bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Testing the role of spontaneous activity in visuospatial perception with patterned optogenetics
Authors: Takahashi Kengo , Pontes Quero Samuel , Fiorilli Julien , Benedetti Davide , Yuste Rafael , Friston Karl J. , Tononi Giulio , Pennartz Cyriel M.A. , Olcese Umberto ,   TWCF: INTREPID Consortium
Published: February 2025

A major debate in the field of consciousness pertains to whether neuronal activity or rather the causal structure of neural circuits underlie the generation of conscious experience. The former position is held by theoretical accounts of consciousness based on the predictive processing framework (such as neurorepresentationalism and active inference), while the latter is posited by the integrated information theory. This protocol describes an experiment, part of a larger adversarial collaboration, that was designed to address this question through a combination of behavioral tests in mice, functional imaging, patterned optogenetics and electrophysiology. The experiment will directly test if optogenetic inactivation of a portion of the visual cortex not responding to behaviorally relevant stimuli will affect the perception of the spatial distribution of these stimuli, even when the neurons being inactivated display no or very low spiking activity, so low that it does not induce a significant effect on other cortical areas. The results of the experiment will be compared against theoretical predictions, and will provide a major contribution towards understanding what the neuronal substrate of consciousness is.
Conflict journalism, coloniality and election violence in Zimbabwe: The case for Ubuntu ethics
Authors: Chari Tendai
Published: February 2025

Drawing insights from decolonial theory and Ubuntu ethics, this article examines coloniality practices embedded in conflict journalism in Zimbabwe. It uses election violence reporting between 2000 and 2013 as a lens for gaining insights into how reporting conflicts perpetuates coloniality. How coloniality is reproduced through conflict reporting practices, and the extent to which Ubuntu ethics could be a remedy for coloniality are questions at the core of this exploration. Empirical data for the study were gleaned from in-depth interviews with nineteen purposively selected print media journalists and editors who had experience in reporting election violence in Zimbabwe between 2000 and 2013. The article reveals that election violence reporting practices among print media journalists are oriented more towards ‘war journalism’ than peacebuilding which is at odds with Ubuntu ethics. It canvasses for an Ubuntu-centred journalism to mitigate the deleterious effects of coloniality in reporting conflicts in postcolonial contexts.
Nuevas formas de conocer, de representar y de incluir: el paso de la ocupación al diálogo
Authors: Vasilachis de Gialdino Irene
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de esta presentación descansa en el intento de responder a un conjunto de interrogantes vinculados con las formas legitimadas de conocer y de producir conocimiento en el ámbito de la ciencia, en general, y de las ciencias sociales, en particular: ¿Abren la posibilidad al diálogo con otras formas de conocer? ¿Presuponen una determinada forma de ser de la sociedad unida a un particular modelo de equilibro, o de cambio, o de evolución, o de desarrollo? ¿Se sustentan en el reconocimiento de la igualdad y/o en el de la diferencia? ¿Pueden generar violencia sobre otros? ¿Indagan acerca del alcance de su función en cuanto a evitar la reproducción de la violencia y de la discriminación? Considerando que esas formas legitimadas de conocer -estrechamente ligadas al paradigma positivista- al definir lo cognoscible y al establecer las condiciones de producción válida de conocimiento, pueden llegar a constituir formas de ocupación, estableceré la relación entre las distintas formas de conocimiento y las de representación discursiva de la identidad y de la realidad social, apelando al análisis sociológico-lingüístico del discurso que postulo, en general, y respecto de la narrativa, en particular. Ejemplificaré el planteo formulado mediante la exposición de los resultados de investigaciones previas, realizadas a la luz de la Epistemología del Sujeto Conocido para, finalmente, proponer criterios y estrategias tanto de análisis como de representación textual, orientados, ambos, a hacer posible la inclusión de otras formas de ser del diálogo en el discurso científico.
El Barniz de Pasto Secretos y Revelaciones. Autora, María Cecilia Álvarez-White
Authors: Fajardo de Rueda Marta
Published: February 2025

Con el novedoso y sugestivo título El Barniz de  Pasto Secretos y Revelaciones, la Universidad de Los Andes ha publicado el libro de María Cecilia Álvarez-White, resultado de un laborioso trabajo de investigación científica y artística sobre una de las pocas tradiciones artísticas de Colombia cuyo origen es prehispánico y que además de sobrevivir a la conquista española, siguió un camino de creación que se mantiene hasta el presente
Stigma, Taboo, and Public Health: A Sociological and Bioecological Approach to the Use of Performance and Image-Enhancing Drugs
Authors: Coutinho Luis Felipe Duarte , Nascimento-Salgado Leonardo Vaz , Monteiro-Bontempo Valentina , Martins-Chaves Roberta Rayra
Published: February 2025

