bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Theoretical and methodological foundations of financial support for the development strategies of territorial communities
Authors: ZAKHARCHUK Ekaterina A. , PASYNKOV Aleksei F.
Published: December 2023

Subject. The article considers theoretical and methodological substantiation of using an analogue of the system of national accounts at the territorial level as the main tool to explore financial capabilities of territories for achieving the strategic planning goals.
Objectives. We focus on highlighting the main advantages of the system of territorial accounts in the strategic planning system, underpinning the configuration of building financial balances of territories from the two-level system of balances (region – municipalities) to the use of a limited set of institutional sectors.
Methods. The study rests on methodological principles of international system of national accounts, which serves as a standard for statistical analysis worldwide.
Results. The paper shows the necessity and advantages of building a system of territorial accounts, especially in the context of strategic planning documents development, to define financial opportunities for development of territories, including remote ones. It discloses the methodology of building a system of national accounts based on the relationship of indicators of institutional sectors of the economy, highlights specifics of account formation of ‘corporations’, ‘public administration’, ‘households’ sectors, and identifies sources of official information for calculating the necessary indicators.
Conclusions. The findings enable to identify outflows or inflows of financial resources at the regional and municipal level, to measure and evaluate the volume of production, income distribution, and formation of added value, contributing to improved management of financial resources and ensuring the stability of economic growth. This is especially relevant for determining strategic directions for Russia’s remote territories development, as low competitiveness of traditional industries, caused by natural and climatic characteristics of the territories, leads to dependence on external financial resources.
Prevalence of depression among basic years medical students in Qassim University and Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Authors: Alqifari Abdullah , Almohaimeed Amani , Alharbi Abdulrhman , Alkabir Abdulsalam , Almohaimeed Muhannad , Almohaimeed Omar , Alqunai Omar , Alfayyadh Abdulhamid
Published: December 2023

Background: Depression is one of the most prevalent psychiatric diseases, manifesting through a variety of mental and physical symptoms such as restless sleep, loss of interest, low mood, exhaustion, and attention issues. This study aims to determine the prevalence of depression among medical students at Qassim University (QU) and Imam Abdulrahman University (IAU).

Methods: An online survey was used to assess the prevalence of depression among 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year medical students at QU and IAU in Saudi Arabia. The survey included the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a validated tool for measuring depression severity.

Results: This study investigated depression risk factors among medical students in Saudi Arabia. In QU, a higher GPA (≥4) was associated with a significantly lower likelihood of depression (84.2% less likely). In IAU, while no factors were significant at the stricter p
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Allergic Rhinitis; A systematic Review
Authors: Shaqran Tariq , Aldawd Hessah , Alwahabi Ayesh , Ali Ali , Shaykhayn Hussain , Hazmi Suha , Alzahrani Amjaad , AlHarbi Ghadah , Alrayes Rahaf , Aljoaid Shahad
Published: December 2023

Allergic rhinitis (AR), an immunoglobulin E-induced nasal infection, significantly impacts nasal mucosa function and quality of life. Its incidence has risen globally, showing variations across income categories. This systematic study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of AR. Data were sourced from PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Embase, following PRISMA guidelines. English-language articles (2010–2023) discussing AR prevalence and risk factors were included. A total of 15 articles were reviewed, with surveys and national database analyses being predominant (n=15). The search initially yielded 95 studies, of which 15 met inclusion criteria. Enhanced knowledge of prevalence and risk factors is crucial for future treatment improvements. The prevalence of AR has surged, necessitating evidence-based assessments of risk factors. For adults, risk factors include smoking, asthma, family history of AR, drug and food allergies, pollen allergy history, antibiotic use, occupational dust exposure, home renovation, and middle school education. In children, passive smoking, asthma, family history of AR, allergies, eczema, pet ownership, seafood consumption, male gender, and breastfeeding were identified as risk factors. The study highlights AR prevalence\'s correlation with allergic diseases, familial allergy history, and environmental factors. Comprehending these associations is pivotal for enhancing adherence to preventive management plans.
Preliminary Results of Stable Isotope Analysis on Bone Collagen Samples from the Avar-Age Cemetery Privlaka-Gole Njive
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology, Jurjevska 15, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, Šmalcelj Novaković Pia , Vyroubal Vlasta ,   Anthropological Centre, Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Ante Kovačića 5, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia, Carić Mario ,   Centre for Applied Bioanthropology, Institute for Anthropological Research, Ljudevita Gaja 32, 1000 Zagreb, Croatia
Published: December 2023

