bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Brucellosis Prevention Questionnaire (BPQ): Adaptation to Turkish Culture, Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: Yılmaz M , Arikan I 
Published: December 2024

Background:
Brucellosis is the most common zoonosis worldwide. Prevention of brucellosis is based on surveillance and prevention of risk factors.

Aim:
The aim of this methodological study, conducted with breeders living in Kütahya, was to perform the Turkish adaptation, validity and reliability study of the Brucellosis Prevention Questionnaire (BPQ).

Methods:
This methodological study was conducted on breeders living in the villages of Kütahya in Türkiye between May and November 2021. Cultural adaptation–language validity and construct (concept) validity of the scale were evaluated. Item total score correlation, internal consistency, and test–retest correlation was used to evaluate the reliability of the scale.

Results:
According to factor analysis, the variance explained in the five-dimensional structure was 61.8%. A positive correlation was found between the mean BPQ score and Health Perception Scale scores (r = 0.170; P = 0.005). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the BPQ was found to be 0.944.

Conclusion:
Findings from validity and reliability studies show that the Turkish version of the BPQ is a valid and reliable scale in Turkish society and culture.
Propuesta de un Nuevo Pacto Fiscal para fortalecer la resiliencia de las finanzas estatales en México
Authors: Sour Vargas Laura 
Published: December 2024

La respuesta fiscal de México frente a las necesidades generadas por la pandemia del COVID-19 fue una de las más bajas en comparación con otros países de América Latina. En este trabajo se analiza el esfuerzo fiscal a nivel estatal en México a lo largo de un periodo de 27 años, utilizando una base de datos panel que incluye a los 31 estados de la República. Los resultados obtenidos a través de un modelo de mínimos cuadrados generalizados (MCGF) indican que la dependencia de los gobiernos estatales hacia las transferencias federales es insostenible, y se concluye que es necesario fortalecer la resiliencia de las haciendas públicas estatales para hacer frente a las crecientes necesidades locales y a los desafíos imprevistos, como los provocados por la emergencia sanitaria del COVID-19. Como propuesta, se plantea la reconfiguración de los impuestos relacionados con el turismo y la implementación de gravámenes específicos para el turismo basado en la naturaleza.
Effectiveness of Aggressive Intraoperative Pulmonary Recruitment Maneuver in Limiting Immediate Postoperative Pathological Atelectasis Immediately before Weaning from Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Authors: Rabbi Jamal , Qadir Mamoon , Wazir Sangeen Khan , Javed Iqbal  , Aurangzeb Mahmud , Saifullah Iqbal Khan 
Published: December 2024

Objective: To determine effectiveness of aggressive Intraoperative Pulmonary recruitment maneuver before weaning in limiting immediate postoperative pathological Atelectasis in patients with coronary artery bypass surgery
Methodology: This retrospective analysis was conducted at Heart and Vascular Institution, Kulsum International Hospital, Islamabad from November 2019 to 12th April 2023. All patients with elective coronary artery bypass surgery were included. In group A (n=20) the recruitment maneuver was initiated before weaning from bypass while in group B, the protocol recruitment maneuver was not initiated. The immediate postoperative pathological atelectasis based on chest x-ray was compared between two groups.
Results: In this study, 40 patients with mean age 55.7 ± 5.2 years were included. There were 15 (75.0%) males and 5 (25.0%) females in group A while in group B there were 17 (85.0%) males and 3 (15.0%) females. In group A, post-operative chest x-ray demonstrated one basilar angle obliteration consistent with atelectasis in 1 (5.0%) patient. In group B, 12 (60.0%) patients demonstrated more than three basilar angles obliteration. There were 4 (20.0%) patients each with four basilar angles obliteration and one angle obliteration.
Conclusion: Initiation of aggressive intraoperative pulmonary recruitment maneuver before weaning from bypass prevents atelectasis than in patients in whom aggressive intraoperative pulmonary recruitment maneuver was not initiated.
Conversations to solutions: Exploring the role of social interaction in the workplace.
Authors: Muhammad Mujtaba  , Sara Khan  , Jawaid Ahhmed Qureshi  , Sana Mughal  
Published: December 2024

