bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
WHY I BELIEVE IN MONSTERS (AND YOU SHOULD TOO)
Authors: Colomina-Alminana Juan
Published: September 2024

According to Kaplan’s bidimensional theory of demonstratives, the descriptive content of any indexical term (and the sentences they appear in) is only employed to determine its reference in any possible world rigidly but cannot be expressed by the sentence’s truth conditions. Kaplan then argues that an indexical sentence’s informativeness depends on what he calls its character, a property of the context that relates a particular context to a concrete content, but it cannot be a part of the proposition the sentence entertains (its content), primarily given the logical inconsistencies the opposite would show in the theory of conditionals and counterfactuals. I agree with Kaplan that indexicals should not be considered disguised descriptions. Nevertheless, I believe that their content is informative and, therefore, part of the proposition these sentences express, even though that implies accepting the existence of content shifting operators within the same context --what Kaplan dubbed monsters.
This paper, therefore, presents an alternative account to indexical terms and sentences employing the Interactive Theory introduced in Colomina-Alminana (2022). This approach considers that the meaning of any sentence, the proposition it expresses, depends upon three interrelated factors: the speaker’s intentions when uttering, the audience’s potential uptakes of such statement, and the conventions established by the speech community both speaker and audience belong, or the linguistic interaction takes place. The critical element is the so-called speaker's point of view, an objective perspectival networking background that allows lexical and syntactic mechanisms to trigger and update potential conceptual presuppositional content shared by both speaker and audience and whose existence is prior to any context and circumstances.
PERSPECTIVISM AS AN APPROACH TO BOTH LITERARY ANALYSIS AND PHILOSOPHY: A STUDY OF THE LITERARY WORKS OF HERVÉ GUIBERT IN RELATION TO THE PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS OF JOSÉ ORTEGA Y GASSET
Authors: Garrido Rodríguez Natividad
Published: September 2024

In order to better understand the relationship between literature and philosophy, the paper takes as its starting point a number of reflections by José Ortega y Gasset; indeed, his ideas help demonstrate the value of literature for philosophical thought. The structure of a literary narrative is an interesting working space for perspectivism, and the literary works of Hervé Guibert serve as a useful case study to exemplify this idea. It will be argued that philosophy and literature are two perspectives that coincide and favour a more complex study of the plurality of differing viewpoints, which applies to both their content and dissimilarities.
THE QUEST FOR MENTAL TRANQUILITY IN JOSEPH CONRAD’S "UNDER WESTERN EYES"
Authors: Lau Chi Sum Garfield
Published: September 2024

In Joseph Conrad’s novel Under Western Eyes (1911), Razumov is a kinless university student in St. Petersburg who involuntarily becomes the government’s agent as regard to espionage because of an unwelcome visit from the revolutionist student Haldin. This paper makes use of C.T. Watts’ article “Under Western Eyes: The Haunted Haunts” published in 2008 as a framework to investigate Razumov’s psychological journey: beginning with his decision to betray Haldin through to the consequential action of making a confession to the latter’s sister, Nathalie. Watts’ article explores both the haunting and exorcist aspects of the novel upon its author, characters and, possibly. the reader. The article primarily focuses on how Conrad’s novel intentionally mimics Crime and Punishment (1866). Several aspects of the narrative reveal to us that Conrad failed in avenging the haunting effect Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s work had upon him. In this paper, the rationale behind Razumov’s confession will be investigated in understanding how both physical and mental exhaustion stimulate moral struggles and alter one’s assumed ideology. Emphasis will be made on the transformation of Razumov in terms of the effect of acquiring domestic connections and arriving in different geographical locations as the plot complicates.
INTERSECTIONAL GENDER-QUEER FEMINIST DESIRE (OR, WHAT THE HETERO GAZES MISS WHEN WATCHING "I LOVE DICK")
Authors: Nitis Maya
Published: September 2024

Sarah Gubbins and Joey Soloway’s recent series “I love Dick” – an adaptation of a cult feminist novel by Chris Kraus – demonstrates a rare, visceral grasp of the deep roots of gender oppression. The response to this oppression is intersectional, anti-racist, gender-queer empowerment and feminist desire. It’s inspiring and must be defended from (misunderstanding vis-à-vis) the perspective of the heteronormative gaze, still dominant together with the masculinist and racist gaze in the maturing 21st century. In its deviations from the novel, the screen adaptation activates intersectional connections that remain underdeveloped in the original. If the novel mines sexual oppression and gives voice to feminist desire in its raw and terrific power, I read the series as excavating sexual oppression at the intersection of sex, gender, race and class, and giving voice to (gender-)queer desire in all its fantastic force.
RECLAIMING QUEER TIME: QUEER TEMPORALITIES IN ALI SMITH'S "HOW TO BE BOTH"
Authors: Navalón-Guzmán Corpus
Published: September 2024

This article examines the different manifestations of alternative temporalities in Ali Smith’s Goldsmiths Award novel How to be Both (2014). My argument is that the novel ‘queers’ understandings of time in two significant ways: by highlighting new possibilities of narrative structure that challenge linear conceptions of time and by questioning regulated notions of developmental temporalities in terms of progression from childhood to heteronormative adulthood. Hence, by drawing on the compelling framework of queer temporalities, the main goal of this article is to analyze the mechanisms deployed by Ali Smith to generate unprecedented configurations of queer time.
THE SPECTACLE OF HISTORICAL TRAUMA OF BLACK BODIES IN AMERICA: SUBJECTIVITY, ABJECTION, AND COMMODIFICATION OF THE WHITE/BLACK GAZE
Authors: Briseno Rosemary
Published: September 2024

