bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peranan Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) payudara pada kasus benign late peri- implant effusion pasca breast augmentation: laporan kasus
Authors: Lisniawan Perina Enri , Dewi Putu Utami , Margiani Ni Nyoman
Published: November 2023

Background: Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure performed to increase breast size by implanting implants or through fat transfer. MRI is the gold standard for evaluating the integrity of breast implants, with a sensitivity of 80–90% and a specificity of 80–90% for detecting implant rupture. In this case report, we will discuss the role of breast MRI in cases of benign late peri-implant effusion after breast augmentation.
Case Presentation: A 49-year-old female patient has complained of a lump in her left breast since 2017. The patient had surgery to insert right and left breast implants in 2004. The patient underwent ultrasound and MRI examinations at Prof. I.G.N.G Ngoerah Hospital and obtained results in the form of an anechoic area, with internal echo and a solid component in it in the submamary of the left breast, susp. infectious process, and multiple non-suspicious left axillary lymphadenopathy. Meanwhile, no nodules, masses, or cysts were found in the right breast, and no enlarged lymph nodes in the right axilla were found. The patient was diagnosed with benign late peri-implant effusion after breast augmentation and underwent implant removal and capsulectomy after seeing the results of the MRI examination.
Conclusion: An MRI examination can help identify an implant effusion after a breast augmentation procedure.
 
Latar belakang: Breast augmentation merupakan prosedur pembedahan yang dikerjakan untuk meningkatkan ukuran payudara melalui penanaman implan maupun melalui transfer lemak. MRI merupakan baku emas  standar untuk mengevaluasi integritas dari implan payudara, dengan sensitivitas mencapai 80-90%, dan spesifisitas 80-90% untuk mendeteksi adanya ruptur implan. Pada laporan kasus ini akan dibahas mengenai peranan MRI payudara pada kasus benign late peri- implant effusion pasca breast augmentation.
Presentasi Kasus: Pasien perempuan 49 tahun datang dengan keluhan benjolan pada payudara kiri sejak tahun 2017. Pasien pernah melakukan operasi pemasangan implant payudara kanan kiri pada tahun 2004. Pada pasien dilakukan pemeriksaan ultrasonografi dan MRI di RSUP Prof. I.G.N.G Ngoerah didapatkan hasil berupa area anechoic, dengan internal echo dan komponen solid didalamnya pada submamary payudara kiri, susp. proses infeksi dan multiple non suspicious lymphadenopathy axilla kiri. Sedangkan tidak ditemukan adanya nodul, massa, maupun kista pada payudara kanan serta tidak ditemukan adanya pembesaran kelenjar getah bening pada axilla kanan. Pasien didiagnosis dengan benign late peri- implant effusion pasca breast augmentation dan dilakukan tindakan implant removal dan kapsulektomi setelah melihat hasil dari pemeriksaan MRI.
Simpulan: Pemeriksaan MRI dapat membantu mengidentifikasi suati efusi perimplan pasca tindakan breast augmentation.
Laringomalasia: sebuah laporan kasus dan telaah pustaka
Authors: Surjotomo Hendradi , Siregar Solita Vasya
Published: November 2023

Background: Laryngomalacia is a congenital disorder caused by collapse of the supraglottis structure that causes stridor in neonates and infants. The cause of laryngomalacia is still under further research but currently there are 3 theories that can cause laryngomalacia, namely neurological disorders, GERD and anatomical abnormalities. This case report aims to evaluate the laryngomalacia case in a child.
Case reports:  A toddler aged 2 months with complaints of choking every time he eats and drinks followed by wheezing. The patient had previously been treated with the same complaint by the Pediatric Surgery Department and was diagnosed with pyloric stenosis, was given therapy and the complaint disappeared but reappeared so that a CT scan was carried out and found hydrocephalus and medulloblastoma. Then, on supporting examination, flexible laryngoscopy found an omega-shaped larynx, with a wide airway and an NGT tube.
Conclusion: In infant and toddler patients with complaints of frequent choking while eating and drinking can still be a clinical sign of laryngomalacia that needs to be proven by flexible laryngoscopy examination and periodic evaluation of clinical complaints and symptoms which are very important in determining further therapy
 
