bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Agile Management in Enhancing Team Collaboration and Productivity in Startups
Authors: - Aryan Bansal
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the role of Agile Management in enhancing team collaboration and productivity within startups. Agile Management, originally designed for software development, has evolved into a versatile framework that emphasises iterative development, cross-functional teamwork, and responsiveness to change. In the fast-paced and resource-constrained environment of startups, Agile fosters communication, encourages innovation, and enables rapid adaptation to market shifts. By implementing practices such as daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, Agile creates a culture of continuous improvement. The paper highlights the benefits of Agile Management, including its ability to enhance flexibility, prioritise high-value tasks, and drive efficient use of resources, making it essential for startup growth and success.
The Impact of Superposition Principle on Human Cognition: A Scoping Review
Authors: - Sarath C Jayadevan , - Neha Gupta , - Anjani K M
Published: September 2024

The research tries to explore how the superposition principle from quantum mechanics can be applied to understand human cognition. It aims to identify the potential application and implications of this principle in fields such as psychology, education and mental health and also seeks to challenge traditional cognitive models and open up new research paths, ultimately it hopes to help us understand more about how people think and behave. The methodology of this research involved establishing a research team of 3 individuals, who are experts in psychology, research and data synthesis to move forward with the study. They then created the research question and selected online databases like
ResearchGate, PubMed, and Google Scholar and used keywords like “superposition principle” and “human cognition”. The researchers screened and selected relevant studies, analysed the data systematically and applied a structural approach to make sure it was accurate and reliable. The method aims to capture the most current literature and minimize biases in the research process. The Impact of Superposition Principle on Human Cognition examines how the superposition principle from quantum mechanics challenges traditional cognitive models, providing new frameworks for research in psychology and related fields. It suggests that this principle not only introduces non-linear probabilistic models to better reflect the dynamic nature of human cognition but also shows the areas for practical application, such as decision-making under uncertainty and mental health research.
Inland Waterways of Assam with Special Reference to Brahmaputra Valley in Post Independence
Authors: - Albert Narzary
Published: September 2024

From the Ancient times Inland waterways was used to move products from one location another. The excavations in Indus valley civilization gave the traces about the first port at Gujarat which existed around 2400 BCE. It was continued by the Britishers which was important for trade and commerce. Though the Inland waterways was uses from the ancient times it was neglected after the steam engine came in to existence. Inland water ways has always contributed to countries development, GDP and trade relations with other countries. Its contribution in Education and healthcare had a significant role in certain area. Inland waterways had taken up the development in Tourism sector too. Inland waterways is important due to its cheapest ways of getting around and suitable for transporting of bulky materials. By relocating cargo, waterways help clear traffic on roads, particularly highways. Inland waterways is a multipurpose, providing drainage, water supply, generation of hydroelectric power, irrigation and along with navigation. The development of Rail roads and Land roads resulted the less use of streams in the region. The Inland Waterways was among the crucial means of transportation for livelihood of local people and for the country. Therefore, an attempt is made to write an Article on “Inland Waterways of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra River in Post Independence”.
Developmental Welfarism and Programmatic Politics: India’s Changing Electoral Landscape
Authors: - Athul Nandan , - Swathi Raman U
Published: September 2024

The welfare state is way of governing in which the state or an established group of social institutions provides basic economic security for its citizens. Modern states have programs that are reflective of a welfare state, such as welfare pensions for vulnerable sections affirmative actions and spending on education, health etc. Tamil Nadu ruled by Dravidian parties, they were one of the best executors of the welfare politics in electoral arena. Tamil Nadu's welfare model is being copied in other states since it gained massive electoral advantages. Political parties have realized that the surest way to reap electoral dividends is through benefits to an individual voter. Nowadays Indian elections are turnout into a programmatic way. Voters are more likely to give credit to the governments for their welfare schemes. This paper tries to analyse the Indian electoral scenario and the influence of welfare politics. The astounding victory of left democratic front (LDF) in the Kerala assembly election and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi can be seen as its scheme of blending governance with developmental welfarism. Apart from the crises such as flood and covid19 the effective operationalization of government gives electoral dividends for these parties. The NDA government has been crafting its flagship programs since 2014, welfare programs such as Ujjwala, Jan-Dhan Yojana are helped to bag the votes and again get power in central
Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Management Practices: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: - Rashmi Shrivastava
Published: September 2024

This systematic literature review investigates the COVID-19 pandemic's consequences for healthcare management, changes in occupational health policies and management of vulnerable workers, and efficiency of prevention measures used in warehouses and distribution centers. The pandemic has forced healthcare management to shift focus from effective clinical production and financial constraints to workers' well-being, resilience, quality of work-life, and flexibility. The review aims to assess changes in occupational health policies due to COVID-19, evaluate management strategies for vulnerable workers, and analyze the effectiveness and sustainability of preventive measures in workplace settings. A systematic method was used to search, screen and include articles exploring the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare management from PubMed, Google Scholar and Scopus platforms, focusing on papers published from 2020 to obtain the most recent pandemic-induced changes. Out of 86 articles, 32 underwent detailed review and 9 were included based on selection criteria. The literature review indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic shifted occupational health policies from reactive to proactive measures, effectively lowering transmission rates, though sustaining these changes remains challenging. In conclusion, the pandemic has transformed healthcare management, highlighting the need for proactive workplace health measures that will be essential in crafting resilient and responsive future strategies. The review outlines specific policy measures, the effectiveness of modifications for at-risk persons, and protective efforts, emphasizing that only high-quality, continually improvable practices are crucial for future health crises.
The Impact of Christianity among the Misings of Majuli - A Research Study
Authors: - Gunjan Gourav Borah , - Francis Fernandez
Published: September 2024

