bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Near-infrared technology in agriculture: Rapid, simultaneous, and non-destructive determination of inner quality parameters on intact coffee beans
Authors: Munawar Agus Arip , Kusumiyati Kusumiyati , Andasuryani Andasuryani , Yusmanizar Yusmanizar , Adrizal Adrizal
Published: June 2024

This study delves into the ability of near infrared (NIR) techniques by means of a self-developed portable sensing device near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) i16 USK instrument to accurately predict the moisture content (MC) and chlorogenic acid (CGA) within intact coffee beans through the development of calibration models. Spectral absorbance measurements were conducted across the 1,000‒2,500 nm wavelength range. Leveraging two multivariate calibration approaches namely principal component regression and partial least square regression (PLSR) for 74 bulk coffee beans (60 g) in calibration and 36 bulk coffee beans samples in external validation. The results reveal a notably high determination coefficient (R2) of 0.984 for MC and 0.908 for CGA in calibration using PLSR, indicating the feasibility of rapid, simultaneous, and non-destructive prediction. Furthermore, upon external validation, the PLSR model exhibited consistent predictive performance, withR2values for MC and CGA contents reaching 0.978 and 0.846, respectively. Consequently, these outcomes underscore NIR as an effective, concurrent, and non-invasive means to assess the quality parameters and attributes of intact coffee beans, presenting promising prospects for the advancement of coffee quality evaluation.
Mapping the distribution of bioactive compounds and aroma/flavour precursors in green coffee beans with an integrated mass spectrometry-based approach
Authors: Bindi Greta , Smith Andrew , Crisafulli Paola , Denti Vanna , Bossi Eleonora , Serrao Simone , Piga Isabella , Sánchez William S. , Paglia Giuseppe , Magni Fulvio , Navarini Luciano
Published: June 2024

Coffee is one of the most enjoyed beverages worldwide and whilst a wide array of secondary metabolites has been qualitatively and quantitatively characterised within the coffee bean, little is known about their distribution in different bean tissues. In this work, complementary mass spectrometry (MS) based approaches were utilised to determine the spatial metabolomic content of coffee beans, focusing on highlighting those which presented a regiospecific distribution and distinguished the different endosperm regions and the embryo. Preliminary exploration of the spatial metabolome of Coffea arabica coffee beans highlighted tissue-specific molecular features through an unsupervised statistical analysis. Then, the complementary information derived from higher resolution MS approaches resulted in the annotation of 13 metabolites which showed a specific enrichment in at least one tissue, and most of these were noted to be bioactive compounds or aroma/flavour precursors. Knowledge of the tissue distribution of these compounds could shed light on their biological role in plant physiology and bean development, but could also have relevant implications for their positive impact on human health due to coffee consumption as well as their possible effect on aroma and flavour upon roasting of green coffee beans.
Sustainable HPLC technique for measurement of antidiabetic drugs: Appraisal of green and white metrics, content uniformity, andin vitrodissolution
Authors: Al-Wasidi Asma S. , Ahmed Hoda A. , Mahgoub Samar M. , Mohamed Mahmoud A. , Nassar Hossam F.
Published: June 2024

Green chemistry and white chemistry are two approaches to chemistry that prioritize sustainability and environmental protection. The pursuit of green chemistry is to develop chemical processes and products that decrease or stop the use and generation of dangerous materials. In contrast, white chemistry focuses on developing energy-efficient, sustainable chemical processes that produce minimal waste. Our study evaluated the environmental friendliness of the suggested approach, using eight greenness appraisal techniques, including analytical eco-scale, analytical method volume intensity, HPLC-environmental assessment tool, analytical method greenness score, analytical greenness, analytical greenness metric for sample preparation, green analytical procedure index, and complexgreen analytical procedure index, in addition to the unique metric blue applicability grade index of white chemistry. We have developed and validated a highly effective and reliable method for concurrently analyzing designated pharmaceutical medications characterized in metformin (MET) and empagliflozin (EMP) formulations, including their degraded products. This method is cost-effective, specific, and environmentally friendly, utilizing reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with an XBridge BEH C8 column (150 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 μm) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL·min−1, an injection volume of 5.0 μL, a column oven temperature of 50°C, a wavelength of 224 nm, and a mobile phase comprised of phosphate buffer adjusted at pH 6.8 and acetonitrile in gradient mode. In the HPLC method, linearity has been achieved over the concentration range of 10–106 and 30–1,050 µg·mL−1for EMP and MET, respectively, with correlation coefficients more than 0.999 and good recoveries within 98–102%. An assessment of the content uniformity of finished products confirmed that they met the declaration’s acceptance standards (85–115%). A comparative study has been successfully conducted on generic and reference products, demonstrating their similarity. The suggested approach was validated by adhering to international council for harmonisation criteria.
Istraživanje grada hodanjem
Authors: Gulin Zrnić Valentina , Tkalčić Simetić Mirna
Published: June 2024

