bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
L’exclusion sociale est-elle réductible à la situation d’assistance ?
Authors: Fouliard Jérémy , Richard Éléonore 
Published: June 2024

Cet article propose de quantifier l’importance relative des différents déterminants du sentiment d’exclusion identifiés dans la littérature. En s’appuyant sur le volet 2018 de l’enquête « Statistiques sur les ressources et les conditions de vie » (« SRCV ») de l’Insee, il montre que l’assistance, telle que définie par la perception de transferts sociaux par les ménages, n’a pas d’effet additionnel sur le sentiment d’exclusion, une fois l’éloignement du marché du travail, le pays de naissance, la pauvreté matérielle et l’isolement géographique des individus pris en compte. En cela, ses résultats contribuent à éclairer le débat présent dans la littérature, en rejetant l’hypothèse selon laquelle l’émergence du sentiment d’exclusion serait avant tout imputable à la situation d’assistance qui unit l’individu à la société.
Telle sœur, tel frère ?
Authors: Bourguignon Abigail , Diter Kevin , Hargis Holly , Lignier Wilfried , Oehmichen Hélène , Pagis Julie , Vitores Julien 
Published: June 2024

La sociologie a fait peu de place aux frères et sœurs dans la sociogenèse du genre. Fondé sur l’« Étude longitudinale française depuis l’enfance » (« Elfe »), et en interrogeant d’abord les pratiques ludiques les plus liées à une position de genre (les poupées et les voitures), cet article montre que les frères et sœurs contribuent par un effet d’entrainement à la différenciation de genre. Cet effet n’est cependant pas indépendant de l’implication parentale. Cette implication reste, d’une part, déterminante pour des pratiques moins polarisées du point de vue du genre (comme le dessin ou les puzzles), qui distinguent de fait différemment les ainé·es des cadet·tes. D’autre part, pour que les effets d’entrainement entre enfants existent, il faut que les parents les laissent à leurs jeux. Cet article interprète cette implication à géométrie variable en relation avec les stratégies de reproduction des parents : la reproduction de la position de classe, notamment par des jeux « éducatifs », semble concurrencer la reproduction du genre des enfants.
Fitocenološki opis podgorskih bukovih gozdov na mešani geološki podlagi v dolini Trebuše (zahodna Slovenija) / Phytosociological analysis of submontane beech forests on mixed (carbonate-silicate) bedrock in the Trebuša Valley (western Slovenia)
Authors: Dakskobler Igor 
Published: June 2024

We conducted a phytosociological analysis of submontane beech forests on carbonate-silicate bedrock in the Trebuša Valley and in part also along the middle and lower course of the Idrijca and its right tributaries. Based on the analysis of diagnostic species and comparison with similar beech communities on mixed geological bedrock in the Upper and Central Soča Valley they are classified into the association Hacquetio-Fagetum sylvaticae and two new subassociations, blechnetosum spicant and seslerietosum autumnalis. In terms of phytogeography they are treated as a new geographical subvariant Hacquetio-Fagetum var. geogr. Anenone trifolia subvar. geogr. Daphne laureola.
Izvleček
Fitocenološko smo raziskali submontanske bukove gozdove na karbonatno-silikatni geološki podlagi v dolini Trebuše in deloma tudi ob srednjem in spodnjem teku Idrijce in njenih desnih pritokih. Na podlagi analize diagnostičnih vrst in primerjave s podobnimi bukovimi združbami na mešani geološki podlagi v Zgornjem in Srednjem Posočju jih uvrščamo v asociacijo Hacquetio-Fagetum sylvaticae in v dve novi subasociaciji, blechnetosum spicant in seslerietosum autumnalis. V fitogeograsfkem smislu jih vrednotimo kot novo geografsko subvarianto Hacquetio-Fagetum var. geogr. Anenone trifolia subvar. geogr. Daphne laureola.
Ključne besede: gozdna vegetacija, sinsistematika, Aremonio-Fagion, dolina Idrijce, Slovenija.
Paths shared between people (Homo sapiens sapiens) and dogs (Canis familiaris): from aid therapy partners to friends and family members
Authors: Moreira Maria João , Costa Susana , Casanova Catarina 
Published: June 2024

