydraulic cylinder
Authors: Stosiak Michał , Lubecki Marek , Banaś Michał
Published: February 2025

The paper points to the increasing use of composite materials in hydraulic components. This entails many benefits, such as weight reduction which is particularly important in aviation. However, new problems arise with the use of new materials. With regard to a hydraulic actuator whose cylinder is made of a composite material, one of the issues is ensuring adequate efficiency, comparable to that of a steel cylinder. The efficiency of a hydraulic actuator is related to friction processes in the structural nodes and to leaks in the cylinder. This paper presents the original results of volumetric, hydraulic-mechanical and total efficiency tests of three designs differing in the material used as a liner of a cylinder. The materials considered as liner were CFRP composite, polyurethane F180. In addition, a steel liner was considered as a reference. Variations in actuator efficiency depending on the liner used were indicated.
Resolving an Asteroseismic Catastrophe: Structural Diagnostics from p-mode Phase Functions off the Main Sequence
Authors: Ong 王 J. M. Joel 加冕 , Lindsay Christopher J. , Reyes Claudia , Stello Dennis , Roxburgh Ian W.
Published: February 2025

On the main sequence, the asteroseismic small frequency separation δν
02 between radial and quadrupole p-modes is customarily interpreted to be a direct diagnostic of internal structure. Such an interpretation is based on a well-known integral estimator relating δν
02 to a radially averaged sound-speed gradient. However, this estimator fails, catastrophically, when evaluated on structural models of red giants: their small separations must therefore be interpreted differently. We derive a single expression that both reduces to the classical estimator when applied to main-sequence stellar models and reproduces the qualitative features of the small separation for stellar models of very evolved red giants. This expression indicates that the small separations of red giants scale primarily with their global seismic properties as

δ

ν

02

∝
Δ

ν

2

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ν

max

, rather than being in any way sensitive to their internal structure. Departures from this asymptotic behavior, during the transition from the main-sequence to red giant regimes, have been recently reported in open-cluster Christensen–Dalsgaard (C-D) diagrams from K2 mission data. Investigating them in detail, we demonstrate that they occur when the convective envelope boundary passes a specific acoustic distance—roughly one-third of a wavelength at

ν

max

—from the center of the star, at which point radial modes become maximally sensitive to the position of the boundary. The shape of the corresponding features on ϵ

p
and C-D (or r
02) diagrams may be useful in constraining the nature of convective boundary mixing in the context of undershooting beneath a convective envelope.
Two new species of Ocotea (Lauraceae) with clustered leaves from the Uxpanapa region, Mexico
Authors: Hurtado-Reveles Leopoldo , Ortiz-Rodriguez Andrés Ernesto
Published: February 2025

Two new species of Ocotea (Lauraceae) from Southern Mexico are described and illustrated. Based on their floral morphology, vegetative indument, and micromorphological attributes, both species are circumscribed within the Ocotea helicterifolia group. Within this clade, the two species are morphologically similar to those with clustered leaves. Both species are endemic to the species-rich yet fragmented forests of the Uxpanapa region in Mexico, and therefore, their populations are threatened. Here, the morphological similarities of both species and their conservation status are discussed.
Caelospermum versus Coelospermum in Rubiaceae (Gentianales): their etymologies explained
Authors: Verstraete Brecht , Robbrecht Elmar
Published: February 2025

Caelospermum is the original spelling of the generic name, as it appeared in the protologue, but in literature and online databases, the variant spelling Coelospermum is often used. However, the confusion about the spelling is caused by a misinterpretation of the etymology. Here, we demonstrate that the original spelling by Blume should be retained.
A cryptic new species of tiger swallowtail (Lepidoptera, Papilionidae) from eastern North America
Authors: DeRoller Charles J. , Wang Xi , Dupuis Julian R. , Schmidt B. Christian
Published: February 2025

