bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An unusual case of severe hyperbilirubinemia and thyrotoxicosis
Authors: Jain Mohak , Shastri Minal , Patel Nilay , Dobariya Riya , Sirajwala Abulkalam 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Objective. We report a case of a 23-year-old pregnant female with five months of amenorrhea. She was referred to us with rapidly developing jaundice, anemia, and dyspnea with hyperthyroidism.

Methods. After initial treatment of all the possible causes of progressive jaundice led to no improvement. The treatment was then heavily directed towards managing thyroid storm.

Results. Hepatic dysfunction improved with iodine and thionamides. Patient recovered well. This points towards the uncommon association of severe hyperbilirubinemia with thyroid storm a potentially fatal endocrine disorder and its rapid improvement with iodine and thionamides.

Conclusions. Our case suggests that severe hyperbilirubinemia can be caused by hyperthyroidism and the etiology of hepatic dysfunction should include thyrotoxicosis as a probable cause. Aggressive treatment should be done with iodine and thionamides for fruition.
Self and Form: The Radicalization of American Poetry from Emily Dickinson to Charles Bernstein
Authors: Bollobás Enikő 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Tracing the development of non-lyric traditions in American poetry, the author investigates ways the poet disappears from the poem while poetic form is seriously destabilized. Two fundamental “alternatives to the egoposition,” as Charles Olson writes in Mayan Letters (83), are identified: the poetics of attention on the one hand, and concrete poetry and language writing on the other. In nineteenth- and twentieth-century poetries of attention, the ego becomes an organ responding to experience, turning the creative self into an attentive mind that opens itself unto the world. Twentieth-century concrete poetry eliminates the self-expressive firstperson subject while allowing the language material to take the place of the subject. The radicalization of American poetry culminates in language writing, which places the creative process under the control of language, thereby doing away with the self that formerly gave cohesion to the text, and allowing language, as opposed to meter and prosody, to perform a central structuring function. Conducting close prosodic and grammetrical readings, the author demonstrates that in all these poetries—whether attention is directed to the world or to the word—the elimination of the lyrical self goes hand in hand with the disruption of regular poetic form. (EB)
Measles Epidemics During the Edo Period: An Analysis Using DANJURO Ver. 7.0
Authors: Morris James Harry 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Measles epidemics had a large influence on Japanese society during the Edo period (1600–1868). Spreading throughout the country periodically and particularly affecting young people, the disease had the power to drastically alter both rural and urban communities. This paper seeks to apply a mixed digital analysis to data garnered from religious membership registers (Shūmon aratame-chō 宗門改帳) taken from the Edo jidai ni okeru jinkō bunseki shisutemu 江戸時代における人口分析システム (DANJURO ver. 7.0) [Edo Period Population Analysis System (DANJURO ver. 7.0)] in order to determine what information these documents might hold pertaining to measles epidemics. Previous studies have suggested that these documents are only of limited use for studying epidemics since they do not feature information on the causes of deaths or on infant mortality. However, this paper illustrates that it is possible to garner insights about measles epidemics through data extracted from shūmon aratame-chō. In addition to this, the paper suggests that the data accessible through DANJURO can be used to challenge assumptions that measles outbreaks were not as significant as those of other diseases in terms of mortality and societal impact. Finally, the paper suggests that the ordering of information from shūmon aratame-chō in DANJURO acts to humanize those data. (JHM)
EFL students’ WTC across communicative situations in an instructional context: a quantitative study with focus on a public university in Ethiopia
Authors: Abebe Dereje Teshome 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Despite its crucial importance and being a topical issue in the current SLA research, EFL students’ WTC has received little attention in the Ethiopian educational context. The current study therefore aimed to explore EFL students’ WTC across communicative situations in an Ethiopian higher education instructional context. Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from a randomly selected sample of 258 first-year EFL students taking “Communicative English skills” courses in Werabe University, one of the public universities in Ethiopia. The data were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the target students’ WTC varies across communicative situations. While Topic enticement, Off-instruction communication and Integrative orientation were found triggering students’ WTC, low perceived competence, communication anxiety, low learning responsibility, and classroom conditions (in part) were found hampering the students’ WTC in the class. The finding is believed to be useful reference especially for teachers to help achieve the desired goal of ESL/EFL instruction.
Consumer Preferences towards dairy products in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Krilić Alejna , Nikolić Aleksandra , Falan Vedad , Đorđević Đani , Makaš Merima , Toroman Almir 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The dairy industry has been undergoing changes for years, introducing innovations and pushing the boundaries of the category and consumer experience. Numerous factors, such as economic, psychological, cultural, socio-demographic, personal and many others, influence the decision to buy and consume a certain dairy product. It is important to qualitatively research and identify factors that significantly influence consumer behavior. Consumers also set certain criteria when it comes to brand, taste, nutritional value, marketing, product origin, on the basis of which we conclude that knowing consumer preferences also means success in the market. Due to the previously stated reasons, the main goal of this paper is to determine consumer purchasing behavior towards dairy products and their preferences.The survey method was used in the research to collect primary data, and a survey questionnaire was used as a research instrument. A total of 250 respondents participated in this research, which is conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Interlaboratory comparisons of the physical properties of X-ray systems and display devices in clinical conditions: whether it relates to how well we measure
Authors: Kidoń-Szołtysek Joanna , Wołowiec Paweł , Gaweł Joanna 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Polish Atomic Law requires that organizations conducting quality control checks on medical radiological equipment must participate in interlaboratory comparisons. Medical physicists who conduct these tests in their hospitals seek to validate their results by participating in interlaboratory comparisons (ILC) at least once every four years.

