bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Brief Mental Skills Training on Emergency Medicine Residents’ Stress Response During a Simulated Resuscitation: A Prospective Randomized Trial
Authors: Aronson Matthew , Henderson Timothy , Dodd Kenneth , Cirone Michael , Putman Margaret , Salzman David , Lovell Elise , Williamson Kelly
Published: January 2022

Background: Acute stress impairs physician decision-making and clinical performance in resuscitations. Mental skills training, a component of the multistep, cognitive-behavioral technique of stress inoculation, modulates stress response in high-performance fields.

Objective: We assessed the effects of mental skills training on emergency medicine (EM) residents’ stress response in simulated resuscitations as well as residents’ perceptions of this intervention.
Methods: In this prospective, educational intervention trial, postgraduate year-2 EM residents in seven Chicago-area programs were randomly assigned to receive either stress inoculation training or not. One month prior to assessment, the intervention group received didactic training on the “Breathe, Talk, See, Focus” mental performance tool. A standardized, case-based simulation was used for assessment. We measured subjective stress response using the six-item short form of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-6). Objective stress response was measured through heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring. We measured subjects’ perceptions of the training via survey.

Results: Of 92 eligible residents, 61 participated (25 intervention; 36 control). There were no significant differences in mean pre-/post-case STAI-6 scores (-1.7 intervention, 0.4 control; p = 0.38) or mean HRV (-3.8 milliseconds [ms] intervention, -3.8 ms control; p = 0.58). Post-assessment surveys indicated that residents found this training relevant and important.

Conclusion: There was no difference in subjective or objective stress measures of EM resident stress response after a didactic, mental performance training session, although residents did value the training. More extensive or longitudinal stress inoculation curricula may provide benefit.
Learning Outcomes of High-fidelity versus Table-Top Simulation in Undergraduate Emergency Medicine Education: Prospective, Randomized, Crossover-Controlled Study
Authors: Offenbacher Joseph , Petti Alexander , Xu Han , Levine Michael , Manyapu Mallika , Guha Debayan , Quint Maxim , Chertoff Andrew , Restivo Andrew , Friedman Benjamin , Silverberg Joshua
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Over the last several decades simulation, in both graduate and undergraduate emergency medicine education, has continued to develop as a leading and highly effective teaching modality. Limited research exists to evaluate the efficacy of low-fidelity (table-top) simulation, as compared to high-fidelity standards, as it relates to medical knowledge learning outcomes. We sought to assess the efficacy of a low-fidelity simulation modality in undergraduate emergency medicine education, based on quantitative medical knowledge learning outcomes.

Methods: A prospective, randomized, crossover-control study comparing objective medical knowledge learning outcomes between simulation modalities. Analysis was designed to evaluate for the statistical equivalence of learning outcomes between the two cohorts. This was done by comparing a calculated 95% confidence interval (CI) around the mean difference in post-test scores, between experimental and control modalities, to a pre-established equivalence margin.

Results: Primary outcomes evaluating student performance on post-test examinations demonstrated a total cohort CI (95% CI, -0.22 and 0.68). Additional course-subject subgroup analysis demonstrated non-inferior CIs with: Shortness of Breath (95% CI, -0.35 and 1.27); Chest Pain (95% CI, -0.53 and .94); Abdominal Pain (95% CI, -0.88 and 1.17); Cardiovascular Shock (95% CI, -0.04 and 1.29). Secondary outcome analysis was done to evaluate medical knowledge acquisition by comparing the difference in pre and post-test examination between the cohorts. CI of the full cohort ranged from (95% CI, -0.14 and 0.96).

Conclusion: The student’s performance on quantitative medical-knowledge assessment was equivalent between the high-fidelity control and low-fidelity experimental simulation groups. Analysis of knowledge acquisition between the two groups also demonstrated statistical equivalence.
Faculty Recruitment, Retention, and Representation in Leadership: An Evidence-Based Guide to Best Practices for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine
Authors: Davenport Dayle , Alvarez Al’ai , Natesan Sreeja , Caldwell Martina , Gallegos Moises , Landry Adaira , Parsons Melissa , Gottlieb Michael
Published: January 2022

Improving the recruitment, retention, and leadership advancement of faculty who are under-represented in medicine is a priority at many academic institutions to ensure excellence in patient care, research, and health equity. Here we provide a critical review of the literature and offer evidence-based guidelines for faculty recruitment, retention, and representation in leadership. Recommendations for recruitment include targeted recruitment to expand the candidate pool with diverse candidates, holistic review of applications, and incentivizing stakeholders for success with diversity efforts. Retention efforts should establish a culture of inclusivity, promote faculty develop-ment, and evaluate for biases in the promotion and tenure process. We believe this guide will be valuable for all leaders and faculty members seeking to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their institutions.
Education Research Training for Academic Emergency Medicine Educators
Authors: Mayersak Ryanne , Yarris Lalena
Published: January 2022

n/a
Common Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines Used in Iran: A Review
Authors: Siahvoshi Sepehr , Movahed Emad , Ghods Kimia
Published: January 2022

