bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDY OF MODIFIED BIO-NANO DIESEL EMULSION FUELS TO SAVE ENERGY, REDUCE POLLUTION, AND IMPROVE DIESEL ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Singh Narender , Kaushal Rajneesh
Published: June 2023

The world is currently facing an energy challenge. Even though nanotechnology has the potential to significantly advance a wide range of disciplines, there are concerns about the potential hazards of its products and uses. The primary cause for concern is nanoparticle toxicity and its possible absorption into the body. Because metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles can have harmful impacts on living beings, the introduction of biocompatible nanoparticles can considerably reduce these problems. In this investigation, a modified bio-nano diesel emulsion fuel is presented that saves energy, reduces pollution, and enhances diesel engine performance. The biodegradable carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were synthesized from mosambi peels via a catalytic technique and then extensively examined. Experiments were performed on single-cylinder water-cooled engines with varying loads, compression ratios, and engine speeds. Water and CQDs were introduced into B20 at successive levels of integration of 3%,
5%, 10%, and 25 ppm, 50 ppm, and 75 ppm, respectively. The highest reduction in NOx was attained
with blended fuel containing 75 ppm of CQDs and 10% water content, which was around 158% more effective than diesel but only about 115% more effective than non-CQDs biodiesel. The greatest improvement in brake thermal efficiency was observed for the fuel sample containing 5% water and 75 ppm CQDs, nearly 154% compared to the biodiesel blend, but approximately 135% compared to
diesel.
COMPUTATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR HUMAN DETECTION THROUGH IMPROVED ULTRA-WIDE BAND RADAR SYSTEM
Authors: Prasanna R. , Prathaban Banu Priya , Jenath M. , Rajendran Subash , Ashokkumar M.
Published: June 2023

This paper presents a framework for human detection using an ultra-wideband (UWB) radar system and proposes
a novel UWB radar antenna design with double-winding structures for radar applications. The proposed antenna
achieves high gain and bandwidth, overcoming the shortcomings of Vivaldi antennas, which are the preferred antennas for radar applications. In the proposed novel design, winding structures are incorporated nearer to the main resonator, which suppresses harmonic distortion and enhances the radar detection process. The proposed antenna is designed to cover a frequency range from 6 GHz to 10.5 GHz. The design is analyzed for different design configurations with and without winding structures. However, the dual-side winding structure configuration achieves better performance than the single-side winding structure. The proposed design achieves a maximum bandwidth of 2.09 GHz in the dual-side winding structure configuration, which is a remarkable achievement for radar and precise locating applications. The proposed design achieves improved return loss performance greater than -10 dB in all operating frequencies and voltage standing wave ratios equal to 1 with improved gain and directivity.
Socio-Economic Determinants of Tobacco Consumption in Russian Regions
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doroshenko S. V. , Sanaeva O. V. ,   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: June 2023

Nowadays, it is necessary to analyse the influence of various socio-economic factors on the regional heterogeneity of tobacco consumption in Russia, since there is a lack of econometric studies based on regional data. The present study aims to assess the impact of financial, economic and educational factors on tobacco consumption in Russian regions. To this end, a simultaneous quantile regression approach, resistant to outliers, was applied to separately estimate the influence of the above factors on regions classified as light and heavy smokers. Panel data on 82 Russian regions for the period 2005-2019 was examined. The dependent variable is the percentage of household expenditures on tobacco obtained from a sample survey of household budgets. The main independent variables are education, income, unemployment, loan debt. Control variables include alcohol consumption, male-to-female ratio, divorce rate, proportion of the rural population, binary variables. The invariance of the impact of factors relative to the percentiles of regions was revealed. The greatest differences are observed between light and heavy smokers regions (q10 and q90 groups). Individual loan debts, average per capita income, alcohol consumption, increase in excise tax, divorces and emergence of e-cigarettes are significant for regions with low tobacco consumption and insignificant for regions with high consumption. High consumption regions are greatly influenced by the male-to-female ratio, number of graduates of secondary vocational institutions and proportion of the rural population. Such factors as higher education, crises and anti-tobacco laws are significant for each quintile. The results can be used to improve state policy measures to reduce the consumption of nicotine products. The study is limited by the lack of regional data in terms of age and gender.
Sosyal ve Siyasal Değişim Süreçlerinde Kilise: Mater Dolorosa Kilisesi
Authors: TAŞAR Vedia Derda
Published: June 2023