Material and methods: Comparisons involved measurements of physical parameters for various medical imaging equipment, including a digital X-ray unit, an angiograph, a computed tomography scanner, and a display device used to present medical images. The reference value was defined as the weighted average of the measurements performed by the participants. The En index calculation was used to assess the measurement results of each participant individually.

Results: All laboratories achieved 100% satisfactory results for computed tomography, angiography, and X-ray diagnostics, despite using mostly different research methods and various measuring equipment. During the ILC, we observed discrepancies in the results of Hounsfield Unit (HU) measurements in computed tomography (CT), which were due to the size and position of the region of interest (ROI). Additionally, there were discrepancies in the results of dose measurements in angiography, attributed to factors such as the influence of the patient’s table on the measurement and the value of the backscatter factor. As a result, a standard measurement method was established. For display device measurements, two laboratories achieved 100%, two achieved over 94%, and one achieved over 88%.

Conclusions: The goals for conducting comparative research in the field of X-ray diagnostics have been met. The participants’ proper use of the measuring equipment has been confirmed, and the suitability of the research methods for the intended purpose has been verified. We identify potential sources of discrepancies during ILC conducted in clinical settings. Selecting the appropriate measurement geometry and testing procedures is crucial for obtaining valuable ILC results.
Application of the Brake-Marker for Parameterisation of the Vehicle Braking Process
Authors: Lewiński Ryszard , Hryciów Zdzisław , Luty Witold 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Braking efficiency is one of the most important elements of a car’s safety. The length of the braking distance may be influenced by many elements, including the braking system, tire condition, and suspension components, but also the state of the road surface at the braking point. Therefore, the correct determination of the braking distance measurement is one of the most essential elements in the road accident reconstruction process. This article presents a device – a marker for the beginning of the braking process called a Brake-Marker – developed at Łukasiewicz-PIMOT. The structure and operation, as well as the method of using this device in the process of testing vehicles under braking conditions are shown. This work presents the device and its research methodology, leading to the assessment of the possibility of using it to estimate the length of the braking distance at the site of a road incident. The authors of this study offer a thesis that the presented braking device can be used by experts and services to measure the braking distance in road conditions and for the process of road accident reconstruction.
The Perception of Physical Education Students Regarding the Vaccination Statement in Brazil
Authors: Barbosa Luiz Claudio Acacio , Pinto Victória Baía , Pinto Ricardo Figueiredo 
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the importance and need to propose a Guidance Guide on the Importance of Vaccines for Physical Education Professionals with the aim of contributing to the health of Physical Education professionals.

Theoretical Framework: The starting point for discussions on public and collective health in Physical Education goes beyond the physical aspect; it is necessary to delve deeper into questions about the responsibility of these professionals for their own health. Studies suggest that increasing the focus of Physical Education and demonstrating that the simple organic effect of physical activity is insufficient to promote health, but combined with biopsychosocial determinations contributes to the health process.

Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical design, exploratory in the beginning, to approach the topic, with a field research procedure, seeking information directly from the population involved in the study. Data collection was carried out through an online questionnaire, composed of open and closed questions arranged in two parts, the first with general data, to characterize the sample, and the second part with specific questions of the study, and accompanied by the Free and Informed Consent Form (FICF).

