bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative characteristics of disinfectants for dairy equipment and quality of dairy products under the influence of paratypical environmental factors
Authors: Gryshko V. , Andriychuk A. , Zotsenko V. , Ostrovskiy D. , Bondarenko L. , Balatsky Y. , Malyna V. , Fedorchenko M.
Published: August 2023

The parameters of the microclimate of the barn under the untethered method of keeping cows in the spring were studied. It was found that the temperature in the barn was on average 8.8±1.34 °C, the relative humidity and air velocity in the compared rooms were within the limits of hygienic standards. Microbiological indicators of bacterial air contamination correspond to the upper limits of hygienic standards and amounted to 116.64±6.32 CFU/sс3. The bacterial contamination of technological equipment averaged 119.33±14.71 thousand CFU/sc3. The content of harmful gases in the premises did not exceed the permissible sanitary and hygienic standards and was within the limits of the standards of VNTP-APC-01.05 Livestock enterprises (complexes, farms, small farms). The average number of MAFANM in the flushes from the study objects (teat rubber, collector, milk hose, milk pipeline) after washing with water was 368.4±9.8 thousand CFU/ sс3, and with 0.5% soda ash solution - 249.0±11.7 thousand CFU/sс3. The best level of microbiological cleanliness of the internal surfaces of dairy equipment was provided by sanitization using the disinfectant "Perfo Grif", with the number of MAFANM in the flushes averaging 139.7±7.0 thousand CFU/sс3. The best indicators of microbiological cleanliness of dairy equipment were obtained during sanitization with 0.5% Higienic-K solution. The average number of MAFANM was 126.2±1.5 thousand CFU/sс3. When using a solution of soda ash for sanitizing dairy equipment, the amount of MAFANM in freshly milked milk taken from the cooler was 198.3±12.16 thousand CFU/ sс3, which corresponds to the first grade according to DSTU 3362:2018 "Cow's milk". Technical conditions. At the same time, during the sanitization of equipment with acidic detergents and disinfectants "Perfo Grif" and "Higienic-K", the amount of MAFANM in milk was 114±8.14 and 102.0±16.3 thousand CFU/sс3, respectively, which corresponds to the highest grade. At the same time, the BCCP titer was more than 1.0, and the number of somatic cells (SCC) was within the permissible range (400 thousand/ml). Therefore, for effective sanitary and hygienic treatment of milking equipment, working solutions of disinfectants based on peracetic, nitric and phosphoric acids should contain 0.5% of the active ingredient, which will ensure the destruction of microorganisms during exposure for 5 – 15 minutes.
Key words: dairy equipment, dairy products, disinfection, milk production hygiene, microbiological indicators of milk, milk production technology, milk quality.
Development of complex technology for the disposal of organic waste of an animal farm by vermicultivation
Authors: Senchuk M. , Kharchyshyn V.
Published: August 2023

The article is about the complex technology of vermiculture on a livestock farm. Recommendations for the introduction of complex vermiculture technology for the processing of livestock farm waste have been developed. For intensive breeding of earthworms, it is necessary to provide conditions for their optimal development: - substrate temperature - 19-25 °C; - humidity of the substrate - 75-80 %; - carbon to nitrogen ratio - about 20; - medium reaction, pH - 6.5-7.5. The substrate from livestock farm waste must be fermented: in the warm period of the year for 2-3 months, and at low ambient temperatures - for 3-5 months using traditional composting methods. The increase of coprolites in vermicompost in the process of vermiculture under optimal conditions for the development of earthworms was found depending on the vermiculture period of 20 days, 40 days, 60 days and the specific content of worms in the compost at the beginning of the process - 20 g per 1 kg of substrate, 40 g/kg, 60 g/kg. Based on the results of the research, graphs were constructed that characterize the degree of coprolites content in vermicompost depending on the vermiculture period of 20 days, 40 days, 60 days and the specific content of worms at the beginning of the process - 20 g per 1 kg of substrate, 40 g/kg, 60 g / kg It was determined that it takes 60 days to achieve 60% processing of livestock farm waste by earthworms for the specific content of worms at the beginning of the process - 20 g per 1 kg of substrate; 40 g/kg - 58 days, 60 g/kg - 53 days. The practical experience of vermiculture and scientific research indicate that the duration of the processing of the substrate into biohumus in an open area depends on the climatic conditions and the quality of the implementation of the technological regulations of vermiculture, which is mainly 3 months. The substrate from livestock farm waste must be fermented: in the warm period of the year for 2-3 months, and at low ambient temperatures - for 3-5 months using traditional composting methods. The presented methodical foundations of mechanized complex farms make it possible to carry out the calculations necessary for the processing of livestock farm waste to obtain biohumus and earthworm biomass. The implementation of such a technology ecologically safely disposes of manure, straw and other waste of organic origin with the production of highly effective fertilizer - biohumus.
Key words: vermiculture, earthworms, biohumus, equipment, organic waste.
Duration and efficiency of lifetime use of cows of different genotypes according to beta-casein
Authors: Ladyka V. , Sklyarenko Y. , Pavlenko Y.
Published: August 2023

