bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
teologia inovadora de Ivone Gebara
Authors: Sousa José Abel de , Gross Beatriz , Maria Elaine de Azevedo 
Published: April 2023

Em mais uma tentativa de superar o preconceito machista da cultura de gênero contemporânea, bem arraigado ainda na produção textual teológica, este artigo traz um breve panorama da abordagem ecofeminista proposta pela teóloga Ivone Gebara, apoiado em pesquisa bibliográfica de textos produzidos por mulheres. Reflete sobre uma face pouco inclusiva da teologia oficial, em que a participação das mulheres no campo da divulgação científica do saber teológico sempre foi pouco valorizada. Atesta a teologia feita por mulheres em uma perspectiva inclusiva, sensível a outras formas de desigualdade e não apenas às de gênero, revelando como o trabalho teológico da autora se faz de forma encarnada e inculturada – com o conjunto do ambiente e toda a criação –, uma forma diferente e alternativa de fazer teologia. Revisando a epistemologia com novas perspectivas, Ivone Gebara evidencia o conhecimento gerado por mulheres na teologia do corpo e uma nova abordagem da Trindade, aproximando-a da experiência da multiplicidade humana, em uma perspectiva ecofeminista. Este breve panorama da teologia de Gebara mostra possibilidades a autoras e autores contemporâneos de transformar a herança hierárquica patriarcal em novos caminhos para a relação com Deus, pautados pela pluralidade, liberdade, criatividade e equidade.
Palavras-chave: Teologia feminista; Ecofeminismo; Teologia do corpo; Clericalismo; Patriarcado.
Abstract: In one more attempt to overcome sexist prejudice towards contemporary gender culture, still deeply rooted in theological textual production, this article presents a brief overview of the ecofeminist approach proposed by the theologian Ivone Gebara, based on bibliographic research of texts written by women. It questions a non-inclusive aspect of official theology, in which women’s participation in the field of scientific dissemination of theological knowledge has always been undervalued. It states the value of the theology produced by women in an inclusive perspective, open to other kinds of inequality and not only to those related to genre issues, demonstrating that the author’s theological work is developed in an incarnated and enculturated manner – encompassing the environment and the whole creation –, a distinct and alternative approach to the production of theology. The author’s new perspective to epistemology revision highlights the knowledge produced by women within the Theology of the Body and a new approach to Trinity studies, bringing it closer to the human multiplicity experience, in an ecofeminist perspective. This brief panorama of Gebara’s theology indicates possibilities to contemporary authors, both women and men, of transforming patriarchal hierarchical inheritance into new paths to the relationship with God, guided by the idea of plurality, freedom, creativity and equity.
Keywords: Feminist theology; Ecofeminism; Theology of the Body; Clericalism; Patriarchy.
Da Igreja “communio” à Igreja “povo de Deus”
Authors: Almeida Antonio José de 
Published: April 2023

A prática da sinodalidade atravessa a história da Igreja – com maior ou menor extensão e intensidade –, tendo como objeto questões doutrinais, disciplinares ou pastorais inerentes à sua vida e missão, em contextos sociais, políticos e culturais, com o objetivo de analisar, discernir e decidir, à luz do Evangelho, no Espírito Santo, a melhor atitude a tomar consensualmente. O propósito do presente artigo, ao traçar um amplo panorama do exercício da sinodalidade, e centrando-se na modernidade, na América Latina e no Brasil, é o de focar na presença e atuação dos leigos e leigas. Através de pesquisa em fontes documentais e diálogo com estudiosos do assunto, o autor confirma, em boa parte dos eventos sinodais e em expressões coletivas de menor porte, a presença ativa de leigos e leigas e, especificando sua atuação, traça um gráfico, cujas modulações se dão em função seja de circunstâncias históricas seja do acento eclesiológico prevalente numa determinada época.
Palavras-chave: Igreja católica; Sinodalidade; Assembleias sinodais; Leigos/as; Hierarquia.