Latar Belakang: Laringomalasia adalah sebuah kelainan kongenital yang diakibatkan oleh kolaps dari struktur supraglotis, menyebabkan stridor pada neonatus dan bayi. Penyebab terjadinya laringomalasia masih dalam penelitian lanjutan, namun saat ini didapati 3 teori yang menyebabkan terjadinya laringomalasia yaitu gangguan neurologis, adanya GERD serta kelainan anatomis. Laporan kasus ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kasus laringomalasia pada anak.
Presentasi Kasus: Seorang balita usia 2 bulan dengan keluhan tersedak setiap kali makan dan minum diikuti dengan nafas berbunyi. Pasien sebelumnya telah dirawat dengan keluhan yang sama oleh Bagian Bedah Anak dan didiagnosis dengan stenosis pylorus, diberikan terapi dan keluhan menghilang namun muncul kembali sehingga dilakukan pemeriksaan penunjang CT Scan ditemukan adanya hydrosephalus dan medulablastoma. Kemudian pada pemeriksaan penunjang laringoskopi fleksibel didapati gambaran laring berbentuk omega, dengan airway lapang dan tampak pipa NGT.
Kesimpulan: Pada pasien bayi dan balita dengan keluhan sering tersedak pada saat makan dan minum masih merupakan satu tanda klinis laringomalasia yang perlu dibuktikan dengan pemeriksaan laringoskopi fleksibel serta evaluasi berkala terhadap keluhan dan gejala klinis yang sangat penting dalam menentukan terapi lanjutan
Level of 8-Hydroxy-2'Deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia post-chemotherapy induction phase and post-chemotherapy maintenance phase
Authors: Putra Widnyana Anak Agung Ngurah Ketut , Ni Kadek Wiwik Agustini  , GAP Nilawati  , I Made Gede Dwi Lingga  , Artana Wayan Dharma , Arimbawa I Made , Nesa Ni Nyoman Metriani
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Chemotherapy is an important curative therapy modality in ALL patients. 8-Hydroxy-2'-Deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) has been studied as a biomarker of oxidative stress as a trigger for DNA damage, which is statistically significantly increased in ALL patients after chemotherapy compared to healthy children. This study aims to prove that 8-OHdG levels in children with ALL post-chemotherapy induction phases were higher than in the post-chemotherapy maintenance phase.
Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. The subjects were children aged 1-18 years, with ALL who received treatment at Prof Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah Hospital from September 2019-January 2021. The Mann-Whitney test assessed the 8-OHdG levels in children with ALL post-chemotherapy induction and post-chemotherapy maintenance phase. Logistic regression multivariate analysis was used to evaluate the factors that influence 8-OHdG levels in pediatric patients with ALL. The value of p<0,05 determined the level of significance.
Results: A total of 27 subjects who underwent the post-chemotherapy induction phase and 19 subjects who underwent the post-chemotherapy maintenance phase were analyzed in this study. In the post-chemotherapy induction group, the median 8-OHdG level was 0.163 (0.104-1.864), and the median 8-OHdG level in the post-chemotherapy maintenance phase group was 0.158 (0.094-0.512). There was no significant difference in 8-OHdG levels between the two groups. Logistic regression multivariate analysis found that the post-chemotherapy induction phase was a prognostic factor at risk of increasing 8-OHdG levels (RO 16.55; 95% CI 1.118-245.277).
Conclusion: This study concluded that 8-OHdG levels were higher in children post-chemotherapy induction phase than in children post-chemotherapy maintenance phase.
Diagnosis dan penatalaksanaan osteosarkopenia pada penderita sistemik lupus eritematosus
Authors: Tejawati Dewa Ayu Kartika , Gunadi I Wayan Hendra , Kambayana Gede , Putrawan Ida Bagus Putu , Kurniari Pande Ketut
Published: November 2023

The term osteosarcopenia has been coined to describe the concomitant occurrence of osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Osteosarcopenia can occur in patients with SLE due to the inflammatory process and long-term use of glucocorticoids which play a role in the pathophysiology of osteosarcopenia. Until now there is no definite recommendation regarding when to carry out early detection of osteosarcopenia in patients with SLE, but there is a recommendation to carry out screening after 3 months of long-term glucocorticoid use to determine the incidence of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. The gold standard for assessing bone mass is dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). For prevention of osteosarcopenia, identification and treatment of modifiable risk factors such as endocrine disorders is essential. In addition, the risk of developing sarcopenia and osteopenia can be reduced through healthy lifestyle changes that optimize stem bone mass and maintain musculoskeletal health throughout life, including regular physical activity and adequate nutrition (intake of calcium, vitamin D and protein).
 
Istilah osteosarkopenia telah diciptakan untuk menggambarkan kejadian bersamaan dari osteopenia/osteoporosis dan sarkopenia. Osteosarkopenia dapat terjadi pada pasien SLE akibat proses inflamasi dan penggunaan glukokortikoid jangka panjang yang berperan dalam patofisiologi osteosarkopenia. Sampai saat ini belum ada anjuran pasti mengenai kapan harus dilakukan deteksi dini osteosarkopenia pada pasien SLE, namun ada anjuran untuk melakukan skrining setelah 3 bulan penggunaan glukokortikoid jangka panjang untuk mengetahui kejadian osteoporosis akibat glukokortikoid. Standar emas untuk menilai massa tulang adalah dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Untuk pencegahan osteosarkopenia, identifikasi dan pengobatan faktor risiko yang dapat dimodifikasi seperti gangguan endokrin sangat penting. Selain itu, risiko terjadinya sarkopenia dan osteopenia dapat dikurangi melalui perubahan gaya hidup sehat yang mengoptimalkan massa tulang induk dan menjaga kesehatan muskuloskeletal sepanjang hidup, termasuk aktivitas fisik secara teratur dan nutrisi yang cukup (asupan kalsium, vitamin D, dan protein).
Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review
Authors: Gera Luh Putu Mettary Yasoda , Permatasari Anak Agung Istri Yulan , Asmarajaya Anak Agung Gde Ngurah
Published: November 2023

