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The Intersection of Gender, Language, and Virtual Learning: Advancing Equality in Thailand’s Film Industry
Authors: Piayura Orathai , Sangsarapun Wanida 
Published: January 2025

This qualitative study examines gendered aspects of language skill development in the Thai film industry on the metaverse. Employing purposive and snowball sampling, professionals from diverse industry roles participated, adhering to ethical guidelines and laws. Findings indicate gender disparities in English proficiency, highlighting the need for inclusive language programs. Empowering women through enhanced language skills can mitigate career barriers. Policy recommendations stress gender-inclusive education initiatives. Stakeholders should integrate tailored support for male and female participants as well as establish necessary legal measures. Future research should explore the connections between gender, language skills, and equality. Longitudinal studies can provide valuable insights into how these factors interact over time. This study emphasizes the critical importance of English proficiency in promoting gender equality. It highlights the necessity of cooperation from the government as well as across the industry-wide collaboration to address gender disparities and ensure equal opportunities for all.
STUDY ON OPTIMIZATION OF PECTIN EXTRACTION FROM UNRIPE BANANA PEEL (Musa sp.)
Authors: Nguyen Thi Quynh Mai  , Dao Thi My Linh  , Nguyen Ngoc Doan Trinh  , Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao  
Published: January 2025

Pectin là một polysacharide có giá trị được sử dụng rộng rãi trong ngành công nghiệp dược phẩm và thực phẩm. Pectin thường được thu nhận từ nhiều nguồn thực vật khác nhau. Chất lượng và giá thành của pectin phụ thuộc vào nhiều yếu tố chiết xuất khác nhau bao gồm nhiệt độ, thời gian chiết xuất, tỷ lệ, nồng độ dung môi, , độ chín của chuối, kích thước hạt và phương pháp chiết xuất. Nghiên cứu này tối ưu hóa một số yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến hiệu suất thu hồi pectin từ vỏ chuối xanh bằng phương pháp đáp ứng bề mặt theo mô hình Box-Behnken. Kết quả cho thấy, ở điều kiện chiết xuất gồm: tỉ lệ dung môi : nguyên liệu 29,85% (v/w), nhiệt độ 90,67 °C và kết tủa sau đó với cồn : dịch chiết với tỉ lệ 1,2% (v/v), hiệu suất chiết pectin đạt giá trị cao nhất với 49,67%. Ở điều kiện này, các giá trị thực nghiệm phù hợp với các giá trị được dự đoán bởi các mô hình tối ưu. Sản phẩm pectin chiết xuất từ vỏ chuối chứa các nhóm chức năng đặc trưng tương tự như pectin thương mại; hàm lượng pectin đạt 65,01%; chỉ số DE đạt 37,37% và chỉ số MI đạt 9,45 ± 0,45%.
Orange Data Mining
Authors: Calado João Eudes de Souza , Matias-Pereira José , Costa Abimael de Jesus Barros 
Published: January 2025

O objetivo do estudo é analisar, sob o enfoque da mineração de dados, as informações do Relato Integrado de Gestão (RIG) em algumas Unidades Prestadoras de Contas (UPCs) brasileiras por meio da ferramenta Orange Data Mining (ODM). Para tanto, foi realizado um estudo qualitativo, documental e exploratório por meio de práticas de análise textual de dados financeiros e não financeiros do RIG de quinze universidades federais brasileiras. São apresentados dois exemplos de análises, com foco em um único exercício, 2019, o que poderá ser mais explorado em estudos futuros, considerando-se a expectativa de adoção da Estrutura Internacional do Relato Integrado (EIRI) pelas UPCs nos Estados e Municípios. Os resultados da abordagem prática na execução da ODM demonstraram que as características intuitivas da ferramenta podem facilitar as análises por diversos perfis de pesquisadores, do iniciante ao mais experiente, e que se configura como oportunidade para diferentes análises dos referidos dados do RIG. As contribuições da pesquisa poderão integrar a literatura sobre o uso da ODM no setor público, no estímulo a estudantes, servidores públicos, inclusive os do controle, na prática da avaliação das informações do RIG, sobretudo no controle social e na transparência.
A origem do mal em Santo Agostinho
Authors: Souza Givanildo José de 
Published: January 2025