Background: This article provides an interdisciplinary review of performance-enhancing and image-enhancing drugs (PEDs) through sociological and bioecological lenses. The analysis reveals a growing and complex trend of PED use among recreational users. Methods: Utilizing Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory along with covering books, reports, anti-doping notes, observational studies and systematic reviews, this review explores how different pressures influence PED use. Goffman’s concept of stigma highlights the marginalization PED users encounter, as they are often associated with cheating or health risks. Findings: The article examines how different systems spread unrealistic body ideals, which intensifies pressures on individuals to normalize PED use. The western cultural dynamic connects PED use to both physical aspirations and deeper self-worth issues related to body image and it is the duty of healthcare professionals not only to refuse such prescriptions but also to actively engage in prevention and public awareness efforts regarding the dangers of PEDs.  Interpretation: Emphasizing the need for an empathetic yet firm medical approach, the article advocates for healthcare professionals to engage openly with PED users to foster supportive dialogues with. Such engagement is crucial for effective public health interventions that can address both the physical and psychological risks of PED use, ultimately contributing to a more health-centered societal perspective on performance and body image. In conclusion, this article emphasizes the urgent need to reframe the conversation around PEDs, recognizing their complex social underpinnings to better approach affected individuals.
Integrating VR tours in online language learning: A design-based research study
Authors: Figueroa Roberto Jr Bacani , Jung Insung
Published: February 2025

This paper presents an investigation into the integration of virtual reality (VR) tours in online English lessons tailored for adult learners. The study utilised a design-based research approach to evaluate the effectiveness of VR tours in this context. It specifically examined the responses of adult learners to this instructional strategy by collecting data through surveys, observation notes and interviews with four learners in Japan and five learners in France, most of whom completed 10 lessons over 4 months. The research findings highlight the effectiveness of VR tours in enhancing learner motivation. Additionally, they demonstrate that perceived learning outcomes are influenced not only by the immersive experience of spatial presence but also by the novelty of technological and scenery-related aspects within the VR environment, as well as factors related to lesson design and individual learner characteristics.
 
Implications for practice or policy:

VR photo tours can serve as a powerful tool for language educators to increase the learning motivation of remote learners.
The physical location of remote learners and the ergonomics of their devices plays a crucial role in their engagement levels with VR-based online learning activities.
Aside from the technological novelty of VR, the inclusion of diverse and visually appealing scenery can further enhance motivation and interest among online learners.
Implementación del ADN libre circulante para la detección de aneuploidías fetales
Authors: Madrigal Bajo Irene , Jodar Bifet Meritxell , Badenas Orquin Celia
Published: February 2025

Introducción

El ADN libre circulante (ADN-lc) son fragmentos de ADN extracelulares que circulan libremente por la sangre y que se originan a partir de la apoptosis de diversos tipos celulares, como por ejemplo células hematopoyéticas o, en gestaciones, de células trofoblásticas provenientes de la placenta.

Contenido

El estudio del ADN-lc se ha incluido como prueba de cribado prenatal para la detección de anomalías cromosómicas y, a diferencia de otras técnicas invasivas como la amniocentesis o la biopsia de vellosidades coriónicas, se realiza mediante un análisis de sangre materna. Gracias a la utilización de tecnologías avanzadas en el estudio del ADN-lc, como la secuenciación de ADN o los arrays de SNPs, es posible identificar gestaciones con riesgo de trisomía 21, trisomía 18 o trisomía 13.

Este test ha demostrado una alta precisión y fiabilidad, con tasas de detección superiores al 99 % para trisomía 21 y una muy baja tasa de falsos positivos y falsos negativos. En algunos países ya se ha implementado como una herramienta de cribado combinado o cribado universal.

Perspectiva

A medida que la tecnología avanza y se vuelve más accesible, se espera que se puedan obtener pruebas aún más precisas para otras anomalías genéticas en el diagnóstico prenatal.
UWOC performance based on dual polarization and raised cosine filter
Authors: Mohammed Jabbar K. , Hameed Samir M. , Mansoor Riyadh
Published: February 2025

In underwater optical communications (UWOC) systems, when an optical signal encounters scattering objects or reflects off other underwater bodies before reaching the detector, it ultimately results in the scattering of waveform time and time spreading, which decreases the data rate due to inter-symbol interference (ISI). This paper proposes using a simple transmitter for pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) combined with dual-polarization (DP), and a raised cosine filter (RCF) is utilized at the receiver. The main goal of this system is to double the data rate capacity for features of DP, improve the bit error rate (BER), and ensure an optimized coverage range for the capabilities of mitigating symbol interferences. Different attenuation cases for the proposed system are examined based on water turbidity. In addition, the proposed system is evaluated in different worse cases, such as in turbulences, channel delay, and the different inclination angle and roll-off factors. However, it can reach an acceptable coverage distance of 7 m for turbid water while it increases to 72 m for pure water at BER = 10−6.
Diagnostic value of ratio of blood inflammation to coagulation markers in periprosthetic joint infection
Authors: Huang Jincheng , Li Xu , Chen Yajun , Zhang Meng , Gao Zongyan , Dai Zhipeng , Liu Tao , Jin Yi
Published: February 2025

Introduction

Assess the feasibility of utilizing the ratio of blood inflammation to coagulation markers as a potential periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) diagnostic tool.

Materials and methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted, involving 133 PJI and 93 aseptic loosening patients. Levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), platelet count, mean platelet volume, fibrinogen, D-dimer, and ratios of CRP to fibrinogen, ESR to fibrinogen, platelet count and mean platelet volume ratio (PC/MPV), and D-dimer were compared. Receiver operating characteristic curves and Youden’s index were employed to assess the diagnostic efficacy of these biomarkers.

