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MODELING OF GROUNDWATER HYDRODYNAMICS IN FLOODED AREAS
Authors: Biliaiev M.M. , Kozachyna V.V.
Published: January 2025

Problem statement. The task of calculating the dynamics of groundwater in the flooded area during the operation of local drainage is considered. The difficulty of solving this problem consists in the fact that in the presence of building on the flooded territory, it is impossible to use the existing regulatory methods for calculating the drainage. Therefore, there is a need to develop specialized mathematical models for evaluating the change over time in the groundwater level in the flooded area. The purpose of the work is to develop a numerical multi-parameter model and create a computer code based on it to predict changes in the level of groundwater and the level of pollution of the underground aquifer during the operation of drainage in a flooded area. Methodology. The filtration equation for headless underground flow is used to calculate the dynamics of groundwater during the operation of water-lowering wells. A two-dimensional mass transfer equation is used to calculate the impurity concentration in groundwater during the operation of the drainage system, which takes into account the convective transport of the impurity and the transport of the impurity due to dispersion. A locally one-dimensional finite-difference splitting scheme is used for the numerical integration of the filtration equation of headless groundwater. Finite-difference splitting schemes are used for numerical integration of the mass transfer equation of impurities in groundwater during drainage operation. Scientific novelty. An effective numerical model is developed, which allows predicting the change in the level of groundwater during the operation of local drainage. The model also makes it possible to predict the level of groundwater pollution during drainage operations. Practical value. Based on the developed numerical model, a computer code was developed, which is oriented towards the solution for a complex of applied problems related to the design of local drainage systems in flooded areas. Conclusions. A numerical model and computer code is developed that allow to evaluate the dynamics of changes in the groundwater level and the intensity of their pollution during the operation of local drainage. The results of the computational experiment are presented.
Validation of a Questionnaire for Assessing Patients’ Awareness and Readiness to Undergo Screening for Cardiovascular Diseases and Mental Disorders at a Family Doctor’s Appointment
Authors: Durunda Marianna , Tovt-Korshinska Marianna
Published: January 2025

Cardiovascular diseases are the leaders among the most common causes of death in Europe today. Ukraine belongs to the countries with a very high cardiovascular risk. The problem of Ukrainian medicine is mistrust of the medical system, untimely referral to a doctor, delayed diagnosis and the start of treatment.
The objective: to analyze the validation of a questionnaire to assess the awareness and readiness of patients to undergo screening for cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders at a family doctor’s appointment in Ukraine.
Materials and methods. To assess the validity, 50 patients completed the questionnaire at a family doctor’s visit. The age of the patients was 18 years and older. Patients were randomly selected. To assess external validity, 30 patients indicated the importance of each questionnaire item on a 5-point scale. To assess the content validity, a group of 10 expert practicing family doctors was asked to rate on a 3-point scale how relevant each of the items in the questionnaire is for the study, and also to rate on a 4-point scale how much each of the items corresponds to the purpose of the study and is understandable for the respondent. To assess the stability of the results of the questionnaire, 30 patients passed it again after 2 weeks. Internal consistency of items was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha method.
Results. The assessment of the importance of items was found to be sufficient for all items. During content validity assessment, CVR≥0.62, CVI>0.79 were acceptable. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha method. To be acceptable, the internal consistency should be above 0.7 (the internal consistency of the questionnaire was 0.85). Test-retest stability or reliability was assessed using weighted kappa for ordinal variables and Cohen’s kappa for nominal variables. Stability was considered sufficient when the results of weighted Kappa and Cohen’s Kappa were above 0.61. All questionnaire questions demonstrated acceptable test-retest stability.
Conclusions. The questionnaire “Assessment of awareness and readiness of patients to undergo screening for cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders at a family doctor’s appointment” is sufficiently relevant, understandable, reliable and can be used to assess awareness and readiness of patients to undergo screening for cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders at a family doctor’s appointment in Ukraine.
Asthma and COVID-19 in Children
Authors: Rechkina Olena , Stryzh Vira , Rudenko Sergii
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to a review of scientific publications that describe the impact and long-term outcomes of COVID-19 on bronchial asthma (BA) in children. The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked debate in the scientific community. After the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic many countries implemented public health measures aimed at limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2, which also affected the prevalence of other respiratory viruses with similar transmission ways.
It is known that during the period of COVID-19 the frequency of visits to the doctor of the children with BA has decreased significantly. A decrease in the level of hospitalizations due to exacerbation of BA in 2020–2022 was also determined. However, the results of studies by different authors regarding the relationship between BA and hospitalization among children with COVID-19 are controversial.
The main reasons for reducing the frequency of asthma exacerbations and improving the control of the course of the disease during the period of COVID-19 are associated with a decrease allergens’ influence, an increase in adherence to treatment, and a decrease in the risk of other respiratory viral infections. However, after the quarantine restrictions were lifted, an increased frequency of hospitalizations and deterioration of disease control due to an increased number of exacerbations of asthma was determined.
The COVID-19 epidemic has been a significant stimulus for the development of telemedicine, but there is no substitute for person visits for physical examinations and certain tests that are critical in BA.
The results of some studies did not show changes in external respiratory function data during the examination of children after COVID-19. However, changes in spirometry data and the need to change treatment were observed in some patients with asthma, indicating that SARS-CoV-2, like other respiratory viruses, may impair asthma control.
To date, the long-term outcomes of COVID-19 in children and adolescents remain insufficiently studied and characterized. The current literature presents several compelling risk factors for the development of persistent COVID-19 in the pediatric population.
Unfortunately, to date there is no clear data on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the course of BA in children. Therefore, further research into the long-term outcomes of the coronavirus infection in children with BA is critically important.
A Comprehensive Approach to the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease in Patients with Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Marushko Yevhen , Mankovskiy Georgiy , Zubovych Ivanna
Published: January 2025

