bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Prana vidya Practices on Intelligence Quotient and Performance Quotient of Adolescents
Authors: Prabhu Prem , Gowda Paran , Chandra Girish
Published: November 2022

Background:

Intelligence is one of the most important aspects of one's consciousness. Various practices have been given in yogic texts to develop human consciousness in its entirety. The present study assesses whether Prana vidya practices (PVPs) are effective for the enhancement of intelligence in adolescents. Various studies have established that prana-related practices such as pranayama and pranic healing have played an important role in the prevention and treatment of various aspects of human health.

Aim:

To study the effect of PVPs on the intelligence quotient (IQ) and performance quotient (PQ) of adolescents.

Materials and Methods:

The present study was a randomized control trial, conducted to find the effect of 5-week Prana vidya intervention on IQ and PQ of adolescents where five different PVPs were given every day for 35 min. Thirty six adolescents aged between 11 and 16 years were selected for this study and assessed by Bhatia's Battery of Performance Tests of Intelligence before and after the intervention.

Data Analysis:

The data were analyzed for the variables IQ and PQ under the descriptive statistics, correlation, and the paired t-test.

Results:

The results show a significant increase (P < 0.01) in the IQ and PQ scores of the experimental group after the given intervention. The mean ± standard error values of IQ and PQ were found as be IQ (pre = 109.44 ± 3.46, post = 123.40 ± 2.43) and PQ (pre = 111.66 ± 3.48, post = 124.27 ± 2.53). The correlation coefficient was found to be significantly positive between pre- and post-tests of both IQ and PQ.

Conclusions:

The study findings suggest that PVPs increase IQ and PQ in adolescents.
Parenting Styles and Dimensions of Emerging Adulthood in Yoga and Nonyoga Practitioners
Authors: Venkatesan Raji , Ilavarasu Judu
Published: November 2022

Background:

Career choice in engineering, especially in India, is determined by many factors such as parental influence and other inherent traits of students. Understanding the factors that are associated with self-regulated, choiceful decision-making in a career choice is essential to build better human resources. Early yoga practice may influence certain inherent traits, which can enable autonomous decision-making. Hence, exploration of those psychological factors is attempted in this study.

Aim:

This study aims to explore the parenting styles and dimensions of emerging adulthood among yoga and nonyoga practitioners.

Methods:

From an engineering college in South India, 311 first-semester students were recruited for the study. The Free will and Determinism Scale, the General Health Questionnaire, the Inventory of the Dimensions of Emerging Adulthood, the 13-item short form of the Marlowe–Crowne Social Desirability Scale, and the Perceived Parental Autonomy Support Scale were administered.

Results:

The students were divided into two categories, yoga practitioners and nonyoga practitioners. We performed Pearson's partial correlation between various variables across these two groups, controlling for social desirability scores. Overall, the magnitude of the correlations was low to moderate.

Conclusion:

There are a few dimensions of emerging adulthood that have desirable outcome trends, both in yoga and nonyoga practitioners. Distinct features of yoga practitioners are students who exercise inner free will, and with autonomy-supportive parenting style tend to have a positive outlook. Therefore, yoga may promote self-regulated ways of inner growth and learning in emerging adults.
Evaluation Process of Rasa in the Context of Nonlyrical Nonpercussive Indian Pure Music for Possible Application as Music Therapy
Authors: Gangopadhyay Abirlal , R. Prasad J. S. , Shamanna B. R.
Published: November 2022

Background:

The famous rasa theory, with its three complete components, has been widely discussed in the doctrines of poetics and dramaturgy but not in the context of pure music. This study tries to find out the application of three rasa components in the context of Nonlyrical Nonpercussive Indian Pure Music (NNIPM). This would help the field of Indian music therapy to explore its application as a rendition according to desirable emotions relevant to needful subjects after customizing it to the individual need.

Aim:

This pilot study aims to know the pragmatic approach of rasa theory regarding NNIPM, coupled with rasa-centric rendering method to evoke śānta rasa (related to calmness, satisfaction, pleasantness, and other related emotions).

Materials and Methods:

Five music clips were recorded on Rudra Vīā, which are the stimuli to get emotional responses from fifty participants. A questionnaire was developed to elicit psychophysical responses and transitory emotions to get emotional reactions from them. Based on rasa theory, a Rasa-Matrix (RM) was designed. Based on RM, a Rasa Equation formula was further designed to get the rasa values of each response.

Results:

Fifty people participated from India and Bangladesh (n = 50). There were 210 (84%) rasa responses, and 40 (16%) were null as the rasa outcomes overlapped. According to Cronbach's alpha for reliability and internal consistency, the questionnaire was highly reliable for all five tunes (α was always 0.86-0.89). Accuracy of desirable śāntarasa (0.98, P < 0.001) was satisfactory.

Conclusion:

This study shows that the application of rasa theory regarding NNIPM is a reliable approach for emotion-centric music therapy. With the help of the rasa-centric rendering method, there is a considerable potential to create tunes that will be more helpful for inclusion as part of Indian music therapy in specific mental health conditions.
Human Being as a Self-Responsible and Connected Being
Authors: Singh Arun Pratap
Published: November 2022

Background:

In contemporary scenario, we can notice a significant drop in self-responsibility and social connectedness among modern intellectuals and youth. As a result, several irresponsible and denigrating comments against cultural tools and practices continue to surface in the media and on the social networking sites. Psychological studies have identified co-occurrence between loss of reliance on cultural practices and emergence of physical and mental health issues.

