bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The End of “New World Literature”
Authors: Kopf Martina 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Caribbean history is marked by the forced migration of slaves from Africa via the Atlantic slave trade, the forced migration of contract laborers from Asia that followed the abolition of slavery, and finally, the massive increase in emigration from the Caribbean to the European metropolises, Canada, and the United States that began in the mid-20th century. Due to this experience, the Caribbean became a producer of – and a precursor to – transcultural theories and poetics such as creolization. Indeed, Caribbean literature and theory has traditionally focused not on migration but rather on the state of society once migration has occurred, and thus on creolization. After outlining the connection between World Literature and migration in selected theoretical approaches from Bhabha to Glissant, this paper analyzes creolization processes and their literary implementation in Maryse Condé’s novel Traversée de la mangrove (1989) and V.S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas (1961). It discusses whether creolization can be viewed as a postmigrant perspective and whether, from a postmigrant perspective, the concept of “New World Literature” (Sturm-Trigonakis) is becoming obsolete.
Political Deification and Religious Populism in Modi’s India
Authors: Vasudeva Feeza 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The article explores the phenomenon of political deification within the framework of religious populism, focusing on the leadership of Narendra Modi in India. Drawing on discourse theory, religious studies, and critical media studies, the paper examines how Modi’s image is sacralized, positioning him as more than a political leader – transforming him into a deity-like figure. Furthermore, by employing the concept of populist darshan, the article highlights how Modi’s visual and rhetorical strategies, amplified by digital media and mass communication technologies, construct a direct and intimate connection between him and the people. The Modi effect, characterized by the projection of an omnipresent and accessible leader, mirrors religious practices, fostering a perception of authority and reinforcing the Modi myth. This fusion of religious symbolism and political rhetoric is central to religious populism, where the boundaries between the sacred and the secular are fluid, and the leader is elevated to an exalted status. The article argues that Modi’s political deification is a powerful tool in consolidating power, offering insights into the intersection of religion, media, and populism in contemporary political life.
نقشان سبئيان من عهد المكرب السبئي (كرب إيل وتر بن ذمار علي)، وابنَيْهِ (سمه علي بيّن وسمه ريام ذبيان)
Authors: الحاج محمد علي 
Published: February 2025

الملخص
‫يُعنَى هذا البحث بدراسة وتحليل نقشيْن سبئييْن من القرن السابع قبل الميلاد، مؤرخيْن بعهد المكرب السبئي الشهير (كرب إيل وتر) وابنيه المكربيْن (سمه علي وسمه ريام)، مصدرهما مدينة كهال الأثرية المُسمَّاة (جدفر بن منيخر) حاليًا، الواقعة جنوب وادي الجوف، في المكان المُسمَّى اليوم بوادي رغوان التابع حاليًا لمحافظة مأرب، وقد كانت قديمًا – إلى جانب المواقع المجاورة لها – من مدن سبأ الشمالية التي وَصَلَتْنَا منها مجموعة من النقوش السبئية المهمة العائدة للفترة الواقعة ما بين القرن الثامن والسابع قبل الميلاد.‬
‫وقد أسهمت دراسةُ هذين النقشيْن في رصدِ جزءٍ من تاريخ مدينة كهال الأثريَّة - خلال القرن السابع قبل الميلاد- وأحوال سكانها، وأوضاعهم الدينيَّة والاجتماعيَّة، فضلًا عمَّا تضمَّناه من ذكرِ أبرزِ الوظائف الدينيَّة والإداريَّة السائدة حينها في مدنِ واديي رغوان والجوف المرتبطة بخدمة الإله ألمقه ومكاربة سبأ، والتي شغلتها مجموعة من رجال الدين ممَّن حملوا منصب قين (وكيل)، إضافة لتأكيدهما على مدة الحكم المشترك بين المكرب السبئي (كرب إيل وتر) وخليفته ابنه المكرب (سمه علي)، الذي شاركه في حكم سبأ آنذاك شقيقه المكرب (سمه ريام).‬
الساعة المائية وتَدْوِيل مياه الري في اليمن قبل الإسلام
Authors: مرقطن محمد , مرقطن محمد 
Published: February 2025

