bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
From trauma to natural birth: development of natural birth perception scale
Authors: Bülez Aysel , Sayıner Fatma Deniz , Öztürk Duygu Murat 
Published: December 2024

This study was conducted in order to develop a scale regarding ‘Natural Birth Perception of the Pregnants in the Last Trimester’. The study was conducted cross-sectionally between March 1 and May 1, 2019. The universe of the study consisted of pregnant women (N: 356) above the age of 18 and in the third trimester. In the study, factor analysis was conducted to determine the construct validity of the Natural Birth Perception Scale. The internal reliability coefficient of the test was found to be quite high (cronbach alpha, 89). As the score obtained from the scale increases, the perception of natural birth increases positively. The Natural Birth Perception Scale can be used safely in measuring the natural birth perception of pregnant women.
Identidades de gênero, linguagens não-binárias e aulas de línguas neorromânicas: relações necessárias
Authors: Resende Mariana Linhares Pereira 
Published: December 2024

Resenha do Livro: Silva, G. V., & Soares, C. (2024). Inclusiveness beyond the (non)binary in romance languages. New York, NY: Routledge. 206p. ISBN 9781032558783
Improving transparency in malaria programme funds: A business case for connected diagnostics in Kenya
Authors: Dieteren Charlotte M. , Milimo Emmanuel , Siteyi Angela , Van Duijn Shannen , Stijvers Leon , Dayo Lilyana , Ganda Gregory , Rinke de Wit Tobias F. 
Published: December 2024

Background: International vertical health financing programmes risk functioning in parallel with existing domestic funding in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), leading to inefficient service delivery and concomitant poor health outcomes.Aim: We assessed the opportunities offered by digitalised diagnostics (ConnDx) to target and monitor health funds to those in need objectively and transparently.Setting: ConnDx was rolled out in five private health facilities in Kisumu, Kenya.Methods: The ConnDx process was codeveloped with the local Department of Health of Kisumu. We used the quantitative data generated by ConnDx. We also calculated the costs for ConnDx and standard care to assess potential cost reductions.Results: In total, 2199 malaria cases were detected among 11 689 patients with fever. ConnDx allowed for the identification of malaria hotspots, semi-real-time assessment of patient health seeking behaviour across facilities and insights in doctor’s prescription behaviours. Based on these insights, we estimated a 25% reduction in costs can be realised, while simultaneously better quality indicators can be monitored.Conclusion: The concept of ConnDx can be used for any medical condition that can be diagnosed in a digital manner and linked to mobile payment systems. The generated data can contribute to better quality services for individual patients while at the same time support local health policy makers and managers for more targeted interventions.Contribution: The ConnDx approach can help decision makers in LMICs to channel disease-specific funds to the right patients for the right disease at the right time, which can potentially accelerate the way to universal health coverage.
Effect of employee recognition and flexible working arrangement on Generation Z retention
Authors: Kgarimetsa Tebogo S. , Naidoo Calvin 
Published: December 2024

Orientation: There is limited literature on talent retention framework constructs for Generation Z (Gen Z) in the Platinum Group Metals’ (PGM) mining sector of South Africa.Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between employee recognition, flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities as retention strategies and the ability of these strategies to influence retention of Gen Z in PGM’s mining sector.Motivation for the study: This research was motivated by the difficulties encountered by PGM’s miners in retaining the Gen Z in the industry.Research approach/design and method: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach was used in unison with a case study strategy. The quantitative data were collected through online questionnaires, with qualitative data collected through online interviews with participants from PGM. Structural equation modelling technique and thematic analysis were utilised to examine the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively.Main findings: The findings revealed that employee recognition and flexible work arrangements were positively related to Gen Z talent retention. Professional development opportunities were not found to be positively related to Gen Z talent retention.Practical/managerial implications: Human resource management professionals in the mining sector must be prepared for the future pool of employees by reviewing and aligning their talent management practices with the unique workplace preferences of the Gen Z cohort to retain Gen Z talent.Contribution/value-add: This research study identified a significant mismatch between current mining industry retention strategies and the factors that Gen Z employees deem essential for remaining with their employers.
Comparison of Clinical and Electrophysiologic Characteristics of Peripheral Neuropathy in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Parkinson’s Disease: An Observational Study
Authors: Devi Yumkham M , Kumar Mritunjai , Tiwari Ashutosh , Dhar Minakshi , Kumari Sweety , Kumar Niraj 
Published: December 2024

