bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CT-Guided Foramen Ovale Injection of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: First Human Case Report of Trigeminal Neuralgia Relief
Authors: Candido Kenneth , Prodromos Chadwick , Nenchev Kristian
Published: December 2024

Introduction/Objective:

Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is an extremely painful condition
without an established treatment other than symptom-suppressive medications or temporary relief
from corticosteroid injections. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) have demonstrated the ability to
enhance healing and reduce inflammation and pain without side effects. Our objective was to evaluate
the safety and efficacy of CT-guided foramen ovale MSC injection in the treatment of TN.

Methods:

A 48-year-old woman presented with a 22-year history of severe TN. Previous treatments,
including microvascular decompression, acupuncture, chiropractic adjustment, and hypnotism
had failed. Medications decreased pain, but produced severe bothersome mental clouding. After
proper informed consent, the patient elected trigeminal nerve injection in the foramen ovale
with AlloRx (vitrobiopharma.com Golden Colorado) umbilical cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem
Cells (MSCs). An experienced pain specialist with previous experience using CT guidance with
sedation to inject the trigeminal nerve in the foramen ovale with corticosteroids performed the injection
using 20 million MSCs. The patient reported no adverse events or complications related to
the treatment.

Results:

At 1 month post-treatment, the patient reported dramatically reduced pain/tingling, and
no longer needed medication, which resulted in the resolution of her mental clouding. At 12
months post-treatment, some symptoms recurred, but the patient maintained substantial cognitive
improvements and required a reduced dose of medication.

Conclusion:

We have demonstrated, for the first time, CT-guided MSC injection into the foramen
ovale to result in significant improvement in trigeminal neuralgia without side effects.
Biological Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles: Latest Insights and Applications
Authors: Ouardy Khadija El , Ahmoum Hassan , Mir Youssef
Published: December 2024

Nanotechnology is rapidly transforming various fields, including medicine, environmental
conservation, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. The production of metallic nanoparticles is a
key area within this field, known for its innovative applications. However, traditional chemical
and physical methods used for nanoparticle synthesis often involve toxic chemicals and are expensive,
making them unsuitable for large-scale production. To address these issues, there has been a
growing focus on developing sustainable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly methods. One promising
approach is the biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. This technique combines principles
from biology and nanotechnology, using natural sources such as plant extracts, bacteria, fungi,
yeast, and algae to produce nanoparticles in an environmentally friendly way. This review examines
the biological synthesis of various metal nanoparticles, including platinum, palladium,
gold, and silver. It explores different green methods used for their production and discusses the
mechanisms that enable these biological processes. Additionally, the review highlights the diverse
applications of these nanoparticles, from environmental cleanup and heavy metal removal to cancer
treatment and drug delivery. By focusing on green synthesis methods, this approach not only
reduces environmental impact but also offers a scalable, sustainable alternative to traditional nanoparticle
production techniques. As research in this area advances, these eco-friendly methods are
expected to play a crucial role in the future of nanotechnology.
Parasites of Urogenital Tract of Goat
Authors: Jyothimol G.
Published: December 2024

Goats are an important part of the agrarian economy in different parts of the
world. They are known as poor man’s cows. Some of the parasitic infections can lead
to a reduction in performance and reproductive failures in goats. Toxoplasma gondii is
one among them, and only one reported parasite affecting the urogenital tract of goats.
Goats usually harbor the intermediate stages of this organism in different body tissues.
It causes abortion in goats if pregnant goats are infected during any stage of pregnancy.
This lead to great economic loss to the farmer. However, abortions in goats may not
always attributed to Toxoplasma infections alone. In most cases, it may be due to coinfections with other abortifacient parasites like Neospora caninum. The problem with
this infection lies mainly in the lack of facilities for early diagnosis or treatment of this
condition. Even though many serologic tools like IFA, ELISA and MAT can be used
for its diagnosis, a confirmative diagnosis is not possible. Biotechnological tools like
PCR and Genotyping have been reported to produce better results. In addition to the
problems caused by Toxoplasma infections in livestock, this parasite possesses a
significant public health status as it is a highly potent zoonotic agent. Worldwide, onethird of the human population is chronically infected with this parasite. This chapter
dealt in detail with all aspects of this parasitic infection.
Introduction to Polymers in Modern Medicine
Authors: Chabukswar Anuruddha R. , Raut Kunal G. , Bole Sandesh S. , Kale Yash D. , Jagdale Swati , Kothawade Sachin N.
Published: December 2024

