bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A simple axial grafting method for Hydra v1
Authors: not provided Gmakowski
Published: February 2024

This protocol is a low cost and easy to implement method for axial grafting of Hydra. In 1742, Trembley first observed that tissues from two separate Hydra polyps can join when the cut edges are placed in contact (Lenhoff and Lenhoff, 1984). Tissue grafting in Hydra has remained a valuable tool for exploring body axis patterning and cell migration in this anatomically simple system. Ethyl Browne observed that grafting of a single tentacle onto the body column induced the development of a secondary body axis, the first demonstration of a developmental organizer in animals (Browne, 1909). Shimizu (2012) has reviewed the contribution of lateral grafting experiments to understanding body axis patterning in Hydra. Various techniques have been developed for immobilizing tissues in close contact with each other during grafting. MacWilliams (1983) describes a method where Hydra and Hydra tissue rings are threaded onto fine glass needles held in place by wax. Other published methods describe threading Hydra tissues onto fishing line (Sugiyama and Fujisawa, 1978) and holding them in place with either pieces of Parafilm (Shimizu and Sawada, 1987) or pieces of polyethylene tubing (Forman and Javois, 1999). Here we describe a simple method for axial grafting which allows rapid and reliable creation of multiple grafts. This method uses fishing line "skewers" attached to a microscope slide to align tissue rings cut from the body column. The slide holder petri dish allows the slide to be removed for cleaning or replaced. Attaching the skewers to a microscope slide was inspired by the lateral grafting method described by Wang and Collins (2020). Thank you to Rob Steele for assistance with this protocol.
CTAB v1
Authors: Odette George
Published: February 2024

Effective extraction and purification of DNA from mycobacteria is critical for downstream molecular applications. However, mycobacteria have a complex cell wall structure that makes DNA extraction challenging. Here, we describe an optimized protocol for extracting DNA from mycobacterial cultures grown on solid or in liquid media. Mycobacterial cells were harvested and underwent heat killing to inactivate nucleases. Cells were lysed using lysozyme, SDS, and proteinase K to break down the cell wall structure and release DNA. Contaminants were removed through extraction with chloroform/isoamyl alcohol and DNA was precipitated using isopropanol. Further washes with ethanol removed residual impurities. DNA yields from 32 extractions were quantified by quibit. The mean yield was 15.3 μg and the median 14 ng/ μl, with a range of 6-49 ng/ μl. The interquartile range was 11.5 to 18 ng/ μl. One outlier of 49 μg was observed. The chloroform extraction was critical to remove contaminating proteins, cell debris, and nucleases that could reduce DNA purity and yield. This protocol allows effective extraction of DNA from diverse mycobacterial species grown in either liquid or solid media. The DNA isolated can be used for downstream applications including PCR, restriction digestion, sequencing, and other molecular biology techniques.
Numerical Protection Analysis of Shen Xiu Intangible Cultural Heritage Based on Software Definition Technology
Authors: Zhu Changyong , Lyu Guang
Published: February 2024

The role of numerical protection analysis in the digital protection of Shen Xiu's intangible culture has changed the numerical value of Shen Xiu's intangible culture and made the digital protection of Shen Xiu's intangible culture a hot spot. However, in the process of numerical protection of intangible culture in Shen Xiu, there are some problems, such as poor digital collection effect and small amount of digital processing data. The main reason is that the traditional way of oral transmission and heart-to-heart transmission limits the development of digital numerical protection of intangible culture in Shen Xiu. Therefore, this paper proposes a digital protection method for Shen Xiu's intangible culture based on software-defined technology and plans the characteristics of Shen Xiu's intangible culture with different values. First of all, the data of Shen Xiu intangible culture in Shen Xiu are collected by software-defined technology, and the data of different values are summarized by software-defined technology, and the numerical division of Shen Xiu intangible culture is carried out according to the characteristics of Suzhou embroidery, leaving common characteristics. Then, according to the software-defined technology, the protective communication of numerical protection is carried out to promote the integration of the characteristics of Shen Xiu's intangible culture. The results of numerical protection analysis show that software-defined technology can improve the numerical extraction level of Shen Xiu intangible culture, promote the development of digital numerical protection of Shen Xiu intangible culture by using software-defined technology, and meet the requirements of numerical protection of Shen Xiu intangible culture.
Bilateral reconstruction of palmar soft tissues defects of the hands after thermal injury
Authors: Biktasheva E. M. , Minasov B. Sh. , Valeev M. M. , Yakupov R. R. , Minasov T. B. , Mavlyutov T. R.
Published: February 2024

Introduction Thermal injury to the palmar surface of the hand is usually complicated by flexion desmogenic contracture of the finger joints. This condition is more complicated with significant wound areas and depths of soft tissue destruction. Conventional surgical methods and soft tissue reconstructions may fail to provide full restoration of the hand function.

The objective was to present the optimal treatment strategy for patients with scar flexion contractures of the fingers after thermal injury to the palmar surface of both hands using a pediatric case report.

Material and methods A child aged 2 years and 4 months underwent surgical treatment to include excision of scars, skin grafting of both hands with a vascularized fasciocutaneous flap raised with the radial artery.