Dogs (Canis familiaris) were the first domesticated species and today, they still have a central role in our societies. Integrated in the post-humanistic approach, we aimed to understand the evolution of the different social roles assumed by dogs, specifically, aid therapy dogs (ATD) that warn human diabetics of the changes that occur in their blood glycemia. Our main objective was to see if at some point in these shared paths, ATD would start being seen in a different way by their tutors and families. Specifically, we looked for: i) Exploring according to the perceptions of the tutors and family members (FM) how an ATD can improve the wellbeing and quality of life of diabetics (both dogs, and humans with diabetes were part of a medical association named Associação Pata d’Açúcar – Medical Dogs for Diabeties (from now onwards Pata d’Açúcar) on which dogs are trained to be ATD to latter be attributed to patients with diabetics and ii) To understand how ATD may occupy different roles throughout the time: from ATD to companion animals (CA) or even family members (FM). Our methodological approach was a qualitative one, centred in observation and semi-structures interviews applied to patients from Pata d’Açúcar. All Humans that accepted to be part for this study were interviewed and observed in different phases of shared coexistence with ATD’s: those who lived with an ATD for more than 5 years, more than 2 years and finally, just for a few months. Our sample was probabilistic and stratified. The main conclusion of our study is that for most of the interviewees, ATD’s started to being CA and simultaneously FM. Furthermore, ATD’s did also work as true ice-breakers in the case of children with difficulties in socializing with peers, facilitating the interactions between individuals of the same or similar age groups.
Clinical and histological characteristics of breast lumps:
A 20-year single private sector tertiary care center experience
Authors: Abeysuriya Vasitha , Chandrasena Lal 
Published: June 2024

Background and objective: The presence of a breast lump is an alarming experience. This is because of the growing awareness of breast cancer among the public. Therefore, a comprehensive diagnosis of breast lumps is vital. This study aims to identify the clinical and histological characteristics of breast lumps of patients presenting to a tertiary care center in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Methods: This 20 year, retrospective study analyzed the clinical and histological characteristics of all patients with breast lumps who were admitted only to Nawaloka Hospital, Colombo from 2003 to 2023. Data were retrieved through past medical records and a computer-based health information system from Nawaloka Hospital. A general surgeon analyzed all the records. The records were analyzed with relation to demographics, presenting symptoms, presence of a lump or mass, and histological diagnosis. This study was aimed to determine the characteristics of breast lumps in a selected sample of patients who were admitted with breast lumps to a single private sector tertiary care hospital. Ethical clearance was granted. No conflict of interest.
Results: Total of 352 patients had breast lumps [female-342 (97.1%): male-10(2.9%)]. Data from 342 female and 10 male patients who were admitted with breast lumps or masses were analyzed. There were 252 /352 self-referrals, 60 / 352 referrals were from general practitioners and 40 / 352 were referred following screening. Most females were 21 to 50 years (n=219, 64%). Ninety-seven per cent of the female patients had palpable breast lumps. Most males with breast lumps were in the age group of 51-60 years. Males had relatively larger lumps (> 2cm, 80%) at the time of their presentation. In both genders, the most common quadrant for occurrence of breast lumps was the upper outer quadrant (F: 55% & M: 60%). Fibroadenoma was the commonest variety of lump in both sexes (F: 49% & M: 60%). However, most males who presented with breast lumps were found to have breast cancer (M: 40% vs. F: 10%). Histologically, invasive carcinoma of no specific type (NST) was the most common type (M: 75% & F: 63%). Thirty-five female patients had carcinoma, ten were below the age of 50 years, and two were in their early 30s.
Conclusion: Our study sample showed that most of the patients were females. The most common benign breast lump was fibroadenoma and the malignant variant was invasive carcinoma of no specific type (NST). Furthermore, it showed that at the time of presentations males had larger breast lumps with and raised percentage of malignant breast lumps.
Comparison and evaluation of two play therapy breathing exercises to reduce anxiety in children receiving local anaesthesia: A randomized clinical study
Authors: Karmarkar Sanika U. , Badakar Chandrashekhar , Hugar Shivayogi M. , Bhusari Bhuvanesh N. , Kadam Krishna S. , Kohli Neha 
Published: June 2024

Background: Children are anxious about dental procedures and the anaesthetic needle’s sight and feeling have been identified as the most fear-eliciting stimuli. Psychologists have used ‘play therapy’ to modify child behaviour to alleviate pain and anxiety during elective surgery in children. The pinwheel and bubble blower have been used in play therapy for children to bring about deep breathing which in turn brings about relaxation and anxiety reduction. Objectives: To evaluate and compare the use of two relaxation breathing exercises for anxiety reduction before and after administration of local anaesthesia for 6–12-year-old children undergoing dental treatment. Method: Forty-five children were divided into 3 groups as control, pinwheel breathing exercise and bubble blowing breathing exercise. The children were given a demonstration of the breathing exercise before local anaesthesia administration and asked to perform the exercise for 3 to 5 minutes. Anxiety was measured before and after administration of local anaesthesia with pulse rate and Venham’s picture scale score. Results: Post-operative rise in pulse rate was seen in all groups but was statistically significant in the control group and the bubble blowing breathing exercise group (p<0.05). The least rise was seen in the pinwheel breathing exercise group. The post-injection Venham’s picture test score was the same as the pre-injection score in the pinwheel exercise group but had increased for the other two groups which was statistically not significant. Conclusions: The play therapy relaxation breathing exercises can be successfully used for anxiety reduction in children receiving local anaesthesia.
Knowledge and awareness of paediatric basic life support among parents in the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Authors: Madura Arachchige Hasitha Madusanka Dilruk 
Published: June 2024

Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in children is uncommon but significant, with poor survival rates and high morbidity. Choking in children is common but less reported with high mortality. Early commencement of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in cardiac arrest or following of choking algorithm in a case of choking is important for survival of the victim. Objectives: To survey the knowledge, awareness and attitudes of parents in Sri Lanka regarding paediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) including early treatment of choking.Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study and questionnaires were administered to parents of children managed at the Preliminary Care Unit (PCU) and wards 2 and 4 of Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo from October 2022 to January 2023. Sample size was calculated according to the Lwanga and Lemeshow method. Total respondents were 350 out of total participants of 415. The questionnaire consisted of four sections for assessment of demography, knowledge and attitude. Total scores of each aspect were analysed with respect to different factors.Results: Of the participants, 95% did not have BLS training and the largest proportion of them was educated only up to the General Certificate of Education (GCE) ordinary level. Knowledge of specific aspects of BLS or choking was demonstrated by only about 10% of the population. Nearly 50% of parents had identified substandard common practices as correct methods. There was no statistically significant correlation between total score of each aspect and previous observations, training or highest educational level. It was assessed with 95% confidence interval. However, seeing BLS had improved knowledge of basic health (p=0.013). Conclusions: Seeing the procedure on television or other resources had not improved knowledge of BLS. Workshops were the preferred method to improve their knowledge on BLS including the choking algorithm and participants’ educational level was not important in organizing such an event.
Factors Influencing Athletic Training Services in California Secondary Schools: A 5-Year Update
Authors: Eason Christianne M. , Goble Sarah E. , Post Eric G. , Huggins Robert A. , Casa Douglas J. , Stearns Rebecca L. 
Published: June 2024

Context
California is the only state that does not regulate the athletic training profession, allowing unqualified personnel to be hired and call themselves athletic trainers (ATs). The benefits of employing a certified AT in the secondary school setting are numerous, but efforts to push regulation legislation continue to fail in California.

Objective
To describe the availability of certified ATs in California secondary schools and explore factors influencing AT employment.

Design
Cross-sectional study.

Setting
Online survey.

Patients or Other Participants
Participants from 1538 California secondary schools.

Main Outcome Measure(s)
Officials from member schools completed the 2022–2023 California Interscholastic Federation Participation Census. Participants provided information specific to enrollment, sport participation, access to automated external defibrillators, and whether the school had ATs on staff. The AT’s certification status was independently verified. Enrollment data specific to ethnicity, race, and percentage of students eligible for free meals were obtained through the California Department of Education Statistics.

Results
More than half (51.6%) of California secondary schools did not employ a certified AT, and 8.3% employed unqualified personnel as ATs. Nearly half (43%) of student-athlete participants were enrolled at schools with no certified AT. Schools that employed certified ATs had a lower proportion of students eligible to receive free and reduced-price meals. The average percentage of Hispanic or Latino students was greater in schools with no certified AT and schools that employed unqualified personnel as ATs than schools that employed certified ATs.

Conclusions
Data indicate that, in a 5-year period, access to athletic training services in California secondary schools has not improved. Large gaps in access to athletic training services and clear socioeconomic and racial and ethnic disparities exist. Efforts to educate stakeholders on the importance of athletic training regulation in California should continue.
Managing Opioid Addiction in Adolescents in the Community: Experiences from Two Cases
Authors: Brar Manmeet Kaur , Chatterjee Biswadip , Sarkar Siddharth , Prakash Brahm 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Adolescent opioid use in India has emerged as a critical public health concern, with a 2018 survey revealing 1.8% of adolescents aged 10–17 years as past-year opioid users. We present here the experiences of two cases of adolescent opioid users from a community-based drug treatment clinic in Delhi.

Case Description:
Case 1 involved a 17-year-old male suffering from opioid and tobacco dependence. His treatment, starting about 3 years back, showcased challenges in withdrawal management, leading to successful opioid agonist treatment (OAT), employment, and positive social reintegration over follow-up. Case 2 was a 15-year-old male with opioid, cannabis, tobacco, and volatile solvent dependence who presented about 2.5 years back to us. Despite treatment initiation in February 2021 and positive strides in OAT, employment, and cessation of injecting drug use, challenges persisted, highlighting the necessity for effective tailored interventions in managing substance use disorder in adolescents.