Purpose- This research explores the role of social interaction in the learning and development of employees. Further, determine the relevance of the transfer and exchange of knowledge to develop novel approaches and solve unforeseen problems of an organization to remain competitive in the market.
Study Design/Methodology/Approach - The unstructured, in-depth interview approach under the qualitative research paradigm is used to gather data from employees of the manufacturing and service sectors. The theories of situated learning, community learning, and organizational learning underpin the study.
Findings- Data findings depicted that social interaction in organizational settings has an instrumental role in employees' performance. Further, findings identify that the transfer of knowledge based on formal training programs provides a set of knowledge that is not sufficient for organizations to remain competitive in the market, whereas the exchange of knowledge based on constructive social interaction discussion encourages employees to develop novel ideas and resolve unforeseen problems of their firms to get a competitive edge. Moreover, the exchange of knowledge is an indispensable element in an individual's learning, which is mostly ignored by many organizations causing the failure of firms amid throat-cutting competition.
Research Implications- The study opens new avenues for researchers to expand their research to identify further dimensions and programs of social interaction linked with individual learning. It provides an in-depth understanding and activities of employees' social interaction to practitioners to solve their startling problems and develop innovative thoughts to lead in the market.
Originality/Novelty- This is one of the few research studies that have been conducted in the context of Pakistan.
INFLUENCE OF INTERLEUKIN-2 AND INTERFERON-α ON LYMPHOCYTE AGGREGATION AND LYMPHOCYTE-PLATELET CLUSTER FORMATION
Authors: Makarchuk N. A. , Khvorova A. D. , Lonchakova A. F. , Solpov A. V. , Taskina E. S. 
Published: December 2024

The aim of the research was to study the direct and platelet-mediated intercellular adhesion of blood-derived lymphocytes, as well as the influence of interleukin-2 and interferon-α on it.Materials and methods. Whole blood samples from 34 apparently healthy individuals were collected using vacuum tubes containing sodium citrate (3,8%). A suspension of lymphocytes and platelets was isolated on a Ficoll-Urografin gradient. Light microscopy was used to determine the percentage of lymphocyte-platelet aggregates. The effect of cytokines was studied by adding human recombinant interleukin-2 and interferon-α to whole blood, and incubating for 4 hours in a thermostat at 37 °C. After incubation the necessary parameters were counted using the method described above. The results were expressed as mean values and standard deviations (± SD). Statistical processing of the data was performed using the Mann-Whitney U-test and the Kolmogorov criterion (Statistica 10), with differences considered significant at p < 0.05.Results. The study showed that in addition to lymphocyte-platelet aggregates (11 ± 3.6%), the total pool of lymphocytes also contained intercellular aggregates of lymphocytes (3 ± 3,8 per 100 cells) and lymphocyteplatelet clusters (2 ± 0,6 per 100 cells). It was found that the addition of interleukin-2 (IL-2) led to an increase in lymphocyte-platelet aggregates (LPA) and lymphocyte-platelet clusters by 1,8 times (p < 0,001) and 3,3 times (p < 0,001), respectively, compared to the control group. In contrast, incubation of blood samples with interferon-α (IFN-α) led to a decrease in the number of LPA (by 5.5 times compared to the control, p < 0,001) and almost prevented the ability of lymphocytes and platelets to form clusters. The presence of the abovementioned cytokines in the incubated blood did not affect the ability of lymphocytes to form aggregates with each other.Сonclusion. It was found that IL-2 increases the ability of lymphocytes and platelets to form clusters, while IFN-α significantly reduces this ability and has an inhibitory effect on the ability of these cells to form LPA. In our opinion, it is important that the effects of these cytokines were manifested only upon contact of lymphocytes with platelets.
Serum fibroblast growth factor 21: Lack of association with gestational diabetes and pregnancy outcomes
Authors: Traisrisilp Kuntharee , Apaijai Nattayaporn , Waisayanand Nipawan , Chattipakorn Siriporn 
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND
The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been increasing worldwide and is associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes. Despite standard screening, some cases remain undiagnosed. Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) plays a role in modulating glucose metabolism. There is an ongoing controversy regarding the relevance of FGF21 to GDM.
AIM
To evaluate the association between early second trimester serum FGF21 levels and gestational diabetes, and its predictive potential for outcomes.
METHODS
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a tertiary medical center, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. It included 28 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM and 81 pregnant women with normal glucose status. Blood samples were collected according to the study schedule, and pregnancy outcomes were recorded meticulously. Descriptive analysis was employed to evaluate the data.
RESULTS
Most participants in our study had no risk factors for GDM (body mass index < 24 kg/m2, no first-degree relatives with diabetes, no history of GDM), normal baseline glucose status (fasting glucose < 110 mg/dL), and no insulin resistance (homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance < 2). There was a trend of increased FGF21 levels in the insulin-treated GDM group compared with dietary-treated GDM and non-GDM (73.58 pg/mL vs 62.94 pg/mL vs 63.59 pg/mL, respectively, P = 0.73). However, no significant association was found between FGF21 concentrations and pregnancy outcomes based on quintiles of FGF21 levels.
CONCLUSION
FGF21 was not associated with GDM or pregnancy outcomes; however, due to the small sample size, larger clinical trials with a diverse population are suggested to confirm these results.
Inducción floral por bioestimulación en el cultivo de cacao (Theobroma cacao L.)
Authors: Durán Mera Christian Alejandro , Zambrano Bosquez Juan Pablo , Machuca Pazmiño Carlos Enrique 
Published: December 2024

