bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
mão dupla da imaginação e da empatia no trajeto da criatividade
Authors: Sobrinho Asdrúbal Borges Formiga , Sanmartin Stela Maris
Published: October 2023

Para discutir criatividade no domínio de expressão das Artes, tratamos do processo de criação a partir de interações entre: autor e obra, mediada pela materialidade da ação criadora; autor e audiência, mediada pela materialidade obra; audiência e obra, mediada pelo movimento corporal físico ou imaginário esperado do espectador. Tomamos como exemplo o percurso de criação da obra de uma artista, ao conceber uma instalação já considerando eventuais impactos sobre a audiência. O trajeto envolve movimentos corporais, afetivos e mentais integrantes do exercício da empatia. Seu resultado pode transformar materiais, técnicas, significações e vidas. Dependendo de valores presentes na mensagem e de valores atribuídos à obra, esta pode impactar no próprio artista, sua audiência, o domínio das Artes, uma sociedade e uma cultura. Finalizamos a reflexão creditando o continuum da criatividade às poéticas construídas e reconstruídas, imaginadas e materializadas, criadas e recriadas pelo artista.
Pengaruh Citra Merek dan Potongan Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Melalui OFD Gofood: Studi Pada Mahasiswa Manajemen UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur
Authors: Lestari Windi Putri , Soebiantoro Ugy , Amriel Egan Evanzha Yudha
Published: October 2023

In the era of globalization, everything, including information technology and communication, become easier. Digitalization has penetrated various aspects of society’s life, including culinary businesses, resulting in the emergence of various smartphone applications offering Online Food Deliver (OFD) services, one of which is Gofood. The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of brand image and price discounts on purchasing decisions through Online Food Delivery Gofood among management students of Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur. This study uses the Partial Least Square (PLS) method with a sample of 96 respondents. The results show that brand image and price discounts have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions.

Keywords: Brand Image; Online Food Delivery; Price Discounts; Purchase Decisions
Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan, Gaya Hidup Hedonisme, dan Perencanaan Keuangan Terhadap Pengelolaan Keuangan Pribadi Mahasiswa Akuntansi UPN "Veteran" Jawa Timur
Authors: Feryanto Ardy Ramadhan , Trisnaningsih Sri
Published: October 2023

The goal of this research was to ascertain how accounting students at UPN "Veteran" East Java handled their personal finances in relation to their level of financial literacy, hedonistic lifestyle, and financial planning. Quantitative methodology is employed. The participants in this research were East Java accounting students from the UPN "Veteran" classes of 2019 and 2020. 85 respondents were utilized as samples in this research, and they were selected using the purposive sampling approach and computed using the Slovin formula. The questionnaire approach using the Google form was used for the study's data gathering procedures. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is the data analysis method employed in this work, while SmartPLS 3.0 was used for data administration. (1) Financial literacy has an impact on the personal financial management of accounting students at UPN "Veteran" East Java, according to the study's findings. (2) The hedonistic way of living affects how UPN "Veteran" East Java accounting students handle their own finances. (3) Accounting students at UPN "Veteran" East Java's personal financial management is impacted by financial planning.

Keywords: Financial literacy; Hedonism Lifestyle; Financial Planning
Heterogeneity of the modified SIR-model parameters of waves of COVID-19 epidemic process in the Russian Federation
Authors: Popova Anna Yu. , Zaitseva Nina V. , Alekseev Vadim B. , Letyushev Aleksandr N. , Kiryanov Dmitry A. , Kleyn Svetlana V. , Kamaltdinov Marat R. , Glukhikh Maxim V.
Published: October 2023