Ovaj rad bavi se hodanjem kao etnografskom tehnikom, oblikom spoznavanja, temeljnim načinom bivanja u svijetu te kao ulaznom niti u razumijevanje ritmova i načina kretanja tranzitnim javnim prostorima (ulicama i pločnicima). U okviru višegodišnjeg kulturnoantropološkog istraživanja Zagreba oslanjamo se, između ostaloga, na hodajuću etnografiju grada koju u ovome radu predstavljamo kroz nekoliko oblika: sušetački intervjui, solitarne šetnje te suistraživački sušetački razgovori. Fokus na hodanje proširuje domene epistemološke pozicije, temeljno usidrene u mogućnostima spoznavanja hodajućeg misaonog tijela kroz (multi)percipiranje sa sustvaranjem. Rasprava se dalje konkretizira uvidima iz istraživanja kretanja središtem Zagreba u poslijepotresnom razdoblju, pri čemu su susreti s izmijenjenom materijalnošću grada i nužne promjene kretanja i ritma hodanja međupovezani s promjenama doživljaja grada, mogućnostima zamišljanja njegove budućnosti i transformacijom političkog subjektiviteta.
Obmane infrastrukture
Authors: Horvatinčić Sanja , Grgurinović Ivona
Published: June 2024

Analizom višegodišnjih interdisciplinarnih terenskih istraživanja, te bilježenjem učinaka infrastrukturnih zahvata u prirodni okoliš Drežnice, članak doprinosi složenijem razumijevanju historijskih, društvenih i ekonomskih procesa suodnosa ljudi i prirodnog okoliša, kao ključnih odrednica moderniteta. Pitanje tko, kakvom tehnologijom i s kojim obećanjima upravlja krškim krajolikom, te u kojim se okolnostima i u čijem interesu javlja potreba njegove zaštite, sagledava se u duljem povijesnom trajanju s fokusom na promjene upravljanja Drežničkim poljem. Oslanjajući se na objavljene i arhivske izvore, članak postavlja širi ekohistorijski okvir za analizu suvremenog antropogenog utjecaja na Drežničko polje, na primjeru aktualnog projekta njegove retencije. Učinci hidroinžinjerskih zahvata na lokalnu zajednicu sagledavaju se kroz analitičku prizmu procesualne antropologije infrastrukture, a temelje na intervjuima s članovima lokalne zajednice i ekoloških udruga te na analizi birokratskog diskursa studija na okoliš.
“Nije za starije od 40 godina”
Authors: Matošević Andrea , Brandeis Fiala Denis
Published: June 2024

U radu se kroz tri potpoglavlja istražuje dio aspekata ženskoga lica rada u turizmu Istre, jedne od najturističkijih regija u Hrvatskoj i Europi. Temeljem intervjua sa zaposlenicama u nizu tipičnih radnih mjesta u turizmu, a koje su u vrijeme istraživanja bile zaposlene u priobalnim gradovima, na vidjelo su izašle kategorije koje omeđuju, ali i čine iskustvo rada u tom sektoru rodno specifičnim. Prva zamjetna kategorija je fleksibilnost. Nju se može razumjeti kao brojčanu, funkcijsku te prilagodljivost isplate plaće zaposlenicama. Druga kategorija koja rad snažnije približava rodnom iskustvu klupko je dinamika, odnosa i odluka koje od zaposlenica mogu činiti estetizirani i erotizirani “uslužni krajolik”. Potonje je, njihovim riječima, uzrokovalo posljedičnu nelagodu, ali i podnošenje situacija koje su mogle ići od “upućivanja pogleda”, komentara do ponekad i otvoreno šovinističkih opaski. Treća kategorija tiče se tjelesnog iskustva mjesečnice, koja, za dio intervjuiranih zaposlenica, ima nemali utjecaj na mogućnost obavljanja intenzivnih radnih zadataka kakve nameće sezonalni turizam.
Vrijeme “novih” otočanki
Authors: Perinić Lewis Ana , Blagaić Marina
Published: June 2024

U ovome radu analiziramo iskustva migracija žena na otok Lastovo tijekom posljednjih dvadesetak godina s fokusom na razloge njihova doseljenja, njihove percepcije “otočnoga vremena” i refleksije o temporalnostima koje žive u svakodnevici. Usmjerile smo se i na procese stvaranja budućnosti, razumijevajući je kao jedan od modaliteta društveno i kulturno oblikovanih iskustava temporalnosti. Analizom građe prikupljene metodom polustrukturiranih intervjua, nastojale smo interpretirati proces zamišljanja budućnosti doseljenica na otok te uočile važnost otočne rezidencijalnosti kao preduvjeta ostvarenja takvih imaginarija u kojima životni stil, slobodno vrijeme i kreativnost zauzimaju važnu ulogu. Zanimalo nas je kreiranje i pregovaranje željene i ostvarene kvalitete života na otoku. Osim toga, analizirale smo iskustvo otočnoga vremena i ritma te procjene (ne)uklopljenosti “novih” otočanki u percipirane otočne temporalnosti. U radu se ukazuje na presjecišta osobnog i kolektivnog, otočnog i izvanotočnog, kulturnog, rodnog i klasnog u kontekstu raznovrsnih temporalnosti koje se otvaraju kroz doseljeničko iskustvo života na otoku.
Impact of muscular strength in children with autism spectrum disorder
Authors: Tavares dos Santos Darlan , De Freitas Fabio H. , A. Dantas Karollyni B. , Cavalheiro Campos Maria João , Matos Nunes Igor , Lopes Bamberg Lavínia , Lopes dos Santos Isis , Da Silva Santos Mateus , M. Dantas Estélio H.
Published: June 2024

