bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Drivers of the dynamics of the spread of cholera in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2000–2018: An eco-epidemiological study
Authors: Kayembe Harry César , Bompangue Didier , Linard Catherine , Mandja Bien-Aimé , Batumbo Doudou , Matunga Muriel , Muwonga Jérémie , Moutschen Michel , Situakibanza Hippolyte , Ozer Pierre
Published: August 2023

Background

The dynamics of the spread of cholera epidemics in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), from east to west and within western DRC, have been extensively studied. However, the drivers of these spread processes remain unclear. We therefore sought to better understand the factors associated with these spread dynamics and their potential underlying mechanisms.

Methods

In this eco-epidemiological study, we focused on the spread processes of cholera epidemics originating from the shores of Lake Kivu, involving the areas bordering Lake Kivu, the areas surrounding the lake areas, and the areas out of endemic eastern DRC (eastern and western non-endemic provinces). Over the period 2000–2018, we collected data on suspected cholera cases, and a set of several variables including types of conflicts, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs), population density, transportation network density, and accessibility indicators. Using multivariate ordinal logistic regression models, we identified factors associated with the spread of cholera outside the endemic eastern DRC. We performed multivariate Vector Auto Regressive models to analyze potential underlying mechanisms involving the factors associated with these spread dynamics. Finally, we classified the affected health zones using hierarchical ascendant classification based on principal component analysis (PCA).

Findings

The increase in the number of suspected cholera cases, the exacerbation of conflict events, and the number of IDPs in eastern endemic areas were associated with an increased risk of cholera spreading outside the endemic eastern provinces. We found that the increase in suspected cholera cases was influenced by the increase in battles at lag of 4 weeks, which were influenced by the violence against civilians with a 1-week lag. The violent conflict events influenced the increase in the number of IDPs 4 to 6 weeks later. Other influences and uni- or bidirectional causal links were observed between violent and non-violent conflicts, and between conflicts and IDPs. Hierarchical clustering on PCA identified three categories of affected health zones: densely populated urban areas with few but large and longer epidemics; moderately and accessible areas with more but small epidemics; less populated and less accessible areas with more and larger epidemics.

Conclusion

Our findings argue for monitoring conflict dynamics to predict the risk of geographic expansion of cholera in the DRC. They also suggest areas where interventions should be appropriately focused to build their resilience to the disease.
Coherent feedback leads to robust background compensation in oscillatory and non-oscillatory homeostats
Authors: Nygård Melissa , Ruoff Peter
Published: August 2023

When in a reaction kinetic integral controller a step perturbation is applied besides a constant background, the concentration of a controlled variable (described as A) will generally respond with decreased response amplitudes ΔA as backgrounds increase. The controller variable E will at the same time provide the necessary compensatory flux to move A back to its set-point. A typical example of decreased response amplitudes at increased backgrounds is found in retinal light adaptation. Due to remarks in the literature that retinal light adaptation would also involve a compensation of backgrounds we became interested in conditions how background compensation could occur. In this paper we describe novel findings how background influences can be robustly eliminated. When such a background compensation is active, oscillatory controllers will respond to a defined perturbation with always the same (damped or undamped) frequency profile, or in the non-oscillatory case, with the same response amplitude ΔA, irrespective of the background level. To achieve background compensation we found that two conditions need to apply: (i) an additional set of integral controllers (here described as I1 and I2) have to be employed to keep the manipulated variable E at a defined set-point, and (ii), I1 and I2 need to feed back to the A-E signaling axis directly through the controlled variable A. In analogy to a similar feedback applied in quantum control theory, we term these feedback conditions as ‘coherent feedback’. When analyzing retinal light adaptations in more detail, we find no evidence of the presence of background compensation mechanisms. Although robust background compensation, as described theoretically here, appears to be an interesting regulatory property, relevant biological or biochemical examples still need to be identified.
Modelling consumers’ choice of novel food
Authors: Skinner Dawne , Blake John
Published: August 2023

A variety of approaches to reducing the environmental impact of food production and consumption are being explored including technological solutions, such as food produced via biotechnological processes. However, the development of these technologies requires significant upfront investment and consumer acceptance is not guaranteed. The purpose of this research is to develop a system dynamics model to forecast demand, under multiple marketing and quality scenarios, for foods produced via novel technologies, using cellular agriculture as a case study. The model considers consumer heterogeneity, product awareness, word of mouth marketing (WOM), in-store marketing options, pricing options and product utility to estimate diffusion rates and market penetration. To our knowledge, there is no demand forecasting model available for food produced via novel technologies which relies on purchase intention data and incorporates all these factors. Therefore, this research closes a critical gap for that industry. Ultimately, the model shows that price and the consumers’ utility for the product drives the final demand regardless of marketing scenario. Further, the rate of diffusion was highest when product samples are provided in store for all scenarios except when product utility is low and the product price is high. Model results suggest that market saturation was reached within the 32-week trial period when the price of the cellular agriculture product was the same as a traditional product but not when the price was double that of traditional meat. Given the lack of available trial data, the model scenarios should be considered aprior probabilitywhich should be refined as more data becomes available.
Critical evaluation of kinetic schemes for coagulation
Authors: Ranc Alexandre , Bru Salome , Mendez Simon , Giansily-Blaizot Muriel , Nicoud Franck , Méndez Rojano Rodrigo
Published: August 2023

