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Specificity of representation of the dichotomy “young age – senior age” in the Russian and Chinese worldviews
Authors: Xiao Dongxia
Published: September 2021

The goal of this research is to determine the specificity of representation of the dichotomy “young age – senior age” in the cultural-linguistic space of Russia and China. The article explores the peculiarities of the representation of the dichotomy “young age – senior age” in the Russian and Chinese folk tales as the texts that reflect mentality and folk traditions. In the context of dynamic globalization processes, increase of migration processes, and development of the new transcultural linguistic personality, which encompasses ethno-linguocultural distinctness of both countries, the author determines the specificity of representation of the dichotomy “young age – senior age” in the Russian and Chinese languages within the framework of lexical-semantic space of phraseology. Special attention is given to synergy of the linguistic and cultural worldview. This is the first comparative analysis conducted on the topic that allows revealing the specificity of representation of the dichotomy “young age – senior age” in the Russian and Chinese worldviews, which defines the novelty of this work. It is proven that the reflection of the dichotomy “young age – senior age” in the worldview of both nations (Russian and Chinese) was largely affected by folk and historical tradition. In the Chinese worldview, a senior person is much regarded, while in the Russian language it is more commonly to come across such representations as worsening of mental and physical abilities, as well as uselessness of senior people.
The problem of development of the psychological model of professional and personal reliability of the employee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation
Authors: Savinkov Stanislav Nikolaevich , Koval' Nina Aleksandrovna
Published: September 2021

The modern period of social development is characterized by the active establishment of new psychological, philosophical and socioeconomic knowledge, with a significant increase in the performance and reliability of a specialist, namely in the conditions of multitasking. Therefore, besides the professional competencies, personality traits are also of major importance. In carrying out their professional activity, the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation often face the challenges related to personal responsibility, morals and ethics, as well as specific perception of professional and personal reliability. The article provides the results of theoretical analysis aimed at determination of the grounds for creating a psychological model for the development of professional and personal reliability of the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation. The authors analyze the psychological, pedagogical, engineering, sociological; and legal research dedicated to reliability; reveal the key structural components of psychological model of the development of reliability of the staff members; outline the prospects for further research on the topic .The development of personal and professional reliability is a relevant problem of modern psychology and requires comprehensive scientific examination, same as the problem of creating a psychological model for the development of personal and professional reliability of the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation.
On the basic needs in health psychology
Authors: Tsvetkova Olga Alekseevna , Volkova Olesya Vladimirovna
Published: September 2021

Health psychology is a branch of clinical psychology, which deals with human health considering physical, mental, social and spiritual aspects, i.e. in the context of biopsychosocial unity. Modern practice indicated that the representation on a disorder does not automatically form an “inner picture of health”. Fulfilling the task of psychological support of a person towards health and well-being required studying the integral phenomenon of health along with the factors that shape the image of a disorder or image of health. The initial aspect of any activity is the needful-motivational personality sphere. Different interpretations of the concept of basic needs of a person entail ambiguity of its use in the the practical work of a psychologist. The goal of this article is to examine the approaches towards outlining the basic needs in the context of health psychology. The author highlights three approaches towards determining the basic needs: as vital or biological needs; as needs underlying the higher needs; and ultimately, as the primary and essential for mental development and personality formation. Such perception allows formulating various approaches towards psychological correction of the consequences of frustration of basic needs. In conclusion, the author present a systematization of approaches towards consideration of the basic needs of a person, structurization of representation on the basic needs as essential and impacting the entire course and process of personality formation, which is particularly evident in the distortions of personality development in terms of frustration of the basic needs.
The peculiarities of coping behavior of the women with different family status
Authors: Shabaeva Antonina Vladimirovna , Mitina Galina Vladimirovna , Strel'nikova Anna Alekseevna
Published: September 2021

The goal of this research is to examine the peculiarities of psychological protection among women with different family status. The subject of this research is the mechanisms of psychological defense, coping strategies, marital coping, situational and personal anxiety, and satisfaction with marriage. The empirical object is the sampling of 73 women with different marital status aged from 18 to 40 years. Pearson correlation coefficient and Kruskal–Wallis H test were used for data processing. The provided materials and acquired conclusion augment the scientific knowledge on the peculiarities of psychological protection and coping behavior of women, and possibilities of rendering psychological aid for the development of  adaptive behavior in stressful environment and constructive behavioral strategies. The following conclusions were made: 1) majority of young women regardless of their marital status, have a high level of constructive behavior; equally high rate of denial and compensation as the mechanisms of psychological protection; 2) there are differences in the scale of repression as psychological protection; his indicator prevails among unmarried women who have a permanent sexual partner, unlike the other three groups; 3) positive correlation is observed between personal anxiety and projection, indirect actions and compensation, cautious actions and intellectualization, aggressive actions and substitution. The author determines a strong positive correlation between the avoiding style and projection, selfish style and projection, conflicting style and aggressive actions. The average negative correlation is revealed between conflicting style and satisfaction with marriage.
Preprofessional orientation of teenagers by means of computer art
Authors: Karshakova Lidiia Borisovna , Bespyatova Nadezhda Konstantinovna
Published: September 2021

