bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘Great work folks!’: establishing interpersonal communication in transparent peer reviews of research articles
Authors: Sönmez Derya , Akbas Erdem
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we examine how referees establish interpersonal relationships by mitigating criticism and expressing compliments as a realization of politeness strategies through the analysis of a specific corpus of transparent peer review reports (TPRs) with 220 reports totaling approximately 200,000 words. For the analysis, employing a framework drawn primarily on Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness strategies and following a detailed review of the literature, we coded all occurrences of politeness strategies using UAM Corpus Tool 3.3x (O’Donnell, 2021). Conducting intercoder/intracoder reliability tests, we identified and interpreted a variety of politeness strategies at the sentence and discourse levels, which were used for mitigating criticism and expressing compliments. Our results suggest that reviewers resorted to a variety of politeness strategies, predominantly negative politeness strategies, to mitigate their criticism directed at the authors of manuscripts. This is significant especially in the light of earlier studies where reviewer reports appeared to include some blunt/hurtful comments due partly to the anonymity of the reviewing process. Rather than focusing on just communicating criticism or a required change, reviewers were found to have cared about politeness and seemed to achieve interpersonal communication goals in TPRs by means of favoring an egalitarian approach rather than an authoritative one, supporting Gosden’s (2003) argument on the interpersonal aspect of reviewing discourse. This research contributes to our understanding of how criticism in TPRs can be conveyed without imposing, leading to encouraging, constructive and polite reports in English as part of science communication, especially when the review reports are publicly available.
Visual recontextualisation of meaning in science research articles and News and Views articles
Authors: Parkinson Jean , Anthony Thane Angelicia , Kithulgoda Erandi , Yin Zihan
Published: December 2023

News and Views articles appear in Nature-branded journals, summarising and critiquing newly published studies. Written by experts outside the research team, they inform the wider scientific community of novel research, promoting a broader readership as well as cross-fertilisation between fields. Most studies of genres that recontextualise science research articles for a broader audience focus on textual meaning. This article prioritises visual meaning, comparing News and Views articles and research articles. Corpora of research articles and News and Views articles were analysed using social semiotic analysis (Kress & van Leeuwen, 2021); interviews with expert authors of the articles also inform the investigation. Drawing on Daston and Galison (2007), a three-way categorisation was made of conceptual, technologically-produced and mathematical images. Findings reveal that visual meaning is central in both genres. In research articles detailed and exact meaning is conveyed using graphs and technologically-produced images (e.g., microscope images). News and Views articles use accessible, conceptual images such as schematic diagrams. Research article writers reported planning the article around the images, which function to validate author claims; as readers, experts reported examining images before reading the article. In News and Views articles, the image provides a conceptual overview of the text, matching the genre’s purpose in facilitating understanding of a complex study.
KADINLARIN EĞİTİM ORANLARININ DOĞRUDAN YABANCI SERMAYE YATIRIMINA ETKİSİ; 22 OECD ÜLKESİ ÜZERİNE BİR PANEL NEDENSELLİK ANALİZİ
Authors: AKHİSAR Ümmühan , GÜVEL Enver Alper
Published: December 2023

Bir ülkenin sosyal, kültürel ve ekonomik yönden kalkınmasını etkileyen ve hızlandıran en önemli faktörlerden biri kadınların eğitim düzeyidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı kadınların eğitim düzeyinin, o ülkedeki doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırımını etkileyip etkilemediğinin incelenmesidir. Kadınların eğitim oranının ekonomik büyüme oranı ve insani gelişmişlik indeksi ile arasındaki ilişkisi panel nedensellik analizi yardımıyla araştırılmaktadır. 22 OECD (Avustralya, Belçika, Almanya, Avusturya, Çekya, Danimarka, Norveç, Estonya, Hollanda, İtalya, Yunanistan, Finlandiya, Polonya, Fransa, Japonya, Meksika, Macaristan, Güney Kore, İspanya, İsveç, Slovenya, Portekiz) ülkesi için 1999-2022 dönemine ait eğitimli kadınların yüzde oranları yıllık olarak alınmaktadır. Ekonomik büyüme oranı ve insani gelişmişlik endeksleri kontrol değişken olarak modellere dâhil edilmektedir. Modellerin test edilmesinde panel nedensellik analizi uygulanmadan önce verilerde yatay kesit bağımlılığı olup olmadığı Peseran Caled LM testi ve Peseran CD testi ile ölçülmüştür. Yatay kesit bağımlılığı ve birim kök varlığı tespit edildikten sonra Dumitrescu ve Hurlin nedensellik testi uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen analiz sonuçlarına göre ülke içerisine ve ülke dışına yapılan doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırım ile kadınların eğitim oranı arasında tek yönlü bir nedensellik ilişkisi olduğu görülmektedir. Ayrıca bulgular kadınların eğitim oranı ve insani gelişmişlik endeksi arasında çift yönlü nedensellik ilişkisi olduğunu göstermektedir. Kadınların eğitim oranın artması ile insani gelişmişlik endeksinin artışı, aynı zamanda doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırımını çekmede önemli görülmektedir.
THE MAIN CHALLENGES OF GEORGIAN ECONOMICS AND THE PERSPECTIVES OF EXPANSION OF THE RELATIONS BETWEEN GEORGIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: BİDZİNASHVİLİ Davit
Published: December 2023