Result The patient could regain all types of hand grip on both sides 12 years after surgical treatment. Both hands were aesthetically acceptable.

Discussion Treatment of patients with thermal injury and substantial soft tissue damage is a complex disease process. Conservative treatment and surgical procedures using non-vascularized skin flaps are normally used for the condition. These approaches are associated with cicatricial and arthrogenic flexion contracture of the finger joints. The radical treatment includes thorough wound debridement and early flap coverage and wound closure using a flap with an axial-pattern blood supply, free flaps and reverse-flow flaps. The surgical approach helps to avoid flexion contracture of the fingers initiating early restoration of professional, social stereotypes and stereotypes in everyday life.

Conclusion The clinical observation has shown the possibility of one-stage organ-preserving surgical treatment using flaps with an axial blood supply.
Long-term results and complication following Achilles tendon rupture repair
Authors: Magnitskaya N. E. , Logvinov A. N. , Ryazantsev M. S. , Andreev P. S. , Vasilyev I. A. , Bessonov D. A. , Ilyin D. O. , Frolov A. V. , Korolev A. V.
Published: February 2024

Introduction Currently,there is no consensus regarding optimal treatment options of Achilles tendon rupture. The purpose of this study was to evaluate long term results of Achilles tendon repair using different surgical techniques, assess complication rate and subjective satisfaction

Methods The study included patients treated for Achilles tendon rupture using minimally invasive and open surgical repair. Complications including re-rupture, infection, deep vein thrombosis and neuropraxia were identified. In order to evaluate the factors influencing the risk of postoperative complications, logistic regression analysis was performed. The Achilles Tendon Rupture Score (ATRS) and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) evaluated subjective outcomes.

Results 130 patients with Achilles tendon tear were enrolled (123 primary and 7 revision cases). In primary repairs percutaneous technique was used in 60 % of cases (74/123), mini open technique – in 16 % (19/123), and open technique – in 24 % (30/123). Re-rupture occurred in 2.4 % of patients treated with minimally invasive techniques. There were no repeated ruptures following open repairs. Predominant number of infections was registered after open repairs and made 10 %, while minimally invasive techniques had 3.2 % of infections. Logistic regression analyses showed that steroid injection, open repair, application of tapes and autografts increased the risk of infectious complications. There were no significant differences in ATRS and AOFAS scores between different primary Achilles tendon repair techniques (p > 0.05).

Discussion Results, obtained in the current study, are consistent with previously published data.

Conclusions Open Achilles tendon repair showed a higher rate of infections, and lower rate of re-ruptures. The anamnesis of steroid injection, open repair, application of tapes and autografts increases the risk of infectious complications.
Comparison of bone age assessment methods using a hand radiography in patients with active growth plate and anteromedial knee instability
Authors: Ivanov Ia. A. , Mininkov D. S. , Gushchina D. A. , Yeltsin A. G.
Published: February 2024

Background Bone age is essential for pediatric patients with active growth zones and anteromedial instability to facilitate optimal treatment strategy and minimize postoperative complications. However, many people are unaware of various tools for determining bone age, including classical methods and modern machine learning techniques.

The objective was to show and compare different methods for calculating bone age and determining surgical strategy for patients with anteromedial instability of the knee joint.

Material and methods All-Inside anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction was performed for 20 patients. Wrist radiographs were performed for bone age assessment using the "point scoring system" of Tanner and Whitehouse and the "atlas matching" method of Greulich and Pyle. Machine learning programs were used in addition to standard bone age assessments.

Results The findings showed an average difference of 21 months (80 %) in a group of 20 individuals with bone age ahead of the passport age and an average difference of 18 months (20 %) in patients with retarded bone age.

Discussion The findings showed the difference between chronological and bone age and could be encountered in scientific articles on endocrinology and pediatrics. No scientific studies on the use of the methods could be found in the specialty “trauma and orthopaedics”.

Conclusion Bone age assessment, prediction of children's target height are essential for surgical treatment of patients with open growth plates.
Evaluation of the results of salvage surgical treatment of distal phalanx injuries and substantiation of the algorithm of finger salvage treatment
Authors: Kalita E. R. , Chmyrev I. V. , Gubochkin N. G.
Published: February 2024

Introduction The rates of hand injuries in the structure of total of injuries range from 30 to 50 % in recent decades. The improvement of approaches to the choice of optimal options for treatment of injuries of the distal phalanges of fingers that ensure the preservation of anatomical integrity and function of fingers remains relevant.

The purpose of the work was a comparative analysis of the clinical efficacy of various methods for surgical treatment of trauma to the distal phalanx of fingers.

Methods Forty-seven patients (18 men and 29 women, mean age 34.2 ± 13.3 years) with injuries to the distal phalanges of the fingers were examined and treated. The patients were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 (comparison) was 25 patients. Conventional approaches to the formation of finger stumps were used by shortening the bone part of the phalanx, forming two opposite flaps and applying several interrupted sutures; group 2 (main group) were 22 patients treated according to the surgical tactics developed by us. The proposed tactics of reconstructive plasty of the defects in the nail phalanges of three joint fingers involves the formation of a stump of the nail phalanx with a visual effect of elongation of the phalanx due to local or cross-plasty with dermo-fascial flaps. Comparison of treatment results in the groups of patients was performed 1, 3, 6, 12 months after reconstruction operations.