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) remains the leading cause of mortality and disability due to cardiovascular diseases. IHD often manifests itself as stenosing atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, which can be treated surgically or interventionally. However, chronic coronary syndromes with intact coronary vessels are a serious problem for modern medicine. Coronary microvascular dysfunction is accompanied by impaired coronary blood flow reserve, which leads to myocardial ischemia and angina pectoris, despite the absence of significant coronary artery stenosis.
The objective: to study the mechanisms of myocardial ischemia in patients with coronary artery disease and cardiorenal metabolic (CRM) syndrome and to analyze the effectiveness of different treatment approaches depending on the identified mechanisms.
Materials and methods. The study included 104 patients with CRM syndrome who underwent examination at the State Institution “The Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine” during 2023. Various forms of CHD were detected in the patients. Exercise stress tests were used to diagnose myocardial ischemia. Patients with confirmed stenosing atherosclerosis by percutaneous coronary angiography received appropriate interventional treatment. Microvascular angina was suspected in 21 patients without significant coronary artery lesions. The coronary blood flow reserve index was determined by echocardiography with intravenous administration of dipyridamole.
Results. It was determined that of 21 patients with microvascular angina who received a comprehensive treatment including nicorandil, 20 (95.2%) persons were free of ischemic symptoms after 4 weeks. One patient had a decrease in complaints, but discomfort during exercise continued, which was successfully corrected after increasing the dose of nicorandil. Of 83 participants with CRM syndrome, CHD, and stenosing atherosclerosis who underwent coronary angiography, 74 (89.1%) patients had no ischemic symptoms and negative exercise test results after 28 days.
In 9 cases ischemia persisted and a positive/doubtful exercise stress test was found. These patients were additionally prescribed nicorandil at a dose of 10 mg 2 times a day, which led to the disappearance of symptoms of angina pectoris and negative results of the exercise test at an additional re-examination after 7 days.
Conclusions. In patients with CRM syndrome, the causes of ischemic heart disease were stenosing atherosclerosis (71.2%), microvascular angina (20.2%) and their combination (8.6%). Interventional treatment and nicorandil are effective in the treatment of coronary artery disease with different mechanisms, especially in cases of their combination.
How Does the State Regulate the Administration of Unregistered Marriages in Muslim Minority Communities? The Practice of Mass Weddings in Jayapura City
Authors: Rahman Encep Taufik , Suganda Ahmad , Lousada Sérgio António Neves , Khafidz Hasanah Abd , Huda Miftakhul , Sopyan Yayan , Mutmainah Naeli , Kirin Arwansyah Bin , Sartono Sartono , Shapiulayevna Aliyeva Patimat
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze how the state regulates the administration of unregistered marriages (nikah sirri) in Muslim minority communities in Jayapura City, with a focus on the practice of mass weddings organized to facilitate the registration of marriages. Unregistered marriages, which are not recorded by the state, are still found among Muslim minorities in Jayapura. Factors influencing the practice of unregistered marriages include economic limitations, lack of awareness about administrative procedures, and difficulty in accessing official marriage registration services. To address these issues, the Jayapura City government, through the Religious Affairs Office (KUA), the Religious Court (PA), and the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (DUKCAPIL), has initiated a mass wedding program aimed at simplifying the legalization process for couples who have not yet registered their marriages. This research uses a qualitative approach with interviews and observations of couples participating in the mass wedding program. The findings indicate that this program is effective in raising public awareness about the importance of marriage registration. However, challenges remain in terms of legal understanding and the readiness of couples to comply with the applicable administrative procedures. The study suggests the need for increased education about the importance of marriage administration and strengthening access to marriage registration services to reduce the practice of unregistered marriages. With the mass wedding program, it is hoped that all marriages in Jayapura City can be legally registered according to state law, providing optimal legal protection for married couples
Um Estudo Cognitivo com o Pronome se: operador de Dinâmica de Forças em Construções Reflexivas
Authors: Marinho Alessandra Araújo
Published: January 2025