Christianity, as perceived in India, has been associated with Western culture and civilization. Since the preachers of the Christian faith were originally from the West, the Indians who embraced Christianity gradually adopted and imbibed, together with the Christian faith, certain external aspects of their life style such as food, names, etc. The people of Northeast India had been exposed to the Christian faith even before the arrival of the British in Assam. The small percentage who embraced the Christian faith, lived that faith with attitudes which were quite different from that which they had earlier maintained, namely that everyone counted, that every individual mattered and that everyone had the right to life, property and, above all, a separate identity that is unique in culture, tradition and habits. Like many other tribal communities of Northeast India, the Misings of Majuli too have been introduced to Christianity in the recent times. A few of them have embraced the Christian faith. This research study looks into the main aspects of their life that have been impacted by their new faith. The research target included the Christian Misings and Misings of other faiths living in the same villages and localities, and thus arrived at the inside and outside perspectives of the effects of embracing the Christian faith.
Ithihasas : A Strand of Non-Elitist Historiography
Authors: - Alan M. george
Published: September 2024

The ithihasa is a particular genre of literature in Sanskrit whose two prominent examples include Mahabharata and Ramayana. This article, by trying to examine the origins of the genre, aims to point out at the non-elitist roots of the same. Some important sources analyzed includes the Vedic corpus, Brahmanas, Dharmashastras to oral traditions from the 19th century Punjab, which links the epics themselves or its propagators with the lower stratum of the society. The article tries to filter out the sense of inferiority associated with the authors of the epics, the Sutas and the Kushilavas. The article also points out incest and polyandry as being evidence of the non-Aryan tradition that had survived in the Ithihasas despite the fact that the present day text had been subjected to Brahmanical redactions for centuries.
Role Of Gender and Food Habit in Cases of Vitamin B12 Deficiency -A Cross Sectional Study on A Small Cohort
Authors: - Dr. Neha Patel , - Dr. Jayadrath Patel
Published: September 2024

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with haematological, neurological, and cardiovascular consequences. Epidemiologic data on these related illnesses indicate gender differences as well as diet habit (veg/ non-veg). This survey is made to test the same. Methods: A small cross-sectional study was done on group of 100 people of both genders to examine gender differences in vitamin B12 deficiency among a healthy population. Data were collected from healthy individuals aged from 15–90 yrs, who were provided with a routine medical evaluation during the year of 2024. Individuals with background illnesses and those who had used medications or nutritional supplements were excluded. Vitamin B12 deficiency was defined by 2 cutoff values (206 and140 pg/ml) for female and male respectively as per Bio. Ref. Interval. Results: In all, 100 individuals met the inclusion criteria. Serum vitamin B12 mean levels were 206 and 140 pg/ml for women and men respectively. Deficiency prevalence was almost same for men (42%) and women (45%). More deficiency seen in non-vegetarians (48%) in compare to vegetarians (42%). Conclusions: Among the healthy population, men and women both are susceptible to vitamin B12 deficiency and this can be neither explained by diet habits1,2. Genetic variations and many other causes are therefore hypothesized to play a role.
Association of Serum Albumin Levels with Severity of Illness in Patients with Dengue Fever at Margalla Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad
Authors: Afzal Muhammad , Hassan Zubia , Afzal Saad , Azhar Rimsha , Qureshi Huzaifa , Hassan Samra
Published: September 2024

Objective: To identify the association of serum albumin levels with the severity of illness in patients diagnosedwith dengue feverStudy Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Medicine Department of Margalla Institute ofHealth Sciences Islamabad, Pakistan from July 2022 to June, 2023.Methods: A total of 82 diagnosed cases of dengue fever were included in the study. All the baselineinvestigations were done including serum albumin at the time of diagnosis. The severity of the illness wasdetermined on the basis of platelet counts during the first week of illness. The association of various sociodemographic factors including albumin levels was determined with the severity of illness in the studyparticipants.Results: The mean age of study participants was 32.6±8.71years with 56 (68.3%) were males and 26 (31.7%)were females. Out of 82 dengue fever patients, 61 (74.4%) had mild illness while 21 (25.6%) had severe form ofdengue fever. 53 (64.6%) had normal albumin levels while 29 (35.4%) had deranged albumin levels. Pearson chi square analysis revealed that deranged albumin levels and wide pulse pressure had statistically significantrelationship with presence of severe dengue fever in our study participants (P-value<0.001).Conclusion: Patients with deranged albumin levels and wide pulse pressure during the course of illness weremore at risk of having severe dengue fever.
Abdominal Aortic Calcifications in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Single Center Study in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Dilawar Mubashir , Sabir Omer , Basit Muhammad Bilal , Shahid Adnan Hussain , Kanwal Andleeb , Shah Syed Ahtesham Ali
Published: September 2024

