bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preservation of the Chuvash Ethnic Culture in the Conditions of the Moscow Region Diaspora Group
Authors: Kutsaeva Marina Vasilevna
Published: January 2020

The article deals with the problem of preservation of Chuvash ethnic culture in the conditions of diaspora. The purpose of the article is to determine the prospects of preserving the ethnic culture of the members of the Chuvash diaspora in the framework of integration processes in the multicultural environment of the Moscow region. Methods. The author of the article conducted a sociolinguistic survey in the Chuvash diaspora of the Moscow region; the selective sampling included 100 respondents (85 respondents belong to the first generation of the Chuvash diaspora, 15 – to the second). One of the aspects of the survey was to study the respondents’ language loyalty, which indirectly manifests itself in in the knowledge and observance of ethnic traditions and customs. The respondents were asked questions concerning the criteria of their belonging to the Chuvash ethnic group, observance of national traditions and customs, features of the Chuvash ethnic culture, intergenerational transmission of ethnic culture. Based on their answers, tables on age cohorts for representatives of both generations were compiled. Results. More than half of the respondents in the sampling in the first generation (55%) observe Chuvash traditions and holidays, especially representatives of younger and middle cohorts; in the second generation, ethnic culture is somewhat fading (27%). More than half of the respondents in the first generation (58.6%) intend to transmit knowledge about their ethnic culture to children. Women in the sampling rather tend to transmit material culture, while men spiritual one. The author concludes that, despite the fact that living far from the small homeland affects the preservation of ethnic culture, however, at present, in the conditions of polycultural urban environment, the diaspora is the most demanded form of social adaptation, especially among the younger generation, among whom many demonstrate an active life position and involvement in the process of preserving Chuvash ethnic culture in the Moscow region.
Category of Terrible in the Tale and the Ethnic and Cultural Education in Kindergarten
Authors: Samodelova Elena Aleksandrovna
Published: January 2020

Relatives of child told him the tales before appearance the kindergartens as special institutions, and then the role of this narrators was passed on the kindergarten teachers, which were standing to read the folk and author's work on books. The aim of paper is to show, how the replacement of the environment from home to official substantially changes the perception by child of the tales, and the pedagogues must select the recitation especially carefully. Methods: brief historical survey about the features of the existence of folktales in patriarchal social environment gave; and the comparison with firsthand acquaintance of children with tales at present conducted. Result: the folktales were created in archaistic epoch and that is why not correspond with modern ethical standards. And even author's tales of the classical writers, that were built on folktales, inherited many their traits, including the mention about cruelty. Come to the conclusion that the componentry of aesthetics of terrible contain in the folktales and are able to hurt the immature child's soul.
First record of the parasitic louse fly Ornithomya comosa (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) in Europe and western Russia
Authors: Nartshuk E.P. , Matyukhin A.V. , Shapoval A.P.
Published: January 2020

The parasitic louse fly Ornithomya comosa (Austen, 1930) (Diptera, Hippoboscidae), known from the Oriental Region (India, Thailand, Nepal and Peninsular Malaysia) and Asian part of the Palaearctic Region (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, West Siberia of Russia and Japan), is found for the first time in Europe and in the western part of Russia (Curonian Spit). Flies were collected from the swallow species Hirundo rustica (Linnaeus, 1758) and Delichon urbica (Linnaeus, 1758) (Hirundinidae). Two possible narratives for the occurrence of this fly in Europe are discussed.
Introduction of the Novel Radiographic Line (L5-Kyphosis Apex Line) Intended to Evaluate Scheuermann’s Disease and Postural Kyphosis Progression on Standard Lateral X-Rays
Authors: Bezalel Tomer , Carmeli Eli , Kalichman Leonid
Published: January 2020

Study Design: Cross-sectional and follow-up nested study.Purpose: To assess the reliability of the L5-kyphosis apex line (L5-KAL) evaluation and determine the association between changes in L5-KAL, changes in radiological parameters, and changes in clinical symptoms.Overview of Literature: Scheuermann’s disease is the most common cause of hyperkyphosis of the thoracolumbar and thoracic spine during adolescence. Scheuermann’s disease patients usually show compensatory hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine, which is usually flexible, and express an anterior translation of the lumbar section. The L5-KAL was developed on the basis of our clinical experience, displaying the horizontal distance between the thoracic and lumbar curves.Methods: In the cross-sectional segment, 150 initial lateral X-rays of patients with Scheuermann’s disease and postural kyphosis were analyzed, and 80 additional X-rays were analyzed in the follow-up segment. The data taken from the X-rays of the whole spinal column included the thoracic kyphosis angle, the C7 plumb line, and the L5-KAL. Clinical data included a numerical rating scale of self-perceived body image, pain, and a Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire (SRS-22).Results: Significant positive associations were observed in a cross-sectional study between the L5-KAL and thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, C7 line, and self-perceived body image. In the follow-up nested study, in a mixed analysis of variance, the main effect of time was significant for the L5-KAL, kyphotic deformity and SRS-22, which indicated a change in these parameters after treatment of Scheuermann’s disease patients. Significant positive associations were observed between the changes in L5-KAL and the changes in thoracic kyphosis.Conclusions: Our evidence suggests that the L5-KAL can serve as an indicator of the thoracic curve change in Scheuermann’s disease and postural kyphosis patients and should be considered in clinical practice.
From Ecuador to Elsewhere
Authors: Álvarez Velasco Soledad
Published: January 2020