This article examines the system of designing classes aimed at immersion of teenagers in modern professions related to computer art. The relevance of this topic is substantiated by modern trends in socioeconomic development of our country. The development of creative abilities is a good foundation for acquiring new scientific and technical information; it accelerates the processing and generation of novel and useful ideas. The object of this research is preprofessional orientation of teenagers. The subject is the methodology of teaching graphic editors based on the specificity of its use in modern professions. The article employs the modeling, analysis, and generalization. The project laboratory of computer graphics and design at the premises of Lyceum in the town of Balashikha under the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, became the framework for this research. The conclusion is made that project work helps teenagers to acquire strong knowledge in the area of application of modern graphic editors, valuable practical skills and abilities, such as hard work, discipline, work culture, teamwork. In the course of this research, the author examined the possibility of application of modern instrumental and software tools for creating animated videos using the stop-motion technique, as well as developed the instruction on using technical means to achieve the set goals.
Sleep Quality and Correlated Factors among Retired Nurses in the North-east of Iran
Authors: Mikaniki Toktam , Assarroudi Abdolghader , Shegarf Nakhaie Mohammad Reza , Akrami Rahim , Sahebkar Mohammad
Published: September 2021

People in occupations with an extreme amount of stress, such as nursing, suffer from poor physical and mental health after retirement. This study was aimed at evaluating sleep quality scores and their correlates among retired nurses in the north-east of Iran. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 302 retired nurses in public hospitals of north-east Iran between April and May 2018. The data were collected using the Persian Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a valid and reliable scale to evaluate sleep quality among Iranian people through phone calls. The mean age of subjects was 56.6 ±4.6 and 66.9% were female. Altogether 82.7% of retired nurses had poor sleep quality. According to multiple regression analysis, males had a significantly better overall sleep quality compared to females. Participants with evening and rotational shifts had a significantly lower sleep quality as compared to those working in the morning shift. Subjects suffering from musculoskeletal diseases, cardiovascular diseases (and a combination) had substantially poorer sleep quality as compared to those with no comorbidity. Findings suggest that Iranian retired nurses do not have good sleep quality. Health systems and their managers play an important role in preparing nurses for retirement. They can reduce post-retirement complications by designing a normal employee work schedule, increasing the nursing workforce when needed, and preventing overwork and long?term overtime hours.
Sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid
Authors:   Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI), Moscow, Grishina E.E. , Bondarenko E.V. ,   Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI), Moscow, Bogatyrev A.M. ,   Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI), Moscow
Published: September 2021

Sebaceous carcinoma belongs to rare malignant tumors of the eyelids, is characterized by a variety of clinical manifestations and is often disguised as other tumors or inflammatory diseases of the eyelids. The purpose of the work is to analyze the clinical picture and features of the course of sebaceous carcinoma. Material and methods. From January 2015 to December 2020, 6 patients were diagnosed with cancer of the sebaceous gland (5 patients with adenocarcinoma of the meibomian glands, 1 with adenocarcinoma of the Zeiss sebaceous glands). 4 were women and 2 were men aged from 59 to 89 years. Results. From the moment the first symptoms appeared to adequate treatment, 6-12 months passed. According to the 8th revision of the T-classification of malignant tumors of the AJCC eyelids, two patients had T2b, three had T3b, and one patient had T3c stage. A painless thickening of the eyelid cartilage and the eyelid margin was accompanied by the growth of yellowish dense masses on the conjunctiva in two women; the tumor spread to the eyelid skin in one patient. By the time the primary tumor was diagnosed, none of the patients had metastases to regional lymph nodes and hematogenous metastases. Wide excision of the tumor with simultaneous plastic surgery of the eyelid was performed in 4 patients. After excisional biopsy, 3 patients underwent local external beam radiation therapy to the area of the affected eyelid (Total dose 60 Gy.). Orbital exenteration was performed in two patients. The observation period for the patients: 3 months – 49 months. One patient died of a cause unrelated to the tumor. One patient died of metastases of Zeiss glands adenocarcinoma. Relapse of the tumor developed and metastasis to the preauricular lymph node appeared in one patient. Conclusion. Diagnosis of the sebaceous gland cancer of the eyelids is difficult, it is detected late. Ki67 does not depend on the size of the tumor, however, the large size of the tumor is an unfavorable factor in the prognosis of the disease. All patients with cancer of the sebaceous gland after treatment need to be followed up for at least 5 years with whole body PET/CT once a year. Key words: sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelids, adenocarcinoma of the meibomian glands, adenocarcinoma of the Zeiss sebaceous glands.
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery with RayOne trifocal lenses implantation
Authors:   The Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Bikbov M.M. , Orenburkina O.I. ,   The Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Babushkin A.E. ,   The Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa
Published: September 2021