ملخص البحث
‫هذه أول دراسة تتناول الساعة المائية في اليمن القديم. تعتبر المنشآت المائية من أهم المؤسسات الحضارية في اليمن القديم، وكانت شعوب هذه البلاد قد قامت بتطوير آليات قانونية لضبط توزيع المياه. وتعطينا النقوش الزبورية بعض المعلومات عن حساب كميات المياه المستخدمة للري، أو ما يمكن أن نسميه بالساعة المائية، وتمّ التعبير عن ذلك في النقوش الزبورية بالمصطلح السبئي “م ف ر ع” ، وهو المصطلح الخاص للتعبير عن قياس كمية المياه المحددة التي كانت تستخدم في توزيع المياه خلال فترة الري، ولم يكن هذا المصطلح معروفا من النقوش المسندية. كيف كانت تتمّ إدارة توزيع مياه الري؟ ومن هم المسؤولون عن ذلك في المجتمع والدولة؟ وماذا نعرف عن الساعة المائية السبئية؟ يهدف هذا البحث إلى دراسة أنظمة التحَكُّم بمياه الري وتدويلها أو توزيع حصصها في حضارات اليمن القديم في ضوء النقوش العربية الجنوبية.‬
Ancient Nomadic Dwellings in Light of the Safaitic Inscriptions
Authors: Ababneh Mohammad I. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In the context of research on ancient North Arabian nomads and their environment, several questions emerge about the nature of their residential structures. Their way of life was based on transhumance, and they inhabited rudimentary transient structures constructed of stones or organic materials, some of which were transportable. This paper aims to examine pertinent terminology derived from epigraphic sources in order to gather as much as possible from the available evidence.
Back to the Ḫawlān: a Geoarchaeological Remote Sensing Analysis of the Yemeni Highland Bronze Age
Authors: Cozzolino Mattia , Loreto Romolo 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In 1981, the Italian archaeological Mission in the Republic of Yemen identified sites dating to the Yemeni Bronze Age during their work in the Ḫawlān area of the Yemeni highlands and, in doing so, first displayed the richness of a region that was still totally uncharted. Since then, over 40 years of international research on the 3rd–2nd millennia BCE throughout Yemen has recorded data from both architectonic (settlements and funerary panorama) and material culture points of view. This paper shares new remote sensing data of the Ḫawlān region to evaluate the state of settlements discovered in 1981 by Alessandro de Maigret and his team. Moreover, thanks to the availability of powerful satellite imagery instruments, this paper demonstrates that previously unrecorded information can be collected to enrich the knowledge of the Bronze Age in Yemen further.
A Second New Rabel II Nabataean Inscription from Umm-el-Jimāl
Authors: Al-Hamad Muntasir F. , Al-Salman Salah Said 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This paper examines an unpublished Nabataean inscription from Umm-el-Jimāl, dated to the fifth year of the reign of King Rabel II (75 CE). The inscription mentions Rabel II, the last Nabataean king, and his title, “King of the Nabataeans” (mlk nbṭw), is historically significant. It reflects the political status of the king during a period of transition within the kingdom, shortly after the death of his mother, Queen Shuqailat. The absence of additional royal epithets, later associated with Rabel II, provides insight into the early phase of his rule.
The inscription provides substantial insights into linguistic history, showing craftsmanship in its carved letters and reflecting a rich and diverse vocabulary. The personal names: Mʿyrw, Tḥnʾ, and Mnwḥ, mentioned in the text, have not been found in Nabataean inscriptions before, adding to the known Nabataean vocabulary and showing the cultural and linguistic diversity of the time. The inscription also displays a well-preserved example of the Nabataean script, which tends to link letters, a feature observed in other regional inscriptions.
This discovery enhances our understanding of Nabataean linguistic practices, especially regarding personal names and the structure of funerary texts. Historically, it offers a glimpse into the reign of Rabel II and the socio-political context of Nabataea in the first century AD. The inscription’s rarity and preservation make it a key contribution to the study of Nabataean epigraphy and history, warranting further research and analysis.
Some Women’s Inscriptions from Ancient Yemen
Authors: Maraqten Mohammed 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This study introduces an editio princeps of eight ancient South Arabian inscriptions related to women. The inscriptions consist of seven Sabaic texts from the Awām temple of Yemen and one Minaic inscription on a bronze statue. A significant number of ancient South Arabian inscriptions depict the roles of women, shedding light on various aspects of their lives and the societal context in which they existed. These inscriptions, some of which were authored or commissioned by women, are highly respected as a means of gaining insight into ancient South Arabian society.
The study of transitional care on the psychological state of patients with advanced lung cancer chemotherapy
Authors: Tang A-Mao , Wang Miao , Ning Li , Lin Lijun , Li Yi-Min 
Published: February 2025