Results

PJI patients had significantly higher levels of CRP, ESR, PC/MPV ratio, fibrinogen, D-dimer, CRP/(PC/MPV) ratio (CPR), CRP/D-dimer, CRP/fibrinogen (CFR), ESR/(PC/MPV) ratio, ESR/D-dimer, and ESR/fibrinogen. Area under the curve (AUC) values for fibrinogen, CRP, and ESR in diagnosing PJI were comparable. AUC values for CPR and CFR were akin to those of ESR. AUC values for combined CRP and CPR, combined CRP and fibrinogen, combined CRP and CFR, and combined ESR and fibrinogen in diagnosing PJI were akin to that of combined CRP and ESR.

Conclusions

Fibrinogen, CPR, CFR, combined CRP and CPR, combined CRP and fibrinogen, combined CRP and CFR, and combined ESR and fibrinogen could be considered as new adjunct markers for diagnosing PJI.
Artificial intelligence-powered innovations in radiotherapy: boosting efficiency and efficacy
Authors: Chen Junyi , Zhu Xinlin , Jin Jian-Yue , Kong Feng-Ming (Spring) , Yang Gen
Published: February 2025

Cancer remains a substantial global health challenge, with steadily increasing incidence rates. Radiotherapy (RT) is a crucial component in cancer treatment. Nevertheless, due to limited resources, there is an urgent need to enhance both its efficiency and therapeutic efficacy. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into RT has proven to significantly improve treatment efficiency, especially in time-consuming tasks. This perspective demonstrates how AI enhances the efficiency of target delineation and treatment planning, and introduces the concept of All-in-One RT, which may greatly improve RT efficiency. Furthermore, the concept of Radiotherapy Digital Twins (RDTs) is introduced. By integrating patient-specific data with AI, RDTs enable personalized and precise treatment, as well as the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy. This perspective highlights the transformative impact of AI and digital twin technologies in revolutionizing cancer RT, with the aim of making RT more accessible and effective on a global scale.
Dimethylsulfoxide functionalized cadmium sulfide quantum dot for heavy metal ion detection
Authors: Ayyanusamy Poongodi , Venkatesan Ragavendran , Rajan Abel Noelson Enose , Annaraj Jamespandi , Mahalingam Umadevi , Ramasamy Parimaladevi , Bethke Kevin , Mayandi Jeyanthinath
Published: February 2025

Heavy metal ions (HMIs) detection in the aquatic, environmental and biological systems is of tremendous interest owing to their adverse effects on the ecosystem and human health, depending on the dose and its toxicity. The calorimetric sensor acts as a potential scavenger for detecting HMIs such as mercury, lead, copper, etc., which is reliable and more sensitive towards metal ions. In this work, chemically synthesized self-assembled cadmium sulfide quantum dots (CdS QDs) were characterized using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy which confirms the structural and morphological formation of QD and it act as a the DMSO@CdS QDs colorimetric sensing probe for the detection of copper, mercury and lead with the high selectivity and sensitivity with the limit of detection of 179.5 nM, 58 and 60 μM. The on-site detection is capable of monitoring heavy metals in environmentally polluted samples.
Evolutionary Systems Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: A Five-Case Series
Authors: Cheli Simone , Goldzweig Gil , Hewitt Paul L. , Bui Sara , Cavalletti Veronica
Published: February 2025

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is the most common personality disorder, with a prevalence of approximately 6.5% in the general population. However, little is known about the effective psychotherapy for this disorder. In this case series, we employed evolutionary systems therapy to support five adults diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Evolutionary systems therapy is a novel form of psychotherapy that integrates evolutionary psychopathology, compassion-focused therapy, and metacognitively oriented treatments. Primary outcome (personality pathology) was assessed monthly from baseline to follow-up. Secondary outcomes (anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-criticism, overcontrol) were assessed at initial and final sessions. Moreover, we evaluated the feasibility of intervention (completion, attendance, adverse events). At the end of 6 months of treatment, all the participants reported reliable changes and remitted from diagnosis. These outcomes were maintained at 1-month and 3-month follow-ups. Further research is needed to provide evidence about the acceptability of evolutionary systems therapy in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
Close Encounters with Art of Neuroscience 14th Edition
Authors: Westerberg Jacob A. , Daemen Charlotte , Feenstra Eline , Gulbinaite Rasa , Ioumpa Kalliopi , Klink P. Christiaan , Sheikh Abdirashid Sumiya
Published: February 2025

Neuroscience research affects individuals in diverse and profound ways, not only in the many laboratories and imaging facilities worldwide but also far beyond them. Often, these experiences inspire creative expression, leading to powerful artworks with beautiful and thought-provoking stories to tell or ideas to reflect on. Since 2011, the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience—an institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)—has hosted an international art competition to showcase artworks inspired by neuroscience. Everyone from scientists to professional artists to individuals with a neuroscience encounter in their daily lives can submit their work. The independent jury selects a winner for the competition and several honorable mentions. In the 14th edition of “Art of Neuroscience” (AON), we had submissions from six continents in a wide range of artistic forms: painting, drawing, sculpture, dance, video, and applied arts, to name a few. Here, we celebrate the artworks submitted in this edition and congratulate the winners and honorable mentions while sharing stories that inspired their work. Below, you will find the work and stories as told by the artists. With each artwork, we include commentary from the jury detailing their impressions. Without further delay, we present the winners and honorable mentions from the 14th edition of AON.
La investigación del recurso hídrico en la Escuela de Ciencias Geográficas de la Universidad Nacional: una mirada a los principales resultados de los balances hídricos en las microcuencas de la región central de Costa Rica
Authors: Hernando Echeverría Ligia , A. Orozco-Montoya Ricardo
Published: February 2025