Purpose. To study the results of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) using RayOne diffractive trifocal IOLs in comparison with bifocal lenses. Material and methods. The patients were divided into 2 groups: the first group included 32 patients (46 eyes) who were implanted with a bifocal refractive IOL M-flex 630 F with +3 dptr addidation during FPCS. The second group consisted of 34 people (49 eyes) with implanted RayOne trifocal IOL. The surgical treatment was evaluated by determining uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) in the distance, at close (30-45 cm) and medium distance (50-70 cm) at discharge, 1 month and six months after the operation in photopic and mesopic lighting conditions, with the study of postoperative refractometry data, the construction of a defocusing curve, and subjective assessment of patient satisfaction. Results. A month after tthe operation the postoperative spheroequivalent in the range of ±0.5 D was achieved in group 1 in 82.6% of cases and in group 2-in 91.8. Six months after surgery near visual acuity without correction in photopic and mesopic light conditions was on average 0.61±0.08, while in patients of group 2, the average values were recorded at 0.64±0.09 and 0.62±0.07, respectively. By this time, the patients of group 1 had significantly lower rates of UCVA at long and medium distances: 0.81±0.08 in photopic lighting conditions and 0.79±0.08 in mesopic conditions, and group 2 0.41±0.08 and 0.40±0.10, respectively. Conclusion. Patients who underwent FLACS with an implanted RayOne trifocal IOL, compared with patients with bifocal IOLs, had higher rates of subjective satisfaction with the results of surgical treatment and UCVA at various distances (including greater comfort with actions performed at close and medium distances) at different light levels. Key words: multifocal IOLs, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, RayOne Trifocal.
Intraocular lenses optic power calculation with seven formulas in short eyes
Authors:   «Eximer» eye center, Moscow, Pershin K.B. , Pashinova N.F. ,   «Eximer» eye center, Moscow, Likh I.A. ,   «Eximer» eye center, Novosibirsk, Tsygankov А.I. ,   «Eximer» eye center, Moscow, Legkikh S.L. ,   «Eximer» eye center, Moscow
Published: September 2021

Purpose. The choice of the optimal formula for calculating the IOL optical power in patients with an axial eye length of less than 20 mm. Material and methods.A total of 78 patients (118 eyes) were included in theprospective study. Group I included 30 patients (52 eyes) with short eyes (average axial eye length of 19.60 ± 0.42 (18.54-20.0) mm), group II consisted of 48 patients (66 eyes) with a axial length (22.75 ± 0.46 (22.0-23.77) mm. Various monofocal IOL models were used. The average follow-up period was 13 months. IOL optical power was calculated using the SRK/T formula, retrospective comparison - according to the formulas Hoffer-Q, Holladay II, Olsen, Haigis, Barrett Universal II and Kane. Results. In group I, the mean absolute error was determined for the formulas Haigis, Olsen, Barrett Universal II, Kane, SRK / T, Holladay 2 and Hoffer-Q (0.85; 0.78; 0.21; 0.17; 0.79; 0.73; 0.19 respectively). When comparing the formulas, significant differences were found for the formulas Hoffer-Q, Barrett Universal II and Kane in comparison with the formulas Haigis, Olsen, SRK / T and Holladay II (p <0.05) in all cases, respectively. In group I, the mean absolute error was determined for the formulas Haigis, Olsen, Barrett Universal II, Kane, SRK / T, Holladay 2 and Hoffer-Q (0.15; 0.16; 0.23; 0.10; 0.19; 0.23; 0.29 respectively) In group II, there were no significant differences between the studied formulas (p> 0.05). Conclusion. This paper presents an analysis of data on the effectiveness of seven formulas for calculating the IOL optical power in short (less than 20 mm) eyes in comparison with the normal axial length. The advantage of the Hoffer-Q, Barrett Universal II and Kane formulas over Haigis, Holladay 2, Olsen, and SRK / T is shown. Key words: cataract; hypermetropia; short eyes; calculation of the IOL optical power.
Influence of scleral lens haptic zone design on lens fit in patients with different scleral toricity
Authors:   National Myopia Institute, Moscow, Bakalova N.A. , Zhabina O.A. ,   National Myopia Institute, Moscow, Listratov S.V. ,   Russian Academy of Medical Optics and Optometry, Moscow, Avetisov S.V. ,   Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Myagkov A.V. ,   National Myopia Institute, Moscow
Published: September 2021