The chapter is an overview of the role of polymers in modern medicine, their
classifications, and applications, along with the future directions. It describes the
evolution of polymers and classifies them under natural, synthetic, and biodegradable
types. Their importance in medicine is reflected in terms of their biocompatibility,
versatility, and cost-effectiveness. It will cover all discussions concerning various kinds
of polymers, from biodegradable ones such as polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, and
polycaprolactone to non-biodegradable ones like polyethylene, polypropylene, and
polytetrafluoroethylene. The discussion then proceeds to smart polymers, particularly
stimulus-responsive and shape-memory polymers.It explains in detail the applications of polymers in medicine: drug delivery systems
with mechanisms for controlled and targeted release, medical devices and implants, and
polymers in wound healing and dressings—more precisely, hydrocolloids and
hydrogels.
The chapters will include advances and future directions in polymer science, polymer
synthesis, nanotechnology with regard to nanopolymers and nanocomposites, the role
of polymers in personalized medicine, and individually tailor-made pharmaceutical
delivery systems and adjusted implantations/prosthetics. In the last part, considerations
and challenges in the use of such polymers are discussed, including biocompatibility
and safety issues, regulatory and ethical considerations, and environmental impact and
sustainability of polymer-based medical products. The chapter closes with a summary
of all views expressed and puts these in relation to the visions for the future regarding
the role of polymers in medicine. It is strongly believed that polymers are going to
revolutionize healthcare through continued research and development.
Polymer Nanotechnology in Medicine
Authors: Shirkhedkar Atul A. , Sumbe Rajashri B. , Autade Kalyani A. , Kothawade Sachin N. , Bankar Amruta A.
Published: December 2024

Polymeric nanomaterials possess a distinct set of properties for systems due
to their large surface area to mass ratio, high reactivity, and nanoscale size. These
attributes make them unique in many application fields. Their application in
nanomedicine has completely changed therapeutic and diagnostic modalities because
they are precisely engineered materials at the molecular level. Nanoparticles are widely
used in site-specific controlled delivery and direct targeting to increase
pharmacological efficacy and decrease side effects. Polymers are potentially perfect for
meeting the needs of every specific drug-delivery system because of their versatility.
Biodegradable and biocompatible polymers are commonly used in the fabrication of
polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs). In this review, a summary of nanomedicine, targeted
therapy with polymer nanoparticles, and diagnostic applications of polymer
nanomaterials have been provided.
Polymeric Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering
Authors: Bagade Om M. , Doke-Bagade Priyanka E. , Kothawade Sachin N. , Amrutkar Rakesh D.
Published: December 2024

Polymeric scaffolds perform a pivotal character in tissue engineering,
offering a versatile platform for regenerative medicine applications. This abstract
provides an inclusive outline of the contemporary state of research on polymeric
scaffolds, highlighting their significance in fostering tissue regeneration. These threedimensional structures simulate the extracellular background as long as a conducive
environment for proliferation, cell adhesion, and differentiation is concerned. The
choice of polymers, fabrication techniques, and scaffold architecture critically
influence their performance. Various polymers belonging to the natural and synthetic
origins have been explored, each possessing unique properties that address specific
tissue engineering challenges. Polymers from the natural origin, such as chitosan,
collagen, and hyaluronic acid, offer biocompatibility and bioactivity, while synthetic
polymers like poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) provide tunable mechanical
properties and degradation rates. Amalgam scaffolds, combining the benefits of both
types, exhibit enhanced performance. Advanced fabrication methods, including
electrospinning and 3D bioprinting, enable precise control over scaffold architecture,
porosity, and surface topography. The rational choices of polymers are essential to
simulate the instinctive extracellular medium and create a conducive microenvironment
for cell proliferation, attachment, and differentiation. The interaction between cells and
polymeric scaffolds is governed by intricate signaling pathways, influencing cell fate
and tissue development. Additionally, the incorporation of bioactive fragments, growth
factors, and nanomaterials further enhances the functionality of these scaffolds. Despite
significant progress, challenges such as long-term biocompatibility and
immunogenicity remain areas of active investigation. Polymeric scaffolds in tissue
engineering continue to evolve as a promising strategy for regenerative medicine. The
synergistic combination of diverse polymers, advanced fabrication techniques, and
bioactive components holds immense potential for creating tailored solutions for
tissue-specific regeneration.
Smart Polymers in Medicine
Authors: Pingale Prashant L. , Wani Sakshi P. , Pingale Anjali P. , Rajput Amarjitsing P. , Kothawade Sachin N.
Published: December 2024

The rapid progress in biomedical research has resulted in numerous
innovative uses for biocompatible polymers. In contemporary medicine, with an
increased understanding of both physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms,
there is a growing emphasis on replicating or, when possible, recreating the
functionality of a healthy system to facilitate healing. This has led to the emergence of
smart polymers designed for responsive drug delivery. These soft materials, consisting
of polymers, exhibit significant responses to subtle changes in their surroundings.
Researchers are increasingly drawn to the development of novel drug delivery systems
using smart polymers. The significance of these polymers is escalating, given their
ability to undergo substantial reversible physical or chemical changes in reaction to
minor alterations in environmental factors such as pH, temperature, dual stimuli, light,
and phase transition. This characteristic holds great promise for biomedical
applications, enabling the targeted treatment of various diseases through
microenvironment stimuli. Smart polymers offer a potential avenue for targeted drug
delivery, improved drug delivery, gene therapy, enhanced patient compliance, drug
stability maintenance, and easy manufacturability. Yet, there are numerous research
opportunities to be explored to develop perfect delivery methods that are
biodegradable, biocompatible, and easy to administer, as well as release the integrated
agent in a chemically and conformationally stable form for a longer duration. However,
it is possible to conclude that smart polymers offer immense potential in biotechnology
and healthcare applications if these difficulties are solved. This article provides an
overview of the essential attributes and applications of smart polymers in the medical
field, highlighting the current research status and envisioning the future potential of
smart polymers in advancing medical technologies
Foundations of Epidemiology
Authors: Abubakar Saleh Jalal-Eddeen
Published: December 2024