Unlike other transit countries, Ecuador’s position as a transit country has just begun to be publicly addressed, having been more of a strategic public secret than a topic of public interest. Based on 12 months of ethnographic fieldwork conducted between 2015 and 2016, this article discusses the dynamics of the (re)configuration of Ecuador as a transit country used by both immigrants and Ecuadorean deportees mainly from the United States to reach other destinations. It argues that this process should be interpreted in light of a series of historical and political elements in tension. The article suggests that the subtle presence of the United States’ externalized border, together with national political inconsistencies, have a repressive as well as a productive effect, which has functioned to produce a systemic form of selective control of transit mobility.
When Transit States Pursue Their Own Agenda
Authors: Missbach Antje , Hoffstaedter Gerhard
Published: January 2020

The growing literature on transit countries places much emphasis on the policy interventions of destination countries. In the case of Southeast Asia, Australian policies have disproportionate effects across borders into the region, including those of Indonesia and Malaysia. However, so-called transit countries also counterweigh foreign policy incursions with domestic politics, their own policies of externalizing their borders, and negotiations with destination countries to fund their domestic capacity. While Malaysia and Indonesia share many characteristics as transit countries, they are also noteworthy cases of how they negotiate their own interests in making difficult decisions regarding irregular migration in the region and how responsibility and burdens should be shared.
At an Arabic academic conference on the study of contemporary Arabic literature (Rabat, September 2018)
Authors: Mikulsky D. V.
Published: January 2020

the article comprises a report of the 15-th Sharjah conference on contemporary Arabic literature held in Rabat (Morocco) in September 2018. The author, Professor Mikulski (Moscow) provides in detail the list of topics discussed as well as the history of the meeting, which dates back to 2003. The innovative aspect of the present report are the informal interviews taken by Professor Mikulski from some of the most prominent participants. These interviews comprise a number of aspects among which are the personal views on Russia and the Russian traditions of Arabic studies, as well as their concepts of historical and cultural relations between the Arab countries and the West. Of course, the Arab intellectuals could not help to ignore the classical Arabic literary legacy, which continues to be their constant object of cultural and literary reflections and the inexhaustible source of mental pabulum. The article presents a vivid image of the thoughts and views of our Arab colleagues.
Russian language as a means of interpreting Buddhist cultural heritage: creating target-orientated vocabulary
Authors: Androsov V. P.
Published: January 2020

Russian Buddhist scholars face the daunting task of translating into Russian the main works of Buddhist heritage currently preserved in the languages of India (P ali, Sanskrit, Prakrit, the hybrid Sanskrit), in Chinese, Tibetan, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian and other languages of East and South Asia. Scholars of no country have so far coped with this task. With regard to the Russian Foederation, Buddhism is the historical religion of several peoples who live there and occupies the minds of literally millions of Russian speakers. Regardless of the fact, that translation of the Buddhist heritage into Russian has been conducted for the last 200 years, one can say that the scholars who deal with this task are still only going through a stage of preparation. Nevertheless, the task of translating into Russian main works of Buddhist heritage was set at the Conference of Buddhist Text Translators, which was held at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow) in November 2018 during the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Institute (November 6–9, 2018).
On Avicennian Reform of Aristotle’s Metaphysics: what is metaphysics?
Authors: Efremova N. V.
Published: January 2020

This is the second part of the article (the first part see in Orientalistica [1]. It comprises the analysis of the approach made by Ibn Sina (Avicenna, 980–1037) to the «Metaphysics» by Aristotle. This approach was aimed to reconsider the work by Aristotle from the point of view of monotheism and shape the metaphysics as rigorous scientific discipline. The author focuses on the analysis of the introductory chapters to the «Theology / Metaphysics» (al-Ilāhiyyāt) of Avicennian encyclopedia «The Healing» (ash-Shifā’), which sets out the philosopher’s attitude on the essence  of metaphysics as a science, primarily its subject matter and goal to achieve.
Al-Farabi’s treatise “On Intellect” (Transl., foreword and comm. by T. Ibrahim)
Authors: Ibrahim T.
Published: January 2020

This is a first Russian translation of the complete version of the treatise «On Intellect» (Fī al-‘aql) by Abu Nasr al-Farabi (870–950) the founder of classical Muslim philosophy. The preface to the translation highlights the relation of this treatise to other works by this philosopher, as well as various aspects al-Farabi’s noology, such as the ontological-cosmogonic, prophetological, felicitological and eschatological (soteriological).
“An Article with the Discourse on Governing” and “A Discourse on the Warring States [Period]”: Political and Philosophical Essays by Li Zhi
Authors: Rudenko N. V.
Published: January 2020

The article comprises the continuation of research on the chapter called «The Diverse Writings» (Za shu 雜述) from the famous «A Book to Burn» (Fen shu 焚書), the opus magnum of the thinker Li Zhi (李贄, 1527–1602) from the late Ming. It presents the first translations into Russian of essays by Li Zhi, which deal with such issues as politics and governing. They are «An Article with the Discourse on Governing» ( 論 政 篇 Lun zheng pian) and «A Discourse on the Warring States [Period]» (戰國論 Zhan guo lun). The main idea of these texts could be described as follows: the methods of governing are never cast in iron and remain without an alter- native. They should vary depending on the object of governing and the current situ- ation, which always changes.
Die Stunde der wahren Empfindung. Die Etablierung der Grundkonstituenten der narrativen Vermittlung bei Peter Handke
Authors: Krstanović Anđelka
Published: January 2020