In our practice, we often encounter the issue of centering and stabilizing scleral contact lens (SCL) in the patient's eye. This is due to the fact that the haptic part of the SCL rests on the scleral conjunctiva, which itself is toric. Рurpose. To analyze possibilities of stabilizing scleral and mini-scleral lenses in patients with different scleral toricities. Material and methods. This study was a retrospective review of 17 patient records (34 eyes); 9 patients were male and 8 female. The mean age of the patients was 38 ± 12 years. Results. The horizontal visible iris diameter amounted to 11.85 ± 0.52 mm (11.0 to 12.5 mm). All patients previously underwent fitting of SCLs for correction of ametropia. Lens diameter was chosen based on the corneal diameter, while the shape of the patient's sclera determined stabilization method. This work describes a method for determining scleral toricity. An adequate fit of spherical SCLs was not achieved in patients with toric sclera; however, the correct choice of a stabilization method made it possible to achieve congruence of the lens edge with the scleral surface in all four quadrants and obtain a high visual acuity in all patients included in the study, regardless of the lens diameter. Conclusion. Stabilization of SCLs provided a safe and comfortable wearing experience. Key words: scleral lenses, mini-scleral lenses, lens edges, scleral conjunctiva, toric periphery, limbus
Differential-diagnostic approach in assessing the nature of the course of partial atrophy of the optic nerve
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Rostov State Medical University» Rostov-on-Don, Egiazarova A.G. , Shurygina I.P. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Rostov State Medical University» Rostov-on-Don
Published: September 2021

Purpose. To determine the diagnostic criteria for the progressive nature of the course of non-glaucomatous etiology of ONA according to the data of electrophysiological and Doppler studies. Material and methods. In accordance with the purpose of the study, 3 groups were formed of 95 patients aged 37 to 72 years, (average age 56±9 years), 53 of them were men and 42 were women. Clinical data of three clinical groups were compared, of which the first group with stationary ONA, the second with progressive ONA, and the third control group, without pathology of the retina and optic nerve. Results. It was revealed that the progressive nature of the course of non-glaucomatous ONA is influenced by changes in indicators such as electrical lability of the optic nerve, maximum systolic and end diastolic blood flow velocity in the ophthalmic artery and in the lateral posterior short ciliary arteries. Conclusion. The results formed the basis for our development of a method for assessing the course of ONA. Key words: partial atrophy of the optic nerve, electrophysiological studies, Doppler studies.
Significance of morphometric characteristics of the posterior segment of the eye depending on disease modifying therapy
Authors:   Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI) n.o. M.F. Vladimirsky, Moscow, Ryabtseva A.A. , Andryukhina O.M. ,   Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI) n.o. M.F. Vladimirsky, Moscow, Yakushina T.I. ,   Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute (MONIKI) n.o. M.F. Vladimirsky, Moscow
Published: September 2021

It is known that, along with other manifestations of multiple sclerosis (MS), the neurodegenerative process is manifested by optic neuropathy. Therefore, there is no doubt about the importance of analyzing changes in the thickness of the peripapillary nerve fibers, the ganglionic and internal plexiform layers of the retina, and the choroid during the dynamic observation and treatment of patients with MS with disease modifying therapy (DMT). Purpose. To assess the condition of the posterior segment of the eye in patients with optic neuropathy in MS during therapy with 1st and 2nd generation drugs of DMT with the combined use of neuroimaging methods of examination. Material and methods. The retina and optic nerve were examined by optical coherence tomography (OCT) in 68 patients with multiple sclerosis, divided depending on the type of therapy received. Results. Significant differences in the morphometric characteristics of the structures of the posterior segment of the eye were obtained against the background of DMT of the 1st and 2nd generations. Conclusion. The analysis of the parameters of the structures of the posterior segment of the eye, obtained using OCT, is a clinically important and informative approach for dynamic observation, determination of the effectiveness of drugs that change the course of multiple sclerosis and the choice of treatment regimens. Key words: disease modifying therapy (DMT), optical coherence tomography, multiple sclerosis.
Diagnosing Conjunctivitis
Authors:   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Babushkin A.E.
Published: September 2021

Conjunctivitis accounts for a significant share in the structure of eye disease. The reasons for their occurrence are very diverse. At first glance, it seems that such a disease as conjunctivitis does not cause difficulties in making a diagnosis. However the wide variety of its clinical forms and the need for strictly specific treatment in some cases, in addition to modern laboratory diagnostics, requires careful collection of anamnesis, sufficient clinical experience, and knowledge of related medical specialties. In this case the probable etiology, mainly of acute conjunctivitis, can be established by anamnesis, a set of clinical symptoms observed in the dynamics of its development. In other words, each of the acute infectious or allergic lesions of the eyelid mucosa is characterized by its own symptom complex, while the effective treatment in such cases is specific therapy (antibacterial, antiviral, anti-allergic, etc.). Differentiation of various forms of conjunctivitis is usually based on the assessment of the nature of the discharge, the localization of follicular hyperplasia, and lymphadenopathy. At the same time, the patient's gender and age, living and working conditions, concomitant diseases, contact with an infectious patient, etc. are taken into account. As for chronic forms of mucosal inflammation, in contrast to acute conjunctivitis, they are characterized more by subjective complaints of patients than by objective changes. Since it is often not possible to establish their etiology from the biomicroscopic picture and other data due to the erased clinical picture, it is often necessary to resort to laboratory diagnostics to verify chronic conjunctival ophthalmic infections. Key words: conjunctivitis, clinical picture, diagnosis.
The role of general medical examination of the population in the detection of glaucoma
Authors:   Сiti Polyclinic №25, Saint-Petersburg, Ionova O.G. , Hokkanen V.M. ,   «North-Western State Medical University Named After I.I. Mechnikov», Saint-Petersburg, Derevtsova E.A. ,   Сiti Polyclinic №78,. Saint-Petersburg
Published: September 2021

