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المشكلات الأكاديمية التي تواجه طلاب الجامعات السعودية في برنامج بكالوريوس الإعلام الرقمي
Authors:   أستاذ مساعد، كلية الاتصال والإعلام، جامعة جدة، المملكة العربية السعودية, الصحفي وسيم
Published: February 2023

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على أهمية برنامج الإعلام الرقمي بالنسبة لطلاب البرنامج من الجامعات السعودية عينة الدراسة، والكشف عن دوافعهم في الالتحاق ببرنامج الإعلام الرقمي. كما سعت الدراسة (كأحد أهدافها الرئيسة) لتحديد أبرز المشكلات الأكاديمية التي قد يواجهها طلاب برنامج بكالوريوس الإعلام الرقمي على مستوى (أعضاء هيئة التدريس، المقررات الدراسية، الإرشاد الأكاديمي، مصادر المعلومات، التدريب الميداني). ومن ثم التعرف على المقترحات والحلول الممكنة لمعالجة تلك المشكلات الأكاديمية. واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي، وأداة الاستبانة وتم التطبيق على (195) طالباً. وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى نتائج متعددة من أهمها أن وجود برنامج الإعلام الرقمي في الجامعات السعودية يعد "مهم جدًا" وذلك بنسبة بلغت 71.3%. ومن أهم دوافع المبحوثين في الالتحاق ببرنامج الإعلام الرقمي فقد جاء لصالح عبارة "أساتذة القسم شجعوني للالتحاق بالقسم" بمتوسط (3.47). أما على مستوى أبرز المشكلات الأكاديمية التي تواجه طلاب برنامج بكالوريوس الإعلام الرقمي في الجامعات السعودية فقد جاءات على النحو التالي: "غياب أعضاء هيئة التدريس وتأخرهم عن مواعيد المحاضرات وعدم الالتزام بالساعات المكتبية" بمتوسط (3.42)، "لا ترتبط مقررات الإعلام الرقمي بخطط التنمية في المملكة العربية السعودية" بمتوسط (3.17)، "المرشد الأكاديمي لا يساعدني في اختيار المقررات والتخصصات الفرعية في الإعلام الرقمي" بمتوسط 2.31))، "معاملة الهيئة المساعدة في المكتبة ليست جيدة" بمتوسط 2.95))، "لا يتوفر بالكلية معامل وأستوديوهات تكفي لاستيعاب تدريب الطلاب" بمتوسط (3.04).
عادات العقل وعلاقتها بالقدرة على اتخاذ القرار لدى طلبة الصف التاسع والعاشر من التعليم الأساسي في محافظة الظاهرة بسلطنة عُمان
Authors:   ماجستير إرشاد وتوجيه نفسي، جامعة نزوى، المديرية العامة للتربية والتعليم بمحافظة الظاهرة، سلطنة عُمان, البلوشي فاطمة , الفواعير أحمد ,   أستاذ مشارك، قسم التربية والدراسات الإنسانية، كلية العلوم والآداب، جامعة نزوى، سلطنة عُمان
Published: February 2023

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى الكشف عن العلاقة بين عادات العقل والقدرة على اتخاذ القرارلدى عينة من طلبة الصف التاسع والعاشر في مرحلة التعليم الأساسي في محافظة الظاهرة بسلطنة عمان، ومعرفة الفروق فيها تبعا لمتغير الجنس والصف الدراسي. وقد تكونت عينة الدراسة من (416) طالبا وطالبة، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي الارتباطي، وتم تطبيق مقياس عادات العقل الذي أعده (حجات، 2008)، ومقياس القدرة على اتخاذ القرار لـ (الدورسري، 2020)، وقد أظهرت النتائج إن عادة المثابرة جاءت في المرتبة الأولى كأكثر عادات العقل استخدما لدى عينة الدراسة، وجاءت عادة التفكير ما وراء المعرفي كأخر عادة من عادات العقل استخداما، كما أظهرت الدراسة أن مستوى القدرة على اتخاذ القرار لدى عينة الدراسة جاء مرتفعا، كما أظهرت الدراسة وجود علاقة ارتباطية دالة إحصائيا بين عادات العقل والقدرة على اتخاذ القرار لدى عينة الدراسة، كما أظهرت الدراسة بأنه لا توجد فروقا دالة إحصائية في عادات العقل تعزى لمتغير الجنس، ووجود فروقا دالة إحصائية تعزى لمتغير الصف، كما أظهرت الدراسة كذلك أنه لا توجد فروقا دالة إحصائية في القدرة على اتخاذ القرار تعزى لمتغير الجنس والصف الدراسي لدى عينة الدراسة .
DOES THE COMPETITIVENESS REALLY AFFECT THE SMES FIRM PERFORMANCE?
Authors: Masyhuri Muhammad
Published: February 2023

Competitiveness factors are important for the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) not only in advanced countries but also in emerging economies. This study aims to investigate the impact of SMEs competitiveness factors on firm performance in Indonesia context through a quantitative analysis approach by applying structural equation model (SEM) path analysis. The result shows a significant causal relationship between the variables in Indonesian SMEs.
THE EFFECT OF FERMENTATION TIME TO BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM COW DUNG AND SOUR WATER
Authors: Malvarinda Fithra , Karim Muhammad Arief , Mardwita Mardwita
Published: February 2023