In 1994, Elizabeth Alexander's”'Can you be Black and Look at This?’: Reading the Rodney King Video(s)” was published in The New Yorker magazine. Alexander focuses on the ways in which Black bodies have been the focal point of public pain, torture, and humiliation for centuries. These public lynchings, whippings, and other forms of physical abuse leading to maiming and death have been elements central to the entertainment for the racial status quo. Alexander's essay also focuses on the ways in which there has always been a “Black gaze” bearing witness to the decimation of other Black bodies--- the legacy of which leads to a continued cycle of both psychological and historic trauma that is (re)visited over and over again. Of course, with the prevalence of technology now a norm, such incidents of recorded violence are part of life in America.
 
As the United States' greatest cancer, racism, continues to be a root cause of this violence, neither the killing of Blacks nor survivors' consciousness will be healed; and worse, the spectacle of racial violence will continue to perpetuate victims on various levels: 1) as victims directly tied to such violence and 2) as witnesses to said violence. My proposed essay focuses on the tragedy of Black bodies as spectacles of public pain---whether they are viewed as victims, as specimens of morbid curiosity, or as receptacles of displaced hate and disgust; and even as supposed rightly displays of justices incurred, simply because the body in question is Black (“They got what they deserved. They should have just pulled over.”). I will focus on various, very public historical and modern-day lynchings, from Emmett Till to George Floyd, and explore the cause and effects against Blacks in America. Ultimately, the essay poses the following questions: who is the monster, who are the victims? And at what cost will this continuum perpetuate the legacy of trauma of the American Black population?
Urfa Tarihi Kent Merkezi’nde Kültürel Peyzajın Değişim ve Dönüşümü: Saray Meydanı (Sarayönü) ve Belediye Parkı Örneği (1923-1990)
Authors: İnce Gayberi Şeyda , Dalkılıç Neslihan
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada Cumhuriyet öncesinde ve Cumhuriyetin ilk yıllarında devletin yönetim ve otoritesinin vurgulandığı, o yıllarda kentin en önemli odak noktası sayılabilecek Urfa Saray Meydanı (Sarayönü) ve yakın çevresi ele alınmıştır. Osmanlı döneminin etkisinden sıyrılarak modern ve yeni bir ulus devleti imajının yansıtılmaya çalışıldığı Saray Meydanı kent açısından önemli bir yere sahiptir. Meydanda yer alan, yıkılan veya yapı stoğu yetersizliğinden dolayı yeniden işlevlendirilen Osmanlı dönemi yapılarının yanı sıra, Cumhuriyetin ilk yıllarında yapılan ve o dönemin modern mimarlık anlayışının izlerini taşıyan yapılar yer almaktadır. Bu yapıların birçoğu yıktırılarak günümüze ulaşamaması da dikkatin bu bölgeye yoğunlaşmasında etkili olmuştur. Ayrıca çok hızlı bir değişim ve dönüşüm gösteren Saray Meydanı’nın sahip olduğu kültürel peyzaj değerleri (yapılar, yollar, yeşil alanlar vb.) ve bu değerlerin de zaman içerisindeki değişim ve dönüşümü incelenmiştir. Geçmişten günümüze Urfa tarihi kültürel peyzaj alanları içerisinde yer alan Saray Meydanında yaşanan değişim ve dönüşümlerin aydınlatılmasında hava fotoğrafları, haritalar ve eski fotoğraflar önemli bir veri kaynağı olmuştur. Dolayısıyla Urfa Saray Meydanı ve yakın çevresi kültürel peyzaj alanlarında böyle bir çalışma yapılması, günümüz mekânsal yapısının ve kültürel peyzajlarının oluşum süreci hakkında önemli bulguları ortaya çıkarmaktadır.
Comparison of early postoperative pain in mesh fixation versus without fixation in open Lichtenstein mesh hernioplasty
Authors: Sami Asad , Ahmed Zahoor , Sadiq Muhammad Attique , Ur-Rehman Khalil , Rafiq Muhammad Kashif , Mirza Fawad Aamir
Published: September 2024

Background & Objective: Inguinal hernia is a frequently encountered issue in surgical practice. Surgical techniques for hernia repair have significantly advanced and improved. The study objective was to compare early postoperative pain in mesh fixation versus without fixation in open Lichtenstein mesh hernioplasty regarding early postoperative pain.
Methods: A randomized control trial was done at the Department of Surgery of the Federal Government Services Hospital, Islamabad from April to December 2023. Total 60 patients meeting the inclusion criteria and were presented with inguinal hernia. Randomly patients were divided into two groups, each consisting of 30 patients and were managed with Lichtenstein repair followed by either suture fixation for mesh or non-fixation of mesh. Patients from both groups were observed for 24-hours and early postoperative pain was recorded using visual analog scale (VAS). The data underwent analysis utilizing SPSS v 25.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 46.0±9.2 years. Among 60 patients, 36 (60%) men and 24 (40%) women. The average BMI was 26.34±4.27 kg/m2. No significant difference was observed in postoperative pain between two groups (p ≥ 0.05). A t-test was utilized to compare the VAS score between two groups and it was observed the results insignificant except in patients with BMI less than 25 (p ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion: There is no difference in occurrence of postoperative pain in fixed versus non-fixed mesh.
Assessment of Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus and Oral Lichenoid Lesions (OLP & OLL) Following Treatment with Topical Corticosteroids
Authors: Fareed Ahmad  , Atiq ur Rehman  , Qadir Usman , Farooq Ali , Ur Saif Samad , Siddiqui Sobia
Published: September 2024