Objective: To determine the prevalence of abdominal aortic calcification in patients diagnosed with chronickidney disease stage III to V.Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Nephrology, Fatima MemorialHospital Lahore, Pakistan from December 2022 to December 2023.Methods: A total of 295 patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stages III to V were included. The lateral view of the lumbar radiograph was carried out in the standing position. All the X-rays were confidentiallysubmitted to the Central Radiology Department where a consultant Radiologist interpreted the X-ray in thelight of the Abdominal Aortic Calcification Score. Significant Abdominal Aortic Calcification (AAC) wasdesignated as per the Operation ACC score interpreted and reported by the consultant Radiologist. Chronickidney disease (CKD) and Aortic Calcification were designated.Results: Abdominal aortic calcification was found in 89 (30.17%) patients. Male gender was significantlyassociated with the presence of abdominal aortic calcification (χ2 = 50.019, df = 1, P-value 0.001).Conclusion: We concluded that there is a moderately high frequency (30%) of abdominal aortic calcification inpatients with chronic kidney disease.
Tympanoplasty: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study to Assess the Predictors of Surgical Success at a Tertiary Care Setting in Karachi
Authors: Ikram Tahira , Khan Nida , Hussain Junaid , Naqvi Syeda Uzma , Rasheed Muhammad Tayyab , Naqvi Aiman Fatima
Published: September 2024

Objective: To determine the factors that could affect the success of tympanoplasty and the surgical outcomesat a tertiary care hospital in Karachi.Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional study design.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Dr. K.M Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan from January 2021 to January 2022.Methods: Fifty-two patients with chronic otitis media without cholesteatoma (COMNC) who hadtympanoplasty (underlay, inlay with graft) were included in this study. The examiner assessed the patients byassessment protocol that included patients who presented signs and symptoms with NCCOM with detailedhistory taking, a targeted physical exam (Rhinoscopy and otoscopy), nasofibroscopy, an audiogram, and videodocumentation via video-otoscopy to better visualize the tympanic membrane perforation. Descriptivestatistics were applied to all parameters. The parameters under investigation were compared by using the chisquare test, and the Whitney U test or the Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test statistical were used for stratificationconsidering P-value ≤ 0.05 as significant.Results: Tympanic membrane perforations were significantly affected by factors such as age, location, and sizeof the perforation, number of ear infections per year, family history of hearing loss and otorrhea, history, thestatus of tympanic cavity, graft type, Surgery success rate, the graft, technique, or access used. The closuresuccess rate was 73.1%.Conclusion: Our study concluded that the factors that interfere with tympanic membrane restoration werestatistically significant. After the initial surgery, the closure success rate was 73.1% with audiometric Gain.
Halkevleri Kütüphanelerinin Devamı Niteliğinde İnşa Edilen, Modernizmin Öncüleri: İl Halk Kütüphaneleri
Authors: Gökarslan Ayşe Betül , Tuncer Hilal
Published: September 2024

Toplumun eğitimi için oluşturulan halk kütüphaneleri, her kesime ve her yaş grubuna hizmet veren, her türlü kütüphane materyalini ve bilgiyi insanlığın hizmetine ücretsiz sunarak fırsat eşitliği sağlayan, “yaşamboyu öğrenme merkezleri” olarak bilinmektedir. Halk kütüphaneleri sadece bir kitap deposu olmayıp, birer toplanma alanı ve kültür merkezi haline gelmişlerdir. Yerel halkın eğitimine çok büyük katkılar sağlayan Halkevleri ise, halk kütüphanelerinin gelişiminde öncülük etmiş; kütüphaneleri ve yayınları ile toplumun kültürel yaşamının canlanmasında önemli rol oynamışlardır. Halk Kütüphaneleri 1928 – 1930 döneminde var olmasına karşın bu isimle anılmamış; 1940’lı yıllarda artış göstermiştir. 1950 ile 1960 yılları arasında ise halk kütüphanesi hizmeti iyice olgunlaşmış, Halkevlerinin ve köy enstitülerinin kapatılması ile oluşan boşluk, bakanlığa bağlı halk kütüphaneleri ile doldurmaya çalışılmış ve kütüphane inşaları artmıştır. Beş yıllık kalkınma planları doğrultusunda gelişim gösteren Halk Kütüphanelerinin inşa sayısındaki artış, 1960’larda olmuştur. “Kütüphaneler Komitesi Raporu” (1961) ile kütüphanelerin bölge halk kütüphaneleri ve il halk kütüphaneleri olarak örgütlenmeleri hedeflenmiş; kütüphanelerin kurulacağı iller ve onlara bağlanacak halk kütüphaneleri belirlenmiştir. 1960’lı yıllarda birçok ilde yapılmaya başlayan halk kütüphaneleri, dönemin modern mimarisinin üslubunda inşa edilmiştir. Bu çalışma ile tip proje olarak inşa edildiği düşünülen il halk kütüphaneleri ele alınmış, modern mimari üslup çerçevesinde incelenmiştir.
Penerapan Strategi Rebranding Pada Desa Wisata Kampung Terih Untuk Meningkatkan Jumlah Wisatawan Menggunakan Metode MDLC
Authors: . Deli , Hartanto Veri
Published: September 2024