Context: Iran was one of the first countries in the world to encounter acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in February 2020. Numerous efforts have been made worldwide to develop safe and effective vaccines to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Finally, several vaccines with different platforms have been licensed for use in various countries. The injection of these vaccines can lead to a range of unwanted side effects (mild to severe). Objectives: This study tried to collect the common adverse effects of the most frequently used COVID-19 vaccines in Iran and provide readers with relevant information and statistics. Methods: This review study collected papers by searching in foreign journals using databases, such as PubMed, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, EBSCO, Google Scholar, and Embase, with the keywords of side effects, COVID-19, vaccine, AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, and Sinopharm, which were published within 2000 - 2021. Results: According to available information and studies, vaccines, unlike COVID-19, do not have any threatening and high-risk side effects, and their benefits outweigh their insignificant side effects. A total of 48 full-text studies and 10 valid websites with high citations and up-to-date information were selected. Among the relevant references, 26, 16, and 16 studies performed on AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, and Sinopharm vaccines were chosen for review, respectively. Conclusions: The findings of this study can reassure readers and be effective in combating misconceptions about vaccination. Undoubtedly, the main solution to overcome the economic damage and social health burden caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is to accelerate global vaccination.
Anti-Toxoplasma Activity of Tellurium Oxide (TeO2) Nanoparticle on Toxoplasma gondii In vitro
Authors: KarimiPourSaryazdi Amir , Ghaffarifar Fatemeh , Barati Mohammad , Omidi Roya
Published: January 2022

Background: Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite in humans and many warm-blooded animals worldwide. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the different antiparasitic effects of tellurium oxide (TeO2) nanoparticles against T. gondii. Methods: In this study, we used tachyzoite assay (ocular counting test) to determine the lethal effect of tellurium nanoparticles on parasites. Toxic effects of nanoparticles on macrophages were also evaluated using MTT assay. The type of parasitic cell death (necrosis or apoptosis) was determined by flow cytometric analysis. Results: According to the examination of the parasites by light microscopy, TeO2 nanoparticles had destructive and lethal effects on T. gondii. The results of the MTT assay showed that the toxic effects on macrophages were more significant at high concentrations (400 μg/mL). Flow cytometric analysis also estimated the percentage of apoptosis (primary and secondary) of the parasites at 56.97%. Conclusions: According to the findings, tellurium Oxide nanoparticles have a toxic effect on T. gondii and lead to apoptosis in this parasite. This research boosts different tests in another parasite.
Assessment of ALK Fusions in Uncommon Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumors With ALK IHC Positivity but FISH-Equivocal Findings by Targeted RNA Sequencing
Authors: Yao Qianlan , Bai Qianming , Zhang Xin , Ji Gang , Chang Heng , Cai Xu , Yu Lin , Wang Jian , Zhu Xiaoli , Zhou Xiaoyan
Published: January 2022

Context.—

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) are common methods to detect ALK status in inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs). However, equivocal ALK FISH signals and inconsistency between FISH and IHC are occasionally observed.

Objective.—

To study the inconsistency between FISH and IHC, and clarify ALK status in IMT by targeted RNA sequencing (RNAseq).

Design.—

In this study, 12 consultation cases preliminarily diagnosed as uncommon IMTs with ALK IHC positivity but FISH negativity, plus 3 ALK-positive and 3 ALK-negative IMTs, were re-analyzed by IHC, FISH, and RNAseq.

Results.—

As a result, 1 case with FUS-TFCP2 fusion was detected by RNAseq, which was previously misdiagnosed as IMT. In the other 11 uncommon IMTs, 90.9% (10 of 11) showed equivocal ALK FISH signals, and all were confirmed to harbor ALK fusion by RNAseq, except for 1 failure, suggesting that a low threshold for ALK FISH might be proposed in IMT. Furthermore, RNAseq also identified IGFBP5-ALK in 1 case with ALK IHC positivity but typical FISH negativity, suggesting the possibility of false negatives for ALK FISH. For the typical IMTs, ALK fusion was identified by RNAseq in all 3 ALK-positive IMTs as expected, and additionally FN1-ROS1 fusions were identified in 2 of 3 ALK-negative IMTs.

Conclusions.—

These findings indicated that RNAseq can simultaneously detect multiple gene fusions and provide fusion forms and breakpoints, which is of great value for differential diagnosis, especially for those uncommon IMTs with equivocal FISH findings or inconsistency between IHC and FISH.
O pessimismo e suas razões: Schopenhauer como estudo de caso e direcionamentos metodológicos
Authors: Freitas Matheus Silva
Published: January 2022

Nosso objetivo é tomar o pensamento de Schopenhauer como estudo de caso e ponto de partida para discutir em que medida o “pessimismo” pode ser fundamentado e reinterpretado segundo “razões objetivas”, conceitualmente filosóficas. Para intérpretes como Christopher Janaway e Frederick Beiser, a legitimidade filosófica do pessimismo schopenhaueriano, atribuído à tese de que a vida é um negócio que não cobre os custos do investimento, é garantida pelas implicações inferidas da metafísica da Vontade. Por outro lado, Kuno Fischer, acompanhado dentre outros por Bryan Magee, reinterpreta tal pessimismo a partir de “razões subjetivas”, pautadas em certas disposições de espírito ou preferências, como a relação conflituosa de Schopenhauer com sua mãe, por exemplo. A dificuldade em determinar mais precisamente a fundamentação do pessimismo de Schopenhauer redobra se considerarmos estudos que seguem uma tendência oposta e classificam esse autor como um “otimista”; Heinz Gerd Ingenkamp pode ser apontado como representante dessa vertente interpretativa. Se tal dificuldade se deve, como supomos a princípio, ao inevitável anacronismo que permeia a maior parte das discussões sobre o suposto pessimismo de Schopenhauer acerca do valor da existência, propomos minimizá-lo mediante um procedimento exegético que indicamos aqui ainda em linhas gerais.
Em que medida Wittgenstein seria fundacionista?
Authors: Mota Hugo Ribeiro
Published: January 2022