Background and Objectives:
Although widely described in Parkinson’s disease (PD), peripheral neuropathy (PNP) is scarcely reported in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). We aimed to compare the frequency, clinical and electrophysiologic characteristics of PNP in PSP and PD patients.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study included 23 PSP and 93 PD patients. Demographic data, Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale-III (MDS-UPDRS-III), Hoehn–Yahr staging, Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score, nerve conduction study (NCS), and sympathetic skin response (SSR) were recorded. Diagnosing isolated large fiber neuropathy required abnormal NCS. Isolated small fiber neuropathy required clinical findings of pinprick and thermal sensory loss and/or allodynia and/or hyperalgesia with/without impaired SSR, along with normal NCS.

Results:
PNP was commoner in PSP than PD (65.2% vs. 50.5%, P = 0.21). While a comparable proportion in both groups had clinical neuropathy, NCS abnormalities predominated in PSP (65.2% vs. 39.8%, P = 0.03). All patients had distal symmetrical axonal polyneuropathy. A significantly higher proportion of PSP patients had large fiber involvement (65.21% vs. 39.78%, χ2 = 4.82; P = 0.03) and mixed fiber PNP (60.9% vs. 33.3%, P = 0.01). PSP patients with neuropathy had a significantly shorter disease duration [median (interquartile range {IQR} = 2 (2-3) years vs. 6 (3-9) years, P < 0.001], higher MDS-UPDRS-III score [median (IQR) = 47 (36–54) vs. 34 (28–49), P = 0.049], higher Hoehn–Yahr stage [median (IQR) = 4 (2–5) vs. 3 (1–5), P < 0.001], and shorter duration of levodopa use [median (IQR) = 2 (1-2) years vs. 3.5 (2-5) years, P = 0.006]. NCS parameters were comparable between PSP and PD patients with neuropathy. While PNP in PSP was not associated with any of the clinical variables, a longer disease duration was independently associated with PNP in PD.

Conclusions:
PNP affected two-thirds of PSP patients and was more prevalent than PD. Both groups had distal symmetrical axonal polyneuropathy, with mixed fiber PNP predominating in PSP. A longer disease duration in PD was associated with PNP.
The Role of Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Breast Cancer with Limited Progression Following CDK4/6 Inhibitor Therapy: A Case Report
Authors: Su Yu-Ting , Chen Shang-Hung 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Metastatic breast cancer is primarily managed with systemic therapy; however, the role of pulmonary metastasectomy (PM) in patients with pulmonary oligometastases remains uncertain. We present the case of a 56-year-old postmenopausal woman who developed lung and bone metastases 4 years after resection of her primary tumor. Due to the progression of pulmonary metastasis following combined therapy with ribociclib and fulvestrant for advanced disease, she underwent PM, which histologically confirmed breast cancer metastasis. Following the procedure, she continued the same combined therapy and achieved stable disease. This case highlights that PM can aid in the accurate differential diagnosis of lung nodules in breast cancer patients. For selected individuals, particularly those with limited progression following CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy, PM may be considered an additional treatment option.
Efficacy of Next-Generation Sequencing in Identifying Genetic Markers for Prostate Cancer Risk
Authors: Alaithan Fahad H. , Alaithan Raghad H. , Ahmed Tauheed 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:
Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among men worldwide. The identification of genetic markers that contribute to the risk of prostate cancer can significantly enhance early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies. Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) has emerged as a powerful tool for uncovering genetic variations associated with various cancers, including prostate cancer.

Materials and Methods:
A cohort of 200 men, consisting 100 diagnosed with prostate cancer and 100 healthy controls, was recruited for this study. DNA samples were extracted from blood and tumor tissues, followed by library preparation and sequencing using an Illumina platform. Bioinformatic analysis was conducted to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), copy number variations (CNVs), and other genetic alterations linked to prostate cancer. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the association between identified genetic markers and prostate cancer risk.