Results It was established that the use of the developed surgical treatment of the injury to the distal phalanx of the fingers results in less severity (compared to the use of standard methods) of pain on days 10-21 after surgery (by 44.8-54.3 %), lower levels of the Quick DASH indicators after 3-12 months, decrease in Vancouver scoring of skin scar severity changes after 6-12 months, higher patient satisfaction with the functional result of treatment. Based on the results obtained, a diagnostic and treatment algorithm for providing medical care to hand injuries has been proposed.

Discussion The results of the study indicate the effectiveness of the developed method of plastic surgery of fingertip defects of nail phalanges in the three joint fingers by moving the palmar-lateral and dorsal-lateral blood-supplied flaps from the fingers of the same name and neighboring fingers without shortening the bone stumps of the nail phalanges while achieving an esthetic result by visual lengthening of the fingertip phalanx. Based on the results obtained, a diagnostic and treatment algorithm for providing medical care to patients with finger injuries has been proposed.

Conclusion The proven method improves the results of reconstructive surgical interventions in the treatment of fingertip defects the of tnail phalanx in three joint fingers.
Pathomorphologic evaluation of intra-articular injections of soluble platelet-rich plasma for treatment of experimental osteoarthritis
Authors: Tretyakov A. A. , Zinovkin D. A. , Karpenko F. N. , Potapnev M. P. , Nikolaev V. I. , Pranjol M. Z.I.
Published: February 2024

Introduction Non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis is aimed at managing joint degeneration and inflammation to prolong the life of the original joint and delay total joint replacement. The objective was to pathomorphologically substantiate preclinical effectiveness of PRP in OA using comparative analysis of depleted plasma and serum.

Material and methods The experiment was performed in 120 Wistar rats, divided into 4 groups. Osteoarthritis was simulated using an original method. Knee joint injection given to the animals after skin dissection under inhalation anesthesia and visual control two weeks later contained 0.05 ml PRP in group 1, 0.05 ml plasma in groups 2 and 0.05 ml blood serum in groups 3. The same volume of physiological saline solution was used for the injections produced for control animals. Injections were administered three times at 2-week intervals. Animals were sacrificed in groups of 10 at 2 weeks of each injection.

Results The median MANKIN value scored 2.0 (1.0; 2.0) in group 1, 6.0 (5.0; 7.0) in group 2 and 7.0 (6.0; 7.0) in group 3 at 6 weeks. The median MANKIN value scored 7.5 (7.0, 8.0) in the control group. Statistically significant differences were determined between the groups at p < 0.001.

Discussion Literature data on preclinical evaluation of the effectiveness of PRP therapy in biological models of OA are controversial. An original, low-traumatic functional method was used for simulating knee OA to reproduce major pathogenetic mechanisms in rats.

Conclusion The findings suggested a pronounced therapeutic effect with improved morphofunctional features of the hyaline cartilage and MANKIN score of 2 at 6 days of intra-articular administration of modified PRP as compared with plasma and serum.
Comparative experimental study of biomechanical features of suture materials in tendon repair
Authors: Malishevsky V. M. , Paskov R. V. , Sergeev K. S.
Published: February 2024

Introduction Many different suture configurations and pathomorphology of tendon repair have been described for tendon repair over the past 20 years. However, the biomechanical properties of suture material at primary flexor tendon repair have not been sufficiently explored. A cyclic loading test is performed to evaluate the performance of the different sutures under repeated loading conditions simulating dynamic conditions in postoperative rehabilitation procedures.

The objective was to compare the strength of suture materials under cyclic loading on a biological model of a tendon.

Material and methods Eighty porcine digital flexor tendons were examined in a pilot study. The sutured tendons were tested with a universal testing machine. Tendon repair was produced using polypropylene in group I, braided polyamide suture in group II, complex polytetrafluoroethylene thread in group III and a thread of superelastic titanium nickelide in group IV. The standard Chang protocol was used for cyclic loading.

Results The percentage of intact sutures was 25 % in group I and in group II, 80 % in group III and 85 % in group IV after completing the entire load cycle. A pairwise comparison showed suture disruption being more common for group I and group II as compared to group III and group IV. Irreversible gap was more common for group 1 as compared to group IV. Neither knot ruptures nor tissue cutting were seen in the groups.

Discussion The topic of biomechanical properties of suture material remains poorly understood. Although static load testing is commonly used in current experimental studies and cyclic testing is suitable for simulating postoperative conditions. The search continues for the “ideal” suture material for flexor tendon repair to prevent tears and retain tensile properties until the repair reaches strength.