Objetiva-se apresentar o pronome reflexivo como operador de Dinâmica de Forças nas construções reflexivas. Ainda, mostrar a aplicabilidade e pertinência da categoria nas operações de dinâmica de forças para a análise de dados linguísticos. Para tal, apresentar-se-ão os pressupostos teóricos das abordagens corporeadas da cognição e noções fundamentais da Linguística Cognitiva relevantes à análise dos dados. A hipótese é a de que o reflexivo opera padrão através da dinâmica de forças nas construções reflexivas. Os dados coletados pautaram-se nos modelos da Linguística Cognitiva que se baseiam em exemplares da língua em uso. O corpus contém três amostras de três excertos de notícias, extraídos do Portal g1pb (2024). Da análise, se deduz que a resultante da interação entre essas forças opostas, mostrou uma tendência de força da entidade Antagonista sobre a Agonista, confirmando a hipótese que o pronome reflexivo é um operador de dinâmica de forças. Refletindo o padrão intra e inter-psicológico nas construções reflexivas. Assim, este estudo incentiva trabalhos futuros com o fenômeno em tela, em razão de sua relevância às pesquisas de cunho cognitivo.
Existence Theory: A Unified Framework A Cross-Scale Perspective Connecting the Physical Realms
Authors: Tataru Ovidiu
Published: January 2025

Summary:Existence Theory proposes a conceptual framework for understanding the intrinsic nature of “somethingness” across all scales, from quantum fluctuations to the structure of the universe. At its core, the theory asserts that existence resists absolute voids, ensuring non-zero conditions in every domain.The Existence Equation:E = k(ρ^α + S^β + R^γ),where density (ρ), entropy (S), and curvature (R) each contribute to a positive measure of persistence. Numerical simulations align these parameters with gravitational phenomena, black hole entropy, cosmic expansion, and quantum behaviors. Notably, the framework suggests emergent constants like G and highlights entropy-driven effects that may influence dark matter halos.Redefining Singularities:Among its most provocative ideas is the recasting of singularities—from infinite densities to finite “extremal states” regulated by ρ, S, and R. It also envisions the universe as a cyclic entity, oscillating between phases of emergence and dissolution.Broader Implications:By uniting quantum gravity, cosmology, and philosophical inquiries into the origins of the universe, Existence Theory offers a speculative yet comprehensive view of reality’s interconnectedness. If validated by deeper analysis or observational evidence, it could open new directions for investigating how fundamental constants, spacetime geometry, and information-based principles converge to sustain “somethingness” throughout the cosmos.
Preregistration of Research on Research Integrity is still Not Common: Findings from the Hong Kong, Cape Town, and Athens Editions of the World Conference on Research Integrity
Authors: Emons Wilco , Sijtsma Klaas , Bouter Lex
Published: January 2025

Background: This article reports on prevalence of preregistration of empirical studies presented at three editions of the World Conference on Research Integrity (Hong Kong, 2019; Cape Town, 2022; Athens, 2024) at the time of abstract submission, and the association of preregistration with the characteristics of the study and of the researchers submitting the abstract. Method: During registration and abstract submission, applicants were invited to answer questions on preregistration of their study and their academic background. Information collected varied somewhat across conferences, as our insights developed over time. Because of modest sample sizes, we only present descriptive analyses of the prevalence of preregistration and its association with the study’s research theme, and the applicant’s career stage and academic rank. Results: The prevalence of preregistration among presenters of empirical research did not improve across the three WCRIs, and stagnated on average at a modest 28 percent. The verifiability of claims of preregistration did improve over time, however, and increased from 44 to 88 per cent of the abstracts of empirical studies that claimed to have preregistered. . Reasons given for not preregistering varied highly, but little faith in its usefulness and unfamiliarity were frequently mentioned. Younger researchers tended to preregister more often than others, and researchers with a biomedical background preregistered more often. Conclusions: Preregistration of research integrity studies still is not common, and the trend over time suggests stagnation at a rather low level. Reasons for not preregistering participants were too varied to extract one clear-cut solution. We suggest to simplify the preregistration process and propose that funding agencies, research institutes and scholarly journals should demand preregistration of empirical studies.
Basin-scale development of giant collapse structures induced by gypsum diagenesis
Authors: Moneron Jimmy , Jackson Christopher
Published: January 2025