This chapter lays the groundwork for understanding the principles, methods,
and applications of epidemiology. Beginning with an introduction to the field, it delves
into the intricacies of health and disease, exploring various epidemiological research
fields and methodologies. The chapter elucidates the measurement of disease
occurrence and highlights the significance, successes, and real-world applications of
epidemiology.
Reinforcement Learning in Robot Automation by Q-learning
Authors: Hoang Minh Long
Published: December 2024

This chapter demonstrates the pivotal role of reinforcement learning (RL),
specifically employing the Q-learning algorithm, in enhancing the capabilities of
autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for transportation tasks. The focus is on enabling
the robot to learn and execute two critical tasks autonomously. The first task involves
the robot learning the optimal path to transport an object from its current location to a
specified destination. The second task requires the robot to adeptly avoid obstacles
encountered along the way, ensuring safe and efficient navigation. The robot is
equipped with advanced sensors, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) and
inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors, to accomplish these tasks. The Lidar sensor
provides detailed scanning of the surrounding environment, allowing the robot to detect
and map obstacles, while the IMU sensors aid in precise positioning and movement
tracking. These sensory inputs are crucial for the robot to understand its environment
and make informed decisions accurately. The chapter elucidates the working principles
of the Q-learning algorithm, a model-free RL technique that enables the robot to learn
optimal actions through trial-and-error interactions with its environment. The training
process involves the robot being rewarded for successful task completion and penalized
for undesirable actions, gradually refining its policy to maximize cumulative rewards.
Through detailed explanations and practical demonstrations, this research showcases
how Q-learning facilitates the robot's learning process, enabling it to master the tasks of
path planning and obstacle avoidance. The insights gained from this study highlight the
potential of RL in advancing the autonomy and efficiency of mobile robots in
transportation and other applications, paving the way for further innovations in the
field.
Prediction Uncertainty of Deep Neural Network in Orientation Angles from IMU Sensors
Authors: Hoang Minh Long
Published: December 2024

The chapter delves into how the Monte Carlo Dropout method is integrated
into the neural network, enabling the network to estimate uncertainty by performing
multiple forward passes during prediction. This technique allows for a probabilistic
interpretation of the model's outputs, providing insight into the confidence levels
associated with each prediction. Furthermore, the research examines the prediction
uncertainties of Euler angles on the X, Y, and Z axes. The study aims to determine the
deep learning model's confidence level for each orientation angle by analyzing these
uncertainties. This point is particularly important in applications where precise
orientation data is crucial, such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, and motion capture
systems. The results are presented in a comparative format, highlighting the differences
in uncertainty levels across the three axes. This comparison provides knowledge about
the model's robustness and reliability in predicting orientation angles. The chapter
underscores the importance of accounting for prediction uncertainty in neural networks,
as it enhances the model's reliability and provides valuable information for decisionmaking processes. By providing a comprehensive analysis of uncertainty prediction in
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor data, this chapter contributes to the broader
field of artificial intelligence (AI) by emphasizing the significance of uncertainty
estimation in regression tasks. This approach not only improves model performance but
also increases the trustworthiness of AI systems in various important applications.
Three-Dimensionally (3D) Printed Bioceramic Scaffolds for Tissue Reconstruction
Authors: Rodríguez-González Raquel , Rojas-Márquez Raquel , Castro Emilio , Ángel Mateos-Timoneda Miguel , Delgado Luis M. , Pérez Román A.
Published: December 2024

3D printing technologies have changed the manufacturing of tissue
engineering scaffolds upside down, giving new possibilities to obtain complex shapes
that perfectly resemble patient defects using old bioceramics or new materials
especially developed as inks for 3D printing.
Bioceramics have been commonly used in tissue regeneration, mainly bone, due to
their high biocompatibility and in some cases, bioactivity. Moreover, they can have
different compositions and proportions, which give rise to a wide variety of properties.
The main types of bioceramics are calcium phosphates and bioactive glasses, but there
are other ceramics such as zirconia and alumina.The 3D printing of bioceramics is usually performed by mixing particles or powders of
ceramics with a polymer to obtain proper viscosity, and they can be printed through
DIW, SLA or SLS. After printing, they can be sintered to obtain a pure ceramic body,
or left as a composite. Additionally, there is a direct ceramic printing method based on
SLS that does not need a polymer for printing.These results indicated that 3D printing of bioceramics has the potential to produce
large-scale tissue engineering scaffolds with accurate structure and functionality;
however, further studies are needed to improve the biological response to the 3D
printed scaffolds
Additive Manufacturing of Bioactive Glasses: Focus on Bone Tissue Engineering
Authors: Kargozar Saeid , Mozafari Masoud , Kermani Frazad , Milan Peiman Brouki , Baino Francesco
Published: December 2024

In tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, bioactive glasses (BGs)
offer many potential advantages. These inorganic substances belong to the bioceramics
family and are traditionally produced in powder and granular formats via the sol-gel
and melt-quenching synthesis routes. In order to mimic the native structure of human
tissues, BGs should be fabricated into three-dimensional (3D) constructs (i.e.,
scaffolds). There are specific conventional fabrication methods for producing BGbased scaffolds (e.g., foam replication); however, they suffer from some critical
limitations such as the lack of exact control on the pore dimension and distribution. In
this regard, additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has emerged for
the generation of precise and high-resolution BG-based scaffolds. Currently, 3D
printing of BG-based scaffolds is performed by using a series of well-developed AM
techniques, including direct 3D printing, selective laser sintering (SLS), robocasting,
and stereolithography (SLA). In some methods, BGs are added to polymeric matrices
and then introduced into the 3D printing machine as a raw material. In general, 3Dprinted constructs exhibit important advantages over conventionally-fabricated tissueengineering scaffolds in terms of reproducibility, scalability, architecture (e.g., controllable strut thickness, pore shape and size), and biomechanical properties. It is of
significance that BGs can be simultaneously printed with mammalian cells (e.g., stem
cells), known as 3D bioprinting. Still, some challenges (e.g., decreased cell viability)
remain that should be addressed by conducting further research and proposing
innovative solutions.
Bioactive Glass and Glass-Ceramics for Managing Microbial Infections
Authors: Crovace Murilo C. , Souza Marina T.
Published: December 2024

Bioactive glasses and glass-ceramics are promising materials for both hard
and soft tissue regeneration through gene activation mechanisms triggered by their
dissolution products. This chapter presents a key property of bioactive glasses and
glass-ceramics of growing interest in materials science i.e their antibacterial activity.
The main compositions, including composites, with proven bactericidal action, were
gathered. The current understanding of compositional effects on the bacteria-killing
mechanisms is summarized as well as the main dopants used to enhance the
antibacterial activity. Finally, examples of bioactive glass-based products that have
being developed for many important applications in orthopedics are presented, such as
the treatment of osteomyelitis, coating in metallic implants, the treatment of infected
skin wounds, and also in dentistry, in the treatment of oral ailments.
Bioactive Glasses and Ceramics for Improved Angiogenesis
Authors: Kargozar Saeid , Nazarnezhad Simin , Webster Thomas J. , Baino Francesco
Published: December 2024

Bioceramics form a versatile large family of biocompatible materials with
diverse applications in the medical setting. These substances can be classified into
distinct groups, including almost bio-inert ceramics (e.g., alumina), bioactive glasses
and glass-ceramics, and moderately to quickly bioresorbable ceramics (e.g.,
hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphates, respectively). Bioceramics are
conventionally used for healing hard tissue injuries due to their excellent properties,
including mechanical performance. From a biological perspective, bioceramics exhibit
outstanding features (e.g., inducing osteogenesis) in favor of bone reconstruction.
Considering the central role of angiogenesis in tissue healing, different formulations of
bioceramics have been demonstrated to have stimulatory effects on neovessel
formation. Apart from physical properties (e.g., surface micron and nano topography),
the chemical composition of bioceramics greatly affects their angiogenic capacity in
vitro and in vivo. Several additional approaches are now well-established in order to
increase the angiogenic activity of bioceramics, including adding pro-angiogenic
dopants (e.g., copper and silicon) and loading pro-angiogenic bioactive molecules (e.g.,
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)). In this sense, the degradation rate of
bioceramics is a key property commonly mentioned to effectively promote
angiogenesis. Cellular and molecular experiments have revealed the signaling
pathways involved in angiogenesis which are activated by ionic dissolution products
released from bioceramics. In this manner, this review highlights the new positive role
that bioceramics can play in angiogenesis.
Bioactive Glasses and their Composites with Potent Hemostatic Activity
Authors: Pourshahrestani Sara , Zeimaran Ehsan , Fauzi Mh Busra , Kadri Nahrizul Adib
Published: December 2024

One of the key reasons for death is blood loss or hemorrhage from trauma or
surgeries. Management of bleeding by utilizing suitable hemostatic agents is therefore
important to diminish related complications and mortality. In recent years, the
application of bioactive glasses for hemostasis has shown promising results in both in
vitro and in vivo. In this chapter, we will highlight the mechanism of action of bioactive
glasses in accelerating hemostasis, review various forms of bioactive glasses and their
composites that have been assessed for potential application in promoting hemostasis
and stopping bleeding, and briefly include future perspectives.
Constelações Decoloniais: O Pós-Museu Como Espaço de Interculturalidade e Resistência
Authors: Trindade Elaine , De Lemos Martins Moisés
Published: December 2024