Sobre a Certeza (1969) de Ludwig Wittgenstein carrega considerações importantes sobre como justificamos nosso conhecimento. Em particular, a obra nos apresenta às assim chamadas hinge propositions. Diante da multiplicidade de interpretações desse conceito, encontramos de maneira pervasiva a discussão sobre se elas implicariam em um fundacionismo. Se as ideias presentes nos trabalhos da fase madura de Wittgenstein são comumente consideradas anti-fundacionistas, então por que esse não seria o caso também em Sobre a Certeza? Por um lado, autores como Stroll (1994) compreendem que há um tipo de proposta fundacionista. Por outro, autores como Williams (2005) defendem o anti-fundacionismo. A partir da análise de ambas as posições, argumentamos que uma leitura anti-fundacionista é mais adequada. Por fim, possibilitados pelo anti-fundacionismo, apresentamos nossa leitura antidogmática cujo objetivo é ressaltar que a obra tem como propósito nos ensinar a fazer filosofia sem ignorar ou desqualificar a diversidade de culturas e perspectivas existentes.
Schopenhauer and the Two Orders of Purposiveness in the World
Authors: Mattioli William
Published: January 2022

In this paper, I intend to argue that the emergence of the material conditions for the suppression and denial of the will in the human organism (the extraordinary and to some extent “unnatural” development of the brain) is not something like an “accident on the way” of will's manifestation in the world. It is rather, as it were, an intentional result of the whole process of objectivation of the will, a result that emerges from a teleological order. This teleological order is primary and more fundamental than the teleological order of nature that produces each phenomenon and each organic structure according to its ability to promote the emergence, conservation and expansion of life. This means that we have to understand the problematic principle of nature's purposiveness in Schopenhauer's thought as containing two distinct and largely contradictory orders of purpose. We can call these two orders of purposiveness “order of nature” and “order of salvation” (in analogy to Schopenhauer’s “kingdom of nature” and “kingdom of grace”). These two orders of purpose correspond to what I understand to be two forms of teleology that coexist in constant tension in his system: a functional and an ethical-soteriological teleology.
O Transcorrer do Tempo em Schopenhauer: Recorrência, Lembrança, Memória e História
Authors: Ribeiro da Fonseca Eduardo
Published: January 2022

Este artigo é uma reflexão acerca dos sentidos da transitoriedade em Schopenhauer, na medida em que conhecemos as conclusões da metafísica imanente sobre o Nunc Stans ao fundo do transcorrer do tempo, a roda da Vontade Cósmica girando fora do tempo, do espaço e da causalidade. O diálogo que aparece ao fundo do texto será estabelecido a partir do contraste das concepções de eterno retorno em Schopenhauer e Nietzsche, mas abrange noções da Psicanálise de Freud e os comentários literários de Jorge Luiz Borges.  Em sentido específico, o eterno retorno em Schopenhauer se caracteriza pela recorrência do sofrimento e das formas efetivas, consideradas por Schopenhauer a partir do dogma de Plotino, o das ideias platônicas. Tais ideias, como atos originários da vontade, continuamente reinstauram o mundo, ainda que as formas específicas expressem as ideias já no âmbito da representação submetida ao princípio de razão, ou, em outras palavras, no âmbito da causalidade. A pergunta sobre os lugares correspondentes à lembrança, à memória e à História nos instiga justamente pelo caráter imanente da filosofia de Schopenhauer, para quem a pergunta sobre o mundo deveria ser respondida a partir do próprio mundo.
Sobre o problema da alteridade na Ética da Compaixão: considerações sobre a crítica de Byung-Chul Han a Schopenhauer
Authors: Chevitarese Leandro
Published: January 2022

Na filosofia de Schopenhauer, o fundamento da moral é a compaixão [Mitleid], que repousa na supressão da distinção egoísta entre minha pessoa e qualquer outro indivíduo. O filósofo contemporâneo Byung-Chul Han, em seu livro Filosofia do Zen-budismo, considera que “a compaixão (...) não se deve à identificação ou a se pôr no lugar do outro [Einfühlung]”. Ao analisar a filosofia de Schopenhauer, tendo em vista sua influência oriental e, em contraste com as concepções do zen-budismo, o autor afirma que sua ética da compaixão permanece condicionada à identificação entre o Eu e o Outro. O presente artigo pretende tratar desta crítica, considerando o problema da alteridade na Ética da Compaixão de Schopenhauer, de modo a rejeitar a ideia de que o fundamento da moral poderia ser compreendido em termos de uma identificação com a alteridade, mas compreendendo-o como uma experiência metafísica de mesmidade do ser. Por fim, pretende-se indicar qual seria propriamente o “lugar” da alteridade na obra de Schopenhauer, bem como apresentar, a partir de sua eudemonologia, os principais elementos da compreensão do autor sobre o tema.
Effects of planting pattern and inter-row cultivation on competition between corn (Zea mays) and late emerging weeds
Authors: Nedeljković Dejan , Knežević Stevan , Pavlović Pavle , Božić Dragana , Anđelković Nikola , Milošević Luka , Vrbničanin Sava
Published: January 2022

