bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
МЕТОДИКА ИЗУЧЕНИЯ ТОПОНИМИЧЕСКИХ ДАННЫХ В ШКОЛЬНОМ КУРСЕ ГЕОГРАФИИ ЧЕЧЕНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ
Authors: Солтахмадова Л.Т. , Хамидов Т.Т.-А.
Published: October 2022

Одним из факторов успешного усвоения географической номенклатуры является изучение происхождения и смыслового значения географических названий. Географические названия – обязательный элемент географии. Топонимика – наука, изучающая географические названия, их происхождение, развитие, современное состояние, написание и произношение. Топонимика является интегральной научной дисциплиной, которая находится на стыке трёх областей знаний: географии, истории и лингвистики.
О НЕКОТОРЫХ АСПЕКТАХ ЦИФРОВОГО РАЗРЫВА МЕЖДУ РОССИЙСКИМИ РЕГИОНАМИ
Authors: Ибрагимова З.Ф.
Published: October 2022

Работа посвящена рассмотрению цифрового разрыва между российскими регионами. Показаны особенности цифрового разрыва в России, проявляющегося между отдельными социальными группами на трёх уровнях.
УСТОЙЧИВОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОГО РЫНКА ТРУДА РОСТОВСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
Authors: Малинина О.Ю.
Published: October 2022

В статье рассматривается рынок труда, его сущность и структура. Также проводится анализ показателей, характеризующих рынок труда региона, на основе которого предлагаются мероприятия поддержки трудоустройства населения.
ОРГАНИЧЕСКИЙ УГЛЕРОДИ БИОГЕННЫЕ ВЕЩЕСТВА В ПОЧВАХ ГОРОДСКИХ ПАРКОВ КАЛИНИНГРАДА
Authors: Деменчук Е.Ю. , Петрова Д.А.
Published: October 2022

В статье приведены оценки форм органического углерода и биогенных веществ в почвах Макс-Ашманн парка и парка Теодора Кроне г. Калининграда. Низкое содержание биогенных веществ и пониженное по сравнению с лесной зоной содержание лабильного органического углерода свидетельствует о высокой рекреационной нагрузке и неудовлетворительном менеджменте. Соотношения C:N и C:P показывают, что легкоокисляемое органическое вещество почвы играет более важную роль в круговороте почвенного углерода, азота и фосфора, чем общее содержание углерода.
ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ПОЛИТИКА, КАК ОСНОВНОЕ НАПРАВЛЕНИЕ ПОЛИТИКИ УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ ЕВРОПЕЙСКИХ ГОРОДОВ
Authors: Ермакова Н.А. , Романова Ю.А.
Published: October 2022

В данной статье рассмотрено, как экологическая политика влияет на устойчивое развитие городов Европы. Цель – проанализировать методы, применяемые экологической политикой для устойчивого развития городов. Распределение ресурсовнеравномерно, что ослабляет ситуацию в отдельных странах, городах; растрачивание ресурсов обгоняет формирование новых; деградация природной среды, ландшафта – в биосфере развиваются необратимые негативные процессы. Во избежание этого работает экологическая политика.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВА УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ КАЛИНИНГРАДСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ
Authors: Перельман М.А. , Калмыкова Н.О.
Published: October 2022

Статья посвящена концепции устойчивого развития региона и качеству жизни населения Калининградской области. Выделены современные проблемы и представлены перспективы развития, пути решения, необходимые для устойчивого социально-экономического развития региона. В качестве примеров приведены статистические данные, данные о проектах. Обоснован выбор Калининградской области как объекта исследования.
ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ РЕГИОНА - СЕВЕРНЫЙ КАВКАЗ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ ПРОЕКТА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО КОРИДОРА “СЕВЕР-ЮГ”
Authors: Перельман М.А. , Поляков С.М.
Published: October 2022

Настоящая работа посвящена анализу и развития экономического состояния региона Северный Кавказ посредством реализации транспортного коридора “Север-Юг”.
ДЕРЕВООБРАБАТЫВАЮЩАЯ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОСТЬ ЧЕЧЕНСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКИ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ГУП "АЛХАН-КАЛИНСКИЙ ДОК")
Authors: Ахмиева Р.А. , Даудова З.Р.
Published: October 2022

В статье рассматриваются вопросы, связанные с территориальной организацией деревообрабатывающей промышленности Чеченской Республики на примере Алхан-Калинского деревообрабатывающего комбината.
Ключевые слова: лесная промышленность
Rapid Observational Assessment on Urban Forest Trails Established at UMS Peak of Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Authors: Shen Lim Wing , Binti Anuar Syazwani Nisa , Mojiol Andy R
Published: October 2022