Introduction: This study aimed to describe the history, clinical presentation, laboratory examination, treatment, and long-term functional characteristics of patients with septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (SATMJ).
Methods: All articles in the English literature on SATMJ were queried using PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar (2013 to 8 March 2023), and the keywords "temporomandibular OR TMJ AND septic arthritis". Articles are included if related to the SATMJ in patients of all ages, using case reports, case series, and cohort studies. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was applied to all included investigations. Article selection followed PRISMA’s guidelines for measuring the quality of systematic reviews.
Results: A preliminary literature search yielded 220 results, of which 25 matched the inclusion requirements, and one more came via reference checking. There were 25 cases with a mean age of 26.7 years (0.1 to 85). Symptoms mainly consisted of TMJ/preauricular pain (n=17, 42.5%), trismus (n=20, 50%), and facial/preauricular swelling (n=24, 60%). Most patients had no systemic symptoms (n=16, 40%). The average mouth opening measured 16.3 mm (5 to 36). The diagnosis was made using the following imaging techniques: X-ray (n=6, 15%), CT scan (n=33, 82.5%), MRI (n=16, 40%), and ultrasound (n=1, 2.5%). Staphylococcus aureus (n = 10, 25%) was the most frequently isolated. Approximately 40 patients (100%) received antibiotics, 26 (65%) patients underwent surgery (e.g., joint aspiration, arthroscopy, etc.), of which two patients (5%) required further surgical intervention. In general, long-term results were positive. In 10 of the 40 patients (25%) who had documented follow-up, sequelae occurred.
Conclusion: In the event of trismus, jaw pain, or preauricular edema, SATMJ should be considered. Quick examination and broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment are part of management. Although surgery is not always necessary, it can be life-saving in serious circumstances.
Preventing mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis and hepatitis B: a secondary hospital approach in North Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Prabawa Aditya , Putu Sudarsana  , Setiawan Komang Hendra
Published: November 2023

Background Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immune virus (HIV), syphilis, and hepatitis B can lead to significant health burdens and even mortality in children. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of triple elimination of MTCT in a secondary hospital in Buleleng, North Bali
Method: This study conducted a retrospective review of 345 pregnancy case in Buleleng General Hospital from January to December 2022
Result: In this study, 98.5% of the 345 pregnant women seeking antenatal care were tested for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. Among the tested patients, 100%, 99.7%, and 98.8% were tested for HIV and hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis, and syphilis and hepatitis B, respectively. The prevalence of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B was 1.4%, 2.1%, and 4.3 %, respectively. Antiretroviral therapy was administered to 80 % of HIV-positive patients, and 71.4 % of syphilis patients received benzathine penicillin G. Only 6.6% of hepatitis B patients received hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid (HBV DNA) & hepatitis B  envelope antigen (HBeAg) examination followed by Lamivudine administration.
Conclusion: Early detection of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in pregnant women is important for preventing MTCT. Coverage of triple elimination screening is in accordance with WHO targets, but further management of hepatitis B needs to be improved
Bladder stone in a 1-year infant with recurrent urinary tract infections: a rare case report
Authors: Sanjaya I Gede Reza , Niro Agustin Junior Nanda De , Paramitha Anak Agung Putri Nadia
Published: November 2023

Background: Bladder stone is a rare disease accounting for 5% of all urinary calculi. It is more common in middle- and low-income countries due to nutritional obstacles, water sanitation, and warm climates. Primary bladder calculi are most common in children younger than 10 years old, with a peak incidence at 2 to 4 years. There have been no reports of bladder stones in children under 2 years of age. This case study aims to evaluate the bladder stone in a 1-year infant with recurrent urinary tract infections.
Case Presentation: An infant boy 1 year and 2 months presented with a 6-month history of complaints of pain on micturition presented with pulling the penis, cloudy urine, and recurrent fever in our clinic. During the 6 months before admission, he visited several pediatric clinics and was diagnosed with and treated for UTI. On ultrasonography, we found a bladder stone 1,9 x 1,3 cm in size. Then we performed open cystolithotomy under general anesthesia. One day after surgery, the patient was discharged from the hospital.
Conclusion: Children who live in endemic areas are more likely to develop bladder stones due to dietary issues. Preventing dehydration, treating urinary tract infections effectively, and securing metabolic abnormalities are the methods for reducing the prevalence of pediatric bladder stones. Pediatric bladder stones must be diagnosed and treated to avoid the stones' recurrence and improve quality of life.
Bradycardia symptomatic causes headache associated with frontal diffuse astrocytoma: a case report
Authors: Sinardja Cyndiana , Tini Kumara , Wardhana Wisnu , Dewi Utami , Dewi Rustiari
Published: November 2023

Background: Headache is the most common symptom in patients with brain tumors, whereas a developing brain tumor generally increases intracranial pressure and brain edema. Brain tumors have symptoms including nausea, vomiting, seizures, neurological deficits, and mental status or consciousness changes. Heart rhythm disturbances can occur, including bradycardia (heart rate below 60x/minute), a common symptom in brain tumor patients.
Case Presentation: In this case report, a young adult male patient was found with headache symptoms, a previous history of syncope, and sinus bradycardia on the EKG examination, but on physical examination, there were no symptoms of neurological deficits. Head CT scan with contrast found a tumor in the left frontal lobe associated with high intracranial pressure and brain edema that explained the symptoms.
Conclusion: The relationship between headache and bradycardia, accompanied by a history of syncope, is close and can be regarded as an early sign of a brain tumor. In this case, a brain tumor found based on pathological examination is diffuse astrocytoma.
A rare case of Elizabethkingia meningoseptica infection in a neonate
Authors: Felicia Anita Wijaya  , I Wayan Gustawan  , I Made Gede Dwi Lingga Utama  , Made Sukmawati  , I Made Kardana  , I Wayan Dharma Artana  , Putu Junara Putra
Published: November 2023