On dokuzuncu yüzyılda gayrimüslimlere devlet tarafından tanınan bazı haklar ve beraberinde devletler arası ittifaklarla kurulan anlaşmalar, sadece gayrimüslimlerin Osmanlı’da sosyal ve politik düzlemde görünürlüklerinin artmasına neden olmamış, gayrimüslim mabet yapılarının inşasına ya da mevcut yapıların restorasyonuna da imkân hazırlamıştır. Bu dönemde dikkat çekici olan bir gelişme, özellikle Fransızların himayesinde Katoliklerce yürütülen çalışmalardır. Onlar tarafından Karadeniz ve Anadolu’nun çeşitli yerlerinde kiliseler inşa edilmiş ve bunlara bağlı manastır ve diğer eğitim kurumları açılmıştır. Samsun’da inşa edilen Mater Dolorosa Kilisesi de bu bağlamda Katolik Kapuçin Rahiplerince tesis edilen bir kurum olarak dikkat çeker. Kilise, bir liman kenti olan Samsun’da gerek yerleşik gerekse ticari faaliyetler bağlamında şehirde bulunan Hıristiyan cemaate din hizmeti sunma yanında eğitim ve idari birimleriyle de faaliyetini sürdürmüştür. Osmanlı sonrasında da aktif olarak kullanılan kilise, özellikle Yirminci yüzyıl sonlarından itibaren zaman zaman Müslüman-gayrimüslim ilişkilerine ve misyonerlik faaliyetlerine dair tartışmalarda gündem konusu olmuştur. Bu çalışma on dokuzuncu yüzyıldan itibaren Osmanlı’da Katolik geleneği bağlamında inşa edilen kilise ve kiliseye bağlı yapıların bir örneği olarak Mater Dolorosa Kilisesini konu edinmektedir. Mater Dolorosa, Kapuçin Rahiplerince inşa edilen ve günümüzde hâlâ aktif olarak kullanılan Samsun ve civarındaki tek Katolik Kilisesidir. Çalışmada, bu kilisenin şehrin tarihsel ve kültürel belleğindeki yeri, toplumsal olaylar ve geçirmiş olduğu dönüşümler ele alınmakta, bu yapının Osmanlı’dan itibaren siyasi ve sosyal düzlemde şehir yapılanmasına yansımaları irdelenmektedir.
Formación Profesional a distancia para la empleabilidad en España, Portugal y República Dominicana
Authors: Féliz Laura , Carrascal Silvia , Melaré Vieira Daniela , Valente Paula
Published: June 2023

La Formación Profesional tiene como objetivo el desarrollo conocimientos y habilidades de los y las estudiantes para la inserción en el mercado laboral. En la actualidad, Portugal está rediseñando su modelo para responder a las nuevas demandas de la economía, sociedad y empresa. En España se ha realizado una gran transformación poniendo el foco en la formación inicial y continua del profesorado, así como en el diseño y la implementación de una nueva estructura legal para la ordenación e integración de la Formación Profesional, mientras que República Dominicana está trabajando en la adopción de un modelo formativo más práctico y experiencial. Este estudio determina los aspectos clave para garantizar el desarrollo de un nuevo modelo instruccional más personalizado basado en el desarrollo de las competencias, potencial y talento individual. Se ha utilizado una metodología cualitativa mediante la revisión bibliográfica y documental integrativa e interdisciplinar. Los resultados muestran que existe una gran diversidad de modelos y especialidades de Formación Profesional a nivel mundial, lo que hace pertinente la internacionalización de la Formación Profesional con la finalidad de ampliar las discusiones sobre el tema en el contexto actual. Como conclusión final se han determinado los pilares para una estrategia formativa integral.
Comparison of the performances between the gray and non-gray media approaches of thermal transport in silicon-tin
Authors: C Iheduru , MA Eleruja , B Olofinjana , OE Awe , ADA Buba
Published: June 2023

We have compared the performances of the gray and non–gray media approaches of thermal transport in Silicon – Tin using Monte Carlo Simulation. The Boltzmann Transport Equation (BTE) for phonons was used to describe the heat flow and ballistic conduction in semiconducting alloy systems. In this work, we have attempted solving the BTE using Monte Carlo (MC) simulation Computational domains for both gray and non-gray media approaches are modeled and the geometry and dimensions of unit cell and sub-cells in the domain are determined. In addition, the computational performances of the gray and non-gray media approaches are compared. The results revealed that when compared to non- gray approach, the gray media approach has more errors in the sub-cells. The maximum relative error is about 3.5%. The results also show that the non–gray media approach of thermal transport in Silicon – Tin exhibited numerical predictions with a very close match to experimental data.
Freely moving recording:Chronic recoverable Neuropixels in mice v2
Authors: A Aery Jones Emily
Published: June 2023

This protocol collection explains how to build a low-cost, lightweight system to implant 1 Neuropixels 1.0 probe or 2 Neuropixels 2.0 probes into mice, record during freely moving behavior, then recover the probes for future use. This protocol enables recording from mice after following the Assembly and Implant surgery protocols, or after any chronic electrode implantation. This protocol first explains how to build enclosures for spatial tasks, construct a frame to mount the enclosures and related hardware, and wire and code an Arduino to operate poke detectors, pinch valves to dispense reward, and floor-mounted doors. Second, it explains how these procedures can be used specifically to build an X-maze for mice. Third, it explains how to integrate recording by building a headfixation apparatus for easy headstage attachment and a pulley-operated counterweight to counteract the headstage weight and enable easier running. The X-maze is derived from the H maze, originally published in Seigle & Wilson, 2014 (https://elifesciences.org/articles/03061) with a detailed protocol published in Wirtshafter, Quan, & Wilson, 2021 (https://bio-protocol.org/e3947). See full collection for more details.
Single-cell dissociation of Drosophila melanogaster pupal tarsi v1
Authors: R. Hopkins Ben
Published: June 2023