Conclusion The threads of polytetrafluoroethylene and nickelide-titanium showed the best biomechanical properties for tendon repair in the form of linear strength, good elasticity and low plasticity of the suture material. There were no significant differences between polypropylene and braided polyamide threads.
STEM-Smart Physics E-Module to Promote Conceptual Understanding and 4C Skills of Students
Authors:   Mathematics and Science Faculty, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

The application of communication information in 21st-century learning has become popular to promote various students’ skills. This study investigates the impact of the STEM-integrated smartphone-based physics E-module (STEM-Smart Physics E-Module) to promote students’ conceptual understanding and Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity (4C) skills. This research method can be classified into a quasi-experimental method. The research design was based on a post-test-only control group design. Instruments for collecting data consisted of two types: written tests to assess conceptual understanding and performance assessment sheets to assess the three components of students’ 4C skills. The results show that the application of STEM-Smart Physics E-Module positively impacts students’ conceptual understanding and three components of the 4C skills, namely creative thinking, critical thinking, and communication.
Comparison and Efficiency of Different Algorithms to Count and Determine the Composition of All Possible Riffle Shuffles Used in Magic
Authors:   LISITE, Institut Supérieur d’Electronique de Paris (ISEP), Paris, France, Schott Pierre
Published: February 2024

As part of a Technical and Scientific Project offered to L2 students of ISEP over a period of four months at the rate of one hour per week supervised, a study of the composition and the total number of all riffle shuffles used in magic was requested. The riffle shuffle consists of taking a deck of cards, cutting it into any two parts, then inserting randomly the cards of the first packet into the second. In first approximation there are 52! possible riffle shuffles. This number is an upper limit since the cards in a subdeck cannot change their relative position to their neighbours. A card A below a card B in the same subdeck will not be able to find itself above in the final shuffle. The first goal of the project is to compare one single algorithm implemented either recursively or iteratively in terms of execution time depending on the number of cards. The second goal is to compare the implementation of the same algorithm (either iterative or recursive) in several different programming languages (Python, Language C, Matlab, etc.) and to compare execution times according to the used language. Thus, a recursive algorithm was proposed to the students. All the students tried to code this algo and make it iterative … except one! He imagined another algorithm. The algorithm of the student and the teacher were compared in terms of execution time: do the student exceed the master? The aim of this article is to share my experience. I leave it to you to imagine educational sequences around this project in adequacy with your desires and the level of your students.
Leisure Boat Concept Design: Study on the Influence of Hull Form and Dimension to Increase Hydrodynamic Performance
Authors: Lutfi Mukhammad Afit , Prabowo Aditya Rio , Muslimy Emel Mixsa , Muttaqie Teguh , Muhayat Nurul , Diatmaja Hananta , Do Quang Thang , Baek Seung Jun , Bahatmaka Aldias
Published: February 2024

The tourism sector contributes significantly to the economic growth of the community and the country. Labuan Bajo has the potential for marine tourism, which is famous for foreign classes. The separation of the islands in Labuan Bajo requires transportation to support tourist activities to tourist destinations. One type of transportation to support the needs of marine tourism is leisure boats or recreational boats. The leisure ship must have standards of comfort, security for passenger safety, and efficient operational costs. It is necessary to have infrastructure in the form of a leisure ship that functions optimally, so research on the hull’s hydrodynamic characteristics is essential. This research aims to observe the influence of hull form variables and primary size on the hydrodynamic characteristics of the ship. The research method was the simulation method to determine the response of the hull model variation to the environmental conditions tested. Simulation testing using Maxsurf software based on resistance, stability, and seakeeping criteria. The MADM method analysis results showed that the Deep V Hull model variation had the highest score of 0.787. In the sensitivity analysis calculation, the hull form variable significantly affected resistance and stability testing with R square values of 0.6008 and 0.5930. Meanwhile, the size variable had more influence on seakeeping testing, especially roll motion, with an R square value of 0.4081.
An epidemiological trend in surgical management of pelvis and acetabulum fractures at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences level-1 trauma centre in Patna: a retrospective study
Authors: Kumar Rishabh , Kumar Ashutosh , Shankar Anand , Kumar Rakesh
Published: February 2024

Background: Pelvic and acetabular fractures, principally resulting from high-energy trauma like motor vehicle accidents, are challenging orthopedic injuries that can lead to significant morbidity and functional impairment. Understanding their epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes is crucial for improving patient care.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study involving 34 patients who underwent surgery for pelvic and acetabular fractures from April 2021 to September 2023. Data on patient demographics, injury mechanisms, fracture types, surgical approaches, and post-operative outcomes were collected and analyzed.
Results: The study group comprised predominantly males (67%) with mean age of 35 years. Road traffic accidents were the leading cause of injuries (95%). The most common fracture types were the posterior wall of the acetabulum (10%) and type II anteroposterior compression fractures (10%). Related injuries included long bone fractures (62.5%) and posterior hip dislocation (33.33%). Surgical treatment primarily involved open reduction and internal fixation with various approaches. Postoperative complications included sciatic nerve palsy (4.17%), venous thromboembolism (20.83%), and wound infections (12.5%), but both post-operative mortality and heterotopic ossification were absent.
Conclusions: The study highlights the prevalence of pelvic and acetabular fractures due to road traffic accidents and the complexity of their surgical management. The associated injuries and postoperative complications underscore the need for specialized orthopedic care.
Anaesthetic management of a 36 week primigravida posted for LSCS
Authors: Shetti Akshaya N. , Banerjee Shramana , Bagchi Rahul
Published: February 2024

Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a chronic progressive pan-endarteritis of mainly aorta and its main branches. It affects predominantly younger women. Pregnancy doesn't affect the inflammatory condition much but it increases the risk of exacerbation of hypertension in women with pre existing hypertension before pregnancy. Because of the diversity and variable degrees of organ dysfunction, anaesthesia for these patients is challenging and not standardized. We present the successful anesthetic management of a 26-year-old woman having TA posted for emergency cesarean section by using spinal anaesthesia.
Mythical Guardians, or The Special Aesthetics of Chinese Roofs
Authors: Koroleva Olga
Published: February 2024

The history and development of traditional Chinese architecture goes back thousands of years. Still, the beauty of architectural forms amazes the imagination with the complexity of their designs, elegance, variety of decoration and materials from which they are made. The paper focuses on the decorating of roof-ridges, which have a special design. The type of adornments directly depended on the type of roof-ridges. The ornate statues of dragons, a celestial being and ten mythical ridge beasts are placed on the roof-ridges of the palace halls. They were meant to display the power of the imperial family and represent all kinds of magic things. Although the original purpose of these decorative elements was practical, under the influence of folk beliefs it also became symbolic. As a result, they have formed a special and unique aesthetics of roof adornments.
Israel and Alliances in the Middle East: Goals, Formats and Directions
Authors: Melkonian Sergei
Published: February 2024

The author examines Israeli policy of building alliances in the Middle East. The paper focuses on the main approaches that guided Israel in establishing alliance relations. At the same time, the article presents the main objectives, which have changed with the changing regional configuration and Israel’s security priorities. Particular attention is paid to the formats of interaction, which have also passed a process of evolution over the 75 years of the state’s existence. An important place in the work is given to the role of a strategic ally, the United States, in the context of establishing relations with the Arab world. The main indicators of changes in allied relations have been identified. The study presents the main changes in Israel's policy of building alliances in the region. In conclusion, the author presents the main weaknesses in the new Israeli strategy.
Civil Society Activities in Palestine
Authors: Chugunova Elizaveta
Published: February 2024

The authentic political culture of Palestinians and the prototype of civil society began to arise as far back as the British Mandate period. Since then, it has passed several stages of its formation, and due to the influence of several domestic and foreign policy factors it has, on the one hand, become the main element of general mobilization towards liberation of Palestine and the creation of the Palestinian self-identity. On the other hand, because of its dependence on foreign financial help, it has started to promote international institutions’ values and stopped focusing on domestic crucial issues of Palestine exclusively. Civil society in Palestine is a kind of exceptional subject of the political process, as it exists in absence of a state, in context of the decades-long Arab-Israeli conflict and with a low level of the Palestinian National Authority’s support. This paper addresses directions and social, political and economic problems the Palestinian civil society faces and creates, and special attention was paid to online activism and its features.
The Fifth Stage Enigma, or The First Pilot in the History of Egypt (On a Hypothesis of Oleg D. Berlev)
Authors: Orekhov Roman A.
Published: February 2024

2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the eminent Russian Egyptologist O. D. Berlev (1933-2023). This scientist is in a league of his own in Russian Egyptology. He had left no apprentices, but his fundamental knowledge and erudition made it possible to see the life of Ancient Egyptians literally on the inside. Therefore, this article is not just a tribute to the memory of our distinguished compatriot; rather it seeks to show that his ideas remain relevant and sometimes set a completely unexpected direction of scientific research. For example, while analyzing the biographical texts of the official named Uni (Sixth Dynasty), Prof. Berlev suggested that King Pepi I had established a special position for him: “the head of the fifth phyle of palace gardeners Khentiushe”. The fact is that a typical organization of labor force in Old Kingdom Egypt required the participation of only four phyles (i.e., 4 contingents of detachments), who replaced one another in course of a four-months season. Work gangs took shifts for rest or were redistributed for various types of work. Obviously, the purpose of establishing a non-typical position was the official’s certain duties which distinguished him from other participants of the work process. Prof. Berlev concluded that in this position Uni headed five victorious military campaigns in Asia. However, in this case a question arises: how could a high economic official lead the army and navy? Elaborating the hypothesis of Prof. Berlev, the author concludes that the real duty of Uni in these campaigns were not his military talents, but rather his ability to guide warships with infantry through waterways and channels towards the Mediterranean and Levantine coasts. In other words, Uni was not a military strategist, but rather a talented navigator to whom the command of the army passed for the entire time of venturesome crossings through the Nile Delta. Therefore, this function is consistent with his duties as the “head of the palace gardeners”, i.e. workers responsible for the water-engineering sector as a whole.
Ancient Ritual Cannibalism in Late Shang China (ca. 1250–1046 BC)
Authors: Kulikov Dmitry Ye.
Published: February 2024