Liquid waste can cause environmental pollution. Therefore, industrial wastewater must be treated properly so as not to exceed the quality standard limits set by the government. One type of liquid waste is sour water from Pertamina RU III. In addition to waste problems, fossil energy reserves are increasingly depleting so that they require renewable energy reserves, one of which is biogas to produce methane gas. This research will analyze the effect of fermentation time on the quality and quantity of biogas obtained. The quantity of biogas includes the volume of gas produced, while the quality of biogas includes the content of methane gas, pH, CaCO3, total solid, and volatile solid. Biogas has 4 process stages, including hydrolysis, acidogenesis, acetogenesis, and methanogenesis. From this study it was concluded that the longer the fermentation time, the gas volume, methane content, and carbon dioxide content increased, microbial activity in this study only reached its peak phase on day 50, so it had not yet reached the decline or death phase. The hydrolysis stage took place on days 0-10, the acidogenesis stage took place on days 10-20, the acetogenesis stage took place on days 20-30, and the methanogenesis stage took place on days 30-50.
THE ROLE OF INDONESIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AS A RESOLUTION OF NON-LEGAL CONFLICT IN THE ASEAN REGION: THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN MYANMAR
Authors: Alvionita Anisa Rahma , Rizqullah Muhammad Fawwaz Syafiq
Published: February 2023

The problem of humanitarian crisis is a serious problem that must finally be resolved as soon as possible and in the best possible way. This paper aims to explain how the role of the Government of Indonesia in solving humanitarian problems between the Government of Myanmar and Rohingya society that occur throughout the world, especially in the Southeast Asia region. By using an international legal approach as well as the practice of mediation and negotiation, this paper tries to reveal the role of Indonesia and its foreign policy towards stability and struggle in solving problems in Myanmar. This paper argues that what Indonesia has done has had a good impact on the conflict resolution process that occurred in Myanmar, but Indonesia has also encountered various kinds of obstacles that ultimately could not immediately solve the problems that occurred in Myanmar. Indonesia needs more affirmation related to international law that is applied in ASEAN member countries and also assistance from various parties to finally be able to actually provide a resolution to create positive peace against the humanitarian conflict that occurred in Myanmar.
An approach to the megastructural Transgondwanic control during Early Paleozoic from the Paleotethys to the Andes
Authors: Baldis Bruno , Martinez R. , Pereyra M. , Villegas Carlos
Published: February 2023

Several transcontinental structures controlled the Cambrian-Ordovician development of pericontinental platform and intracontinental molassic Gondwanaland basins. Two main structural lineaments that connect Northern Africa with the Andean area are described. These continental lineaments display a bipolar geodynamic behaviour with "pull-apart" basins on both continental extremes. The pericontinental characteristics are similar, showing the presence of marginal, rift-type basins. The basin trends, geometry, and internal active structure are interpreted to result from the reactivation of ancient shear systems. Both the structural transgondwanic continuity and the platform development indicate the necessity of further studies on the general Gondwanaland behaviour, and supply data for a possible comparison with the fragments of the present-day Paleotethys region including the Balkan domains.
Platinum group element and gold concentrations in Greek bauxites
Authors: Laskou Magda , Economou-Eliopoulos Maria
Published: February 2023

Representative bauxite samples from the areas of Amorgos, Atalandi, Chalkidiki (Petralona), Evia, Glifa, Nafpaktos, Parnasse-Khiona (Helikon), Pilos, Smerna, Skopelos, Sesclo and Sourpi, within limestones-dolomites of Triassic/Lower Jurassic to Eocene age, were analyzed for platinum group elements (PGE) plus gold. Average concentrations are as follows: < 2 ppb Os, 1 ppb Ir, < 6 ppb Ru, 4 ppb Pt, 4 ppb Pd and 6 ppb Au. Such a low PGE and Au concentration level suggests that these valuable elements have not a potential of economic interest in Greek bauxites. However, certain PGE appear to correlate well with manganese, copper nickel, chromium and to some extent with other elements providing evidence for the conditions of solution transpost and redeposition of elements during the lateritization process.
Albian ammonite biostratigraphy in Northwest Bulgaria
Authors: Ivanov Marin
Published: February 2023

The Albian Stage in Northwest Bulgaria is of more restricted occurrence compared to the other Lower Cretaceous Stages. It consists of marls interbedded by clayey limestones and by less common sandstones (Sumer Formation) and glauconitic sandstones, siltstones and marls (Malo Peštene Formation). The Albian sediments are of considerable thickness without any hiatuses and condensations in the sections. The deposits contain diverse macrofaunas dominated by ammonites. This paper describes the ammonite and lithological successions in 15 Albian sections. The Albian is considered here to include the L. (L.) tardefurcata Zone from its base up to the S. dispar Zone. The three Albian substages are characterized and new evidence is reported on the Albian ammonite successions in Northwest Bulgaria. It has made it possible to supplement and to further subdivide the zonations proposed by previous authors. Part of the zones where possible, have been subdivided into subzones. The following biostratigraphic units are characterized in ascending order: L. (L.) tardefurcata Zone with L. (L.) tenuicostata Subzone and L. (N.) regularis Subzone; D. mammillatum Zone with P. (I.) steinmanni Subzone; H. dentatus Zone with L. lyelli Subzone and H. spathi Subzone; E. loricatus Zone with A. intermedius Subzone; E. lautus Zone; M. (M.) inflatum Zone with H. orbignyi Subzone, H. varicosum Subzone and C. auritus Subzone; S . dispar Zone. An attempt is made to correlate them with units already established in other parts of the Mediterranean Region.
Konstantinovo Metaconglomerate Formation in Sakar Mountain and Marica Zone between Simeonovgrad and Dimitrovgrad, Haskovo District
Authors: Kozhoukharov Dimitar
Published: February 2023