Universiti Malaysia Sabah housed a dense secondary forest that served as one of the urban forests and green lungs in Kota Kinabalu of Sabah, and this urban forest was known as UMS Peak. Few formal and informal trails were established within UMS Peak, and their conditions were yet to be properly evaluated since their establishments in 2009. Therefore, a preliminary assessment was required to assess existing conditions of these urban forest trails within UMS Peak. Two identified formal trails (Waterfall Trail and Chancellery Trail) and one informal trail (Kg. E Trail) were selected for rapid visualobservation assessment. Distance from starting point, elevation, slope steepness, trail forest structure condition, visual value, and management condition for each trail were assessed at the sample posts established every 100 m along the trail. Surrounding plant community, facility and infrastructure, slope steepness, elevation, attractive scenicfeatures, recreational impact, and ground cover were insignificant different, while trail visibility, trail width, soil compaction, forest layer, potential risk, surrounding scenic invisibility, and trail management condition were determined to be significantly different, between the three trails. Chancellery Trail suffered from worse recreational impact, andthen Waterfall Trail was determined to be worse in trail condition compared to Kg. E Trail. Additionally, interior segments were discovered as main contributors to significant differences between trails. Therefore, further detailed evaluation on these informal and formal trails are required to obtain accurate information and much comprehensive understanding on factors with significant influences towards overall and segment conditions of these three different trails.
TINGKAT KERUSAKAN TEGAKAN TINGGAL PADA AREAL BEKAS TEBANGAN DI IUPHHK-HA PT GUNUNG MERANTI, PROVINSI KALIMANTAN TENGAH
Authors: Wahyudi  , Mojiol Andy R. , Rahmawati Reni
Published: October 2022

Timber harvesting activities in forest concession using the Indonesia Selective Cutting and Planting silvicultural (ISCP) system can cause damage to residual trees. The greater the damage of residual trees to be indicator the less effective the activity. This study aims to determine the damage of residual trees caused by harvesting in the logged-over areas using the ISCP silvicultural system. The study used a research plot measuring 40 m x 240 m (0.96 ha) with 5 replications. Each research plot was consisted of 24 sub plots each for the trees, pole, sapling and seedling levels. Sample felled trees were determined as many as 30 trees. The results showed that the average damage caused by harvesting of 1 tree was 6.46 seedlings/ha; 7.17 saplings/ha; 2.13 poles/ha and 2.25 trees/ha. In general, the damage to residual trees due to felling was 11.28% for seedlings; 11.56% for saplings, 12.14% for poles and 11.8% for trees. The level of damage to seedlings, saplings and poles were in the medium category, while the level of damage to the tree level was in the low category. Keywords: Damage, harvesting, residual trees, silvicultural system
DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFIED WOOD TEAK WOOD MACHINING PROPERTIES AS EXPORT FURNITURE MATERIALS
Authors: Sushardi  , Prayitno T.A. , Suranto Y. , Lukmandaru Ganis
Published: October 2022

Pengujian sifat pemesinan kayu jati hutan rakyat menjadi sangat penting untukmendapatkan informasi penggunaannya sebagai bahan baku mebel kualitas ekspor.Penelitian bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh perbedaan lokasi dan umur tanaman terhadapsifat pemesinan kayu jati hutan rakyat. Penelitian dilaksanakan di hutan rakyat jatitersertifikasi pada umur 6, 8 dan 10 tahun. Pengujian sifat pemesinan dilakukan menurutmetode ASTM D1666-87. Penelitian menggunakan analisis varian program SPSS 20.0dengan uji lanjut Tukey. Hasil penelitian menunjukan jati hutan rakyat di lokasi Nglipar,Playen dan Dlingo dan umur pohon 6, 8 dan 10 tahun menghasilkan sifat pemesinan yangberbeda sangat nyata, dengan kualitas kelas mutu I dan sifat pemesinan sangat baik,kecuali di lokasi Dlingo dan umur 6 tahun dengan kelas mutu II dan sifat pemesinan baik.Sifat pemesinan jati hutan rakyat mempunyai nilai bebas cacat penyerutan 79.86 – 87.97%, pembentukan 80.96 - 90.06 %, pemboran 80.34 -89.85 % dan pengampelasan 80.19-94.47 %.Kata kunci : Hutan jati rakyat, pemesinan, penyerutan, pembentukan, pemboran,pengampelasan
On the Differential Geometry of Coframe Bundle with Cheeger-Gromoll Metric
Authors: Fattayev Habil
Published: October 2022

In this paper we introduce the Cheeger-Gromoll type metric on the coframe bundle of a
Riemannian manifold and investigate the Levi-Civita connection, curvature tensor, sectional
curvature and geodesics of coframe bundle with this metric.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Geologic resources inventory report
Authors:   National Park Service, Barthelmes Michael
Published: October 2022

Geologic Resources Inventory reports provide information and resources to help park managers make decisions for visitor safety, planning and protection of infrastructure, and preservation of natural and cultural resources. Information in GRI reports may also be useful for interpretation. This report synthesizes discussions from a scoping meeting held in 2008 and a follow-up conference call in 2021. Chapters of this report discuss the geologic heritage, geologic history, geologic features and processes, and geologic resource management issues of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Guidance for resource management and information about the previously completed GRI GIS data and poster (separate products) is also provided.
Tourism development planning as a community industry
Authors: Sosa María Cristina
Published: October 2022