The material culture of the Avar era is considered to be one of the best documented Early Medieval material cultures of central Europe. The nomadic Avar community settled in the Carpathian basin at the end of the 6th century and remained as rulers until the Frankish wars at the end of the 8th century. Unlike the neighbouring communities, there is no evidence of the Avars being Christianised, and their relatively conservative burial customs, in which great importance is attached to the costumes of the deceased, have enabled archaeologists not only to create a precise typological-chronological framework but also to analyse the different ways of life of the Khaganate population. Among other things, stable carbon and nitrogen isotope analyses have recently been undertaken to establish and better understand the dietary practices of certain communities. This represents an important factor in social organisation. The authors of this paper conducted a stable isotope analysis of 22 selected bone samples from the Privlaka-Gole njive site, to this date the largest Avar-age inhumation cemetery in Croatia with 231 excavated graves. Overall, it seems that there are no major differences in diet regarding sex, age and social stratification, although females do exhibit slightly lower δ15N values than males, while non-adults and older adults exhibit slightly higher δ15N values than younger adults.
Archaeometry in Serbia: Where we are and where we should go next?
Authors:   Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences – National Institute of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Mike Petrovića Alasa 12–14, 11351 Vinča, Belgrade, Serbia, Balvanović Roman , Gajić Kvaščev Maja ,   Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences – National Institute of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Mike Petrovića Alasa 12–14, 11351 Vinča, Belgrade, Serbia, Andrić Velibor ,   Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences – National Institute of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Mike Petrovića Alasa 12–14, 11351 Vinča, Belgrade, Serbia, Holclajtner-Antunović Ivanka ,   Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12–16, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia, Marić Stojanović Milica ,   National Museum of Serbia, Trg Republike 1a, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Korolija Crkvenjakov Daniela ,   Department of Fine Arts, Academy of Arts, University of Novi Sad, Đure Jakšića 7, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia, Vučetić Snežana ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology, Department of Materials Engineering, Boulevard cara Lazara 1, 21101 Novi Sad, Serbia, Nikolić Emilija ,   Institute of Archaeology, Belgrade, Kneza Mihaila 35/4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Jelikić Aleksa ,   Institute for the protection of cultural monuments of Serbia, Radoslava Grujica 11, 11118 Belgrade, Serbia
Published: December 2023

The paper presents a short history of archaeometry investigations in Serbia, from the first published work in 1932 until today. It then describes the most important laboratories and institutions that perform archaeometry investigations in Serbia today, their teams, equipment, projects, and cooperation: Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of Serbia, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Faculty of Physical Chemistry, National Museum of Serbia, Institute of Archaeology, the Heritage Lab, Gallery of Matica Srpska Novi Sad, and City Museum of Subotica. The paper describes plans for the future and proposes forming of Serbian Society for Archaeometry with several goals: to further interconnect research disciplines; to facilitate better use and purchase of equipment, to establish a dedicated laboratory for archaeometry; to introduce archaeometry study programs at different levels of teaching; to introduce archaeometry into scientific plans of Serbia; to start a domestic archaeometry journal, and to promote the awareness of the potentials and benefits of archaeometry to institutions dealing with cultural heritage and to the general public.
CURRENT PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT IN UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING
Authors: Orpen-Palmer Josh , Stanley Adrian J
Published: December 2023

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common reason for presentation to the hospital. Appropriate resuscitation followed by endoscopic assessment and endotherapy for high-risk lesions (active bleeding or non-bleeding with visible vessels) forms the cornerstone of management. Pharmacological therapies are utilised at each stage of management in both variceal and non-variceal bleeding. Proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic agents can be administered pre-endoscopically with vasoactive medication and antibiotics utilised in suspected variceal bleeding. Epinephrine may be used as a temporising measure to improve visualisation during endoscopy but should not applied as a single agent. Topical endoscopic therapies have also shown promise in achieving haemostasis. Following endoscopy, a high dose of proton pump inhibitor should be given to patients who require endotherapy and vasoactive medications, and antibiotics continued in confirmed variceal bleeds. The timing of resumption of antithrombotic medication is dependent on the agent utilised and underlying thrombotic risk.
ICOSAPENT ETHYL AND ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES (NARRATIVE REVIEW)
Authors: Serhiyenko Victoria , Serhiyenko Liudmyla , Cherkas Andriy , Serhiyenko Alexandr
Published: December 2023

This narrative review was aimed to analyze the current views on the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs), in particular icosapent ethyl (IPE), in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The results of experimental, cohort, prospective, randomized clinical trials confirm the prospects of using IPE to prevent and treat ASCVD in T2D.

Search Techniques. Databases from Scopus, Science Direct (from Elsevier), EBSCO, PubMed, and Medline were all searched. To find trials that were missed by the web search, a manual search of the publishing bibliographies was conducted.
THE PHENOMENON OF INFERIORITY AND DEPRESSION
Authors: Berezyuk Oleh , Filts Oleksandr , Hrabchak Volodymyr , Sirko Roksolana
Published: December 2023

Introduction. In modern societal conditions, the pathology of the affective sphere occupies a special place among general medical problems. One of the central phenomena, both in depression and in another common affective disorder – mania, is the issue of self-esteem.

