bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unravelling Stendhal syndrome: the intersection of art, emotion and neuroscience
Authors: Wei Lien-Chung
Published: December 2024

Stendhal syndrome represents a compelling psychosomatic response, characterised by intense emotional and physiological reactions to viewing art, that intersects the fields of psychiatry, neurology and aesthetics. Despite lacking formal diagnostic recognition, a confluence of historical anecdotes and contemporary research underscores its validity as a unique neuropsychiatric phenomenon. This review endeavours to integrate insights from various scholarly domains to elucidate the syndrome's clinical manifestations, neurobiological foundations and its cultural and psychological relevance. Through an examination of historical contexts, clinical case studies and the underlying neurological mechanisms, this article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Stendhal syndrome, thereby contributing to the broader discourse on neuroaesthetics and the profound impact of art on human emotion and cognition.
Climate change and polar marine invertebrates: life-history responses in a warmer, high CO2 world
Authors: Byrne Maria , Lamare Miles D.
Published: December 2024

Polar marine invertebrates serve as bellwethers for species vulnerabilities in the face of changing climate at high latitudes of the Earth. Ocean acidification, warming/heatwaves, freshening, sea ice retreat and productivity change are challenges for polar species. Adaptations to life in cold water with intensely seasonal productivity has shaped species traits at both poles. Polar species have life histories often characterised as K-strategist or K-selected (e.g. slow growth and development, larval hypometabolism) that make them sensitive to climate stress and altered seasonal productivity. Moderate warming results in faster development and can have positive effects on development, up to a limit. However, ocean acidification can retard development, impair skeletogenesis and result in smaller larvae. Given the fast pace of warming, data on the thermal tolerance of larvae from diverse species is urgently needed, as well as knowledge of adaptive responses to ocean acidification and changes to sea ice and productivity. Predicted productivity increase would benefit energy-limited reproduction and development, while sea ice loss negatively impacts species with reproduction that directly or indirectly depend on this habitat. It is critical to understand the interactive effects between warming, acidification and other stressors. Polar specialists cannot migrate, making them susceptible to competition and extinction from range-extending subpolar species. The borealisation and australisation of Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems, respectively, is underway as these regions become more hospitable for the larval and adult life-history stages of lower-latitude species. Differences in biogeography and pace of change point to different prospects for Arctic and Antarctic communities. In this Commentary, we hypothesise outcomes for polar species based on life history traits and sensitivity to climate change and suggest research avenues to test our predictions.
Shaking the coffee market
Authors: Malaquias Rodrigo Fernandes , Dias Vitor Fonseca Machado Beling
Published: December 2024

Cryptocurrencies can be negotiated during trading and non-trading days. Such characteristic enables some innovative analysis between contemporary financial resources and the traditional market assets. In this manuscript, we focus on two assets that are related to the same commodity: coffee. Therefore, the main purpose of this paper was to analyze the impact of returns-based information during non-trading days from a coffee-related cryptocurrency (namely: Coffee Coin® - CFCN) on the returns of coffee futures returns after these non-trading days. The dataset comprises historical prices of BM&F Arabica Coffee Futures, collected from Refinitiv Eikon (Thomson Reuters). Based on time series analysis, the main results suggest that CFCN volatility on non-trading days (particularly, holidays) can be used as a relevant indicator related to coffee futures contract. This evidence can also complement the literature on market anomalies, since we address two calendar patterns: the Monday and the Holiday effects.
Non-Gaussian Stochastic Volatility models
Authors: Nacinben João Pedro , Laurini Márcio
Published: December 2024

Stochastic volatility models are fundamental tools in finance for accurately estimating and managing risks due to their ability to accommodate a time-varying volatility structure. However, a relevant constraint within these models is the reliance on Gaussian processes to model the latent (log-)variance, which can limit their ability to effectively capture events such as sudden jumps or spikes in the latent volatility. To address this limitation, we propose in this short paper a non-Gaussian SV model utilizing an inference procedure that combines Laplace and Variational Bayes approximations. Our study showcases the advantages of this correction in modeling the conditional variance of Bitcoin's return series.
Elaboração e validação de curso na modalidade de ensino a distância sobre descarte correto de medicamentos
Authors: Cavalcante Amaral de Siqueira Ísis , Almeida Santos da Figueira Manoela , Farias da Nóbrega Ítala Morgânia , Hipólito da Silva Bruno , Morais de Medeiros Flávia Patrícia
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Elaborar e validar um curso a distância sobre o descarte racional de medicamentos. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo metodológico qualitativo, que seguiu o desenho instrucional ADDIE que se refere as etapas: análise, projeto, desenvolvimento, implementação e avaliação, elaborado em uma instituição de ensino especializada em saúde, do Nordeste do Brasil, entre março de 2020 a novembro de 2021. Para o desenvolvimento do curso foi elaborado o plano de ensino com as unidades temáticas, as avaliações, o guia dos módulos e o roteiro do curso. Para a validação, os participantes após assinatura do termo de consentimento, receberam o link de acesso ao curso e, após fazer o curso, reuniram-se para a validação de conteúdo. O painel de experts foi selecionado por conveniência; já a validação semântica foi composta por um grupo de profissionais de saúde, público-alvo do curso. As alterações sugeridas de inclusão, exclusão ou melhoria, aconteceram por consenso que aconteceu em formato remoto. A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética da instituição, com o parecer nº 3.851.795. Resultados: foi elaborado e validado um curso autoinstrucional na modalidade de ensino à distância contendo os conteúdos: O que é o descarte racional de medicamentos?; Resíduos sólidos de saúde e as Legislações federais e estaduais vigentes, Logística reversa de medicamentos e Promoção de informações sobre o descarte racional de medicamentos. Conclusão: O curso é um produto técnico educacional de fácil acesso na modalidade a distância, que visa multiplicar os conhecimentos sobre o descarte correto de medicamentos para os profissionais de saúde.
Η ηγεσία και οι πρακτικές της στην ψηφιακή εποχή
Authors: Κοκκονός Αντώνιος
Published: December 2024