Die Erzählung Die Stunde der wahren Empfindung wurde 1975 veröffentlicht. Sie weist biographische Merkmale auf - den Ehebruch, den Aufenthalt in Paris, die Erfahrung,
Vater zu sein. Nach der Erzählung Wunschloses Unglück steht wieder das Ich des Autors
im Fokus der existenziellen Überlegungen, die in Form eines literarischen Werkes
aufgearbeitet werden.
In diesem Beitrag werden die narrativen Verfahren in der Erzählung nach Genettes
Modell analysiert. Bei der Analyse des Zeitraumes werden zusätzlich die theoretischen
Ansätze von Bachtin und Lotman einbezogen, bei der Verdeutlichung der Normen und
Werte der Figuren Erläuterungen von Carola Surcamp zur Perspektivenstruktur. Der
Einblick in die Narration soll die Etablierung der Erzählverfahren in den 70er Jahren
verdeutlichen, die auch für spätere Werke von Peter Handke kennzeichnend sind.
Schlüsselwörter: Peter Handke, Authentizität, Fiktion, Narration, Perspektivenstruktur,
Chronotopos, Intertextualität
IDENTIFICATION OF THE GRAMMATICAL STATUS OF A VERB FORM: RADNI GLAGOLSKI PRIDJEV, KRNJI PERFEKAT OR OPTATIV
(Gramatički status jednog glagolskog oblika: radni glagolski pridjev, krnji perfekat ili optativ)
Authors: Nenezić Sonja
Published: January 2020

The paper deals with grammatical, morphological and syntactical status of the
verb form represented in the examples such as: Živjeli! Grom te ubio! Radio ne
radio, nećeš uspjeti! Insight into Serbo-Croatian/ Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian and
Montenegrin grammar as well as scientific morphosyntactic literature resulted
in identification and analysis of several different definitions of the mentioned
form. The author concludes that it would be most appropriate to identify it as
radni glagolski pridjev that functions as optative as a form of verbal mode.
Keywords: radni glagolski pridjev, krnji perfekat, optativ, morphology, syntax.
IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUALIZATION IN EXERCISES AND ASSIGNMENTS
OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE TEXTBOOKS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
„ORBITA“ (THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES AND CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS)
(Имплементација индивидуализације у вјежбањима и задацима корпуса уџбеника руског језика за основну школу „Орбита“ (теоријски принципи и конструкцијска рјешења))
Authors: Brajković Natalija , Stevović Irena
Published: January 2020

In this paper we have carried out an analysis and description of the four Russian
language textbooks for elementary school (including the components of the
accompanying textbook structures) from the book set “Oрбита” that was
used in primary schools in Montenegro for more 20 years. The approach was based on determining how much the individualized exercises and tasks are
included in the textbook, with highlighting the problems the students are facing
with. Finally, we offered a series of solutions that make the exercises better
and easier. The aim of our paper is todetermine whether and to what extent
individualization reflects the level of structure and content of exercises and
tasks in the analyzed textbook corpus, as well as to offer a variety of strategies
and levels of individualization in the process of conceiving, designing and
implementing of textbook of Russian language.
Key words: Individualization of teaching process, the Russian language textbook
for elementary school, individualization of teaching process within the class
(within the group), individualized exercises and tasks.
GOETHE AND HERACLITUS
(Гетеово песништво у светлу Хераклитове филозофије јединства супротности)
Authors: Jovanović Miloš M.
Published: January 2020

This paper considers the connections between the poetry of Goethe and the
philosophy of the pre-Socratic philosophers, especially the one of Heraclitus.
The main methods of the paper are the hermeneutical and the phenomenological. The purpose of the paper is to show in which way and to which extent the philosophy of Heraclitus influenced the way in which the poetry of Goethe was created. This world wasn’t created by gods or men, it was, is and will always be an eternal fire which lights on and lights off with measure, says Heraclitus in one of his famous fragments. We can find signs of the same thoughts and ideas in the poetry of Goethe, but in a poetical way. Goethe forms Heraclitus’ fragments in a very original way, not considering very often the fragments he forms and forming the thoughts of the great philosopher in his own way.
Keywords: Goethe, Heraclitus, Poetry, Philosophy
Role of integrated organizations in the dairy sub-complex of Leningrad region in rural development
Authors: Dibirova Kh.
Published: January 2020

Abstract. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the contribution of agricultural organizations (AO) included in the integrated formations of various types, functioning as part of the dairy subcomplex of the Leningrad region in the development of rural areas. Methods. A comparative analysis of the level of average monthly wages for the last 3–4 years in the АО, included in the integrated formation of dairy specialization, in rural areas in the Leningrad region; considered indicators of labor productivity, both in monetary and in physical terms, for determination the quality of working conditions and opportunities for expanded production in the studied organizations, as well as increasing due to this tax deductions to the local and regional budget. Results. It is revealed that the studied AO included in the integrated formation of dairy specialization in the Leningrad region have a predominantly positive impact on the development of rural areas in the Leningrad region and there is a possibility of further strengthening the positive effect due to their cooperation with small forms оf оorganizations, such as peasant (farmer) enterprises (P(F)E) and private rural householders (PRH). Over the past 4 years, the growth rate of wages in small and medium-sized dairy farms, which are part of the integrated formations in the Leningrad region, is ahead of the industry average and is gradually approaching the level of wages paid in larger farms with the number of dairy herds of more than 1,000 head. Scientific novelty consists in research and testing of theoretical calculations of scientists concerning a role and character of influence of the integrated formations of various type in dairy subcomplex of the Leningrad region on development of rural arias.
Analysis of Size, Return on Assets, Debt to Equity Ratio, and Total Asset Turnover Against the Value of Companies in Large Trade Sector Companies in Production and Consumer Goods Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Lestari Indah Rahayu , Mustika Riny
Published: January 2020