Results and Discussion: The data showed that 99% of students recognize the importance of knowing their vaccination status, as it impacts safety during physical activities and in guiding clients. The survey also revealed the need for a vaccine guidance guide, which would help professionals disseminate accurate information and collaborate with others in the health field. Despite positive results regarding vaccination knowledge, some concerns were highlighted, such as misinformation about the effectiveness of vaccines.

Research Implications: The implications of the research highlight the need to integrate vaccination education into the curriculum of physical education courses, preparing students for their responsibilities in promoting public health. The creation of a vaccine guidance guide could be a valuable tool in helping professionals to effectively inform and guide their clients. Furthermore, the research emphasizes the importance of collaboration between physical education and other health professionals, facilitating more effective management of disease prevention.

Originality/Value: The originality and value of this research lies in its innovative approach to connecting Physical Education training with public health issues, specifically vaccination. By investigating students’ level of knowledge about vaccination status and their perception of the importance of vaccination in their future professional practices, the research fills a gap in the understanding of how these professionals can influence public health.
Justice and Dignity in Roman Rhetoric
Authors: Pietro Alfredo Gustavo Di 
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the concept of justice in Roman rhetoric, with the aim of expressing its fundamental characters.

Theoretical framework: This topic presents the main concepts and theories that support research. Particularly the analysis of the rhetorical texts of Cicero, and the conception of justice in the discourse, highlight, providing a solid basis to understand the context of the investigation.

Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes qualitative text analysis. Data collection was carried out through the bibliographic search for sources from the ends of the Roman Republic.

Results and discussion: The results obtained revealed that the concept of justice, in this period, depends on personal merit, so it is given to each one according to their deserve, especially that acquired in the public function.

Implications of research: The practical and theoretical implications of this research allow obtaining results of special relevance for the understanding of the relationship between the meritorious and the fair.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to legal literature by focusing the analysis on an issue not yet clarified about personal dignity and public policies. Such discussion finds true news in discussions on the administration of justice in the public sphere.
The Brazil Nuts from The Perspective of the Kawaiwete People: Propositions for an Intercultural Curriculum in the Tatuí Village of Rio dos Peixes Municipality of Juara Mt
Authors: Mairaiup Dionísio , Seluchinesk Rosane Duarte Rosa , Pereira Vilmar Alves 
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study, the result of a master's research project developed in the Postgraduate Program in Teaching in an Intercultural Indigenous Context at UNEMAT, aims to develop teaching strategies in the areas of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Language and Social Sciences, which are areas foreseen in the Base National Common Curricular. To develop these teaching strategies, it was necessary to establish a generating theme, which in this work is the presence of Brazil nuts in the culture of the Kawaiwete People.

Theoretical Framework: The Study is based on ethnography according to Geertz (2008) to revisit the indigenous ancestral knowledge of Brazil nuts in indigenous territory. Based on this contribution, it revisits and problematizes the traditional curriculum.

Method: The methodology used so that the work had the participation of the entire community was ethnography and participatory research. The area where the research was carried out is the Apiaká-Kayabi Indigenous Land, located in the municipality of Juara, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Results and Discussion: The results obtained both from the research that raised knowledge from collectors, elders, women and children about the management and uses of chestnuts, and from students who carried out educational activities on these processes demonstrated that chestnuts are fundamental for everyone. In this sense, it is possible to conclude that this study brought relevant information about cultural, environmental and social aspects about Brazil nuts.

Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research demonstrate that this exercise contributed significantly to the elaboration of a teaching proposal with didactic pedagogical activities that are premised on a diversified curriculum, whose function is to value regional social, cultural and economic manifestations and the communities where the schools are located.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature and to new educational actions and policies by approaching an unprecedented theme that reinforces the identity and belonging of the Amazonian knowledge of traditional peoples to educational practices. It expands and recognizes the importance of non-colonized knowledge from the perspective of sustainability.
Solid Waste Management in Students of Higher Education Institutions in Ecuador: a Circular Economy Approach
Authors: Falcones Ana Vélez , Falcones Jorge Vélez , Bermúdez Alan García , Avellan Mariela Loján , Iglesias Juan Ordoñez , Vishuete Marjorie Idrovo , Rosado Derli Alava 
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the paradigmatic transition in solid waste management among Ecuadorian university students, evaluating the evolution from the conventional linear model to a circular economy approach in higher education institutions.

Theoretical Framework: Solid waste represents a global challenge that affects the entire population. The circular economy is presented as a comprehensive solution to minimize waste generation, promoting recycling and reuse, as well as supporting local development and reducing pollution.

