bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Liberalna utopia i zwierciadło religii
Authors: Aksiuto Kamil 
Published: December 2024

Richard Rorty był intelektualistą zdecydowanie świeckim, zdeklarowanym ateistą i antyklerykałem. Pomimo tego w jego wizji utopii liberalnej odnaleźć można pewne tropy, które wskazują na jej związki z religią. W niniejszym artykule staram się zrekonstruować powody, dla których Rorty tak krytycznie ocenia rolę religii w demokracji liberalnej. Podkreślam przy tym, że są one osadzone głównie w specyficznie rozumianym antyautorytaryzmie amerykańskiego filozofa. Następnie zaś przechodzę do wskazania powiązań między projektem liberalnej utopii Rorty’ego a religią, szczególnie chrześcijańską. Argumentuję, że liberalna utopia Rorty’ego jest czymś w rodzaju religii obywatelskiej. Dlatego nieprzypadkowe wydaje się to, że w ostatnim okresie twórczości amerykańskiego neopragmatysty problematyka nadziei społecznej urasta do rangi jednego z głównych tematów.
Dwie osoby w jednej głowie? O pewnej (wątpliwej) interpretacji ontologicznej komisurotomii
Authors: Kąkol Tomasz 
Published: December 2024

Komisurotomia wzbudza zainteresowanie naukowców i filozofów zajmujących się choćby zagadnieniem tożsamości osobowej. Niektórzy wyciągnęli z eksperymentów na komisurotomikach bardzo daleko idące wnioski ontologiczne, np. że komisurotomia powoduje podwojenie świadomego umysłu (Gazzaniga 2018) czy też że ujawnia fakt, że także zdrowi ludzie tak naprawdę nie są jedną, ale dwiema osobami (Puccetti). Ewentualnie, że podwojenie ‘ja’ dotyczy przynajmniej komisurotomików z bilateralizacją systemu werbalnego (Gazzaniga, LeDoux). W artykule staram się wskazać, że te interpretacje nie są uprawnione, odwołując się m.in. do argumentu fenomenologicznego, rozróżnienia na ‘ja’ przeżywane i narracyjne oraz analogii z różnymi agnozjami.
Productivity of IPB-D2 and IPB-D3 Chickens with Repeatability of Newcastle Disease Antibody Titer
Authors: Ratnawati Diana , Sri Darwati  , Murtini Sri , Sumantri Cece 
Published: December 2024

ND virus causes mortality in poultry. Passively acquired maternal antibodies inhibit immunoglobulin formation. Repeatability is a genetic parameter that determines the inheritance of traits from elders to chicks. IPB-D2 chickens were selected for disease resistance, and IPB-D3 chickens were selected for weight gain. This study aimed to evaluate the productivity of IPB-D2 and IPB-D3 chickens and assess the inheritance of Newcastle Disease (ND) antibody traits in 36 IPB-D3 and 21 IPB-D2 chickens. The T-test was used to compare the group means of the two chicken breeds. Antibody titer measurements were based on the Geometric Mean Titer (GMT). Estimation of ND titer repeatability using within-class correlation. Fertility and hatchability differed significantly (p < 0.05). ND titer of IPB-D2 chicken and IPB-D3 chicken DOC LOG 2 GMT 1.61 ± 1.10 and 1.34 ± 0.95. The antibody titer of IPB-D2 and IPB-D3 chickens at 14 days of age was 1.02 ± 1.20 and 1.37 ± 0.95. The ND titer value in the egg yolk of IPB-D2 chicken was 4.02 ± 1.94, and in IPB-D3 chicken was 3.64 ± 2.54. The results showed the repeatability value of l antibodies in IPB D-2 chickens and IPB D-3 chickens in DOC 0.49±0.30, 0.42±0.33 and 0.39±0.28; 0.25±0.15, respectively. Fertility and hatchability of IPB-D3 chickens were better than those of IPB-D2 chickens. The yolk ND titer of IPB-D2 chickens was higher than IPB- D3 chicken. The ND titer reciprocity of IPB-D2 chickens was higher than that of the IPB-D3 chickens.