Background Lung cancer is one of the malignant tumors with the highest morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients with an advanced stage need to face negative effects from chemotherapy, dread of dying, weakened role function and physical and mental suffering. Objectives To examine the effect of transitional care on the psychological state of patients with advanced lung cancer chemotherapy. Methods Seventy-two patients with advanced lung cancer who underwent chemotherapy in our hospital were arbitrarily split into the experimental group (30 cases) and the control group (31 cases). The control group received routine discharge care, whereas the experimental group received transitional care. The scores were compared before the first chemotherapy, the day after the end of the first-cycle chemotherapy, and the third week after the end of the 4-week chemotherapy according to SCL-90, PSS, PFE-R, SES, QLQ-C30, the rate of unplanned re-diagnosis and nursing satisfactory. Results There was no significant difference in all aspects of scores between the two groups before and after chemotherapy (P > 0.05). Whereas there were significant differences in emotional function, fatigue, insomnia, depression and interpersonal sensitivity between the two groups after 4 cycles of chemotherapy (P < 0.05). The scores of PSS and PFE-R decreased significantly in the two groups, and the SES and QLQ-C30 in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group (all P < 0.05). Findings Applying transitional care intervention can lessen patients’ negative emotions since being discharged with advanced lung cancer following chemotherapy and diminish the rate of unplanned re-diagnosis.
Technological integration in timing of endoscopy: Predictive modeling for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding outcomes
Authors: Miao Yangde , Gu Ajun , Yu Guang , Tang Binbin 
Published: February 2025

Background Technological advancements have revolutionized the management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB). However, the impact of endoscopic timing on treatment outcomes remains a critical area of exploration. Objective This study evaluated the role of endoscopic timing in improving treatment outcomes for AUGIB and introduces a predictive model incorporating clinical and technological insights. Methods A retrospective analysis of AUGIB patients treated between December 2020 and December 2023 was conducted. Logistic regression identified significant predictors of outcomes, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis evaluated their predictive value. A predictive model was developed based on these findings. Results Among 145 patients, 35 (24.1%) experienced rebleeding. Key predictors included endoscopic timing, active bleeding, shock on admission, and bleeding volume (p < 0.05). The predictive model demonstrated robust performance (C-index: 0.885, 95% CI: 0.810–0.956), emphasizing the clinical relevance of precise timing in endoscopic intervention. Conclusion This study underscores the importance of integrating technology with clinical practice to optimize endoscopic timing and improve AUGIB outcomes. The predictive model offers a valuable tool for risk stratification and clinical decision-making in modern healthcare settings.
Evaluation of the social inclusion programme in Slovenia
Authors: Vidmar Gaj , Brecelj Valentina 
Published: February 2025