Η παρούσα διδακτορική διατριβή διερευνά το ζήτημα της ηγεσίας και των πρακτικών της στην ψηφιακή εποχή, εστιάζοντας στο παράδειγμα της κατανεμημένης ηγεσίας στο ελληνικό δημοτικό σχολείο. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, διεξήχθη εμπειρική έρευνα στα δημοτικά σχολεία της Περιφερειακής Διεύθυνσης Εκπαίδευσης (ΠΔΕ) Πελοποννήσου, η οποία βασίστηκε σε μικτό ερευνητικό σχεδιασμό δύο φάσεων. Η πρώτη φάση περιελάμβανε δύο ποσοτικές μελέτες (Μελέτη 1 και Μελέτη 2) σε δείγμα 502 και 505 εκπαιδευτικών και διευθυντών/ντριών, αντίστοιχα. Η δεύτερη φάση περιελάμβανε ποιοτική μελέτη (Μελέτη 3) σε δείγμα 32 διευθυντών/ντριών. Τα αποτελέσματα της έρευνας ήταν ιδιαίτερα σημαντικά, καθώς έδειξαν ότι οι ψηφιακές δεξιότητες, οι πρακτικές ηγεσίας και η ηγεσία των εκπαιδευτικών διαδραματίζουν καθοριστικό ρόλο στη διαμόρφωση αποτελεσματικών πρακτικών ηγεσίας στη σύγχρονη ψηφιακή εποχή. Επιπλέον, επιβεβαιώθηκε η εγκυρότητα και η αξιοπιστία ενός νέου, πρωτότυπου ερωτηματολογίου για τις ψηφιακές τεχνολογίες και τις πρακτικές ηγεσίας (QDTLP), καθώς και ενός προσαρμοσμένου στην ελληνική πραγματικότητα ερωτηματολογίου για την κατανεμημένη ηγεσία (DLQ.el). Παράλληλα, καταδείχθηκε ότι η σχολική κουλτούρα και η ηγεσία διευθυντή/ντριας είναι οι διαστάσεις της κατανεμημένης ηγεσίας που υιοθετούνται σε μεγαλύτερο βαθμό από τις σχολικές μονάδες, ενώ η ηγεσία εκπαιδευτικών και η σχολική οργάνωση είναι αυτές που ακολουθούνται σε μικρότερο. Επιπρόσθετα, ο ρόλος στο σχολείο, φάνηκε ότι επηρεάζει σημαντικά τις αντιλήψεις για την κατανεμημένη ηγεσία και στις δύο μελέτες. Τέλος, αναδείχθηκε η σημασία της ενεργού εμπλοκής όλων των μελών της σχολικής κοινότητας στις δραστηριότητες ηγεσίας και της ανάδειξης πολλαπλών ηγετών/ιδων, καθώς και η ανάγκη για περαιτέρω υποστήριξη των σχολείων από τις δομές υποστήριξης του εκπαιδευτικού έργου και την Πολιτεία, με έμφαση στην επιμόρφωση, την ενίσχυση της εκπαιδευτικής υποδομής, την ενδυνάμωση των εκπαιδευτικών και την προώθηση πολιτικών, που ενθαρρύνουν την αυτονομία των σχολικών μονάδων και την προσέγγιση της ηγεσίας από μια κατανεμημένη οπτική.
Fishing by numbers: Empowering Muara Kintap fisheries with data-driven fishing area forecast maps
Authors: Ahmadi  , Fajrianur  , Aminah Siti
Published: December 2024

The paper aims to enhance the fishing efficiency and sustainability of Muara Kintap fishers by using data-driven Fishing Area Forecast Maps (FAFM). This study makes significant contributions to the field of fisheries management by demonstrating the effective use of satellite data for local-scale fisheries management, bridging the gap between scientific research and practical applications, as well as promoting sustainable fishing practices and improving the fishers' livelihoods. The research ingeniously combined the wisdom of local fishers captured through the Fishing Points app with cutting-edge technology. Aqua MODIS satellite imagery captured detailed Muara Kintap waters condition, revealing sea surface temperature (SST) between 28.4 °C and 29.7 °C and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentrations ranging from 0.38 to 6.27 mg/m³. The results strongly indicate that the distribution of Chl-a is a more influential predictor of fish catch than SST. This discovery underscores the intricate relationship between marine parameters and fish distribution. By providing FAFM, informed by Chl-a data, the fishers were able to make data-driven decisions, optimizing catches and promoting the long-term sustainability of their livelihoods. The study's impact transcends data analysis, highlighting the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers, fishers, and policymakers in fostering sustainable fishing practices in Muara Kintap and beyond.
Assessment of polonium-210 bioaccumulation in Mediterranean limpet Patella caerulea (Linnaeus, 1758) and sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816) from different coastal areas of Türkiye: Inclusion of a seasonal investigation
Authors: Arslantürk Duygu , Uğur Görgün Aysun , Filizok Işık Filizok
Published: December 2024

