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Trophic ecology of the endangered lizard Glaucomastix abaetensis in the restinga formations of the northern coast of Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Leite André Kaufer , Fazolato Cecil Pergentino , de Oliveira Jaqueline Bianque , Tinôco Moacir Santos , da Silva Melo Tércio , de Moura Geraldo Jorge Barbosa 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The diet of lizards could be influenced by several factors, whether extrinsic, such as climatic variables and habitat structure that directly influence the availability of prey, and/or intrinsic, such as body size, sex, and foraging behaviour. In the present study, we provide new data on the trophic ecology of Glaucomastix abaetensis, a lizard threatened and endemic to the restingas of the northern coast of Bahia, northeastern Brazil. The type (lowest taxonomic level possible, commonly Order), number, volume and importance of prey were verified, considering seasonal, morphological, sexual variations, and differences between populations over 12 months, in two locations in restinga environments: Parque das Dunas and Massarandupió, in the municipalities of Salvador and Esplanada. Diet data were obtained from the analysis of the stomach content of 157 collected individuals, 80 males and 77 females. Results showed that G. abaetensis has a generalist behaviour, with a preference for large prey, such as Orthoptera, Araneae and Blattaria, which has been associated with energy balance. A similar diet composition was recorded between males and females, populations and seasons, demonstrating a conservative dietary pattern for the species. Morphological variables were not associated with ingested prey volumes, rather a feeding preference for specific prey. Thus, this new perspective on the diet composition, feeding and foraging strategy of G. abaetensis is fundamental to understanding the ecological dynamics of the species, also serving as a subsidy for the development of action plans for the conservation of this species.
Bridging the Gap between Compliance and Translation
Authors: Brunet-Bélanger Andréanne 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The article discusses the impact of state false compliance on the translation of international norms. Using the implementation of the free, prior, and informed consent (fpic) norm in Paraguay as an example, it aims to demonstrate how false compliance hinders the meaningful translation of norms into practical mechanisms, policies, and laws, ultimately silencing indigenous voices.
The paper focuses on Paraguay as a case study of a “false-ratifier,” a state that appears to comply with international treaties but does not genuinely adhere to their objectives. While Paraguay ratified relevant conventions and adopted protocols related to fpic, its actual commitment to this norm remains limited. The state’s interpretation and implementation of fpic are influenced by a production-oriented perspective, leading to consultations that lack genuine consent. In Paraguay’s case, the state’s fpic implementation remains superficial, negatively impacting the ability of indigenous peoples to participate effectively.
The main argument presented is that compliance extends beyond ratification; it involves the translation of international obligations into national laws and policies. False compliance can result in insufficient translation, enabling states to evade their responsibilities while maintaining the appearance of compliance. This approach can impede non-state actors from holding the state accountable, as demonstrated in the Paraguayan case.
Socio-Cultural and Political Features and Differences in the Life of Kurdish Communities and Social Groups in Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Syria
Authors: Kubashev Alibek 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The purpose of the study is to investigate the political and socio-cultural features of the life of Kurdish communities in Turkey, Syria, and Kazakhstan. Such methods as historical-genetic, systemic, predictive, structural-functional and comparative are used.The results of the study formulate the characteristic features of the life of the Kazakh Kurdish community at the present stage of historical development, assess the situation of the Kurdish population in Turkey, and analyse the attempts of the authorities to integrate them into Turkish society, determine the characteristics of the life of Kurds in Syria during the civil war, and explore the prospects for the Kurds to gain autonomy within any of the states or create an independent Kurdistan. This work may be useful for civil servants of the countries under study who implement policies in the field of strengthening peace, international and regional security, and maintaining interethnic stability in a multinational state.
