bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
atractivo de la brevedad: TikTok en las campañas políticas de los candidatos presidenciales en México
Authors: Montaño Sánchez Luis Ernesto 
Published: December 2024

En medio de la pandemia por Covid-19 se consolidó la plataforma sociodigital TikTok, la cual ha crecido exponencialmente en los últimos años. Dicha plataforma es usada con mayor frecuencia para fines de comunicación política. Sin embargo, los trabajos sobre el tema son escasos. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar su uso durante la reciente campaña presidencial en México por parte de los tres candidatos: Xóchitl Gálvez, Claudia Sheinbaum y Jorge Álvarez Máynez. Para eso, se han revisado los respectivos perfiles de los candidatos en TikTok, en un periodo que abarca del 01 de marzo de 2024, fecha en la que inicia la campaña, al 29 de mayo de 2024, fecha en que termina. Se utilizó un análisis de contenido multimodal que combina aspectos cualitativos y cuantitativos, basado en una tabla con distintas categorías de análisis. Los resultados arrojan que los candidatos usaron de manera constante TikTok, pero fueron Álvarez Máynez y Sheinbaum quienes se adaptaron a su uso de mejor manera. Se concluye que todavía queda pendiente observar el impacto, uso, así como los avances y popularidad de la plataforma como herramienta de comunicación política.

Fecha de recepción: 31/05/2024
Fecha de aceptación: 21/09/2024
Earthworm occurrence dataset extracted from Russian-language literature
Authors: Shashkov Maxim , Ivanova Natalya , Ermolov Sergey 
Published: December 2024

Earthworms are one of the most important components of temperate ecosystems and groups of soil animals globally, but data on their distribution around the world are still incomplete and uneven. Northern Eurasia is a region for which available data on earthworm distribution is extremely poor. At the same time, generations of Soviet and Russian researchers have performed extensive research and accumulated a large amount of data on the distribution of earthworms in this vast region. Most of this information was published in Russian, not digitised and, therefore, hardly accessible to researchers. Our dataset fills this gap and provides occurrence data extracted from 159 literature sources in Russian published between 1868 and 2022. The dataset contains 5,304 occurrences of 109 species and 14 subspecies. The collected data cover the territory of 27 countries.
The dataset extends the data available through GBIF.org on earthworm distribution in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. For Transcaucasia and Central Asia countries, our resource has become the main GBIF source on earthworm diversity distribution. On a global scale, our dataset contributes to filling gaps in biodiversity, which facilitates more accurate estimates of the response of biodiversity to global climate change as well as the spreading of invasive species.
Verso la digitalizzazione del modulo venatorio dell’ALS (Atlante Linguistico della Sicilia). Storia e fasi di lavoro di un progetto in fieri
Authors: Di Naro Antonio , Vermiglio Ivana 
Published: December 2024

Il presente contributo ha l’obiettivo di tracciare una panoramica degli studi condotti sul modulo venatorio dal gruppo di ricerca dell’Atlante Linguistico della Sicilia (ALS), all’attivo presso il Centro di studi filologici e linguistici siciliani. Dopo una descrizione in merito alla modulazione dell’ALS e alla struttura del suo sistema informativo basato sull’Archivio delle Parlate Siciliane, il testo propone una rapida rassegna degli studi sul lessico venatorio in Sicilia, dalle origini fino ai giorni nostri. Presenta inoltre lo strumento del Vocabolario-atlante, il quale risulta portatore di una visione linguistica rinnovata, poiché in grado di conciliare la prospettiva geolinguistica e quella lessicografica. La seconda parte del contributo si incentra invece sui rapporti di collaborazione tra VerbaAlpina e l’ALS, il cui frutto è il sito ALS on line: si presentano le fasi di lavoro, di caricamento e di realizzazione della piattaforma digitale e le sue modalità di consultazione. Infine, si espongono le sezioni concettuali del lessico venatorio e i nuovi auspicati apporti e approcci digitali in fase di realizzazione (VAMS).
O erre retroflexo no espaço dialetal de cametá no estado do Pará
Authors: Razky Abdelhak , Fernandes de Lima Alcides 
Published: December 2024