Aim. To study the presence of depressive disorders depending on the presence of the inferiority phenomenon.

Methods of research. The study uses data from the survey of 612 university students of higher education institutions of III and IV accreditation in Lviv, conducted in October – November 2021. Among the respondents, 57.35% (n=351) were men and 42.65% (n=261) were women. The average age of respondents was 20.31±2.99. Respondents filled out questionnaires of the Comparative Feeling of Inferiority Index (CFII) to determine the presence or absence of phenomenon of inferiority (PhI) and Beck’s Depression Inventory – to determine the level of depression.

Results. Most often, depression was found in the group of individuals with the index of PhI superiority, who had signs of an extreme desire to compensate for an excessive feeling of inferiority in any way. In particular, about a third (32.35% [21.83–43.86]) of those surveyed had depression, while in the group with no altered self-esteem, the value was 21.36% [17.88–25.05] (p=0.042). The highest median value of scores on the depression scale was also found in the group of individuals with the index of PhI superiority (10 [6; 15] points), p<0.001, compared to respondents with no altered self-esteem. A comparison by gender showed a significantly higher number of women with depression than men; 46.67% [29.40-64.35] of women with the index of PhI superiority had symptoms of depression. Median values of depression scores were also higher in women in all studied subgroups (p<0.05).

Conclusions. Research and understanding the phenomenon of inferiority is important for its in-depth study in the context of association with other psychopathological human conditions, especially in the current environment.
Refugees, Interculturalism and Education, M. Catarci, M. Prata Gomes & S. Siqueira (eds.), Routledge, 202, pp. 186
Authors: Kitsiou Roula
Published: December 2023

book review
Application of Satellite Images and Artificial Intelligence to Monitor Land Cover Changes in Hanoi Area During 2013-2023 Period
Authors: Tung Dang Thanh , Thi Thanh Huyen Dinh , Thi Thuy Hoang , Minh Ngoc Ta
Published: December 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and remote sensing technology have now increasingly improved their efficiency and reliability in monitoring the changes in land cover. With the amendment of the Vietnamese Law on Land in 2013 and the administrative boundary expansion of Hanoi, Hanoi experiences significant changes in land use and land cover for the last ten years. To monitor the actual land use changes in the area, this study used the Random Forest (RF) machine learning algorithm to classify the basic land covers, monitor, and analyze the spatial variation of land use and land cover in the 2013 to 2023 period. The study findings indicate a relatively high rate of expansion of construction zone area and a decrease in land cover related to water bodies and vegetated area. Water bodies decrease by an average of 0.8% annually, whereas the construction zone area increased by 7% of the total area.
Geological History of Caves and Conservation Values of the World Nature Heritage Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Authors: Nghi Tran , Nam Le , Bui Din Dao , Thanh Dinh Xuan , Hoa Phuong Ta , Van Bao Dang , Trang Nguyne Thi Huyen
Published: December 2023

The long development history and geological diversity of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang area is shown by the rich and diverse lithological composition of the stratigraphic units ranging in age from Devonian to Present day: granite, terrigenous rock, thin-bedded limestone, and massive limestone. The geomorphology of the national park includes limestone mountain terrain alternating with terrigenous rock mountain terrain surrounding the karst valley system. The formation of the cave is an endogenous-exogenous geological process that occurs according to the cycle of global sea level change. The tectonic activity is the mother that gives birth to the caves of different heights and ages. The higher the cave, the older it is, and the oldest cave is 32 million year old-Khe Ry cave. The four fault systems of Northeast - Southwest (NE-SW), Northwest - Southeast (NW-SE), West - East (WE), and North - South (NS) create four cave systems that are deep faults with strong destructive intensity. Exogenous geological activities in the cave have created a uniquely beautiful landscape including three simultaneous processes: i) Chemical washing of driftwood,  mechanical abrasion, polishing of the cave walls, and ceiling caused by travertine floods pouring into it from outside the cave; ii) Precipitation forming stalactites from the ceiling of the cave and precipitation forming stalagmites from the floor of the cave slowly over millions of years; and iii) Travertine sedimentation on the cave floor resulting in many unique sedimentary bodies, specifically filling the rough terrain of limestone blocks, covering the ancient stalactites falling from the cave ceiling, forming spiral mushroom island in the Son Doong cave, and creating gem pebbles located in fan-shaped sunken cells of the cave.
identidad nacional como problema en Jules Supervielle y Felisberto Hernández
Authors: Alvez Francese Francisco
Published: December 2023