In addition to abiotic factors, weed-crop competition is one of the most frequent interactions between plants in the agroecosystem, where the outcome of the relationship depends on the ecological and genetic potential of the species, its development stage and population size, duration of interaction and environmental conditions in which the interaction occurs. Assessment of the critical time of weed control (CTWC) can be of great help in designing and applying the concept of integrated weed management. This study aimed to examine the influence of weed abundance in the treatment with and without pre-em application of herbicides [S-melolahlor (1.44 kg A.I. ha-1)+ terbuthylazine (0.75 kg A.I. ha-1)] in the beginning of CTWC in corn production in the area of southern Banat (Vojvodina province) in three meteorologically different seasons (2015-2017). The study was set up following randomized block design in three replications, with following treatments: T1season-long weedy plots, T7season-long weed-free; and five treatments with weeds growing until a specified corn development stage: T2three leaves (BBCH 13), T3six leaves (BBCH 16), T4nine leaves (BBCH 19), T5fifteen leaves (BBCH 34), and T6beginning of corn flowering (BBCH 52). The regression parameters and the CTWC parameters (DAE - days after emergence, BBCH - stages of corn development, GDD - Growing degree days) were calculated for a corn yield loss of 5%. During the three-year period, a positive correlation was confirmed between the reduction in the number and dry biomass of weeds m-2 against the time of weed removal and the achieved corn yields, i.e. the negative correlation between weed reduction and decline in corn yield. In meteorologically more favorable conditions (2016 with 526.4 mm of precipitation and 2017 with 336.0 mm of precipitation), with a pre-em herbicide application, the CTWC occurred later (58 and 36 DAE, respectively, BBCH 20 and BBCH 16 of corn). On the other hand, without a pre-em treatment, the CTWC occurred 6 to 3 weeks earlier (BBCH 11). In a drier season (2015, with 281.1 mm of precipitation) with pre-em herbicide application, the CTWC occurred 26 DAE (BBCH 14), while without herbicide application, it occurred 21 DAE (BBCH 12).
Carfentrazone-ethyla new desiccant for application in soybean
Authors: Radivojević Ljiljana , Gajić-Umiljendić Jelena , Sarić-Krsmanović Marija , Šantrić Ljiljana
Published: January 2022

Efficacy of carfentrazone-ethyl for soybean desiccation was tested during the vegetation seasons of 2020 and 2021. The field trials were set up in Novi Karlovci and Putinci field sites, following a randomized block design, in four replicates. Carfentrazone-ethyl was applied as a commercial product Affinity Plus, in the dose of 1 L ha-1, while diquat and glufosinateammonium were used as standards and commercial products in their recommended application doses. All treatments were conducted in the stage of natural crop ripening, when 30% of the leaves had fallen. Efficacy evaluation was done 3 and 7 days after application (DAA), when the following parameters were observed: stem color, leaf color, pod color, stem mass (g), and pod mass (g). Carfentrazone-ethyl, as Affinity Plus, in quantities of 1 L/ha led to the desiccation of soybean stems, leaves and pods. Carfentrazone-ethyl, depending on the study year and field site, has resulted in a 31-55% stem mass reduction 3 DAA and 43-56% 7 DAA. Pods mass was reduced by 22-36% 3DAA and 27-39% 7DAA. Under the same conditions, diquat and glufosinate-ammonium reduced the observed soybean parameters by 1-18% more, when compared with carfentrazone-ethyl. Therefore, the results of this study show that carfentrazone-ethyl can be used in soybean desiccation, but that soybean producers must be aware of its lower efficacy, when compared with diquat and glufosinate-ammonium.
Inequalities in the education of midwives in Europe
Authors: Zlatanović Milena , Antić Ljiljana , Radosavljević Dragan , Antić Dragan , Despotović Mile , Aleksandrić Jelena , Švaljug Deana
Published: January 2022

