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Radiological hazard assessment of the soil in Daquq district, Kirkuk, Iraq
Authors: Namq Berivan F. , Wais Taha Yaseen , Najam Laith Ahmed , Ameer Dawood Rwashdi Qays Abdul , Sayyed M. I. , Abdelfatah Mostafa Mostafa Yuness , Mansour Howaida 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This investigation assessed the baseline levels of radioactivity in the soil of Daquq district, Iraq, using the GR-460 radiation detection system. 238U, 232Th, and 40K’s specific activities were measured and the hazard indices’ values determined. The average values of the absorbed dose, annual effective dose equivalent, annual gonadal equivalent dose, and lifetime cancer risk radiological risk factors were estimated. It is important to note that some of these results exceeded the global average levels. Various multivariate statistical techniques were employed to explore the relationships between the radioactive variables and identify potential correlations amongst them. Cluster analysis was utilized to identify clusters or groups of variables that shared similar characteristics. The study aimed to gain insights into the relationships between the radioactive variables and identify any correlations between them. These analyses provided valuable information regarding the associations and patterns within the data, thus contributing to an improved understanding of the radioactive variables and their potential implications.
XIII Consenso SIBEN sobre Traslado Neonatal: Establecer protocolos estructurados para el proceso del traslado neonatal podría mejorar los desenlaces
Authors: ML Lemus-Varela , SG Golombek , A Sola , CR Davila-Aliaga , J Pleitez , H Baquero-Latorre , M Celiz , P Fernández , G Lara-Flores , MV Lima-Rogel , R Mir , MT Montes Bueno , F Neira , J Sánchez-Coyago , A Young ,   y los participantes del XIII Consenso Clínico de Traslado Neonatal de la Sociedad Iberoamericana de Neonatología (SIBEN)
Published: November 2024

Resumen
La centralización de los partos de alto riesgo en los hospitales con el más alto nivel de atención es fundamental para ampliar el margen de seguridad materno-neonatal y mejorar los desenlaces. Por lo tanto, es altamente recomendable trasladar oportunamente a las pacientes gestantes portadoras de embarazos de alto riesgo y/o con amenazas de parto pretérmino a centros de atención terciaria, sin embargo, no siempre es posible anticipar los riesgos antenatalmente, lo cual resulta en la necesidad de trasladar a neonatos en estado crítico. Lamentablemente, la movilización de los recién nacidos compromete aún más su estado de salud, especialmente en los países latinoamericanos.
El presente trabajo resume los resultados del XIII Consenso Clínico de SIBEN de Traslado Neonatal, en el cual colaboraron 65 miembros de SIBEN, neonatólogos y licensiados en enfermería de 14 países de Iberoamérica, que participaron activamente durante el 2022, antes, durante y después de la reunión presencial que se llevó a cabo en Mérida, Yucatán, México el 12 de noviembre del 2022. En esta reunión se consensuaron las recomendaciones aquí vertidas.
CPT 2025: An Overview of Telemedicine Code Changes
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: November 2024

This is the first in a series of articles discussing Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) changes that will be implemented for reporting telemedicine evaluation and management (E/M) services performed by physicians and other qualified health care professionals (QHPs) on and after January 1, 2025, with emphasis on the following topics:
Background for telemedicine E/M code changes Defining telemedicine in procedure coding Telemedicine services to new and established patients Audio-video telemedicine codes Audio-only telemedicine codes A brief virtual check-in code
Red–green–blue Boolean image analysis of particulate debris laced with luminescent tracers
Authors: Hubbard Lance , Bautista Anjelica , Lonsway Maurice , Reed Clara , Allen Caleb , Foxe Michael , Carman April 
Published: November 2024