In Costa Rica, although water resources are abundant, certain areas face difficulties due to reduced availability for residents, leading to issues in supplying water for domestic and industrial use. The School of Geographic Sciences has actively addressed this issue. Since 2001, it has been quantifying water resources through the calculation of water balances in the micro-watersheds of the Poás, Ciruelas, Segundo, Bermúdez, Tibás, and Pará rivers. These studies have determined that the predominant availability is moderate, which suggests that it will soon become low. Therefore, it is urgent to implement proper management of the micro-watersheds to mitigate excessive water use.
Heredia, espacio vivido y juventud: transformaciones en el espacio urbano
Authors: Araya Ramírez Iliana
Published: February 2025

This article aims to characterize the transformations of urban space and the impact of place appropriation by the youth of Heredia within the context of globalizing neoliberal capitalism. The methodological approach is qualitative, employing the method of spatial life narratives through the technique of life stories. Fieldwork was conducted between March 2015 and February 2017. The results are presented according to the urban typology comprising a) residential zone, b) commercial zone, c) university zone, and d) social exclusion zone. The work presented in this chapter is part of the results of the doctoral thesis titled “Spatial Representations: From Geographic Imagination to Lived Space.”
EVALUACIÓN DE VARIABLES FISICOQUÍMICAS Y CONCENTRACIONES DE METALES PESADOS EN MUESTRAS DE AGUA DE MAR DE PLAYAS RECREATIVAS DE COSTA RICA
Authors: Bermúdez-Kuminev Fernando , Herrera-Murillo Jorge , Lépiz-López Leonel , Campos-Zumbado Amanda
Published: February 2025

Costa Rica has a legal gap in terms of the regulations to control the seawater quality in recreational beaches, so the present investigation aimed to create a exploratory study of heavy metals concentrations in recreational beaches in Costa Rica. In 2013, a monitoring campaign was carried out on thirteen beaches on the Pacific coast, and five beaches on the Caribbean coast. The country was divided into four zones North Pacific (PN), Central Pacific (PC), South Pacific (PS) and Southern Caribbean (CS). Eight heavy metals (Mn, Cd, Co, Fe, Cr, Ni, Cu, Pb) were analyzed in seawater samples by absorption spectrometry, and the physicochemical characteristics (pH and temperature) were measured in situ. The pH was significantly more basic in the PN (P=0. 0001), and a temperature difference of up to 3°C between the Pacific and Caribbean coasts was registered. The PC showed the highest concentrations for metals such as Pb, Cr, and Fe. The highest concentrations of metals such as Pb and Cr were found near river mouths and wastewater discharges, indicating the contributions that water bodies are making and the influence of urban areas. This research achieved to develop a monitoring campaign and found concentration of heavy metals that exceed the limits established by law in other countries such as: Chile, Argentina and Peru, and evidences the need to regulate quality standards in these spaces for the safety of the human health of tourism and the different activities that are developed.
Sums of digits obey the Strassen law
Authors: Manstavičius Eugenijus
Published: February 2025

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On m-sided rational surface patches
Authors: Karčiauskas Kęstutis
Published: February 2025

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Experimental cancer rat models
Authors:   Palladin Institute of Biochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Vinnichuk Yu. D. , Platonov O. M. ,   Palladin Institute of Biochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv;, Gryshchuk O. O. ,   Palladin Institute of Biochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv;, Komisarenko S. V. ,   Palladin Institute of Biochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv;
Published: February 2025

Experimental rat models are widely used in cancer research. This is facilitated by the diversity of existing inbred animal lines and their relatively low cost. The purpose of this review was to analyze and systematize the publications 2000-2024 selected in PubMed and in national author databases on various cancer rat models. The advantages, disadvantages, and prospects of using these models in the study of different­ aspects of cancer pathology are discussed. The information will help researchers choos an adequate experimental rat model to study the mechanisms of cancer development and the possibility of its treatment.
Isolation, characterization, and identification of cellulolytic bacteria from household compost for cellulase production
Authors:   Faculty of Technology and Engineering, Dong Thap University, Dong Thap, Vietnam, Truong T. Q. , Nguyen K. D. ,   Faculty of Biotechnology, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;
Published: February 2025

Using microorganisms for waste treatment is a growing trend that offers numerous economic and environmental benefits. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of cellulolytic bacterial strains isolated from compost samples from household waste. Biochemical and molecular tests were conducted to identify highly cellulolytic bacteria. Thirty aerobic strains were isolated, of these three isolates (WS1.7, WS3.1, and WS3.29) demonstrated high extracellular cellulase activity and decomposed 51.34–63.43% of the filter paper mass after 7 days of incubation in a liquid medium. Based on their colony morphology and biochemical properties, these three isolates were predicted to belong to the genus Bacillus. The maximum endoglucanase activity of the crude enzyme produced by Bacillus velezensis WS1.7 was demonstrated. These findings indicate the potential of the B. velezensis WS1.7 isolate for further research and cellulase production.