This protocol outlines a step-by-step guide to generating single-cell suspensions of Drosophila melanogaster pupal tarsi for use in 10x single-cell transcriptome profiling. This protocol has been successfully used on male legs between 16h and 30h after puparium formation. From an input of 65-70 first tarsal segments, we typically generate a suspension with the following metrics: Expected volume of suspension generated: ~65ul Expected cell concentration of suspension generated: ~1000-2000 cells/ul Expected cell viability of suspension generated: ~98%
Is Drama A Magic Wand or A Waste of Time?
Authors: ÇİRKİNOĞLU ŞEKERCİOĞLU Ayşe Gül
Published: June 2023

Several studies revealing that students who receive traditional instruction indicate more interest in lessons in which active learning methods are employed have been conducted. This research aimed to determine the effect of drama-assisted teaching activities on university students’ achievements in Electrostatics concepts in Physics-2 class. For this purpose, instruction supported with the drama method was employed in addition to traditional teaching. The study followed a quasi-experimental research design with a control group, and the participants of the study were 83 second year students who studied at an Education Faculty, in the west of Turkey. To collect data, an Electrostatics Concept Test and a Drama Method Attitude Scale were used. As a result of the research, regarding the concept test, scores of the experimental group supported with drama-assisted instruction were significantly higher than the control group. It was found that the experimental group drama attitude mean score was 78.9% positive. According to the results of the research, drama alone is not a magic wand like Harry Potter's wand, but it is a more successful method than traditional methods.
Teachers' Views on Early Childhood Maths
Authors: AVCİ Kerem , AKMAN Berrin
Published: June 2023

Some psychological factors related to preschool teachers significantly impact mathematics teaching in early childhood classrooms. Thus, examining teachers' views on preschool mathematics will guide teachers in understanding which concepts were included in early childhood mathematics and preparing an educational environment and program appropriate for children's developmental levels. This research was a descriptive-study, and was implemented using general-survey model with 107 preschool teachers. Data were collected by teacher views form on early childhood mathematics. Data were evaluated with descriptive and non-parametric statistical methods. Results showed that the teachers used math activities with games, art, drama activities and used limited methods to assess whether children have learned mathematics concepts. In addition, most teachers stated that data analysis, proof, and probability cannot be taught in preschool. Finally, most teachers considered preschool mathematics moderately important and that there was no significant difference among ages, professional service periods, the institution and school types they work in, and the order of importance of mathematics (p > .05).
Enhancing Pre-Service Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) through the Learning by Design Framework: A Fink Taxonomy-based Study
Authors: DURUSOY Okan , KARAMETE Aysen
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to develop Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) through the use of the Learning by Design (LBD) framework in a teaching process for pre-service teachers. During a 12-week period that included both teaching and data collection, 19 pre-service teachers produced 10 unique instructional materials. TPACK levels and self-confidence were assessed using scales and qualitative data from interviews, with the Fink Taxonomy used to analyze the interviews and determine the significance of the LBD-TPACK teaching process in terms of learning outcomes. The results showed a significant increase in pre-service teachers’ TPACK scores and TPACK self-confidence scores after the teaching process (α=0.05, p=0.00). Qualitative data supported these findings, demonstrating that pre-service teachers had achieved significant learning outcomes by the end of the process. It is recommended that conducting comparable research across diverse teaching fields and larger sample sizes would lead to more robust and generalizable findings.
Исследование различных видов текстов тифлокомментирования театральных постановок
Authors:   Университет ИТМО, Тарасова Т.Д. , Джумагулова А.Ф. ,   Университет ИТМО
Published: June 2023

В данной работе рассматриваются результаты исследования наиболее удобного способа передачи информации в тексте тифлокомментария театральных постановок. Для основного исследования предварительно был проведен пилотный эксперимент, в ходе которого оценивались два вида тифлокомментариев семи картин, а также собирались данные о самых ярких запомнившихся образах. По результатам пилотного эксперимента были сформулированы гипотезы и просчитаны размеры выборок для основного эксперимента. Для основного исследования были отобраны 4 отрывка спектаклей, для каждого из которых подготовлены два варианта тифлокомментариев: стандартный и содержащий эмоциональные описания. Выборка составила 64 человека, среди которых были незрячие и зрячие респонденты. Каждый респондент прослушал два эмоциональных описания и два стандартных, в результате чего ими выставлялись оценки (от 1 до 5) за общее впечатление от описания, а также назывались запомнившиеся образы. Оценки эмоциональных описаний в обоих экспериментах оказались значительно выше, а также была обнаружена положительная корреляция между числом запомнившихся респондентам эпитетов из описаний и оценками за эти описания. В статье приведены обработка и анализ результатов эксперимента.
THE CONCEPT OF SPACE IN THE POEM AGAJ-HAN BY ZYGMUNT KRASINSKI
Authors:   The National Academy of Security Service of Ukraine, Viniychuk Olha
Published: June 2023