Objective: To assess the clinical outcomes in patients with oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid lesions (OLP & OLL) following treatment with topical corticosteroids.
Methodology: A total of 175 patients diagnosed with OLP and OLL were recruited from the outpatient department. This cross-sectional study was conducted at Institute of Dentistry (IOD) & CMH, Lahore from July 2023 to December 2023. Inclusion criteria included patients aged 18 years and above with clinically and histopathologically confirmed OLP or OLL lesions. All enrolled patients received topical corticosteroid therapy according to a standardized protocol. Patients were instructed on proper application techniques and advised to adhere to the prescribed treatment regimen. Clinical evaluation of the oral mucosal lesions was performed at baseline and at regular follow-up. Outcome measures included changes in lesion size, severity of symptoms (pain, burning sensation), and overall improvement in clinical appearance.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 52.4 years (SD: 10.3). In terms of gender distribution, among the included patients 25 patients (28.57%) were male and 25 patients (71.42%) were female. Among the symptoms observed, Pain was reported by 95 patients (54.28%), Burning Sensation by 110 patients (62.85%), Discomfort by 75 patients (42.85%), and Other symptoms by 20 patients (11.42%). In the clinical outcomes observed with topical corticosteroids, reduction in lesion size was noted in 140 patients, accounting for 80.0%, complete resolution of lesions occurred in 60 patients, representing 34.3%, and reduction in symptoms was reported by 155 patients, constituting 88.6%. Oral candidiasis was noted in 7 patients (4.0%), Mucosal atrophy occurred in 13 patients (7.42%), whereas the majority.
Conclusion: In conclusion, our study underscores the efficacy of topical corticosteroid therapy in managing oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral lichenoid lesions (OLL). With 80.0% of patients experiencing a reduction in lesion size, 34.3% achieving complete resolution of lesions, and 88.6% reporting a reduction in symptoms, our findings highlight the significant therapeutic benefits of topical corticosteroids.
Comparison of Clinical, Etiological and Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns of UTI in CAKUT and Non CAKUT Children
Authors: Jafri Ali Raza , Naureen Akhtar  , Adeela Chaudhry  , Abdul Wahid Hussain  , Junaid Rashid  , Naima Mehdi
Published: September 2024

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in children. Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are a major cause of UTIs in this population.
Objective: To compare clinical, etiological and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of UTIs in CAKUT and non-CAKUT children.
Study Design: Prospective comparative study.
Place and Duration: The study was conducted at the department of Pediatric Nephrology, The Children's Hospital Lahore from August 2023 to January 2024.
Methods: 68 children with and without CAKUT having UTI were evaluated. Data regarding demographics, clinical presentation and antibiotic sensitivity pattern was collected. Susceptibility testing was done according to CLSI recommendations.
Results: 34 patients with UTI in CAKUT group (Group A) had male predominance (73.5%) while children without CAKUT (Group B) were predominantly females (55.9%). Mean age in Group A (38.9 months) was less than that in Group B (53.9 months). The common presentations in both the groups were pyelonephritis and cystitis. Vesico-ureteric reflux (32.4%) and posterior urethral valves (29.4%) were the most common CAKUT findings. Majority of patients with CAKUT had Pseudomonas UTI (32.4%) while E. coli (35.3%) was common in children without CAKUT. Fosfomycin, Colistin, Linezolid and Polymyxin B had low resistance amongst both groups. The association between CAKUT and atypical uropathogens was not found to be statistically significant (p = 0.287).
Conclusion: Differences exist in clinical presentation, etiology and antibiotic sensitivity patterns specific to UTI in CAKUT and non-CAKUT children. A high resistance pattern was found amongst common antibiotics.
Effects of SiO2 cap annealing on MOS interfaces formed on Mg-doped p-type GaN surface
Authors: Jiao Yining , Takahashi Masanobu , Sato Taketomo , Akazawa Masamichi
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we report the effects of 800 °C SiO2 cap annealing on the Al2O3/p-type GaN (p-GaN):Mg and SiO2/p-GaN:Mg interfaces formed at relatively low temperatures, as determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and sub-bandgap-light-assisted capacitance–voltage (C–V) measurement. For the sample with capless annealing at 800 °C and subsequent HF treatment before the Al2O3/p-GaN interface formation by atomic layer deposition at 300 °C, its C–V characteristics indicated the existence of high-density midgap states. By SiO2 cap annealing and subsequent HF treatment to remove the cap layer, we found that the Al2O3/p-GaN interface showed a reduction in midgap state density. The same effect was confirmed at the SiO2/p-GaN interface. Taking this finding and XPS results together, we consider the possibility that SiO2 cap annealing at 800 °C and the subsequent HF treatment prior to the formation of the Al2O3/p-GaN and SiO2/p-GaN interfaces led to the reduction of interface disorder.
Features of itinerant magnetism in Fe0.6Al0.4 film with B2-like short-range order
Authors: Toyoki Kentaro , Kitaguchi Daigo , Yamashita Yutaro , Kotani Yoshinori , Shiratsuchi Yu , Nakatani Ryoichi
Published: September 2024