Tourism has been one of the fastest growing sectors of economic activity before the pandemic; its sustained growth over the years has been due, among other things, to its relationship with the promotion of local economies in less developed regions. But one of the biggest challenges facing development is to improve people's living conditions in a balanced and equitable manner, and this challenge is transferred to the starting point of tourism development:
its planning. Tourism development planning has evolved through different approaches, in which interest was focused on certain aspects of development that over time proved not to be sufficient to guarantee a balanced and sustainable improvement of the destination, directly affecting the well-being of local residents and their compliance with the activity. The most current approach to planning is the one that focuses on involving local actors to decide on the tourism development they want in their community. This article reviews the theoretical foundations of this thought, which has a strong base in English literature, but has also been greatly reinforced from the Latin American perspective. It is concluded that tourism planning based on interests and community dynamic, which increases the perception of collective benefits, is key to the sustainability and competitiveness of the tourist destination.
Propuesta de un nuevo modelo de alineamiento estratégico personal para profesionales de recursos humanos en posiciones estratégicos
Authors: Dutra da Costa Denize Athayde
Published: October 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es compartir el estudio llevado a cabo en la tesis de doctorado que propuso un nuevo Modelo de Alineamiento Estratégico Personal – MAEP – que pasa por la identificación de propósitos, valores y creencias, sueños, visión de futuro, objetivos y competencias para que el individuo asuma el protagonismo de su carrera y de su vida mediante las elecciones más conscientes pautadas en la reflexión de los aspectos que, integrados, permitan la construcción de una identidad y la ejecución de acciones pertinentes en busca de una plena realización del propósito individual. Este estudio demuestra cómo el modelo proporciona una mejora en la percepción de sí mismos, del planeamiento de la carrera y del desarrollo del pensamiento estratégico de la muestra investigada y contribuye con el desarrollo de las competencias de los profesionales en posiciones estratégicas en el área de Recursos Humanos, considerando los desafíos del actual escenario y las tendencias de esta función en el futuro del trabajo.
Herramientas cuantitativas para la planificación del mantenimiento en entidades de servicio in situ
Authors: Rodríguez González Ernesto , Garza Rios Rosario , González Sánchez Caridad
Published: October 2022

La empresa objeto de estudio se dedica a brindar servicios de mantenimiento in situ, su objetivo es proveer bienes y servicios técnicos de seguridad integral a entidades nacionales y extranjeras, acorde a los estándares vigentes; con profesionalidad y tecnologías de avanzada, garantizando la primacía en el mercado nacional y promoviendo la exportación. Estos servicios implican el desplazamiento de los empleados y los equipos hasta las ubicaciones físicas de los clientes. Las empresas que se dedican a garantizar Sistemas de Seguridad, necesitan mantener siempre disponibles los equipos instalados a los clientes, por lo que es imprescindible para ellas restituir periódicamente las capacidades de estos sistemas. El objetivo del presente trabajo es proponer el uso de un conjunto de herramientas cuantitativas que permitan aumentar la eficiencia y eficacia en la planificación de los servicios de mantenimiento in situ. La empresa seguridad y protección objeto de estudio para la aplicación de la propuesta, mejoró considerablemente en cuando a disponibilidad de los sistemas instalados a los clientes y en la utilización de los recursos de que disponen. En el trabajo se incluyen herramientas para las fases de la planificación: Largo Plazo, que se realizará anualmente, a Corto Plazo, para decidir mensualmente a cuáles clientes se les atenderán y la Operativa en la que se determina diariamente a que clientes se les brindará el servicio de mantenimiento.
Internal control in the profitability of a general services company – Peru
Authors: Escobar Zurita Hugo Wiley , Surichaqui Carhuallanqui Libia Magaly , Calvanapón Alva Flor Alicia
Published: October 2022

Nowadays, internal control and profitability are becoming very important to achieve favorable results in the profits of any economic organization. The objective of this research was to describe the effect of internal control on profitability in a general services company Chosica, 2021, for this purpose a quantitative study of the applied type was conducted, with a non-experimental design, cross-sectional and descriptive scope, applying the questionnaire and documentary analysis to analyze each variable. In the results it was found that the level of internal control is at a low level with 62%, the analysis of profitability showed a minimal increase in the ratios of the period 2021, compared to 2020, showing levels of ROA 10%, ROE 19%, ROCE 21% and ROS 10%. thus, reaching the conclusion that internal control has a positive effect on the profitability of the company, so the organization must make a more efficient internal control creating shared values in the collaborators to improve the results in profitability and thus achieve institutional objectives.
Application of the failure mode and effects analysis tool in small-scale agroindustrial supply chains
Authors: Castillo Silvana Elizabet , Michalus Juan Carlos
Published: October 2022

The functioning of Agroindustrial Supply Chains is affected by the different internal and external contexts in which they develop. The objective of this work is to apply the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis method in an agroindustrial production chain in the Northwest of Argentina and identify the potential failures that may appear throughout its operation.
Through a descriptive research and a previous background analysis, the instrument was applied in the different links of the production chain and a series of corrective measures were designed. The results obtained demonstrate the need to formulate a comprehensive Management Model for agroindustrial supply networks, which will improve their performance and contribute to the decision making process. The tool used can be adapted and replicated in agroindustrial production chains with similar characteristics.
Aplicación de la herramienta de análisis del modo de fallas y efectos en cadenas de suministro agroindustriales de pequeña escala
Authors: Castillo Silvana Elizabet , Michalus Juan Carlos
Published: October 2022