In the eastern Great Lakes region of North America, two tiger swallowtail species have previously been recognized, Papilio glaucus Linnaeus, 1758 and Papilio canadensis Rothschild & Jordan, 1906. A third entity, the Midsummer Tiger Swallowtail, has been treated as a P. glaucus × canadensis hybrid, and exhibits a mosaic of both intermediate and unique morphological and biological traits. Here we demonstrate that rather than being a localized, historically recent hybrid phenomenon, the Midsummer Tiger Swallowtail maintains its morphological and physiological distinctness over a large geographic region in the absence of one or both putative parental species, and was first documented in the literature nearly 150 years ago. Papilio solstitiussp. nov. is physiologically unique in delaying post-diapause development, which results in allochronic isolation between the spring flights of P. glaucus and P. canadensis, and the late summer flight of P. glaucus. Similarly, the geographic range of Papilio solstitius spans the region between the northern terminus of P. glaucus and southern limits of P. canadensis, remaining distinct in areas of sympatry. Defining the taxonomic identity of this unique evolutionary lineage provides an important baseline for further inquiry into what has served as an exemplary species group in evolutionary study.
Plateforme de diagnostic moléculaire de haut débit du SARS-CoV-2 : l’expérience du CHU de Rouen
Authors: Asare Sardar , Alessandri-Gradt Élodie , Loeber David , Gilleron C. , Moisan Audrey , Plantier Jean-Christophe , Gueudin Marie
Published: February 2025

Depuis la mise en évidence des premiers cas de COVID-19 sur le territoire français en 2020, le diagnostic biologique du SARS-CoV-2 a subi une évolution rapide afin d’accompagner la politique stratégique gouvernementale : dépister pour isoler et casser les chaînes de transmission. Pour répondre à l’augmentation de la demande de tests de dépistage, certains CHU ont été équipés de plateformes de biologie moléculaire de haut débit. Alors que la biologie médicale française a connu une situation inédite avec la pandémie COVID-19, cet article a pour objectifs de a) présenter le contexte d’implantation des plateformes de diagnostic virologique, les défis soulevés par leur création et leur fonctionnement ; b) d’étudier l’évolution des indicateurs de suivi d’activité, au travers de l’expérience de la plateforme COVID-19 du CHU de Rouen.
L’index FIB-4 : un biomarqueur simple pour dépister la fibrose hépatique
Authors: Mallet Vincent , Parlati Lucia
Published: February 2025

L’index FIB-4 est un biomarqueur de fibrose hépatique. Il est calculé à partir de l’âge, de la concentration sérique des transaminases et du nombre de plaquettes sanguines. Dans un contexte de stéatose, un index FIB-4 ≤ 1,45 permet d’exclure une fibrose hépatique cliniquement significative ; à l’inverse, quand il est ≤ 1,45, des explorations complémentaires, comme une élastométrie hépatique, doivent être envisagées. Un suivi du FIB-4 ou une association séquentielle FIB-4 et un autre test de fibrose pourraient aider à identifier les patients à risque de complication hépatique.
Autobiography of Triadic Motor Games
Authors: Adelantado Vicente Navarro
Published: February 2025

The triad is a tool for achieving quality education. Incorporating motor triads into physical education classes through games introduces an innovative pedagogical model that fosters meaningful learning. Through triadic games, students develop critical competencies, emotional empathy, and divergent strategic thinking (creativity). This chapter narrates the journey of discovering this sustainable ludic phenomenon, highlighting its significance for social development, prosocial skills, and the communicative openness it fosters for enjoyment and learning. This chapter explores how a thematic area of study and research emerged from the dissatisfaction with current ludic practices and observations of games during teaching and research activities. Two parallel narratives are presented: the inspirational chronological background and the struggle for theoretical advancement and clarification.
Negative Attitudes Towards Gender in Traditional Sporting Games (NATGEN-TSG) Inventory
Authors: Moya-Higueras Jorge , March-Llanes Jaume , Sala-Galindo Ana , Rius Josep , Estrada-Plana Verónica , Badia-Bafalluy Ares , Lavega-Burgués Pere
Published: February 2025

Traditional Sporting Games are considered an outstanding way to bring people into contact with one another and are also helping decrease stereotypes according to well-established theories. However, researchers need psychometrically sound tools to test hypotheses regarding interventions to assess stereotypes. In the present chapter, we explain the initial validation of an inventory to test gender stereotypes specifically focused on Traditional Sporting Games. We conducted three studies to find a solution that optimized validity, reliability, and comparability among seven languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic, and French). The process began with a 30-item version; however, we identified the best solution comprising 13 items loading into three factors: Emotional Sexism, Behavioural Sexism, and Egalitarian Attitudes. Additionally, we found initial evidence of the inventory's sensitivity to change, as some stereotypes shifted following an intervention involving Traditional Sporting Games.
Advanced Deep Learning Frameworks for Cyber Security in IoT-Based Healthcare
Authors: Bhimavarapu Usharani
Published: February 2025