This study aims to determine the Size, Return on Assets, Debt to Equity Ratio and Total Asset Turnover of FirmValue in Large Trade Sub-Sector Companies in Production and Consumption Goods 2013-2017. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling method. The population in this study were 37 companies and the samples used were 10 large trading companies producing and consuming goods listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The method used in this study is the method of hypothesis testing (Hypothesis Testing). The data used are secondary data in the form of reports complete finance for the 2013-2017 period. The analytical tool used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis and tested using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) Version 20.0 and Microsoft Excel 2010. The results of the research show that Return on Assets have a significant effect on Company Value, while size, Debt to Equity Ratio and Total Asset Turnover does not have a significant effecton Company Value.
The Impact of Work Discipline and Work Ethic on the Teacher Performance of Sultan Agung Pematangsiantar Private Middle School Teachers T.A. 2018/2019
Authors: Sudirman Acai , Lie Darwin , Sherly Sherly , Dharma Edy
Published: January 2020

This study aims to examine the effect of work discipline and work ethic on the performance of Sultan Agung Private Middle School teachers. The number of samples in this study were 31 teachers obtained by the census method. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire that was distributed directly to the teacher as a respondent. Testing research instruments using validity and reliability tests. Data analysis used multiple linear regression, correlation, coefficient of demertination, simultaneous and partial test. The results of the research and hypothesis testing show that work discipline variables and the ethic of apes have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance. The empirical findings indicate that in order to improve work discipline at Sultan Agung Pematangsiantar Private Middle School there needs to be a transparent system in recruiting permanent teachers who only teach at Sultan Agung Pematangsiantar Private Middle School so that the teacher focuses on his/her work. Then to improve the work ethic of Sultan Agung Pematangsiantar Private Middle School teachers, the principal as the leader should be able to provide personal and organizational motivation so that every teacher who works can maintain a balance of work ethic competently. Furthermore, to improve performance, every teacher should have the characteristics of self-enhancing potential so that the consistency of teacher professionalism can develop.
Factors Related to the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Welding Workshop Workers in Lhokseumawe City in 2019
Authors: Putri Diana , Silaban Gerry , Isranuri Ikhwansyah
Published: January 2020

Working in an awkward posture without using work aids for welding shop workers can pose a risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders. The study aims to determine the factors associated with the risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in welding workshop workers in the city of Lhokseumawe. This type of research is a type of quantitative research, with a cross sectional approach. Performed on 40 populations which are all used as samples. Data collection was carried out through interviews using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) worksheet to determine the level of MSDs complaints and to find out whether age, education, years of work, number of hours worked, number of hours of rest (independent variables) affected the MSDs (dependent variable). The results showed that there was an influence of the age factor (p value = 0,000), years of service (p value = 0,000), the number of hours worked (p value = 0.009) and the number of hours of sleep (p value = 0.009) on the risk of MSDs, but the education factor did not show the effect which is significant (pvalue = 0.548). The conclusions of this study are: age, years of work, number of hours worked and number of hours of sleep are the causes of MSDs risk in welding workshop workers except the level of education which is mostly high school. It is recommended to welding workshop workers to use tools such as work desks to reduce the odd work posture, the allocation of working time in accordance with the applicable government regulations, namely 7 hours a day by business owners, as well as the continuity of activities of the UKK Team towards informal workers both in terms of knowledge transfer (counseling) and health services.
CT Guided Stereotactic Brain Tumor Biopsy
Authors: Haque Moududul , Mukherjee Sudipta Kumar , Kamal Mustafa , Hossain ABM Manwar
Published: January 2020

153 cases of CT guided stereotactic biopsies for intra-axial deep seated brain lesions performed by one neurosurgeon has been analyzed regarding procedure, success rate and complications. Of the 153 cases, positive tissue biopsy was found in 143 cases. In 6 patients, biopsy showed gliotic grain tissue or normal brain tissue.4 patients had complications after the procedure. Three patient developed intracerebral haemorrhage of the two died, and other died Massive MI. There was no post operative new deficits seen. CT guided Stereotactic biopsy is a very effective and low cost procedure caomparing with frameless image guided brain biopsies or open craniotomy for biopsy due to it’s higher complication rate. The detail procedure are being discussed
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 86-93
Single versus Double Burr Holes for Treating Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Authors: Khan Uzzal Kumer Sadhu , Sarker Asit Chandra , Morshed Md Mahamudul Haq , Hasan Md Motasimul , Hoque Saiful , Hawlader Md Riaz Ahmmed , Islam Md Rakibul
Published: January 2020