The Socio-Cultural Perceptions of the Local Communities and Handcraft Occupation in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
Authors: Mikaelu Tadesse Abeje , Ali Mohammed Seid 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This paper explores the multifaceted ways local communities in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia perceive the occupation of handicrafts. How the local community (in a socio-cultural context) views the occupation of handcraft is the central research question of this paper. Qualitative research approaches are utilized to collect data. Specifically, observation and interviews with handicraft workers, religious leaders, and non-handicraft workers are used to collect feasible facts for this paper. The study reveals intricate views shaped by socio-cultural contexts, traditions, and lived experiences about handicraft occupation. The local community prevails positive links between handicraft materials and cultural heritage and artistic expression, whereas negative stereotypes and mythical beliefs and stories impact social standing and career choices in handicraft occupation. The paper argues for a nuanced understanding of community perceptions of how handicraft occupation affects the lives of handicraft workers and the opportunities of handicraft occupation.
Alphabetic Excavations
Authors: Norris Matthew 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Around the turn of the 17th century, the Swedish antiquary and mystic Johannes Bureus (1568–1652) claimed to have discovered the primordial theology and science of his Scandinavian ancestors encoded in their system of writing, the runic alphabet, inspired in large part by earlier Christian interpretations of the Kabbalah. In the leadup to the Swedish intervention in the Thirty Years’ War, he viewed the discovery as the ecumenical solution to the confessional divisions that were rending Europe asunder. This article explores how Bureus’s simultaneously typical and idiosyncratic engagement with the Kabbalah originated, what functions it served in his broader antiquarian program, and how it evolved to adapt to the shifting contours of Protestant scholarship in the first half of the 17th century.
The Concealed Scroll
Authors: Necker Gerold 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The pseudepigraphic Book of Sacred Magic is known to be one of the occult bestsellers of the 19th century. Allegedly written in the year 1348 by the Jew Abraham of Worms, it became popular in numerous versions in many languages from the 17th century. This article presents a single Hebrew manuscript that will be proven to be a possible source of the second part of the book, which consists of more than 150 recipes for all circumstances. By comparing the Hebrew text to the recently published edition of the German translation, which was previously thought to be the original text of this work, research to solve the riddle of its authorship and its date of composition will be given a new basis.
Abraham Abulafia and the Emergence of Christian Kabbalah
Authors: Idel Moshe 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The present study asserts the special importance of Italian Kabbalah in the emergence of Christian Kabbalah. With a more open approach than others, relating to his definition of Judaism as being in recognition of the divine name, Abraham Abulafia’s prophetic Kabbalah was quite different both from other forms of Kabbalah and from traditional understandings of Judaism, and thus opened the way for an appropriation of his ideas through the Sicilian and Latin translations of his works.
Paolo Ricci on the Notion of Material Intellect between Averroism and Kabbalah
Authors: Mantovani Margherita 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This article examines Paolo Ricci’s joint employment of Averroistic and kabbalistic sources. Particular attention is paid to the interpretation that Ricci inserts in his writings of the agent and material intellects and to the circulation of Siger of Brabant’s doctrines in the academic context of Renaissance Pavia. It argues that Ricci’s In Apostolorum simbolum dialogus reveals the role of Kabbalah in the author’s involvement with contemporaneous Renaissance debates on the soul. The reference to Ricci’s name before his conversion to Christianity included in the first edition of this treatise can relate to the information that Caspar Amman provides in a note on his personal copy of Ricci’s treatise.
The Problem of Defining Useful False Beliefs
Authors: Shope Robert K. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Those who recognize the type of knowledge acquisition that involves what Peter D. Klein calls ‘a useful false belief’ face the problem of defining appropriate boundaries for such a belief. Klein’s own proposal encounters counterexamples and should be replaced by a definition inspired by a position that may be called ‘circumstantialism,’ which emphasizes certain circumstances belonging to the knower’s situation. The revised definition also offers a solution to ‘The False Lemma Problem’ of distinguishing cases involving useful false beliefs from classic Gettier-type cases involving a false lemma in the reasoning underlying the inferential process.