Los vínculos de Jules Supervielle y Felisberto Hernández con sus respectivas tradiciones nacionales suponen un problema crítico. Si la obra del primero está atravesada por la cuestión de su bilingüismo y su crianza a caballo entre Europa y América, el segundo encontró siempre dificultades para ser pensado como parte de la tradición de la narrativa uruguaya, al punto de ser ubicado por Ángel Rama en la difusa categoría de los “raros”. A través del estudio de algunas de sus obras narrativas y sus textos personales, este artículo rastrea, en sus semejanzas y diferencias, sus formas de desestabilizar las estrechas categorías nacionales y ofrecer nuevas respuestas a la pregunta de qué significa ser escritor uruguayo.
Effectiveness of a digital literacy program in High School Basic education students [Eficacia de un programa de alfabetización digital en estudiantes de Educación Básica de Secundaria]

Authors: Betín De La Hoz Ana Bertha , Rodríguez Fuentes Antonio , Caurcel Cara María Jesús , Gallardo-Montes Carmen del Pilar
Published: December 2023

The digital divide excludes more people every day, becoming a new form of social exclusion, impeding the development of countries and progress towards a more equitable society. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program that allows the development of digital skills in students at High School Basic Education. A quasi-experimental methodology is followed with repeated evaluation measures in three control groups and three experimental groups. The selection of the groups was carried out through an intentional non-probability sampling, reaching a participation of 204 students, who were evaluated in their educational institution through training sessions, to improve their degree of digital literacy. The results showed the existence of statistically significant differences in the experimental groups before and after the application of the program, unlike the control groups. This indicates that the students of the experimental groups achieved a higher degree of digital literacy than the control group after their participation in the intervention.  It is concluded that the training programs that seek the development of digital skills integrated into the school curriculum positively influence the degree of ICT literacy of the educational community, and thereby contributes to mitigate the digital divide.
Resumen
La brecha digital excluye cada día a más personas, convirtiéndose en una nueva forma de exclusión social, impidiendo el desarrollo de los países y el avance hacia una sociedad más equitativa. Esta investigación pretende evaluar la efectividad de un programa de intervención que permita el desarrollo de competencias digitales en estudiantes de Educación Media Básica. Se sigue una metodología cuasi-experimental con medidas de evaluación repetidas en tres grupos de control y tres grupos experimentales. La selección de los grupos se realizó a través de un muestreo no probabilístico intencional, alcanzando una participación de 204 estudiantes, quienes fueron evaluados en su institución educativa a través de sesiones de capacitación, para mejorar su grado de alfabetización digital. Los resultados mostraron la existencia de diferencias estadísticamente significativas en los grupos experimentales antes y después de la aplicación del programa, a diferencia de los grupos de control. Esto indica que los alumnos de los grupos experimentales alcanzaron un mayor grado de alfabetización digital que el grupo de control tras su participación en la intervención. Se concluye que los programas formativos que persiguen el desarrollo de competencias digitales integrados en el currículo escolar influyen positivamente en el grado de alfabetización TIC de la comunidad educativa, contribuyendo así a mitigar la brecha digital.
Postfixal expression of the category of grammatical class in the attributive forms of the Dargin languages
Authors: Mutalov Rasul Osmanovich
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of class markers functioning in adjective and participial suffixes of the South Dargin languages (Dargin branch of the Nakh-Dagestan languages). The Dargin languages are characterized by a complex and extensive system of grammatical categories, however, the categories in numerous Dargin languages and dialects remain still unstudied, and that is the relevance of this study. The purpose of the study is to identify the cases of usage the changing markers of class and case in the postfixal position in the Dargin languages. To achieve this purpose, the following tasks are followed: a) to study the category of grammatical class in archaic South Dargin languages; b) to study the peculiarities of the functioning of class-numerical exponents; c) to identify the attributive words the class indicators of which function in the postfixal position; d) comparative analysis of Dargin word forms with changing class-numerical elements. The use of both field linguistics methods, as well as the comparative method and the method of synchronic analysis is needed to solve the above-mentioned issues. The novelty of the study is in the first attempt of comparative analysis of class-numerical indicators’ functioning in the postfixal position of attributive forms. A similar phenomenon was described only in the Kubachi language earlier. As a result of the study, all cases of postfixal use of changing class exponents in the South Dargin languages and dialects are identified. In particular, in the Chirag language these affixes are revealed in the present and past tense forms. In the Itzari dialect they are revealed in attributes derived from the demonstrative pronouns, in the Sanzhi dialect - in adjectives denoting a high degree of quality. The results of the study can be useful for compiling a comparative historical grammar of the Dargin languages.
Pope Benedict XVI’s Visit to the Jasna Góra Monastery in 2006
Authors: Widera Michał Adam
Published: December 2023

The Jasna Góra Monastery has played an important role, both a religous and patriotic one, in the Polish past. The significance of “the Spiritual Capital of Poland” was emphasised by the activity of subsequent Popes as well as by visits of the last Popes to Częstochowa. Paul VI’s unfulfilled desire to be present there during the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland was fulfilled by John Paul II, who visited the Jasna Góra Monastery six times, and later by his Successor, Benedict XVI. The Pope’s stay in Częstochowa became a chance to strengthen consecrated people, seminarians, andrepresentatives of Catholic associations in faith. This proclamation was addressed to the above-mentioned groups of believers from all over the country. The presence of the Pope and the homily delivered by him was welcomed with enthusiasm by numerous pilgrims, to whom Marian piety was an important element of religious life.
Content-structural features of epics of Hori Buryats of Russia
Authors:   Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation, Tsybikova B.-Kh. B.
Published: December 2023