This study investigated the seasonal variations of polonium-210 (²¹⁰Po) activity concentrations in two marine invertebrate species: Mediterranean limpet (P. caerulea) and the sea urchin (P. lividus). Seasonal sample collection was conducted across three Aegean and Sea of Marmara coastal stations from December 2018 to October 2019. The stations included İzmir-Urla, Karaburun, and İstanbul Island-Kınalıada. To assess the size-dependent bioaccumulation of ²¹⁰Po, individuals were categorized into size groups. The activity concentrations in both species exhibited seasonal fluctuations, ranging from 4.9 ± 3.4 Bq kg⁻¹ dry weight to 28.0 ± 8.4 Bq kg⁻¹ dry weight in Mediterranean limpets and 8.7 ± 6.1 Bq kg⁻¹ dry weight to 58.0 ± 18.5 Bq kg⁻¹ dry weight in sea urchins. The highest ²¹⁰Po activity concentrations were consistently observed in spring across all sampling locations.
Haciendo visible lo invisible: el control emocional y el control del alma. Descifrando y desafiando cómo se entiende y se lee la subordinación en derecho laboral colombiano
Authors: Parra Rosas Juan Felipe
Published: December 2024

Este artículo presenta la comparación de las conceptualizaciones de subordinación laboral existente en la literatura jurídica colombiana con los conceptos de control laboral de la sociología del trabajo, específicamente, el control emocional acuñado por Hochschild y el control espiritual acuñado por Chen. El texto a partir del análisis identifica vacíos en la conceptualización doctrinal de la subordinación, que tienen implicaciones significativas para la disciplina del derecho laboral. De esta manera el artículo inicia con un análisis de cómo se ha conceptualizado por algunos tratadistas y académicos la subordinación laboral. Como marco teórico del análisis parto de las ideas desarrolladas por la sociología de la ciencia, para mostrar los límites disciplinares existentes entre el derecho laboral y la sociología del trabajo, los cuales son ampliamente marcados. De los hallazgos más interesantes sobresale la ausencia de diálogo del derecho con las ciencias sociales, al ignorar por completo formas de control como el emocional y el control espiritual, las cuales son cada vez más comunes en los ambientes laborales, particularmente en el sector de servicios
Fully Polynomial Time Approximation Schemes for Robust Multistage Decision Making
Authors: Halman Nir , Nannicini Giacomo
Published: December 2024

We design a framework to obtain Fully Polynomial Time Approximation Schemes (FPTASes) for adjustable robust multistage decision making under the budgeted uncertainty sets introduced by Bertsimas and Sim. We apply this framework to the robust counterpart of three problems coming from operations research: (i) ordered knapsack, (ii) single-item inventory control, and (iii) single-item batch dispatch. Our work gives the first FPTAS for these problems, and for adjustable robust multistage decision making in general. The proposed approximation schemes are constructed with the technique of K-approximation sets and functions, relying on careful robust dynamic programming formulations for a master problem (corresponding to the decision maker) and for an adversary problem (corresponding to nature, which chooses bad realizations of uncertainty for the decision maker). The resulting algorithms are short and simple, requiring just a few concise subroutines.

History: Accepted by Andrea Lodi, Area Editor for Design & Analysis of Algorithms—Discrete.

Funding: This research was supported in part by the United States-Israel Binational Science foundation [Grant 2018095). N. Halman was also supported in part by the Israel Science Foundation [Grants 399/17 and 1074/21].
Geotechnologies applied in the monitoring of mealybug in the black pepper cultivation in the South of Bahia
Authors: Lemos Odair Lacerda , Freire Daniel Santos , Brito Ana Júlia Santos , Castro Ingrid Thalia Prado de , Ladeia Crislaine Alves
Published: December 2024

The behavior of insect pests within the agricultural system represents a strategy for integrated pest management. The objective of this study was to evaluate the pattern of spatial and temporal distribution of mealybugs in black pepper crop with the use of applied geotechnologies. The study was conducted in an area of 26 hectares with black pepper cultivation, using a grid samples with 96 points. Notes were assigned according to the infestation of the mealybugs, with the presence, formation of colonies and/or dispersion in the plant. The data were grouped by season and submitted to the Lilliefors test at 5%. The ordinary kriging method was used for phytotechnical and orbital variables, and indicator kriging for infestation data. Drone images were used to calculate the aerial indexes and to obtain the leaf area of each plant. With satellite images, the vegetation index and surface temperature were obtained. Climatic data were associated with phytotechnical, spectral and monitoring variables, using principal component analysis, when it was found that cochineal infestation levels are directly associated with the summer season and with NDVI and GLI index with a correlation above of 0.90. It was observed that the insect presents random distribution. The spatial-temporal distribution of GLI and the maximum indices occur in the winter and spring seasons. From the probability of occurrence map, the spring and summer seasons presented more favorable conditions for the occurrence of mealybugs in the planting of black pepper.
A atuação do assistente social no processo de doação de órgãos e tecidos no Brasil: revisão bibliográfica nos últimos dez anos
Authors: Ferreira Cleverson Felipe Silva , Lopes Maria Carolina Silva
Published: December 2024