This essay takes us on a deep analysis of the “Origin of Evil in Saint Augustine”, exploring the roots of evil in Augustinian philosophy. The author must present the main concepts of Augustinian theodicy, such as the idea of ​​free will and the fall of man, to discuss the origin of evil and its relationship with human and divine nature.
Epidemiological, Clinical and Prognostic Features of Tetanus in Dakar, Senegal
Authors: Cisse Viviane Marie Pierre , Fall Ndèye Maguette , Mbaye Khardiata Diallo , Ndiaye Fatou Sène , Barro Khardiatou , Badiane Aboubakar Sidikh , Massaly Aminata , Lakhe Ndèye Aïssatou , Ka Daye , Diouf Assane , Fortes Louise , Seydi Moussa 
Published: January 2025

The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and prognostic aspects of tetanus.
Methodology: This is a retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study based on the records of patients hospitalized for tetanus in the infectious diseases and tropical department of the University Hospital of Fann and collected from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2022.
Results: Over an 8-year period, 517 cases of tetanus were selected, with an average age of 30.9 ± 21.7 years. The median age was 24 years, with extremes of 2 and 90 years. The distribution of cases according to sex revealed a clear male predominance, with a sex ratio of 4.94. The profession was not specified for 47% of patients. The population most affected was represented by students (20.9%) and manual workers (18.8%). In terms of origin, 65.6% of the cases recorded came from suburban areas. The classic signs of tetanus were found: trismus (99.2%), dysphagia (84.5%) and tonic paroxysms (61.01%). The absence of a vaccination record was noted in 99.4% of cases. The main the portal of entry, for tetanus was integumentary in 397 cases (76.8%), with tetanus presenting mainly in the generalized form in 98.1% of cases. The incubation period was greater than or equal to 7 days in 63.06% of cases, and the invasion period was greater than or equal to 48 hours in 39.8% of cases. With regard to serotherapy, 89.2% of cases were treated intrathecally, and the main complications were cardiovascular (19.5%), infectious (14.1%) and respiratory (10.3%). 19.9% of cases were fatal.
Conclusion: Although tetanus has become an exception in developed countries, it continues to pose a real public health problem in countries with limited resources, despite the existence of a vaccine that is now accessible, effective and completely safe. In Senegal, despite the efforts of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation, the incidence of tetanus in hospitals remains high, hence the importance of booster vaccinations and raising public awareness, especially among young people and manual workers.
Silicosis, asbestosis, and pulmonary fibrosis in Ontario, Canada from 1996 to 2019
Authors: Zhang Yizhi , Rajaram Nikhil , Lau Ambrose , Mehta Kruti , Holness D. Linn , Tarlo Susan M. , Arrandale Victoria H. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackgroundSilicosis is a fibrotic lung disease caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Historically, silicosis was common among miners and other professions in the 20th century, and in recent decades has re‐emerged in coal mining and appeared in new workplaces, including the manufacture of distressed jeans and artificial stone countertops.MethodsPhysician billing data for the province of Ontario between 1992 and 2019 were analyzed across six time‐periods (1993−1995, 1996−2000, 2001−2005, 2006−2010, 2011−2015, and 2016−2019). The case definition was two or more billing records within 24 months with a silicosis diagnosis code (ICD‐9 502, ICD‐10 J62). Cases from 1993 to 1995 were excluded as prevalent cases. Crude incidence rates per 100,000 persons were calculated by time‐period, age, sex, and region. Analyses were repeated in parallel for pulmonary fibrosis (PF) (ICD‐9 515, ICD‐10 J84) and asbestosis (ICD‐9 501; ICD‐10 J61).ResultsFrom 1996 to 2019, 444 cases of silicosis, 2719 cases of asbestosis and 59,228 cases of PF were identified. Silicosis rates decreased from 0.42 cases per 100,000 in 1996−2000 to 0.06 per 100,000 people in 2016−2019. A similar trend was observed for asbestosis (1.66 to 0.51 per 100,000 persons) but the incidence rate of PF increased from 11.6 to 33.9 per 100,000 persons. Incidence rates for all outcomes were higher among men and older adults.ConclusionsA decreasing incidence of silicosis was observed in this analysis. However, the incidence of PF increased, consistent with findings from other jurisdictions. While cases of silicosis have been recorded among artificial stone workers in Ontario these cases do not seem to have impacted the population rates thus far. Ongoing, periodic surveillance of occupational diseases is helpful for tracking population‐level trends over time.
Occupational fatalities among grounds maintenance workers in the United States (2016−2020)
Authors: Kearney Gregory D. , Imai Satomi 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackgroundIn 2019, grounds maintenance work was ranked among the most dangerous jobs in the United States. The objective of this study was to provide a national profile of fatal injuries of grounds maintenance workers.MethodsData from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and Current Population Survey were analyzed to determine grounds maintenance worker fatality rates and rate ratios during 2016–2020.ResultsDuring the 5‐year study period, a total of 1064 deaths, or average fatality rate of 16.64 deaths per 100,000 full‐time employees (FTEs) was identified in grounds maintenance workers compared to 3.52 deaths per 100,000 FTEs for all occupational worker deaths in the United States. The incidence rate ratio was 4.72 per 100,000 FTEs [95% CI: 4.44−5.02; p < 0.0001]. The primary events or exposures that led to work‐related deaths were transportation incidents (28.0%), falls (27.3%), contact with objects and equipment (22.8%), and traumatic acute exposures to harmful substances or environments (17.9%). Black or African American workers had higher death rates, while Hispanic or Latino workers accounted for over one‐third of all occupational‐related fatalities.ConclusionsEach year, fatal work injury rates were consistently nearly five times higher among those employed in grounds maintenance work than all US worker fatalities. Wide‐ranging safety intervention and prevention measures are needed to protect workers. Future research efforts should employ methods that include qualitative approaches to gain a better understanding of worker's perspectives and employer's operational work practices to mitigate risks that contribute to these high work‐related fatalities.
Cancer incidence among workers in soft paper mills: A cohort study
Authors: Torén Kjell , Neitzel Richard L. , Eriksson Helena P. , Andersson Eva 
Published: June 2023