This article examines the plot-compositional structure of uligers, epics of Hori Buryats. The composition of Hori Buryat uligers is centered on a primary epic core that forms the basis of the plot for each text. The events in these texts are organized into semantic blocks, each comprising motifs or sets of motifs. The content-structural features of the epics are characterized by analyzing the sources from the eastern regions of Ethnic Buryatia. Emphasis is placed on the local peculiarity of uligers of Hori Buryats of Russia, with fewer records of the Eastern Buryat texts compared to the Western Buryat epics. An attempt is made to identify the plot-motif units used in the Hori uligers in the context of the main narrative core. These are the search for a betrothed or kidnapped wife and the process of matchmaking or passing repeated tests. Systematizing and describing the plots and motifs of the Hori Buryat uligers required the identification of the concept of “epic motif.” According to the theoretical judgments of scholars, a motif is the smallest narrative unit that serves a specific function in the plot development and has its own semantics within the implementation of the narrative outline of the epic tradition. The plot is formed by combining different motifs. The plot is defined as a certain model combining different motifs.
Wrathful deities “dokshita” in the early shastra songs of the Mongol-speaking peoples
Authors:   Kalmyk State University named after. B. B. Gorodovikova, Elista, Russia, Borlykova B. Kh.
Published: December 2023

This article focuses on the early shastra songs of the Mongol-speaking peoples, offering insights into the wrathful deities referred to as “dokshita” in the Buddhist pantheon. Shastras are songs with spiritual content dedicated to the praise of the Teachings of Buddha, deities, clergy, Buddhist monasteries, pilgrimages, and similar themes. This study does not address the question of the origin of the wrathful deities. The author adheres to the assumption that Mongolian peoples borrowed them from Tibetan Buddhism. Archival and published materials serve as the source base for the study. A comprehensive characterization of the “dokshita” found in the early records of the shastra songs of the Mongol-speaking peoples is conducted using a descriptive method. Consideration is given to the etymology of the phrase “shastir duu.” A review of the sources with early texts of shastra songs of Mongolian-speaking peoples is presented. The history of the spread of Buddhism among Mongols, Buryats, and Oirats (Kalmyks) is examined. Six wrathful deities of the “dokshita,” namely Mahakala, Yamantaka, Hayagriva, Damdin Dorlik, Vajrapani, and Okon Tengri, are identified and described. For that purpose, folklore, lexicographical, and ethnographic materials, as well as Buddhist sutras and ritual texts, are examined. The analysis of song texts complements and expands the knowledge about “dokshita,” including their functions, appearance, location, attributes, mounts, and others. The present article makes a valuable contribution to the existing research on the characters of the Buddhist pantheon, both in Russia and abroad.
Hydronyms of the north of Kamchatka and their comprehension in the Koryak oral tradition
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Golovaneva T.A.
Published: December 2023

The etymology of the names of the largest rivers in the north of Kamchatka: Apuka, Essowejem, and Pakhacha cannot be identified in the context of the Koryak language. These names are apparently a linguistic relic of older tribes who had inhabited the north of Kamchatka before the arrival of the Koryaks. The Koryak language hydronyms have a stable and typical word-formation structure. The model includes the stem base gytgyn ‘lake’ or wejem ‘river’, supplemented by a dependent base according to the rules of left-handed incorporation: Gal’mogytgyn ‘a crooked lake.’ The article considers the hydronyms that directly characterize the natural features of the objects (Yynagytgyn ‘a foggy lake,’ Kujviwejem ‘an icy river’) or refer to a certain kind of trees growing along the river (Tyklawajam ‘a poplar river’). Also considered are metaphorically grounded hydronyms (Upupkin ‘under the nose river’). The analysis covers the hydonyms with warning semantics (Akakujul ‘a terrible swamp stream’, Wajampylka ‘a river where people drown’. The structure of a Koryak hydronym can refer to a particular animal species (Yajolwajam ‘a fox river’) or the hydronym may be rationally motivated (Echgynnywajam ‘white fish river’). It is also possible for hydronyms to have mythological origins. The article presents the fragments of the legends the mythological motifs of which may have provided the basis for the appearance of hydronyms Yil’ewejem ‘the river of the Evrazhka’ or Ev’jojnwajam ‘the river near the place where wolves were driven into a trap.’ In conclusion, hybrid hydronyms used in cartography to nominate tributaries are discussed.
Static and dynamic spatial constructions in the Udihe language
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Sagaydachnay A.O.
Published: December 2023