A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood below the inner layer of the dura but external to the bran and arachnoid membrane.Chronic subdural hematoma is commonly associated with cerebral atrophy, occur in the elderly after apparently insignificant head trauma. The incidence of Chronic subdural hematoma increases with age and after 70 years of age. Surgical evacuation of hematoma is indicated in patients who are clinically deteriorate or do not improve. Surgery can bring a rapid clinical improvement with a favorable outcome in over 80% of patient.
Methods: This study was a prospective intervention study.
Results: It was observed that 29 (96.6%) patients were alive in group A and 27 (90.0%) patients alive in group B in GOS scoring on the 7th POD. The alive patients were again divided into 4 sub groups, as shown in the table. Among total 60 patients, in Group A 1(3.4%) died and 3 (10.0%) died in Group B. After 3 months follow up, it was observed that 29 (96.6%) patients were alive in group A and 27 (90.0%) patients alive in group B. The alive patients were again divided into 4 sub groups, as shown in the table. Persistent vegetative and severe disability was not improved in Group B.
Conclusion: In my study it was observed that the surgical outcome in single burr hole craniotomy is better than double burr hole craniotomy for treating of chronic subdural hematoma.
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 99-104
Rohingya Crisis: An Added Challenge in Neurosurgical Arena of Chattogram Medical College Hospital
Authors: Karim Md Rabiul , Chowdhury SM Noman Khaled , Mainuddin Syed Md , Khan Anisul Islam , Islam Md Manzoorul , Alam Md Saiful , Quader Mahfujul , Rashid Humayun
Published: January 2020

Rohingya are the group of people who has an specific ethnic, linguistic and religious group lived in the former Arakan state, renamed as Rakhain state of Myanmar. These people are homeless, stateless and disowned by their own government. Chattogram Medical College Hospital is the only tertiary level government hospital nearest to the Rohingya camp where Rohingya patients are referred from local health care providers. On a cross sectional observational demographic study conducted in the Department of Neurosurgery, CMCH revealed that, total number of admitted patient in CMCH is 757 among which 137 (18.09%) patient was admitted in Department of Neurosurgery since the Rohingya citizens are forcibly displaced from their land. Traumatic brain injury (31) , spinal injury (22) and gun shot wound (3) are the most common presentation as a result of ethnic cleansing. But lack of primary health care support, proper health education leads to development of hydrocephalus (8), meningocele (8), meningomyelocele (1) in children and delayed presentation of ICSOL (15) and Spinal SOL (2) are also observed among the admitted patients. 67 (48.90%) patients were treated conservatively and 70 (51.09%) patients are treated operatively. Despite the existing over crowded patients from the Chattogram Division, these Rohingya patients made an added challenge to the Department of Neurosurgery. Proper strategic plan should be carried out for the management of neurosurgical condition for decreasing mortality and morbidity and thus support humanity above all.
Bang. J Neurosurgery 2020; 9(2): 111-116
CADMIUM AND LEAD CONCENTRATIONS IN HUMAN HAIR IN THE TRANS-URALS REGION OF BASHKORTOSTAN REPUBLIC
Authors: Rafikova Yu. S. , Semenova I. N. , Khasanova R. F. , Suyundukov Ya. T.
Published: January 2020

Objective: to study the content of cadmium and lead in the hair of the inhabitants of the Trans-Ural region of the Republic of Bashkortostan (RB). Methods. Chemical-analytical studies of samples were carried out in the licensed laboratory of the Center for Biotic Medicine (Moscow) by mass spectrometry with inductively coupled argon plasma. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistica 6.0 software. Results. The distribution of cadmium and lead in the hair of the examined individuals was different from normal thus non-parametric methods of analysis were applied. The median (Me) content of cadmium in the hair of adult men was 0.089 |jg/g, which is higher than that for RB (0.075 |jg/g) and Russian Federetion (RF) (0.052 Mg/g). An increase in the level of cadmium compared to regional indicators was observed in 58.5 % of adult men. In the hair of girls aged 1-14 years, the level of lead was detected (Me = 0.764 Mg/g) compared with RB (Me = 0.410 Mg/g) and RF (Me = 0.727 Mg/g) lead level. The content of cadmium and lead in the hair of men and women had significant differences (p = 0.042 and p = 0.020 respectively). Conclusion: the results indicate the need to strengthen control over cadmium and lead level in the air, soil, water, food and develop measures to reduce the risk to public health.
SOCIAL STEREOTYPES ABOUT THE USE OF MEDICATIONS AMONG THE WORKING-AGE RESIDENTS OF AN INDUSTRIAL CITY
Authors: Svetlichnaya T. G. , Smirnova E. A.
Published: January 2020

The aim of this research is to identify the factors of related to social stereotypes about the use of pharmaceuticals by the working age population of an industrial Russian city. Methods. The study was performed in Cherepovets - a typical industrial Russian city. Altogether, 400 visitors of four randomly selected pharmacies filled out an anonymous questionnaire on the attitudes towards the use of medications, compliance to medical prescriptions etc. Results. The rational use of medicines only when health problems appear, as practised by the majority (75.2 %) of the work-age citizens, is combined with the low medicinal compliance. Every second individual (50.0 %) either frequently violates the medical prescriptions (43.8 %), or completely disregards them (6.2 %). The absence of doctor's credibility is manifested in the irrational motives in the choice of the medicinal products, amongst which the recommendations of the doctor consitute 36.4 %. The main reason of poor complience in using the pharmaceuticals is the wide spread in the social medium of the misconception with regards to medicines viewed as placebo, pacifier, poison and toxic (38.5 %). Conclusions. The existing social stereotypes in using the medicines reflect low health literacy of the population and sometimes negative experience of interaction with the health-care system. The situation is aggravated by the lack of understanding of the patients' cooperation in health promotion and disease prevention. Measures aiming at increasing health literacy and forming rational attitudes towards medicines are needed to a change health-related behaviour and increase compliance to medical treatment.
HOMOGENEITY OF THE PARAMETERS OF THE CARDIOINTERVALS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN AFTER NORTH-SOUTH TRAVEL
Authors: Filatova D. Yu. , Bashkatova Yu. V. , Melnikova E. G. , Shakirova L. S.
Published: January 2020