The article deals with the aesthetic differentiation of the landscape in Z. Krasinski’s novel «Agai-Gan». The novel is a literary experiment in which the author presents the dilemmas of a person seeking freedom. «Agai-Gan» is perceived as a combination of historical novel and romance, enriched with an element of the Gothic genre, characterised by originality and colorful exotics, acoustic effects and a very sensual visualisation of the landscape. In his literary experiment, Krasiński probably tries to solve the dilemmas of an individualist entangled in the pursuit of freedom and power. Undoubtedly – the main interpretative perspectives are marked by a historical synthesis, a romance story and an innovative proposal to use the Gothic trend: an imaginary space, dazzling with original and colorful exoticism, a symbolic terrain of bloody historical events, a decadent symbol of the «dying world», the aesthetics of disharmony, the manneristic redrawing of the landscape (snow sprinkled with sugar), but also stylistic syncretism, carefully thought-out visualization of sensual experiences accompanying the recreation of intense emotions, eluding any conventions.
YEVHEN NAKHLIK – THE WIDE-RANGING HUMANITIES SCHOLAR AND LONGTIME ORGANIZER OF ACADEMIC SCIENCE On the 65th anniversary of birth and 40 years of work in the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Radyshevskyi Rostyslav
Published: June 2023

The article is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of his birth and the 40th anniversary of his work at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine of Corresponding Member of the NAS of Ukraine, Professor, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Director of the Ivan Franko Institute of the NAS of Ukraine (Lviv) Yevhen Nakhlik – an outstanding Ukrainian scholar of a broad humanitarian profile and long-time organizer of academic literary studies. He is an authoritative historian of Ukrainian literature from the 18th century to the present in a broader Slavonic and European literary, cultural and historical context, researcher of life and works of T. Shevchenko, P. Kulish, I. Franko, I. Kotlyarevsky and other writers, Slavist (first of all polonist and russianist), comparatist, literary critic as well as historian of Ukrainian national-cultural and liberation movement of the 17th – first half of the 20th century. He is the author of more than 700 scientific publications of his own, including 15 monographs. In his interpretative studies, he gravitates toward comprehension of theoretical issues in literature (artistic movements and trends, anthropology, mythology, archetypes, psychoanalysis, existential philosophy, historiosophy, poetics of imagery, versification etc.), tracing philosophical, in particular religious-philosophical, and ideological quests of writers. Since 1991 Yevhen Nakhlik is the founder and the head of the Lviv branch of T.G. Shevchenko Institute of Literature of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, since 2011 he is the founder and the director of the State Institution “Ivan Franko Institute of NAS of Ukraine” on the basis of this branch. Since the beginning of the XXI century Yevhen Nakhlik belongs to the cohort of leading scholars who define the face of modern national literary studies. With his numerous scientific and popular scientific publications he has made a significant contribution to the interpretive, theoretical and methodological, source, factual and textual renewal of Ukrainian literary studies. His pioneering works, especially his fundamental monographs, have become classics of national humanities, raised our literary thought to a qualitatively new level, and have a significant influence on the development of modern literary and cultural studies. An indicator of the high level of literary criticism, public recognition and popularity of Yevhen Nakhlik’s books and articles is the fact that a number of them have received prestigious scientific awards. His outstanding services to the national science are marked by numerous awards at different levels - state, departmental and regional.
Turkish validation of the Psy-Flex Scale and its association with resilience and social support
Authors: Yildirim Murat , Aziz Izaddin Ahmad
Published: June 2023

Psychological flexibility is an important psychological factor influencing various individual and relational outcomes. However, there is a scarcity of evidence about cross-culturally validated measures available. The aim of the present study was to assess the Turkish validation of the Psy-Flex Scale, which is a new and recently developed measure of this construct and test its relationship with resilience and social support. The sample comprised 516 adults (52.3% males) with an age range of 18–60 years (M = 27.08, SD = 8.53). Results showed that the measure had good construct validity with high internal consistency reliability. The findings also demonstrated that psychological flexibility was positively associated with resilience and social support. Additionally, social support partially mediated the relationship between resilience and psychological flexibility. These results suggest that the Psy-Flex Scale is a reliable and valid tool to measure psychological flexibility in the Turkish cultural context. Intervention programs focusing on social support can also be tailored to promote psychological flexibility by cultivating resilience.
Analysis of Opportunities and Challenges for the Sustainable Development of the Kaliningrad Region’s Economy under External Sanctions Pressure
Authors: Оргусар Я.Н.
Published: June 2023

Рассмотрены вызовы, с которыми столкнулась экономика Калининградской области в 2022 году, в первую очередь – в сфере внешнеэкономических отношений, а также их влияние на экономику самого западного региона нашей страны. Особое внимание уделено проблемам, связанным с разрывом старых логистических цепочек, по которым регион импортировал или экспортировал товары, а также сворачиванию западного бизнеса, который располагал свои филиалы под льготный режим особой экономической зоны.

The article considers the challenges faced by the economy of the Kaliningrad region in 2022, primarily in the field of foreign economic relations, as well as their impact on the economy of the westernmost region of our country. Special attention is paid to the problems associated with breaking the old logistics chains, through which the region imported or exported goods, as well as the curtailment of Western business, which located its branches under the preferential regime of the special economic zone.
ASSESSMENT OF DESTINATION’S FILM-INDUCED TOURISM POTENTIAL BASED ON EXPERT APPROACH
Authors: Янкович А.И.
Published: June 2023

Рассматриваются различные подходы к оценке туристского потенциала дестинации. Анализируются подходы к  определению туристского потенциала. Рассмотрены факторы, влияющие на формирование туристской привлекательности. Предложены критерии для оценки потенциала региона для развития кинотуризма. Описан экспертный подход и его использование для оценки потенциала развития кинотуризма в регионах.