Purpose. The aim of this study was to examine effectiveness of the General medical examination of the population in identifying patients with glaucoma. Material and methods. An analysis of 17593 medical records of patients older 40 years old who underwent a screening method for measuring intraocular pressure was performed for period 2016-2018. When an increased intraocular pressure was detected, an in-depth examination was carried out at the second stage. Results. An increase in intraocular pressure was found in 3.7% of the surveyed (642 people). The second stage of clinical examination showed that 298 people (1.7%) had signs of primary glaucoma (high and borderline values of intraocular pressure, changes in the field of vision). Further in-depth examination in a specialized glaucoma center revealed that 186 people had glaucoma, with 84% cases at the first stage. Thus, general medical examination revealed glaucoma at an early stage of the disease 1.1% of the surveyed. Key words: general medical examination, screening method, glaucoma.
Comprehensive treatment of glaucoma (literature review)
Authors:   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Zaynullina N.В. , Matyukhina E.N. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa
Published: September 2021

Due to the growing incidence of such ophthalmic pathology as glaucoma, it is necessary to search for new methods of treatment of this disease. One of the non-drug methods of treating glaucoma is reflexology. This type of treatment can be an definitive and cost-effective method used to improve the overall condition. Our review of scientific papers shows that the results of acupuncture therapy in glaucoma patients are ambiguous and contradictory. Therefore, a more detailed study of the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy in glaucoma patients is necessary. Key word: acupuncture, glaucoma, paraorbital points, intraocular pressure.
Endothelial Keratoplasty: Yesterday and Today (literature review)
Authors:   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa, Bikbov M.M. , Marvanova L.R. ,   Ufa Eye Research Institute, Ufa
Published: September 2021

The article presents the literature review on the history and development of endothelial keratoplasty, which is one of the options for corneal transplantation. It includes different surgical techniques (posterior lamellar keratoplasty, with removal of the a circular section of the Descemet's membrane, deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty, posterior lamellar keratoplasty (automated), etc.) used for the treatment of patients with pathology of the corneal endothelium and is characterized by replacement of it with corneal back layers of the donor graft. Ophthalmic surgical practice has convincingly shown a significant advantage of modern methods of endothelial keratoplasty in comparison with classical penetrating keratoplasty, which is a long-term standard in the treatment of corneal pathology. Key word: endothelial keratoplasty, the pathology of the corneal endothelium, corneal transplantation, posterior lamellar keratoplasty, deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty.
Norrie disease: мain symptoms and importance of early genetic analysis (case report)
Authors:   The S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow, Khoteeva A.M. , Shurygina M.F. ,   The Center of Genetics and Reproductive Medicine Genetico, Moscow,   The S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow, Mishina I.A. ,   Research Centre for Medical Genetics, Moscow
Published: September 2021

We present a clinical case of Norrie disease in a 6-year-old boy. The parents had in time an ophthalmologist consultation when the child was 4 months old, but the final diagnosis was made more than 5 years later. A specific feature of this case in addition to vitreoretinopathy and bilateral retinal detachment was the presence of a congenital malformation of the iris - aniridia, which is not a typical sign of Norrie disease. A modern method of genetic testing (next generation sequencing - NGS) made it possible to detect a previously undescribed mutation in the NDP gene and make a final clinical and genetic diagnosis. Key words: Norrie disease; vitreoretinopathy; retinal detachment; NDP gene.
The fitness of middle age to the elderly based on body mass index and age in the new normal era
Authors: Juliansyah Muhammad Akbar , Sugiyanto FX , Hita I Putu Agus Dharma
Published: September 2021

Decrease in physical fitness occurs after the age of 30 years and factors that affect physical fitness include age, gender, BMI, waist circumference, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. This study aims to determine the physical fitness of middle-aged to elderly people between 45-74 years based on BMI and age. This research is a descriptive study with quantitative methods. The sample of this research is men who are active in badminton activities in Rejang Lebong Regency, which are classified as middle age to elderly people who are taken by purposive sampling. The data collection technique used the BMI test and fitness test. The results show that 1) The average BMI value in middle age to the elderly is 25.47 kg / m2, in the category of light fat. The average value of physical fitness in middle age to the elderly is 33.39, with a very poor category. 2) 26.3% of people have normal nutritional status, 50% of people have mild nutritional status and 23.7% of people have severe nutritional status. 3) 84.2% of people have very poor fitness category, 10.5% of people have poor physical fitness category and 5.3% of people have moderate physical fitness category. So it can be concluded that middle-aged to elderly people with high BMI have less physical fitness and the more middle-aged to elderly people have less physical fitness.
Isolation and Comparative Analysis of Culturable Cellulose degrading Gut Bacteria from a Coleopteran and Lepidopteran Insects
Authors: Msango Soko K. , Bhattacharya R. , Ramakrishnan B. , Sharma K. , Subramanian S.
Published: September 2021