The association agreement between the EU and Georgia (the country) was signed as early as 2014 and this agreement fully entered into force in July 2016. The agreement represents the foundation for political association and economic integration.
Just now, Georgia made one more step towards Europe. On November 8, 2023, the European Commission gave the recommendation on granting Georgia the status of candidate. Besides the fact that it is an important event of political significance, the economic benefits also should be mentioned. Many economists in Georgia mention this in their assessments though there are the opposite views. Some of the Georgian economists consider this opinion as excessive.
The European Union, based on common values, supports the peace and stability for Georgia, as well as the necessity of the programs for the political and economic reforms needed for social and economic development of the country.
Granting the status of the candidate is a guarantee for the well-being of the country. It will have positive influences on investments, exports, and broader marketing between the European countries and Georgia. This is the aim for Georgia to which the country has been aspiring for several years.
Besides the above-mentioned, we see that the EU firmly supports Georgia, in its territorial integrity. The EU is involved in the solution of the territorial problems existing with the self-announced regions of Abkhazia and so-called South Ossetia. Georgia has prolonged territorial conflicts with the mentioned regions. Beginning in the year 2008, the monitoring process is working on the territory near the administrative borders. The 1st of October 2023, was the date of the 15th anniversary of the European mission working in the region.
Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı, Yalnızlık ve İyi Oluş Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ERDEMİR Nusret , AYAS Tuncay
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmada ortaokul öğrencilerinin sosyal medya bağımlılığı, yalnızlık ve iyi oluş arasındaki ilişkileri incelemek amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini 2021-2022 akademik yılında Kütahya’nın Tavşanlı ilçesinde öğrenim gören 481 ortaokul öğrencisi (290’ı kız ve 191’i erkek) oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri toplanırken Ergenler İçin Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı Ölçeği, UCLA Yalnızlık Ölçeği Kısa Formu, Ergenler İçin Beş Boyutlu İyi Oluş Modeli Ölçeği ve Kişisel Bilgi Formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde “Pearson Kolerasyon” ve “Çoklu Regresyon” analizleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları incelendiğinde ortaokul öğrencilerinin; sosyal medya bağımlılığı ile yalnızlık puanları arasında pozitif yönlü, “sosyal medya bağımlılığı ile iyi oluş” ve “yalnızlık ile iyi oluş” puanları arasında negatif yönlü anlamlı ilişkiler bulunmuştur. Sosyal medya bağımlılığı ve yalnızlık, iyi oluşu yordamakta olup, iyi oluşun toplam varyansının %14,3’ünü açıklamaktadır. Araştırmanın sonuçları istatiksel sonuçlara bağlı olarak tartışılmış ve bazı önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Variations of plant communities in diversity and composition along the western coast of Lake Khanka caused by high water level
Authors:   Botanical Garden-Institute FEB RAS, Marchuk Elena A. , Kvitchenko Anastasiya K. ,   Botanical Garden-Institute FEB RAS, Kislov Dmitry E. ,   Botanical Garden-Institute FEB RAS, Barkalov Vyacheslav Yu. ,   Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity FEB RAS, Kalinkina Valentina A. ,   Botanical Garden-Institute FEB RAS, Kameneva Lyubov A. ,   Botanical Garden-Institute FEB RAS, Nesterova Svetlana V. ,   Botanical Garden-Institute FEB RAS
Published: December 2023

Lake Khanka is the largest freshwater body of water in northeast Asia, with a basin of about 25 000 km2. The hydrological regime of the lake is cyclical in nature due to various factors affecting water inflow and outflow. The last increase of water level in the lake began in the 2000s and by 2015 reached the maximum value of 416 cm (with the average annual level of 293 cm). A steady decline in water level has been observed since 2021. To assess the diversity and structure of coastal plant communities on the sandy-pebbly substrate along the western shore of Lake Khanka and their dynamics under the influence of flooding, we laid 20 transects and performed descriptions at seven sites, including two sites in the protected area of the Cluster Sosnovy of the Khanka Nature Reserve. Using the diversity and similarity/difference indices, plant communities were compared across the sites. It was shown that their heterogeneity is due to the diversity of both aboriginal and adventive species. In protected areas, the role of adventive species is significantly lower than in recreational areas. The five dominant species in the communities account for 50 % or more of the total abundance. Vegetation groupings in the three identified zones, which have been inundated for different periods of time, have a similar diversity, with differences due only to the native fraction of species. The second zone, characterized by the greatest influx of species of different ecological and cenotic groups during water recession, differs in species richness. The obtained data show for the first time the diversity and structure of coastal plant communities of the sandy-pebble beech of the western coast of Lake Khanka and reflect some processes of its dynamics in connection with the long-term standing water. For more successful coverage of the issues raised, long-term monitoring on the laid transects, at least covering one 20–30-year cycle of the dynamics of the hydrological regime of Lake Khanka, is necessary.
Botanica Pacifica plant chromosome data 3
Authors:   Siberian Institute of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry SB RAS, Krivenko Denis A. , Aytaç Zeki ,   Gazi University, Boboev Mariyo T. ,   Khatlon Scientific Center NAS RT, Çeçen Ömer ,   Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Chernyagina Olga A. ,   Kamchatka Branch of the Pacific Geographical Institute FEB RAS, Erst Andrey S. ,   Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS, Leonova Tatiana V. ,   N.F. Katanov Khakass State University, Mitrenina Elizaveta Yu. ,   Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS, Pankova Tatyana V. ,   Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS, Veklich Tatiana N. ,   Amur Branch of the Botanical Garden-Institute FEB RAS, Wang Wei ,   Institute of Botany CAS, Zykova Elena Yu. ,   Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS
Published: December 2023