Konstantinovo Metaconglomerate Formation is introduced for the first time in the Bulgarian lithostratigraphic nomenclature. It is represented by fine to medium in pebble size conglomerates with gne1ss-schist to gneissic ground mass and irregularly ditsributed pieces of pegmatites and aplites, less commonly of quartz-epidote-muscovite schists, microgranites and monomineral grains of quartz and feld spars. The pieces are rounded, lens-shaped or flattened, with ellipsoidal crosssection and dominant dimensions 2 × 3 to 5 – 7 × 3 × 5 cm, rarely to 15 cm in diameter. The ground mass is formed of coarse-grained mica, quartz and plagioclase. The metamorphic evolution of the rocks of Konstantinovo Formation reflects changes of progressive by regressive stages of metamorphism which define the polymetamorphic evolution of the Precambrian basement. The first regional metamorphism was in amphibolite facies (E1) and culminated in regional migmatization. It is of general occurrence and defines the general features of the Precambrian rocks from the southern slopes of Sakar Mountain and Marica Zone.
Evaluation of the Antitussive and Analgesic Activities of Peperomia pellucida Whole Plant Methanol Extract in Rodents
Authors: Uwaya Dickson O. , Ikuoyemwen Faith O. , Aghedo Oscar N.
Published: February 2023

Background and Purpose: Peperomia pellucida (Piperaceae) is a plant used in ethnomedicine to treat asthma, colds, coughs, and other illnesses. This study aimed to evaluate the antitussive, expectorant, and analgesic activities of a 70% methanol extract of the plant.
Methods: Citric acid and ammonia-induced rodent cough models; and phenol red dye expectorant models in mice were used to evaluate the antitussive and expectorant properties of the orally administered extract. The hot plate and acetic acid-induced mouse writhing models were used to evaluate analgesia.
Results: Dihydrocodeine (25 mg/kg); and 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg of the extract significantly reduced the frequency of cough bouts and increased the percentage suppression of cough-in citric acid and ammonium hydroxide-induced cough models compared with control (P<0.05, P<0.01, P<0.001). Bromhexine (15 mg/kg); 100 and 400 mg/kg of the extract increased the secretion of phenol red dye in mice when compared with the control (P<0.05, P<0.01). Doses of the extract (100, 200 mg/kg) and pentazocine (3 mg/kg) increased (P<0.05) the latency to response time in hot plate-induced pain. At 400 mg/kg, the extract; and acetylsalicylic acid (100 mg/kg) reduced the number of writhing and increased the percentage inhibition of pain in the acetic acid-induced model when compared to the control (P<0.05, P<0.001).
Conclusion: The 70% methanol extract of P. pellucida possesses antitussive, expectorant, and analgesic activities in rodents.
Comparative assessment of the dynamics of milk productivity of black and white holstinized breed cows over five years on a farm in the Leningrad region
Authors: Mukiy Y. V. , Serikova Y. M.
Published: February 2023

The current work analyses dynamics and key indicator changes in milk productivity and development in a livestock of 857 first heifers in a breeding cattle farm in Leningrad Region between 2017 and 2021. In the five years the share of high-producing animals (over 10000 kg of milk per. 305 days) in the first lactation period increased. A growth in milk fat and protein levels and increased milk yield rate were also witnessed. Mass fraction of fat increased 0.03% by 2021 compared to 2017. Mass fraction of protein gradually increased over the five years and was 3.22% by 2021, up 0.06% from 2017. The amount of milk fat increased by 6%, and the amount of protein also gradually increased, and by 2021 was 7.6% higher than the initial figure. There was a slight decreased in a first-heifer weight (by 2.8%). The share of first-heifers with milk production above 10000 kg per lactation increased by 18.5% from 2017 to 2021, and the yield increased by 6%. There is a correlation between the milk yield and the number of high producing cows yielding over 10000 kg during a lactation period. A comparative evaluation with the standard of the breed showed that the average milk production exceeded the standard by 111%, the mass fraction of fat – 115%, the mass fraction of protein – 0.18%, the amount of milk protein – 133.6%, the development (weight) – 23%. The collected data signify focused selection work carried out in the farm and are likely to result from the use Holstein bull-improvers.
Physiotherapy rehabilitation of small pets in veterinary clinics
Authors: Trudova L. N. , Smolin A. G. , Kraskova E. V.
Published: February 2023