Objectives:

Against this backdrop, current study has sought to analyzes integrative and comprehensive perspective of human nature found in Gandhian literature to expand the paradigms of self-nurturance and psychological counseling.

Materials and Method:

The data were analyzed by using thematic analysis.

Results:

Gandhian view goes beyond the prevalent notions of individualism and identifies over-indulgence in sensory pleasures, lack of self-investigation, utilitarianism, and lack of faith in God as causal pathways for mental health concerns. Addressing these challenges requires attending to the functioning of body, mind, spirit /soul, and nature (svabhav).

Conclusion:

Inculcating spirituality, love, non-violence, truth, theism, service, and celibacy in the process of psychological counseling is important. The Gandhian perspective especially acknowledges the relevance of self-expansion, sensory restraint, prayer, and inculcation of peace as techniques for Psychological counseling to restore physical and mental health.
Radiobiological modelling of radiation-induced acute skin toxicity (dermatitis): A single institutional study of breast carcinoma
Authors: Singh Balbir , Singh Gaganpreet , Oinam Arun Singh , Singh Maninder , Katake Ajay , Kumar Vivek , Vashistha Rajesh , Singh Pankaj Kumar , Mahajan Rohit
Published: November 2022

Purpose:

The purpose of the study was to estimate the fitting parameters of the sigmoidal dose response (SDR) curve of radiation-induced acute dermatitis in breast cancer patients treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy for calculation of normal tissue complication probability (NTCP).

Materials and Methods:

Twenty-five breast cancer patients were enrolled to model the SDR curve for acute dermatitis. The acute radiation-induced (ARI) dermatitis toxicity was assessed weekly for all the patients, and their scores were determined using the common terminology criterion adverse events version 5.0. The radiobiological parameters n, m, TD50, and γ50 were derived using the fitted SDR curve obtained from breast cancer Patient’s clinical data.

Results:

ARI dermatitis toxicity in carcinoma of breast patients was calculated for the end point of acute dermatitis. The n, m, TD50, and γ50 parameters from the SDR curve of Grade-1 dermatitis are found to be 0.03, 0.04, 28.65 ± 1.43 (confidence interval [CI] 95%) and 1.02 and for Grade-2 dermatitis are found to be 0.026, 0.028, 38.65 ± 1.93 (CI. 95%) and 1.01 respectively.

Conclusion:

This research presents the fitting parameters for NTCP calculation of Grade-1 and Grade-2 acute radiation-induced skin toxicity in breast cancer for the dermatitis end point. The presented nomograms of volume versus complication probability and dose versus complication probability assist radiation oncologists in establishing the limiting dose to reduce acute toxicities for different grades of acute dermatitis in breast cancer patients.
The Role of Dermal Regeneration Template in Anterior Abdominal Wall Defect after Burst Abdomen
Authors: Vasudevan Srikanth , Kabilan Harish Kumar , Jagadish Krithika , Anantheswar Y N , Chandrappa Ashok Basur , Sreekumar Dinkar , Marwah Annika
Published: November 2022

Acute graft-versus-host disease of the gastrointestinal tract (GI-aGVHD) is a rare condition, often requiring multiple laparotomies, ultimately leading to a burst abdomen. We report the successful use of a dermal regeneration template (DRT), combined with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and skin grafts, to reconstruct the abdominal skin in an 11-year-old boy. The patient was a case of aplastic anemia, who underwent bone marrow transfers, the first of which failed and the second one was successful. He eventually developed gastrointestinal GVHD. Repeated laparotomies were done for recurrent intestinal obstruction. He also underwent resection anastomosis and end ileostomy, after which he developed an anterior abdominal wall defect due to a burst abdomen. After 12 months of management with multiple dressings, NPWT, and DRT, a stable coverage was achieved, without skin retraction. We report our experience in anterior abdominal wall reconstruction in a case of GI-aGVHD using DRT
Rectal Lipoma in a 4-Year-Old Boy Presenting with Anal Prolapse
Authors: George Papouis S. , Pegios Athanasios G. , Georgakis Ioannis Ch , Petridou Maria I. , Limas Christos M.
Published: November 2022

Colonic lipomas, even though rare, are the most common intramural tumor and the second-most common benign tumor of the colon after adenomatous polyps. We present the case of a 4-year-old boy with a large rectal lipoma causing anal prolapse, bleeding, and constipation, to discuss differential diagnostic problems and the proper management. A 4-year-old boy presented with symptoms of anal prolapse and constipation. Anal prolapse was accompanied by a tumor that occasionally was bleeding. Computed tomography was performed to determine the origin of the tumor and its relations with the surrounding tissues. Excision of the mass was performed through retraction through the anus and the anal wall was closed with sutures. Histopathological findings revealed a submucosal lipoma of a 5 cm diameter, with the erosions of the overlying mucosa. The patient was discharged after 3 days with no postoperative complications. Colonic lipomas, even though rare, are the second-most common benign tumor of the colon. Essential reasons for the resection are the potential complications, such as abdominal pain, change in bowel pattern, bleeding, obstruction, intussusception, perforation, and rarely transformation into a liposarcoma. Resection is performed endoscopically if the tumor is <2 cm in diameter and has a narrow base that allows safe ligation. Otherwise, the open procedure should be considered. In our case, prolapse of the mass through the anal canal allowed the transanal resection.
An Objective Assessment and Comparison of the Cosmetic Outcome
Authors: Pan Pradyumna
Published: November 2022

Aim:

We aimed to evaluate the parents' view of the cosmetic outcome after hypospadias surgery.