Introduction. The work is dedicated to the parameterization of the COVID-19 epidemic process, taking into account the specifics of the Russian Federation regions.
Purpose of study is the analysis of the spatio-temporal distribution of heterogeneous indicators of the spread of COVID-19 based on the formalization and parametrization of waves of the epidemic process, bearing in mind regional specifics.
Materials and methods. SIR (+L) model as a modification of the classic SIR model, reflecting the trend in the transition of the susceptible to the action of the virus (S – susceptible) population to the group of infected (I – infected), recovered (R – recovered) and the dead (L – letal) was used as a basic model of the epidemic process.
Results. Time ranges of activation of the epidemic process in the regions of the Russian Federation, corresponding to waves of domination of certain strains of the virus, have been allocated on the basis of the analysis of time series COVID-19 morbidity with a week period of averaging. In total, starting from September 6, 2020 and ending on February 25, 2023, four epidemic waves have been allocated for each region. Analysis of SIR (+L) model parameters for each wave by regions of the Russian Federation made it possible to establish a number of characteristic trends and obtain interpretable directions of influence on the epidemic process individual stages, with the subsequent development of systemic strategic decisions on the preservation of population health and its level of safety at the regional and country-wide scale.
Limitations. The presented modification of the SIR model (SIR (+L) model) is a significant simplification of the real epidemic process and does not allow describing a number of observed effects.
Conclusion. Based on the results of the parametrization of the epidemic process, the main features and patterns of the spread of the COVID-19, the intensity of recovery and mortality were established. A further direction of research may be the complication of the epidemic process model, the addition of new parameters to it, taking into account the division of the population into gender and age groups, diseases by severity, grouping according to the territorial and social principle, and the identification of the latent morbidity.
Determination of the microbial risk degree to health of the population provided with centralized water supply
Authors: Kovshov Aleksandr A. , Novikova Yuliya A. , Fedorov Vladimir N. , Tikhonova Nadezhda A. , Myasnikov Igor O. , Buzinov Roman V.
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Modern methodological approaches make it possible to assess the risk of waterborne bacterial intestinal infections, taking into account both the sanitary and hygienic conditions of water used by the population and the level of communal improvement of the territory.
The purpose of the study was to assess the degree of epidemic danger of bacterial intestinal infections associated with the conditions of centralized drinking and household water supply, using the example of the subjects of the Northwestern Federal District.
Materials and methods. The study tested the data of the federal statistical observation form No. 18 “Information on the sanitary condition of the subject”, the federal information fund of social and hygienic monitoring, and the Unified Interdepartmental Information and Statistical System. We analyzed the materials for 2022 in eleven subjects of the Northwestern Federal District. Method MR 2.1.10.0031-11 was taken as the basis for microbial risk assessment.
Results. The Republic of Karelia, Vologda, Arkhangelsk, and Novgorod regions are characterized by an average degree of microbial risk in terms of the proportion of drinking water samples in the distribution network, in which generalized coliform bacteria were found; Novgorod region and the Republic of Karelia have a high degree of risk for E. coli. The lowest number of population provided with centralized water supply, corresponding to a high degree of microbial risk, was found in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. This region is also characterized by the lowest average daily water consumption per capita.
Limitations. The study tested the data on the subjects of the North-Western Federal District in 2022, the quality of drinking water was assessed only according to the results of laboratory studies conducted by the Federal Service for Supervision in Protection of the Rights of Consumer and Man Wellbeing.
Conclusion. Most regions of the Russian North-West are characterized by an average degree of microbial risk, except for St. Petersburg, where a low degree of risk is established. The use of an alternative variant of risk ranking by 5 degrees (low, slightly increased, increased, significantly increased, high) showed that in the Republic of Karelia, Arkhangelsk and Vologda regions, and Nenets Autonomous Okrug, there is a significantly elevated degree of microbial risk.
Problems of prevention of occupational pathology in the Russian Arctic
Authors: Syurin Sergei A. , Kizeev Aleksei N.
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Working in the Arctic creates an increased risk of developing occupational pathology, leads to a premature restriction of the labour activity.
Materials and methods. We studied data of the socio-hygienic monitoring “Working conditions and occupational morbidity» and the register of extracts from occupational disease records (Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation 176 dated May 28, 2001)
The aim of the study was to assess causes and circumstances, structure, and number of occupational diseases among employees of Russian Arctic enterprises in 2007–2021.
Results. In 2007–2021, Ten thousand three hundred forty three occupational diseases were firstly registered in the Russian Arctic in 8,067 employees, in 75–85% of cases engaged in mining and metallurgical enterprises. In 2007–2015, there was an increase, and in 2016–2021, a decrease in the level
of occupational morbidity, which exceeded the national figures by 6.01–10.99 times. The main factor in the development of occupational pathology, the share of which in the structure of all harmful factors increased from 19.0% to 43.9%, is the severity of labour arising from design flaws in equipment and imperfection of technological processes. In 2007–2021, there was an increase in the proportion of vibration disease (from 18.3% to 26.3%) and radiculopathy (from 12.6% to 19.5%), a decrease in the share of sensorineural hearing loss (from 17.9 % to 14.3%) and mono- and polyneuropathy (from 14.1% to 9.1%), but especially significant (5.38 times) – of chronic bronchitis. At the same time, the number of nosological forms of occupational diseases per worker increased from 1.05±0.01 to 1.43±0.03 cases (p<0.05).
Limitations. As a limitation of the study, one can consider the locality of the data obtained, which are applicable only to the Arctic territories of Russia.
Conclusion. The new data obtained on the causes, number, and structure of occupational diseases indicate the priority for the Russian Arctic to reduce labour severity and improve preventing vibration disease, radiculopathy, and sensorineural hearing loss in mining and metallurgical workers.
Association of CYP1A2 gene polymorphism (rs762551) with the risk
of breast cancer and miscarriage of the first pregnancy
Authors: Gulyaeva Olga N. , Kazitskaya Anastasiуa S. , Ulanova Evgeniya V. , Matoshin Sergey V. , Chifranova Mariya V. , Renge Lyudmila V. , Shramko Svetlana V.
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Missed pregnancy, as a rule, is caused by a combination of several factors. Exogenous factors can have a teratogenic effect, leading to the occurrence of mutations of varying severity. In such case at the early stages of embryogenesis, serious disturbances occur, leading to a halt in the pregnancy development. The system of their biotransformation is responsible for the elimination of xenobiotics from the body, the inadequate functioning of which increases the activity of mutagenesis, which may raise the risk of breast cancer.
Materials and methods. One hundred thirty four women were examined. The first group included 63 women, 28 of them were diagnosed with fetal egg death in primigravida young women, in 35 women the first pregnancy ended with physiological childbirth. The second group included 71 woman, 33 of them were diagnosed with a malignant breast neoplasm, 38 had no suspicion of breast cancer (BC) according to the results of mammography. Polymorphisms of the CYP1A2*1F gene of the xenobiotic biotransformation system in these groups were determined by polymerase chain reaction.
Results. In the group of women with a missed first pregnancy, a statistically reliable association of a high risk of the fetal egg death with the A/A CYP1A2*1F genotype and resistance to this pathology in the case of the C/A CYP1A2*1F polymorphism was revealed. In the group of BC women, the association of a high risk of developing a malignant neoplasm with the A/A CYP1A2*1F genotype and resistance to the development of the disease in the presence of C/A CYP1A2*1F polymorphism was shown.
Limitations. The study was limited by the number of samples, there is no data on polymorphisms of the BRCA-1, BRCA-2 genes.
Conclusion. The results obtained will allow not only adjusting the tactics of pregnancy management in women with a high risk of the fetal egg death or the selection of pharmacological drugs in the treatment of BC under the conditions of serious environmental stress, but also developing preventive measures to reduce the risk of these pathologies.
Health risk assessment for welders (retrospective study)
Authors: Plekhanov Vladimir P. , Kir’yanova Marina N. , Markova Olga L.
Published: October 2023