The rapid adoption of IoT-based healthcare devices has revolutionized the medical industry by enabling real-time monitoring and data collection, yet it raises significant privacy and security concerns. These devices are vulnerable to various cyber-attacks, including man-in-the-middle attacks, spoofing, and data injection, which can compromise sensitive patient information and disrupt critical healthcare operations. To address these challenges, this study explores the application of deep learning techniques, particularly ResNet-50, to classify unforeseen cyber-attacks in IoT-based healthcare systems. The WUSTL-EHMS-2020 dataset, containing biometric data and network flow metrics, is utilized for experimentation. Preprocessing steps like normalization and feature engineering ensure compatibility with the model. ResNet-50, with its residual learning mechanism, effectively extracts complex patterns and generalizes to previously unseen attacks. The model's performance is evaluated using accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, demonstrating its ability to identify cyber-attacks while minimizing false positives and negatives. This research underscores the importance of advanced deep learning frameworks in enhancing the security and reliability of IOT-based healthcare systems.
The Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency of Magnetocaloric Refrigeration Systems
Authors: McNerney Gerald William
Published: February 2025

This research aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the environmental impact and energy efficiency of magnetocaloric refrigeration systems compared to conventional vapor compression refrigeration. Through life cycle assessment (LCA) and thermodynamic modeling, this article will quantitatively analyze the potential reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption achievable with magnetocaloric cooling technologies. The results will contribute to the ongoing efforts to develop more sustainable refrigeration solutions. Since magnetocaloric refrigeration is still in the development phase this study aims to fill the void of knowledge for this technology and its applications.
Uma leitura interdisciplinar da imagem “experimentos de eletricidade de Galvani”
Authors: Diniz Telma Augusta , Batista Michel Corci , Macedo Gabriel Luiz Nalon
Published: February 2025

Este artigo apresenta uma análise interdisciplinar da ilustração dos experimentos de bioeletricidade de Luigi Galvani, que retrata a passagem de corrente elétrica pelas pernas de um sapo. A abordagem integra História da Ciência, Arte e Educação, demonstrando como a imagem transcende sua função documental e atua como meio de comunicação científica. A análise é dividida em quatro passos: exploração dos elementos visuais; investigação do conteúdo temático no contexto histórico; discussão das relações entre autor, contexto e leitores; e interpretação crítica pelo observador. Conclui-se que a integração entre Arte e Ciência, exemplificada na obra de Galvani, enriquece o ensino e promove uma compreensão mais ampla dos fenômenos naturais e culturais.
Speech-language therapists’ views of oral feeding of infants on high-flow oxygen
Authors: Dludla Andile , Forman Tarryn B. , Lloyd Mikaela K. , Moodley Savannah O. , Pillay Sarveshvari B. , Krüger Esedra
Published: February 2025

Background: Introduction of oral feeding for young children receiving high-flow oxygen has recently gained interest. With limited literature, there are varied opinions regarding the safety of oral feeding in this population.Aim: This study describes speech-language therapists’ (SLTs) views on oral feeding for infants receiving high-flow oxygen.Setting: A South African online survey study.Methods: A descriptive quantitative survey was distributed electronically via social networking sites. Purposive and snowball sampling were used to recruit expert SLTs. Twenty-one South African SLTs working with paediatric swallowing and feeding, from nine provinces responded. Data were analysed descriptively.Results: Of 21 responses, only nine were fully complete, indicative of how few South African SLTs work with infants on high-flow oxygen. Current oral feeding practices varied with differences between nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC). Strategies for oral feeding included volume and time limitations, monitoring physiological stability and assessing for aspiration. Thin liquids were most commonly used. Varied opinions, with no protocols or guidelines for introduction of oral feeding of young children on high-flow oxygen, are reported.Conclusion: SLTs’ practices regarding oral feeding in infants/children receiving high-flow oxygen are variable. Professionals share common approaches to determine feeding readiness and monitor tolerance. Without guidelines and standardised protocols, SLTs are left to make decisions based only on experience. A need exists for further research.Contribution: There is variability in initiation of oral feeds, highlighting the need for further data to inform uniform protocol and guideline development to enhance SLTs’ decision-making.
Developing Entrustable Professional Activities for Chemical Pathology registrars in South Africa
Authors: Punchoo Rivak , Pillay Tahir S.
Published: February 2025