Across buried sedimentary basins, the dissolution-prone nature of evaporite sequences drives the formation of collapse structures (e.g., sinkholes), fundamentally transforming landscapes at large scales. Understanding where, why, and how such structures form is crucial, given they pose geological hazards that may threaten human safety and infrastructure stability, or may affect subsurface resource extraction and geological storage. Here, we use 3D seismic reflection and borehole data from the Southern North Sea Basin to document giant (km-wide and several hundred-metres deep) collapse structures within the upper part of the evaporite-dominated, Zechstein Supergroup (Permian). We show that these features, which form both isolated, sub-circular sinkholes and polygonal, valley-like networks, are developed at the basin-scale (>10,000km2). Critically, these structures invariably overlie gypsum buildups capped by thick halite deposits (100–300m), with seismic-stratigraphic relationships enabling precise dating and facilitating accurate modelling. We propose that the transformation of gypsum to anhydrite during early burial initiated the extrusion of NaCl-undersaturated water, which provoked hypogenic dissolution of the capping halite, leading to collapse at the depositional surface. The resulting Permian landscape was buried and thus preserved by a potash infilling unit. To the best of our knowledge, the basin-wide development of this type of giant salt dissolution-induced collapse structure has not previously been described in the stratigraphic record.
Revisiting the Affect Regulation Model of Suicide Ideation: Bidirectional Effects of Momentary Suicide Ideation and Affect
Authors: Scott Lori , Brown Sarah L.
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Suicide ideation (SI) may provide relief from aversive affective states, thereby serving an affect regulation function. Though some studies suggest that SI reduces affective distress, this evidence is inconclusive and suffers from methodological limitations. Methods: We used dynamic structural equation models (DSEM) to test whether the bidirectional associations between SI and both negative affect (NA) and positive affect (PA) over two-hour intervals support an affect regulation model of SI. Participants were 140 young adults with SI or suicidal behaviors in the past four months who completed ecological momentary assessment (EMA) with seven daily assessments for 21 days. Results: Results demonstrated reciprocal effects such that within-person increases in NA and decreases in PA were associated with increases in SI two hours later, and increases in SI were associated with increases in NA and decreases in PA two hours later. In addition, the occurrence of SI did not significantly moderate the persistence of NA or PA over two-hour intervals. Supplemental analyses demonstrated how distinct analytic methods can lead to divergent conclusions regarding the affect regulation function of SI. Conclusions: Contrary to an affect regulation model, results suggest that affective distress and SI maintain each other in vicious cycles or feedback loops.
Penerapan Metode Waterfall Dalam Membangun Aplikasi Kursus Programming Berbasis Web
Authors: Supriatiningsih Supriatiningsih , Mulyanto Joko Dwi
Published: January 2025

Currently, the world of work requires skilled labor with work-ready skills. One of the skills needed in the world of work is computer skills. Course education institutions can be used as an alternative to learning the skills needed by the world of work. Therefore, many course education institutions (LPK) have sprung up that organize work-ready education to meet the needs of the world of work. Kurus programming is a course education institution that focuses on programming languages, namely web programming, java, and c++ which aims to help students to make projects or assignments. The coding course application system at skinny programming is a website-based system in the IT field, it is hoped that this system can help course management and facilitate student data management, scheduling and management of payment funds from students. With this system, it can facilitate students to register, select tutors, select the desired course class, and select the main material. The obstacles that researchers find in thin programming include registration, both students and tutors are still written by hand, making schedules and payment systems are also still done by recording all existing transactions using handwriting and in the book in writing, because using handwritten data is prone to loss such as being exposed to water or torn so that researchers make this system so that data is safe and easy to find again, difficulty in finding tutors that suit your needs and promotions that are not yet widespread. The method used is the Waterfall method which is divided into several stages: Software Requirements Analysis, Design, Program Code Generation, Testing and maintenance. For this reason, researchers try to create a web-based coding course information system in the hope that it can provide convenience for students or students in doing assignments.
Multicentre experience on the diagnostic yield of PCR testing for bacterial pathogens in sterile site infections
Authors: Hasan Mohammad Rubayet , Tang Patrick , Sharma Anju , Jayaratne Padman , Rutherford Candy , Sundararaju Sathyavathi , Suleiman Mohammed , Leto Daniela , Yamamura Deborah , Perez-Lopez Andres , Smieja Marek
Published: January 2025

Background:

Infections in sterile body sites are serious despite their low incidence. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective antimicrobial management. This study assesses the diagnostic yield of multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in identifying bacterial pathogens in sterile site specimens other than blood and CSF.

Methods:

Bacterial pathogen PCR panels were independently developed and validated by the laboratories at the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) in Canada and Sidra Medicine in Qatar. Retrospective culture and PCR data for the periods of July 2022 to November 2023 and September 2021 to February 2023 were extracted from the laboratory information systems of HRLMP and Sidra Medicine, respectively. The diagnostic yield of PCR between different groups was compared using the McNemar test or the chi-squared test.