The complex relationship between spontaneous magnetization (M
s) and structural parameters in Fe–Al systems should be attributed to the B2-like short-range order (SRO) and itinerancy-induced sensitivity of magnetism in B2 FeAl. We focused on the role of SRO in the magnetism of Fe0.6Al0.4 film with the B2-like SRO. The high-field susceptibility (χHF) was observed through magnetometry, X-ray magnetic circular dichroism, and magneto-optical Kerr effect measurement, through which different χHF values were obtained. The M
s–T curves deviated from the Brillouin function, and it can be interpreted following the spin-wave theory with a low spin-wave stiffness of 0.75 meV nm2. Based on the observed χHF and M
s trends, the magnetic moment in the B2-like SRO was found to be induced by the exchange field from the surrounding ferromagnetic region. The coexistence of weak and strong ferromagnetic regions can be a possible reason for the complex magnetism in the Fe–Al system.
RELIABILITY OF TRACTORS BELARUS AND ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL SERVICE IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
Authors:   Vernadsky University RSUNE of The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, Gadzhiev Parviz , Ismailov Israfil ,   OJSC “Agroservice”, Ramazanova Gulbike ,   Vernadsky University RSUNE of The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes typical failures of Belarusian tractors by brand and component. It has been established that over the past 17 years, the production of tractors has increased by 3.28 times. Observations of more than 100 units of Belarusian tractors operating in different climatic conditions of the Republic of Azerbaijan were carried out for the effective organization of technical service, taking into account the nature of the distribution of faults. It was found that 73.2% of malfunctions occur in Belarus tractors - 892, 15.9% - in Belarus - 1221, 10.9% - in Belarus - 82.1. It has been established that 64.6% of Belarusian tractor failures occur in engines, 29.3% in transmissions, and 6.1% in hydraulic systems. Operational and technological assessment was carried out on the fields of the republic. A decrease in the efficiency of using equipment was revealed as a consequence of the fact that due to an insufficient technical service network, its efficiency decreases, costs and time to eliminate failures increase and, accordingly, the intensity and frequency of their occurrence increases. The methodology for determining the density of tractors depending on their number and area of farmland was developed to optimize the development and placement of technical service centers (TSC) for tractors in Belarus. Equipment density is characterized by the amount of equipment per 1 km2 of farmland. The average distance they travel to the central heating station depends on the density of tractors. A nomogram for determining the average moving distance of equipment to the central heating system based on the number of equipment and the density of their distribution has been developed. Thus, the effective organization of technical services in the republic helps to ensure a minimum level of prices for services with high quality.
DETERMINATION OF INCUBATOR VENTILATION INTENSITY BY THE DYNAMICS OF WATER FLOW RATE IN THE HUMIDIFIER
Authors:   Moscow State Zoological Park, Sudakov Alexander , Andrianov Evgeniy ,   Voronezh State Agrarian University named after Emperor Peter the Great, Andrianov Aleksey ,   Voronezh State Agrarian University named after Emperor Peter the Great, Skuratov Nikolai ,   Moscow State Zoological Park
Published: September 2024

It is known that the air composition in the incubator chamber is critically important for the development of bird embryos, since the embryo consumes oxygen and produces carbon dioxide during development. High embryonic mortality is observed with insufficient ventilation of the incubator chamber, however, excessive ventilation leads to unreasonable costs of electricity and water in the humidification system. Gas analyzers that allow precise regulation of gas exchange between the incubator chamber and the surrounding air are not used in tabletop incubators, and the problem of determining the optimal ventilation parameters for tabletop incubators remains relevant at present. The possibility of interpreting data on water consumption by humidification systems of tabletop incubators in order to determine the characteristics of oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange between the air in the incubator chamber and the environment was studied. Grumbach tabletop incubators, a carbon dioxide detector based on the ZGm053UK IR sensor, and an AT-8100 electrochemical oxygen detector were used. It was established that the dynamics of water consumption of the incubator humidification system correlates with the volume of gas exchange between the incubator and the environment. The danger of stopping the respiratory activity of embryos occurs in sealed incubators, while the marker of the absence of gas exchange is a constant water level in the humidification system. With the rate of water evaporation by the evaporator of at least 3 cm3 / day per 1 chicken egg, the difference in relative humidity in the incubator room and the incubator chamber of at least 10% and the difference in temperatures in the incubator and the incubator room of at least 10 ° C, the gas exchange of the incubator with the room provides a carbon dioxide level of no more than 3000 ppm, and an oxygen level of at least 20.6%. The air composition in the incubator room has a direct effect on the air composition in the incubator, however, the required ventilation level of the incubator room, providing satisfactory air quality, can be determined organoleptically.
THE MAIN PROBLEMS OF ROAD TRANSPORT IN RURAL AREAS
Authors:   Vernadsky University RSUNE of The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, Zimin Vladimir , Ramazanova Gulbike ,   Vernadsky University RSUNE of The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, Musaev Telman ,   Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Vladimirov Roman ,   Vernadsky University RSUNE of The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the main problems of existence and development of motor transport communications in rural areas. These include: poor quality of roads; insufficient car services, petrol stations and other infrastructure; lack of public transport; limited opportunities for development due to low population density; safety problems. It is proposed to consider the creation and development of "strongholds" of bus enterprises as one of the directions for ensuring convenient and regular transport in rural areas. Separately, the servicing of low-power passenger traffic, especially during hours of less congestion with individual transport (social taxi) and the creation and functioning of the system of guaranteed service to the population (GSP) of rural areas are highlighted. The system-wide aspects of motor transport communications influencing the development of rural areas are revealed: accessibility; economic development; social integration; development of engineering infrastructure; impact on the environment. All modern models of road safety assessment used in foreign and domestic practice are analyzed, it is noted that they are in the direction of convergence and harmonization. The tasks that need to be solved for the development of methods for assessing traffic safety levels in road transport communications in rural areas are identified. Scientific problems in improving road transport are identified, including improving engines (increasing efficiency, changing the design, new diagnostic methods, driving mode, creating new types of engines, etc.); increasing load-carrying capacity and passenger capacity (this is associated with improving roads, using new materials, changing design principles, reducing noise, improving the environment, searching for alternative types of fuel); environmental problems; safety problems.
Pendidikan Tasawuf dalam Neurosains dan Kontribusinya terhadap Spiritualitas Masyarakat Modern
Authors: Sholeh Mohammad , Mudlofir Ali
Published: September 2024