The problem of selecting a homogeneous group of subjects can be addressed by calculating the coefficient of variation or by using the ABC method. However, this is not sufficient for homeostatic systems. The aim of the study is to establish the statistical and chaotic patterns of parameters of the cardiovascular system among girls in the city of Surgut following North-South travel. Methods: The data on indicators of the cardiovascular system (CVS) of girls were collected using pulsoximeter EL0X-01. The obtained samples of cardiointervals (CI) were processed as matrices of pairwise comparisons of samples. Results. After two weeks of rest in the South of the Russia, the number of k pairs of samples in the matrices of pairwise comparisons decreases indicating changers towards increased heterogeneity in the CVS parameters. In general, with statistical paired comparison of samples of CI in the group of girls, only 2-15 % of pairs of samples can be attributed to one general population. The calculation of the pairwise comparison matrix of samples of CI for one subject showed that the samples with repeated measurements in the same homeostasis may statistically less match than in a group of different people. Conclusions. Traditional statistics in the description of the CVS has low efficiency, the behavior of the CI is chaotic, because the forecast of dynamics based on the analysis of previous states and the initial value x(t0) is impossible. In the work within the framework of the new approach from the standpoint of the theory of chaos-self-organization, the features of the parameters of the CVS of girls under the action of various climatogeographic factors are studied.
A Case of Chronic Invasive Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis with Pott’s Puffy Tumor
Authors: Lee Chan , Choi Sung-Eun , Cho Hyung-Ju , Ha Jong-Gyun
Published: January 2020

Mucormycosis is one of the most fatal and rapidly progressive fungal infections in humans; among its many forms. rhinocerebral mucormycosis is the most common. It is known to occur as opportunistic infection in patients with uncontrolled diabetes, metabolic disorders, organ transplantation, or autoimmune disease with prolonged steroid use. Pott’s puffy tumor is the subperiosteal abscess of the frontal bone caused by trauma complication or frontal sinusitis. It is considered as a very rare complication since the dawn of antibiotic treatments. We report a case of chronic rhinocerebral mucormycosis involving Pott’s puffy tumor in a patient receiving immunosuppressive therapy after lung transplantation.
Diagnostic Role of Parotid Computed Tomography for Identifying Sjögren’s Syndrome
Authors: Hong Hyung Sun , Kim Hong-Ju , Joo Soo Hyun , Kang Young-Hye , Lim Mie Jin , Choi Jeong-Seok , Kim Young-Mo , Kim Ji Won
Published: January 2020

Background and Objectives Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder of exocrine glands characterized by dry mouth and eye. Recently, ultrasonography has become a valuable tool for the assessment of salivary gland involvement in SS although studies on the usefulness of salivary gland CT is rare. In this regard, we evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of parotid gland CT for SS.Subjects and Method A total of 91 patients with sicca symptoms took a parotid CT, a serology test, an ophthalmologic examination and a minor salivary gland biopsy. At the end, as a standard, we diagnosed the primary SS according to the new 2016 American College of Rheumatology/ European League Against Rheumatism classification criteria. The diagnostic value of parotid CT was compared by the McNemar test.Results Of the total of 91 patients with parotid CT, 37 (40.7%) patients met the SS classification criteria. On the parotid CT, heterogeneity of the parotid gland has the sensitivity of 74.1%, specificity of 70.3%, and accuracy of 71.4%. The abnormal fat tissue deposition showed the sensitivity of 74.1%, specificity of 81.3%, and accuracy of 79.1%. Diffuse calcification was seen in 1/91 SS patients (sensitivity 3.7%, specificity 100%, accuracy 71.4%).Conclusion Parotid CT is helpful for the diagnosis of SS. The presence of heterogeneity and fat tissue deposition are highly sensitive for the accuracy of SS. Diffuse calcification in bilateral parotid glands is highly specific for SS.
The Clinical Implications of Simultaneous Bilateral Chronic Ear Surgery for Patients with Asymmetric Hearing
Authors: Han Sang-Yoon , Ji Jeong-Yeon , Shim Ye Ji , Park Min-Hyun
Published: January 2020