Results:

Validation studies showed 100% sensitivity for PCR assays in both laboratories, with varying specificity due to the detection of additional pathogens by PCR. Combining post-implementation data from both laboratories, 38.7% of 512 specimens were PCR-positive for target organisms, compared to 6.1% by culture. While the diagnostic yield of PCR was significantly higher than that of culture in both adult and pediatric populations ( p < .001), HRLMP data indicated a significantly higher diagnostic yield of PCR in the pediatric population compared to adults (64.7% vs. 17.4%; p < .001). The most commonly PCR-detected pathogens were Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus, with pleural fluid being the most frequently positive specimen type.

Conclusion:

The study supports using PCR alongside culture to enhance pathogen detection and improve the management of sterile site infections, particularly in pediatric patients.
The Nature and Effects of Subcontraction on the Performance of Building Projects in South-South Zone of Nigeria
Authors: Hj. Mohd. Noor Norzailawati
Published: January 2025

Due to the complex nature of construction projects, it is impracticable for an organisation to develop expertise in all trades and disciplines involved in the construction process. Thus the use of subcontracting is a necessity for the attainment of successful projects. The aim of the study is to investigate the level of use of subcontracting in building project delivery with the view of enhancing project performance in South-South zone of Nigeria. The objectives of the study include identifying the trades mostly executed by subcontractors, determining the effect of subcontractorâ€™s performance on building projects executed and to determine the factors that affect the performance of subcontractors. Data for the study was collected through the use of 280 structured questionnaires, administered on a sample of project participants including, clients, contractors and consultants. Data collected were analysed using percentage, mean item score and Kruskal Wallis Rank test. The study identified that there is a very high level of use of subcontracting in the zone and roofing, plumbing and electrical installation are the work item mostly subcontracted. It was also identified that subcontracting has the most significant effect on quality than cost and time. Delay in progress payment, effectiveness of clientâ€™s representative team and misunderstanding of clientâ€™s requirement were identified as the factors that mostly affect the performance of subcontractors and projects. As a means of improving project performance, the study recommends that, quality requirement, clear definition of client requirements and scope of work should be well articulated and defined during the time of engagement. There should be adequate project team to monitor the subcontractors and there should be prompt valuation and payment of sub contractual jobs.
DEVELOPMENT OF A VIRTUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANT WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Authors: Shevchenko Anatoly I. , Panok Vitalii G. , Shevtsov Andrii G. , Slyusar Vadym I. , Malyi Roman I. , Yeroshenko Tetiana V. , Nazar Maksym M.
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The global transformative changes that the modern world has been undergoing since the beginning of the 21st century have brought mental health to the forefront as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 970 million people live with cognitive disorders, with anxiety and depression being the most common, affecting about 264 million individuals (World Health Organization, 2019). As experts conclude, this trend shows a steady increase, which is especially pronounced during wars, pandemics, and natural and man-made disasters. The demand for psychological assistance is evident and, in some cases, grows during post-catastrophic, post-pandemic, and post-traumatic periods. One of the major challenges faced by mental health services is limited access to care. Some of the primary reasons for the lack of access to mental health services include high costs, absence or shortage of service providers, long distances, lack of time, societal stigma, and many other factors. To bridge this gap, many digital intervention services and professional support tools are being developed in mental health care.
Aim. This work aims to provide scientific and methodological justification and practical development of an online platform for the chatbot "Virtual Psychological Assistant," powered by artificial intelligence (AI), to provide psychological assistance to the population during wartime, disasters, and other emergencies.
Materials and methods. The functional capabilities of the online platform "Virtual Psychological Assistant," its operating algorithms, and its effectiveness in supporting users' mental health are considered. Special attention is given to potential risks, such as the spread of misinformation and privacy concerns, as well as proposed measures to mitigate them.
Results. The results of the practical development and pilot application of the AI-based online platform "Virtual Psychological Assistant" are presented, particularly the chatbot for psychological counseling, which was created by a joint working group of scientists from the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine and the Institute of Artificial Intelligence Problems of the Ministry of Education and Science and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
Conclusions. The developed AI-powered chatbot is a powerful tool for addressing the mental health issues of the population of Ukraine, making mental health services accessible to all who need them.
MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE MUSCULUS MASSETER IN PATIENTS WITH POST-IMMOBILIZATION EXTRA-ARTICULAR CONTRACTURES OF THE MANDIBLE
Authors: Grigorov Sergiy M. , Tretiakov Arsenii V.
Published: January 2025