Background: Elizabethkingia infections were reportedly rare, but if it was found, it had been known to cause neonatal meningitis, bloodstream infections and respiratory infections. Elizabethkingia meningoseptica had a unique antibiotic susceptibility pattern, usually resistant to most antibiotics. Elizabethkingia infections were associated with a high mortality rate because of the lack of effective therapeutic regimens, antibiotic resistance and virulence.
Case Presentation: Fourteen days old boy patient came with the chief complaint of seizure, which occurred twice. Before the seizure, the patient had a fever with the highest temperature was 39°C. The patient looked lethargic, tended to sleep more often, cried occasionally and was not as active as previously. Septic marker revealed an Immature to Total neutrophil (IT) ratio of 0.2 and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) 49.30 mg/dL. A blood smear examination showed toxic granules, vacuolization of the leucocyte and reactive thrombocytosis. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed a cell number of 2520 cell/uL, polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell 80%, mononuclear (MN) cell 20%, Nonne and Pandy was positive, protein level at 300 mg/dL and cerebrospinal fluid glucose level below 20 mg/dL. The patient was initially diagnosed with sepsis and meningitis and was given ampicillin and gentamicin. Blood and cerebrospinal fluid culture isolated Elizabethkingia meningoseptica and significantly as the infection-causing agent. The antibiotic sensitivity of the blood culture was ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin. The antibiotic sensitivity of the cerebrospinal fluid culture was levofloxacin. During the treatment, there were several inappropriate results between clinical manifestation and laboratory results; the antibiotic was changed to levofloxacin according to the sensitivity of the blood and cerebrospinal fluid culture.
Conclusion: Elizabethkingia meningoseptica was a rare case, and the nature of this bacteria was resistant to multiple antibiotics. Treatment should be considered carefully.
Efek ekstrak umbi ubi jalar ungu (Ipomoea batatas) terhadap peningkatan ekspresi ABCA1 pada tikus model dislipidemia
Authors: Ardiana I Ketut Rama , Narayana Gede Setula , Pramartha I Nyoman Tri , Pinatih Gde Ngurah Indraguna , Duarsa Dya Pradnyaparamita
Published: November 2023

Background: Maintaining the homeostasis of body fat levels is an important thing. ABCA1 is an important protein in cholesterol efflux function, which can maintain lipid profile homeostasis. Purple sweet potato (potato ipomoea batatas) is a Convolvulaceae plant with various biological functions, one of which is anthocyanin content known to prevent hyperlipidemia through ABCA1 synthesis.   This study aims to examine the effect of purple sweet potato tuber extract on increasing levels of ABCA1.
Methods: Post-test-only study design with a control group using 50 male Wistar rats divided into 5 groups (n = 10). The negative treatment group (P0) was given standard feed, while the positive group (P4), treatment 1 (P1), treatment 2 (P2) and treatment 3 (P3) were given a hyperlipidemic diet for 8 weeks. The treatment group was then given purple sweet potato tuber extract with 3 doses, including 200mg/kg (P1), 400mg/kg (P2), and 800mg/kg (P3) for 2 weeks, and the food was returned to standard food.
Results: There was a significant increase in ABCA1 levels in P2 and P3 compared to negative controls (P <0.05), but the increase in ABCA1 in P3 was not different from positive controls.
 
Latar Belakang : Menjaga homeostasis kadar lemak tubuh merupakan hal yang penting. ABCA1 merupakan protein yang penting dalam fungsi efluks kolestrol yang dapat menjaga homeostasis profil lipid. Ubi ungu (Ipomoea batatas) merupakan tanaman Convolvulaceae yang memiliki berbagai fungsi biologis, salah satunya kandungan Antosianin yang diketahui dapat mencegah hiperlipidemia melalui sintesis ABCA1. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efek ekstrak umbi ubi jalar ungu terhadap peningkatan kadar ABCA1
Metode : Desain penelitian post test only dengan kontrol grup menggunakan 50 ekor tikus wistar jantan yang dibagi menjadi 5 kelompok (n=10). Kelompok perlakuan negatif (P0) diberikan pakan standar sedangkan kelompok positif (P4), perlakuan 1(P1), perlakuan 2(P2) dan perlakuan 3(P3) diberikan diet hiperlipidemia selama 8 minggu. Kelompok perlakuan kemudian diberikan ekstrak umbi ubi jalar ungu dengan 3 dosis, antara lain 200mg/kg(P1), 400mg/kg(P2), 800mg/kg(P3) selama 2 minggu dan makanannya dikembalikan ke makanan standar.
Hasil : Terdapat peningkatan kadar ABCA1 yang signifikan pada P2 dan P3 dibandingkan dengan kontrol negatif (P<0,05) tetapi peningkatan ABCA1 pada P3 tidak berbeda dengan kontrol positif.
Love-jihad
Authors: Nagar Ila
Published: November 2023