Two well-established numerical representations of the coagulation cascade either initiated by the intrinsic system (Chatterjee et al., PLOS Computational Biology 2010) or the extrinsic system (Butenas et al., Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2004) were compared with thrombin generation assays under realistic pathological conditions. Biochemical modifications such as the omission of reactions not relevant to the case studied, the modification of reactions related to factor XI activation and auto-activation, the adaptation of initial conditions to the thrombin assay system, and the adjustment of some of the model parameters were necessary to align in vitro and in silico data. The modified models are able to reproduce thrombin generation for a range of factor XII, XI, and VIII deficiencies, with the coagulation cascade initiated either extrinsically or intrinsically. The results emphasize that when existing models are extrapolated to experimental parameters for which they have not been calibrated, careful adjustments are required.
Rapid and sensitive detection of gram-negative bacteria using surface-immobilized polymyxin B
Authors: Kang Hyun-Jin , Lee Sang-Hoon , Kim Han-Shin , Jung Yong Woo , Park Hee-Deung
Published: August 2023

Although detection of gram-negative bacteria (GNB) in body fluids is important for clinical purpose, traditional gram staining and other recently developed methods have inherent limitations in terms of accuracy, sensitivity, and convenience. To overcome the weakness, this study proposed a method detecting GNB based on specific binding of polymyxin B (PMB) to lipopolysaccharides (LPS) of GNB. Fluorescent microscopy demonstrated that surface immobilized PMB using a silane coupling agent was possible to detect fluorescent signal produced by a single Escherichia coli (a model GNB) cell. Furthermore, the signal was selective enough to differentiate between GNB and gram-positive bacteria. The proposed method could detect three cells per ml within one hour, indicating the method was very sensitive and the sensing was rapid. These results suggest that highly multifold PMB binding on each GNB cell occurred, as millions of LPS are present on cell wall of a GNB cell. Importantly, the principle used in this study was realized in a microfluidic chip for a sample containing E. coli cells suspended in porcine plasma, demonstrating its potential application to practical uses. In conclusion, the proposed method was accurate, sensitive, and convenient for detecting GNB, and could be applied clinically.
Cross-curricular Training of Specialized Translators: an Interdisciplinary Didactic Experience in Economic and Technical Translation
Authors: Veiga Díaz Maite , García González Marta
Published: August 2023

The recent changes in the translation market call for a review of the teaching and learning methods used to train new professionals. The rigid traditional division of specialized translation into fields of knowledge does not correspond to market needs, which often involve working with texts that combine content from different disciplines. In this paper, we present an interdisciplinary didactic experience carried out during two consecutive academic years in which students and teachers of two specialized translation modules cooperated in an economic and technical translation project. Specifically, a research article on economic growth and human capital that combined economic content with statistical analysis methods was chosen as the source text. The design of the project required considering the competencies and learning outcomes planned for each module in order to enhance the establishment of connections between specialties. In addition, it was necessary to consider a variety of aspects related to the planning and development of the different project phases, because not all students were enrolled in both modules. For evaluation, a rubric was constructed with five criteria that were adjusted to the requirements of specialized translation and the translated genre. For each criterion, five levels of achievement were defined, four associated with the levels of evaluation of research articles, and a fifth one aimed at rewarding excellence. Both the academic results of students and their evaluation of the learning experience suggest that the method used could be a good option for meeting their interdisciplinary training needs and enhancing their motivation and involvement in learning. For the above reasons, the relevance of including modules based on the development of cross-curricular translation projects in future translation and interpreting curricula should be assessed.
Role of Acorus calamus in preventing depression, anxiety, and oxidative stress in long-term socially isolated rats
Authors: Rai Ashwin Rohan , Joy Teresa , Poojari Meghana , Pai Mangala M. , Massand Amit , Murlimanju B. V.
Published: August 2023

Background and Aim: Social isolation stress (SIS) and individual housing have been shown to cause abnormal cognitive insufficiencies, altered anxiety levels, and signs of psychiatric diseases. Acorus calamus (AC), commonly known as Sweet Flag, has been widely used in India to treat neurological, metabolic, and respiratory disorders, indicating its potential therapeutic value. This study aimed to determine the antidepressant and antioxidative effects of AC on rats subjected to long-term, social-isolation-induced stress.

Materials and Methods: This study involved 2-month-old male rats (24) weighing approximately 180200 g bred in-house. The rats were divided into four groups (n = 6): Group-1 received saline, Group-2 received SIS, Group-3 received only 50mg/kg AC, and Group-4 received 50mg/kg AC and SIS for 6 weeks. After this, behavioral, biochemical, and neuronal assay was conducted.

Results: Behavioral experiments showed significantly higher activity levels (p < 0.001) in AC-treated rats than in the SIS group. In addition, rats subjected to SIS with AC treatment exhibited enhanced total antioxidants, superoxide dismutase, and neuronal assays compared to rats subjected to SIS alone.