Limited research has explored the relationship between muscle strength and ASD within pediatric populations, and this forms the primary focus of the current investigation. This study assessed muscle strength in children aged 4 to 7 years, comparing those with ASD (n=34) to those without ASD (n=52). Grip strength and isometric strength of the knee extensor muscles were measured using standardized tests. Ethical considerations were followed, and statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0. Children with ASD demonstrated significantly lower grip strength and knee extensor muscle strength compared to those without ASD (p < 0.05). These findings suggest a negative influence of ASD on muscle strength, potentially impacting functional abilities and quality of life. The study suggests that children with ASD exhibit lower muscle strength compared to their peers without ASD.
Physical activity level and quality of life in older women during the pandemic
Authors: Gomes Ribeiro da Costa Lúcio Flávio , Aquino dos Santos Cristiane Kelly , Chagas Brasil dos Santos Silva Emanuelle , Gonçalves Santos Priscila , Hall Lopez Javier Arturo , Sierpe Jeraldo Verônica de Lourdes , Martin Dantas Estélio Henrique
Published: June 2024

The aim of the study was to identify the level of physical activity and quality of life in elderly women during the pandemic. A total of 2,269 women took part (X= 66.46 ± 5.73 years). A sociodemographic questionnaire, the WHOQOL-Old for quality of life and the Baecke questionnaire for level of physical activity were used. The study population was 57.14% mulatto; 35.71% single; 40% literate; 50% retired; 60% with a monthly income ≤ 2 salaries (≤ US$200.00). 77.14% reported having some pre-established illness or continuous use of medication, and 86% had a sick parent. The results show that 90% of the participants had a low physical activity index (PAI) (X= 4.44 ± 3.79; PAI ≤ 9.11) and 61.4% had an average overall quality of life (OHQoL) (X= 13.56 ± 1.75; OHQoL between 10 - 14). It was concluded that the pandemic has a negative effect on the physical activity of elderly women, causing a decline in quality of life.
relação entre obesidade infantil e tempo de tela
Authors: Guimarães Siquiera Larissa , Guimarães Siquiera Danilo , Santana Gois Filho Edson , Dos Santos Junior Jairo Joaquim , Ferraro Oliveira Halley
Published: June 2024

Revisar estudos associados à relação entre a obesidade pediátrica e o tempo de tela. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa realizada no banco de dados PubMed, com os descritores “pediatric obesity” e “screen time”. Foram selecionados nove artigos publicados em inglês, publicados de 2019 a 2023 A maior parte dos textos evidenciam o impacto do tempo de tela relacionado a uma menor prática de atividades físicas e maior comportamento sedentário, sendo determinantes importantes para obesidade infantil. Ademais, após a pandemia da covid-19, houve um aumento expressivo do índice de massa corporal de pacientes pediátricos, associada à redução da prática de atividade física. Existe uma associação positiva entre tempo de tela, obesidade e sobrepeso infantil. Contudo, ainda são necessárias análises multidisciplinares e estudos longitudinais e intervencionistas.
Sociodemographic characteristics, self-assessment of health and their relationships with body mass index in older women
Authors: De Aquino Leandra , Araújo-Gomes Rafaela Cristina , Andrade Dantas Karollyni Bastos , Gomes Ribeiro da Costa Lúcio Flávio , Rodrigues Scartoni Fabiana , Martin Dantas Estélio Henrique
Published: June 2024

This research aims to correlate the Body Mass Index (BMI) variable with sociodemographic aspects and Self-Evaluation of Health (AS). It is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study with 31 older adults. Sociodemographic data were collected in the anamnesis. An anthropometric assessment was also conducted, and for the Self-Assessment of Health (SA), the Brazilian version of the SF-36 protocol was applied. It was observed that the average of the group was classified as overweight ( = 28.12±4.97 kg/m 2 ); regarding AS, it was satisfactory in the three dimensions: Physical Health ( = 76±15 points), Mental Health ( = 72±11) and AS Total ( = 73±12). Observing correlations between BMI and total AS (r = 0.874, p <0.0001, high correlation) and also with different sociodemographic data. This outcome possibly occurred because the majority of participants are active, control stress and do not have harmful habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption.
Body composition and quality of life in women breast cancer survivors
Authors: Barbosa de Albuquerque Cynthia , Aquino dos Santos Cristiane Kelly , Pereira Bezerra Jani Cleria , Silva Rodrigues Millena Angel , Palmeira dos Santos Tatiana Maria , Da Costa Odelio Joaquim , Martin Dantas Estélio Henrique
Published: June 2024

The present study aims to correlate body composition and quality of life of breast cancer survivor women treated at the nutrition outpatient clinic of a public hospital. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational study. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess sociodemographic conditions, and a 24-hour dietary recall was used to evaluate their quality of life. The quality of life was assessed using the EORTC QLQ-C30 version 3.0. It was found that the majority of women treated in this unit were overweight or obese according to the Body Mass Index: 76%. When relating body composition to quality of life, it was observed that only the presence of the pain symptom was significantly related to the body composition of these women (p=0.047). Most of the patients are in an overweight or obese nutritional state (76%). Among these obese women, there is a higher presence of pain. Pain is a symptom present in these women and shows a significant relationship with body composition, potentially further impacting their lack of physical exercise and worsening their quality of life.
Analysing the viral conversation: sentiment analysis of hop latent viroid’s presence in cannabis on twitter
Authors: Jones Cameron L.
Published: June 2024