O Brasil é o segundo maior transplantador de órgãos do mundo, tornando-se referência mundial por garantir o serviço de forma integral e gratuita através do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). No ano de 1964, no estado do Rio de Janeiro, foi realizado o primeiro transplante do país, dando início a uma trajetória organizada e estruturada por políticas públicas, com o grande objetivo de salvar vidas . Diante disso, esse estudo tem por objetivo refletir sobre a atuação do assistente social no processo de doação de órgãos e tecidos, especificamente discorrendo sobre inserção do assistente social no processo de doação de órgãos e tecidos e a importância da entrevista familiar. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e bibliográfica a partir de uma revisão integrativa. O estudo em questão tem relevância a fim de contribuir para o conhecimento e reflexão sobre a doação de órgãos para que essa temática não caia no esquecimento, mas sempre seja reafirmada nos diversos espaços, principalmente entre as famílias. E agrega ao serviço social, uma contribuição ao debate acerca das especificidades da intervenção profissional na área da saúde. Conclui-se que os objetivos propostos foram todos contemplados de forma satisfatória, nos fazendo refletir sobre esse recurso tão importante da saúde pública do Brasil, e como os assistentes sociais são necessários na construção dessa ponte que interliga a família do potencial doador a um eficiente transplante de órgãos que salve muitas vidas.
Prevalência de cárie na infância e sua associação com fatores de risco.
Authors: Veras Veruska Azevedo , Monte Elisabete Rodrigues do , Bomtempo Fabricia , Amaral Leila Rute Oliveira Gurgel do , Silva Juliana Fonseca Moreira da
Published: December 2024

A cárie, uma das doenças crônicas mais prevalentes no mundo, afeta cerca de 90% da população e é a doença mais comum entre as crianças, sendo considerada um importante problema de saúde pública que afeta entre 60 a 90% das crianças. Considerando esta problemática, a investigação tem como objetivo avaliar a associação entre prevalência e gravidade da cárie na infância com os fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento da doença. No estudo foram avaliadas 47 crianças de até nove anos, atendidas na Unidade de Saúde da Família em Palmas, TO, onde foram adotados três instrumentos de coleta de dados: um formulário que contém dados socioeconômicos, hábitos de comportamento e acesso aos serviços de saúde bucal, uma entrevista aberta com os pais/tutores das crianças classificadas como de alto risco e um formulário simplificado de avaliação de risco de cárie. Os resultados indicaram que, na unidade de saúde avaliada, os fatores de risco com maior influência no desenvolvimento de cárie nas crianças foram: escolaridade materna, nível socioeconômico, história pregressa de cárie, estado civil das mães e hábitos e comportamentos alimentares desfavoráveis. O estudo apontou para necessidade de estratégias dirigidas à intervenções preventivas e curativas mais direcionadas aos fatores de risco levantados e ressalta que estudos constantes, transversais e longitudinais a fim de rastrear os perfis locais de saúde bucal das crianças, podem garantir ações mais assertivas e acarretar redução da na incidência de cárie infantil localmente.
Produção e qualidade de frutos de melão submetido a adubação orgânica e mineral em ambiente protegido
Authors: Lima Hedilberto Carmo de , Cordovil Hellen Patricia Lemos , Oliveira Cássio Freitas de , Costa Karla Samylle de Queiroz , Melo Madson Pereira , Silva Josiane Gonçalves , Melo Nilvan Carvalho
Published: December 2024

O melão desempenha grande importância para a agricultura brasileira, porém seu cultivo ainda é pouco estudado, principalmente no que diz respeito à adubação. O cultivo em sistema orgânico vem ganhando espaço, minimizando os gastos com insumos agrícolas. Assim, objetivou-se estudar a influência da adubação orgânica e mineral na produção e qualidade dos frutos de meloeiro cultivados em casa de vegetação no município de Porto Grande/AP. O delineamento experimental    foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro tratamentos: T0 = controle; T1 = adubação orgânica; T2 = adubação orgânica + adubação química e T3 = adubação química (NPK na formulação: 10-28-20). A semeadura foi realizada, em copos plásticos de 150 ml, contendo substrato com húmus de minhoca. O transplantio foi realizado sob plástico mulching 15 dias após a germinação, adotando-se o sistema de irrigação por gotejamento. A colheita dos frutos de melão ocorreu aos 60 dias após o transplantio, sendo analisados parâmetros, como: comprimento do fruto; diâmetro do fruto; peso do fruto e teor de sólidos solúveis (°Brix). O único tratamento que não diferiu dos demais foi o controle, os demais tratamentos são iguais. A adubação orgânica promove maior produção e qualidade dos frutos de melão, em relação ao tratamento controle, cultivados em ambiente protegido sob o sistema de plástico mulching. A adubação organomineral apresenta potencial para a produção de melão.
Editorial
Authors: Camello Thereza Cristina Ferreira
Published: December 2024

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Get real
Authors: Mountain Julie , Robinson Felicity
Published: December 2024

Julie Mountain and Felicity Robinson say the benefits of real-world construction play are immense
Parents in jail
Authors: Rawstrone Annette
Published: December 2024

Children who have a parent or carer who is in prison need specialist support, finds Annette Rawstrone
sound: Breaking down sound
Authors: Greenfield Hayes
Published: December 2024