Abstract: The practice of synodality crosses the history of the Church – with greater or lesser extension and intensity – having as its object doctrinal, disciplinary or pastoral issues inherent to its life and mission, in social, political and cultural contexts. Its intention is to analyse, discern and decide, in the light of the Gospel, in the Holy Ghost, the best action to be taken consensually. The objective of the present article, when it draws a broad panorama of the exercise of synodality in Latin America and in Brazil, is to focus on the presence and behaviour of laymen and laywomen. Through research of documental sources and a dialogue with experts on the subject, the author confirms that, in a large part of the synodic events and in smaller collective expressions, there is the active presence of laymen and laywomen. Specifying their performance the work draws a graph the modulations of which are the result either of historical circumstances or of the ecclesiological emphasis prevalent in a given period.
Keywords: Chatholic Church; Synodality; Synodal assemblies; Lay people; Hierarchy.
Global surgical collaboration to treat bladder exstrophy-epispadias in India led to a larger geographical catchment area
Authors: Spencer Katelyn , Joshi Rakesh , Ramji Jaishri , Eftekharzadeh Sahar , Reddy Pramod , Canning Douglas , Pippi-Salle Joao , Merguerian Paul , Kundu Anjana , Frazier Jennifer , Weiss Dana , Shukla Aseem 
Published: April 2023

Background A gap of care exists in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for patients with complex urogenital abnormalities, such as bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex (BEEC). A successful primary surgical repair is critical for optimal long-term outcomes for BEEC, but the availability of such a complex procedure is limited by the expertise needed to deliver a successful initial repair. We hypothesize that a long-term, multi-institutional collaboration based at a tertiary institution in a LMIC may improve outcomes for BEEC by encouraging earlier referrals for the first repair, rather than after failed repairs, and also increase the geographical catchment area by encouraging more distant referrals, once the availability of care becomes widely known. Methods A long-term collaboration between two US academic research centers and the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India was formed in 2009. This collaboration expanded later to include another US and one Middle Eastern hospital system. The entire post-operative cohort of the collaboration was recalled in 2019 and 2020, when epidemiology and demographic surveys were obtained from 82 patients. Results Since 2009, the collaboration has grown overall. The geographical catchment area for referrals and distance traveled by patients to reach the collaboration site has increased to include nine states in India and surrounding countries in Southeast Asia (P = 0.044). Patients traveling from farther distances tended to be of higher socioeconomic status than local referrals (P = 0.041). Conclusions The success of the International Bladder Exstrophy Consortium to improve the care for BEEC patients in India and Southeast Asia is visible from its changing demographics. Patients, some even from families of a higher socioeconomic status, are traveling farther to receive care at a government-funded tertiary hospital. While not all positive benefits of a global surgery collaboration regarding earlier and primary referrals have been achieved, the collaboration is seeing benefits that align with a staged process of referrals. The continued commitment to creating a center of excellence is a model for sustained success for global surgery collaborations.
Pembinaan Kemampuan Berbicara di Depan Umum bagi Guru SD Muhammadiyah Jonggol
Authors: Surya Awang , Sholih Hilman 
Published: April 2023

Guru adalah ujung tombak sebuah lembaga pendidikan. Maju mundurnya sebuah lembaga pendidikan ditentukan oleh peran guru. Dari observas dan wawancara yang dilakukan dengan Kepala Sekolah SD Muhammadiyah Jonggol, didapatkan informasi bahwa sebagian besar guru tidak memiliki kemampuan berbicara di depan umum yang mumpuni. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, maka perlu diadakan kegiatan pembinaan kemampuan berbicara di depan umum bagi guru sangat penting bagi guru-guru SD Muhammadiyah Jonggol. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah dengan metode penyuluhan. Tahapan kegiatan adalah pra pelaksanaan, pelaksanaan dan tahapan evaluasi. Secara teknis diberikan pemaparan teori terkait kemampuan berbicara di depan umum dan selanjutnya peserta melakukan praktik. Usai penyuluhan peserta diberikan tugas dan bimbingan untuk membuat naskah pidato dengan tema yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan di sekolah. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang telah dilakukan meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara di depan umum para peserta. Dari jawaban kuesioner peserta terdapat peningkatan pemahaman materi kriteria pembicara yang baik dari sebelumnya 20% tidak memahami dan 80% level biasa meningkat menjadi 40% memahami dan 60% sangat memahami. Ketika dilakukan praktik semua peserta berhasil mengatasi kendala tidak percaya diri saat tampil. Dari hasil membuat tugas menyusun naskah hasilnya cukup bagus, dengan nilai rata-rata 77,5 dari skala 100.
