bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DISPLACEMENT CURRENTS EFFECTS ON EARTH-RETURN PARAMETERS
Authors:   Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of El-Mansoura, Mansoura, Egypt, 35516, Saafan E. A.
Published: January 2024

The article presents the earth's contribution to self and mutual impedances of double-wired aerial lines passing over a homogenous earth (one-layered earth) due to its importance in electromagnetic compatibility problems in electric power systems. In order to clarify the earth contribution of aerial line impedance, the earth-return parameters (resistance and reactance) for numerous types of earth soil were computed from the point of view of takes into account the longitudinal displacement currents using Wise modification of Carson integration. The most popular earth soil types in our region that takes into consideration in this research are clay, loamy, and sandy soils. In all cases under study, the effect of displacement currents is classified by using the ratio of displacement current density to resistive current density (denoted by k-ratio) that depends on the electromagnetic properties of each earth soil type. Hence, the behaviors of the earth-return parameters for each type of earth soil are mainly explained according to the k-ratio. This research displays how the calculated values of earth-return parameters were affected when the displacement currents were taken into consideration. As a result, the relative differences of these calculated values that got using Wise and Carson calculation methods become noticeable when the k-ratio is greater than 0.1 for all cases under study.
Project Selection of Indonesian Local Oil and Gas Service Company Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Authors:   Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia, Pradana S.T. Wibisono Adhi , Anggoro Yudo ,   Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

PT Duta Wisesa Servisindo or PT. DWS is a local Indonesian company that offers services in the oil and gas sector. This company was founded in 2015 when world oil prices were falling and used this momentum to invest in assets, especially in cementing units used for drilling and workover work. At the beginning of the establishment of PT. DWS believes that they can become the main local Indonesian oil and gas services company in Indonesia, because many local competitors stopped their businesses during the 2015 crisis. In 2023, world oil prices have improved, at the end of 2023 PT. DWS received 4 job offers from SOE and private sector to work on in early 2024, namely the Jambi Project, Lampung Project, Jambi Project and Cepu Project, but due to unit limitations, this company could only choose 3 job offers to work on. Because PT. DWS does not yet have a decision-making process. In this research, the Analytical Hierarchy Process or AHP is used to provide recommendations for 3 projects that are recommended to be taken by the company. In this AHP assessment, the criteria used as assessment parameters are marketing and sales, customers, financial feasibility, administration and project specifications, each of these criteria has several sub-criteria with a total of 13 sub-criteria. Based on the assessment, the criterion with the highest weight is financial feasibility (51.4%) and the sub-criterion with the highest weight is ability to pay (22.9%). After the assessment was carried out, based on the ranking, the 3 projects that were recommended to be taken were the Jambi project (33.4%), Cepu Project (30.7%) and Lampung Project (19%). Based on the assessment results, it can be seen that service users from the BUMN sector dominate compared to the private sector because they have the ability to pay and have high profitability compared to private companies, even though private companies are superior in terms of payment, administration and equipment requirements.
Sales and Operation Analysis: A Case Study in Pt. Berkat Popok Bahagia
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Michael Michael , Utama Akbar Adhi ,   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this paper is to help solve one of the current existing issues of PT. Berkat Popok Bahagia which is SKUs being out of stock. It turns out that there are several reasons for this. The first reason is the amount of the stock of each SKU in the system differs from the amount of stock in the warehouse. The second reason is the demand from the distributors is not in sync with the sales and operational planning team, making it when the distributors order products (SKU) from the factory, the product is not available because it might not be in the production process. The third reason is the forecasting method that is currently being used is less suitable. Author compared the forecasting accuracy of each forecasting method in the top 2 SKUs of baby care category from simple moving average method, simple exponential smoothing method and exponential smoothing with trend method. The results of the forecasting accuracy is based on the MAPE value in which lower value indicates better method. The forecasting accuracy measurement result when comparing the 3 methods between the 2 SKUs are respectively 24.3% and 20.24% for simple moving average, 20.28% and 16.19% for simple exponential smoothing and 18.07% and 15.65% for exponential smoothing with trend. The results indicate that exponential smoothing with trend provides the best performance among the three which therefore author recommend this method compared to the current simple moving average method.
Study and Analysis of Cyberterrorist Attacks from Hybrid Computer Systems under the Quantum Spectrum of Software Development and Data Processing; Colombia National Police
Authors:   Corpodesc, Ramírez Vanesa Atencia , Prada Juan David Contreras ,   Policía Nacional de Colombia
Published: January 2024

Today's technologicalsociety understands cybercrime as a growing phenomenon, because it implies a context where people are dependent on information and communication technologies (ICTs). Computer security reveals that 78% of IT security indicates that organizations do not have sufficient protection against cyber-attacks, therefore, more than 90% of organizations have reported a cybersecurity breach and 62.7% are a product of the pandemic crisis, 43% of cyberattacks affect small businesses along with the decoction of malware and ransomware observed between 2020 and 2021.The research is to analyze cyberterrorist attacks from hybrid computer systems under the quantum spectrum of software development and data processing. Methodology: qualitative approach under the interpretative-positivist paradigm in order to demonstrate knowledge through hypothesis predictions for better future understandings of reality. Discussions: Computer actors modify and access computer systems based on the different variations, because they are not always terrorist in nature, they can be actors knowledgeable about information systems, subjects who are skilled with network actions that dominate the network, that is, they are the mechanism for the achievement of objectives in the network. Conclusions: The phenomenon of cyberterrorism arises as a consequence of the development of technology and information sedimented from the cognitive, behavioral-behavioral and motivational triad, as well as the base tool for the perpetration of terrorist acts and with it the achievement of some political and ideological objective as mentioned before to cause fear in society.
Skin Care Experience of a Case of Multiple Organ Failure Caused by High-Voltage Electrical Injury
Authors:   Emergency and Critical Care Center, Hospital of Ningbo University. CHN, Dong Jing , Ye Zhixue ,   Emergency and Critical Care Center, Hospital of Ningbo University. CHN, Xiao Miao ,   Emergency and Critical Care Center, Hospital of Ningbo University. CHN
Published: January 2024