The medical cannabis industry has witnessed remarkable growth and is considered pivotal in modern healthcare. However, the emergence of the "duds" disease, linked to the hop latent viroid (HLVd), threatens this growth, potentially affecting both the yield and the potency of cannabis strains. Viroids, specifically HLVd, pose a significant threat to the agricultural sector, especially in cannabis cultivation. Recent studies highlight a staggering potential contamination rate of up to 90% in certain cultivation sites, translating to potential annual losses of around $4 billion. Addressing HLVd's impact is imperative not just for economic reasons but also to ensure the quality and safety of cannabis products. This study harnesses sentiment analysis to discern public opinion on this issue, utilizing the Streamlit Python library to analyse tweets related to the Hop Latent Viroid and its impact on cannabis. Spanning April 2021 to September 2023, 347 tweets from 190 contributors were examined, revealing a near-equal distribution of positive, negative, and neutral sentiments. Interestingly, periodic surges in related Twitter activity were identified over the years studied. The significance of sentiment analysis is amplified when contextualized for the cannabis industry: it can offer insights into grower and consumer sentiments, product perception, competitive landscapes, and targeted demographic profiles. Furthermore, by staying attuned to such real-time sentiments, stakeholders can adapt dynamically, ensuring product quality and sustaining trust. Ultimately, this analysis underscores the potential of sentiment analytics in guiding the cannabis industry through challenges such as HLVd, emphasizing the need for businesses to remain proactive and responsive to evolving consumer needs and perceptions.
Fractura por avulsión de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia en pacientes pediátricos. Reporte de un caso
Authors: Caruso Fabián Pablo , González Diego , Muñoz Danny , Moyano Facundo , Falco Santiago
Published: June 2024

Introducción: Las epifisiólisis de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia en adolescentes representan el 1% de las lesiones fisarias y el 3% de las fracturas de la tibia proximal, y pueden comprometer la fisis; por lo tanto, ameritan un diagnóstico y un tratamiento correctos para evitar complicaciones. El objetivo de este artículo es comunicar un caso clínico, compararlo con casos similares publicados, analizar las diferencias y, sobre la base de la experiencia, llegar a una conclusión para su resolución. Presentamos a un varón de 13 años que consultó tras sufrir un traumatismo directo en la rodilla derecha, durante la carrera en la práctica deportiva,un mes atrás. La radiografía mostró epifisiólisis por avulsión de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia (Ogden IIIA, Jones III), por lo que fue sometido a reducción abierta y fijación. Como la recuperación y el retorno a la actividad habitual fueron rápidos, se tomaron un par radiográfico para el diagnóstico y una tomografía para la planificación quirúrgica.
Conclusión: Si bien no hay un consenso sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento por la baja cantidad de casos publicados, es conveniente sospechar este cuadro en pacientes jóvenes que sufren un traumatismo en la rodilla que limita la extensión.
Síndrome de embolia grasa secundario a fracturas de huesos cortos: Presentación de casos
Authors: Uribe Jiménez Andrés Julián , Quiroz Álvarez Juan Esteban , Vidal Vargas Carlos Guillermo , Avendaño Arango Víctor Alfonso , Londoño García Ricardo
Published: June 2024

Introducción: Se presenta el caso clínico de un varón de 15 años con fracturas de huesos cortos del pie derecho como consecuencia de un accidente de tránsito. Tras 24 h de evolución, ingresa con disnea, desaturación, pico febril objetivo y posterior desarrollo de insuficiencia respiratoria. Ante la sospecha clínica de síndrome de embolia grasa, se solicita una angiotomografía pulmonar que confirma el diagnóstico. Se trata de una entidad inusual en pacientes con este tipo de fractura. El tratamiento inicial consistió en vigilancia estrecha en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, medidas de soporte con oxígeno suplementario, terapia respiratoria y manejo quirúrgico de las fracturas. La evolución clínica del paciente fue adecuada y el cuadro respiratorio se resolvió por completo. Conclusiones: El síndrome de embolia grasa secundario a fracturas de huesos cortos es un cuadro infrecuente; por lo tanto, es preciso tener un alto grado de sospecha diagnóstica, no solo en los escenarios más comunes, sino también en este tipo de contextos inusuales y retadores, que permita su identificación temprana y, de esta forma, implementar un manejo oportuno y generar un impacto favorable en los desenlaces clínicos y en la disminución del riesgo de secuelas a largo plazo.
Rehabilitación en pacientes con artroplastia total de cadera durante la pandemia del COVID-19. Resultados funcionales
Authors: Otero Macarena , Posse Raúl Alejandro , Pérez Lloveras Gabriel Octavio , Casserá Franco , Rognoni Tomás Mariano , Laboranti Agustina , Lazzari Mateo , Casen Infante Franco Gabriel , Arjona Angarita David , R. Tanus Juan
Published: June 2024