Introduction. A significant variety of exposure to harmful production factors of the welding process makes it difficult to assess the risk to the health of workers. Health risk assessment is an urgent task for the prevention of occupational and work-related diseases in welders.
Objective. The objective of the work is to assess the health risk based on data on the incidence in welders at a modern industrial enterprise with varying intensity of exposure to factors of the working environment and the labour process.
Materials and methods. Hygienic studies of the factors of the working environment and health risk assessment were carried out on the basis of 4 workshops of a large enterprise in 2007–2016.
Results. Priority classes of diseases according to ICD-10 in welders and locksmiths at a large industrial enterprise have been established. The calculation and assessment of the relative health risk were carried out according to the data of the medical and sanitary part of the enterprise on the temporary disability of employees, depending on age and work experience.
Limitations. The study is limited to a retrospective risk assessment based on data from the electronic database of the enterprise for a 10-year period, taking into account cases of the disease according to ICD-10 in workers of two occupational groups exposed to welding aerosol to varying degrees.
Conclusions. Health risk assessment for several forms of diseases can be a sensitive and informative indicator under conditions of varying intensity of exposure to production factors.
PENGARUH BERMAIN MONOPOLI HURUF TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERBICARA ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI TK TELKOM MAKASSAR
Authors: Jauhari Ulmi , Herlina Herlina , Asti Andi Sri Wahyuni
Published: October 2023

The aim of this research is to determine the impact of playing letter monopoly on the speaking abilities of children aged 5-6 years at Telkom Kindergarten Makassar. The approach in this research uses a quantitative approach with a Quasi Experimental Design research type. This study took 12 children as samples, with details of 6 children each in the experimental group and the control group. Wilcoxon Sign Rank test and descriptive statistical analysis were used to analyze the collected data. The results showed that the speaking ability of children in the experimental group who were treated with playing letter monopoly was better than the control group. According to data analysis, it shows that the experimental group experienced an average increase of 24.8, and the control group experienced an average increase of 14.5. According to the results of the Wilcoxon Sig test. (2-tailed) 0.027 < 0.05 so H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Therefore, it was concluded that playing letter monopoly had a significant effect on the speaking ability of children aged 5-6 years at Telkom Kindergarten Makassar.
Reconciliation for Social Cohesion among Religious Women within the Regina Caeli Catholic Parish, Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Imoloamen Josephine Irenosen , Mbaro Rev. Dr. Peter , Wilkister Dr Shanyisa
Published: October 2023

Religious women are faced with conflictual situations which sometimes result in broken relationships and the disintegration of communities that should be restored for social cohesion. The study sought how reconciliation promotes social cohesion among religious women within the Regina Caeli Catholic Parish, Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya, for a successful transition from unresolved conflicts to social connectedness. The study was guided by the following objective: The use of reconciliation for social cohesion among the religious women within the Regina Caeli Catholic Parish, Archdiocese of Nairobi. The study was anchored on John Lederach’s Conflict Transformation Theory and Emile Durkheim Social Integration Theory. The study adopted a mixed method approach and a convergent parallel research design. The study targeted 194 religious women within the Regina Caeli Catholic Parish. The census method was used to obtain a sample of 194 religious’ women of which 165 participated in the quantitative study and 10 responded to the interview. Questionnaires were used to collect data for the quantitative study, while interview guide was used to collect data for the qualitative study. The data for the quantitative study was analyzed using the Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and was presented in tables while thematic content analysis was used to analyze the data for the qualitative study. There was a significant moderate positive correlation between the two variables, reconciliation and social cohesion, which imply that reconciliation when adopted will help to promote social cohesion among religious women. The study concluded that conflicts remain prevalent among religious women and reconciliation when adopted by religious women can promote social cohesion through social connectedness, the promotion of common good and the respect for human dignity. The study recommends that every religious community should have reconciliation and social cohesion as part of their formation programme.
Topic: Causes of Divorce based on lived experience of divorced persons in Lusaka, Zambia.
Authors: Ng’ambi Stabile Namwai , Ndhlovu Daniel , Sichula Noah
Published: October 2023

