bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A method for data conversion of exposure level testers using sinusoidal alternating magnetic fields
Authors: Zhong Senming , Yao Ping , Wang Xiaojun , Zeng Bo , Luo Jianbin
Published: November 2024

Flux density measurements provide valuable information on the state of electrical appliances, which can be utilised for improving the safety and the performance of the associated system. Exposure level testers with a B-field probe are widely used for flux density measurements but they
can only perform a time-domain measurement and display it as output voltage related to flux density. In other words, they cannot output flux density directly, which brings many inconveniences. These drawbacks can be improved using data conversion coefficients. However, the test frequencies
of most exposure level testers are greater than 1 Hz. They are unable to calculate the data conversion coefficients using a constant magnetic field. This paper proposes a method for data conversion of exposure level testers using alternating magnetic fields to measure flux density directly:
the flux density conversion model was established; the mathematical relationship between the mean value of the voltage signal output by the exposure level testers and its stable display value was deduced; and an experimental test of the conversion coefficients was carried out. The results
show that the error between the value measured using the new technique and the display value of the exposure level tester at different frequencies is small. This method can trace the flux density in both the time and frequency domains through software processing algorithms without changing
the exposure level tester itself. By applying sinusoidal magnetic fields and using the conversion factor, then existing testers can be used to measure flux density directly.
Variations of the residual magnetic fields of X70 pipeline steels with double defects
Authors: Bao Sheng , Luo Qiang , Li Yan , Hong Jingxuan
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research is to correlate residual magnetic fields (RMFs) with double defects in ferromagnetic steels. Specimens of X70 pipeline steels were machined into smooth plates with two types of defect (single and double defects) for comparison. Tensile tests were carried out
to detect the RMF signals on the surface of the defective specimens. The variation of the tangential component of the RMF signals was presented and magnetic parameters were defined to investigate the abnormal magnetic changes of the two types of defect. It was found that the peak value of
the tangential component was not influenced by defect types and the valley value was capable of evaluating the interaction effect between defects. Correlation between the RMF signals and the location of double defects was also investigated. This research will promote the investigation of defect
clusters in ferromagnetic steels based on the metal magnetic memory (MMM) technique.
Prioritizing Oral Health: Oral Health IS Health!
Authors: Cline J. Steven
Published: November 2024

How did we let the mouth get separated from the rest of the body? And more importantly, how do we put oral health back into overall health? This issue of the NCMJ highlights recent efforts to develop strategies to create an accessible, sustainable, and equitable care delivery system in North

Carolina.
Longitudinal Follow-up Reveals Peripheral Immunological Changes Upon Tick Bite in α-Gal–Sensitized Individuals
Authors: Swiontek K , Fischer J , Hedin F , Revets D , Riel D , Chakrapani N , Mackenstedt U , Biedermann T , Kuehn A , Cosma A , Ollert M , Hilger C
Published: November 2024

Background: α-Gal syndrome is characterized by specific IgE (sIgE) antibodies to the carbohydrate galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-Gal) and delayed onset of allergic symptoms after ingestion of mammalian meat. While tick bites are assumed to mediate sensitization, the immune response to tick bites has not yet been investigated. Objective: To investigate the peripheral immune response to tick bites in humans over time. Methods: In a longitudinal cohort study, immunological reactions associated with tick bites (Ixodes species) were analyzed within 1 day (V1), 2 weeks (V2), 1 month (V3), and 3 months (V4) after the occurrence of a bite. sIgE, sIgG, and sIgG subclass levels, as well as 10 cytokines, were quantified. Deep immune phenotyping was performed using mass cytometry. Results: A total of 4 controls and 10 patients were bitten by a tick and followed up over 3 months. None of the controls developed sIgE to α-Gal, and sIgE increased in all patients from V1 until V2/V3, as did IL-8 levels. We noted a significant increase in CD19+ B cells and B-cell subpopulations, as well as a decrease in γδ CD56+ T cells in patients between V0 and V1. At V1, frequencies of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) and γδ CD56+ T cells were lower in patients than in controls. Conclusion: Our study provides evidence of significant changes in several immune cell populations in α-Gal–sensitized patients, along with increased levels of IL-8 and sIgE. This is the first exploratory study to investigate longitudinal peripheral immune profiles in patients and controls bitten by ticks.
GÜRCÜ KAYNAKLARINA GÖRE XI. YÜZYILIN SON ÇEYREĞİNDE SELÇUKLULARIN GÜRCİSTAN SEFERLERİ
Authors: Ayçiçek Ayşe
Published: November 2024