Aim. To determine the morphological features of the musculus masseter in patients with extra-articular post-immobilization contractures of the mandible.
Materials and methods. The research material was fragments of the musculus masseter, which were divided into three groups. Group 1 included musculus masseter fragments from 8 people, whose autopsy did not reveal any pathology of the head and neck. Group 2 included fragments of the macroscopically altered musculus masseter from 6 people who underwent immobilization of the lower jaw using a double-jaw splinting during the first hospitalization, and metal-osteosynthesis during the second hospitalization. Group 3 included fragments of the macroscopically altered musculus masseter from 6 people who underwent immobilization of the lower jaw using a parieto-chin sling bandage during the first hospitalization, and metal-osteosynthesis during the second hospitalization. In patients of groups 2 and 3, an average of 37.6 days passed between the use of conservative immobilization methods and metal-osteosynthesis. Microslides stained with hematoxylin and eosin, picrofuchsin according to van Gieson were subjected to morphometric examination.
Results. In patients with post-immobilization extra-articular contractures of the mandible, changes in the morphofunctional state of the parenchymal and stromal components of the musculus masseter were recorded. In the parenchymal component, wave-like deformation, ischemic-dystrophic and atrophic changes in muscle fibers were noted. The stromal component was characterized by the presence of focal-diffuse polymorphic cellular infiltration; excessive content of connective tissue fibers with the presence of adipocytes between them; a decrease in the number of vessels with the presence of dystrophic-necrotic and desquamative changes in endothelial cells, sclerotic changes in all layers of the vascular wall; dystrophic-sclerotic changes in nerve fibers.
Conclusions. The structural changes in the musculus masseter identified by the authors, which are more pronounced in cases of using a parieto-chin sling bandage and less pronounced in cases of using a double-jaw splinting, may underlie the development of post-immobilization extra-articular contractures of the mandible.
PREVALENCE OF INTRINSIC CAPACITY IMPAIRMENTS AMONG ELDERLY PEOPLE BASED ON THE ICOPE SCREENING RESULTS
Authors: Zyukov Oleg L. , Horlach Tetiana M.
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Improving the quality of medical and preventive care for elderly patients is an important and timely task. Ensuring access to quality medical care that takes into account the specific needs of older people was proclaimed in the Concept of 'Integrated Care for Older People' (ICOPE), developed in 2017. It is a key element of the 'Decade of Healthy Ageing'—the action plan of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Strategy for 2020-2030.
Aim. To study the prevalence of intrinsic capacity impairments among older age groups based on the results of ICOPE screening.
Materials and methods. In 2023, a prospective study (selective, cross-sectional) was conducted at the State Institution of Science “Center of innovative healthcare technologies” State Administrative Department to assess functional impairments of intrinsic capacity among patients from older age groups using the adapted questionnaire (WHO ICOPE). The study involved 577 individuals over 60, including 238 men (41.2%) and 339 women (58.8%).
Results and discussion. Among 318 individuals aged 60-74 years (127 men and 191 women), 97.2% (95% CI 94.7-98.5) had various impairments, with the most common being vision problems (95.9%; CI 93.1-97.6), followed by symptoms of depression (63.8%; CI 58.4-68.9), and hearing loss (34.6%; CI 29.6-40.0). Reduced motor activity and cognitive abilities were found in 15.4% (CI 11.9-19.8) and 9.1% (CI 6.4-12.8) of participants, respectively, while nutritional disorders were present in 8.8% (CI 6.2-12.4). In the group aged 75-89 years (250 individuals), all participants had impairments, with the most common being vision problems (98.4%; CI 96.0-99.4), followed by symptoms of depression (64.8%; CI 58.7-70.5) and hearing loss (44.0%; CI 38.0-50.2). In the 90+ age group (9 individuals), impairments were found in 100% (CI 70.1-100.0) of cases, with the highest frequency of vision problems and depression (100%). The frequency of cognitive impairments and reduced motor activity significantly increases with age (p<0.001).
Conclusions. Implementing screening tools is a priority in diagnosing intrinsic capacity impairments in older age groups. The WHO screening tool “Integrated Care for Older People” (ICOPE) enables the effective detection of key disorders associated with reduced intrinsic capacity, allowing for the assessment of their prevalence, planning further diagnosis, and organizing long-term home care based on the collaboration of medical and social services.
POWERLIFTING TRAINING METHODS FOR WOMEN AGED 35–40 YEARS: ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE TRAINING PROCESS FOR ACHIEVING MAXIMUM SPORTS RESULTS
Authors: Hordiienko Oksana V. , Zhamardiy Valeriy O. , Horoshko Viktoriia I. , Danylchenko Svitlana I. , Novopysmennyi Anatolii M.
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Powerlifting by women aged 35–40 years in the challenges of today and the realities of Ukraine is relevant, as it contributes to physical and psychological and social communication.
Aim. To conduct a comprehensive analysis of the factors impacting powerlifting on the health of women aged 35–40 years, to develop an author's method of training to achieve high sports results and prevent injuries. In this study, women aged 35–40 from the sports club "Olimp" and "Prometheus", Poltava, Ukraine, were involved.
Materials and methods. A group of powerlifting women aged 35–40 years was selected based on age, training experience, physical parameters. The collected data was analysed to determine the relationship between indicators of physical and psychological health, and to identify injury risk factors.
Results. Based on the results, an author's training method was developed, taking into account the peculiarities of the female body. Comparative analysis of the results was carried out with the control group. The training methodology developed on the basis of macrocycles and mesocycles of training, is an effective tool for preparing athletes for competitions with maximum sports results. The division of training into mesocycles with different durations and types of loads contributes to a gradual increase in results. The use of the technique allows to avoid overloads and injuries, provides control of cardiovascular activity and timely prevention of overtraining.
Conclusions. The methodology is flexible to the needs and capabilities of female athletes. Development prospects and scientific significance of the research: The current research in powerlifting don’t focus sufficiently on optimal training approaches, taking into account physiological and hormonal characteristics, as well as their impact on training efficiency and achieving maximum results. This study makes a significant contribution to the field of powerlifting in women aged 35–40, a new training program contributes to a significant improvement in results on all indicators by 21%. This study confirms the effectiveness of the developed program and can become a valuable basis for developing personalized training approaches and improving athletic performance in women of this age range.
Традиційний родильний текст подолян: анатомічний і вербальний коди обрядового тексту
Authors: Гороф'янюк Інна
Published: January 2025