Materials and Methods:

Between January 2017 and December 2020, 70 patients aged between 2 and 7 years underwent surgical correction of hypospadias. Group 1 had 35 patients (coronal: 6, distal: 19, and mid-penile: 10) assigned for tubularized incised plate urethroplasty (TIPU) with modified foreskin reconstruction. Group 2 had 35 patients (coronal: 4, distal: 22, and mid-penile: 9) assigned for TIPU and circumcision. Parents were assessed with the Pediatric Penile Perception Score (PPPS).

Results:

Parent satisfaction for the position and shape of the urethral opening, shape of the glans, penile skin, and length exhibited no statistically relevant difference between the group. Parent satisfaction with the appearance of the genitals in Group 1 was relatively high 2.60 ± 0.55, as compared to Group 2 1.77 ± 0.49 which is statistically significant (P < 0.00028).

Conclusion:

Our experience shows good early cosmetic results of foreskin reconstruction and high parental satisfaction. Foreskin reconstruction should constitute a key element of the final result to restore a penis with an appearance as normal as possible.
Is Routine Excision of Dysplastic Testicular Remnants/Nubbins Associated with Nonpalpable Testis Necessary? Is Routine Fixation of Contralateral Solitary Testis Indicated? A Survey on the Prevalent Practice among Indian Pediatric Surgeons
Authors: Babu Ramesh , Miglani Harparkash Singh , Shah Rasik Shamji
Published: November 2022

Background and Aims:

Dysplastic nubbin also referred to as testicular regression syndrome (TRS) is found in 5% of cases of the Non palpable testis (NPT). There is no consensus on the excision of the above and fixation of the contralateral solitary testis. We aimed to survey the prevalent practice of the same among members of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPS).

Methods:

A structured questionnaire was sent through group e-mail and social media platforms to IAPS members to identify their practices in management.

Results:

A total of 132 surgeons responded to the questionnaire. Excision of intra-abdominal and inguinoscrotal TRS remnants was practiced by 84% (95% confidence interval [CI] 77%–89%) and 82% (95% CI 74%–87%). Fixation of contralateral solitary testis was practiced by 62% (95% CI 53%–70%) in the above scenario. Among the respondents, 30% reported encountering torsion of solitary testis during their career and this experience was a significant factor (P = 0.01) in deciding contralateral orchidopexy. Scrotal infection/necrosis was not encountered by a majority (72%) and it was not a deterrent factor in preventing contralateral orchidopexy (P = 0.68).

Conclusions:

The majority of pediatric surgeons favored the removal of intra-abdominal/inguinoscrotal TRS remnants identified during laparoscopy for NPT. A majority favored sutureless fixation of the contralateral solitary testis.
Early Evidence on Genetic Polymorphisms in Conferring a “Two-Hit” Propensity to Renal Injury in Asian Indian Children
Authors: Anand Suramya , Bajpai Minu , Kumar Alok , Kapahtia Siddharth
Published: November 2022

Background:

Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are a common cause of end-stage renal disease in children. While certain nephrogenic genes have been incriminated in these malformations, data to identify the frequency of gene polymorphisms in Asian Indian children with CAKUT are scarce. This study was done to identify the effect of polymorphisms in paired-box gene 2 (PAX2), bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-4, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), and angiotensin II receptor Type 2 (AGTR2) nephrogenic genes on the development of CAKUT.

Materials and Methods:

In this prospective cohort study, 158 children <12 years old (86 cases with CAKUT and 72 age-matched controls) were analyzed. DNA from both sets was extracted from peripheral blood using the Keygen DNA extraction kit, and single-nucleotide gene polymorphisms (SNPs) in PAX2, BMP-4, ACE, and AGTR2 nephrogenic genes were detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using previously published primers and PCR conditions.

Results:

The presence of A allele SNP for AGTR2 gene at rs3736556 was found to be significantly correlated with the development of ureteropelvic junction obstruction and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) with the TT allelic genotype having a lower incidence of pelviureteric junction obstruction (odds ratio [OR] 0.18 [95% confidence interval [CI], 0.06–0.55], P = 0.01) and VUR (OR 0.31 [95% CI, 0.11–0.91], P = 0.03). Furthermore, on substratification of the patients with the presence of the A allele of AGTR2, 24 out of 27 patients with scarring were found to harbor the D allele of the ACE gene, thus predisposing them to further renal damage.