Gürcü kaynakları tarafından Didi Turkoba tabiri 1080’lerde Selçukluların Gürcistan’daki sürekli olarak düzenledikleri seferleri ifade etmek için kullanılmaktadır. Selçukluların Gürcistan’a düzenlemiş olduğu bu seferlerde ülke siyasi, ekonomik ve sosyal bakımdan büyük değişikliklere uğramıştı. Kral II. Giorgi, ülkenin içinde bulunduğu iç karışıklıkları gidermek ve Selçukluların fetihlerini engellemek adına bir takım faaliyetlerde bulunmasına rağmen başarılı olamamıştı.
Selçuklular gerçekleştirmiş oldukları seferleri neticesinde Gürcistan’ın neredeyse tamamını ele geçirmişti. Her bahar döneminde buraya sefer düzenliyor ve kışa kadar burada kalıyorlardı. Bu durum köylülerin tarımla ilgilenmesini yavaşlatıyor halkın ekonomik bakımdan zor duruma düşmesine sebep oluyordu. İktisadi zorluklara iç isyanların ve doğa felaketlerinin de eklenmesiyle Gürcistan’daki kargaşa daha da artmaktaydı. Türkmen boy ve oymaklarının ülkeye yerleşmeye başlaması ile birlikte ülkenin demografik yapısı da değişmeye başlamıştı. Onlara direnen şehirler zarar görürken şehir hayatı, ticaret ve zanaat gerilemekteydi.
(KİTAP DEĞERLENDİRME: Muhammed Yazıcı, OSMANLI KLASİK DÖNEM HUKUKUNDA SUÇ VE CEZA: ANADOLU’DA KAMU DÜZENİ, Yeditepe Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2019, 320 s., ISBN: 9786059787987.)
Authors: İnak Neşe
Published: November 2024

KİTAP DEĞERLENDİRME: Muhammed Yazıcı, OSMANLI KLASİK DÖNEM HUKUKUNDA SUÇ VE CEZA: ANADOLU’DA KAMU DÜZENİ, Yeditepe Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2019, 320 s., ISBN: 9786059787987.
Evolução das estratégias de segurança cibernética: análise do cenário regional e internacional
Authors: Paz Santiago , Bergues Martina , Callero José
Published: November 2024

Na era digital, a segurança cibernética tornou-se um imperativo estratégico para governos em todo o mundo. O crescente volume e sofisticação das ameaças cibernéticas destacaram a necessidade de estruturas de proteção robustas e coordenadas. Nesse contexto, as estratégias nacionais de cibersegurança surgem como instrumentos fundamentais para garantir a segurança e a resiliência do ciberespaço. O estudo incluiu a análise de 12 países com nível de maturidade avançado fora da região e sete países da América Latina e Caribe (de forma a contemplar a experiência regional na temática), totalizando uma análise de 43 estratégias, das quais 19 estão vigentes. A análise foi realizada comparando componentes transversais: (i) estrutura das estratégias; (ii) ameaças e desafios; (iii) princípios; (iv) objetivos estratégicos (agrupados em 12 categorias); (v) métricas e indicadores. Além disso, as macro categorias incluem as seguintes áreas focais: (i) governança; (ii) gestão de riscos; (iii) resiliência e prontidão; (iv) infraestrutura crítica e serviços essenciais; (v) capacidades e conscientização; (vi) marco normativo e legislação; (vii) cooperação internacional; (viii) privacidade e dados; (ix) defesa e capacidade militar.
Evaluation of Cardioprotective Activity of Corchorus aestuans L. Leaves
Authors: Macwan Carol , Suhagia B. N. , Soni Tejal G. , Ahmed Shahbaz S. , Patel Jaya
Published: November 2024

Background: The effectiveness of several medicinal herbs with antioxidant qualities in MI has been assessed and demonstrated. Corchorus aestuans L. is one such medicinal plant that has been shown to have hypocholesteremic and antioxidant properties. C. aestuans L. is also well-known for its bitter tonic, cardiotonic, and stomach relieving properties. Aim: In order to assess the impact of C. aestuans methanol extract against ISO-induced changes in myocardial enzymes, antioxidant status, and cardiac pathology in experimentally induced myocardial infarction, this study was conducted. Methods: Male wistar albino rats were used to create an Isoproterenol (ISO) induced Myocardial Infarction (MI) in order to study the possible cardiovascular preventative effects of the methanol extract of the medicinal plant C. aestuans. Six groups of eight animals each were created from the 180-250 g range of animals, and during the study, the animals in groups one (normal control) and two (model control) were given distilled water. Group three received ascorbic acid (250 mg/kg), while groups four to six received methanol extract of C. aestuans (MECA; 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg, respectively) once a day for 28 days. Animals in group’s two to six received the first dosage of ISO (100 mg/kg, S.C.) on day 27 and the second dose 24 hours later. Rats were anesthetized using chloroform, then their hearts were isolated and serum was collected. Twelve hours following the second large dose, the rats anesthetized, killed, and samples of their hearts and serum were taken. After the heart was cleaned with ice-cold saline, it was weighed. A histology study was conducted on heart tissue, while biochemical markers were analyzed in serum and heart homogenate. Results: When isoproterenol was administered, the concentrations of CK-MB (Creatinine Kinase - Myocardial Band), LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase), and NA+ (Sodium) increased dramatically, but the concentrations of K+ (Potassium) and MDA (Malondialdehyde) dropped. The incidence of these alterations was dramatically decreased by ascorbic acid and MECA (Methanol extract of C. aestuans) treatment. Consequently, the cardioprotective effect can be explained by decreased levels of cardiac marker enzymes. Conclusion: MECA (50 mg / kg, 100 mg / kg and 150 mg /kg p.o. once for 28 days) attenuated serum enzymes and marker, increased tissue calcium and sodium levels, decreased potassium levels, and inhibited lipid peroxidation to significantly counteract the effect of experimentally induced MI.
Unreactive alpha or alpha-theta coma electroencephalogram patterns with favorable neurologic outcomes: a report of three cases and literature review
Authors: Amoranto Marvic Joseph S. , Fernandez Marc Laurence L.
Published: November 2024