Dalam konteks krisis spiritual yang melanda masyarakat modern, penelitian ini mengeksplorasi hubungan antara agama dan sains, dengan fokus pada analisis neurosains otak dan dimensi spiritualitas dalam ilmu tasawuf serta bagaimana kontribusinya terhadap spiritualitas masyarakat modern. Penelitian kualitatif ini menggunakan metode deskriptif-analitis. Berdasarkan penelitian terhadap literatur yang ada, bahwa otak dan spiritualitas diakui sebagai komponen integral dalam sistem manusia, di mana otak, sebagai pusat kendali aktivitas, mengatur berbagai fungsi, dan spiritualitas menandakan dimensi pengalaman manusia terkait dengan makna dan tujuan hidup. Otak juga memainkan peran krusial dalam pengalaman spiritual, dan praktik-praktik seperti meditasi dapat memengaruhi aktivitas otak, meningkatkan fokus, perhatian, dan kesadaran, sambil mengurangi stres dan kecemasan. Penelitian juga menyoroti perbedaan struktur dan fungsi otak pada individu dengan pengalaman spiritual yang kuat, termasuk peningkatan volume otak di area emosi, kognisi, dan hubungan sosial. Pendekatan tasawuf dalam Islam dianggap sebagai alternatif pendidikan spiritual dalam mengatasi krisis multi-dimensi akibat modernisasi. Artinya, dimensi spiritualitas Islam perlu diperkenalkan sebagai solusi alternatif dengan mempertahankan keseimbangan antara praktik tasawuf dan syariat. Meskipun terdapat upaya pemahaman keterkaitan antara neurosains dan tasawuf, penelitian spesifik mengenai hubungan ini masih terbatas. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi dengan menyoroti pentingnya pendidikan tasawuf dalam konteks krisis spiritualitas modern, dianalisis dari perspektif neurosains. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa neurosains mengartikan spiritualitas sebagai hasil fungsi otak manusia, dan perspektif tasawuf, sebagai bagian dari keyakinan Islam, melihatnya sebagai naluri bawaan yang terhubung dengan Realitas Yang Maha Kuasa.
Exploring the Potential of Turmeric as a Natural Antibacterial Agent: In Vitro Evaluation of Crude Paste and Aqueous Extract
Authors: Afrose Dr. Rafika , Shahidullah Professor Dr. A.S. M , Razia Dr. Sultana , Ferdous Dr. Jannatul
Published: September 2024

Background: There is growing concern in the use of natural antimicrobial compounds due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance. One such contender is turmeric (Curcuma longa), an herb known for its usage in medicine for centuries; nowadays, however, its prospects in pharmacology are being actively discussed. Since access and utilization of modern health care is scarce in Bangladesh, such natural cures are worth researching. Objective: To assess the in vitro antibacterial activity of turmeric’s crude paste and aqueous extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Methods: The study was carried out in the Department of Pharmacology with the collaboration of Department of Microbiology, Mymensingh Medical College, Bangladesh, over a period of one year from July 2010 to June 2011, and it consisted of three experiments: Effects of crude turmeric paste incorporated in nutrient agar media, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Aqueous Turmeric Extract and Amikacin by broth dilution method, and Subculture method to confirm bactericidal effect. Results: CTP demonstrated effective growth of S. aureus at 10% concentration and E. coli at 30% concentration. The MIC of ATE was found to be 800 μg/ml for S. aureus and 2000 μg/ml for E. coli. The MIC for amikacin was 10 μg/ml for both organisms. These effects have been further substantiated in subculture studies regarding their bactericidal properties. Conclusion: From the findings of the current study, it is evident that both turmeric and its crude paste had profound antibacterial effects against S. aureus and E. coli, though the effect of crude paste was observed to be stronger than that of the aqueous extract. Although not as strong as Amikacin, its organic nature and possibility of side effects make it worth pursuing. Hence, this work adds to the literature on the fact that turmeric has health benefits as highlighted by traditional medical practice and points to the need to find new natural sources of .............
The Relationship between Body Compositions and Serum Vitamin D Levels in Obese Adolescents
Authors: Varol Muhammed Abdullah , Torun Prof. Dr. Yasemin Altuner , Karakükçü Çiğdem , Doğan Durmuş
Published: September 2024