Background: High-voltage electrical burns are caused by the direct transmission of electric current through the body and the conversion of electric energy into heat energy, which directly heats the tissues and leads to organ function damage. Especially after high-voltage electric burns (more than 1000W), it can not only cause coagulation necrosis of the skin and even carbonization, but also cause serious deep tissue damage .The degree of tissue damage depends on the type of current, the magnitude of current, the frequency, the voltage, the resistance of the tissue, the skin humidity, the duration, the contact area, and other factors. Low voltage and low frequency electric shock mainly affect the heart and respiration, which can lead to insignificant soft tissue damage. High voltage electric shock mainly causes serious soft tissue damage, which can be accompanied by changes in the circulatory system and respiratory system.[1] Subject and Method: We collected the data of a case of multiple organ failure caused by high-voltage electricity that was successfully treated in July 2023.In the course of this patient's successful treatment, The main nursing measures were analyzed: The intake and output volume were actively controlled. Albumin supplementation, Debridement and dressing change were performed daily, Covered with nano-silver ion dressing, Try to ensure a sterile environment during operation, Maintain ambient temperature and humidity. Results: Twenty days later,the skin damage caused by electric burns was reduced from 30% to 1%. Conclusion: These are very important links: The intake and output volume were actively controlled, The balance of intake and output was maintained for 24 hours, and lactic acid was less than 2mmol/L. Albumin supplementation Controlled above 30g/L, Debridement and dressing change were performed daily, Covered with nano-silver ion dressing, Try to ensure a sterile environment during operation, Maintain ambient temperature 28~30℃ and humidity 40%~50%.
Prevalencia de Hipertensión Arterial y factores de riesgo entre indígenas y criollos en Maniapure, estado Bolívar, en al año 2023
Authors:   Tutora. Cátedra de Medicina Interna C. Escuela de Medicina “José María Vargas”, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Rincón María
Published: January 2024

En estudios sobre la hipertensión arterial (HTA) en poblaciones aborígenes se ha observado disparidad entre personas indígenas y criollas. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de HTA y factores de riesgo entre indígenas y criollos que acuden a consulta general del Consultorio Popular “La Milagrosa”, en Maniapure, durante junio-julio del año 2023.
Nivel de conocimiento sobre hipertensión arterial y su prevalencia en usuarios del ambulatorio “Br. Eutimio Rivas”. Junio-julio 2023
Authors:   Tutora. Jefe de Cátedra de Histología y Embriología, Escuela de Medicina “José María Vargas”, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Gledhill R Teresa ,   Jefe de Servicio de Anatomía Patológica del Hospital Vargas.
Published: January 2024

La hipertensión arterial (HTA) constituye uno de los principales problemas de salud pública en Venezuela y a nivel mundial, vinculado estrechamente con factores de riesgo modificables, que a su vez tienen relación con el nivel de conocimiento que maneja la población acerca de los mismos. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo, cuyo objetivo fue determinar el nivel de conocimiento sobre Hipertensión Arterial en pacientes adultos que acudieron al ambulatorio “Br. Eutimio Rivas”, en la comunidad de Pinto Salinas, Municipio Libertador – Caracas, en el período junio-julio, 2023. La muestra estuvo constituida por pacientes hipertensos y no hipertensos de ambos sexos, a partir de los 35 años, a los cuales se les pidió contestar un cuestionario estandarizado.
Long COVID: Association of fear and loneliness with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder: A case-control study
Authors:   Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Curicó, Chile, Aceituno Héctor
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Illness-related fear has emerged as a unique mental health concern for individuals with long-standing COVID-19. Our research examined the interplay between fear, feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among COVID-19 patients.
Modelo multifactorial para la predicción del índice de líquido amniótico y su correlación con complicaciones maternas y fetales en mujeres embarazadas en Colombia
Authors:   Residentes Especialización de Ginecología y Obstetricia. Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla / Colombia, Charanek Solano Salua
Published: January 2024

Uno de los indicadores clave de la salud fetal es el Índice de Líquido Amniótico (ILA), el cual desempeña un papel vital en la protección y el desarrollo del feto, y su evaluación precisa es esencial para identificar posibles complicaciones durante el embarazo. Objetivo: Desarrollar un modelo de predicción multifactorial del ILA en gestantes colombianas. Metodología:Estudio observacional retrospectivo con un componente de modelado predictivo. Se analizaron 148 historias clínicas con datos del ILA en relación con el peso fetal, problemas maternos y fetales a lo largo del tiempo de gestación en semanas.
Seroprevalence and clinical manifestations of Chikungunya infection in Makassar city, Indonesia
Authors:   Biomedical Science, Post Graduate School, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia, Emelia Abdullah Nurul Pausi
Published: January 2024