Conclusion: Acorus calamus treatment improved the antidepressant and antioxidant potential against SIS in rat brain tissue. Moreover, we proved that AC can effectively reverse the neurotoxicity induced by SIS in animal models. As we battle against the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and social isolation, AC could be considered a supplementary treatment to alleviate depressive-like symptoms in our present-day lifestyle.

Keywords: antidepressant, antioxidative effects, brain tissue, coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Leitura pelo estudante: análise de uma prática de leitura para aprender a ler
Authors: Menezes Alonso Júlia , Dallacqua da Silva Michelle , Felix Paes Corrêa Leite Susana
Published: August 2023

Este artigo faz parte de uma das etapas de um curso anual de alfabetização. Por meio dele, apresenta-se a análise de uma experiência didática de leitura, elaborada por um professor alfabetizador, do 1º ano do Ensino Fundamental de escola da rede municipal de ensino de Bertioga, litoral de São Paulo. Otrecho da aula analisado compõe uma ação de recomposição da aprendizagem, para uma criança que ainda não domina a leitura convencional. Examinaram-se as condições didáticas e os encaminhamentos didáticos do professor quefavoreceram a ampliação dos saberes sobre o sistema de escrita alfabética. As categorias de análise dessa prática alfabetizadora foram estabelecidas à luz das pesquisas de Emília Ferreiro, Ana Maria Kaufman, Telma Weisz, Regina Scarpa, entre outros autores que alicerçam a abordagem construtivista da alfabetização. A análise concluiu que é possível propor atividades de leitura aos estudantes, mesmo antes de eles lerem de forma convencional. No entanto, para isso, faz-se necessário um diálogo entre o ensino e a aprendizagem.
Presentism, Timelessness, and Evil
Authors: Page Ben
Published: August 2023

There is an objection to divine timelessness which claims that timelessness shouldn’t be adopted since on this view evil is never “destroyed,” “vanquished,” “eradicated” or defeated. By contrast, some divine temporalists think that presentism is the key that allows evil to be destroyed/vanquished/eradicated/defeated. However, since presentism is often considered to be inconsistent with timelessness, it is thought that the presentist solution is not available for defenders of timelessness. In this paper I first show how divine timelessness is consistent with a presentist view of time and then how defenders of Presentist-Timelessness can adopt the presentist solution to the removal of evil. After this, I conclude the paper by showing that it’s far from clear that the presentist solution is successful and that unless one weakens what is meant by the destruction/vanquishing/eradication/defeat of evil, one can only make the presentist solution work by adopting a number of additional assumptions that many will find unattractive.
Comunicando más notícias
Authors: Moraes Sylvio Luiz Costa de
Published: August 2023

Uma das maiores dificuldades enfrentadas na Medicina, em relação ao paciente, e que se aplica a todas as áreas de saúde que intervêm no paciente, sem dúvidas é o comunicar uma má notícia. E o que se entende por “má notícia”? Um diagnóstico de doença maligna? A finitude da vida? Bem, essas são, inequivocamente, más notícias. Entretanto, não são as “únicas”. Na verdade, “más notícias” são quaisquer informações que gerem no paciente uma influência negativa à perspectiva de futuro. São comunicados que afetam o domínio emocional e comportamental e, ainda, que geram alterações na dinâmica familiar. Portanto, um diagnóstico, a necessidade de medicação, a indicação de um tratamento cirúrgico, entre outros, são potenciais geradores de diferentes níveis de distúrbios emocionais
Uma entrevista com Sérgio Schiefferdecker
Authors: Schiefferdecker Sérgio , Ribeiro Jonathan
Published: August 2023

O Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial entrevista, nessa edição da Revista, o Dr. Sérgio Schiefferdecker, Membro da Comissão de Ética & Compliance do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial (CBCTBMF), sobre a elaboração do Código de Conduta do CBCTBMF.
Planejamento virtual em cirurgia ortognática na formação base do cirurgião buco-maxilo-facial
Authors: Santana Daiana Cristina Pereira , Garcia Juliana Jorge , Barbosa Diego Maia de Oliveira , Cavalcante Weber Céo
Published: August 2023

A correção das deformidades dentofaciais pode ser desafiadora e, com o passar dos anos, diversas ferramentas foram desenvolvidas para auxiliar no seu tratamento. Atualmente, variados softwares se propõem a ajudar no planejamento virtual de cirurgias ortognáticas — sobrepujando, por vezes, o planejamento tradicional em modelos de gesso. É preciso discutir a importância de tais ferramentas na formação base em Cirurgia Buco-Maxilo-Facial, enfatizando a sua introdução nos primórdios da carreira do especialista.
Eficácia da articaína para redução de dor intraoperatória durante exodontia de terceiros molares inferiores: estudo clínico controlado, triplo-cego e em boca dividida
Authors: Ferreira Filho Josfran Da Silva , Vasconcelos Kalina Santos , Silva Paulo Goberlânio De Barros Da , Benevides Breno Souza , Sampieri Marcelo Bonifácio , Bezerra Marcelo Ferraro
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Avaliar e comparar a eficácia anestésica, especificamente para a dor transoperatória, da articaína 4% e da lidocaína 2% na exodontia de terceiros molares inferiores. Metodologia: Foram selecionados 24 indivíduos sem alterações sistêmicas para serem incluídos nesse estudo clínico em modelo de boca dividida, controlado, triplo-cego e randomizado. Cada paciente recebeu um bloqueio regional do nervo alveolar inferior, com 21 dias de diferença, com bases anestésicas diferentes para exodontia bilateral de terceiros molares inferiores em posição simétrica. A dor transoperatória foi avaliada por meio de uma escala visual analógica (EVA) ao fim de cada procedimento. Operador, paciente e estatístico estavam cegados quanto aos anestésicos utilizados em cada extração. Resultados: Articaína 4% obteve resultado estatístico relevante frente à lidocaína 2% no controle da dor transoperatória (p < 0,05) e na necessidade de reanestesia (p < 0,05). Conclusão: Os resultados do presente estudo indicam que a articaína 4% com adrenalina 1:100.000 é superior à lidocaína 2% com adrenalina 1:100.000 no controle de dor transoperatória durante a exodontia de terceiros molares inferiores.
Uma entrevista com Claudia Trindade Mattos
Authors: Mattos Claudia Trindade , Ribeiro Jonathan
Published: August 2023