Purpose: Obesity and vitamin D deficiency is a significant public health problem with increasing frequency in childhood. Although numerous studies explored the correlation between obesity and vitamin D, the study is aimed to investigate such relationship in consideration of few/no studies on vitamin D and body compositions in obese people. Methods: A total of 62 adolescents aged 12 to 18 were included in the study, comprising 33 obese adolescents and 29 with normal weight. Blood samples were analyzed for 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), parathyroid hormone (PTH), insulin, C-reactive protein (CRP), total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides (TG), and HDL cholesterol (HDL). Body fluid status and composition were assessed using bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) for both the obese and control groups. Results: Total body water (TBW), extracellular water (ECW), intracellular water (ICW), ECW/ICW (E/I) ratio, lean tissue index (LTI), adipose tissue index (FTI), lean tissue mass (LTM), adipose tissue mass (ATM), body cell mass (BCM) values were significantly higher in the obese group in comparison with the control group (p ˂ 0.05). There was no significant difference in 25(OH)D levels in the obese and control groups (p ˃ 0.05). The distribution of 25(OH)D values below and above 20 did not differ significantly in the obese and control groups (p ˃ 0.05). Cholesterol, insulin and HOMA-IR values were detected significantly higher in the obese group than in the control group (p ˂ 0.05). HDL and Ca values were significantly lower in the obese group than in the control group (p ˂ 0.05). A significant positive correlation was discovered between BMI value and TBW, ECW, ICW, E/I, LTI, FTI, LTM, ATM, BCM values (p ˂ 0.05). A significant positive correlation was discovered between HOMA IR value and TBW, ECW, ICW, E/I, FTI, FAT, ATM values (p< 0.05). No significant correlation was encountered between ....
Enfoque ético-lingüístico del término “ciudadano” en la redacción de Sucesos de Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela)
Authors: Suárez Montoya Leonardo
Published: September 2024

The aim of this study is to analyze the results of the use of the noun «citizen» in the crime stories in Ciudad Guayana, in the south of Venezuela. This research is founded on both moral philosophy and linguistics (Suárez Montoya, 2020a, 2021). It is evident that the grammatical questions go way beyond a statement. For this matter, semantic analysis and critical hermeneutics (Conill, 2010) were used to reflect on concepts such as the noun «citizen» (Cortina, 2001) in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. The corpus was comprised of 149 news stories from four newspapers; this interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary work depicts the incidences in a subcategory called improper meanings. The finding: in some of these journalistic texts, there is what has been called in this article «moral disinformation» because there is no semantic-moral correspondence: there are constructions -in two of the four newspapers analyzed- that tend to link the «citizenry» with «delinquency». May this textual analysis serve to nurture journalistic discussion about one of the pillars of democracy: the «citizen».
Derecho Penal Sustantivo y Adjetivo en México: control social para la prevención y represión de conductas delictivas
Authors: Valenzuela Gastélum Leonel Alfredo , Lugo Castro Teresita , Martínez Cázarez Octavio
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to analyze the persistent human rights violations within the Mexican criminal justice system, despite the reforms implemented. The main objective was to examine the role of formal social control in crime prevention and repression, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of substantive and procedural criminal law in protecting fundamental rights. To conduct this research, an review of specialized literature and reports from international and national organizations was carried out. The results reveal that, despite normative advances, practices such as torture, arbitrary detention, and inhumane prison conditions persist. These violations are exacerbated by the lack of judicial independence, corruption, and impunity. The analysis of substantive and procedural criminal law showed that, while there are advances in legislation, problems such as the imprecision of some criminal offenses, the workload of system operators, and the lack of resources persist. In conclusion, the Mexican criminal justice system faces significant challenges in protecting human rights. A comprehensive reform is required that addresses the structural causes of violations, strengthens judicial independence, professionalizes police forces, and guarantees access to justice. Furthermore, it is essential to promote a culture of legality and respect for human rights.
Relaciones entre la auditoría de gestión y toma de decisiones. Enfoque teórico
Authors: Verdezoto Reinoso Mariana , Romero Douglas José
Published: September 2024