Background: Chikungunya is a vector-borne disease with a high morbidity rate, spread in dengue hemorrhagic fever endemic areas because the vector carrying the virus is transmitted by the same mosquitoes, namely Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus. The number of mosquito breeding sites is often associated with an increased incidence of chikungunya disease. The proximity of mosquito breeding sites to human habitation is a significant risk factor for chikungunya. Data related to chikungunya is still lacking in Makassar. This study aims to understand the prevalence of CHIKV infection through serodiagnosis by measuring CHIKV IgG antibodies and looking at the history of clinical symptoms associated with CHIKV infection in Makassar to reduce widespread transmission.
Caracterización clínica de la cefalea en adultos asistentes a consulta general en Municipio Chacao
Authors:   Tutor. Jefe de Cátedra de Neurología, Escuela de Medicina “José María Vargas”, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Melean Luisa
Published: January 2024

Se describen las características clínicas de la cefalea en individuos que acudieron a consulta en los ambulatorios del Instituto Municipal de Cooperación y Atención a la Salud (IMCAS) en Chacao entre 5 de septiembre y 4 de octubre del 2022. Metodología: Se aplicaron cuestionarios validados para estudiar cefalea primaria y sobreuso de medicamentos, registrándose las respuestas según criterios de la International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) tercera versión, y se realizó análisis estadístico mediante prueba exacta de Fisher con IC 95 % y con un valor de p < 0,05 considerado significativo. Resultados: 33 pacientes cumplieron los criterios de inclusión, razón femenina: masculino de 4,5:1, rango de edad 18-86 años, media 47,43 años (DE: 21,59); 60,61 % cumplían criterios de migraña sin aura, 9,09 % migraña probable, 27,27 % cefalea de tipo tensional, y 3,03 % cefalea de tipo tensional probable.
Prevalencia de parasitosis intestinal en menores de doce años, en el medio rural del estado Falcón
Authors:   Tutor. Coordinadora del Internado de Escuela de Medicina “José María Vargas”, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Del Nogal Berenice
Published: January 2024

La parasitosis intestinal es una enfermedad común en muchas regiones del mundo. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la prevalencia de parasitosis intestinales en pacientes de 0-12 años en Tucacas, municipio Silva, Estado Falcón, sus características clínicas, y los factores asociados. Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en una muestra de 44 individuos, con estudio coproparasitológico a 20 de ellos, 5 muestras fueron negativas, los parásitos identificados fueron: Giardia duodenalis (20 %), Blastocystis spp. (20 %), Ascaris lumbricoides (15 %), Endolimax nana (10 %) y presencia de levaduras (10 %). Entre los factores asociados a la presencia de parasitosis intestinales se encontró una correlación significativa con la falta de acceso a agua potable segura, condiciones de higiene deficientes y bajo nivel socioeconómico de los participantes.
Estado nutricional en infantes 6 – 59 meses de edad en la consulta de Niño Sano. Instituto Nacional de Puericultura Pastor Oropeza, Caracas
Authors:   Cátedra de Pediatría, Escuela de Medicina “José María Vargas”, Universidad Central de Venezuela, López Ana ,   y Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital de Niños “José Manuel De Los Ríos”
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Evaluar el estado nutricional en infantes entre 6 – 59 meses de edad, que asistieron a la consulta de Niño Sano, en el Instituto de Puericultura “Pastor Oropeza”, en Caracas, durante el período febrero 2021-noviembre 2022. Método: El presente estudio es observacional, descriptivo, transversal y retrospectivo. La población está constituida por todos los infantes con esa edad que acudieron a la consulta citada; la muestra fue de tipo no probabilística y de selección intencional.
PGV equitativa – planta genérica de valores com princípios de equidade imobiliária utilizando geoestatística e aprendizagem de máquina
Authors:   , Torres Filho Hudson Costa
Published: January 2024

Muitos municípios brasileiros tiveram seu crescimento econômico acentuado nos últimos anos, promovendo, consequentemente, transações imobiliárias sem padronização, com alta especulação e praticamente sem qualquer fonte de informações de equilíbrio tributário. Por outro lado, apesar dos cadastros imobiliários estarem em funcionamento, suas informações e de mercado estão muitas vezes desatualizadas e/ou com insuficiência para a formulação de qualquer modelo estatístico que garanta a confiabilidade da determinação dos valores. Os municípios de pequeno porte (até 30 mil habitantes), em sua grande maioria, enfrentam grandes dificuldades também no processo de avaliação em massa de imóveis, principalmente na atualização da Planta Genérica de Valores - PGV, importante instrumento do Código Tributário Municipal - CTM. Entre outros problemas, esses municípios apresentam pouca infraestrutura para utilização de métodos estatísticos padronizados e aplicação dos mesmos. Assim, a solução mais eficiente seria a utilização de um conjunto metodológico cuja aplicação do princípio da equidade imobiliária evidenciasse a busca pela justiça tributária na arrecadação de tributos municipais, mais especificamente o Imposto Predial Urbano (IPTU). Dessa forma, a partir de um cadastro imobiliário urbano completamente atualizado, objetiva-se propor a criação de uma PGV com princípios científicos de equidade imobiliária. Para tanto, a NBR 14.653 de 2019 foi adotada, além da Geoestatística, Aprendizagem de Máquina e Geoprocessamento. Palavras-Chave: Planta de valores, IPTU, Cadastro imobiliário, Avaliação em Massa.
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF FOOD SECURITY IN CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY
Authors:   Donetsk State University, Dryndak Anastasia A.
Published: January 2024