AbstractParticulate mass estimation from 3-pixel images is desirable in many fields. Red–green–blue (RGB) analysis and Boolean logic were shown to estimate the mass of luminescent tracers in microscopic images. With a controlled background intensity, an estimation error of 1.8 to 3.5% was achieved; in uncontrolled backgrounds, an error of about 18% was achieved. RGB analysis is a valuable tool for spatial location of particulates. This work shows it is possible to estimate the particulate mass in an image and gives RGB an extension into mass quantification that has far-reaching impacts in fields involving the fate and transport of particulate matter.
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Preparation and characterization of Pummelo essential oil microcapsules and their application to preservation of <i>Agricus bisporus</i> (white mushrooms)
Authors: Zhang Guokang , Jiang Xin , Tang Qitao , Li Ling 
Published: October 2024

Pummelo essential oil is a natural plant oil with antioxidant and antibacterial properties; however, it is poorly stabilized and volatile, which limits its application in food preservation research. In the present work, pummelo essential oil microcapsules were prepared using the complex coalescence method, with pummelo essential oil as the core material and glutenin as the wall material. Pummelo essential oil was successfully encapsulated by glutenin, forming a stable microcapsule structure with enhanced thermal stability. Microcapsules (GH-4) with the addition of 4 mL of pummelo essential oil exhibited the best embedding effect, achieving an encapsulation efficiency of 91%. Compared with GH-0, white mushrooms preserved with GH-4 effectively maintained the hardness of the fruiting body (about 7.5 N), delayed browning (the L* value was about 80), inhibited respiration (about 18×103 mL kg-1 h-1), and slowed the quality deterioration of the white mushrooms. In conclusion, GH-4 microcapsules can be used not only for the preservation of fruits and vegetables but also provide a theoretical basis for sustainable food preservation.
Factors associated with the development, severity, and resolution of post COVID-19 condition in adults living in Canada, January 2020 to August 2022
Authors: Zakaria Dianne , Demers Alain , Cheta Nicholas , Aziz Samina , Abdullah Peri 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Objectives
We aimed to characterize the burden of post COVID-19 condition (PCC) among adults in Canada and identify factors associated with its occurrence, severity, and resolution.

Methods
We used self-report data from a population-based cross-sectional probability survey of adults in Canada conducted between April and August 2022. Incidence and prevalence of PCC were estimated using confirmed infections, as well as confirmed and suspected combined. Multivariable modeling using confirmed cases identified associated factors.

Results
As of August 2022, 17.2% (95% CI 15.7, 18.8) of adults with confirmed infections and 16.7% (95% CI 15.5, 18.0) of adults with confirmed or suspected infections experienced PCC, translating to 3.3% (95% CI 3.0, 3.6) and 4.4% (95% CI 4.1, 4.8) of all adults, respectively. Age less than 65 years (aORs of 1.75 to 2.14), more pre-existing comorbidities (aORs of 1.75 to 3.57), and a more severe initial infection (aORs of 3.52 to 9.69) were all associated with higher odds of PCC, while male sex at birth (aOR = 0.54, 95% CI 0.41, 0.70), identifying as Black (aOR = 0.23, 95% CI 0.11, 0.51), and being infected after 2020 (aORs of 0.24 to 0.55) were associated with lower odds. Those residing in a rural area (aOR = 2.31, 95% CI 1.35, 3.93), or reporting a disability (aOR = 2.87, 95% CI 1.14, 7.25), pre-existing chronic lung condition (aOR = 5.47, 95% CI 1.85, 16.12) or back problem (aOR = 2.34, 95% CI 1.26, 4.36), or PCC headache (aOR = 2.47, 95% CI 1.60, 3.83) or weakness (aOR = 2.27, 95% CI 1.41, 3.68) had higher odds of greater limitations in daily activities, while males had lower odds (aOR = 0.54, 95% CI 0.34, 0.85). Two or more pre-existing chronic conditions (aHRs from 0.33 to 0.38), or PCC symptoms relating to the heart (aHR = 0.25, 95% CI 0.07, 0.90), brain fog (aHR = 0.44, 95% CI 0.23, 0.86), or stress/anxiety (aHR = 0.48, 95% CI 0.24, 0.96) were associated with a decreased rate of symptom resolution.