This study was based on the findings of the research on lived experiences of divorced persons on lifelong learning counselling issues in Lusaka district. The study focused on the first objective of the study which was to identify causes of divorce in marriage. The study reviewed the causes of divorce based on the lived experiences of the participants who were actually living a divorced life.
Trans-Sahara and Mediterranean Irregular Migration: A Cause of Global Security Threat and a Consequence of Human Insecurity
Authors: ANYANWU Samuel Ezedinachi , ODDIH Mike C.
Published: October 2023

Global security helps to promote durable peace and development in the world. It holds power accountable and protects the human rights of people as well as prevents violent and organised crimes. Today, the global community is faced with security threats such as terrorism, human and drug trafficking, small arms proliferation, spread of socio-cultural, religious and political extremism and dogmatism as well as other organised crimes associated with human migration. This paper, therefore, interrogated the trans-Sahara and Mediterranean irregular migration as a global security threat as well as a consequence of human insecurity. The main objective of the paper was to appraise the contemporary human migration across the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea and its link with threats to global security. Specifically, the paper sought to determine the root-causes of irregular migration as well as the unwholesome activities of some migrants considered a threat to global security. Using conceptual analysis, the paper was anchored on a combination of dependency theory and human security perspective as its framework. The findings of the study revealed that poverty, underdevelopment, armed conflicts, repressive leadership, gross human rights abuses, and natural disasters are among the human security threats that constitute the push factors of irregular migration. Also, the unwholesome activities of some migrants such as terrorism, human and drug trafficking, small arms proliferation, and other transnational crimes constitute a threat to global security. The paper, therefore, recommended a strategic action plan by both the source and recipient regions of migrants to address the human security threat in the source region. Also, there should be global concerted efforts in combating terrorism, human and drug trafficking, arms proliferation, and other organised crimes which pose a threat to global security.
ATUAÇÃO DA FISIOTERAPIA NO PUERPÉRIO: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Pereira Coutinho Jessica , Carvalho Pereira Gabriel , Rios da Paixão Sousa Gabriela , Ferreira Martins Aline , Cristina Aldabe Silva Allana , Mayumi Lourenço Mutou Fernanda
Published: October 2023

No período do puerpério a mulher sofre modificações no organismo até que seu corpo volte ao estado pré-gravidico. Nesse período a mulher está predisposta a dores, edemas agudos, incontinência urinaria (IU) e diástase do músculo reto abdominal (DMRA), fissuras mamilares, levando a dificuldade no processo de amamentação. A fisioterapia é indicada para tratar e prevenir alterações ocorridas no puerpério. Objetivos: Demonstrar a importância da fisioterapia no puerpério. Verificar os recursos terapêuticos e a eletroterapia no tratamento fisioterapêutico de IU, DMRA e no processo de amamentação. Metodologia: A busca dos artigos foi realizada nas bases de dados eletrônicas Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Livraria Latino-america em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e Scientific Electronic Library online (SCIELO). A pesquisa foi realizada de 2004 a 2022. Foram incluídos artigos publicados em português, inglês, nos referidos bancos de dados, que atendessem aos critérios de inclusão do estudo. Resultados: Foram encontrados 30 artigos, onde relatavam o trabalho da fisioterapia no puerpério, os recursos terapêuticos da fisioterapia que podem ser utilizadas no puerpério e o efeito positivo que a fisioterapia pode proporcionar nesta fase. Conclusão: A intervenção fisioterapêutica é muito importante no período puerpério, pois pode tratar e prevenir sintomas e disfunções através dos recursos terapêuticos. Desta forma, melhorando a qualidade de vida, melhorando o processo de amamentação, melhorando a relação mãe e filho e o retorno para as Atividades de vida diária (AVD´s) e atividade sexual.
INVESTIGANDO A CAPACIDADE ACELERATIVA LINEAR EM DISTÂNCIAS CURTAS NO BASQUETEBOL
Authors: Vretaros Adriano
Published: October 2023