Introducción: La pandemia del COVID-19 revolucionó muchos aspectos de la vida de las personas y aquellos pacientes que necesitaban una rehabilitación luego de una artroplastia total de cadera (ATC) no fueron la excepción. Objetivo: Determinar si existe alguna diferencia en los resultados funcionales entre la rehabilitación supervisada y la autoadministrada después de una ATC. Materiales y Métodos: Se recolectaron datos de 2 grupos de pacientes: los operados de ATC unilateral que realizaron rehabilitación supervisada y aquellos operados durante la pandemia, que recibieron rehabilitación sin supervisión, autoadministrada. Se compararon los resultados funcionales de ambos grupos a los 3 meses y al año de la cirugía mediante el Harris Hip Score modificado (HHSm) y el Forgotten Joint Score (FJS). Resultados: No se encontraron diferencias significativas en el HHS entre ambos grupos a los 3 ni a los 12 meses (p 0,18). Por el contrario, se observó una diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p <0,001) en el FJS, fue superior para la fisiokinesioterapia no supervisada, tanto a los 3 meses como al año. Ambos puntajes mejoraron a los 12 meses, en los dos grupos (p <0,001). Conclusiones: Tanto la rehabilitación supervisada como la no supervisada deben ser consideradas después de una ATC. Nuestros resultados han demostrado que la supervisión no implica una rehabilitación más pronta ni eficaz, esto otorga la posibilidad de una rehabilitación no supervisada para aquellos pacientes que así lo requieran.
Traumatología de codo. Reseña de aportes argentinos: desde 1956 hasta la actualidad Aniversario del Servicio de Biblioteca de la AAOT
Authors: Patiño Juan Martín
Published: June 2024

El Servicio de Biblioteca y la Revista se constituyen en pilares de la Asociación Argentina de Ortopedia y Traumatología. Publicando e indexando se logra una exposición internacional para los autores nacionales e internacionales. El objetivo de esta presentación es reseñar algunos aportes de colegas de nuestro país y de nuestra experiencia en cirugía y afecciones del codo en la Revista de la AAOT y otras publicaciones internacionales.
Early Bubble CPAP Protocol Implementation and Rates of Death or Severe BPD
Authors: de Carvalho Nunes Gabriela , Barbosa de Oliveira Caio , Zeid Marco , Leone Marisa , Mardakis Stephanie , Remmer Elissa , Boyer Johanne , Hailu Elizabeth , Altit Gabriel , Beltempo Marc , Shalish Wissam , Sant’Anna Guilherme
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

A multidisciplinary comprehensive protocol to use bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) as the primary respiratory support in the delivery room (DR) and the NICU was introduced. With this study, we aimed to assess the association of this change with respiratory outcomes over time.

METHODS

Infants with gestational age <32 weeks and birth weight <1250 g admitted between January 2012 and June 2020 were included and categorized into 4 periods, including pre-implementation (P0: 2012–2014), and post-implementation (P1: 2014–2016, P2: 2016–2018, P3: 2018–2020). The primary outcome was the rates of death and severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and the secondary outcomes included the rates of DR and NICU intubation ≤7 days of age, need of surfactant, and pneumothorax. Multivariate logistic regression models accounting for relevant risk factors were used to calculate adjusted odds ratios (ORs).

RESULTS

The study included 440 infants (P0 = 90, P1 = 91, P2 = 128, P3 = 131). Over time, more infants were free of BPD (P < .001), and the rates of death and severe BPD decreased significantly: P1 = OR 1.21 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.56–2.67), P2 = OR 0.45 (95% CI 0.20–0.99), and P3 = OR 0.37 (95% CI 0.15–0.84). DR intubation decreased from 66% (P0) to 24% (P3) in the entire cohort (P < .001) and from 96% (P0) to 40% (P3) in infants <26 weeks of age (P < .001). The need for NICU intubation was similar (P = .98), with a decreased need for surfactant (P = .001) occurring at higher FiO2 (P0 = 0.35 vs P3 = 0.55, P < .001). Pneumothorax rates were unchanged.

CONCLUSIONS

In very preterm infants, the implementation of a comprehensive bCPAP protocol led to a significant and consistent improvement in respiratory practices and the rates of death and severe BPD.
International experience of financial relationships of accredited continuing education and commercial interest
Authors:   SI Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology named after academician O.M. Lukyanova of the NAMS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Marushko R.V. , Marushko K.R. ,   SI Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology named after academician O.M. Lukyanova of the NAMS of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: June 2024

In order to provide the best possible medical care to patients, medical or health care workers must be continuously educated. It is through continuing education during entire practical activity medical workers maintain and constantly improve their own professionalism. Financial or commercial support and marketing play an important role in accredited continuing education. As the experience of developed countries has shown, interaction with commercial structures is necessary; it helps to improve the provision of continuing education. To manage effective interaction with commercial structures in various countries, standards were developed many years ago, the implementation of which ensures that accredited continuing education is protected from commercial influence, creates a clear division between accredited continuing education and commercial interest, prevents commercial bias and marketing, ensures the management of commercial support in an appropriate manner, as well as disclose and resolving conflicts of interest. Adherence to the standards of interaction of accredited activity with commercial interest is a guarantee that health care workers receive only good-quality, balanced, and scientifically based recommendations that are protected from advertising, marketing and commercial bias. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
Comparison of Double Object Construction in Chinese and Japanese
Authors: Du Shengbin , Mao Tiaoyuan
Published: June 2024