Background: Alpha coma and its variants theta coma and alpha-theta coma (ATC) are clinical coma states characterized by electroencephalographic patterns resembling those of wakefulness. The complete (unreactive) form of these states is invariably associated with poor outcomes among post-anoxic comatose patients.Case Report: Herein, we present three adult comatose patients (aged 21, 45, and 51 years) with unreactive ATC patterns, who exhibited remarkable neurological improvement. Two patients experienced post-cardiopulmonary arrest (due to electrocution and viral myocarditis, respectively), while the third had severe septic encephalopathy. Electroencephalograms (EEGs) taken at least 24 hours after coma onset revealed unreactive ATC patterns. All patients survived, achieving significant neurological improvement. Remarkably, in one patient, the only symptom was minor incoordination during ambulation upon discharge. Conclusion: These cases challenge the grave prognosis associated with this EEG pattern, particularly in post-anoxic comatose patients. Factors such as younger age, presence of shockable rhythms, and cause of arrest may have contributed to these favorable outcomes.
O commons digital e suas implicações para o trabalho intelectual decente
Authors: Arrabal Alejandro Knaesel
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo trata das implicações do conceito de “commons digital” e seus desdobramentos, em relação ao trabalho intelectual decente. Realizado por meio de revisão bibliográfica e análise de discurso, o estudo apresenta-se aqui reunido em três unidades. A primeira desenvolve a extensão do conceito de commons digital. A segunda trata do processo histórico de construção da categoria “trabalho intelectual”, com destaque para a sua proletarização no contemporâneo. A última aborda as implicações do commons digital para o trabalho intelectual decente.
DAS LIDES OITOCENTISTAS E LEITURAS REPUBLICANAS: o projeto de nação de Tobias Barreto entre evolução e progresso
Authors: Passos Aruanã Antonio dos
Published: November 2024

Analisamos os contornos de formulação de uma projeção para o Brasil no interior das ideias de Tobias Barreto (1839-1889) com ênfase nas concepções de evolução e progresso. Tributário do pensamento germânico do século dezenove, o pensador sergipano articulou uma crítica ao Brasil Imperial do ponto de vista político e cultural com fito em um imaginário filosófico e científico para a Alemanha pós unificação. Dessa maneira, a presença em suas ideias e obras das noções de evolução e progresso, numa perspectiva cientificista, é o centro de articulação de uma projeção reformista para o Brasil no contexto da circulação internacional das ideias no interior da chamada geração de 1870. Nossos resultados apontam para uma crítica da historiografia sobre a chamada “Escola do Recife” que transpassa a tese do mimetismo ideológico e da dependência dos referenciais estrangeiros europeus já que a germanofilia tobiática não significou uma adesão incondicional ao pensamento alemão de então.
O USO DO SOLO NAS REGIÕES PRÓXIMAS ÀS ESTAÇÕES DE METRÔ NA CIDADE DE SÃO PAULO: mobilidade urbana e planejamento sustentável
Authors: Rodrigues Thiago Teiji Sato Velasco , Pierini Cláudio Robert , Martinelli  Thaís de Cássia
Published: November 2024

O transporte público é um elemento essencial do espaço urbano, impactando diretamente a qualidade de vida de milhões de pessoas. A interação entre o transporte coletivo e o uso do solo é fundamental para o desenvolvimento urbano sustentável, especialmente no contexto das grandes cidades. Este trabalho analisa 74 estações do metrô de São Paulo, focando no uso do solo e nas características populacionais das regiões adjacentes. Observou-se que algumas áreas apresentam um uso diversificado do solo, enquanto outras mostram maior concentração em usos específicos, com destaque para o predomínio de áreas residenciais e comerciais. A metodologia aplicada pode ser aprimorada e utilizada para embasar políticas públicas e planejamento urbano mais eficiente.
DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONÔMICO, DIREITO E DESIGUALDADE: como justificar o desempenho brasileiro
Authors: Kalache Kauana
Published: November 2024

Parte importante do debate econômico contemporâneo envolve as tentativas de justificação da manutenção do subdesenvolvimento, especialmente o econômico, de determinadas nações, mais especificamente do Brasil globalizado, ante ao facilitado acesso à informação e tecnologia. A hipótese trabalhada na presente pesquisa é a de que o subdesenvolvimento econômico – como também o democrático, social e cultural, é fruto da colonização brasileira, pautada na extração de bens e escravização dos nativos, gerando uma cultura de instituições econômicas extrativistas e um sistema político não pluralista. Buscou-se afastar a justificativa para o desenvolvimento econômico pautada em critérios geográficos, culturais e intelectuais ou “de ignorância”, aproximando a análise do entendimento de que é a adoção de instituições econômicas inclusivas, em íntima relação com o pluralismo, inclusive político, o caminho para o desenvolvimento almejado.
UM PONTO CEGO NO DIREITO PENAL: a participação da pessoa jurídica em delitos contra o Estado Democrático de Direito
Authors: Ramos Samuel Ebel Braga , Pastore Talita
Published: November 2024