Results:
NGS identified a total of 450 genetic variants, with 50 SNPs showing a strong association with prostate cancer risk (P < 0.001). Notably, the BRCA1, BRCA2, and HOXB13 genes exhibited significant variants in 20% of the prostate cancer patients. Furthermore, CNVs in the MYC and PTEN genes were observed in 15% and 10% of the patients, respectively. The control group displayed a significantly lower frequency of these genetic alterations, reinforcing their potential role as risk markers for prostate cancer.

Conclusion:
This study demonstrates the efficacy of NGS in identifying genetic markers associated with prostate cancer risk.
Prevalence of Impacted Canines among Dental Patients in the Industrial Workers of Hyderabad – A Radiographic Study
Authors: Kumar Salla Chetan , Madham Saritha , Jaggannagari Visshishta , Prasad Kavuda Nagarjuna , Sowjanya Ajjarapu Sai , Sultana Firdous 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:
Impacted teeth have a low prevalence but exhibit a very uneven distribution. Among dental visits, impaction is one of the most common issues encountered. The causes of impaction can can vary from person to person, including factors such as a lack of calcium, retained deciduous tooth, or the presence of supernumerary teeth that interfere with the normal eruption pattern. The presence of impacted teeth can hinder the progress of orthodontic treatment. Therefore, understanding the prevalence of impacted teeth is crucial for effective treatment planning. This study aims to examine the prevalence of impacted teeth among dental patients in the southwest zone of Hyderabad.

Materials and Methods:
Panaromic radiographs taken in 2019 served as the basis for this crosssectional investigation. After reviewing 2,819 radiographs, data on patients with impacted teeth were collected. We analyzed the age and gender distribution of 40 individuals with impacted canine teeth to determine prevalence. Data were tabulated and analyzed using Excel. The sectors identified according to Ericson and Kurol were used to categorize the data. Frequency and percentage were used as statistical measures.

Results:
The study found that the most common type of impacted teeth was in males aged 20 and above (45%), followed by females at (40%). Among those aged less than 20, the prevalence was 12.5% in females and 2.5% in males. The data suggest that the majority of dental patients with impacted teeth were male and over the age of 20.

Conclusion:
The study concludes that impacted teeth are more prevalent in males over the age of 20 among dental patients in the southwest zone of Hyderabad.
Economic Growth and Inflation Responses Caused by Political Condition and Corruption Shocks in Supporting SDGs: Case Study of Asean Countries
Authors: Prasetyo Alvin Sugeng , Idialis Alifah Rokhmah , Purwanto Hery , Vibriyanto Norita , Sumarto  , Listiana Yufita 
Published: December 2024

Objective: The research objective of this study is to examine and analyze the interaction of economic growth, inflation, political condition, and corruption in ASEAN to support the achievement of SDGs in each country.

Theoretical Framework: The theories used in this study are Philips' theory related to inflation and unemployment, aggregate demand theory related to inflation and output, institutional theory for political stability and corruption.

Method: The method used is PVAR for the period 2010-2023. The first stage is testing and analyzing the stationary panel with the LLC test approach. The second stage is testing and analyzing the shock response of macroeconomic variables with political conditions and corruption.

Results and Discussion: The estimation results show that the variables used in this study are stationary at the level level, so there is no need to conduct a cointegration test. The impulse response results show that the interaction of economic variables is responsive to the performance of political stability and corruption.

Research Implications: The policy recommendations provided by this study are to maintain political stability and reduce the level of corruption. In addition, the governments of each ASEAN country need to strengthen cooperation related to law, economy, and others. This will be able to support the achievement of SDGs in each country.
Digital Innovations in Retail and Their Role in Promoting Sustainable Business Models
Authors: Popenkova Daria , Garnova Anastasia , Garnov Andrey 
Published: December 2024

Objective: The article aims to highlight the positions of modern authors on the use of technology in retail. The authors examine what role technologies play for every participant of retail process and in every stage of it in order to create a new approach to the topic.