Double-object construction is a common cross-linguistic phenomenon, and there exists a special double-object construction which differs from the normal one both syntactically and semantically. This article aims to explore the syntactic and semantic similarities and discrepancies of two types of construction in Chinese and Japanese. Specifically, this article first generalizes the similar and divergent syntactic and semantic features of the two patterns in Chinese and Japanese (also involving other languages, such as Korean). Further, based on the comparison, this article reveals that the formation of the special construction depends on whether its possessor can receive appropriate case.
The İnfluence of Political and Psychological Factors on Women’s Right to Education
Authors: Guliyeva Şenay
Published: June 2024

This descriptive study, which consists of three main headings, focused on the obstacles encountered, proposals of international organizations for solutions and the right of women to education. Social, economic, political, as well as psychological factors influencing this process were analyzed based on the related literature. In the past, men tended to be more educated than women, but in recent decades the gender gap in education has been reversed in most Western countries even in many non-western countries. However, in a number of countries, women are still experiencing difficulties in terms of accessing the facilities for getting education. Among the countries in which this problem is most often observed, some countries stand out in particular. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Congo, Cameron, India, Nepal are among the countries where this problem is more experienced. Based on the collected data, the following main conclusions were identified: a) poverty, b) gender-based stereotypical ideas and approaches, c) cultural values and the lack of education has an impact on the education of women and their involvement in the educational process. Based on these findings the following proposals are recorded: a) Programs on reduction and eradication of poverty should be provided and materials for education should be accessible to women, b) Conducting studies with parents and community adults in society that involve encouraging them to accept equality between men and women according to gender stereotypes, c) Providing countries with basic literacy programs for women, d) Promoting awareness campaign on the importance of women’s education, e) Overcoming barriers to schooling. For elimination of problems in this direction in Turkey, a number of campaigns are implemented with the participation of the Ministry of Education (MoNE), UNICEF, UNESCO, ILO, civil society, media, private sector.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF HEAT TRANSFER EFFECTS DUE TO IMPINGING SLOT JETS CONFINED BY INCLINED PLATES
Authors: Keleş Haluk , Özmen Yücel
Published: June 2024

In this study, the effects of heat transfer in turbulent flow fields of impinging slot jet confined by inclined plates were investigated experimentally. Temperature distributions on the impingement plates were obtained with thermal camera. Temperature measurements were carried out on the impingement plate in four different impinging slot jet flow setups confined by plates with inclination angles of θ = 0°, 15°, 30°, and 45°, with an interplate spacing of 0.5 ≤ H/W ≤ 6, and a Reynolds number range of 10,000 ≤ Re ≤ 30,000. The effects of confinement plate inclination angle, intervals between the plates, and Reynolds number on the Nusselt number distributions of the impingement plates were examined. It was observed that Nusselt number values increased with increasing Reynolds number and decreased with increasing intervals between the plates. There are secondary top points in the Nusselt number distributions on the impingement plate for low inclined confinement plates (θ = 0° and θ = 15°) and small interplate spacings (H/W = 0.5 and H/W = 1), while there is an increase in the Nusselt numbers at the ends of the impingement plate for high inclined confinement plates (θ = 30° and θ = 45°) and small interplate spacings (H/W = 0.5 and H/W = 1).
Enhancing the role of dynamic capabilities of the coal companies under the conditions of sharp price fluctuations at the international markets
Authors: Sarychev A. E. , Myaskov A. V. , Stoyanova I. A. , Ivanov N. A.
Published: June 2024

In recent years, international coal markets have been facing a trend of a growing number of sharp price fluctuations during a year. This can be regarded as the evidence for the increasing intensity of market competition as well as for the growing number and significance of the external environment factors affecting the world coal market. Actually, the coal market players have to operate in the conditions of unstable prices and external limitations that in their turn require searching for new sales markets, changing logistics routes, product lines, production and technological processes, etc. It results in the increasing significance of dynamic capabilities of coal companies – organizational capabilities on changing the portfolio of resource and capabilities in response to the changing competition at the market. In the conditions of growing volatility of coal markets the adaptation capabilities of a company become a basis for its economic effectiveness and competitiveness as well as for the viability as a whole as it allows to accelerate the process of making decisions about the necessary transformations and evaluate the risks, and are crucial for the implementation of new projects. Any activities on the evaluation and development of dynamic capabilities are possible only inside a company. This task should be solved at the strategic level of decision-making alongside with identifying the company’s individual priorities for development of organizational capabilities lying in the basis of dynamic capabilities of a company.