The article examines the peculiarities of the duration and efficiency of the use of cows depending on the genotype of the cows for the beta-casein gene. Genotyping of 136 cows of Sumy intrabreed type of Ukrainian black and white dairy breed and Ukrainian brown dairy breed, which are kept in the breeding farms of the State Enterprise «Research Farm of the Institute of Agriculture of Northern East of NAAS» of Sumy district of Sumy region, was carried out. In order to determine the polymorphism of the beta-casein gene, genetic studies were carried out in the laboratory of the Institute of Physiology n.a. Bogomolets of NAS with the help of molecular biological analysis of allele recognition by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in real time. The duration and efficiency of the use of cows was determined with the help of generally accepted methods, using the electronic database of SUMS «Orsek» of breeding farms. An interbreed differentiation according to the share of abandoned animals was established. Among the genotyped cows of Ukrainian black and white dairy breed - 37 % were eliminated, and 46 % - of Ukrainian brown dairy breed. Most of the animals that were eliminated among Ukrainian black and white dairy breed were animals with the A2A2 genotype (47 %), and Ukrainian brown dairy breed - A1A1 (67 %). Cows of Ukrainian black and white dairy breed with the A1A2 genotype had a longer average period of life, economic use and lactation compared to animals of other genotypes. In terms of lifetime productivity, cows with the A2A2 genotype prevailed. The average values of milk yield per day of life, economic use and lactation were higher in animals with the A1A1 genotype. At the same time, the difference was not statistically significant. On the contrary, cows of Ukrainian brown dairy breed with the A2A2 genotype had a longer average period of life, economic use and lactation. They prevailed in indicators of lifetime productivity, milk yield per day of life, per day of economic use and lactation of animals with other genotypes, with a statistically insignificant difference. Accordingly, the formation of a herd of animals with the A2A2 genotype for beta-casein will allow to preserve the indicators of the duration and efficiency of the lifelong use of Ukrainian black and white and brown dairy breed cows. The obtained results are preliminary, which is due to the small number of experimental livestock. Therefore, we believe that research should be continued.
Key words: genotype, beta-casein, life expectancy, lifetime productivity, coefficient of economic use.
Wing morphometry of worker bees in the central and northern parts of Ukraine
Authors: Galatyuk O. , Yarovets V. , Babenko V. , Cherevatov V. , Grigorenko A. , Strilchuk M. , Kryvchenko O.
Published: August 2023

In the flat forest-steppe region of Ukraine, several evolutionary lines of honey bees subspecies Apis mellifera mellifera L., Apis mellifera macedonica Ruttner, and Apis mellifera caucasica Pollmann are believed to be widespread, the territorial boundaries and within-population relationships of which require detailed study.Wing morphometry is one of the available methods for establishing the wing phenotype and morphological features of bees in general. However, the completeness and degree of study of the morphometric features of bee populations present in the territory of Ukraine are insufficient. The aim of the study was to carry out a more accurate and thorough classification of wings, establish morphometric standards of worker bees of local populations of Ukrainian steppe bees, create a methodology for assessing possible hybridization by wing phenotype, and attempt to find bee families with queens suitable for further breeding. To achieve this goal, classical morphometry was used to study the wing phenotype using 8 features: traditional - Ci, Dbi, Disc.sh, Pci, Ri, and additional features proposed by the authors - Сі.2, Сі.3, Сі.2.1, which allowed to increase the level of confidence in the quality of statistical data processing of wing features. Using discriminant analysis of the data and the Statistica software package, a classifier was created and 3717 wings were classified. With sufficient reliability (95.6 %), the wings of 28 bee families were divided into five clusters. Five arrays of standards were formed, two of which probably belong to the population of Ukrainian steppe bees subspecies A. m. macedonica, one to subspecies A. m. Carnica Pollmann, two to hybrids of Ukrainian steppe bees and the Polissya population of subspecies A. m. mellifera. A significant similarity in phenotypes was established between two clusters of investigated wings and wings of bees from the Carpathian region, and the hybridization of worker bees of the indicated territory was determined by the Polissya population of subspecies A. m. mellifera. It is shown how, in the presence of standard data of worker bee wing features obtained as a result of this work and others formed in another, it is possible to use discriminant analysis to correctly classify wings and assess the possible hybridization of bees. Formed arrays of five new standards can be used in subsequent studies as standards of comparison.
Key words: Morphometry of wings, classification of worker bees, discriminant analysis.
The effect of the method of preservation of bee honey on the development of the pharyngeal gland in honey bees Apis mellifera L
Authors: Kovalskyi Yu. , Perig N.
Published: August 2023

Modern agricultural systems involve the use of large monocultures, which significantly limits the variety of flowers for bees. The article presents data on the biochemical composition of monofloral bee pollen and its influence on the development of pharyngeal glands in honey bees. The conducted studies give reason to believe that the protein content in bee pollen depends on the species origin and the preservation method. The studied samples for protein content show that its amount ranges from 11.9 to 24.9 %. The maximum amount of protein was found in fresh rapeseed and apple bee pollen. To study the influence of monofloral diets on the growth and development of the pharyngeal gland, 9 groups of analogous bee families were formed, 3 in each, which were fed three types of feed. The first type is fresh bee pollen from the following plants: apple tree, dandelion, winter rapeseed, buckwheat, clover, chestnut, raspberry. The second type is a similar bee pollen, only after a year of deep freezing storage. The ration of the third species consisted of the indicated bee pollen only in the process of harvesting it was dried. Along with this, the formed group of bee families was divided into two more subgroups. Some consumed mixed feed in equal proportions, others did not have any protein feed. The duration of the experiment was 15 days. On the 10th day, the development of acini of the pharyngeal gland was determined. The morphometry of the acini and the dynamics of vesicle filling indicate that the best indicators were found in the group of bees that consumed mixed bee pollen. A highly beneficial increase in the length and width of the acini of the pharyngeal gland was revealed by 36.4 and 34.7 % compared to bees that did not consume pollen at all. A group of bees that received fresh rapeseed and apple seed in their diet fully demonstrated their potential for royal jelly production. The worst development of the pharyngeal gland was found in the group of bees that consumed dried dandelion nectar. In this group of bees, the area of the acini ranged from 15.5 to 16.4 thousand μm2. The relationship between the protein content in the diet and the degree of development of the pharyngeal gland was revealed. Of the researched methods of its preservation, the conditions of deep freezing turned out to be the best. The use of experimental monofloral diets has a negative effect on the internal indicators of the body of honey bees.
Key words: Apis mellifera L., pharyngeal gland, nutrition, protein, bee pollen, pollen storage.
The role of the formation of the environmental management system in the improvement of international economic relations
Authors: Suleymanov G. S , Sheydai T. A , Abdullayeva N. N , Fokina-Mezentseva K. V , Bratus H. A , Mazur Yu. V
Published: August 2023