Assim como uma constelação é formada por estrelas individuais que juntas criam uma representação significativa, a expressão constelações decoloniais sugere a interconexão de diversas imagens, práticas e movimentos decoloniais que, juntos, formam um quadro mais amplo e compreensivo de resistência. Sugere ainda a inclusão de múltiplas perspectivas, vozes e experiências de diferentes culturas. De modo semelhante às constelações, que são compostas por múltiplos pontos de luz, cada imagem, pensamento, perspectiva, contribui para mapear e navegar por territórios culturais e históricos periféricos ou suprimidos pelo colonialismo, recuperando e valorizando esses espaços através de uma abordagem decolonial. Neste estudo, adotamos uma perspectiva decolonial da interculturalidade (Martins, 2020; Mignolo & Walsh, 2018), entendida como um diálogo genuíno entre povos e instituições, procurando promover a igualdade de oportunidades. A abordagem da nossa investigação é qualitativa, fundamentada em pesquisa bibliográfica, explorando conceitos como interculturalidade, decolonialidade e pós-musealidade. Analisamos alguns museus que estão a transformar as suas exposições e narrativas, em prol de uma perspectiva decolonial. Exploramos algumas dinâmicas no African Museum, na Bélgica; no Pitt Rivers Museum, na Grã-Bretanha; e no Museu Virtual da Lusofonia, no Google Arts & Culture, com sede física em Portugal. Estes museus são apresentados como estudos de caso que exemplificam a aproximação ao paradigma do pós-museu.
Students’ Attitudes toward Learning English among Senior High School Stem Students in Siocon District, Division of Zamboanga Del Norte: Basis for Proposed Intervention Program
Authors: Busca-Monteroso Jonilyn M. , Baes James O.
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to assess the level attitude towards learning English of the Senior High School STEM students in Siocon District, Division of Zamboanga del Norte during the school year 2022-2023. Frequency count and percent, weighted mean, Mann-Whitney U Test, and Kruskal-Wallis H Test were the statistical tools used in the study. There were two hundred forty (240) respondents involved in the survey. The study revealed that most of the respondents were females, 18 years and above, most of them were grade 12 and majority of them were Bisaya/Cebuano. The study revealed that behavioral attitudes level toward learning English was high, cognitive attitudes level toward learning English was high, and affective attitudes level toward learning English was high. There was no significant difference in the perceived of level students’ attitudes toward learning English in terms of sex, age, grade level and ethnic group. Based on the findings, it is recommended that teachers should elevate the students' attitudes, and their interest in English should increase because of the teachers' provision of worthwhile activities, such as but not limited to remedial instruction, extracurricular English activities, and language-related programs.
Стихотворная биография Г.-Ж. Тугулдурова (1817–1872) — V-го настоятеля Агинского дацана
Authors:   Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Siberian Branch of the RAS (6, Sakhyanova St., 670047 Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation), Tushinov Bair L. , Batomunkueva Soelma R. ,   Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Siberian Branch of the RAS (6, Sakhyanova St., 670047 Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation), Hartaev Vladimir V. ,   Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Siberian Branch of the RAS (6, Sakhyanova St., 670047 Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation)
Published: December 2024

Introduction. TThe article is devoted to the study of the poetic namthar — the biography of the Vth abbot of the Aginsky datsan Dechen Lhundupling Galsan-Zhimba Tuguldurov. The purpose of the study is analysis and introduction of this biography into scientific circulation. A previously unexplored manuscript of a Tibetan-language namthar from the collections of the Aginsky datsan was the object of the research. A copy of this manuscript “Seeds of the biography of the abbot of the monastery Dechen Lhundupling Choje Kelsang Jinpa Pelsangpo” (Tib. bde chen lhun grub gling gi khri pa chos rje skal bzang spyin pa dpal bzang po'i rnam thar gyi sa bon bzhugs) by unknown author was kindly given to us by the fund custodian D.V. Vakunin. The chronological scope of the source covers the period from 1817 to 1872. The relevance of this work is caused by the need of introducing this source into scientific circulation due to the fact that despite the significance of the personality of G.-Zh. Tuguldurov in the history of Buryat Buddhism, information about him and his works have not yet been fully researched. As a result of the study, new historical facts of the biography of G.-Zh. Tuguldurov were revealed; the names of his Mongolian teachers were established; a description of his contribution to the development of Buddhism in the Aginsky and Tsugolsky monasteries was given; the circumstances of G.-Zh Tuguldurov’s passing from life were described; founded was an unidentified earlier as his work a Sanskrit-Tibetan dictionary “Sanskrit-Tibetan dictionary with explanations compiled by Choje Tri-Rinpoche”.
Выражение событийных стимулов в бурятских конструкциях каузации эмоций
Authors:   Institute for Finno-Ugric/Uralic Studies, Ludwig Maximilian University (31/ III, Ludwigstr, 80539 München, Germany), Skribnik Elena K. , Darzhaeva Nadezhda B. ,   Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Siberian Branch of the RAS  (6, Sakhyanovа St., 670042, Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation)
Published: December 2024