The article deal with the author’s definition of the basic categories of dynamic capabilities implemented for the coal industry. The definition presents the priorities for operation in the current conditions and the capability to transform and accept new business-models, develop analytical capabilities and skills of acquisition and alliances with other companies.
The best interests of the child and the right of interested third parties to parental responsibilities and rights: RC v HSC 2023 4 SA 231 (GJ)
Authors: Bekink Mildred
Published: June 2024

The South African post-constitutional era gave rise to the reframing of what was previously referred to as parental authority to parental responsibilities and rights. Throughout these developments, the best interests of the child remained a constant consideration, resulting in a move away from a parent-centred approach to a child-centred approach. In line with this child-centred approach, modern South African law recognises that children have the right to family or parental care. Recognition is also given to the subsequent fundamental principle that parents and the family perform a central role in a child's care and protection. However, analogous to global trends South African family structures have transformed and are no longer typically nuclear, but are characterised by a diversity of parental, family and community-based forms of caregiving. Children accordingly find themselves being cared for by persons who are not their biological parents. In this regard the position of the "interested third party" or so-called "co-holder of parental responsibilities and rights" is gaining increasing relevance. Although the role of interested third parties is recognised in domestic law, in the Children's Act, some uncertainty about the right of these parties to obtain parental responsibilities and rights over a child prevails. One such aspect is the right of a former life-partner to obtain parental responsibilities and rights over a non-biological child upon the dissolution of a life-partner relationship. A recent High Court case, RC v SC 2022 4 SA 308 (GJ) and its appeal namely, RC v HSC 2023 4 SA 231 (GJ) to a full bench of the High Court provides valuable insight into this regard and specifically on the approach taken by the courts about an application for parental rights and responsibilities to a non-biological child by an interested third party in terms of the Children's Act.
Appraising the regulatory framework of the new South African Deposit Insurance System
Authors: Matasane Matsietso Agnes
Published: June 2024

South Africa has recently established its first deposit insurance body, the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (the Corporation), as part of the Twin Peaks regulatory reforms following the 2008/09 Global Financial Crisis (Crisis). The primary responsibilities of the Corporation are to establish, maintain and administer a deposit insurance fund to protect the banks' covered depositors and inform the depositors of its benefits and limitations, should a bank be placed into resolution. The rationale behind the protection of depositors is premised on the need to maintain confidence and financial stability in the banking sector. This article appraises the features of the new deposit insurance system as enshrined in the Financial Sector Laws Amendment Act 2021 (FSLA Act). The article evaluates whether the new framework for the protection of depositors aligns with international standards, particularly the International Association of Deposit Insurers' Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems. The pertinent question is whether the current features of South Africa's deposit insurance are optimally designed to ensure its effectiveness. The article ends with practical suggestions for strengthening the South African deposit insurance framework to ensure its optimal alignment with international good practice.
Materialismo e Máquinas de Significação — Leitura do Livro Constelações: Ensaios Sobre Cultura Técnica na Contemporaneidade
Authors: Patrício Catarina
Published: June 2024

Leitura do livro Constelações: Ensaios Sobre Cultura Técnica na Contemporaneidade.
Enhancing Respiratory Function and Cardiovascular Endurance through Intensive Yogic Intervention: A Comprehensive Study
Authors: Pramanik Tarak Nath , Rahaman Aminur , Rahman Md. Hamidur , Shukla Akash , Pradhan Punam
Published: June 2024

Background. Optimal respiratory function and cardiovascular endurance are integral to overall health and athletic performance. Yogic interventions have emerged as potential strategies to enhance physiological and physical parameters. These metrics not only unlock the human body’s potential but also play a vital role in increasing sports performance. Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured yogic regimen in improving respiratory function and cardiovascular endurance in young male adults, shedding light on yoga’s role as a complementary approach to physical fitness enhancement. Materials and methods. Forty (N=40) male undergraduate university students (aged 18 to 25 years) were randomly assigned to the experimental (n=20) and control group (n=20). The experimental investigation centered on vital capacity (VC), both positive and negative breath holding times (PBHT and NBHT), peak flow rate (PFR), and cardiovascular endurance (CVE). Using an analytical research approach, a randomized pre-test-post-test-controlled group design was implemented. The experimental group engaged in daily yoga sessions supervised by certified instructors, incorporating various asanas, pranayama techniques, and meditation, while the control group maintained their regular lifestyle. Pre- and post-intervention assessments of respiratory parameters and cardiovascular endurance were conducted using standardized tests. Statistical analyses, including Levene’s test for normality, and paired t-tests for intra-group comparisons, were performed using SPSS software (IBM, version 25, Chicago). The experiment lasted for six weeks, with a significance level set at α = 0.05. Results. The paired t-test analyses demonstrated significant improvements in VC t(19) = 4.96, and p <0.000; PBHT t(19) = 6.34, and p <0.000; NBHT t(19) = 4.18, and p <0.001; PFR t(19) = 7.02, and p <0.000; as well as CVE t(19) = 3.96, and p <0.001, within the experimental group. Conversely, no significant changes were observed in the control group. Conclusions. The findings underscore the effectiveness of a six-week yogic intervention in enhancing respiratory function and cardiovascular endurance among young male adults. Integrating yoga into exercise routines may yield substantial benefits for physical fitness improvement.
Rodent brain processing for histological analyses (update) v2
Authors: Vila Miquel
Published: June 2024

Protocol for rat brain processing in order to perform histological analyses
Vertebrate Clearing and Staining - 'VCaS' Protocol v1
Authors: E. Ryan Sidney , Mia Ehler Kara , M Giudici Christina , E. Stuart Yoel , Niccolo Cerasoni Jacopo
Published: June 2024