The chromosome numbers (CNs, 2n) and ploidy level (nx) according to the inferred basic chromosome number (x) are presented for 27 vascular plant species from 16 genera and 11 families: Amaryllidaceae: Allium; Asteraceae: Galinsoga; Caryophyllaceae: Dianthus; Geraniaceae: Erodium; Iridaceae: Crocus; Liliaceae: Fritillaria, Lilium, and Tulipa; Malvaceae: Malva; Onagraceae: Oenothera; Plantaginaceae: Chaenorhinum and Digitalis; Poaceae: Lolium, Panicum, and Setaria; Violaceae: Viola. The studied specimens originated from Europe (Bulgaria), Caucasus (Russia), West Asia (Turkey), Central Asia (Tajikistan), Siberia (Altai Republic, Novosibirsk Region, Republic of Buryatia, and Republic of Khakassia), and Russian Far East (Amur Region and Kamchatka Territory). The CN was for the first time established in Lolium × hybridum (2n = 28). For the other species, previously known CNs have been confirmed.
Biomass of Dendrosenecio keniodendron leaves in the high mountains of Kenya almost corresponds to their annual productivity
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Biology, Dept. Ecology and Plant Geography, Onipchenko Vladimir G. , Mwangi David ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Biology, Dept. Ecology and Plant Geography, Kipkeev Aliy M. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Biology, Dept. Ecology and Plant Geography, Kopylova Natalia A. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Biology, Dept. Ecology and Plant Geography, Elumeeva Tatiana G. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Biology, Dept. Ecology and Plant Geography
Published: December 2023

In the high mountains of the Mount Kenya (tropical Africa) the leaf life span of the dominant species of rosette trees Dendrosenecio keniodendron was estimated using observations on marked leaves. The intervals between the beginning of leaf expansion and its full death, between the beginning of expansion and the death of 50% of its area, and between 50% leaf length expansion and the 50 % leaf area death were 366±8, 326±18 and 284±17 days correspondingly (mean ± standard error, n=7). As the full leaf life span lasted approximately one year, leaf biomass of this species is considered to be an adequate assessment of its annual production.
Syntaxonomy of the Numto Nature Park vegetation (north taiga, Western Siberia): 1. Vaccinio-Piceetea Br.-Bl. in Br.-Bl et al. 1939
Authors:   Yugra State University, Lapshina Elena D. , Filippov Il'ya V. ,   Yugra State University, Verevkina Elena L. ,   Numto Nature Park, Ganasevich Galina N. ,   Yugra State University
Published: December 2023

This paper is the first in a series of publications dedicated to the description of vegetation in the Numto Nature Park, which covers an area of 597189.5 hectares and is located in the northern part of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area (63°7'– 64°20'N 69°44'–71°45'E). The territory of the park is representative of the entire subzone of the northern taiga in the central part of Western Siberia. The initial stage of the study focused on determining the syntaxonomic diversity of forest vegetation belonging to the class Vaccinio–Piceetea Br.-Bl. in Br.-Bl et al. 1939. Nine associations (5 new ones, incl. 2 provisional), 2 subassociations, 10 variants, and 3 community types were identified and assigned to 4 alliances within 3 orders. A new alliance, Sphagno fimbriati–Pinion sibiricae all. nov., was proposed within the class Vaccinio–Piceetea, covering vegetation of swampy forest and wooded swamps in the valleys of small rivers and streams in the northern and middle taiga of Western Siberia. The plant communities are described on the basis of 180 geobotanical relevés. The t-SNE method, supplemented with cluster analysis, was employed to assess the degree of similarity between individual syntaxa. The article also discusses the issues related to the syntaxonomic affiliation of swampy forest and wooded swamps vegetation.
Fuscopannaria mediterranea and F. sorediata (Pannariaceae, lichenized Ascomycota), new records for the Far East of Russia
Authors:   Institute of Marine Geology and Geophysics FEB RAS, Ezhkin Alexander K. , Davydov Evgeny A. ,   Altai State University
Published: December 2023

Two new records of Pannariaceae lichens – Fuscopannaria mediterranea and F. sorediata were registered for the Russian Far East using DNA and morphological investigation of the samples collected from the Sakhalin and Kuril Islands. Both species are morphologically problematic to distinguish from other sorediate species of the genus Fuscopannaria. Fuscopannaria mediterranea is reported for the first time to East Asia supported by the ITS nrDNA molecular-phylogenetic data. After investigation of the material from Sakhalin and Kuriles we excluded Fuscopannaria confusa and F. leprosa from the species list of the Russian Far East. The rest controversial material from Sakhalin and Kuriles was identified as F. alhneri as the most common species of the genus in the region.
Abdominal peritoneal splenosis (clinical case)
Authors: Zvezda S. A. , Tamrazov R. I. , Fedorov N. M. , Komarova L. N. , Frank E. M. , Dimitriadi D. G. , Novikov R. D. , Butenko D. S. , Gudz S. I.
Published: December 2023