A aceleração linear é um fator determinante para o rendimento atlético superior no basquetebol. Logo, o objetivo deste estudo é investigar a capacidade acelerativa linear em distâncias curtas no basquetebol. Para efetuar essa revisão literária, quatro bases de dados eletrônicas (PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Scielo) foram consultadas, elegendo 33 artigos científicos primários que discutiam a capacidade acelerativa linear no basquetebol e 37 referências secundárias suplementares. Os testes avaliativos da aceleração linear em distâncias curtas (5, 10, 15, 20 e 25-metros) com e sem drible de bola são comumente usados na prática profissional. Evidenciou-se nas pesquisas que a distância de 10-metros é a mais implementada e as células fotoelétricas o instrumento de medida preferencial. As intervenções agudas predominaram em relação às abordagens crônicas heterogêneas. Foi verificado que conforme os atletas progridem na idade biológica e categorias competitivas, sua atividade locomotora acelerativa é aprimorada. Jogadores masculinos são mais rápidos que as atletas femininas, assim como, jogadores externos aceleram melhor quando comparados aos jogadores internos. Também, o descritor de movimento média da velocidade acelerativa do corpo (MVAC) mostrou ser elevado na distância de 15-metros, valor numérico similar ao trajeto médio predominante nas acelerações durante os jogos. Por último, estudos adicionais são necessários para suprir lacunas deixadas pela literatura e, com isso, contribuir com informações mais consistentes acerca da capacidade acelerativa linear voltada aos basquetebolistas.
Distribution of cup-disc ratio in a Swedish population
Authors: Svedberg Edvin , Ekström Curt
Published: October 2023

Background: Increased cup-disc ratio (CDR) is a hallmark of open-angle glaucoma (OAG), an age-related neurodegenerative disease of significant importance for public health. There are few studies on the distribution of CDR in the Nordic populations.

Methods: The distribution of CDR was studied in 749 subjects aged 65–74 years in a population survey in the rural district of Tierp, Sweden, from 1984 to 86. The optic discs were assessed with binocular ophthalmoscopy at a slit lamp. Drawings of the discs were made in the protocol and used for the calculation of vertical CDRs. Odds ratios, adjusted for age and sex, according to Mantel-Haenszel (ORMH), were determined to estimate predictors of increased CDR, defined as a ratio in the upper quartile. For these analyses, the eye with the most advanced OAG or the highest pressure was chosen. Automated perimetry was used to identify OAG.

Results: The distribution of vertical CDR was fairly close to that of other European-derived populations. The mean CDR was 0.45 in both eyes, with no difference between women and men. An increased ratio was associated with the age ≥70 years, a positive family history of OAG and intraocular pressure ≥20 mmHg. OAG increased the risk 8-fold (ORMH 8.06; 95% CI 4.12–15.8).

Conclusions: In this study, the distribution of CDR was fairly close to that of other European-derived populations. As expected, OAG increased the risk of having a CDR in the upper quartile. The CDR increased with age.
New records of Lestes nigriceps Fraser, 1924 (Odonata: Lestidae) from Maharashtra, India, with notes on L. patricia Fraser, 1924 and an updated key to Lestes of the Western Ghats, India
Authors: Joshi Shantanu , Sawant Dattaprasad , Dalvi Akshay , Koli Yogesh , Haneef Muhammed , Sanap Rajesh , Kunte Krushnamegh
Published: October 2023

Damselflies of the genus Lestes Leach, 1815 are represented in India by 11 species. Using specimens collected over the last five years, we report on the rediscovery of Lestes nigriceps in India after 98 years, at two new localities in the Western Ghats. This species was observed at the Aarey Milk Colony, Mumbai, and in the Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra, India. The diagnosis of the subspecies Lestes patricia taamrpatti Bhakare, Bhoite & Pawar, 2020 is re-assessed, found insufficient for differentiation, and this taxon is synonymized with Lestes patricia Fraser, 1924, as a consequence. We present an updated key to the species of Lestes of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF TEACHERS
Authors: ATALAY Ayşegül , KARAMAN KEPENEKCİ Yasemin
Published: October 2023