Pretende‑se nesse trabalho analisar o /r/ posvocálico no espaço diatópico brasileiro com enfoque particular na realização retroflexa na cidade de Cametá no estado do Pará, norte do Brasil. A análise parte de uma visão geossociolinguística (Razky, 1998, Lima et al. 2020) que integra a metodologia da dialetologia urbana seguindo a orientação laboviana (Labov, 1972). Após uma coleta de dados no espaço geográfico de Cametá-Pará, organizou‑se um banco de dados fonéticos contextualizados representando 2.608 ocorrências do /r/ posvocálico, proveniente da fala de 42 informantes estratificados por idade, sexo, escolaridade e renda. Para este trabalho, foram considerados apenas quatro grupos de fatores: três sociais (idade, sexo e renda) e um linguístico (vogal precedente). Esses grupos de fatores foram selecionados, no STEP-UP do programa VARBRUL (Pintzuk, 1988), como os mais atuantes no condicionamento da variante retroflexa. Os resultados do espaço dialetal de Cametá mostram algo novo em relação ao surgimento gradual da variante retroflexa devido as mudanças populacionais do norte e interinfluências de lectos provindos de outras rotas diatópicas no cenário brasileiro.
Des poussières du désert
Authors: l’Her Gwendoline 
Published: December 2024

Lorsqu’une tempête s’abat sur le désert du Sahara, des poussières sont mises en suspension dans l’atmosphère. Il arrive que certaines d’entre elles traversent le globe. De l’autre côté de la Méditerranée, leur arrivée affole les stations de mesure de particules fines et rend inefficaces les modèles de prévision. Comment élaborer alors le bulletin d’information quotidien de la qualité de l’air ? Cet article rend compte de l’expérience médiée des prévisionnistes de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, dont le travail ne s’arrête pas à comparer la concentration des polluants aux seuils réglementaires. La prévision est en effet guidée par une exigence de cohérence, d’indépendance et de crédibilité.
Les traités entre le Fuuta-Tooro et Saint-Louis : commerce, taxes et sécurité à l’intersection (1785-1808)
Authors: Sene Cheikh 
Published: December 2024

Entre la fin officielle de la première occupation anglaise du Sénégal en 1783, marquée par le traité de Versailles, et la seconde occupation anglaise de Saint-Louis en 1809, la France conclu trois traités avec le royaume du Fuuta-Tooro. L’objectif de ces accords était de relancer le commerce, de garantir la liberté et la sécurité des commerçants français, et de résoudre la question des coutumes et taxes. En 1776, le Fuuta-Tooro connaît une révolution théocratique et refuse de se soumettre à la tutelle de Saint-Louis. Cette résistance visait à défendre l’un des principes fondamentaux de la révolution : l’interdiction du commerce des captifs, tout en continuant à percevoir ses taxes. Ainsi, la souveraineté du Fuuta-Tooro se heurtait à la pression exercée par l’autorité française de Saint-Louis, désireuse de poursuivre ses activités commerciales dans la région en toute liberté. Les trois traités signés en 1785, 1802 et 1806 entre la France et le Fuuta-Tooro se ressemblaient et connurent tous des échecs, chaque partie cherchant à protéger ses intérêts.
A comemoração à mostra: as exposições dos 500 anos da Reforma Protestante no Brasil em 2017
Authors: Rodrigues João Paulo 
Published: December 2024

Ao longo de 2017, foram celebrados os 500 anos da Reforma Protestante. No Brasil, entre outras atividades comemorativas, uma gama variada de exposições seria lançada, de mostras locais a itinerantes, de exibições organizadas por igrejas de confissões distintas a empreendidas por instituições públicas e privadas. Que exposições eram essas, afinal? Por que a imagem da Reforma foi tão requisitada e em mostras tão diferentes em 2017? Emanaria tal interesse das mudanças vividas no campo religioso brasileiro de então? Para discutir essas questões, o artigo toma como fontes principais sites e banners das exibições montadas, priorizando o estudo de dois casos em particular, por meio dos quais um universo mais complexo se descortina. Argumenta-se, assumindo como principal referência teórica a noção de campo religioso, formulada por Bourdieu, que as exposições do 5º Centenário da Reforma Protestante ganharam impulso no Brasil em 2017, especialmente, por se associarem às disputas e tensões entre evangélicos de missão e pentecostais no interior do campo religioso brasileiro, mas também pela apropriação mais abrangente da data, no plano secular, como um dos símbolos da expansão social evangélica vivenciada no período.
“A procissão de milagres”: A natureza como mito e matéria na poesia colonial brasileira
Authors: Murari Luciana 
Published: December 2024