Love-jihad is a conspiracy theory created by the Hindu right in India, which claims that Muslim men lure Hindu girls with love, marry them and then force them to convert to Islam. Language is used in legal, procedural and media-mediated ways to frame Muslim men and Hindu women and construct the nation-state. Using work on language and propaganda, as well as critical postcolonial studies, as theoretical frameworks, this article argues that the Hindu right uses language as a weapon to cause harm to Hindu women and Muslim men, and to reinforce Hindu supremacy. A study of language used by political leaders about love-jihad offers a look at the collusion between different dimensions of discrimination. On the one hand, nationalist Hindus discriminate against Muslim men; on the other hand, the same Hindus are weakening Hindu women’s abilities to make decisions about their own lives. The article also shows that the seeds of harm that are sown with propagandist language result in the creation of anti-Muslim legislation, which also harms Hindu women.
Food oral immunotherapy: Any distinguishing factors predicting the need of anti-IgE?
Authors: Eren Akarcan Sanem , Duman Şenol Handan , Gülen Figen , Demir Esen
Published: November 2023

Oral immunotherapy (OIT) has gained popularity recently for IgE-mediated food allergy. Omalizumab (OMZ) has been used in patients (10–20%) who have too severe/frequent allergic reactions (AR) to continue OIT, to reduce these reactions. In this study, it was aimed to compare two groups of patients who completed OIT with and without OMZ and to seek determinants predicting the need of this treatment. It was also aimed to share the clinical findings regarding the long-term use of OMZ and the withdrawal process. Forty-one patients were started OIT and 93% could be desensitized. Two groups were similar in means of demographic characteristics, and clinical and laboratory findings. The patients who needed OMZ during OIT had also lower reaction doses during oral challenge (p = 0.037). Higher AR rate in this group declined after starting OMZ (p < 0.001). The injection intervals of OMZ were gradually extended. Most patients were able to discontinue OMZ (81%). There were no severe reactions during drug withdrawal attempts. The low reaction thresholds during oral food challenge may give a clue about OMZ requirement during OIT. It may be an option to start the treatment before OIT if reaction was seen in the first few steps of the oral food challenge. For the sake of safety, extension of injection intervals should be preferred instead of abruptly stopping OMZ.
Establishing the Main Mechanisms for the Accounting Information Governance: Delphi study with accounting experts
Authors: Oliveira Camila de , Behr Ariel , Momo Fernanda da Silva , Maçada Antônio Carlos Gastaud
Published: November 2023

This study aims to identify the main mechanisms of Accounting Information Governance. The Delphi method was applied in three stages with accounting experts to evaluate a set of mechanisms for managing accounting information. As a result, a ranking of priority mechanisms is presented, which indicates a list of necessary conditions for better data and information management. Such evidence could be useful for both the practice of accounting and for the training of future professionals who need to be able to face the challenges related to the impact of new technologies and the increasing volume of data and information. In terms of Information Governance, this study adds field evidence to the remaining gaps on this subject regarding the identification of the best mechanisms for using data and information and creating value.
Colloid-chemical properties of surfactant–nitric acid–water systems
Authors: Danilin Lev , Lugovitskaya Tatyana , Kolmachikhina Elvira , Rogozhnikov Denis
Published: November 2023

The behavior of the surfactants Tween 80, SaS and alkyl betaine in aqueous and nitric acid environments as promising additives for nitrate leaching of hard-to-process ore concentrates of non-ferrous metals was studied. The influence of surfactant concentration (0.04–1.28 g/dm3), nitric acid concentration (0.1–10 g/dm3) and temperature (295–343 K) on the surface tension, critical micelle concentration (CMC), pH and optical density of aqueous surfactant solutions and surfactant–HNO3–H2O systems was found. The critical micelle concentration of the surfactants used was estimated. A positive effect of nitric acid on the surface activity of surfactants was discovered, which manifests itself in a decrease in both the CMC and the surface tension at the liquid–gas interface. The values of surface activity and Gibbs energy of surfactant micelle formation in aqueous and nitric acid media were calculated. Associative processes in the solutions and compositions were confirmed by measuring the optical density of the systems under study.
The Phenomenon of Fishing in the Context of Human-Northern Nature Interaction: Network, Vitality, Communication
Authors: Sergeev Andrei M. , Voronov Vasilii M. , Kotkin Konstantin Ya. , Simonova Veronika V.
Published: November 2023

The article analyzes the fishing phenomenon in the context of interaction between people and Northern nature. An attempt is made to move away from a purely social aspect of considering the phenomenon and come to a broader, namely, network-related context of its understanding. The theoretical and methodological approach (theoretical framework) of the research team is based on: (a) the actor-network theory of French sociologist Bruno Latour and his conceptual studies on the history of understanding of “nature” that serve, directly or indirectly, as the basis for the modern Western ecological discourse; (b) Vladimir V. Bibikhin’s phenomenological reception of the Aristotelian understanding of living nature as a kind of perfect automaton, i.e., self-moving order of living matter change; (c) Yan V. Chesnov’s conceptual understanding of the phenomenon of “vitality” as part of the development of Nikolay A. Nosov’s virtual paradigm. At the empirical level, the research used the method of in-depth and expert interviews. 27 semi-structured interviews were conducted in the spring and fall of 2022 in the Murmansk region. All the respondents were directly or indirectly connected with fishing practice: fishermen of the Murmansk region, including those who systematically violate fishing rules for the Northern Fishery Basin, employees of the territorial department of Rosrybolovstvo [Russian Federal Fisheries Agency], employees of Poliarnyi nauchno-issledovatel’skii institut morskogo rybnogo khoziaistva i okeanografii (PINRO) [Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography] named after N. M. Knipovich, representatives of local administration in the Tersky, Kola, and Kandalaksha districts of the Murmansk region, representatives of the tourist branch, etc. The interviews became the empirical basis of the research. This paper considers the popularity of informal fishing practices in the Murmansk region as an expression of existential and mental craving in response to the stimulating appeal, or even “challenge”, of nature. Accordingly, the researchers link the inherent desire of fishermen to catch fish for food, refreshment, and sale not so much with the sociocultural context, as with the natural (vital) desire to fulfill oneself as a natural being. The work understands the natural not as being in opposition to the social order, but as underlying and permeating that order.
Resource Potential of Volunteers With Professional Knowledge for the Development of Regional Socially Oriented Non-Profit Organizations in Russia
Authors: Obukhov Konstantin N.
Published: November 2023