Insect gut microbiota has been reported to influence multiple biological functions of the host such as nutrition, digestion and immunity. In this study, nine and eight culturable bacteria were isolated from the gut of eri silkworm, Samia ricini and root grub, Anamola dimidiata. The gut bacteria were assayed for their ability to degrade filter paper.. The results indicated that filter paper digestion was faster in A. dimidiata compared to S. ricini reaching 50% within five incubation days. Cellulolytic activity indicated significant endoglucanase, exoglucanase and β-glucosidase activity in A. dimidiata compared to S. ricini, an indication that A. dimidiata harbours more robust cellulose degrading bacteria than S. ricini. The culturable gut bacterial isolates with cellulolytic activity may be good sources for preparing probiotic formulations to boost eri-nutrition as well as profiling cellulolytic enzymes or genes for biotechnological application..
Impact of Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy on Dental Pain Relief
Authors: Acharya Shivani , Kiran Rao U. , Gokhale Abhilash , . Manjunatha , Madiyal Ananya , Joseph Bennet Elsa , Vaman Rao C. , Ravi M.S.
Published: September 2021

Researchers are trying to find an alternative to the conventional methods of treatment for various pain associated ailments. Patients prefer pain killer as an immediate solution which is proven to have adverse reactions. Since vibroacoustic sound therapy has shown to have relieving effect on different forms of pain, the goal of the study was to find impact of the same using β-endorphin as biomarker, as this could be non-invasive protocol for dental pain management in the future. As a pilot project, 9 subjects of 20-40 years, clinically diagnosed with acute pulpal pain were considered and exposed to 3 frequency groups (low, moderate and high). Impact of vibroacoustic therapy was clinically evaluated by analyzing human salivary β-endorphin using Elisa kit and pain rated by the patients through a numeric rating scale. Statistical analysis performed showed that there is no significant difference for the entire population (P=0.0526), in (P= 0.3618, 0.8264, 0.0671) and between (P=0.4637) the study groups. It would be misleading to take inference due to the small sample size and other observations made.
Comparison of passive damping treatments based on constrained viscoelastic layers and multi-resonant piezoelectric networks.
Authors: Lossouarn Boris , Rouleau Lucie , Darleux Robin , Deü Jean-François
Published: September 2021

This work aims at comparing the damping performances of two passive damping treatments based on piezoelectric or viscoelastic patches. The motivation for such a comparison stems from the fact that the two damping techniques have been developed fairly independently, and are rarely compared. First, the dynamic response of a simply-supported metallic plate is measured experimentally after being equipped with constrained viscoelastic patches or piezoelectric patches connected to an electrical network. In order to extend the comparison, a numerical model of the structure is set up and validated to evaluate the damping performances of both passive treatments under different configurations (for instance equal-mass and equal-thickness configurations). Finally, with regard to these experimental and numerical results, the advantages and the limitations in using viscoelastic or piezoelectric treatments are discussed.
Cephalic Index of Adult Igbo’s in Imo State, Nigeria
Authors:   Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Okofia, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria, DMD Ifunanya , UU Ukoha ,   Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Okofia, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
Published: September 2021

Cephalic index is of great importance to anatomists, anthropologists and even to forensic scientists, in the determination of head shapes and for medicolegal cases. Cranial and post cranial measurements have typically been used to describe individuals and to compare groups. This study aims at obtaining the Cranial indices of adults Igbos in Imo state, which will help build the forensic database and in identification of age, gender, racial differences in recent and ancient humans, and in the diagnoses of certain developmental disorders of the skull, such as Craniosynostosis, Hydrocephalus, and Postural deformation. Also to correlate the results of males with that of females. One thousand, One hundred and fifty eight (1158) subjects comprising of five hundred and seventy nine (579) males and females respectively, ages 18-52 years. The measurements were done manually with the use of transparent graded ruler, measuring tapes, gliding and sliding calipers or flexible tapes. The following parameters were measured; cranial length, cranial breadth, since Cephalic Index=Cranial breadth/cranial length x 100. The mean cranial length and breadth were 172±92.89 and 160.46±27.65 respectively. The result for males Cranial Length (CL), Cranial Breadth (CB), were respectively 173.93±18.75, 161.05±17.21. The result for females Cranial Length (CL), Cranial Breadth (CB), were respectively; 171.76±30.06, 159.88±35.11. These results were used to calculate the various Cephalic Index; mean Cephalic Index (CI) was 97.26±21.55. The males Cephalic Index (CI) was100.23±26.23, and female Cephalic Index (CI) was 94.29±14.94, Analysis of the results was done using independent t-test and Pearson bivariate correlation. These tests were carried out using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). Microsoft office excel was also used during data processing. Analysis showed that there was a significant difference in the mean values of females and males. The result from this study shows that Adults in Imo state are Brachycephalic. This study is a great contribution to the forensic, anthropology, anatomical and medical database.
Successful Treatment of Pure Red Cell Aplasia and Chronic GVH with Rituximab after ABO Mismatched HSCT
Authors:   Department of Clinical Hematology, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, S Haidouri , EM Mehtat ,   Department of Clinical Hematology, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, S Jennane ,   Department of Clinical Hematology, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, H Elmaaroufi ,   Department of Clinical Hematology, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, M Mikdame ,   Department of Clinical Hematology, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, K Doghmi ,   Department of Clinical Hematology, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco
Published: September 2021