Hayes Greenfield explores how making sound engages children's executive function skills in his new book Creative Sound Play
Characterization of pathogenic Lactococcus garvieae isolated from farmed mullet (Mugil cephalus)
Authors:   Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, South Korea, Majeed Sana , Sandunika De Silva Liyana Arachchilage Dinithi ,   Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, South Korea, Kumarage Prasanga Madhushani ,   Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, South Korea, Heo Gang-Joon ,   Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, South Korea
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to find possible health risks of pathogenic Lactococcus garvieae isolated from farmed mullets (Mugil cephalus) by studying their virulence, antimicrobial resistance, and heavy metal resistance properties. A total of 95 strains of L. garvieae were isolated from 154 diseased mullets (M. cephalus). Virulence genes, including hly1 (99.00%), ENO (98.95%), hly3 (97.90%), NADH oxidase (97.90%), LPxTG 3 (95.80%), AdhC11 (94.80%), AdhPsav (94.80%), SOD (92.70%), PG (92.64%), and AdhPav (90.60%) were detected. In the disc diffusion test, resistance to streptomycin (93.69%), nalidixic acid (80.10%), rifampicin (66.33%), amikacin (41.66%), cefoxitin (28.42%), and ampicillin (20.00%) was observed. A statistically significant difference was found in the variation frequency of antimicrobial resistance in L. garvieae isolates from different areas. Heavy metal tolerance testing of Cr, Pb, Cu, and Cd metals showed resistance in 22.10%, 21.00%, 20.00%, and 16.80% of isolates. Antimicrobial and heavy metal resistance genes, such as aac(3΄)-IIa (72.70%), aac(6΄)-Ib (56.80%), blaSHV(4.20%), and CzcA (90.00%) were identified. According to our study, L. garvieae from mullets poses a significant health risk that should not be disregarded.
Relevance of epidemiology data in trauma management
Authors: Govindarajan Krishna Kumar
Published: December 2024

Trauma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality across the globe accounting for significant health burden. Relevance of trauma care revolves round prevention, planning and execution of safety regulations. Acquisition of the actual data regarding the type of trauma, affected age group, timings of trauma occurrence, involved part of the body constitute the initial steps in the building of the composite overview of the epidemiology of trauma. In succession, would be the measures directed towards avoidance of trauma and capacity building of trauma center.
Scapular metastasis from acinic cell carcinoma of parotid gland: A case report
Authors: Sun Deng-Qun , Chen Chang-Chun , Zheng Duo-An , Xing Hai-Yan , Peng Xue
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Acinic cell carcinoma (ACC) is a malignant epithelial neoplasm that commonly occurs in the parotid gland. It is known to have a high recurrence rate and the potential to metastasize to the lung or cervical lymph nodes. However, few cases of ACC with bone metastasis have been reported in the medical literature.

CASE SUMMARY

The clinical significance of this case report lies in the unique site of occurrence of the metastasis: To the best of our knowledge, this report is the only literature documenting ACC arising in a shoulder mass.

CONCLUSION

Unusual presentations of uncommon malignancies can present diagnostic challenges for both surgeons and histopathologists. It is important to be aware of these rare occurrences in order to provide the best possible treatment for patients.
PRIORITIZING ON-CAMPUS COFFEE SHOP ATTRIBUTES FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: AN AHP ANALYSIS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PREFERENCES
Authors: Thuanandee Sunitiya
Published: December 2024

This study applied the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in prioritizing the attributes of on-campus coffee shops as perceived by university students. Data were collected using online and paper-based questionnaires. The seven main studied attributes were food and beverage quality, location, environment, staff service, pricing, green practices, and well-known coffee shop chains. The first five attributes were subdivided into multiple sub-attributes. Food and beverage quality was the most important attribute, followed by pricing, location, staff service, environment, green practices, and well-known coffee shop chains. The top five sub-attributes were food and beverage hygiene, good value for money, food and beverage taste, travel convenience, and regular promotional offers. Coffee shop operators and university management can leverage this study’s findings to improve the campus coffee shops’ quality to meet students’ preferences more effectively. Furthermore, this study demonstrates the application of the AHP in decision-making within the context of service quality management.
Incidence of Distal Radius Fracture in Children Peaks Around the Pubertal Growth Spurt: A Hospital-Based Study Over Twelve Years (2000 to 2011)
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedics, SSPM Medical College & Lifetime Hospital, Padve, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India., Kulkarni Raghavendra S. , Kulkarni SriRam R. ,   Department of Orthopaedics, ACPM Medical College & Hospital, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
Published: December 2024