The topicality of the paper is conditioned by the need to learn the Ukrainian linguistic world-image, identification of verbal means that preserve the collective cultural code. Dialectal worldview is one of the varieties of verbal worldview, which reflecting the peculiarities of the regional worldview, represents the features of the speakers’ spiritual and material worlds perception, imprinted in the language. A dialect text is a reliable source for researching a dialectal worldview specifically and All-Ukrainian one in general. The aim of the article is to conduct the ethnolinguistic analysis of the Podolian birth texts through the prism of key linguistic and cultural ideas represented in ritual terminology, beliefs and prohibitions aimed at ensuring a happy fate for the newborn. The birth text of Podolians is considered as a linguistic and cultural text based on the unity of object, quantitative, verbal and anatomical codes. Analysis of verbal realization of anatomical and verbal codes of ritual text is the tasks of the article. Each code of the ritual text is formed by a wide corpus of analyzed names, most of which are autochthonous, Slavic in origin. The research was carried out on the dialect material collected in 62 settlements of Vinnytsia region by expedition method. The work also uses general scientific (analysis and synthesis, comparison, descriptive methods) and linguistic methods: textological (contextual analysis), comparative-historical, and the method of component analysis. It has been established that the customary instructions in the Podolian linguistic and cultural birth text, recorded in the studied territory, are a manifestation of the archaic ideas of our ancestors about the animism of the surrounding world: water, trees, earth, objects and plants are endowed with the qualities of living beings, and therefore are able to transmit their properties to humans by contacting with them. The word programs the child’s Destiny, therefore a wide range of speech formulas used at various stages of the birth ceremony, and most actively at baptisms, is aimed at ensuring a happy destiny for the child. The action in the appropriate ritual context acquires a magical role: fun, dancing, singing, treats at baptisms, according to beliefs, guarantee a happy, joyful life for a new family member. The number in folk culture is an object of symbolization and evaluation: pursuing matrimonial goals, our ancestors actively observed the parity of actions and objects in the birth ceremony. The unity of the structural elements of the Podolian birth ceremony, its nominations with the corresponding elements of the Slavs or even more broadly the Europeans testifies to its archaicness, taboo nature, and relative conservatism. In view of this, further studies of this subject have a wide heuristic potential for establishing Ukrainian-Slavic connections in the field of onomasiology, etymology and ethnology.
Творення прізвищ мешканців України, похідних від прізвища Дєд, та їх територіальна поширеність
Authors: Прадід Юрій
Published: January 2025