Keywords: cellulase production, cellulolytic bacteria, endoglucanase activitry, genus Bacillus, household compost
Investigation of sample paths properties of sub-Gaussian type random fields, with application to stochastic heat equations
Authors: Hopkalo Olha , Sakhno Lyudmyla
Published: February 2025

The paper presents bounds for the distributions of suprema for a particular class of sub-Gaussian type random fields defined over spaces with anisotropic metrics. The results are applied to random fields related to stochastic heat equations with fractional noise: bounds for the tail distributions of suprema and estimates for the rate of growth are provided for such fields.
The Operation of the Local Sections of the Hungarian Association of Engineers and Architects Between the Two World Wars Through the Example of the Pécs Section
Authors: Pilkhoffer Mónika
Published: February 2025

The aim of the Hungarian Association of Engineers and Architects as a professional and interest association, which had been in operation since 1867, was to promote mutual acquaintance, exchange of ideas, discussion of conventions and professional issues, the creation of a library, the publication of journals and books, and the establishment of a provident fund. From the beginning of the 20th century, the Association sought to concentrate technical professionals from the countryside into local sections, hence preventing the establishment of independent countryside associations. During the Dual Monarchy (1867–1918), 16 sections in the countryside were set up, and 4 more between the two world wars. The one in Pécs had been operating since 1930. The study describes the functioning of local sections, their relationship with the parent association and analyses their membership. It traces the history of the Pécs Section from its establishment to its liquidation in 1946, covering the changes in the composition of membership, the tasks and work of the officers, and the activities of this section as well as its relation to the Association. Among such activities, historical sources, recorded lectures, debates, field trips, social dinners, soirees, and exhibitions. Most of the members of the Pécs Section were engineers, as in the parent association, who worked in various technical offices in the city, such as the Hungarian Railways (MÁV) offices and in the coal mines of the Danube Steamship Company (DGT). However, the architects were also very active in the life of the Pécs Section, organising lectures, debates and exhibitions. The most significant local event of the period between the two world wars was the association’s 1936 travelling assembly held in Pécs, and the 1941 field trip. Despite the late establishment of the Pécs Section it was the largest and one of the most active local sections of the Hungarian Association of Engineers and Architects.
Bidirectional association between problematic smartphone use and aggressive behavior: A cross-lagged longitudinal study
Authors: Rong Fajuan , Cheng Junhan , Hu Jie , Wang Yan , Xu Zixuan , Guan Meiqi , Zhang Nan , Yu Yizhen
Published: February 2025

Background and aims

Problematic smartphone use are prevalent worldwide, particularly among adolescents, and it is strongly linked with aggressive behavior. However, the understanding of how PSU may contribute to the emergence of aggressive behavior remains incomplete.

Methods

The purpose of this study was to examine the bidirectional links between aggressive behavior and PSU among adolescents, utilizing data from a two-wave longitudinal study (the time interval is 15 months) conducted among 2,650 students in middle and high school.

Results

The cross-lagged models revealed that: (1) PSU at Time 1 (December 12) positively predicted aggressive behavior at Time 2 (March 2023, 15 months apart) among older adolescents (15–19 years), but this was not the case for younger adolescents (11–14 years); (2) aggressive behavior at Time 1 positively predicted PSU at Time 2 for both younger and older adolescents. Our findings have identified PSU as a risk factor for aggressive behavior among older adolescents, with those perceiving higher PSU may be particularly vulnerable to developing aggressive behavior over time.

Discussion and Conclusions

These results not only enhance our understanding of the links between PSU and aggressive behavior but also provide significant theoretical perspectives for developing future prevention strategies and intervention measures to tackle aggressive behavior among adolescents.
An In-Depth Analysis of White-Collar Crime in Dubai's Financial Sector, Legal Frameworks, and Collaborative Solutions
Authors: Komalasari Rita , Mustafa Cecep
Published: February 2025

This study identifies specific legal loopholes and regulatory deficiencies contributing to white-collar crime, advocating adaptive legal reforms and a collaborative approach to fortify the legal framework. In the context of Dubai's rapidly growing economy, this study delves into the escalating global phenomenon of white-collar crime, focusing specifically on its prevalence within the emirate's financial sector. The study addresses the potential exploitation of legal frameworks and regulatory gaps, offering a contextualized analysis of the contributing factors amid Dubai's economic expansion. The research employs a comprehensive literature review to identify existing gaps in understanding, focusing on the distinctive challenges faced by Dubai. The research aims to furnish a comprehensive understanding of white-collar crime in the financial sector, emphasizing the mechanisms through which legal loopholes and regulatory shortcomings may facilitate such offenses. By pinpointing vulnerabilities, the study provides actionable insights for policymakers, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders to fortify the legal infrastructure and prevent financial misconduct. The findings not only deepen the comprehension of white-collar crime challenges in Dubai but also furnish practical insights for mitigating future risks, presenting a roadmap for policymakers to combat the evolving nature of financial offenses in the region. In conclusion, this study underscores the urgent need for adaptive legal reforms and enhanced regulatory measures to address the vulnerabilities within Dubai's financial sector.
GROWTH, SURVIVAL AND PRODUCTION OF Penaeus monodon AND OTHER SPECIES IN INTEGRATED MULTITROPHIC AQUACULTURE PONDS
Authors: Arriesgado Elgen M. , Arriesgado Dan , Fagutao Fernand , Choresca Cassiano Jr. , Anuevo Gwen , Pedroso Fiona
Published: February 2025