Desa Wisata Kampung Terih merupakan kampung tua yang memiliki luas sekitar 12 hektar yang terletak pada Kelurahan Sambau, Kecamatan Nongsa. Kampung Terih dikembangkan jadi destinasi wisata sejak tahun 2017 tepatnya pada 10 Desember, yang  dikelola menjadi destinasi wisata digital itu milik satu keluarga yang terdiri dari empat orang. Desa Wisata Kampung Terih dibangun dengan pelantar kayu dengan konsep klasik di antara rimbunan hutan bakau yang ada disana, selain itu juga terdapat beberapa pondok dan spot foto yang instagramable. Jam operasional untuk. Desa Wisata Kampung Terih beroperasional setiap hari mulai dari pukul 08:00-18:00 WIB. Masalah yang dihadapi oleh Desa Wisata Kampung Terih adalah Semenjak terjadinya pandemi COVID-19, Desa Wisata Kampung Terih menjadi sepi dan wisatawan luar berkurang mengunjungi, hanya terdapat wisatawan lokal. Untuk meningkatkan pengunjungan wisatawan dan dikenal oleh masyarakat luas, Universitas Internasional Batam melakukan kerjasama dengan Desa Wisata Kampung Terih untuk rebranding melalui video promosi pada Desa Wisata Kampung Terih yang akan dirancang oleh penulis dengan menggunakan metode Multimedia Development Life Cyle (MDLC) yang terdapat enam tahapan yaitu yaitu  konsep, perancangan, pengumpulan bahan, pembuatan, pengujian, dan distribusi. Video ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan sebagai media promosi dan informasi yang efektif untuk memperkenalkan Desa Wisata Kampung Terih kepada masyarakat dan meningkatan minat wisatawan untuk berkunjung
Inklusifitas Perpajakan Bagi Siswa â€“ Siswi Di Kota Batam Tahun 2022, Studi Kasus Smk Harapan Utama
Authors: Rangkuty Gladies Imanda Utami , Gunawan I Gusti Ngurah Anom , Benny Benny , Caroline Jasline , Merzelish Merzelish , Fernando Delvin , Winarta Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan oleh Mahasiswa Universitas International Batam di Sekolah Harapan Utama. Sekolah ini merupakan sekolah Swasta yang terdapat di Kepulauan Riau, Batam Kota.Permasalahan yang ingin peniliti ketahui ialah bagaimana pemahaman siswa â€“ siswi terhadap perpajakan dan apa peran dari siswa â€“ siswi terhadap perpajaan. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai oleh peneliti berupa pengetahuan pemahaman siswa â€“ siswi terhadap perpajakan 2022 dan untuk mengetahui pernanan siswa-siswi terhadap perpajakan di tahun 2022. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan informasi yang diperlukan oleh peneliti berupa Observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi terhadap siswa - siswi dengan hal itu kami mendapatkan temuan bahwa sebenarnya siswa - siswi sadar akan perpajakan itu tetapi memilih untuk menghiraukannya karena menurut siswa â€“ siswi pajak tidak begitu penting bagi mereka serta siswa-siswi sadar akan peran mereka sebagai calon masyarakat yang akan berperan penting untuk kemajuan Negara. Kami merekomendasikan untuk menarik sumber pemerintahan akan perpajakan untuk penelitian selanjutnya untuk menyadarkan calon masyarakat yakni para murid-murid akan kesadaran pembayaran pajak hingga hukuman ataupun sanksi yang dapat dikenakan
Deployment of Industry 4.0 into the Agricultural Food Industry: A Focus on Facet, Insight, Knowledge, and Resilience (FIKR) Personality Traits and AI-Powered Inventory Management
Authors: Yap Chee Kong , Leow Chee Seng , Leong Wing Sum Vincent
Published: September 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in precision agriculture within the framework of Industry 4.0 (I4) is revolutionizing crop disease management and inventory management, offering innovative solutions that enhance both agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. Combined with I4 technologies, AI-powered systems can predict, detect, and manage crop diseases accurately, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and improving overall farm efficiency. AI algorithms identify disease patterns and suggest optimal intervention strategies by analyzing real-time data from drones, sensors, and satellite imagery. This approach minimizes crop loss, maximizes yield, and aligns with sustainable farming practices by reducing the environmental footprint. However, the success of these technologies is influenced by the personality traits of farmers. Traits such as openness to innovation, conscientiousness, and analytical thinking are crucial for the effective adoption and utilization of AI-driven solutions. Conscientious farmers follow precise instructions and maintain equipment, while those open to new experiences are more likely to experiment with innovative technologies. Analytical thinkers excel in interpreting complex data, and making informed decisions that improve crop health and yield. The research underscores the need for fostering these traits among farmers to maximize the benefits of AI technologies. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing and implementing AI-driven solutions that address both agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. By integrating technological advancements with human factors, AI has the potential to transform crop disease management, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system. The findings call for continued research, policy support, and a holistic approach to fully realize the benefits of AI in agriculture.
Beyond Job Matching: Creating Positive Experiences at Medan Tourism Polytechnic Job Fairs
Authors: Hutasuhut Efriza Monalisa , Jamardua Haro
Published: September 2024