Keywords: IPB-D2 Chicken, IPB-D3 Chicken, Newcastle Disease, productivity, repeatability
Shifting policies to suit anti-migrant narrative in South Africa: A case for Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) business permit holders
Authors: Simbo Chiedza , Tchawouo Mbiada Carlos Joel 
Published: December 2024

Based on three cases drawn from the consultation with Zimbabwean migrants whose Business Exemption Permits were terminated by the South African Government without following due process, this paper disallows the economic reasons advanced for such a decision. To this effect, this paper argues that ZEP business permit holders cannot be said to be taking jobs away from nationals. On the contrary, this paper argues that ZEP business permit holders, while contributing to economic growth, also employ South Africans, thereby reducing the unemployment rate. It is on this basis that this paper argues that the termination of the ZEP dispensation is a populist measure to fit the anti-migrant sentiment in the country. It is an electoral engineering mechanism fuelled by xenophobic sentiments to tap into the electoral base of some political parties and a device to demonstrate that the government is tackling the migration issue. If that was not the case, ZEP business permit holders’ waiver application should be readily granted. On this note, this paper recommends that ZEP business permit holders should be exempted from the requirements of a business visa application because they are non-negligible contributors to the economic growth of the country.
Sustainable Development Goals as a determinant for international private sector philanthropy in the developing world
Authors: Takalani Hulisani 
Published: December 2024

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires not only national budgetary revenues but also the private sector and other funding sources. A significant number of development actors consider the private sector to be an essential partner and advocate for development cooperation. International development places a special emphasis on formalised private philanthropic organizations. This study examines how the Sustainable Development Goals affect the flow of private philanthropic aid to developing countries. The study also wants to know if private development funding is utilised for development alone or other purposes. Secondary sources of information from credible books, journals, and official reports from various development organizations were used in the study. Thus, a desktop qualitative analysis was used to examine the data. The paper bases its argument on the dual interest model, which contends that recipient needs and donor interests influence private-sector giving. The study finds that corporate philanthropists have made SDG targets a major theme in their programmatic and financial work. The results show that corporate philanthropists' involvement in SDG initiatives is often driven by a variety of factors, including both the business and development aspects of the SDGs. The study also shows that although private philanthropy is crucial to achieving the SDGs, it struggles to maintain its transparency and impact. To achieve the SDG targets, the study suggests that the private sector increase its involvement and improve cooperation with other stakeholders. The study also concludes that to improve policymaking and create a more effective development finance spectrum, more research on the relationship between business and development financing is needed. This paper contributes to the larger conversation concerning the function and effects of private sector support for the SDGs in developing nations.
Stock assessment of endemic tarek (Alburnus tarichi Güldenstädt, 1814) for the data-poor fishery from Lake Van (Türkiye)
Authors: Demirol Ferhat , Cilbiz Mehmet 
Published: December 2024

Alburnus tarichi accounts for about 30% of the annual inland water catch in Turkey, which is about 33.000 tonnes. Lake Van is the world's largest alkaline lake and Turkey's largest lake at 3602 km2. Due to the unavailability of detailed data for the data-rich models, the stock of A. tarichi was assessed by the CMSY method based on catch data from 1967 to 2021. The values with their confidence intervals were computed for the Lake Van Tarek stock by the CMSY model are presented as follows: MSY=12.3 (10.8 - 14.2) ton*1000, k=92.4 (66.5 - 129) ton*1000, r=0.536 (0.377 - 0.76)*year-1, B2021=48.0 (29.4 - 55.1) ton*1000, BMSY=46.2 (33.2 - 64.3) ton*1000, F2021 = 0.202 (0.180 - 0.338)* year-1, FMSY = 0.268 (0.189 - 0.380)* year-1, F2021/FMSY = 0.772 (0.672 - 1.260), B2021/ BMSY = 1.04 (0.636 - 1.190). This study reveals that the stock of A. tarichi was subjected to significant and continuously increasing fishing pressure from the early unexploited years (1967 – 1996) and eventually became overfished in subsequent years (1997-2010). After the prohibition of summer fishing in 1997, which significantly reduced recruitment, the stock began to enter a recovery period in the early 2000s. As a result, the stock of A. tarichi has reached a sustainable level currently and has been assessed as a "healthy stock" based on the CMSY outputs.