This article examines the theoretical aspects of food security, especially in the context of modern uncertainty and variability characterizing modern world conditions. In it, the author presents a new understanding of food security in conditions of uncertainty and risk. Particular attention is paid to considering food security not only as ensuring the availability of food, but also as a guarantee of their availability and acceptable cost for all social groups, including vulnerable segments of the population. The author presents a theoretical concept of food security, which includes three main elements: accessibility, sustainability and stability. They are interrelated and interdependent and together determine the ability of the food system to provide the population with suffi cient and stable food supplies. A key aspect of this concept is the “uncertainty” factor, which can arise due to various changeable and unpredictable factors, such as climate change, economic crises and natural disasters.
PROBLEMS OF YOUTH IN THE LABOR MARKET
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, Ekimova Elizaveta K. , Abilova Ekaterina V. ,   Chelyabinsk State University
Published: January 2024

The article examines young people›s participation in the labor market and in society, which is critical not only to their personal economic prospects and well-being, but also to overall growth and social cohesion. The results of the analysis indicate that investment in youth is a social and political priority. The article analyzes studies of the strengths and weaknesses of young people, identifi es some problems, and proposes solutions to problems. With adequate social policy skills, young people have the opportunity to realize their potential and remain confi dent in their future prospects.
FEDERALISM IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors:   Ural Institute of Management branch of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Klenov Timofey I.
Published: January 2024

The topic of federalism is an urgent topic for discussion in the academic community. Many legal scholars note the similarity of the principles of federalism and the organization of regional governance in the subjects of the Russian Federation and the Federal Republic of Germany on a number of factors. In this article, the authors carry out a comparative analysis of the federal relations of the Russian Federation and the Federal Republic of Germany according to the following characteristics: by the method of formation of subjects, by the delimitation of powers, by symmetry, by the organization of state power in the subjects.
Nootropic Effect of Celastrus paniculatus on Restraint Stress Induced Behavioral and Biochemical Changes in Wistar Albino Rats
Authors: Paul Jeyakumari , M Phazani Sankar , Ravishankar Nivetha , Rajan Ravindran
Published: January 2024

Background: Stress most certainly plays a significant role in everyday life. The natural biological balance is disrupted by stressful events, which has a negative impact on normal physiological and psychological function. In the last 20 years, there hasn't been much advancement in the creation of medications, efficient drug delivery systems, or treatments for Central Nervous System (CNS)-related issues. The ancient Ayurvedic herb Celastrus paniculatus (CP) has been used for millennia as a memory booster, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative, and antiepileptic drug. The neuropharmacological effects of the seed extract have been thoroughly studied in a variety of laboratories, and there are numerous findings that support their nootropic function. Aim: To investigate the effects of Celastrus paniculatus against restraint stress, induced behavioral and biochemical changes in male Wistar albino rats. Methods: The animals were divided into five groups. Each group includes six animals. Group I: Control, Group II: Restraint stress (6hrs for 21 days), Group III: Celastrus paniculatus (400mg/kg, orally) and restraint Stress, Group IV:  Celastrus paniculatus alone, Group V: Vehicle. The behavioral changes are assessed by Place Preference test, Elevated plus Maze. Animals were euthanized and the discrete regions of the brain were homogenized for biochemical estimation, such as Catalase, SOD, LPO, GPX, GSH, Vitamin C. Animal’s cognitive and anxiety-related behavior and antioxidants were examined the following day after the stress procedure and treatment. Results:  Following a period of 21 days of being subjected to restraint stress, the behavioral changes were reduced in stress group when compared to control group, and also the levels of Lipid peroxidase significant (P<0.05) increased in the restraint stress group as compared to the control group. Enzymatic antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), Vitamin C, Glutathione experienced a significant (P<0.05) reduction in the restraint stress group as opposed to the control group. Conclusion: Chronic restraint stress has adverse effects on the animal’s cognition, memory, and learning abilities as well as anxiety-related behavior. However, Celastrus paniculatus treatment shows enhanced performance in anxiety-related Behavior and antioxidant properties.
In-Silico Anti-Diarrhoeal Evaluation of Lagu Gangathara Chooranam
Authors: D Anandhalakshmi , A Pavithra , A Surya , H Nalini Sofia , H Vetha Merlin Kumari , T Lakshmikantham , R Meenakumari
Published: January 2024