It is almost universally accepted that teachers have a heavy workload. Despite this, the perception that teachers have long school holidays and ample free time during the day has become a stereotype. From this perspective, teaching has been a profession that is sometimes envied and sometimes criticized. From this point of view, this study aims to reveal teachers' views about the holidays they have. Maximum diversity sampling was used to review teachers' views and a total of 12 volunteer participants, four teachers from each school level (primary, secondary and high school), were interviewed. According to the findings, the meaning that teachers attributed to holiday was mostly described with the expressions of "discharge", "clearing the mind", "making time for oneself and family", "getting out of routine" and "unplanned". In general, it was understood that some teachers found the holiday periods ideal, while others found them inadequate. In addition, all of the teachers stated that they have a mentally and physically demanding job and emphasized that there should be plenty of holidays for this profession. However, they also stated that there is a dominant opinion in the society that teachers take many and long vacations and have free time. However, it was revealed that contrary to popular belief, they could not spend the holidays offered to them (especially summer vacation) efficiently.
CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TESTICULAR TORSION CASES IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND POSTOPERATIVELY FOLLOW-UP RESULTS
Authors: BAYKARA AZİZ SERHAT
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Testicular torsion is a surgical acute condition characterised by loss of blood supply to the testicle due to abnormal bending of the testicle. Early diagnosis and treatment are vitally important for the prevention of testicular loss. In this study, we aimed to present the clinical and radiological features and postoperative follow-up results of testicular torsion cases in children and adolescents.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the data of patients aged 17 years and younger who were operated for testicular torsion between January 2014 and June 2023 were evaluated retrospectively. Patients' age, symptoms, hospital admission time, physical examination findings, scrotal colour Doppler ultrasound results, surgical techniques (manual detorsion or orchiectomy) and late follow-up results were statistically analysed.
Results: The mean age of 66 patients operated with the diagnosis of testicular torsion was calculated as 6.55 years (14 days-17 years). Left testicular torsion was detected in 48 (72.7%) and right testicular torsion in 18 (27.2%) patients. There were no cases of bilateral torsion. Four patients had a history of scrotal trauma and three patients had undescended testis. A history of sudden scrotal pain on awakening from sleep in the morning was reported by 31 patients (46.9%). When the time from the onset of symptoms to admission to the emergency department was evaluated, it was found that 50% (n=33) of the patients were admitted within 0-12 hours, 36.3% (n=24) within 12-24 hours and 13.6% (n=9) more than 24 hours. A total of 34 patients underwent orchiopexy and 32 patients underwent orchiectomy. Orchiectomy was performed in 15.1% of the patients with a presentation time of less than 12 hours, 79.1% of the patients with a presentation time of 12-24 hours and 88.9% of the patients with a presentation time of more than 24 hours. None of the patients with 360 degrees of torsion during surgery required orchiectomy. 64.5% of patients with 540 degrees of torsion and 92.3% of patients with 720 degrees of torsion underwent orchiectomy. Late orchiectomy was performed in 7 patients who developed testicular atrophy as a result of clinical follow-up.
Conclusion: In children presenting with acute scrotum, it is vital that the differential diagnosis of testicular torsion is made and treated as soon as possible. However, raising public awareness for early presentation is as important as the surgical procedure
SYSTEMIC IMMUNE-INFLAMMATION INDEX IS A PREDICTOR OF LEFT VENTRICULAR THROMBUS FORMATION FOLLOWING ANTERIOR MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Authors: Sertdemir Ahmet Lütfü
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) formation following anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), is a serious complication and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Recently introduced the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is a reliable indicator of adverse events in various cardiovascular conditions. Herein, we aimed to explore the role of SII in the prediction of LVT formation in anterior STEMI patients following primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: Medical records of 124 anterior STEMI patients who developed LVT following primary PCI and 124 age and sex-matched anterior STEMI patients without formation of LVT following primary PCI were analyzed. For each group, patient demographics, comorbidities, laboratory parameters, ECG and echocardiographic findings were analyzed. The SII was measured using the following formula: SII= total peripheral platelets count x neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio.

Results: According to our study, reduced left ventricular ejection fraction and increased SII were identified as independent predictors of LVT formation following anterior STEMI. To determine the SII index cut-off value for predicting LVT formation, the ROC curve was drawn and the best cut-off value was determined as 676.27 (AUC:0.778, 95% CI:0.699-0.858, p<0.001). Above this cut-off value, LVT formation could be predicted with a sensitivity of 66.1% and a specificity of 74.2%.

Conclusion: SII is may be used as an independent predictor of LVT formation for anterior STEMI patients following primary PCI.
A RARE ANATOMICAL VARIATION: DOUBLE RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE
Authors: Kılıç Murat Özgür
Published: October 2023

Dear Editor,

Thyroidectomy is a common surgical procedure in the world, and is highly prone to complications since it is carried out in a narrow anatomical area where many important and vital structures are located. Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is one of the most feared situations related to this surgery, with a reported risk of 1-2%, even in experienced hands (1). This unwanted complication may result in different morbidities from mild voice changes to life-threatening respiratory distress (2). One of the reasons for this complication is that the RLN may have many anatomical variations. Herein, a rare case of double RLN in a female patient who underwent thyroidectomy for benign multinodular goiter was presented.
A GIANT THECA LUTEIN CYST IN A NEWBORN: HOW TO APPROACH
Authors: Baykara Aziz Serhat
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Ovarian cysts constitute an important proportion of abdominal cysts detected in the perinatal period. Here, a case of giant ovarian cyst detected in a female neonate born at 35+4 gestational weeks without antenatal follow-up was presented.

Case Presentation: A premature female baby was born with gestational week of 35+4. Her physical examination revealed a distension due to a palpable mass on the left abdomen. Ultrasonography revealed a 73x85 mm cystic mass while magnetic resonance imagination demonstrated that this lesion originated from the left ovary and was not associated with other abdominal structures. A respiratory distress secondary to abdominal distension developed on the postnatal seventh day. In surgery, a giant cystic lesion originating from the left ovary was totally excised by preserving the ovary. Histopathology revealed a benign theca lutein cyst. The patient was uneventfully discharged on the 10th postoperative day.