Background. Splenosis, or heterotopic autotransplantation of spleen tissue, is a benign disease, occurring in patient after splenectomy. This formation demands correct differential diagnosis because it is often diagnosed as a tumor. Main methods of splenosis diagnosis are ultrasound inspection, CT, MRI, but detailed anamnesis is also important to set the correct diagnosis. The clinical case in this report is aimed to show importance of timely and correct diagnosis which will allow to avoid unnecessary invasive diagnostic procedures, late diagnosis and decreasing of medical assistance quality. Clinical case. patient 61 y. o. is suspected on a tumor in left iliac region. He noted the trauma after falling on a back. The inspection was performed: CT of iliac region showed formation in the small intestines. Splenectomy was carried out 20 years ago. The patient is set to the clinical medical center “Medicinsky gorod” to a surgeon-oncologist. physical examination and laboratory analysis showed no pathological changes. CT of abdominal organs showed formation with regular edges. MRI of pelvic organs with contrast agent showed formation accumulating contrast irregularly. Control CT of abdominal organs showed no increasing of formation size. Conclusion. Abdominal splenosis is a benign disease, occurring after spleen tissue implantation in the abdominal cavity after spleen trauma or splenectomy. Splenosis course is usually asymptomatic and it is often diagnoses as a peritoneal canceromatosis mistakenly. Splenosis has to be included in the differential diagnosis in patients with trauma or splenectomy in anamnesis.
Prospects and Hurdles in Transition towards ESG linked Sustainable Lending to achieve Resilience against Environment Risk
Authors: Divaka Hariom , Bagri Anu
Published: December 2023

The drive to sustainability is transforming the way we live. In the wake of deteriorating environment sustainable and inclusive economy is the need of the hour and has become essential to implement in any field possible. In the recent years sustainable finance has come to dominate many investments decision and has an impact on the way funds are mobilised. One aspect of sustainable finance is sustainable lending which covers a range of activities that play a key role in credit decisions. Sustainable lending enhances and encourages environmentally sustainable practices and hence contributing to Environmental-Social -Governance (ESG) framework in lending. Global leaders are focusing on lending in sustainable companies and projects to create long term value for community. This paper is an endeavour to study the opportunities that sustainable lending offers to banking sector. The paper highlights the global best practices in sustainable lending adopted by frontrunners and analyse the business model and technologies associated with this.  In descriptive study the paper brings out the challenges faced by firms in adopting models linking sustainability in their commercial lending activities. Moreover, the aspect that is not only financing through ESG lens but which is more than financial returns are bought into light.
Phytochemical Analysis (LC-MS) of Azadirachta Indica Ethanolic Extract, Antioxidant, Anticancer, in Vitro Wound Healing Activity, and Immunomodulatory Effects of Azadirachta Indica Ethanolic Extract
Authors: Thavamani Loganathan , Selvaraj Palanisamy , R Muarali , Vijayakumar Natesan , Periyasamy Aruna , Kotakonda Muddukrishnaiah , Mukriyan Kallungal Sirajudheen
Published: December 2023

This study presents a comprehensive investigation of the medicinal attributes of the ethanolic extract obtained from Azadirachta indica (A. indica) leaves collected from the Jamia Salafiya Pharmacy College campus in Malappuram District, Kerala, South India. The plant was meticulously identified by Dr. Samuel Thavamni B, a plant pharmacognosy specialist. The ethanolic extraction process was performed using the Soxhlet method. Phytochemical analysis was performed using liquid chromatography-LC-MS (liquid chromatography-mass and Mass spectroscopy). The in vitro antioxidant, MTT ((3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide) assay, Apoptosis, and Immunomodulatory activity of ethanolic A. indica were evaluated. The extraction resulted in a semi-solid, dark-coloured extract with a yield of 8.67%. Phytochemical analysis using LC-MS identified key constituents such as octadecanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid, caryophyllene, 1,4-Eicosadiene, and triacontanoic acid, methyl ester, known for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. In vitro antioxidant assays revealed a concentration-dependent inhibitory effect, with the A. indica ethanolic extract demonstrating substantial antioxidant capacity (77.81% at 100 µg), comparable to that of ascorbic acid (97.22%). However, the MTT assay indicated a concentration-dependent decrease in cell viability, emphasizing the need for caution owing to potential cytotoxic effects. Acridine orange/ethidium bromide staining provided insights into the induction of apoptosis in MCF-7 cells, highlighting the beneficial effects of the extract on cellular morphology. The scratch wound healing assay suggested the potential of the extract to promote fibroblast migration, implicating its role in enhancing wound healing. Immunomodulatory activity assessment revealed concentration-dependent modulation of immune responses, with the extract demonstrating a notable immunomodulatory effect of 77.81% at 100 µg. These findings shed light on the medicinal potential of A. indica, emphasizing the need for further research to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. The diverse chemical composition and multifaceted effects of the extract, from antioxidant and cytotoxic activities to immunomodulation and wound healing promotion, underscore its significance in pharmaceuticals and herbal remedies.
Optimization of Herbal Drug Formulations for Syzygium Cumini (Linn) Extracts: Enhancing Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties
Authors: Semwal Alok , Gupta Dr. Niraj
Published: December 2023

The prevalence of diabetes and its associated complications continues to rise globally, creating a pressing need for effective and safe therapeutic approaches. Herbal remedies have gained significant attention as potential adjuncts or alternatives to conventional diabetes management. Syzygium cumini (Linn), commonly known as Jamun or Indian blackberry, possesses established antidiabetic and antioxidant properties. This research paper aims to optimize herbal drug formulations using Syzygium cumini extracts to enhance their antidiabetic and antioxidant effects. The study will involve extraction optimization, formulation development, and evaluation of the final products for potential therapeutic application.
Impact of Pay Satisfaction on Employee Engagement and Employee Intention to Turnover
Authors: Udasi Diya
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this research paper was to investigate the impact of pay satisfaction on employee engagement and employee intention to turnover.