Although midwifery in Serbia has a long tradition, in the last decades, and especially in the last years since the Republic of Serbia is in the process of joining the European Union, this profession faces numerous challenges both in the context of formal education and the role that in the 21st century midwife has in practice. The midwife profession is faced with numerous challenges related to demographic trends and demands and expectations of a contemporary woman. The aim of the paper was to examine the difference in standards in the education of midwives in Serbia, and the neighbouring countries and Europe. Professional publications related to education and practice of midwives, published in Serbia, the neighbouring countries and Europe have been used. According to the presentation of standards and competencies of midwives in Serbia and education standards under Directive 2005/36/EZ and 2013/55/EU as well as the role and tasks midwives have in our country and European countries, there is a need for harmonization of standards in the education of midwife nurses and accreditation of joint study programs of professional master studies for nurses and midwives within the educational system of Serbia, all in the context of new paradigm of health care, which implies a holistic approach to women's health, a personalized approach and a self-protection concept. It is necessary to reform the education system of midwives in Serbia in accordance with the requirements of Directive2005/36/EZ, 2013/55/EU.
What Is fishy in asymptomatic patients?: Co-occurrence of Aerococcus urinae infection in pediatric patient with phimosis
Authors: Smieško Gordana , Banović Pavle , Gusman Vera , Milosavljević Biljana , Medić Deana , Bulajić Tamara , Pejaković-Budinski Milica , Golocorbin-Kon Svetlana
Published: January 2022

Here we present the first case of Aerococcus urinae isolated from urine sample of a 5-year-old boy from Vojvodina province (Serbia). The patient had predisposing factors related to the susceptibility of genitourinary system to infection. Thus, he reported no complaints related to active urinary infections. Eradication of infection was achieved after 10-day treatment with meropenem. From this case, the question emerges: Is there a possibility that A. urinae infections are neglected in pediatric patients with susceptibility of genitourinary system to infection? Only after wide introduction of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) in competent laboratories, we will be able to give a precise answer.
Profitability and optimal debt level of large firms in Serbia
Authors: Milošev Ivana
Published: January 2022

The aim of this research is to analyse the impact of debt management on the profitability of firms. The research was conducted for a five-year period from 2016 to 2020, on a sample of 299 large non-financial firms in Serbia. The Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) is used to examine the ratio of the share of total debt in total assets to the profitability expressed through the ROA indicator. The first thing considered is the linear relationship between indebtness and profitability followed by the nonlinear relationship between indebtness and profitability. The results of research show that there is a statistically significant correlation and a linear, negative ratio of indebtedness indicators in relation to the profitability of the observed firms. The results of the study do not show a nonlinear (concave) relationship. They show both negative and statistically significant impact of tangibility on the profitability of large companies in Serbia, while company size and inflation do not have a significant impact on profitability.
Analysis of factors influencing the competitiveness of domestic honey
Authors: Prodanović Radivoj , Ćirić Maja , Ignjatijević Svetlana , Đurić Katarina , Vapa-Tankosić Jelena , Ergić Srđan
Published: January 2022

The aim of this paper is to determine the competitiveness of domestic honey and analyze the factors of influence, in order to create an adequate strategy for maintaining and strengthening the competitive position. The research is based on the analysis of results from the scientific-professional literature and statistical reports, calculation of economic indicators, comparative method and other general scientific methods. Porter's diamond model is used, as a basis for analyzing the competitiveness of honey. Domestic honey, as a traditional food product, is competitive. Data on honey exports and imports are a true indicator of the high competitiveness of honey. Namely, out of the total value of foreign trade in honey, almost 98 % refers to exports. The favorable competitive position of honey is primarily the result of low production costs, based on cheap raw materials and labor. In order to maintain a solid competitive position of honey, it is necessary to diversify the range, differentiate the offer, branding, quality standardization, innovative technology, education of producers, raising production efficiency, better use of comparative advantages, stimulating research and development projects, financial incentives, association of producers, etc. However, in order to survive in the international market, adequate marketing and technological strategies need to be developed and implemented.
A one-year analysis of diabetic ketoacidosis
Authors: Đorđević Milan
Published: January 2022

Introduction/Objective Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common and most severe acute complication of diabetes. It is a severe metabolic disorder with a high morbidity rate. This article aims to evaluate patients hospitalized with DKA and analyze their findings. Methodology The retrospective study included 63 patients with DKA. Data has been obtained from medical histories and patient logs at the Clinic of Endocrinology, Clinical Centre Nis. Results The following results were obtained: 31.74% of the patients were male with an average of 56.25 years of age, while 68.26% of the patients were female with an average of 49.75 years of age. The total age average was 53.71 years. Average glycemic values on admission were 24.36 mmol / l, the pH was 7.14, the bicarbonate level was 11.2mmol/l. The patients had been diagnosed with diabetes for an average of 15.2 years at the time of treatment. Type 2 diabetes was present in 53,97% of the patients, while 46.03% of the patients suffered from Type 1 diabetes. The duration of hospitalization was approximately 7.89 days. The required time for resolving ketoacidosis was 16.21 hours. The time required to begin the administration of the GPI (glucose, potassium, insulin) infusion as a form of therapy was 4.88 hours. After administering the GPI solution, the glycemic value was 10.9 mmol/l. The most common precipitating factor for DKA was infection (48.32%), followed by the absence of insulin in therapy (43.13%), while other causes accounted for 8.55% of the cases. Conclusion Treating patients with diabetic ketoacidosis was based on current therapeutic algorithms. Our one-year study presents their findings and treatment protocols. Since the incidence of diabetes mellitus is on the rise, its complications are also becoming more frequent which is why prevention is much needed.
ECG findings in pulmonary embolism or the pseudoinfarction pattern
Authors: Stefanović Ivana , Tamburkovski Vlada , Kašćak Jelena , Anđelić Slađana
Published: January 2022