Development of Virtual Tour Media of Sambisari Temple as a History Learning Media in High Schools
Authors: Nurbaiti Islami Chotimah Anisa , Sariyatun Sariyatun , Ardianto Deny Tri 
Published: December 2024

This study aims to develop a Virtual-based learning media centered on Sambisari Temple to enhance the quality of history education. The research employed the Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and questionnaires involving 30 tenth-grade students at SMA Angkasa Adisucipto. The data analysis revealed that the Virtual Tour Sambisari Temple application, developed using tools like Blender, Unity 2022, and Canva, demonstrated high feasibility. The material validation received an average score of 93%, and media validation achieved 79%, both categorized as “feasible”. The trial with students showed an average response score of 81.76% classified as “very practical”. The application features interactives tools, 260-degree visual panoramas, and historical information aligned with the curriculum, presented in an engaging format. It operates both online and offline, allowing students to explore historical sites effectively without visiting the location in person. The findings indicate that the Virtual Tour Sambisari Temple application enhances students’ understanding of history topics and motivates them to learm through innovative and engaging approaches. This study provides a framework for integrating technology inti learning media, paving the way for future developments in educational technology.
Airway management during intratracheal stenting operation under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation by low-frequency mechanical ventilation
Authors: Chen Yajing , Yang Jiaojiao , Yao Juan , Wang Zhen , Sun Jie , Teng Gaojun 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background Tracheal stent placement is one of the most commonly used methods to treat malignant intratracheal stenosis (MIS) and trachea-oesophageal fifistulas (TOF). But this treatment challenges anesthesiologists to maintain a normal respiratory function during the operation. The main task of airway management is maintaining adequate oxygenation so as to reduce airway complications. In earlier years, rigid bronchoscope with high frequency jet ventilation was the most frequently-selected method. But this method may lead to a lot of complications. In this article, we introduced another airway management method with endotracheal intubation by low-frequency mechanical ventilation.Objectives To introduction a method that low-frequency mechanical ventilation in intratracheal stenting operation under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.Study Design and Methods: The location, degree, and infifiltration of lesion were observed by an experienced doctor. The dyspnea score, location of TOF and stenoses, the relationship between endotracheal tube and lesions position, and intratracheal stenosis classifification were recorded. The intratracheal stenosis numerical assignment of degree was calculated of decreasing in cross sectional area by the ratio according to a computerized tomography (CT) scan. Complications including stent displacement, fracture, bleeding and transferred to intensive care, were collected until 24 hours after the stent operation.Results One hundred and eighty fifive patients underwent 186 times stent placement operations. All these patents received general anesthesia with mechanically ventilation. Catheter Mount Extendable(Covidien), which were employed to prevent air leakage during ventilation. No carbon dioxide accumulation occurred during the anesthesia and operation.Conclusion General anesthesia with trachea intubation by low frequency mechanical ventilation is an effective and safety method in the intratracheal stenting operation.
Social maintenance masks induced aggression in zebrafish
Authors: Kuniyil Ashil Arroth , Malik Muhammed Sinan , Sivarajan Dhanusha , Amar Atheena , Chathooth Nimisha , Ramachandran Binu 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Animal behavior is dynamically shaped by internal states and external social contexts. This study examines how internal states and social buffering influence aggression and social behavior. Food deprivation and mirror stimuli amplified aggression and reduced exploratory activity, highlighting a state-dependent shift in behavioral priorities. However, the presence of conspecific cues significantly mitigated aggression, irrespective of hunger, underscoring the regulatory role of social interaction. These results demonstrate the critical interplay between metabolic and social factors in modulating stress-related behaviors and position zebrafish as a powerful model for unraveling the neurobiological mechanisms underlying social modulation and adaptive behavioral strategies.
Building Distant Metastasis Models for HNSCC Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Ma Changping , Chen Yaoqi , Mao Jingjing , Xue Jiawen , Xu Xinyi , Zhuo Zhongwei 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background: Accurate assessment of the risk of distant metastasis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is important for the development of personalized treatment and prognosis. The purpose of this study was to explore the risk factors for distant metastasis of HNSCC and to establish a predictive model using machine learning methods.