The evolving tourism industry demands that job fairs at Tourism Polytechnics transcend their traditional role of mere job matching. These events now present a unique opportunity to craft positive and holistic experiences that benefit both job seekers and employers, thereby contributing to the overall enhancement of the tourism workforce. The significance of this shift is underscored by the recognition that job seekers today are not solely in pursuit of employment; they aspire to gain industry insights, access career development avenues, and establish connections with seasoned professionals. This research adopts a robust mixed-methods approach, integrating surveys, interviews, and observational data gathered at tourism polytechnic job fairs. The study's findings illuminate the criticality of cultivating a positive and enriching experience at Tourism Polytechnic job fairs. The research underscores the necessity of establishing a welcoming and informative environment, fostering meaningful dialogues between job seekers and employers, and presenting career development resources that resonate with the aspirations of attendees. The data also brings to light certain challenges, such as the need to bolster employer participation and refine post-event follow-up mechanisms. In conclusion, the research culminates in the assertion that tourism polytechnic job fairs possess the capacity to significantly elevate the job-seeking experience by furnishing invaluable resources and avenues for career progression.
Correlation between the neuroendocrine axis, microbial species, inflammatory response, and gastrointestinal symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome
Authors: Zhang Xin , Jin Wei-Wei , Wang Hong-Gang
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

This study examines the complex relationships among the neuroendocrine axis, gut microbiome, inflammatory responses, and gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The findings provide new insights into the pathophysiology of IBS and suggest potential therapeutic targets for improving patient outcomes.

AIM

To investigate the interactions between the neuroendocrine axis, gut microbiome, inflammation, and gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with IBS.

METHODS

Patients diagnosed with IBS between January 2022 and January 2023 were selected for the study. Healthy individuals undergoing routine check-ups during the same period served as the control group. Data were collected on neuroendocrine hormone levels, gut microbiome profiles, inflammatory biomarkers, and gastrointestinal symptomatology to analyze their interrelations and their potential roles in IBS pathogenesis.

RESULTS

IBS patients exhibited significant dysregulation of the neuroendocrine axis, with altered levels of cortisol, serotonin, and neuropeptides compared to healthy controls. The gut microbiome of IBS patients showed reduced diversity and specific alterations in bacterial genera, including Bifidobacterium , Lactobacillus , and Faecalibacterium , which were associated with neuroendocrine disturbances. Additionally, elevated levels of inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α, were observed and correlated with the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits.

CONCLUSION

The findings suggest that targeting the neuroendocrine axis, gut microbiome, and inflammatory pathways may offer novel therapeutic strategies to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life in IBS patients.
Impact of metabolic syndrome components on clinical outcomes in hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis
Authors: Fu Zhen-Hua , Zhao Zi-Yue , Liang Yao-Bing , Cheng Dong-Yu , Luo Jian-Ming , Jiang Hai-Xing , Qin Shan-Yu
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

The incidence of hypertriglyceridemia (HTG)-induced acute pancreatitis (AP) is steadily increasing in China, becoming the second leading cause of AP. Clinical complications and outcomes associated with HTG-AP are generally more severe than those seen in AP caused by other etiologies. HTG-AP is closely linked to metabolic dysfunction and frequently coexists with metabolic syndrome or its components. However, the impact of metabolic syndrome components on HTG-AP clinical outcomes remains unclear.

AIM

To investigate the impact of metabolic syndrome component burden on clinical outcomes in HTG-AP.

METHODS

In this retrospective study of 255 patients diagnosed with HTG-AP at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, we collected data on patient demographics, clinical scores, complications, and clinical outcomes. Subsequently, we analyzed the influence of the presence and number of individual metabolic syndrome components, including obesity, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), on the aforementioned parameters in HTG-AP patients.

RESULTS

This study found that metabolic syndrome components were associated with an increased risk of various complications in HTG-AP, with low HDL-C being the most significant risk factor for clinical outcomes. The risk of complications increased with the number of metabolic syndrome components. Adjusted for age and sex, patients with high-component metabolic syndrome had significantly higher risks of renal failure [odds ratio (OR) = 3.02, 95%CI: 1.12-8.11)], SAP (OR = 5.05, 95%CI: 2.04-12.49), and intensive care unit admission (OR = 6.41, 95%CI: 2.42-16.97) compared to those without metabolic syndrome.