The article discusses various methods to evaluate the tourist potential of a destination, analyzes various approaches to the defi nition of tourist potential. The article also considers different factors affecting tourism development and fostering the tourist att ractiveness. The author proposes the criteria for assessing the potential of the region for the development of film-induced tourism. Th e method of quantitative indicators (the expert assessment method) to assess the film-induced tourism in region is described in detail.
The association of serum C-reactive protein albumin ratio with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Authors: Begum Beauty , Khatun Salma , Biswas Mitra , Akter Syma
Published: June 2023

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder among women, characterized by various symptoms and long-term risks. Reliable diagnostic methods are needed to predict and diagnose PCOS. This study aimed to assess the serum C reactive protein/albumin ratio as a potential predictor and diagnostic tool for PCOS.
Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka, from September 2018 to August 2019. The study included 80 participants aged 18 to 45 years, with 40 healthy subjects in group I and 40 diagnosed cases of PCOS in group II. Serum C-reactive protein and serum albumin levels were measured, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Unpaired t-tests.
Results: The study group had a mean age of 23.98±2.61, while the comparison group had a mean age of 23.85±2.79. Serum CRP levels were significantly higher in newly diagnosed PCOS cases (5.73±3.35) compared to non-PCOS cases (2.89±0.85) (p<0.001). The study group had a significantly higher mean CRP: albumin ratio (0.123±0.07) compared to the comparison group (0.067±0.02) (p<0.001).
Conclusions: This study found that serum CRP and the CRP/albumin ratio were increased in PCOS subjects, while serum albumin levels did not differ significantly from non-PCOS subjects. These findings suggest that the serum CRP/albumin ratio could be a potential marker for predicting and diagnosing PCOS.
Feto-maternal outcome in early-term, full-term, late-term and post-term pregnancies at a tertiary centre in India
Authors: Agrawal Nisha , Modi Jyoti Nath
Published: June 2023

Background: The risk of perinatal complications does not remain consistent over the 5-week period between 37-42 weeks taken as ‘term pregnancy’. The American college of obstetrics and gynecology (ACOG) has further classified this period into early-term (37-38+6 weeks), Full-term (39-40+6 weeks) and late-term (41-41+6 weeks), besides post-term (>42 weeks). The present study evaluates the feto-maternal outcomes in deliveries at various term gestations as per this new classification in Indian settings.
Methods: This is a retrospective record-based study of women delivering at a tertiary care medical college hospital in central India between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2017. Low risk spontaneous deliveries with confirmed gestational age 37 completed weeks or more, with single fetus in vertex presentation were analyzed. Those with incomplete records or complications such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, heart disease, antepartum hemorrhage, etc. were excluded.
Results: Out of 1498 case-records that satisfied the criteria, 722 (48.2%) were early term (ET); 690 (46.1%) were full term (FT); 76 (5%) were late term (LT) and 10 (0.7%) were post term (PT). A significantly higher proportion of women who delivered post-term were from rural area, lacked institutional antenatal care visits and had lesser formal education. Caesarean section (CS) rate was significantly higher in the PT group (60%) compared to the groups ET (40.9%), FT (39.7%), and LT (39.5%). The PT group also had a significantly higher rate of meconium-stained liquor (MSL), APGAR<7 and still birth rate. The maternal and fetal parameters were not significantly different between the ET, FT and LT groups except birth weight (BW).
Conclusions: The post-term pregnancies have a higher risk of MSL, still birth, APGAR <7, and delivery by CS. Women with lesser education, those from rural areas and who have not received institutional antenatal care are more likely to report in late and PT. Larger studies in our settings are needed to evaluate and compare the maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancies delivering at ET, term and PT gestations.
Effect of pilates and breathing exercise on quality of life and sleep quality among medical students with premenstrual syndrome
Authors: S. Sheerin Banu , Jebakani D. Beulah , Sabitha P.
Published: June 2023

Background: Quality of life and sleep quality have been documented as a challenge for college students, with reports indicating impacts on daytime functioning and academic achievement. The present study evaluates the effect of Pilates and breathing exercise on quality of life and sleep quality among medical college students.
Methods: This pre-test and post-test quasi experimental study involving 132 participants consists of one experimental group (assigned Pilates and breathing exercise) and control group (breathing exercise). After the first supervised session, participants were instructed to perform the exercise protocol three times a week for eight weeks. Quality of life and sleep quality were measured by short form 36 quality of life questionnaire and Pittsburgh sleep quality index, respectively. The variables were assessed at baseline and after eight weeks of the study.
Results: After eight weeks, findings showed an improvement in the quality of life and sleep quality in experimental group (p<0.05) compared to the control group. The subjects in the experimental group who followed the Pilates and breathing exercise improved quality of life after the intervention. Especially the role limitation in their activities of daily living due to health problem and emotional problem and the social functioning improved significantly comparing to the pre-test evaluation done prior to the intervention.  When comparing the different PSQI components in both pre and post-test of experimental group, the strongest difference was observed in component 3 (sleep duration, p<0.05) and component 7 (daytime dysfunction, p<0.05).
Conclusions: Eight week of Pilates and breathing exercise have significant improvement in quality of life and sleep quality in medical college students.
Acute pyelonephritis in pregnancy: a case series at Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre
Authors: Mishra Vineet V. , Rane Priyanka H. , Choudhary Sumesh D. , Shah Kunur N.
Published: June 2023