Small vertebrates can be stained and cleared using a trypsin enzyme, Alcian blue, and Alizarin red stains. The process is completed over several weeks and the final product allows clear viewing of internal structures including bone and cartilage. Cleared and stained vertebrate specimen can be used for educational or scientific purposes. Final products are stored in pure glycerin for an indefinite amount of time and can be viewed over a light box when needed.
An optimised protocol for the detection of lipofuscin in cells cultured in vitro v1
Authors: SA Davan-Wetton Camilla , Montero-Melendez Trinidad
Published: June 2024

Lipofuscin is a complex material that accumulates in lysosomes and it is considered a marker of cellular senescence and ageing. This substance can be detected using the lipophilic stain Sudan Black B. This protocol describes an easy, straightforward and inexpensive method for the staining of lipofuscin using Sudan Black B and imaging via brightfield microscopy. Additionally, this protocol offers an alternative method for detection of Sudan Black B stained lipofuscin using fluorescence microscopy, which facilitates co-staining of Sudan Black B with conventional antibody-based immunofluorescence staining techniques.
Transgenic mouse colony maintenance v1
Authors: Laguna Ariadna , Carballo-Carbajal Iria , Vila Miquel
Published: June 2024

Methods for the generation and maintenance of transgenic tyrosinase mice
Pájaro con corbata
Authors:   Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Ánjel Memo
Published: June 2024

Los cuentos de Pájaro con corbata son la representación de un universo que en medio de una aparente normalidad y cotidianidad esconde un cúmulo de incongruencias, excesos, obsesiones, miedos, misterios. El consecuente desconcierto que experimentan los personajes —muchos de ellos migrantes en un escenario europeo ya marcadamente multicultural— los induce a tomar medidas insospechadas, incomprensibles o francamente absurdas. Pero el absurdo no proviene solo de la acción humana: también del exterior llega lo enigmático, incluso lo fantástico, como para confirmar que el mundo, en últimas, no obedece a lógicas, o al menos no a las establecidas.
CURRENT PROBLEMS OF SOCIO-CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS TRANSFORMATION OF UKRAINIAN SOCIETY
Authors:   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine, Vergeles Kostiantyn , Kulish Pavlo ,   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine, Vergeles Tatiana ,   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine
Published: June 2024

The study of human problems in the modern socio-cultural space presupposes a comprehensive consideration of many aspects of hisexistence in the context of spiritual and religious values. Now, this problem is actualized also because the process of formation of an internally moral and undoubtedly multifaceted worldview-wise person takes place at the same time as the contradictory process of formation of modern Ukrainian society based on the principles, principles and values of the civilized world. The juxtaposition of two components, spiritual and religious, in the context of the study of values involves a processual analysis not only of mastering, assimilating and appropriating the surrounding reality, but also, most importantly, that mastering itself is a form of manifestation of a person as a spiritual being, his self-determination, self-identification. The formation of a special system of values is an important component of the human essence, which is not based on the idea of opposing the flesh, but on the activity of a person's moral will. If a person acts, then he reveals his subjective will in the existing being. Manifestation of human will be its average desires, which are expressed in the essential, substantial characteristic of the act itself. Therefore, the article focuses on the analysis of those values that are directly contained in the events that have taken place, are taking place, or will take place in the modern socio-cultural space of Ukraine. The formation of the modern Ukrainian national worldview is not possible without the presence of a moral component, since morality is an integral element of the existence of the Ukrainian people. Therefore, there is a full right to state this problem as a problem of the spiritual world of man, because the concept of "moral" is closely related to such aspects of human existence as: ontological, metaphysical, epistemological, psychological and finally religious. Of course, when forming a national worldview, one should also take into account one's historical past, in order to avoid troubles in the development of modern Ukrainian society. Due to the belated awakening of the "democratic revolution", the modern Ukrainian state has somewhat lost interest in religion and its effects on citizens and especially the youth. Therefore, the human problem in the socio-cultural space of modern Ukraine must be solved on the basis of new civilizational, moral and ethical principles and principles, including the principle of tolerance in relations with other people and nations. Because tolerance is not ordinary "patience", but primarily understanding, respect for others through self-respect and, of course, compassion and mercy.
Artificial Intelligence Systems and Non-Contractual Civil Liability: A Risk-Based Approach
Authors: Izhaev O. A. , Kuteynikov D. L.
Published: June 2024

Under the legislation, when artificial intelligence (AI) systems cause harm to third parties, the restoration of violated rights is carried out according to the rules of strict or culpable liability. Strict liability is applied if the AI system is recognized as a source of increased danger or has a defect. For all other cases, culpable civil liability is used. The authors have developed a new approach to non-contractual civil liability for cases of harm caused by AI systems based on the criterion of the risk level of AI systems. According to this approach, for AI systems that create unacceptable or high risk in relation to human rights and freedoms, it is proposed to apply strict liability to their developer, and for AI systems belonging to the low-risk classification group, the rules of culpable liability to restore violated rights and compensate for the harm caused should be applied. With regard to the basic models, the use of culpable liability is envisaged, except situations where AI products with unacceptable or high risk are created on their basis. The proposed approach can become an alternative to using the concept of a source of increased danger in relation to AI systems and will allow transferring strict responsibility from owners of high-risk AI systems to their developers, who have a greater impact on the safety and reliability of AI systems.