The growth and survival of Penaeus monodon and other commercial species and the production performance of Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) system were evaluated in a 500 m2 experimental grow-out ponds of Mindanao State University at Naawan for 120 days. Three triplicated treatments, monoculture (P. monodon only), polyculture (P. monodon and Chanos chanos) and IMTA (P. monodon, C. chanos, Perna viridis and Gracilaria verrucosa) were evaluated in a semi-intensive pond culture operation. Salinity (24.3 to 34.36‰), temperature (28 to 40.64°C) and pH (7.5 to 9.49) exceeded the maximum ideal limit for the cultured organisms in all treatments. Dissolved oxygen levels (2.76-5.43) were within the optimal range of some cultured organisms. Growth of shrimp (5.33±0.02 %SGR P <0.05) and milkfish (4.49±0.03 %SGR P <0.05) were significantly better in IMTA than in polyculture. Shrimp’s survival was also significantly higher in IMTA (24.13%±3.95, P <0.05) than in the other treatments. Shrimp-milkfish biomass was highest in IMTA (89.67 kg), followed by polyculture (57.72 kg) and lowest in monoculture (11.33 kg). The higher biomass and survival of shrimp and milkfish in IMTA ponds could be attributed to the cultured organisms' synergistic interaction, such as shading and nutrient remediation by G. verrucosa and bioremediation by P. viridis. Revenue and profit followed a similar trend, with IMTA revealing profitability over the polyculture and monoculture. Hence, the results demonstrate the efficiency of the IMTA systems over monoculture and polyculture in the growth and survival of the high-valued jumbo tiger shrimp, P. monodon and the overall production and profitability.
EFFECT OF DIETARY OREGANO Origanum vulgare ESSENTIAL OIL CONTAINED WITH CARVACROL AND THYMOL ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND RESISTANCE OF STRIPED CATFISH Pangasionodon hypophthalmus AGAINST Aeromonas hydrophila INFECTION
Authors: Novriadi Romi , Farkan Mochammad , Sabaruddin Muhammad , Panjaitan Amyda , Nurraditya Lakonardi , Santika Ayi , Permana Luki Sanjaya Setia , Karakatsouli Nafsika , Nitsas Fotios
Published: February 2025

The production efficiency of striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus is very dependent on the quality of feed, which can increase the fish’s growth rate and health condition. Thus, the aimed of this study was to investigate the effects of different levels of Oregano Essential Oil (OEO) contained with thymol and carvacrol, at the concentration level of 0.1, 0.2, and 0.4% OEO, which is applied using top-dressing method and included in feed formulation on the growth rate, body composition, digestive health and resistance of striped catfish P. hypophthalmus against the pathogenic bacteria Aeromonas hydrophila. The results of growth trials using top-dressing method for 122 days using formulated feed method for 70 days showed that the application of OEO yielded better growth than the control, with 0.2% OEO providing better growth performance than 0.1 and 0.4% OEO. The body composition analysis results also showed a better level of nutrient absorption in fish fed the OEO-based diet compared to the control. For the number of bacteria in the digestive tract, OEO supplementation can also significantly reduce the number of bacteria compared to fish-fed control feed. The challenge test results after the fish were given treatment feed for 24 days showed that the application of 0.1% OEO provided better protection against Aeromonas hydrophila. However, there was no significant difference with 0.2% OEO. The application of 0.2% OEO can be recommended to increase the efficiency and productivity of catfish cultivation.
Aktualność charyzmatu Zgromadzenia Zmartwychwstania Pana Naszego Jezusa Chrystusa w dialogu z tradycyjnymi religiami afrykańskimi
Authors: Hinc Daniel
Published: February 2025

Niniejszy artykuł analizuje znaczenie charyzmatu zmartwychwstańców w kontekście współczesnych wyzwań misyjnych w Afryce, kładąc nacisk na duchową odnowę, jedność z Bogiem oraz nadzieję zmartwychwstania. W dynamicznie zmieniającym się wiecie dialog z tradycyjnymi religiami afrykańskimi staje się kluczowy, ponieważ religie te, głęboko zakorzenione w lokalnej kulturze, oferują perspektywę, w której sacrum współistnieje z profanum. Wzajemny szacunek i zrozumienie są niezbędne w procesie misyjnej inkulturacji, umożliwiając adaptację chrześcijaństwa do lokalnych realiów. Charyzmat zmartwychwstańców, oparty na miłości Bożej i sprawiedliwości społecznej, tworzy fundament pod współpracę z tradycyjnymi religiami afrykańskimi, podkreślając wspólne wartości i umożliwiając duchowe wzbogacenie. Taki dialog może przyczynić się do budowy zjednoczonych, sprawiedliwych i duchowo rozwiniętych społeczeństw.
Роль цифрових маркетингових стратегій у розвитку малого та середнього бізнесу в умовах економічного відновлення України
Authors: Харахаш Олександр , Іванченкова Лариса
Published: February 2025