The College of Medicine South Africa (CMSA) has embarked on developing Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for workplace-based training. There is currently limited guidance for developing EPAs in Chemical Pathology. This report explores factors that impact EPA development in Chemical Pathology, derived from health education theory and evidence, as well as relevant contextual variables impacting registrar training in South Africa. We discuss four factors to consider during the elaboration of EPAs for South African registrars in Chemical Pathology to enhance fitness for workplace-based assessment. Firstly, EPAs require the application of constructive alignment to link the national syllabus, core competencies and milestones, training methods, and formative assessment strategies during the trainee learning trajectory. Secondly, the elaboration of a complete EPA is assisted by utilising a standardised template with defined sectional headings and contents structured for laboratory medicine. Thirdly, quality assurance of draft EPAs requires validation to improve curriculum alignment, and facilitate EPA revision. Finally, a critical emergent issue for Chemical Pathology workplace-based training is the development of standardised learning opportunities for operationalising a national EPA programme.Contribution: Charting the early steps in developing EPAs for training Chemical Pathology registrars in South Africa identifies the application of the educational tenet of constructive alignment, utilising a standardised template for EPA design, validating draft EPAs and creating equitable learning opportunities for all trainees.
Excellent long-term device survival of inflatable penile prosthesis over 27 years
Authors: Moncada Ignacio , Krishnappa Pramod , Martinez-Salamanca Juan Ignacio , Palma-Hendges Luiz Pedro , Gonzalez-Garcia Francisco Javier , Hernandez-Fernandez Carlos , Lledo-Garcia Enrique
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to assess the long-term device survival of a 3-piece inflatable penile prosthesis (PP) in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). This retrospective observational longitudinal study involved patients with drug-refractory ED who underwent primary 3-piece inflatable PP implantation at a single center from 1992 to 2019. The outcomes included complications of various inflatable PP models, and Kaplan–Meier analysis was used to estimate the probability of PP survival. Of the total 426 patients, 140 (32.9%) were implanted in the period of 1992–2000, 128 (30.0%) in the period of 2001–2008, and 158 (37.1%) in the period of 2009–2019. The PP used in the study included AMS 700 CX (62.0%, n = 264), AMS 700 CXR (7.7%, n = 33), AMS Ultrex Plus (10.3%, n = 44), and Alpha I (20.0%, n = 85). The overall complication rate was 28.2% (120/426), and the majority happened after 6 months. The causes of device removal included mechanical failure (11.0%, n = 47), infection (3.9%, n = 17), cylinder extrusion (6.3%, n = 27), and unspecified (0.2%, n = 1). Of the total mechanical failures (n = 47), 18 (38.3%) occurred in the cylinders, 10 (21.3%) occurred in the pump, 7 (14.9%) occurred in the reservoir, 6 (12.8%) occurred in the connections, and 6 (12.8%) were nonspecific. Global average survival rates of the PP at 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, and 15 years were 96.2%, 86.7%, 77.5%, and 58.7%, respectively. The 3-piece inflatable PP has an excellent device survival rate at 5 years and 10 years.
Concurrent Manifestations of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Nephrotic Syndrome in a Child with Unilateral Renal Hypo-dysplasia: A Case Report with Review of Literature
Authors: Marakkar Shagufa , Rahman Rehna K. , Soodhana Dhanya , Kumar Suresh
Published: February 2025

Background:

Simultaneous occurrence of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (NS) and Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) in children is rare.

Clinical description:

A 21-month-old boy presented with generalized swelling with hypertension, with no significant illness in the past. Mother had type 1 DM from 11 years of age.

Management and Outcome:

Investigations revealed nephrotic range proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia along with raised blood sugar levels without ketoacidosis. Raised HbA1C and positive anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase confirmed type 1 DM. Ultrasonography detected a unilateral renal hypo-dysplastic kidney, which was non-functional on nuclear scan; vesico-ureteral reflux being ruled out by micturating cysto-urethrography. A therapeutic trial of steroids resulted in remission of proteinuria, insulin being titrated for glycemic control. Genetic analysis was negative and child remained relapse-free till last follow-up at one year.

Conclusion:

Nephrotic syndrome and DM may present concurrently. In the absence of genetic abnormality, and the presence of response to steroids, diabetic nephropathy as well as secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis are possibly ruled out.
Extensive Facial Hemangioma with Dandy-Walker Malformation in an Infant: A Rare Case Report of PHACE Syndrome
Authors: Sinha Debanjan , Ray Swapan Kumar , Kundu Sreemayee , Karim Rezaul , Sai G. Venkata
Published: February 2025

Background:

The acronym PHACE has been used for a rare neurocutaneous syndrome encompassing congenital malformations such as posterior fossa defect (P), infantile hemangioma (H), arterial abnormality (A), cardiac defect (C), and eye (E) abnormality. Although hemangiomas are common, the risk of having PHACE increases with size of hemangioma.