O texto aborda a recente crise democrática no Brasil, culminada nos atos de 8 de janeiro, por meio de três principais eixos de análise: (i) as causas e fatores determinantes que ensejaram o presente cenário de crise institucional; (ii) a participação e a responsabilidade das pessoas jurídicas no referido contexto; e (iii) a adequação do Direito Penal na tutela da democracia como bem jurídico protegido, verificando-se se este cumpre efetivamente a sua função de salvaguarda. A metodologia adotada compreende a revisão bibliográfica e o estudo de caso, com ênfase na análise do Relatório Final da Comissão Parlamentar Mista de Inquérito (CPMI) referente aos referidos eventos. Pretende-se, ao final, demonstrar que, embora o Direito Penal se preocupe com a proteção da ordem democrática, ele não reconhece a pessoa jurídica como sujeito apto a atentar contra bens jurídicos penais relacionados à segurança democrática. Em razão disso, constata-se a lacuna normativa no que concerne à responsabilização penal de pessoas jurídicas por condutas que, direta ou indiretamente, possam comprometer o regime democrático. A análise proposta visa evidenciar a necessidade de aprimoramento das disposições penais para que as pessoas jurídicas sejam adequadamente responsabilizadas nos casos em que sua atuação represente ameaça concreta à integridade dos bens jurídicos protegidos pela ordem democrática.
Hiszpańskie korzenie rodu Teodozjusza w poezji Klaudiana
Authors: Babnis Tomasz
Published: November 2024

Theodosius the Great was one of the great Romans of Iberian origin. The poetry of Claudian, the court poet of his son, Honorius, is full of praise for the Theodosian dynasty, hence one can find there also references to Spain as the cradle of the ruling house. The poet praised not only the emperors, but also referred to other members of the dynasty, in particular to Serena, Theodosius’ adoptive daughter and Stilicho’s wife. The commendation of the honorand’s country of origin was an important part of ancient panegyrics and Claudian mentioned Spain several times in this context. Such references are rather vague and general, frequently touching the aquatic environment an only once, in Laus Serenae, make up a longer passage belonging to the subgenre of laudes. The poet underlined also the relation (suggesting the fictive genealogy) between the Theodosian dynasty and the earlier emperors of Iberian origin, i.e. Trajan and Hadrian. By dint of the aforementioned passages Claudian tried to strengthen the position of Theodosians, to date known rather from their activities in the East, and to emphasize their connections with the Western Empire.
W obronie infanta Edwarda – druki z kolekcji portugalskiej Biblioteki Narodowej [Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal] i wybrane aspekty ramy literacko-wydawniczej
Authors: Działak-Szubińska Anna
Published: November 2024

This paper focuses on one important aspect of the Post(-Restoration) period (1640–1668) in Portugal, i.e. the defense of D. Duarte of Portugal (1605–1649), brother of the Portuguese king, John IV. As the Restoration War set two kingdoms – Spain and Portugal against each other – D. Duarte was kept prisoner in the Castello Sforzesco in Milan. The paper examines a literary aspect of D. Duarte’s story. It is based on a corpus retrieved from the National Library of Portugal that contains 19 texts published between 1641 and 1652, in different languages, and representative of different literary genres. Following Gustavo Kelly de Almeida (2011), who analysed a similar corpus at the National Library of Brasil [Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil], and Vanda Anastácio’s (2007) insights, the paper shows how the prints uphold the fight to liberate D. Duarte of Portugal. To make it clear, the paper offers a paratextual study of selected prints. At the same time the paper studies the importance of fixed formulas and topoi versus political utility and individualised elements.
Mozaika w Casa de los Pájaros w Italice (Santiponce, Sevilla) jako wyraz rzymskiej fascynacji ptakami
Authors: Głowa Anna , Zimnowodzka Anna
Published: November 2024

The aim of this article is to analyze and interpret a mosaic in one of the Roman houses (the House of Birds) in Italica (today Santiponce, Sevilla). This mosaic, depicting 33 birds of various species in square fields, will be considered in the context of the scientific interest in birds, which dates back to the Hellenistic era, as well as the custom of arranging aviaries in the country villas.
Pochwała człowieka poszukującego w monografii D. Kuboka pt. "Krytycyzm, sceptycyzm i zetetycyzm we wczesnej filozofii greckiej", Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, Katowice 2021.
Authors: Nerczuk Zbigniew
Published: November 2024

D. Kubok’s monograph entitled Krytycyzm, sceptycyzm i zetetycyzm we wczesnej filozofii greckiej (Criticism, Skepticism and Zeteticism in Early Greek Philosophy) addresses the issue of critical themes in early Greek thought. The work aims not to discuss skeptical antecedents but to find critical attitudes and motives in Greek literature (from Homer to the Sophists) using the author’s understanding and typology of criticism, skepticism and zeteticism.
„Ojczulek Puściwiatr” Paula Ransona
Authors: Kaczmarek Tomasz
Published: November 2024

W przedstawianej monografii autor analizuje dramat powstały w estetyce francuskiego teatru sprzeciwu społecznego, który tworzony był przez zaangażowanych politycznie pisarzy na przełomie XIX i XX wieku. Niniejsza książka poświęcona jest utworowi (L’Abbé Prout) Ojczulek Puściwiatr (1902) autorstwa Paula Ransona, który został po raz pierwszy przełożony na język polski. W dramacie tym, pisarz i malarz związany z nabistami podejmuje się krytyki Kościoła katolickiego reprezentowanego przez tytułowego Puściwiatra, który swoim zachowaniem zaprzecza wartościom, jakie krzewi wśród swoich wiernych. Ranson kreśli postać księdza odważnie ośmieszając jego wady i przywary takie jak opilstwo, obżarstwo czy rozwiązłość seksualna. Ta bezwzględna farsa, nawiązując do skatologicznego języka Alfreda Jarry’ego, wpisuje się swą poetyką w tradycję średniowiecznego teatru, który również bezlitośnie obnażał perwersyjne zachowania wielmoży. Także Ranson, oprócz wspomnianego kleru, wymierza ostrze satyry w głównych reprezentantów władzy (arystokracja, generalicja, itd.)
Investigating the Role of Inositol: Myo-inositol and D-Chiro-inositol in Diabetes: A Review
Authors: Chauhan Nidhi , Jogpal Vikas
Published: November 2024