Esse artigo analisa uma seleção de poemas coloniais cuja temática gira em torno da experiência da natureza brasileira. Seu objetivo é estudar duas formas de representá-la: as de fundo mítico e as de fundo utilitarista. Para tanto, a expressão poética é definida como uma forma de agir sobre o mundo, meio de conhecimento, interação social e memória do processo de apropriação do meio físico. Por meio de estudos críticos embasados na historiografia da cultura e da produção de riqueza na América portuguesa, a interpretação dos procedimentos discursivos adotados por essas obras buscou avaliar a escrita sobre o ambiente tropical a partir da manipulação, em diferentes proporções, do elogio aos prodí- gios naturais do território como fonte de prazer sensorial e maravilhamento, por um lado, e da geração de bens mercantis que alimentavam o comércio mundializado, por outro. Essa análise permitiu descrever as instâncias da natureza-mito e da natureza-matéria, e observar sua vigência na cultura da época como parte da assimilação cotidiana da vida nos trópicos sob a condição colonial.
A ROTATION INVARIANT RETINAL VESSEL EXTRACTION APPROACH USING A NOVEL IMAGE ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUE COUPLED WITH HIGH BOOST FILTERING
Authors: Patil Sarika B. , Patil B. P. , Tathe S. V. , Lokhande S. S. , Lokhande S. D. 
Published: December 2024

Retinal Disease analysis using fundus photography needs the expertise from engineering domain. Using fundus photographs provides a non-invasive way to inspect the retina of human eye and in turn the window for human vasculature. Retina of human eye gets affected with abnormalities as a result of diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy. In order to recognize the abnormalities and grade the severity of disease, it is indeed required to locate the retinal landmarks accurately. Exact identification of Retinal vasculature in terms of position and diameter is imperative. A computationally simple, robust, effectively extracting tiny vessels and rotation invariant vessel identifier algorithm is proposed. The process is carried out in four steps — (i) A novel morphological contrast enhancement — high boost filtering (MCE-HBF) method is used for gray scale version of input fundus image. (ii) Extraction and the dark objects enhancement are carried out using high boost filtering. (iii) A single optimal threshold is used for segmentation of the dark objects. (iv) Non-vascular objects and noise are removed and a clear vessel tree is extracted at the end. The proposed algorithm has reported a sensitivity of 0.82, 0.82, 0.81; specificity of 0.99, 0.97, 0.98; accuracy of 0.97, 0.96, 0.97; precision of 0.87, 0.64, 0.81 and false positive rate of 0.0081, 0.0218, 0.010 on HRF healthy, HRF diabetic and DRIVE dataset images, respectively. With the lowest possible false positive rate, the proposed approach offers a scale and rotation invariant method for extracting minute blood vessels. The algorithm has shown better results than the state-of-the-art outcomes when tested on the HRF and DRIVE Datasets. The photos from the DiaretDB1 dataset show that the results are also useful.
The role of substance assessment tools in treatment planning and monitoring: a narrative review
Authors: Charuni T.M.J 
Published: December 2024