Фінансова грамотність визначає економічну поведінку та стабільність. Дослідження аналізує її вплив, ефективність освітніх програм, регіональні та демографічні відмінності, а також пропонує стратегії покращення. Виявлено, що високий рівень фінансової грамотності сприяє заощадженню, обґрунтованим інвестиціям та ефективному управлінню боргами. Обов’язкові курси фінансової освіти в навчальних закладах значно підвищують фінансове розуміння молоді. Регіональні відмінності свідчать, що Північна Європа має вищий рівень фінансової грамотності, ніж Південна. Чоловіки, загалом, фінансово обізнаніші за жінок. Цифрові інструменти та мобільні додатки довели свою ефективність у фінансовій освіті. Рекомендується інтегрувати фінансову освіту в шкільні навчальні програми, націлювати освітні програми на певні демографічні групи та використовувати цифрові платформи для досягнення ширшої аудиторії. Ці стратегії можуть допомогти пом'якшити регіональні та демографічні відмінності та забезпечити довгострокові економічні переваги.
Сталий розвиток регіонів через публічне управління туризмом: механізми, виклики та перспективи
Authors: Добрянська Наталя , Лебедєва Віра , Курченко Денис
Published: February 2025

Сучасні тенденції розвитку світової економіки дедалі більше акцентують увагу на необхідності забезпечення сталого розвитку. Туризм, як одна з найдинамічніших галузей світової економіки, відіграє важливу роль у досягненні цієї мети. Метою даного дослідження є визначення та охарактеризувати взаємодію публічного управління туризмом і сталого розвитку регіонів для оптимізації управлінських практик. В умовах сучасного світу публічне управління туризмом стикається із новими викликами. Цифровізація змінює способи комунікації і потребує інтеграції інновацій, здатних підвищити прозорість процесів. Екологічні кризи змушують ставити питання про відповідальне використання природних ресурсів і збереження біорізноманіття, що безпосередньо впливає на життєздатність туристичних ініціатив. Зміна клімату, зростання попиту на етичний і сталий туризм, розвиток локальних громад – усе це вимагає нових інструментів управління.
Туризм повинен не тільки приносити дохід, а й забезпечувати сталі соціальні зміни: створювати робочі місця, підтримувати локальні громади, стимулювати культурний обмін. Екологічний аспект залишається надзвичайно важливим. Туристичні об’єкти, які не враховують потреби довкілля, втрачають свою привабливість у довгостроковій перспективі.
Current Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Urinary Tract Infection
Authors: Baranov Alexander A. , Kozlov Roman S. , Namazova-Baranova Leyla S. , Andreeva Irina V. , Vishneva Elena A. , Zokirov Nurali Z. , Kulichenko Tatiana V. , Margieva Tea V. , Dovgan Evgeniy V. , Stetsyuk Olga U. , Tatochenko Vladimir K. , Chumakova Olga V. , Shilova Marina M. , Emirova Khadizha M. , Tsygin Aleksey N. , Shishimorov Ivan N. , Shaposhnikova Natalia F.
Published: February 2025

Urinary tract infections in children are among the most common bacterial infections in pediatric practice. The article discusses in detail their clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, including laboratory and instrumental research methods, as well as treatment strategies, including the choice of antibacterial therapy and the duration of treatment. Special attention is paid to the prevention of recurrence of urinary tract infections. These clinical guidelines are based on the latest scientific research and international standards, which makes them an important tool for pediatricians and other medical professionals involved in the treatment of children with this pathology. The application of these guidelines in practice helps to improve the quality of medical care and reduce the risk of complications associated with urinary tract infections.
Potential of Using Walnuts as a Part of Nutritional Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Authors: Nalyotov Andrew V. , Khavkin Anatoly I. , Matsynin Alexander N. , Strionova Vera S.
Published: February 2025

Walnuts are major component of Mediterranean and Asian diets and are increasingly used in different diets around the world due to their confirmed nutritional and health benefits. Walnuts’ components are abundant with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential amino acids, vitamins, polyphenols, phytosterols, and other nutrients and biologically active compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties. Walnuts currently have demonstrated promising effect in inflammatory bowel diseases management. This study presents key mechanisms underlying walnuts’ therapeutic potential in inflammatory bowel diseases management, such as modulation of intestinal mucosa permeability, inflammatory processes regulation, oxidative stress reduction, and gut microbiota composition correction.
Concurrent Operant Analysis Validation: A Brief Report
Authors: Randall Kayla , Long Cameron , Bulla Andrew
Published: February 2025

A concurrent operant analysis (COA) employs a simultaneous-treatment design, which arranges simultaneously available reinforcers and measures choice allocation for determinations about the relative reinforcing efficacy between various stimuli. Although many studies have used concurrent operant arrangements to ascertain preferences for interventions, few studies have used this technology to identify functional reinforcers for challenging behavior. We replicated and extended previous research by conducting a COA to identify functional reinforcers maintaining challenging behavior by conducting consecutive comparisons to allow for replication of responding to emerge for an autistic 10-year-old female in a university-affiliated program. We subsequently validated COA results via a reinforcer assessment using an ABAB reversal design. Results indicated escape was a reinforcer for Amelia’s choice allocation in the COA and confirmed as a reinforcer for target responding in the COA validation. This brief report describes the flexibility and use for applying single-case research designs to identify functional reinforcers.
Captain Luciano Gomes Ribeiro. The slave-owning elite was parda (N. S. do Pilar do Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, c. 1770-1810)
Authors: GUEDES ROBERTO , SOARES MOISÉS PEIXOTO
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT This article focuses on the parish of N. S. do Pilar do Iguaçu, situated in the Recôncavo area of the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro, during the period from 1770 to 1810. It examines how Luciano Gomes Ribeiro, a mestizo freedman, ascended to become the owner of a mill along with 155 slaves, thereby integrating into the slave-owning elite. This case study reveals that the slave-owning elite included individuals of mixed ancestry. Additionally, the analysis highlights that Ribeiro governed lands where farmers, who typically owned slaves, resided. The family background of Ribeiro, serving as a captain of troops and an auxiliary to freed mestizo individuals, enabled him to manage both his household and the political community of Pilar do Iguaçu effectively. He emerged as the most prominent figure in a society deeply entrenched in the inequalities characteristic of the old-regime slavery system. The methodology for this study encompassed an examination of parish baptism and death records, alongside various wills and administrative documents.
Tempo de aceleração plantar está relacionado a rigidez arterial em pacientes com isquemia crônica ameaçadora ao membro
Authors: Mendes-Pinto Daniel , Melo Larissa Jardim , Costa Guilherme Galvone Fonseca , Santos Izabella Campolina , Silva Ana Paula Pires , Avelar Roberto Lucas Senna de , Castro-Santos Guilherme de , Rodrigues-Machado Maria da Glória
Published: February 2025