With the current tight labor market, competition for top talent is fierce. Organizations that can offer competitive pay and benefits packages are more likely to attract and retain the best employees. High turnover rates can be costly for organizations, both in terms of the direct costs of recruiting and training new employees, as well as the indirect costs of lost productivity and customer service. By offering competitive pay, organizations can reduce turnover rates and keep their best employees. Employee engagement is crucial for organizational success. Pay satisfaction is one of the key drivers of employee engagement, so organizations that can offer competitive pay and benefits are more likely to have engaged employees who are more productive and provide higher quality customer service. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study is exploratory study and was conducted on the employees of the five private banks in Mumbai. A sample of 200 employees was randomly selected to study their pay satisfaction, employee engagement and turnover intention.  Originality/value The study surveyed impact of pay satisfaction on employee engagement and turnover intentions of employees.
A Study to Assess the Usage, Perception and Effect of Safe Delivery Application Regarding Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care in Final Year Students of Selected Nursing Colleges, NCR
Authors: Sharma Ms. Shagun , Devi Prof. (Dr.) Akoijam Mamata , Sharma Ms. Shalu , Dular Prof (Dr.) Sunil Kumar
Published: December 2023

Introduction:  Health professionals who oversee routine and complex deliveries in remote places might utilize the Safe Delivery Application, a mobile health tool. The programme includes practical training DVDs on important obstetric procedures that can aid health professionals in putting their newly acquired knowledge into practice and can decrease the rate of infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate.  Objectives: The main objective of the study to assess the usage, perception and effect of safe delivery application regarding emergency obstetrics and newborn care in final year students of selected nursing colleges. Methodology: -The research design for this study was Quasi experimental design to assess the usage, perception and effect regarding SDA. Total enumerative sampling technique were used to select 300 final year nursing students, NCR. Informed written consent was taken from each nursing student. A structured questioners and likert scale were administered to assess the usage, perception and effect for SDA. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Frequency and percentage distribution was used for demographic variables and assessing the usage, perception and effect among nursing students. Chi-square was used to find out the association between usage and perception among final year nursing students and selected demographic variables. Result: The data obtained was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that there was a usage & knowledge gap among nursing students (mean 11.66, SD 3.34) but after using the safe delivery application the post-test scores improved to (mean 20.67 SD 12.26) in terms of usage & perception were significantly higher than the pre-test score. This shows that the safe delivery application was effective in improving the knowledge regarding the usage, perception and effect of SDA regarding final-year nursing students on active management of third-stage labor, postpartum hemorrhage, and neonatal resuscitation were successful.
Millets - Neglected Cereal with High Potential in Health Benefits in Malnutrition
Authors: Shukla Dr. Chandra Prakash , Vijaya Dr. S. Vijaya , Hemavathi Dr.B.Hemavathi , Admuthe Dr. Namdeo Bhagwan , Madhu Dr.Madhu , Padmaja Dr. O.Padmaja , Nath Dr. Sanjeeb Kumar , Shrivastava Dr. Ruchita , Barwant Mr Mukul Machhindra
Published: December 2023

In a world grappling with malnutrition, millets emerge as unsung heroes, offering a beacon of hope for improved global health. This chapter delves into the treasure trove of millets, revealing their often-overlooked potential as a nutritional powerhouse. Millets, a diverse group of cereal grains, hold the promise of mitigating malnutrition on a global scale. Firstly, we explore the exceptional nutritional value of millets, demonstrating how they pack a punch with essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. A comparative analysis with other grains underscores their superiority in providing a balanced diet. We then uncover the diverse varieties of millets and their suitability for various regions and climates, making them an adaptable and sustainable choice for farmers worldwide. Millet farming techniques, including their resilience to adverse conditions, are discussed, shedding light on their role in food security.

The health implications of millet consumption are another focus, revealing their potential in preventing chronic diseases and improving overall well-being. Case studies underscore the tangible impact of millet-based interventions on malnutrition reduction. However, challenges persist, such as limited awareness and policy support. Nonetheless, millets hold immense promise for enhancing global health and nutrition. This chapter advocates for the integration of millets into our diets, promoting sustainable agriculture, and addressing malnutrition's root causes. As we delve into the world of millets, we find not only a neglected cereal but a beacon of hope for a healthier, more sustainable future.
Analyzing The Metagenomics of Bacterial Diversity in The Backwater Mangrove Regions of Pichavaram and Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India, Reveals Insights into Sediment Microbial Communities
Authors: Periyasamy Aruna , Selvaraj Palanisamy , Kotakonda Muddukrishnaiah , Vijayakumar Natesan , Thavamani Loganathan
Published: December 2023