Materials and methods: We designed a retrospective cross-sectional study with a cohort from the SEER database (affiliated with the National Cancer Institute). A total of 31,060 cases of head and neck cancer were included by our inclusion criteria. We constructed four machine learning models—Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, XGBoost, and Neural Network—to predict the risk of distant metastasis in HNSCC patients and compared the performance of the four models. Accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score were used to evaluate the performance of the model. The evaluation ability and clinical practicability of the model were verified by comparing the area under the curve and the receiver operating characteristic curve.
Results: The receiver operating characteristic of the four models ranged from 0.681 to 0.847. The average accuracy of all algorithms was 77 %, and XGBoost had the highest accuracy of 85.119 %. Among the four models, XGBoost and Logistic Regression had the highest precision, both with precision greater than 79. Neural Network had the highest recall and F1-score. Decision Tree had the lowest accuracy and recall. Among the four models, the area under the curve of Decision Tree was the lowest, at 0.690, whereas that of XGBoost was the highest, at 0.846. Overall, XGBoost had the best predictive effect.
Conclusion: XGBoost had the highest classification accuracy, so this machine learning method could be used to predict distant metastasis of HNSCC. The application of machine learning algorithms can stratify patients with HNSCC in clinic, which is conducive to the development of personalized treatment plans.
Clinical Relevance:The findings of this study have significant implications clinical management of HMSCC.The superior predictive performance of XGBoost,as demonstrated by its high precision and area under the Decision Curve,suggests that this machine learning algorithm could be effectively integrated into clinical practice to predict distant metastasis in HMSCC patients.This has the potential to enhance the accuracy of prognostic assessments, thereby facilitating more informed treatment planning and personalized care.
How to assess fungal contamination of indoor air in dwellings of patients with cystic fibrosis?
Authors: Géry Antoine , Bouchara Jean-Philippe , Heutte Natacha , Laurans Muriel , Bonhomme Julie , Garon David 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Chronic colonization by filamentous fungi in patients with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) is linked to declines in lung function and quality of life. To better assess indoor mold exposure, 23 French dwellings of pwCF from CF care centers in Normandy and Maine & Loire, France were visited. Bioaerosols collected using Coriolis® µ and Coriolis® compact biocollectors and dust were cultured on four different media: Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA), Malt Extract Agar (MEA), Sabouraud Chloramphenicol Gentamicin (SCG) and Sabouraud Chloramphenicol Gentamicin Actidione (S+). A total of 164 fungal species were identified (44 in both air and dust, 77 in air only and 43 in dust only), with no significant difference in average species count between air and dust samples (p=0.353). The Coriolis® µ biocollector yielded significantly higher species recovery and fungal load from air samples compared to the Coriolis® compact biocollector (p<0.001 and p<0.0001, respectively). Higher CFU/L for Aspergillus, Fusarium, Mucor and Rhizopus were found on MEA, PDA and SCG media compared to S+ (p=0.037, p=0.005 and p=0.030, respectively). Alpha diversity was also greater on MEA, PDA and SCG media than on S+ medium (p=0.001, p<0.0001 for PDA and SCG) and PDA than on MEA (p=0.008). The distribution of common fungal genera was consistent with literature, except for higher frequencies of Fusarium and Talaromyces in our study. In conclusion, air sampling with the Coriolis® µ biocollector and inoculation on PDA or MEA media is recommended for this type of field study.
Developing primary mental health services for under-resourced communities emerging from epidemics
Authors: Ssebunnya Joshua , Turyahabwa Joy , Mugisha James , Kyohangirwe Leticia , Rutakumwa Rwamahe , Tusiime Christine , Ssentongo Hafsa , Kinyanda Eugene 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background
The outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a public health emergency that is not only associated with mortality, but also disproportionally linked to an increased burden of mental disorders in the communities. The disease is associated with social exclusion, physical morbidity, high mortality, and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and PTSD; often affecting the survivors, frontline health workers and members of the affected communities. In this article, we describe the process of developing a collaborative stepped care mental health integration model to address the medium and long term Ebola Virus Disease associated mental health problems in a low resource context.