El funcionamiento de las Cadenas de Suministro Agroindustriales se ve afectado por los diferentes contextos internos y externos en el que se desarrollan. El objetivo del presente trabajo es aplicar el método de Análisis de Modo de Fallas y Efectos en una Cadena de producción agroindustrial del Noroeste Argentino e identificar las fallas potenciales que pueden aparecer a lo largo de su funcionamiento. A través de una investigación del tipo descriptiva y un análisis de antecedentes previos, se aplicó el instrumento en los diferentes eslabones de la cadena de producción y se diseñó una serie de medidas correctivas. Los resultados obtenidos, demuestran la necesidad de la formulación de un Modelo de Gestión integral de las redes de suministro agroindustriales, que permita mejorar su rendimiento y que contribuya al proceso de toma de decisiones. La herramienta empleada puede adaptarse y replicarse en Cadenas de producción agroindustriales de similares características.
Apuntes incrédulos
Authors: Gutiérrez-Gómez Edgar
Published: October 2022

De un incrédulo para un incrédulo, sería la acepción ensayada del título de la serie de artículos publicados en el Diario Regional Correo de Ayacucho, en la sección opinión o columna periodística, establecida en forma disciplinada semanalmente. Los parámetros establecidos y la estructura periodística, así lo exige para recrearse con la coyuntura del momento, pero que no sea un artículo de ayer que pase desapercibido. Justamente para que no se quede en el tiempo, se compila todos los artículos publicados que podrían haber coincidido con la realidad contextual.
Sistem Informasi Manajemen Pelayanan pada Klinik Pratama Dengan Metode CRM
Authors: Oktaviani Intan , Mustofa Khoirul , Maragawati Sarwendah
Published: October 2022

Information systems become the main thing in a company, in terms of supporting the development of the business. Information systems can facilitate the performance of a business entity. With the existence of an information system, it is expected that a business can be more optimal in managing business reporting both needed by internal and external parties. To be able to provide effective and efficient services, computer-based services that need to be done. The method used in making this application is the Prototyping method with this method is a method for building a software that is not too large and human resources involved in a limited amount. The steps taken are planning, analysis, system design, implementation. The purpose of making this application is to facilitate patients in the service of information and examinations. As well as saving addresses and energy by building this prototype system. There is also a strategy developed in the form of customer relationship management (CRM) is a strategy used by companies to manage interactions with customers and potential customers. CRM helps organizations streamline processes, build customer relationships, increase sales, improve customer service, and increase profitability. The results of the research found in making proptotypes at the Sri Panimbing Klaten Clinic are able to provide information that can be accessed anywhere and at any time as well as online reservation services that make it easy for patients, doctors, and administrators to conduct the queue process.
Theoretical foundations of hydroacoustics and ocean acoustics
Authors: Butyrskiy Evgeniy
Published: October 2022

The textbook was written in accordance with the program of the discipline "Theoretical foundations of hydroacoustics and ocean acoustics". The manual discusses the characteristics of the acoustic environment, mathematical models of the propagation of acoustic waves in the ocean, methods for solving wave equations, the main physical phenomena associated with the transmission of acoustic energy over distances, types of sound velocity distribution and the corresponding acoustic ray trajectories, focusing factors and anomalies. Much attention is paid to the principles of emission and reception of hydroacoustic waves, the characteristics of the primary and secondary hydroacoustic fields, as well as models of noise and interference in the ocean and sound propagation in a statistically homogeneous medium. Particular attention is paid to determining the range of hydroacoustic means. The textbook is intended for cadets of the radio engineering department of the Naval Polytechnic Institute, but can be used by cadets and university students specializing in this field, as well as teachers and specialists in the field of hydroacoustics.
Function of Directing in Performing Physical Restrain in Intensive Care Wards: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Aina Fitri  , Asniar Asniar  , Fithria Fithria
Published: October 2022

The restraint to limit patient’s movements with psychomotor agitation is often performed in the intensive care wards. Hence, optimizing the directing function is considerably needed to implement safe restraints. However, performing restraints frequently lead to injuries to patients. This study explores nurses’ experiences performing physical restrain in intensive care wards. This study applied a descriptive phenomenological design, using in-depth interviews to collect data from eight key participant dan two associate participant. The key participant were nurse practisioner and team leader of nurse, the associate participant were head of nurse in intensive care wards in Aceh Province, Indonesia. The results of this study identified four themes: Socialization of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Restraint, optimization of supervision, lack of documentation, and improvement of nurse capacity development. The study findings show the problems in the decision-making process that needs to be considered by nurse managers to improve patient safety. It is recommended that nurse managers improve directing function and the nurse’s competency in delivering nursing services at intensive care wards, especially related to restraining procedures, as one of the efforts to improve patient safety and optimize the nursing outcomes.
Efficacy of Video-Assisted Teaching on Learning Needs of Children And Literacy of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Teacher Trainees in South India
Authors: Bincy Joseph  , Dushad Ram
Published: October 2022

