bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Misuse of pregabalin: a qualitative study from a patient’s perspective
Authors: Servais Louise , Richelle Lou 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundThe misuse of pregabalin has been the subject of increasing concerns for several years. The effects sought are multiple and it is rarely taken as a single drug. The most frequent association is with opioids, which may increase the risk of fatal overdose.AimIn the face of this emerging phenomenon, a better understanding was needed of the misuse situation in Belgium and to identify the people involved.MethodA qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with 20 participants who misuse pregabalin was conducted through all the French-speaking part of Belgium between August 2021 and January 2022. This proceeded to a thematic analysis method with the help of NVivo software.ResultsA profile of young users, new immigrants, mainly coming from North Africa emerged. They had in common a challenging or even traumatic migration pathway and precarious living conditions on Belgian territory. Most of them had no stable income. Pregabalin seemed to enable them to cope with their daily situation. All had psychiatric and/or somatic comorbidities for which they did not seem to benefit from adequate medical care. It seemed to lead many of them to use pregabalin as self-medication for anxio-depressive disorders and chronic pain. Pregabalin was never used alone.ConclusionThis study has highlighted a rarely documented profile of pregabalin misuse: self-medication among a group of new immigrants, most of whom have no previous history of opioid-related disorders. Measures should be taken to improve access to health and social care for this population, considering all their biopsychosocial vulnerabilities.
Retreating Wild Mammals of Pune Urban Area
Authors: Nalavade Sanjeev B. 
Published: July 2023

Urban wildlife is often overlooked in wildlife studies, with most researchers based in cities but conducting studies in remote areas far from their homes. Urban dwellers generally view urban wildlife as pests, and modern urban systems discourage their presence. Despite these challenges, Pune, a city in India, hosts a surprisingly diverse array of wildlife, with 62 different mammal species recorded within a 40 km radius from the city center. Previous studies on Pune's mammal fauna date back to the 19th century, but much of the research was limited to bird fauna.
Habitat loss due to urbanization has been a significant factor affecting urban wildlife, impacting about one-third of the species. Pollution, though likely affecting many species, has not been thoroughly studied. While some mammals have thrived in urban environments, others have faced population declines or retreats. For example, sensitive species like blackbuck and tigers are retreating from the city at a rapid pace, while civets and hares are more tolerant and have retreated only slightly.
Various factors contribute to wildlife decline in urban areas, including hunting, poaching, and superstitions leading to the persecution of certain species. Trapping practices are generally small-scale and sustainable, mostly conducted by specialized tribes. Wildlife is also affected by becoming vermin, leading to extermination efforts. Urbanization poses numerous threats to wildlife, such as habitat degradation, disturbance, and hazards like overhead electric wires and poles.
Despite these challenges, Pune has the highest recorded species richness among Indian metropolises, with 65 mammal species found in the urban area. The city's location between the Western Ghats and the Deccan plains contributes to its diverse range of species. The study calls for deeper exploration of mammal diversity in Bangalore, another Indian city with a similar climate and biome, to expand knowledge on urban wildlife.
Overall, urban wildlife studies remain an underexplored area, and efforts to understand and conserve urban biodiversity are crucial.
Aplikasi Pemesanan Rumah Sewa “Rizky“ Menggunakan Model Incremental Berbasis Web
Authors: Herawati MS , Harlina MS , Fitriani Risma Rahmalia , Chandra Yudi Irawan 
Published: July 2023