Background: Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) is a rare complication of ABO mismatched hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; there isn’t no standard of care, here we report a case of successful treatment by Rituximab in a refractory PRCA and chronic graft versus host disease. Case Presentation: A 26-year-old woman with PRCA following ABOmismatched allogeneic HSCT for chronic myeloid leukemia, associated with steroid refractory chronic hepatic graft versus host disease, treated with 4 doses of Rituximab 375mg/m² weekly, with an increase in her hemoglobin level and improvement of her liver’s enzymes. Conclusion: The interest of this case is to report the important therapeutic result of Rituximab, widely used in literature, especially if chronic Graft Versus host disease is associated.
When Can a Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis Patient Fly Safely Again on Airplane? A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Kaohsiung Yuan’s General Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, L Lin S , C Lin W ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Kaohsiung Yuan’s General Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, W Hsu N ,   Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung Yuan’s General Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Published: September 2021

There was no recommendation in the current guidelines for how long after the pulmonary embolism (PE) attack the patient can fly again safely on an airplane. A 45 years old female was admitted to our hospital because of deep vein thrombosis and acute PE. Due to persistent leg swelling and afraid of recurrent PE for long distance flights, this patient received four weeks anticoagulant therapy before flying. Eventually, she flew back safely. This report describes our preliminary experience for managing this patient with deep vein thrombosis and PE.
microRNA Regulation of Nodule Zone-Specific Gene Expression in Soybean
Authors:   South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, USA, ME Ehsanul Haque
Published: September 2021

Nitrogen is a paramount important essential element for all living organisms. It has been found to be a crucial structural component of proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes and other cellular constituents, which are inevitable for all forms of life. In the atmosphere, the percentage of nitrogen is very high (N2, 78%) compared to other inorganic gases. However, most organisms have practically no direct access to this nitrogen. While plants cannot directly uptake nitrogen from atmosphere, they are capable of assimilating other forms of nitrogen for example ammonium (NH4+) and nitrate (NO3-). For agricultural crop production, artificial fixation of nitrogen is heavily utilized and it is an expensive process that requires high temperatures (at least 400°C) and pressures (around 200atm). It has been conspicuously demonstrated that indiscriminate use of fertilizer hampers soil physical, chemical and micro biological properties and a potential risk to environment e.g. water quality. Besides, chemically manufactured fertilizers are depleted from soils in various ways, for instance; denitrifying bacteria, volatilization, and leaching. Consequently, it results relatively poor availability of nitrogen to get into plants. On the flipside, only 1-2% of the nitrogen fixation in the world occurs through the natural process of lightening. Notably, microbial fixation is well characterized in diazotrophs for example: Rhizobia and Frankia, and blue-green algae. Against the backdrop, we are accentuated on an environmentally friendly and the most sustainable approach to increase productivity for legume and non-legume crops. Till today, the term Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) has received much attention as a sustainable alternative; this process facilitates atmospheric nitrogen to convert into ammonia by rhizobia in specialized plan organs termed “root nodules”. This review article seeks to better understand plant mechanisms involved in the development of root nodules in soybean.
Freezability of Goat Epididymal Sperm using Aloe vera Extract and Trehalose in Diluents
Authors:   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, K Zareie , A Farshad ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, J Rostamzadeh ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, G Azimi ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, F Ariyan ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
Published: September 2021