Companies need to obtain effective results in the management of their activities and operations. They are in a continuous process of change and evolution, immersed in an interrelated environment that provides crucial information. In this context, it is essential that they exercise control and be selective when making decisions about strategies to implement. The management audit is presented as a key administrative tool to support business decision-making, which highlights the need to have information that facilitates and enriches these investigations. Under this premise, it was proposed to analyze the theoretical foundations of management auditing and managerial decision making from the perspectives of the relevant theories. This analysis is crucial to understand and adequately represent the theoretical relationships between its convergent categories. The research focused on management auditing as a strategic tool for decision-making in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Ecuadorian banana sector. The study was developed with a qualitative approach and descriptive nature, using a logical documentary and historical method. To do this, it was supported by sources such as scientific journals and other studies related to the topic. The content and structure of the study reflect the dynamics of the various theoretical relationships found. In conclusion, an evident evolution of this discipline over time in organizational structures has been demonstrated. Theoretical relationships provide frameworks for evaluating and improving management and decision-making, but their applicability and effectiveness in a specific sector may vary. Furthermore, the derivations obtained can serve as a reference and contribute to scientific knowledge for future researchers interested in delving deeper into the topic.
Diseño de un Sistema Integral para la Formación de Capital Humano en la pequeña y mediana empresa de Yucatán
Authors: Herrera-Campos Teresa del Rosario , González-Herrera Karina Concepción , Kantún Ramírez Manuel Alejandro
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to design an Integral System for the Formation of Human Capital (SIFCH), which allows the strengthening and specialization of this resource and, in this way, helps in the economic growth and consolidation of the market to which the products and services of small and medium-sized companies are directed. The method integrates the qualitative research approach with phenomenological processes, descriptive and analytical scope; for this purpose, interviews were conducted with 35 people, 17 businessmen of the State of Yucatan and 18 experts in the training area (consultants, private training companies, government agencies, business chambers, and business incubators). As a result, the Integral System of Human Capital Formation (SIFCH) was established, which consists of two parts. The internal part (the system's core) contemplates the organization's specific needs in terms of its size, business line, and resources; the entrepreneurial culture and innovation as an added value. The external part was designed according to a compendium of the elements that training experts consider at the time of training; these are: Diagnosis of the learning needs and the Evaluation of the Human Capital Training Process, that is, the results obtained in the productivity and personal growth of the worker in a period of time determined by the organization to measure the impact and effectiveness of this. The conclusions establish the processes to be followed in the implementation of SIFCH.
PREOPERATIVE AND POSTOPERATIVE TOMOGRAPHIC ASPECTS OF CONDYLE FIXATION AND MANDIBULAR FRACTURE: AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Viana Mayara Rebeca Martins , Santana Ilan Hudson  Gomes de , Menezes Gomes Victoria Alice , Dutra Felix Karolayne , Batista Henriques Maria Eduarda , Pereira Junior José Marcos , Quintino Miranda Ítalo , Caetana Pereira Katia , De Brito Andrade Arthur Felipe , Elias Silva Lucas , De Souza Sobral Andressa , Farias Teixeira Bárbara Rachelli , De Medeiros Loureiro Lopes Patricia
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Computed tomography (CT) is crucial for the evaluation of mandibular fractures, especially in complex areas such as the condylar region. Its ability to provide detailed images in multiple planes has improved surgical planning and post-operative monitoring, offering precise information on the location and characteristics of fractures. Objective: This integrative review aims to analyze how tomographic aspects impact surgical planning and postoperative monitoring of condylar and mandibular fractures. The study discusses the advantages and limitations of tomographic techniques in order to understand how they influence the clinical outcome and rehabilitation of patients. Materials and Methods: An integrative literature review was carried out, without the need for submission to the Ethics Committee, in accordance with the guidelines of Normative Instruction No. 510/2016. The search was conducted in databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, and expanded with Google Scholar. Results and Discussion: The analysis revealed that cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) provides high-resolution three-dimensional images, which are essential for the accurate assessment of fractures, especially in complex anatomical areas such as the mandibular condyle. Conclusion: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an indispensable tool for the management of condyle and mandible fractures. Its use in preoperative and post-fixation monitoring facilitates detailed visualization of anatomical structures, improving the precision of surgical interventions and contributing to superior functional and aesthetic results.
Impacto da Cirurgia de Reparação de Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal em Pacientes com Comorbidades Cardiovasculares
Authors: Lima Naira Coelho , Diniz Pedro Lucas Nunes , Martins João Paulo Passos , Pereira Raiene Sara Cardoso , Alves Renan Wallace de Andrade , Silva Maria Clara Freitas , Martins João Vitor Smith , Lemes Taylane Kemelly Macedo , De Oliveira João Vítor Maia , Vaz Valéria de Souza Alves , De Miranda Yasmin Cruvinel Vieira , Coelho Nathália Ribeiro
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar o impacto da cirurgia de reparação de aneurisma de aorta abdominal em pacientes com comorbidades cardiovasculares, a cirurgia de reparação de aneurisma da aorta abdominal é um procedimento crucial para pacientes com comorbidades cardiovasculares, que enfrentam riscos significativos de complicações graves decorrentes do aneurisma não tratado. Este estudo é uma revisão integrativa que busca entender como a cirurgia de reparação de aneurisma da aorta abdominal afeta pacientes com doenças cardiovasculares. Para isso, foram analisados artigos publicados entre 2020 e 2024, disponíveis nas plataformas SciELO, PubMed e Google Acadêmico, em português e inglês. A anatomia e fisiopatologia do aneurisma da aorta abdominal são uma condição complexa e multifatorial, os aneurismas aórticos ocorrem quando a parede da aorta enfraquece, levando a uma dilatação ou protrusão localizada. Os aneurismas da aorta abdominal são frequentemente causados pela aterosclerose, uma condição na qual depósitos de gordura se acumulam nas artérias, levando à inflamação e enfraquecimento das paredes arteriais. Em conclusão, a cirurgia para reparo de aneurisma da aorta abdominal em pacientes com comorbidades cardiovasculares é um procedimento desafiador, mas crucial para melhorar a qualidade de vida e a sobrevivência desses pacientes. Através de uma revisão detalhada e análise de dados clínicos, foi possível observar que a cirurgia oferece benefícios significativos, especialmente em termos de redução do risco de ruptura do aneurisma e prevenção de complicações graves.
CIRURGIA DE EMERGÊNCIA EM PACIENTES IDOSOS: ABORDAGENS E COMPLICAÇÕES ESPECÍFICAS DESSA POPULAÇÃO
Authors: Amanda Caixeta Magalhães  , Maria Eduarda de Morais dos Reis  , Patrick Cristian Monteiro  , Iohana Gusmão Pontes  , Maria Eduarda Copini  , Rosângela de Cássia Oliveira Baraldi  , Rubenson Baltazar Rodrigues de Freitas  , Matheus Anderson Bettio  , Yamila Audrey Santos Costa  , Agnes Boenig Oniszczuk  , Isabella Ribeiro Brito  , Giovanna Lirio Severi  , Natália Vicentini Damasceno
Published: September 2024