Conclusion:

This study points to early evidence in the implication of nephrogenic genes in development as well as predisposition to renal injury in Asian Indian patients with CAKUT.
Hand hygiene
Authors: Harsvardhan Rajesh , Mishra Richa , Kushwaha Ruchi , Prasad Narayan
Published: November 2022

Introduction:

Infection is the most common cause of hospitalisation and the second most common cause of mortality amongst haemodialysis (HD) patients, after cardiovascular disease. Hand hygiene (HH) reduces infections and enhances patient safety across all settings. However, the lack of compliance with HH amongst health-care providers is problematic worldwide. With the above background, a study was conceptualised to ascertain the current status of the HH practices during a complete HD procedure among nursing staff of an HD unit at a tertiary healthcare teaching institute in India.

Methodology:

A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from 10 October, 2018, to 10 December, 2018. A structured checklist for HH during a complete HD procedure was developed as per the WHO's five moments of HH. One hundred and fifty HD procedures were observed for compliance appropriate number of HH. Data analysis was done using the SPSS version 22.

Results:

Despite being a very simple step, the compliance rates of health-care workers (HCWs) in HH were found extremely poor, ranging from 23% to 35% only. Reasons for non-compliance by HCWs told by them were: poor nurse-to-patient ratio, frequent turnover of nursing staff, lack or inadequate training and lower level of competency among HD staff.

Conclusion:

The high number of times an HD staff is required to perform HH could be a reason for lack of compliance. However, compliance can be improved by continuous education and supervision and by providing, in convenient locations, sufficient number of sink with soap dispensers, paper towels, hand lotions and Anti-Bacterial Hand Rubs (ABHRs) placed at each patient station.
Disoriented homology and double branched covers
Authors: Owens Brendan , Strle Sašo
Published: November 2022

This paper provides a convenient and practical method to compute the homology and intersection pairing of a branched double cover of the 4-ball.

To projections of links in the 3-ball, and to projections of surfaces in the 4-ball into the boundary sphere, we associate a sequence of homology groups, called the disoriented homology. We show that the disoriented homology is isomorphic to the homology of the double branched cover of the link or surface. We define a pairing on the first disoriented homology group of a surface and show that this is equal to the intersection pairing of the branched cover. These results generalize work of Gordon and Litherland, for embedded surfaces in the 3-sphere, to arbitrary surfaces in the 4-ball. We also give a generalization of the signature formula of Gordon–Litherland to the general setting.

Our results are underpinned by a theorem describing a handle decomposition of the branched double cover of a codimension-2 submanifold in the n-ball, which generalizes previous results of Akbulut–Kirby and others.
Train track maps on graphs of groups
Authors: Lyman Rylee Alanza
Published: November 2022

In this paper we develop the theory of train track maps on graphs of groups. Expanding a definition of Bass, we define a notion of a map of a graph of groups, and of a homotopy equivalence. We prove that under one of two technical hypotheses, any homotopy equivalence of a graph of groups may be represented by a relative train track map. The first applies in particular to graphs of groups with finite edge groups, while the second applies in particular to certain generalized Baumslag–Solitar groups.
The foundations of spectral computations via the Solvability Complexity Index hierarchy
Authors: Colbrook Matthew J. , Hansen Anders C.
Published: November 2022

The problem of computing spectra of operators is arguably one of the most investigated areas of computational mathematics. However, the problem of computing spectra of general bounded infinite matrices has only recently been solved. We establish some of the foundations of computational spectral theory through the Solvability Complexity Index (SCI) hierarchy, an approach closely related to Smale’s program on the foundations of computational mathematics and McMullen’s results on polynomial root finding with rational maps. Infinite-dimensional problems yield an intricate infinite classification theory, determining which spectral problems can be solved and with what types of algorithms. We provide answers to many longstanding open questions on the existence of algorithms. For example, we show that spectra can be computed, with error control, from point sampling operator coefficients for large classes of partial differential operators on unbounded domains. Further results include: computing spectra of (possibly unbounded) operators on graphs and separable Hilbert spaces with error control; determining if the spectrum intersects a compact set; the computational spectral gap problem and computing spectral classifications at the bottom of the spectrum; and computing discrete spectra, multiplicities, eigenspaces and determining if the discrete spectrum is non-empty. Moreover, the positive results with error control can be used in computer-assisted proofs. In contrast, the negative results preclude computer-assisted proofs for classes of operators as a whole. Our proofs are constructive, yielding a library of new algorithms and techniques that handle problems that before were out of reach. We demonstrate these algorithms on challenging problems, giving concrete examples of the failure of traditional approaches (e.g., “spectral pollution”) compared to the introduced techniques.
No exceptional words for Bernoulli percolation
Authors: Nolin Pierre , Tassion Vincent , Teixeira Augusto
Published: November 2022

Benjamini and Kesten introduced in 1995 the problem of embedding infinite binary sequences into a Bernoulli percolation configuration, known as
percolation of words
. We give a positive answer to their Open Problem 2: almost surely, all words are seen for site percolation on

\mathbb{Z}^3

with parameter

p = 1/2

. We also extend this result in various directions, proving the same result on

\mathbb{Z}^d

,

d \geq 3

, for any value

p \in (p_c^{\textup{site}}(\mathbb{Z}^d), 1 - p_c^{\textup{site}}(\mathbb{Z}^d))

, and for restrictions to slabs. Finally, we provide an explicit estimate on the probability to find all words starting from a finite box.
Two-dimensional categorified Hall algebras
Authors: Porta Mauro , Sala Francesco
Published: November 2022