Purpose. To assess the environmental and economic consequences of the activities of oil producing enterprises in Azerbaijan and identify new mechanisms for their regulation. Methodology. The results of the presented scientific research are obtained using general and special methods of cognition: abstract-logical analysis, systematization and combination, the method of theoretical generalization, the method of dialectical cognition, deduction and induction, statistical analysis. Findings. The work examines the international experience of Environmental Management and substantiates its role in improving international economic relations between countries. The macroeconomic advantages of rational use of natural resources are substantiated. By minimizing the impact of the Azerbaijani oil and gas production companies on the environment, it is possible to ensure environmental protection in Azerbaijani, solve environmental problems and improve the standard of living of people and living things in order to achieve an ecological and economic balance. Originality. The work offers the basic principles of creating an environmental management system. It is proved that the environmental management system is one of the main priorities for solving environmental protection problems. Practical value. The results of the study can be used by practitioners, scientists and government officials of local governments in the field of environmental management to develop further prospects for improving the state of the environment.
ПЕРЕДАЧА ТРАДИЦІЙНОЇ ГРИ НА СКРИПЦІ ПІВДЕННО-СХІДНОЇ ЛИТВИ МОЛОДШОМУ ПОКОЛІННЮ
Authors: Kirdienė Gaila
Published: August 2023

Метою статті є виявлення найбільш виразних тенденцій спадкоємності та відповідних системно-усталених інновацій у новочасних процесах передачі мистецтва традиційної гри на скрипці у Південно-Східній Литві. Щонайбільш задіяні методи наукового дослідження, такі як інтерв’ю з традиційними музикантами-скрипалями, були використані як для старшого покоління музикантів, так і для молодшої генерації виконавців-скрипалів, а також було задіяне безпосереднє спостереження за різними місцевими та національними фольклорними або іншими інструментальними музичними заходами, що проводились зазвичай у широкому сьогочасному соціокультурному контексті. Науковою новизною презентованої дослідницької статті є той факт, що вперше емпірично вивчається сучасне традиційне південно-східнолитовське (дзукське) коло розвитку виконавця-скрипаля, яке максимально уможливлює процес передачі мистецької традиції новим поколінням музикантів-виконавців. Висновки. Деякі найбільш давні способи розвитку традиційної гри, інструментального музикування та передачі виконавської майстерності гри на скрипці новим поколінням музикантів зберігаються у Дзукії до наших днів, особливо у родинах і культурно-мистецьких, музичних спільнотах, а також у своєрідних за інструментальним складом чисельних місцевих оркестрах. Проте, від кінця ХХ століття до сьогодні, відбулося надзвичайно багато змін, інструментально характерних модифікацій, а також певних конструктивно-системних інновацій, викликаних насамперед вагомими новочасними соціокультурними та соціально-економічними контекстами.
ЛИТОВСЬКI DVEJINĖS SUTARTINĖS СЕРЕД ІНШИХ АРХАЇЧНИХ СПІВІВ УДВОХ
Authors: Račiūnaitė-Vyčinienė Daiva
Published: August 2023

Метою цієї наукової статті є ознайомлення з виконавськими особливостями литовських dvejinės sutartinės з-поміж інших архаїчних способів співу удвох. Основним методом цього дослідження є мелодичний аналіз, зокрема, аналіз поліфонічного виконавського процесу проаналізованих литовських народних пісень. Наукова новизна дослідницької статті полягає в тому, що вперше sutartinės як феномен народної традиції аналізуються в контексті всіх інших двоголосних співочих традицій. Висновки. Уважніший і ширший погляд на dvejinės sutartinės спростовує думку про новизну цих безрефренних співів у порівнянні з архаїчними keturinės та trejinės sutartinės з рефренами. Крім того, попри різні стилі виконання, усі sutartinės належать до архаїчної бінарної музичної системи.
ПІСЛЯВОЄННІ ПАРТИЗАНСЬКІ ПІСНІ, ПОВЕРНЕННЯ МОТИВІВ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОГО РОМАНТИЗМУ
Authors: Nakienė Austė
Published: August 2023