Introduction: A significant asynchrony between statural growth rate and mineral mass accrual may contribute to the increased prevalence of low-energy fractures observed during puberty. This disparity is most pronounced when the compact bone of the radius exhibits a temporary surge in porosity concurrent with the most rapid phase of linear growth.
Materials & Methods: The district hospital, Sindhadurg complete medical records are used to identify all distal radius fracture younger than 18 years, treated during 2000 to 2011. The medical record linkage system of regular and periodical school health medical examination performed by medical officers tested biannually, anthropometrically, physiologically and clinically for whole district children provides the unique data on velocity of growth. This demographic data of distal radius fracture in children and adolescents are compared with, documentation of longitudinal velocity of growth of the same children that was collected during the identical time period for children from the same student population of Sindhudurg.
Results: After adjusting for age and sex, the annual incidence rates per 100,000 population showed a statistically significant increase from 2.8 (95% CI 2.4-3.3) in 2000, to 6.3 (95% CI 5.7-6.9) in 2006, and 12.7 (95% CI 11.9-13.4) in 2011. The average age for peak growth velocity was 14.2 years in boys and 12.6 years in girls, according to the Government of Maharashtra’s school health program. Notably, the incidence of fractures peaked at ages 13.1 to 15.2 in boys and 11.4 to 13.8 in girls.
Conclusion: This long term data for the whole Sindhudurg district indicates a correlation between the peak incidence of distal radius fractures and the age of maximum growth velocity in both boys and girls, suggesting a potential vulnerability during this critical growth phase.
Keywords: Distal radius fracture in children, adolescent, puberty, growth spurt, longitudinal velocity of growth.
Role of Biodegradable Cement in Musculoskeletal Infection in the Pediatric Population
Authors:   Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India., Sharma Cury , Singh Vivek ,   Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India., Gowda Aditya ,   Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India., Bondarde Parshwanath ,   MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India., Kumar Naveen ,   Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India., Madhusudhan Ch Sri ,   MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India., Maheshwari Vikas ,   Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Chronic osteomyelitis presents a significant challenge when it comes to treatment in children. Despite thorough radical debridement and extended antibiotic courses, it often proves resistant to resolution. The literature lacks definitive guidelines on the optimal management of chronic osteomyelitis, leaving several unanswered questions.
Patients and methods: The study comprised all patients who underwent surgery in the year 2022. After clinical history, examination, radiological studies, and blood investigations; single stage debridement and bone cement beads application was performed and patients were followed up for a period of 12 months.
Result: Eighteen patients (12 males and 6 females) with a mean age 6 years requiring surgical debridement were included in the study. Involved bones were tibia (12%), ulna (6%), humerus (6%), and femur (76%). Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) normalized in a mean time of 2.3 months and C-reactive protein (CRP) normalised in a mean time of 2.3 weeks. The average duration of infection prior to treatment was 5.6 months (Table 2). The most common organism isolated was Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (Table 4) and most common antibiotic sensitivity found was with Linezolid (58%) followed by Vancomycin (41%). Mean bone healing time radiologically was 3.3 months and mean cement absorption time was 2.6 months.
At 1 year follow up, all patients had healing both clinically and radiologically. There was reactivation of infection in 1 patient that settled with antibiotic therapy only. None of the children in the series required reoperation for infection.o signs of relapse at 1 year follow up and 0 percent – reoperation.
Conclusion: The addition of biodegradable cement increases the rate of eradication of infection during treatment of chronic osteomyelitis in children. Antibiotic course should be continued until the ESR and CRP normalise with an initial short intravenous course.
Keywords: Chronic osteomyelitis, Stimulan, Paediatric
A Rare Case Report of Congenital Subtalar Dislocation
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedics, Oberoi Hospital, Jalandhar City, Punjab, India., Oberoi Harsharan Singh , Oberoi Baldish Singh ,   Department of Orthopaedics, Oberoi Hospital, Jalandhar City, Punjab, India.
Published: December 2024

Congenital dislocation of the subtalar joint is a very rare deformity and one of the causes of the calcaneovalgus foot. Only 2 cases were reported earlier in the literature. We are reporting the third case. A seven year old female child came to our hospital with a deformity of the left foot noticed by parents at birth. There was no history of trauma. The patient was treated in early childhood with casting. On examination the foot was in severe valgus and the patient was bearing weight on the medial malleolus. Calcaneus was displaced laterally. Radiographs and a CT scan of the left foot confirmed the diagnosis of a congenital subtalar dislocation. Surgical correction was achieved through lengthening of various tendons and release of subtalar joint followed by fixation with a K wire.
Keywords: Congenital subtalar dislocation, Calcaneovalgus foot, K wire fixation, Ankle foot orthosis
"And Whatever Corner You Turn It's Either Garbage and Dirt or a Beard and Sidelocks": Agnon on Jews, Dirt, and Garbage
Authors: Hacohen-Bick Tafat
Published: December 2024

Abstract: This article examines the aesthetics of dirt in Shmuel Yosef Agnon's writing, through the perspective of the Anthropocene. I argue that the climate crisis requires a rethinking of many aspects of human life, including the way we think about consumerism, physical objects, bodily fluids, and filth. Agnon's writing — situated and struggling between two opposing aesthetic orders — can function as a valuable opportunity for rethinking these issues. I start with two moments of filth: The very short story "Three Sisters," and the story about Firadeus's father in the novel Shira . In the main part of the article, I focus on two short stories: "The Orange Peel" and "From Lodging to Lodging," both published in the late 1930s. I argue that filth and cleanliness are central concepts for understanding the aesthetic role assigned to "the Jew" and their entrance into modernity. Agnon draws a connection between dirt and "the East" as a general category that brings together the wearers of sidelocks, the lower classes, Eastern immigrants, and the Jewish town. The pioneering option, as I demonstrate, fails to contain the dirty remnant, and likewise misses the redemption that is possibly hidden within the trash. Thus, Agnon sullies the possibility of clean literature, bringing into modern Hebrew literature Galician remnants.
The Work of Translation: (Notes on Translating Tahel Frosh's Avarice )
Authors: Jacobs Adriana X.
Published: December 2024