In the present paper, we introduce two-dimensional
categorified Hall algebras
of smooth curves and smooth surfaces. A categorified Hall algebra is an associative monoidal structure on the stable

\infty

-category

\mathsf{Coh}^{\mathsf{b}}(\mathbb{R}\mathcal{M})

of complexes of sheaves with bounded coherent cohomology on a derived moduli stack

\mathbb{R}\mathcal{M}

. In the surface case,

\mathbb{R}\mathcal{M}

is a suitable derived enhancement of the moduli stack

\mathcal{M}

of coherent sheaves on the surface. This construction categorifies the K-theoretical and cohomological Hall algebras of coherent sheaves on a surface of Zhao and Kapranov–Vasserot. In the curve case, we define three categorified Hall algebras associated with suitable derived enhancements of the moduli stack of Higgs sheaves on a curve

X

, the moduli stack of vector bundles with flat connections on

X

, and the moduli stack of finite-dimensional local systems on

X

, respectively. In the Higgs sheaves case we obtain a categorification of the K-theoretical and cohomological Hall algebras of Higgs sheaves on a curve of Minets and Sala–Schiffmann, while in the other two cases our construction yields, by passing to

\mathsf{K}_0

, new K-theoretical Hall algebras, and by passing to

\mathsf{H}_\ast^{\mathsf{BM}}

, new cohomological Hall algebras. Finally, we show that the Riemann–Hilbert and the non-abelian Hodge correspondences can be lifted to the level of our categorified Hall algebras of a curve.
Ultrasound Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Humerus Fracture in a Patient with Eisenmenger Syndrome
Authors: Kim Jong Hae , Choi Eun-Joo , Lim Hyungseop , Lee So Young , Lim Jung A
Published: November 2022

Eisenmenger syndrome is a pulmonary vascular disease in which pulmonary-systemic circulation is connected due to bidirectional shunt caused by congenital heart disease, leading to increased pulmonary vascular resistance and right ventricular failure. Intraoperative management is a challenging task for anesthesiologists when patients with Eisenmenger syndrome undergo non-cardiac surgery, and maintaining both systemic vascular resistance and pulmonary vascular resistance during surgery is critical. In this case, we report that a patient with Eisenmenger syndrome with a humerus fracture successfully underwent open reduction with internal fixation by performing ultrasound guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block and was discharged without complications. When upper limb surgery is performed in patients with Eisenmenger syndrome, ultrasound guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block has fewer hemodynamic changes such as decreased systemic venous resistance and increased pulmonary vascular resistance compared to general anesthesia, and could be a safe anesthetic method in terms of postoperative pain control.
Oral health promotion during pregnancy: a literature review
Authors:   Maurício de Nassau University Center – UNINASSAU, Recife, PE, Brazil., Santos Filho Luiz Adalberto Farias dos , Silva Alana Milena Honorato ,   Facol University Center – UNIFACOL, Vitória de Santo Antão, PE, Brazil., Freitas Nathalia Matias de ,   University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil., Silva Wanessa de França ,   University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil., França Talita Ribeiro Tenório de ,   Maurício de Nassau University Center – UNINASSAU, Recife, PE, Brazil.
Published: November 2022

Health promotion is a strategy that can be used in prenatal care and these actions favor the pregnant woman's knowledge about her baby's oral health. This work consists of presenting the care related to the oral health of the mother-baby binomial, according to the literature and consists of an integrative review of the literature in which the databases used were: LILACS, Pubmed and SciELO. As a search strategy, the following keywords were used: "Dental Care", "Prenatal Education", "Pregnant Women" and "Health Promotion". Among the inclusion criteria, studies published in Portuguese and English were chosen, selected between the years 2004 to 2021. The exclusion criteria were: articles that did not present relevant information on the proposed topic and works that contained outdated information on the topic. A total of 71 articles were found, 24 of which were excluded, and 47 studies were selected as the basis for this review. The gestational period shows several systemic changes and each woman goes through this experience differently. Thus, dental care during pregnancy is a very questionable topic, especially in accordance with the myths and beliefs created without any scientific evidence. The introduction of actions in oral health programs, aimed at the prenatal period, is essential for the health of the mother and baby. The dentist has the function of promoting oral health in the family environment.
Remedies against Online Defamation of Public Figures
Authors: Gryn Dmytro , Oliinyk Denys , Iakubin Oleksii , Rossikhin Vasyl
Published: November 2022

In legal literature, the dissemination of false information on the Internet is referred to as online defamation. However, Ukrainian legislation does not enshrine this term, which creates difficulties with respect to legal protection against online defamation. So, the aim of the article is to determine the legal remedies for countering defamation of public figures on the Internet. The research involved the following methods: analysis, case study, graphic methods. The study revealed the main contradictions in defamation research and identified unexplored aspects of the issue. The legislation of Ukraine and other countries of the world with regard to defamation and protection against libel is examined. International aspects of providing protection against defamation and the researchers' recommendations on how to balance the right to freedom of expression and the right to privacy are studied. Highlighted in the conclusions are that the study established the need to improve Ukraine's legislative framework on defamation issues, make changes in educational programs and improve the media literacy of the population. Prospects for future research include the study of the means of settlement of defamation cases at the international level.
Improved Planning of Information Policy in the Cyber Security Sphere under Conditions of Hybrid Threats
Authors: Dziundziuk Viacheslav , Krutii Olena , Sobol Roman , Kotukova Tetiana , Kotukov Oleksandr
Published: November 2022