Background: In siddha system of medicine diarrhoea can be compared with kazhichal. Diarrhoea results from several factors like intestinal hyper-motility, malabsorbtion of water, inflammation of GIT or use of laxatives. In siddha literature, the preparation named lagu gangathara chooranam is indicated for kazhichal. Aim: The study aims to perform the in-silico computational studies of phytoconstituents of the siddha formulation lagu gangathara chooranam targeted against m3 muscarinic acetyl choline receptor for anti-diarrhoeal activity. Methods: The retrieved phytocomponents were subjected for docking calculations against target enzyme m3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. Results: The computational analysis retrived 11 bio-active compounds from herbal formulation. It includes limonene, α-humulene, cyperolone, lupeol, beta amyrin, betulinic acid, mangiferin, quercetin, caryophyllene and luteolin. These compounds significantly bind against the target  m3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. Hence these phytocompounds may produce significant anti-diarrheal activity by hindering the activity of m3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor in the intestinal region which mediates the diarrhoea. Conclusion: Further clinical trials or experimental studies could be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of this siddha formulation lagu gangathara chooranam against diarrhoea.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of siddha herbal Formulation Kabasura kudineer in various concentrations
Authors: D Punitha , S Elansekaran , S Sudha Revathy , M Ramamurthy , V Srinivasan , R Gayatri , GJ Christian
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Siddha system is one of the ancient systems coming practised in southern part of India, North and Eastern parts of Sri Lanka. The Siddha medicines are categorised as Aga marundhugal (Internal Medicine) and Pura marundhugal (External Medicine).One among them is kudineer (Decoction). Kabasura kudineer chooranam (KSK) is a polyherbal formulation and it contains 15 ingredients. It is indicated for Iyyasuram and it used for fever with Respiratory disease. Objective and Methods: To analyse the presents of different phyto constituents, develop HPTLC fingerfrint and quantify the amount of phenols and alkaloids in Kabasura Kudineer prepared at 1/4 (sample A), 1/8 (Sample B) and 1/16 (Sample C) reduction concentrations. Result: Phytochemical analysis of Kabasura Kudineer revealed the presence of alkaloid, phenol, flavonoid and tannin in Sample A, B and C. The Rf value obtained by TLC and HPTLC fingerprint  for Sample A are 0.02, 0.04, 0.79, Sample B is 0.04, 0.80 and Sample C is 0.04, 0.43, 0.051 and 0.71. The amount of Alkaloid present in Sample A, B, C 1.61 ,1.03,1.44  and phenol present in Sample A, B, C 17.62 ,19.71,18.60 Conclusion: The Analytical parameters along with TLC photo documentation, HPTLC fingerprinting profile and UV Spectrophometer in various concentration of Kabasura Kudineeer are different in different reduction concentration ratio. Further specific chemical markers can be quantified using HPTLC and the therapeutic efficacy can be explored in further studies.
Evaluation of In vitro Antioxidant and Antidiabetic activity of a Polyherbal formulation
Authors: Ramen Kalita  , Nath Bipul , Saha Dipankar
Published: January 2024

Recent years have seen significant improvements in the identification, management, and study of metabolic illnesses, particularly diabetes. In addition to the present synthetic medicines, current research is focused on developing an alternate source of medication from natural resources for managing diabetes. Objective: To investigate the antioxidant and antidiabetic efficacy of a poly-herbal formulation (PHF) by in vitro models. Methods: The Polyherbal formulation was screened for the presence of phytochemical constituents. The total phenolic and flavonoids content of the formulation was also analysed.  The in vitro antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of the formulation (PHF) were calculated. Results: The Polyherbal formulation showed presence of phenols, flavonoids, steroids, and saponins. The IC50 value of PHF4 was found to be 42.70µg/ml in DPPH radical scavenging assay.  It has shown high levels of phenols (172.6±0.68 mg/g), flavonoids (137.3±0.91 mg/g) and had IC50 values of 422.50 µg/ml and 438.71 µg/ml for amylase and glucosidase, respectively. Conclusion: The results indicate that Polyherbal Formulation (PHF4) had significant antioxidant activity as well as a strong inhibitory effect on α -amylase and α -glucosidase. However, for further validation of the above findings, in vivo antidiabetic study of polyherbal formulation will be carried out using animal models.
Insilico analysis of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) for its Balya activity with special reference to Cachexia
Authors: Hiremath Vishala , Vedantam Giridhar , Sahu Tripura , Josephraj Peraira Jackulin
Published: January 2024

Cachexia is a serious but under recognised consequence of many chronic diseases. The positive role of Ashwagandha in debility has been evaluated in several studies. But the underlying molecular mechanism is unclear. In the present study, network pharmacology is used to understand the molecular basis of its action. Methods: The phytoconstituents of Ashwagandha were screened from IMPPAT database and literature. The effective compounds were screened by drug likeness score and pharmacokinetic characteristics (ADMET). The target genes of effective compounds were predicted from BindingDB. The cachexia genes were found in gene-cards database, and cachexia related target genes were screened by comparison. Then the related pathways and correlation analysis were explored by the Genomes (KEGG) database. Finally, the networks of compound-target, target-pathway, and pathway-disease of Ashwagandha were constructed by Cytoscape software v3.7.2. Docking studies were carried out with PyRx software and analyzed in Biovia discovery studio visualizer. Results: The effective ingredients of Ashwagandha in cachexia were Withanolide S, Withanolide E, Withanolide D, Withasomniferol A and Beta sitosterol. The network analysis showed the highly modulating proteins were PTGS2, AR, PRKCB, JUN, TERT, NFE2L2, MDM2 and TNF which are related to cachexia and act on  the pathways like MAPK signalling, MicroRNAs in cancer, cAMP signalling etc. The ligands and targets were retrieved from the PubChem, Protein Data Bank and docked using PyRx software. Conclusion: The present study is enabling to understand scientific evidence at the molecular level of balya action which has been proved clinically earlier.
Cultural Resilience in the Face of Globalization: An Anthropological Exploration of Traditional Societies' Adaptation Strategies and Identity Dynamics
Authors: Krasniqi Liridon
Published: January 2024

The study delves into the adaptive strategies and identity dynamics of traditional societies in Albania within the context of globalization. Employing a purposive sampling technique, three distinct communities were selected, and a structured questionnaire was employed as the primary data collection instrument. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, regression, ANOVA, and ANCOVA were utilized for quantitative insights, complemented by qualitative data from interviews and participant observations. The findings unveil significant economic adaptations, linguistic shifts, and varying success factors in cultural preservation initiatives across communities. The nuanced impact of community size, geographical location, and historical influences highlights the need for tailored interventions. Comparisons with previous studies in Albania enrich the discourse, while the practical implications underscore the imperative for culturally sensitive policies in preserving traditional societies' heritage amid globalization.
Paleogeotectonic position of the Kyzyk Chadr porphyry copper ore field, Republic of Tyva
Authors: Starostin Ivan , Chernykh Aleksander , Girfanov Mikhail
Published: January 2024