AbstractObjectivesTo elucidate whether occupational exposure to soft paper dust increases the incidence of cancer.MethodsWe studied 7988 workers in Swedish soft paper mills from 1960 to 2008, of whom 3233 (2 187 men and 1046 women) had more than 10 years of employment. They were divided into high exposure (>5 mg/m3 for >1 year) or lower exposure to soft paper dust based on a validated job‐exposure matrix. They were followed from 1960 to 2019, and person‐years at risk were stratified according to gender, age, and calendar‐year. The expected numbers of incident tumors were calculated using the Swedish population as the reference, and standardized incidence ratios (SIR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were assessed.ResultsAmong high‐exposure workers with more than 10 years of employment, there was an increased incidence of colon cancer (SIR 1.66, 95% CI 1.20−2.31), small intestine cancer (SIR 3.27, 95% CI 1.36−7.86), and thyroid gland cancer (SIR 2.68, 95% CI 1.11−6.43), as well as lung cancer (SIR 1.56, 95% CI 1.12−2.19). Among the lower‐exposed workers there was an increased incidence of connective tissue tumors (sarcomas) (SIR 2.26, 95% CI 1.13−4.51) and pleural mesothelioma (SIR 3.29, 95% CI 1.37−7.91).ConclusionWorkers in soft paper mills with high exposure to soft paper dust have an increased incidence of large and small intestine tumors. Whether the increased risk is caused by paper dust exposure or some unknown associated factors is unclear. The increased incidence of pleural mesothelioma is probably linked to asbestos exposure. The reason for increased incidence of sarcomas is unknown.
Trigger of twin‐fights in captive common marmosets
Authors: Miwa Miki , Hamazaki Yusuke , Koda Hiroki , Nakamura Katsuki 
Published: June 2023