The study aimed to consider the current state of planning information policy in the field of cybersecurity under intensified hybrid threats, using the methods of comparison and observation. The study conducted showed that in the face of intensified hybrid threats, states must develop common approaches to implement state information policy and ensure information cybersecurity. In the face of Russia's hidden and direct aggression, governments should develop an effective system for implementing national information policies to ensure information security and introduce new state structures and mechanisms for timely detection and neutralization of threats to national interests in the sphere of information security. It concludes on the need to counter the destructive behavior of states using hybrid threats at the national and supranational levels and explains the low level of information protection in individual states and international institutions. The European Union and NATO can play a key supporting role and offer support where national responses to cybersecurity threats have proved insufficient.
Interpretation of human legal value in the natural concept of understanding law
Authors: Kudin Serhii , Topchii Vasyl , Novytskyi Andrii , Voronov Mark , Hradova Yuliia
Published: November 2022

The aim of the article was to identify the essence of the legal value of man within the natural concept of law. The article used methods and perspectives, such as: philosophical dialectics, analysis, synthesis, systemic, functional, historical, axiological and special-legal. It is substantiated that the knowledge of the value of a person within the natural-legal type of understanding is important for determining the criteria of normativity in the protection of human and civil rights and freedoms. The essence of the objectivist variety of the theory of natural law is that the image of law is associated with legal consciousness and is reflected in the active and creative human activity, based on the principles of freedom inherent in man from birth. It is concluded that, within the framework of the modern theory of natural law, the points of iusnaturalistic and legal are combined with the historical and sociological study of legal ideals, which leads to expanding the list of natural rights and including, in addition, not only inalienable human rights, but also, human rights of social, economic and political nature, which contribute, to the strengthening of human activity to realize and protect their needs and interests.
Argentine Universities: Problems, COVID-19, ICT & Efforts
Authors: Rios-Campos Carlos , Gutiérrez Valverde Karina , Bustamante Vilchez de Tay Shirley , Reto Gómez Jannyna , Agreda Cerna Henrry Wilfredo , Lachos Dávila Alberto
Published: November 2022

In this paper the general objective was determine the situation of Argentine universities: Problems, COVID-19, ICT & efforts. Methodology, in this research, 36 documents have been selected, carried out in the period 2016 - 2021; including: scientific articles, review articles and information from websites of recognized organizations. The keywords used in the searches were: Argentine universities, COVID-19 and ICT. Results, Argentine universities have many difficulties, like other Latin American universities. The pandemic has reduced access to economic resources. However, Argentine universities are making many efforts to fulfill their social role. Conclusions, the oldest university in Argentina is the National University of Córdoba, founded in 1613. Higher education in Argentina is primarily public, where direct entry is offered to students. The professional careers preferred by Argentine students are engineering, law and administration. There are also very internationally recognized private universities. Many universities are struggling to quickly set up their virtual platforms, before classes start. The difficult economic situation that the country is going through for several years, the health emergency and social isolation due to the pandemic, have paralyzed public and private university activity. It is important and urgent that Argentine universities strengthen the adoption of ICT and also promote innovation.
THE CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF COBALT (Co), NICKEL (Ni) AND COPPER (Cu) NITROGEN-DOPED GRAPHENE NANOCOMPOSITES
Authors: Shuaibu L. , Audu A. A.
Published: November 2022

Nitrogen-doped graphene (NGr) and metal nitrogen-doped graphene nanocomposites (MNGr) were synthesized employing chemical reduction method. The synthesized nanocomposites and graphene oxide (GO) were characterized via conventional characterization techniques. UV-Vis spectra of the synthesized metal nanocomposites indicated that cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni) and (Cu) copper nanoparticles (NPs) exhibited surface plasmon resonance peaks at 515 nm, 230 nm and 770 nm respectively, indicating the formation of the respective metal nanoparticles (MNPs) on NGr. The EDXRF analysis showed that the synthesized nanocomposites of the metals are very pure. SEM indicated the appearance of wrinkles and crumples, confirming the structural morphology of NGr. It also showed the attachment of smaller and white spherically shaped spots with insubstantial aggregation of MNPs on NGr. FTIR analysis showed the C=C stretching frequency in the GO that has shifted to a higher wavenumber from 1632.6-1640 cm- 1, indicating successful reduction of the nanocomposites. XRD analysis revealed the presence of the face-centred cubic crystalline lattices (fcc) for Ni, Co and Cu nanoparticles. The Scherrer equation was used to calculate the mean particle sizes of the MNPs formed on the NGr support.
Alterações longitudinais na aptidão física de crianças conforme a participação na educação física escolar
Authors: Lemes Vanilson Batista , Silva Naildo Santos
Published: November 2022