The sugar alcohol known as inositol and its derivatives are becoming more and more interesting in metabolism-related research studies due to its physiological roles. Inositol derivatives mainly myoinositol and d-chiroinositol have gained so much attention these days in the context of managing and treating metabolic issues such as diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. For a long time, it was considered as the vitamin B, but later we got to know it is produced from glucose so considered non-essential. Nowadays rising rates of obesity which are further linked with diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome have fuelled demand for artificial sweeteners. Many people are searching for options to maintain their weight, which has led to the widespread usage of sucrose and fructose substitutes in the food industry. Sugar alcohols such as myoinositol and d chiroinositol (which are not been commonly used) in particular can be metabolized without the need for insulin control and have little effect on blood sugar levels. These sugar substitutes have the potential to provide sweetness without raising blood sugar levels and adding calories. These have half of the sweetness of sucrose. This paper aims to thoroughly investigate and understand the various roles played by inositol in the complex field of managing metabolic diseases. To find out the eligible papers for review paper screening has been performed through PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science and Google Scholar. Different sets of keywords such as inositol, d chiro inositol, myo-inositol, insulin-resistance, diabetes, insulin sensitivity, DCI and type 2 diabetes mellitus were used. Studies which full text article were present used for the review. Research articles have been included the studies specifically to find out the relation between myoinositol and diabetes or any metabolic disease. The development of many diseases, such as PCOS and diabetes, is linked with inositol deficiency. Myoinositol is derived from the food we eat as well as from within. The low levels of MI can be the result of several factors, including decreased dietary intake, increased catabolism, alterations in the gut and reduced biosynthesis. These two forms, myoinositol and d-chiroinositol play significant roles in regulating lipid metabolism and glycaemic control. glycaemic metabolism and this are also supported by many research studies. Therefore, it can be a possible treatment or management option for people suffering from metabolic issues such as diabetes and PCOS. Future studies should focus on how we can increase the intake of myoinositol through diet and dietary food products.
Comorbidities of COVID-19 patients associated with mortality at the Baubau Regional Public Hospital, South East Sulawesi
Authors: Mustiqawati Evi , Yolandari Sri , Nurwanti Ratih , Sapril Sapril
Published: November 2024

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that cause coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic. Until November 30th, 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed 61,869,330 positive cases with 1,448,896 deaths (CFR 2.3%). Some comorbidities are associated with the COVID-19 mortality. This study aimed to investigate risk factors of the COVID-19 mortality at the Baubau Regional Public Hospital, Sout East Sulawesi. It was a cross-sectional study with a retrospective analysis involving 81 COVID-19 patients. Purposive sampling was applied in this study. Chi-square analysis was conducted to calculate odd ratio (OR). The result showed that in the period from January to September 2021, 30 COVID-19 patients died consisting of 20 male and 10 female. Most of the patients died were >45 yo and only 4 patients died were <45 yo. Among the patients died, 11 patients had hypertension, 12 patients had type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), 4 patients had pulmonary TB and 3 patients had dyspepsia. Further analysis showed that hypertension (OR=6.803; 95%CI: 1.925-24.038; p=0.002) and dyspepsia (OR=0.222; 95%CI: 0.059-0.838; p=0.016) were significantly associated with the COVID-19 mortality, whereas type 2 DM (OR=1.123; 95%CI: 0.445-2.832; p=0.495) and pulmonary TB (OR=0.559; 95%CI: 0.059-0.838; p=0.270) were not. In conclusion, hypertension is risk factor, whereas dyspepsia is protective factor of COVID-19 mortality.
Association between blood glucose levels at admission and severity of COVID-19 patients
Authors: Asysyifa Nurul , Sari Shinta Dewi Permata , Martalena Dewi
Published: November 2024

Hyperglycemia can be experienced by corona virus disease (COVID-19) patients due to the invasion of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) into pancreatic cells or other mechanisms such as insulin resistance, counter-regulatory, stress induction, and glucocorticoid therapy. Hyperglycemia can stimulate the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and pro-inflammatory cytokines leading to an increase in the disease severity.  Based on the clinical and laboratory criteria, the severity of COVID-19 patients is classified into asymptomatic, mild, moderate, severe, and critical. This study aimed to investigate the association between blood glucose levels at admission and the severity of COVID-19 patients with and without diabetes mellitus (DM). It was a cross-sectional study using secondary data from COVID-19 patients in Pondok Kopi Jakarta Islamic Hospital from April to June 2021. This study involved 340 patients with comorbid DM (n=78) and without comorbid DM (n=262). The Mann-Whitney and Spearman correlation test were used. A significant difference between random blood glucose levels in comorbid DM patients and patients without comorbid DM (p<0.05). However, there is a weak correlation between random blood glucose levels and severity with comorbid DM (r=0.112) and without comorbid DM (r=0.129). In conclusion, a positive and weak correlation between blood glucose levels at admission and the severity of COVID-19. The severity increases as the blood sugar level increases. Further study needs to be performed considering other comorbid conditions.
Effect of Surya Namaskar yoga practice on flexibility in the pre-elderly and elderly
Authors: Karasugi Ni Made Ayu Regina , Lilis Lilis , Amita Angela Shinta Dewi , Novi Handayani Maria Dara , Prastowo Nawanto Agung
Published: November 2024