AbstractCommon marmosets usually give birth to twins and form a social group consisting of a breeding couple and pairs of same‐aged siblings. The twins may engage in the first agonistic fights between them, twin‐fights (TFs), during adolescence. This study investigated the TFs based on records accumulated in our captive colony over 12 years to elucidate the proximate causations that trigger the TFs. We aimed to determine whether the TF onset mainly depended on internal events (such as the onset of puberty) as previously suggested or external events (such as the birth of the younger siblings and the behavioral change of the group members). Although both events usually occur simultaneously, the birth control method (i.e., manipulation of ovulation and interbirth‐intervals by prostaglandin administration to females) could temporally separate these events. A comparison of the onset day and occurrence rate with or without the birth control procedure revealed that TFs were triggered by a combination of internal and external events, that is, external events were the predominant triggers of TF, under the influence of internal events. The timing of TF onset was significantly delayed when the birth of the younger siblings was delayed and the twins grew older under the birth‐controlled condition, suggesting that the birth of younger siblings and related behavioral changes of group members, as well as twins' developmental maturation, could trigger TF. Higher TF rates between same‐sex twins were consistent with previous studies, reflecting the characteristics of same‐sex directed aggression in callitrichines.
The use of aprepitant for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery
Authors: Lee Daniel J. , Douglas Jennifer E. , Chang Jeremy , Wilensky Jadyn , Jackson Christina , Lee John Y. K. , Grady Michael Sean , Yoshor Daniel , Kohanski Michael A. , Palmer James N. , Atkins Joshua H. , Adappa Nithin D. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackgroundPostoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are adverse effects after surgery, which may increase the risk of complications. Aprepitant is a neurokinin‐1 receptor blocker and has been shown to reduce chemotherapy‐related nausea and vomiting and PONV. However, its role in endoscopic skull base surgery remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of aprepitant in reducing PONV in endoscopic transsphenoidal (TSA) pituitary surgery.MethodsA retrospective chart review between July 2021 and January 2023 of 127 consecutive patients who underwent TSA was performed at a tertiary academic institution. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on preoperative aprepitant use. Two groups were matched based on known risk factors of PONV (age, sex, nonsmoking, and history of PONV). The primary outcome was the incidence of PONV. Secondary outcome measures included the number of anti‐emetic use, length of stay, and postoperative cererebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.ResultsAfter matching, 48 patients were included in each group. The aprepitant group demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of vomiting than the non‐aprepitant group (2.1% vs 22.9%, p = 0.002). The number of nausea episodes and anti‐emetic use decreased with aprepitant use (p < 0.05). There was no difference in the incidence of nausea, length of stay, or postoperative CSF leak. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that aprepitant decreased the incidence of postoperative vomiting with odds ratio of 0.107.ConclusionAprepitant may serve as a useful preoperative treatment to reduce PONV in patients undergoing TSA. Further studies are needed to evaluate its impact in other arenas of endoscopic skull base surgery.
Guidelines on the prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes (IWGDF 2023 update)
Authors: Bus Sicco A. , Sacco Isabel C. N. , Monteiro‐Soares Matilde , Raspovic Anita , Paton Joanne , Rasmussen Anne , Lavery Lawrence A. , van Netten Jaap J. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAimsThis is the 2023 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot guideline on the prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes, which updates the 2019 guideline. This guideline is targeted at clinicians and other healthcare professionals.Materials and MethodsWe followed the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations methodology to devise clinical questions and critically important outcomes in the PICO format, to conduct a systematic review of the medical‐scientific literature including, where appropriate, meta‐analyses, and to write recommendations and their rationale. The recommendations are based on the quality of evidence found in the systematic review, expert opinion where (sufficient) evidence was not available, and a weighing of the desirable and undesirable effects of an intervention, as well as patient preferences, costs, equity, feasibility and applicability.ResultsWe recommend screening a person with diabetes at very low risk of foot ulceration annually for the loss of protective sensation and peripheral artery disease, and screening persons at higher risk at higher frequencies for additional risk factors. For preventing a foot ulcer, educate persons at‐risk about appropriate foot self‐care, educate not to walk without suitable foot protection, and treat any pre‐ulcerative lesion on the foot. Educate moderate‐to‐high risk people with diabetes to wear properly fitting, accommodative, therapeutic footwear, and consider coaching them to monitor foot skin temperature. Prescribe therapeutic footwear that has a demonstrated plantar pressure relieving effect during walking, to help prevent plantar foot ulcer recurrence. Consider advising people at low‐to‐moderate risk to undertake a, preferably supervised, foot‐ankle exercise programme to reduce ulcer risk factors, and consider communicating that a total increase in weight‐bearing activity of 1000 steps/day is likely safe with regards to risk of ulceration. In people with non‐rigid hammertoe with pre‐ulcerative lesion, consider flexor tendon tenotomy. We suggest not to use a nerve decompression procedure to help prevent foot ulcers. Provide integrated foot care for moderate‐to‐high‐risk people with diabetes to help prevent (recurrence of) ulceration.ConclusionsThese recommendations should help healthcare professionals to provide better care for persons with diabetes at risk of foot ulceration, to increase the number of ulcer‐free days and reduce the patient and healthcare burden of diabetes‐related foot disease.
Recent progress in food‐grade double emulsions: Fabrication, stability, applications, and future trends
Authors: Luo Tian , Wei Zihao 
Published: June 2023