Мета статті – висвітлити інформацію, що стосується новітніх досліджень творчості учасників збройного опору, що відбувався після Другої світової війни. Це пісні, створені партизанами та їх прибічниками в надзвичайних обставинах: під час переховування від переслідувань загарбників, під час підготовки до боїв, у часи скорботи за загиблими друзями, у мріях про знову вільну та незалежну Литву. Основним методом цього дослідження є історичний аналіз в етномузикології, соціокультурній антропології та історії музики; зокрема аналіз виникнення та розвитку окремих народних пісень у специфічних суспільних обставинах. Наукова новизна поданої роботи полягає в тому, що вперше в східноєвропейській етномузикології актуальні завдання дослідження досліджуються комплексно та міждисциплінарно; це дозволяє точніше розкрити явище, що розглядається. Висновки. Слід підкреслити, що за порівняно короткий період збройного національного опору було створено величезну кількість патріотичних пісень, і народнопісенна творчість набула нової сили. Це явище можна було б пояснити продовженням національного романтизму та розробкою численних мотивів литовських поетів.
НА ШЛЯХУ ФОРМУВАННЯ ЦИФРОВИХ АРХІВІВ (РЕПОЗИТОРІЇВ) МУЗИЧНОГО ФОЛЬКЛОРУ В УКРАЇНІ (РОЗРОБКА ІНФРАСТРУКТУРИ РОБОЧОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА)
Authors: Kropyvnyi Oleksandr
Published: August 2023

Збереження фольклорних колекцій, включаючи аудіовізуальні архіви польових матеріалів, є надзвичайно важливим завданням, особливо в умовах російської агресії в Україні. Безпека зберігання інформації стала одним з найгостріших викликів в умовах воєнного часу, коли музейні фонди опинилися під загрозою знищення, а доступ до них ускладнений. Українські архівісти усвідомлюють необхідність формування нових принципів зберігання даних, передусім оцифрування (дигіталізацію) колекцій українського музичного фольклору й створення сучасних пошукових структур для орієнтації в цих зібраннях. Проте спільна візія майбутнього таких сховищ-репозиторіїв ще не сформована. Від початку війни активізувалися дискусії про створення сучасного централізованого сховища для об’єктів українського музичного та словесного фольклору. Прихильники цього підходу намагаються вирішити спільні проблеми впорядкування фольклорних архівів різних українських наукових інституцій та приватних фондів окремих дослідників. Напрацювання ініціаторів централізованого підходу (головно – Андрія Вовчака) наразі стосуються логічної структури пропонованого сховища, тоді як першочергові практичні питання забезпечення технічної інфраструктури (зокрема, варіанти периферійного обладнання для обслуговування та наповнення сховища) залишаються не вирішеними. Мета статті – розглянути концепцію цифрового репозиторію українського музичного фольклору (ЦР УМФ), що не існує відособлено, а є складовою робочого середовища, призначеного для зберігання, наукового опрацювання, аналізу та розповсюдження аудіовізуальних об’єктів українського музичного фольклору. Методологія. Методологічну базу статті складають роботи українських та зарубіжних дослідників, які вивчали архівне зберігання фіксацій українського музичного фольклору, зокрема А. Вовчака [2-6], І. Клименко [8], К. Гончаренко [7] та ін. Теорію побудови технічної інфраструктури автор почерпнув з досліджень зарубіжних фахівців з області інформаційних технологій [12, 17], архівістів [16, 18], а також з технічної документації до програмних продуктів та апаратного забезпечення [13, 15]. Наукова новизна публікації полягає у висвітленні раніше недосліджених аспектів технічної реалізації цифрового репозиторію українського музичного фольклору. Висновки. У статті описано основні елементи фізичної (апаратної) інфраструктури цифрового репозиторію українського музичного фольклору та запропоновано нові підходи до організації централізованої роботи з фондами музичного фольклору шляхом застосування концепції робочих станцій. Окреслено технологічні шляхи реалізації фізичної інфраструктури пропонованого робочого середовища та цифрового репозиторію, з метою забезпечення масштабованості та надійності сховища.
PROBLEMATIKA PELAKSANAAN PEMBUKAAN UNDANG-UNDANG DASAR 1945 DALAM SEGI NILAI KEBANGSAAN PADA GENERASI Z DAN ALPHA
Authors: Hutapea Elsa Kristina , Santoso Puguh , FS Alexandra Halomoan
Published: August 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan menguraikan problematika pelaksanaan Pembukaan Undang-Undang Dasar 1945 dengan titik sasaran menurunnya Nilai Kebangsaan pada generasi Z dan Alpha Indonesia di era Digital setelah pandemi Covid-19 dan menganalisis urgensi pelaksanaan Pembukaan Undang-Undang Dasar 1945 yang salah satunya mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa sebagai salah satu upaya untuk menyelamatkan generasi Indonesia. Artikel ini disusun dengan mengunakan metode library review (tinjauan pustaka), dengan fokus pada generasi Indonesia. Peneliti mengumpulkan data dari berbagai sumber, seperti artikel jurnal, buku, dan sumber lain yang terkait. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penurunan nilai kebangsaan mengalami eskalasi, terutama satelah terjadinya Covid-19, yang ditandai banyak generasi Indonesia yang tidak mengetahui nilai kebangsaan dan ini menimbulkan problematika akan pelaksanaan Pembukaan Undang-Undang Dasar 1945. Covid-19 merupakan pandemi yang mempengaruhi menurunnya kesadaran generasi Z dan Alpha disamping semua ini merupakan tanggung jawab bersama. Perhatian yang harus diberikan kepada generasi Z dan Alpha tidak hanya dibebankan pada lembaga pendidikan. Namun, ini juga tanggung jawab para orang tua, Pemerintah dan tokoh masyarakat. Selain itu, hasil lain menunjukkan bahwa jika tidak kita yang menyelamatkan generasi Z dan Alpha maka akan berdampak dikemudian hari bahwa penerus Bangsa Indonesia mengalami kemunduran karena tidak mengenal nilai Kebangsaannya sendiri bahkan tidak mengetahui jati diri sebagai Warga Negara Indonesia yang baik dalam memperjuangkan dan mencapai upaya mencerdaskan Bangsa.