O CBCTBMF (Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial) entrevista, nesta edição da Revista, a Profa. Dra. Claudia Trindade Mattos, Mestre e Doutora em Ortodontia pela Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Coordenadora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia da Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Professora Adjunta da Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Secretária da ABOR-RJ (Associação Brasileira de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial - Seção Rio de Janeiro) e Diretora Científica da ADEPO (Associação dos Ex-Alunos Pós-Graduados em Ortodontia pela UFRJ).
Transplante dentário na reabilitação de jovens de baixa renda: relato de dois casos
Authors: Nogueira Emerson Filipe De Carvalho , Moraes Bergson Carvalho De , Aguiar Priscila Lins , Jardim Vírgilio Benardino Ferraz , Santos Kléber Rós
Published: August 2023

A extração precoce de um elemento dentário pode causar consequências importantes à saúde dos pacientes. Por isso, sua reabilitação é necessária, seja por meio de próteses, implantes dentários ou por meio de transplante dentário autógeno, principalmente para a população em vulnerabilidade socioeconômica, pois é uma técnica de baixo custo, com compatibilidade biológica e de fácil execução, podendo ser realizada nos serviços públicos de saúde. Assim, o objetivo desse artigo é apresentar dois relatos de casos clínicos de transplante dentário autógeno para reabilitação de primeiro molar inferior em pacientes jovens. As pacientes procuraram um serviço público de Cirurgia Buco-maxilo- facial com indicação de exodontia do primeiro molar inferior, devido a cárie extensa. Após anamnese, sugeriu-se a realização do transplante dentário autógeno usando o terceiro molar inferior não irrompido. Após concordarem, foi realizada a exodontia pela técnica aberta. Os terceiros molares foram, então, posicionados no novo alvéolo. Foi realizado desgaste dentário em apenas um dos casos, para melhor adaptação. As pacientes seguem em acompanhamento, com boa adaptação dos dentes. A reabilitação oral por meio de transplante dentário autógeno constitui um método eficaz, capaz de devolver função e estética, com altas taxas de sucesso, além de ser de baixo custo, o que favorece pessoas com condições socioeconômicas menos favoráveis.
Bosnian Study on Markers of Ischaemic Stroke in Adults 20–50 Years Old (SMISAO): Preliminary Report
Authors: Mahmutbegović Nevena , Mehicevic A. , Adler Grażyna , Omerhodzic I. , Mahmutbegovic E. , Valjevac A. , Borecki K. , Mehmedika Suljic E.
Published: August 2023

Previous research suggested that several genetic polymorphisms are associated with increased risk of ischaemic stroke (IS) in young adults. However, the predictive biomarkers of IS in young adults are still unclear. Our aim was to assess the contribution of modifiable and genetic factors in IS in young adults. In total, 40 stroke patients and 40 healthy controls aged 20 to 50 years were recruited. Data on modifiable factors were collected, then participants were genotyped for seven SNPs linked to thrombophilia: ACE rs1799752, PAI-1 rs1799889, APOE rs1412 and rs429358, FV rs6025 and rs1800595, and FII rs62623459. Significantly increased risk factors: hypertension and dyslipidaemia in stroke patients compared with the controls: 50.0 % vs 27.5 % and 75.0 % vs 40.0% (P = 0.039 and P = 0.002, respectively) were observed. Stroke patients compared with controls did not differ in distribution of ACE, APOE, FV, and FII variants. The 4G4G homozygotes of the PAI-1 gene were significantly more prevalent in stroke patients compared to the controls: 42.5 % vs 17.5 %, (P = 0.033). In the group with the small vessel occlusion subtype of stroke, statistically significant overrepresentation of 4G4G homozygotes and frequency of the 4G allele compared with controls: 57.1 % vs 17.5 % and 0.7 vs 0.45 (P = 0.026 and P = 0.03, respectively) were observed. Independent predictors of stroke incident were: dyslipidaemia (OR (95% CI) = 4.2 (1.4–12.4)) and 4G4G genotype (OR (95% CI) = 3.9 (1.1–13.7)). These results confirm the contribution of dyslipidaemia and 4G4G genotype in the increased risk of IS in young Bosnian adults.
Literary Education in Czech Schools
Authors: Hník Ondřej , Jindráček Václav
Published: August 2023