Introdução: Intervenções com aulas de Educação Física Escolar (EFE) indicam ser possível aumentar, resistência cardiovascular, reduzir sobrepeso/obesidade e melhorar indicadores sanguíneos de risco à saúde cardiometabólica. Objetivo: Verificar alterações longitudinais na aptidão cardiorrespiratória (APCR), índice de massa corporal (IMC) e soma de dobras cutâneas (SDC) de acordo com a participação em uma intervenção com aulas de EFE, considerando relações com sexo e idade. Métodos: Pesquisa avaliativa de caráter pedagógico com abordagem quantitativa. Participaram do estudo crianças de ambos os sexos com idades entre 6 e 12 anos, selecionados por conveniência. Avaliou-se as variáveis de acordo com o protocolo de testes do PROESP-BR e antropometria. A modelagem de equações de estimativa generalizadas foi utilizada para verificar as alterações longitudinais e as relações. Resultados: As 112 crianças do grupo participativo (GP), as quais atingiram 70% ou mais presenças nas aulas de EFE, obtiveram alterações positivas na APCR, no IMC e na SDC em maior magnitude comparativamente ao grupo com participação inferior a 70% (GNP). Conclusão: Uma parte das crianças com elevada participação na EFE obteve alterações longitudinais referentes a melhorias na APCR. Essa participação e aumento da APCR, podem ter contribuído para que o GP reduzisse o IMC ao longo de um ano letivo. Não se observou o mesmo efeito para aqueles escolares como menos participação nas aulas de EFE.
La gestión de la institución en el proceso de desentrenamiento deportivo en La Habana
Authors: Ledesma Ramos Ángela María , Rodríguez Díaz Daysi Caridad , Pérez Acosta Emérito
Published: November 2022

Introducción: El desentrenamiento una vez que culminan la vida deportiva activa trae beneficios para la salud física y mental del deportista de alto rendimiento, de ahí que constituya una tarea primordial para las instituciones deportivas. Objetivo: Proponer acciones que coadyuven a mejorar el proceso de desentrenamiento deportivo en atletas de alto rendimiento de la provincia de La Habana. Métodos: La investigación se desarrolla a través del análisis teórico de la información relacionada con la temática del desentrenamiento deportivo, particularmente en Cuba; el análisis documental, para valorar el cumplimiento de los sistemas establecidos por la institución; y la utilización de métodos empíricos, con la realización de 47 encuestas y 3 entrevistas a directivos y especialistas en la materia. Resultados: Un diagnóstico mostró que existe conocimiento por parte de los especialistas del proceso de desentrenamiento deportivo y consideran importante la implementación de un plan con este objetivo, sin embargo, no se aplica con el rigor y la importancia que este tiene dentro del proceso de entrenamiento de atletas de alto rendimiento. Esta limitación favorece la aparición de enfermedades de alto riesgo y factores de riesgo en los exatletas que no son sometidos a actividades de desentrenamiento. Conclusiones: Desde la implementación de las acciones que se proponen se podrá lograr, con mayor eficiencia, elevar la calidad de vida de los exatletas, a partir de hacer cumplir las normas establecidas, garantizando el pleno disfrute de la reinserción a la vida social cotidiana.
Composición corporal y su relación con la potencia aeróbica de patinadores de la Liga Caucana
Authors: Cuarán Coral Diana Carolina , Certuche Guzmán Gerardo Andrés , Doraddo Tobar Martin Alirio
Published: November 2022

El objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar la composición corporal y su relación con la potencia aeróbica de patinadores de la Liga Caucana. Participaron 7 deportistas (4 de sexo femenino con un promedio de edad de 14,75 años y 3 de sexo masculino con un promedio de edad de 15 años). La metodología utilizada fue de corte cuantitativo con diseño de investigación de tipo no experimental-descriptiva transversal. Se realizó medición antropométrica mediante la metodología sugerida por la Sociedad Internacional para el Avance de la Cineantropometría (I.S.A.K.) para el perfil restringido. Se aplicó el Test de Barinas para la estimación del VO2 máximo de carácter incremental determinando una valoración excelente para la potencia aeróbica en las mujeres, con una media de 50,836 ml/kg/min y en el grupo de los hombres arrojó una media de 65,62 ml/kg/min del VO2 máximo. Se encontraron diferencias significativas en la evaluación de la composición corporal mediante el sistema tetracompartimental, en las mujeres se encontró un porcentaje de tejido graso de 13,59%, para tejido muscular 48,12% para tejido óseo 7,38% y tejido residual de 9,9 %. Para los hombres el tejido graso fue de 9,07 %, tejido muscular 50,05%, el tejido óseo de 17,84%, tejido residual de 13,66 %. Los resultados de la composición corporal representan un factor influyente en el rendimiento deportivo encontrando a los patinadores en una composición favorable para el patinaje de velocidad.
Papel dos alunos treinadores durante uma intervenção com o Sport Education Model
Authors: Almeida Eliane Maria de , Arantes Luciane Cristina
Published: November 2022