Introduction/Objective: A diagnosis of STEMI can be made for patients with persistent chest discomfort or other symptoms of ischemia and an ST-segment elevation in at least two adjoining ECG leads. The differential diagnosis of ST-segment elevation consists of 4 major conditions: myocardial infarction, pericarditis, early repolarization syndrome, secondary changes and other diagnoses, such as pulmonary embolism (PE). The dilemma is whether an ST-elevation always requires the PPCI protocol to be activated? The objective of this article is to acquaint medical doctors with other similar clinical presentations and the importance of making the right decision that directly affects the course of treatment and the outcome for the patient. Case report: An 84-year-old woman called the EMS hotline complaining of chest pain and breathing difficulty. She was found in aprone position on a flat surface, pale and covered in sweat, but without chest pain at the ti. She had had hip replacement surgery and was discharged from the hospital two days earlier. She was currently receiving 0.4ml of Fraxiparine daily. Her blood pressure was 90/60mmHg, heart rate 115 per minute, breathing frequency 20 breaths per minute, blood oxygen saturation 70%. Upon auscultation, her heart sounds were softer, breathing was normal with no wheezing or crackles. ECG: ST-segment elevation in leads II, III and avF and reciprocal ST-segment depression in leads I, avL and V2-V6 and an S1Q3T3 pattern. Conclusion: There are many articles describing cases where the PPCI protocol had been activated for patients with similar ECG findings and who had been subjected to emergency coronary angiography. Since the coronary angiography findings had been normal and they were transferred for further diagnostics. Coronary angiography per se will not harm these patients, but delaying adequate treatment for pulmonary embolism could have a lethal effect. This is why it is very important to record serial ECG tracings. Rapid regression of ECG findings and Q-wave regression favorises pulmonary embolism.
Mining method selection for underground mining with the application of VIKOR method
Authors: Mijalkovski Stojanče , Despodov Zoran , Mirakovski Dejan , Adjiski Vanco , Doneva Nikolinka , Mijalkovska Daniela
Published: January 2022

Multi-criteria decision making is widely used in mining to solve a variety of problems, as well as to support the mine planning and design process. The choice of the mining method of excavation for underground exploitation is a very complex and responsible matter, and support in the application of multi-criteria decision-making methods are of great importance of making the final decision. This paper will present the scientific methodology for the mining method selection by the application of VIKOR method, which gives the results of compromise alternatives.
Cloud-based system for real-time reading of Smart meters' data over 5G new radio
Authors: Forcan Miodrag , Maksimović Mirjana , Forcan Jovana , Jokić Srđan
Published: January 2022

The potential of the combined application of Cloud computing and the fifth generation of cellular network technology (5G) in Smart Grid (SG) could be revolutionary in terms of empowering the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The model of a real-time 5G-based communication system for remote reading of Smart Meters' data is developed and presented in this paper. Online monitoring of power demand has been performed using the Cloud-based platform ThingSpeak. The proposed 5G communication model and online monitoring function have been tested and validated using a power demand variation scenario in a well-known IEEE 13 node network. The obtained results confirm the model accuracy and reveal the potential of AMI based on realtime data transmission between Smart meters (SM) and Cloud computing platform using a 5G communication network.
Long short-term memory prediction for COVID19 time series
Authors: Milivojević Milan , Gavrovska Ana
Published: January 2022

Entire world has been dealing with the number of new Coronavirus 2 or COVID-19 cases. The spread of this severe acute respiratory syndrome has produced many concerns worldwide. Having data related to coronavirus available for tests, novel models for forecasting the number of new cases can be developed. In this paper, a long short-term memory (LSTM) based methodology is applied for such prediction. Here, experimental analysis is performed with the parameters, such as the number of layers and units of the network. The root mean squared error is calculated for data corresponding to the Republic of Serbia, as well as per different continents. The results show that LSTM model can be useful for further analysis and time series prediction.
First female Korean child with Coffin-Lowry syndrome: a novel variant in RPS6KA3 diagnosed by exome sequencing and a literature review
Authors: Song Ari , Im Minji , Kim Min-Sun , Noh Eu Seon , Kim Chiwoo , Jang Jahyun , Lee Sae-Mi , Ki Chang-Seok , Cho Sung Yoon , Jin Dong-Kyu
Published: January 2022

Coffin-Lowry syndrome (CLS, OMIM # 303600) is a rare X-linked disorder caused by mutations in RPS6KA3. CLS is characterized by facial dysmorphism, digit abnormalities, developmental delays, growth retardation, and progressive skeletal changes in male patients. Females with CLS are variably affected, complicating diagnosis. Here, we describe the clinical and molecular findings in a female Korean child with CLS and review the associated literature. A 5-year-old girl presented with short stature and developmental delays. She had a coarse facial appearance characterized by a prominent forehead, hypertelorism, thick lips, and hypodontia. She also had puffy tapering fingers and pectus excavatum. We performed exome sequencing and identified a novel, likely pathogenic, heterozygous variant, c.326_338delinsCTCGAGAC (p.Val109Alafs*10), in RPS6KA3 (NM_004586.2). This is the first Korean female genetically diagnosed with CLS. In contrast to the delayed bone age reported in previous studies, our patient showed advanced bone age and central precocious puberty. CLS should be considered as a differential diagnosis of short stature, tapering fingers, and developmental delay. We suggest that molecular techniques can be a useful tool for diagnosis of rare disorders such as CLS because such conditions are not simple, and the associated spectrum of phenotypes can vary.
Diseño, aplicación y evaluación de un programa de Educación Emocional a través del oído para mejorar la atención de alumnado de Educación Primaria con NEAE
Authors: Escudero Carrascal Celia , Fernández Hawrylak María , Ruiz Palomo María Esther
Published: January 2022