CONCLUSION

The coexistence of multiple metabolic syndrome components can synergistically worsen the clinical course of HTG-AP, making it crucial to monitor these components for effective disease management.
TRATAMENTO DA ÁGUA CONTRA RESÍDUOS: A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DAS POLÍTICAS DO 6º OBJETIVO DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTAVEL
Authors: Aguiar Thiago de , Santos Ruan Carlos dos
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Com o objetivo de avaliar os danos causados ​​pelo descarte incorreto do óleo residual de fritura em um corpo hídrico foram realizadas coletas de amostras do Rio Comprido na Cidade de Joinville do Estado de Santa Catarina para análises físico-químicas. E além dos impactos dos resíduos ver as políticas diagnóstico da ONU sobre a situação do país em relação ao ODS 6: Assegurar a disponibilidade e gestão sustentável da água e saneamento para todos.
Metodologia/abordagem: Foi usada uma abordagem quantitativa para a mensuração dos dados, variáveis ​​​​predeterminadas, análise e interpretação dos dados e abordagem exploratória da literatura e relatório da ONU/UNICEF sobre o ODS 6 – ÁGUA POTAVEL E SANEAMENTO.
Originalidade/Relevância: Foi possível constatar que uma das maneiras para resolver o problema da poluição é o desenvolvimento de políticas e programas de conscientização, tanto do poder público como da iniciativa privada, que esclarece que a água é um recurso renovável, porém finito e cada vez mais escasso. Por isso, o projeto “de gota em gota” implantado no colégio Dr. Tufi Dippe declarou-se importante, pois os alunos, colaboradores e comunidade no geral aderiram à destinação correta do óleo residual de fritura somando um total de óleo coletado em 3 meses de 768 litros.
Principais lições: É de grande importância e urgência um estudo de impactos ambientais mais aprofundados da região onde está localizado o Rio Comprido, como foi percebido in loco e retratado neste trabalho e que a abordagem do uso e conservação da água, assim como os problemas que envolver a bacia pode ser apoiado na educação ambiental, a qual ambientalmente deve ser um instrumento de alteração de padrões de comportamento e de valorização do meio ambiente e do corpo hídrico. Com relação ao saneamento, embora os ODS tragam uma abordagem no acesso universal e igualitário aos serviços de abastecimento de água e esgotamento sanitário, eles não abordam explicitamente as questões sobre drenagem urbana de águas pluviais e coleta e tratamento de resíduos sólidos urbanos.
Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Conforme CONAMA 357/05, os resultados de DBO estão dentro das parâmetros de DBO 5 dias a 20°C até 5 mg/L O2. A carga orgânica natural do Rio Comprido somada aos efluentes de esgoto doméstico contribui para um agravamento deste parâmetro, pois a carga orgânica tende a aumentar cada vez mais, em função do aumento populacional e da inexistência de sistema de coleta de tratamento de esgoto. Do ponto de vista teórico e conceitual, o conjunto das metas do ODS 6 reforça os princípios e elementos fundamentais, como a participação social, a gestão compartilhada e integrada da água, o desenvolvimento regional e o meio ambiente, assim como o fortalecimento institucional, o uso eficiência da água e a responsabilidade do Estado no fornecimento de saneamento são reforçadas com o advento da Agenda 2030.
Konsep Perlindungan Hukum terhadap Konsumen terkait Pembelian Emas berdasarkan Putusan Nomor 1666/Pdt/2022
Authors: Setiawati Linda
Published: September 2024

Investment developments in society always vary, where one investment instrument with minimal risk is purchasing gold. Gold can be purchased through a state-owned company, namely PT Antam Tbk, with a sales system at its various branch offices. The problem occurs when the branch office sells gold at a discount, which the buyer then agrees to pay first, but the head office rejects this action. This research uses normative juridical research and the results of this research are the legality of buying and selling gold carried out by employees of PT Antam Tb, the transaction is legal if it refers to the provisions of Article 1367 of the Civil Code where the employee who carries out orders and has a core business is liable for losses by the employer, in this case namely PT Antam as the parent company supervises and manages gold as a whole.
Results of Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dating of Holocene Shoreline Formations of Lake Ladoga
Authors:   Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, Aksenov A. O. , Bolshiyanov D. Yu. ,   Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, Pravkin S. A. ,   Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, Lebedev G. B. ,   Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute
Published: September 2024

This work is based on the research materials of shoreline landforms of Lake Ladoga. Determining their age, combined with leveling data, allows for a detailed history of water level changes in the Holocene. Two sites on the coast of Lake Ladoga were selected for the study: the Storozhensky Peninsula on the southern shore and the Taipalovsky Bay on the western shore. The accumulative terraces of the Storozhensky Peninsula are characterized by well-defined ancient beach ridges. The research conducted in this area allows for the precise determination of the timing of the Ladoga transgression’s culmination and the lake’s level during this period. In addition to the system of ridges, the coast of Taipalovsky Bay features a large barrier ridge up to 5 meters high. OSL dating indicates that this landform did not form during the last transgressive stage, as previously thought, but has an older, likely Littorina age. As a result, the obtained data allow for a comparison of lake level dynamics in different areas, thereby advancing towards determining the influence of tectonic movements.
Artificial marine reservoirs in the north of the European territory of Russia at different stages of isolation
Authors:   Shirshov Institute of Oceanology RAS, Moscow, Demidenko N. A. , Savvichev A. S. ,   Vinogradsky Microbiological Institute, Research Center of Biotechnology of RAS, Moscow
Published: September 2024

The aim of this study was to obtain quantitative hydrological characteristics, intensity of microbial processes and sedimentation conditions in the water column and upper layer of bottom sediments in the Kanda Bay and the basin of the Kislogubskaya tidal power plant. The results of studies in the meromictic reservoirs of the Kanda Bay, artificially separated from the Kandalaksha Gulf by a railway filtering dam at different stages of isolation, and the experience of the operation of the Kislogubskaya TPP and its impact on the basin regime, are an important factor in predicting the origin of hydrogen sulfide contamination during the separation of marine water bodies from the adjacent sea areas, the design of the Northern TPP in the Long Barents Sea Bay and the environmental consequences of the construction of protective dams and dikes, overpasses and embankments when laying roads.
Anthropogenic transformation of landscapes in the south-eastern Baltic region during Prehistory
Authors:   Herzen University, Saint-Petersburg, Druzhinina O. A. , Skhodnov I. N. ,   Scientific Research Center Peribaltic Archaeology, Kaliningrad, Burko A. A. ,   Herzen University, Saint-Petersburg
Published: September 2024