AbstractCompared with ordinary emulsions, the unique structures endow double emulsions with special functions, which makes them have broad prospects in delivering biologically active substances and replacing fats. In recent years, due to the instability of double emulsions, numerous experiments have been carried out on their preparation technology as well as stabilization methods. This review emphatically summarizes the research progress of double emulsions, including preparation techniques, factors affecting stability, stabilization mechanisms, and related applications. At present, in addition to the traditional mechanical agitation and ultrasonic emulsification, membrane emulsification, phase inversion, and microfluidic emulsification are the main research directions, all of which can improve the stability. Moreover, the stabilizer is also a crucial factor affecting the stability of the double emulsion. Hence, in this article emphasis is placed on surfactants, biopolymers, and solid particles. The applications of double emulsions in food industry can be divided into the following categories: encapsulating substances, controlling the release, and being served as fat substitutes. Furthermore, in the future, the main challenges are to commercialize the double emulsions and enhance their safety in food applications. Additionally, developing high internal phase Pickering double emulsions and O/W/O double emulsions may become the major research trends.
Increased neopterin in cerebrospinal fluid in active adult neurohistiocytosis
Authors: Razanamahery Jerome , Samson Maxime , Idbaih Ahmed , Greigert Helene , Comby Pierre Olivier , Cohen Aubart Fleur , Haroche Julien , Audia Sylvain , Bonnotte Bernard 
Published: June 2023

AbstractDiagnosis of neuro‐histiocytosis is challenging and relies on clinical presentation, imaging, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis to exclude differential diagnoses. Brain biopsy remains the gold standard for accurate diagnosis, but it is rarely performed because of the risk of the procedure and the low rentability in neurodegenerative presentation. Therefore, there is an unmet need to identify a specific biomarker for diagnosing neurohistiocytosis in adults. Because microglia (brain macrophages) is involved in the pathogenesis of neurohistiocytosis and produces neopterin secondary to aggression, the purpose of our study was to evaluate the value of the CSF neopterin levels for the diagnosis of active neurohistiocytosis. Of the 21 adult patients with histiocytosis, four patients had clinical symptoms compatible with neurohistiocytosis. In the two patients with a confirmed diagnosis of neurohistiocytosis, CSF neopterin levels were elevated as well as IL‐6 and IL‐10 levels. In contrast, the two other patients in whom the diagnosis of neurohistiocytosis was infirmed and all other patients with histiocytosis without active neurological disease involvement had normal CSF neopterin levels. In summary, increased CSF neopterin concentration represented a valuable tool for diagnosing active neuro‐histiocytosis in adults with histiocytic neoplasms in this preliminary study.