Impact of Capital Market on GDP Growth in Nepal
Authors: Bhandari Khimananda 
Published: April 2023

This study explores the connection between the capital market and Nepal's GDP growth from 1994 to 2002. The study examines how capital market performance affects the GDP growth of Nepal. The ARDL approach was used to examine the capital market's long-term effect on economic growth. To this extent, variables like market capitalization, gross fixed capital formation as investment, broad money supply, the NEPSE Index, the number of listed companies in NEPSE, and recurring expenditures were used in the system, affecting GDP growth. According to the study, the correlation shows the presence of a strong linkage between the capital market and GDP growth in Nepal. Findings show that the capital market has a significant influence on GDP growth. Negative and significant error correction terms indicate how quickly shocks and equilibrium are corrected. Some of the variables are insignificant in the short and long run, indicating the presence of structural and institutional lacks in Nepal's capital markets.
Effects of Public Debt on Economic Growth of Nepal
Authors: Sapkota Piamber 
Published: April 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of public debt dividing into internal and external debt on economic growth rate of Nepal using time series data from 1990 – 2021 A.D. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model is employed to investigate the effect as well as long – run and short – run relationship between economic growth and public debt. It is found that in long run, effect of internal debt upon the economic growth rate of Nepal is negative. Similarly, the long run effect of external debt upon the economic growth rate is positive and significant. The short run effect analysis result also shows that effect of external debt upon economic growth rate is positive. It indicates that effect of external debt upon economic growth rate is consistent in both long-run and short-run. Furthermore, the results show that there is also the long run relationship between the economic growth rate (i.e. RGDPgr) and internal debt, external debt. Similarly, the result of ECM analysis shows that there is also short-run relationship between economic growth rate and internal debt, external debt. Moreover, there is not found strong effect of public debt on economic growth of Nepal.
External debt and Economic Growth of Nepal
Authors: Adhikari Saurav 
Published: April 2023

This paper examines the effect of external debt and economic growth of Nepal over the period of 1978-2020.The external debt of Nepal has been significantly increasing during the study period. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of external debt on economic growth of Nepal by ARDL model. Descriptive and analytical research design has been used by using secondary data. The finding of the study concluded Balance of payment has positively significantly impact on the growth in GDP respectively at 5% level of significance. Total external debt and Total reserves haspositive insignificant effect economic growth respectively. The findings of this study revealed that increase in balance of payment increases the growth of the economy of Nepal. The optimal use of external debt should be for national growth in order to expand the size of the market, improve the skill and productivity of workers, decrease geographic fragmentation, and boost the profitability of private investment to increase the GDP of the country.
Numerical simulation of hemodynamics in patient-specific pulmonary artery stenosis
Authors: He Fan , Wang Xinyu , Hua Lu , Guo Tingting 
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND: The incidence rate of pulmonary artery stenosis is increasing year by year and its numerical simulation has become a key project of biomedical engineering. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this work is to study the changes of hemodynamic parameters in patient-specific pulmonary artery stenosis. METHODS: A pulmonary artery stenosis model is established based on patient-specific computed tomography (CT) images. According to the actual anatomy of patient-specific pulmonary artery stenosis, the stenosis area is simulated using a porous medium to study its hemodynamic changes. The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method is used to simulate the hemodynamic changes of pulmonary artery stenosis, and to explore the mechanical characteristics between blood flow and vessel wall. RESULTS: The results suggest that the blood pressures of arterial branches increase and the pressure drop at both ends of the stenosis is higher. There is a high flow rate and wall shear stress at the stenosis. CONCLUSION: This study shows that the hemodynamic model of pulmonary artery stenosis can be accurately reconstructed by achieving numerical simulation of the local stenosis through CT images, and this work has important implications for improving the confidence of clinical diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary artery diseases.