Psychoactive drugs including alcohol and tobacco products can be considered as substances that lead to various negative physical and psychological consequences. On the other hand, socioeconomic deterioration also comes along with harmful substance usage. Substance addiction is a complex condition characterised by a compulsive and harmful pattern of substance use despite the adverse consequences it may comprise, and the risk of developing substance addiction is influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors and relapse is the recurrence of substance use after a period of abstinence or successful treatment. Hence, healthcare professionals, educational experts, and legal officers are required to get a broader idea regarding the factors associated with substance use. Assessment tools are the most efficient way of identifying the associated factors of substance use, customising specific treatment plans, and monitoring the progress of addiction intervention. By implementing modifications and enhancements to the pre-existing tools, researchers and clinicians able to improve the accuracy of participant responses and findings, leading to a more precise identification of causal links within the context of substance use disorders. The primary focus of this study lies in the comprehensive review of the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification test, Michigan Alcohol Screening Test, Alcohol Dependency Scale, Self-administered Alcoholism Screening Test, Drug Abuse Screening Test, Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Medication, and Other Substance Use Tool, Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test, Substance and Choice Scale, Screening to Brief Intervention, Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Involvement Scale, and Severity of Dependence Scale play crucial roles in identifying substance use disorders, assessing severity, guiding treatment decisions, and facilitating interventions to promote recovery and well-being.
A Retrospective and Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate the Jugular Bulb Anatomical Variations Using High-resolution Computed Tomography
Authors: Atram Saurabh , Agrawal Alka , Dixit Yogita , Manzill  , Suhas K. S. , Dhakad Hema , Patel Neelesh 
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
The jugular bulb (JB) is a key anatomical structure of the temporal bone that shows variability that can impact otologic surgeries and symptoms. This study aimed to assess the presence and characteristics of bulb variations with high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and their distribution across different demographics.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 400 patients undergoing HRCT of the temporal bone were ambispectively analyzed. JB variations, including high-riding JB, dehiscent JB, and JB diverticulum, were identified. Data were further analyzed based on gender, age, and unilateral versus bilateral presence.

Results:
High-riding JB was observed in 20% of the patients. Dehiscent JB and JB diverticulum were less frequently found in 3% and 0.25% of the cases, respectively. Significant gender differences were noted with high-riding JB more prevalent in females (27.9%) compared to males (15.9%). Age-related variations showed high-riding JB most frequently in the 10–30 year ages. The majority of JB variations were unilateral with a right-sided predominance.

Conclusion:
The presence of JB variations highlights the need for careful preoperative assessment in otologic surgeries to avoid complications. The significant findings of gender- and age-related differences in JB variations underscore the importance of personalized diagnostic approaches. This study reinforces the value of HRCT in the detailed evaluation of anatomy for optimized planning of surgeries and patient management.
Burden of Diabetes Mellitus and Its Determinants among Adults (≥30 Years) Residing in Urban Field Practice Area of A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal
Authors: Mandal Nabarun , Podder Debayan , Mallick Nazrul , Biswas Puspendu 
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
Diabetes mellitus (DM) poses a significant global health challenge, particularly in countries like India. Despite the multitude of studies, relatively few have assessed the burden of diabetes and its determinants in a resource-limited district in West Bengal, India, utilizing various biochemical and anthropometric parameters.

Materials and Methods:
The cross-sectional study was conducted from July to December 2023 to assess the burden of diabetes and its determinants among an estimated sample of 114 adults (≥30 years) residing in the urban field practice area of tertiary care hospital in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal. Sociodemographic and behavioral data were collected through household survey using a predesigned, pretested interview schedule, whereas the anthropometric and biochemical data were collected on prefixed days at the urban primary health center using standardized tools and techniques as appropriate. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 20 using descriptive and inferential statistics. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify associations between diabetes and its determinants.

Results:
Prevalence of DM and prediabetes was 39.47% and 31.58%, respectively. Factors significantly associated with DM were female (adjusted odd ratio [AOR] = 4.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.06–19.41]), overweight participants (AOR = 6.53, 95% CI [1.02–41.85]), physical activity (AOR = 2.83, 95% CI [1.05–7.65]), and family history of diabetes (AOR = 2.74, 95% CI [1.04–7.22]).

Conclusion:
The findings underscore the urgent need for implementation of targeted public health interventions aimed at reducing the prevalence of diabetes and mitigating its associated risks at national and subnational level.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Related to Antibiotic Use among Adult Population in Urban Slums of Burdwan Municipality, Purba Bardhaman District of West Bengal: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Chingri Sayanti , Das Sulagna , Gupta Sukanya 
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) poses a considerable challenge to global public health. Appropriate antibiotic usage plays a pivotal role toward preventing emerging ABR. The objectives of this study were to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding antibiotic use among the adult population (≥18 years) in urban slums of Burdwan Municipality and to find out the associations, if any, between sociodemographic characteristics and level of KAP.