Clinical Description:

A 7-month-old female baby presented with multiple large hemangiomas over the face, scalp, extending inside oral cavity, neck, and upper chest which were increasing in size gradually, with ulcerations. Birth and development were unremarkable. She had macrocephaly and respiratory distress with a pansystolic murmur.

Management and Outcome:

Echocardiography revealed ventricular septal defect and brain imaging showed communicating hydrocephalus with empty posterior fossa, suggestive of Dandy–Walker Malformation. These findings along with large facial hemangioma are consistent with PHACE syndrome.

Conclusion:

The case highlights the importance of having a knowledge regarding such an important but rare condition of PHACE syndrome, which may be missed if not evaluated for, in an infant with hemangioma.
Nasal Glial Heterotopia: An Unusual Cause of Lump on the Nose in a Child- A Case Report
Authors: Pusapati Suchitra , Gudipudi Uma Divya Tejaswini , Penumetcha Krishnam Raju
Published: February 2025

Background:

Glial heterotopia is a rare, nonneoplastic extracranial displacement of the brain tissue, most commonly seen on the nose.

Clinical Description:

A 2-year-6-month-old boy presented with a nasal mass gradually increasing since birth, being otherwise asymptomatic. The mass was firm, tense, predominantly skin-colored with some bluish discoloration, with no signs of inflammation, present on the left side of the bridge of the nose. Systemic examination and vitals were normal.

Management and Outcome:

Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging scan showed features suggestive of nasal glial heterotopia (NGH), with a thin linear T2-weighted hyperintense stalk extending from the mass up to the foramen cecum. Complete surgical excision, with ligation and cauterization of the fibrous communicating tract, was done close to intracranial entry. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of glial heterotopia, with immunohistochemistry showing glial fibrillary acid protein positivity.

Conclusion:

Pediatricians need to be aware that a slow-growing external nasal mass, present since birth, may be a NGH. Imaging can delineate intracranial connections with confirmation by histopathology after complete excision.
Role of Antimicrobial Peptides in Periodontal Health and Disease—A Review
Authors: Patil Ruchita T , Dhadse Prasad V. , Wankhede Anand N. , Punse Sanehi D.
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition that results from the interaction between the host immune system and periopathogens, which leads to the development of periodontal attachment loss, periodontal pocket, and resorption of the alveolar bone. With advances in scientific research on antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), they play a crucial role in modulating immune response as well as act as antimicrobials. This review is focused on the role of AMPs in maintaining the periodontal health.
A Systematic Review of Virtual Subinternships in Surgical Education: Impact on Curriculum Delivery and Learner Outcomes
Authors: Monte Olivia La , Yousef Andrew , Watson Deborah
Published: February 2025

Background The COVID-19 pandemic forced an abrupt reevaluation of traditional subinternship models in surgical education, with the adoption of virtual subinternships (VSIs) emerging as a prominent response. This review assesses VSIs as a cost-effective, equitable alternative, especially as virtual education continues since the end of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and may be crucial in future crises.

Objective Our research question asks how curriculum delivery, learner outcomes, and interpretation of program fit occur within the VSI model.

Methods A thorough systematic review was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, and spanning publications in English from January 2020 to June 2023. Studies were selected based on review of VSI curriculum content, delivery formats, evaluation techniques, and student outcomes. Exclusion criteria encompassed non-original research or articles lacking comprehensive curriculum descriptions and associated outcomes. We assessed bias in study selection through independent double review and synthesized findings using thematic analysis.

Results Of 1436 articles, 13 met the inclusion criteria. They encompassed a range of surgical fields and highlighted the diverse approaches to VSI implementation. Key themes included the integration of interactive learning sessions, balance between imparting knowledge and program familiarization, and mixed methods of program evaluation. Despite high student satisfaction reported, faculty feedback indicated it was difficult to provide an evaluation of student skills in this context and more challenging to assess students’ fit for residency programs.

Conclusions VSIs were effective in delivering curriculum and engaging learners, highlighting diverse implementation approach challenges in assessing student skills and program fit.