Regional-scale localization conditions of the Kyzyk-Chadr molybdenum-copper porphyry ore field in the southern folded frame of the Siberian Platform are considered. The porphyry mineralization of the field formed at the Salairian (Early Caledonian) phase of development of the Altai-Sayan segment of the

Central Asian Orogenic Belt (CAOB), in connection with small intrusions of the gabbro-diorite-granodioritegranite Kyzykchadr Complex (Є2–3). The formation of the ore-bearing complex was associated with an accretionalcollisional magmatic belt superimposed on a Vendian–Early Cambrian volcanic-sedimentary island-arc substrate. The complex is only known within the local Ozhu uplifted block with a “batholitic” massif of the gabbrotonalite-plagiogranite Tannu-Ola Complex (Є2), but it is suggested that there could existed some analogous accretional-collisional Cambrian intrusions productive for Mo-Cu porphyry mineralization in some other areas, that were later overlapped by Ordovician–Silurian and Early Devonian volcanosedimentary deposits or broken by

intrusive massifs of the Caledonian collisional volcano-plutonic belt. The rocks of the Salairian and Caledonian magmatic belts were deformed during subsequent geotectonic stages, primarily the Late Paleozoic collision, and overlain by younger sedimentary deposits. The position of economic-grade Mo and Mo-Cu porphyry deposits in the southern Altai-Sayan segment of the CAOB is assumed to be confined to areas of spatial superposition

(overlapping) of magmatic belts of the three geotectonic stages: 1) island-arc volcanic belts (V–Є1), 2) “batholithic” intrusions and small intrusions of the magmatic belt of the accretional-collisional stage (Є2–3), 3) the collisional volcano-plutonic belt (O–D1).
An evaluation of the prevalence of probable sarcopenia in older adults in a single centre in Trinidad and Tobago
Authors: Kissoon Jo-Anne
Published: January 2024

Objectives
To assess the prevalence of probable sarcopenia, defined as weak handgrip strength, in community dwelling older adults, for a cohort in Trinidad and Tobago, using guidelines issued by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2). Secondly, to investigate the association between probable sarcopenia and factors such as sex, age, ethnicity, diabetes, metformin usage, protein intake, multiple comorbidities, level of alcohol consumption and physical activity.

Method
This was a cross-sectional cohort study comprising of adults aged ≥ 60 years. SARC-F scores ≥ 4 were used to screen for probable sarcopenia and the EWGSOP2 criteria, low grip strength (< 27 kg for males and < 16 kg for females) were used for assessment. Statistically significant associations were determined using both Chi Squared and Logistic Regression analysis.

Results
A total of 143 adults were enrolled. The prevalence of probable sarcopenia within the cohort was 30.8% overall. In females it was 22.6% [n=84, mean age 75.9 years, standard deviation (8.07)] and in males 42.4% [n =59, mean age 75.7 years (6.28)]. Factors associated with probable sarcopenia were female sex (p = 0.01), age (p = 0.001), East Indian ethnicity (p = 0.001), SARC-F score >4 (p<0.001), number of diseases (p = 0.04), and minimal physical activity (p=0.01). In multivariate analyses, only socio-demographic variables and SARC-F but no lifestyle factors were significantly associated with probable sarcopenia.

Conclusion
This study found that almost 1 in every 3 persons of age above 60 years had probable sarcopenia, which was more common in males than in females. Age, sex, race, and SARC-F were significantly associated with probable sarcopenia in adjusted analyses.
SARS-CoV-2 Salgınının Toplumun Beslenme Davranışı Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Serdar
Published: January 2024

Derginizin 2023 yılı ilk sayısında yayınlanan ve Ünal ve Okudu tarafından hazırlanan “Pandemi Döneminde Bireylerin Sezgisel Yeme Davranışı, Depresyon ve Beden Kütle İndeksi Arasındaki İlişkinin Değerlendirilmesi” isimli yazıyı büyük bir ilgi ile okuduk. Yazarlara ve editör ekibine SARS-CoV-2 salgını sürecinde aktif olarak çalışıp, evden çalışmaya geçen yetişkin bireylerde sezgisel yeme davranışı, depresyon ve beden kitle indeksi arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koyan yazılarından dolayı teşekkür ederiz. Bununla birlikte yazının tartışmasına katkı sunabilecek birkaç noktaya değinmek isteriz.
Wpływ pandemii COVID-19 na codzienną mobilność mieszkańców Warszawy
Authors: Misztal Maciej
Published: January 2024

The article presents the results of a study aimed at determining the impact of the pandemic on the everyday spatial behavior of Warsaw residents. This impact turned out to be substantial and it can be assumed that the observed changes will be permanent. The popularity of active mobility has increased and residents more often use services close to their place of residence. This proves that the implementation of the concept of sustainable urban mobility and a “15-minute” city based on a network of local centers can be a scenario for shaping the functional and spatial structure of the city.
Edwin Lluco, un obrero del arte
Authors: Achig Sánchez Miguel Ángel
Published: January 2024

La obra del artista Edwin Lluco tiene un concepto propio, entre ideas, sentimientos y apegos en beneficio del hacer, decir y sentir la realidad política ecuatoriana, de esta manera elabora un discurso propio, utiliza juicios de valor para establecer interacciones entre el artista y el pueblo, quienes declaran públicamente ilegal la realidad social del Ecuador. Así, logra afianzar la comunicación intelectual y afectiva de la comunidad ecuatoriana.
Posibilidades creativas de las pantallas de cristal líquido desechadas
Authors: Garrido Arianne
Published: January 2024