O envelhecimento populacional traz desafios crescentes para a prática cirúrgica, uma vez que a mortalidade e morbidade aumentam significativamente com a idade, especialmente em cirurgias de emergência. Embora muitos idosos mantenham boa qualidade de vida após cirurgias, as taxas de mortalidade em cirurgias emergenciais podem variar de 15% a 30%, com maior risco em pacientes frágeis. A fragilidade, caracterizada por declínios fisiológicos, é um preditor mais robusto de desfechos negativos do que a idade cronológica. No entanto, ainda não há consenso sobre a melhor forma de medir e diagnosticar a fragilidade, apesar da sua importância para prever complicações pós-operatórias. Este estudo baseou-se em uma revisão sistemática focada nas particularidades e complicações das cirurgias em pacientes idosos. A pesquisa utilizou bases de dados como PubMed e LILACS, concentrando-se em estudos dos últimos 10 anos que analisam mortalidade, morbidade e fragilidade em pacientes com mais de 65 anos submetidos a cirurgias eletivas ou de emergência. A análise incluiu a participação de cirurgiões gerais, geriatras e equipes multidisciplinares, destacando a importância de uma abordagem pré-operatória focada na fragilidade e comorbidades. Foram identificados inicialmente 120 estudos, dos quais 5 foram selecionados para a análise final por atenderem aos critérios de inclusão. A revisão indicou que a fragilidade é um preditor robusto de resultados adversos, incluindo aumento da mortalidade em 30 dias, 90 dias e 1 ano após a cirurgia. Pacientes frágeis apresentaram um risco até quatro vezes maior de complicações, como infecções e insuficiência renal. Além disso, houve maior tempo de internação e maior necessidade de cuidados de longo prazo. Poucos estudos abordaram a qualidade de vida e o declínio funcional pós-operatório, mas aqueles que o fizeram confirmaram a associação da fragilidade com pior recuperação. A fragilidade emergiu como um fator crítico na avaliação de risco para cirurgias em idosos. Sua inclusão na avaliação perioperatória pode ajudar a prever complicações e orientar melhor as decisões cirúrgicas. Uma abordagem multidisciplinar, envolvendo especialistas geriátricos, é recomendada para melhorar os desfechos cirúrgicos, embora o acesso a esses recursos seja limitado. O estudo reforça a importância de um planejamento cirúrgico personalizado, focado na qualidade de vida, para otimizar os resultados em uma população idosa em crescimento.
Diagnóstico e tratamento da epistaxe: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Caires Sousa da Silva Luciellen , Silva Danielli Letícia , De Jesus Siquara Neto Emmanoel , Bernard Siquara Martins de Oliveira Matheus , Pereira Paulino Andressa , Aparecido Vicentini Junior Elcio , Zanfolin Dutra Amanda , De Oliveira Gomes Filho Márcio , De Souza Farias Brandão Nunes Gabriela , Ignez Dantas Munaretto Chiara , Luiza Ribeiro Aline , Cortez Mora Anna Laura
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo avaliar os aspectos clínicos do diagnóstico e do tratamento da epistaxe realizada nos últimos cinco anos. Revisão integrativa no banco de dados da BVS, LILACS, SciELO, PubMed de trabalhos publicados entre 2020 e 2024, combinando os descritores "epistaxe", "diagnóstico" e "tratamento" ao descritor booleano "AND". A epistaxe é definida como o sangramento ativo pelas fossas nasais, sendo a principal emergência otorrnolaringológica. A avaliação clínica do paciente inclui rinoscopia anterior e oroscopia, na tentativa de identificação da área sangrante. Em casos de sangramento ativo, a lavagem com soro fisiológico, aspiração e endoscopia nasal podem auxiliar na visualização do local de sangramento. A associação de coagulopatias, o uso de medicamentos que interferem na função plaquetária ou de outras doenças sistêmicas que interfiram no curso da epistaxe demandam a avaliação num serviço de atenção terciária