Bisnis berbasis hunian seperti rumah kost dan kontrakan masih menjadi incaran para pelaku properti, karena bisnis ini sangat menjanjikan walaupun modal yang dikeluarkan tak sedikit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempermudah calon penghuni rumah kost dan kontrakan yang seringkali mengalami kesulitan untuk melakukan proses pencarian informasi dan pemesanan rumah sewa (kost- an putri dan kontrakan) serta fasilitas yang disediakan oleh pemilik secara online. Peneliti merasa Sistem Informasi sebagai penerapan strategi bisnis, diperlukan untuk pengembangan dan pertukaran informasi secara elektronik, seperti informasi pemasaran, penjualan dan layanan untuk pelanggan. Komoditi properti yang merupakan bagian dari penerapan strategi bisnis ini memerlukan layanan informasi secara online, khususnya dalam proses pemesanan rumah sewa (kost-an Putri dan kontrakan) yang selama ini sistem pelayanannya kurang effisien dan hanya dilakukan secara offline. Sulitnya melakukan pemasaran rumah kost dan kontrakan milik Bapak Rizky, yang beralamat di Jalan Melati, Pondok Melati Jati Warna, Bekasi dilakukan dengan cepat, mendorong Bapak Rizky sebagai pemilik rumah sewa mencari cara untuk mempermudah pemasarannya dengan membuat aplikasi pemesanan rumah kost (kost-an putri) dan kontakan berbasis website. Pengujian dilakukan dengan menggunakan pengujian Blackbox dan pengujian UAT yang dilakukan kepada sebanyak 20 orang calon penghuni kost-an dan kontrakan, dengan prosentase 90%, menyatakan bahwa website Pemesanan Rumah Kost- Putri dan Kontrakan yang telah dibuat ini bisa bekerja dengan baik. Dan dengan jumlah sebanyak 13 responden dengan prosentase 65%, menyatakan bahwa dari hasil tersebut aplikasi yang di jalankan tidak ada error. Rancangan sistem untuk menggambarkan desain sistem yang diusulkan menggunakan pemodelan UML (Unifield Modeling Language) yang berorientasi objek yaitu use case diagram, activity diagram dan class diagram yang dapat mempermudah pembuatan sistem, pembuatan website menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan database MySQLi. Layanan informasi ini dapat diterima dan memiliki kenyamanan desain dan efisiensi yang baik, sehingga dapat membatu calon penghuni kamar kost dan rumah kontrakan dalam mencari informasi tentang kamar yang sudah terisi dan memungkinkan pelanggan mendapatkan detail informasi tentang kamar kost dan kontrakan yang di cari.
Ұлттық қолөнер арқылы білім алушыларды қолөнер шеберлігіне үйрету технологиясы
Authors: Нугманова Фарида , Архыматаева Айнұр , Әдиет Қайыркен , Қайыпбаева Айгуль 
Published: July 2023

Зерттелетін мәселенің өзектілігі ХІХ ғасырда және ХХ ғасырдың бас кезінде қазақ халқының қолөнері оның ішінде киіз үй жасау, ағашты өрнектеу, кесте тігу, өрмек тоқу, кілем жасау, т.с.с. кең өріс алған. Мақала авторлары көркем еңбек пәні арқылы, білім алушылардың қазақ халқының қолөнері шеберлік жүйесіне арнайды, білім алушылардың болашақ көркем еңбек мұғалімі мамандығын таңдауына жол ашады. Мақалада атап көрсетілген мамандыққа, білім алушыларды, үнемі өзін-өзі дамытатын жүйеге ұмтыла отырып, көркем еңбек пәнінің негіздері ашылған. Бүгінгі таңда жаңалыққа жаны құмар жас ұрпаққа заман талабына сай тәрбие мен білім беру, оны ұлттық құндылықтар арқылы жүзеге асыруын қарастырған. Білім алушылардың көркем еңбек пәнінің «Сәндік-қолданбалы өнер» бөлімі арқылы, олардың көңілін сәнді-қолөнер бұйымдарын жасау жолдарына, ұлттық құндылықтарын бойына сіңіріп, адамгершілік, еңбексүйгіш, дағдыларын қалыптастыру жолдары құрастырылған. Қазақ халқының ата-мұрасын жаңғырту және жалғастыру құрметтеу керектігін үйрену керектігіне қорытынды жасаған. Өнер туындыларының мазмұнын жете меңгерту. Білім алушыларды болашақ көркем еңбек мұғалімін таңдау, таңдаған мамандыққа құрмет көрсету керектігі жөнінде әзірлеген.
Negative Parenting Mediates the Longitudinal Association between Parental Internalizing Symptoms and Child Oppositional Symptoms
Authors: Klemp Marie-Theres , Dose Christina , Mühlenmeister Judith , Plück Julia , Wähnke Laura , Döpfner Manfred 
Published: July 2023