En este ensayo visual se aborda la posibilidad de aprovechar los materiales internos de las pantallas de cristal líquido desechadas en la práctica artística, con el propósito de estudiar los efectos ópticos que derivan de diferentes fenómenos lumínicos. Se presenta un conjunto de obra y se reflexiona sobre el papel de estos materiales como recursos alternativos para el desarrollo de proyectos que tengan cabida dentro del contexto actual del arte.
CLASSIFICAÇÃO DE UM PERFIL DE ANTROPOSSOLO NO CONTEXTO DO ANTROPOCENO: ESTUDO DE CASO EM ÁREA DE EROSÃO ACELERADA NA APA DO TIBURI, MUNICÍPIO DE PRESIDENTE PRUDENTE (SP)P
Authors: MARIANA DOS SANTOS MORENO  , MARIA CRISTINA PERUSI  , JOÃO OSVALDO RODRIGUES NUNES  , LEONARDO DA SILVA THOMAZINI
Published: January 2024

No Antropoceno, a pedosfera, onde se dão os processos de produção do espaço urbano ou rural, é continuamente afetada por intensas formas de degradação, sendo a erosão acelerada e a consequente formação de Antropossolos algumas que merecem atenção. Esse trabalho teve como objetivo classificar um perfil de Antropossolo na Área de Proteção Ambiental (APA) do Timburi, município de Presidente Prudente/SP. As amostras foram coletadas na cabeceira de uma ravina na baixa vertente da bacia do Córrego Primeiro de Maio, em área de pastagem. O preparo do perfil para coleta das amostras em campo seguiu metodologia consagrada, a partir do qual foram identificadas 05 camadas, em profundidade de 0-100+ cm. Foram realizadas análises físicas: densidade do solo, da partícula e análise granulométrica; químicas: CTC, pH e matéria orgânica (MO); descrição morfológica: cor, textura, estrutura, porosidade e consistência. Os principais resultados permitem inferir que trata-se de um perfil de Antropossolo Sômico, pois mesmo que indiretamente, é resultado de ação humana. Para esse fim, observou-se que no perfil existe a presença de fragmentos de rocha, adição de materiais antrópicos não nocivos, teores de MO aquém dos esperados e textura arenosa, conferindo a esse solo alta vulnerabilidade frente aos processos erosivos.
BANCARIZAÇÃO NA AGLOMERAÇÃO URBANA DO SUL (RS) NO PERÍODO DE 1995 A 2010
Authors: JOÃO BATISTA FLORES TEIXEIRA
Published: January 2024

O objetivo do presente artigo é apresentar um quadro como os bancos públicos, através da competição e de estabilidade econômica, atuam na Aglomeração Urbana do Sul (AUSUL), que é formada pelos municípios de Arroio do Padre, Capão do Leão, Pelotas, Rio Grande e São José do Norte, financeirizando o território e a sociedade no período de 1995 a 2010. Houve uma inflexão clara entre os governos liberais dos anos 1990 e os nacionais-desenvolvimentistas do início dos anos 2000. Enquanto a renda per capita cresceu 39% nacionalmente, a concentração de renda se reduziu em até 0,3 no índice de Gini regionalmente, graças a disseminação de crédito bancário em um processo anticíclico.
AQUI JAZ UM RIO: IMPACTOS DO ESQUECIMENTO DO RIACHO PAJEÚ NA PAISAGEM URBANA DE FORTALEZA
Authors: JULIANA MOREIRA DOS SANTOS  , MADSON DOS SANTOS COSTA  , DAVIS PEREIRA DE PAULA
Published: January 2024

O objetivo desse artigo é discutir o esquecimento do riacho Pajeú e o seu impacto na paisagem urbana de Fortaleza. Através de uma análise diacrônica, recorrendo às notícias veiculadas pelos principais jornais da cidade, no período de 1980 a 2019, situamos no tempo e no espaço significativos impactos relacionados ao esquecimento do riacho, que se refletem no cotidiano da cidade ao longo destes 39 anos. Concluímos, então, que, embora faça parte da paisagem de Fortaleza desde a sua fundação, o riacho encontra-se, atualmente, escondido sob essa mesma paisagem que ajudou a conformar, sofrendo os efeitos do esquecimento e sendo lembrado sobretudo quando repercute no espaço urbano como eventos de inundação.
Prevalência de lesões músculo-esqueléticas em jovens jogadores amadores de futebol do Algarve
Authors: Minghelli Beatriz , Catarino Adelino , Belo João , Maximino João , Serra Joel
Published: January 2024