This metagenomic study delves into the microbial diversity and functional potential of sediment samples from the Pichavaram and Parangipettai mangrove ecosystems. The dataset, initially comprising millions of base pairs and sequences, undergoes meticulous quality control, revealing refined characteristics post-artificial duplicate read identification. Taxonomic analyses unveil a rich microbial landscape, dominated by bacteria, with intriguing presence of Eukaryota, Archaea, and unclassified sequences. The intricate community structures, highlighted through phylogenetic distributions, showcase the diversity and unexpected taxa, providing a nuanced understanding of microbial dynamics. Functional gene exploration uncovers key enzymes driving biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and metabolic pathways, shedding light on the microbial community's ecological roles and biotechnological potential. This comprehensive metagenomic analysis serves as a foundation for further ecological assessments, taxonomic refinements, and investigations into the adaptive strategies of these microbial communities in mangrove sediments.
A Novel Information Extraction Approach Employing Hierarchical Clustering Techniques with A Focus on Attribute Similarity Values
Authors: Saravanan D. , Kaladhar Topunuru
Published: December 2023

Data mining technique developed in vast manner. It mainly used over in information retrieval, information filtering, Data retrieval techniques. In scientific world data mining techniques used over in hospital management, Schools, colleges, public libraries, shopping complexes, space research foundation. Data Mining refers to extracting the information. Many Algorithms are used over in Data mining area. Agglomerative hierarchical technique uses top down approach. Certain arrangements are made over in this algorithm in hierarchical manner. Hierarchical algorithm mainly used for time consuming process.
Cyberrehab: Empowering Hemiparesis Recovery with Affordable Mobile Virtual Reality Solutions for Upper Limb Strength
Authors: Gugnani Anchit , Kushwaha Nandini , Danishta Danishta , Uniyal Richa , Shobhit Niketa , Vyas Neha
Published: December 2023

Background: Hemiparesis is a debilitating condition characterized by weakened muscle strength in one side of the body, often caused by stroke or brain injury. Rehabilitation is crucial for improving upper limb muscle strength and functional recovery in individuals with hemiparesis. Mobile-based Virtual Reality (VR) programs have emerged as an innovative and cost-effective approach to augment conventional physiotherapy in rehabilitation. This study investigates the efficacy of a low-cost mobile VR intervention in enhancing upper limb muscle strength and motivating individuals with hemiparesis to actively engage in their recovery. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 20 participants, divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving the combined intervention of mobile-based VR programs and conventional physiotherapy, and a control group receiving only conventional physiotherapy. The intervention spanned four weeks, with sessions held three days a week. Pre-test and post-test measurements were taken for various upper limb muscle groups using Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). Correlation analyses were conducted to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. Results: The results revealed a strong and statistically significant positive correlation between pre-test and post-test MMT scores in the experimental group, indicating substantial improvements in upper limb muscle strength. In contrast, the control group exhibited more modest gains. The integration of mobile-based VR programs led to increased motivation and engagement among participants, contributing to better adherence to the rehabilitation routine. Conclusion: The integration of affordable mobile VR solutions in hemiparesis rehabilitation presents a promising approach to empower individuals on their journey to recovery. By improving upper limb muscle strength and motivating active participation in rehabilitation, mobile VR interventions like "CyberRehab" have the potential to revolutionize the field of hemiparesis recovery, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for those affected by this condition.
Performance Evaluation of WebRTC-Based Video Conferencing: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Sunder Saini Shyam , Sen Sharma Lalit
Published: December 2023

In an ever-evolving technological landscape, addressing the performance challenges of real-time communication protocols is crucial. Real-time communication, facilitated by streaming media protocols, utilizes peer-to-peer or client-server models to enhance Quality of Service (QoS). WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) stands as a widely adopted, browser-based, open-source, peer-to-peer protocol, offering real-time media transmission through JavaScript APIs without third-party plugins. This paper presents an in-depth performance evaluation of a WebRTC-based video conferencing system using Socket.io services on a Node.js server. Our research expands on recent studies by introducing a comprehensive set of performance parameters, including Processing delay, CPU Utilization, Latency, Jitter, and Packet Loss, and packet delay. Our findings indicate that WebRTC performs exceptionally well within specific latency thresholds. However, scalability concerns emerge when a large number of clients are introduced, especially in bandwidth-constrained environments.
Radikal'naya abdominal'naya trakhelektomiya
Authors: Novikova E G , Antipov V A , Ronina E A , Novikova O V , Balakhontseva O S
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the experience of the Gynecological Cancer Department, P. A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute. In October 2005 to March 2009, modified radical abdominal trachelectomy (RAT) was performed in 47 of the 54 patients diagnosed as having stages IA1 to IIA cancer of the cervix uteri (CCU). The patients' mean age was 33.2 years (range 22-45 years). The elusive surgical volume modified to extended uterine extirpation with ovarian transposition or with appendage removal was required in 7 cases. The follow-up after RAT lasted 1 to 41 months (median 15 months). Two (4.2%) recurrences of RAT were found, which was comparable with the classical treatment as Wertheim's operation.
Videoendolaringeal'naya khirurgiya i fotodinamicheskaya terapiya s ispol'zovaniem gibkoy endoskopicheskoy tekhniki pri predrake i rannem rake gortani
Authors: Sokolov V V , Telegina L V , Gladyshev A A , Reshetov I V , Ol'shanskiy V O , Golubtsov A K
Published: December 2023