Materials and Methods:
A descriptive, cross-sectional study was done on 270 adults residing in slums of Burdwan Municipality during September–October 2023. Subjects were selected by simple random sampling. Data were collected by interviewing the respondents using a predesigned, pretested, semi-structured schedule. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests.

Results:
The mean age of participants was 38.16 (±13) years. The majority (63.7%) of them were females, 25.6% were educated up to middle school, and 41.1% were homemakers or retired persons. It was found that only 35.9% population had better knowledge, 47.8% had a positive attitude, and 48.5% of the population had an appropriate practice of antibiotics. Almost a quarter (23.70%) of the population was unaware of the term antibiotics. The Chi-square test revealed gender, occupation, and education to be significantly associated with knowledge, attitude, and practice of antibiotic usage among respondents.

Conclusion:
The findings underscore the importance of targeted educational interventions to improve the knowledge about antibiotics and promote rational antibiotic use among urban slum dwellers. Efforts to combat ABR must prioritize addressing KAP gaps in diverse community settings to mitigate the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Effectiveness of Plasma Therapy in Patients with COVID-19 Infection – A Retrospective Record-based Descriptive Study
Authors: Bhat Murali Shankar , Mehandale Sripada G. , Huchchannavar Raghavendra R. 
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
The COVID-19 pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge to the medical community, leading to numerous therapeutic interventions being explored. Convalescent plasma therapy (CPT), derived from recovered COVID-19 patients, was one such treatment used in the absence of proven therapies. However, its efficacy remained a topic of debate.

Materials and Methods:
This retrospective study aimed to assess the effectiveness of CPT in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with moderate-to-severe COVID-19 infection. Data included comorbidities, treatment regimens, partial pressure of oxygen/fraction of inspired oxygen (PaO2/FiO2) ratios, oxygen therapy duration, and outcomes. Patients were divided into groups based on CPT receipt. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the two groups.

Results:
Out of 72 patients, 36 received CPT, and 36 did not. Patients who received CPT had longer ICU and hospital stays. The mortality rate was higher in the CPT group (50%) compared to the non-CPT group (22.2%). Patients with comorbidities experienced higher mortality rates. Notably, the CPT group exhibited improved PaO2/FiO2 ratios on day 2. Complications related to CPT were minimal.

Conclusion:
The use of CPT in COVID-19 treatment did not impact overall survival or hospital stay duration.
Correlation of Iron Deficiency Status with Thyroid Profile among Subclinical and Overt Hypothyroidism Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Puducherry, India: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Sylus Angel Mercy , Priyatharshini M. , Muraliswaran P. , Lavanya M. 
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
Hypothyroidism and iron deficiency are both highly prevalent disorders that share certain similar clinical presentations, implying the possibility for their coexistence. Hence, the objectives of this study were to evaluate serum iron indices and thyroid function tests in subclinical and overt hypothyroidism compared to healthy controls and to investigate the relationship between iron indices and thyroid function in subclinical and overt hypothyroidism.

Materials and Methods:
This hospital-based cross-sectional study included 154 participants, aged between 25–60 years, grouped as 46 subclinical hypothyroid patients, 58 overt hypothyroid patients, and 50 healthy controls. Their serum thyroid function and iron indices, namely ferritin, iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and transferrin saturation (TSAT), were estimated and compared between the groups.

Results:
The mean age of participants was 37.76 ± 7.13 years. Serum ferritin, iron, and TSAT were significantly lower, while TIBC was higher, in both the subclinical and overt hypothyroid groups compared to healthy subjects. In subclinical and overt hypothyroidism, thyroid-stimulating hormone showed a significant negative correlation with ferritin, iron, and TSAT, but positively correlated with TIBC. Free thyroxine correlated positively with ferritin, iron, and TSAT in both the hypothyroid groups but correlated negatively with TIBC in overt hypothyroidism only. Free triiodothyronine showed a positive correlation with ferritin in overt hypothyroidism.

Conclusion:
The study results suggest that iron deficiency correlates with thyroid function in both subclinical and overt hypothyroidism, demonstrated by decline in ferritin, iron, and TSAT with an increase in TIBC. It implies the likely coexistence of iron deficiency with subclinical and overt hypothyroidism and emphasizes the necessity for early assessment of iron status in patients with thyroid hypofunction to ensure appropriate management.