Regional palaeoenvironmental and archaeological data have been analysed and summarised, and a picture of the early anthropogenic impact on the landscapes of south-eastern Baltic territory during the Stone Age has been drawn up. Palaeogeographical (Kamyshovoe Lake, Chistoe Lake, Kozje Bog) and archaeological data (the Zedmar culture and the Corded Ware culture) have been considered through the light of the latest published re-sults of palaeogenetic research available for the region. Three stages with increasing intensity of economic activity, differing in the degree of landscape transformation and types of anthropogenic impact, were identified. It has been es-tablished that, starting from 5200 cal yr BP, farming probably took a permanent place in the subsistence strategy of the ancient population of the south-eastern Baltic, and its role in the transformation of the natural environment increased.
The Tersky coast of the White Sea in the Holocene: new results of analytical studies
Authors:   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Zaretskaya N. E. ,   VNIIOkeangeologiya, St. Petersburg, Repkina T. Yu. ,   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow,   VNIIOkeangeologiya, St. Petersburg, Shilova O. S. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Moscow, Lugovoy N. N. ,   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Moscow, Romanenko F. A. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Geography, Moscow
Published: September 2024

As a result of interdisciplinary studies carried out on the Tersky coast of the White Sea, we have confirmed the existing ideas about the general trend of decreasing heights of the synchronous ancient coastlines in the eastern direction. We also revealed the age ‘mosaic’ structure of the marine terrace surface, which, according to our preliminary data, was formed as a result of at least two relative level rises of the White Sea – at the end of the Early – be-ginning of the Middle (~9.5–8.5 cal. kyr BP) and at the end of the Middle – beginning of the Late (~6.5–4.5 cal. kyr BP) Holocene, after which the shoreline smoothly moved to its present-day position.
Bottom sediments from Vydra-Lambina Lake and Polovinnaya Lambina Lake basins in the Kolvitskaya depression (south-western Kola Peninsula)
Authors:   Geological Institute KSC RAS, Apatity, Korsakova O. P. ,   FSBI VNIIOkeangeologia, St. Petersburg, Tolstobrov D. C. ,   Geological Institute KSC RAS, Apatity, Tolstobrova A. N. ,   Geological Institute KSC RAS, Apatity,   FSBI VNIIOkeangeologia, St. Petersburg
Published: September 2024

The lithological composition of bottom sediments from the basins of the studied lakes, as well as diatom and radiocarbon dating data showed that in the Kolvitskaya depression, inherited by the Kolvitsa and Tiksha river valleys, the sea shoreline 10610 ± 220 years ago located at an altitude of about 75 m a. s. l. and 7270 ± 90 years ago – at an altitude of about 43 m a. s. l. In the bottom sediment successions, these spatial and temporal boundaries correspond to the change of minerogenic sediments with marine and brackish-water diatoms by organogenic sediments with freshwater diatoms.
The influence of apatite-nepheline production effluent on the diatom flora of a mountain lake
Authors:   Institute of North Industrial Ecology Problems KSC RAS, Apatity, Kosova A. L. , Denisov D. B. ,   Institute of North Industrial Ecology Problems KSC RAS, Apatity
Published: September 2024

The results of diatom analysis of the bottom sediment column of Lake Komarinoe are presented. Significant changes in the species composition and structure of diatom complexes were revealed, manifested in a change in dominant species, as well as in changes in the total abundance and species diversity.
The relationship between glacifluvial and marine formations on the southern coast of the Kola Peninsula: new data
Authors:   Institute of Geography RAS, Moscow, Repkina T. Yu. ,   VNIIOkeangeologiya, Saint Petersburg, Leontiev P. A. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Kublitskiy Yu. A. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Orlov A. V. ,   VNIIOkeangeologiya, Saint Petersburg,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Yakovleva A. P. ,   Institute of Geography RAS, Moscow, Shilova O. S. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Lugovoy N. N. ,   Institute of Geography RAS, Moscow,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Vasilyuk V. A. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Pronina A. V. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Serdyukov A. G. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint Petersburg
Published: September 2024

On the southern coast of the Kola Peninsula, the relationship between meltwater and marine forma- tions at the mouths of the Olenitsa, Varzuga and Indera rivers was studied using geomorphological, ground penetrat- ing radar and paleolimnological methods. It has been established that below the «upper marine boundary», the sands of kamas and fluvioglacial deltas are completely or partially redeposited in the coastal zone. The contact between glacifluvial and marine sediments was recorded: at the mouth of the Olenitsa Rriver at ~ 40 m, on the right bank of the Varzuga River – 45 m, and between the mouths of the Varzuga and Indera rivers – 24–29 m a. s. l. Preliminary data from paleolimnological studies and 14C dating of bottom sediments of lakes Beloye (18.2 m а. s. l.), Chernoye (24.6 m а. s. l.), Gagarye (24.6 m а. s. l.) and «Eight» ( 26.2 m a. s. l.), suggest that the dead ice massif was per-sisted up to 11.4–11.1 cal. ka BP between the mouths of the Varzuga and Indera rivers. It prevented the penetration of Late-Glacial transgression waters into the lake basins and limited the possibility of the impact of coastal processes on glacial formations.
New data on the location of the Barents Sea coastline in the area of the village. Far Zelentsy (Murmansk region)
Authors:   Geological Institute KSC RAS, Apatity, Tolstobrov D. S. , Tolstobrova A. N. ,   Geological Institute KSC RAS, Apatity
Published: September 2024