El cacao en el Ecuador representa uno de los cultivos de mayor importancia económica a nivel nacional. El cacao al igual que otros cultivos puede comprometer su producción por diversos factores tantos bióticos como abióticos y para ello se han implementado la aplicación de varios productos con la finalidad de aumentar su producción. El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar la inducción floral en respuesta de la aplicación de bioestimulantes. La presente investigación se realizó en el cantón Santa Rosa de la provincia El Oro en una plantación de cacao variedad “CNN-51” con siete años de ver sido sembrada. Los tratamientos utilizados fueron: testigo, ácido fúlvico, extracto de algas marina + citoquinina, aminoácidos y aminoácidos + citoquinina, todos los tratamientos se aplicaron vía foliar. Posterior a los 30 días de la aplicación se evaluaron las variables del número de: cojinetes florales (CF), flores por cojinete floral (FCF), flores abiertas (FA) y frutos cuajados (FC). Los resultados obtenidos demostraron que con la aplicación del bioestimulante de aminoácidos + citoquianinas se obtuvieron los promedios más alto en las 4 variables evaluadas en comparación con el testigo. En las variables CF, FCF, FA y FC se obtuvo 107, 15, 12 y 3 respectivamente. De nuestra investigación podemos concluir que los bioestimulantes participan o estimulan determinados procesos fisiológicos de las plantas, como se demostró en nuestra investigación.
Seroprevalencia de Anaplasma phagocytophilum en perros del cantón Durán provincia del Guayas, Ecuador
Authors: Gavilanez Paredes María José , Alava Anchala Emily Margarita , Mendoza Castañeda Georgia Elena 
Published: December 2024

El presente estudio investigativo tiene como objetivo determinar la seroprevalencia de Anaplasma phagocytophilum en 30 perros domésticos, en dos sectores pertenecientes al cantón Durán. El primero estuvo ubicado en la “Urbanización El Edén” y el segundo muestreo en la “Cooperativa 5 de junio”. Método: Realizamos brigadas en ambos sectores, realizando encuestas considerando las variables del estudio y evaluando cuál de los perros era válido para realizarle la prueba rápido de Inmunocromatografía. Se obtuvieron muestras de sangre a caninos y se corrió el análisis sanguíneo mediante la prueba de “VLabs 4LX”, el test en la detección de Anaplasma phagocytophilum tiene una sensibilidad de un 94,59% y una especificidad de un 98,98%. El resultado que se obtuvo del primer sector fue de una prevalencia del 26,67% (4/15) y en el segundo sector de 6,67% (1/15). Como prevalencia total obtuvimos un 16,66% (5/30) de los 30 perros muestreados. Conforme a las otras variables estudiadas como fueron la edad, desparasitación externa y presencia del vector en los caninos, se estableció por medio del programa Software SPSS versión 27 que no existe asociación alguna entre la variable dependiente con las independientes. Conclusión: Existe una alta prevalencia de Anaplasma phagocytophilum, hemoparásito que afecta gravemente a los perros y que suele ser una enfermedad subdiagnosticada a pesar de ser una enfermedad zoonótica, por lo tanto es importante informar y explicar adecuadamente el uso de los distintos métodos de prevención, y el mantenimiento correcto en el entorno en que habitan las mascotas.
The Digitalization of Investment Impact on Developing Tourism Industry
Authors: Julianti Lis , Pinpak Artit 
Published: December 2024