Conclusion
Over the first two and a half years of the pandemic, a substantial proportion of infected adults in Canada reported PCC. Females and people with comorbidities were disproportionately impacted.
Por que o sarampo voltou ao Brasil após erradicação em 2016? Razões para o regresso do patógeno ao país
Authors: Henrique Ferri Milena , Lazzaretti Camilla 
Published: November 2024

Introdução: Vacinas são métodos profiláticos, pois conferem imunidade após exposição a determinados antígenos. Tal método pode auxiliar na erradicação de doenças, assim como o Sarampo (SAP) entre os anos de 2017 e 2018. Objetivo: O objetivo do presente trabalho é identificar o número de casos atuais de SAP dos anos de 2014 a 2022, bem como os prováveis motivos do retorno do patógeno ao Brasil. Metodologia: O estudo é uma revisão narrativa da literatura, por meio das bases de dados: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde; SciELO; Lilacs; Pubmed; e boletins epidemiológicos nacionais. Os descritores utilizados foram: “vacinas, movimento antivacinação, imunização, cobertura vacinal, recusa da vacina e sarampo”. Foram inseridos no estudo 31 artigos e/ou documentos. Resultados: Em 2018 ocorreram 10.330 casos de SAP no país e em 2019, até o mês de setembro, notificou-se 3.729 registros. O principal motivo para o retorno deste patógeno foi a queda da cobertura vacinal e esta é levada por inúmeras razões: (i) desinformação; (ii) situação sociocultural da população; (iii) condições socioeconômicas; (iv) baixa escolaridade; (v) falhas governamentais de políticas; (vi) imigração de países próximos (vii) questões demográficas. Conclusão: Observa-se a relevância de enfatizar para a população a importância da vacinação, por meio de políticas de saúde pública. Desta forma, o Brasil poderá diminuir o número de casos e buscar a certificação de erradicação.
Электропроводящие герметизирующие силиконовые композиции, наполненные углеродными материалами
Authors: Тулепов М.И. , Мышырова Ж.К. , Бускетс Р. , Азат С. , Сасыкова Л. , Турешова Г.О. , Рахимова Б.У. , Жапекова А.О. , Спанова Г.А. 
Published: November 2024

Электропроводящие герметики и покрытия представляют большой интерес в последние годы в связи с развитием электроники и технологий. В данной области ведется множество исследований по изучению электропроводящих свойств композитов, наполненных различными углеродными материалами. Однако существует не так много исследований, где используются силоксаны в качестве матриц. Целью данной работы явилось получение недорогого электропроводящего композита с использованием силиконовой матрицы и углеродных наполнителей: технического углерода, графита, угля. Наилучшим наполнителем для электропроводящего герметика послужил технический углерод (30 масс.%), продемонстрировавший электропроводимость 1,11×102 (Ом×м)–1. Однако увеличение содержания технического углерода в матрице отрицательно сказалось на физико-механических свойствах, условная прочность при разрыве уменьшилась на 42%, относительное удлинение при разрыве на 37%. Полученный композит можно использовать в качестве электропроводящего герметизирующего материала, однако при необходимости сохраняется улучшения физико-механических характеристик.
Por uma História Antiga que promova a dignidade humana: um ensaio/provocação
Authors: Belchior Ygor 
Published: November 2024

Este texto é uma reflexão em forma de ensaio a respeito do ensino de História Antiga e a promoção da dignidade humana. A dignidade da pessoa humana é um dos direitos essenciais de qualquer indivíduo, assegurando proteção contra todo tratamento degradante e discriminação odiosa, seja referente à nacionalidade, opção política, origem étnica, orientação sexual, credo, etc. A História Antiga, por sua vez, foi fundada pensando em ser a origem do mundo branco, europeu e masculino, e exaltando essas qualidades como superiores a quaisquer outras, uma abordagem que não é compatível com a promoção da dignidade humana.
The Psychological Impact of Being First: A Critical Analysis of Mental Health Support for First-Generation Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Students—The Case for Social Workers
Authors: Hill Rhea 
Published: November 2024