Phase II/III Study of Aceneuramic Acid Administration for GNE Myopathy in Japan
Authors: Suzuki Naoki , Mori-Yoshimura Madoka , Katsuno Masahisa , Takahashi Masanori P. , Yamashita Satoshi , Oya Yasushi , Hashizume Atsushi , Yamada Shinichiro , Nakamori Masayuki , Izumi Rumiko , Kato Masaaki , Warita Hitoshi , Tateyama Maki , Kuroda Hiroshi , Asada Ryuta , Yamaguchi Takuhiro , Nishino Ichizo , Aoki Masashi 
Published: April 2023

Background: GNE myopathy is an ultra-rare muscle disease characterized by a reduction in the synthesis of sialic acid derived from pathogenic variants in the GNE gene. No treatment has been established so far. Objective: We evaluated the safety and efficacy of oral supplementation of aceneuramic acid in patients with GNE myopathy. Methods: This multicenter, placebo-controlled, double-blind study comprised genetically confirmed GNE myopathy patients in Japan who were randomly assigned into treatment groups of sialic acid-extended release (SA-ER) tablets (6 g/day for 48 weeks) or placebo groups (4:1). The primary endpoint of effectiveness was set as the change in total upper limb muscle strength (upper extremity composite [UEC] score) from the start of administration to the final evaluation time point. Results: Among the 20 enrolled patients (SA-ER group, 16; placebo group, 4), 19 completed this 48-week study. The mean value of change in UEC score (95% confidence interval [CI]) at 48 weeks was –0.1 kg (–2.1 to 2.0) in the SA-ER group and –5.1 kg (–10.4 to 0.3) in the placebo group. The least squares mean difference (95% CI) between the groups in the covariance analysis was 4.8 kg (–0.3 to 9.9; P = 0.0635). The change in UEC score at 48 weeks was significantly higher in the SA-ER group compared with the placebo group ( P = 0.0013) in the generalized estimating equation test repeated measurement analysis. In one patient in the SA-ER group, who was found to be pregnant 2 weeks after drug administration fetal death with tangled umbilical cord occurred at 13 weeks after the discontinuation of treatment. No other serious adverse effects were observed. Conclusions: The present study indicates that oral administration of SA-ER tablets is effective and safe in patients with GNE myopathy in Japan.
A 6-items Questionnaire (6-QMD) captures a Mediterranean like dietary pattern and is associated with memory performance and hippocampal volume in elderly and persons at risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Rauchmann Boris-Stephan , Gross Patrizia , Ersoezlue Ersin , Wagner Michael , Ballarini Tommaso , Kurz Carolin , Tatò Maia , Utecht Julia , Papazov Boris , Guersel Selim , Totzke Marie , Trappmann Lena , Burow Lena , Koller Gabriele , Stöcklein Sophia , Keeser Daniel , Altenstein Slawek , Bartels Claudia , Buerger Katharina , Dechent Peter , Dobisch Laura , Ewers Michael , Fliessbach Klaus , Freiesleben Silka Dawn , Glanz Wenzel , Goeerss Doreen , Gref Daria , Haynes John Dylan , Janowitz Daniel , Kilimann Ingo , Kimmich Okka , Kleineidam Luca , Laske Christoph , Lohse Andrea , Maier Franziska , Metzger Coraline D. , Munk Matthias H. , Peters Oliver , Preis Lukas , Priller Josef , Roeske Sandra , Roy Nina , Sanzenbacher Carolin , Scheffler Klaus , Schneider Anja , Schott Björn Hendrik , Spottke Annika , Spruth Eike Jakob , Teipel Stefan , van Lent Debora Melo , Wiltfang Jens , Wolfsgruber Steffen , Yakupov Renat , Düzel Emrah , Jessen Frank , Perneczky Robert 
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND: There is evidence that adherence to Mediterranean-like diet reduces cognitive decline and brain atrophy in Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, lengthy dietary assessments, such as food frequency questionnaires (FFQs), discourage more frequent use. OBJECTIVE: Here we aimed to validate a 6-items short questionnaire for a Mediterranean-like diet (6-QMD) and explore its associations with memory performance and hippocampal atrophy in healthy elders and individuals at risk for AD. METHODS: We analyzed 938 participants (N = 234 healthy controls and N = 704 participants with an increased AD risk) from the DZNE-Longitudinal Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Study (DELCODE). The 6-QMD was validated against the Mediterranean Diet (MeDi) score and the Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) score, both derived from a detailed FFQ. Furthermore, associations between the 6-QMD and memory function as well as hippocampal atrophy were evaluated using linear regressions. RESULTS: The 6-QMD was moderately associated with the FFQ-derived MeDi adherence score (ρ = 0.25, p < 0.001) and the MIND score (ρ = 0.37, p= < 0.001). Higher fish and olive oil consumption and lower meat and sausage consumption showed significant associations in a linear regression, adjusted for diagnosis, age, sex and education, with memory function (β = 0.1, p = 0.008) and bilateral hippocampal volumes (left: β = 0.15, p < 0.001); (right: β = 0.18, p < 0.001)). CONCLUSIONS: The 6-QMD is a useful and valid brief tool to assess the adherence to MeDi and MIND diets, capturing associations with memory function and brain atrophy in healthy elders and individuals at increased AD dementia risk, making it a valid alternative in settings with time constraints.