Digitalization of investment can boost the development of the tourism sector. However, regulations in Indonesia related to digital investment still need to be improved, thus triggering risks for investors. This research aims to analyze the impact of digitalization of investment on the development of the tourism sector. This research uses normative legal study with a conceptual, legislative, and comparative approach. The research results show that, first, investment digitalization impacts the development of the tourism sector. However, various problems still need to be solved, including suboptimal regulations, overlapping authorities, digital gaps between regions, and a need for more privacy data protection. Second, investment digitalization in Japan and Thailand has several advantages compared to Indonesia, mainly due to more advanced technological infrastructure, strategic government policies, and a more mature digital economy. Third, Indonesia must implement the principle of legal certainty and protection by strengthening investment digitalization regulations and collaborating with various parties to prepare special regulations regarding investment digitalization and increase data privacy protection to realize sustainable tourism and development.
Cidades-esponjas: lições da literatura científica para a prática da sustentabilidade nos desafios do ambiente construído
Authors: Miranda Arthur Alves Costa Lignani de , Reis Flávio Francisco dos , Motta Natália Fernandes da , Rodriguez Tatiana Tavares , Borges Marcos Martins , Castañon José Alberto Barroso , Stefano Ercília de 
Published: December 2024

Na atualidade as cidades nomeadas de esponjas são objetos do estudo da interface entre ambientes construídos e sustentabilidade, considerando-se as relações entre tais fatores. Diante da demanda por soluções urbanas mais sustentáveis, o conceito de Cidade-Esponja tem se difundido pelo mundo nos últimos 11 anos, destacando-se como uma forma de integrar ao ambiente urbano técnicas baseadas na natureza. Empreender uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura (RSL), adotando um protocolo que permita identificar evidências científicas sobre os desafios implicados com a temática, pode ser um diferencial tanto ontológico e epistemológico, quanto prático. Portanto, o objetivo geral deste estudo foi verificar como o termo cidade-esponja se relaciona com a interface ambiente construído e sustentabilidade tanto do ponto de vista conceitual quanto metodológico e quais abordagens sobre o assunto têm sido realizadas. A pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e de natureza qualitativa e quantitativa foi realizada através da Revisão Sistemática da Literatura (RSL) utilizando a base científica Scopus e Análise Textual (AT). Para tanto, os suportes da inteligência artificial (IA) Rayyan para a RSL alcançando n=28 resumos, e do software Iramuteq para a AT foram utilizados. Os resultados permitiram tanto caracterizar o objeto do estudo a partir do (1) arco temporal das publicações que compreendeu o período entre os anos 2017 - 2021; (2) periódico científico que mais deu audiência a temática, que foi a revista suíça Water; quanto identificar oito temáticas por frequência e coocorrência, relevantes para se construir uma emergente agenda para unir diferentes agentes em prol do desenvolvimento sustentável.
Os impactos dos empreendimentos de mineração na dinâmica da criminalidade no município de Barcarena/PA
Authors: Borges Renata Gurgel Santos , Souza Vanessa Macedo Correa de , Martins Hosana Cristina Vieira , Coutinho Eliane de Castro , Miranda Wando Dias , Santos Iêdo Souza 
Published: December 2024