Background and Objectives Surgery for bilateral chronic otitis media (COM) is usually performed sequentially, not simultaneously. The main reason is to prevent iatrogenic bilateral conductive hearing loss during recovery period. However, with asymmetric hearing loss, the difference in patient inconvenience between sequential and simultaneous surgery may be the same. This study evaluates the efficacy of simultaneous COM surgery in patients with asymmetric hearing.Subjects Materials and Method From 2012 to 2018, 9 patients underwent simultaneous bilateral COM surgery. The period of patients’ hospital stay, the success rate of tympanoplasty, tolerability for operation, and hearing thresholds were analyzed statistically.Results For the 8 same-day surgery patients, the mean hospital period was 4.4±0.7 days, which was much shorter than that of sequential surgery (8 days). Tympanoplasty was successful in all patients without complications. In the better side, the preoperative/postoperative mean air conduction thresholds (AC) were 62.97±12.89 dB/47.81±19.07 dB (p=0.017), the bone conduction thresholds (BC) were 46.72±10.31 dB/37.66±16.99 dB (p=0.161) and the air-bone gaps (ABG) were 16.25±8.81 dB/10.16±7.78 dB (p=0.176). In the worse side, the preoperative/ postoperative mean AC were 86.56±18.22 dB/72.18±29.43 dB (p=0.035), BC were 53.28± 11.10 dB/48.13±18.41 dB (p=0.173), and ABG were 33.28±11.22 dB/24.06±14.80 dB (p=0.500). In both ear, the postoperative AC and BC were better than or equivocal to those of the preoperative value, and the result was similar with each of the unilateral ear audiological results.Conclusion Despite the fact that there is no complete consensus to date, simultaneous bilateral COM surgery can be an option when patients have asymmetric hearing loss. Simultaneous bilateral COM surgery could save time, cost, and lead to similar results with sequential surgery, so it could be a considerable surgical option for patients with bilateral COM.
A Case of Rotational Vertebral Artery Syndrome after Vertebral Artery Dissection
Authors: Lee Song Jae , Byun Ha Young , Lee Seung Hwan , Chung Jae Ho
Published: January 2020

Rotational vertebral artery syndrome (RVAS), also called Bow-Hunter syndrome, is characterized by position-aggravated reversible vertebra-basillarischemia. By rotating the head to one side, the mechanical compression of a dominant vertebral artery (VA) in the setting of a hypoplastic contralateral VA might cause tinnitus, vertigo and syncope. A 60-year-old male experienced recurrent tinnitus and vertigo while rotating the head to the right side. Neck CT images showed no abnormal structures near the course of both VAs. In 3-phase dynamic neck CT angiography, a focal vertebral artery dissection was identified at the right C6 transverse foramen. Close observation and anticoagulation therapy were started to prevent thrombo-embolic complications. Herein, we report a case of RVAS with vertebral artery dissection with a review of the literatures.
Violence of women as an actual phenomenon in present-day society
Authors: Kokorina Y. , Adamchuk K.
Published: January 2020

In this work the domestic violence, women, was investigated. In the experimental group of women, a high level of neuroticism, spontaneous aggressiveness, and low level of emotional intelligence and signs of depression were revealed. That is, women who have been abused, have an inherent constant feeling of anxiety, and insecurity. Most of the women in the experimental group are co-dependent. They are unsure of themselves, responsive, soft, and try to act in accordance with social norms. Based on the analysis, it can be argued that there are much more families where several types of violence are present at once than those where only psychological pressure is used.
In this work the domestic violence, women, was investigated. In the experimental group of women, a high level of neuroticism, spontaneous aggressiveness, and low level of emotional intelligence and signs of depression were revealed. That is, women who have been abused, have an inherent constant feeling of anxiety, and insecurity. Most of the women in the experimental group are co-dependent. They are unsure of themselves, responsive, soft, and try to act in accordance with social norms. Based on the analysis, it can be argued that there are much more families where several types of violence are present at once than those where only psychological pressure is used.
Polychlorinated Biphenyl 153 in Lipid Medium Modulates Differentiation of Human Adipocytes
Authors: MULLEROVA D. , PESTA M. , DVORAKOVA J. , CEDIKOVA M. , KULDA V. , DVORAK P. , BOUCHALOVÁ V. , KRALICKOVA M. , BABUSKA V. , KUNCOVA J. , LANGMAJEROVA J. , MULLER L.
Published: January 2020

Emerging evidence indicates that polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are involved in the development of diabetes mellitus in the obese. The purpose of this study was to determine mechanisms by which PCB 153 (2,2′,4,4′,5,5′-hexachloro-biphenyl) could influence diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance during adipogenesis. Lineage of h-ADMSCs was differentiated either as control (differentiation medium only), or with lipid vehicle modeling high fat nutrition (NuTRIflex) or lipid free vehicle (dimethylsulfoxide) for 28 days with or without PCB 153 daily co-exposure (in three concentrations 0.1, 1, and 10 µM). Gene expression analyses were performed using RT-qPCR at days 4, 10, 21, 24, 28; protein levels Akt and phosphorylated Akt (Phospho-Akt) by Western blot at days 4, and 21. PCB 153 treatment of h-ADMSCs only in lipid vehicle was associated with down regulation of key master genes of adipogenesis: PPARγ, SREBP-1, PPARGC1B, and PLIN2 during the whole process of differentiation; and with increased Akt and decreased Phospho-Akt protein level at day 21. We have shown that PCB 153, in concentration 0.1 µM, has a potential in lipid rich environment to modulate differentiation of adipocytes. Because European and U.S. adults have been exposed to PCB 153, this particular nutrient-toxicant interaction potentially impacts human obesity and insulin sensitivity.
Krizler ve Demokratik Meşruiyet Sorunsalı Işığında Avrupa Birliği’nin Geleceği
Authors: BİLGİN A. Aslı
Published: January 2020