The article examines the peculiarities of the creation of surnames derived from the appellative dyed, common in Ukraine. It is noted that this microsystem of surnames, although small (only 55 surnames), is quite diverse in terms of its word-forming palette and is characterized by a different frequency of distribution in the regions of Ukraine. A review of the scientific works of domestic linguists on the theoretical and applied aspects of the study of Ukrainian surnames (the works of V. O. Horpynych, L. T. Masenko, A. M. Popovskyi, Yu. F. Pradid, Yu. K. Redko, M. L. Khudash, etc.), their lexicographic processing as a whole (V. M. Demchenko and I. P. Lopushynskyi, A. M. Zosimov, Yu. K. Redko, etc.), as well as individual regions of Ukraine in particular (G. L. Arkushyn, V. O. Horpynych, Yu. M. Novikova, P. P. Chuchka, etc.). A cursory review of the scientific research of Ukrainian scientists gave grounds to summarize that surnames derived from the appellative dyed, as well as the microsystem of surnames «Dyed» in general, were not studied even casually, in connection with the study of other problems, in Ukrainian linguistic science. The purpose of the article is to investigate the peculiarities of the creation of surnames derived from the appellative dyed, their regional prevalence in Ukraine. Achieving this goal involves solving the following tasks: 1) to summarize the work of Ukrainian linguists on the problems of studying surnames of residents of Ukraine; 2) to single out a microgroup of surnames formed from the appellation dyed; 3) to describe the features of their fprmation; 4) to characterize the distribution of such surnames in the regions of Ukraine. Results. It was established that the most common surname of the «Dyed» microgroup is the surname Dedova (808 speakers), and the most derived surnames are formed from the appellative dyed (13 surnames). No last name was formed from the surnames Dedovskyi, Dedovets, Dedovych, Dedus, Dedynskyi, which are also formed from the appellative dyed. The most common ways of creating surnames derived from the appellative dyed are suffixation (30 surnames) and inflection (18 surnames). Originality. In the future, the problem of origin, features of creation and distribution on the territory of Ukraine of surnames derived from other names, rare and merged surnames and some other aspects will need to be studied.
Exploring Weight Loss Methods Among Male Combat Athletes and Their Psychological Ramifications
Authors: Shaikh Sheeraz Ilyas , Soomro Javed Ali , Shah Karar Hussain
Published: January 2025

Combat sports athletes are classified by their weight to ensure compatible matches in terms of size, strength and agility. Many athletes lose weight just before the fight to participate with lighter weight opponents. This study uses a correlational research design, with purposive sampling to select 300 male combat athletes from Karachi and Hyderabad. Data collected via a Urdu questionnaire with seven sections: (i) Demographic Information Questionnaire (DIQ), (ii) Sports Specific Information (SSI), (iii) Weight Loss History (WLH), (iv) Weight Loss Methods (WLM), (v) Physical Challenges during Weight Loss (PCWL), (vi) Psychological Challenges during Weight Loss (PSCWL), and (vii) Sources of Information about Weight Loss (SIWL). The results show a significant negative correlation -.450 of Weight loss techniques with Psychological wellbeing and a positive correlation .653 between Physical Health and Psychological Health. It is concluded that there is significant impacts of Weight Loss (WL) methods on psychological well-being of combat athletes.
Circular e food supply chain for achieving zero food waste goals: insights from Sri Lankan hotel industry
Authors:   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Dilshan K.D.S.I. , Mallawaarachchi B.H. , Yatawatta Y.J.M. ,   Department of Facilities Management, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: January 2025

As one of the largest food consuming industries in the world, the hotel industry makes a significant contribution to the global food waste generation. There is a significant impact for the sustainability in terms of food waste from the hotels. One of the major types of food waste generated in the hotel sector can be identified as “plate waste” which consists of edible foods, but not eaten by the guests. Similarly, in Sri Lanka, food waste can be identified as a growing problem due to rapid urbanization, and changes in lifestyles. The concept of circular economy has obtained world attention in reducing waste, hence adopting CE into food supply chain can be identified as an ideal way to achieve zero food waste goals of hotel industry. Since, a few studies have been specifically focused on investigating the application of CE concept in food supply chain in hotel industry, this research aimed to investigate the existing CE practices, and challenges faced when adopting CE into food supply chain of hotel industry in Sri Lanka. as the suitable research strategy, exploratory case study strategy was adopted in this research by investigating three selected hotels in Sri Lanka. Content analysis was used as a suitable data analysis technique. As derived through analysis, various insights from Sri Lanka hotel industry were derived and finally, a framework for CE transition of food supply chain for achieving zero food waste was developed. The developed framework provides important insights for CE transition in hotel industry to accelerate the existing waste management practices towards circularity. Hence, this research would be a key milestone for future research of transforming hotel industry towards circularity.
Thermal performance and behavioural diversities of workers at mixed-mode office buildings in Mannar: a field investigation
Authors:   Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Kanistan A.A. , Rajapaksha I.G.P.
Published: January 2025

Sri Lanka faces escalating electricity consumption, with buildings contributing significantly. Indoor overheating, exacerbated by inadequate sustainable design, compromises occupant comfort and amplifies energy demand in both air-conditioned and naturally ventilated buildings. This study investigates the impact of building design and occupant behaviour on thermal comfort in government office buildings in Mannar City. Case study was analysed based on orientation and height. Objective assessment and subjective assessment were collected. Thermal comfort was analysed using ASHRAE scales, PMV, and AMV. Occupant behaviour, including window opening, fan usage, and clothing adjustments, was examined. Results indicate a disparity between occupant comfort and building performance. While occupants employed adaptive strategies, the buildings exhibited thermal discomfort. The study highlights the need for integrating occupant-centered design and sustainable strategies to optimize energy efficiency and enhance occupant well-being. Future research should explore retrofitting strategies to improve overall building performance.