The authors have developed and used a number of endolaryngeal surgical procedures for the treatment of patients with laryngeal precancer and cancer (LC), by using flexible video-assisted endoscopic technology, Nd:YAG laser thermoablation, argon plasma coagulation, electric resection, and photodynamic therapy.
In 1987 to 2008, endolaryngeal surgery was performed in 129 patients, including 23 with dyskeratosis with laryngeal dysplasia, 36 with virus-associated recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis, 37 with early cancer of the midlarynx (Tis - T1N0M0), 17 with residual tumor, and 16 with local recurrent cancer of the midlarynx (T1-2N0M0) after teleradiotherapy.
The therapy resulted in complete regression (CR) of dyskeratosis and first-to-third degree dysplasia in 22 (95%) of the 23 patients. CR was achieved in 27 (75%) of the 36 patients in the recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis group. Persistent remission and human papillomavirus eradication were brought about in 70% of cases. CR was obtained in 34 (92%) of the 37 patients in the primary LC group. Recurrent LC was found in 3 (9%) of the 34 patients. Complete recovery of vocal cord function recovery was noted in all cases. CR could be achieved in 27 (82%) in the residual and recurrent laryngeal tumor groups (n = 33). Recurrent LC was detected in 3 patients 1-5 years after treatment completion.
Videotorakoskopicheskie i videoassistirovannye operatsii pri metastazakh v legkikh
Authors: Pikin O V , Kolbanov K K , Glushko V A , Vursol D A , Amiraliev A M , Mironenko D E
Published: December 2023

The paper presents experience with video-assisted thoracoscopic and video-assisted surgery in 42 patients with lung metastases. A solitary metastasis was diagnosed in 30 patients (a study group), single and multiple metastases being present in 10 and 2 patients, respectively. A control group comprised 30 patients who were operated on for solitary metastasis via a thoracotomic access. Thoracoscopic atypical lung resection and video-assisted lobectomy were carried out in 28 and 2 patients, respectively. Various modes of video-assisted operations using the help hand procedure were performed in 12 patients with single and multiple metastases, including bilateral ones. There were no serious postoperative complications or deaths. The overall and relapse-free 5-year survival rates did not differ in the study and control groups.
Kachestvo zhizni bol'nykh mestnorasprostranennym i generalizovannym rakom predstatel'noy zhelezy pri razlichnykh variantakh gormonal'noy terapii
Authors: Sokov D G , Kochetov A G , Kim R V , Rusakov I G
Published: December 2023

The authors evaluated the impact of various hormonal therapy regimens on quality of life in patients with prostate cancer and recorded adverse reactions. They assessed the quality of life by the WHO ECOG scale, the impact of the therapy on pain syndrome by the visual pain scale, the Karnovsky scale, evaluated the impact of the therapy on potency and libido, and recorded the presence and absence of side effects. Bone mineral density was estimated in all patients by densitometry.
Issledovanie diagnosticheskoy chuvstvitel'nosti novykh opukholeassotsiirovannykh koprologicheskikh markerov pri kolorektal'nom rake
Authors: Sergeeva N S , Chissov V I , Vorob'ev G I , Shelygin Yu A , Marshutina N V , Parilova N K , Chernyshov S V , Solokhina M P , Zenkina E V , Bogdanova N V , Vashakmadze L A , Khomyakov V M , Sidorov D V , Kogoniya L M
Published: December 2023

The authors studied the sensitivity and specificity of 3 new tests detecting human hemoglobin (hHb), the hemoglobin-haptoglobin (hHb/Hp) complex, and tumor pyruvate kinase (fTu M2-PK) in feces to diagnose colorectal cancer (CRC). The investigation included patients with CRC (n = 78), ulcerative colitis (UC) (n = 21), enteric polyps (n = 12), and apparently healthy donors (n = 47). The sensitivity of the hHb test system was highest (88.5%) in diagnosing CRC while the hHB/Hp and fTu M2-PK tests were slightly lower (76.9 and 77.9%, respectively). These tests revealed UC with a slightly lower sensitivity in the same order: 76.2, 57.1, and 66.7%, respectively. The feces from the patients with enteric polyps were marker positive in some cases. In donors, the specificity of the hHb and hHb/Hp tests was high (93.6 and 100%, respectively) and that of the fTu M2-PK test system was slightly lower (81.1%).
Flyuorestsentnaya diagnostika predraka i nachal'nogo raka endometriya
Authors: Novikova E G , Chulkova O V , Filonenko E V , Putintseva L G , Bulgakova N N
Published: December 2023

The results of fluorescence diagnosis using Alasens (3% solution, 10 ml into the uterine cavity) in 120 patients were analyzed. Group 1 consisted of 80 women admitted for primary examination for the diagnosis to be morphologically verified. Group 2 included 40 reproductive age patients previously diagnosed as having atypical endometrial hyperplasia and early cancer of the corpus uteri, in whom fluorescence diagnosis was made as monitoring of individual hormone therapy. Alasens exposure lasted 2 hours. By comparing the data of spectral fluorescence and morphological studies, in Group 1 the authors diagnosed atypical endometrial hyperplasia in 19 (23.8%) women, early cancer of the corpus uteri (cr in situ, stage Ia) in 46 (57.5%), and a benign process (glandular endometrial hyperplasia, polyps of the corpus uteri) in 15 (18.8%). In Group 2, disease recurrence was found in 6 (15%) women after hormonal therapy.
Diagnosticheskoe znachenie immunoekspressii galektina-3, NVME-1 i tsitokeratina-19 v opukholyakh shchitovidnoy zhelezy razlichnogo potentsiala zlokachestvennosti
Authors: Abrosimov A Yu , Dvinskikh N Yu
Published: December 2023