New data have been obtained on the time of isolation from the sea of three lake located at altitudes of 13.8, 34.6 and 65.2 m above sea level in the Dalnie Zelentsy. Based on new data and revision of already known data, a new graph of the sea level change was constructed. It was determined that at the end of the Pleistocene and the beginning of the Holocene, the land was rapidly uplifted at a rate of up to 25 mm/year. Then, for more than 3000 years, the sea level has been at the same altitude for a long time, or a slight rise in sea level could occur. Over the past 7000 years, there was a gradual uplift of the land at a rate of about 2–3 mm/year.
Wpływ uwarunkowań krajobrazowych na powstanie i rozwój wsi na przykładzie Czarnej Góry w gminie Bukowina Tatrzańska
Authors:   Katedra Planowania Przestrzennego, Projektowania Urbanistycznego i Ruralistycznego, Wydział Architektury, Politechnika Krakowska, Korzeniowska Agata
Published: September 2024

Artykuł opisuje relacje pomiędzy krajobrazem naturalnym a strukturą wsi na przykładzie małopolskiej wsi Czarna Góra. Podobnie jak sąsiednie ośrodki podhalańskie, rozwija się ona turystycznie, na bazie lokalnych zasobów krajobrazowych. Analiza przekształceń historycznych układu przestrzennego wsi, silnie powiązanego z lokalnymi uwarunkowaniami, wskazuje cenne wytyczne rozwojowe, w odniesieniu do szerszego obszaru Małopolski.
Decremento de la resistencia antimicrobiana de Pseudomona aeruginosa a diferentes antibióticos con el extracto hidroalcohólico de O majorana in vitro
Authors: López González Yulma , Almaguer Vargas Georgina , Montejano Rodríguez José Ramón , Becerril Flores Marco Antonio , López Hernández Arcelia Lizeth , Murillo Beolchi Faggioni , Ruiz Anaya Mirna Elizabeth
Published: September 2024

De acuerdo con la OMS, el problema de resistencia a los antimicrobianos continúa creciendo a nivel mundial en una relación inversa con la producción de nuevos antibióticos. En este sentido, Pseudomona aeruginosa está entre los patógenos con mayor importancia, debido a que puede originar infecciones nosocomiales difíciles de tratar al utilizar los antibióticos que se han venido empleando hasta hoy en la práctica clínica. Se ha reportado que Origanum majorana no solo presenta efecto antimicrobiano, sino que también ha incrementado la susceptibilidad a diversos antibióticos en E. coli. El objetivo de este trabajo fue observar el decremento de la resistencia de Pseudomona aeruginosa a diferentes antimicrobianos cuando se combinan con el extracto hidroalcohólico de O majorana in vitro. La metodología:para evaluar la resistencia antimicrobiana en cultivos de P. aeruginosa fue usando la combinación de diferentes antibióticos con el extracto hidroalcohólico de O.majorana por el método de difusión en disco Kirby- Bauer. Los resultados mostraron que la resistencia presentada por P aeruginosa fue abolida cuando se combinaron amikacina y cefotaxima con O. majorana, mientras que se mejoró la susceptibilidad a ciprofloxacino, gentamicina, norfloxacino y netilmicina. La conclusión es que el extracto hidroalcohólico de O. majorana favorece la susceptibilidad de P. aeruginosa a diferentes antibióticos.
Could ELABELA be a Protective Biomarker in Patients with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding?
Authors: Kıran Tuğba Raika , Karabulut Umran , Otlu Önder , Yıldırım Engin , Erdem Mehmet , İnceoğlu Feyza
Published: September 2024

Aim: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a health problem characterized by various symptoms such as heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding, affecting approximately 30% of female patients both physiologically and psychologically. The objective of this study was to assess serum Elabela (ELA) concentrations in women aged 18 and above diagnosed with functional AUB, and to compare these concentrations with those of healthy women.
Material and Method: This prospective case-control study was performed from August 18, 2022 to December 30, 2022. This was a cross-sectional study including 50 women who applied to the gynecology service of Malatya Turgut Özal Training and Research Hospital with complaints of AUB and 50 women without AUB who underwent gynecological examination. The presence of AUB in patients was determined based on clinical examination conducted by a gynecologist and medical records. Demographic and clinical characteristics were recorded. Serum ELA levels were determined by commercial ELISA kit.
Results: Serum ELA levels was significantly lower in patients with AUB (581.54±272.25 pg/mL) compared to the healthy group (744.55±300.31 pg/mL, p=0.005). In this study, ELA in patients with AUB showed 98% sensitivity and 80% specificity with a cut off value of 411.41 pg/mL (area under the curve [AUC], 68.1%; p=0.002).
Conclusion: Serum ELA levels in patients with AUB were significantly lower than in healthy women. These results show that ELA is a good predictor of the pathophysiological process of AUB.