Background:First-generation Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students’ graduation rates are lower than those of White students. Systemic racism, stereotypes, inequitable treatment from instructors, microaggressions, uncharted paths, and lack of support are major contributors to the onset of mental health challenges for these groups.Objective:The purpose of this article is to critically review the experiences of BIPOC college students, focusing on their mental health challenges and the barriers they encounter in college, and to offer implications for social work practice.Methods:This article draws on existing research to explore the factors contributing to the mental health challenges faced by BIPOC and first-generation college students (FGCS), and examines the role of social workers in addressing these issues.Findings:Despite the significant stressors they face, BIPOC and FGCS students are less likely to seek mental health support and are more likely to drop out. There is a lack of effective approaches to encourage BIPOC students to seek the mental health services they need.Conclusion:Social workers are well-suited to dismantle racial injustices and empower individuals. This article highlights the critical role of social work in addressing the mental health needs of BIPOC students and promoting their academic success.
The Impact of Corruption on SMEs’ Trade Credit Management Effectiveness
Authors: Otto Werner Henk 
Published: November 2024

The continued rise in SMEs&#039; corruption-related activities results in uncertainty around their ability to sustainably contribute to economic growth, leaving SMEs financially fragile and exposed to problems associated with trade credit management resulting in business exits. Given that little research has been conducted on how corruption affects smaller businesses while corruption&#039;s impact on SMEs&#039; trade credit management effectiveness remains largely unexamined, the study aims to determine the impact of corruption on SMEs&#039; trade credit management effectiveness. By addressing this unanswered research gap, SMEs could be better equipped to understand how corruption affects their trade credit management in support of their overall finances. The study employed a quantitative research design with purposive sampling using a survey by administrating 10 450 online questionnaires tested by a sample of 450 SMEs across South Africa. The result aligns with expectations around corruption being detrimental to SMEs&#039; trade credit management effectiveness while also indicating, unexpectedly, SMEs’ willingness to partake in corruption, given that SMEs benefit from increased effectiveness in managing trade credit. The study adds to exisiting literature on corruption and SMEs&#039; trade credit management while also providing anti-corruption recommendations to SMEs that are dependent on trade credit. In so doing, SMEs could be better equipped to understand how corruption affects their trade credit management to support their overall finances contributing to improved SME creation rates and fostering entrepreneurship as a pivotal mechanism for improving South Africa’s sustainable development goals.
Multi-View 3D Reconstruction Based on FEWO-MVSNet
Authors: Yao Guobiao , Wang Ziheng , Wei Guozhong , Zhu Fengqi , Fu Qingqing , Yu Qian , Wei Min 
Published: November 2024

Aiming to address the issue that the existing multi-view stereo reconstruction methods have insufficient adaptability to the repetitive patterns and weak textures in the multi-view images, this paper proposes a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction algorithm based on feature enhancement and weight optimization MVSNet (Abbreviated as FEWO-MVSNet). To obtain accurate and detailed global and local features, we first develop an adaptive feature enhancement approach to obtain multi-scale information from the images. Second, we introduce an attention mechanism and a spatial feature capture module to enable high-sensitivity detection for weak texture features. Third, based on the 3D convolutional neural network, the fine depth map for multi-view images can be predicted and the complete 3D model is subsequently reconstructed. Last, we evaluated the proposed FEWO-MVSNet through training and testing on the DTU, BlendedMVS, and Tanks&amp;amp;Temples datasets. The results demonstrate significant superiorities of our method for 3D reconstruction from multi-view images, with our method ranking first in accuracy and second in completeness when compared to the existing representative methods.
Resolution of Complete AV block to Normal Sinus Rhythm without Cardiac Pacemaker in a Patient with Severe Acidosis: A Case Report
Authors: Filiana Rari Dewinda Sudarmaji , Kusuma Taufik Ridwan Hadi , Noviar Vira Khairunisa 
Published: November 2024