Veterinary physiotherapy rehabilitation is one of the areas of application of physical factors for the recovery of animals with loss of function as a result of injury or disease. There is an obvious need to restore animals with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, spine, with forced immobilization in acute trauma or prescribed to reduce the load on the diseased limb, which inevitably leads to a decrease in muscle mass, a decrease in the elasticity of the tendon-ligamentous apparatus and prevents a return to full functional activity. The problem of effective anelgysia after surgical treatment in small pets is also important. Modern nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are designed to solve the issues of reducing inflammation and anelgisia in diseases of the spinal column, after post-traumatic and surgical treatment methods. Physiotherapy techniques based on a low-frequency magnetic field can serve as an auxiliary pathogenetic treatment method that accelerates the duration of treatment, since in the sinusoidal non-thermal mode they have an antispasmodic, analgesic effect, and in the thermal pulsating they stimulate neurotrophic reactions. The aim of our study was a comparative study of the recovery period in cats and dogs after surgical treatment or injuries using physiotherapy in combination with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs in several veterinary clinics. 100 case histories of small pets were studied. As a result, it was revealed that physiotherapy rehabilitation is effective, has no adverse reactions, is well perceived by animals and can be organized at veterinary clinics of different levels.
The effect of FGF21 gene polymorphism (g. 940C/T) on biochemical metabolic parameters in blood serum of holstein cattle
Authors: Safina N. Yu. , Shakrov Sh. K. , Gaynutdinova E. R. , Fattakhova Z. F.
Published: February 2023

The study examined the effect of polymorphism of the fibroblast growth factor 21 gene (Bos taurus FGF21 g.940 C/T) on the level of FGF21 and biochemical metabolic parameters in blood serum of highproducing cows. DNA genotyping of 148 animals of Holstein cows was performed by a PCR-RFLP method. As a result of genotyping, two FGFC – 0.642 and FGFT – 0.358 alleles as well as two FGFCC – 28.4% (42 animals) and FGFTC – 71.6% (106 animals) genotypes were identified. Individuals with the FGFTT genotype were not identified. The obtained data show that the seroen zyme FGF21 level is statistically significantly higher in cows with the FGF21CC genotype than in cows of the heterozygous genotype by 165.5 pg/ml (28.2%; p < 0.001). Analysis of the association between the polymorphism of the FGF21 gene and the level of fibroblast growth factor 21 suggests that the activity of this enzyme changes depending on the genotype, as a result of which there is a variation in serum biochemical parameters of Holstein cattle.
State of local immunity of respiratory organs in calves with bronchopneumonia
Authors: Zhukov M. S. , Alekhin Yu. N. , Khokhlova N. A.
Published: February 2023

Respiratory diseases are widespread among cattle and represent a significant proportion of the causes of abandonment in dairy and beef cattle. Despite the fact that new vaccines are being developed and introduced to combat respiratory diseases, which create humoral immunity to the main specific pathogens of respiratory diseases, the problem persists. Thus, it can be assumed that a significant proportion of respiratory diseases is caused by opportunistic microflora. Previous studies have shown that in calves under the influence of adverse microclimate factors, the microflora of the upper respiratory tract migrates to the underlying parts of the respiratory tract, resulting in bronchopneumonia.The study of local immunity indicators in healthy calves and calves with bronchopneumonia was realized. The study involved 8 Holstein calves aged 4-5 months, which were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 (control, n = 3) - clinically healthy calves, group 2 (experiment, n = 5) – calves with bronchopneumonia. Nasal secretions were collected from calves to assess local protection of the respiratory tract. The level of lysozyme, mucin, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, IgM, IgA and IgG was determined in it. The study of nonspecific factors protecting the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract showed a decrease in the level of lysozyme by 27.4% (p ˂ 0.01), as well as an increase in mucin by 76.4% and alkaline phosphatase - by 2.3 times compared with healthy calves. At the same time, with the development of pneumonia, there was an increase in the level of immunoglobulins M and A by 2.5 times (p ˂ 0.05). Thus, the conducted studies have shown that in case of bronchopneumonia, the barrier functions of the respiratory tract are activated to a large extent. In the nasal mucus of sick calves, the level of secretory immunoglobulins A and M increases, the production of alkaline phosphatase and mucin is activated.
Research of romanov sheep metabolism characteristics over the period of lactation in estations of North-Western region
Authors: Kurilova A. A. , Karpenko L. Yu. , Maximov V. I. , Makhnin I. A.
Published: February 2023

Selenium is an essential trace element in the diet of farm animals. Selenium is a part of the antioxidant enzymes, preventing the free radicals cell destruction. Selenium availability varies greatly due to the great number of biogeochemical territories. The NorthWestern region of Russia is a territory with selenium deficiency in soils and plants. In this study, it was found that the concentration of selenium in pasture plants was in the range from 0,059 to 0,067 µg /kg with an optimal value of 0,1 mg/kg. It was found that the concentration of hemoglobin, the number of red blood cells, the concentration of total protein and albumins in blood of Romanov sheep over the period of lactation was below the reference values. The number of red blood cells also increased. On the 100th day, the number of red blood cells was higher by 7.78% compared to the 30th day and by 14.59% compared to the 10th day since the beginning of lactation. There was an increase in the concentration of total protein due to the albumin fraction. On the 100th day, the total protein concentration was 15.29% higher compared to the 10th day and 9.46% higher compared to the 30th day since the beginning of lactation. On the 100th day from the start of lactation, the hemoglobin concentration was 19.07% higher compared to the 10th day from the start of lactation and 10.73% higher compared to the 30th day from the start of lactation. It was marked that those parameters had got higher to the low reference limit at the late period of lactation. This tendency could be the effect of metabolic imbalance and selenium deficiency in sheep diet.
Efficiency of synchronization of sexual hunting in cows at a hightech dairy modernized enterprise
Authors: Galchenko V. A. , Pereryadkina S. P. , Nikitin G. S. , Avdeenko V. S. , Lisichenko G. O.
Published: February 2023