Acute pyelonephritis is one of the most common indications for antepartum hospitalization, estimated at approximately 9.7% of all indications for predelivery hospitalization, and when diagnosed, conventional treatment includes intravenous fluid and parenteral antibacterial administration, and careful monitoring of fluid balance. Here, we present four cases of acute pyelonephritis in pregnancy treated and patient successfully delivered with healthy babies.
Management of chronic fissure in ano-lateral internal sphincterotomy versus 2% diltiazem gel local application: a prospective comparative study
Authors: Kulkarni Srinivas B. , S. Naveen , Muddebihal Uday
Published: June 2023

Background: Fissure-in-ano is one of the most common benign anorectal disorders often encountered in surgical outpatient department. Various pharmacological agents and surgical interventions have been tried in the management of fissure in ano. In this study we have compared medical management by topical diltiazem gel with established surgical procedure of lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) in the management of chronic anal fissure.
Methods: A total of 50 patients with chronic fissure in ano involved in this prospective comparative study, between December 2020 to May 2022, at Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. Selected patients were put under two groups of 25 participants each, A (2% diltiazem group) and B (lateral internal sphincterotomy - LIS group) using simple randomization technique and were to receive treatment accordingly. Fissure healing and pain relief were recorded on presentation and during follow up visits.
Results: The results were compared weekly for 4 weeks and monthly for 2 consecutive months. Fissure healing and pain relief were recorded.
Conclusions: Both 2% diltiazem group and LIS group are equally effective and did not show any difference in pain relief or fissure healing with p value not significant (>0.05).
Role of C reactive protein, hyperbilirubinemia and mean platelet volume in diagnosis of acute appendicitis and its correlation post operatively with histo-pathological examination
Authors: Mahendra Tiwari Sachin , Agrawal Saurabh
Published: June 2023

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal emergencies requiring emergency surgery. The diagnosis based on the onset of symptoms and physical examination. Therefore, inaccuracies caused by subjective interpretation are frequent. This raises the need for tests to help diagnose acute appendicitis and predict the severity of the condition. aim of the study to investigate whether mean platelet volume, C-reactive protein, and hyperbilirubinemia can be used as inflammatory markers for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and its correlation with histopathological examination.
Methods: we prospectively analyzed 60 patients who were full fulling the inclusion criteria patients analysed for CBC, LFT and CRP and underwent for appendicectomy (Laparoscopic/open). Per-operative diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination from November 2020 to November 2022.
Results: patients with CRP level > 6 and hyperbilirubinemia patients most likely to have acute appendicitis. Mean CRP level was 13.21±4.0 and mean bilirubin level 1.04±0.29 in case of acute appendicitis. CRP, hyperbilirubinemia levels were significantly higher in cases of acute appendicitis (p<0.01) while MPV value was not found significant. All patients was confirmed with histopathology examination.
Conclusions: Serum bilirubin level and CRP estimation, which is a simple, cheap, and easily available laboratory test, can be added to the routine investigations in the diagnosis and severity of acute appendicitis and help in decreasing negative appendicectomy rates, especially in low modified Alvarado score.
Swiss roll method of fibroadenoma excision: a case series
Authors: Kulkarni Srinivas B. , S. Naveen , Hanumanthaiah K. S.
Published: June 2023

Fibroadenoma of 5 cm or more is called as giant fibroadenoma. Cosmesis is an important consideration while making breast incisions, especially in young adults. In our case series 15 girls of age group 18-30 years having giant fibroadenoma in breast were considered for the study and underwent Swiss roll method of fibroadenoma excision. 3 cm and 4 cm incisions were made for giant fibroadenoma of ≤6 cm and >6 cm in size respectively. Post-operative scars and cosmetic results were documented. In our study, average size of fibroadenoma was 6.5 cm. 10 patients (66.66%) had 3cm incision and 5 patients (33.33%) had 4 cm incision. Breast shape and symmetry is maintained with acceptable scar in all our patients postoperatively. Swiss-roll operation can be considered as cosmetically acceptable surgery for giant fibroadenomas.
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of right leg and calcified fibroadenoma of left breast removed from a postmenopausal-women: a rare case report and review of literature
Authors: Shah Prachi A. , Kavthiya Jaydip R. , Prajapati Bijal
Published: June 2023