Goals. This paper discusses strategies of expressing Stimuli in Buryat emotive causative constructions. Results. We argue that a series of such constructions can be seen as a system that allows the speaker to put different components of the Stimulus event into the focus of attention, depending on their informational relevance to the speaker. The component in focus of attention is represented as a main clause subject; it can be the Stimulus event as a whole (expressed by a subject clause or an action noun) or its first argument (an Agent, understood as a Causer); with a Causer as a subject, the central inanimate argument can be additionally expressed as an Instrument or the action itself as a Means (in both cases the instrumental case is used). The focus of attention on further arguments is not registered. As the study has shown, relevant for the analysis is the structure of a potential full clause describing the Stimulus and characteristics of its components: an animate or inanimate noun as a subject, a verbal or nominal predicate, a transitive or intransitive verb. Materials. The research is based on the language data from dictionaries and Buryat literary texts, including those published in the Buryat National Corpus, as well as on elicitation data. In the analysis we used descriptive, comparative and transformational methods, introspection and elicitation.
Кипчаки в социально-административной системе империи Тимура и его политических наследников
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University (36, Lenin Ave., 634050 Tomsk, Russian Federation), Abdumanapov Rustam A
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Insights into the Kipchak ethnic component of Central Asian history are a very important field instrumental in reconstructing actual processes across the vast Eurasian territories. The component has been studied within diverse ethnic and national histories of the region but the impact of Kipchak tribes in the history of the Timurid Empire and its successor states remains as uninvestigated. Goals. The paper analyzes a variety of sources to delineate the place of Kipchak tribes in social and administrative structures of Amir Timur’s empire and domains of his descendants. Materials and methods. The article examines The Life of [Sultan] Jalal al-Din Mangburni by Shihab al-Din Muhammad al-Nasawi, The Chronicles of Amir Timur’ Invasion of India by Ghiyas-ud-din Ali, The Rise of the Two Auspicious Constellations and the Confluence of the Two Oceans by Abd-al-Razzāq Samarqandī, The Book of Victories by Nizam al-Din Shami, The Book of Victories by Sharaf ad-Din Ali Yazdi, The Glorifier of Genealogies, Tarikh-i Rashidi by Mirza Muhammad Haidar, Babur-nama by Zahiru’d-din Muhammad Babur, Miracles of Fate in the History of Timur by Ahmed ibn Arabshah, Ming Shilu (Ming Veritable Records), etc. Our analysis of such various sources based on the principle of historicism with the aid of special historical methods concludes as to the degree of Kipchaks’ participation in political and administrative structures of the mentioned states. Conclusions. The considered sources attest to representatives of Kipchak tribes were close enough to associates of Amir Timur and would hold high positions, acting as emirs of diwans, tuvachis, emirs of tumens, seal keepers, etc. There were several groups of Kipchaks — ones in the Ilchikdai Ulus, Kipchaks associated with Jalairs, separate communities ruled by various emirs. The Timurid era witnessed the shaping and rise of several Kipchak clans that served as executives in the states of Amir Timur and his descendants.
Русско-калмыцкие переговоры и заключение шерти 1677 г.
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (8, Ilishkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation), Tepkeev Vladimir T.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The article discusses circumstances behind the Russian-Kalmyk negotiations and Shert’ (‘oath/treaty of allegiance’) of 1677. Goals. The study seeks to introduce some newly discovered sources dealing with seventeenth-century Kalmyk-Russian relations. Materials. The work focuses on Ambassadorial Book 5 contained in Collection 119 (‘Kalmyk Affairs’) of the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts. Results. The Treaty of 1677 and related preceding arrangements were characterized by mutual suspicion and mistrust. The main Kalmyk-party guarantors — besides Ayuka proper —were Noyon Yeke-Zamsa of Torghuts and Tayiji Solom-Tseren of Dorbets. Conclusions. The Shert’ of 1677 would largely duplicate provisions of the 1673 one. However, it was supplemented with a few points, namely: 1) external political contacts of Kalmyk noblemen would be essentially limited, 2) all ethnic Russian captives of 1675–1677 were to be returned and offenders be punished, 3) diplomatic protocol and procedures to be henceforth followed by Ayuka with Russian Tsar’s ambassadors and written messages were articulated in greater detail.
“Take off my death again”: la fragmentación y el devenir de Lady Lazarus en Sylvia Plath y Jennifer Rahim
Authors: Cortés London Odette de Siena
Published: December 2024