In this paper the author attempts to interpret traditional, epigraphic and archaeological sources of the history of the late Shang state as evidence of the practice of ritual cannibalism. One of the religious concentrations of the Late Shang culture was large-scale regular human sacrifices regulated by the state. The ritual consumption of human flesh was a part of these sacrifices ensuring continuous communication of people with sacred forces. The author believes that the anthropophagic rituals of the Shang kings were a way of acquiring magical power which consisted in sacrificial food. Satisfying the gastronomic needs of their royal ancestors was employed by the Shang kings to increase their own sacred authority and power allowing them to maintain social stability and order in the state and thereby act as a guarantor of public well-being.
The Economics of “Long War” in Libya: How Politics Define the Economy in the Libyan Crisis (2011–2017)
Authors: Lukyanov Grigoriy V.
Published: February 2024

The paper, based on the study of the Libyan crisis in the 2010s, reveals the characteristics of the interdependence of political and economic transformations that took place under the influence of the systemic weakening of state institutions and foreign military and political intervention of NATO countries because of the Arab Spring and the February 2011 revolution in Libya. Examples of mutual influence of the processes of political and economic fragmentation and decentralization in the conditions of dynamic transformation of a prolonged military-political crisis characterized by multiple splits and multi-level structure of conflicts are presented. The impact of the identified factors on the formation and development of the humanitarian crisis in the country is described.
Важность рекреационных пространств в структуре жилого комплекса
Authors: Салиев А.А. , Мамедов С.Э.
Published: February 2024

В данной работе существующие жилищные условия анализируются на предмет нехватки рекреационных пространств. Исследование включает социальный опрос для выявления потребностей жителей в различных зонах отдыха и предлагает рекомендации по интеграции таких пространств в жилые комплексы.
Углубление подвала с использованием электроразрядной технологии
Authors: Соколов Н.С.
Published: February 2024

Разрядно-импульсная геотехническая технология (технология ЭРТ) устройства буроинъекционных свай является новым направлением в освоении подземного пространства. Благодаря ее специфике она является оригинальной и универсальной. В отличие от других технологий она позволяет изготовить буроинъекционные сваи и анкера ЭРТ в стесненных и наиболее стесненных условиях повышенной несущей способности. Технология, в которой одним из циклов устройства свай является использование генератора импульсных токов (ГИТ), способствует повышению качества изготовления свай и грунтовых анкеров ЭРТ, проявляющееся в соблюдении сплошности тела конструкции и свободному погружению в нее пространственных армокаркасов. Благодаря формированию высокоэнергетических импульсов и созданию условий, при которых образуется и развивается ударная волна в виде электрогидравлического эффекта в среде мелкозернистого бетона на грунт стенок буровой скважины качество изготовления конструкций ЭРТ возрастает. Использование технологии ЭРТ при новом строительстве в стесненных условиях даже в случаях максимального приближения к ранее построенным объектам позволяет заглублять новые фундаменты гораздо ниже их абсолютных отметок существующих.
Isolation, Characterization, and Antifungal Sensitivity Pattern of Candida Species Causing Otomycosis
Authors: Amirzargar Behrooz , Fattahi Mahsa , Lotfali Ensieh , Firooz Alireza , Mohammadi Akram Miramin , Khamesipoor Ali
Published: February 2024

Otomycosis is one of the overwhelming diseases both for patients and specialists with a high recurrence rate despite adequate and proper treatment. This study aims to investigate further the various types of fungi involved in otomycosis and test their susceptibility against common antifungals. In total, among candidiasis-suspected patients, 60 samples were incorporated into the study. PCR method was used for Candida species detection. Broth microdilution method of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document M60 was applied to assess MIC values of rampant antifungals. We used SPSS software (version 16.0) for statistical analysis. In this survey, 20, 3, and 1 type of Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida glabrata were identified, respectively. All 20 C. albicans isolates were sensitive to amphotericin B (range 0.03-1 μg/ml), voriconazole, (0.03-1 μg/ml), and itraconazole (0.03-0.5 μg/ml.); moreover, one isolate was resistant to fluconazole. Two isolates out of three isolates of C. parapsilosis, were susceptible to all agents while the other one isolate was resistant to fluconazole. C. glabrata isolate was susceptible to all agents. In summary, the results conveyed the importance of clinicians remaining vigilant in diagnosing otomycosis due to its non-specific manifestations. To manage effectively otomycosis and avoid complications or recurrence, it is imperative to diagnose the condition at the earliest time, confirm its virulence through various tests, and identify antifungal susceptibility patterns. Despite this, relapse is often seen and achieving complete remission can prove to be a major hurdle in individuals who have had mastoidectomy and those with weakened immune systems.
Perineal Mass in One-Year-Old Boy: Rare Presentation of Fibrous Hamartoma of Infancy
Authors: Rostami Minoo , Hekmati Pooya , Ebrahimnezhad Mohsen , Amirzargar Hossein , Kajbafzadeh Abdol-Mohammad
Published: February 2024

Fibrous hamartoma of infancy is a rare benign tumor that’s mainly detected in the upper trunk. In this study authors report a 1-year-old case of perianal fibrous hamartoma which was successfully managed without need to orchidectomy or urethral manipulation.
An Evaluation of Factors Impeding Adherence to Established Hand Hygiene Protocols Among Medical Students at Three University Teaching Hospitals in Zambia
Authors: Nyirenda Christopher , Kucheba Toshiki M , Chinkoyo Sebastian , Zulu Mabvuto , Gondwe Kennedy
Published: February 2024