The authors of the paper introduce the readers to the context of the literary edu- cation in Czech schools. In Czech milieu were hold many polemic discussions, that are known at least since the year 1890. Into that discussions were involved big personalities of conterporary cultural live, among others Hubert Gordon Schauer, František Krejčí, Jaroslav Vlček, Otakar Hostinský, Vilém Mathesius and Jan Mukařovský. In many cases thay evaluated teaching of literature as distant from the life of a young generation, too historically oriented, and pointed out its deficient connection with aesthetics of a literary work. They held against excessive memorization as contrary to the little emphasis put on reading and analysis of literary work. The authors of the paper are strongly convinced that even after more than 130 years of polemic discussions about the form of literary education and a series of reforms (which cannot even be taken into account because it is not clear where one reform ends and another begins), the real curriculum of literary education has not fundamentally changed.
W sieci (obrazów, intryg i spisków) – na marginesie literackiej reprezentacji XIX wieku w prozie »Dominový efekt« Václava Vokolka
Authors: Pająk Aleksandra
Published: August 2023

Przedmiotem artykułu jest analiza reprezentacji XIX wieku w wielowątkowej prozie Václava Vokolka Dominový efekt. Dzieło można uznać za kontynuację utworu Cesta do pekel, zwłaszcza jeśli za punkty wspólne uznać obrazową perspektywę oraz przekonanie, iż ludzkość znajduje się w sieci tajnych organizacji, spisków, a współcześnie różnych systemów. W tekście uwaga została skupiona na rekonstrukcji postaci Ernsta Gustava Doerella, XIX-wiecznego pejzażysty północnych Czech, w którego malarstwie odbijały się przemiany zachodzące w naturalnym krajobrazie regionu. Vokolek, wykorzystując historyczny prototyp, proponuje grę, w której może przekonanie o wszechwładzy tajnych układów odnieść do naszej współczesności, a nawet wybiegać w przyszłość.
Ester
Authors: Všetička František
Published: August 2023

Divadelní hra Františka Vodseďálka Ester pochází z počátku 19. století a je tak součástí pozdního lidového baroka. Vodseďálek ji založil na dyadickém principu, jenž se projevuje jednak v architektonice dramatu, rozvrženého do dvou dílů, jednak v nadměrném počtu dvojic postav. Do starozákonního příběhu vložil autor výjevy ze selského života, jež jsou poměrně pravidelně umístěny, vytvářejí syžetový rytmus a jsou jediným zdrojem komiky v tomto dramatickém díle. Pro hru je dále příznačná rychlá proměna scén. Vodseďálkova závislost na Knize Ester je dosti volná.
Prospectus Liability and Causation
Authors: Pijls Arnoud CW
Published: August 2023

When establishing causation for claims involving prospectus liability, it is the factual basis of the claim and the corresponding line of argumentation that determines the perspective that should be taken as a starting point. There are basically two factual bases that can be distinguished. For the first factual basis of causation, the reliance of the investor on the prospectus is irrelevant. For the second factual basis, reliance is, however, relevant. In its World Online decision, the Dutch Supreme Court adopted a presumption of reliance for both factual bases of causation. This presumption of reliance is based on art 11(2) of the Prospectus Regulation. In my opinion, this provision does not provide a convincing basis for the adoption of such a presumption. Article 11a(1) of the Unfair Commercial Practices (UCP) Directive provides a much more convincing basis.
Athlete External Load Measures Across a Competitive Season in High School Basketball
Authors: Askow Andrew T. , Jennings Will , Jagim Andrew R. , Fields Jennifer B. , Beaudoin Remington G. , Sanchez Giuliano M. , Weeks Jeremy E. , Oliver Jonathan M. , Jones Margaret T.
Published: August 2023

Askow, AT, Jennings, W, Jagim, AR, Fields, JB, Beaudoin, RG, Sanchez, GM, Weeks, JE, Oliver, JM, and Jones, MT. Athlete external load measures across a competitive season in high school basketball. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2023—The purpose of this retrospective analysis was to quantify in-season external load and to determine if relationships existed between load metrics and basketball performance. Eleven male high school varsity basketball athletes (n = 11; mass 80.5 ± 9.6 kg, height 190.2 ± 9.4 cm, age 17.6 ± 0.7 years) were monitored across a season. PlayerLoad (PL), PL per minute (PL·min−1), total jumps, and explosive movements (EMs) were quantified using a commercially available local positioning unit. Basketball-specific performance metrics, including points scored, points allowed, point differentials, and shooting percentages for each quarter and game, were compiled. Data were analyzed using repeated-measure analysis of variance to evaluate differences in load by starting status, session type, game outcome, and game type. Pearson's correlation coefficients were used to assess relationships between load metrics and basketball performance. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. The mean values across 23 games for PL, PL·min−1, total jumps, and EMs were 457 ± 104 AU, 10.9 ± 1.6 AU, 42.6 ± 9.6, and 46.7 ± 7.2, respectively. Relationships were observed (p < 0.05) between PL and points scored (r = 0.38) and free throw percentage (r = 0.21). Further relationships were observed between PL·min−1 and free throw shooting percentage (r = −0.27), and between points scored and total jumps (r = 0.28), and EMs (r = 0.26). Notable differences in game demands were observed for playing status. Meaningful differences in measures of external load were observed between each quarter of play, with the highest measures evident in quarters 1 and 3. Guards and forwards experienced minimal differences in external load during gameplay, and game outcome did not result in differences. Higher point totals corresponded with higher PL, total jumps, and EM.
Sprint Resisted and Assisted Priming for Peak Performance
Authors: Kotuła Krzysztof , Matusiński Aleksander , Zając Adam , Krzysztofik Michał
Published: August 2023