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors are uncommon neoplasms; presentation of these tumors in the lower extremities is extremely rare. Treatment varies depending on type, location and patient factor. Here the case of 60-year-old female post-menopausal (P2L2) presented with swelling over anterior aspect of right leg which was exophytic in nature and left breast lump. Combined histopathology and immunohistochemistry findings favoured myofibroblastic tumor of borderline category- inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. Mammography of left breast showed presence of fibroadenoma at 12 o’ clock position. Patient underwent wide local excision of right leg swelling followed by split thickness skin grafting and excision of left breast swelling (lumpectomy). Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors are of varied biologic potentials. They are generally classified as tumours of intermediate biological activity with uncertain malignant potential. There are many factors which affect treatment and prognosis of the patient. Five types of standard treatment for sarcoma are used: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy. Fibroadenomas are benign breast neoplasms, typically present in women from ages of 20-35 years old (premenopausal).
Artificial intelligence in periodontics - An overview
Authors: Vijayalakshmi R. , Mahendra Jaideep , NalinaKumari C Burnice , Ravi Nikita , Ramani Saathvika
Published: June 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining a lot of momentum in recent times in almost all walks of life. The unfolding of AI programs over the years makes analysis of complex datasets and logical interpretation of it possible article introduces the applications of AI in dentistry and further aims to emphasize the various applications specific to the field of Periodontics and Implantology. From helping the dentist interpret dental radiographs and clinically evaluate patients more efficiently to helping the dental students hone their hand skills, the possibilities are immense. Currently in clinical dentistry, AI is still a fantastic idea on paper, but with greater research and financial backing, it can most certainly be our reality in the near future.
Wizytacje kanoniczne przeprowadzone przez Biskupa Tarnowskiego Jerzego Ablewicza
Authors: Lewandowski Paweł
Published: June 2023

Materiał źródłowy niniejszego artykułu stanowią kwestionariusze wizytacyjne i dekrety reformatorskie z wizytacji kanonicznych Biskupa Tarnowskiego Jerzego Ablewicza zgromadzone w zespole akt WK XXVII/3 – WK LIV/2 w Archiwum Diecezjalnym im. Arcybiskupa Jerzego Ablewicza w Tarnowie. Ich szczegółowa analiza pozwala zobrazować rys posługi biskupiej Pasterza kierującego diecezją tarnowską w latach 1962-1990. Abp Ablewicz przeprowadził 152 wizytacje kanoniczne parafii i rektoratów. Do każdej przygotowywał się drobiazgowo zgłębiając kwestionariusze wizytacyjne. Same wizytacje prowadził zgodnie z dyspozycjami zawartymi w kan. 343-346 Kodeksu Prawa Kanonicznego z 1917 r., stat. 43 Trzeciego Synodu Diecezji Tarnowskiej, a szczególnie instrukcji synodalnej Wizytacja kanoniczna. Efektem wizytacji były przesyłane do każdej z parafii dekrety reformatorskie zawierające szczegółowe i merytoryczne wskazania powizytacyjne.
Apostolic Process on John Nepomucene Neumann in the Diocese of Budweis 1897-1901
Authors: Svoboda Rudolf
Published: June 2023

The process of the canonization and beatification of John Nepomucene Neumann began in 1886 in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Budweis. His canonization was completed in 1977. The study presents an as yet uncharted topic of the apostolic process in the Diocese of Budweis in 1897-1901 and other activities and events related to Neumann’s process of beatification and canonization in the Diocese Budweis until the decree on Neuman’s heroic virtues was issued in 1921.
Posługi religijne udzielane wiernym Kościołów wschodnich w świetle sytuacji geopolitycznej w Ukrainie
Authors: Kędracka Malwina
Published: June 2023

W obliczu rosyjskiej agresji na Ukrainę jej obywatele zostali zmuszeni szukać schronienia poza granicami swojej ojczyzny, również w Polsce. Terytorium Ukrainy zamieszkują przede wszystkim osoby deklarujące się jako prawosławni lub wierni Ukraińskiego Kościoła Grekokatolickiego. W kontekście powyższego uaktualnia się potrzeba przypomnienia zasad dotyczących form niesienia duchowej pociechy przez łacińskich duszpasterzy wiernym Kościołów wschodnich. Artykuł został podzielony na dwie części. Pierwsza z nich poświęcona jest zasadom udzielania posług religijnych w perspektywie międzyobrządkowej, a więc udzielanych przez łacińskich duszpasterzy katolikom wschodnim. Druga część traktuje o regułach udzielania sakramentów, sakramentaliów oraz udostępniania miejsc i przedmiotów umożliwiających sprawowanie kultu Bożego chrześcijanom prawosławnym. W pracy przywołano prawne regulacje zawarte w Kodeksie Prawa Kanonicznego z 1983 r., Kodeksie Kanonów Kościołów Wschodnich, Dyrektorium ekumenicznym z 1993 r. oraz – również w celu ich popularyzacji – dokumentach Rad Konferencji Episkopatu Polski.
Health care for women in menopause
Authors: Barna O.M. , Yefimenko O.О. , Kosei N.V. , Mishchenko L.A. , Pedachenko N.Y. , Tatarchuk T.F.
Published: June 2023