Methods
The Theory of Change (ToC) methodology was used to guide the process. Three successive ToC workshops were held with a diverse sample of 44 participants drawn both at national and district level; in a district which was the epicenter of the 2022 Ebola outbreak in Uganda. Most of the participants were members of the Ebola Response Task Force. The first 2 workshops were for generating practical ideas on how to address mental health challenges associated with EVD outbreak, while the third and final workshop was for consensus building.
Results
The stakeholders suggested better mental health outcomes for the general population as the ultimate outcome of the program. This would be preceded by full recovery from the negative mental health effects of the epidemic, improved mental wellbeing for the affected population as well as productivity and functionality. These and several other short-term, intermediate outcomes would have to be achieved following several interventions undertaken at all levels of care. The participants further identified some indicators of successful implementation such as emphasis of mental health in the disaster management plans, mental health indicators in the routine reports etc; as well as some assumptions underlying the intervention. All these were graphically aligned in a causal pathway, leading to a ToC map, contextualizing and summarizing the intervention model.
Conclusion
The process highlighted the relevance of mental healthcare in building health system outbreak resilience amidst the numerous health system challenges.
Investigation of the Association between Intracranial Remote Recurrence and MYC in Astrocytoma.
Authors: Kumon Masanobu , Nakae Shunsuke , Ohba Shigeo , Abe Masato , Yamada Seiji , Sasaki Hikaru , Kato Takema , Kurahashi Hiroki , Hirose Yuichi 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Astrocytomas are characterized by poor prognoses and high rates of intracranial remote recurrence. Previous studies identified 8q gain, particularly in the terminal region, as a poor prognostic factor. This study evaluated the role of MYC, an oncogene on 8q24.21, in astrocytoma progression and recurrence patterns. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 27 astrocytoma patients treated between 2006 and 2019. Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining of MYC, copy number analysis using metaphase comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) and next-generation sequencing (NGS), and recurrence pattern evaluations were performed. Statistical analyses assessed associations between MYC expression, 8q gain, and recurrence patterns. Among 43 specimens analyzed by IHC, MYC expression was observed in 72% of cases, with higher positivity in recurrent specimens (80%) than in initial specimens (61%), though this was not statistically significant (p = 0.30). Copy number analysis revealed a significant association between higher copy numbers in the MYC region and remote recurrence (p = 0.026). However, no significant relationships were found between MYC expression and 8q gain (p = 1.0) or recurrence patterns (p = 0.081). While MYC expression is prevalent in astrocytomas, its direct role in remote recurrence remains unclear, underscoring the need for further molecular studies to identify drivers of poor prognosis.
Pathogen-specific stomatal responses in cacao leaves to Phytophthora megakarya and Rhizoctonia solani
Authors: Ahn Ezekiel , Baek Insuck , Lim Seunghyun , Jang Jae Hee , Hong Seok Min , Prom Louis K. , Kirubakaran Silvas , Cohen Stephen P. , Lakshman Dilip , Kim Moon S. , Meinhardt Lyndel W. , Park Sunchung 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

We investigated the impact of the black pod rot pathogen (Phytophthora megakarya) and a non-pathogenic fungus (Rhizoctonia solani) on stomatal aperture in two cacao genotypes (SCA6 and Pound7) under varying light conditions. Image analysis revealed diverse stomatal responses, including no change, opening, and closure, that were influenced by the interplay of genotype, pathogen strain, and light conditions. Notably, SCA6 exhibited stomatal opening in response to P. megakarya specifically under a 12-hour light/dark cycle, suggesting a light-dependent activation of pathogen virulence factors. In contrast, Pound7 displayed stomatal closure in response to both P. megakarya and R. solani, indicating the potential recognition of conserved Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns (PAMPs) and a broader defense response. Machine learning was used to predict stomatal area size and classify pathogen treatments based on stomatal traits in cacao. Size-related traits were the strongest predictors of stomatal area size, while shape-related traits were also significant. This combined approach is promising for disease phenotyping and development of resistant crop varieties.