Krzysztof, K, Aleksander, M, Adam, Z, and Krzysztofik, M. Sprint resisted and assisted priming for peak performance. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2023—This study aimed to investigate resisted and assisted sprint, or a combination of both, as a conditioning activity (CA) on creatine kinase activity, biceps femoris stiffness, postactivation performance enhancement (PAPE), and priming in a sprint. Ten female sprinters (age: 20.1 ± 2.3 years, body mass: 56.4 ± 4.2 kg, body height: 171 ± 5 cm, training experience: 5.6 ± 2 years) participated. Before the warm-up, blood samples were drawn to determine creatine kinase at baseline. After the warm-up, biceps femoris stiffness was determined, and consequently, 50-m sprint time (with 0- to 20-m and 20- to50-m split time evaluation) was assessed 5 minutes before (pre-CA) and in the seventh minute after the completion of each CA (4 sets of 40 m either: 10% body mass resisted [RST]; 105% maximum velocity assisted [AST] sprint; or 2 sets of each sprint as the CA [COMB]), as well as after 48 hours of recovery. Furthermore, another blood sample was taken 48 hours later, before the warm-up, to assess changes in creatine kinase activity. A significantly higher 20-m sprint time at post-CA (p = 0.006; ES = 0.4) and post-48 (p = 0.011; ES = 0.59) compared with pre-CA in the RST condition was found, whereas a significantly lower sprint time was reported in post-48 compared with post-CA (p = 0.019; ES = 0.44) in the COMB condition. However, a significantly lower 30-m flying sprint time at post-CA (p < 0.001; ES = 0.28) and at post-48 (p = 0.014; ES = 0.22) compared with pre-CA in the RST condition was revealed. Moreover, a significantly lower 30-m flying sprint time at post-48 compared with the pre-CA (p = 0.007; ES = 0.7 and p = 0.003; ES = 0.77) and with the post-CA (p = 0.019; ES = 0.61 and p = 0.009; ES = 0.68) in the AST condition and COMB was reported. Furthermore, a significantly lower 50-m sprint time at post-48 compared with pre-CA (p = 0.015; ES = 0.51 and p = 0.011; ES = 0.64) and with post-CA (p = 0.005; ES = 0.46 and p = 0.001; ES = 0.55) in the AST and COMB condition were found. The creatine kinase activity at post-48 during AST was significantly lower than during RST (p = 0.028; ES = 0.73) and COMB (p = 0.028; ES = 1.48). No significant changes were found for biceps femoris stiffness (p = 0.085; η2 = 0.199). The COMB and AST contributed to the improvement of the 50-m sprint time 48 hours after activation, which may be a good precompetition approach. However, during training sessions aiming to induce an acute PAPE effect and improve the 30-m flying sprint time, the best solution might be to use low-volume-resisted sprints.
Whistleblowing Paradigms
Authors: Fischer Moritz , Gollwitzer Mario
Published: August 2023

Operationalizing whistleblowing in a valid paradigm is an important yet challenging endeavor. In the present article, we review four categories of whistleblowing paradigms—scenario studies, autobiographical recalls, immersive behavioral paradigms, and economic games—and discuss how they capture the definitory features of whistleblowing. Moreover, we evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each paradigm along selected psychometric criteria. Our review suggests that each of these paradigms comes with individual strength and weaknesses regarding the robustness against socially desirable responding, their efficiency, and whether or not they avoid using deception. We call for future research to conduct multi-method studies combining the four categories of whistleblowing paradigms within the same sample in order to test their convergence empirically.
Examination of Yoga on Heart Rate Variability and Mindfulness Levels
Authors: KAPLAN Esin , AKTOP Abdurrahman
Published: August 2023

The aim of the study is to examine the effect of yoga practices on heart rate variability and mindfulness levels. A total of 52 women who did and didn’t do yoga (Mean age= 30.25±5.58) voluntarily participated in the study. Heart rate variability was measured using the HeartMath brand emWave Pro+. Using the Emwave Pro device, the resting heart rate variability measurements were taken for 5 minutes in the sitting position. For this study, SDNN, RMSSD, MeanHR, LF/HF, and coherence parameters were evaluated. The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) was used to determine the mindfulness levels of the participants. According to the findings, a statistically significant difference was found in favor of the yoga group in the levels of SDNN (p>.005), meanHR (p>.020), and awareness (p>.041)”. There is no significant difference in RMSSD (P =.050), LF/HF (P <.232), and Coherence (P <.718) parameters. As a result, yoga practices increase HRV. It is also an application that helps women to improve their mindfulness level.
The Professional Growth of the University Professor during the Service a Field Study at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Authors: Omar Mona Taha Mohamad
Published: August 2023