Context: Traditional teaching approaches prove to be a viable alternative to video-assisted learning. Teachers areunder-informed about the illness and learning needs of children with mental disorders, notably attention deficithyperactivity disorder.Aim: This study aimed to examine how effectively video-assisted teaching meets the learning needs and literacyof attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among teacher trainees in South India.Settings and Design: Institution-based longitudinal study.Material and Methods: Before and one week after video-assisted teaching about ADHD, 30 randomly selectedtrainee teachers were examined using questionnaires on ADHD literacy and learning need.Statistical Analysis Used: descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and paired-samples t-test.Results: On paired-samples t-test, there was a statistically significant difference in the score of ADHD literacy [t(29) = -18.46, p =.001] and learning needs [t (29) = -32.66, p =.001] pre and post scores.Conclusions: Using video-assisted teaching improves ADHD literacy and the learning needs of children.
A Study to Assess Knowledge Regarding Triage Among the Nursing Students at Selected Colleges of Ambala, Haryana
Authors: Priyanka Yadav  , Diksha Thakur
Published: October 2022

Nurses function in a challenging environment where they are required to utilize various methods of learning toprocess, integrate, and dissimilate information when appropriate. It is important for the nursing personnel tohave good knowledge and skills regarding triage system.Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was assess the knowledge regarding triage among nursing students.Methodology: The research includes quantitative approach and design was non- experimental descriptivesurvey design. The study was conducted at MM College of Nursing Mullana, Ambala, Haryana. The settingwas selected by purposive method. A sample of 190 nursing students was recruited as study participants bypurposive sampling. The tool used for the study consisted of socio- demographic profile, structured knowledgequestionnaire. The data collection was done during the period of May 2021. Structured knowledge questionnairewas administered to participants to assess their level of knowledge. Descriptive and inferential statistics wereused to analyze the data by SPSS 20 version.Results: The mean score of knowledge was 15.97 and there was no significant association of knowledge scoresof nursing students with their demographic variables.Conclusion: Findings of this study concluded that the nursing students were having less knowledge regardingtriage.
Working memory is updated by reallocation of resources from obsolete to new items
Authors: Taylor Robert , Tomić Ivan , Aagten-Murphy David , Bays Paul M.
Published: October 2022

Visual working memory (VWM) resources are limited, placing constraints on how much visual information can be simultaneously retained. During visually guided activity, stored information can quickly become outdated, so updating mechanisms are needed to ensure the contents of memory remain relevant to current task goals. In particular, successful deallocation of resources from items that become obsolete is likely to be critical for maintaining the precision of those representations still in memory. The experiments in this study involved presenting two memory arrays of coloured disks in sequence. The appearance of the second array was a cue to replace, rehearse, or add a new colour to the colours in memory. We predicted that successful resource reallocation should result in comparable recall precision when an item was replaced or rehearsed, owing to the removal of pre-replacement features. In contrast, a failure to update WM should lead to comparable precision with a condition in which a new colour was added to memory. We identified a very small proportion (∼5%) of trials in which participants incorrectly reported a feature from the first array in place of its replacement in the second, which we interpreted as a failure to incorporate the information from the second display into memory. Once these trials were discounted, precision estimates were consistent with complete redistribution of resources in the case of updating a single item. We conclude that working memory can be efficiently updated when previous information becomes obsolete, but that this is a demanding active process that occasionally fails.
Impact of climatic factors on sexual size dimorphism in ground beetle Pterostichus melanarius (Illiger, 1798) (Coleoptera, Carabidae)
Authors: Luzyanin Sergey L. , Gordienko Tatiana A. , Saveliev Anatoly A. , Ukhova Nadezhda L. , Vorobeva Iraida G. , Solodovnikov Igor A. , Anciferov Anatoliy A. , Nogovitsyna Sargylana N. , Aleksanov Victor V. , Teofilova Teodora M. , Sukhodolskaya Raisa A.
Published: October 2022

Intra-specific body size variation in ground beetles is studied insufficiently, especially in response to climatic factors. Even less studied is the sexual dimorphism (hereinafter referred to as the SSD), its geographic variation patterns and response to climatic factors. We sampled ground beetles Pterostichus melanarius in 15 regions of Northern Eurasia along latitude and longitude gradients (in 17 degrees and 121 degrees, respectively), including differing habitats (open and forested) in the spectrum of anthropogenic impact (cities, suburbs, arable lands and natural). 7677 specimens were measured by six morphometric traits – elytra, pronotum, head length and width, distance between eyes. Our software applied made it possible both to catch the smallest changes in the size of traits in females and males, and to determine their direction. Temperature related factors mostly reduced beetles traits values, but precipitation related factors – enlarged them. Elytra and pronotum parameters were the traits which response differently in males and females to climatic factors, these traits showed more pronounced SSD. Head parameters showed SSD in response to those factors too. That response had the similar direction and was expressed more, either in females or males. The latter processes implemented to a greater extent in relation to the temperature including bioclimatic factors.
Ischemic medullar disturbances in osteoporotic spondylopathy induced by sexual hormones deficiency
Authors:   Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, “N. Testemitanu” State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Gherman Diomid , Lisnic Vitalie ,   Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, “N. Testemitanu” State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Vaschevici Rodica ,   Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, “N. Testemitanu” State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Published: October 2022