Method: The study employs the method of literature review, comparative analysis and critical synthesis.

Results and Discussion: The article contains the approaches of different authors to assessing the effectiveness of technology implementation in retail. The analysed approaches outline various key aspects to consider when using technologies in retail. The authors propose to divide retail process in 3 stages – each of the stages may have different technologies’ usage possibilites. The majority of authors propose to take into account personal charakteristics of customers, their feelings and needs.

Research Implications: The thoroughly conducted analysis of approaches allows to combine the most advantageous sides of it to create a unique and new model of using technologies in retail.
Effects of concave thoracoplasty on chest circumference and ventilatory function in adolescence with idiopathic scoliosis
Authors: Ahmed Khaled Takey , Hamed Abla Mohamed , El Hawary Youssry , El-Nahas Nesreen G. , Helmy Akram M. , Aboelenien Mohammed Hesham 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) can reduce rib cage volume, which mechanically overloads the respiratory musculature. A current study examines the influences of concave thoracoplasty on pulmonary function and chest circumference.MethodsThis study included thirty AIS patients of both genders, aged 12 to 18 years, who had a concave thoracoplasty with posterior correction. Pulmonary function, Cobb angles, and chest circumferences were measured before surgery, on the fifth day following surgery, and at three months.ResultsA paired t-test was used to compare Cobb angles and chest expansion before and after intervention in the AIS-studied group. The statistical analysis stated that there was a significant decrease in Cobb angles and chest expansion (<i>p</i> < 0.05) at post-intervention follow-ups compared to pre-intervention measurements with a change percentage of 56.13% and 18.90%, respectively. Bonferroni correction test was employed to evaluate a pairwise intervention for outcome variables that revealed there were insignificantly increases in vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC), and maximal voluntary breathing (MVV) after the intervention compared to before intervention (<i>p</i> > 0.05). In contrast, the pairwise comparison test between pre-intervention versus follow-up revealed time effect had significantly increased VC, FVC, and MVV at post-intervention compared to 3 months after the intervention with improvement percentages of 16.51%, 16.11%, and 22.16%, respectively.ConclusionsPatients with AIS who underwent concave thoracoplasty showed greater improvements in Cobb angles and pulmonary function tests 3 months after surgical intervention. Future research activities should emphasize elucidating areas of confusion to improve care in the AIS.
Cross-functional team dynamics in technology management: a comprehensive review of efficiency and innovation enhancement
Authors: Rita Uchenna Attah  , Baalah Matthew Patrick Garba  , Ifechukwu Gil-Ozoudeh  , Obinna Iwuanyanwu  
Published: December 2024

Cross-functional teams have emerged as pivotal in technology management, where the demand for efficiency and innovation is paramount. Comprising members with diverse skills and expertise, these teams enhance the integration of knowledge across functional boundaries, contributing to streamlined processes and creative problem-solving. This review reviews the dynamics of cross-functional teams, emphasizing their impact on efficiency and innovation within technology-driven organizations. Efficiency gains stem from cross-functional teams’ ability to break down silos, facilitating better communication and collaboration across departments. For instance, engineers, marketers, and financial analysts working together can align goals, optimize workflows, and reduce redundancies. Such teams are particularly adept at rapid problem-solving, as their diverse expertise enables them to address challenges comprehensively. Additionally, implementing tools like project management software and data-sharing platforms enhances operational efficiency, ensuring timely and cost-effective technology delivery. On the innovation front, cross-functional teams provide fertile ground for ideation by fostering diversity of thought. When individuals from varied backgrounds collaborate, they are more likely to generate novel solutions, driving product development and technological advancements. This dynamic is further amplified by a culture of openness and mutual respect, where all team members feel empowered to contribute ideas. In technology management, this can result in the adoption of disruptive technologies and the exploration of new business models. However, these teams also face challenges such as conflict arising from differing perspectives, varying levels of expertise, and potential misalignment of objectives. Effective leadership and robust communication strategies are essential to overcoming these barriers and maintaining team cohesion. Ultimately, cross-functional teams are instrumental in advancing technology management. By leveraging their dynamics strategically, organizations can achieve enhanced efficiency, foster innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Future research should explore tools and frameworks to optimize these dynamics further, ensuring sustainable success in technology management.
Keywords: Cross-Functional, Technology Management, Innovation Enhancement, Review.
POSSIBILIDADE DE EXTINÇÃO DE REGIME PRÓPRIO DE PREVIDÊNCIA SOCIAL (RPPS) PREVISTA NO § 22 DO ART. 40 DA CONSTITUIÇÃO FEDERAL E NO ART. 34 DA EMENDA CONSTITUCIONAL 103/2019.
Authors: Figueiredo Theuryn Saches Loureiro , Cavalcante Bruno de Souza 
Published: December 2024