The present paper describes Udihe verb predicates with the meaning of existence and location. Additionally, a number of verbs of motion and relocation are discussed. A classification of Udihe predicates is presented, taking into account the peculiarities of the syntactic government. Dynamic predicates can govern nouns in Accusative, Locative, Lative, Dative, as well as Ablative and Prolative cases. They may also govern denominal adverbs or postpositional phrases and even nouns in Instrumental case. Static predicates syntactically govern postpositional phrases or nouns in Locative, Lative, Dative, Accusative Spatial cases, as well as adverbs. Verbs of existence can govern nouns in Locative case or Comitative form. Verbs of storage or loss are used with the noun in Locative case. Verbs denoting the change of seasons coordinate with the noun in Nominative case or form a single-part sentence. Verbs of motion, embedding the seme of movement in the lexical meaning, can be used without a localizer in the Udihe language. This is due to the idea of the initial or final point of movement being obvious and embedded in the verb stem. The noun denoting the object of movement in constructions with such predicates is marked by the Accusative case. Some Udihe verbs can express a specific situation, denoting the degree of penetration of the object being moved into water or land.
The Samoyed languages and the prehistory of Western Siberia (notes on the dissertation of A. Y. Urmanchieva)
Authors:   Institute of History and Archaeology of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yekaterinburg Russian Federation, Napolskikh V.V. ,   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: December 2023

The author examines the problems of the ancient ethnic history of Western Siberia, focusing on the history of internal and external relations of Samoyed languages considered in the dissertation “Reconstruction of the linguistic landscape of Western Siberia (based on the materials of Samoyed languages)” recently defended by A. Y. Urmanchieva. The study of the languages and prehistory of Western Siberia requires a new generalization of the materials accumulated over the last 20–30 years and therefore the dissertation looks timely. The linguistic argumentation and conclusions of the dissertation are very thorough, as a rule acceptable, and can provide a basis for such a generalization. However, numerous etymologies proposed in the dissertation should be critically assessed, with corrections, new interpretations, and approaches to be offered. In particular, more attention should be paid to the external relations of Samoyed languages with Ugrian and Yenisei languages. The prehistorical interpretation of linguistic data in the dissertation seems questionable, raising concerns about the actual meaning of the Stammbaum scheme, the need to take into account divergent, convergent, and contact language processes, the role of groups without living daughter languages in prehistory, the importance of geographical and typological coverage, and the inclusion of data from early written sources, archaeology, and other disciplines for better understanding ancient ethno-linguistic processes.
The new spring brown mustard cultivar Dyuna
Authors:   V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research Institute of Oil Crops, Trubina V.S. , Gorlova L.A. ,   V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research Institute of Oil Crops, Serdyuk O.A. ,   V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research Institute of Oil Crops
Published: December 2023

The new mustard cultivar Dyuna was developed by a method of multiple individual selection of elite plants from an interspecific hybrid combination of a brown mustard cultivar Rosinka and a spring rapeseed BN-2254 using self-pollination. The main features of the cultivar are brown color of seed coat and high content of essential oil – about 0.76%. The new cultivar is characterized with high potential yield, which exceeds the standard variety by 0.22 t/ha. Cultivation of the cultivar Dyuna allows obtaining raw material with increased contents of antioxidants and phytoncides to produce wide diversity of condiments, most particularly popular and spiciest Dijon mustard that requires for dark mustard seeds with high content of essential oil.
Digital assessment of nutrients in soil and fertilizer needs of plants in growth depression
Authors:   Kuban State Agrarian University named after Trubilina I.T., Griguletsky V.G.
Published: December 2023

The article outlines a new approximate digital method for calculating the nutrient content in the soil. A digital model for determining the fertilizer needs of agricultural plants and the content of nutrients in the soil is determined on the basis of the following statement: yield and yield increase raise with an increase in the number of growth factors, in proportion to the amount of crop that has not reached the maximum potential yield, and the possible value of the yield above a certain minimum (initial) value. For the first time, the effect of depression on the growth and development of plants has been studied (approximately). At the same time, it was established that the well-known solution to this question regarding the second approximation of the law of action of growth factors (the Baule-Mitscherlich theory) is erroneous. Examples of calculations are considered that show good agreement between the experimental and calculated yield values for different conditions.
General content and fraction composition of protein in seeds of soybean cultivars bred at VNIIMK
Authors:   V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research Institute of Oil Crops, Pyatovsky V.V. , Pomorova Yu.Yu. ,   V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research Institute of Oil Crops
Published: December 2023