The study aimed to identify the professional growth of the university professor during the service, a field study at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. The analytical descriptive approach was used for its suitability for this study. (289) faculty members from all disciplines. The study sample consisted of (125) male and female faculty members. The professional development scale was used, which was designed by the researcher. The study found that the level of scientific research among the study sample was high, as well as professional development. The study also found that there were no statistically significant differences in the level of professional development due to the variable of academic qualification, experience and specialization.
Attitudes of Students of Physical Education at the University of Jadara towards Distance Education
Authors: Alnuman Natheir Faisal Mansour , Bataineh Ra'ed  rafe' ali , Kharashqah Ruba fakhri , Alshorman Salwa adnan , Alqatami Haya Mohammad , Aljarrah Shefa' Salah , Almehsen Tharwat  sayel
Published: August 2023

The study aimed to identify the attitudes of the students of the Department of Physical Education at the University of Jadara towards distance education. The program was conducted through a questionnaire consisting of (18) items that dealt with three axes of evaluation, capabilities, and educational competencies. 0.05) in favor of female students for the evaluation axis, while there are no significant differences between the two axes of educational potential and competencies
Optimization of the Coagulation-flocculation Process Using Ferric Chloride and Phosphate for the Reduction of Contaminants in the Slaughterhouses Wastewater
Authors: Nuñez A.W. Pilco- , Palacio K.M. Zevallos , Campos A.Z. García , Salinas J.A. Flores , Pisfil J.A. Montaño , Farfan R.E. Solis , Perez S.A Trujillo , Paz A. Arroyo- , García J.A. Poma
Published: August 2023

In this work, the coagulation-flocculation process was optimized using ferric chloride and phosphate for the reduction of pollutants in the wastewater from the Conchucos S.A., Lima. Parameters were measured in percentage reduction of chemical oxygen demand (COD), turbidity (NTU) and total phosphorus (PT mg/L), adding ferric chloride as coagulant and potassium dihydrogen phosphate as flocculant. The effects of four independent variables were investigated: ferric chloride dose (500-700 ppm), phosphate dose (700-900 mg/L), fast agitation speed (250-320 rpm) and slow agitation speed (90-100 rpm). The experimental data were optimized by the response surface method using a central composite design. The results show that the statistical models obtained F-values of 3.33, 4.27 and 4.16 for the percent reduction of COD, turbidity and total phosphorus, respectively. Furthermore, the statistical models developed to predict the responses were confirmed by significant probability values (p<0.05). On the fit of the models, an R2 of 0.61, 0.66 and 0.67 are shown for COD, turbidity and total phosphorus percentage, respectively. The optimum conditions were found experimentally at 700 ppm of ferric chloride dose, 900 ppm of phosphate, 320 rpm fast speed and 100 rpm for a reduction of 75.46% of COD, 83.47% of turbidity and 44.08% of total phosphorus presenting a desirability of 0.7.
An Intuitionistic Fuzzy Consensus WASPAS Method for Assessment of Open-Source Software Learning Management Systems
Authors: Deb Partha Pratim , Bhattacharya Diptendu , Chatterjee Indranath , Chatterjee Prasenjit , Zavadskas Edmundas Kazimieras
Published: August 2023

Ineffective evaluation of open-source software learning management system (OSS-LMS) packages can negatively impact organizational effectiveness. Clients may struggle to select the best OSS-LMS package from a wide range of options, leading to a complex multi-criteria group decision-making (MCGDM) problem. This evaluates OSS-LMS packages based on several criteria like usability, functionality, e-learning standards, reliability, activity tracking, course development, assessment, backup and recovery, error reporting, efficiency, operating system compatibility, computer-managed instruction, authentication, authorization, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and scalability. Handling uncertain data is a vital aspect of OSS-LMS package evaluation. To tackle MCGDM issues, this study presents a consensus weighted sum product (c-WASPAS) method which is applied to an educational OSS-LMS package selection problem to evaluate four OSS-LMS packages, namely ATutor, eFront, Moodle, and Sakai. The findings indicate that the priority order of alternatives is Moodle > Sakai > eFront > ATutor and, therefore, MOODLE is the best OSS-LMS package for the case study. A sensitivity analysis of criteria weights is also conducted, as well as a comparative study, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. It is essential to note that proper OSS-LMS package evaluation is crucial to avoid negative impacts on organizational performance. By addressing MCGDM issues and dealing with uncertain information, the c-WASPAS method presented in this study can assist clients in selecting the most appropriate OSS-LMS package from multiple alternatives. The findings of this study can benefit educational institutions and other organizations that rely on OSS-LMS packages to run their operations.
Factors of monetary and credit policy: world and Ukraine in the conditions of military aggression
Authors:   State Institution “Institute for Economics and Forecasting, NAS of Ukraine”, Brus Svitlana , Drobyazko Anatolii ,   State Educational and Scientific Institution "Academy of Financial Management"
Published: August 2023