Effect of climatic factors on the diversity and abundance of Scolytinae and Platypodinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in a pine-oak forest of north-eastern Puebla, Mexico.
Authors: Lopez Ortega Maurilio , Suárez-Hernández Hugo de Jesus , Infante Francisco , Ortiz-Ceballos Ángel I. , Díaz-Fleischer Francisco 
Published: April 2023

Objective: The aim of this work was to evaluate the diversity and abundance of bark beetles and ambrosial beetles and their relationship with temperature and relative humidity.
Design/methodology/approach: The study was carried out in a pine-oak forest of the northeastern Sierra of the state of Puebla, where a monitoring system was established using Lindgren traps baited with frontalin, brevicomine, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene.
Results: The presence of 23 species of bark beetles and ambrosial beetles was recorded. Gnathotrichus sulcatus (LeConte) and Pseudips mexicanus (Hopkins) were the most abundant species and their presence was significantly associated with places having high relative humidity.
Limitations on study/implications: The results obtained are limited to the studied ecosystem.
Findings/conclusions: It was concluded that the abundance of the species observed was closely related with climatic factors.
A scalable corneal xenograft platform: simultaneous opportunities for tissue engineering and circular economic sustainability by repurposing slaughterhouse waste
Authors: Wang Xinyu , Shakeel Adeeba , Salih Ahmed E. , Vurivi Hema , Daoud Sayel , Desidery Luca , Khan Raheema L. , Shibru Meklit G. , Ali Zehara M. , Butt Haider , Chan Vincent , Corridon Peter R. 
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Corneal disease is a leading cause of blindness globally that stems from various etiologies. High-throughput platforms that can generate substantial quantities of corneal grafts will be invaluable in addressing the existing global demand for keratoplasty. Slaughterhouses generate substantial quantities of underutilized biological waste that can be repurposed to reduce current environmentally unfriendly practices. Such efforts to support sustainability can simultaneously drive the development of bioartificial keratoprostheses.Methods: Scores of discarded eyes from the prominent Arabian sheep breeds in our surrounding region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were repurposed to generate native and acellular corneal keratoprostheses. Acellular corneal scaffolds were created using a whole-eye immersion/agitation-based decellularization technique with a widely available, eco-friendly, and inexpensive 4% zwitterionic biosurfactant solution (Ecover, Malle, Belgium). Conventional approaches like DNA quantification, ECM fibril organization, scaffold dimensions, ocular transparency and transmittance, surface tension measurements, and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were used to examine corneal scaffold composition.Results: Using this high-throughput system, we effectively removed over 95% of the native DNA from native corneas while retaining the innate microarchitecture that supported substantial light transmission (over 70%) after reversing opacity, a well-established hallmark of decellularization and long-term native corneal storage, with glycerol. FTIR data revealed the absence of spectral peaks in the frequency range 2849 cm−1 to 3075 cm−1, indicating the effective removal of the residual biosurfactant post-decellularization. Surface tension studies confirmed the FTIR data by capturing the surfactant’s progressive and effectual removal through tension measurements ranging from approximately 35 mN/m for the 4% decellularizing agent to 70 mN/m for elutes highlighting the effective removal of the detergent.Discussion: To our knowledge, this is the first dataset to be generated outlining a platform that can produce dozens of ovine acellular corneal scaffolds that effectively preserve ocular transparency, transmittance, and ECM components using an eco-friendly surfactant. Analogously, decellularization technologies can support corneal regeneration with attributes comparable to native xenografts. Thus, this study presents a simplified, inexpensive, and scalable high-throughput corneal xenograft platform to support tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and circular economic sustainability.