A partir da instalação dos empreendimentos industriais, uma nova configuração social, econômica e ambiental começou a se processar em Barcarena/PA, com repercussões diretas nos índices de criminalidade locais. Diante disto o artigo tem por objetivo analisar os impactos da atividade mineradora na criminalidade no município de Barcarena/PA. Para tanto, tem-se o amparo em pesquisa bibliográfica, bem como, na análise documental, sendo o estudo, explicativo com enfoque integrativo, baseado na análise de dados estatísticos oficiais do Estado, referentes aos registros de crimes ambientais, patrimoniais e de tráfico de drogas, entre os anos de 2010 a 2022. Observou-se que a presença dos grandes empreendimentos de mineração em Barcarena/PA, parecem ter exercido influência na dinâmica da criminalidade daquela área, e que os elevados índices de crimes contra o patrimônio, bem como a predominância de registros de crimes ambientais às proximidades das mineradoras, reforçam que as mudanças demográficas estruturais e a expansão infraestrutural em toda a região têm desempenhado um papel importante na propagação da criminalidade que afeta o ambiente e a criminalidade convergente.
Интерактивная коммуникация в процессе обучения иностранного языка
Authors: Л.А. Баландина , В.Е. Михайлова 
Published: December 2024

Статья продолжает исследовать эффективные методы обучения английскому языку с помощью интерактивной коммуникации и цифровых ресурсов. Особое внимание уделяется применению интерактивных видеокейсов для развития критического мышления и глубокого понимания материала у обучающихся. В статье подробно описана структура видеокейсов, включающая: ветвление с разными вариантами ответов; иллюстрированные тексты и видеофрагменты, предоставляющие теоретические пояснения; возможность вернуться к исходной задаче и попытаться ответить на уточняющий вопрос; усложнение задач для успешно справившихся с материалом. Кроме того, авторы демонстрируют применение другого интерактивного метода – анализ литературных произведений с созданием презентаций. Этот метод способствует развитию логического мышления, учит выделять главное от второстепенного и структурировать информацию. Представлены результаты диагностического среза, проведенного для оценки готовности школьников к самостоятельному созданию текстов и презентаций на английском языке. Результаты показали, что школьники в целом проявляют умение использовать языковые средства, однако в создании текстов с опорой на знания о структурных элементах и категориях текста наблюдаются некоторые недостатки. Авторы делают вывод о необходимости продолжения работы по знакомству школьников с особенностями русскоязычного и иноязычного текста, структурными элементами и категориями (признаками) текста, особенностях типа текста-повествования и текста-анализа.
The article continues to explore effective methods of teaching English through interactive communication and digital resources. Particular attention is paid to the use of interactive video cases to develop critical thinking and a deep understanding of the material in students. The article describes in detail the structure of video cases, including: - branching with different answer options; - illustrated texts and video clips providing theoretical explanations; - the ability to return to the original task and try to answer a clarifying question; - increasing the complexity of tasks for those who have successfully completed the material. In addition, the authors demonstrate the use of another interactive method - analysis of literary works with the creation of presentations. This method promotes the development of logical thinking, teaches you to separate the important from the unimportant and structure information. The results of a diagnostic test conducted to assess the readiness of schoolchildren to independently create texts and presentations in English are presented. The results showed that schoolchildren generally demonstrate the ability to use language tools, but some shortcomings are observed in creating texts based on knowledge of the structural elements and categories of the text. The authors conclude that it is necessary to continue work to familiarize schoolchildren with the features of Russian and foreign language texts, structural elements and categories (features) of the text, features of the type of narrative text and text analysis.
Het gelijksoortigheidsvereiste bij collectief verhaal van letselschade
Authors: van den Bergh A.H.M. 
Published: December 2024

Het gelijksoortigheidsvereiste bij collectief verhaal van letselschade
Dit artikel onderzoekt de toepassing van het gelijksoortigheidsvereiste in collectieve letselschadeprocedures onder de WAMCA. Aanleiding is de uitspraak van de rechtbank Amsterdam in de zaak van Stichting Bureau Clara Wichmann tegen borstimplantatenfabrikant Allergan, waarin voor het eerst een collectieve vordering tot vergoeding van immateriële schade ontvankelijk werd verklaard. De vraag die hier centraal staat, is welke handvatten de rechter in dergelijke procedures ten dienste staan om te kunnen bepalen dat sprake is van voldoende gelijksoortige vorderingen, zodat de procedure inhoudelijk behandeld kan worden. Deze vraag wordt beantwoord aan de hand van een analyse van bestaande collectieve schadeafwikkelingsmechanismen en een aantal op dit moment aanhangige personenschadezaken.