Pensar en la noción de continuidad mediante la fragmentación permite problematizar la forma en la que se crean los vínculos entre dos autoras provenientes de contextos diferentes dentro de la literatura inglesa. Este proceso visibiliza la imposibilidad de una conjunción lineal y directa, mientras que propone concebir enlaces de maneras menos directas, pero más enriquecedoras. Además, la cualidad fragmentaria de este pensamiento abre figuras que podrían considerarse unidades cerradas para introducir multiplicidades en la forma de discursos multiculturales que entran en conversación. Tal es el caso de Lady Lazarus, leída como un tema-personaje que permite un cruce cultural entre los poemas “Lady Lazarus” (1965) de Sylvia Plath y “Lady Lazarus in the Sun” (2008) de Jennifer Rahim. En dichos textos, dos versiones del mismo personaje adquieren opacidad a partir de la fragmentación que se construye en un devenir constante que introduce a la figura en contextos distantes. Así, este artículo busca explorar la forma en la que las dos poetas entablan negociaciones identitarias complejas entre su voz poética, Lady Lazarus y otras voces e historias a través del cuerpo fragmentado en el devenir. En este intercambio, la fragmentación se convierte en una doble vía que, paradójicamente, construye al tema-personaje desde la multiplicidad, mientras deconstruye las materialidades disonantes que iniciaron el ciclo de muerte y renacimiento característico de Lady Lazarus. De este modo, el artículo aborda el devenir de los fragmentos como un proceso complejo en la construcción de identidades múltiples y subversivas en la poesía escrita por mujeres.
Descripción del cuadro clínico predominante en la coinfección dengue-COVID-19: revisión de casos reportados
Authors: Salazar-Alcaraz Guadalupe , Roman-Morales Yelitza E. , García-Morales Gabriela , Gil-Ojeda Ricardo , Garduño-Orbe Brenda
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: describir las características clínicas en la coinfección de dengue-covid 19 en los casos o series de casos publicados. Métodos: se realizó una búsqueda en PubMed, Scielo y Google Académico de casos reportados de coinfección de dengue-covid-19, se utilizaron los términos MeSH de “coinfección-coinfection”, “Dengue”, “covid-19” y “sars-cov-2”. Se incluyeron publicaciones de coinfección dengue-covid-19 de enero 2020 a agosto 2023. Se excluyeron artículos duplicados, de acceso restringido, retractados y en los cuales no se confirmaron por laboratorio las virosis. Se eliminaron aquellos en los que existió un tercer proceso infeccioso agudo, coinfección no simultánea y cuando el resultado de una de la virosis fue un falso positivo. Resultados: se incluyeron 57 casos, los síntomas predominantes fueron fiebre con 96.5%, malestar general en 54.4% y mialgias en 49.1%. Los datos de alarma como edema, hepatomegalia, derrame pleural y encefalitis tuvieron una mayor presentación en el grupo de 0 a 19 años. Se reportaron siete defunciones en mayores de diecinueve años. Los síntomas que se asociaron con defunción fueron disnea y letargia. Conclusión: los síntomas identificados como predominantes en los casos estudiados fueron fiebre, malestar general y mialgias, los cuales están presentes en los dos padecimientos. En zonas endémicas para dengue el médico tratante debe tener presente la coinfección dengue-covid-19 para otorgar un manejo adecuado y evitar complicaciones por esta causa.
Sobre Sandra Gayol, Una pérdida eterna. La muerte de Eva Perón y la creación de una comunidad emocional peronista
Authors: Perrig Sara
Published: December 2024

Reseña de Sandra Gayol, Una pérdida eterna. La muerte de Eva Perón y la creación de una comunidad emocional peronista (Buenos Aires: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2023).
Study on Diabetic Foot in Sabha City
Authors: Mansour Nabel Ahmed A
Published: December 2024

Diabetic foot is a group of pathological changes affecting the lower extremities, which usually result from
complications caused by diabetes, such as peripheral neuropathy, blood vessel damage, and loss of sensation in the feet.
This study focused on studying cases of foot disease and gangrene in the municipality of Sabha and how dangerous it is to
human health, as well as knowing the prevalence of the disease and the mortality rate from this disease. After that, analyzing the
categories specific to the disease in the municipality of Sabha based on one of the hospitals in the municipality. By knowing the
results, the relationship between the prevalence rate of the disease and some changes is known.
The study community consisted of cases centered on diabetic foot and gangrene in the medical center in the municipality of
Sabha. Random samples of 30 patients were selected from them, where a part of a sample of more than 50 people was taken and
the characteristics of the sample were described into social characteristics and health characteristics. The results showed that
there is a variation in the incidence rate of diabetic foot on several social indicators represented by age and gender. This is to put
the results before decision makers to consult them and take the necessary recommendations in order to combat the disease.
Деформационный критерий для определения расстояния между нормальными трещинами в железобетонных балках при плоском изгибе
Authors: Пекин Д. А.
Published: December 2024

Выполнен краткий обзор развития нового раздела механики деформируемого твердого тела — механика железобетона. Для стержневых железобетонных элементов обосновывается целесообразность выделения нового подраздела — механики стержневых железобетонных элементов с нормальными трещинами. Подробно рассмотрены классические предпосылки и допущения для определения расстояния между нормальными трещинами в состоянии чистого изгиба и обосновывается необходимость их полного пересмотра на основе предельной растяжимости бетона и выработкой деформационного критерия. Предложена программа экспериментальных исследований для определения предельной растяжимости бетона совместно с арматурой при осевом растяжении призматических образцов. Рассмотрен пример определения расстояния между нормальными трещинами для консольной балки при действии равномерно распределенной нагрузки.
Прогнозирование прочности и контроль качества укладки монолитного бетона в конструкциях с несъемной опалубкой
Authors: Коротких Д. Н. , Капустин Д. Е.
Published: December 2024

При возведении ряда сооружений атомных электростанций применяют сборно-монолитную технологию строительства с использованием армоопалубочных блоков, состоящих из арматурного каркаса и несъемной опалубки из сталефибробетона. Использование указанной технологии позволяет снизить время возведения объекта. В то же время возникает ряд проблем, связанных с оценкой прочности и контролем качества уложенного монолитного бетона, находящегося за несъемной опалубкой. Отсутствие прямого доступа к поверхности бетона не позволяет использовать стандартизированные неразрушающие методы оценки прочности. Дефекты монолитного бетона в виде каверн и пустот становятся скрытыми и требуется использование специализированных инструментальных методов. Для выбора оптимальной методики оценки прочности бетона и контроля качества его укладки выполнены экспериментальные исследования фрагмента армоопалубочного блока с уложенным монолитным бетоном. Установлено, что оптимальным способом контроля качества укладки является ультразвуковая томография, позволяющая выявить дефект за несъемной СФБ опалубкой, а также вести контроль параметров армирования. В результате апробации предложено использовать методы прогнозирования прочности бетона на основании температурно-временных зависимостей.
Fostering Collaborative Practice Through Interprofessional Education
Authors: Umstattd Meyer M. Renée , Prochnow Tyler , Hess Burritt , During Christina , Opusunju Jasmine , Creighton Jacob , Sumrall Jasmin
Published: December 2024