Osteoporotic spondylopathy (OS) mainly develop in women (7:1), usually in the post climacteric period. The pathogenetic background of the OS is the hormonal deficiency, especially estrogens. OS may be divided as primary (affection of the gonads) and secondary (affection of other endocrine glands). There were studied 32 patients within the age group of 36-72 years with spondylotic medullar ischemic disturbances. The general clinical manifestations of OS are as follows: adiposity, hirsutism, cramps, reduction of height, gibus, horizontal abdominal fold, memory disturbances. The spinal ischemic pathology develops usually in the region of the thoracic – lumbar spondiles at the III-rd stage of vertebral dystrophy with biconcave, tamping spondiles, channel stenosis, ossification of the ligaments and meninges. These modifications compress radiculo-medullar arteries, producing ischemic foci, that can develop as acute forms (spinal stroke type) and slowly progressive (ischemic myelopathy). The acute forms (14 patients) manifest with flaccid para- and tetraplegia, sensory sublesional and sphincter disturbances, Chronic forms (18 patients) develop slowly progressive starting from an intermittent medullar claudication with later establishing of spastic, spastic-atrophic and amyotrophic para- and tetra paresis in relation to the localization and intensity of the ischemic foci. An important role in the pathogenesis of the ischemic medullar disturbances plays the compression factor of the medullar arteries by the dystrophic modifications of the spondiles, petrifaction of the meninges, early atherosclerosis, determined by impaired lipid, protein, mineral metabolism within the deficiency of the sexual hormones. Decisive roles in the establishment of the diagnosis of OS play anamnesis, investigation of the hormones and metabolism, imagery diagnosis of the vertebral column. The treatment is directed to activate the function of the gonads and substitution feminine sexual hormones in small doses, prevention and treatment of vascular ischemic disturbances.
Transient global amnesia - A clinical study
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Oradea, Romania, Sabau Monica , Comanescu Alexandra ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Oradea, Romania
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Transient global amnesia (TGA) is defined as a selective deficit of the memory that appears suddenly and lasts less than 24 hours. The precise pathophysiology of transient global amnesia is not clear; various brain regions may possibly be affected. Patients and method: Our series of patients with TGA were included in a prospective study during 2004-2009. The diagnosis was based on positive clinical signs and negative symptoms for other neurological disease. We recorded: risk factors, precipitating events, associated symptoms, duration, incidence in daytime and season, recurrence. History of toxic substance intake was exclusion criteria. Laboratory tests, EEG, ECG and brain MRI were performed. Results: 18 patients were diagnosed as TGA, 6 (33.33%) men, 12 (66.66%) women, age: 36-72-year-old. 2 (11.11%) had no risk factors. We found personality changes in 12 (66%), high blood pressure in 6 (33%), history of migraine in 5 (27.77%), previous stroke in 3 (16.66%), diabetes in 1 (11.11%). The precipitating event for TGA was emotional stress in 10 (55.55%), physical exertion in 2 (11.11%), hot bath in 2 (11.11%), not identified in 4 (22.22%). 4 patients (22.22%) were observed during the episode. 8 patients (44.4%)had reoccurring events. MRI disclosed thalamic lesion in 6 (33.33%), multiple lesion in 5 (27.77%) and was normal in 7 (38.88%). Conclusion: These findings suggest that transient global amnesia may sometimes be associated with stroke.
DNET as cause of symptomatic epilepsy
Authors:   Neurology Department, Emergency University Hospital Bucharest, Romania, Roceanu Adina , Berniczky Sándor ,   Filadelfia Danish Epilepsy Center, Dianalund, Denmark, Bajenaru Ovidiu ,   Neurology Department, Emergency University Hospital Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

Dysembrioplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor (DNET) is a congenital, benign tumor due to a development abnormality of certain embryonic cells of the brain, frequently associated with epilepsy. These lesions typically cause refractory complex partial seizures with onset before age 20 years in neurologically normal individuals who have no evidence of neuro cutaneous syndrome. At least 80 % of patients are rendered seizure-free after resection of these lesions. We present the case of a 40 years old woman with complex partial seizures who underwent resective surgery for DNET, and had a good outcome after surgery. We would like to draw attention of the clinicians to this potentially curable type of symptomatic epilepsy.
Exacerbation of secondary trigeminal neuralgia due to osteomyelitis in a case of Romberg facial hemiatrophy
Authors:   “Dan Teodorescu” Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Popovici Florin , Mergeani Athena ,   Neurology Department, Emergency University Hospital Bucharest, Romania, Popescu Dan ,   Neurology Department, Emergency University Hospital Bucharest, Romania, Antochi Florina ,   Neurology Department, Emergency University Hospital Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