Anatomical and physiological changes occur along with the aging process. One of the changes is decreased flexibility due to changes in the musculoskeletal system. Upper and lower limb flexibility is closely related to the ability to carry out daily activities, which affects the quality of life of the elderly. Surya  Namaskar yoga is known to help increase flexibility because it integrates stretching components within its movement. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Surya  Namaskar on flexibility in the pre-elderly and elderly. It was is quasi-experimental study with a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest research design. A total of 20 participants were selected using consecutive sampling according to the inclusion criteria. Flexibility measurements of the upper and lower limbs were carried out before and after the intervention using the back scratch test and chair sit and reach test methods. Surya  Namaskar intervention was carried out for 8 wk. Data were analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, paired t-test, and Wilcoxon test. The results showed that there was a highly significant difference between the mean value of the back-scratch test (for upper limb flexibility) before and after the intervention (p<0.001). Significant differences were also found in the mean values of chair-sit-and-reach test measurements (for lower extremity flexibility) before and after the intervention (p<0.001). In conclusion, Surya  Namaskar exercises can improve the flexibility of the upper and lower extremities in the pre-elderly and elderly.
Health measurement profile of older adults in Sleman District, Yogyakarta: its correlation with low-grade chronic inflammation in hypertension
Authors: Adyarini Dwita Dyah , Rohmah Siti Nur Rohmah , Sattwika Prenali Dwisthi , Handayaningsih Anastasia Evi , Probosuseno Probosuseno , Sinorita Hemi
Published: November 2024

The older adult often experiences a low-grade chronic inflammation that commonly manifests in various conditions without infection, including hypertension. The serum neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and hyperuricemia are important markers for various diseases including hypertension. Older adult accounts for 17.33% of the total population of Yogyakarta Special Province, which is the highest compared to other provinces. The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between NLR and hyperuricemia with hypertension among adult patients in Sleman District, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It was a community-based cross-sectional nested study involving 90 older adults aged ≥70 y.o. living around of the Sleman Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS). Data of demographic and health characteristics of the subjects were collected. Independent t test, and Mann Whitney test were used to analyze mean differences between normotensive and hypertensive groups.  Multivariate analysis with logistic regression was used to analyze correlation between all variables. The results showed 59 respondents (65%) suffered from hypertension and 31 (35%) respondents had normal and pre-hypertension. No significantly different in almost of the subject characteristics between the normotensive and the hypertensive groups was observed (p>0.05). However, significantly different between the normotensive group and the hypertensive group was observed in the history of hypertension, blood pressure/BP, mean arterial pressure/MAP, abdominal circumstance/AC, fasting blood glucose/FBG, triglyceride, and hemoglobin (p<0.05). No significantly different in the NLR and HsCRP levels of the normotensive group compared to the hypertensive groups were observed (p>0.05). However, the uric acid level of the hypertensive group [5.6 (2.9-9.4 mg/dL)] was significantly higher than that the normotensive group [4.7 (2.9-8.0 mg/dL)] (p=0.042), although it was no significantly relationship with hypertension (p>0.05). In conclusion, there is no relationship between NLR, HsCRP and uric acid with hypertension among middle old and oldest old in Sleman District.
Diagnosis approach, treatment, evaluation and fertility preservation in patient with Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome: a case report
Authors: Indraswari Lathifa Nadhya , Pangastuti Nuring , Dwi Saputra Akbar Novan , Widyasari Anis
Published: November 2024

Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome is a very rare female congenital anomaly of urogenital tract. The definite etiology of HWW syndrome is still unknown. It may be caused by the abnormal development of Mullerian and Wolffian ducts. The characteristic triad of this syndrome includes didelphys uterus, obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis, recently known as Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome.  A 17 y.o. presented with intermittent lower abdominal pain. Physical examination revealed in normal limit. From the ultrasonography examination, it was found uterus didelphys with left hemiuterus hematomethra, hematocolpos, with normal anatomy and function of the right kidney, but there was no left kidney. From pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and laparoscopy showing a complete duplication of the uterus from the horn to the cervix with no connection between the two uterine cavities. Both ovaries were normal. The right fallopian tube was normal. The left tube was enlarged, attached to the uterus and the left ovary. No left kidney was found.  From the previous surgery, there was a misdiagnosed with brown cyst. Physical examination such as rectal toucher often missed, regardless it can be used to determine some differential diagnosis. MRI is most accurate for providing details regarding the altered anatomy and for identifying associated hematocolpos, hematosalping or hematometra for HWW syndrome cases. The laparoscopy guiding diagnostic and operative management of the vaginal septectomy procedure was performed. In conclusion,  misdiagnosis of HWW syndrome can be occurred on ultrasound examination. MRI is an examination that is considered appropriate to help confirm the diagnosis. Laparoscopy can be used with the aim of establishing a diagnosis or in surgical management, in this case, a septectomy is performed.
Étude comparative du bilan hydrique d'une parcelle boisée et d'une parcelle herbeuse à Madagascar
Authors: Cornet Antoine
Published: November 2024