Background People who are unable to work because of a disability are at risk of social exclusion, so a special programme was introduced in Slovenia – the Social Inclusion Programme (SIP) – to support, maintain and develop the work skills, social skills and social integration of unemployable people with disabilities. Objective To assess to what extent inclusion in the SIP benefits the programme's users. Methods In the period between 2020 and 2023, 752 users were enrolled in the SIP at 22 programme providers with units in 45 locations throughout Slovenia, who were assessed by vocational rehabilitation professionals on a 6-month basis. The professionals used a questionnaire that comprised demographic data, health status, frequency of participation in the SIP programme, and ratings of three domains (work adaptability, personality adaptability and interpersonal relationships). Results Because of the large sample size, the worsening of the mean ratings of personality adaptability and interpersonal relationships was statistically significant, but it was negligible from the practical viewpoint. There was no statistically significant change regarding work adaptability. In all three domains, young people showed a slight improvement on average, whereas older people showed more deterioration on average than the middle-age group. Conclusion Overall, the work-related and social skills of the programme users remained practically unchanged over a period of approximately two to three years. This can probably be considered a success, because substantial deterioration would likely have occurred without the programme.
Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus, Risk Factors and Screening for Cervical Cancer Among Women in Ghana
Authors: Nartey Yvonne , Amo-Antwi Kwabena , Osei-Ntiamoah Betty , Hill Philip C , Dassah Edward T. , Asmah Richard H. , Nyarko Kofi M. , Agambire Ramatu , Konney Thomas O. , Yarney Joel , Damale Nelson , Cox Brian 
Published: February 2025

Background Cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most common cancer among women, with 662,301 new cases and 348,874 deaths reported in 2022. The majority of the disease burden occurs in low- and middle-income countries. In Ghana, there were 3072 new cases and 1815 deaths reported in 2022. While human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a key cause for cervical cancer, resolves in most individuals, it can progress to cancer in some. This has led to research into other factors that may, in conjunction with HPV, increase the risk of cervical cancer progression. Improving knowledge of HPV, risk factors, and screening will be important in reducing the burden of cervical cancer. In this study, we investigate the knowledge on HPV, risk factors, and cervical screening among women in Ghana. Methods A hospital-based case-control study was conducted among women aged 18 to 95 years. This involved Ghanaian women diagnosed with cervical cancer and hospital controls. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and basic descriptive analyses were performed. Results Results from the 206 cases and 230 controls revealed limited knowledge about HPV and its role in cervical cancer development, with minimal disparity between women with (2.4%) and without (6.5%) cervical cancer. The majority of participants lacked awareness of HPV transmission (95.9%), and awareness of HPV vaccination was low (3.5%). Barriers to HPV vaccination included insufficient awareness about HPV, limited access to vaccination centers, and cost concerns. Respondents expressed a preference for educational programs delivered through church, radio, and television channels. Conclusions Knowledge of HPV, risk factors, and cervical screening was found to be very low among Ghanaian women. These findings underscore the need for a comprehensive cervical cancer educational initiative within Ghana’s national cervical cancer control policy to mitigate the disease’s impact.
Numerical analysis of film thickness loss and film temperature of variable viscosity hydrostatic bearing
Authors: Yanqin Zhang , Jinming Jiang , Dunyao Long , Shi Jin 
Published: February 2025

In this study, Q1-224 double rectangular cavity hydrostatic plain bearing was selected as the research object, theoretical analysis, variable viscosity simulation and experimental verification is adopted as study method. The 6DOF Dynamic Mesh and compile UDF program for boundary motion and variable viscosity conditions were used to simulate oil film temperature of hydrostatic bearing with variable film thickness under different working conditions. The simulation results showed that under the same initial film thickness, the pressure loss caused by the increase of rotation speed would make the film thickness thinner and caused the “oil loss phenomenon.” The rotational speed range increases from 40 r/min to 120 r/min, and the oil film thickness loss rate increases from 5% to 17%. With the increase of rotation speed, the oil film temperature gradually increased, the oil film thickness loss was greater and the oil film temperature rise was more serious, the oil film temperature rise was greatly affected by the oil film thickness loss. Finally, the correctness of the theoretical findings was proved by designing experiments. The research conclusion of this paper provided a theoretical reference for lubrication design of variable viscosity hydrostatic bearings.
Pitfalls and Platforms in Workplace Violence Prevention
Authors: Blair Ellen W. , Allen Diane E. , Delaney Kathleen R. , Lindvall Ruthy , McGill Amanda , Polacek Michael , Schneider Lisa , Sharp David , Weaver Tamsyn 
Published: February 2025