Introdução: O Sport Education Model é um modelo de ensino que busca promover experiências autenticas aos alunos a partir de um ensino que integra as principais características do esporte institucionalizado. Esse modelo já foi alvo de diversas pesquisas no Brasil, porém nenhuma delas versou, especificamente, sobre os papéis desempenhados pelos alunos durante as aulas. Objetivo: Identificar o papel dos alunos treinadores no processo de apropriação dos conhecimentos preestabelecidos em uma intervenção com o Sport Education Model (SEM), nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental. Métodos: Uma turma do quarto ano do ensino fundamental, composta por dezessete alunos (6 meninas e 11 meninos) participou de uma temporada de vinte (20) aulas subsidiadas no SEM. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa-ação, com o seguinte ciclo: planejamento, implementação, descrição e avaliação das ações adotadas. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de registro de imagem de vídeo, diários de campo das aulas durante o período de intervenção; aplicação de questionário e produção textual dos alunos ao fim da temporada. Resultados: Constatou-se que os alunos treinadores foram capazes de realizar as tarefas solicitadas pela professora pesquisadora, bem como identificaram e discutiram os problemas e possíveis soluções para eles nas aulas. Conclusões: Por meio da formação de pequenos grupos, que permanecem juntos durante a temporada, e da figura do aluno treinador, o SEM potencializou a autonomia dos alunos; o trabalho específico com o aluno treinador potencializou o alcance dos objetivos preestabelecidos para a temporada, bem como favoreceu o desenvolvimento da autonomia e da liderança desses alunos.
Estudio de la lateralidad en judocas masculinos de la selección nacional cubana juvenil
Authors: Prieto Pérez Raúl , Fleitas Díaz Isabel María , Becali Garrido Antonio Eduardo , Viera González Mayra Elena
Published: November 2022

Introducción: Se desconoce el patrón de lateralidad de los atletas de la preselección juvenil masculina de Judo de Cuba, dificultándose la utilización de sus fortalezas, al no poder minimizar sus debilidades en el entrenamiento técnico-táctico. Objetivo: En tal sentido, caracterizar la lateralidad o parte motora predominante para perfeccionar la preparación deportiva es el objetivo trazado en esta investigación. Métodos: Se aplicó el Test de Lateralidad declarado y contextualizado a partir de los test propuestos por otros autores, que incluyen pruebas para definir: ojo director, mano dominante, relación ojo-mano, lateralidad de hombro, lateralidad de cintura, pierna dinámica y pie director. Resultados: El patrón óculo manual de 21 atletas determinó que el 66,7% (14 judocas) son homogéneos derechos, y 7 judocas son cruzados (33,3%). El patrón óculo podal se puede observar que el 61,9% (13 judocas) son homogéneos derechos, 2 judocas son homogéneos izquierdos (9,5%), y el 28,6% son cruzados. Conclusiones: Se reveló el lado dominante de cada parte del cuerpo de los atletas. Los resultados obtenidos permitieron conocer el patrón de lateralidad y evaluar la influencia de estas preferencias motoras sobre los aspectos técnicos del deporte, para perfeccionar el entrenamiento deportivo en función de combate real.
Post-radiation changes in the platelet link and relationships of hematological indicators in rat blood
Authors:   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University, Parkhimovich Olga G. , Bulanova Klavdiya Ya. ,   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University
Published: November 2022

Blood plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis and functionally integrates other body systems. Under the action of ionizing radiation, changes in the organs and tissues of the cardiovascular system are preceded by changes in the blood system. In this study, we analyzed the dynamics of changes in the platelet link and mutual relationships with a number of other hematological parameters after acute irradiation at a dose of 1 Gy. With the influence of irradiation at a dose of 1 Gy on the platelet link of the blood system, it was found that the width of the distribution of platelets and their average volume did not change in all the studied periods of the post-radiation period. A decrease in the number of platelets and the value of thrombocrit was observed only on the 10th day after acute irradiation. Due to the decrease in the number of lymphocytes on the 3rd, 10th and 30th days after irradiation of animals at a dose of 1 Gy, conditions arise for an increase in the role of platelets in immune responses. A significant drop in the number of platelets and an increase in the number of neutrophils on the 10th day after irradiation allows the latter to intensify their participation in the formation of post-radiation inflammatory reactions. The indicator reflecting the dynamics of the relationship between the number of platelets and eosinophils in the blood during the rehabilitation period significantly decreased on the 10th day compared with the non-irradiated control due to a decrease in the number of platelets and an increase in the content of eosinophils. These post-radiation changes can lead to a decrease in the synthesis of inactivators of bronchial vasospasm, the implementation of antiparasitic functions and antitumor immunity. A decrease in the number of platelets by the 10th day of the post-radiation period leads to a violation of the ratio between platelets and basophils. The quantitative and functional predominance of basophils can disrupt the accumulating ability of platelets for serotonin, histamine and enhance the damaging effect of anaphylactic mediators of basophils. In general, the formation of functional features of the reactions of the blood system during the study period of rehabilitation is a consequence of deviations in one direction or another in the number of leukocytes and changes in the leukocyte formula. The number of erythrocytes, hematocrit values, hemoglobin concentrations in the blood remained stable on the 3rd day after a single irradiation. By the 10th day there was an increase in the number of erythrocytes, and by the 30th and 90th day - a fall.
BUCHANAN’S IDEA OF THE WESTERN WORLD
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Stoyanov Zhelyazko , Doneva Aneta ,   National library “Ivan Vazov’ – Plovdiv
Published: November 2022

Contemporary American historiosophist Patrick Buchanan explores the problems of the place of historical knowledge in American schools, of the role of social memory in the upbringing of the younger generations. Should we wait, he wonders, "to crash into the wall of reality?" Isn't it better not to hinder people who want to regain faith in the possibility of avoiding this danger!