Conclusion: Ovarian cysts should be always kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of abdominal cystic masses in the perinatal period. Treatment includes a wide spectrum from conservative approaches to aggressive surgery. A timely surgical intervention is of great importance for the prevention of serious complications, such as abdominal distension, intestinal obstruction, and respiratory distress
PHYSIOPATHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF PHOENIXIN
Authors: Taşar Muhammed
Published: October 2023

Phoenixin (PNX) is a newly discovered endogenous neuropeptide produced from small integral membrane protein 20 (Smim20). The most common isoforms are PNX-14 and PNX-20 amino acid peptides. PNX, a ligand of G protein-coupled receptor 173 (GPR173), has been isolated mainly from brain regions such as the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, and from many peripheral tissues. PNX plays an important role in the regulation of reproductive function by increasing the level of gonadotropin-releasing hormone and stimulating the release of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary cells. However, PNX not only regulates the reproductive system, but also exerts anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory and cell-protective effects. In addition, it has many functions in the regulation of behavior, food intake, sensory perception, memory, body fluid balance, cardiovascular functions and energy metabolism. This review will help us to understand the molecular structure of PNX, its physiological effects and functions, and its role in the pathogenesis and treatment processes of various diseases.
IMMUNOGENOMIC APPROACH TO THE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 SYNDROME
Authors: Malkan Umit Yavuz
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 syndrome following the SARS-CoV-2 infection has three unique immunogenomic disease development phases; initiating, propagating, and complicating. Each COVID-19 phase has critical pathobiological correlations requiring distinct therapeutic clinical interventions. Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) genes are essential for initiating infections caused by coronavirus family members and may have a strong association with the exchange of critical immune genes, particularly IFN-family, in due course following the SARS-CoV-2 infection. This paper aims to review therapeutic protocols for COVID-19 within the concepts of our previously published three-phase model regarding the clinicopathological course of COVID-19 immune syndrome. The current treatment options have been reviewed in this synopsis within our three-phase disease schedule. Possible future drug candidates affecting the RAS are also considered from the immunogenomical perspective of the syndrome.
Japanese popular prints
Authors: Salter Rebecca
Published: October 2023

In the West, Japanese woodblock printing tends to be associated with the ukiyo-e tradition and the familiar portrayals of kabuki actors or courtesan beauties. These well-known images were produced by a publisher and artist using the extraordinary skills of carvers and printers, whose identities are rarely known. The same craftsmen also produced woodblock-printed objects for use in everyday life such as decorative paper (chiyogami), votive slips (senjafuda), playing cards (karuta), and board games (sugoroku). As the market changed in the late nineteenth century, the craftsmen increasingly turned to the production of these low-value, essentially ephemeral objects. Although the prices were kept low, many were imbued with the same glorious visual sophistication that had attracted Westerners to ukiyo-e.

Approaching the subject as an artist rather than a print scholar, Rebecca Salter focuses on the craftsmen and the complex visual culture within which they worked. Through information gained from interviews with some of the remaining practitioners and analysis of the objects themselves, she builds up a picture of the quiet role woodblock played in the lives of the Japanese as they moved from the isolation of the Edo period to embrace modernization in the early twentieth century.

This book is a fascinating exploration of this area of cultural history and the numerous color illustrations encourage a playful investigation of the many threads of Japan’s visual culture.
Stanley Jones and the Curwen Studio
Authors: Jones Stanley
Published: October 2023

Lavishly illustrated with works by acclaimed artists as diverse as Henry Moore, Paula Rego, David Hockney, Ken Kiff, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth, Ceri Richards and Man Ray, this book tells the story of the establishment of the Curwen Studio and the development of Stanley Jones' career as an artist printmaker. The Curwen Studio is a unique organisation in fine art printing for artists/photographers and has an outstanding international reputation. The Curwen printmaking studio for artists was established in 1958 under the management of Stanley Jones, and has been the birthplace of a number of exciting new developments in printmaking over the years since. Many important lithographs have been produced there, by artists including Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Graham Sutherland, Elisabeth Frink, Alan Davie, Josef Herman and John Piper. The Tate Gallery in London has recognised the important contribution made by the studio and has established its own 'Curwen Archive'.
Privater Betrieb von Photovoltaikanlagen.
Authors: Schröder Wolfgang
Published: October 2023

Die Errichtung einer Photovoltaikanlage erscheint vielen Hausbesitzern als vorteilhafte Investition, denn Verkäufer und Installateure versprechen gerne garantierten Gewinn und eine wartungsfreie Anlage. Betrachtet man Probleme, die dann oft auftreten, scheinen sich nicht alle privaten Anlagenbetreiber grundlegende Fragen zu ihrer Investition gestellt zu haben.

Bringt die Anlage wirklich den erwarteten Ertrag? Gelten die Garantien, wenn der Installateur oder der Hersteller nicht mehr greifbar ist? Welche Verantwortung trägt der Eigentümer? Was ist in den laufenden Betriebsjahren noch zu beachten und zu erwarten?