Background: Cryopreservation process causes oxidative stress on sperm membranes, which in turn damages sperm organs and enzymatic activities which thereby decrease motility, functional membrane integrity and sperm fertility. Therefore, current study carried out to evaluate the effect of Aloe vera Ethanolic Extract (AEE), alone and with trehalose in diluents on cryopreserved epididymal goat sperm. Methodology: Epididymal sperm isolated from testes with motility >70% and total morphological abnormalities <10%. The experimental treatments consist of control (no additives) and basic diluents plus 5, 10, 20 or 50 μg/ml of AEE (AEE1, AEE2, AEE3 and AEE4, respectively), tr (150 mM trehalose), tr+AEE1, tr+AEE2, tr+AEE3 and tr+AEE4. Results: Obtained data show that the extender containing AEE3, AEE1+tr, AEE2+tr and AEE3+tr improved significantly the cryopreserved sperm. The combined treatments indicate also a decrease in MDA than control. In addition, AEE2+tr and AEE3+tr showed the lowest (P<0.05) DNA fragmentation compared to the other treatments. Extender containing AEE3+tr resulted in higher total motility and viability than the extender containing tr alone, as well as AEE1, AEE2 and AEE4 treatments. Conclusion: The present study indicates that ethanolic extract of Aloe vera could be used for goat sperm cryopreservation. Also, it can be concluded that trehalose in combination with 20 μg/ml of Aloe vera extract can be promised cryoprotectant in goat epididymal sperm freezing.
A Longitudinal Study on Hematocrit Changes after Glifozins Exposure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors:   Instituto de Gestión Sanitaria (INGESA), Área Sanitaria de Melilla, Melilla, España, Spain, MA De las Nieves López , C Robles Mateos ,   Instituto de Gestión Sanitaria (INGESA), Área Sanitaria de Melilla, Melilla, España, Spain, JJ Soria Cano ,   Instituto de Gestión Sanitaria (INGESA), Área Sanitaria de Melilla, Melilla, España, Spain, O Barón Fernandez ,   Instituto de Gestión Sanitaria (INGESA), Área Sanitaria de Melilla, Melilla, España, Spain, MJ Dominguez Lomeña ,   Instituto de Gestión Sanitaria (INGESA), Área Sanitaria de Melilla, Melilla, España, Spain, AM Palomo Hernandez ,   Instituto de Gestión Sanitaria (INGESA), Área Sanitaria de Melilla, Melilla, España, Spain
Published: September 2021

Background and Methods: Gliflozins are widely prescribed drugs in patients with type 2 diabetes. We pursue to explain abnormal increments in red cell parameters observed in this population, by means of a longitudinal study in 149 patients with a gliflozins exposure period of 12±6 months. Red cell parameters, HbA1c and other variables were recorded. Results: HbA1c fraction decreased (-0.5±1.3, 95% CI: -0.7 to -0.3, p<0.001), while mean hemoglobin (0.5±0.9, 95% CI: 0.3 to 0.6, P<0.001) and hematocrit (1.6±2.6, 95% CI: 1.2 to 2.0, P<0.001) increased. Mean (SD) hematocrit increased 2.7±1.9 in 112 patients, and decreased -1.7±1.5 in 37 (p<0.001 for subgroup differences). The larger increments in PCV were proportional to higher plasma fraction at baseline (p=0.009). Conclusion: Red cell parameters after gliflozins exposure tend to increase and may reach abnormally high thresholds in some patients with type 2 diabetes.
Guided Periodontal Surgery: Digital Workflow for Correction of a Gingival Smile
Authors:   Graduation Program, Faculty Herrero, 345 Álvaro Andrade, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, J Mezzadri , K Silva ,   Graduation Program, Faculty Herrero, 345 Álvaro Andrade, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, GF Moraes ,   Department of Post-graduation, Faculty Herrero, 345 Álvaro Andrade, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, APT Manfron ,   Department of Graduation, Faculty Herrero, 345 Álvaro Andrade, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Published: September 2021

To promote an effective and predictable treatment planning in cases of gingival smile correction, a periodontal surgical guided from virtual planning could be used. The guide was designed using planning software, based on the patient’s facial aesthetic analysis, photos and intraoral scanning. As a result, the surgical procedure by digital planning provided a more predictable, personalized and safe treatment and outcome to the patient. The present case report describes a gingival smile correction, using digital planning combined with high-power diode laser for periodontal surgery. After 3 months of preservation, there was less exposure of the gingiva in the smile and a high level of patient aesthetic satisfaction. Considering the importance of the correct treatment planning, it may be concluded that use of surgical guided made from a digital planning provided a predictable, personalized and safe treatment to the patient.
Reflexivization and Reciprocality in the Kalabari Language
Authors:   University of Nigeria, Nigeria, J. Oribomate , C.Aboh S ,   University of Nigeria, Nigeria
Published: September 2021

This paper examines reflexivization and reciprocality in Kalabari with particular attention to the forms, functions and structures of reflexive and reciprocal constructions (the nominal sub-type) in the language. The paper adopts the binding theory as a framework in analysing the data. The data were gathered through interaction and introspection. The findings reveal that reflexives and reciprocals in Kalabari require a compatible clause-mate antecedent due to the strong anaphoric relationship between reflexive and reciprocal markers and their antecedents respectively. The findings further reveal that the form of Kalabari reflexives consists of -ḇù (-self) and the appropriate form of the pronoun in the language. The paper also reveals that the Kalabari language makes a tripartite distinction for number, person and gender, and the form of the reflexive does not change; only the pronoun changes, while reciprocals consist of a reduplicated form jụmọ jụmọ, jápụ jápụ and jéin jéin. In terms of the structure, findings reveal that reflexives and reciprocals come before the verb of the clause in which they occur. The finding further reveals that reflexives in the language perform both non-emphatic and emphatic functions, while reciprocal relates to human and non-human reference of mutuality. Tonal inflection also makes a distinction in 1st person singular and 2nd person singular reflexives. It is therefore recommended that more studies be done to ascertain the form, function and structure of the verbal and possessive sub-type of reflexive and reciprocal constructions in the language.