This article discusses the work models that have arisen in the non-profit sector of Russian regions, including those that involve volunteers with specialized professional knowledge and skills. The socio-economic situation is currently leading to a general lack of resources, especially in the socially oriented non-profit organizations of the regions. One of the channels for additional capacity attraction for SO NPOs is the appeal for free assistance to professional volunteers in certain areas. In this regard, it is important to find ways to attract and work with such professionals, since simple financial motivation is excluded from the process of functioning. Accordingly, this article focuses on the issue of finding effective models to organize the activities of volunteers with professional skills in regional SO NPOs. Materials obtained in a series of 29 semi-structured interviews with the managers of regional SO NPOs show that the main models of work with volunteers have been developed in Russia. As a result of attracting volunteers on a gratuitous basis, organizations manage to cover the demand for rare specialists, quickly solve the arising problems that go beyond the specialization of SO NPOs, and gain access to innovative technologies for their activities.
Contradictions in the Development of the Welfare Non-Profit Sector in Russia
Authors: Borodkina Olga I. , Starshinova Alevtina V. , Borodkin Maksim A.
Published: November 2023

The article focuses on the core contradictions within the development of the social non-profit sector in Russia. The empirical basis of the study comprises statistical data, legal documents regulating the social services’ sphere, research data from previous studies conducted in Russia, as well as qualitative data collected for this study. The introduction provides background information on the stages of reforming the social service system in Russia. The first part is devoted to the contradictions between international trends and Russian patterns.  In line with a neoliberal approach, non-profit NGOs play a significant role as key actors in social work providing social services for different client groups. At the same time, they are not independent and Russian civil society is not yet strong enough to realize social rights of citizens. In the next section, some of the key issues of interaction between the government and NGOs are discussed. An analysis of the current situation demonstrates that while a social partnership between the state and NGOs is affirmed by authorities on official level, in practice, the state still dominates the social sector. The article then focuses on how Russian NGOs have reoriented their efforts toward financial sustainability through government support.
Problems and Prospects of the Online Model for Exporting Russian Education in the Context of Digital Inequality
Authors: Rostovskaya Tamara K. , Skorobogatova Vera I. , Kholina Veronika N.
Published: November 2023

Russia has historically been a favored destination for international students, a trend continuing through 2020–2022 despite pandemic challenges, quarantine measures, remote learning adaptations, and evolving geopolitical dynamics. The pandemic prompted significant digital transformations in universities, revealing varying digital readiness among Russian institutions for the abrupt shift to online education. This led to the emergence of a novel “digital didactics” methodology. Russian universities adopted digitalization not only for education but also for supporting digital students’ sociopsychological adaptation and devising recruitment strategies via social networks. In these circumstances, digital inequality emerged as a critical concern. This issue is not only evident at a global level but also across various stages of foreign students’ education, spanning from virtual admissions to final certification. This study analyzes the global experiences and recommendations for crafting an optimal model for online educational engagement with foreign students and categorizes Russian universities based on their digital readiness for education export and identifies challenges in engaging foreign students and attracting applicants.
Assessing the Impact of Innovative Technologies on the Life Satisfaction of Older Adults in Russia and Vietnam
Authors: Barysheva Galina A. , Klemasheva Elena I. , Kashapova Elmira R. , Nguyen Thang Chien , Tran Ngoc Thi Bich
Published: November 2023

This study uses the concept of “technological space,” a term that defines the interplay between the social and technological environment, extending our understanding of environmental factors in various scientific domains. We examine the significance of technological space by looking at how older adults interact with modern technologies in the regional contexts of Russia and Vietnam. This study is motivated by the need to integrate older adults into the regional technological landscape. Although older adults face various challenges that may prevent them from adopting modern technologies in their daily lives, embracing these high-tech products and services can greatly improve their overall happiness and well-being. The analysis draws upon the data gathered through a sociological study in Russia’s Tomsk region and a parallel study conducted in Vietnam in 2022. The research outcomes show a noticeable contrast in older individuals’ readiness to embrace innovative technologies, highlighting their openness to adaptation under specific circumstances. Additionally, these findings underscore the limited and varied extent to which older generations engage with the contemporary regional technological space, as well as the constrained impact of innovative technology on their life satisfaction. These findings can be useful for regional policymakers seeking to enhance the adaptability of older adults in the face of socio-economic challenges.
Return Migration From Russia to Kyrgyzstan: Dynamics, Causes, and Structure
Authors: Osadchaya Galina I. , Yudina Tatyana N. , Volkova Olga A. , Kireev Egor Yu.
Published: November 2023