The authors have studied the value of the immunoexpression of galectin-3, HBME-1, and cytokeratin 19 in the diagnosis of 17 benign (follicular adenomas) tumors of the thyrod, 23 malignant tumors (carcinomas of follicular cell origin), and 12 tumors of uncertain malignant potential. The diagnosis based on the analysis of the immuniexpression of galectin-3 and its combination with HBME-1 showed high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy (96, 88, and 93%, respectively). The tumors of uncertain malignant potential were heterogeneous in the expression of galectin-3 and HBME-1. Coexpression of the above markers may suggest the malignant potential of individual neoplasms included in this group.
Diagnosticheskaya sektoral'naya rezektsiya i otdalennye rezul'taty lecheniya pri rake molochnoy zhelezy
Authors: Popova T N , Afanas'eva S S
Published: December 2023

The paper comparatively analyzes the morphological structure of tumors and long-term results of treating 314 patients with breast cancer. The patients were divided into 3 groups: 1) patients in whom its morphological diagnosis was intraoperatively established during diagnostic cross-sectional resection, by subsequently increasing the surgical volume up to the radical one; 2) those in whom the morphological diagnosis was made during a planned histological study and the radical surgical intervention was performed in the delayed order; 3) patients in whom the diagnosis was verified prior to surgery. The patients with local regional extent of the tumor process showed a relationship of 5-year survival to the interval of a diagnostic cross-sectional resection to a radical surgical intervention.
Khirurgicheskoe lechenie pervichnogo i metastaticheskogo raka pecheni
Authors: Chissov V I , Butenko A V , Vashakmadze L A , Sidorov D V , Grishin N A , Lozhkin M V , Stepanov S O , Khomyakov V M , Shveykin A O , Guts O V
Published: December 2023

Surgical hepatology is presently one of the most intensively developing areas of modern surgery. Success mainly concerns surgical treatment for primary and secondary liver malignancies. The paper presents the immediate and long-term results of surgical treatment in patients with primary and metastatic tumors of the liver. Forty anatomic resections, including 13 via hilar access and 27 via Glissonean approach, were performed in 2005 to 2010. All patients have undergone preoperative comprehensive estimation of hepatic functional reserves since 2008. The magnitude of resection and the volume of intraoperative blood loss significantly affected the degree of postresection hepatic failure. The rate of postoperative complications was lower in the patients operated on via Glissonean approach than in those operated on via hilar approach. The authors' scheme for the preoperative determination of hepatic functional reserves made it possible to predict the development of postresection complications more precisely and to change the scope of surgical intervention in relation to the findings. Surgical approach is essential for the treatment of primary and metastatic tumors of the liver and enables survival rates to be considerably increased.
METAKhRONNYE POLINEOPLAZII POSLE SOChETANNOY LUChEVOY TERAPII RAKA ShEYKI MATKI
Authors: Maksimov S Ya , Khadzhimba A S , Gershfel'd E D
Published: December 2023

The development of metachronous tumors was analyzed in patients with cancer of the cervix uteri after concomitant radiation treatment. A total of 3812 patients were followed up, 5% of them were found to have the second tumor after 3-10 years. The paper gives data on the site and extent of the second tumor and the efficiency of its treatment.
Opredelenie pervichnoy lokalizatsii opukholevogo protsessa pri immunotsitokhimicheskom issledovanii ekssudata iz seroznykh polostey
Authors: Volchenko N N , Borisova O V
Published: December 2023

The authors show it possible to define the site of a tumorous process in difficult diagnostic cases by an immunocytochemical (ICC) study of serous exudates. The ICC profile of tumor cells in the exudates was detectable at various sites of a primary tumorous process. Based on the study performed it may be concluded that in most cases the tumor cells in the exudates preserve the ICC profile that is inherent in primary tumor. Relying on the ICC reactions, the site of a tumorous process may be supposed in serous tunic metastasizing lesions without a detected primary focus.
Sravnitel'nyy analiz rezul'tatov luchevogo i khimioluchevogo lecheniya mestnorasprostranennogo raka gortanoglotki
Authors: Rasulov A A
Published: December 2023

Radiation (telegamma-therapy (TGT)) and chemoradiation (MPF + leucovorin (methotrexate + 5-fluorouracil + platidiam + leucovorin) treatments were comparatively analyzed in patients with Stages III-IV laryngopharyngeal cancer. Multidrug therapy + TGT were shown to be the method of choice when the patients refused to have combination treatment or when there were contraindications to surgery: 5-year overall survival was 46.4% versus 22.3% after TGT. Following the latter, the quality of life was significantly worse than that after chemoradiation therapy: 100% activity persisted only in 9.6 and 53.8% in Groups 1 and 2, respectively. This was due to the low indirect therapeutic effect of standard TGT and an early recurrence after it - 60% of the recurrences were detected within the first year following TGT while after chemoradiation, 66.7% of them occurred following 12 months or more.