Kata kunci: Covid-19, Generasi, Nilai Kebangsaan
Analisa Prioritas Bandwidth Menggunakan Metode HTB (Hierarchical Token Bucket) Studi Kasus : SMK Taruna Mandiri Pekanbaru
Authors: Yuda Irawan  , Herianto  , Siti Aisyah  , Refni Wahyuni
Published: August 2023

Banyaknya kebutuhan dunia pendidikan yang mengharuskan pihak pengembang aplikasi dalam mengembangkan berbagai terobosan teknologi untuk mendukung stabilitas dalam berinteraksi. Harga Bandwitdh yang cukup tinggi menyebabkan pihak sekolah melakukan pembatasan jumlah Bandwitdh yang diberikan oleh operator. Semakin meningkatnya kebutuhan akan internet hal ini menjadi permasaalahan bagi pengguna. Permasalahannya adalah semakin banyak yang membuka situs di internet tentu akan mengurangi kuota atau paket data. Untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan ini maka dilakukan proses tahapan analisa prioritas bandwidth menggunakan metode HTB (Hierarchical Token Bucket). Metode ini mempunyai kelebihan dalam pembatasan trafik pada tiap level maupun klasifikasi, sehingga bandwidth yang dipakai level yang tinggi dapat digunakan atau dipinjam oleh level yang lebih rendah. Berdasarkan hasil analisa dan pengujian yang telah dilakukan Penulis, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Metode antrian Hierarchical Token Bucket dinilai lebih efektif membagi bandwidth secara adil dan merata kepada masing-masing client yang membutuhkan bandwidth, terlihat dari grafik perhitungan nilai QoS yang telah dilakukan. Dari hasil perhitungan dalam pengujian metode HTB melalui download berkas, nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh berdasarkan standar kategori TIPHON untuk indeks parameter. Throughtput indeks parameter delay bernilai 4 dengan indeks parameter jitter indeks parameter packet loss.
Assessing the Perception of Media and Communication Researchers in UNILAG on Web Analytics as an Audience Research Method
Authors: Okafor Obianuju
Published: August 2023

Web analytics, which reference the collection and analysis of information via internet sites, are being increasingly adopted by media organizations in carrying out research on audiences. It is unclear if this same trend is visible in academia despite the adoption of online tools to carry out research. Web analytics provide a view of audience behavior online and may prove relevant in excavating data about audiences and their preferences in media and communication research. It is, however, important to understand the perception of media and communication researchers to this audience research method. The study utilized the survey method to investigate four research hypotheses on the adoption of web analytics, perceptions on the relevance of data derived from web analytics and perception of reliability and trustworthiness of web analytics as an audience research method. The results indicate that media and communication researchers in UNILAG were significantly familiar with web analytics, and perceived it as a trustworthy source for data gathering.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica-Like Onset of, and a Flare-up Pattern in Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2 Cases and a Review: An Uncommon Face of a ‘Not so Uncommon’ Disease
Authors: Butel Bryan J , Ray David L , Kaushik Prashant
Published: August 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) are inflammatory rheumatic diseases, each with its own characteristic features and typical presentation. However, diseases do not always present similar to the way they are outlined in the textbook. This article examines the cases of two American Indian patients who had a PMR-like presentation of RA. The first patient was vastly seronegative except for 14.3.3 ETA, a dynamic biomarker with high specificity for RA. This appears to be a novel presentation, as there have not been prior documented cases of PMR-like onset of isolated 14.3.3 ETA+ RA. The second patient was noted to have an atypical PMR-like exacerbation of strongly triple seropositive RA. Intense lifestyle treatment combined with standard/conventional therapy led to a significant resolution of symptoms in both cases.
Potential Mesenchymal and Dental Pulp Stem Cell Usage for Regeneration of Dentine and its Complications
Authors: Crowley Kayla , Gallicchio Vincent S
Published: August 2023

Tooth decay is an extremely common problem throughout the nation. As individuals pass the age of 20 years old, 90% have had some form of tooth decay. Along with this, more than 1 in 4 people have untreated tooth decay in the United States. When tooth decay is left untreated, an infection or trauma can often result in needing a root canal, and many other health problems. An average of 25 million root canals are performed every year, with around 40,000 being performed each day. Root canal treatment can result in pain or infection, as well as a weakened tooth that will be lost later in life. Due to the tooth pulp not being able to regenerate, there are many research studies being carried out to find a permanent and effective treatment. Mesenchymal and dental pulp stem cells are a large interest at this time due to their wide range of abilities to regenerate dentine and pulp in a tooth with necrotic tissue. While stem cells found in oral tissue are currently being studied in-vivo as well as in-vitro, the main focus is on producing the necessary types of stem cells for full dental tissue regeneration leading to complete re-gain of function. This review outlines the findings from recent years with stem cell usage in regeneration within the oral cavity.
Ridge Augmentation Procedure: Review and Case Report
Authors: Soolari Ahmad
Published: August 2023