Objective: To identify common pitfalls of workplace violence (WPV) prevention programs, as well as platforms for effective WPV prevention and management. This discussion paper elaborates on these pitfalls and platforms, sharing ideas on how to maintain safety and provide support for both colleagues and patients. Methods: The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Council for Safe Environment (CSE) members met monthly to discuss WPV prevention, guided by evidence-based information, clinical expertise, and scholarly work. Concepts around WPV prevention were organized into common pitfalls in WPV prevention programs and optimum WPV prevention platforms. Pitfalls include reliance on attempts to control patients through strict rules, restrictions, and risk identification and monitoring. Alternatively, effective platforms include engagement-focused, relationship-based, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practices. Education to develop staff skills and expertise beyond crisis prevention training and violence assessment is highlighted, giving voice to nurses’ intuitive expertise in preventing, identifying, and diverting aggressive behaviors. Peer and organizational support interventions for nurse victims of violence are also examined. Results: Safe environments are enhanced when staff are actively engaged in efforts to discern and meet individual needs, engage with the patient, build trust, and communicate hope for recovery. Organizational cultures founded on concepts of trauma-informed care can provide the support victims of violence need to recover and develop resilience and post-traumatic strength. Conclusion: Risk management strategies alone are ineffective means of preventing WPV in psychiatric settings. Organizations must strike a balance between ensuring safety and providing a therapeutic atmosphere.
Associations between serum metabolic syndrome indicators levels and cerebrospinal fluid pathological protein in dementia and pre-dementia patients
Authors: Ding Jiayi , Quan Meina , Zang Peixi , Jia Jianping 
Published: February 2025

Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) was associated with an increased incidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and progression to dementia. Objective To study the associations between MetS indicators and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers in the participants. Methods 61 normal cognition, 66 mild MCI, and 135 dementia participants were included in our study, with the results of lumbar puncture and peripheral blood biochemistry. The CSF levels of amyloid-β (Aβ)42 protein, total tau protein, phosphorylated tau protein, and Aβ42/40 ratio, were selected as the biomarkers. The body mass index, the plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol, uric acid, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglyceride, and homocysteine levels were selected as indicators of MetS. Linear regression model was used to analyze the correlation in all participants and different cognitive stages, controlling for age, gender, and APOE genotype. Results Our study showed that MetS indicators were associated with CSF biomarkers in participants after adjusting for possible confounding factors, including age, gender, and APOE genotype. The results of our grouping analysis further supported the potential association between plasma MetS indicators and CSF biomarkers in three group. We found that the dementia group showed the greatest correlation coefficient. Conclusions The CSF pathological proteins concentrations were associated with MetS indicators, and the correlation coefficient were greater in the dementia stage. These findings suggest that regulating peripheral metabolism may affect the level of pathological proteins in the brain to improve cognitive impairment.
A Predictive Model for Diagnosis of Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis Among High-Risk Patients
Authors: Pasupat Danunuch , Aeumjaturapat Songklot , Snidvongs Kornkiat , Chusakul Supinda , Seresirikachorn Kachorn , Kanjanaumporn Jesada 
Published: February 2025

Background Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (AIFR) is a life-threatening disease mainly affecting immunocompromised patients. Early detection is therefore key to improving patient survival. To date, there are still no standard clinical criteria for AIFR diagnosis. Objective This study develops a predictive model that utilizes clinical presentation and computed tomography (CT) findings to diagnose AIFR. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients with high risk for AIFR at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital over the past 15 years (2008-2022). We constructed several multivariate logistic regression models for AIFR diagnosis based on different subsets of variables from 3 categories: signs/symptoms, endoscopy, and CT imaging. Results There were 67 AIFR-positive patients and 68 AIFR-negative patients. Combining variables from 3 categories, a 6-variable model (fever, visual loss, mucosal discoloration, crusting, mucosal loss of contrast, retroantral fat stranding) achieved the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.8900 (74.63% sensitivity, 89.71% specificity). Conclusions We proposed predictive models for AIFR diagnosis in high-risk patients using clinical variables. The models can be used to guide the decision for further management such as biopsy or surgical intervention.