Le bilan hydrique a été étudié dans un écosystème boisé et dans une parcelle herbacée, les deux soumis à des conditions climatiques similaires afin de montrer l'effet de la canopée boisée sur le cycle de l'eau. L'écoulement, le ruissellement le long des troncs et l'humidité du sol ont été mesurés de novembre 1971 à décembre 1973. Un modèle empirique d'analyse fréquentielle et de simulation du bilan hydrique a été utilisé. Les résultats montrent que le couvert boisé réduit le ruissellement et les pertes par drainage, et augmente la part d'évapotranspiration.
Cloud Services Regulation as a Tool of International Competition: U.S. and China Policies
Authors: Grigoryevsky V.
Published: November 2024

The international cloud services industry represents an arena of global economic competition and has the potential to become a field for political rivalry among various actors. States remain the primary actors in this competitive landscape, with the U.S. and China actively enhancing their positions through various regulatory measures. The article examines government regulation strategies, categorising them into ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ as well as ‘defensive’ and ‘offensive’, with examples provided for each. A thorough analysis of national strategies from official U.S. and Chinese documents reveals their conceptual approaches to cloud services regulation. The documents of international intergovernmental organisations and global governance institutions through which countries implement (both individually and in their collaborative participation) their strategies for regulating cloud services were examined in detail. Commonalities and differences in the regulatory policies of the U.S. and China are highlighted, both in their national strategies and in principles articulated at the international level. The study confirms the hypothesis that cloud services regulation serves as a tool for international political influence. Key factors in the evolution of the international regulatory system for cloud services are identified, including their further technological development and shifts in the global order. The primary scenario axis is identified as the U.S.–China competition for dominance in the Global South. Based on these findings, the author presents a scenario forecast for the future of international cloud services regulation. Two potential outcomes are considered: the confrontational one leading to increased political competition, bearing risks of Internet fragmentation, divergence in technical standards, and a higher likelihood of destructive actions, including military use of cloud services; and the consensual one, resulting in international convergence on all aspects of cloud services regulation, including technical standardisation, legal norms, economic rules, fundamental principles of personal data protection and respect for national interests of all states.
Rapport de recherche de l’Open Lab In’Pact : La semaine d’intégration, un dispositif pour la persévérance en première année de licence ?
Authors: Beaumatin Léa , Aslett Anna , Roiné Christophe
Published: November 2024

En arrivant à l’université, les lycéens devenus étudiants entrent pour la première fois dans cette institution inconnue avec des appréhensions, des questionnements, des craintes de se retrouver seuls. C’est un temps qui inaugure ce que Coulon (1997) nomme celui de « l’étrangeté ». Les étudiants vont devoir comprendre les rouages de cette organisation nouvelle. Ce temps peut être long et reculer le temps décisif de « l’affiliation » aux normes, aux enjeux et aux attendus institutionnels : temps second qui permet de se consacrer à l’étude et à l’apprentissage.À l’université de Bordeaux, la faculté de sociologie organise une semaine d’intégration pour accueillir les étudiants de licence première année. Ce dispositif favorise une entraide étudiante durable, la réduction des appréhensions initiales, un changement de représentations quant à la figure professorale, une affiliation à la discipline et à l’institution plus souple et plus rapide.En permettant aux étudiants de se rencontrer, de coopérer, de s’entraider et d’initier un « vivre ensemble », elle les inscrit dans un collectif de travail rendant le contexte d’études plus rapidement familier. Cela inaugure une affiliation des étudiants à leur environnement d’études, ce qui se révèle décisif quant à leur persévérance.
The Carbon-Based Evolutionary Theory (CBET)
Authors: Chen Ji-Ming , Chen Ji-Wang
Published: November 2024

Why did simple carbon-based materials (CBMs) on Earth evolve into complex, orderly, and diverse organisms and societies? Extensive research has yet to explicitly and comprehensively answer this fundamental question in science. Here we propose the Carbon-Based Evolutionary Theory (CBET), potentially providing the first explicit and holistic answer to this question. CBET systematically integrates numerous factors critical to evolution from a bird's-eye view using mathematical logic and the novel concepts of eight hierarchies of CBMs. This integration reveals three key mechanisms: the driving force mechanism, the structure-function mechanism, and the natural selection mechanism, which hierarchically escalates the complexity of CBMs, increases the abundance, diversity, and orderliness of complex CBMs, and leads to chemical, biological, and social evolution of CBMs. CBET clarifies the intricate relationships among energy, structures, functions, and orderliness. It also uncovers the natural roots of multiple pivotal social notions, such as the balance between inclusiveness and competition and the balance between selfishness and altruism. CBET could bridge the natural and social sciences and promote the balanced, harmonious, and peaceful advancement of human societies.
Implementation of an Automatic Control System and an IOT Architecture for Wireless Monitoring Through Bidirectional Communication by RF and Wifi for Registration in the Cloud of Parameters Necessary in the Operation of a Greenhouse
Authors: Cornejo Igor Miguel Paredes , Chacón Estefany Jared Rojas , Collantes Fernando Paul Salazar , Espinoza German Alberto Echaiz , Salazar Andrés Ortiz , Villarreal Elmer Rolando Llanos
Published: November 2024