Ridge Augmentation procedures involve techniques utilized to increase the dimensions of the alveolar ridge, correcting deficiency in width, height or combination of both beyond the confines of the skeletal envelope of the ridge. The goal of this article is to review classification systems for alveolar ridge deficiencies as well as present on a Case report of effective clinical management for patient with combined horizontal and vertical alveolar ridge deficiency using a titanium mesh membrane.
Adolescents’ Familiarity with Ageism and Their Attitudes towards Negative Stereotypes about Older People
Authors: FELC Brina , FELC Zlata
Published: August 2023

Attitudes towards negative stereotypes about older people have their roots in childhood, develop through adolescence and lead to ageism. The current study investigated how many adolescents have heard of ageism and if their age affects their attitude towards negative stereotypes about older people. In the year 2022, 188 secondary school students (aged 15–19, Mean 16.9, SD = 1.37) participated in an online survey about their familiarity with ageism and attitude towards negative stereotypes about older people. Out of all 188 respondents, only 35 of those with an older relative (18.6%) were familiar with ageism (p=0.039). Of these 35 respondents, 11 of them (31.4%) learned about ageism at school, 5 (14.3%) in the media, 4 (11.4%) at home and 4 (11.4%) on the Internet. Further, the majority, i.e. from 33.9% to 59.6% of younger respondents (aged 15 - 17) and 35% to 59.5% of older ones (aged 18 - 19) expressed a neutral attitude towards negative stereotypes about older people. Furthermore, 8.3% to 44.0% of younger and even 10.1% to 50.6% of older respondents agreed with negative stereotypes about older people. A higher proportion of younger respondents agreed than older ones (28.4 % vs.17.7 %) agreed with statement that older people accept innovations (p=0.032). Due to the insufficiently small and unrepresentative sample of the study population, the findings of the research can only be generalized to the population of students of the two secondary schools that participated in research, and to the population of Slovenian adolescents only conditionally. Already in the early period of adolescence it is necessary to carry out preventive activities to reduce ageism, such as quality intergenerational contacts combined with formal and informal educational programs about ageism and aging, in which older people with a positive view of aging would actively participate.
The Precautions Had Taken and Experiences Gained In a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Gumus Tuna
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study is to share our experiences with other hyperbaric clinics and healthcare professionals in their fight against other possible pandemics ahead. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment performed in a fully enclosed pressure chamber, with multiple patients and an inside attendant nurse. During therapy, the probability of infecting each other and the inside attendant nurse is much higher than the external environment. The first detected case of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey which has spread around the world, was announced by the Ministry of Health on March 11. We had to take precautions in our hyperbaric oxygen therapy center. Methods: Before the pandemic, twelve patients were treated in a session, we carry out three sessions in a day. During pandemic six patients attended the same places in the same session. Patients shortened the hospital stay and avoided contact with other patients by coming during their own session. The sphygmomanometer and blood glucose meter were cleaned after each patient use to avoid cross-contact. At the end of each session, floors and seats inside the decompression chamber were wiped. Masks and tubes were washed with glutaraldehyde free high level disinfecting solution (CidexR OPA solution). The clothes were prepared by washing and ironing before each use every day [4]. COVID-19 PCR testing was requested from each new patient whose treatment was started and after the result was negative, the session was started. Patients with positive PCR test before the session were not treated. Results: Throughout the year 2021, a total of 796 HBO therapy sessions with an average of six patients were carried out, and we had six patients whose COVID-19 PCR test became positive in three separate sessions while receiving HBO therapy despite all the precautions. Conclusions: During the pandemic process, we continued to carry out hyperbaric oxygen therapy to emergently admitted and elective patients in our clinic by observing the social distance rules and using protective equipment during the pandemic. We observed successful results of risk and emergency planning.
Cuidados de enfermagem a pacientes com COVID-19 em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Silva Clara Mariana Vicente da , Silva Julio Cesar Pereira da , Santos Dandhara Anardys Costa dos , Vieira Dhamaris de Araujo , Marques Silvia Luana Lima , Nojosa Samira da Silva , Barbosa Luana Cristina de Souza
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Analisar, a partir da literatura, quais os cuidados de enfermagem a pacientes com COVID-19 em unidade de terapia intensiva. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, realizada mediante a busca de estudos em três bases de dados nacionais e internacionais: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Banco de Dados de Enfermagem (BDENF) e Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online (MEDLINE). A amostra final foi constituída por 15 estudos publicados. Resultados e Discussão: Após cruzamento dos descritores e aplicabilidade dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão a discussão foi realizada com base em 15 artigos. Conclusão:  A enfermagem presta cuidados assistenciais desde aporte de oxigenoterapia, monitorização cardíaca, cuidados com a função renal, além de apoio emocional a partir do uso de tecnologias e da musicalização. Os desafios relativos à escassez de recursos matérias e humanos foi destacado, porém a enfermagem se sobressaiu com um cuidar flexível e inovador com vistas a práticas pautadas na sistematização e no processo de enfermagem.
SPORCULAR TARAFINDAN KULLANILAN DOĞAL KAYNAKLI ERGOJENİK DESTEKLER
Authors: BAYIR Ecenur , ELGİN CEBE Gözde , ÖZTÜRK Bintuğ
Published: August 2023