AbstractResearch has pointed to both cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between parental internalizing symptoms and child externalizing symptoms. This study analyzed whether the association is mediated by negative parenting behavior in view of previous reports that both parental internalizing symptoms and child externalizing symptoms are related to parenting behaviors. Longitudinal data for the current analyses were derived from a randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of a web-assisted self-help intervention for parents of children with elevated levels of externalizing symptoms. Two different mediation models were analyzed, one using attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms as the dependent variable and the other using oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) symptoms. Both models included parental internalizing symptoms as the independent variable, negative parenting behavior as a mediator, and study condition as a confounder. The longitudinal analyses support the mediating role of negative parenting behavior in the association between early parental internalizing symptoms and later child ODD symptoms.
ÖĞRETMENLERİN ÇEVRİM İÇİ CANLI DERSLERE YÖNELİK GÖRÜŞLERİ VE MOTİVASYON DÜZEYİ
Authors: AKDENİZ Veysel 
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmada coronavirüs (Covid-19) salgın döneminde yürütülen uzaktan eğitimle ilgili öğretmen görüşleri, tutumları ve motivasyon durumları araştırılmıştır. Yüz yüze eğitimin olmadığı ve ilerleyen süreçte hibrit modeliyle yürütülen çalışmalarda öğretmenlerin uzaktan eğitime yönelik tutumları ve algı düzeyleri üzerinde durulmuştur. Bu kapsamda Afyonkarahisar Emirdağ ilçesinde görev yapan öğretmenler üzerinde uygulanan Ağır(2007) tarafından geliştirilmiş tutum ölçeği ile veriler elde edilmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklemini Emirdağ ilçesinde görev yapan farklı branşlardan 204 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Öğretmenlerin uzaktan eğitimde canlı derslere yönelik tutumlarıyla ilgili uygulanan tutum ölçeğiyle veriler analiz edilmiştir. Frekansları, ortalama değerleri, t-testi ve anova uygulanmış ve araştırmanın sonucunda öğretmenleri uzaktan eğitime ve canlı derslere yönelik olumlu tutumlar tespit edilmiştir.
Aplicación de la técnica “WALANT” en cirugías de colgajos locales de uso común para cobertura de mano y dedos
Authors: Ganem María Amparo , Molina Gerson José , Alezard Carlos Miguel , Simancas Víctor 
Published: July 2023

Introducción. La aplicación de la técnica WALANT (administración de lidocaína y epinefrina para conseguir anestesia local y vasoconstricción) ha demostrado diferentes beneficios en el campo de la cirugía de los miembros superiores del cuerpo humano, resaltando su simplicidad, buenos resultados y disminución de los costos del tratamiento quirúrgico. Son muchas los procedimientos quirúrgicos de los miembros superiores que se llevan a cabo hoy en día mediante el uso de la técnica WALANT. Entre estos procedimientos se incluyen las coberturas de defectos cutáneos; sin embargo, dicha técnica anestésica no ha sido reportada ampliamente en este campo.
Objetivo. Reportar la experiencia del Servicio de Cirugía de la Mano y Reconstructiva de la Fundación Hospital San Antonio de Táriba, ubicado en Táchira (Venezuela), en la realización y transferencia de colgajos comunes para la cobertura de manos y dedos con el uso de la técnica WALANT.
Materiales y métodos. Estudio prospectivo, descriptivo y de seguimiento de una serie de nueve pacientes sometidos a diferentes tipos de colgajos locales para cobertura de la mano y los dedos con la técnica WALANT.
Resultados. Todos los casos se intervinieron sin uso de torniquete. El promedio de dolor durante la anestesia, cirugía y postoperatorio (medido a través de una escala visual analógica) fue de 1.3. Todos los colgajos cicatrizaron sin complicaciones. El resultado funcional final fue excelente en todos los participantes del estudio.
Conclusión. La técnica de anestesia WALANT empleada en el presente estudio demostró ser segura, reproducible, indolora, efectiva, de bajo costo y de buena aceptación por parte de los pacientes.
Preparation of Theoretical and Practical Recommendations for the Transformation of the Economic Security System of Enterprises During the Digitization Process
Authors: Khadzhynova Olena 
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The article proves that information security is one of the most critical aspects of the economic security of an enterprise, and it is necessary to emphasize that reducing the problem of financial security of an enterprise to the protection of trade secrets is an overly simplified solution this problem. Such a narrow understanding of economic security only considers part of the spectrum of environmental impact as the main source of danger to the enterprise's activities.

Theoretical framework: According to this view, the economic security of an enterprise is conditioned by the influence of the external environment, which in a market economy is constantly changing, never remaining stable or unchanged.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The cluster systemic approach and modeling methodology outlined in the article, as well as the tools for analyzing and diagnosing the enterprise's condition, allow for a sufficiently complete study of the complex factors threatening the economic security of an enterprise and for a meaningful and purposeful organization and implementation of the necessary indicator monitoring, which will allow for systematic research and analysis of the dynamically changing socio-economic and conduct a feasibility study of management decisions.

Findings: The study develops and implements a modern concept of enterprise security in the digital economy. The development of a set of organizational tools that ensure the transformation of economic security of enterprises in the process of digital transformation is presented. The modeling of the economic security system of an enterprise in the digital economy is proposed.

Research, Practical & Social implications: The content of the enterprise economic security category is considered from the standpoint of environmental impact and protection of enterprises from its negative impact, including in the few publications of domestic economists so far.