Busca-se analisar a evolução normativa da previdência social no Brasil, com enfoque na reforma previdenciária promovida pela Emenda Constitucional 103, de 13 de novembro de 2019, e suas implicações para os regimes próprios de previdência social (RPPS), considerando que a diferença de tratamento entre servidor público e trabalhador do setor privado está explicitamente presente desde a Constituição de 1934 e foi mantida pela Constituição de 1988. Adota-se o método dedutivo, a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e legislação para demonstrar a transição paradigmática desde 1988 do regime previdenciário dos servidores públicos de um modelo essencialmente não contributivo para um regime contributivo e sinalagmático, aproximando-o progressivamente do regime geral de previdência social (RGPS). Com base na Emenda Constitucional 103/2019, conclui-se que, embora não tenha previsto a extinção pura e simples de RPPS, estabeleceu tendência de extinção desses regimes próprios pelos entes federativos que os instituíram, devido a aspectos econômicos e financeiros, e, consequente adesão ao regime geral de previdência social (RGPS).
Unhinged, an alliance: Creativecritical writing and ecstatic citations
Authors: Ulldemolins Maria Gil , Pint Kris 
Published: December 2024

This contribution will focus on creativecritical citational devices. We will position creativecritical writing in relation to scholarly research and the academic writing it typically results in, as well as performative writing and autotheory (a performative form in itself). Following Katherine McKittrick’s provocation “What if the practice of referencing, sourcing, and crediting … takes us outside ourselves?” (2021, p. 16), we understand creativecritical citational works as ecstatic: they stand outside themselves. At the same time, performative writing’s citationality creates an “affective alliance with writing itself” (Pollock, 1998, p. 94) – “affective alliance” being key in autotheory too. Ecstatic citations, then, allow text and voice to transcend themselves while opening up to these alliances, becoming other-like in the process. McKittrick names this as an unknowing and unhinging of the self (2021, p. 16). Similarly, Amy Hollywood describes “the self-shattering that occurs through identification with the lacerated textual other” (2002, p. 59). These creativecritical citational gestures imply an ecstatic merging with textualities and subjectivities that are radically different: historically (the anachronistic), existentially (the non-human) and even ontologically (the fictional). Putting all of this together, in this creativecritical contribution we will examine writing that becomes ecstatic, both in form and content, more self-expanding than self-reflective – luminous, slippery, weird.
Socjalizacja zagubiona w demokratycznym państwie praw
Authors: Bałandynowicz Andrzej 
Published: December 2024

Niniejszy artykuł bada związek między socjalizacją a demokracją w państwie praw. Socjalizacja jest opisywana jako obowiązek każdej jednostki do angażowania się w swoje otoczenie społeczne i kulturowe, co prowadzi do rozwoju osobistego i integracji ze społecznością. Demokracja powinna wspierać i podtrzymywać zasady socjalizacji, podkreślając znaczenie takich wartości jak pokój, sprawiedliwość, wolność i podmiotowość osoby ludzkiej. Artykuł wskazuje także bariery i dysfunkcjonalne zjawiska, które utrudniają integrację socjalizacji i demokracji. Sugeruje, że dojrzałe rozumienie socjalizacji, oparte na rozumie i wysokich stanach emocjonalnych, jest kluczowe dla realizacji demokracji.