Indigenization of the Social Sciences in Iran
Authors: Homayounvash Mohammad 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Shortly after the Islamic Revolution of 1979, the Cultural Revolution Headquarters was established as a key institution to shape ad oversee cultural and educational policies in the country and embed Islamic values throughout society. A cornerstone of this state-driven institutional campaign was the vigorous pursuit of the indigenization (Boomi-sazi) and Islamization of the social sciences aimed at cultivating and advancing theories, methodologies, and research agendas that were rooted in Iran’s rich Islamic heritage, historical context, and societal values. Drawing on primary materials in Persian, predominantly sourced from key decision-makers and strategists involved in the Islamization project, this paper investigates the complex historical, cultural, religious, and geopolitical contexts that have shaped the evolving relationship between the Islamic Republic and Iranian academia since 1979. It provides a critical analysis of the factors contributing to the limited success of efforts to indigenize and Islamize social sciences in Iran. The study focuses on several key areas: the imposition of constraints on specific academic research; the intricate dynamics between the Hawza (Shi’a Islamic seminary) and the university system; the pervasive influence of “Westoxication” (Gharb-zadegi) and the deep-rooted pro-Western institutional inertia within Iran’s academic institutions; and the securitization of social sciences, whereby certain disciplines, topics, or research agendas are framed within a national security context, reflecting Iran’s ideological and geopolitical confrontations with the West.
The Tragedy of Humanities and Social Sciences in Iran
Authors: Ahmadi Hamid 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Similar to David Ricci’s description of “tragedy” in analyzing the status of political science in the American universities of the mid-1980s, Iranian humanities and social sciences have faced a tragedy in since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. This tragedy stems from the continuous policy of Islamization in its two waves: first the Islamization of the universities in 1980s and second the Islamization of humanities and social sciences in late 2000s. This has given rise to contending school of thought on the policy of Islamization and knowledge production in humanities and social sciences. The ideological religious school of thought has failed in its policy of Islamization, having a more narrow nase and less popularity in the Iranian humanities and social sciences milieu. Conversely, the historical sociology school, which emphasizes on the idea of the University of Iran, is getting more attention in this regard.
Javad Tabatabai and Academic Indigenization in Contemporary Iran
Authors: Bostani Mostafa , Bostani Ahmad 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This paper examines the contemporary Iranian intellectual pursuit of indigenizing social sciences and humanities through the scholarship of Javad Tabatabai (1945–2023). As an influential figure in recent Iranian debates on nationhood and identity, Tabatabai’s intellectual journey provides valuable insights into the various approaches to academic indigenization in Iran. In his early career, Tabatabai critically engaged with the pre-1979 Revolution pursuit of “authenticity” by nativist thinkers such as Ehsan Naraqi, as well as post-Revolutionary Islamization and indigenization efforts to reconfigure knowledge systems. He explored the “conditions of impossibility” for establishing modern social sciences within Islamic civilization, ultimately rejecting the feasibility of developing indigenous social sciences in Iran. However, Tabatabai’s later scholarship marked a significant departure. He began advocating for the creation of a distinctly “national” framework for social sciences and humanities, rooted in a “theory of Iran” aimed at addressing perceived exceptional complexities of Iranian culture and civilization through history. By situating Tabatabai’s shift in perspective within the broader “nationalist turn” in his later work, this paper highlights the interplay between national identity and knowledge production in his final scholarship, interpreting it as another chapter in the Iranian intellectual pursuit of indigenous social sciences and humanities.