The use of high-protein soybean cultivars is one of the most important reserves for solving the problem of protein deficiency in the production of feed and food products. In recent years, soybean cultivars with high productivity potential and improved biochemical composition of seeds have been developed in the V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research Institute of Oil Crops. The cultivars approved for usage in various regions of the Russian Federation were assessed by the total protein content in seeds and its fractional composition as the main biochemical characteristics of raw materials. The cultivars with a high content of water-soluble (albumin) and stable indicators of salt- and alkali-soluble (globulins and glutelins) fractions, respectively, were noted. It was established that the studied indicators depended not only on the genetic properties of the cultivars, but also on the characteristics of the conditions of the reproduction year. Thus, in soybean seeds of the 2021 harvest, the cultivars Iney (39.0%), Triada (39.9%) and Graya (42.0%) stood out with the highest protein content; in terms of albumin content in protein – Graya and Bars (91.8 and 92.0%, respectively). And in the seeds of the 2022 harvest, the maximum protein content was observed in the cultivars Puma (38.9%), Graya (39.4%) and Gnom (40.2%), albumin content – Barguzin (92.7%), Bars (94.5%) and Puma (95.1%). A weakly positive correlation was noted between the total protein content and the proportion of the water-soluble fraction in it (r = +0.33).
Artificial intelligence in dentistry: It’s applications, impact and challenges
Authors: Srivastava Bhavya , Chandra Sunira , Singh Siddharth Kumar , Srivastava Tanmay
Published: December 2023

In dentistry, artificial intelligence (AI) has shown great potential in improving diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. AI algorithms have been developed to analyze dental images, such as radiographs and intraoral scans, aiding in the detection of dental caries, periodontal diseases, and oral lesions. These algorithms can provide more accurate and efficient diagnoses, reducing the reliance on human interpretation. AI has also been utilized in treatment planning and helping dentists to determine the optimal approach for procedures such as dental implant placement and orthodontic treatment, and recently, AI has also been playing a significant role in forensic medicine as well as in forensic odontology. In addition, AI-based chatbots and virtual assistants have been developed to provide patients with personalized oral health information and guidance. Despite the numerous advantages, challenges remain in implementing AI in dentistry, such as ensuring data privacy and addressing ethical concerns. Nevertheless, AI has the potential to revolutionize dentistry by improving diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care, ultimately leading to better oral health outcomes. This review provides an overview of the current applications of AI and its influence on dental practice, along with future prospects.
Teaching framework of basic sciences in medical curriculum: A literature review
Authors: Badyal Dinesh Kumar
Published: December 2023

Objectives:

The quantity, quantity, and timing of basic sciences teaching in the context of clinical learning have been a debatable issue for a long time. Therefore, this study was planned to evaluate the teaching framework of basic sciences in undergraduate medical education.

Materials and Methods:

The publications were collected through online searches according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Three reviewers analysed the data and arrived at a conclusion to select 90 publications. These publications were analysed thoroughly to classify them into ten categories of basic sciences teaching frameworks. Content analysis of these publications was done for comparison across publications.

Results:

The reviewer’s rate of agreement for their conclusions varied between 89 and 94% for different phases of analysis. The most common category was ‘Integration’ (29%), followed by ‘Problem-based/Case base learning’ (18%) and ‘Mixed-methods approach’ (14%). The strategies being used in basic sciences teaching were mostly learner centred (68.9%).

Conclusion:

The review of basic sciences teaching frameworks in our study indicates that various frameworks of basic sciences teaching are being used in various medical schools throughout the world. The pattern of these frameworks can contribute to effective policy-making for improving basic sciences teaching.
Testing of a self-learning, demonstration, and preceptorship model on nurses for pediatric COVID-19 preparedness
Authors: Venkatesan Latha , Joshi Poonam , Susaimuthu Cecilia M. , Murry L. Levis , Simak Kiran Singh , Yadav Sucheta , Dabas Suman
Published: December 2023

Objectives:

The objectives of this study were to develop and test a teaching and learning model in clinical nursing education to integrate the key concepts of self-learning, demonstration (simulation – zone I) and preceptorship (SDP). Coronavirus disease has affected adults and a significant proportion of children globally. All nurses must know the stabilisation and management of children affected by coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).

Materials and Methods:

A paediatric nursing emergency preparedness program for COVID-19 of 8 days duration was developed with the help of a team of 42 medical and nursing experts. The training program was conducted for 300 nurses using a SDP model with a blended learning approach. The effectiveness of the SDP model was evaluated using a one-group pre-test and post-test design in terms of change in knowledge and self-confidence of the participants. Feedback from the participants, experts and preceptors about the program and teaching methodology was obtained at the end of the training program.

Results:

The mean gain in knowledge (12.57 ± 2.96 vs. 16.36 ± 4.26, P < 0.001) and self-confidence scores (84.08 ± 18.20 vs. 106.65± 9.86, P < 0.001) after the training program were statistically significant. The overall mean preceptors rating of the participants in various observed skills was 55.88 ± 15.21 with the majority of observations graded as competent. All the experts, preceptors and participants were satisfied with the training program.