Background and Objectives: Health care leaders use interprofessional collaborative practice as a strategy to improve health outcomes, and they have stressed its importance in the education of primary care medical providers to apply public health concepts like the social determinants of health and community collaborations. Interprofessional education (IPE) prepares students from different professions for collaborative practice as they enter the health workforce by developing core competencies. Understanding the importance of IPE is vital toward improving person and client-centered care and population health outcomes. This study aims to evaluate IPE workshops’ effects on participants’ confidence in applying public health concepts to improve health outcomes and intention to collaborate with local resources.
Methods: Public health–focused workshops were provided to encourage collaboration between Master of Public Health (MPH) students and residents in a family medicine residency program. We analyzed change using McNemar’s tests to determine significant differences between pre- and postworkshop responses.
Results: In total, 33 family medicine residents and 41 MPH students provided full data for the evaluation. We found statistically significant differences between self-efficacy levels and intention to partner with resources between pre- and postworkshop surveys.
Conclusions: Results point to the efficacy and value of IPE opportunities in the education of family medicine residents and MPH students. This study presents a viable and useful example of IPE integration between MPH students and family medicine residents. Understanding social determinants of health and the use of local resources to better the health of the community is vital for both groups.
Crkveno-pravni položaj franjevaca u Slavoniji i Srijemu od Velikog bečkog rata do podjele provincije 1757. godine
Authors: Skenderović Robert
Published: December 2024

Početkom 18. stoljeća Katolička je crkva nastojala obnoviti svoje institucije na prostoru Slavonije i Srijema. U postojećim prilikama najbolje su se snalazili franjevci provincije Bosne Srebrene. Oni su nakon protjerivanja Osmanlija iz slavonskih gradova započeli obnovu svojih samostana u Požegi, Iloku i Šarengradu, ali i izgradnju novih u Gradiški, Cerniku, Brodu, Osijeku, Đakovu, Vukovaru i Petrovaradinu. Uz već postojeće samostane u Velikoj i Našicama, nabrojani samostani vrlo su brzo izgrađeni i postali su snažna središta franjevačkog djelovanja na prostoru Slavonije i Srijema. Franjevci su u njima organizirali svoje niže škole, gramatičke škole te studije filozofije i teologije. Samostani su bili i mjesta u kojima se često okupljala gradska elita. Brojnost redovnika, novoizgrađenih samostana i župa o kojima su vodili pastoralnu skrb te aktivnost franjevaca na vjerskom, kulturnom i obrazovnom polju, kao i njihova povezanost s gradskim elitama i podrška koju su imali od civilnih i vojnih vlasti, pokazuju da se prva polovica 18. stoljeća može smatrati zlatnim razdobljem djelovanja provincije Bosne Srebrene u Slavoniji. Međutim, nakon 1750. godine počinje doba krize zbog više razloga. S jedne strane biskupi započinju oduzimanje brojnih župa koje predaju dijecezanskim svećenicima, a s druge strane unutarnje podjele unutar provincije Bosne Srebrene koje su se pojavile polovicom 17. stoljeća postajale su sve veće i očitije. To dovodi na kraju do podjele provincije Bosne Srebrene. Godine 1735. od nje se odvajaju dalmatinski franjevci u zasebnu provinciju sv. Kaja (kasnije provincija Presvetog Otkupitelja), a 1757. slavonsko-podunavski franjevci osnivaju posebnu provinciju sv. Ivana Kapistranskog.
Prediction model of blast furnace molten iron temperature and molten iron silicon content based on improved arithmetic optimization twin support vector machine for regression
Authors: Shi C.-Y. , Tao P.-L. , Li S.-D. , Wang Y.-K. , Zhang L.
Published: December 2024

The temperature and silicon content of molten blast furnace iron are directly related to its quality. Therefore, creating an effective prediction model for these parameters is crucial. To address these issues, an Improved Arithmetic Optimization Twin Support Vector Machine for Regression (LAOA-TSVR) model was developed to predict the temperature and silicon content of molten blast furnace iron. First, SPSS was used to perform a correlation analysis and identify the main influencing factors. Secondly, the model was compared with three common prediction models to verify its prediction performance: Back Propagation Neural Network (BP), Support Vector Regression (SVR), and Twin Support Vector Machine for Regression (TSVR). Preliminary results indicate that the prediction accuracy of the LAOA-TSVR model is significantly higher than that of the other models. Finally, the model was applied to the actual production process of an iron mill for a total of 200 furnaces. The results show that the hit rates for molten iron temperature and silicon content are within the error ranges of ?5% and ?0.5% at 92.12% and 92.53%, respectively, with a corresponding double-hit rate of 85.32%. The model effectively fulfills the production requirements of an iron mill and provides valuable information for the production process in the blast furnace.