Conclusion:
Adolescent opioid use disorder can be managed in the community with OAT, though challenges of dropout do remain.
Nutrition knowledge as a determinant of rehabilitation efficacy in sport-related injuries
Authors: Yamani Osaid Bassam , Elsahoryi Nour Amin , Zayed Ziad Issa , Alodaibi Faris Abdullah , Alotaibi Rahaf Abdulhadi , Dera AbdulRahman Mohammed 
Published: June 2024

Background:
Sports-related injuries pose a significant health and economic challenge globally, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) being no exception. The role of nutrition knowledge (NK) in both sports performance and injury management is paramount.

Aims and Objectives:
This study aimed to assess the levels of nutritional knowledge and explore the factors influencing it among injured athletes in the KSA, in order to determine the relationship between nutritional knowledge and the probability of injury recurrence.

Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted in five regions (North, Central, South, East, and West) of the KSA between December 2023 and March 2024. An online survey was utilized to collect data, with invitations to participate being distributed to rehabilitation centers and hospitals across various regions of Saudi Arabia.

Results:
The survey assessed NK levels and explored determinants of NK among injured athletes in Saudi Arabia. A total of 125 participants, comprising 96 men and 29 women, completed a self-reported structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that a considerable proportion of injured athletes exhibited a poor understanding of NK, with 68.8% achieving scores within the poor knowledge range. Furthermore, the study identified significant disparities in knowledge levels based on educational level (P = 0.001). In addition, a strong correlation was reported between good NK and a reduced likelihood of recurring injuries (P = 0.039).

Conclusion:
These results highlight the need for targeted nutrition education to enhance injured athletes’ rehabilitation and well-being. Addressing the poor knowledge of nutrition is therefore crucial in optimizing the recovery and performance outcomes of injured athletes in Saudi Arabia.
Effect of iron supplementation on physical and physiological variables of active females
Authors: Roy Gopa Saha , Mondal Priyatosh 
Published: June 2024

Introduction:
This study investigates the impact of iron supplementation on physiological and physical variables among active female students. Iron is essential for oxygen transport and is routinely depleted among iron runners due to exercise intensity. Considering the complicated relationship between exercise intensity, participants’ current health status, eating habits, and normal iron levels, this study seeks to illuminate whether iron supplementation benefits female athletes recruited among students from Burdwan University’s M.P.Ed. Department.

Materials and Methods:
This study targets a population of 10 female students aged between 22 and 27 years. Participants were selected on the basis of the homogeneity of their age, height, and weight. The study design was conducted as pretest/posttest research. Participants were provided with iron supplements, Punarnaba Moondur, with 250 mg of iron to be taken twice a day with honey and fed as specified. Hemoglobin level and various physiological and physical test parameters were chosen as primary outcomes. Using a t-test setting, P = 0.05, the difference between pre- and postparameters was analyzed.

Results:
Analysis indicates significant positive variations in postintervention hemoglobin level results in relation to preintervention results. Thus, the iron level was successfully increased. Comparably, various physiological functions and physical fitness parameters were improved among the participants: Their muscles worked more efficiently, and physical capabilities were generally enhanced.

Conclusion:
The use of Punarnaba Moondur as an iron supplement significantly increased the amount of hemoglobin among the active students. This development led to improved physiological and physical capacity. Parametric supplementation can be used to correct exercise-induced iron deficiency in female athletes to increase exercise performance and health outcomes. This study highlights the value of attenuation nutrition as an intervention tool against exercise-induced iron depletion.
SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN NORTHERN UGANDA
Authors: Bileti Emmanuel Acidri , Ndawula Stephen , Kebirungi Harriet , Rwothumio Joseph 
Published: June 2024

This study examined the influence of service infrastructure on curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. Service infrastructure was studied in terms of electricity, water, toilets, and healthcare facilities, while curriculum implementation was considered in terms of preparation for teaching, content delivery, and assessment of learning. It was hypothesised that service infrastructure has no significant influence on curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. The study embraced a convergent parallel mixed-methods research design. Quantitative data was obtained from 123 respondents through questionnaires. Qualitative data was collected from 26 participants through interviews, 61 participants through FGDs, and observations. The study revealed that generally, the level of curriculum implementation was low at a mean of 2.58 (51.6%), the level of services infrastructure was moderate at a mean of 3.43 (68.6%), and the coefficient of determination (R2) was at .214, implying that services infrastructure explained 21.4% of the variations in curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. The null hypothesis that service infrastructure has no significant influence on curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda was rejected because the P-value of 0.000 was found to be less than the level of significance of 0.05. It was concluded that service infrastructure is a vital requirement for effective curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. Therefore, it was recommended that the public universities further improve the state of their service infrastructure, like electricity, water, toilets, and health care facilities, to improve curriculum implementation, especially in areas of preparation for teaching, content delivery, and assessment of learning. Additional studies should be carried out on other factors contributing to 78.6% of the influence of curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0711/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>