Currently, the improvement and modification of more effective programs for synchronizing sexual hunting in cows is one of the urgent issues in agricultural and veterinary science. This paper presents the results of a comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of the developed method of synchronization of sexual hunting in comparison with the Ovsynch-48 synchronization program in the conditions of a modern high-tech enterprise for the production of milk using robotic milking "Donskoe" in the Volgograd region. The article indicates a new scheme for synchronizing sexual hunting in cows using, in addition to GnRH and PGF preparations, as well as preparations containing vitamins A, E and selenium. It was found that the percentage of the first insemination with the developed method of synchronization of sexual hunting in highly productive cows is 17.5% higher compared to the Ovsynch-48 synchronization scheme.
Effect of ovariohysterectomy on pelvic mineral density in puppies
Authors: Valiullina D. F. , Morozova D. D. , Amirov D. R.
Published: February 2023

Currently, veterinary specialists use in clinical practice modern, minimally invasive and suitable methods for determining and detecting pathologies of bone mineralization, one of which is densitometry. Bone mineralization density was determined by radiography and subsequent analysis of radiographs using the HiScene program. The obtained results of digital processing of radiographic images in puppies of the control and experimental groups on radiographs of the pelvic bones showed the absence of destructive changes in bone and cartilage tissues. The shape and size of the pelvic bones are normal, the contours are clear, even, the bone architectonics is not changed, there were no signs of arthrosis of the hip joints. On x-rays of the hip joints, the nuclei of ossification of the heads (left and right) of the femurs were not visualized – the age norm, they were rounded, symmetrical, centered in the joints. Assessment of changes in bone mineral density was carried out by densitometry (determination of the density of materials by checking their resistance to the passage of X-rays) in puppies aged 6 to 9 months, subjected to ovariohysterectomy (OHEC) and without surgery. As a result of the research, the authors found that in animals, against the background of ovariohysterectomy (experimental group), there is a slow increase in the mineral density of the bone tissue of the pelvis and femur compared to the control group. According to the authors, it is associated with the maturation of puppies and with the intensive growth of the skeleton. The accumulation of the mineral component in animals subjected to OHEC is confirmed by the difference between the indices of the groups (≈9.3%). This fact allows us to conclude that OHEC has a negative effect on bone mineralization.
Biochemical blood parameters of patients with aleutian mink disease under the influence of alloferon
Authors: Sukhinin A. A. , Gumberidze M. M.
Published: February 2023

Fur farming in Russia can be considered one of the most profitable industries. However, outbreaks of infectious diseases in animal farms, in the difficult conditions of the global financial crisis, cause irreparable economic damage, which negatively affects the prospects for the development of the industry. One of these diseases is the Aleutian Mink disease, which entails enormous losses associated with the lack of treatment and prevention. To date, the use of interferon inducers is considered a promising direction in the fight against viral diseases of animals. The objects of the study were mink of 30-day-old sapphire breed, spontaneously infected with the Aleutian disease virus. Two groups of 50 animals (25 females and 25 males) each were formed using the method of analog groups. The minks of the experimental group were subcutaneously injected with alloferon at a dose of 0.5 mg per head twice with an interval of 6 days. The control group animals were injected with saline solution (NaCl 0.9%) in the same dosing regimen. The biochemical parameters of blood were taken into account after 1 month of the experiment. Our studies have shown that in experimental animals the blood content of total protein was lower by 19.6%, globulins by 24.4%, urea levels were 2 times lower, creatinine values were 1.5 times, the amount of ALT and AST were 2.5 and 1.6 times lower, respectively. The obtained results of a biochemical study may indicate an improvement in metabolic processes in experimental individuals, which contributes to an increase in the productive qualities of sick animals. As a result of the conducted research, it can be concluded that it is advisable to use drugs based on alloferon for mink patients with viral plasmocytosis in order to reduce the economic damage from the Aleutian mink disease.
Osteoartropathies associated with hypoteriosis in endemic goiter in sheep in the Republic of Khakasia
Authors: Bezruk E. L. , Romanova T. V.
Published: February 2023

The article discusses the issues of changes in the state of the musculoskeletal system, in particular the skeletal system, in ewes and lambs with thyroid pathologies with iodine deficiency, kept in the conditions of peasant farms in the Beisky district of the Republic of Khakassia. The results are obtained from 20 ewes and their lambs with severe thyroid hyperplasia, for the period from 2020 to 2021. In the study of sheep using clinical, biochemical and radiological methods of research, they turned to the clinical status of animals with details on the musculoskeletal system: the state of muscles, joints, bones. As a result of the research, it was found that system-wide deviations in the body of sheep with endemic goiter and hypothyroidism are caused by the complex effect of iodine deficiency, against the background of an increased content of fluorine, cobalt, calcium in animal feed and water, which is due to being in an ecologically unfavorable zone. Endemic goiter and hypothyroidism occurs in adult sheep in a latent form and is clinically expressed in their offspring. Clinical signs of hypothyroidism in lambs are expressed by the development of myxedema, the development of myopathies and osteoarthropathy, caused by disturbances in oxidative processes and thermogenesis in the body. X-ray signs of thyroid osteoarthropathies are expressed by a slowdown in osteogenesis, especially epiphyseal growth zones of the type of punctate dysplasia, more pronounced on the pelvic limbs, the presence of moderate osteoporosis with an elevated level of calcium in the blood. The established biochemical abnormalities in blood parameters are characterized by an increase in the level of liver enzymes: ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase and are directly proportional to the severity of clinical signs and the degree of thyroid hyperplasia.
ANTIDIARE INFUSA DAUN LEUNCA (SOLANUM AMERICANUM MILLER.) PADA MENCIT JANTAN GALUR SWISS WEBSTER
Authors: Ihsan Setiadi , Nuari Doni Anshar , Suwendar Suwendar , Aliyah Dede Ratih Hasanul
Published: February 2023