Food shortages in Perú, often caused by roadblocks on land communication routes due to demonstrations and seasonal variations, limit food production and contribute to scarcity, particularly in regions with limited agricultural land. To address this challenge, an automated control system and IoT architecture for wireless monitoring were developed to recreate specific climatic conditions within greenhouses, enabling the cultivation of crops typically restricted to certain regions. The control system regulates critical environmental parameters, including temperature, irrigation, and luminosity. Wireless monitoring of temperature, water level, luminosity, and pH within the greenhouse is achieved via radio frequency (RF) communication, with data transmitted to a database via WiFi. Real-time data visualization is enabled through a cross-platform application. A pilot-scale greenhouse was constructed to validate the proposed system. The implementation of the control system and IoT architecture effectively regulates environmental parameters and facilitates wireless monitoring, demonstrating its potential to enhance agricultural productivity and address food security concerns in Perú.
Two-stage Energy Storage Allocation Considering Voltage Management and Loss Reduction Requirements in Unbalanced Distribution Networks
Authors: Cao Hu , Ma Lingling , Liu Guoying , Dong Hang , Liu Zhijian
Published: November 2024

This article proposes a two-stage sequential configuration method for energy storage systems to solve the problems of heavy load, low voltage, and increased network loss caused by the large number of electric vehicle (EV) charging piles and distributed photovoltaic (PV) access in urban old and unbalanced distribution networks. In the stage of selecting the location of energy storage, a comprehensive power flow sensitivity variance (CPFSV) is defined to determine the location of energy storage; In the energy storage capacity configuration stage, the energy storage capacity is optimized by considering the benefits of peak shaving and valley filling, energy storage costs, and distribution network voltage deviations. Finally, simulations were conducted using a modified IEEE-33-node system, and the results obtained using the improved Beluga whale optimization algorithm showed that the peak-to-valley difference of the system after the addition of energy storage decreased by 43.7% and 51.1% compared to the original system and the system with EV and PV resources added, respectively. The maximum CPFSV of the system decreased by 52% and 75.1%, respectively; In addition, the engineering value of this method was verified through a real-machine system with 199 nodes in a district of Kunming. Therefore, the energy storage configuration method proposed in this article can provide a reference for solving the outstanding problems caused by the large-scale access of EVs and PVs to the distribution network.
Heterozygous Deletion of 10q24.31-q24.33: A New Syndrome Associated with Multiple Congenital Anomalies
Authors: Buianova Anastasiia A. , Lashkova Yulia S. , Kulichenko Tatiana V. , Kuznetsov Ivan S. , Ivanov Artem A. , Parshina Olga P. , Suchalko Oleg N. , Vakhlyarskaya Svetlana S. , Korostin Dmitriy O.
Published: November 2024

This study reports a 14-year-old male patient with multiple congenital anomalies, including hypospadias, complete cleft palate, and recurrent pneumonia. His clinical presentation includes significant physical and intellectual developmental delays, autism-like symptoms, and spastic diplegia. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was performed due to these complex symptoms, revealing a novel heterozygous deletion on chromosome 10q24.31-q24.33. Laboratory findings indicated agammaglobulinemia, leading to prophylactic antibiotic therapy and immunoglobulin replacement. Additional imaging studies showed cystic malformation of the middle lobe of the right lung, sliding hiatal hernia with prolapse of the gastric mucosa, and brain anomalies consistent with Joubert syndrome. This case underscores the importance of genetic analysis in understanding the etiology of congenital anomalies and neurodevelopmental disorders, demonstrating that WES can provide critical insights into the genetic basis of complex clinical presentations. The identified chromosomal deletion contributes to the existing literature on genomic imbalances associated with similar phenotypes.
Study of the Effect of Organomineral Fertilizers on the Yield and Quality of Apples After Long-Term Storage
Authors: Ozherelieva Z.Е. , Nikitin Andrey Leonidovich , Prudnikov Pavel Sergeevich
Published: November 2024

The goal of the work is to study the effect of the Natural Plant Complex (NPC) "White Pearl" on the yield and marketability of apples after long-term storage. Experiment options: 1 – control (without treatment); 2 – foliar sprays (1% solution " White Pearl Universal (WPU) Antifreeze" + 1% solution " White Pearl (WP) Drip Ca + Mg"); 3 – foliar sprays (3% solution "WPU Antifreeze" + 3% solution "WP Drip Ca + Mg"). Foliar sprays with organomineral fertilizers (1% solution "WPU Antifreeze" + 1% solution "WP Drip Ca + Mg") significantly by 1.8 times increased the yield of the experimental apple cultivar compared to the control. Foliar sprays with 1% solution and 3% solution of NPC "White Pearl" preparations significantly reduced the damage of ‘Sinap Orlovsky’ apple fruits by scald compared with the control during the prolonged storage. The number of marketable fruits of ‘Sinap Orlovsky’ during the long-term storage was increased by 1.4 and 1.2 times, but it should be noted that the 1% concentration of the solution of organomineral fertilizers was more effective. The conducted tests of organomineral fertilizers in apple plantations show the prospects of their use as additional techniques in traditional apple cultivation technologies.