Method: A quantitative and qualitative analysis was adopted through a descriptive study that evaluated the results of a survey of 367 students, highlighting environmental awareness in solid waste management to enrich environmental education.

Results and Discussion: The data showed a positive perception of waste management, with 83% of respondents rating it as good to excellent. This suggests an increase in university environmental awareness and reflects the implementation of sustainable management programs in institutions.

Research Implications: The study proposes that institutions act as agents of change to promote sustainable practices in waste management.

Originality/Value: This research elucidates the paradigmatic transition in solid waste management in higher education institutions in Ecuador, offering a particular perspective on the adoption of circular economy models in the Latin American educational context.
Neural network classification of videos based on a small number of frames
Authors: Парфенов Дмитрий Денисович , Тищенко Игорь Петрович , Смирнов Александр Владимирович 
Published: November 2024

В статье предложен метод нейросетевой классификации коротких
видеороликов. Задача классификации рассматривается с точки зрения
уменьшения числа требуемых операций для категоризации видеороликов.
Предлагаемое решение заключается в использовании небольшого числа кадров
(не более 10) для выполнения классификации при помощи самой лёгкой
нейросетевой архитектуры семейства моделей ResNet. В ходе исследования
создан собственный набор данных для обучения, состоящий из трёх классов:
«animals», «cars» и «people». В результате получена точность
классификации, равная 79%, а также сформирована база данных
классифицируемых видеороликов и разработано приложение с элементами GUI
для взаимодействия с классификатором и просмотра результатов.
TWO VIEWS ON ONE NEUROSIS
Authors: I.A. Golman 
Published: November 2024

A story from two people, about a rather severe neurotic disorder, about how they fought with him, and, accordingly, what they have achieved in this struggle at the moment.
Рассказ от двух лиц, о довольно тяжелом невротическом расстройстве, о том, как с ним боролись, и, соответственно, чего в этой борьбе добились на данный момент.
TRAINING OF RUSSIAN EXPERTS IN ORIENTAL STUDIES AND RUSSIAN – ARAB RELATIONSHIP IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE XIX CENTURY
Authors: E.V. Smirnova 
Published: November 2024

Relying on archival data and other resources the author explores in the articles the history of Russian Oriental education standards which contributed to the development of RussianArab relationship. Early in the nineteenth century the Russian government was in urgent need of interpreters from oriental languages in the course of implementing certain political tasks as well as establishing ties with Islamic Nations. Visiting professors C.M. Frahn and J.F. Demange taught the Arabic language in Russian Universities with the programme designed to develop grammatical and translation knowledge which did not give impetus to developing communicative skills. In the absence of practical course of the Arabic language as well as some other Levantine languages within the framework of the Foreign office Education Department it was highly unlikely to prepare qualified interpreters to cope with specific requirements of service in the Middle East. It was O.I. Senkovsky and A.K. KazemBek who radically changed educating Russian Oriental researchers. They used both Western and Eastern approaches to teaching the Arabic language. Moreover, they introduced research scientific training and overseas immersion in the countries of the Middle East. Further progress of communicative language education took place due to activities of sheik Tantawi whose pupils became successful diplomats in the Arab World. Together with advancement of both academic and practical training of homegrown experts in Oriental Studies RussianArab links were on the rise as well.
В статье прослеживается взаимосвязь между процессом становления отечественного востоковедного образования и развитием русскоарабских гуманитарных связей. В начале XIX в. русское правительство нуждалось в переводчикахвостоковедах, необходимых для реализации политических целей, а также налаживания контактов с мусульманскими народами. Приглашенные в российские университеты Х.Д. Френ, Ж.Ф. Деманж преподавали арабский язык, опираясь на грамматикопереводной метод, не способствовавший развитию у студентов коммуникативных навыков. Отсутствие в Учебном отделении МИД практического курса арабского языка и некоторых других языков, употребляемых в Леванте, не позволяло подготовить квалифицированных переводчиков для службы на Ближнем Востоке. Качественные изменения в подготовку российских востоковедов внесли О.И. Сенковский и А.К. КаземБек, которые преподавали арабский язык по западной и восточной системам и были инициаторами научных командировок на Ближний Восток. Преподавание разговорного арабского языка усилилось благодаря шейху Тантави, ученики которого успешно служили дипломатами на Арабском Востоке. По мере улучшения теоретической и практической подготовки отечественных востоковедов русскоарабская коммуникация становилась эффективней.