Son 10 yıl içinde Avro krizi, göç, Brexitve aşırı sağ partilerin yükselişe geçmesi problemleriyle karşı karşıya kalan Avrupa Birliğinde, Avrupa Birliği’nin geleceği tartışmaları tekrar gündeme gelmiştir. Avrupa Birliği’nin içinde bulunduğu krizler birbirleriyle ilişkili olup, Birliğin kuruluşundan beri var olan ve tadil antlaşmaları ile getirilen değişikliklerle bile çözülemeyen demokratik meşruiyet probleminden kaynaklanmaktadır.Jean Monnet her ne kadar “Avrupa, krizlere girecek ve bu krizler için benimsenen çözümlerin toplamı olacak” dese de, son krizler entegrasyon seviyesini ileriye taşımak yerine Avrupa Birliği’nin geleceğini tehdit etmektedir. Öte yandan aşırı sağ partilerin hem ulusal hem de Avrupa Birliği düzeyinde yükselişe geçmesi Avrupa halklarının Avrupa Birliği’nin entegrasyon sürecini bu haliyle desteklemediklerinin bir göstergesidir. Bu nedenle, Avrupa Birliği’nin bu haliyle yoluna devam edemeyeceği açık olup, krizler, Avrupa Birliği’nin revizyonu için son çağrı olarak yorumlanmalıdır
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Hasil Perikanan (SIHasper) Di Kabupaten Cilacap
Authors: Prasadi Oto , Supriyono Abdul Rohman
Published: January 2020

Data sumberdaya perikanan dan lingkungan di Kabupaten Cilacap belum diolah dan disusun dengan baik yang mengakibatkan kurang atau lambatnya informasi yang diterima oleh para pelaku dalam sistem perikanan, serta pemanfaatan teknologi yang belum maksimal dalam pengolahan data tersebut, sehingga sangat dibutuhkan suatu Sistem Informasi Hasil Perikanan (SIHasper) di Kabupaten Cilacap, agar penyampaian suatu informasi menjadi lebih baik dan dapat diakses dengan cepat oleh seluruh pelaku sistem perikanan dan mempermudah dalam pengambilan suatu keputusan guna pembangunan bidang perikanan selanjutnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa sistem hasil perikanan dan merancang sistem teknologi informasi yang terintegrasi berbasis web di Kabupaten Cilacap. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengambilan sampel yaitu studi referensi dengan metode deskriptif komparatif, kemudian metode dalam membangun sistem dilakukan dengan menggunakan The Waterfall Model. Analisis pengembangan sistem informasi bertujuan untuk menghasilkan suatu sistem yang efektif berdasarkan kebutuhan informasi para pengguna dengan membuat database, perancangan user interface (antarmuka) aplikasi, dan menyusun script bahasa pemrograman (coding). Dengan adanya sistem informasi ini dapat memberikan kemudahan kepada pengguna dalam pengelolaan dan pencarian data sumberdaya perikanan, lingkungan, dan teknologi perikanan di Kabupeten Cilacap. Dari hasil verifikasi yang dilakukan menghasilkan sistem dapat bekerja sesuai dengan yang direncanakan, adapun perbaikan akan dilakukan dalam proses pemeliharaan
The Effectiveness of Hemodialysis in case of Intoxication with Pregabalin
Authors: Ocak Metin , Uçar Cahit
Published: January 2020

Although it was originally
developed for the treatment of epilepsy, pregabalin has also been used
frequently in the management of neuropathic pain and anxiety disorders
recently. Owing to its widespread use in this regard, number of the cases
reported with regard to both its side-effects and overdose has been escalating
dramatically. More specifically, facial rash, dizziness, drowsiness, peripheral
edema and weigh gain, hyponatremia and increase in systolic dysfunction
especially in the elderly, hepatotoxicity and transient encephalopathy were
reported with increasing incidence in the literature. We hereby reported a case
of seizure and metabolic acidosis incited by pregabalin overdose, and our aim
is to constitute an appeal for the fact that implementation of hemodialysis is
a rapid and effective method in the treatment of seizure and metabolic acidosis
in case of pregabalin intoxication.
Crustáceos como componentes principales en la dieta de Prionotus rubio (Scorpaeniformes: Triglidae) en Las Barrancas, Alvarado, en el estado de Veracruz, México
Authors: Quijano Reyes Néstor Armando , Ortíz Manuel , Martínez Pérez José Antonio , De la Cruz-Torres Jonathan , Solís Gómez Ariana , Garduño-Gaona Jairo Sarael , Franco López Jonathan , Martínez-Hernández Brenda Guadalupe
Published: January 2020

La alimentación de Prionotus rubio (Actinopterygii: Scorpaeniformes: Triglidae) se estudió sobre los ejemplares obtenidos en aguas del Golfo de México. Se realizaron dos muestreos en los meses de marzo y octubre del 2018, en Las Barrancas, Alvarado, Veracruz; con el uso de un chinchorro playero de 800 m de largo. Se obtuvo un total de 67 peces de la especie P. rubio; se extrajeron los contenidos estomacales y se procesaron los datos mediante diversos índices. En el primer muestreo se encontró un total de 19 tipos alimentarios, solo uno perteneció al grupo de los peces y otro al de los moluscos, el resto perteneció al subfilo Crustacea. En contraste a la colecta del segundo muestreo, se encontraron al menos tres especies de peces, cinco táxones de moluscos, y el resto fueron de crustáceos, sumando un total de 22 tipos alimentarios y 18 distintos a los del primer muestreo. El índice de Levins arrojó un resultado de 0.69, lo que considera que esta especie no tiene preferencia sobre algún grupo para alimentarse. De acuerdo a lo observado, se concluye que ésta especie es carnívora y se alimenta principalmente de crustáceos y peces, dependiendo de la temporada.