Abstract: Translators know how much work they put into their translations, but the signs of their (emotional and financial) labor, effort, and investment are often missing from the translation that appears in front of readers as a final product. In this essay, I use my translation of Tahel Frosh's 2014 poetry collection Betsa (Avarice) as an opportunity to think about the history of Hebrew translation through the lens of work, placing it in relation to Frosh's critique of neoliberalism, capitalism, and the modern Israeli economy.
Discussion on the analytical solutions of graphene surface modes and the relationship with quantum systems
Authors: Zhang Xin
Published: December 2024

The TM surface mode supported by the air-graphene-air structure is analytically calculated under the ultra-thin approximation. A third order closed form of the effective refractive index is derived, which can be used to improve accuracy of the calculation. This is verified by numerical calculations. It is also pointed out that such an optical field can be interpreted as the wave function of a quantum particle in a double-delta potential with some interesting features.
Optical chromatography of ultrasmall particles by Brownian motion in a tilted optical potential induced by bound states in the continuum
Authors: Bulgakov Evgeny , Shadrina Galina
Published: December 2024

We investigate sorting Rayleigh optical particles up to several nanometers in size during Brownian motion in a tilted periodic potential with multiple deep wells. The wells are induced by optical bound states in the continuum within a system of parallel photonic crystal slabs immersed in a liquid. The Brownian dynamics of the particles is significantly altered by resonant optical forces, leading to the complete spatial separation of particles with a size difference of approximately 1% during the diffusion process. In addition, the possibility of creating an integrated platform for continuous optical sorting is discussed.
Meta-surface extinction theorem: a light-microscopic observation on the interference from meta-atoms
Authors: Li Jiacheng , Gao Pengfei , Yang Rui
Published: December 2024

The macroscopic mechanism of light traveling based on the general Snell’s laws records the interactions between the gradient phases of meta-surfaces and the involved fields, but it can hardly adequately account for the detailed contributions of meta-atoms to the behaviors of light. Here, we demonstrate the light-microscopic observation of the interference from meta-atoms to characterize the meta-surface with the inhomogeneous spatial distribution of surface susceptibility. The meta-surface will generate multi-order diffractions with a main propagating channel and several other weaker channels, and the light emitted by the meta-atoms will also coherently cancel out the original incidence. Such an extinction theorem in the meta-surface regime can sufficiently predict the negative refraction with a phase gradient beyond the critical angle, instead of vanishing when following the route of general Snell’s laws.
Generating 1.2 GHz, 38 fs stretched-pulse directly from a robust mode locked solid-state fiber laser
Authors: Wang Ya , Yang Ruoao , Chen Zhendong , Pan Duo , Luo Bin , Zhang Zhigang , Chen Jingbiao
Published: December 2024

We demonstrated what is believed to be the first 1.2 GHz nonlinear polarization rotation stretched-pulse mode-locked Yb:fiber laser with a compact design and innovative components. With a compact Faraday rotation angle has been used in NPR mode-locked lasers, and we find that incomplete isolation of backward-propagating light does not hinder self-starting. This laser directly outputs sub-40 fs pulses with a spectral bandwidth exceeding 70 nm, achieving over 1 W of average output power. The laser serves as a seed source, generating a supercontinuum over one octave-spanning range without external amplification or compression.
Magneto-optic fiber-coupled tuneable optical attenuation
Authors: Guo Yunlong , Canning John , Chaczko Zenon , Peng Gang-Ding
Published: December 2024

Tuneable, variable, optical attenuation through an optical circulator with a broad, linear attenuation range of Δα ∼ (30–40) dB is demonstrated using non-reciprocal Faraday rotation in a double-pass configuration with a combination of permanent magnets and an electromagnet. A fiber-coupled magneto-optical variable optical attenuator (MVOA) operates over the near IR with an attenuation tuning range of Δα > 30 dB, a resolution of Δα ∼ 0.02 dB, a response time of t < 2 ms, and a temperature dependence over T = 25–70°C of Δα / ΔT = −8 × 10−4 dB/°C. At λ = 1550 nm, the calculated Faraday material effective Verdet constant is (1/A)Veff = 109 × 103 dB/(T.m).
Genome size influences plant growth and biodiversity responses to nutrient fertilization in diverse grassland communities
Authors: Morton Joseph A. , Arnillas Carlos Alberto , Biedermann Lori , Borer Elizabeth T. , Brudvig Lars A. , Buckley Yvonne M. , Cadotte Marc W. , Davies Kendi , Donohue Ian , Ebeling Anne , Eisenhauer Nico , Estrada Catalina , Haider Sylvia , Hautier Yann , Jentsch Anke , Martinson Holly , McCulley Rebecca L. , Raynaud Xavier , Roscher Christiane , Seabloom Eric W. , Stevens Carly J. , Vesela Katerina , Wallace Alison , Leitch Ilia J. , Leitch Andrew R. , Hersch-Green Erika I.
Published: December 2024