Starting with the global pandemic crisis, whose consequences included the disruption of logistics chains and the suspension in a number of economic sectors, the world economy is experiencing increasingly large losses. Full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions against the Russian Federation by many countries have made the global economy even more unstable and problematic. Macroeconomic problems are accumulating in the world, which will be a long term trend. The article deals with Ukraine’s domestic financial and monetary sphere since the beginning of Russian aggression in 2014 and in the context of the post-pandemic global crisis. In the first months of the war, Ukraine – being a small open commodity based economy –managed to maintain the stability of money circulation and prevented panic in the financial markets, in contrast to 1998, 2008 and 2014. The full-scale war continued the economic crisis initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The interaction of the two crises deepens imbalances in both the global and Ukrainian economic and financial systems. As manifestations of the crisis, the article examines the disrupted supply chains of goods and raw materials, and the negative impact on the companies' solvency due to reduced demand. On the other hand, with their financial injections, the governments prevent the rapid bankruptcy of unviable firms in order to preserve employment, which exposes the economy to new risks. The article outlines expected developments in Ukraine’s financial system due to long war and the ensuing macroeconomic losses and uncertainty. Recommendations are given on urgent measures to support the banking sector in order to increase its liquidity and solvency under the conditions shaped in 2022. The authors note that in the fight against inflation, it is necessary to take into account the increased energy prices, the disrupted logistics chains for commodity producers, the decreased export revenue, and the increased prices for critical imported goods. Anti-inflationary measures under such conditions could lead to stagnation and phase out domestic production.
An assessment of Ukraine’s financial security: sectoral breakdown and general level
Authors:   Educational and Scientific Institute of Business, Economics and Management of Sumy State University, Chorna Svitlana
Published: August 2023

Financial security is characterized by the state's ability to ensure stability of the country's financial and economic development and includes the security of various economic activities and spheres of social life. The article assesses the security of the components of Ukraine’s financial sector and calculates the overall level of financial security in this country. The author considers the current mechanism for determining the level of financial security. To date, in Ukraine, the Methodology for determining the level of financial security is in force, which is approved by the Ministry of Economy based on the "Methodological recommendations for calculating the level of economic security of Ukraine" created according to a quantitative study of indicators characterizing the level of Ukraine’s overall economic security and that of financial security as its priority component. Calculated security levels of the financial sectors, namely those of the banking sector and the non-banking financial sector, as well as debt, budget, currency and monetary security. The most problematic is the debt sector whose security level averages 16.9% for the analyzed period. The overall level of financial security has a downward trend (44% in 2021). Ukraine's economy is not protected from financial threats and imbalances. The author identifies a few shortcomings in the above mentioned Methodology. As it was developed in 2013, its indicators no longer reflect the real situatioin in the country, while its methods mainly focus on analyzing financial indicators and ignore non-financial information, external factors, and the impact excerted on overall financial security by its individual components. The article points to the need to improve the mechanism of assessing the level of national financial security and provides a series of corresponding proposals.
STUDY OF THE ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM OF CHILDREN WITH SENSOR AND MOTOR DEPRIVATION
Authors:   Kherson State University, Kherson, Ukraine, Shkuropat A.V. , Golovchenko I.V. ,   Kherson State University, Kherson, Ukraine, Tarasova O.O. ,   Kherson State University, Kherson, Ukraine, Shvets V.A. ,   Kherson State University, Kherson, Ukraine
Published: August 2023

Sensorineural hearing loss and cerebral palsy (CP) are natural models of deprivation. In individuals with these pathologies, the rhythmic components of the electroencephalogram (EEG) of individual zones provide an opportunity to identify the central mechanisms of adaptive changes that develop at the system level. The normalized spectral power of EEG derivation was used in our study to assess the effect of auditory and motor deprivation on the functional state of the brain. The study involved 240 children aged 8 to 15 years who were divided into four groups: group I included 40 muffled boys and 42 girls; to II - 40 guys and 40 girls who heard; to III - 40 boys and 38 girls with impaired motor activity; to IV - 50 guys and 50 girls with normal physical activity. We found that children with limited motor activity had a lower normalized spectral power of the δ-rhythm in the posterior leads on the right side (respectively, girls - 27.23 ± 0.84 and 33.99 ± 1.94; boys - 27.80 ± 1.78 and 36.82 ± 2.04) and temporal from the left (respectively, girls - 27.40 ± 0.98 and 37.82 ± 1.66; boys - 39.88 ± 1.63 and 42.17 ± 2.04). An increase in the normalized spectral power of the θ-rhythm in the temporo-parietal-occipital region of the brain (respectively, girls – 25.73 ± 1.18 and 13.64 ± 0.47; boys – 19.86 ± 0.95 and 12.74 ± 0.78,), a lower normalized spectral power of the α-rhythm and a greater normalized spectral power of the β-rhythm (α-rhythm: respectively, girls – 24.34 ± 1.54 and 41.71 ± 2.54; boys – 27.84 ± 1.48 and 45.01 ± 2.41; β-rhythm: girls – 25.00 ± 1.14 and 9.95 ± 0.48; boys – 19.94 ± 0.86 and 9.20 ± 0.66) over almost the entire scalp compared to children with sensorineural hearing loss.