Diare merupakan penyakit yang umum dijumpai, dapat menyerang anak-anak dan orang dewasa. Diare ditandai dengan terjadinya peningkatan frekuensi defekasi yang disertai dengan feses yang cair. Penggunaan obat baik sintetis maupun alami telah diketahui dapat menanggulangi diare yang terjadi, salah satu tanaman sebagai obat alami yang digunakan masyarakat secara empiris adalah daun leunca (Solanum americanum Miller) namun belum adaÂ  bukti ilmiah penggunaan empiris tersebut. Penggunaan di masyarakat berupa rebusan daun leunca mendorong peneliti melakukan pengujian aktivitas antidiare infusa daun leunca (Solanum AmericanumMiller.) pada mencit jantan galur Swiss Webster dengan metode proteksi terhadap oleum ricini dan transit intestinal. Infusa daun leunca pada dosis 0,0325, 0,065, dan 0,13 g/Kg BB memiliki aktivitas antidiare dengan menurunkan bobot feses, dan frekuensi defekasi sertaÂ  meningkatkan konsistensi feses, disertai kecenderungan dalam penurunan gerak peristaltik usus pada dosis 0,13 g/Kg BB berbeda bermakna terhadap kontrol positif (pâ‰¤0,05).
ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN IMPROVING SPEAKING AND WRITING SKILLS OF ESL LEARNERS AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL
Authors:   Department of Applied Linguistics Government College University, Faisalabad Pakistan, Mushtaq Samia , Naz Shahida ,   Department of Applied Linguistics, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, Rasheed Tahir ,   The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Published: February 2023

Social media platforms are popular among young people all around the world. Many institutions have integrated social media as a learning tool to deliver new information and connect students. Social media is one of the most popular kinds of media today, with a wide range of characteristics and attributes. Today the usage of social media is increasing at an alarming rate. Social media is the excellent channel for students to digitally communicate with their peers and teachers. They are able to discuss important topics that are relevant to learning process. The goal of this paper was to find out the role of social media on developing speaking and writing skills of ESL learners and whether social media could motivate or encourage ESL learners enhance their speaking and writing skills. The current study utilized mixed methods including quantitative and qualitative approaches. The instrument, Questionnaires was utilized in data collection. Questionnaires were designed for ESL learners and ESL teachers. The questionnaires’ data were analyzed quantitatively using SPSS. The questionnaires ultimately revealed how much social media affects ESL Learners' speaking and writing skills, develop their talents, boost up their confidence, provide enough chances to practice speaking and writing skills, provide platforms to share their ideas, provide opportunities for discussion with fellows and motivate them. As a result of this study, it is also suggested that social media should be integrated into the pedagogical system in order to dramatically improve ESL Learners' speaking and writing skills. Keywords: speaking skills, writing skills,, social media, ESL learners, ESL teachers.
INFLUENCES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMPATHY IN CHILDREN: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   Government Graduate College for Women Samanabad, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, Murad Amna , Khan Saira ,   Department of Applied Psychology, GC Women University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan., Zahid Sidra ,   Department of Applied Psychology, Beaconhouse International College, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Published: February 2023

Empathy has been studied through the past four decades, with increasing fervor, as incidents of school killings, and apathetic practices are rampant across schools and communities around the globe. Attempts have been made to assess, underline and contain the phenomenon of apathy, violence, bullying, to the extent that individuals dishonor other’s peace and well-being. Simultaneously, in many countries, empathy-based programs have been launched, to build from the grass-root upwards, a sustainable attitude amongst children, adolescents and teenagers going forth to become empathetic and caring citizens of a global society. Empathy entails walking in another’s shoes, understanding the other person’s pain, experiences and reactions while retaining own composure and extending a helpful hand. This paper seeks to understand the influences behind the development of empathy in children. If we can estimate in an effective manner, the causes of how and why children are drawn towards the innate nature of having empathy, it would be an easier task to help them get in touch with this characteristic within themselves. It is less menial to change a young child’s perspective and nurture him or her with positive influences to build empathy, rather than trying to mould one who has been raised in an un-empathetic manner. The long term impact such research may have, includes national level empathy and prosocial skill-fostering programs, to be implemented across public and private schools, in the effort to build a healthy and harmonious society, both in theory and practice. Keywords: empathy, children, development of empathy, empathic skill
Prognosis of traumatic ulnar, median and radial nerves injuries in children: systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Alexandrov A. V. , Smirnov A. A. , Goncharuk P. V. , Rybchenok V. V. , Khagurov R. A.
Published: February 2023

Objective. Damage to peripheral nerves has a strong impact on the life of patients, as the absence during the care provided can lead to disability. It is important to determine the prognostic factors that affect the outcome of the disease.

Material and methods. During the initial selection, 1902 publications (PubMed) and 675 results were found using the Google Scholar database. From the initially identified search results, an analysis of 5 papers was carried out.