The study’s significance lies in the need for comprehensive information on return labor migration from Russia to Kyrgyzstan and the profiles of return migrants, which would allow us to anticipate spatial mobility in the future. This is particularly relevant due to Russia’s interest in new migrants as essential labor force to address the demographic crisis. The Kyrgyzstani government also requires these data to prevent unemployment among return migrants. This paper aims to assess return migration dynamics and its structure, uncover the causes, goals, and reasons for recurrent migration to Russia, and examine the expectations of Russia’s social and migration policy during the special military operation. The empirical analytical base comprises the results of a questionnaire survey of 515 return migrants and focused in-depth interviews with 37 return migrants in Kyrgyzstan in October–November 2022, as well as a questionnaire survey of 425 labor migrants and focused interviews with 52 labor migrants in November–December 2022 in Moscow. The findings indicate that return migration is voluntary and spontaneous. The official estimate of the scope of return migration, as well as the prospects of labor migration to Russia after February 24th, 2022 and the imposition of anti-Russian sanctions, remains unclear. The structure of return migration aligns with the structure of labor migration in Russia in terms of gender, age, and employment sectors. The motivation behind the decision to return has a cumulative effect. However, most respondents cited personal and family issues as the main reasons for return migration. Approximately 30% of respondents, regardless of gender, attributed the special military operation and the worsening economic situation in Russia as reasons for returning to their home country. About 22% of respondents envision recurrent migration to Russia in the near future, while around 30% have not yet decided. Labor migrants seek institutional support from Russia, including assistance in preparing registration documents, social insurance provision, removal of administrative obstacles for employment, and the creation of favorable conditions for adaptation.
Enhancement of Light Induced Transport Properties in Beetroot Dye-Based Biological Schottky Device Using Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles
Authors: Rakshit Subhra , Karan Arnab Kanti , Manik N.B.
Published: November 2023

In response to the growing demand for electronics, scientists are actively investigating alternative nonconventional, bio-compatible electronic materials suitable for electronic and optoelectronic device applications. This study focuses on enhancing the photoconductivity and photosensitivity
of a beetroot (BR) dye-based Schottky device through the incorporation of Titanium dioxide (TiO2 ) nanoparticles. To achieve this, ITO(Indium tin oxide)/BR/Al (Aluminium) and ITO/BR+TiO2 /Al devices were fabricated through the spin coating technique, and their light-induced
charge transport properties were examined. The thin films were also characterized through UV-Vis and FESEM analyses. Initial measurements of photoconductivity, sensitivity, and photoresponsivity of the device yielded unsatisfactory results, indicating the need for improvement to enable effective
device applications. To address this, we incorporated Titanium dioxide nanoparticles with the dye by making nano-composite, leading to a remarkable enhancement in photoconductivity, increasing from 2.78×10 -8 S/m to 1.75×10 -7 S/m, and a significant boost in photosensitivity, rising
from 1131.03 to 2157.67. Furthermore, we estimated other light transport properties, including diffusion length, transit time, and effective mobility, for a comprehensive analysis of the device's performance. These additional parameters also exhibited notable enhancements in the presence of
TiO2 nanoparticles. This research contributes valuable insights into the application of TiO2 nanoparticles in enhancing the performance of organicbased optoelectronic devices, and it offers potential avenues for further exploration and refinement of bio-compatible electronic
materials in electronic and optoelectronic applications.
The Application of Nanotechnology in Enhancing Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment: Future Aspects
Authors: Saha Rituparna , Mukherjee Pratap
Published: November 2023

Nanotechnology is the investigation of matter at the molecular and atomic levels. It identifies and discovers the beneficial features at the nanoscale level. There are numerous applications of nanotechnology in modern science. Medicinal field has great impact of modern nanoscience.
Nano disks, high density lipoprotein nanostructures, and gold nanoparticles are different example of nanotechnology applied in drug delivery system. The growing discipline of this nanotechnology fulfilled the demand for innovative methods in the detection and treatment of cancer. With the
help of this advanced technology several functional molecules can be conjugated simultaneously such as tumor-specific ligands, antibodies, anticancer drugs, and imaging probes etc. Nanoparticles are biocompatible and biodegradable in nature. They act as a carrier, which target particular sites
of cancer cell. Since, nanoparticles are 100-1000 times smaller than cancer cells, they can readily pass through leaky blood vessels. They can easily interact with tumor-specific proteins both on the outside and inside of cancer cells. This advance nanotechnology has brought a new hope for
developing treatment of cancer therapy. In this article, we highlighted a review on the recent applications of nanoscience in enhancing immunotherapy and the treatment of cancerous cells.
A “escalada” dos agrotóxicos no governo Bolsonaro
Authors: Silva Everton Melo da , Santos Josiane Soares
Published: November 2023

Resumo: O artigo objetivou analisar a “escalada” dos agrotóxicos durante o Governo Bolsonaro por meio da liberação e flexibilização de produtos químicos demandadas pelo setor de commodities. A metodologia consistiu em uma pesquisa bibliográfica, com revisão de literatura crítica e dados quantitativos sobre agrotóxicos no Brasil. Os resultados apontam um aumento substancial de liberação de agrotóxicos para o agronegócio, que provoca uma cadeia de efeitos danosos para o meio ambiente e para a sociedade.
A Política de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional no Brasil entre 2015 e 2019: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Esposte Joice de Paula Del , Sousa Luísa Pedrada de , Barbosa Roberta Ribeiro Batista
Published: November 2023