Lowering B-type natriuretic peptide levels and increasing cardiac function: the role of levosimendan in the treatment of heart failure
Authors: Meng Jianfeng , Zuo Ye 
Published: February 2025

Objective In this study, we examined whether levosimendan could lower B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and improve cardiac function in patients with heart failure who have diuretic resistance and low ejection fraction. Methods We conducted a cohort study among 120 participants from September 2022 to August 2023. We investigated the efficacy of treatment with levosimendan in patients with HF who exhibited diuretic resistance and had a low ejection fraction. All patients received recombinant human neuronal natriuretic peptide (rhBNP) and the treatment group additionally received levosimendan. In addition to the primary endpoints, safety measures were assessed, encompassing the monitoring of blood pressure, heart rate, and serum creatinine levels. Results Patients in the treatment and control groups were similar in age, sickness duration, weight, and sex ratio. Medication use, New York Heart Association classification, ejection fraction percentage, and other factors were evenly distributed. The treatment group showed increased urine volume and weight loss. Both groups had similar post-treatment systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and serum creatinine levels, indicating good safety. Conclusion Levosimendan in combination with rhBNP may improve diuretic resistance in patients with HF and low ejection fraction. Further multicenter trials are needed to confirm our findings.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of systemic antibiotics for diabetes-related foot infections
Authors: Lee Mei-Chuan , Hua Yi-Ming , Toh Han Siong , Su Hui-Chen , Chen Po-Jung 
Published: February 2025

Objective Diabetes-related foot infections (DFIs) are prevalent in patients with diabetes mellitus, often leading to severe complications, including amputations. This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of systemic antibiotics in DFI treatment. Research Design and Methods A systematic review was conducted by searching PubMed, Cochrane databases, and Embase for randomized controlled trials up to August 4, 2024, evaluating the clinical efficacy of systemic antibiotics for DFIs. Primary outcomes were clinical efficacy and safety, comparing different antibiotic classes to penicillins. Subgroup analysis was based on DFI severity. Results Of 24 studies, 16 were included in the meta-analysis. Linezolid showed a potential efficacy advantage over penicillins for DFIs but had more adverse effects. Clinical efficacy and safety were comparable across carbapenems and quinolones versus penicillins. Ertapenem showed no significant difference from piperacillin/tazobactam in treating moderate or severe DFIs. Conclusion In conclusion, while linezolid may offer a potential efficacy advantage over penicillins in treating DFIs, it is associated with a higher risk of drug-related adverse effects. Penicillins demonstrate comparable clinical efficacy and safety to carbapenems and fluoroquinolones for DFI management. For moderate to severe DFIs, piperacillin/tazobactam and ertapenem are viable options, though treatment should be guided by local antimicrobial resistance patterns.
Talking While Walking After Concussion: Acute Effects of Concussion on Speech Pauses and Gait Speed
Authors: Yang Shu , Johnson Paula K. , Hansen Colby R. , Wilde Elisabeth A. , Cortez Melissa M. , Dibble Leland E. , Fino Peter C. , Raffegeau Tiphanie E. 
Published: February 2025

Background Deficits in dual-tasks (DT) are frequently observed post-concussion (ie, mild Traumatic Brain Injury). However, traditional DT may not be relevant to daily life. Walking while talking elicits DT costs in healthy adults and is part of daily life. Objective We investigated the effect of concussion on walking with extemporaneous speech and explored relationships between DT and acute symptoms. Methods Participants with recent concussion (<14 days post-injury) and controls completed 3 tasks: single-task gait without speaking (STG), single-task speaking without walking (STS), and walking while speaking (DT). Silent pauses in speech audio reflected cognitive performance, and gait was quantified using inertial sensors. We used linear mixed models to compare groups and conditions and explored associations with self-reported symptoms. Results Both concussion (n = 19) and control (n = 18) groups exhibited longer speech pauses ( P < .001), slower walking speeds ( P < .001), and slower cadence ( P < .001) during the DT compared to ST conditions. There were no group differences or interactions for speech pauses ( P > .424). The concussion group slowed down more during DT than the control group (group × task P = .032). Vestibular symptoms strongly associated with ST speech pause duration (ρ = .72), ST gait speed (ρ = −.75), and DT gait speed (ρ = −.78). Conclusions Extemporaneous speech is well-practiced but challenging to complete while walking post-concussion. Strong associations between DT outcomes and vestibular-related symptoms suggest DT deficits vary with post-concussion symptomology. DT deficits may be deleterious to daily tasks post-concussion.