Results. The total number of patients with peripheral nerve injuries of the upper extremities was 120. The average age of patients is (9.1 ± 1.5) years old. The conducted meta-analysis of the difference in the average values of recovery of motor function of peripheral nerves after surgery showed: the final increase in the recovery rate of motor function, depending on age, was 0.47 (0.08–0.87) %, p < 0.02; the final increase in the recovery rate of motor function, depending on the level of damage, was 0.71 (0.27–1.13) %, p < 0.02.

Conclusion. The obtained results showed the prognostic value of such indicators as age at the time of surgery and the level of damage. Thus, we can confidently say that the smaller the age of the child and the more distal the level of damage, the better results can be expected after surgery.
The application of buccinator flaps in secondary surgical procedures in cleft palate patients
Authors: Ostanin A. V.
Published: February 2023

The paper describes the indications for the use of buccinator flaps, the surgical technique, the postoperative period of patient management, the effectiveness of the secondary surgical procedure in cleft palate patients.
Pain syndrome therapy in patients after mammoplasty
Authors: Muradov N. M. , Sabazbekov Ch. S.
Published: February 2023

Purpose of the study: to study the efficacy and safety of the intravenous form of ibuprofen “Intrafen” 800 mg in patients after mammoplasty.

Material and methods. The use of intravenous ibuprofen “Intrafen” 800 mg on the day of surgery for 200.0 0.9% sodium chloride solution and the next day in 27 patients of the main group after mammoplasty at the Clinic of Plastic Surgery DR. SABAZBEKOV" (Almaty, the Republic of Kazakhstan). The inclusion criterion was informed consent to mammoplasty and the absence of contraindications to the administration of Intrafen according to the instructions. The control group also consisted of 27 patients who underwent mammoplasty; as non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, they were prescribed a solution of ketoprofen 100 mg/day intramuscularly once.

Result and discussion. The following types of plastic surgery on the mammary glands were performed: augmentation mammoplasty – 8 (29.6%), reduction mammoplasty – 10 (37.0%) and isolated mastopexy – 9 (33.4%). The intensity of pain on the VAS scale on the day of surgery was (4.5 ± 0.5) points, on the 1st day the relief was up to (1.4 ± 0.5) points. Hemodynamic parameters within 1 day were within normal limits: systolic blood pressure (113.9 ± 7.0) mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure (73.2 ± 6.47) mm Hg, heart rate (79.1 ± 4,9) beats per minute, saturation (99.6 ± 0.68) %. No gastrointestinal disturbances were found in the control group. The intensity of pain syndrome after surgery was (8.4 ± 1.3) points according to the VAS, which required the administration of an opioid solution of tramadol hydrochloride 100 mg/day and on the day of discharge the VAS was (4.1 ± 0.75) points, followed by the appointment of a solution of ketoprofen 100 mg/day once.

Conclusion. The intravenous form of ibuprofen “Intrafen” 800 mg once a day of surgery and then 1600 mg/day during the day is effective for relieving pain in patients after mammoplasty and is safe due to the absence of adverse events from the gastrointestinal tract and stable hemodynamics.
Applicability of the Magnetic Resonance Technique during the Gestational Period: a narrative review
Authors: Oliveira Guilherme Freire da Silveira , Diego Regina Paula Soares , Oliveira Ariclécio Cunha
Published: February 2023

Over the last few decades, fetal imaging has led to significant improvements in prenatal counseling and postnatal therapy options, as obstetric MRI examination mainly plays a complementary role to the morphological ultrasound study when there is any diagnostic doubt or even to confirm If there is any abnormal finding in the conventional ultrasound exam. It is worth noting that there is no evidence that MRI causes biological effects in the fetus, the exams should be reserved for patients in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Here, we performed a literature review to point out the importance of the applicability of gestational Magnetic Resonance for the identification of changes in embryonic development, gestational pathologies, maternal diseases, sequelae of infections, fetal malformations, diagnosis of placental deficiency and creation of three-dimensional prototypes for surgical planning and fetal visualization. From this narrative review it was possible to identify that the applicability of gestational MRI is related to the identification of alterations in embryonic development, gestational pathologies in general, maternal diseases, sequelae of infections, fetal malformations, diagnosis of placental deficiency and creation of prototypes three-dimensional (3D) models for surgical planning and fetal visualization.
Mucinous tumor of transverse colon presenting with colo-colic intussusception in a 24-year old female: Aggressive tumor with a rare presentation in a young female
Authors:   Department of Medical Imaging, King Abdulaziz National Guard Hospital, Al-Ahsa, KSA., Alqahtani Wafa
Published: February 2023

Background: Intussusception is the most common cause of bowel obstruction in the children. However, it is rare in the adults, accounting for only 5% of all cases of bowel obstruction. In Adult Intussusception (AI), an underlying pathology can be demonstrated in majority of the cases. Malignancy is the most common cause of colonic intussusception. We present a case of colonic intussusception due to an underlying primary malignancy in a young female.
Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm and the utility of non-contrast coronary artery calcium scan in differentiating acute versus chronic bleed
Authors:   Cardiology Division, The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA., Schroeder Lucia P
Published: February 2023

A Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm (LVP) forms when cardiac rupture is contained by pericardium or scar tissue [1]. Ventricular pseudoaneurysms differ from true aneurysms since they do not contain the endocardium or myocardium. LVPs can result from myocardial infarction, cardiac surgery, infection, or trauma [1]. The clinical presentation for ventricular pseudoaneurysms varies. Most notable presentations are chest pain, dyspnea, sudden cardiac arrest, congestive cardiac failure, tamponade, embolism, and syncope.
Rare hydatid cyst in spinal canal with pulmonary embolism
Authors:   Department of Internal medicine, School of Medicine, Ardebil University, Iran., Rashid Fatima
Published: February 2023