Introdução: Em Portugal a prática desportiva no futebol tem aumentado em atletas com idades inferiores a 18 anos e esta prática consiste num desporto de contacto de alta intensidade que implica mudanças de velocidade e direção do movimento, bem como os jogadores vão estar envolvidos em confrontos para ganhar ou manter a posse de bola, podendo resultar num risco elevado de lesões. Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência de lesões músculo-esqueléticas em jovens jogadores amadores de futebol. Material e Métodos: A amostra foi constituída por 145 jogadores de futebol amador da região do Algarve, dos Clubes Montenegro e Pongas, todos do sexo masculino, com idades compreendidas entre os 7 e os 18 anos (13,39±2,51). O instrumento de medida utilizado para a recolha de dados incluiu um questionário com perguntas sobre as características da amostra e da prática do futebol e sobre a ocorrência de lesões. Resultados: Durante toda a prática desportiva, 86 (59,3%) jogadores sofreram lesão, sendo que 31 (36,05%) jogadores sofreram 1 lesão, 26 (30,23%) 2 lesões, 17 (19,77%) 3 lesões e 12 (13,95%) sofreram 4 ou mais lesões, totalizando 182 lesões. No momento da avaliação, 12 (9,3%) jogadores estavam lesionados. Nos últimos 12 meses, 67 (46,2%) jogadores referiram presença de lesão, com um total de 83 lesões, sendo 21 (25,30%) contusão/rutura muscular, 13 (15,66%) luxação, 11 (13,25%) dor não específica, 10 (12,05%) entorse, 5 (6,02%) fratura, 7 (8,43%) tendinopatia, 4 (4,82%) lesão ligamentar e 12 (14,46%) outro. O local anatómico mais acometido foi a coxa (19; 22,89%), seguido do joelho (17; 20,48%), pés e dedos (15; 18,07%), anca (14; 16,87%), perna (12; 14,46%) e tornozelo (6; 7,23%). Relativamente ao mecanismo de lesão, 16 (19,28%) lesões ocorreram durante a corrida de velocidade, 17 (20,48%) no desarme do adversário, 14 (16,87%) durante o remate, 12 (14,46%) impacto com outro atleta; 8 (9,64%) durante a mudança brusca de direção, 6 (7,23%) durante a aterragem e em 10 (12,05%) lesões não foi identificado o mecanismo. Conclusão: Os dados do presente estudo revelaram uma elevada prevalência de lesões na amostra analisada. Assim sendo, torna-se importante criar estratégias de prevenção de lesões a partir de programas de treino específico e orientação aos jogadores.
Efeito da Fisioterapia na dispareunia e qualidade de vida de uma jovem com endometriose: estudo de caso
Authors: Baldaia Dias Vera , Martinho Manuela
Published: January 2024

Introdução: A endometriose é uma doença que tem enorme impacto negativo na qualidade de vida das mulheres, principalmente pelo seu caráter crónico e difícil diagnóstico. A dispareunia (dor na relação sexual penetrativa) é um dos sintomas mais comuns e um poderoso inibidor do ciclo de resposta sexual. Existe um consenso internacional de que o treino dos músculos do pavimento pélvico deve ser a primeira linha de tratamento da incontinência urinária de esforço e do prolapso de órgão pélvico, no entanto, pouco se sabe sobre os efeitos na disfunção sexual feminina; Objetivo: perceber o efeito da fisioterapia na dispareunia, na função sexual e na qualidade de vida e de uma jovem com endometriose. Material e Métodos: Foram realizadas 8 sessões de intervenção, uma vez por semana, durante aproximadamente 60 minutos, que incluíram ensino da anatomofisiologia do pavimento pélvico, modificação comportamental, técnicas específicas de terapia manual, treino dos músculos do pavimento pélvico e Pilates clínico. Procedeu-se à mensuração da dor com a Escala Visual Analógica (EVA), da função sexual com o Índice de Funcionamento Sexual Feminino (FSFI) e da qualidade de vida com o Questionário de Perfil de Saúde da Endometriose (EHP); Resultados: A fisioterapia demonstrou um efeito favorável nas três variáveis medidas: verificou-se redução da dor de 8/10 para 3/10 (EVA), verificou-se uma melhoria de 11,6 na pontuação total, 1,8 na dimensão excitação, 1,8 na lubrificação, 4 no orgasmo, 0,8 na satisfação e 3,2 na dor (FSFI) e observou-se uma melhoria nas dimensões suporte social, vida no trabalho, relações com os filhos e relações sexuais (EHP). Conclusões: o objetivo do estudo de caso foi atingido. Apesar de não se terem verificado melhorias em todas as dimensões da qualidade de vida da utente, a intervenção foi suficientemente importante para permitir o reinício da sua vida sexual, com uma redução significativa da dispareunia, o que foi de encontro à sua expetativa.
Biofilm Formation of Staphylococcus Aureus in Multiple Sclerosis Patients and its Essential Role in the Pathogenicity of the Disease
Authors: Suhad Hassan Aubaid  , Ekhlas Saddam Falih  , Suhaib khalid Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune neurological disease of the central nervous system (CNS). One of the most important factors that lead to increased bacterial resistance to an antibacterial agent and also increase the severity of multiple sclerosis, is the capability of producing enterotoxins and biofilm.   
Aim: To investigate the biofilm-forming Staphylococcus aureus and its correlation with multiple sclerosis severity.
Methods: one hundred nasal swab segments from "multiple" "sclerosis" patients and 100 from controls. Staphylococcus aureus was cultured on blood agar, nutrient agar, mannitol salt agar, biochemical tests, and biofilm assay tests were done.
Results: A case-control study including  (81%) of MS patients were colonized with Staphylococcus aureus in the nasal cavity while only (12%) were colonized in controls, By using the crystal violet microtiter plate method, all Staphylococcus aureus isolates in multiple sclerosis patients can produce biofilm depending on cutoff point (0.171) that measured by ELISA technique, out of 81% isolates from multiple sclerosis patients there were 97.5%, strong biofilm producers, while only 2.5% of isolates were weak biofilm producers.
Conclusions: All isolates produce biofilm in high density correlated with increased antibiotic resistance of isolates and increase disease severity.