Amaç: Ergojenik destekler, sporcuların egzersiz öncesi, sırası ve sonrasında fiziksel performanslarını desteklemek veya iyileştirmek için kullandıkları maddeler, uygulamalar veya tekniklerdir. Bu araştırma kapsamında incelenen ergojenik maddeler çeşitli formülasyonlarda ve içeriklerde piyasada bulunabilmekle birlikte, son yıllarda sporcular tarafından en çok tercih edilen tipi, bir kısmı gıda olarak da kullanılan ve “daha zararsız olduğu düşünülen” doğal kaynaklı ergojenik desteklerdir. Doğal kaynaklı ergojenik destekler, doğru bitki, doğru drog, doğru ürün, doğru zaman, uygun doz ve uygun formülasyonda kullanıldığı takdirde sporcunun performansını desteklemektedir. Aksi halde sporcunun kullandığı bu destekten fayda görmesinin yanı sıra sağlığını olumsuz etkileyebilecek sonuçlar ortaya çıkabilmektedir. Her ne kadar sporcu için sportif performans öncelikli olsa da asıl önemli olanın sporcunun sağlığı olduğu literatürdeki çalışmalarda da bildirilmektedir.
Sonuç ve Tartışma: Bu derlemede sporcular tarafından son yıllarda tercih edilen doğal kaynaklı ergojenik desteklerin PubMed, Science Direct, Google Akademik, BioMed Central, TÜBİTAK Ulakbim veri tabanlarında detaylı bir literatür taraması ile belirlenmesi, en sık kullanılanlarının ise olumlu ve olumsuz yanlarının güncel veriler ışığında incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
PHARMACIST-LED ASSESSMENT OF ANXIETY LEVELS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL SURVEY
Authors: BEKTAY Muhammed Yunus , TÜTÜNCÜ Beyza , SOSYAL Damla , ATAK Muhammed , İZZETTİN Fikret
Published: August 2023

Objective: Mental illnesses constitute a significant contributor to the overall burden of illness, affecting a substantial number of individuals worldwide. The aim of the study is to to measure anxiety levels, along with a questionnaire to assess the pharmacist possible role in anxiety.
Material and Method: A prospective study with onlineonline questionnaire held between November 2020 and February 2021. The questionnaire was sent to the general public. The questionnaire consists of 2 sections, demographics and anxiety levels. Anxiety levels were determined by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale. Assessment of internal consistency, reliability, binary logistic regression and correlation analysis, group comparisons were conducted utilizing the Mann-Whitney U-test.
Result and Discussion: A total of 398 responses were gathered. The majority of the participant were female (256, 64.3%) and the mean number of age was 29.7±10.7. The mean GAD-7 score was 6.31±4.21. The interclass correlation coffecient of the questionnaire was 0.671 (95% CI: 0.503-0.794, F: 4.55, p<0.001) and the Cronbach’s alpha test was found as 0.854. Feeling anxious or stressed lately (OR: 2.358, %95 CI:1.321-4.210,p<0.005) and the level of education (OR:5.618, %95 CI 1.332-23.698 p<0.05) were statistically significant factors for anxiety. The importance of involving pharmacists in anxiety disorder screenings were pointed out by this study. Pharmacists' screenings effectively identify anxiety, and aids referrals to appropriate healthcare providers.
PENERAPAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF OLEH GURU SEJARAH DI KABUPATEN KUDUS TAHUN 2023
Authors: Mawarti Diah Ayu
Published: August 2023

Penerapan metode pembelajaran inovatif oleh para guru sejarah di Kabupaten Kudus berdampak pada pengalaman belajar siswa dalam mata pelajaran sejarah. Metode pembelajaran tradisional dalam mata pelajaran sejarah sering kali hanya berfokus pada penjelasan teori dan pemahaman konsep. Namun, dengan adanya perkembangan teknologi dan pendekatan pembelajaran yang lebih interaktif, metode pembelajaran inovatif dapat memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih menarik dan relevan bagi siswa. Penelitian ini dikaji dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengambilan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara dokumentasi. Hasil wawancara kemudian dikaitkan dengan hasil observasi, kuisioner, dan dokumentasi ketika proses pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa para guru sejarah di Kabupaten Kudus telah menerapkan berbagai metode pembelajaran inovatif dan memberikan hasil positif. Mereka memanfaatkan teknologi dalam pengajaran, permainan peran, proyek kolaboratif, dan kunjungan lapangan. Melalui penggunaan teknologi, guru dapat memanfaatkan sumber daya digital seperti video, presentasi multimedia, dan sumber informasi online untuk membantu siswa memahami konten sejarah dengan cara yang lebih menarik dan interaktif. Selain itu, metode pembelajaran inovatif seperti jig saw, Think Pair and Share, Mind Mapping, diskusi kelompok dapat melibatkan siswa secara aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Dengan menggunakan permainan peran, siswa dapat menjalankan simulasi sejarah yang membuat mereka untuk lebih memahami konteks dan situasi yang terjadi pada masa lampau. Proyek kolaboratif juga mendorong siswa untuk bekerja dalam tim dan mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kritis serta kreativitas dalam mempresentasikan hasil penelitian mereka.
Conduct problems among middle adolescents in the community settings: A concept analysis
Authors: Saputra Fauzan , Uthis Penpaktr , Sukratul Sunisa
Published: August 2023