Complications after ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release: a case series
Authors: Köhl Magdalena , Seeher Ulrike , Kaiser Peter , Schmidle Gernot , Zimmermann Robert , Sigl Stephan 
Published: February 2025

In a retrospective analysis, data from patients who underwent open revision after ultrasound-guided release between February 2021 and December 2023 were reviewed. These patients experienced persistent, worsened or new symptoms. Clinical symptoms, complications and surgical techniques were assessed. Of 14 patients undergoing revision, nine had an incomplete release of the flexor retinaculum. Five patients had major complications like nerve or vessel lesions. Our findings indicate that although ultrasound-guided release is effective, it should only be done by physicians experienced in nerve sonography and hand surgery. Level of evidence: IV
Characterizing miR-20a-3p Expression in the Progression of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Thomas Priya , Ramani Pratibha , Ramasubramanian Abilasha , Sekar Durairaj 
Published: February 2025

Aim: This study aims to elucidate the role of miR-20a-3p in the inhibition of tumor suppressor genes, thereby enhancing the development and advancement of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) by fostering the proliferation and viability of tumor cells. Additionally, the study seeks to evaluate the potential of miR-20a-3p as a prognostic biomarker for more effective treatment strategies in OSCC patients. Materials and Methods: This observational, analytical study utilized a convenience sampling method, involving a total of 63 OSCC biopsy samples and corresponding nontumor oral tissues from the same patients. The expression levels of miR-20a-3p were quantified using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Clinical information, including tumor stage, and grade was obtained. Statistical analysis included unpaired Student’s t tests to compare miR-20a-3p expression levels between normal and OSCC samples, and one-way ANOVA to compare expression across different grades and stages of the tumor, using SPSS version 19. Results: Our findings demonstrate that miR-20a-3p expression was significantly downregulated in OSCC samples compared to healthy controls ( p < .001). Additionally, we observed a correlation between miR-20a-3p downregulation and OSCC histological grade and staging. miR-20a-3p expression levels were significantly different across different grades of OSCC, particularly between well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (WDSCC) and poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (PDSCC) ( p < .006) and moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma and PDSCC ( p < .008). There was a significant difference in miR-20a-3p expression between normal tissues and Stage II ( p < .006) and Stage IV ( p < .001) OSCC. Conclusion: The study confirms that miR-20a-3p acts as a tumor suppressor in OSCC and holds potential as a biomarker for prognosis and personalized treatment strategies. miR-20a-3p expression is significantly reduced in OSCC tissues compared to normal tissues, and its levels vary with tumor grade and stage. These findings underscore the importance of further research into miRNAs as therapeutic targets.
Delamination between wood and externally bonded FRP due to swelling and shrinkage
Authors: Feng Jing-Wei , Yang Chuang , Li Yi-fan , Zhang Zhongwen 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Timber members are often strengthened with bonded FRP sheets for a better mechanical performance. For these members, eigenstress can develop in their interfaces due to swelling and shrinkage of the member, which can cause cracks and delamination. Sophisticated evaluation of these phenomenon requires understanding of the moisture gradient in the composite member as well as fracture energy of these interface layers. However, these data are currently insufficient in literature. This paper investigates delamination between wood and FRP focusing on influences of the swelling and shrinkage of the wood. Tests were conducted regarding fracture energy of the adhesive layer joining the wood and the FRP as well as moisture transfer process crossing the adhesive layers. Using the derived experimental data, numerical parametric studies were performed. The results show that significant damages could be introduced to bonding of the FRP sheets due to eigenstress introduced by hygroscopic swelling and shrinkage of the member which can be significantly affected by layout of the FRP sheet.