Originality/Value: The European Social Fund funded this research under the No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712-23-0211 "Transformation of the economic security system of enterprises in the process of digitalization" measure.
One death doesn’t fit all: how should we approach end-of-life care in very frail adults?
Authors: Breheny Cate Goldwater , Halim Noor , Naeem Hafsa , Reynolds Heidi , Foell Jens 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundDeath is inevitable. When,however,is bound by uncertainty in frailty. A purely proactive approach to dying — exemplified by the DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation) form — is unrealistic. What does a good death look like — and who decides?AimTo understand the experiences of primary care clinicians and bereaved relatives in end-of-life (EOL) care and inform future service provision for frail and dying people.MethodWe conducted 21 semi-structured interviews with 12 GPs and 9 relatives of recently deceased patients and completed an inductive thematic analysis.ResultsWe identified four themes: 1) relationships and duty of care: many participants identified the responsibility — medical and familial — associated with EOL care. Discussions and decision-making around death, while crucial, create a significant emotional burden; 2) power and authority: the decision-making process involves multilayered power dynamics between families, patients, and clinicians in attempts to manage uncertainty. Medical judgements’ authority can be simultaneously welcomed and challenged. Advanced care planning can become symbolic of hidden tensions around acceptance of death; 3) conflicting ideologies: conflicting binary ideas around a ‘good death’ recurred, with no universal preferences. Understanding where families, the dying, and the doctor sit on these spectra is crucial and rarely communicated; 4) resource limitations (for example, lack of social care support) constrain the decision-making process.ConclusionYou only get one chance to die well. Thoughtful and empathetic decision-making in a reactive and complex environment is crucial to supporting patients, loved ones, and clinicians. A one-size-fits-all proactive ‘death conveyor belt’ is unrealistic.
Old&new — nervecentre software amendment to improve Frailty In-Reach triage
Authors: Podlasek Anna , Otley Georgina , Weir Peter , Denton Tamara , Jawahar Helen , Riad Ismail , Haque Muzammel , Hubert Charlotte , Kearney Fiona , Azad Michael 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundDiverting patients to the community is one of the solutions to mitigate overcrowding in emergency departments, which is the role of the Frailty In-Reach service.AimTo improve the triage time of patients referred to the Frailty In-Reach service and decrease the administrative burden by amending the existing clinical software and creating a dedicated profile overview to include an automatic patient list with relevant clinical details.MethodWe measured the pre- and post-software amendment triage times and collected mixed-method feedback from the service users.ResultsBased on data from 10 consecutive working days (five pre- and five post-intervention) and 95 patients, the triage time was decreased by 60.3% (from mean 16 min, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 3 to 29, to 6 min, 95% CI = 2 to 10;P= 0.037). The post-implementation feedback revealed increased efficiency (from 27.5% to 87.5%) and overall increased satisfaction with the process.ConclusionWe successfully improved the triage system within the Frailty In-Reach service with digital technology.
Pathways to cancer diagnosis: current state and recommendations
Authors: Waheed Amina 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundDiagnosing cancer early is crucial in improving patient outcomes. Primary care networks are encouraged to audit routes to cancer diagnosis, as suggested by the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service Early Cancer Diagnosis Guidance.AimWe aim to measure how many patients were diagnosed with cancer in the period of April 2021 to March 2022 at an Essex GP practice, and for each of those patients, to ascertain the route of their diagnosis. We also conducted learning event analyses for patients whose diagnoses were not detected through 2-week wait (2WW) or screening.MethodSystmOne Read codes were utilised to identify all patients coded with ‘cancer’, and ‘fast-track cancer referral’. We measured the conversion rate of 2WW referrals to cancer diagnoses. For diagnoses not detected via 2WW or screening, we analysed patient notes for previous consultations and eventual route to diagnosis.ResultsIn total, 160 2WW referrals were made with a 6.25% conversion rate to cancer diagnoses. In total, 26 patients were diagnosed with cancer. Seventeen patients were diagnosed through 2WW, three through national screening programmes, three through accident and emergency, two through routine referral, and one through incidental finding. For the six patients not diagnosed through 2WW or screening, reasons why included poor patient engagement with healthcare services, referrals requiring chasing, patients passed between specialties, and failure to detect pertinent clinical signs.ConclusionIt is promising that the majority of cancers are diagnosed through 2WW and screening; however, improving patient engagement, streamlining referrals, and thorough clinical examination and documentation will reduce delayed or missed diagnoses.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DOSIMÉTRICA DEL IRRADIADOR PRECLÍNICO X-RAD 320 A PARTIR DE SIMULACIONES MONTE CARLO
Authors: Emiliani Luis E. 
Published: July 2023