Objective: To assess the obstacles affecting compliance with established hand hygiene protocols among medical students at university teaching hospitals
Design and Methods: The study was conducted at Ndola Teaching Hospital, Kitwe Teaching Hospital, Copperbelt University Dental Clinic, and Arthur Davidson Children’s Hospital, serving as training sites for medical students at Copperbelt University School of Medicine in Zambia. The target population were Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students in their clinical years. The research employed a cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire-based study to evaluate the factors hindering compliance to hand hygiene protocols. A non-probability quota sampling technique was applied, stratifying participants by clinical year for a comprehensive representation.
Results: The sample was derived from a population of 497 students, using EpiInfo Build Number 1.4.3 at a confidence level of 95%, an expected value of 50% and a confidence limit of 5%. A required sample of 217 was needed and factoring in an assumed response rate of 70%, at least 300 questionnaires were distributed in which there was a response rate of 81% resulting in a sample size of 244. Lack of facilities was the major self-reported factor limiting compliance at 50.4%, lack of knowledge and facilities at 17.2%, lack of knowledge at 10.2% and a personal failure to adherence at 9.8% while 12.3% reported no factors.
Conclusion: A multi-faceted approach that combines improvements in facilities, educational initiatives, and addressing individual attitudes is essential for enhancing hand hygiene practices. By addressing the identified barriers comprehensively, healthcare settings and individuals can collectively contribute to effective infection prevention.
General Features of Public Law – The Slovenian Perspectives
Authors: Tičar Bojan , Tičar Maša
Published: February 2024

This book is intended is to be used as an aid in understanding general features of public law from Slovenian perspective. The book has three parts. The first chapter deals with the state, its essential elements,and the various types of states, taking into consideration a range of different criteria. The second chapter introduces the basic constituent parts of the law and the forms of legal order in which these parts are vertically and horizontally incorporated. The terms are sometimes simplified in order to bring law and an understanding of it closer to readers who are not professional lawyers.The third chapter is devoted to defining basic terms of administrative and civil service law. Administrative law consists primarily of the legal norms which regulate the foundations of the organisation of the state and local communities. The last part of this chapter is devoted to civil servants and public salery system.
Therapeutic potential of flavonoids used in traditional Chinese medicine – a comparative study of galangin, kaempferol, chrysin and fisetin
Authors: Sokal Arkadiusz , Stocerz Klaudia , Olczyk Paweł , Kadela-Tomanek Monika
Published: February 2024

Ziołolecznictwo stanowi jedną z głównych gałęzi tradycyjnej medycyny chińskiej (traditional Chinese medicine – TCM). W pracy skupiono się na aktywności biologicznej wybranych flawonoidów, a także konkretnych przykładach wpływu tych substancji na różne układy organizmu. Flawonoidy to grupa związków chemicznych zawartych w surowcach roślinnych, miodzie, propolisie czy grzybach stosowanych w TCM. Chryzyna, galangina, kemferol i fisetyna to przykłady flawonoidów wykazujących m.in. właściwości przeciwutleniające, przeciwzapalne czy przeciwbakteryjne. Właściwości te są przedmiotem wielu badań naukowych, mających na celu zbadanie ich potencjalnego działania terapeutycznego.
Editorial
Authors: Correa-Rojas Jossue
Published: February 2024

El uso de las tecnologías ha adquirido importancia en diferentes ámbitos de la vida. Los estudios realizados evidencian el impacto del desarrollo tecnológico en la educación superior, convirtién- dose en una herramienta que ayuda a la enseñanza y el aprendizaje (Arellanos-Carrión, 2023; Nivela-Cornejo et al., 2021). En este sentido, el Sistema de Información de Tendencias Educativas en América Latina (SITEAL) (2022) emitió un informe en donde se menciona que en la región se está implementando un proceso de integración de tecnologías de la información y la comunica- ción (TIC) en los sistemas educativos de cada país, lo que evidencia el impacto de las tecnologías en el sector educativo.
PERSEPSI SISWA-SISWI TERHADAP NILAI DAKWAH PADA FILM DUA GARIS BIRU KARYA GINA S NOER (Studi Pada Siswa Kelas XI IPA SMA Negeri 22 Palembang)
Authors: Putri Indri Emirna , Nuraida Nuraida , Suryati Suryati
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini berjudul berjudul “Persepsi Siswa-Siswi Terhadap Nilai Dakwah Pada Film Dua Garis Biru Karya Gina S Noer (Studi Pada Siswa KelasXI IPA SMA Negeri 22 Palembang). Film Dua Garis Biru Karya Gina S Noer bertema tentang kehamilan remaja, film tersebut juga merupakan film yang memberi edukasi terhadap kehidupan remaja, tentu hal tersebut yang membuat film ini menjadi banyak peminat di kalangan remaja. Masalah yang dibahas pada penelitian ini adalah nilai-nilai dakwah yang terdapat dalam film Dua Garis Biru, dan persepsi siswa-siswi tentang film Dua Garis Biru. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yakni teknik penngumpulan, analisis data dengan menggunakan metode wawancara, observasi, dan mengumpulkan dokumen- dokumen yang berkaitan dengan penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukan adanya nilai dakwah pada film Dua Garis Biru serta terdapat persepsi yang berbeda dari siswa-siswi SMA Negeri 22 Palembang terhadap film Dua Garis Biru.