Todos los individuos disponen de una capacidad innata para expresar lo que piensan. Se plantea una investigación por objetivos a través del diseño y puesta en práctica de un programa de intervención basado en el modelo de Educación Emocional de Salovey, y Mayer (1990) desarrollado en un centro de carácter concertado de la ciudad de Burgos. El propósito es mejorar la atención de alumnado de Educación Primaria (EP) con Necesidades Específicas de Apoyo Educativo (NEAE) a través de la educación auditiva. El procedimiento metodológico se centra en un diseño cuasiexperimental de tipo pretest-postest sin grupo control. Se aplicó en un grupo aula de cuarto de EP en la que hay 5 menores con NEAE. Se hizo uso de la escala COA y de un inventario de signos en dos momentos: evaluación inicial y evaluación final. Los resultados indican una mejora significativa en la consolidación de los contenidos curriculares por el hecho de manifestar una predisposición positiva hacia la música. En conclusión, la música parece tener impacto en la atención de los discentes. Esto muestra la necesidad de incrementar su uso para activar procesos atencionales.
Els reptes actuals del sistema educatiu valencià
Authors: Martí Climent Alícia
Published: January 2022

Ressenya del VIé Congrés d’Escola Valenciana “Som llavors”
Communicative space of the conflict: theoretical analysis
Authors: Zastavenko Valerii Aleksandrovich
Published: January 2022

Communicative space of the conflict is the phenomenon that objectively exists, but has yet to be comprehensively studied. Analysis is usually conducted on the conflict communications, without taking into account the entirety of interactions and mutual influence with the social and psychological factors that largely determine the content and nature of the course of such communications. The subject of this article is communicative space of the conflict as a systemic phenomenon. The goal lies in defining communicative space of the conflict, revealing its main essential characteristics, thereby creating the pretext for scientific discussion, which would be the first step towards introduction of this concept into the scientific discourse of conflictology. Methodological framework is comprised of the systemic approach towards the interpretation of communications and communicative space of the conflict. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that leaning on the approaches established in linguistics, communicology and psychology, the author gives definition to the concept, its essential characteristics and structure of communicative space of the conflict, as well as outlines its role in the emergence and course of the conflict interaction. The representation on communicative space of the conflict is formulated in unity of its three facers: social-communicative, communicative-discursive, and psychological-communicative. The article reveals the semantic characteristics of these aspects, as well as their place within the system of communicative space of the conflict. The results acquired results can be valuable in studying such important issue as the information approach in conflict.
The system of moral encouragement of personnel as the mechanism for improving labor efficiency and mitigating conflict manifestations in the sphere of social and labor relations (on the example of companies of the Republic of Bashkortostan)
Authors: Svinukhova Yuliya Nikolaevna
Published: January 2022

One of the key tasks at the current stage of development of the Russian society and its regional communities lies on only in modification of labor capital for increasing its quantitative and qualitative parameters, but also in improving the quality of social and labor environment, which prompts more effective implementation of the available labor capital and rise in labor productivity. The development of the system of moral encouragement of personnel is viewed as the condition for improving the social and labor environment of the company and the criterion satisfaction with the work life. The subject of this research is the system of moral encouragement of personnel as the mechanism for improving the labor efficiency and mitigating conflict manifestations in the sphere of social and labor relations. The empirical analysis is based on the state statistical data, as well as the sociological survey conducted by the Sector of Socio-Political Research of the Institute for Social and Economic Research of Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2021 in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The article also employs secondary data analysis. The author substantiates the need for implementation in the companies of the Republic of Bashkortostan of the flexible system of moral encouragement based on the principle of “social cafeteria” and differentiated mechanisms considering the social characteristics of employees (men, women, and employees with family responsibilities). It is revealed that the clash of career and family is one of the most relevant spheres of the emergence of tension and conflict in modern labor collectives regardless of the field of employment. Description is given to the relevant measures of moral encouragement of personnel, which imply the broadening of options to combine work with family and parenting responsibilities.
Diagnostics of the juvenile potential of modern economy of the Russian Federation
Authors: Ilyakova Irina Evgen'evna , Moiseeva Irina Vladimirovna
Published: January 2022