Progressive facial hemiatrophy or Romberg syndrome, is a sporadic disease of unknown etiology characterized by progressive and self limited shrinking and deformation of one hemiface accompanied by various neurologic complication, including trigeminal neuralgia. We present the case of a 31-year-old Caucasian female with exacerbation of a left trigeminal neuralgia two weeks after a dental extraction. The severe pain was due to osteitis of the left mandible and a fracture through the 38 alveola. After removing the necrotic tissue and mandibulo-maxilary fixation the evolution was favorable with no signs of infection or wound dehiscence and the symptoms of pain were relieved.
Review on the causes of trigeminal neuralgia symptomatic to other diseases
Authors:   “Dan Teodorescu” Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Popovici Florin , Mergeani Athena ,   Neurology Department, Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Popescu Dan ,   Neurology Department, Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Antochi Florina ,   Neurology Department, Emergency University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

Trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux, causes extreme, sporadic, sudden burning or shock-like face pain that lasts from few seconds to several minutes and can be physically and mentally incapacitating. Most cases are still referred to as idiopathic, although many are associated with vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve. A minority of cases are symptomatic to other diseases. The aim of this review is to show rare causes of trigeminal neuralgia described so far in the medical literature.
The Neurobiology of visual arts – implications in the neuroplasticity process
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Neurology Clinic, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Dulamea Adriana , Dulamea Melania ,   “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

Recent studies in neurosciences have opened a new perspective in understanding the visual art phenomenon. The functional neuroimaging methods have highlighted the cerebral areas involved in the perception and creation processes. This had led, in 2000, to the emergence of frontier domains, amongst which we fi nd the neuroaesthetics. The study of mechanisms involved in neuroplasticity and neurogeneration has led to hypotheses related to the influence of the environment on the development of the brain.
The persistent vegetative state – General considerations
Authors:   1st Neurosurgical Clinic, 4th Neurosurgical Department, “Bagdasar-Arseni” Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Georghita Eva , Cristescu Catioara ,   1st Neurosurgical Clinic, 4th Neurosurgical Department, “Bagdasar-Arseni” Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Neagoe Luminita ,   1st Neurosurgical Clinic, 4th Neurosurgical Department, “Bagdasar-Arseni” Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Ciubotaru Vasile ,   1st Neurosurgical Clinic, 4th Neurosurgical Department, “Bagdasar-Arseni” Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Tataranu Ligia ,   1st Neurosurgical Clinic, 4th Neurosurgical Department, “Bagdasar-Arseni” Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

The persistent vegetative state is a clinical condition of complete unawareness of the self and the environment accompanied by sleep-wake cycles with either complete or partial preservation of hypothalamic and brainstem autonomic functions. It usually follows the coma and it means that due to extensive and irrevocable brain damage a patients is highly unlikely ever to achieve higher functions above a vegetative state. This state does not mean that improvement is impossible, but does open the possibility for a judicial request to end life support. The authors wish to highlight the causes, diagnosis, management and ethical considerations about this condition in our country.
Wilson’s disease
Authors:   Neurology Department, “Ovidius” University, Constanta, Romania, Hancu Anca , Mihai Cristina ,   Neurology Department, “Ovidius” University, Constanta, Romania, Zguma Daniela ,   Neurology Department, “Ovidius” University, Constanta, Romania, Docu Axelerad Any ,   Neurology Department, “Ovidius” University, Constanta, Romania, Dumitru Eugen ,   Neurology Department, “Ovidius” University, Constanta, Romania, Kaivanifard Masood ,   Neurology Department, “Ovidius” University, Constanta, Romania
Published: October 2022

A disturbance of copper metabolism causes hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson’s disease), an autosomal recessive disorder whose genetic locus lies on the long arm of chromosome 13. The concentration of the copper transport protein ceruloplasmin is abnormally low and, as a result, the serum free copper concentration is high and an abnormally large amount of copper is eliminated in the urine. Free copper is deposited in the liver, the edge of the cornea, the brain. We present a case who debuted by tremors and thrombocytopenia. Continuous therapy with Trientine hydrochloride and Mega zinc, and elimination of copper rich foods were improved cognitive, behavioral and motor dysfunctions.
Complementary methods of diagnosis and treatment in movement disorders
Authors:   School of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Popa Livia , Popescu Cristian Dinu ,   School of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
Published: October 2022

The cortical and subcortical regions are functionally connected, and normal well-coordinated movement results from their interaction. Abnormal movements are the consequence of a lesion or malfunction in the basal ganglia (BG) and their interconnections. Movement disorders are usually corrected by medication, but there are some techniques not-included into regular medical practice, which improve the symptoms by their neuromodulatory effects. In this review we discuss the uses of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET ), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Transcranial Sonography (TCS), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electrooculography (EOG) in paraclinical diagnosis, and the potential of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Extradural Cortical Stimulation (ECS), transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tTDS), repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) as a therapeutic tool in patients with movement disorders.
Vascular cognitive impairment – definition and terms
Authors:   University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, Romania, Pirscoveanu Denisa , Zaharia Cornelia ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, Romania, Tudorica Valerica ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, Romania, Matcau Diana ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania
Published: October 2022

Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) incorporates the complex interactions between vascular etiologies, risk factors and cellular changes within the brain and cognition. It includes the patients with vascular disease sufficient to cause a dementia syndrome . It may includes cases with cognitive impairment related to hypertension, silent infarcts, strategic infarcts, diabetes or atherosclerosis. The spectrum of brain changes comprise both ischemic factors and cellular processes such as demyelination, axonal damage, diastasis and atrophy. The studies suggest the association between vascular factors predisposing to cerebrovascular diseases and Alzheimer disease (AD). The hypertension, atrial fibrillation, carotid thickening and diabetes can increase the relative risk for Alzheimer disease. Studies of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed that bilateral as opposed to unilateral ischemic lesions are critical. They showed the importance of deep infarcts in the frontal and limbic areas. Other studies indicated that the cortical lesions in the parietal and temporal areas are more important. Focal clinical signs, neuroimaging and neuropsychological findings may be reliably used to predict the neuropathologic diagnosis of vascular dementia (VaD) (1).
The efficacy of nitric oxide in stroke (ENOS) trial – where do we stand in Romania?
Authors:   Department of Physiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Targu-Mures, Romania, Szocs Ildiko , Szatmari Szabolcs ,   Department of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Targu-Mures, Romania,   2nd Clinic of Neurology, Mures County Emergency Hospital, Targu-Mures, Romania, Jurcau Anamaria ,   Neurology 1st Ward, Municipal Clinical Hospital Oradea, Romania, Simion Aurel ,   Neurology 1st Ward, Municipal Clinical Hospital Oradea, Romania, Sisak Edith ,   Neurology Department, Fogolyan Kristof County Emergency Hospital of Sfantu-Gheorghe, Romania, Renton Cheryl ,   Stroke Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, Ellender Sharon ,   Stroke Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, Bath Philip ,   Stroke Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Published: October 2022

Introduction. Romania ranks third worldwide for stroke mortality. Although high blood pressure (BP) is a major risk factor for stroke incidence and determinant of outcome, the management of BP in acute stroke remains undefined. The present study assesses patients recruited into the ‘Efficacy of Nitric Oxide in Stroke’ (ENOS) trial from Romania, one of 19 participating countries. Methods. ENOS is an international multicentre prospective randomised controlled trial that is assessing the safety and efficacy of: (i) lowering BP with transdermal glyceryl trinitrate, and (ii) whether pre-stroke antihypertensive therapy should be continued or stopped temporarily, in acute ischaemic stroke or primary intracerebral haemorrhage (PICH). Interventions are given for 7 days and the primary outcome, modified Rankin Scale (mRS), is measured at 90 days. Results. 135 patients were recruited from 3 Romanian sites between March 2009 and August 2011; 56% of these patients were also in the continue-stop arm of the trial. In comparison with the Rest of the World (RoW), Romanian patients were recruited earlier (29 vs. 22 hr), had a higher rate of previous high BP (63 vs. 76%), had less severe stroke at baseline (Scandinavian Stroke Scale, SSS 37 vs. 43/58), were less likely to have a PICH (17 vs. 10%), and had more cases of no visible stroke lesions on baseline CT (27 vs. 49%). Impairment (SSS) at day 7 did not differ. As compared to RoW, the length of stay in hospital was shorter in Romania (14 vs. 9 days); the adjusted death rate at follow-up at 90 days was doubled (odds ratio 1.97, 95% confidence intervals 1.07-3.63) although this was not reflected by a difference in the adjusted rate of death or dependency (mRS>2) at 90 days (OR 1.04, 95% CI 0.66-1.63). Conclusion. ENOS will continue recruiting patients until the summer of 2013. The presented data show that enrolment is feasible in Romania and the trial has been found to be easy to manage and recruit into.
Vestibular rehabilitation contribution to improvement of health-related quality of life in vestibular neuronitis
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Stoian Sorina , Calarasu Romeo ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Georgescu Madalina ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Institute of Phono-Audiology and Functional ENT Surgery Bucharest, Romania; Otomed Medical Center Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

Objective. Our study aims to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and reveal the actual benefit of vestibular rehabilitation (VR) in patients with vestibular neuronitis. Material and methods. Twenty four patients diagnosed with vestibular neuronitis in the Institute of Phono-Audiology and Functional ENT Surgery and Otomed Medical Center Bucharest were assigned to 2 groups who underwent 1 month of VR in the aforementioned settings. Group 1 included patients who started VR within first month of disease and group 2 comprised patients who began VR after more than a month from the onset of symptoms. Group 2 served as control group because they began VR after group 1 had already finished one month of VR. HRQoL was assessed before and after VR, using Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale (ABC), disability scale and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results. Both groups achieved statistically significant improvements in almost all questionnaires after VR (p <0.05). When group 1 scores after one month of VR were compared to control group results before VR, we found statistically significant differences in DHI-Physical, disability scale and VAS (p < 0.05). After one month of VR, 13 patients became symptom free, while 11 patients still had bothering symptoms and continued VR. The latter category revealed significantly higher DHI scores and levels of intensity of symptoms on VAS during first examination (p < 0.05). Conclusions. VR improves HRQoL after vestibular neuronitis and reduces self-perceived disability and intensity of symptoms during usual activities. Higher DHI and VAS scores at first evaluation may predict a longer VR period needed. The clinical and emotional benefit of VR overweight it’s costs and recommend it as a valuable method in the management of vestibular neuronitis.