Hydatid cyst is a zoonotic disease with various clinical presentations based on the affected organ. The human spine is the most commonly affected part of the body, which presents as back pain and subsequent neurological manifestations depending on the cyst’s location and size. The surgical management of removable cysts is a common therapeutic approach but may provide life-threatening complications for patients. Provoked pulmonary embolism is among these complications. The present report demonstrates a case of a hydatid cyst of the spine successfully managed by surgical resection but complicated by pulmonary emboli 2 weeks following the surgery.
Keywords Network Analysis of Korean Research Trends on Child Abuse
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Seo Bo Soon
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to visualize the paradigm and flow of child abuse studies in Korea, and to examine the concepts that were important. In this study, by examining trends in child abuse studies through keywords network analysis, the frequency trends and networks of keywords presented in previous studies were reviewed. Through this, I tried to provide implications for children's rights and comparison with other trend analysis researches. For this purpose, 5,813 keywords of 450 types from 1,203 research articles published from 2001 to 2022 were selected and analyzed using the UCINET6 program and the NetDraw program. As a result of the study, first, 'child', 'abuse', 'adolescent', 'parent', 'abuse experience', 'neglect', and 'depression' frequently appeared as the keywords in child abuse research. And, there was a slight difference in the frequency trend depending on the time period. Second, the entire network had a structure including 448 nodes, 7,588 links, and 2 components. Third, the keywords 'adolescence', 'parent', 'abuse experience', 'neglect', 'depression', 'emotional abuse', 'sexual abuse', and 'physical abuse' were keywords with high centrality. Fourth, the ego network of ‘adolescence’, ‘parent’, ‘abuse experience’, and ‘neglect’ had high connection strength between the four words, and was also strongly bound with ‘misconduct’, ‘depression’, and ‘school adjustment’. And the 'adolescence' ego network was connected to 'runaway', 'peer', 'suicidal ideation', 'suicide', and 'family', and the 'parent' ego network was connected to 'children', 'relationship', 'attachment', ' teacher', 'parenting attitude', and 'recognition' were connected. The 'abuse experience' ego network is connected to 'suicide', 'emotion', 'school violence', 'social support', and 'art therapy', and the 'neglect' ego network is linked to 'interpersonal relationships', 'teacher', ' post-traumatic stress' and 'ego-resilience' were strongly linked. Like previous studies, this study also found that the number of child abuse studies had increased since the middle of 2010, and there was a focus on exploring influencing variables. In addition to this, in this study, important keywords that penetrate the period were derived from child abuse studies, and a network of concepts connected to the keywords was identified. In addition, by discovering the focus of studies by period, it provided implications for future research and policy implementation on child abuse.
Effects of Patient Safety Education Program on Patient Safety Knowledge and Patient Safety Attitude for Nursing Faculty
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Kwon Ryeo Won , Hong Ju Young , Bae Soo Jin
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine patient safety knowledge and attitude, to identify the effects of patient safety education program on patient safety knowledge and attitude, and to provide basic data for the improvement on patient safety knowledge and attitude, of nursing faculty. This study used a one group, pre-post test design. The data were collected from August 12th to September 16th, 2022 and 45 nursing faculty were recruited from K education center. The patient safety education program consisted of orientation, a pre-survey, a two-section program(2day), and a post-survey. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, paired t-test and Pearson's correlation using SPSS Win 25.0 program. Compared with before the program, patient safety knowledge and attitude were significantly improved after completion of the patient safety education (t=-9.20, p=.000; t=-3.56, p=.001). Especially compared with before the program, safety knowledge(t=-7.96, p=.000), safety practice guidelines knowledge(t=-8.53 p=.000) were significantly increased. After the patient safety education, patient safety attitude was found to be positively correlated with safety knowledge(r=.527, p<.001), Safety Practices and Guidelines (r=.509, p<.001). In conclusion, the patient safety education program can be used as an effective education program to improve patient safety knowledge and attitude of nursing instructors. This study also suggests that development of various patient safety education programs is required to enhance patient safety knowledge and attitude of nursing instructors.
Financial literacy for financial resilience: evidence from Cyprus during the pandemic period
Authors: Andreou Panayiotis C. , Anyfantaki Sofia , Atkinson Adele
Published: February 2023

This study takes Cyprus as a case country to examine the role of financial literacy for financial resilience in the pandemic period. Responses to the survey questions to assess the level of financial literacy show that in 2021 less than 4 out of 10 respondents had a good financial knowledge proficiency level. The results also show that more than 1 out of 3 Cypriots are financial fragile, i.e., would not have been able to cover an unexpected financial need within a month without borrowing or asking for financial help. Moreover, about 6 out of 10 did not have a rainy-day fund to cover three months living expenses in case of losing their main source of income. The proportions are higher for young, not employed, low-income and larger households, indicating that these subgroups were the least resilient. These findings suggest that many Cypriot households were ill-prepared to face the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most importantly, the findings indicate that financial knowledge proficiency appears as a strong antecedent of one’s proclivity of being financially resilient. An important policy implication of the study’s conclusions is that financial education could help households to improve their financial resilience and prepare for future shocks.