Resumo: O artigo objetivou analisar a execução da Política de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional no Brasil, por meio de uma revisão integrativa. As potencialidades identificadas foram o controle social e os programas, e as fragilidades foram o déficit de recursos físicos e humanos, a atuação insípida dos conselhos, a baixa adesão e qualificação, e o desafio da intersetorialidade. O fortalecimento da educação permanente e a integração das políticas públicas são proposições para a reorientação dessa política.
Retrocessos no financiamento da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação no Brasil: o caso do CNPq
Authors: Ribeiro Daniella Borges , Oliveira Edineia Figueira dos Anjos , Garcia Maria Lúcia Teixeira
Published: November 2023

Resumo: O artigo analisa o financiamento do Programa de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação do CNPq, entre os anos de 2013 e 2021, evidenciando a direção dos recursos e as prioridades assumidas antes e após a Emenda Constitucional 95/2016. É uma pesquisa documental, de abordagem quantitativa e análise estatística descritiva. Evidenciamos tendência decrescente dos gastos - em 2021 correspondeu a 43% do gasto de 2013. A redução de recursos para a ciência impede o Brasil de avançar na produção de conhecimentos.
As vozes do Programa Criança Feliz: desafios e potencialidades
Authors: Soares Lia Brioschi , Mishima Fernanda Kimie Tavares , Ferriani Maria das Graças Carvalho
Published: November 2023

Resumo: Realizou-se pesquisa em três municípios com participantes do Programa Criança Feliz (PCF), que visa promover o desenvolvimento integral infantil. Familiares e equipes foram entrevistados, com posterior análise qualitativa, fundamentada pela teoria de Winnicott. Os resultados mostram que burocracia, insegurança jurídica e financeira fragilizam o PCF, enquanto visita domiciliar e fortalecimento de vínculos auxiliaram as famílias a estarem atentas às necessidades infantis.
Vida contada, vida vivida: racismo e sofrimento psíquico
Authors: Santos Josenaide Engracia dos , Costa Ileno Izidio da
Published: November 2023

Resumo: Este artigo buscou investigar as experiências das pessoas negras acerca do racismo e sofrimento psíquico. Pesquisa qualitativa, na qual se realizaram 9 entrevistas, analisadas sob a perspectiva da fenomenologia. Os resultados mostram a difícil arte de ser negro; humilhação e silenciamento; depressão. Numa perspectiva analítica, a realidade histórico-social negra produz sofrimento psíquico, e, ao mesmo tempo, a necessidade de romper com o silenciamento e fortalecer a identidade negra.
CHILDHOOD AND SPATIAL JUSTICE: INTER AND INTRA-NEIGHBORHOOD INEQUALITIES IN THE USES OF THE CITY BY CHILDREN FROM CURITIBA
Authors: FERREIRA VALÉRIA MILENA ROHRICH , FERNANDES SONIA MARIA
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT: This study analyzes if there is inequality in the spatial experiences of children depending on where they live in the city and neighborhoods. It is a quantitative research study in which we analyzed 1060 questionnaires answered by families from 27 local schools in Curitiba, distributed in the nine regional coordination centers at the time. The data were analyzed based on authors from sociology, urban sociology, and geography. We observed that children who lived in the central-northern region of Curitiba and in the central regions of neighborhoods had more access to consolidated leisure and cultural places because they either lived near them or it was easier for them to go to these places (among other issues related to class, gender, race, time at the current neighborhood, family geographical origin). It demonstrates both a “residency effect”, responsible to generate opportunities, and spatial mobility that, as capital, pushed diverse experiences in the city. For children who lived in the poor and on the outskirts of the neighborhood and, further, living in south or extreme south Curitiba (when inter and intra-neighborhood data are crossed), the neighborhood did not present itself as a resource, but as a restriction and spatial mobility seemed to be a scarce urban capital. The configuration was one of a non-social mixture among children who lived in different parts of neighborhoods and the city. The city proved to be spatially unfair and the neighborhood presented itself as a model, teaching superior positions and status to some children and subalternity and sedentariness to others.
Antimicrobial effect of Pentaclethra Macroloba plant extract against Enterococcus Faecalis
Authors: Gioster-Ramos M. L. , Pedrinha V. F. , Barros M. C. , Bezerra R. M. , Andrade F. B. , Kuga M. C. , Vaz L. G.
Published: November 2023

Abstract This study evaluated the antimicrobial efficacy of a new intracanal drug based on Pentaclethra macroloba extract, a plant of Amazonian origin, against Enterococcus faecalis using macrodilution test and intratubular evaluation with Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the pure extract of Pentaclethra macroloba andits association with calcium hydroxide and ultracall were determined. Then, thirty-three dentin cylinders were prepared and inoculated with E. faecalis, to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of the medications on the dentinal tubules with CLSM. The data was analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests. The extract in association with calcium hydroxide showed a lower CBM, and in the intratubular test all tested medications were effective against E. faecalis (P >0.05). The new intracanal drug based on P. macroloba extract has an antimicrobial effect against E. faecalis and further studies are needed for its clinical use.