<p><strong>Background :</strong> Complete atrioventricular block (CAVB) is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires an immediate cardiac pacemaker to reduce mortality by up to 87%.</p><p><strong>Case Illustration :</strong> A 55-year-old woman with an unknown medical history was brought to the emergency room with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of E2V1M1 (sopor comatose) and Kussmaul breathing. The patient, who was in septic shock, had Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) and severe acidosis. The patient was hemodynamically unstable, requiring vasopressor to maintain a Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) ≥ 65 mm Hg. The analysis of the arterial blood gas revealed a pH of 7.19, pCO<sub>2</sub> of 16 mm Hg, pO<sub>2</sub> of 204 mm Hg, and bicarbonate of 5.9 mmol/L. Hyperkalemia (5.33mmol/L) was discovered during the electrolyte analysis. </p><p><strong>Conclusion :</strong> An electrocardiogram (ECG) examination showed CAVB with non-malignant ventricular extrasystoles. Without the use of a cardiac pacemaker, the ECG becomes normal sinus rhythm after corrections for severe acidosis and hyperkalemia. This case demonstrates that severe acidosis and hyperkalemia can induce reversible CAVB without the use of a pacemaker. Hence, it should be evaluated as part of the initial assessment and therapy of CAVB before a cardiac pacemaker is implanted.</p>
Southeast Asia: A Colonial Oil Producer Fueling Its 21st Century Industrial Revolution With Gas
Authors: Szymczak Pat Davis 
Published: November 2024

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With natural gas destined to replace coal as its fuel of choice, Southeast Asia is unabashedly expanding its oil and gas industry to meet the skyrocketing energy demands of a booming population and unprecedented economic growth.
Investments in regional hydrocarbon projects through 2029—particularly those in natural gas production—are forecast to exceed 4% compound annual growth rates with the spotlight on the region’s top two petroleum producers, Indonesia and Malaysia, according to the London-based Energy Council, a global network of senior energy finance executives.
Norway’s Rystad Energy predicts that final investment decisions (FIDs) will be made between now and 2028 on $100 billion in new projects in the region, twice the $45 billion in FIDs taken from 2014 to 2023.
These will include deepwater projects to develop new discoveries in Indonesia and Malaysia, and projects to create a global hub for carbon capture and storage (CCS) such as the one under study by Malaysian state-owned Petronas and Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC.
The Malay Archipelago (also called the East Indies) is the world’s largest island group, and depending on the methodology of the geographer, it encompasses the 17,508 islands of Indonesia—literally the world’s largest country comprised of islands—and the approximately 7,000 islands of the Philippines.
Indonesia and the Philippines in turn are among the 11 countries that constitute Southeast Asia after adding in Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—all with widely diverse histories, cultures, and religions.
But all with one thing in common: a colonial past forged by adventurers from across Europe who in the 19th century arrived on their shores to extract natural resources to feed the Industrial Revolution at home.
In the case of the earliest industrial oil production in Dutch Indonesia and British Malaysia, those adventurers, over multiple generations, added Southeast Asia to the US and Azerbaijan as cornerstones of the modern oil industry while also breaking John D. Rockefeller’s monopoly of the Asian oil trade by building the first tanker to traverse the Suez Canal.
Shortly after the turn of the 20th century two of these industrialists, one Dutch and one British, merged their companies to create what is today’s energy supermajor known as Shell.

First Oil Launches Dutch East Indies Production Boom
The history of oil production in Indonesia and Malaysia dates back over centuries with tales of a cottage industry of hand-dug wells to comb petroleum seeps for medicine, to waterproof boats, and to light torches and lamps.
As the Industrial Revolution dawned, the Russian czar financed the world’s first mechanically drilled oil well in 1846 in Baku using cable-tool percussion drilling to carve out a 21-m-deep (69-ft) exploration well.
In 1859, Edwin Drake added steam-engine power to a mechanical drill to produce the US’ first industrial class oil in Titusville, Pennsylvania.