Clinical lecture is intended for general practitioners – family doctors who provide medical assistance to women with menopausal disorders and are based on the Unified clinical protocol of primary, secondary (specialized), tertiary (highly specialized) heath care “Menopausal disorders and other disorders in the perimenopause” approved by the order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine dated June 17, 2022 No. 1039.Clinical lecture provides methods and algorithms for diagnosis and treatment of associated with menopause disorders, which will allow forming a comprehensive management strategy of women during menopause by a family doctor in Ukraine and will contribute to improving their health and quality of life.Today, there are no reliable signs that predict the severity and duration of menopausal disorders, so women should focus on a healthy lifestyle as a way to prevent severe menopausal disorders.To clarify the stages of reproductive aging, it is advisable to use the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW+10). All women over 40 who come for a visit should be asked 6 questions to identify menopausal syndrome. The international Menopause Rating Scale is used to determine the severity of menopause symptoms. Women with symptoms of menopause should be referred to an obstetrician-gynecologist. Treatment of patients with menopausal disorders is carried out by a general practitioner –a family doctor and is carried out using non-medicinal methods and pharmacotherapy. The family doctor can prescribe non-hormonal drugs. Hormonal treatment of menopause symptoms is prescribed by an obstetrician-gynecologist. Treatment of accompanying pathology is prescribed by relevant specialists in accordance with current standards of medical care. Patients with perimenopausal and menopausal disorders need to be monitored by a general practitioner – a family doctor, who maintains the medical documentation and helps the patient comply with the recommendations of specialists.
Possibilities of multi-parameter ultrasonography in diagnostic and evaluation of Vitex agnus-castus treatment of patients with mastodynia and mastopathy
Authors: Makarova Z.M. , Fedusenko O.A.
Published: June 2023

Objectives: 1) to determine the elasticity of normal breast tissue (parenchyma and premammary adipose tissue) in healthy women using ultrasound two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE); 2) to reveal a possible correlation between increased stiffness of the breast parenchyma and hyperprolactinemia in patients with mastodynia and mastopathy; 3) to evaluate the ability of the Vitex agnus-castus drug to reduce the stiffness of the breast glandular tissue; 4) to objectify the ability of the Vitex agnus-castus drug to affect the thickness of the breast parenchyma, the condition of the milk ducts and cystic changes.Materials and methods. Breast tissue stiffness was investigated using 2D shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) in 32 women aged 18–52 with cyclic mastalgia/mastopathy before and after treatment with Vitex agnus-castus drug. A correlation was made with laboratory parameters (prolactin level), the general condition of the breast according to the results of ultrasonography in gray scale mode. The control group consisted of 78 women without complaints, without signs of diffuse and focal pathology of the mammary glands.Results. The 2D-SWE elastography showed normal values of breast tissue stiffness in women without pathology. 2D-SWE in symptomatic women made it possible to detect increased stiffness of the breast parenchyma, thereby screening for its diffuse changes. At the same time, dynamic changes in the softbreast tissue as a result of the treatment (parenchyma thickness, dilatation of the milk ducts, the presence of simple cystic foci (BI-RADS 2)) were diagnosed, analyzed and compared in grayscale mode ultrasonography (2D). The majority of patients (90,6%) noted a decrease in the level of prolactin after treatment. Statistical evidence of the positive effect of the Vitex agnus-castus drug in the treatment of mastodynia/mastopathy has been proven.Conclusions. Assessment of the basic breast tissue stiffness using 2D-SWE makes it possible to screen patients with its elevated values. This fact makes it possible to assign these women to the risk group of developing breast cancer. Evaluation of changes in the mechanical stiffness properties of the breast soft tissues makes it possible to evaluate and objectify the effectiveness of the treatment.
Polycystic ovary syndrome: the competence of a family doctor
Authors: Artyomenko V.V. , Velychko V.I. , Lahoda D.O. , Nastradina N.M. , Nitochko K.O.
Published: June 2023

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common diseases in the population of women of reproductive age. Due to the wide range of symptoms, PCOS can affect different body systems and be one of the comorbid diseases during a woman’s life. A family doctor may suspect the diagnosis of PCOS in a woman of reproductive age if there are symptoms of menstrual irregularities and/or concomitant symptoms of androgen excess, namely acne, hirsutism, etc. According to the Rotterdam criteria, the diagnosis of PCOS can be established if there are two of the following three criteria: hyperandrogenism (established clinically or biochemically), irregular menstrual cycle (< 9 cycles per year or interval between cycles > 35 days) and polycystic ovaries at the ultrasound study (> 12 antral follicles in one ovary and/or ovarian volume > 10 cm2). Differential diagnosis of PCOS requires the exclusion of other diseases, most often these are: pregnancy, thyroid gland dysfunction, hyperprolactinemia, Cushing’s syndrome; less often – congenital hyperplasia of the adrenal glands and androgen-secreting tumors. Anthropometric research is also one of the examination of patients with PCOS. First-line therapy for obese women with PCOS is lifestyle modification through behavioral therapy, moderate physical activity, and healthy eating habits. In addition to lifestyle modification, PCOS treatment should be multitargeted to match each patient’s phenotype, symptoms, personal goals, and expectations, such as desire to become pregnant. Screening for diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, anemia, and vitamin D deficiency is important in the management of PCOS patients. All patients with a severe or rapidly progressive course, or those with testosterone levels greater than twice the upper limit of normal, should be referred to an endocrinologist or gynecologist to rule out other causes of the condition.