Se caracterizó el irradiador preclínico X-RAD 320 a partir de simulaciones Monte Carlo utilizando el código DOSXYZnrc a partir de una fuente puntual de radiación isotrópica que emite espectros de energía generados con el programa SpekCalc. Dichas simulaciones fueron llevadas a cabo en una fantoma de agua para diferentes calidades de haz y tamaños de campo entre 0,5 x 0,5 y 15 x 15 cm2 para los cuales se obtuvieron matrices 3D de dosis. Se encontraron incertidumbres relativas asociadas a las simulaciones de hasta 1,39 % para profundidades menores a 5 cm. Los resultados obtenidos para las curvas de dosis en profundidad, perfiles de dosis y output factors para las diferentes calidades de haz corresponden al comportamiento esperado.
Overview on Central Venous Access in Pediatric Patients; Review Article
Authors: Hanif Irfan , Hessa Sulaiman Alsuwailem  , Almazyad Mashael Mohammed , Almadani Lama Abdulfattah , Alenezi Rajwa Hussin 
Published: July 2023

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are an intravenous catheter is placed with one end in a wide venous vessel and the other end exteriorized via the skin or implanted beneath the skin for therapeutic administration. It is used for administration of parenteral fluid for nutrition and for delivering medications. The delivery of medication is made easier with the use of a CVC, it also could be used to introduce resuscitation fluid and nutritional fluids into wide veins with high blood flow. The CVC is used in pediatric patients is considered more challenging than that of adults due to anatomical constraints, especially thin and delicate veins, and an in babies, there is an abundance of subcutaneous fat, which may be harmful and causes prohibition of the surgery. The length of treatment, frequency of catheterization, and the accessibility of entry sites are the most important factors to consider when choosing a device. It's critical for members of the healthcare team to talk about which CVC option is best for the patient. Every youngster who requires central venous access has certain requirements to guarantee better results and decrease the risk of any further complications. This narrative review aims to overview and summarize current evidence regarding indications, devices and complications of CVCs.
CODESRIA Bulletin, Nos 3 & 4, 2017
Authors: System Journal 
Published: July 2023

In this issue
0- EditorialEditorial, Godwin Murunga and Divine Fuh 1Éditorial, Godwin Murunga and Divine Fuh 3
From the Executive Secretary’s Desk, Godwin Murunga 5Du bureau du Secrétaire exécutif, Godwin Murunga 7
1 - Processus démocratiques, gouvernance, citoyenneté et sécurité en Afrique,Lionel Zenouvou 9
2 - The Place of Indigenous Methods of Governance in Post-colonial Africa,Munamato Chemhurru 12
3 - Fenced off: Distrust and the city as an exclusive space in a post-Apartheid context, Leah Junck 13
4 - A Human Economy and Mobile Money in Africa: Lessons from South Africa,Sean Maliehe 14
5 - The African Mining Vision: Imagining and Realizing New Futures from Africa’s Mineral Wealth,Theresa Moyo 22
6 - Cybersecurity in Africa: Understanding the Implications of the New Cyber-environment,Stephen M. Magu 24
7 - Can Devolution Assist Marginalized Kenyan Communities to Adapt to Climate Change?Raphael Mulaha Kweyu 32
8 - Preventing Corruption through Rules Based and Value Based Approaches,Kellen Kiambati1 & Anne Kariuki 35
9 - Implementation of the Principle of Variable Geometry as a Tool for Socio-economic Transformation in the East African Community,Edrine Wanyama 37
10 - Introduction à la séance de Jakkaarlo en hommage à Aminata Diaw Cissé,Rokhaya Fall 40
11. Hommage au Professeur Aminata Diaw Cissé,Abdoullah Cissé 42
12. CODESRIA Tribute to the Abuja Memorial in Honour of Professor Abubakar Momoh, Dzodzi Tsikata and Godwin Murunga 43
13. F. ABIOLA IRELE: In Memoriam,Kof Anyidoho 44
14. Fare Thee Well Champion of the African Imagination: F. Abiola Irele (1936-2017), Chambi Chachage 46
15. Egbon, Teacher and Mentor, Go Gracefully into the Night! For Abiola Irele (1936-2017),Biodun Jeyifo 47
16. Statement on the passing on of Dr Abdul Raufu Mustapha, 1954-2017,Dzodzi Tsikata and Godwin Murunga 50
17. Open, Perceptive and Public-Spirited: A Tribute to Abdul Raufu Mustapha (1954-2017),Yusuf Bangura 51