Conclusion:

The SDP model using a blended learning approach was effective in improving the knowledge and self-confidence of the nurses in managing children with COVID-19. It can be used to train nurses in both technical and non-technical skills in patient care areas.
Case report: Use of markerless augmented reality system for ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
Authors: Olexa Joshua , Trang Annie , Flessner Rebecca , Labib Mohammed
Published: December 2023

Background:

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement is one of the most commonly performed neurosurgical procedures, yet failure rates remain very high. Surface landmarks are typically used to guide VP shunt placement, but they are not reliable in identifying the target anatomy. Augmented reality (AR) is a promising new technology that has the potential to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of neurosurgical procedures. We describe the use of AR for the surgical planning of a VP shunt.

Case Description:

A 62-year-old male with a history of subarachnoid hemorrhage presented with delayed hydrocephalus. A computed tomography scan was obtained that confirmed dilated ventricles, requiring a right VP shunt. The patient was brought to the operating room, where the AR system was used for visualization and planning.

Conclusion:

In this study, we describe the use of AR for VP shunt placement. The AR system consists of a Microsoft HoloLens 2 head-mounted display and a novel markerless registration system, which was used to register patient-specific 3D models onto the patient’s head for visualizing target anatomy and planning an operative approach. The AR system was used to plan the VP shunt placement in the operating room. This system is easy to use and provides a visualization of the patient’s anatomy, which can be used to plan an optimal trajectory. We believe that this has the potential to improve the accuracy and outcomes of VP shunt placements, and further studies are needed to characterize the system’s accuracy and benefits.
Bireylerin Estetik İletişim Algısının Hekim Sahiplenme Düzeyine Etkisi
Authors: FİLİZ Mustafa , KARAGÖZ Yalçın
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, bireylerin estetik iletişim algılarının hekim sahiplenme düzeyleri üzerindeki etkisini belirlemek ve çeşitli demografik değişkenlere göre estetik iletişim ve hekim sahiplenme düzeylerine yönelik farklılıkların ortaya konulması amaçlanmaktadır. Estetik iletişim tarzı ile öne çıkan bir hekimin, hasta tarafından sahiplenmesinin daha kolay ve uzun süreli olacağı öngörülmektedir.
Yöntem: Araştırmaya son bir yılda herhangi bir sağlık kurumundan hizmet alan 408 kişi katılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak, estetik iletişim ölçeği ve hekim sahiplenme ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin normal dağılım gösterdiği ve kayıp verinin olmadığı görülmüştür. Demografik değişkenlere göre farklılıkları belirlemek için t testi ve Anova testi yapılmıştır. Ölçeklerin uyum geçerliliği, yapı geçerliliği ve güvenirliliği için model fit değerleri, CR, AVE ve Cronbach a değerleri dikkate alınmıştır. Değişkenler arasında çoklu bağlantı sorununu belirlemek amacıyla korelasyon analizi yapılmıştır. Estetik iletişimin hekim sahiplenme düzeyi üzerinde etkisini belirmek için Path analizi yapılmıştır. Verilerin analiz edilmesinde, SPSS 25 ve Amos 23 paket programları kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Elde edilen bulgulara göre estetik iletişim algısı hekim sahiplenme boyutlarının tamamının üzerinde ileri düzeyde etkili olduğu görülmüştür. Değişkenlerin yapı geçerliliği, uyum geçerliliği ve güvenilirliklerinin iyi düzeyde olduğu görülmüştür. Demografik değişkenlere göre estetik iletişim ve hekim sahiplenmenin de farklılaşabileceği görülmüştür. Geliri yüksek olan, büyükşehirlerde oturan ve genelde şehir hastanelerini tercih eden bireylerin daha yüksek düzeyde estetik iletişim algısına sahip olduğu ve hekim sahiplenme ortalamasının daha yüksek olduğu bulgulanmıştır. Ayrıca bireylerin medeni durumuna göre hekim sahiplenme ve estetik iletişim algılarının değişmediği görülmüştür. Yapılan korelasyon analizine göre değişkenler arasında çoklu bağlantı sorununun olmadığı tespit edilmiştir.
Sonuç: Hekimlerin estetik iletişim davranışları, hastanın hekime güvenmesinde, bağlanmasında ve ona sahiplenmesinde büyük önem arz ettiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Sağlık uygulayıcıları için denilebilir ki, estetik iletişim tarzının benimsenmesi ve bir kültür haline gelmesiyle hasta memnuniyeti, tedavi başarısı, kaynakların doğru kullanımı ve güvenilir bir sağlık sistemi gibi doğrudan birçok fayda sağlanabilir. Dolaylı olarak estetik iletişimin tıp başarısını artırmasıyla, sağlık giderlerinin azalacağı ve kaynakların daha verimli kullanılacağı öngörülmektedir. Tıp eğitiminde ve kurum içi eğitimlerde estetik iletişim tarzının önemsenmesinin önemli getiriler sağlayacağı öngörülmektedir.