This article is dedicated to a relevant scientific problem, within the framework of which the subject of research is the factors that limit the reproduction of juvenile potential of the modern Russian economy. The goal lies in determining the structure of juvenile potential, diagnostics of its key elements, and formulation of basic recommendations that contribute to implementation of the juvenile potential as a factor of innovation development. Besides the general scientific methods, the research employs the factor analysis and analytical capabilities of the “Statistica” software product. Assessment is give to the state of the key elements of juvenile potential. Special attention is turned to the role of higher education system in the reproduction of human potential of the future economy. The conducted analysis revealed both positive and negative trends, namely the problem of imbalance in the age structure of juvenile potential, which negatively affects the prospects for the sphere of education and job market. The article outlines the conditions for increasing the level of juvenile potential of the Russian economy, as well as substantiates its importance in ensuring the progressive socioeconomic development of the country in the strategic perspective. The authors’ recommendations can be valuable in elaboration of state programs and documents that determine the strategic prospects for the economic development of the Russian Federation and its regions. The scientific novelty is defined by the fact that the theoretical provisions of the concept of juvenile potential are currently at the stage of formation.
Activities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs against the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists-Ukrainian Insurgent Army in postwar years on the territory of Western Ukraine
Authors: Kilimnik Evgenii Vital'evich
Published: January 2022

The research object is the history of the People’s Commissariat for Internal Affairs. The research subject is the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and its battle group - the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The article studies the experience of the Internal Affairs bodies’ struggle against the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which became a symbol of the national-separatist movement in postwar regions of Western Ukraine.  The purpose of the research was to analyze the practice of the Internal Affairs bodies’ struggle against the nationalist armed groups of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army in 1944 - 1955. The research task was to consider various measures aimed at the extermination of nationalist armed groups in postwar Western Ukraine.  The research methodology is based on analysis and synthesis, and the historical-legal analysis of events. The scientific novelty of the research consists in the need for a comprehensive study of the experience of struggle against armed national-separatist groups in the context of complicated Russia-Ukraine relations after the 2014 armed coup in Kyiv which resulted in radicals coming to power, who use the ideas of the OUN-UIA and the postwar experience of struggle against official authorities. The topicality of the research consists in the fact that the experience of military and ideological struggle against the Internal Affairs bodies of the Ukrainian Soviet Republic has been actively used by the modern Security Service of Ukraine. Territorial claims to Russia’s south-western areas are expanding, which are believed to belong to the Ukrainian Republic by Ukrainian radicals. The author’s contribution to the research of the topic is the definition of the strategy and tactics of internal affairs and security bodies of the Ukrainian Soviet Republic aimed at the elimination of nationalist armed groups. The author defines the reasons which impeded the work of internal affairs bodies during the suppression of armed separatism.   
An attempt to substantiate the balanced model for interpretation of contra legem
Authors: Allakhverdiev Ibragim
Published: January 2022

This article examines the admissibility of interpretation contra legem, which the courts resort to in specific legal cases. The author reveals the reasons for the ongoing debates on admissibility of interpretation of contra legem, presents arguments of the opponents of such interpretation, and conducts their critical analysis. Leaning on the doctrinal sources and judicial practice, the author determines the conditions that allow the courts resorting to the interpretation of contra legem, as well as offers its balanced model for reconciling the requirements of legal certainty and justice. The relevance of this research lies in the lack of theoretical development of the problematic of interpretation of contra legem which is commonly applies in practice of the highest courts of the Russian Federation. The conclusion is drawn that the admissibility of interpretation of contra legem is predetermined by the recognition of nonidentity of law and normative act. However, due to the fact that the requirement of legal certainty is one of the aspects of justice, the courts may resort to the interpretation of contra legem in determination of the teleological gaps in the normative act (when literal compliance with its prescriptions leads to unjust and unreasonable decision), eliminating them based on the principles of law (both general legal and sectoral). The theoretical conclusions are supported by the examples from the practice of the highest courts of the Russian Federation – the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Arbitration Court. The use of the balances model of interpretation of contra legem can be traces in the decisions of these courts.
Schlüsselfragen der Medienlinguistik (aus der gegenwärtigen Perspektive)
Authors: Skowronek Bogusław
Published: January 2022

Im folgenden Beitrag werden von mir Schlüsselfragen der Medienlinguistik thematisiert, die einen disziplinenübergreifenden Forschungsbereich darstellt, gewidmet der Analyse der verbalen Ebene verschiedener medialer Diskurse. Es werden Untersuchungsfelder der Disziplin nähergebracht, d. h. mediale Techniken mit ihrer verbalen Emanation, der Forschungsgegenstand, verstanden als jegliche linguistische Erscheinung, deren Form und Funktionen durch einzelne Medien bestimmt werden, sowie Forschungsmethoden, die weit über formale Systemanalysen hinausgehen, zu Gunsten von Kontextfaktoren. Ich weise hier darauf hin, dass all diese Bereiche angesichts stets variierender Kulturlandschaft Änderungen unterliegen und andauernd zu reflektieren sowie zu vergegenwärtigen sind.
[In commemoration of Pietro Bruno Celico (1941-2015)]
Authors: Scalise Anna Rosa
Published: January 2022

Not available
 
[In Italian]
Uniqueness of solution of a nonlinear evolution dam problem in a heterogeneous porous medium
Authors: Attia Messaouda Ben , Zaouche Elmehdi , Bousselsal Mahmoud
Published: January 2022

By choosing convenient test functions and using the method of doubling variables, we prove the uniqueness of the solution to a nonlinear evolution dam problem in an arbitrary heterogeneous porous medium of \(\mathbb{R}^n\) (\(n\in \{2,3\}\)) with an impermeable horizontal bottom.