Experiments comparing diploids with polyploids and in single grassland sites show that nitrogen and/or phosphorus availability influences plant growth and community composition dependent on genome size; specifically, plants with larger genomes grow faster under nutrient enrichments relative to those with smaller genomes. However, it is unknown if these effects are specific to particular site localities with speciifc plant assemblages, climates, and historical contingencies. To determine the generality of genome size-dependent growth responses to nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization, we combined genome size and species abundance data from 27 coordinated grassland nutrient addition experiments in the Nutrient Network that occur in the Northern Hemisphere across a range of climates and grassland communities. We found that after nitrogen treatment, species with larger genomes generally increased more in cover compared to those with smaller genomes, potentially due to a release from nutrient limitation. Responses were strongest for C3 grasses and in less seasonal, low precipitation environments, indicating that genome size effects on water-use-efficiency modulates genome size–nutrient interactions. Cumulatively, the data suggest that genome size is informative and improves predictions of species’ success in grassland communities.
Diagnosis and treatment of occupational burnout in the Swiss outpatient sector: A national survey of healthcare professionals’ attributes and attitudes
Authors: Guseva Canu Irina , Getzmann Roger , Shoman Yara , Rota Fulvia , Saillant Stéphane , von Känel Roland , Cohidon Christine , Lazor-Blanchet Catherine , Rochat Lysiane , Weissbrodt Rafaël , Droz Nadia , Wahlen Anny
Published: December 2024

We aimed to describe the attributes and attitudes of Swiss health professionals who treat persons with occupational burnout (POB) in the outpatient sector and explore associated determinants. The study design was descriptive cross-sectional survey, distributed to the 16,883 general practitioners (GP), psychiatrist-psychotherapists (PP), occupational physicians (OP) and psychologists registered in the Swiss Medical Association, the Swiss Federation of Psychologists, and other specialized associations. Using an online questionnaire, we identified professionals who consult and treat POB, their attributes, volume of POB consultations, diagnostics and treatment modalities and outcomes (OB severity, average proportion of POB who returned to work and who relapsed). Multinomial regression analysis was conducted to identify attributes associated with these outcomes. Among 3216 respondents, 2951 reported to consult POB, and 1130 (713 physicians and 410 psychologists) to treat them. POB consultations constitute 5 to 25% of professionals’ consultations, which varies across professionals’ specialties and specializations and geographic regions. The profile of POB consulted also differs across professionals. Work psychologists reported more often consulting POB at early OB stage, GPs mostly reported having patients with moderate OB, while PPs reported having the largest proportion of patients with severe OB. The treatment practices depend on OB severity but neither latter nor former was associated with the proportion of relapsed POB or POB who return to work. Physicians with waiting time >3 months reported more often having a higher proportion of relapsed patients. Since the study had an exploratory nature using a cross-sectional survey design and aggregated outcomes, these findings should be considered as first descriptive data, motivating further research.
Preconception health in adolescence and adulthood across generations in the UK: Findings from three British birth cohort studies
Authors: Righton Olivia , Flynn Angela , Alwan Nisreen A. , Schoenaker Danielle
Published: December 2024

Optimising preconception health in women and men holds significant potential for improving pregnancy and offspring health outcomes. To create a picture of the state of preconception health in the UK, this study aimed to describe the prevalence of and changes in preconception health indicators reported in three British birth cohort studies: the 1970 British Birth Cohort Study (BCS70; born in 1970; N = 17,198), Next Steps (1989–1990; N = 15,770), and Millennium Cohort Study (MCS; 2000–2002; N = 19,517). The analysis focused on data obtained during participants’ adolescence (16–17 years) and subsequent follow-ups at 25–26 years for BCS70 and Next Steps. Self-reported preconception indicators were defined in line with a previously published review and reported as proportions. Across cohorts, data were available for 14 preconception indicators across four domains: health behaviours and weight, reproductive health and family planning, physical health conditions, and wider determinants of health. However, data for these indicators were not consistently available for all cohort members. Findings suggested persistent suboptimal health behaviours in both genders and across generations, including low intakes of fruit. While alcohol, tobacco, and soft drink intake decreased across generations, obesity prevalence surged. This study underscores the need for public health interventions targeting the root causes of adverse health behaviours towards improvement of fruit consumption, further reduction in alcohol, tobacco, and soft drink consumption, and addressing the escalating obesity rates among individuals of reproductive age. Ongoing monitoring is needed to continue tracking these existing indicators over time, while improved data quality and availability of a wider range of preconception indicators are crucial to comprehensively understanding the complexities of preconception health, enabling the development of more targeted and effective interventions.
Translation and validation of the Arabic version of Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) among the Lebanese population
Authors: Taleb Aya , Ismail Ali , Abou-Abbas Linda
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the MAAS (A-MAAS) among Lebanese adults, determine its reliability and validity, and explore its associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted from August to December 2023. A sample of 483 Lebanese adults, aged between 18 and 60 years, from all the Lebanese governorates completed a questionnaire consisting of three sections: socio-demographic characteristics, health-related questions, and the Arabic versions of the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (A-MAAS) and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). Our findings revealed that the A-MAAS exhibited strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.932). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) confirmed the one-dimensional structure accuracy of the scale, and the significant correlations with PANAS scales supported its convergent validity. Test-retest results displayed strong reliability (ICC = 0.983). The study revealed significant associations, indicating that worse memory performance, smoking, and negative emotions were linked to lower A-MAAS scores, suggesting lower levels of mindfulness. Our study contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the utility of the MAAS in assessing mindfulness and attention. Continued research efforts will be crucial for advancing our understanding and application of mindfulness assessment tools in diverse populations and clinical settings.