Nur ein geringer Teil der privaten Anlagenbetreiber ist ausreichend informiert, Fachzeitschriften aus der Photovoltaik- oder Energiebranche richten sich meist an den gewerblichen Bereich. Und wer geht als privater Anlagenbetreiber schon auf Fortbildungsveranstaltungen?

Dieses Buch soll sich daher den Belangen des privaten Anlagenbetreibers widmen, also den technischen Laien ansprechen und dem Leser das Verständnis für die Technik vermitteln, die auf seinem Dach installiert ist. Aus dem Inhalt: Gewährleistung und Garantie, Anlagenerträge, Ertragsprognose, Wartung und Inspektion, rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen, Mängel und Fehler an Anlagenkomponenten, Versicherungen.

Die zweite Auflage wurde aktualisiert und ergänzt um Informationen über den Weiterbetrieb von Anlagen, deren EEG-Förderung ausläuft, sowie Nutzungsmöglichkeiten bei der Eigenstromerzeugung, Wärmeversorgung und Elektromobilität.
Assessing Public Perceptions toward Toque Macaques in Kuliyapitiya Divisional Secretariat to Mitigate the Human-Macaque Interactions in Sri Lanka
Authors: Jayarathne S.D.Y. , Nahallage C.A.D. , Huffman Michael A.
Published: October 2023

Age, gender, ethnicity, education level, political stance, the quantity of landholding, extent of habitation, and religion affect attitudes toward wildlife which reveal geographical variations. Nonetheless, Sri Lankans’ cultural traditions and religious beliefs play a significant role when determining impressions and attitudes toward macaques. The people’s attitudes, behavior, and views toward wildlife and the elements that affect these perceptions are crucial for conservation efforts and the management of human-wildlife conflict since social and environmental circumstances are intimately and inexorably intertwined. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to identify the people’s attitudes toward the macaques in the study area to implement successful mitigation strategies to control the human-primate conflict. Deegalla, Kabalewa, and Elathawa Grama Niladari divisions in the Kuliyapitiya divisional Secretariat of the North Western Province of the country were selected as study sites. The mixed methods approach was employed to collect data to comprehend the nature of sentiments people have about macaques and interviews were conducted between July 2020 and August 2021. Direct interviews were conducted for 635 randomly selected villagers and 240 farmers. The interaction between the informants and the primates involves many complexities and ambiguities. While interviewees are pleased to see macaques and other wild creatures in their outdoors or neighborhood, they do not want them to be seen near or in their homes, gardens, and commercially or domestically grown farms. Two of the major concerns for the interviewees were the large macaque population and the lack of control over their population. The degree of interaction between humans and macaques determined the attitude toward each species of primates. Owing to crop and property destruction, as well as the heavy economic loss incurred inculcated negative attitude toward macaques. It can be concluded that a holistic approach is needed to resolve the human-primate conflict in Sri Lanka, incorporating public perception toward primates.
EVALUATION OF EXTERNAL QUALITY ASPECTS OF EGGS FROM FREE-RANGE INDIAN BREED CHICKENS FED WITH MILLET AND CORN GERM
Authors: Monteiro Filho Flávio , Filgueira Maia Wellington , Suede de Sousa Moura Laila
Published: October 2023

Getting to know alternative foods that keep the development of the quality of eggs, it is understood that the feeding of birds is very important for this process, given that meets the nutritional needs in all stages of production, optimizing the growth and its production efficiency, and can be influenced by factors such as management conditions, facilities, nutrition and environment. Given the above objective with this research analyzing the physical parameters of the egg through alternative food such as corn, millet and corn germ. The experiment was conducted at Farm Agua Viva in Luziânia-GO, where they were confined in a thirty laying shed Indian race with the same age, being subdivided by box, with different food. Although the care of raising chickens in any situation are considered, water control it is necessary, lighting, bed and balance, creating a suitable environment, it was observed by analyzing the confined birds and bibliographic reports that you can get quality production and low cost by replacing corn with millet and corn germ. The alternative power is rather an option that combines cost and benefit in relation to the production of eggs from hens Indian race.
IMPLEMENTING DATA ANALYSIS IN SMALL BUSINESSES
Authors: Fernando Pacheco Leonardo , Gomes dos Santos André
Published: October 2023

This article aims to address the topic of data analysis, providing a comprehensive overview of the concept, techniques, and methods of utilization, as well as examples of possible applications. Although the field of Data Science is relevant to companies and businesses of all sizes, this article will focus its efforts on highlighting the specific importance and relevance of this discipline for small businesses. In this regard, an accessible and easily understandable language will be explored, with the intention of simplifying the methods of application and facilitating the assimilation of this knowledge by entrepreneurs and managers of small businesses. Practical examples of how data analysis can be implemented in different areas such as marketing, sales, operations, and strategic decision-making will be addressed. Additionally, the direct and indirect benefits that small businesses can obtain by adopting a data-driven approach will be discussed.