Background: Adolescent problem behavior in research and practice has been traditionally categorized as Oppositional Deviant Disorder and Conduct Disorder. However, a significant number of adolescents remain underdiagnosed. To address this issue, the term “Conduct Problem” has emerged as a commonly used descriptor for those who have not yet received a formal diagnosis, particularly within the community. It is crucial for nurses to comprehend the characteristics of these conduct problems to address them effectively.
Objective: This concept analysis aimed to clarify the concept of conduct problems among adolescents aged 14 to 16, specifically within community settings.
Methods: The concept analysis followed Walker and Avant’s approach. The usage of the concept was examined in five databases (PsyINFO, ProQuest, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus), which yielded 41 relevant studies for comprehensive analysis.
Results: The identified attributes of conduct problems in adolescents included oppositional problems, antisocial problems, and criminal-related problems. These conduct problems were found to have antecedents stemming from personal, parental, and environmental factors. Furthermore, the consequences of conduct problems significantly impacted both middle adolescents and their parents.
Conclusion: The findings of this concept analysis contribute to a better comprehension of the concept of conduct problems among middle adolescents in community settings. The insights gained from this analysis will assist in using this term more effectively in research and nursing practice, ultimately leading to improved care and support for affected adolescents and their families.
TANGGUNG JAWAB HUKUM FISIOTERAPIS PRAKTIK MANDIRI TERHADAP PASIEN
Authors: Abidin Zainal
Published: August 2023

Latar Belakang Peningkatan derajat kesehatan yang setinggi-tingginya pada mulanya berupa upaya penyembuhan penyakit, kemudian secara berangsur-angsur berkembang ke arah keterpaduan upaya kesehatan yang mencakup upaya promotif, preventif, kuratif, dan rehabilitatif. Untuk dapat memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat akan pelayanan kesehatan yang aman, bermutu dan terjangkau, pemerintah telah menggulirkan berbagai macam kebijakan, baik kebijakan yang berkaitan dengan upaya pemenuhan kebutuhan sarana pelayanan kesehatan maupun kebijakan yang berkaitan dengan pemenuhan kebutuhan tenaga kesehatan. Salah satu kebijakan, pemerintah ialah mengajak peran serta masyarakat dan pihak swasta untuk ikut ambil bagian dalam upaya pemenuhan sarana pelayanan kesehatan. Metode penelitian Metode pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan yuridis normatif. Pendekatan yuridis normatif dilakukan untuk mendapatkan data sekunder, dengan menelaah bahan hukum primer (peraturan perundang-undangan), bahan hukum sekunder (karya ilmiah, hasil penelitian, dan literatur), dan bahan hukum tersier (kamus, bibiliografi, ensiklopedia dan indeks), dan didukung dengan data primer, yaitu data yang diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan subyek hukum di lapangan.
Theoretical Investigations of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Authors: Chen Jing , Vishart Andreas L. , Sauer Stephan P. A. , Mikkelsen Kurt V.
Published: August 2023

This presentation considers theoretical investigations of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). Theoretical methods were applied to investigate the interactions between titanium dioxide nanoparticles and sensitizers. The ONIOM model was used to obtain the geometries of different conformers of dye molecules with TiO2 and their binding energies. TD-DFT calculations were carried out to obtain the absorption spectra and the relative orbital energy levels of sensitizers and TiO2. The electronic couplings between different sensitizers and TiO2 were calculated using the fragment charge difference method. The redox potentials of the sensitizers are calculated to complete the full working cycle of a DSSC. We observed that the -COOH group is not the only possible binding site, and the sensitizers are more likely to be adsorbed horizontally on the TiO2 surface instead of being perpendicular to the surface having the -COOH group as a linker. The TiO2 nanoparticle was found to have minor influence on the absorptions of the sensitizers with the spectra shift smaller than 0.2 eV. TiO2 has more influence on the absorptions of softer and larger molecules because the interactions between sensitizers and TiO2 twist the conjugated chromophore structures. Compared to the neutral form, the deprotonated anion conformers of the sensitizers have larger binding energy and lower LUMO level against conduction band of TiO2. The gap between the LUMO of sensitizers and conduction band edge of TiO2 might indicate the coupling strength between the sensitizers and TiO2. Several binding groups have shown promising properties for interacting with the TiO2 nanoparticle and generally deprotonated anion forms of the dyes were strongly bonded to the TiO2 nanoparticle. The model and associated calculated results provide close agreement with experimental data and give crucial atomistic information of the relevant processes in dye-sensitized solar cells.
Abordaje quirúrgico de odontoma compuesto: Reporte de caso con seguimiento de seis meses
Authors: Rodríguez-Landauro Ana Juliet , Hidalgo-Mora Elizabeth , Navarro-Betetta Rossmary Janelle , Loo-Valle Jennifer , Campos Campos Katherine Jeanette , Gonzales-Mendoza Julio
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Revisar información relacionada a las técnicas de distracción utilizadas en odontopediatría para la atención de niños de 5 a 10 años. Reporte de caso: LPaciente de sexo femenino de 9 años y 11 meses sin antecedente de traumatismo dentoalveolar acudió a la Clínica Odontológica de la Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima-Perú. Clínicamente se observó el retardo de erupción de la pieza 11. La radiografía panorámica y periapical mostraron una lesión mixta radiolúcida y radiopaca compatible odontoma compuesto. Se realizó un abordaje alveolar conservador bajo anestesia local infiltrativa, mediante una incisión tipo marginal festoneada. Luego se realizó el decolado, osteotomía conservadora y la exéresis de tres dentículos. Asimismo, se efectuó un curetaje cuidadoso para prevenir lesión de estructuras vasculares y del germen dental. Posteriormente, se realizaron controles clínicos y radiográficos al mes, 3 y 6 meses de la cirugía encontrándose una evolución favorable. Conclusión: El diagnóstico temprano y el abordaje quirúrgico conservador del odontoma compuesto fueron importantes para prevenir la retención y falta de erupción de las piezas permanentes en un paciente pediátrico de 9 años. El control clínico y radiográfico después de 6 meses de seguimiento mostró un resultado favorable del tratamiento realizado.