Kata Kunci : Persepsi, Nilai Dakwah, Film Dua Garis Biru
MEME ANIES BASWEDAN JOKER OLEH ADE ARMANDO PADA MEDIA ONLINE DETIK.COM
Authors: Lestari Rahmi Widya , Sihabuddin M. Amin , Muzaiyanah Muzaiyanah
Published: February 2024

This research originated from the author’s interest in the many cases of Ade Armando who played a role with various problems, the most exciting of which was the case of Ade Armando regarding the photo contamination of DKI Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan with the title “Framing Analysis of Anies Baswedan Joker’s Meme News Content By Ade Armando in the Media Online Detik.Com, Ade Armando made a meme containing a photo of the Governor of DKI Jakarta in the form of a notorious fictional Joker character. The photo of the meme contains the phrase “the evil governor starts from a dismissed minister”. Here the researcher wants to see how the online media Detik.com frames the news, there are various frames that represent the reality of the Anies Baswedan Joker meme case by Ade Armando. The author chooses online media detik.com because online media reveals a lot of these cases with 16 news stories compared to other online media. The author conducted a qualitative research by analyzing several news stories of the Anies Baswedan meme case using the Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M Kosicki’s framing analysis approach which has four dimensions, namely syntactic analysis (the way journalists compile facts), scripts (how journalists tell facts), thematic (the way the writer writes facts) and rhetorical (the journalist’s way of emphasizing the facts).

 

Keywords: Framing Analysis, Meme, Anies Baswedan Joker, Ade Armando.
The Role of Online Media Sripoku.Com in Supporting the Marketing of Sriwijaya Post Print Media
Authors: Saputra Ekky
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang Peran media online Sripoku.com dalam mendukung pemasaran media cetak Sriwijaya Post dengan rumusan masalah yaitu bagaimana cara mempertahankan eksistensi media cetak sriwijaya post dalam maraknya perkembangan media online, penerapan revolusi industri 4.0 pada media cetak sriwijaya post dan bagaimana strategi media online sripoku.com dalam mendukung pemasaran media cetak Sriwijaya Post. Sumber data yaitu bersumber dari PT Sumsel Media Grafika media cetak Sriwijaya Post, teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi maupun dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui cara mempertahankan eksistensi media cetak Sriwijaya post dalam maraknya perkembangan media online. Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian dan pembahasan yang telah dilakukan pada pihak media cetak Sriwijaya Post dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa peran media online Sripoku.com dalam mendukung pemasaran media cetak Sriwijaya Post sangat berpengaruh terhadap keberlangsungan media cetak, terutama dalam menghadapi dunia digitalisasi. Cara mempertahankan eksistensi Media Cetak Harian umum Sriwijaya Post yaitu dengan menjaga kualitas mulai dari memperbaiki kualitas kerts, kualitas SDM, dan kualitas berita, serta Konsisten dalam Memberikan berita yang berkualitas kepada Masyarakat. Dalam menghadapi revolusi industri 4.0 media cetak Sriwijaya Post sudah sangat siap dengan menguasai sosial media dan platform digital sehingga mampu mengikuti perkembangan zaman khususnya di dunia digital.
Strategi Komunikasi Pondok Pesantren Nurul Iman Desa Ujung Tanjung Dalam Menanamkan Nilai-Nilai Akhlak Kepada Santri
Authors: Sari Rati Hafsa , Aliasan Aliasan , Harun Yahya Ahmad
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK

 

Pesantren memiliki peran yang signifikan dalam lembaga pendidikan agama yang keberadaannya secara terus menerus diperlukan untuk menumbuhkan penyesuaian atau perbaikan perilaku dalam Tazkiyatun Nafs (penyucian hati) dan pendekatan diri kepada Allah SWT. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana interaksi pondok pesantren dengan santri dalam mengembangkan nilai-nilainya di pondok pesantren Nurul Iman Desa Ujung Tanjung.

Kajian ini dilakukan untuk mengklarifikasi rencana komunikasi Pesantren Nurul Iman Desa Ujung Tanjung. Karena merupakan organisasi keagamaan yang menawarkan pendidikan maka penulis memilih Pesantren Nurul Iman. Memiliki visi, misi, dan tujuan sebagai lembaga pendidikan Islam yang bergerak di bidang pendidikan, dan untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut Pondok Pesantren Nurul Iman menggunakan strategi komunikasi yang efektif, maka dari itu skripsi yang dibuat oleh penulis dengan judul “Strategi Komunikasi Pondok Pesantren Nurul Iman Desa Ujung Tanjung dalam Menanamkan Nilai-Nilai Akhlak Kepada Santri” ini digunakan untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi komunikasi yang digunakan oleh Ponpes Nurul Iman. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif, data-data dikumpulkan dengan cara wawancara, dokumentasi dan observasi.

 

Kata Kunci: Strategi Komunikasi, Menanamkan Nilai Akhlak, Akhlak Santri.