Resumo Contexto O tempo de aceleração plantar (TAP) é um novo indicador da doença arterial periférica de membros inferiores. Valores elevados do TAP estão associados a pior isquemia do membro. Os índices de rigidez arterial são também indicadores recentemente estudados em pacientes com isquemia crônica ameaçadora ao membro (chronic limb-threatening ischemia, CLTI). A correlação entre o TAP e a rigidez arterial ainda não foi estabelecida. Objetivos Analisar a correlação entre TAP e índices de rigidez arterial em pacientes com CLTI. Métodos Foi realizada a análise transversal de pacientes com CLTI entre agosto e dezembro de 2022. A medida do TAP foi feita utilizando aparelho de ultrassom vascular, e a medida dos índices de rigidez, utilizando aparelho de oscilometria da artéria braquial. Foi feita uma análise de correlação entre índices de pressão arterial central, pressão arterial periférica, de rigidez arterial e o TAP. Resultados Foram analisados 55 pacientes, sendo 23 mulheres e 83,6% diabéticos. O TAP médio foi de 166,6 ms; a velocidade de onda de pulso (VOP) média foi de 11,8 m/s; e o índice de aumento médio corrigido para frequência cardíaca de 75 batimentos por minuto (AIx@75) foi de 29,8%. Houve correlação positiva entre o TAP e a VOP (Spearman = 0,69; p < 0,001), entre o TAP e o AI@75 (Spearman = 0,59, p < 0,001) e relação inversa com o índice tornozelo/braço (Spearman = -0,79; p < 0,001). Conclusões Há correlação entre índices de rigidez arterial e o TAP em pacientes com CLTI. Esses indicadores são de importância na quantificação da isquemia do membro.
Evaluation of nursing care delivery methods using in a university hospital: a qualitative study
Authors: Uyurdağ Nermin , Çerçi Seyhan , Birbudak Satı
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT Objective: This study evaluates a university hospital’s nursing care delivery methods. Method: The population of the study, which was conducted using a qualitative research design and phenomenological approach, consisted of all charge nurses working in a state university hospital (n = 39). The sample was determined to reflect maximum diversity (n = 15). Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured interview form. Description, analysis, and content analysis were performed using the MAXQDA software package. Codes, sub-themes, and themes were created. Necessary permissions were obtained prior to the research. Results: The research data were grouped under five themes: the care delivery method used, the decision to use the care delivery method, the decision to use the care delivery method in case of disaster or crisis, the impact of the care delivery method on outcomes, and care delivery method training. A total of 13 sub-themes related to the themes were identified. Conclusion: It was found that there is no standard structure in the care delivery method, and nurses do not have training.
Immediate effects of photobiomodulation on maximum tongue pressure: a randomized clinical study
Authors: Gouvêa Ester Florens Guerra , Marra Lorena Moreira , Alves Vanessa Mouffron Novaes , Batista Mariana Rodrigues , Motta Andréa Rodrigues , Furlan Renata Maria Moreira Moraes
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT Purpose To verify the immediate effects of infrared laser photobiomodulation on maximum tongue pressure. Methods This is a randomized clinical study with 72 healthy adults of both sexes, with a mean age of 24.6 years, standard deviation of 4.6, no craniofacial anomalies, no signs or symptoms of temporomandibular disorder, no contraindications to phototherapy, and who did not continuously use muscle relaxant or anti-inflammatory medications. Participants with lingual frenulum changes were excluded from the sample. Maximum tongue pressure was measured using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) before and after irradiating low-level laser at a wavelength of 808 nm on three points on the anterior portion and three on the posterior portion of the tongue. Participants were randomly allocated into four groups of 18 individuals each: G4, irradiated with 4 J per point; G7, irradiated with 7 J per point; CG, which did not receive irradiation; and PG, subjected to the same procedures as G4 and G7, but without laser activation – i.e., without irradiation. Results no statistically significant differences were found between the maximum anterior and posterior tongue pressures when comparing pre- and post-intervention values. Although without statistical significance, the mean values increased slightly in the groups that received irradiation and decreased in the non-irradiated groups. Conclusion no differences were found between the maximum anterior and posterior tongue pressures when comparing the pre- and post-intervention pressure values.